Con Co Island has been facing a freshwater shortage for many years. Meanwhile, the groundwater has been affected by salinisation. The island has also witnessed a rise in tourists, particularly in summer, worsening the water deficiency.
Con Co Island (Photo by VOV)
Local authorities have agreed on a VND17 billion (USD72,341) investment to install a desalination system capable of processing 200 cubic metres per day.
The work is scheduled to be put into use by the end of the second quarter of this year.
Tran Thi Quyet who has been living on the island since 2002 was very happy to hear about the system. She said that islanders mostly use water and groundwater. They often face water shortages.
The war-torn island of Con Co was officially opened to visitors in 2017. It takes around two hours for visitors to reach the island by boat.
The island boasts vast areas of primaeval forests that make up 70 percent of the island’s total area with floral diversity. It is also home to pristine beaches.
