Capital city in Lusaka Province, Zambia
Can you drink tap water in Lusaka?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Lusaka?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. City supply is unreliable and cholera outbreaks have occurred.
Key facts
- In Lusaka: Drink bottled or filtered water. City supply is unreliable and cholera outbreaks have occurred.
- Across Zambia: Drink bottled or filtered water; city tap water is not reliably safe and rural sources need treatment.
Tap water across Zambia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Livingstone | No, drink bottled |
| Lusaka | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Lusaka?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. City supply is unreliable and cholera outbreaks have occurred.
Can you drink tap water in Zambia?
Drink bottled or filtered water; city tap water is not reliably safe and rural sources need treatment.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- Zambia Immigration Department
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