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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Las Palmas?
Yes, tap water in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is safe to drink. EMALSA manages the city’s supply, which relies primarily on desalinated seawater and meets all EU standards.
Hardness
Moderate to hard
Country
Spain
Rating
Safe
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Water Source
Las Palmas draws primarily from the Las Palmas III reverse-osmosis desalination plant, supplemented by underground aquifers. The desalinated water is remineralised and blended before distribution.
Contaminants & Concerns
No safety concerns — confirmed safe by independent university studies. The main complaint is a strong chlorine taste, among the most noticeable in the Canary Islands, combined with high mineral content.
Tips
- •A Brita-style filter pitcher effectively removes the strong chlorine taste and improves drinkability
- •If you have a sensitive stomach, consider easing into tap water over the first day or two
- •Supermarket garrafones (large water jugs) are inexpensive if you prefer not to filter
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & References
The safety rating and guidance on this page draw on the following sources. See our full methodology.
- •WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality
- •CDC Travelers' Health destination pages
- •The municipal water utility's published quality data