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¿Puedo Beber Agua del Grifo en Penang (George Town)?

Q: ¿Qué contaminantes tiene el agua del grifo en Penang (George Town)?

Los contaminantes monitoreados incluyen: Coliform bacteria (localized system/building issues), Nitrate (rural/private supplies), Lead/plumbing metals (older buildings, localized), Turbidity during service interruptions, Residual chlorine/chloramine. Tap water in Penang (George Town) is treated to Malaysia standards, but visitors should use caution. The supply is mainly a mix of surface and groundwater sources with filtration, chlorination, coagulation/flocculation, and water quality can vary by building or neighborhood. Many travelers choose bottled or filtered water for drinking.

Precaución

3.6/5

Respuesta Rápida

Tap water in Penang (George Town) is treated but best approached with caution for visitors. Many travelers prefer bottled or filtered water for drinking.

Tap water in Penang (George Town) is treated to Malaysia standards, but visitors should use caution. The supply is mainly a mix of surface and groundwater sources with filtration, chlorination, coagulation/flocculation, and water quality can vary by building or neighborhood. Many travelers choose bottled or filtered water for drinking.

Rankings y Comparaciones

Resumen de Seguridad

Ranking global #102 de 152

Puntuación de seguridad 3.6/5

Promedio del conjunto 3.8/5

Ranking en Malasia #2 de 3

Promedio de Malasia 3.5/5

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Detalles de Calidad del Agua

Penang (George Town) follows Malaysia’s drinking water regulations, with supply primarily from a mix of surface and groundwater sources treated by filtration, chlorination, coagulation/flocculation. While treatment is in place, quality can vary at the building level due to storage tanks or older plumbing, and this can affect taste and consistency. Visitors are generally advised to use bottled or properly filtered water for drinking and to be cautious with ice. If you need to use tap water, boiling for at least one minute provides an extra safety margin.

Fuente de aguaFuentes mixtas

TratamientoFiltración, Cloración, Floculación

DurezaModerada

TDS240 ppm

Sabor3/5

Notas de saborquality can vary by municipality and building · chlorine or mineral taste may be noticeable · service interruptions can affect clarity or taste

Datos de Contaminantes

Contaminante	Medido	Límite	Estado
Coliform bacteria (localized system/building issues)	—	0 WHO	Excede
Nitrate (rural/private supplies)	—	50 mg/L WHO	Excede
Lead/plumbing metals (older buildings, localized)	—	0.01 mg/L WHO	Excede
Turbidity during service interruptions	—	—	Excede
Residual chlorine/chloramine	—	—	OK

Consejos Prácticos

🧊 Evitar hielo del grifo 🪧 Usar embotellada para cepillarse 🍽 Evitar agua del grifo en restaurantes 🔥 Hervir es efectivo 💧 Filtro recomendado

Use sealed bottled water for drinking and brushing teeth
Avoid ice unless you know it was made with purified water
Boil tap water for 1 minute if bottled water is unavailable
Consider a bottle filter or UV purifier for day trips
Stick to cooked foods from reputable vendors
Ask restaurants if their water is filtered or treated

Agua embotellada~$0.9 USD (En todas partes)

Filtros recomendadosCarbón activado, Botella con filtro, Ósmosis inversa

Consejos para Viajeros

Nivel de riesgo: Moderado Riesgo de diarrea: Moderado

In Penang (George Town), it’s best to use bottled or filtered water for drinking and brushing teeth, especially during short visits. Ice may be unsafe unless made with purified water. If you’re staying longer, consider a reliable filter or UV purifier.

Tap-water reliability can vary within Malaysia, so travelers usually reduce risk by using bottled or properly filtered water when conditions are uncertain.