Island in Aklan, Philippines
Can you drink tap water in Boracay?
Can you drink the tap water in Boracay?
Don't drink the tap water. Don't drink tap water. Hotels give bottled water; refill stations are on D'Mall side streets.
Key facts
- In Boracay: Don't drink tap water. Hotels give bottled water; refill stations are on D'Mall side streets.
- Across Philippines: Don't drink tap water; cheap water refilling stations are everywhere and hotels provide bottled water. Ice is usually commercial in cities.
- Safely managed drinking water: 48% of people in Philippines (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Philippines
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Manila | No, drink bottled |
| Boracay | No, drink bottled |
| Palawan | No, drink bottled |
| El Nido | No, drink bottled |
| Cebu | No, drink bottled |
| Siargao | No, drink bottled |
| Coron | No, drink bottled |
| Bohol | No, drink bottled |
| Panglao | No, drink bottled |
| Makati | No, drink bottled |
| Moalboal | No, drink bottled |
| Baguio | No, drink bottled |
| La Union | No, drink bottled |
| Davao | No, drink bottled |
| Dumaguete | No, drink bottled |
| Siquijor | No, drink bottled |
| Puerto Galera | No, drink bottled |
| Malapascua | No, drink bottled |
| Port Barton | No, drink bottled |
| Tagaytay | No, drink bottled |
| Sagada | No, drink bottled |
| Banaue | No, drink bottled |
| Vigan | No, drink bottled |
| Iloilo | No, drink bottled |
| Angeles City | No, drink bottled |
| BGC | No, drink bottled |
| Bantayan | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Boracay?
Don't drink the tap water. Don't drink tap water. Hotels give bottled water; refill stations are on D'Mall side streets.
Can you drink tap water in Philippines?
Don't drink tap water; cheap water refilling stations are everywhere and hotels provide bottled water. Ice is usually commercial in cities.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Boracay Island (Aklan Provincial Government tourism)
- Department of Tourism
- Philippine Airlines
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