Central Asia & Caucasus
Can you drink tap water in Tajikistan?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Tajikistan?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled, boiled or filtered water; carry a filter for the Pamirs, where streams are shared with livestock.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 65% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Tajikistan
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dushanbe | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled, boiled or filtered water, especially before the Pamirs. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Republic of Tajikistan e-Visa (official)
- Visit Tajikistan
- World Bank open data
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