Recycle water, MMDA tells public
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday called on the public to conserve water amid the looming threat of the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Water used to wash rice could be used on plants, the MMDA said in an advisory on its Facebook page.
Collecting rainwater and water used to rinse clothes could be considered recycling, according to the MMDA.
Recycling could help mitigate the potential effects of the dry spell brought about by the weather phenomenon, the agency said.
The MMDA earlier urged local government units (LGUs) to submit plans to cope with a possible water shortage before the Metro Manila Council, composed of the metropolis’ 17 mayors, convenes before the end of the month.
Acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said LGUs could talk with businesses with significant water consumption.
He said the El Niño weather phenomenon could last from July to February next year.
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