Philippines - Over 50% Of Towns In Cebu Have No Potable Water

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"MORE than half of the towns and cities in Cebu Province, excluding Metro Cebu, have no access to potable water, according to a study conducted in Central Visayas. According to a study by the Department of Interior and Local Government and the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), the province will need more than P25 billion to implement two phases of a suitable water supply, sewerage and sanitation project.

In a related development, the Cebu City Council this week approved the allocation of over P6 million for the construction of 92 artesian wells, aside from tanks and water reservoirs, especially in mountain barangays.

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The Provincial Water Supply, Sewerage and Sanitation Plan Study, started in 2003 and completed this year, said that while there are several shallow and deep wells in Metro Cebu, “the potential for groundwater development is quite low.” The reason for this is the “rapid decline of forest cover and urbanization,” particularly in aquifer (groundwater) recharge areas.

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About 508,900 people rely on dug wells (level 3 water supply system), and only 660,625 individuals get water from faucets inside their homes (level one water supply system)."

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http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2004/10/31/news/over.half.of.cebu.towns.water.starved.study.html