Do not use tap water for food preparation, brushing teeth, or drinking: DGS issues alert for flood-affected regions
The storms that hit Portugal in recent weeks have caused more than just visible damage.
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The storms that hit Portugal in recent weeks have caused more than just visible damage.

The mayor said that 'it is possible and it is advisable' to consume it directly from the tap.

APAL assures that, “at present, the consumption of tap water in the parish of Valhelhas is guaranteed with safety and rigour.”

Regarding sanitation, the authority recommends that, whenever possible, you should continue to use the toilet, but avoid pouring away/disposing of used water if the sewage network is out of service.
