PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. said over the weekend it has five upcoming water projects in Luzon and Visayas this year.
These include projects in San Rafael, Bulacan; San Carlos, Pangasinan; Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Dasmarinas City, Cavite; and Bacolod City.
PrimeWater said these are on top of an ongoing project in San Fernando and Guagua, Pampanga as part of its adherence to sustainable management of water resources.
PrimeWater and its joint venture partner Batangas City Water District (BCWD) also inaugurated the first Septage Treatment Plant (STP) in Batangas City which aims to provide efficient and reliable septic tank desludging services to protect the quality of water sources of its served areas.
The STP complies with the requirements stated in the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 or Republic Act No. 9275 which seeks to enhance water quality through the implementation of a septage management system, ensuring the maintenance of public health standards within communities.
“With our wastewater treatment infrastructure, we can facilitate the proper treatment of wastewater collected from septic tanks before its responsible disposal into our waterways. This commitment highlights our dedication to protecting the quality of our water sources and prioritizing environmental sustainability,” said PrimeWater sanitation and wastewater department head Vergel Angelo Paule.
Once operational, the STP in Barangay San Jose Sico will treat 80 cubic meters per day (CMD) of wastewater collected from around 45,000 households and businesses.
The STP will also enable the consumers to comply with Ordinance No. 14, Section 19 of Sangguniang Panlungsod Series of 2021 which mandates all septic tank owners to desludge every five years and by the requirements of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004.
“Our septage treatment facility will not only provide consumers with desludging services, relieving them from the challenges of septic overflow, but will also contribute significantly to building healthier and more sustainable communities,” said Paule.