Africa
Can you drink tap water in Zimbabwe?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Zimbabwe?
Don't drink the tap water. Tap water is unreliable in cities; use bottled or filtered water, especially in rural areas.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 25% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Zimbabwe
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | No, drink bottled | Tap water is unreliable; drink bottled or filtered water. Hotels and lodges usually provide filtered water. |
| Harare | No, drink bottled | Tap water is unreliable and sometimes contaminated; use bottled or filtered water. Cities have had cholera and typhoid outbreaks. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Zimbabwe e-Visa
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- UK FCDO travel advice: Zimbabwe
- World Bank open data
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