“There are times the colour of the water is yellow or orange, and in cases of heavy rains, it is translucent in colour. PUC water is also ‘hard water’ with high levels of Ca2+ (Calcium ions) which eventually results in kidney stones,” one person said.
Although the population of Seychelles has access to potable water, tap water is seen as unsafe for direct consumption according to the posts on Facebook.
Another suggested that “PUC should publish results of water testing per district on a weekly basis” which will facilitate the purchase of water filters that can be used at home.
This causes the water to react to the plastic, becoming a health hazard to the public.
Speaking to SNA Serge Durup, owner of Eau Val Riche- a mineral water bottling company, said, “it is the distributor who exposes the water to the sun if the extent exposure is taking place.