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Service Connections (WSC) |
| 1.
Who can apply for a new water service connection? |
| The owner of the property where the service connection will
be installed, or his/her authorized representative, may file
the application at the Maynilad Business Area office that
has jurisdiction over the property. |
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2. What are the requirements for a new water service connection? |
For residential property owners, the requirements
are as follows: • Proof of property ownership
• Completed application form • Approved
Water Service Contract • Valid government-issued
ID and proof of billing • Copy of Transfer of
Certificate of Title (TCT) or Deed of Sale • Barangay
Certificate / Clearance • Excavation Permit
• Right-Of-Way from lot owner (if the service connection
will pass through a private property) • Payment
for New Connection Fee, guaranty deposit and restoration/excavation
costs • Clearance of accounts (for existing customers)
• Clearance from any pending illegal case pursuant to
Section 8 (Anti-Pilferage) of Republic Act 8041 known as the
National Water Crisis Act
For the designated representatives of the residential
property owners, the requirements are as follows:
• A copy of a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) issued
by the owner of the property
• Valid ID of both the representative and the owner
• Barangay or NHA Certification/ Clearance (for applicants
residing in blighted areas, classified as informal settlers)
NOTE: The water
service connection (WSC) will be placed under the name of
the owner. The WSC application fee is Php 6,642.44 (exclusive
of Guaranty Deposit)
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3. Why did Maynilad disconnect my water service? |
Water service connections are disconnected by Maynilad
for the following reasons:
• Failure to pay on or before the due date
• Based on Maynilad’s investigation, there is
an illegality in your connection
• Your payment was posted to another account in error
• There was an error in the reading of your meter
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| 4.
Can I request Maynilad to temporarily disconnect my water service
connection? |
Yes. To request the temporary disconnection of your water
service, please visit the Maynilad Business Area office
that has jurisdiction over your account. You must submit
a written request, together with the full payment of any
outstanding account.
Only registered Maynilad customers will be entertained.
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| 5.
What should I do if my water service connection was disconnected? |
For disconnected accounts, please proceed to your Maynilad
Business Area office and settle your unpaid water bill.
You will also be required to pay the reconnection fee.
If you believe that your account was erroneously disconnected,
report it immediately to your Maynilad Business Area office.
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| 6.
Upon termination of my water service contract, will my Guaranty Deposit
be refunded? |
Yes, as long as you do not have any outstanding balance
in your account. Please bring your official receipt as proof
of payment when you secure your Guaranty Deposit.
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| 7.
How much is the reconnection fee? |
For Temporarily Closed water service – Php 442.83
(VAT inclusive)
For Permanently Closed water service – Php 6,642.44
(VAT inclusive)
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| 8.
What do I do if I see leaks before my water meter? |
To report such leaks, please call the Maynilad
Hotline 1626. Our customer service
representative will be more than glad to handle your call.
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| 9.
Who should I contact if I see an overflowing septic tank or leaks
in the sewer line? |
Immediately report such incidents to the Maynilad
Hotline 1626.
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| Billing-related
Concerns |
| 1.
Why does my water bill increase abruptly? |
Among the reasons for abrupt increases in water billings
are:
• Increase in the number of users under the account
• A leak after the water meter
• Unmonitored water usage or consumption
• Erroneous reading by the water meter reader
• Interchanged water meters during replacement or
installation activities
• Defective water meter
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| 2.
Why is my water bill computed as average? |
• Your water meter is obstructed and because of
this, the meter reader is unable to read your meter. Hence,
your water bill is computed as average.
• The meter reading is doubtful and may be due to
a defective or tampered meter.
• The meter was determined to be defective or is
suspected to be defective.
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| 3.
Why do I get a Notice of Disconnection, even if I have already paid
my bill? |
This may happen if there is still an unpaid amount (regardless
how small) or you have paid after the due date.
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| 4.
Why does my bill reflect an unpaid amount which I already settled
the previous month(s)? |
You may have settled your balance after the due date
or your payment may have been erroneously posted to another
account. If this is the case, you may show the proof of
payment or receipt to the appropriate Business Area for
validation and correction.
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| 5.
What is the minimum amount that Maynilad bills its customers? |
Assuming that monthly water consumption is zero, the
minimum billed amount for the different customer classifications
are as follows:
• Residential customers - Php 84.72
• Semi-Business customers - P197.30
• Commercial customers - Php P532.63
• Industrial customers - Php 576.06
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| 6.
How do I contest my water billing? |
You may send a written request or visit our Business
Area office to discuss your concerns. Please note that water
bills are considered valid if no complaint is raised within
60 days upon its (bill) generation.
If the Business Area office decides to put your bill under
protest, you may be required to pay 50% of the contested
amount or 50% of the previous month’s billing, whichever
is lower.
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| Meter-related
Concerns |
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Why does the tiny wheel in my water meter continue to spin even though
we are not using any water? |
There may be a leak in your plumbing system.
To check for leaks, close all water outlets inside your
property and observe your water meter. If the water meter
continues to move then there may be an underground leak
within your water/plumbing system. Contact a plumber who
can investigate and fix the leak.
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| 2.
How come the tiny wheel in my water meter does not spin even though
we are using water? |
Your meter may be defective. Immediately contact your
Business Area office or the Maynilad
Hotline 1626 to report your meter.
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| 3.
Can I request for a new meter? |
Yes, if your meter is already inaccurate and/or defective.
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| 4.
What should I do if my meter was stolen? |
If your meter was stolen for the first time, the replacement
meter is free of charge. Just call Maynilad Hotline 1626
within 24 hours to report the theft, and submit a police/
barangay report to the Business Area office which handles
your account within 48 hours.
The replacement of meters lost or stolen a second time
(or more) shall be charged to the account of the registered
customer.
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| Payments |
| 1.
Can I pay my water bill even if I do not have my Statement of Account
(SOA)? |
Yes. Just provide your correct Contract Account Number
(CAN) to the cashier. Otherwise, an erroneous CAN will result
in the misposting of your payment.
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Can I pay my water bill even if it has a Notice of Disconnection? |
Yes. Our payment centers are authorized to accept your
payment even if your SOA reflects a Notice of Disconnection,
provided that the water service has not been disconnected.
Once water service has been disconnected, you must pay
at the Business Area office in charge of your account for
immediate reconnection.
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| 3.
Where should I pay if my water service connection is disconnected? |
If your water service has been disconnected, please proceed
to our Business Area office immediately. You will be reconnected
within three (3) working days upon payment of the unpaid
bill amount and required reconnection fee.
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| 4.
Do the payment centers accept check payments? |
Yes. Our payment centers accept checks, except post-dated
or regional checks.
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| 5.
What happens if I overpay my bill? |
Overpaid amounts shall be credited to future water/sewer
bills.
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