I have read somewhere that there are drinking fountains all over Rome. Is this water safe? I guess it would be otherwise wouldn't be running. Is this natural water from aqueducts and is is treated in any way?
6 days to Roma...
Thx
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
15856 posts
Yes!! Nasoni are very common, and water from these contraptions is not only safe but very good! You might also encounter a fountain-type source, flowing from a spigot into a basin.
https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/nasoni-romes-free-drinking-fountains.html
Just don't drink water from anything marked "Acqua non potabile".
Posted by
320 posts
We carried our reusable water bottles throughout Rome and outher places in Italy we were always hydrated!
Posted by
Colorado
471 posts
They are amazing and everywhere. The fountains are completely safe to drink from. When it's hot, we dump our bottles of warm water and fill up with something cool right out of the spigot.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32220 posts
I've used the nasoni on numerous occasions and never any problems, both for drinking and refilling my water bottle. As mentioned above, be sure to look for a sign that says "Acqua Potabile" (or non potabile, as the case may be).
Posted by
Portland, OR USA
90 posts
The nasoni will not have signs that say 'potabile.' You only need be concerned if you see a water source with a sign that does say 'non potabile.' Otherwise, enjoy the nasoni! (& if you don't have a bottle to refill, you can put your finger over the spout, making the water jet out of the hole on top - instant drinking fountain!)
Posted by
21 posts
Yes! There were even a few that had sparkling water!