Fresh water resources in Maldives are scarce. There are no surface sources for portable use. The available sources are groundwater which is a thin lens between 1m and 1.5m below the surface and rainwater.

This project proposal identifies a list of 28 islands across the country to which the project funding will be allocated for the design and build ofwater supply and sewerage systems.

The objective of the project is to improve the water supply and sewerage facilities in the islands by installing a proper water supply distribution network ensuring protection of groundwater aquifer and sustainable water resource management, and hence improving the health and wellbeing of the people.