Tap water in Timaru
Not safe to drink
Based on resident-reported scores for Timaru, in New Zealand.
What the sources say
58/100 on the water drinkability and accessibility index, which Numbeo reads as “Moderate”. Crowdsourced from residents rather than measured.
Nationally, 100% of people in New Zealand have safely managed drinking water.
No measured quality report for Timaru yet. If you know a reliable local source, leave it in the comments and we will add it.
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 803$ a year in Timaru.
Work out your own saving