Can I Drink Tap Water in Brunei?

Tap water in Brunei is generally safe to drink in normal conditions. World Bank data indicates about 100.0% basic drinking water access (2024), while the same series does not currently return a recent safely managed drinking water value. Brunei is generally a low-risk destination for tap water, with universal basic drinking water access and strong public infrastructure compared with many regional peers. In most hotels and homes, travelers can generally use tap water for drinking, ice, and brushing teeth.

The World Bank series used here reports 100% basic access but does not return a recent safely managed value, so confidence is medium rather than high. World Bank data indicates about 100.0% basic drinking water access (2024), while the same series does not currently return a recent safely managed drinking water value. Local building plumbing and storage conditions can still affect taste and traveler confidence at the tap. In most hotels and homes, travelers can generally use tap water for drinking, ice, and brushing teeth.

Tap water in Brunei is generally safe to drink in normal conditions. In most hotels and homes, travelers can generally use tap water for drinking, ice, and brushing teeth. Local building plumbing and storage conditions can still affect taste and traveler confidence at the tap. Bottled water is usually optional and mainly a taste preference.