Island in Society Islands, French Polynesia
Can you drink tap water in Moorea?
Can you drink the tap water in Moorea?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Drink bottled or filtered water; tap water varies by village and is often not recommended for visitors.
Key facts
- In Moorea: Drink bottled or filtered water; tap water varies by village and is often not recommended for visitors.
- Across French Polynesia: Tap water in Tahiti is usually safe to drink; on other islands drink boiled, filtered or bottled water.
- Safely managed drinking water: 90% of people in French Polynesia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across French Polynesia
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Moorea?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Drink bottled or filtered water; tap water varies by village and is often not recommended for visitors.
Can you drink tap water in French Polynesia?
Tap water in Tahiti is usually safe to drink; on other islands drink boiled, filtered or bottled water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Tahiti Tourisme
- Aremiti ferries
- Air Tahiti
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