Penalva do Castelo
Tap water in Penalva do Castelo is medium risk. Usually fine, but some tests failed or were missed.
Is it safe?
CM de Penalva do Castelo
Medium risk
Usually fine, but some tests failed or were missed
Safe-water score 98.03% in 2025. It was 97.65% in 2024.
Supplied by CM de Penalva do Castelo.
About 7,295 people. 966 tests.
Over a limit at least once in 2025: pH (acidity), Coliform bacteria, Aluminium, Arsenic, Glifosato.
Hardness: Soft (1.9 °f).
Source
ERSAR, Portugal’s water regulator (RASARP 2026).
Period covered: 2025.
Covers all 278 municipalities in mainland Portugal. The safe-water score is the share of required tests that were done and met the legal limits in 2025. 99% or above is rated low risk. Hardness is the typical level measured by the main supplier.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in Penalva do Castelo, Centro?
Tap water in Penalva do Castelo is medium risk. Usually fine, but some tests failed or were missed.
Where do these ratings come from?
ERSAR, Portugal’s water regulator (RASARP 2026). Period covered: 2025.