As we mentioned in our post on what makes the best and worst water, not all water is created equal. Due to the unique concentration of minerals, chemicals and contaminants, the taste and smell of water tends to vary considerably, particularly when it comes to tap water. In the UK alone, the various sources of tap water means that the aroma and flavour being enjoyed from county to county has its own unique taste.

There are many destinations around the world which claim to offer the best tasting water; it’s hard to know who’s right! Here we reveal the top 6 locations to try the very best water this planet has to offer.

Canada

Measuring in at 41 times larger than the UK, the quality and cleanliness of tap water in Canada varies from city to city. British Columbia, more specifically the Clearbrook neighbourhood of Abbotsford, holds the title for best tap water in the world. Clearbrook beat out stiff competition to win first place in the ‘Best Municipal Water’ category at the recent Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting event. The city, which sits just north of the US border, was not only awarded the title but a perfect score for its crisp, clean and pure tasting water.

Switzerland

Known widely as the place to enjoy the cleanest tap water, this Alpine nation’s mountain setting is just one of the reasons why it has near perfect cleanliness, as TripSavvy describes:

“Switzerland’s clean tap water results from the confluence of good luck and good policy. The country receives plenty of rain, which combined with melt from its glacier, provides far more water than the population needs. Additionally, Swiss government policy protects its water supply, and has for many decades.”

Denmark

Recently named one of the top three happiest countries on the planet for the seventh year running, Denmark is one place where well-being is high on the agenda, and this is reflected by its water. Tap water in Denmark is among the purest in the world – with the country’s supply of rainwater the source of its pure, crisp taste.

Slovenia

From the happiest place to the greenest, Slovenia is consistently ranked highly for its energy saving credentials. In fact, the capital Ljubljana one of the most sustainable cities on the planet. The city is particularly proud of its clean drinking water, which is available for free throughout courtesy of its many public drinking fountains. The water here is completely natural and is of an extremely high-quality. It is also one of only a few places in Europe where the water is safe to drink without prior chemical treatment.

Iceland

Another country that is fiercely proud of its water, Iceland, like nearby Denmark, benefits from its location. The country’s glaciers produce super clean, crisp, and pure tap water. The water is so clean in Iceland that you can drink straight from its streams, rivers and lakes. Many water sources are filtered naturally by surrounding volcanic rock, a process that takes hundreds of years and results in the freshest water.

Your home

Thanks to the use of our water filters, you can enjoy the best water in the world in your own home. Filtered water makes for a thoroughly refreshing beverage, and it’s free from the impurities and odours that often make water an acquired taste. The systems we deliver remove all impurities, meaning the very best taste whether your chosen beverage is a regular glass of water or a cup of tea.

Keeping your water filter clean is the key to enjoying high quality time and time again. Follow these simple steps and drink the cleanest, purest, and most delicious water at home.