MWSS wants LGUs to ban inflatable pools

Story by Francis Earl Cueto • 7h ago

THE Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) prodded local government units (LGUs) to issue ordinances that will temporarily ban the use of inflatable pools and car-washing, saying these consume a lot of water.

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Children enjoy swimming in inflatable swimming pools in Tinajeros Malabon City. PHOTO BY: RENE H. DILAN© Provided by The Manila Times
"The amount of water being consumed by these practices is huge," Jose Dorado Jr., deputy administrator for engineering and technical operations group of the MWSS, said in an interview with the government television station.

He clarified that passing the ordinance should be done by the LGUs when the water level in dams becomes critical.

"They (LGUs) should only issue the ordinance if we are under the emergency mode, they should task resorts and other recreational facilities to use their water for more essential needs," Dorado said.

The National Water Resources Board (NWRB), however, is not amenable to the proposal, saying it is not their policy when trying to conserve water.
The NWRB said there were other ways to help conserve water, especially for those living in Metro Manila.

Dr. Sevillo David Jr., the water board's executive director, suggested other means of water conservation.
"We can help conserve water by recycling. During the dry season, during which rain falls sometimes, we can draw water from it and then recycle the rainwater for our needs," he said.
The NWRB advised the MWSS to fix water leaks.

FROM: THE MANILA TIMES

Ban carwashing? NO!!!