Non-Potable Water emoji meaning
Used literally to warn about unsafe tap water, like near a sink or on travel posts. Also used jokingly to describe something undrinkable or gross, as in 'this coffee is π±'.
The official Unicode name for π± is non-potable water. It belongs to the symbols group and the warning symbols subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as dry, non-drinking, non-potable, prohibited, water.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π± on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type non-potable water.
- Tap π± to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π± on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "non-potable water". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π± from this page and paste it.
How to type π± on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "non-potable water" and click π±.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π± on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "non-potable water" and double-click π±. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π± in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π± from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π± in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🚱 |
| HTML hex | 🚱 |
CSS content | "\1F6B1" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F6B1}" |
| Python | "\U0001F6B1" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%9A%B1 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :non-potable_water: |
Because π± is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the non-potable water emoji mean? +
Shows a faucet with a prohibition slash, the sign for non-potable water, meaning water that is unsafe to drink. Its official Unicode name is "non-potable water".
What does π± mean when traveling? +
It warns that local tap water is not safe to drink, so you should use bottled or filtered water instead.
Can π± be used for things other than water? +
Yes, informally people use it to joke about any drink that tastes bad or seems unsafe to consume.
How do I get the non-potable water emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "non-potable water". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π± from this page.
What is the Unicode for π±? +
The non-potable water emoji is U+1F6B1. In HTML use 🚱.
Why does π± look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π± looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.