Tap water in Basra
Not safe to drink
Based on resident-reported scores for Basra, in Iraq.
What the sources say
31/100 on the water drinkability and accessibility index, which Numbeo reads as “Low”. Crowdsourced from residents rather than measured.
Nationally, 59% of people in Iraq have safely managed drinking water.
No measured quality report for Basra yet. If you know a reliable local source, leave it in the comments and we will add it.
What bottled water costs you here
Drinking tap water instead of bottled would save one adult about 445$ a year in Basra.
Work out your own saving