Always Choose Tap Water in Melbourne

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Reality is that Melbourne has some of the highest quality tap drinking water in the world.

Where does our tap water come from?
Rain that falls is collected in nearby catchment areas that collect water and run it into the reservoirs. The reservoirs are strictly protected to prevent pollution or contamination. Gradually the water supply is naturally filtered and cleaned before proceeding to a local filtration plant.

In the plant, water is chemically treated to ensure any bugs and germs are killed. A small amount of fluoride (thousand times less than in toothpaste and naturally occurring in many foods and drinks including fruits, vegetables and tea) is added to keep our teeth healthy and strong.

Is Melbourne tap water safe to drink?

Yes. In fact, it is some of the best.

Once water is tested and deemed clean and appropriate for use, it is pumped into taps for our homes and local businesses in Melbourne. Stringent testing ensures that water is of high quality standards, pure and safe to drink.

Why should I always choose tap water?
In addition to our tap water being the best, tap water is about 2000 times (!!) cheaper per litre than bottled water so it is also good for your wallet.

In addition to saving money, you also help save the environment. About half of all plastic bottles end up as landfill or litter that pollute our environment, both land and water. It is a huge problem.

So let’s say goodbye to plastic bottles, CHOOSE tap water and switch for a refillable drink bottle to help make sure future generations can also have access to clean drinking water.

For more information about the local government’s Choose tap program, visit here: http://choosetap.com.au/