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Can you drink tap water in Seychelles?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Seychelles?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé and Praslin; some travelers prefer bottled water on smaller islands.
Key facts
- Safely managed drinking water: 65% of people (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water by place in Seychelles
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mahé | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé; some travelers prefer bottled water. |
| Praslin | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is treated and generally safe on Praslin; some travelers prefer bottled water. |
| La Digue | Filter or boil | Tap water is treated but some residents filter it; bottled or filtered water is safest on the smaller islands. |
| Victoria | Yes, drinkable | Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé; some travelers prefer bottled water. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- Seychelles Travel Authorisation
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- UK FCDO travel advice: Seychelles
- World Bank open data
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