Capital city, Turkmenistan
Can you drink tap water in Ashgabat?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Ashgabat?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water, which is cheap and sold everywhere.
Key facts
- In Ashgabat: Drink bottled water, which is cheap and sold everywhere.
- Across Turkmenistan: Drink bottled water; it is cheap and sold everywhere.
- Safely managed drinking water: 95% of people in Turkmenistan (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Ashgabat?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water, which is cheap and sold everywhere.
Can you drink tap water in Turkmenistan?
Drink bottled water; it is cheap and sold everywhere.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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