lovenia is fortunate to be among the few countries where tap water is safe to drink almost everywhere.
Water is life. Without it, there’s no nature, no food, no future. Slovenia is fortunate to be among the few countries where tap water is safe to drink almost everywhere. But even with abundant water sources, it’s essential to treat this resource with care. Climate change, dry summers, and increasing consumption are putting pressure on our supplies of precious freshwater.
That’s why the Brežice destination encourages both visitors and locals to use water responsibly—at home, on the go, and while exploring everything our region has to offer.
Eye-opening facts:
- Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth can waste 10–15 liters of water in just two minutes.
- Turning off the tap while brushing can save over 5,000 liters per person per year.
- A 5-minute shower uses around 50 liters of water, while a bath can use 120–150 liters.
- A single toilet flush consumes 6 to 10 liters of water.
- Washing dishes by hand under running water can use up to 50 liters, while a modern dishwasher uses only around 10 liters per cycle.
Tap water is drinkable in Brežice – take advantage of it!
Across the Brežice destination, you’ll find public water fountains where you can refill your bottle with clean, fresh tap water.
We encourage all visitors to bring their own reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day.
Not only does this help reduce plastic waste, it also supports the responsible use of natural resources.
Every drop counts
Saving water doesn’t mean giving up comfort—it means understanding that natural resources aren’t unlimited. Every small action makes a difference. When you refill your bottle at one of our fountains, carry it with pride—because you’re part of the change.
In Brežice, we believe in the power of a community that cares—for itself, for others, and for nature.
For a clean, flowing future—drop by drop.
