MIWD announces low water pressure
Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) informed consumers of low water pressure due to the on-going cleaning of MIWD intake structure at the Maasin dam and the transmission lines from the dam to the reservoir due to siltation caused by heavy rains.
The cleanup works affect consumers in city downtown area, Jaro and La Paz districts, and municipalities of Maasin, Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara and Pavia within the next few days, MIWD said in an advisory.
Likewise, MIWD noted that during rainy season or in cases of typhoon or flood, it will automatically regulate its supply at the sedimentation basin in Buntalan, Maasin and at the reservoir in Talanghauan, Sta. Barbara resulting to intermittent low water supply within the next few days or weeks.
Consumers are also advised to stock water fro consumption to avoid inconvenience. (PIO)