Islands in Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Can you drink tap water in Raja Ampat?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Raja Ampat?
Don't drink the tap water. Island tap water is not safe; drink bottled water. Rainwater is used for washing.
Key facts
- In Raja Ampat: Island tap water is not safe; drink bottled water. Rainwater is used for washing.
- Across Indonesia: Tap water isn't drinkable anywhere; use bottled water or refill stations, common in Bali. Stomach trouble ('Bali belly') is common.
- Safely managed drinking water: 30% of people in Indonesia (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Indonesia
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Bali | No, drink bottled |
| Ubud | No, drink bottled |
| Canggu | No, drink bottled |
| Jakarta | No, drink bottled |
| Seminyak | No, drink bottled |
| Uluwatu | No, drink bottled |
| Yogyakarta | No, drink bottled |
| Gili Islands | No, drink bottled |
| Nusa Penida | No, drink bottled |
| Kuta | No, drink bottled |
| Lombok | No, drink bottled |
| Labuan Bajo | No, drink bottled |
| Nusa Dua | No, drink bottled |
| Sanur | No, drink bottled |
| Raja Ampat | No, drink bottled |
| Mount Bromo | No, drink bottled |
| Bandung | No, drink bottled |
| Nusa Lembongan | No, drink bottled |
| Lake Toba | No, drink bottled |
| Kuta Lombok | No, drink bottled |
| Amed | No, drink bottled |
| Batam | No, drink bottled |
| Bintan | No, drink bottled |
| Malang | No, drink bottled |
| Bukit Lawang | No, drink bottled |
| Medan | No, drink bottled |
| Surabaya | No, drink bottled |
| Manado | No, drink bottled |
| Tana Toraja | No, drink bottled |
| Jimbaran | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Raja Ampat?
Don't drink the tap water. Island tap water is not safe; drink bottled water. Rainwater is used for washing.
Can you drink tap water in Indonesia?
Tap water isn't drinkable anywhere; use bottled water or refill stations, common in Bali. Stomach trouble ('Bali belly') is common.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
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