On Tap
The Pohnpei Utility Company (PUC) provides the tap water in town, which comes from the Nanipil River dam at the foot of the mountains south of Kolonia. The tap water is filtered and chlorinated, supposedly rendering it safe to drink, but it often turns muddy after heavy rains when sediment washes into the rivers upstream. Travelers would be wise to stick to purified water. Luckily, Pohnpei has multiple great companies that provide just that at very affordable prices.
Pohnpei Water Company
Pohnpei Water Company (PWC) is located just beyond Panuelo’s Service Station and produces purified drinking water using an industrial filtering system. They sell 5-gallon jugs; washing and refill costs are very reasonable. They’ll deliver for a small fee.
- 8AM-5:30PM (Mon-Sat)
- +691.320.2601
Drops of Life
Drops of Life is another water supplier based at the PAMI Building below the Japanese Embassy. Like PWC, they use an industrial purifier and sell water in 5-gallon jugs, they also deliver for a small fee.
- 8AM-7PM (Mon-Sat); 1-6PM (Sun)
- +691.320.8719
Rain Water
A water company located at Hideout on the southwestern end of the Dolonier loop, across from the Pics Track and Field. They too use an industrial purifier and produce bottles of water by the cases. Cases come in two types: 500 ml bottles and 1L bottles. They also do refills for 5 gallon water jugs or any other water containers.
- 8AM-5PM (Mon-Sat)
- +691.320.2186 / +691.920.7412 (Mobile number only for orders outside of business hours.)
Island Spring Water Company
Island Spring Water Company is a subsidiary of the INS conglomerate run by the Nakasone family. It is located along Nantuelek Road, across the street from the Mid-Town Tire Shop and behind Nihco Store (Mabushi). Like the other water companies they sell 5 gallon jugs which can be refilled and do deliveries. They also sell bottled water in 500ml and 1 L packs. You can find their bottles in many small stores.
- 7AM-9PM(Mon-Sun)
- +691.320.8023
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