West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is strengthening its supply buffer and implementing system optimization measures to help ensure reliable water service during the dry season and periods of increased demand, following PAGASA’s recent El Niño alert.
The company is enhancing water availability through a combination of network management, supply augmentation, infrastructure development, and efficiency improvements aimed at sustaining stable service across its concession area.
Maynilad continues to maximize the output of its existing treatment facilities, including modular treatment plants and NEW WATER facilities, while optimizing operations in its south system plants to augment production and reduce dependence on Angat Dam. These efforts help reinforce supply availability, particularly during periods of higher demand.
At the same time, the company is advancing key infrastructure projects that will further improve system resilience. These include the construction of a 200-million-liter (ML) raw water reservoir at the La Mesa Compound and a 40-ML treated water reservoir in Valenzuela, which will provide additional buffer storage to help stabilize supply and support more consistent water service.
Maynilad is also strengthening its groundwater resources through the activation and rehabilitation of deep wells to provide additional supply support in select areas.
Complementing these measures is the continued expansion of the company’s Non-Revenue Water (NRW) reduction program, which focuses on leak detection, pressure management, and network optimization to recover lost water and improve overall system efficiency. These initiatives help increase the volume of water that can be delivered to customers without the need for additional raw water sources.
Maynilad noted that preparing for the dry season is a regular part of its operational planning, with measures continuously refined each year to respond to evolving conditions and improve system resilience.
“Our priority is to ensure that our customers continue to receive reliable water service, especially during periods of high demand,” Maynilad said. “We continuously implement and enhance our operational and infrastructure measures to strengthen the resilience of our system.”
The company added that customers can also help by practicing responsible water use, particularly during the dry season.
