Delivering water to distant communities: Laguna Water provides Pagsanjenos access to clean water and sanitation

Families in Pagsanjan, Laguna, gain access to clean water and sanitation with the completion of new water pipelines in the municipality.  As a response to the public’s need and clamor for quality water and sanitation services, Laguna Water formally inaugurated the completed pipelaying projects in Brgy. Lambac and Riverside, covering areas in barangays Sabang and Biñan.   The recently completed projects were expected to serve over 163 new water connections, especially in far-flung areas in Pagsanjan.  To further help low- income families from the said communities, the company also partnered with Manila Water Foundation in providing a 65% subsidy to facilitate their new water connection.   In total, 71 families from the three barangays benefitted from the discounted rate, which was made possible under the Ahon Tubig, a program dedicated to assisting households in gaining access to piped water connection in their homes. 

Acknowledging the impact of this partnership, residents cannot help but compare the difference this change will bring to their communities. Among them is Delia Almagro, a senior citizen from Brgy. Sabang.  "Taong 1984 nang dumating kami dito. Noon, sa balon lang kami kumukuha ng tubig pang luto at pang laba. Kaya naman, ang mga damit namin ay naninilaw. Ngayong may Laguna Water na kami, nakakatiyak na akong ang aming katawan ay ligtas. Hindi na ako naghihirap magbuhat pa dahil isang pihit lang may tubig na."

An inauguration and handover of certificates of subsidy were conducted recently, marking the completion of the projects. The Pagsanjan Mayor, Cesar Areza, graced the event and also received SATO Taps from Manila Water Foundation for distribution in other areas not yet reached by piped water connection. These donations are expected to nudge community members to regularly wash their hands to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.  

Aside from Mayor Areza, representatives from the Provincial Government of Laguna and Pagsanjan Water District were present during the event. It can be recalled that Laguna Water was created through a partnership with PGL. In 2019, the company expanded its operations in Pagsanjan through a joint venture agreement with the water district.  

 

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