OCEAN-TO-FRESH-WATER EXPERIENCE
SEE HOW SEAWATER BECOMES FRESH WATER AT ORDOVICIAN
On an island surrounded by the Caribbean, fresh water begins with the sea. This guided behind-the-scenes experience introduces guests to the desalination system at Ordovician and the technology used to transform seawater into fresh water through reverse osmosis.
Follow the process from water collection and filtration through treatment, storage and distribution, gaining a closer understanding of the infrastructure that supports daily life at the resort.
Experience Details
- Duration 30 minutes
- Available 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Difficulty Easy
- Group Size 2–5 guests
- What’s Included Guided tour of the desalination system.
- What to Bring Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
- Complimentary with your stay
THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND ISLAND LIFE
Most guests experience water at Ordovician without thinking about where it comes from. Behind the scenes, however, an entire process is taking place.
The tour follows seawater as it moves through filtration and reverse osmosis, a process that separates salts and other dissolved substances from the water. From there, the treated water continues through storage and distribution before becoming part of the resort’s daily operation.
It is a short experience, but one that reveals a side of island hospitality guests rarely see: the systems, engineering and careful management required to turn one of Isla Grande’s most abundant natural resources — the Caribbean Sea — into usable fresh water.
Plan Your Experience
Our team can confirm available tour times and answer any questions about the desalination process before your visit. Advance reservation is required.
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