San Francisco
Water Experts

You can drink tap water in San Francisco. Most of the city’s water is snowmelt, which flows from the Sierra Nevada mountains into the Tuolumne River and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park. Water from this reservoir isn’t subject to state and federal filtration requirements but is disinfected, fluoridated and controlled for corrosion before it’s delivered to residents. The City of San Francisco regularly tests the water to ensure it meets government standards.

While San Francisco tap water is safe to drink, many businesses provide filtered water in the workplace as a staff amenity. Culligan Quench’s water dispensers with ice machines use advanced filtration to supply fresh-tasting water, helping teams stay hydrated at work.

San Francisco has soft water, according to the city’s water quality reports. Because the water is primarily sourced from snowmelt, it doesn’t contain high levels of minerals or leave limescale buildup on faucets, water heaters and appliances.

Businesses can offer their employees different ways to enjoy San Francisco’s quality water by installing coffee machines, sparkling water dispensers and ice machines. A top-notch break room with beverage options gives staff an opportunity to recharge and bond.