NWRB prevents rotational water interruption in Metro

MANILA, Philippines — The rotational water interruption in Metro Manila and nearby provinces was prevented for now after the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) yesterday decided to retain the 52 cubic meters per second (cms) allocation for the two water concessionaires.

The NWRB granted the request of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to keep the allocation for Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water until June 15 amid the continued drop in the water level of Angat Dam.

In a text message to The STAR, MWSS Deputy Administrator Jose Dorado Jr. confirmed the decision of the NWRB led by Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. to extend for 15 days the 52 cms water allotment for the two concessionaires.

“The NWRB granted 52 cms from June 1 to 15, and 50 cms from June 16 to 30,” Dorado said.

The 52 cms water allocation for Maynilad and Manila Water was supposed to end yesterday.

As of 6 a.m. yesterday, the water level of Angat Dam had dropped further to 189.91 meters from 190.08 meters on Tuesday.

This is still 6.21 meters above its rule curve elevation of 183.60 or the level required for the dam to fulfill its functions.

Angat Dam supplies more than 90 percent of Metro Manila’s potable water needs.