PrimeWater Bacolod, together with its joint venture partner, Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA), yesterday signed a bulk water supply agreement with Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI), to provide additional water supply in Bacolod City.
According to a press release, the signing of the bulk water supply agreement for the injection point 2 will address the current demand of the city, by providing an additional supply of 10,000 cubic meters or 10 million liters per day (MLD) in the first year, progressively increasing up to 25 MLD by the fifth year.
Set to be completed within the year, the additional water source will improve the supply to around 10,000 households in Bacolod, particularly the southern areas such as Barangays Mansilingan, Handumanan, Felisa, Alijis, Tangub, Taculing, Pahanocoy, Sum-ag, and Singcang.
“As part of our commitment to provide a more sustainable water supply to our consumers, we are progressively shifting from groundwater to surface water to efficiently improve the water supply and quality in the city,” said Engr. Gladys Kempis, PrimeWater Operations Head for Visayas and Mindanao.
As part of their commitment to addressing the water supply needs in the city, PrimeWater and BACIWA implement targeted solutions and initiatives that will ensure improved water access and quality across Bacolod City. “This initiative underscores our commitment to enhance water services and provide sustainable supply to our consumers,” concluded Engr. Roberto Fabrique Jr., PrimeWater president.*
