Thirsty Caymanians and tourists alike lap up the services of water utility Consolidated Water, which converts seawater into potable water and distributes it to 4,600 customers on the Cayman Islands. Customers include hotels and condominiums as well as individual residents. The company, incorporated in 1973, has grown along with the Cayman Islands' development as a tourist destination. Consolidated Water also distributes water in the Bahamas and operates seawater conversion plants in a handful of countries in the region. The company sells bulkwater for distribution by other providers. It also provides engineering and management services for desalination projects.