Capitol Moves for Cebu’s Safe Water

Nine members of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) survey team visited Cebu Governor Hilario P. Davide III on Friday last week in a gesture that sets in motion positive deals to finally manage and dispose Metro Cebu’s sewage mire.

A septic sludge treatment facility, which will be constructed in three key areas of the metro, is also seen to highlight the welcome arrangement.

JICA survey team head Mimpei Ito, presented to Davide the initial report that evaluates the technical and economic viability of constructing these treatment facilities.

Septic sludge treatment refers to the process of disposing the slurry, residual, semi-solid material that is produced as a by-product during sewage treatment.

The facility will convert household wastewater into a runoff that will be returned to the water cycle with minimal environmental impact.

Once the treated wastewater saturates into the soil, it will be free from harmful coliform bacteria, viruses and nutrients, making Cebu’s underground water source safe for consumption.

Once the practicability of the project is established, JICA said the facilities will be constructed in pre-identified areas of Metro Cebu.

In the report, three survey areas were identified as Center 1 which includes north of Cebu City and Mandaue City, Center 2 comprised of Cebu City south and Talisay City, while North 2 includes the towns of Consolacion, Liloan and Compostela.

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