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Can you drink tap water in Bahamas?

Capital: NassauEnglishUpdated October 2026
Boil itFilter or boil

Can you drink the tap water in Bahamas?

Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Treated desalinated water is usually drinkable in Nassau, but many Out Islands rely on cisterns or wells; bottled is common.

Tap water by place in Bahamas

PlaceVerdictNotes
NassauFilter or boilTap water is treated and desalinated but varies; most visitors drink bottled or filtered water.
ExumaNo, drink bottledIsland water comes from cisterns or desalination; drink bottled or filtered water.

Tap water by place

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