ELECTRICITY AND WATERThe electric current in the archipelago is 220 volts. There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality. Porto Santo uses desalinated water, which is perfectly safe to drink.
Can you drink straight from the tap?
Tap water is safe to drink in the U.S. thanks to national standards. In 1974, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to regulate the public drinking water supply and protect the health and well-being of Americans.
Is tap water safe in Funchal?
Tap water is absolutely fine to drink in Madeira , and we often don't even bother with bottled water in restaurants and just ask for a jug or glass of tap water.
Can you drink from the tap in Madeira?
How do I know if my tap water is safe to drink?
Often county health departments will help you test for bacteria or nitrates. If not, you can have your water tested by a state certified laboratory. You can find one in your area by calling the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or visiting www.epa.gov/safewater/labs.
Is it OK to drink from bathroom tap?
Yes, as long as the bathroom is connected to mains supply, rather than a private water supply, this ensures it is safe to drink. There should be no difference (other than taste and smell) to the water you'd get from a kitchen tap in the same property.
Is Funchal Madeira safe?
Crime and safetyViolent crime involving tourists is extremely rare in Madeira and so you have little to worry about with regard to personal safety. But as with any travel destination, it's important to take basic travel safety precautions such as keeping your valuables close by and/or hidden, especially at night.
Can I drink Palma tap water?
Is tap water drinkable? Those responsible for Emaya send a clear message to the public: Palma's water is drinkable. It has all the sanitary guarantees for human consumption, it is controlled and analyzed on an ongoing basis.