Every house in Bermuda has a swimming pool.

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Bermuda’s Water Sources

Where Does Bermuda’s Water Come From? Without rivers or a rainy season and no fresh water lakes, Bermuda depends on the weather for water.

 With a solid limestone rock base, piped in water is not feasible except in certain commercial areas.  Why isn’t that feasible?  As a result all private dwelling units and apartment complexes must by law have their own water tanks.

Water Tanks  The most common source of water for home and apartment buildings is often found under bedrooms, living rooms, or patios.  They are not allowed under bathrooms or kitchens.  Why?

Bermuda relies on the combination of rainwater falling on roofs and water that is piped to more than 21,000 water tanks. Groundwater is extracted from underground lenses for more than 90 percent of Bermuda’s entire water supply.

Commercial & Domestic Usage Some commercial and domestic properties have wells to supplement the rainwater supply. Wells can be used only for flushing and washing purposes. It is illegal to drink water from these private wells because of the potential for contamination from many sources including nitrates from cesspits. Some commercial and domestic properties have wells to supplement the rainwater supply. Wells can be used only for flushing and washing purposes. It is illegal to drink water from these private wells because of the potential for contamination from many sources including nitrates from cesspits. Routine periodic tests are made to ensure that standards are maintained to protect public health. Routine periodic tests are made to ensure that standards are maintained to protect public health.

Rainwater can be used immediately. Rainwater can be used immediately. Groundwater however can take two years to go from rain to lenses. Groundwater however can take two years to go from rain to lenses. Groundwater- large pockets of water under the ground. Lens- the area and layer in which the groundwater is located. The largest lens is in Devonshire - where there are three reservoirs at Prospect.