Capital city in Água Grande, Sao Tome and Principe
Can you drink tap water in São Tomé?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in São Tomé?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice.
Key facts
- In São Tomé: Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice.
- Across Sao Tome and Principe: Drink bottled water; tap supply is unreliable and untreated in many villages.
- Safely managed drinking water: 37% of people in Sao Tome and Principe (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in São Tomé?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid ice.
Can you drink tap water in Sao Tome and Principe?
Drink bottled water; tap supply is unreliable and untreated in many villages.
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