Town in Ma'an Governorate, Jordan
Can you drink tap water in Petra?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Petra?
Don't drink the tap water. Water is scarce, rationed and stored in rooftop tanks; drink bottled or filtered water.
Key facts
- In Petra: Water is scarce, rationed and stored in rooftop tanks; drink bottled or filtered water.
- Safely managed drinking water: 89% of people in Jordan (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Jordan
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Petra?
Don't drink the tap water. Water is scarce, rationed and stored in rooftop tanks; drink bottled or filtered water.
Can you drink tap water in Jordan?
Water is scarce, rationed and stored in rooftop tanks; drink bottled or filtered water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Petra Development & Tourism Region Authority
- Jordan Pass
- Visit Jordan
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