Capital city, Maldives
Can you drink tap water in Malé?
Can you drink the tap water in Malé?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is desalinated but most people drink bottled. Hotels often supply filtered water.
Key facts
- In Malé: Tap water is desalinated but most people drink bottled. Hotels often supply filtered water.
- Across Maldives: Malé's tap water is desalinated, but most visitors drink bottled or resort-filtered water. Many resorts provide refillable glass bottles.
Tap water across Maldives
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Malé | Filter or boil |
| Maafushi | No, drink bottled |
| Thulusdhoo | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Malé?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is desalinated but most people drink bottled. Hotels often supply filtered water.
Can you drink tap water in Maldives?
Malé's tap water is desalinated, but most visitors drink bottled or resort-filtered water. Many resorts provide refillable glass bottles.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Velana International Airport
- MTCC public ferries
- Maldives Immigration
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