The building of dams and at least 11 desalination plants are among the measures eyed to correct the huge deficit in the supply of clean, safe and potable water in Metro Cebu, and stave off a water shortage in the coming years. These are part of the action plan formulated to solve the water crisis in Metro Cebu. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has a supply deficit exceeding 330,000 cubic meters of water per day.

Padronia, E. (2023, March 30). Dams, 11 desalination plants needed to avert water shortage. SunStar Cebu, p. 2.