FIJI, Nasigasiga Village, Vanua Levu Island - July 2002
Water storage tank and delivery system in exchange for preserving rainforest
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Nasigasiga Village is 40 miles from the nearest town. The 228 villagers have below average incomes, even by Fijian standards. The existing 6,500-gallon water tank constructed 15 years ago is now insufficient for the growing population. During the dry season there is no longer sufficient potable water and the use of non-pure water has become a major health issue. In exchange for the village setting aside 332 acres of primary forest to be protected in perpetuity, Seacology is providing a new water tank for the village.
UPDATE November 2003 - The water tank and delivery system have been completed and were dedicated during the June 2003 expedition to Fiji.
