Unsafe drinking water has been a problem in various communities that’s
why our team came up with a community health plan specifically for the barangay
water source. To address issues like this, water analysis should be done first.
Testing the water allows a knowledgeable approach
to address the specific problems of a water supply. Monitoring
water quality by having it tested regularly is an important part of maintaining
a safe and reliable source. It is also important because it identifies
water contaminants. Essentially, water quality testing makes sure that water is
safe and meets local and international water standards.
For the past few years, water testing for the barangay water source has
been inconsistent. Water analysis has only been done once in 5-10 years. Back in
January 2005, water analysis in Brgy. Venus was done as reported by the rural
sanitary inspector which showed that the sample taken from all water sources
was positive for coliform group of bacteria which does not conform to the
National Standard for Drinking Water. Two out of three drinking water samples
taken from the three tanks failed the microbiological test standards in January
2016 and Last May 2017, water samples from the three tanks were collected and
analyzed. The results showed positive coliform contamination from all three
tanks.
With these, the team decided to have another set of water samples for
testing. Last November 19, 2018, water samples from the barangay main tanks and
chosen households were collected and submitted for bacteriological analysis. And
since the source of water is an important factor in providing safe household
water, water samples from the barangay water source which are the two “tubods” or
spring were also tested. The results showed that only one tubod and one
tank passed the analysis. All others were failed.
Our team would like to provide the best quality water
possible for the residents of Barangay Venus.
