Angat Dam’s water level keeps improving

MANILA, Philippines — Water elevation in Angat Dam in Bulacan increased by 5.61 meters in just two days amid continuous rains spawned by the enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Enteng, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System.

The MWSS said as of 8 a.m. yesterday, the water level in Angat had risen to 189.17 meters from 183.56 on Monday.

Data showed the level increased by 1.47 meters yesterday and 4.64 on Tuesday.

Despite the improvement, Angat is still 20.83 meters below its normal high water level of 210 meters.

The elevation is 9.17 meters above Angat’s minimum operating level of 180 meters.

MWSS department manager Patrick Dizon said the agency expects the improvement to continue, citing records showing the reservoir is usually replenished during these months.

Earlier, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said at least three to four typhoons are needed to reach Angat’s normal high water level of 210 meters.

The dam supplies more than 90 percent of Metro Manila’s potable water needs and provides for the irrigation needs of 25,000 hectares of farmlands in Bulacan and Pampanga.