City, Egypt
Can you drink tap water in Aswan?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Aswan?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; avoid ice at street stalls.
Key facts
- In Aswan: Drink bottled water; avoid ice at street stalls.
- Across Egypt: Tap water is chlorinated and many locals drink it, but visitors should use bottled or filtered water; avoid ice at street stalls.
- Safely managed drinking water: 79% of people in Egypt (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Egypt
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Cairo | No, drink bottled |
| Luxor | No, drink bottled |
| Hurghada | No, drink bottled |
| Sharm El Sheikh | No, drink bottled |
| Aswan | No, drink bottled |
| Dahab | No, drink bottled |
| Alexandria | No, drink bottled |
| Giza | No, drink bottled |
| Marsa Alam | No, drink bottled |
| El Gouna | No, drink bottled |
| Siwa Oasis | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Aswan?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; avoid ice at street stalls.
Can you drink tap water in Egypt?
Tap water is chlorinated and many locals drink it, but visitors should use bottled or filtered water; avoid ice at street stalls.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- EgyptAir
- UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt
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