A team from the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, together with an independent consultant, recently travelled to Nonouti Island to install a new water treatment system at the Fish Centre. This work is especially important for a remote island like Nonouti, where limited rainfall and distance from central services make access to clean and reliable water a challenge.

The team successfully installed a full water treatment system by connecting the well pipes to a water pump, filtering the water through a treatment unit, and directing it into a storage tank. They also delivered training on safe food handling practices, and provided practical instruction on well and tank chlorination to support long-term water safety on the island. The Fish Centre’s tank was chlorinated during the mission, and water samples were collected for microbiological testing in Tarawa. This improved water system will ensure a safer and more reliable supply of treated water for washing fish prior to processing, as well as for other essential uses.

The team expresses their sincere appreciation to the Mayor, Clerk, and Councillors of Nonouti Island for their invaluable support in facilitating the mission. Heartfelt appreciation is also extended to the European Union (EU) Project, whose generous funding made this important activity possible.

MFOR remains committed to strengthening fisheries infrastructure, safe food handling, and community wellbeing across all outer islands.