Middle East
Can you drink tap water in Iraq?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Iraq?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; tap water isn't safe and cholera outbreaks occur.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 60% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Iraq
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled water; tap water isn't safe and cholera outbreaks occur. |
| Erbil | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled water; tap water isn't safe and cholera outbreaks occur. |
| Karbala | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled water; pilgrims are offered free water and food, but tap water isn't safe. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Iraq
- Republic of Iraq e-visa portal
- Kurdistan Region e-visa portal
- Speedtest Global Index: Iraq
- World Bank open data
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