Peru
Tap water safety information for 8 cities
Cities in Peru
Lima
Peru
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Callao
Peru
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Arequipa
Peru
Use bottled or properly filtered water for drinking, brushing teeth and washing produce; avoid ice unless you confirm itβs made from purified water.
Trujillo
Peru
Avoid drinking tap water in Trujillo; use bottled water or water from a reliable filter/boiled source for drinking and brushing teeth. Avoid ice in street food/unknown places and eat fruit only if peeled or washed with bottled/treated water.
Chiclayo
Peru
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Chimbote
Peru
Avoid drinking tap water; use bottled or properly filtered/boiled water for drinking and brushing teeth, and avoid ice or wash fruit with bottled/boiled water.
Piura
Peru
Water treatment meets standards, but aging pipes can introduce contaminants. Stick to bottled or filtered water.
Cusco
Peru
Tap water is unsafe due to contamination. Strictly use bottled water for all consumption.