Baguio road projects damage pipelines; water supply down
>> Tuesday, June 7, 2022
BAGUIO CITY -- Baguio Water
District consumers residing at the north-northwest part of the City will
continue to experience “low water pressure” to “limited to no water” during
their water distribution schedules as district personnel pick-up the phase in
repairing damaged pipelines along Sofia de Veyra Street, Quezon Hill affected
by ongoing road rehabilitation projects.
Unscheduled water service interruptions are expected to recur in areas of Quezon Hill and Fairview, following damages to the BWD’s main distribution lines last week.
On the evening of May 17, a 4ӯ main line was reported damaged along Sofia de Veyra Street affecting water supply schedule on said date, followed by another incident on 18 May 2022, as four portions of the 6ӯ mainline were again damaged during road excavation activities.
BWD general manager engineer Salvador M. Royeca urged affected residents to extend their patience and understanding as unscheduled interruptions in these identified supply areas were highly challenging.
He added the BWD was addressing the problem.
“We are distressed with the difficulties caused not only to our operations but more especially to the strain dealt with by our consumers. Despite these untoward damages, rest assured that BWD set out its contingency measures to normalize the water distribution the soonest possible time.” Royeca said.
Around 1,600 active connections are affected due to the ongoing repair particularly in areas of Middle and Upper Quezon Hill (Chrome, Gold, Tin, Iron, Paraan, Abellera, Zarate, Paredes, Carantes, Arvisu, Ortega, and Delos Santos) Victoria Village, Parts of Tacay-Quezon Hill (Silver, Orchid, Camia, Copper, Sunnyside Fairview), 1st, 2nd and 3rd Road Quezon Hill, Lamug, Ponce St., Upper and Central Fairview, Golden Shower, and Lower Fairview.
Based on BWD records, its construction and maintenance division attended to more than 20 pipeline repairs in that particular area since start of road rehabilitation project in February 2022.
Despite coordination with the contractor, pipeline damages reportedly recur along the project area.
Meanwhile, BWD also noted that apart from the unscheduled water service interruptions resulting from damaged pipes, part of the various road improvement projects is also causing water quality problems in some areas due to entry of soil, sediments, and other debris into the pipeline before and during repair which results to turbid or dirty water supply. The district assures the public however, that the water passes through adequate treatment before distribution to the public.
Royeca urged public to immediately report water quality concerns to any of BWD’s 24/7 hotline numbers for action and monitoring.
BWD consumers who reside within affected areas are advised to avail of BWD’s water delivery services if water supply remains to be limited, he said.
Unscheduled water service interruptions are expected to recur in areas of Quezon Hill and Fairview, following damages to the BWD’s main distribution lines last week.
On the evening of May 17, a 4ӯ main line was reported damaged along Sofia de Veyra Street affecting water supply schedule on said date, followed by another incident on 18 May 2022, as four portions of the 6ӯ mainline were again damaged during road excavation activities.
BWD general manager engineer Salvador M. Royeca urged affected residents to extend their patience and understanding as unscheduled interruptions in these identified supply areas were highly challenging.
He added the BWD was addressing the problem.
“We are distressed with the difficulties caused not only to our operations but more especially to the strain dealt with by our consumers. Despite these untoward damages, rest assured that BWD set out its contingency measures to normalize the water distribution the soonest possible time.” Royeca said.
Around 1,600 active connections are affected due to the ongoing repair particularly in areas of Middle and Upper Quezon Hill (Chrome, Gold, Tin, Iron, Paraan, Abellera, Zarate, Paredes, Carantes, Arvisu, Ortega, and Delos Santos) Victoria Village, Parts of Tacay-Quezon Hill (Silver, Orchid, Camia, Copper, Sunnyside Fairview), 1st, 2nd and 3rd Road Quezon Hill, Lamug, Ponce St., Upper and Central Fairview, Golden Shower, and Lower Fairview.
Based on BWD records, its construction and maintenance division attended to more than 20 pipeline repairs in that particular area since start of road rehabilitation project in February 2022.
Despite coordination with the contractor, pipeline damages reportedly recur along the project area.
Meanwhile, BWD also noted that apart from the unscheduled water service interruptions resulting from damaged pipes, part of the various road improvement projects is also causing water quality problems in some areas due to entry of soil, sediments, and other debris into the pipeline before and during repair which results to turbid or dirty water supply. The district assures the public however, that the water passes through adequate treatment before distribution to the public.
Royeca urged public to immediately report water quality concerns to any of BWD’s 24/7 hotline numbers for action and monitoring.
BWD consumers who reside within affected areas are advised to avail of BWD’s water delivery services if water supply remains to be limited, he said.
For water deliveries and other water supply concerns,
customers may call the following numbers; (074)442-3218, (074)442-4929,
09088651504, 09176794929, 09228409765, send a message through Facebook
messenger at BWDCustomer Relations; or email baguiowaterdistrictgmo@gmail.com
Apart from said areas, BWD is monitoring other ongoing
road rehabilitation works including those along Baguio’s major roads where most
of the BWD’s pipelines are located.
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