During a ceremony on Tuesday February 24^th, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis officially commissioned a new two-million-gallon-per-day desalination plant in Basseterre, marking a major step toward strengthening national water security and climate resilience.

Located at the C.A. Paul Southwell Industrial Site, the facility utilizes advanced reverse osmosis technology to convert seawater into high-quality potable water. Fully integrated into the national system, the plant was designed to supply Basseterre and surrounding communities, providing reliable access to nearly 70 percent of the population.

Landrith Isaac, Chief Engineer at the St. Kitts Water Services Department, shared that the commissioned plant is only in phase one:

Mr. Landrith Isaac. Minister with responsibility for Water in St. Kitts, the Hon. Konris Maynard shared plans for training and upkeep of the plant:

Hon. Konris Maynard.