Tap water in Guadeloupe

Generally safe to drink

The WHO and UNICEF put safely managed drinking water within reach of 97% of people in Guadeloupe. National figures describe a country, not the tap in front of you.

What the sources say

WHO / UNICEF JMP

97% of the population has safely managed drinking water, meaning it is free from contamination at the point of use.

US CDC Travelers' Health

Advises travellers that tap water is generally safe to drink in Guadeloupe.

Numbeo

0.0/100 on the water drinkability and accessibility index, which Numbeo reads as “Very low”. This one is crowdsourced from residents rather than measured.

European Union

As an EU member state, Guadeloupe is bound by the Drinking Water Directive, which sets minimum quality standards and requires regular testing by suppliers.

Lonely Planet

It’s safe to drink the tap water in Guadeloupe.

Safe nationally still means ask locally. Older buildings can carry lead or copper pipework, and a single street can differ from the network feeding it. If you are staying somewhere old, ask your host.

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