Maynilad extends pipe network to Cavite

MANILA, Philippines -  Maynilad Water Services Inc. announced it is extending its pipe network in the south to provide safe and affordable water to Cavite residents by the first half of 2011.

The Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Office of Maynilad said the P680 million project will benefit over 16,500 households and is expected to generate as much as 2,500 jobs.

Mark David of Maynilad’s Corporate Affairs Office said Maynilad is laying 14.2-kilometer pipes along Aguinaldo Highway, and two parallel 3.5-km secondary pipes along Molino Boulevard in Bacoor.

“The pipe-laying project is part of Maynilad’s plan to connect previously unreached customers in Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas and parts of Cavite. Water will be sourced from Maynilad’s recently completed Pagcor Pumping Station to supply households previously dependent on deep wells, water refilling stations and water delivery services,” David said.

Maynilad has assured the delivery of safe drinking water that passes the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water. Customers are assured that Maynilad’s tap water is safe to drink and free from contaminants that may be found from individual shallow wells and deep wells, which are common sources of water in Cavite.

Maynilad customers also incur savings in their monthly water and electric expenses compared to those using electric water boosters and water delivery services, David also said.