Generally Safe
Italy
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Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Turin?
Generally yes, tap water in Turin is safe to drink. SMAT (Società Metropolitana Acque Torino) manages the supply for over 2.2 million people, drawing from Alpine springs, groundwater, and the Po River basin.
Hardness
Moderately hard to hard
Country
Italy
Rating
Generally Safe
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Water Source
Turin’s water comes from a blend of Alpine mountain springs (highest quality), local groundwater wells, and surface water from the Po River and its tributaries (roughly 25% of supply). SMAT serves 289 municipalities.
Contaminants & Concerns
No significant health concerns in the treated supply. Groundwater wells are monitored for agricultural and industrial soil contamination. Surface water from the Po is subject to seasonal variation but thoroughly treated.
Tips
- •Turin’s iconic green “toret” fountains (bull-head design) are everywhere and dispense the same safe tap water
- •The Alpine spring component gives Turin’s water a notably clean, fresh character
- •Ask for “acqua del rubinetto” at restaurants — Turin’s water quality makes it a perfectly good choice
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