Manila Water enhances preparedness for summer, Fire Prevention Month
One of the four Manila Water purple hydrants undergoing periodic cleaning and checking as part of the company’s preparations for summer and observance of Fire Safety Month. The company also prepped and checked its 3,294 yellow fire hydrants to assist BFP-NCR in times of emergencies.
MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water has implemented a series of proactive measures to ensure adequate water supply during Fire Prevention Month and at the onset of the dry season.
Manila Water has prepped and checked 3,294 active yellow fire hydrants across the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal to support the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) during emergencies.
These hydrants are strategically positioned to maximize coverage and efficiency.
Each hydrant in commercial areas has a coverage radius of 350 meters, while those in residential areas have a 250-meter service radius.
The build quality and spacing of the hydrants strictly adhere to the standards outlined in the Fire Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 9514).
Additionally, four purple hydrants have been installed at the water company’s Marikina North Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), Ilugin STP, Poblacion STP, and UP STP to provide additional firefighting resources for BFP-NCR.
These purple hydrants source water from the wastewater system lessening the strain on our water supply.
To address the usual increase in demand for water during the summer months, Manila Water continues its aggressive leak detection and quick response across its water network spanning over 5,500 kilometers to ensure treated water goes directly to its 7.7-million customers.
Manila Water’s non-revenue water, or water lost due to leaks and illegal connections, remains one of the lowest in Asia averaging only 13.51% in 2024.
For supply management, operations for the East Bay Water Supply System Phase 1 have commenced, adding up to 50-million liter per day (MLD).
The Binangonan Pumping Station, completed in 2024, supports East Bay Phase 1 with a 7-million-liter reservoir.
Final testing is also underway for the Calawis Water Treatment Plant, an 80 MLD facility set to bolster water availability.
The Cardona Water Treatment Plant’s capacity is also expected to be maximized up to 110 MLD to meet rising demand especially in drier months.
Furthermore, a backwash recovery system is being implemented at its Balara Treatment Plant 1 and 2, recovering 30 MLD of water.
“As we work to ensure our water network distribution operates efficiently, we seek the cooperation of our customers to always practice responsible water use to further extend the limited supply, especially in Metro Manila,” Manila Water Corporate Communications Director Jeric Sevilla said.
Year in and year out, the company has been advocating for the responsible use of water to its customers.
Called #WaterWais, the campaign is incorporated into all customer engagement activities and digital channels.
With all these measures in place, Manila Water is optimistic that water supply will be sufficient throughout the summer months.
Angat Dam’s water level is currently at a healthier level (213.26 meters as of March 4, 2025) compared to 204.5 meters last year.
