Wastewater Treatment Facility proposed to rise in Surfing Capital of the North
By: Diana E. Jutba, GPC-ENRU | Date: March 11, 2020
The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) together with the Municipal Government of San Juan, Basic Needs Services-Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association (BNS-BORDA), and Department of Health (DOH) Region 1 discussed the proposed establishment of wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) in San Juan, La Union on March 11, 2020 at the Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol Building, City of San Fernando, La Union.
Engr. Jonas Maronilla and Engr. Warly Mahusay of BNS-BORDA presented the feasibility study for the proposed WWTF including the master plan and business plan for the said project. Present during the meeting from DOH Region 1 were Engr. Ashley Antonio and representatives from PGLU including Office of the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator EnP. Michaela Delfinado, Office of the Provincial Governor-Environment and Natural Resource Unit EnP. Annalyn Rosario-Valdez and staff, Provincial Engineer’s Office Engr. Ressie Estrella and staff, representative from Provincial Budget Office Mr. Alvin Estal, representatives from Provincial Health Office Engr. Candy Miguel and Mr. Ramon Fangon.
Present from the Municipality of San Juan were Sangguniang Bayan Member Nikki Valero, Municipal Planning and Development Officer Vincent Borja, Municipal Environment and Natural Resource Officer Riza Joy Abat, Municipal Assessor Leila Valdriz, Municipal Agriculturist Margarita Guinomma, Municipal Tourism Officer Emmanuel Labsan.
If approved, the WWTF will help address water shortage and pollution through the treatment of wastewater for reuse.
