The eight water tanks will serve as an interim solution to provide potable water supply to at least 1,150 households in the area, while the DCWD is completing the new water system for the barangay. Due to Barangay Langub’s upland location, water pressure has difficulty reaching households, hence the absence of a direct DCWD line for now.
Venencio Bajenting, Kagawad of Barangay Langub told the City Information Office (CIO), that the installation of the eight water tanks has brought immediate comfort and convenience to its residents.
“Dako kaayo og tabang sa amoa kay gitagaan gyud mi og pabor, walo pagyud ka water tank. Nalipay gyud ang mga tao kay karon, dili na kinahanglan mamalit pa og tubig sa tindahan kay libre na gikan sa city government. Ang mga bata, nga kaniadto maglakaw pa og layo aron makakuha og tubig, karon duol na kaayo ug dali na lang makakuha og tubig sa tangke. Dako gyud kaayo og tabang ug nakahatag og kalipay sa tanan (It was a great help to us because we were really given a favor, eight water tanks. People are really happy because now, there is no need to buy water from the store because it is free from the city government. Children, who used to have to walk far to get water can now can easily get water from the tank. It really helped a lot and made everyone happy),” he said.
Bajenting also added that the project has not only reduced the burden of securing water but also fostered a sense of relief, in which families can now focus on their daily routines without worrying about the water access.
Jovana Cresta Duhaylungsod, DCWD spokesperson said that the high elevation of Barangay Langub has made it difficult for water to consistently reach the area. With the old pipelines prone to leaks and bursts, DCWD is currently installation new larger pipelines, a 250mm line supported by two 100mm lines, which will allow more water to be pumped towards Langub despite the elevation.
“Naa tay gi proposed nga shrine langub nga improvement plan which is composed of addition laying, additional pipeline. Aside sa bago nga linya, gipadak’an pod nato siya and the same time naa pod miy component nga additional storage facility, improvement dira pod sa may shrine. Peculiar kasi atung operation sa maong area para lang mapa abot nato ang tubig sa langub. Kay tungod sa katas’on sa lugar, atoa panang gina paagi no og tulo ka reservoir, gikan dira sa may GSIS, hantud didtoa sa shrine before nato siya matulak paingon didtoa sa Langub area (We have a proposed shrine-langub improvement plan which is composed of additional laying, additional pipeline. Aside from the new line, we also enlarged it and at the same time we also have an additional storage facility component, an improvement in the shrine. The operation is peculiar so that we can reach the water in the area. Because of the high elevation of the area, we are using three reservoirs, from there to the GSIS, to the shrine going to the Langub area),” she said.
Esmeraldo Pamat, Former Barangay Captain of Langub also expressed his gratitude to the City Government for prioritizing the resident’s welfare, stating that the installation of the tanks will undoubtedly benefit them have an access to safe and clean water.
“Nagpasalamat ko sa opisina ni Mayor Baste Duterte nga nihatag og higayon, maghatag og budget para mapundar ni ang pag tubig sa amoang barangay kay naglisod mi sa tubig sa karon panahona og karon dili nami mag lisod kay naa namay walo ka tangke nga napundar na (I am grateful to the office of Mayor Baste Duterte for providing us a budget to fund the water supply in our barangay. We are now experiencing water problems, but they will soon be resolved because of the installed eight tanks),” he said.
The project underscores the City Government’s commitment in prioritizing the community’s welfare and symbolizes progress towards delivering sustainable solutions for all Dabawenyos. CIO
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