Central Asia & Caucasus
Can you drink tap water in Uzbekistan?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Uzbekistan?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water everywhere; bottled water is cheap and sold in every shop.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 82% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Uzbekistan
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap. Restaurant ice is usually made from purified water, but ask. |
| Samarkand | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap everywhere. |
| Bukhara | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water, which is cheap everywhere. |
| Khiva | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap everywhere. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Uzbekistan e-Visa (official)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan
- E-Mehmon tourist registration
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Uzbekistan Travel (national tourism board)
- World Bank open data
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