Timor-Leste, or East Timor, was established as an independent country in 2002 following a long period of military occupation by Indonesia. As a result of its complex history, Timor-Leste faces many challenges.

In 2018, Water Source delivered 10 Version One Brolga units to East Timor and installed these in various locations including a rural school, a maternity hospital and a local training centre. Local electricians, plumbing and carpentry students were trained as unit operators to use and maintain the units while being paid a wage by Water Source and the Wise Foundation.

Trials of Water Source were completed in 2022 at Scottish Water’s Gorthleck Development Centre in Northern Scotland. These trials gave Water Source valuable insights into the robustness of the Brolga unit, and helped in the development of the IoT platform.

In 2019, Water Source and Coliban Water piloted the Brolga units in the town of Dingee.