The Department of Environment and Natural Resources recently turned over to the Department of Public Works and Highways the Task Force Build Back Better’s Marikina River rehabilitation project to ensure its continuity after the Duterte administration.
MANILA - Manila Water on Thursday assured its customers of continued water supply during the summer months. "With summer almost upon us and with Angat Dam about 17 meters lower than the normal high operating level of 212 meters, Manila Water continues to provide its customers of stable and reliable water supply," Manila Water spokesperson Jeric Sevilla Jr. said in a statement. He said Metro Manila's East Zone concessionaire has put in place contingency and augmentation plans while working and coordinating closely with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) to help ensure continuous water supply even during peak demand periods. These contingencies include the maximization of the 100 million-liter-per-day (MLD) capacity of the Cardona Water Treatment Plant, which draws water from Laguna Lake; operation of deep wells which can provide additional 115 MLD; and operation of the 20 MLD Marikina Portable Water Treatmen
Floods and rising water levels brought about by typhoons are perennial problems in Marikina city, which is considered as one of the low-lying areas of Metro Manila. During typhoons, Marikina River’s water can rise up to 23 meters compared to its normal average level of 13 meters. While this causes the communities surrounding the Marikina Watershed to be underwater, SM Marikina stands tall, serving as a safe haven to its neighboring communities. The secret? It is sitting on 246 stilts.
Manila Water, Metro Manila’s East Zone concessionaire, on Thursday assured its customers that contingency and augmentation plans are in place to ensure a stable and reliable water supply throughout the summer period. The effects of the hot dry season are now being felt, with the water level at Angat Dam…
Floods and rising water levels brought about by typhoons are perennial problems in Marikina city, which is considered as one of the low-lying areas of Metro Manila. During typhoons, Marikina River’s water can rise up to 23 meters compared to its normal average level of 13 meters. While this causes…