Island in Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Can you drink tap water in Koh Rong?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Koh Rong?
Don't drink the tap water. Island water is not drinkable; guesthouses provide bottled or filtered refills.
Key facts
- In Koh Rong: Island water is not drinkable; guesthouses provide bottled or filtered 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 Koh Rong?
Don't drink the tap water. Island water is not drinkable; guesthouses provide bottled or filtered 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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