Water production capacity in Ihavandhoo has doubled following the commissioning of an additional reverse osmosis plant, aimed at stabilising supply and addressing persistent demand pressures on the island’s water system.
The new facility, developed by Fenaka Corporation, adds 50 tonnes of water production per day. Ihavandhoo had previously relied on a single plant with the same capacity, meaning the expansion lifts the island’s total daily output to 100 tonnes.
The plant was brought into operation on 16 February and is expected to ease constraints that had affected the reliability of water services. By increasing production headroom, the upgrade is intended to improve service continuity and reduce shortages during peak demand periods.
Expanding desalination capacity remains central to maintaining potable water supply across outer islands, where groundwater is limited and rainfall patterns can be inconsistent. Additional infrastructure is often used to reduce vulnerability to supply disruptions while supporting population growth and economic activity.
