City in Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Can you drink tap water in Erbil?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Erbil?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; tap water isn't safe and cholera outbreaks occur.
Key facts
- In Erbil: Drink bottled water; tap water isn't safe and cholera outbreaks occur.
- Safely managed drinking water: 60% of people in Iraq (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Iraq
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Erbil?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; tap water isn't safe and cholera outbreaks occur.
Can you drink tap water in Iraq?
Drink bottled water; tap water isn't safe and cholera outbreaks occur.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Iraq e-visa portal
- UK FCDO travel advice: Iraq
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