Manila Water Co. Inc. said it installed 14,125 new water connections and 4,172 new sewer accounts in the first half of 2024.
This is part of the company’s bid to expand its water and wastewater services in the east zone of Metro Manila and Rizal province.
Manila Water said the first six months of the year saw an upswing in new domestic connections, which clocked in at 13,684.
Industrial and commercial connections also climbed, with 442 new installations also in the first half of the year.
Manila Water had a total of 1,182,753 water service connections in the east zone as of June 2024, benefiting over 7.7 million customers.
The concessionaire said it consistently passed the stringent Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water of the Department of Health to ensure public health.
Results of the tests show that samples collected from the designated regulatory sampling points were 100-percent compliant with total coliform and generally compliant with the physical and chemical standards for water.
Manila Water conducted 8,742 water samplings at reservoirs, pumping stations, distribution network, and customer taps in June compared to the required 7,804.
The company also experienced an uptick in new sewer connections in the first half, with 4,172. This brought the company’s total sewer service accounts to 297,768.
“As we are committed to expanding our reach to provide 24/7 potable water to our growing customer base, we are also investing heavily in our wastewater service. Having sewer lines, as well as availing our desludging services, will ensure the proper treatment of wastewater, thus protecting our waterways,” Manila Water corporate communication affairs group director Jeric Sevilla said.
