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Can you drink tap water in Algeria?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Algeria?
Don't drink the tap water. Use bottled water; tap supply can be intermittent and is not recommended for visitors.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 69% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Algeria
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Algiers | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled water; tap water is chlorinated but often tastes poor. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- UK FCDO travel advice: Algeria
- World Bank open data
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