NATION ROUNDUP WATER DISTRICT TO REDUCE DISTRIBUTION

1 BAGUIO /

With the decline of water supply in the summer season, the Baguio Water District (BWD) is set to reduce distribution among consumers. BWD general manager Salvador Royeca said demand during the summer may reach 64,329 cubic meters per day but only 44,774 cubic meters/day will be available. “Pababa ang water source ngayong summer kaya kailangan ding magbawas ng distribution sa ibang areas,” said Royeca. Royeca said the BWD is keen on pushing for the bulk water project that would solve the lack of water supply in the Summer Capital. A rain harvesting facility is also being eyed inside the Busol Watershed and the renovation of the Santo Tomas Rain Basin. The BWD official added these projects are seen to cover the city’s demand for water. “These will reduce the gap of water supply based on the supply and demand, talagang tumataas ang demand,” as Royeca explained the population is also increasing including establishments.