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Can you drink tap water in Northern Mariana Islands?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Northern Mariana Islands?
Don't drink the tap water. Saipan's tap water is often salty and not recommended for drinking; use bottled or filtered water.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 81% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Northern Mariana Islands
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saipan | Filter or boil | Tap water is chlorinated but supply can be unreliable; use bottled or filtered water, especially after storms. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US CBP: Guam-CNMI ETA
- Marianas Visitors Authority
- Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
- World Bank open data
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