South America
Can you drink tap water in Uruguay?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Uruguay?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water from the state utility OSE is treated and safe nationwide, though it can taste of chlorine.
Tap water by place in Uruguay
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Montevideo | Yes, drinkable | Tap water from OSE is treated and safe to drink; it can taste of chlorine, so some people filter it. |
| Punta del Este | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is treated and safe to drink; some places have a mineral taste after heavy rain. |
| Colonia del Sacramento | Yes, drinkable | Tap water from OSE is treated and safe to drink; it can taste of chlorine. |
| Punta del Diablo | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is treated and safe to drink; it can taste of chlorine or minerals. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Uruguay
- Hoja de identidad provisoria (gub.uy)
- Speedtest Global Index: Uruguay
- World Bank open data
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