Africa
Can you drink tap water in Zambia?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Zambia?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water; city tap water is not reliably safe and rural sources need treatment.
Tap water by place in Zambia
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Livingstone | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. Lodges often provide filtered water. |
| Lusaka | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or filtered water. City supply is unreliable and cholera outbreaks have occurred. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Zambia Department of Immigration
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- UK FCDO travel advice: Zambia
- World Bank open data
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