Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps briefing at The Royal Mandaya Hotel, DCWD spokesperson Jovanna Cresta Duhaylungsod said the utility is monitoring water levels in the Panigan-Tamugan River, the city’s main water source, and has prepared contingency measures to address possible supply reductions.
Davao City gets about 78.74% of its water supply from Apo Agua’s bulk water project, which delivers around 300,000 cubic meters daily. The remaining demand is supplied by 74 groundwater production wells.
With an average daily demand of 381,000 cubic meters, DCWD said its groundwater reserves could help offset potential declines in river water levels during the dry spell.
However, Duhaylungsod warned that some areas could still experience water interruptions if the river’s output falls below the critical threshold of 150,000 cubic meters per day.
She added that rainfall in the mountains continues to replenish the river, but residents should remain mindful of their water consumption as El Niño is expected to persist into the first half of 2027.
DCWD Spokesperson Jovanna Cresta Duhaylungsod
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