BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government here will begin shutting down purified water refilling stations and commercial deep wells whose operators fail water quality tests for a second time as part of stricter measures to ensure the safety of the city’s drinking water.
In a statement posted by the Baguio City Public Information Office on Saturday, July 11, the city said the policy would take effect on July 20, following a directive issued by Mayor Benjamin Magalong during the City Water Resources Board and City Water Governance Council meeting on July 9.
Magalong called on operators of purified water refilling stations, commercial water sources, and water delivery services to strictly comply with sanitation and health standards to protect consumers from waterborne diseases.
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