Chile

Tap water in Puente Alto (part of Greater Santiago) is treated and generally safe to drink; most locals drink it. If you have a sensitive stomach, use bottled or filtered water as a precaution.

Tap water in Maipú (part of Greater Santiago) is treated and generally safe to drink; if you have a very sensitive stomach, choose bottled water for the first 24–48 hours. Ask for tap water in restaurants if you prefer it, but bottled water is widely available.

Santiago's tap water is treated and generally acceptable, but many visitors prefer bottled or filtered water due to taste and occasional infrastructure or drought-related issues; brushing teeth and showering with tap water is fine.