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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Singapore?
Yes, Singapore's tap water is safe to drink straight from the tap and is one of the most rigorously tested municipal water supplies in the world.
Hardness
Soft
Country
Singapore
Rating
Safe
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Water Source
Singapore's PUB uses the "Four National Taps": local catchment water, imported water, purified reclaimed water (NEWater), and desalinated water, blended and treated to a very high standard.
Contaminants & Concerns
No significant contaminant concerns; water undergoes more than 300,000 tests annually.
Tips
- •Tap water is safe everywhere in the city-state, including public fountains
- •No need to buy bottled water anywhere
- •NEWater, the purified reclaimed component, exceeds WHO drinking water standards
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