SUFFICIENT WATER. Sibalom Mayor Gian Carlo Occeña (in black shirt) and Engineer Jonathan De Gracia (right), General Manager of the Sibalom Water District (SWD) inaugurate the newest pumping station on Aug. 12, 2025. SWD General Manager Jonathan De Gracia said in an interview on Thursday (Aug. 14, 2025) that the new station would supply an additional 72,000 cubic meters of water to Sibalom's town proper, ensuring a stable water supply. (Photo courtesy of Sibalom Water District)
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A newly inaugurated PHP 5.4 million pumping station of the Sibalom Water District (SWD) is set to provide residents of the Sibalom municipality with a steady supply of potable water.
SWD General Manager Jonathan De Gracia said in an interview on Thursday that the commissioning of their sixth pumping station on Aug. 12 came at an opportune time, with classes at the University of Antique (UA) main campus set to open next week, and in response to growing demand from households and businesses.
"With this facility, we can supply an additional 72,000 cubic meters of water to boarding houses near UA and our service areas in Sibalom's town proper, ensuring a reliable supply," he said.
Currently, SWD sources 200,000 cubic meters from its five existing pumping stations. However, with demand steadily rising, the agency aims to install at least one new pumping station each year.
De Gracia noted that the new facility will enable the SWD to serve about 6,000 service connections, including households and business establishments, up from the previous 4,000.
"Water will now be available 24/7," he said.
He added that SWD is scouting for another site for its future pumping station to further improve services, particularly in higher-elevation areas, such as Sibalom Poblacion District 4, Bari, Bongsod, and Daramukol. (PNA)
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