Central Asia & Caucasus
Can you drink tap water in Turkmenistan?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Turkmenistan?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled water; it is cheap and sold everywhere.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 95% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Turkmenistan
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled water, which is cheap and sold everywhere. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
- World Bank open data
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