PHILIPSBURG--NV GEBE announced on Saturday afternoon that they have taken note of the French side challenges with their potable water with high levels of "Bromates" and residents are advised not to drink the water.
"Please note that the situation at hand is limited to the French side of the island and does not affect NV GEBE potable water. Water on Dutch St. Maarten is produced independently from the French side of the island and does not have ANY Bromates in the water.
"There is absolutely no issues with water from NV GEBE and it is drinkable. Contrary to what you may read on social media please note the water from NV GEBE is safe for normal consumption.
“GEBE Water Quality Control Department is aware. Rest assured; as a precaution NV GEBE has its water tested regularly in-house and by a third party laboratory on the island. This is prescribed by law and the Inspectorate of Health is kept updated regularly on the quality of water that meets the required standards," according to the utility company on Saturday.
