Candaba Water Pumping Station Explosion: Five Injured, Service Restored

Candaba Water Pumping Station Explosion: Five Injured, 24 Families Affected A powerful explosion rocked a water pumping station in Candaba, Pampanga on May 30th, 2025, leaving five people injured and disrupting water services for 24 families. The incident occurred at the Mangga Pumping Station, causing significant damage to the facility. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blast. "Five residents were rushed to the hospital," reported GMA News. "Two were minors, and one was a senior citizen." The explosion caused considerable damage to the station, leaving the affected barangays without water for a period of time. The damaged infrastructure is clearly shown in the video. Pamana Water Candaba, the local water utility, responded swiftly to the crisis. While the disruption caused significant inconvenience, their efforts led to the restoration of water services by the following day. A representative from Pamana Water stated, "We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time." This highlights the collaborative efforts to address the crisis. The investigation into the cause of the explosion continues. While the immediate impact was significant, the swift restoration of water service offers a positive conclusion to this unfortunate event.