Island, U.S. Virgin Islands
Can you drink tap water in St. Thomas?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in St. Thomas?
Don't drink the tap water. Most homes use cisterns that collect rain; drink bottled or filtered water.
Key facts
- In St. Thomas: Most homes use cisterns that collect rain; drink bottled or filtered water.
- Safely managed drinking water: 99% of people in U.S. Virgin Islands (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in St. Thomas?
Don't drink the tap water. Most homes use cisterns that collect rain; drink bottled or filtered water.
Can you drink tap water in U.S. Virgin Islands?
Most homes use cisterns that collect rain; drink bottled or filtered water.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- USVI Department of Tourism
- Virgin Islands Port Authority
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