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Can You Drink Tap Water in Aurangabad?
No, tap water is not drinkable.
Tap Safe includes data from many publicly available sources, including the WHO (World Health Organization), CDC (Center for Disease Control), and user submitted databases, but unfortunately there's not enough data about Aurangabad.
To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for India, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.
India is one of the world''s leading suppliers of tap water purification. The country boasts a rich and diverse natural environment, but pollution, contamination and excessive use of agricultural chemicals have led to degradation of its water quality. Although there are many methods for ensuring tap water quality, not all of them have been able to overcome the problems associated with excessive use and contamination.
Tap water is categorized into three main categories depending on where it was obtained: surface water, ground water and river water. The quality of each type varies considerably. Tap water from boreholes or wells usually contains high levels of contaminants. Upkeep of a borehole or well requires regular cleaning, and this can be very costly for small-scale farmers and house owners. In the absence of borehole pumps, frequent pumping is necessary to ensure water flow through the soil. River water is generally cleaner than either surface or river water b
The estimated price of bottled water
$0.4 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
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- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
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The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Aurangabad, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.