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Can you drink tap water in Cook Islands?
Boil itFilter or boil
Can you drink the tap water in Cook Islands?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Official advice is to drink boiled, filtered or bottled water and avoid ice; many places offer filtered refills.
Tap water by place in Cook Islands
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rarotonga | Filter or boil | Tap water is treated but many visitors and locals use bottled or filtered water; accommodation usually provides it. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
- Cook Islands Tourism
- Smartraveller: Cook Islands
- World Bank open data
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