DRINKING WATER FROM TAPS IN SINGAPORE: WHERE TO LOOK TO KNOW WHICH WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK? 🇸🇬
Many of you coming to Singapore for the first time often hear rumors that "the water here is very clean, just turn on the tap and drink directly." This is true, but not entirely! If you see a tap and just put your mouth to it, watch out for making a mistake.
Let me show you the super quick way to identify the "standard" water taps for quenching your thirst:
🔍 The secret is in the "Label"
In the Lion City, not all water taps have the same quality. You must pay close attention to the area around the tap:
Drinking Water / Tap Water (Safe to drink): If you see this sign, confidently turn on the tap to fill your bottle or drink directly. This is water that has gone through Singapore's standard filtration system, extremely safe and cool. You can easily find these water stations at Changi Airport, parks, or near modern public restrooms.
Non-Potable Water / Service Water (DO NOT drink directly): These taps are usually only for washing hands, showering, or cleaning. This water has not gone through fine filters for drinking at the tap. If you want to drink it, you must boil it first and let it cool!
💰 Why should you "utilize" public drinking water taps?
Save quite a bit: The price of a bottle of mineral water in Singapore at convenience stores like 7-Eleven usually ranges from 1.5 - 3 SGD (about 27k - 55k VND). Walking all day and constantly buying bottled water will also "hurt your wallet."
Protect the environment: Instead of throwing out a bunch of plastic bottles, just carry a personal reusable bottle and stop by the "Drinking Water" stations to refill. Eco-friendly and clean!
📍 The easiest free "refueling" spots to find:
Changi Airport: Right next to the restroom areas, there are always free drinking water taps.
Hawker Centers (Food Courts): Sometimes there are separate water tap areas, remember to check the signs.
Amusement areas (Universal Studios, Zoo): Always have water stations along the paths for visitors to "recharge."
💡 Small tip for you:
If you're staying in a hotel or homestay, the water from the bathroom tap is usually drinkable (because Singapore's tap water system is very good) and hotels often put a sticker like below for you to know, however, water from the shower tap is not certain because it may be a different water line. For 100% peace of mind and to suit Vietnamese tastes, you should still use the electric kettle available in the room to boil it once to be safe.
Going to Singapore and knowing how to utilize public water taps means you've saved quite a bit of money to enjoy chili crab! 🦀😋
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