Marking
a significant step toward improved sanitation and environmental
stewardship, Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit Calbayog Water
officially inaugurated its Septage Treatment Facility (SpTP), in
Barangay Dinagan, Calbayog City, Samar.
The
event was attended by key officials of Manila Water Philippines
Ventures (MWPV), led by Melvin John Tan, Chief Operating Officer, and
Roberto Vasquez, Regional Operations Group Director for VisMin. Calbayog
City Mayor Reymund Uy also graced the occasion, expressing strong
support for the initiative.
“This
facility represents a major leap in improving the quality of life for
our constituents. I commend Calbayog Water and its partners for their
commitment to building not only infrastructure but also a healthier
future for our people,” said Mayor Uy in his address.
The
newly inaugurated facility, which is the first SpTP in Calbayog City to
cater to residential customers, is equipped with an initial treatment
capacity of 10 cubic meters per day (CMD), with a scalable design that
can expand to 20 CMD—ensuring it can meet the city’s growing sanitation
needs. Once fully operational, it will serve up to 15,000 households on a
five-year desludging cycle, operating 240 days annually.
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At
the heart of the facility is the i-TECH Packaged Sewer Treatment Plant
(STP), a compact and robust system that utilizes advanced membrane
bioreactor (MBR) technology. This state-of-the-art solution effectively
removes contaminants and pathogens, including nitrates and phosphates,
ensuring compliance with the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) effluent standards.
Strategically
constructed to align with Calbayog’s long-term environmental and public
health objectives, the SpTP is designed to prevent groundwater
contamination, reduce waterborne diseases, and elevate the city’s
overall sanitation landscape. It also supports compliance with the
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 by ensuring safe collection,
transport, treatment, and disposal of septage.
The
inauguration underscored the strong collaboration between public and
private sectors. As a subsidiary of MWPV, Calbayog Water Company
emphasized that the facility is part of its broader sustainability and
service expansion strategy.
“The
inauguration of this facility marks not only the completion of a
project but the beginning of a healthier, more sustainable future for
Calbayog. We are proud to partner with the local government and our
stakeholders to bring essential sanitation services closer to the
people,” said Tan.
Guests
were also given a guided tour of the facility, showcasing its
innovative design, operational processes, and sustainability features.
This
initiative stands as a testament to Calbayog Water’s commitment to
delivering innovative and inclusive water and sanitation
solutions—ensuring that no community is left behind in its mission to
provide safe water and proper sanitation for all.
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