Africa
Can you drink tap water in Ethiopia?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Ethiopia?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice and raw vegetables in cheap eateries.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 14% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Ethiopia
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | No, drink bottled | Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water; avoid ice and raw vegetables in cheap eateries. |
| Lalibela | No, drink bottled | Use bottled or filtered water; avoid ice and raw vegetables. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ethiopia e-visa portal
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Ethiopian Tourism Organization
- Speedtest Global Index: Ethiopia
- World Bank open data
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