Africa
Can you drink tap water in Ghana?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Ghana?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is not safe to drink. Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets, which are widely sold.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 43% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Ghana
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accra | No, drink bottled | Tap water is not for drinking. Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets; ice in good restaurants is usually fine. |
| Cape Coast | No, drink bottled | Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets. |
| Kumasi | No, drink bottled | Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ghana Tourism Authority
- Speedtest Global Index: Ghana
- World Bank open data
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