68% of respondents drink tap water at least once a day when 41% report drinking bottled water at least once a day , according to this barometer.

The confidence of the French in tap water is explained by the fact that 80% of respondents "are convinced that the authorities take the maximum precautions to ensure that tap water quality standards protect health".

When they drink it, 75% of French people think that tap water is "good" and 79% are satisfied with the quality of the water distributed in their homes.

As for the cost of tap water, 51% of French consider it too expensive . This rate is down compared to 2008 where it was around 60%.

This barometer was conducted from January 14 to February 14, 2010 among 1.954 individuals aged 18 and over. The interviews were conducted face-to-face, at home.