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Can you drink tap water in Douala?

Updated October 2026Sources
NoNo, drink bottled

Can you drink the tap water in Douala?

Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice.

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Is tap water safe to drink in Douala?

Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice.

Can you drink tap water in Cameroon?

Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice from unknown sources.

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