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Can you drink tap water in Puerto Rico?
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Can you drink the tap water in Puerto Rico?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Tap water is treated but outages and storms can affect quality; many residents drink filtered or bottled water.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 99% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Puerto Rico
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan | Filter or boil | Tap water is treated, but outages and storms can affect quality; many residents use filters or bottled water. |
| Rincón | Filter or boil | Tap water is treated, but outages and storms affect quality; many residents use filters or bottled water. |
| Vieques | Filter or boil | Water is piped from the main island and treated; supply is irregular, and most visitors drink bottled or filtered water. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US Customs and Border Protection: travel
- Discover Puerto Rico
- World Bank open data
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