Manila Water Co. Inc. is building a P1.6-billion sewerage system in San Mateo, Rizal to improve wastewater services in east zone.
The San Mateo-Rodriguez Sewerage System Package 1A (SMR P1A-SM) is part of a larger project to enhance sanitation and protect the environment.
Construction began in January 2024 and involves installing more than 6 kilometers of sewer lines along General A. Luna Street.
The project uses advanced techniques like open-cut excavation, horizontal directional drilling, and micro-tunneling to lay pipes ranging from 200 to 600 millimeters in diameter.
When completed in the third quarter of 2026, the project will benefit more than 700,000 residents in eight barangays: Sta. Ana, Guitnang Bayan I, Guitnang Bayan II, Dulong Bayan I, Dulong Bayan II, Malanday, Guinayang and Maly.
“Wastewater management and sanitation are crucial services that Manila Water has been constantly improving,” said Jeric Sevilla, director of the company’s corporate communication affairs group. “
By enhancing the sewer network, we can contribute to public health and protect our waterways,” Sevilla said.
