Capital city in New Providence, Bahamas
Can you drink tap water in Nassau?
Can you drink the tap water in Nassau?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated and desalinated but varies; most visitors drink bottled or filtered water.
Key facts
- In Nassau: Tap water is treated and desalinated but varies; most visitors drink bottled or filtered water.
- Across Bahamas: Treated desalinated water is usually drinkable in Nassau, but many Out Islands rely on cisterns or wells; bottled is common.
Tap water across Bahamas
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Nassau | Filter or boil |
| Exuma | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Nassau?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated and desalinated but varies; most visitors drink bottled or filtered water.
Can you drink tap water in Bahamas?
Treated desalinated water is usually drinkable in Nassau, but many Out Islands rely on cisterns or wells; bottled is common.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
- Lynden Pindling International Airport
- Doctors Hospital
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