Maynilad: Store water for August water interruption
August 8, 2015 | 8:19pm
MANILA, Philippines - Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) on Friday reminded consumers to store water for water service interruptions this August.
The rotating water service interruption, which ranges from 12 to 41 hours, will be implemented in lieu of the flood control project of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The water interruption is scheduled from August 1 to August 13 and from August 17 to August 18.
"The three-day gap between the scheduled interruptions will allow affected Maynilad customers to replenish their stock of water," Maynilad said in a statement.
Portions of Caloocan, Manila, Pasay, Makati, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Cavite City, Bacoor City, Imus City, and the towns of Kawit, Rosario at Noveleta in Cavite will be affected by the rotating water service interruption.
Maynilad issued the following tips on how to store water safely:
- As much as possible, store water in containers that have covers. Water stored in open containers should be used within one or two days. Boil the water if intended for drinking or cooking.
- Store water in multiple containers, large and small. Drinking water should be stored in clean and disinfected containers that can be firmly closed.
- Light and warmth promote algae and bacteria growth, so store containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Water stored in plastic containers should be kept away from gasoline, kerosene, pesticides or similar substances because vapors from these products can penetrate plastic.
- Never store water in containers that were previously used to store toxic substances.
- Freeze water for additional supply during the water service interruption. Once melted, the ice can be used for cooking or drinking.
- To avoid water contamination, clean cisterns, drums and overhead tanks before filling them with water.
- Empty household bleach bottles can be used to store water for cleaning.
- Use clean food-grade containers to store water for cooking and drinking.
- Disinfected plastic soda bottles, glass canning jars and juice bottles can be used to store water for drinking and cooking.
Affected customers may call Maynilad hotline 1626 or text Maynilad’s text hotline 0998-8641446 for further information on the rotating water service interruption. Updates will also be posted on Maynilad's Facebook (www.facebook.com/
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