Electricity & Water in Mauritius: a guide for expatriates

Living on an island in the middle of the ocean, energy and water access are topics worth understanding. Here is what you need to know to navigate the utilities in Mauritius.

Electricity in Mauritius

The Central Electricity Board (CEB) oversees the production and distribution of electricity, with a diverse range of power sources, from thermal and hydroelectric power to wind and solar. Mauritius is working to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Under the Renewable Energy Roadmap, the country aims to reach a 60% share of renewable energy in its electricity mix by 2035.

In Mauritius, the network runs on 230V, with British-style plugs (three rectangular pins), and, more rarely, European sockets (two round pins). Pressure on the grid can be felt at times, leading to occasional power cuts, particularly during periods of high demand. It is worth keeping an eye on CEB announcements and being mindful of your electricity use, especially between 6pm and 10pm.

Central Electricity Board
www.ceb.mu/contact-us
+230 404 2000 • ceb@ceb.mu

Water supply in Mauritius

The Central Water Authority (CWA) provides tap water for all.

In Mauritius, tap water is treated and regularly tested to meet national drinking water standards. However, many households choose to use a water filter, water fountain or bottled water, particularly after heavy rainfall. If you are looking for reliable water filtration in Mauritius, Zilo Water offers under-sink filters, whole house systems and atmospheric water generators.

Water supply is not continuous either: cuts, more frequent in the dry season, can last several hours a day depending on the region. Consider equipping your home with a water tank, if you haven't already.

To meet the demand for hot water, many households are adopting solar water heaters or gas systems.

Central Water Authority
‍www.cwa.govmu.org/cwa
+230 601 5000 • infodesk@cwa.intnet.mu

Natural gas in Mauritius

Need gas for your water heater or stove? LPG is commonly used for cooking and water heating in Mauritius.

You will find two operators: Shell with its blue cylinder and Total with red cylinder.Cylinders are widely available through petrol stations, supermarkets and local distributors, with home delivery also available in many areas. You can choose between traditional metal cylinders or newer, lighter composite ones.

Paying utility bills in Mauritius

Both CEB and CWA provide a variety of convenient payment methods for your utility bills: by direct debit, at a post office, at a CWA/CEB branch, on the operator's website, or via your bank or mobile provider's app.