Is the tap water safe to drink in Kosovo?
In the towns, mostly yes, but keep an eye out for local notices. WHO and UNICEF publish no estimate for Kosovo, so this page uses the national water regulator's figures: in 2024, 98.8% of 13,123 physical and chemical tests on the regional water companies' water met the standards.
What the official figures say
The seven regional water companies reached 83% of the population in 2024, up from 79% a year earlier, though some still can't guarantee water around the clock.
In Prishtina, water from the Badovc treatment plant has had high manganese levels. The public health institute and the city's water company have stepped up testing and told residents in the affected areas when the water can and can't be used.
Why a public tap can still be different
About one person in six isn't on a regional company's supply, so a tap or fountain outside town may be on a village system or a well that isn't tested regularly.
Check the tap, then tell the next person
Look for a notice, check the tap and let the water run. When you find one you trust, add it to Fontavio or review it with the date, since things can change.
Sources
- Water Services Regulatory Authority of Kosovo, annual performance report 2024 (checked 2026-09-22)
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