MANILA, Philippines — Residents in parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, and Rizal should prepare for water service interruptions this week as Manila Water and Maynilad conduct maintenance work.
Maintenance Schedules Announced
Manila Water announced interruptions in Marikina City, affecting portions of Barangays Concepcion Uno, Marikina Heights, and Parang on February 9-10 from 10 p.m. To 4 a.m. For step testing to identify leaks. Further interruptions are scheduled for portions of Barangays Tumana and Concepcion Uno on February 12-13, also between 10 p.m. And 4 a.m., for zero pressure testing to detect valve failures, leaks, or unauthorized connections.
Service interruptions are also planned for Makati City (Brgy. Bel-air, February 11, 12 a.m. To 4 a.m.), and Quezon City (Barangays Matandang Balara and Holy Spirit, February 12-13, 10 p.m. To 4 a.m.).
In Rizal province, interruptions are scheduled in Binangonan (Barangays Batingan and Mahabang Parang, February 10-11 and February 11-12, 10 p.m. To 4 a.m.) and Taytay (Barangays Dolores and San Isidro, February 11-12 and February 12-13, 10 p.m. To 4 a.m.) due to step testing for leak detection. Additional interruptions will affect parts of Angono (Brgy. San Isidro, February 11-12, 10 p.m. To 4 a.m.) and Cainta (Barangays Palingon and Calzada, February 12-13, 10 p.m. To 4 a.m.) due to declogging.
Maynilad has announced daily interruptions from February 9-15 between 12:01 a.m. And 3 a.m. For leak exploration in portions of Sta. Cruz and Tondo, Manila. Interruptions are also planned for Valenzuela City (Barangays Gen. T. De Leon, Karuhatan, Malinta, Marulas, Maysan, and Parada, February 9, 10, 12, and 13, 12:01 a.m. To 4 a.m.).
Quezon City residents in Barangays Bungad, Dangay, and Veterans Village will experience interruptions on February 10 from 10 a.m. To 1 p.m. Due to Meralco meter replacement. In Cavite, interruptions are scheduled for Rosario (various barangays, February 9-10, 10 p.m. To 4 a.m.) for district meter replacement, and Noveleta (Barangays San Juan I and San Juan II, February 9-10, 10 p.m. To 4 a.m.) for interconnection activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reason for these water interruptions?
The water interruptions are due to maintenance works, including step testing, zero pressure testing, leak exploration, declogging, meter replacement, and interconnection activities.
Which areas will be affected?
Parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, and Rizal will be affected, specifically areas within the cities of Marikina, Makati, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and the provinces of Rizal and Cavite.
What are the typical times for these interruptions?
Many of the interruptions are scheduled between 10 p.m. And 4 a.m., or between 12:01 a.m. And 3 a.m., though some are scheduled during daytime hours.
As these maintenance activities continue, how will residents best prepare for potential disruptions to their water supply?
