A few days ago, tests carried out on the public drinking water distribution network (GEBE) in certain hotels in St. Maarten revealed the presence of a bacterium (legionella). The Minister of Health of the Dutch side, Emil Lee, had then reassured the population and assured that there was no health risk and that if necessary, the public would have been informed. The ministry is still investigating and understanding exactly what is going on: there are parameters specified in the law that are not respected. For example, there is a minimum and maximum level of chlorine that is supposed to be present in drinking water. Chlorine is a disinfectant that is added to water to ensure that there is no bacterial growth in the water and that it is safe for consumption. "I want to be sure that we are not creating hysteria. In no case is there a risk to public health, otherwise the public would have been informed, ”insisted Minister Lee. More details on www.soualigapost.com
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