South America
Can you drink tap water in Guyana?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Guyana?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; Georgetown tap water is not reliably treated. Lodges in the interior usually provide filtered water.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 67% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Guyana
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Georgetown's tap water is not reliably treated; avoid ice from unknown sources. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Guyana
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Guyana Tourism Authority
- Speedtest Global Index: Guyana
- World Bank open data
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