Capital city in Chisinau, Moldova
Can you drink tap water in Chișinău?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Chișinău?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or boiled water; it is cheap and sold everywhere.
Key facts
- In Chișinău: Drink bottled or boiled water; it is cheap and sold everywhere.
- Across Moldova: Drink bottled or boiled water everywhere, including Chișinău. Bottled water is cheap and sold in every shop.
- Safely managed drinking water: 76% of people in Moldova (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Chișinău?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or boiled water; it is cheap and sold everywhere.
Can you drink tap water in Moldova?
Drink bottled or boiled water everywhere, including Chișinău. Bottled water is cheap and sold in every shop.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Chișinău International Airport
- Border Police of Moldova
- UK FCDO travel advice: Moldova
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