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Can you drink tap water in Malta?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Malta?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe but mostly desalinated, so it tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water for drinking.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Malta
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta | Yes, drinkable | Safe, but mostly desalinated and tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water to drink. |
| St. Julian's | Yes, drinkable | Safe, but mostly desalinated and tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water to drink. |
| Sliema | Yes, drinkable | Safe, but mostly desalinated and tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water to drink. |
| Gozo | Yes, drinkable | Safe, but mostly desalinated and tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water to drink. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Residency Malta: Nomad Residence Permit
- Identità (immigration and visas)
- Malta Public Transport
- European Commission: Entry/Exit System
- World Bank open data
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