Factors that Affect the Supply of Water Resources in Baguio City

As the study was aimed to identify and evaluate the factors that affect the supply of water resources in Baguio City, a descriptive research design was used with the survey questionnaire as the primary instrument in gathering the data necessary. The study was conducted at Baguio Water District, Baguio City during the 4th quarter of the Fiscal Year 2024 with a total involvement of forty-four (44) Baguio Water District management staff. Based on the gathered data, the following are the findings of the study: there is a moderate availability of water resources for Baguio City, increase in population has high impact on the water resources of Baguio Water District, and the recommended techniques are highly needed to cope with the factors affecting the water resources. From these findings of the study, the following conclusions were formed: Population increase and deforestation in Baguio City highly affects the supply of water resources of the Baguio Water District and recommended techniques, especially the water conservation and watershed protection are highly necessary to help the water district cope with the depletion of water source and ensure sustainable water supply.