THE ADMINISTRATIVE charge for apprehended illegal water connections is increased from P5,000 to P30,000, Davao City Water District announced.
The increase is effective Oct. 1, 2025, per Board Resolution No. 25-272 dated September 3, 2025.
The DCWD, in a press release, explained that the stricter penalty is needed to deter prevalent illegal connections.
Illegal connections, it added, cause low water pressure to no water in affected areas and pose risks to water safety.
“Illegal connections include unauthorized tapping into DCWD pipelines, tampering with water meters, and reconnecting service lines without approval,” it said.
Unauthorized tapping endangers public health as it increases the risk of contamination in the water pipelines.
Illegal water connections are punishable under Republic Act 8041 or the National Water Crisis Act of 1995.
If found guilty, individuals may be imprisoned for six months to two years and will be fined P30,000.00 administrative charge.
