Capital city in South Eastern Region, Malta
Can you drink tap water in Valletta?
Can you drink the tap water in Valletta?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe, but mostly desalinated and tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water to drink.
Key facts
- In Valletta: Safe, but mostly desalinated and tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water to drink.
- Across Malta: Safe but mostly desalinated, so it tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water for drinking.
- Safely managed drinking water: 100% of people in Malta (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Malta
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Valletta | Yes, drinkable |
| St. Julian's | Yes, drinkable |
| Sliema | Yes, drinkable |
| Gozo | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Valletta?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe, but mostly desalinated and tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water to drink.
Can you drink tap water in Malta?
Safe but mostly desalinated, so it tastes salty; most residents filter it or buy bottled water for drinking.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Malta Public Transport
- Malta International Airport
- Visit Malta
- Bolt Malta
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