Imported water and idle treatment plants leave Pulau Kukusan exposed
Residents of Pulau Kukusan, a small island near Labuan Bajo in West Manggarai, depend on water brought in by boat amid limited local infrastructure an…
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Pacar villagers seek audit of Rp2.06 billion drinking‑water project
Residents of Pacar Village in Manggarai Barat are urging law‑enforcement authorities to audit a Rp2.06 billion drinking‑water project funded from the…
Visitors to Loh Buaya on Rinca Island should bring their own water
Travellers heading to Loh Buaya on Rinca Island are advised to carry their own sealed water and snacks. The ranger station has basic toilets, shade an…
Tourism Growth Strains Labuan Bajo’s Intermittent Water Supply
Research on Labuan Bajo and other dry islands in Nusa Tenggara Timur indicates that piped water typically runs only a few hours a couple of times per…
Studies highlight Labuan Bajo’s chronic water scarcity and tanker dependence
Two research projects from 2015 and 2021 describe chronic water scarcity, reliance on tanker deliveries and governance weaknesses in Labuan Bajo’s pub…