Four barangays in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte have been grappling with weak to non-existent water supply for more than three months.

The barangays are Poblacion 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Residents have reported severe difficulties, with some unable to bathe or do laundry due to lack of water.

"Wala naman na kaming tubig na gagamitin, kaya minsan bumibili na kami sa karinderia ng pagkain namin, kasi hindi naman na kami makakapagluto. May mga oras din na madumi yung tubig na lalabas sa gripo. Mahigit tatlong buwan na ito. Mahirap kasi wala pa kaming gagamitin [na tubig] sa CR," Rudy Caliyo, a local resident, said.

The residents said they have been complaining to Prime Water Ilocos Norte for almost three months, but no action has been taken yet.

Businesses like the Ofelio Guatlo's eatery are also affected, facing potential closure due to the inability to store enough water overnight.

"Medyo malakas yung tubig tuwing gabi lang, pero pag-gising mo ng umaga patak na lang hanggang hapon na. Nag iimbak kami ng tubig pero minsan nauubos, kaya ang ginagawa namin [ay] nag iigib kami sa may poso," Guatlo said.

Prime Water Ilocos Norte is yet to release a statement, as of this writing.