Strengthening water security of vulnerable island states - groundwater investigation Aitutaki, Cook Islands

Abstract

The main purpose of this investigation was to identify fresh groundwater resources that could complement existing water supplies or serve as a backup during dry periods. The development of new groundwater resources requires: 1). investigating groundwater resource potential and optimal drilling targets, 2). drilling and constructing boreholes and assessing the yield and quality of groundwater and 3). equipping boreholes with pumps and storage that are aligned with the resource potential and the community's needs and resources