Before desalination was implemented, approximately how much potable water per day did St. Kitts and Nevis obtain from surface water and groundwater? 4.2 million gallons 5.6 million gallons 6.6 million gallons 8.7 million gallons

By the end of 2024, what was the estimated daily demand for water? 5.6–6 million gallons 6.6–7 million gallons 7.5–8 million gallons 7.5–8 million gallons

What was the projected daily water demand for 2025? 6.6 million gallons 7.4 million gallons 8.7 million gallons 10.2 million gallons

What is one major risk of over-extracting groundwater? Increased river flow Saltwater intrusion Reduced tourism activity Higher rainfall levels

What technology does the Basseterre Desalination Plant use to convert seawater into potable water? Reverse osmosis Rainwater harvesting Aquifer recharge Surface-water filtration

How much potable water per day will the Basseterre Desalination Plant yield at full stated capacity? 700,000 gallons 1 million gallons 2 million gallons 2.7 million gallons

How is desalination expected to contribute to restoring and sustaining water service? By replacing all groundwater sources By supporting continuous 24-hour water service By eliminating the need for water conservation By supplying water only during droughts

Why is seawater desalination described as climate resilient? It depends entirely on seasonal rainfall It is less vulnerable to drought than surface and groundwater It increases groundwater extraction It removes the need for infrastructure investment

Which group of sectors is specifically identified as depending on reliable water supplies? Households, schools, businesses, tourism, and industry Only households and schools Only tourism and industry Only businesses and government offices