Africa
Can you drink tap water in Sierra Leone?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Sierra Leone?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unsafe. Use bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice from unknown sources.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 11% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Sierra Leone
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Freetown | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; avoid street ice and ice cubes. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Sierra Leone e-visa portal
- Speedtest Global Index: Sierra Leone
- World Bank open data
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