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Can I Drink the Water?
Yes, tap water is drinkable (EU standards). But: limescale, sometimes chlorine taste. Most residents drink filtered or gallon water. Solution: simple and cheap.
Options
Tap water: drinkable but taste varies. Gallon delivery (19L, €2-3, weekly): THE Cypriot solution. Under-sink filter (€100-300): most elegant long-term. PET bottles: for on-the-go only (expensive, plastic waste).
This was exactly our experience: Gallon delivery (19L, €2-3, weekly): THE Cypriot solution. Under-sink filter (€100-300): most elegant long-term.
– Family from Nuremberg, in Paphos since 2024
Recommendation
Start: gallon delivery. Long-term: under-sink filter. Cooking: tap water fine. Babies: filtered/boiled. Pets: tap water safe.
Drinking Water in Cyprus
Topics: Can I Drink the Water?, Options, Recommendation
CMC Practical Tip
Recommendation Start: gallon delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – meets EU standards. Taste (limescale, chlorine) is the issue, not safety. Filter or gallons solve it.
€2-3 per 19L gallon. 2-3/week for 2 people: €20-30/month. Door delivery.
Yes long-term. €100-300 install. €30-50/year filters. Best investment for homeowners.
Yes – very hard water. Descale kettle/coffee machine every 2-4 weeks. Vinegar or citric acid (€2).
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.