Capital city, Algeria
Can you drink tap water in Algiers?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Algiers?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; tap water is chlorinated but often tastes poor.
Key facts
- In Algiers: Drink bottled water; tap water is chlorinated but often tastes poor.
- Across Algeria: Use bottled water; tap supply can be intermittent and is not recommended for visitors.
- Safely managed drinking water: 69% of people in Algeria (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Algiers?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; tap water is chlorinated but often tastes poor.
Can you drink tap water in Algeria?
Use bottled water; tap supply can be intermittent and is not recommended for visitors.
More about Algiers
Going to Algiers solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Algiers meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- UNESCO: Kasbah of Algiers
- Yassir
Verdicts reflect official utility statements and what locals actually do. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.