City, Venezuela
Can you drink tap water in Mérida?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Mérida?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water; supply is intermittent. Buy bottled water and keep spare during outages.
Key facts
- In Mérida: Do not drink tap water; supply is intermittent. Buy bottled water and keep spare during outages.
- Across Venezuela: Don't drink tap water; supply is intermittent and treatment unreliable. Buy bottled water and keep a stock for outages.
Tap water across Venezuela
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Caracas | No, drink bottled |
| Mérida | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Mérida?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water; supply is intermittent. Buy bottled water and keep spare during outages.
Can you drink tap water in Venezuela?
Don't drink tap water; supply is intermittent and treatment unreliable. Buy bottled water and keep a stock for outages.
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