West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. said Tuesday it is spending P19 billion over the next five years to install 121 kilometers of new sewer lines to expand sewerage services.
The new sewer pipelines which will be positioned in Manila, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Bacoor, Las Piñas, Caloocan and Quezon City, will catch used water generated by around 2.1 million customers and convey it to sewage treatment plants for proper treatment before discharge to the ecosystem.
“The installation of new sewer lines is part of our effort to protect community health and the environment through proper sewage collection and treatment. We hope for the continued support of the local government units so that we can fast track the implementation of these pipe-laying projects in their area,” said Maynilad chief operating officer Randolph Estrellado.
Maynilad said to minimize public inconvenience resulting from the pipe-laying activities, it closely coordinates with the barangays and communities. Affected roads are also immediately restored with temporary asphalt pavement to make the roads passable to motorists. Othel V. Campos