The Calamba Water District (CWD) has implemented a cutting-edge ultraviolet (UV) hydro-optic disinfection system at its pumping station in Barangay Bucal, significantly improving water quality for residents of this city.<\/p>\n
In an interview on Wednesday, Exequiel Aguilar Jr., general manager of CWD, shared that this advanced disinfection method reduces the need for chlorine in the service pipes that supply households.<\/p>\n
Submerged closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems are also now in place to monitor the clarity of the water in the reservoir.<\/p>\n
The modernization program for the water facility began in 2021 as a response to the Clean Water Act of 2004.<\/p>\n
CWD has allocated PHP100 million for this initiative, entirely funded through its own revenues, being classified as a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC).<\/p>\n
As part of the modernization efforts, CWD has also established a water meter laboratory to ensure accurate billing for consumers and a bacteriological laboratory to analyze water samples from various connections throughout the city.<\/p>\n
Most of the water supplied by CWD comes from the Makiling Forest Reserve, benefiting 67 percent of the city’s population.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith these modern facilities, we can guarantee clean, high-quality water for our customers,\u201d Aguilar said.<\/p>\n
Notably, this is the first UV disinfection system implemented by any water district or concessionaire in the province of Laguna and the entire Calabarzon region, setting a new standard for water quality in the area. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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