VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) has announced the deployment of an additional containerised desalination plant on Praslin, as persistent dry weather has pushed the island’s water situation to a critical stage, with 95 percent of supply now coming from desalination and only 5 percent from rivers.
According to PUC, the existing plant produces 2,900 cubic metres of water per day, with supply restricted to four hours in the morning and evening. ‘To ease the burden, PUC is deploying an additional containerised plant, adding 1,000 cubic metres daily and raising total production to 3,900 cubic metres. This will boost capacity, improve reliability, and provide flexibility for maintenance without severely disrupting supply,’ the company said in a press release.
PUC has also deployed an extra water bowser to the island, bringing the total number in operation to three. These will assist in supplying water to remote areas not adequately served by the distribution network. The corporation has urged residents to use water sparingly and to report leaks promptly.
If dry conditions continue, PUC will soon rely entirely on desalination. The utility has reassured residents that it is working proactively to secure the water supply on Praslin and is monitoring the situation closely. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
