Capital city, Ethiopia
Can you drink tap water in Addis Ababa?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Addis Ababa?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water; avoid ice and raw vegetables in cheap eateries.
Key facts
- In Addis Ababa: Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water; avoid ice and raw vegetables in cheap eateries.
- Across Ethiopia: Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice and raw vegetables in cheap eateries.
- Safely managed drinking water: 14% of people in Ethiopia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Ethiopia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | No, drink bottled |
| Lalibela | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Addis Ababa?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water; avoid ice and raw vegetables in cheap eateries.
Can you drink tap water in Ethiopia?
Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice and raw vegetables in cheap eateries.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Ethiopian e-visa portal
- Ethiopian Airlines
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