OMAN’S TAP WATER IS 100 PER CENT SAFE TO DRINK

a representative from the country’s Public Authority for Electricity and Water (Diam) said: “Drinking tap water is safe.

“Water samples are taken before and after the desalination process to make sure that water is safe for drinking. Diam also takes water samples from homes on a regular basis. There are specialists at the authority who are working on providing safe water for people. It sometimes depends on the quality of pipes and water tanks, as some pipes are exposed to rust, and water tanks need regular cleaning from the dirt.”

The latest testing exercise from the Omani Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Resources saw them look at nearly 400 samples of food and water, which were taken from schools in Ibri by the directorate general of regional municipality and water resources, over the last three months.

Water samples

During the period from May to August, approximately 392 food and water samples were examined by the Ibri, Yanqul and Dhank municipalities. “A total of 194 food samples were tested, out of which 29 were found to be nonconforming,” said an official from the Ministry of Regional Municipality and Water Resources.

“On the other hand, 40 samples of water were found to be nonconforming, out of a total of 198 water samples.”

He added: “The inspections were done in order to ensure that establishments comply with the health requirements and to apply quality standards in the food industry.”