Mayor Hamor Leads Ceremonial Opening of St. Raphael PS, Commends SCWD for Improving Water Supply in Sor

Vol. XX No. 2 February 2021

By: Engr. Alejandro L. Alama

Mayor Hamor leads ceremonial opening of St. Raphael PS, commends SCWD for improving water supply in Sor. City ity Mayor Ma. Ester E. Hamor opened the by-pass District such as OLV Pangpang, Ilawod Pangpang, Subdivisions the culmination of a series of activities valve of the St. Raphael deepwell, showcasing Rover Subdivision, Executive Village and Cambulaga, of the SCWD Board and Management – policy Cthe arrival of at least 1,200 cubic meters per day the re-activation of Pamurayan Pumping Station with directions and engineering interventions included (cmd) additional supply from the new Abejo Waters an additional of 700 cmd and the recent improvement at – to address the water shortage of at least 5,000 Corp. pumping station inside the St. Raphael Subdivision, Benzon Compound, Brgy. Salog which used to have cmd as reported by PrimeWater-Sorsogon City in Brgy. Pangpang and ushering in a fresh chapter in the only two hours of water supply per day but now December 2019. storied partnership between the City Government of enjoys 24/7 water supply. Sorsogon, SCWD and AWC. In Jan. 14, 2020, SCWD IGM Engr. Eduardo P. She cited that the partnership between SCWD, Prime- Tejada directed AWC, SCWD’s bulk water supplier In her keynote message, Mayor Hamor commended the Water and AWC is stronger now more than ever as since 2012, to implement activities for additional SCWD Board of Directors (inset photo) led by Chairman a result of constant coordination among them and with water source development. After the endorsement Charles P. Clemente III and SCWD IGM Engr. Eduardo SCWD’s regular visits to barangays and through from the SCWD BOD, resolution of support P. Tejada for finally resolving the water supply and quality regular updates via the SCWD Facebook from the Sangguniang Barangay of Pangpang issues in Sorsogon City in one year’s time. page, SCWD website and other platforms. and addressing concerns such as opposition of 24 homeowners, successive typhoons and the “Alam po ninyo sa buong term ko ngayon lang ako Held as the highlight of SCWD’s 46th Foundation COVID-19 pandemic, the new pumping station was nakadama ng katahimikan, wala na pong nagtetext Anniversary on Feb. 15 at 9:30 AM with the finally interconnected by AWC to the SCWD sakin na walang tubig,” quipped Mayor Hamor. theme “Forging ahead with new water sources today water system on Feb. 8. for tomorrow!,” the blessing and inauguration of She cited the water supply improvement in the West the new pumping station inside the St. Raphael (continued on page 3) Benzon Compound now proposed engineering interventions to PrimeWater, SCWD now monitors a pressure reading of 20 psi in the enjoys 24/7 water supply morning and 10 psi in the afternoon. By: Riza A. de Jesus During the courtesy call on the conduct of 2021 Customer Satisfaction Survey at Barangay Salog on Feb. 8, Punong Barangay Reggie M. Flores (left) extended his gratitude to the SCWD Management for giving attention and improving the water supply in his barangay.

Based on the face-to-face survey on Feb. 8-9, concessionaires at Benzon Compound report experiencing stronger water supply from 21 to 24 hours a day (right). enzon Compound of Brgy. Salog, currently with 51 active concessionaires, has been reporting They also hope that SCWD, together with Prime- Blow pressure to no water supply with almost Water Sorsogon City, will continue to improve the zero pressure reading over the past years. But through water supply services not only at Benzon Compound the effort of SCWD IGM Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada who but in other parts of the barangay 60% of concessionaires satisfied with PrimeWater’s60% of concessionaires services satisfied with PrimeWater’s services Six out of every 10 concessionaires in 18 surveyed barangays as of Feb. 28 are satisfied By: Elaine Leithwith the S.water Olea services provided by PrimeWater-Sorsogon City.

ix out of every 10 concessionaires inThis 18 was surveyed based on the barangayspartial tally of surveyas of results Feb. at barangays28 Abuyog, Almendras - are satisfied with the water services providedCogon, Balogo, by PrimeWater-Sorsogon Barayong, Basud, Buhatan, Cambulaga, City. Gimaloto, Guinlajon, Pamurayan, S Pangpang, Peñafrancia, Polvorista, Sampaloc, San Vicente, Sirangan, Sulucan and Tugos. This was based on the partial tally ofA totalsurvey 1,038 respondentsresults wereat askedbarangays the following Abuyog, survey questions: (1.) “Pira na oras Almendras-Cogon, Balogo, Barayong, Basud,may tubig saindo?”Buhatan, (How manyCambulaga, hours do you haveGimaloto, a water supply?); (2.) “Gaano kakusog an tubig saindo?” (How strong is your water supply?); (3.) “Kumusta an kalidad kan tubig Guinlajon, Pamurayan, Pangpang, Peñafrancia,na nagbobolos Polvorista, saindo?” (HowSampaloc, is the water San quality Vicente, flowing on your taps?); and (4.) Sirangan, Sulucan and Tugos. “Kuntento ka ba sa serbisyo sa tubig?” (Are you satisfied with your water services?)

Here are the partial survey results: A60% total of concessionaires of 1,038 respondents satisfied with PrimeWater’s were asked services the following survey questions: (1.) “Pira naSix outoras of every may 10 concessionaires tubig saindo?” in 18 surveyed (How barangays many as of hoursFeb. 28PIRA are do satisfiedNA youORAS haveMAY TUBIG a water SAINDO? supply?); (2.)with the“Gaano water services kakusog provided by anPrimeWater tubig-Sorsogon saindo?” City. (How strong is your water supply?); 5% (3.)This was“Kumusta based on the an partial kalidad tally of surveykan resultstubig at barangaysna nagbubulos Abuyog, Almendras saindo?” - 6% (How is the water Cogon, Balogo, Barayong, Basud, Buhatan, Cambulaga, Gimaloto, Guinlajon, Pamurayan, 0 TO 4 quality flowing on your taps?); and (4.) “Kuntento ka 8% ba sa serbisyo sa tubig?” (ArePangpang, you Peñafrancia, satisfied Polvo withrista, your Sampaloc, water San Vicente,services?). Sirangan, Sulucan and Tugos. 5 TO 8 6% 9 TO 12 A total 1,038 respondents were asked the following survey questions: (1.) “Pira na oras may tubig saindo?” (How many hours do you have a water supply?); (2.) “Gaano61% kakusog 13 TO 16 Below are the graphical presentation of the partial survey results.14% Final survey results an tubig saindo?” (How strong is your water supply?); (3.) “Kumusta an kalidad kan tubig 17 TO 20 inna allnagbobolos 34 barangays saindo?” (How will isbe the released water quality in theflowing March on your 2021 taps?); issue and (4.)of “The FLOW.” 21 TO 24 “Kuntento ka ba sa serbisyo sa tubig?” (Are you satisfied with your water services?) Here are the partial survey results: Bacon booster station to operate in 2021

PIRA NA ORAS MAY TUBIG SAINDO? GAANO KAKUSOG AN BULOS SAN TUBIG By: Engr. Alejandro L. Alama SAINDO? 5% KUMUSTA AN KALIDAD SAN TUBIG NA fter being idle for four years, the City before actual operations (top photo). 6% NAGBUBULOS SAINDO? 0 TO 4 SCWD Bacon Sub-office Steel The payment center, pump house, comfort 8% 5 TO 8 21% 22% MAKUSOG Bolted Tank and Booster Station rooms and perimeter fence of the Bacon 6% 9 TO 12 NORMAL A 61% at Sitio Burabod, Brgy. Poblacion, Bacon Sub-Office were also rehabilitated by 13 TO 16 MALUYAMALINIS 14% 17 TO 20 MAATI 52% 48% District will resume operation this year. PrimeWater in compliance to IGM Tejada’s 57% 21 TO 24 directive to properly maintain all SCWD IGM Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada ordered facilities pursuant to the joint venture

the re-activation of the booster pump agreement. GAANO KAKUSOG AN BULOS SAN TUBIG SAINDO? operations to optimize the supply from KUNTENTO KA BA SA SERBISYO SA KUMUSTA AN KALIDAD SAN TUBIG NA San Pascual Pumping Station for the The SCWD Board of Directors, in NAGBUBULOS SAINDO? TUBIG? whole Bacon District and utilize the supply Resolution No. 30 passed last Dec. 28, 21% 22% MAKUSOG NORMAL from San Isidro PS to ensure 24/7 water 2020, directed PrimeWater-Sorsogon City

MALUYAMALINIS OO supply at Brgy. Bibincahan in the East to seek SCWD’s approval before changing 40% MAATI 52% 48% HINDI 57% 60% District. the operational set-up of all SCWD water sources. The 15-hp booster pump and variable

frequency drive (VFD) have been restored This directive came after the SCWD Full survey results will be released in the March 2021 issue of “The FLOW.”as of IGM Tejada’s validation on Feb. 4. Board learned that some SCWD sources KUNTENTO KA BA SA SERBISYO SA TUBIG? such as the Pamurayan PS and Bacon On the other hand, the rubber lining of booster station have been idle for many SP interposes no objection to PrimeWater’s the 200 cubic meter steel bolted tank - years while others, such as the OO proposed40% pipeline replacement project empty since 2017 - has been scheduled Cabid-an PS, have been downgraded, HINDI 60% By: Engr. Alejandro L. Alama for replacement by PrimeWater-Sorsogon “to the detriment of water consumers.”

he Sorsogon City Sangguniang Ravanilla and passed on Feb. 16, the Panlungsod granted a resolution SP supported the project subject to the Tinterposing no objection to SCWD conditions to ensure safety of motorists andFull survey PrimeWater’s results will be released pipeline in the March replacement 2021 issue of “The and FLOW.” pedestrians during project project within the city proper barangays implementation. beginning March 2021. This include instructions to PrimeWater PrimeWater-Sorsogon City will replace to provide sufficient traffic signages, approximately 5.2 km of 6-in diameter barricades and early warning device, to pipes along the national highway from immediately haul excavated materials Crossing Cambulaga to Chowking, Brgy. and to restore to its original condition Sirangan and 2-in and 3-in diameter all pavements affected by the project . lateral lines at barangays Polvorista, Talisay, Burabod and Bitan-o/ Dalipay Aside from pipe replacement, SCWD IGM to improve water supply and quality Tejada also instructed PrimeWater to and reduce non-revenue water. replace at least 900 water meters with zero IGM Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada (left) confers with City Coun. Danny Deladia, chairman reading and intensify the apprehension of the SP Committee on Infrastructure as City Coun. Eric Ravanilla, chairman of the SP In Resolution No. 60, Series of 2021 of illegal connections to reduce the committee on Public Utilities (right) gestures to City Pubic Order and Safety office authored by City Coun. Franco Eric O. NRW. head Ani H. Anchinges (2nd from right) during the Feb. 16 joint committee hearing. 9 SCWD employees now NTC-certified radio operators By: Annabelle V. Ancheta CWD employees Engr. Alejandro 250 Sorsogon radio enthusiasts, were Ma. Ester E. Hamor and with the L. Alama, Renee Rose T. Anagon, able to avail of the services through assistance of the Sorsogon City SAnnabelle V. Ancheta, Armando the “One Day Mobile Licensing and Disaster Risk Reduction and J. Basilio, Pablo L. Gutierrez and Registration” of the NTC Regional Office Management Office (CDRRMO) headed Charmaine B. Mandane RMT and No. 5 headed by Regional Director by OIC Luisito H. Mendoza. job order workers Anthony E. Azore, Engr. Ariel H. Padilla on Feb. 17. Wilfredo T. Doctor Jr. and Renato M. The licensing of SCWD employees National Telecommunication Commission Lirio are now holders of the National The province-wide activity, which and JOWs is part of the directive 5 Regional Director Engr. Ariel H. Telecommunication Commission (NTC) afforded Sorsoganons to avail of the of IGM Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada to Padilla advise to the public during the One-Day Mobile Registration and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s NTC certification despite the prevailing ensure SCWD’s sustained monitoring Licensing on Feb. 17 at the City Hall: Certificate and are qualified to operate COVID-19 pandemic, was made activities using all available means “Don’t be fooled by text messages VHF handheld radios. possible through the initiative of of communications at all times, that you won in a raffle, since you did Sorsogon Gov. Francis Joseph “Chiz” including during typhoons and other not join any raffle in the first place.” The SCWD staff, along with more than Escudero and Sorsogon City Mayor calamities. Page 2 Volume XX Issue No. 2 / February 2021 OUTREACH ACTIVITY AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Duque Rafer Habalo PrimeWater125 Brgy. Macabog bares families projects receive for food Q1 packsBy: from Renee SCWD, Rose T. Anagon partners ith the objectiveBy: to Renee continuously Rose toT. Anagon contribute to commercial losses due provide sufficient and quality to inefficiency and the relocation of water ne hundred twenty five (125) coffee, chocolate powder, corned beef, Wfamilieswater benefited to concessionaires from SCWD’s as metersnoodles, insidesandwich private spread properties and loaf for Oyear 2021Outreach opened, Activity the Year SCWD 2 held Board at of easierbread was access facilitated during meterby the reading barangay and theDirectors Multi-Purpose and Management Hall of this directed year’s its repairs.officials. BM Latonio assured the SCWD partner-barangayjoint venture partner Macabog PrimeWater-Sorsogon on Feb.15 Board and IGM Tejada that with these at 2 PM. Brgy. Macabog was chosen as beneficiary City to present their action plans for projects, they will be able to decrease as it is the host-barangay of various Asthe partfirst ofquarter the celebrationof 2021 during of theSCWD regular theSCWD NRW waterlevel by sources 10% within and 2021. facilities 46meetingth Foundation last Jan. Anniversary, 14. this year’s including the upcoming proposed SCWD outreach activity focused on the OnEco-Recreational the other hand,and duringWater theSupply first distributionPrimeWater-Sorsogon of rice and City grocery Branch Managerpacks coordinationPark to be meetingdeveloped between within SCWDthe year and to indigent families of sitios Sirangan and because of the constant and full Engr. Hendrickson E. Latonio committed PrimeWater on Jan. 22, PrimeWater- (11 families), Centro (12), Ilawod (11), support and cooperation the barangay IGM Tejada Kalundanto SCWD (11), the BLISS activities (11), Iraya for the(11) periodand Sorsogonhas extended City towards personnel the realization headed of by Bacon booster station to operate in 2021 BagongJanuary-March Sirang 2021 (11); with all status barangay updates Engr.SCWD Jupelprograms, A. projects Operio and laid activities out the By: Engr. Alejandro L. Alama frontlinersshown in Tablecomposed 1 below. of barangay activitiesover the years. and targets for the 1st Casiguran WD conducts ISO orientation watchmen (tanod) and barangay quarter 2021 as shown in Table 2. health workers; and selected members Punong Barangay Ronaldo “Jeck-Jeck” for SCWD, PrimeWater, AWC Part of the projects on Non-Revenue of the Kapilya Pastoral Council. T. Laguidao, in his message, expressed st By: Annabelle V. Ancheta Water reduction for the 1 Quarter is the Withhis heartfelt this plan gratitudeof actions to and SCWD, commitments AWC The5.2-km distribution pipe replacement was spearheaded from crossing by fromand PrimeWaterPrimeWater in forplace selecting for 1Q of Brgy.2021, CWD IGM Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada In attendance were 15 employees from theCambulaga SCWD toBoard Chowking of Directors in Sorsogon led by City theMacabog SCWD in the Board outreach of program. Directors and led the orientation seminar on SCWD, five from Primewater-Sorsogon Chairman Charles P. Clemente III and proper which PrimeWater intended to Management vowed to continuously ISO 9001:2015 at the Aguador’s City headed by Branch Manager Engr. the SCWD Management led by IGM He said that although not all 1,128 S Hub, 3/F Casiguran Water District Hendrickson E. Latonio and Mr. Biff Engr.start byEduardo third week P. Tejadaof January together 2021. with monitorfamilies of PrimeWater’s the barangay compliance can be covered to the joint venture partners Abejo Waters Corp. serviceby the program, obligations the and 125 accomplishment foods packs Corporate Center, Casiguran, Sorsogon D. Bulanon, plant in-charge of Abejo ledFor byFebruary President 2021,and CEO NRW Gabino reduction M. ofare targetsalready toa guaranteegreat help thatespecially the water to on Feb. 5 at 2 PM. Waters Corp. Sorsogon Bulk Water Supply. Abejoprograms Jr. andannounced PrimeWater by Engr. Infrastructure Latonio are servicesthe less provided privileged will be onfamilies interest andof Corp. led by Bicol Operations Head Engr. Brgy. Macabog during the COVID-19 The ISO Orientation was facilitated by The activity initiated by IGM Tejada the replacement of 5,000 water meters welfare of Sorsogon City’s concessionaires Robert Cabiles. pandemic. the Casiguran Water District ISO Quality was designed to provide employees aged five years and above suspected and not to their detriment. Management System Core Team namely: of SCWD and its two private partners It was conducted in strict adherence The Corporate Social Responsibility Andrew H. Duque, Ralph Louie H. Rafer PrimeWater and AWC an overview on the to the COVID-19 pandemic minimum (CSR) Outreach Activity, which started health protocols to ensure that attendees in 2020, is now on its second year and Cecilio Habalo who discussed the establishment of a quality management were not exposed to one another longer through the initiative of IGM Tejada legal bases of the government quality system and the processes of ISO than necessary and only representatives and the full backing of the SCWD BOD management program; the seven quality accreditation towards a world-class water of the tanod, BHW and KPC and all with the objective of giving back to management principles; and productivity service delivery standard in the City barangay officials were present. groups or communities belonging to the and 5S, respectively. of Sorsogon. marginalized sector and was designed to Distribution of the rest of the food give smile and hope to its beneficiaries packs worth Php 1,000.00 each and by sharing with them the celebration MAYOR HAMOR LEADS ... Hendrickson E. Latonio and their composed of 10-kg of rice, sugar, milk, of SCWD’s anniversary. (from p. 1) respective staff. With the community quarantine regulations still in effect, the blessing Under the #NEWNORMAL, the blessing and inauguration was witnessed by and inauguration was streamed via only a handful of guests observing the Facebook Live and garnered 147 views. minimum health protocols, including Posting of the event on the SCWD FB City Coun. Rebecca “Becky” L. Aquino, page reached 7,144 people, generated City Administrator Atty. Mark Gerald D. 25 reactions and was shared 81 times. Guirindola, Pangpang Brgy. Kagawad FB posting at Mayor Hamor’s FB account Carlos Jarabejo, St. Raphael Home- had 692 reactions, 54 comments and owners Association President Oscar 18 shares while posting at the FB Firmanes, AWC President and CEO account Public Information Office – Gabino M. Abejo Jr. and PrimeWater- Sorsogon City had 80 reactions, two Sorsogon City Branch Manager Engr. comments and 129 shares as of Feb. 28.

of health protocols, was full of positive As a culminating event of the said just Valentine’s Day. It is also a day atmosphere. Everyone was in high spirit. Founding Anniversary, the District, again to celebrate the continuous delivery TEDITORIAL The solution for water supply woes is with its partners, distributed grocery of safe water to the ever increasing visibly in the offing. Now it can be told, packs to health and spiritual frontliners water concessionaires of Sorsogon City. the water supply problem in the city is of Brgy. Macabog, Sorsogon Considering FEB 14 solvable. Partnerships can be made to work. that we are still in the middle of a Happy Valentine’s Day to all! By Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada - pandemic, the Interim General Manager The completion of St. Raphael PS was a activity was not only strong statement that SCWD is true to timely but also ebruary 14, 2021 was a big day its resolve to improve the delivery of safe appropriate. It was for Sorsogon City Water District. It water to its concessionaires. It is also considered a small was the 46th Founding Anniversary worth mentioning that SCWD continues token of appre- Fof the biggest and the only Category B to demand and insist on its partners to ciation for the Water District in the Province of Sorsogon. develop more water sources. With the residents and To many, Feb 14 is Valentine’s Day. strong oppositions on two possible sources, leaders of Brgy namely – SPPVS and Rangas, SCWD Macabog for their For this year’s celebration, the Board and paved the way for the well exploration important roles of Management, decided to adopt the theme: at San Lorenzo, Bibincahan, Sorsogon, being the host “Forging Ahead with New Water Sources where a resolution interposing no barangay of SCWD’s Today for Tomorrow.” The theme speaks of objection from the Barangay Bibincahan important facilities, the highlight of the event – the ceremonial Council was already acquired. As of this including spring opening of St. Raphael Pumping Station as writing a geo-resistivity survey, sources. developed by Abejo Waters Corporation. prerequisite of well exploration, is already being conducted by Primewater, another For SCWD, February The occasion, despite the strict observance partner of SCWD. 14 is more than Volume XX Issue No. 2 / February 2021 Page 3 PrimeWaterPrimeWater installs installs SCWD monitors 15 psi system-wide PrimeWaterinin--lineline chlorinator chlorinator installs pressure in February 2021 Data provided by: Renato M. Lirio in-lineat Brgy. chlorinator Abuyog DataData provided provided by: by: Renato Renato M. M. Lirio Lirio at Brgy. Abuyog DataDataat provided provided Brgy. by: by: Abuyog Charmaine Charmaine B. B. DataMandaneMandane provided RMT RMT by: Charmaine B. Mandate, RMT nn compliance compliance to to SCWD SCWD’s’ sdirective directive n compliance to SCWD’s directive toto maintainmaintain aa minimumminimum 0.30.3 ppmppm IIto maintain a minimum 0.3 ppm residualresidual chlorine chlorine system system-wide,-wide, Prime- Prime- IWaterresidual-Sorsogon chlorine City system-wide, installed an Prime- in- Water-SorsogonWater-Sorsogon City City installed installed an anin-line in- line chlorinator at Sitio Sagkahan, chlorinatorline chlorinator at Sitio Sagkahan, at Sitio Brgy.Sagkahan, Abuyog Brgy. Abuyog which operated begin- whichBrgy. operated Abuyog beginning which operatedFeb. 25. begin- ningning Feb. Feb. 25. 25. Aside from Brgy. Abuyog, SCWD also AsideAside from from Brgy. Brgy. Abuyog, Abuyog, SCWD SCWD also also recommendedrecommended the the installationinstallation ofof in-linein- chlorinatorsrecommended along the Alice installation Bridge ofin inthe- line chlorinators along Alice Bridge in cityline proper chlorinators and atalong barangays Alice Bridge Burabod in the city proper and at barangays Bu- andthe Bitan-o/ city proper Dalipay. and at barangays Bu- rabodrabod and and Bitan Bitan-o/-o/ Dalipay. Dalipay. For the joint SCWD’-PrimeWater daily ForFor the the joint joint SCWD SCWD’-PrimeWater’-PrimeWater daily daily waterwater quality monitoring monitoring in inFebruary, February, 66%water of qualitywater monitoringsamples tested in February, (179 of 66% of water samples tested (179 of 272)66% have of water a residual samples chlorine tested (179between of 272) have a residual chlorine between 0.3272) and have 1.5 a residualppm while chlorine 98% between(267 of 272)0.30.3 have andand a1.5 1.5turbidity ppm ppm lesswhile while than 98% 98% 5 NTU. (267 (267 of of 272)272) have have a a turbidity turbidity less less than than 5 5NTU. NTU. Of the 20 samples tested for micro- Of the 20 samples tested for microbio- biologicalOf the 20analysis samples on tested Feb. for2, 9,microbio- 16 and logical analysis on Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23,logical 75% analysis of samples on Feb. 2,tested 9, 16 andwere 23, 90% of samples tested were com- compliant23, 90% forof samplesTotal Coliform, tested were75% com-were he average pressure within the pliant for Total Coliform, 90% were he average pressure within the compliantpliant for forTotal Thermotolerant Coliform, 90% Coliform were heSCWD average system pressure is 15.02 withinpsi based the WaterWater supplysupply at MiraculousMiraculous Subd. Subd. improves improves compliant for Thermotolerant Coli- SCWD system is 15.02 psi based Water supply at Miraculous Subd. improves andcompliant 100% were for Thermotolerantcompliant for Coli-Hete- T SCWDon the systempressure is 15.02monitoring psi b aseddone By: Engr. Alejandro L. Alama form and 100% were compliant for TonT the pressure monitoring done by By:By: Engr. Engr. Alejandro Alejandro L. L. Alama Alama rotrophicform and Plate 100% Count (HPC).were compliant for byon SCWD the pressure at the 104 monitoring pressure pointsdone byon Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC). SCWD at the 104 pressure points on ot a result of a miracle but of 22 last year while pipelaying of an Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC). Feb.SCWD 19, 24at andthe 26.104 pressure points on ot a result of a miracle but of pipelaying of an additional 2-in Feb. 19, 24 and 26. ot a result of a miracle but of pipelaying of an additional 2-in thethe many many engineering engineering inter- inter- additionaldiameter supply2-in diameter and clustering supply ofand Feb. 19, 24 and 26. N the many engineering inter- diameter supply and clustering of Pressure, in psi, per barangay is: ventionsN ventions suggested suggested by bySCWD SCWD clusteringconnections of was connections finished wason Feb. finished 8 Pressure,Pressure, in inpsi, psi, per per barangay barangay is: is: Nventions suggested by SCWD connections was finished on Feb. 8 and implemented by PrimeWater- this year. Abuyog 7.33 Pamurayan 15.33 andand implemented implemented by PrimeWaterPrimeWater-- onthis Feb. year 8 this. year. Abuyog 7.33 Pamurayan 15.33 Sorsogon City, the water supply Sorsogon City, the water supply Residents thanked IGM Tejada for Almendras-Cogon 10.33 Pangpang 18.40 Sorsogonat Miraculous City, theSubdivision water supply along at Residents thanked IGM Tejada for Almendras-Cogon 10.33 Pangpang 18.40 at Miraculous Subdivision along Miraculous Subdivision along Diversion Residentsmaking good thanked of his commitmentIGM Tejada to for Balete 19.33 Peñafrancia 13.67 Diversion Road, Brgy. Macabog making good of his commitment to Balete 19.33 Peñafrancia 13.67 Diversion Road, Brgy. Macabog provide, as far as practicable, a Road,has improvedBrgy. Macabog substantially. has improved makingprovide, good as farof ashis practicable,commitment ato Balogo 6.00 Piot 6.00 has improved substantially. 24/7 potable water supply at Mirac- Balogo 6.00 Piot 6.00 24/7 potable water supply at Mirac- substantially.In a visit on Feb. 26, SCWD IGM provide,ulous Subdivision, as far as practicable,Brgy. Macabog a 24/7 Barayong 14.67 Poblacion 42.33 In a visit on Feb. 26, SCWD IGM ulous Subdivision, Brgy. Macabog Barayong 14.67 Poblacion 42.33 Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada wit- and all the other 33 SCWD-served Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada wit- potableand all thewater other supply 33 SCWD at Miraculous-served Basud 11.67 Polvorista 12.67 nessed pressurized water flowing barangays. Basud 11.67 Polvorista 12.67 In anessed visit on pressurized Feb. 26, SCWD water IGM flowing Engr. Subdivision,barangays. Brgy. Macabog and all Bibincahan 9.67 Salog 10.67 from household taps as compared Bibincahan 9.67 Salog 10.67 Eduardofrom householdP. Tejada witnessed taps as pressurizedcompared theIn 2020,other 33residents SCWD-served of Purok barangays. 4 and to the first time he went to the In 2020, residents of Purok 4 and Bitan-o/ Dalipay 1.33 Sampaloc 4.67 to the first time he went to the Rover Subd of Brgy. Tugos and Bitan-o/ Dalipay 1.33 Sampaloc 4.67 waterarea flowing on Oct. from6, 2020, household when water taps as Rover Subd of Brgy. Tugos and Bogña 32.00 San Isidro 61.33 area on Oct. 6, 2020, when water Ilawod and OLV of Brgy. Pangpang Bogña 32.00 San Isidro 61.33 comparedwas available to the first only time for he threewent toto the InIlawod 2020, andresidents OLV ofof PurokBrgy. Pangpang4 and Rover was available only for three to also reported an almost 24/7 water Buhatan 9.67 San Juan 6.33 four hours every day. also reported an almost 24/7 water Buhatan 9.67 San Juan 6.33 areafour on hours Oct. 6,every 2020, day. when water was Subdsupply of Brgy.as resultTugos andof Ilawodthe regular and OLV Burabod 8.00 San Pascual 42.33 supply as result of the regular Burabod 8.00 San Pascual 42.33 availablePrimeWater only -fromSorsogon three toCity four com- hours ofinspection Brgy. Pangpang and assistance also reportedprovided an PrimeWater-Sorsogon City com- inspection and assistance provided Cabid-an 4.00 San Roque 12.67 pleted the installation of a 4-in by SCWD to PrimeWater-Sorsogon Cabid-an 4.00 San Roque 12.67 everypleted day. the installation of a 4-in almostby SCWD 24/7 waterto PrimeWater supply as- Sorsogonresult of the Cambulaga 10.00 San Vicente 22.00 diameter by-pass line/ pipe reser- City in addressing the reported diameter by-pass line/ pipe reser- regularCity in inspectionaddressing andthe assistancereported Cambulaga 10.00 San Vicente 22.00 voir on Dec. 22 last year while water shortage. Caricaran 47.67 Sirangan 2.67 voir on Dec. 22 last year while water shortage. Caricaran 47.67 Sirangan 2.67 PrimeWater-Sorsogon City completed provided by SCWD to PrimeWater- Gimaloto 16.33 Sulucan 5.33 the installation of a 4-in diameter by- Sorsogon City in addressing the reported Gimaloto 16.33 Sulucan 5.33 Guinlajon 9.67 Talisay 6.33 pass line/ pipe reservoir on Dec. water shortage. Guinlajon 9.67 Talisay 6.33 Macabog 2.67 Tugos 5.33 Macabog 2.67 Tugos 5.33 TheThe minimum pressure pressure requirement requirement The minimum pressure requirement The Official Monthly Newsletter of the Sorsogon City Water District basedbased onon the the SCWD SCWD PrimeWater PrimeWater Joint The Official Monthly Newsletter of the Sorsogon City Water District based on the SCWD PrimeWater Volume XX Issue No. 2 February 2021 VentureJoint Venture Agreement Agreement is 7 psi. is 7 psi. Volume XX XX Issue Issue No. No. 2 2 February February 2021 2021 Joint Venture Agreement is 7 psi. Public Relations Group Public RelationsRelations Group Group Six additional pressure gauges were MA. KATHERINE V. DEBLOIS, SixSix additionaladditional pressure gauges werewere MA. KATHERINE V. DEBLOIS, installed at Sampaguita Village (Brgy. ENGR.MA. KATHERINE ALEJANDRO V. L. DEBLOIS, ALAMA installedinstalled atat SampaguitaSampaguita VillageVillage (Brgy.(Brgy. ENGR.ENGR. ALEJANDRO ALEJANDRO L. ALAMA San Juan), Isla Higante (Brgy. Bura- ANNABELLE V. ANCHETA ANNABELLE V. ANCHETA Sanbod),San Juan), Juan),Housing Isla Isla HiganteProject Higante (Brgy. (Brgy. Burabod),Bibinca- Bura- ANNABELLE V. ANCHETA ELAINEELAINE LEITH LEITH S. S. OLEA OLEA Housingbod), Housing Project Project (Brgy. (Brgy. Bibincahan), Bibinca- ELAINE LEITH S. OLEA han), Purok 4 (top photo) and Doña Members Purokhan), 4Purok (top 4photo) (top photo)and Doña and FelizaDoña Members Feliza Ave. (Brgy. Pangpang) and RIZARIZA A. DE A. JESUS, DE JESUS, RENEE RENEE ROSE T. ROSE ANAGON, T. Feliza Ave. (Brgy. Pangpang) and RIZA A. DE JESUS, RENEE ROSE T. ANAGON, Ave.Magsaysay (Brgy. Pangpang)Street (Brgy. and Sampaloc) Magsaysay to ANAGON,CHARMAINE CHARMAINE B. MANDANE B. MANDANE RMT, RMT, Magsaysay Street (Brgy. Sampaloc) to CHARMAINE B. MANDANE RMT, Streetdetermine (Brgy. Sampaloc)the prevailing to determine pressure the PABLOPABLO L. GUTIERREZ L. GUTIERREZ & ARMANDO & ARMANDO J. BASILIO J. determine the prevailing pressure PABLO L. GUTIERREZ & ARMANDO J. BASILIO prevailingbefore SCWD pressure recommends before SCWD interven- recom- SupportBASILIO Staff before SCWD recommends interven- IGM Engr. Eduardo P. Tejada checks the water supply at Janaban residence, Support Staff tion programs to PrimeWater- Support Staff mends intervention programs to Prime- IGMIGM Engr. Engr. Eduardo Eduardo P. P. Tejada Tejada checks checks thethe waterwater supplysupply atat JanabanJanaban residence, residence, tion programs to PrimeWater- Miraculous Subdivision, Brgy. Macabog on Feb. 26, weeks after PrimeWater ENGR. EDUARDO P. TEJADA Water-SorsogonSorsogon City toCity further to furtherimprove improve water MiraculousplumbersMiraculous (inset) Subdivision, Subdivision, installed anBrgy. additional Macabog 2-in ondiameteron Feb.Feb. 26,distribution26, weeksweeks line afterafter on PrimeWater PrimeWaterFeb. 8. ENGR.ENGR. EDUARDO EDUARDO P. TEJADA supplySorsogon distribution. City to further improve water plumbers (inset) installed an additional 2-in diameter distribution line on Feb. 8. Interim General Manager/ Adviser water supply distribution (top photo). plumbers (inset) installed an additional 2-in diameter distribution line on Feb. 8. InterimInterim General General Manager/ Manager/ Adviser Adviser supply distribution.

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