West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has reminded customers to store enough water ahead of the 3-day supply interruption following the commencement of the pipe realignment project on October 29 to November 1, 2021.
The service interruption will be triggered by the flood control project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Sampaloc, Manila.
The DPWH project will cause water service interruptions—ranging from 25 hours to 85 hours—in parts of Las Piñas, Makati, Manila, Parañaque, Pasay, and Cavite, between 11 a.m. of October 29, 2021 and 11:59 p.m. of November 1, 2021.
To ensure that its affected customers have enough safe water during the scheduled interruption, Maynilad is providing tips on how to store water safely.
The water company reminded customers to store water in containers that have covers. Water stored in open containers should be used within one or two days. Boil the water if intended for drinking or cooking, multiple containers, large and even small.
Drinking water should be stored in clean and disinfected containers that can be firmly closed, and since light and warmth promote algae and bacteria growth, Maynilad told customers to store containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Maynilad warned customers that water stored in plastic containers should be kept away from gasoline, kerosene, pesticides or similar substances because vapors from these products can penetrate plastic.
Also, the water company said to never store water in containers that were previously used to store toxic substances and encouraged customers to freeze water for additional supply since ice melted can be used for cooking or drinking.
To avoid water contamination, clean cisterns, drums and overhead tanks before filling them with water and use other containers like household bleach bottles since water stored in these bottles will be of use for cleaning.
The pipe realignment is a priority project of Maynilad for 2021 and is included in the annual capital expenditure program of the company.