San Pedro, Laguna – PrimeWater San Pedro and San Pedro Water District have recently conducted a 4.8- kilometer pipe laying activity that included well-drilling and the replacement of old pipes to increase water pressure and address low water supply concerns in some areas of San Pedro following their “Walk the Line” activity last June and July.
Under the “Walk the Line” initiative, PrimeWater detects pipeline leaks that affect customer’s water flow and pressure.
“We do this to ensure that we respond to our customer’s concerns as much as we can,” said John Paul Pascual, PrimeWater San Pedro Branch Manager.
He said comprehensive leak detection activity gained significant data on water leaks in the piping system, with most of the discoveries found in Southern Heights 2 and 2-A.
At least 46 leaks in June and 51 in July have been detected based on reports.
Southern Heights 2, along with other areas in San Pedro, have been greatly affected by these concerns due to aging pipes in the area.
Pascual said pipeline leakages can be attributed to many factors like the quality of materials used, location of pipes, and natural wear and tear, among others.
Since the water district’s Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with PrimeWater in 2014 , PrimeWater has worked hand-in-hand with San Pedro Water District to address the issues.
With the completion of their Phase 1 pipe-laying replacement, Pascual said positive feedback has been received from Southern Heights 2 residents.
“Sixty percent (60% ) of Southern Heights 2 residents have already experienced the improvement in their service,” he said.