Island in Diana, Madagascar
Can you drink tap water in Nosy Be?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Nosy Be?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; many hotels provide refill stations.
Key facts
- In Nosy Be: Drink bottled or filtered water; many hotels provide refill stations.
- Across Madagascar: Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice outside good hotels and restaurants.
- Safely managed drinking water: 22% of people in Madagascar (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Madagascar
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Antananarivo | No, drink bottled |
| Nosy Be | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Nosy Be?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; many hotels provide refill stations.
Can you drink tap water in Madagascar?
Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice outside good hotels and restaurants.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Madagascar e-visa portal
- Madagascar tourism
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