Balilihan, Bohol – The results of the re-checked water samples from various water sources in Balilihan have been released, Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso-Chatto has announced.
The sources tested include Bugwak spring, Del Carmen Weste, Del Carmen Sur, Sagasa, Sal ing and Del Rosario in Hanopol Balilihan Bohol.
The tests were conducted at the new water testing laboratory in HNU Tagbilaran City, which is accredited by the Department of Health (DOH).
The laboratory used a state-of-the-art Membrane Filtration Technique to determine the physical, chemical and bacteriological properties of the water samples. They also tested for E. coli, which only they can do in Bohol.
The water samples were brought to the HNU lab by personnel from the Provincial Health Office (PHO), including Prov. Sanitary Engr. Mam Susie Udtujan, S.i.Lyndel Grado and two sanitary inspectors of the PHO. They were accompanied by Mho sanitary inspector Rhey Robante and water works supervisor Engr. Am Balio.
According to Kagawad Jun Lorenzo Baliong Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Waterworks, all of the water sources passed the tests for Total coliform, Fecal coliform and E. coli.
Baliong thanked everyone involved in the testing process and encouraged continued cooperation.
This is good news for the people of Balilihan and the whole country, Mayor Chatto said.
The successful test results mean that the water from these sources is safe for consumption, the Mayor added.