MWSS gets bigger allocation from Angat Dam

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the inadequate water supply in Metro Manila, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has increased the allocation of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) from Angat Dam from 46 cubic meters to 48 cubic meters per second.

At a press briefing yesterday, NWRB executive director Sevillo David said the higher allocation was approved on Wednesday.

“The increased allocation for the MWSS will be until Oct. 31,” David said. “This will help address the current situation of inadequate Metro Manila supply.”

Manila Water Co. Inc. corporate communication affairs group head Jeric Sevilla said the company currently provides water to customers of the East Zone around the clock.

“Additional allocation will further ensure continuous supply for our customers,” he said.

Maynilad Water Services Inc. announced water service interruptions in the city of Manila this week due to the high demand in the Bagbag reservoir.

Maynilad said the water service interruption would run from Oct. 17 to 24, from 7 a.m. to 10 pm.

The NWRB sets and approves the MWSS’ allocation every month.

“We will review next week the situation in Angat and Ipo dams as well as the MWSS requirement for the November allocation,” Sevillo said.