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macbosnia · 04-13-2010, 12:31 PM

Hi everyone,

Since Aruba is a dry island, how does this affect the water supply in terms of availability of water in the villa rentals (showers, etc) and drinking water? Is it necessary to stay in a resort in order to have plenty of water available?

Thank you,
Mac

*Andrea J.* · 04-13-2010, 12:37 PM

aruba has a large DEsalinization plant
seawater is turned into potable water and it is great.
no need to buy bottled water in aruba

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Originally Posted by macbosnia

Hi everyone,

Since Aruba is a dry island, how does this affect the water supply in terms of availability of water in the villa rentals (showers, etc) and drinking water? Is it necessary to stay in a resort in order to have plenty of water available?

Thank you,
Mac

purestone2004 · 04-13-2010, 12:38 PM

Nope you will have an endless amount of water available. BUT keep in mind that it is an important resource so be practicle AND it gets VERY expensive if abused which might cause you to get charged more for your rental. Also keep in mind that not ever place will have a hot water heater.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 04-13-2010, 12:49 PM

I'm in Aruba now and have not have any problems with drinking or shower water.

Boofer · 04-13-2010, 01:00 PM

aaah the drinking water is delicious and shower water makes your hair feel and look like silk!! Enjoy ur trip Liz!

lizzardo · 04-13-2010, 05:11 PM

Hate going back to the states. I'm so used to this excellent water that all the waters and soda taste crappy!!!

sunnysmiles · 04-13-2010, 08:55 PM

Very good water - taste and on skin/hair!

taxidriver · 04-13-2010, 11:30 PM

Aruba have the 2nd biggest desalination plant in the world that can produce more than 9.8 millions of gallon of water per day. Enjoy it.

rob o · 04-14-2010, 07:24 AM

The water treatment plant is state of the art. Using bottled water (other than for the convenience of having a bottle to carry), is a waste of $$$$$.

Love Aruba · 04-14-2010, 09:12 AM

The first time I washed my hair in Aruba, I used as much shampoo that I do here at home, and I thought I would NEVER get all that out of my hair. LOL Now I know why.

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Very good water - taste and on skin/hair!

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rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,860	The water treatment plant is state of the art. Using bottled water (other than for the convenience of having a bottle to carry), is a waste of $$$$$. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ rob o....with cindyo and our daughters WE ARE IN ARUBA NOW Next trip after that