Is the tap water safe to drink in Romania?
In the cities, generally yes; in the countryside, much less reliably. WHO and UNICEF put safely managed drinking water in Romania at 82.2% for 2024: 95.0% in towns and cities and 66.7% in rural areas.
What the official figures say
Contamination isn't the main issue, since 97.6% of people had water free from it. The rural figure is lower because many homes don't have water on the premises.
Why a public tap can still be different
Village wells and roadside springs are separate from the treated supply. In cities, the pipes in older apartment blocks can affect the water that comes out of the tap.
Check the tap, then tell the next person
Look at the water and the spout before you drink. When you find a good tap or fountain, add it to Fontavio or review it; in rural areas there's often little other information to go on.
Sources
Get it before the next long walk.
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