To ensure a steady supply of water, Senator Grace Poe urged for the continued search and development of new water sources as she underscored the need for the creation of a single water agency.
Some of the proposals, which were either pending approval or have already been approved, include the expansion of the Cardona water treatment plant, daily extraction of around 40 million liters of water from the Marikina River using a new technology, and digging of deep wells, Poe noted.
The senator also mentioned that one of the measures that could address the complex problems facing the country on water supply, sanitation and resources development would be the creation of a single agency that will have a mandate and accountability over all water concerns. “The last thing we want is for agencies and private entities to be pointing fingers as to who is at fault. We need to act fast to address the situation because demand is increasing and we are not producing enough quality water for the Filipinos,” she added.
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