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Aruba tap (drinking) water comes from their desalination plant. As of 2007, it was the third largest in the world.
According to WEB Aruba NV
"World Health Organization’s health criteria for TDS (total dissolved solids) is 600 parts per million (ppm). Aruba’s drinking water contains 5 to 15 ppm of Total Dissolved Solids, 40 times better than the criteria for TDS in water supplies. "
You will want ice cubes. Water comes out of the tap warm. Many of the water pipes run above ground due to much of the island being rock.
Packing tip: If you have a mini-fridge in your hotel room, pack a plastic one quart pitcher from home. Being plastic it is light weight and to conserve space you can stuff it with CLEAN socks and tuck right into your suitcase for the trip to Aruba.
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Is Aruba's Drink Water Safe?
Aruba tap (drinking) water comes from their desalination plant. As of 2007, it was the third largest in the world.
According to WEB Aruba NV
"World Health Organization’s health criteria for TDS (total dissolved solids) is 600 parts per million (ppm). Aruba’s drinking water contains 5 to 15 ppm of Total Dissolved Solids, 40 times better than the criteria for TDS in water supplies. "
You will want ice cubes. Water comes out of the tap warm. Many of the water pipes run above ground due to much of the island being rock.
Packing tip: If you have a mini-fridge in your hotel room, pack a plastic one quart pitcher from home. Being plastic it is light weight and to conserve space you can stuff it with CLEAN socks and tuck right into your suitcase for the trip to Aruba.
- Walking On Water In Aruba
Stand up paddleboards in Aruba and more Link: Walking on water in Aruba | Easier...
- Homegrown Aruban Products
Looking for some novel ways to enjoy a taste of Aruba, or better yet, bring a souvenir of island culture back home to share with your family and friends? Aruba has several homegrown products that are great ways to incorporate a slice of island life into...
- Not Interested In The Beach? What To Do In Aruba...
Aruba is well known for its beaches and other water activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and other fun. The island of Aruba offers more than white powder sugary sand beaches and turquoise waters. Below are some suggestions on top ideas...
- Water Clarity On Palm Beach Aruba
This question has come up over the years in various Aruba forums. After twelve plus years of observing Palm beach, as a long time lover of Palm Beach, I am going to add my two cents. Even in 1995 when we first visited Aruba, the water was not crystal...
- Do Not Peak At Aruba Weather Forecasts!
Where the Aruba weather forecasts are concerned, they are not reliable to say the least. Ask anyone who has followed the reports prior to their Aruba vacation and the Aruba weather forecast always says a "chance of showers". There are no two weather forecasts...