The Dumaguete City Water District said it will maintain its rates as it is impossible for them to reduce them.

Chairman of the DCWD Board of Directors Carlos Amasula, however, said the DCWD tried to hold on to the scheduling of rates as approved by the Sangguniang Panglungsod. The last increase was supposed to take effect early last year at P140 per cubic meter, but they maintained their minimum at P120, he added. DCWD manager Esperatu Dicen explained that among the factors contributing to the increase in rates are the dollar exchange value, and the rise in oil and power charges.

Dicen said out of the 17 water reservoirs and pump stations of the water district, only two don't have generator sets, but assured consumers that their power pressure is maintained even during power outages.

Dicen said DCWD is a government owned and controlled corporation and it is not involved in politics.

He was reacting to allegations that in other local government units, non-supporters of winning candidates were deprived of water services.

Meanwhile, the DCWD management announced it will give incentives to the first 20 customers who will pay during their Pearl Anniversary celebration, which started July 16 and will run up to August 16.

The celebration is on the theme "DCWD…30 Years of Excellent Service Committed to HELP (Health, Environment, Life and Preservation)."

A medical mission will also be held today at the DCWD building. where free medical and dental services will be offered, even to those who are not concessionaires of DCWD.*MA/JG

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