East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. announced water disruptions in Antipolo, Rizal; Marikina City, Quezon City, and Mandaluyong City.
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 19, parts of Metro Manila will undergo a series of water maintenance activities such as interconnection, line meter replacement, and leak repair.
To mitigate the impact of the water line repairs on consumers, Manila Water scheduled the works during the late evening to early morning.
Below is the list of affected areas and their schedule:
Dec. 19 to 20, from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
- Antipolo, Rizal – Brgys. San Roque (Milagrosa Subdivision, Simeon Compound, Sikapville, Cristimar, Villa Carmen, Marville Park Subd. II, Lower Ligtasan, Circumferential Road, F Manalo, ML Quezon, P. Oliveros, C Coronado, Gen Luna, Sumulong, J. Sumulong, Rustan Supercenter Inc & Imall Bayan)
Dec. 19 to 20, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
- Marikina City – Brgy. Malanday
Dec. 21 to 22, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM
- QC – Brgys. Mariana, Kristong Hari, Kalusugan
- Mandaluyong City – Brgys. Namayan (Claro Castaneda St., 1st, 2nd ,3rd St & 4th St, Alley 1, Alley2, Alley 3, Alley 4, Alley 5, Alley 6 Dona B. Yangco, L. Segura, Dona Basilisa, GK C. Castaneda, Int. 4 C. Castaneda)
Dec. 22 to 23, from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM
- QC – Brgy. Damayang Lagi
Residents are advised to store enough water supply to avoid further inconvenience.
Meanwhile, Manila Water issued a notice to its consumers about the rate rebasing adjustment that was approved by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Board.
The new rates will be effective on Jan. 1, 2024.
According to the concessionaire, low-income households consuming 10 cubic meters or less will have a base rate of P67.83 per connection (per conn.).
Those beyond the low-income household groups will be charged with P175.41 per conn.
Semi-business groups will have a rate of P175.41 per conn., while business groups I with P797.13 per conn.
Subsequently, those within the business groups II will have a basic charge of P862.50 per conn.