DMMMSU launched the Community-based Water Impounding and Distribution System Project on June 8, 2022 in Brgy. Pongpong, Santo Tomas, La Union.

This project aims to improve the access of households to water resources. Generally, the households source their water for drinking and other domestic purposes from the springs located about 800 m on the surrounding mountains.

This project implemented by DMMMSU Institute of Environmental Governance (IEG), Tanggol Kalikasan and the Local Government Unit of Santo Tomas provided three (3) 2,000 liters capacity rubberized tanks and 18 rolls of HDPE water distribution hose. Tanks were strategically installed to cater three (3) household clusters benefiting a total of fifty (50) households.

This initiative is part of the Environmental Justice Sector Reform Program 2 funded by US Department of Interior International Technical Assistance Program (DOI-ITAP) and US Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). (chj)