A liquid treatment apparatus includes a dielectric tube through which water to be treated flows, a first electrode, at least one end of which is dispose in the dielectric tube, and a second electrode made of a conductive metallic material, at least one end of the second electrode being disposed in the dielectric tube and on an upstream side of a flow pass of the water relative to the first electrode. The conductive metallic material of the second electrode is adapted to be in direct contact with the water to be treated. The liquid treatment apparatus also includes a power supply for applying a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a heat-resistant member covering at least a portion of an inner wall face of the dielectric tube. The portion of the inner wall faces the first electrode.