United Kingdom

London tap water meets strict standards and is safe to drink; it can taste hard or slightly chlorinated, so use a small filter for better taste or if staying in an older building with possible lead pipes. Ask for tap water in restaurants (usually free) and use bottled/filtered water for newborns if advised by a pediatrician.

Edinburgh tap water meets UK standards and is safe to drink — feel free to use the tap for drinking, brushing teeth, and filling bottles. If you prefer, many cafés and restaurants will provide tap water on request and bottled water is widely available.

Manchester tap water meets UK standards and is safe to drink; it is quite hard, so if you prefer a milder taste consider a filter or bottled water.

Glasgow tap water meets UK standards and is safe to drink; refill a reusable bottle or ask for tap water in restaurants. If you prefer a different taste, bottled or filtered water is widely available but not required for safety.

Tap water in Liverpool is treated to UK standards and safe to drink; most visitors drink it straight from the tap. If you prefer a softer taste, choose bottled water or use a small filter.

Tap water in Birmingham meets UK standards and is safe to drink; expect a hard/chalky taste from minerals so bring a refill bottle or a small filter if you prefer softer-tasting water.

Bristol tap water meets UK safety standards and is safe to drink; you may notice a chalky/hard taste, so bring a small filter or buy bottled water if you prefer a milder flavour.

Tap water in Leeds is safe to drink straight from the tap. If you dislike hard/chalky taste, buy bottled water or use a small filter.

Tap water in Sheffield meets UK standards and is safe to drink and use for brushing teeth. If you prefer a softer taste, use a filter or buy bottled water.

Leicester's tap water meets UK regulatory standards and is generally safe to drink, so most visitors can drink, brush their teeth and use ice without concern. If you prefer a softer taste, consider bottled or filtered water.