Middle East
Can you drink tap water in Yemen?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Yemen?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unsafe and cholera is endemic; drink sealed bottled water only.
Tap water by place in Yemen
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Socotra | No, drink bottled | No safe tap water; tour camps provide bottled or boiled water. Bring purification tablets. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Yemen
- Speedtest Global Index: Yemen
- World Bank open data
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