If you’ve ever visited Edinburgh to take in its art, culture, and food, it probably hasn’t escaped your notice how refreshing, clean, and fresh the water tastes straight from the tap. While Edinburdonians are all too aware of this, to others, it’s a well kept secret. Tap water in Edinburgh has superior taste and quality, especially compared to other areas of the UK. But what exactly makes it taste so good? 

Where does the Edinburgh tap water come from?

One of the main reasons why the tap water in Edinburgh is of such high quality is because of where it comes from. Most of the water that supplies Edinburgh and the surrounding areas comes from the mountains and hills in the surrounding Scottish countryside, particularly from the Glencorse reservoir in the Pentland Hills, 10 miles south of the city. 

With the region’s fairly high rainfall and mountain meltwater coming down from snowy higher altitudes, the water is naturally filtered as it flows into rivers before landing in the lochs and reservoirs, where it stays until needed. Once there, Scottish Water collects and treats the water before being supplied to homes and businesses across Edinburgh. 

Why does the tap water in Edinburgh taste so good?

Edinburgh’s tap water is known for its pure, refreshing taste, and there’s a good reason why. Given the remote locations of the main reservoir and other rivers and lochs, they’ll be free of most pollution, giving the water a very clean head start. But that thorough treatment process is still in place to make sure every drop of water is purified before it reaches your tap and is 100% safe to drink.

With a comprehensive filtration and treatment process, Scottish Water uses advanced purification methods to remove any impurities and contaminants while retaining the right balance of minerals that give water its clean and crisp flavour. 

Not only this but thanks to the low levels of harder minerals like calcium and magnesium, the naturally soft water of the region brings out its smoothness, making it a more tasty drink. Scottish Water’s quality control standards mean that every drop of water is safe and tastes exceptionally fresh. 

Thanks to the excellent quality of tap water in Edinburgh, people are encouraged to drink from the tap or refill a reusable bottle rather than relying on single-use bottled water. Doing this means everyone helps to create a positive environmental impact, reducing plastic waste and carbon emissions through bottled water production and transport.

Great taste delivered by Thirsty Work

The exceptional taste of Edinburgh tap water all comes down to its pure, natural sources, advanced filtration methods, and low mineral content. So whether you live in the city or are just visiting, you can enjoy some of the best-tasting tap water the UK has to offer. 

But if you want the same high-quality taste in your home or business outside of Edinburgh or across the UK, why not try a mains-fed water cooler? This type of water cooler provides an in-built advanced filtration system that removes any contaminants or impurities that may have been missed during treatment. So, while being plumbed directly into your mains water supply, it still delivers outstanding taste.  

To find out about our mains-fed water coolers, our range of bottled water coolers, or our fast and reliable deliveries across Edinburgh and beyond, call our Thirsty Work customer service team on 01392 877 172 or email hello@thirstywork.com and get your free quote or start your 10-day free trial.