Can I Brush My Teeth With Tap Water? I have brushed my teeth with tap water for over 12 years traveling in Bali without many problems. However, if you're in Bali for a short amount of time and want to stay on the safe side, just use bottled water.
Is shower water safe in Bali?
The water in Bali is perfectly safe to shower in. The same goes for washing your hands. It is not necessary to use purified water to wash yourself.
Can you brush teeth with tap water in Bali?
How clean is the water in Bali?
However, Indonesia is notorious for ranking among the worst in Asia in regards to sewerage and sanitation coverage due to maintenance and infrastructure issues and for this reason, drinking tap water in Bali isn't recommended.
Are you supposed to flush toilet paper in Bali?
Can You Flush Toilet Paper in Bali? Bali's plumbing system is not designed to handle toilet paper, so it is generally not recommended to flush it. However, most hotels and many villas now have bio-septic systems that can cope with toilet paper, so in these cases, it is usually safe to flush.
Can you have drinks with ice in Bali?
For years, the basic advice in Bali has been to refuse ice in drinks, as the ice may have been made with contaminated water. However, local laws in Bali now mandate that hotels and established restaurants and food outlets must use commercial hygienic ice cubes at all times.