Town, Cambodia
Can you drink tap water in Kep?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Kep?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; guesthouses usually provide refills.
Key facts
- In Kep: Drink bottled or filtered water; guesthouses usually provide refills.
- Across Cambodia: Drink bottled or filtered water; many hotels and cafés have refill stations. Ice in cities is usually factory-made.
- Safely managed drinking water: 30% of people in Cambodia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Cambodia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Siem Reap | No, drink bottled |
| Phnom Penh | No, drink bottled |
| Koh Rong | No, drink bottled |
| Kampot | No, drink bottled |
| Sihanoukville | No, drink bottled |
| Koh Rong Samloem | No, drink bottled |
| Battambang | No, drink bottled |
| Kep | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Kep?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; guesthouses usually provide refills.
Can you drink tap water in Cambodia?
Drink bottled or filtered water; many hotels and cafés have refill stations. Ice in cities is usually factory-made.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Cambodia Ministry of Tourism
- Cambodia e-Visa
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