Is the tap water safe to drink in Croatia?
Yes, on the public supply. WHO and UNICEF put safely managed drinking water in Croatia at 87.3% for 2024, but that national figure hides a gap between town and country: 96.5% in towns and cities, 74.0% in rural areas.
What the official figures say
In 2024 the national public health institute took 8,883 samples from the public network, and 2.6% failed on one or more measures. The water companies ran their own checks on top of that: about 67,000 samples for chemical measures and more than 55,000 for microbiological ones.
Why a public tap can still be different
Taps at beaches and harbours are sometimes there for rinsing or for boats. Fountains in inland villages can be fed by small local systems or springs, separate from the town supply.
Check the tap, then tell the next person
Check for a sign and look at the spout before you drink. Found a good tap near the beach or in town? Add it to Fontavio or review it, and say whether it was running when you were there.
Sources
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