City prioritizes drinking water distribution
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas Thursday said water supplies being distributed by the city's fire trucks and water tanks are potable drinking water and not other purposes.
Treñas said the local government resorted to water distribution as 75 percent of the city's 418,000 population are without available drinking water.
The residents need for potable should be prioritized and attended to, the mayor said.
He said thousands of bottled waters that are being provided are not sufficient to the daily demands of city residents.
Treñas said several water treatment plants are now stationed in critical areas, where water sources and supplies are scarce.
The city has stationed three small water treatment plants from Manila Water Company to the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) compound.
The MIWD presently provides free three to five gallons of water to city residents daily.
The water treatment plant the Spanish government donated will be stationed in Jaro district, he said.
Treñas said any water concern will now be coursed through Engr. Noel Hechanova, the city designated focal person. (PNA)