Our tap water

Did you know that Waternet treats approximately 250,000 m³ of water per day? That is the equivalent of 100 Olympic swimming pools. Our tap water is of the highest quality and safe to drink. We check its quality and safety every day.

Tap water rates

View our tap water rates and compare them to previous year's rates.

Average water use

Have you ever wondered what the average water use of households in and around Amsterdam might be? Find out what we use our tap water for.

Where does our tap water come from?

Our tap water comes from natural sources. Then we pre-treat the water in a natural way.

Lead pipes in the home

Was your home built before 1960? Then there may be too much lead in your drinking water. This is due to old lead water pipes in the home.

Tap water hardness in and around Amsterdam

We supply soft tap water with an average hardness of 7.8 dH. It is better for your water machine, water cooker and the environment.

Can you drink tap water in Amsterdam?

The answer to this question is simple: Yes! Tap water in Amsterdam is clean, safe, and delicious. Read more about Amsterdam's drinking water.

Loenderveense Plas

Visit the beautiful Loenderveense Plas nature reserve. A large part of the tap water for residents of Amsterdam comes from this lake.

Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen

We pre-treat 66% of Amsterdam's tap water in the Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen, a historic and beautiful nature reserve.