English summary: The three small islands in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), namely Semau, Rote and Timor, have springs that never run dry throughout the year. The springs are Uiasa on Semau, Lelain and Oemau on Rote, and Adang, Kabola and Nostalgia on Alor Island.
English summary: The preservation of forests on these three islands has helped maintain groundwater stocks so that the need for clean water for drinking, sanitation and irrigation can be met.

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