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Can I Drink Tap Water in Seville?

Q: What contaminants are in Seville tap water?

Monitored contaminants include: Hardness (minerals), Chlorine residual, Nitrates. Seville’s tap water is generally safe to drink under Spain standards. The supply is mainly a mix of surface and groundwater sources and is treated with chlorination, filtration, coagulation/flocculation. Most visitors can drink from the tap; bottled water is optional for taste.

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Quick Answer

Tap water in Seville is safe to drink and regulated under Spain’s national drinking water standards.

Seville’s tap water is generally safe to drink under Spain standards. The supply is mainly a mix of surface and groundwater sources and is treated with chlorination, filtration, coagulation/flocculation. Most visitors can drink from the tap; bottled water is optional for taste.

Rankings & Comparisons

Safety Overview

Global rank #60 out of 152

Safety rating 4.5/5

Dataset average 3.8/5

Rank in Spain #3 out of 5

Spain average 4.4/5

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Water Quality Details

Seville’s drinking water is supplied under Spain’s national standards and monitored by local utilities and health authorities. The system draws primarily from a mix of surface and groundwater sources and uses chlorination, filtration, coagulation/flocculation before distribution through the city network. Taste and mineral content can vary by neighborhood and building age, and the water is typically hard with an estimated TDS around 450 mg/L. If you notice a chlorine or mineral taste, chilling the water or using an activated carbon filter can improve flavor without affecting safety.

Water sourceMixed sources

TreatmentChlorination, Filtration, Flocculation

HardnessHard

TDS450 ppm

Taste rating4/5

Taste notesslight chlorine taste · metallic notes in some regions · high mineral content in Mediterranean regions

Contaminant Data

Contaminant	Measured	Limit	Status
Hardness (minerals)	250 mg/L CaCO3	—	OK
Chlorine residual	0.5 mg/L	5 mg/L EU Directive 2020/2184	OK
Nitrates	—	50 mg/L EU Directive 2020/2184	OK

Practical Tips

🧊 Ice is safe 🪧 Brushing teeth safe 🍽 Restaurant water safe 🔥 Boiling not needed 💧 No filter needed

Tap water is safe to drink throughout the city
In older buildings, let the tap run for 10–20 seconds before drinking
Chill tap water to reduce any chlorine taste
Use an activated carbon pitcher if you prefer a milder taste
Carry a refillable bottle to avoid single-use plastics
Ice is generally safe in reputable restaurants and hotels

Bottled water~$0.5 USD (Everywhere)

Traveler Advice

Risk level: Low Diarrhea risk: Low

Seville tap water is safe for most travelers. You can drink, brush teeth, and use ice in reputable restaurants and hotels. If you have a sensitive stomach or dislike mineral taste, opt for filtered or bottled water.

Tap water is safe for visitors from most countries; any issues are usually taste-related, not health-related