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Can you drink tap water in Mauritius?
Boil itFilter or boil
Can you drink the tap water in Mauritius?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated but many residents filter or buy bottled water; bottled is the safe choice for visitors.
Tap water by place in Mauritius
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Baie | Filter or boil | Tap water is treated but many residents filter it; visitors should drink bottled or filtered water. |
| Port Louis | Filter or boil | Tap water is treated but many residents filter it; bottled water is safest for visitors. |
| Flic en Flac | Filter or boil | Tap water is treated but many residents filter it; bottled water is safest for visitors. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Mauritius Travel Form
- Economic Development Board Mauritius
- UK FCDO travel advice: Mauritius
- World Bank open data
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