Middle East
Can you drink tap water in Bahrain?
Boil itFilter or boil
Can you drink the tap water in Bahrain?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Desalinated tap water is treated, but storage tanks vary; most people drink bottled or filtered water.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 99% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Bahrain
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manama | Filter or boil | Desalinated tap water is treated, but storage tanks vary; most people drink bottled or filtered water. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bahrain
- Bahrain eVisa
- Bahrain Customs: prohibited and declared items
- World Bank open data
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