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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Split?
Yes, tap water in Split is safe to drink and comes from the Jadro spring, a natural karst spring producing some of the highest-quality water in Croatia.
Hardness
Hard
Country
Croatia
Rating
Safe
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Water Source
Vodovod i kanalizacija Split supplies the city from the Jadro spring (Izvor Jadra), a powerful karst spring at the base of Mosor mountain that produces naturally filtered water through deep limestone formations.
Contaminants & Concerns
No significant health concerns. The karst spring source provides naturally clean, well-filtered water that consistently meets EU drinking water standards.
Tips
- •Split’s Jadro spring water is excellent quality — no need for bottled water
- •Refill your bottle at any tap in the city, including at Diocletian’s Palace area
- •The spring water has been supplying the city since Roman emperor Diocletian built his palace here
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