City in Hawaii, United States
Can you drink tap water in Honolulu?
Can you drink the tap water in Honolulu?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and comes from an aquifer; refill stations are common on beaches and in parks.
Key facts
- In Honolulu: Tap water is safe and comes from an aquifer; refill stations are common on beaches and in parks.
- Across United States: Tap water is safe almost everywhere. Local boil-water notices happen occasionally after storms or pipe breaks and are announced by the city.
- Safely managed drinking water: 98% of people in United States (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across United States
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| New York City | Yes, drinkable |
| Las Vegas | Yes, drinkable |
| Los Angeles | Yes, drinkable |
| Orlando | Yes, drinkable |
| Miami | Yes, drinkable |
| San Francisco | Yes, drinkable |
| Honolulu | Yes, drinkable |
| Washington, D.C. | Yes, drinkable |
| Chicago | Yes, drinkable |
| Boston | Yes, drinkable |
| New Orleans | Yes, drinkable |
| San Diego | Yes, drinkable |
| Seattle | Yes, drinkable |
| Maui | Yes, drinkable |
| Nashville | Yes, drinkable |
| Austin | Yes, drinkable |
| Miami Beach | Yes, drinkable |
| Key West | Yes, drinkable |
| Denver | Yes, drinkable |
| Philadelphia | Yes, drinkable |
| Portland | Yes, drinkable |
| Atlanta | Yes, drinkable |
| San Antonio | Yes, drinkable |
| Charleston | Yes, drinkable |
| Savannah | Yes, drinkable |
| Fort Lauderdale | Yes, drinkable |
| Kauai | Yes, drinkable |
| Big Island | Yes, drinkable |
| Sedona | Yes, drinkable |
| Scottsdale | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Honolulu?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and comes from an aquifer; refill stations are common on beaches and in parks.
Can you drink tap water in United States?
Tap water is safe almost everywhere. Local boil-water notices happen occasionally after storms or pipe breaks and are announced by the city.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- TheBus and Skyline (Oahu Transit Services / Honolulu DTS)
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- Hawaii Tourism Authority (Go Hawaii)
- Honolulu Board of Water Supply
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