Davao City bulk water supply now fully operational

Davao City bulk water supply now fully operational

THE Davao City Water District (DCWD), in partnership with the Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., announced that they have started distributing bulk water to the Calinan, Tugbok, Riverside, Dumoy, Cabantian, and Panacan Water Supply Systems (WSS) on December 1, 2023.

Ms. Jovana Cresta Duhaylungsod, division manager a of the Community Relations and External Affairs Division of the DCWD, said during the 1st regular session of the 20th Congress on January 9, 2024, that following Apo Agua’s completion of the critical infrastructures needed, the water delivered to the DCWD is safe and reliable.

“Since December until right now, we are fine-tuning both of our systems, and part of that fine-tuning is the acceptance of the bulk water and the subsequent distribution to our customers. In our distribution, we made sure that the water has passed the Philippine national standards for drinking water, which is the benchmark for water safety in the country,” she said.

Duhaylungsod also said that since the start of the bulk water supply, they have seen a significant improvement in the availability of water and pressure, especially in areas experiencing intermittent water supply.

According to her, the improvement in the water supply allowed their office to cease the water delivery activities through water tanks in 30 areas in the city because there is now 24/7 water supply availability.

Last January 1, 2024, we were already accepting new service applications in more areas, specifically in 16 barangays and more locations in downtown proper,” Duhaylungsod said.

Meanwhile, the DCWD is simultaneously conducting operational adjustments for distribution to expand the reach of the bulk water supply and benefit more customers.

These adjustments are being executed to address isolated cases of low water pressure to no water.

Duhaylungsod also reminds the public to immediately report any water supply and quality concerns that they might experience throughout the operational adjustments since these might be isolated cases that need additional interventions.

Dabawenyos may contact DCWD through its hotlines  (235-3293 and 244-6767), text support (0927-798-8966, 0908-441-0653, and 0925-511-3293), and chat support on DCWD’s website (www.davao-water.gov.ph) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/officialdcwd).

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