THE Dagupan city government ordered five more water refilling stations closed – apparently not because they were selling impure water after an on-spot hygiene check– but merely for failing to secure business and sanitary permits.

Ordered closed over the weekend are Jaravata Water System (Montana) on Burgos Extension, Armajo Purified Drinking Water on Amado-Tapuac; Aqua Scent on Nable Street; Rebecca’s Water Refilling Station in Tapuac District; and Mega Water (Agua Vida) on Perez Boulevard.      

A City Hall team said the five water refilling stations were operating without a sanitary permit and mayor’s permit in violation of City Ordinance No. 1855 and other pertinent laws like Presidential Decree No. 856 or the Code of Sanitation of the Philippines (Chapter II, Section 4)
Mayor Benjamin Lim issued a cease and desist order to the owners of the five water refilling stations on recommendation of a One-Stop Business Center team that surveyed various business establishments to check their compliance to regulations for business permits.