The quality of tap water is an important concern for many people, and if you’re living in or visiting Edinburgh, you might wonder if the tap water here is safe to drink? The short answer is yes, Edinburgh’s tap water is perfectly safe to drink.
However, after completing hundreds of lead water tests across the city, we were shocked to find a failure rate of less than 1%. Given Edinburgh’s historic lead plumbing systems, this really surprised the team here at Celsius. Of course, the news was welcomed by the tenants, landlords and letting agents we work for.
That said, Scotland is renowned for its high standards when it comes to water quality, and the tap water in Edinburgh is no exception. Here’s why Edinburgh’s tap water is safe, how it’s made that way and what you can do to make it even better.
Where Edinburgh’s tap water comes from
Edinburgh’s water is supplied by Scottish Water, a company committed to delivering clean and high-quality water to homes and businesses. The water is sourced from local reservoirs in the hills around the city. It is treated to remove impurities, and tested rigorously to meet strict safety and quality standards set by the government’s Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI).
For most people, drinking tap water straight from the tap is perfectly safe. However, some older properties in Edinburgh may have lead plumbing or outdated fixtures that can affect the water quality.
Michael
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