By Josua D. Samonte On March 19, 2026, Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) was officially recognized as the 2026 Huwarang Lingkod-Tubig among all Category A Water Districts across the Philippines during the World Water Day Philippines Awards held at the Diamond Hotel Manila, with the theme “Gender and Water.” The World Water Day Philippines Awards continue reading : World Water Day Philippines Awards:SMWD hailed as 2026 Huwarang Lingkod-Tubig

By Floribel C. Abendan Pursuant to Executive Order No. 64, s. 2024, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which provides an annual medical allowance of up to Php 7,000 for government employees, Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) has partnered with IMS Wellth Care, Inc. This partnership with the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) provider aims to continue reading : Healthy Workforce, Reliable Service: SMWD Conducts Annual Physical Examination

By Maria Landa De Guzman Since 2018, Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) has been certified as ISO 9001:2015 compliant. Since then, the agency has taken pride in embodying world-class standard. From March 4 to March 13, 2026, the SMWD Internal Audit Team conducted its annual audit across all divisions, including off-site pump stations. This concluded continue reading : Internal Quality Audit: A Walkthrough on SMWD’s Processes

By Alvin P. Policarpio On March 13, 2026, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Regulatory Office invited Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) to an online forum discussing the key results of the MWSS 2023 Sex Disaggregated Water Data Project. Some members of the SMWD Gender and Development Focal Point System participated in the online continue reading : Lead like the Babaylans: SMWD GAD Participated in the MWSS Forum

By Jessica Elaine D. Francisco Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) wrapped up its Water Saver School Education Program (WSSEP) for School Year 2025–2026, continuing its campaign to promote water conservation among students. Resuming on February 2, 2026, the final sessions were held on March 5, 2026, at St. Thomas School of Cay Pombo and Liceo continue reading : 22 Schools, 1,778 Students: SMWD Wraps Up Successful Water Saver Program for SY 2025-2026

By Mark Kian Fulgencio and Guest Writer Christian Reyes Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) has actively undertaken measures to address water supply interruptions in Barangay Bulac, particularly in high-elevation areas such as Gulod, Linawan, and J. Mendoza Street. These locations have historically experienced recurring water supply deficiencies, with production wells yielding approximately 10–15% less during continue reading : Water Supply Challenge: SMWD Addressing the Issue

By Mark Kian Fulgencio In accordance with the guidelines of the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP), the annual records disposal of Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) was conducted on February 27, 2026. The activity was supervised by representatives from the Commission on Audit (COA), alongside the agency’s Corporate Planning Section, selected members of the continue reading : SMWD’s 2026 Records Disposal in the Presence of COA