Central Asia & Caucasus
Can you drink tap water in Armenia?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Armenia?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is drinkable in Yerevan and most towns, and street drinking fountains (pulpulaks) are everywhere.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 82% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Armenia
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yerevan | Yes, drinkable | Yerevan's tap water is safe to drink, and public pulpulak fountains are everywhere; bottled water is optional. |
| Dilijan | Yes, drinkable | Dilijan's spring-fed tap water is generally safe and drunk locally; street fountains exist. |
| Gyumri | Yes, drinkable | Tap water in Gyumri is generally drinkable, but supply can vary; bottled water is cheap. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Armenia
- Armenia e-Visa portal
- Speedtest Global Index: Armenia
- World Bank open data
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