As water supply continues to decline this dry season, Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has urged PrimeWater representatives to implement immediate solutions to address the city’s ongoing water supply issues, a press release from the Bacolod City Communications Office said.
The call was made during a coordination meeting held Thursday, at the Bacolod City Government Center.
During the meeting, PrimeWater representatives outlined their plans to prevent a worsening water shortage, noting that supply from Bacolod Bulk Water Incorporated (BBWI) has significantly dropped in northern areas from 24 million liters per day (MLD) to 16 MLD.
According to data from the utility provider, the supply further declined to 11 MLD after efforts to address pipeline leakage were undertaken, compounded by reservoir damage—resulting in a total reduction of 13 MLD.
PrimeWater also expressed its commitment to the mayor to continue resolving the reservoir issues that have caused low water pressure across the city. The company emphasized that it is prioritizing water delivery to barangays with no supply, including Villamonte, Estefania, and Taculing.
As the dry season persists, PrimeWater’s overall production capacity has decreased from 100 MLD to 87 MLD, with further reductions expected in the coming days. For comparison, the company’s supply capacity stood at 70 MLD last year.
In response, Gasataya directed the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) to prepare water tanks and deploy water trucks to augment rationing efforts in areas with limited or no access to water.
Gasataya reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that water is consistently available when consumers need it most, underscoring the city government’s priority to safeguard public welfare amid the ongoing supply challenges.*
