ILIGAN CITY (PIA)--After the two-day inspection of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) on 95 water refilling stations here, the City Health Office (CHO) called on the establishments to comply with their requirements.

It was found during the inspection that out of the stations inspected, only 68 of them had updated monthly Bacteriological Test, 44 had Physical-Chemical Test, 35 had Sanitary Permit, and 49 establishments presented health card certificates of their employees.

City's chief sanitation inspector Evan Lagura called on the water refilling stations to ensure that the water they sell is safe for the public to prevent diseases.

“Dili nato gusto mahitabo ang mga sakit-sakit. See to it na safe jud ang tubig na iserve sa cliente,” he said.

[We want to prevent diseases. See to it that the water to be served to the client is safe.]

According to Lagura, stations should acquire Bacteriological Test every month and a Physical-Chemical Test every six months. Stations will not be able to get sanitary permits if these laboratory results are not complied with.

CHO said that stations with lacking requirements should visit their office and complete all the requirements to avoid possible punishment or penalties.

Lagura also reminded the stations that their personnel should wear Personal Protective Equipment like an apron, rubber boots, hand gloves, hairnet, and facemask. (LELA/ PIA Lanao del Norte)