The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has advised village leaders and residents of Metro Manila to reduce activities such as watering lawns and washing cars to avert massive water interruptions in the coming months. READ MORE:
DRYING UP. A farmer looks at the withered corn plants at his farm in Malagasang, Imus, Cavite on Sunday as excessive heat hit the area. The weather bureau has warned the public that El Niño has shown signs of strengthening in the coming month, meaning some areas in the country could experience dry spells and drought, which will deplete local water resources. Danny Pata
The WRMO also directed all local government units in the National Capital Region to speed up the approval of pipe repairs of water concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad. The WRMO said that together with the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage System , it will review the monthly water bills of all government facilities. Notices on excessive use of water will be issued, it added.
When below operating levels, the allocation for irrigation will be reduced and supply for NCR and the provinces of Rizal, Cavite, and Bulacan will be at the minimum volume. As such, residents could expect lower water pressures mainly during the night, and possible interruptions in certain areas serviced by MWSS.
She said MWSS should take urgent action on the planned water service interruptions affecting almost 600,000 customers of MWSS starting July 12. “MWSS should be proactive. It can’t be just the bearer of bad news to consumers of Maynilad’s water cuts,” she said. She pointed out that the authority granted to concessionaires to distribute water to consumers carries a serious obligation to deliver efficient service.
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