hanavettä

Hanavettä is a Finnish term that translates directly to "tap water." It refers to the potable water supplied through a plumbing system to a tap or faucet. In Finland, like in many developed countries, hanavettä is generally considered safe to drink directly from the tap without the need for boiling or filtering. The quality of municipal water supplies is strictly regulated by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and local health authorities to ensure it meets high standards for purity and safety.

The Finnish water supply system is renowned for its quality and reliability. Most of the drinking water in Finland originates from surface water sources like lakes and rivers, which are then treated through advanced purification processes at waterworks. These processes typically involve sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection to remove impurities, microorganisms, and other contaminants. As a result, hanavettä is a readily available and trusted source of hydration for the vast majority of the population. The practice of drinking hanavettä is widespread and considered a normal part of daily life.