An increased supply of clean and safe water is now accessible to citizens on Peleliu State in the Republic of Palau. A newly installed solar power generation system and salt water desalination plant on Peleliu has increased water supply from 19 litres of rainwater per day to 150 litres for approximately 450 residents.
The President of the Republic of Palau, H.E. Mr. Tommy Esang Remengesau,Jr, the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Mr. Tuiloma Neroni Slade and Chargé d’ Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Palau, Mr. Takao Anzawa, were all present at the formal commissioning ceremony held on 25 March on Peleliu State.
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Source: PIFS website