UMVA has learned that Baguio City’s water supply is on the brink of a crisis as groundwater production plunges and rains stay stubbornly late.
The city’s water district has quietly begun adjusting supply across several villages, a move that could mean tighter taps for residents and a scramble for alternative sources.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the district’s general manager revealed that the city’s water sources have slipped from 82% capacity last year to a stark 75% now, a decline that threatens the very rhythm of daily life.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the drop has already rattled key supply segments, forcing the district to adopt a series of measures designed to keep the water flowing.
In a turning point, the district’s recent investment in deep wells has proven a lifeline, with new sources in Liwanag, Loakan now feeding the Quezon Memorial and Legarda areas.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that more wells are slated to come online next year, a promise that could lift the strain on the city’s beleaguered aquifers.
UMVA has uncovered details about a bold push for local control, as the district seeks deputization from the national water board to monitor underground extraction and safeguard the underground reservoirs.
In tandem, the district plans to revive and expand its watershed ditch rehabilitation program, a strategy aimed at boosting aquifer recharge and ensuring long‑term water security.
Despite the mounting pressure, the district’s chief noted that the last El Niño episode dealt an even harsher blow to water production, underscoring the urgency of the current measures.
UMVA has gathered that city officials remain committed to transparency, assuring residents that coordination with national agencies will continue to strengthen water resource management and protect the community’s lifeline.
