Middle East
Can you drink tap water in Qatar?
Boil itFilter or boil
Can you drink the tap water in Qatar?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Desalinated tap water is treated, but building tanks vary; most people drink bottled or filtered water. Restaurant ice is fine.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 95% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Qatar
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | Filter or boil | Desalinated tap water is treated, but building tanks vary; most people drink bottled or filtered water. Restaurant ice is fine. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Qatar
- Hayya visa platform
- Visit Qatar
- World Bank open data
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