San Jose del Monte vows to press water reforms despite PrimeWater court challenge

The City Government of San Jose del Monte said it will continue efforts to address the city’s water service problems despite a fresh legal challenge filed by PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Las Piñas.

In a statement issued Sunday, the city government confirmed it had received the RTC’s decision on PrimeWater’s latest petition seeking injunctive relief against measures undertaken by local authorities to address what officials described as a continuing water crisis affecting residents.

City officials noted that the petition marks the third attempt by PrimeWater to halt government actions aimed at improving water distribution services in San Jose del Monte.

According to the city government, earlier petitions filed before the RTCs of Bulacan and Las Piñas were dismissed, with the courts allegedly recognizing that the public harm caused by persistent water service issues outweighed the company’s contractual claims under its joint venture agreement with the local government.

The city also criticized PrimeWater for pursuing legal remedies instead of working with local authorities to resolve long-standing complaints from consumers.

Despite the ongoing court proceedings, the city government said its interim management of local water operations will continue in partnership with Metro Pacific Water as part of efforts to restore stable and reliable water service.

Officials likewise vowed to pursue all available legal remedies to defend the city’s actions, uphold local government authority, and protect the interests of residents.

“The priority remains to stabilize water services, correct long-standing deficiencies in the system, and ensure that San Joseños receive safe, reliable, and dependable water service,” the city government said.

The dispute forms part of the broader conflict between San Jose del Monte and PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. over the management and delivery of water services in one of Bulacan’s fastest-growing cities.