City in Arusha Region, Tanzania
Can you drink tap water in Arusha?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Arusha?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water or use unfiltered ice. Buy bottled water or use filtered refill stations.
Key facts
- In Arusha: Do not drink tap water or use unfiltered ice. Buy bottled water or use filtered refill stations.
- Across Tanzania: Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere, including Zanzibar; many lodges and Kilimanjaro crews provide treated water.
- Safely managed drinking water: 31% of people in Tanzania (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Tanzania
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Zanzibar | No, drink bottled |
| Arusha | No, drink bottled |
| Dar es Salaam | No, drink bottled |
| Stone Town | No, drink bottled |
| Nungwi | No, drink bottled |
| Moshi | No, drink bottled |
| Paje | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Arusha?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water or use unfiltered ice. Buy bottled water or use filtered refill stations.
Can you drink tap water in Tanzania?
Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere, including Zanzibar; many lodges and Kilimanjaro crews provide treated water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA)
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