Manila Water clears more than 120,000 septic tanks in 2024
Manila Water strengthens the implementation of its monthly desludging program in 2024. In the said year, Manila Water emptied a total of 129,420 septic tanks, higher than its record of 117,075 tanks siphoned in 2023.
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water further strengthens the implementation of its monthly desludging program in 2024.
In the said year, Manila Water emptied a total of 129,420 septic tanks, higher than its record of 117,075 tanks siphoned in 2023. Manila Water attributes this feat to the proactive implementation of its desludging caravan and expansion of its advocacy program Toka Toka, which promotes proper management of wastewater (used water) in every household as an important share (or “toka”) in reviving our rivers and waterways.
The Company is also grateful to its customers for the continuous support to the desludging program, which is beneficial to the public health and environmental preservation and protection.
“We cannot stress enough how important desludging is for the protection of our customers’ health and the environment. Through regular and proper desludging, we ensure that our household septic tanks are cleared out properly, thus preventing sludge overflowing that can cause the spread of waterborne diseases,” says Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water Communication Affairs Group Director.
“On a larger scale, the collection and proper treatment of sludge can shield the ecosystem and aquatic life by the removal of harmful bacteria and nutrients into the soil, waterways and bodies of water.” he adds.
Article continues after this advertisementIn March, Manila Water’s desludging caravan will be present in Barangay 815, 818, 818-A, 820, 882 and 888 in the City of Manila; Old Zañiga, New Zañiga and Poblacion in Mandaluyong City; Caniogan and Manggahan in Pasig City; Pasong Tamo and Alicia in Quezon City; Industrial Valley Complex in Marikina City; and Upper Bicutan in Taguig City.
Article continues after this advertisementIn Rizal, customers from Barangay San Jose, San Isidro, San Rafael and Burgos in Montalban; San Roque in Angono; and Mayamot in Antipolo City.
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Customers can call the Manila Water Customer Service Hotline 1627 for the exact schedule of the desludging caravan’s visit in their barangay or coordinate with their respective barangay council.
