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    Tap water is safe to drink in Cambodia — Cambodia Myth Busted
    Correct to be cautious: tap water is NOT safe to drink in Cambodia. Always drink bottled or filtered water.
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    "Tap water is safe to drink in Cambodia"

    Correct to be cautious: tap water is NOT safe to drink in Cambodia. Always drink bottled or filtered water.

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    Tap water in Cambodia is not treated to international drinking standards. Most locals and expats drink bottled water or use filtration systems. Bottled water is extremely cheap ($0.25–0.50 for 1.5L). Ice in restaurants and bars is generally safe as it's commercially produced (look for tubular or cylindrical shapes). Crushed ice from unknown sources should be avoided.

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    • Bottled water costs $0.25–0.50
    • Commercial ice (tubular shape) is safe
    • Many hotels provide free filtered water
    • Some expats use home filtration systems

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