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Is Christchurch Tap Water Safe To Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 12:53 pm, April 8, 2021
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Christchurch?

Yes, tap water is 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 Christchurch.

To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for United Kingdom, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.

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Have you been to Christchurch in New Zealand recently? If not, then I encourage you to do so at least once, especially if you are considering moving here. Christchurch is the largest city in the country, situated on the eastern shores of the harbour. There is an easy commute from London to the centre of Christchurch, and several trains run regularly into the city as well. You can save money by catching one of these trains, and arriving in Christchurch in time for a relaxing spa treatment before continuing your travels.

The first thing you may think about when thinking about Christchurch as a holiday destination is its excellent water supply. Well, there is plenty to enjoy about water, especially if you have a family. The city''s tap water is considered to be one of the best in the world. In fact, it is probably better than most bottled water in the world! Why not take a cruise ship tour around the harbour and sample some of the superb New Zealand fishing waters, a

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.1 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Christchurch tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 10% Very Low
  • Water Pollution 32% Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 90% Very High
  • Water Quality 68% High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Christchurch, 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.

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