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Manila Bulletin devider Business devider Maynilad to reactivate, build more deep wells

Maynilad to reactivate, build more deep wells

Published Nov 14, 2023 06:45 am

At A Glance

  • Maynilad Water Services, Inc. plans to reactivate existing deep wells and construct new ones to boost water availability during the El Niño phenomenon.<br>Maynilad aims to produce a total of 32 million liters per day (MLD) from groundwater sources by the end of the year.<br>Maynilad has allocated P1 billion to reactivate dormant deep wells and construct new ones to address anticipated water supply challenges caused by El Niño.<br>Coordination with local government units and homeowners' associations is ongoing to facilitate the opening of more deep wells.<br>Maynilad is expanding its portfolio of alternate water sources, including tapping into groundwater and utilizing modular treatment plants to extract raw water from rivers in Cavite.<br>The company also converts treated effluent from its sewage treatment plant into potable water supply, reducing reliance on traditional sources like Angat Dam and Laguna Lake.

To cope with the El Niño phenomenon, West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. plans to reactivate more existing deep wells and construct new ones to enhance water availability.

In a statement, Maynilad said on Tuesday, Nov. 14, that the company has reactivated 20 deep wells, with a projected daily production capacity of 19.38 million liters of potable water, as of September this year.

“With the additional 19.38 MLD [million liters per day] supply, Maynilad now has enhanced capability to boost water availability for around 90,000 customers in Caloocan, Quezon City, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Bacoor, Cavite City and Imus,” the company said.

Maynilad aims to produce 32 MLD from groundwater sources by the end of the year.

The utility firm utilizes groundwater as one of its alternative sources to increase water supply for distribution, especially during periods when the availability of water from regular sources is limited.

Maynilad has allocated P1 billion to reactivate existing deep wells and construct new ones at various locations within their concession area.

According to the company, this is in response to the expected water supply challenges caused by the El Niño phenomenon from this year until the first half of 2024.

“The expected 32-MLD additional supply that this project will produce by yearend would be enough to supply the water requirements of some 175,000 customers,” Maynilad said.

Randolph T. Estrellado, Maynilad chief operating officer said the company is currently coordinating with local government units and homeowners' associations to facilitate the opening of additional deep wells in the coming months.

“Maynilad is also aligned with the National Water Resources Board on the opening and reactivation of deep wells. We are still on track to complete the reactivation and construction of more than 60 deep wells within 2023,” Estrellado said

In an effort to increase water supply and decrease dependency on conventional sources such as Angat Dam and Laguna Lake, Maynilad has been diversifying its range of alternative water sources.

In addition to utilizing groundwater, the company is also extracting raw water from rivers in Cavite through modular treatment plants and converting treated effluent from its sewage treatment plant into potable water supply. (Gabriell Christel Galang)

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