Seawater Desalination Vital for Drinking Water Supply in Seychelles and Maldives
Island nations like Seychelles and Maldives depend on seawater desalination to meet drinking water needs due to a lack of freshwater resources. The Seychelles Public Utilities Corporation serves over 80,000 residents and up to 200,000 visitors through four waterworks. In the Maldives, the Malé Water & Sewerage Company provides clean drinking water to around 100,000 residents and many tourists in the capital city, Malé. Both nations face challenges of growing demand and the necessity for sustainable infrastructure.

Seychelles and Maldives rely on seawater desalination to secure drinking water due to insufficient natural freshwater resources. The Seychelles Public Utilities Corporation operates four facilities that supply drinking water to over 80,000 residents and 200,000 visitors.
In the Maldives, the Malé Water & Sewerage Company provides clean water to approximately 100,000 inhabitants and many tourists in Malé. Both countries face increasing demand and the need for resilient, sustainable water treatment infrastructure.




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