Capital city in Mahé, Seychelles
Can you drink tap water in Victoria?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Victoria?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé; some travelers prefer bottled water.
Key facts
- In Victoria: Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé; some travelers prefer bottled water.
- Across Seychelles: Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé and Praslin; some travelers prefer bottled water on smaller islands.
- Safely managed drinking water: 65% of people in Seychelles (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Seychelles
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Victoria?
Tap water is safe to drink. Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé; some travelers prefer bottled water.
Can you drink tap water in Seychelles?
Tap water is treated and generally safe on Mahé and Praslin; some travelers prefer bottled water on smaller islands.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- Cat Cocos (inter-island ferries)
- Seychelles Travel Authorisation
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