City in Ashanti, Ghana
Can you drink tap water in Kumasi?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Kumasi?
Don't drink the tap water. Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets.
Key facts
- In Kumasi: Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets.
- Across Ghana: Tap water is not safe to drink. Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets, which are widely sold.
- Safely managed drinking water: 43% of people in Ghana (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Ghana
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Accra | No, drink bottled |
| Cape Coast | No, drink bottled |
| Kumasi | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Kumasi?
Don't drink the tap water. Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets.
Can you drink tap water in Ghana?
Tap water is not safe to drink. Use bottled water or sealed 'pure water' sachets, which are widely sold.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Ghana Tourism Authority
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
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