Short answer
Yes. In Germany, shower water is drinking water by law. The definition is driven by intended use, not by the location of the outlet.
Basis
The definition covers water used for body care and cleaning TrinkwV § 2(1)(a)(cc)
„… cc) zur Körperpflege und -reinigung …“
English: water intended for body care and personal hygiene is drinking water.
The point of compliance is the tap outlet — for a shower, the shower head TrinkwV § 10(1)
„… am Austritt aus den Entnahmestellen für Trinkwasser …“
English: the limits must be met where water leaves the extraction point.
What to verify
Check the current text before relying on this in a specific case. The legal character follows the use of the water; labelling a fitting for “non-drinking” purposes does not change it.
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Informational content, not legal advice. The official text prevails. German provisions are quoted verbatim; English glosses are for orientation only.
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