In a significant stride towards ensuring clean drinking water for its citizens, the Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has recently inked a monumental contract worth MVR 282 million aimed at bolstering and upgrading the water infrastructure in Addu City.
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In recent years, various regions across the Maldives have been grappling with the challenge of securing clean drinking water. The natural water sources once relied upon by islanders, have become increasingly saline, rendering them unfit for consumption. Consequently, residents have had to resort to alternative methods such as collecting rainwater at their homes or purchasing water at steep prices. While collecting rainwater was once a reliable means of ensuring access to clean drinking water, rapid urban development and other factors have made this method less viable over time.
With this, administrative bodies alongside the Government of the Maldives have started working towards utilising Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology to ensure access to clean drinking water for citizens in different parts of the Maldives. This technology offers a sustainable solution to mitigate the impacts of saline intrusion by removing salt and contaminants from water, providing a lifeline for island communities grappling with freshwater scarcity.
In a significant stride towards ensuring clean drinking water for its citizens, the Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has recently inked a monumental contract worth MVR 282 million aimed at bolstering and upgrading the water infrastructure in Addu City. Under this groundbreaking agreement, MWSC is set to establish a cutting-edge Reverse Osmosis (RO) facility in Hithadhoo, alongside the installation of boreholes and the implementation of two RO plants. Once completed, these initiatives will furnish the residents of Hithadhoo with a staggering 1500 tonnes of fresh drinking water daily, marking a transformative leap forward in water accessibility.
Furthermore, the development initiatives extend their reach to Hulhumeedhoo, where the project entails the construction of a state-of-the-art RO facility building, borehole drilling activities, and the deployment of two RO plants capable of producing 350 tonnes of potable water each day. To enhance water storage capabilities, the project also includes the installation of three tanks, each with a capacity of 1000 tonnes, ensuring a robust supply of clean water for the community's needs.
In other parts of Addu including Maradhoo, MaradhooFeydhoo, as well as Feydhoo, MWSC will be placed in four water storage tanks with a capacity of 1000 tonnes each.
