An additional 14,000 households in Davao City now have access to clean and reliable tap water, according to Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., the city’s private bulk water supplier.
In a statement on Tuesday, Apo Agua reported that the Davao City Water District (DCWD) has significantly increased its new water service connections from 8,600 in 2022 to over 21,000 within just two years.
This achievement is part of the ongoing service expansions of the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWP), a collaboration between Apo Agua and the DCWD. The project utilizes the Panigan-Tamugan River to sustainably supply surface water to the city.
Recent statistics from the DCWD indicate that 95 percent of the water district’s service area now enjoys continuous water service. Satisfaction levels have reached an all-time high of 99.6 percent, with an impressive 99.9 percent satisfaction reported in previously underserved areas such as Cabantian and Panacan.
Evelyn del Campo, an eatery owner, shared her experience, recalling past instances when her business faced water service interruptions lasting up to two days. “This time, there is no water interruption and the water pressure has improved,” she stated.
Apo Agua emphasized that the improved access to water “demonstrates what’s possible when local government, service providers, and communities come together with a shared vision: that every household deserves access to water and opportunity.”