Europe
Can you drink tap water in Moldova?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Moldova?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or boiled water everywhere, including Chișinău. Bottled water is cheap and sold in every shop.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 76% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Moldova
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chișinău | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or boiled water; it is cheap and sold everywhere. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Moldova
- Speedtest Global Index: Moldova
- Border Police of Moldova
- World Bank open data
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