Beach town in Kanifing, Gambia
Can you drink tap water in Kololi?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Kololi?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid street ice.
Key facts
- In Kololi: Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid street ice.
- Across Gambia: Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice from unknown sources.
- Safely managed drinking water: 48% of people in Gambia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Gambia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Kololi | No, drink bottled |
| Banjul | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Kololi?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid street ice.
Can you drink tap water in Gambia?
Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice from unknown sources.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Gambia Tourism Authority
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