Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles
Can you drink tap water in La Digue?
Can you drink the tap water in La Digue?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated but some residents filter it; bottled or filtered water is safest on the smaller islands.
Key facts
- In La Digue: Tap water is treated but some residents filter it; bottled or filtered water is safest on the smaller islands.
- Across Seychelles: Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé and Praslin; some travelers prefer bottled water on smaller islands.
- Safely managed drinking water: 65% of people in Seychelles (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Seychelles
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in La Digue?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated but some residents filter it; bottled or filtered water is safest on the smaller islands.
Can you drink tap water in Seychelles?
Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé and Praslin; some travelers prefer bottled water on smaller islands.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- Cat Cocos (inter-island ferries)
- Air Seychelles
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