These investments are anchored on the four pillars of sustainability namely: water security, service accessibility, service continuity and environmental protection.
East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal Developments
Manila Water鈥檚 East Zone projects accounted for 90% (P23.6 billion) of the company鈥檚 group-wide capital expenditure (CAPEX) in 2024.
These projects are crucial for meeting service and regulatory commitments.
A significant portion of the capital investment program was allocated to water supply augmentation projects to ensure sustainability of water supply in eastern Metro Manila and the adjacent Rizal province.
This includes P7.6 billion spent on the development of the 200 million-liter-per-day (MLD) water treatment plant of the East Bay Phase 2 project and the 3.4-kilometer Long Term East 3 Ruhale-Bambang Felix Line.
Another major expenditure amounted to P5.6 billion for the Wawa-Calawis Phase 2 project, which aims to provide an additional 518 MLD to Antipolo, Teresa, Baras, and parts of Metro Manila.
The company also allocated P1.2 billion in 2024 for retrofitting and upgrading the East Avenue Sewage Treatment Plant with cutting-edge Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) technology, implementing other water supply reliability projects, and maintaining common purpose facilities.
Manila Water also invested P1.5 billion in the ongoing construction of the 53-kilometer Mandaluyong-West Sewer Network Project, which aims to benefit 700,000 customers in Mandaluyong, San Juan, and Quezon City by 2037.
This massive sewer network will feature a 60 MLD sewage treatment plant.
Additionally, the company spent P1.2 billion in developing wastewater services in Rizal, including the Hinulugang Taktak Sewerage System and the San Mateo-Rodriguez Sewerage System.
Another P6.5 billion was allocated for various wastewater system upgrades and improvements, including the Taguig North Sewerage System, Ilugin Sewage Treatment Plant, and the implementation of BNR technology in wastewater treatment processes.
Non-East Zone Investments
Manila Water also invested P2.7 billion in its Non-East Zone operating units in 2024.
The company spent P1.6 billion on Estate Water and Laguna Water for the construction of the Canlubang Sugar Estate Transmission Line in Laguna, the development of the Alviera Sewer Treatment Plant (STP) in Pampanga, and the Cresendo Estate Commercial Cistern Project in Tarlac.
Additionally, P0.6 billion was spent on upgrading Boracay Water鈥檚 Manoc-Manoc and Balabag STPs to BNR technology and on the design and reassessment of Ilagan Water鈥檚 water treatment plant project.
Another P0.6 billion was allocated for the BNR upgrade of Clark Water鈥檚 STP and other South Luzon projects.
Commitment to reliable services
Continuing investments for the implementation of the enterprise鈥檚 service improvement plan not only address the need to develop new water sources to meet the demand of increasing population and urbanization but also keeps water losses at world class levels below 15% especially in the East Zone.
Manila Water remains steadfast in its commitment to ensure 24/7 supply in its service areas all over the country despite the challenges of climate change and the onset of the dry season where demand is expected to increase.