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 which were affected by the on-going road rehabilitation projects thereat.
Unscheduled water service interruptions are expected to recur in areas of Quezon Hill and Fairview, following the incessant and untoward damages to the District’s main distribution lines early this week.
On the evening of 17 May 2022, a 4ӯ main line was initially reported damaged along Sofia de Veyra Street affecting the water supply schedule on said date, followed by another incident on 18 May 2022, as four (4) portions of the 6ӯ mainline were again damaged during the road excavation activities.
General Manager Engr. Salvador M. Royeca appeals to the affected residents to extend their patience and understanding as the unscheduled interruptions in these identified supply areas are highly challenging but guarantees that BWD is on top of the situation.
“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.” GM 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, the Construction and Maintenance Division has already attended to more than twenty (20) pipeline repairs in that particular area alone since the implementation of the abovementioned road rehabilitation project in February 2022. However, despite the coordination with the contractor, pipeline damages continue to 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.
GM Royeca on the other hand, encourage the general public to directly and immediately report water quality concerns to any of BWD’s 24/7 hotline numbers for appropriate action and monitoring.
BWD consumers who reside within the affected areas are temporarily advised to avail of BWD’s water delivery services if water supply remains to be limited.
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 BWD_Customer Relations; or email baguiowaterdistrictgmo@gmail.com
Apart from the abovementioned areas, BWD is also monitoring other ongoing road rehabilitation works including those along Baguio’s major roads where most of the District’s pipelines are located. **
