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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Tallinn?
Yes, tap water in Tallinn is safe to drink and excellent. AS Tallinna Vesi manages the supply from Lake Ülemiste with a 99.5% compliance rate in quality testing.
Hardness
Moderately hard
Country
Estonia
Rating
Safe
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Water Source
Tallinn’s water comes from Lake Ülemiste, a surface-water source fed by the Pirita and Jägala rivers, treated at the Ülemiste water treatment plant.
Contaminants & Concerns
No significant health concerns. Tallinna Vesi achieved a 99.5% compliance rate for water samples in recent testing. The water is well-treated and consistently meets EU standards.
Tips
- •Tallinn has some of the best tap water in the Baltic states — drink directly from the tap with confidence
- •No need to buy bottled water — the supply is safe, well-tested, and pleasant-tasting
- •Minor limescale in kettles is normal but the taste is clean and neutral
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