Capital city, Uzbekistan
Can you drink tap water in Tashkent?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Tashkent?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap. Restaurant ice is usually made from purified water, but ask.
Key facts
- In Tashkent: Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap. Restaurant ice is usually made from purified water, but ask.
- Across Uzbekistan: Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere; bottled water is cheap and sold in every shop.
- Safely managed drinking water: 82% of people in Uzbekistan (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Uzbekistan
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Tashkent?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap. Restaurant ice is usually made from purified water, but ask.
Can you drink tap water in Uzbekistan?
Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere; bottled water is cheap and sold in every shop.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Uzbekistan e-visa portal
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