Survey Indicates that Seychelles Can Extract Groundwater
A preliminary study by Swedish-based Water Harvesting Company and the Swedish Geological Survey Unit indicates there are sites on the three main islands, Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, where water can be extracted from boreholes.
The study was done over a two-week period in December. The findings were presented on Thursday.
Johan von Garrelts of the Water Harvesting Company said 100 possible sites were chosen and then narrowed down to ten sites -- six on Mahe, two each on Praslin and La Digue.
“We had to choose areas where we can transport the drilling equipment, so it’s a question of accessibility, and it also has to be a site where the water is needed and where the installation can be connected to existing piping system,” said Garrelts.
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