Capital city in Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Can you drink tap water in Beirut?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Beirut?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water isn't drinkable; buy bottled or delivered water. Cholera cases have been reported.
Key facts
- In Beirut: Tap water isn't drinkable; buy bottled or delivered water. Cholera cases have been reported.
- Across Lebanon: Tap water isn't drinkable; locals buy bottled or delivered water. Cholera cases have been reported.
- Safely managed drinking water: 48% of people in Lebanon (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Lebanon
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Beirut | No, drink bottled |
| Byblos | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Beirut?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water isn't drinkable; buy bottled or delivered water. Cholera cases have been reported.
Can you drink tap water in Lebanon?
Tap water isn't drinkable; locals buy bottled or delivered water. Cholera cases have been reported.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
- Lebanon General Security
- AUBMC
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