Ciao Travelers!

Follow this advice to be a green traveler, save money and the frustration of ordering the wrong kind of water. Yes, there is more then one kind of water.

The water from the street fountains in Rome is safe to drink! According an article published to the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Rome’s water is the best in Italy. The article also states that Rome’s water has a high quality calcium which is particularly good for babies and woman suffering from osteoporosis. So when you are in Rome make sure you bring your water bottle and fill it up as much as you want with Rome’s delicious water.

What this information means to your Roman Holiday:

• You know that you can drink the water from the fountains on the street and not from the statues spewing water like the Trevi and the ones in Piazza Navona.
• If the water is not good to drink then it will be clearly written, “Aqua non-potabile.”
• Save money by filling up a water bottle.
• Think about it: if you buy 2 bottles a day at 2 Euro then by simply filling up your water bottle you will save 12 Euro in 3 days. Not that much, but it adds up when on a budget. 12 Euro is a ticket into the Sistine Chapel or 2 pints.
• If you order mineral water in a restaurant or bar and prefer non-fizzy /gas/carbonated (fizzante) water then order aqua liscia (leesha), which means smooth.
• It is perfectly acceptable to order tap water in a restaurant. You may get a funny look when you do, but ordering “aqua da rubinetto” will get you tap water and save on the bill.

Happy Travels!

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