Capital city, Paraguay
Can you drink tap water in Asunción?
Can you drink the tap water in Asunción?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Asunción's mains water is treated and many locals drink it; use filtered or bottled water in older buildings.
Key facts
- In Asunción: Asunción's mains water is treated and many locals drink it; use filtered or bottled water in older buildings.
- Across Paraguay: Asunción's mains water is treated and many locals drink it; use filtered or bottled water in older buildings and rural areas.
- Safely managed drinking water: 64% of people in Paraguay (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Paraguay
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Asunción | Filter or boil |
| Encarnación | Filter or boil |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Asunción?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Asunción's mains water is treated and many locals drink it; use filtered or bottled water in older buildings.
Can you drink tap water in Paraguay?
Asunción's mains water is treated and many locals drink it; use filtered or bottled water in older buildings and rural areas.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Municipality of Asunción
- Paraguay Tourism Secretariat (SENATUR)
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