1. Water Demand – Every year, MNWD records an increase in water service coonections by 5% or roughly 2,600 connections due to the continues growth in population and economic expansion of its service coverage area.

2. Water Source Trend – However, for the last 10 years, we have noted an eratic pattern in the Annual Spring Discharge of MNWD-protected watersheds.

This includes the fact that less than 1% of freshwater is accessible for industrial and human consumption in the world. In Camarines Sur, specifically the service coverage area of MNWD, we have very limited groundwater source due to poor quality of aquifer layers. Futher, over the years, pumping stations produce lesser actual capacities than the expected rated capacities.

3. Combined Water Source – At present, our combined sources produce about 94,000 cubic meter of water per day to service more than 54,000 active connections within Camaligan, Canaman, Gainza, Magarao, and Naga City.

4. What lies ahead? – The current water production based on historical data captured can only meet the present demand. As a water district, MNWD must anticipate future needs as progress is inevitable. In the next few years, we will be seeing rapid developments in Naga City and nearby municipalities thereby, affecting the socio-economic flow of MNWD’s coverage area. Added to this challenge is the rising temperature due to climate change and the fact that water is a finite natural resource.

5. It is for these reasons that MNWD intensify its Water Source Development Program. MNWD need to be steps ahead to ensure uninterrupted water supply in the entire network hence, the Water Source Development Project. This project includes the construction of the following:

> Sta. Lucia II Pumping Station
> Pacol IV Pumping Station
> Pacol V Pumping Station
> Bicol River Surface Water Treatment Facility

6. Considerations in Tapping Sources – The Water Source Development Project was generated with several considerations based from studies and trends. Some of the main reasons were 1) Existing water rights on nearby sources 2) Notable deficits in upper sources and 3) Lack of protected watersheds at the Mt. Isarog Natural Park.

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