SM Foundation introduces rainwater harvesting for sustainable impact
The SM group, through SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Bgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan to maximize the efficiencies of the center in delivering quality medical services.
The said SM Green Movement initiative aims to strengthen their goal of preserving the environment and ensuring the health and wellness of Bgy. Irawan's future generations. Barangay Irawan Birthing Facility has been catering to the healthcare needs of over 9,000 individuals residing in five barangays.
To enhance water conservation and management in the facility, the system collects rainwater from the roof and gutter, passing it through vinyl-coated mesh filters to help ensure water quality. With an 800-liter storage capacity, the harvested water serves the facility’s non-potable needs like watering plants, cleaning, and toilet flushing.
The rainwater harvesting facility also operates without electricity and features labeled faucets for intuitive recycled water use.
SMFI fitted the facilities with sustainable fixtures and infrastructures on top of its rainwater catchment system. Midwife Narcisa Jagmis, who leads the said birthing facility, said that the facility will help them reduce their reliance on the city’s water supply systems.
“Mahalagang hindi kami nawawalan ng tubig sa center, lalo na po pag nagsimula kaming magoperate bilang birthing clinic. Ngunit minsan po, walang dumadaloy na tubig at wala kaming mapagkukunan,” Jagmis shared.
“Kaya napaka laking tulog po ng natural na tubig mula sa rainwater catchment system na. Madali namin itong naaccess upang gamiting panglinis o pandilig dahil konektado ito sa mga gripo. Ang tubig naman mula sa main line ay maitatabi namin para sa aming sterile operations,” she said.
The Barangay Irawan Birthing Facility was turned over on July 11, 2023, bringing SMFI’s total refurbished health centers to 195.
The said SM Green Movement initiative aims to strengthen their goal of preserving the environment and ensuring the health and wellness of Bgy. Irawan's future generations. Barangay Irawan Birthing Facility has been catering to the healthcare needs of over 9,000 individuals residing in five barangays.
SMFI Health and Medical Programs Senior Project Manager Albert Uy inspects the water catchment to ensure it reliability.
To enhance water conservation and management in the facility, the system collects rainwater from the roof and gutter, passing it through vinyl-coated mesh filters to help ensure water quality. With an 800-liter storage capacity, the harvested water serves the facility’s non-potable needs like watering plants, cleaning, and toilet flushing.
The rainwater harvesting facility also operates without electricity and features labeled faucets for intuitive recycled water use.
Faucets connected to the rainwater catchment ensures a sustainable and efficient water source for the community.
Midwife Narcisa Jagmis observes as the system collects rainwater from the gutters.
SMFI fitted the facilities with sustainable fixtures and infrastructures on top of its rainwater catchment system. Midwife Narcisa Jagmis, who leads the said birthing facility, said that the facility will help them reduce their reliance on the city’s water supply systems.
“Mahalagang hindi kami nawawalan ng tubig sa center, lalo na po pag nagsimula kaming magoperate bilang birthing clinic. Ngunit minsan po, walang dumadaloy na tubig at wala kaming mapagkukunan,” Jagmis shared.
“Kaya napaka laking tulog po ng natural na tubig mula sa rainwater catchment system na. Madali namin itong naaccess upang gamiting panglinis o pandilig dahil konektado ito sa mga gripo. Ang tubig naman mula sa main line ay maitatabi namin para sa aming sterile operations,” she said.
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