City, Ivory Coast
Can you drink tap water in Abidjan?
Can you drink the tap water in Abidjan?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated but not reliably safe; drink bottled or filtered water and skip ice from street vendors.
Key facts
- In Abidjan: Tap water is treated but not reliably safe; drink bottled or filtered water and skip ice from street vendors.
- Across Ivory Coast: Tap water is treated in Abidjan but not reliably safe; drink bottled or filtered water.
- Safely managed drinking water: 36% of people in Ivory Coast (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Ivory Coast
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Abidjan | Filter or boil |
| Grand-Bassam | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Abidjan?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated but not reliably safe; drink bottled or filtered water and skip ice from street vendors.
Can you drink tap water in Ivory Coast?
Tap water is treated in Abidjan but not reliably safe; drink bottled or filtered water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Yango Côte d'Ivoire
- Glovo Côte d'Ivoire
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