Can I drink the tap water?

How good is the tap water in Salta, Argentina ?


1 people said I drink filtered tap water, 1 people said I love the tap water here.

All in all, 50% of folks here drink from the tap.



How good is the tap water in all of Argentina?


59 people said I drink filtered tap water, 66 people said I love the tap water here, 58 people said The tap water is not safe to drink.

All in all, 36% of folks here drink from the tap.


Can you drink the tap water in Salta then?


The tap water in Salta is generally considered safe to drink. The city has a water treatment system in place, and the water quality meets the standards set by the World Health Organization. However, some people may prefer to drink bottled water or use water filters for personal preference or if they have a sensitive stomach. It is always a good idea to consult with locals or your accommodation provider for the most up-to-date information on the water quality in Salta.

Answers in Salta vs. Argentina

Not enough comparable data yet to rank Salta within Argentina, its continent, or globally.

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  1. Buenos Aires (40%)

Worst (by % who love it)

  1. Buenos Aires (40%)

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Water and food safety? - Province of Salta Forum - Tripadvisor   - Feb 8, 2009 ... Don't worry about it, water and food are as safe in Salta as they are in the rest of the country. I wouldn't buy food prepared right on the ...

Drinkable tab water : r/asklatinamerica   - Jul 22, 2022 ... Tap water is safe in most of Argentina and Uruguay. The only place ... Even in Salta, the tap water tastes worse than BA but is still fine.

Concerns with drinking water when traveling to Argentina : r/travel   - Jun 1, 2025 ... Some people have zero issues drinking water from any source, others are sick just looking at a tap. I'm aware this isn't the answer you're ...

Safe to drink tap water? : r/Patagonia   - Nov 14, 2023 ... The water is safe to drink. It's will be the best water you've ever had!

Hi. A couple of Argentina questions for anyone who has been here ...   - Feb 3, 2022 ... ... Salta. Should we go north to meet the ruta 40 or ... We haven't brought any water, just been drinking the tap water without any problems.

Water supply and sanitation in Argentina - Wikipedia   - Drinking water supply and sanitation in Argentina is characterized by relatively low tariffs, mostly reasonable service quality, low levels of metering and ...

Water and food safety? - Province of Salta Message Board ...   - Feb 8, 2009 ... Don't worry about it, water and food are as safe in Salta as they are in the rest of the country. I wouldn't buy food prepared right on the ...

safe eating without montezuma's revenge - Salta Forum - Tripadvisor   - Nov 23, 2007 ... I can assure you that eating any food in Argentina, and drinking the tap water anywhere, is as safe as in the United States, if not safer.

A tourist with some questions : r/argentina   - Jan 24, 2022 ... Is tap water drinkable? Is it easy to get a local SIM card to use ... In the time (and cost) you might add so much more places, like Salta ...

Moving out of Bogota, nearby place or country : r/digitalnomad   - Aug 27, 2025 ... My other favourite is Salta, Argentina. ... tap water on my toothbrush or in my mouth. I met other foreigners ...

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