Island in Hawaii, United States
Can you drink tap water in Maui?
Can you drink the tap water in Maui?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and comes from aquifers and mountain streams; avoid drinking stream water on hikes.
Key facts
- In Maui: Tap water is safe and comes from aquifers and mountain streams; avoid drinking stream water on hikes.
- Across United States: Tap water is safe almost everywhere. Local boil-water notices happen occasionally after storms or pipe breaks and are announced by the city.
- Safely managed drinking water: 98% of people in United States (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across United States
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| New York City | Yes, drinkable |
| Las Vegas | Yes, drinkable |
| Los Angeles | Yes, drinkable |
| Orlando | Yes, drinkable |
| Miami | Yes, drinkable |
| San Francisco | Yes, drinkable |
| Honolulu | Yes, drinkable |
| Washington, D.C. | Yes, drinkable |
| Chicago | Yes, drinkable |
| Boston | Yes, drinkable |
| New Orleans | Yes, drinkable |
| San Diego | Yes, drinkable |
| Seattle | Yes, drinkable |
| Maui | Yes, drinkable |
| Nashville | Yes, drinkable |
| Austin | Yes, drinkable |
| Miami Beach | Yes, drinkable |
| Key West | Yes, drinkable |
| Denver | Yes, drinkable |
| Philadelphia | Yes, drinkable |
| Portland | Yes, drinkable |
| Atlanta | Yes, drinkable |
| San Antonio | Yes, drinkable |
| Charleston | Yes, drinkable |
| Savannah | Yes, drinkable |
| Fort Lauderdale | Yes, drinkable |
| Kauai | Yes, drinkable |
| Big Island | Yes, drinkable |
| Sedona | Yes, drinkable |
| Scottsdale | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Maui?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is safe and comes from aquifers and mountain streams; avoid drinking stream water on hikes.
Can you drink tap water in United States?
Tap water is safe almost everywhere. Local boil-water notices happen occasionally after storms or pipe breaks and are announced by the city.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Maui Bus (County of Maui Department of Transportation)
- Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports (OGG)
- Maui Visitors Bureau
- Maui Health
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