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Can you drink tap water in Palau?
Boil itFilter or boil
Can you drink the tap water in Palau?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Koror's water is treated, but most people drink bottled or filtered water, especially after heavy rain.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 91% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Palau
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Koror | Filter or boil | Koror's tap water is treated but can be inconsistent; many visitors use bottled or filtered water. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Palau Entry Form
- Palau Pledge
- UK FCDO travel advice: Palau
- Smartraveller: Palau
- World Bank open data
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