Tap water in Orleans

Safe to drink

Based on published quality measurements for Orleans itself, not a national average.

What the sources say

Water quality report

Measured water quality data is published for Orleans. Read the report.

This page shows you the regions of France on the map, you select the region you want you then choose the Department, Commune and Networks to provide you the correct information for the city.

Numbeo

50/100 on the water drinkability and accessibility index, which Numbeo reads as “Moderate”. Crowdsourced from residents rather than measured.

WHO / UNICEF JMP

Nationally, 98% of people in France have safely managed drinking water.

Even where the water is safe, ask locally. Older buildings can carry lead or copper pipework, and one street can differ from the network feeding it.

What bottled water costs you here

Drinking tap water instead of bottled would save one adult about 569$ a year in Orleans.

Work out your own saving

Elsewhere in France