With this program, the majuro water and sewer company (MWSC) proposes to install an all new metering in the water distribution system, in conjunction with an asian development project, to replace…

The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs awarded $262,000 to the Majuro Water and Sewer Company (MWSC) under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875) on November 3, 2025. The project grant funds the installation of a comprehensive new metering system throughout MWSC's water distribution network in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. The modernized metering infrastructure, implemented in conjunction with an Asian Development Project, will replace all existing household water meters and include supporting equipment for testing and tracking distribution lines to enable precise accounting of water produced and distributed.

The enhanced metering and tracking capabilities will allow MWSC to identify and locate water losses within the system, facilitating investigation of leaks and potential theft, thereby protecting this critical resource. This initiative directly addresses a significant operational challenge—MWSC has experienced approximately 50% water loss in its system over the past five years. Given that Majuro lacks natural freshwater supplies aside from sporadic rainfall and storage, and relies entirely on MWSC's three treatment plants for potable water supply, minimizing water losses through improved measurement and accountability is essential to resource management. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2029.

With this program, the majuro water and sewer company (MWSC) proposes to install an all new metering in the water distribution system, in conjunction with an asian development project, to replace all household water metering to allow the precise and accurate tracking of all water sold. With this new metering and the supporting equipment to test and track the lines, IT is hoped that all water produced and sent into the system can be accounted for or traced for its loss location to allow the further investigation for leaks and even for possible water theft. MWSC provides the supply and treatment of all potable water from its three treatment plants, a critical service given that majuro is has no freshwater supply aside from sporadic rainfall and storage which allows to be captured and stored. This arrangement makes the management of water resources critical and the need to keep water losses to a minimum. Unfortunately, in the past 5 years, the MWSC has experienced 50% water loss in its system, so this project will help protect this vital resource.