Manila Water invests P4.2 billion to expand sewer services

MANILA, Philippines — East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. is investing P4.2 billion to implement a massive sewer project to improve sanitation and promote a cleaner environment for Metro Manila communities.

The company said the Mandaluyong West–San Juan South–Quezon City South Sewer project forms part of the company’s mandate to provide quality sanitation to its growing 7.6 million customers in the east zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal.

This is also on top of implementing measures to ensure 24/7 clean water service to its customers.

This 51-kilometer combined sewer system will have a 60-million-liter-per-day (MLD) capacity sewage treatment plant, which is expandable to 120 MLD.

The network will be supported by one major pump station, 13 lift stations, 276 interceptor boxes and a 16-channel interceptor.

Manila Water said the project is expected to serve 704,260 additional residents in Mandaluyong, San Juan and Quezon City by 2037.

With 25 years of service, the water concessionaire said it has already gained considerable ground in its wastewater service in the east zone with 41 wastewater treatment facilities with a total treatment capacity of 410 MLD, a 1,025 percent increased capacity from 1997.

“Wastewater management is an integral part of Manila Water’s sustainability efforts. We have the responsibility of augmenting our wastewater services to reach more customers, and as a result, lessening our environmental impact,” Manila Water corporate communications affairs group director Jeric Sevilla said.

Currently, the construction of the Mandaluyong West Sewer Network Package 1 is underway in Barangay Hulo, Mandaluyong City.

To lessen impact on traffic along affected roads – Coronado St., F. Blumentritt St., Private Road, Saniboy St., and San Francisco St, the project employs micro-tunneling technology instead of conventional open-trench pipelaying.

Manila Water said construction in these affected roads is expected to be completed by August.

Manila Water serves the east zone of the Greater Manila Area, covering parts of Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, most parts of Quezon City, portions of Manila, as well as several towns in Rizal.