What if the power of the sun could help give Taguig’s lake a cleaner, healthier future?
That idea is now becoming a reality as Taguig launches the Solar-Powered 3-in-1 Aeration, Filtration, and Skimmer System (SASS), an innovative approach designed to help improve water quality while using renewable energy. The system was officially launched through a ceremony led by Mr. John Alexis S. Ysagun, RChT, marking another step toward using technology and sustainability to protect Taguig’s waterways.
Three Functions, One Purpose
As its name suggests, SASS combines three important functions in a single system.
First, it collects algae from the surface of the lake. It then filters the water to help remove unwanted materials before adding oxygen through aeration. Finally, the treated and oxygenated water is returned to the lake. Together, these processes are intended to support better water conditions while continuously circulating and treating the lake water.
Powered by the Sun
What makes the initiative particularly notable is its use of solar power.
Instead of relying solely on conventional electricity, the system harnesses sunlight to support its operation. This brings environmental sustainability directly into the city's efforts to manage and protect its water resources. Taguig has been pursuing broader sustainability initiatives, including renewable-energy adoption and climate-resilient urban development. The city has also participated in national solar programs aimed at increasing renewable energy use in government facilities.
Why a Healthier Lake Matters
For a lakeside city like Taguig, protecting its waterways is about more than keeping the surroundings attractive. Laguna Lake is connected to communities, livelihoods, ecosystems, and the city's environmental future. The Climate Change Commission has recognized Taguig's lakeside setting and highlighted sustainable lakeshore management and climate-resilient development as important parts of the city's environmental efforts.
That makes initiatives focused on water quality and sustainable lake management particularly significant.
