Drinking contaminated water is one of the primary reasons for illness during traveling. The first step to ensuring your water is safe is looking at where you are traveling. Water is unsafe to drink in Mexico, Central America, parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Water is safe to drink in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Western Europe. Look in a guidebook to get a more detailed view of the water safety in the region that you are traveling to.

Key Takeaways:

• Water borne illnesses are usually caused by bacteria, such as salmonella or e-Coli.
• If bottled water is not available, your best bet is to boil water before you consume it.
• You also need to be careful about the water you use when you brush your teeth or clean your contact lenses.

“Drinking water is generally safest in developed areas of the world like the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Northern and Western Europe, many parts of the Caribbean, and Japan.”

Read more: https://www.smartertravel.com/drinking-water-safety-travelers/