South America
Can you drink tap water in Suriname?
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Can you drink the tap water in Suriname?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Paramaribo's mains water is treated and many locals drink it; use bottled or filtered water in the interior.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 56% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Suriname
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paramaribo | Filter or boil | Paramaribo's mains water is treated and many locals drink it; bottled or filtered is safer for visitors, and essential in the interior. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Suriname
- Suriname e-visa and entry fee portal
- Speedtest Global Index: Suriname
- World Bank open data
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