LEDI Desalination

Case Study: How Portable Desalination Units Transformed Water Resilience in Tairāwhiti, New Zealand
Case Study: How Portable Desalination Units Transformed Water Resilience in Tairāwhiti, New Zealand
A remote region that once came close to running out of drinking water now leads New Zealand in disaster-ready resilience. Read more...
Saltwater Intrusion into Drinking Water Supplies in the Pacific: A Chronological Review
Saltwater Intrusion into Drinking Water Supplies in the Pacific: A Chronological Review
Introduction Freshwater scarcity is an escalating challenge across Pacific islands, exacerbated by saltwater intrusion caused by climate change, sea-level rise, extreme weather events, and island geology. Despite being surrounded by... Read more...
How Much Water Does a Community Need After a Disaster?
How Much Water Does a Community Need After a Disaster?
When a disaster strikes, having enough clean water is one of the most important things for survival and recovery. People need water not just for drinking, but also for cooking,... Read more...
How does saltwater intrusion affect the water supply in the South Pacific?
How does saltwater intrusion affect the water supply in the South Pacific?
Saltwater intrusion poses a significant threat to water supply in the South Pacific, particularly affecting atoll islands and low-lying coastal areas. This issue has several major impacts: Contamination of Freshwater... Read more...
Water Scarcity Issues Faced by Pacific Island Communities
Water Scarcity Issues Faced by Pacific Island Communities
Water scarcity is an urgent issue faced by many small island communities across the Pacific. With limited natural freshwater sources, these communities often rely heavily on rainfall and groundwater, making... Read more...
How to Provide Drinking Water After a Disaster
How to Provide Drinking Water After a Disaster
When disaster strikes, communities often face severe water shortages. The common response is either shipping bottled water in, trucking in bulk water, or producing water directly at the disaster site.... Read more...
It Happens More Often than you'd Think! Why backup desalination is critical in the South Pacific
It Happens More Often than you'd Think! Why backup desalination is critical in the South Pacific
Main Points• Pacific nations have spent millions on emergency water due to disasters.• International aid covers most costs, especially for smaller island states.• Cyclones, droughts, and eruptions are the main triggers for water... Read more...
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: A Guide to Water Testing
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water: A Guide to Water Testing
Clean drinking water is fundamental to health, especially in emergency situations or remote areas where infrastructure may be compromised. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) testing is one method to quickly assess... Read more...
The True Cost of Bottled Water in the Pacific
The True Cost of Bottled Water in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands, renowned for their scenic landscapes and rich cultural heritage, have faced significant challenges from natural disasters over the past five years. Cyclones, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis have... Read more...