BALANGA CITY (PIA) -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a solar-powered water system project in Pilar, Bataan.

The P9.5-million facility, located in barangay Panilao, was funded through the 2023 General Appropriations Act.

Bataan 2nd District Engineer Ulysses Llado said the project underscores DPWH’s commitment to an environmentally responsible future, enhancing water supply accessibility to people’s homes.

"Ensuring an accessible and stable water supply for the local government units through the utilization of a solar-powered water system underscores our proactive approach in delivering essential services to the people,” he pressed.

Llado added that the use of solar power promotes renewable energy adoption, aiming to reduce costs and protect the environment.

The facility likewise serves as a beacon of hope for other municipalities and communities grappling with similar challenges. (MJSC/CLJD-PIA 3)