Manila Water continues to accelerate the implementation of technical solutions to extend water supply to elevated areas and those farthest from its central distribution system by completing the installation of 18 line boosters across the East Zone.

Manila Water is currently undertaking pipe laying activities along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Quezon City, to allow for the cross-border water sharing between West Zone concessionaire, Maynilad and Manila Water in the East Zone. Maynilad committed to share up to 50 million liters (MLD) of water per day which will help alleviate the water situation in the East Zone.

Manila Water announces a voluntary and one-time bill waiver program in March to be reflected in customers’ April bill as relief to its customers who were affected by massive water service interruptions.

The Cardona WTP employs a more rigorous and complex treatment process and types of equipment compared to other existing water treatment plants because of the diverse quality of water from Laguna Lake. The process includes treatment for suspended solids, organic matter, algae and dissolved solids.