And the answer is yes, you can drink tap water in Singapore. In fact, according to official sources, on the Asian continent, Singapore is one of the few countries where the tap water is safe for drinking, alongside Hong Kong, Brunei, Israel, South Korea, and Japan.

Yes, the tap water in Singapore is completely safe to drink directly from the tap without any additional filtration or boiling. As of 2026, Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, maintains water quality standards that meet or exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality. The country utilizes a "Four National Taps" strategy, which includes local catchment water, imported water, NEWater (high-grade recycled water), and desalinated water. The water is monitored through over 500,000 tests annually for physical, organic, and microbiological parameters. While the water is safe, very occasional discoloration can occur during routine pipe flushing in specific buildings; in such cases, letting the tap run for a few minutes until it is clear is the recommended practice. For travelers, this means you can save money and reduce plastic waste by simply refilling your reusable bottle at any sink.