Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad), the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines, plans to increase its total water storage capacity from 779 million liters in 2024 to 960 million liters by 2026.
This expansion will be achieved through the construction of two new reservoirs in Quezon City and Valenzuela City, the company said in a statement.
The new facilities are strategically designed to enhance supply reliability and maintain stronger water pressure during peak demand, especially in elevated areas often affected by high water withdrawal from lower zones.
“By building more strategically located reservoirs, we are strengthening our distribution system and ensuring better service for customers, especially in areas that experience low pressure during peak demand,” said Maynilad president and chief executive Ramoncito Fernandez.
The expansion is part of the company’s P31.9-billion capital expenditure plan for operations support programs covering 2025 to 2029.
Maynilad said the project aligns with its long-term water infrastructure program, supported by strategic cost management, process efficiency and the use of renewable energy to ensure economic and environmental sustainability.
Maynilad serves the west zone of the Greater Manila Area, which includes portions of Manila, Quezon City, and Makati; the cities of Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Malabon; and the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario in Cavite province.
Maynilad operates eight water treatment plants, 39 reservoirs, 41 pumping stations and a 7,886-kilometer distribution network.
It also maintains 21 serviceable deep wells as backup sources during supply interruptions.
