The initiative replaced a total of three kilometers of leaky pipes, some of which were up to 40 years old.
The infrastructure upgrade is already producing results, with an estimated 3.14 million liters per day (MLD) in water losses recovered—enough to serve the daily needs of about 21,000 customers.
Alongside reducing non-revenue water, the project also improved water pressure levels to between seven and 11 psi, sufficient to push water up to second and third-floor fixtures without the use of booster pumps.
The Quezon City project is part of Maynilad’s broader Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Program, which received a ₱6-billion budget for 2024. The company has already replaced 142 kilometers of pipes this year across various West Zone areas including Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Pasay, Makati, and Caloocan.
“Local government support was crucial in granting permits quickly, helping us avoid major traffic disruptions,” said Maynilad President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez. “These efforts will ultimately result in more reliable service for our customers.”
Since its re-privatization in 2007, Maynilad has replaced around 3,264 kilometers of pipelines, equivalent to the distance between the Philippines and Japan. The company says it remains committed to upgrading aging infrastructure and ensuring a sustainable water supply across its concession areas. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
