Antigua faces severe water scarcity due to low rainfall, climate change-induced drought, and high water demand from a growing population and tourism sector, which depletes limited freshwater resources like surface water and groundwater. This situation has led to periods of water rationing and forces the country to rely heavily on costly desalination to meet demand. Factors such as deforestation and poor management of water infrastructure further exacerbate these challenges.

To ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply, this villa in Antigua uses efficient and chemical-free seawater desalination for the swimming pool, irrigation and domestic use. The water was also used during construction and landscaping.