Aside from damaged homes, residents in Manay, Davao Oriental are also facing a shortage of clean water following the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 twin earthquakes that struck the province on October 10, 2025.

The tremors reportedly damaged several water pipes, cutting off supply to most parts of the town.

Because of this, many residents have resorted to rely from nearby rivers.

"Ang panghugas namin ang pinggan panglaba dito kami kumukuha sa ilog. Mahirap talaga kasi namasahe ka pa papunta rito sa isang araw kwarenta wala pa kaming hanapbuhay ngayon,” earthquake survivor, Mercedita Regir, said.

“Mahirap talaga kasi maraming damage walang tubig ang kuryente putol-putol,” another resident, Josie, said.

To help ease the situation, the provincial government deployed water tankers capable of carrying up to 4,000 liters to distribute water in several barangays.

However, some areas have yet to receive potable water supplies, as of this writing.

Others have resorted to boiling water from wells or springs for drinking while waiting for further aid.

“Wala po talaga kaming tubig dito may poso po kami dito pero wala po talaga yong maiinom,” a resident, Shella Vallez, said.

The 2nd Logistic Support Group of the Philippine Army has also installed a water purifying system at the evacuation center in Barangay Bagsak and planned to set up another unit in Baganga.

"Pumunta lang po sila rito para kumuha ng tubig which is provided po namin,” 2nd Logistic Support Group, Philippine Army Officer-in-Charge, Capt. Cyril Vigo, said.

Melanio Castro, head of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), said about 80 percent of the damaged water pipes in the town proper have been restored.

However, some barangays continue to experience intermittent water supply due to power outages, as their local water systems rely on electricity to operate.

Relief distribution continues, including drinking water for affected residents.