Kalibo, Aklan -- Residents of an islet barangay separated from the mainland of New Washington, Aklan and surrounded by brackishwater will soon have a potable water supply from the Metro Kalibo Water District (MKWD).
This development came after the Board of Directors of the MKWD passed Board Resolution No. 033, s. 2007 approving the supplemental budget allocation of P3.6 million for for the installation of water supply distribution lines going to Brgy. Pinamuk-an, New Washington, Aklan.
The move has long been hoped by Pinamuk-an residents who manifested their need of potable water supply through Sangguniang Barangay Resolution No. 13, s. 2006, requesting the MKWD for the installation.
Brgy. Pinamuk-an has a total population of 1,816 with 440 households. This area is part of MKWD service coverage.
Presently, most Pinamuk-an residents rely only on dug wells for water except for a few who could afford to buy potable water from the mainland transported by motorized boats.
Through a technical feasibility study and actual survey of the island conducted by the MKWD, more or less 315 households were found to be potential concessionaires.
MKWD officials, led by General Manager Renato Albar, said the project will be started as soon as the materials are procured and delivered.
Presently, the MKWD is embarking on a project to develop and improve Aklan’s watershed area located in the municipality of Madalag, Aklan, to avert water shortage during the summer season as well as to have a sustainable and ample source of water for the province’ growing population and in reaching out to far-flung barangays in need of clean water supply. (PIA/VGVillanueva)
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