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Can You Drink Tap Water in Hua Hin?
No, tap water is not 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 Hua Hin.
To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for Thailand, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.
With pollution on the rise around the world, it''s more important than ever to filter our own water to ensure that we are healthy. Our drinking water supplies have been polluted for a long time with many harmful chemicals and pathogens. As well, our groundwater has been contaminated with industrial waste, runoff from cities, and other forms of pollution. When you compare the quality of our drinking water to that offered by state-of-the-art facilities, it becomes clear that tap water in Thailand can be pretty dirty.
Tap Water Safety standards vary greatly amongst countries. For example, in the United States, there is a voluntary standard called EPCS, which set a standard for water quality. Every state has different regulations, so it is best to contact your own water provider to find out exactly what you need to know.
There are some things you can do about tap water safety. The most important thing is to change your filter every three months. This will
The estimated price of bottled water
$0.52 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Hua Hin, 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.