Can I brush my teeth with tap water in Fiji?

The tap water in Fiji isn't recommended for drinking, so stick to sealed bottled water. Avoiding tap water includes more than you might think, such as brushing your teeth with tap water, ice in drinks, ingesting water in the shower, and food that has been washed in tap water.



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Stay in Fiji's Main Towns and Cities The Water Authority of Fiji has around 44 water treatment facilities serving the main towns and cities around Fiji. This means that the tap water in cities like Nadi, Suva and Denarau – where more tourists visit in Fiji – is safe to drink.

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Tap water. The water that comes out of the tap in Fiji is not the same as that famous bottled water. It's generally safe to drink tap water at major hotels and in popular tourist areas like Nadi and Suva, but some visitors do complain about the taste. Outside of these centres, tap water may not be safe to drink.

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Hygiene. The tap water in Bali isn't recommended for drinking, so avoid it and stick to sealed bottled water. That includes steering clear of more than you might think, including ice in drinks, brushing your teeth with tap water, ingesting water in the shower, and food that has been washed in tap water.

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In Fiji, tipping isn't necessary or expected. But if you decide to tip, it will be greatly appreciated – and most likely shared among the employees of whatever restaurant or business you're tipping.

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