Capital city in Central Division, Fiji
Can you drink tap water in Suva?
Can you drink the tap water in Suva?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Town water is treated but boiled, filtered or bottled water is advised, especially after heavy rain.
Key facts
- In Suva: Town water is treated but boiled, filtered or bottled water is advised, especially after heavy rain.
- Across Fiji: Town water is treated but boiled, filtered or bottled water is advised; most resorts offer filtered refills. Skip ice at roadside stalls.
- Safely managed drinking water: 42% of people in Fiji (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Fiji
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Nadi | Filter or boil |
| Mamanuca Islands | Filter or boil |
| Yasawa Islands | No, drink bottled |
| Suva | Filter or boil |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Suva?
Tap water is treated, but filter or boil it. Town water is treated but boiled, filtered or bottled water is advised, especially after heavy rain.
Can you drink tap water in Fiji?
Town water is treated but boiled, filtered or bottled water is advised; most resorts offer filtered refills. Skip ice at roadside stalls.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Tourism Fiji
- Fiji Immigration Department
- Fiji Airports
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