Town in Comoé, Ivory Coast
Can you drink tap water in Grand-Bassam?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Grand-Bassam?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; avoid ice at beach stalls.
Key facts
- In Grand-Bassam: Drink bottled water; avoid ice at beach stalls.
- Across Ivory Coast: Tap water is treated in Abidjan but not reliably safe; drink bottled or filtered water.
- Safely managed drinking water: 36% of people in Ivory Coast (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Ivory Coast
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Abidjan | Filter or boil |
| Grand-Bassam | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Grand-Bassam?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; avoid ice at beach stalls.
Can you drink tap water in Ivory Coast?
Tap water is treated in Abidjan but not reliably safe; drink bottled or filtered water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- UNESCO: Historic Town of Grand-Bassam
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