WATER IN ISLANDS
Solar Stills In Use The South Pacific Commission, in association with the University of California, is experimenting In French Polynesia (Tuamotu Islands) and in Fiji (Lau group) with solar stills to try to convert sea waiter to potable “fresh” water. U.N.E.S.C.O. reports that nuclear energy may also be used for the same purpose. In Tonga 16 villages on Tongatapu have been provided with piped water in an attempt to overcome problems of drinking water supply, particularly in times of drought For some years, a W.H.O. engineer has been studying this problem, and with material assistance from U.N.1.C.E.F., the village people, on a voluntary basis, undertook all the unskilled labour needed. .
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30576, 20 October 1964, Page 12
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