Cebu's Desalination Plant to Enhance Water Supply Amid El Niño Threat
El Niño: Desalinated water to boost MCWD's supply
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The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is set to receive an additional 20 million liters of water per day from a new desalination plant in Cordova, operated by Island Mactan Cordova Corporation (IMCC). This initiative aims to bolster water supply as El Niño conditions threaten local agriculture and water availability.
- 01The IMCC desalination plant is a P2-billion project expected to deliver 20 million liters of water daily to MCWD.
- 02Arlo Sarmiento, CEO of Vivant Corporation, emphasized the strategic timing of this project amid forecasts of a severe El Niño.
- 03The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued an El Niño alert, predicting its intensification by early 2024.
- 04Vivant Water is prepared to begin supplying water as soon as interconnections with MCWD are established.
- 05Vivant Corp. plans to invest an additional P7 billion in its water business by 2030, highlighting the need for more investment in the water sector.
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The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is enhancing its water supply through a new desalination plant in Cordova town, operated by Island Mactan Cordova Corporation (IMCC). This P2-billion facility is anticipated to provide 20 million liters of water daily, crucial for the region facing the impacts of El Niño. With forecasts indicating one of the most severe El Niño events, MCWD's CEO, Arlo Sarmiento, noted the importance of this timely initiative. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued an alert, predicting the phenomenon's intensification by early 2024. Vivant Water, part of Vivant Corporation, is ready to commence water supply as soon as the necessary interconnections with MCWD are finalized. Furthermore, Vivant has committed to investing P7 billion in its water sector by 2030, addressing the long-standing neglect in water infrastructure. This strategic move aims to ensure consistent water availability and security for the region.
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The new desalination plant will significantly enhance the water supply in Cebu, crucial for residents and agriculture during El Niño.
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