Never drink tap water. Check bottled water seals are intact at purchase. Avoid ice. Avoid fresh juices โ they may have been watered down. Boiling water is the most efficient method of purifying. Iodine, the best chemical purifier, should not be used by pregnant women or those who suffer with thyroid problems. Ensure your water filter has a chemical barrier, such as iodine, and a pore size of less than four microns.
According to the CDC tap water is generally not safe for consumption.
According to the Numbeo water drinkability and accessibility index, tap water has a score of 32.84 / 100 (100 being best).
Numbeo considers this score to be "Low"
1 adult could save about 380$ per year in Myanmar by drinking tap water instead of buying bottled water.
๐ณ Drinking tap water would also help with reducing your plastic footprint and improve environmental pollution.