Oriental Mindoro gov orders suspension of drinking water in areas affected by oil spill

Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor suspends drinking water fetched underground in oil spill-contaminated areas in their province. (Photo courtesy of PIO-Oriental Mindoro)

By Katrina Gracia Consebido

 

Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor ordered a temporary suspension of drinking water fetched underground in areas affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.

The suspension was made through the recommendation of Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire after she held an inspection in the province on March 5.

“Effective today, I am ordering po lahat ng mga barangay na meron na pong oil spillage sa kanilang shorelines,” Dolor said.

“Mahigpit nating pinagbibilinan, ipatigil muna po natin ang paggamit ng tubig inumin na nagmumula sa mga deep well, sa tube well, mga jetmatic farms [na] basta nanggagaling sa tabi ng dagat o sa ilalim ng dagat, itigil muna natin ngayon,” he added.

Dolor identified the affected barangays and advised their officials to warn their residents not to drink water near oil spill-affected areas as it is no longer safe for human consumption.

“Lahat ng barangay captains at kagawad ay ating inuutusan ngayong oras na ito. I-advise ang lahat ng ating mga kababayan [na] itigil muna ang pagkuha ng tubig sa mga sources na direct na kumukuha sa ilalim ng lupa, sa tabi ng shoreline,” he added.

According to Dolor, the provincial government will distribute drinking water for the affected barangays to ensure the safety of the residents.

“Ang pamahalaang panlalawigan at pamahalaang lokal ay magpapadala ng mga tubig inumin para sa inyo pansamantala… Para maprevent natin ‘yung posibleng [pagka]-contaminate ng tubig at ma-i-ingest natin na magdadala ng sakit sa bawat isa,” he continued. – gb

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