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Can You Drink Tap Water in Djibouti?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
Tap Safe includes data from many publicly available sources, including the WHO (World Health Organization), CDC (Center for Disease Control), and user submitted databases, but unfortunately there's not enough data about Djibouti.
To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for Djibouti, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.
In spite of the fact that Djibouti, located on the eastern coast of Africa, is part of the Indian Ocean Sea and is a French colony, it has been called "the least polluted of all the African countries". This is because Djibouti has maintained strict environmental laws and regulations. Some of its strictest rules in regards to water. A recent study by a leading institute on water pollution showed that Djibouti is considered the most environmentally-friendly country in the world.
The water supply in Djibouti is treated and purged through reverse osmosis. This purified water is used for drinking purposes only and is not intended for drinking off any tap. It is a municipal supply however, so there is no access to the water sources in the country.
Djibouti''s water comes from three major sources - underground aquifers, rivers and lakes. The majority of the water from these sources is treated and stored. A portion is sold as tap water to local people and oth
The estimated price of bottled water
$0.56 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
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The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Djibouti, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
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Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.