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MWSS appeals for regulation, not closure of establishments consuming huge volume of water – exec
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MWSS appeals for regulation, not closure of establishments consuming huge volume of water – exec
MWSS appeals for regulation, not closure of establishments consuming huge volume of water – exec
Published Apr 28, 2023 06:50 am
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) on Friday, April 28, denied reports circulating online that it was calling for the closure of some establishments that consume huge volume of water to avoid possible supply shortage.
(MWSS office in Quezon City / File photo via Manila Bulletin)
Engineer Jose Dorado Jr., the Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Technical Operations for MWSS, said the MWSS only appealed to local government units in Metro Manila to pose an ordinance regulating the water supply for certain establishments.
Dorado said among these establishments include golf courses, car wash services, and resorts with swimming pools.
He emphasized that the MWSS doesn't have the mandate to force these firms to shut down.
“Ang maapektuhan po kasing household dito sa patuloy na operasyon ng car wash kung nasa shortage mode tayo ay nasa 2,000 din po bawat araw (Approximately 2,000 households daily will be affected if car wash establishments will still operate during shortage mode),” Dorado said.
“Sa mga resorts po naman, makakaconserve naman po tayo ng 3,000 household kung saka-sakaling maregulate po ang paggamit po ng tubig ng big consumer natin (In terms of resorts, we can conserve water for approximately 3,000 households if the use of water of our big consumers will be regulated),” Dorado added.
Dorado did not present data as to how many households will be affected if golf courses using big volume of water are not regulated. However, he still included these services as among the top consumers of water in Metro Manila.
Nonetheless, Dorado said the MWSS is encouraging the public to conserve water and report to authorities any leaks in water pipes as this is one of the most common causes of water wastage. (Nicole Magmanlac)
(MWSS office in Quezon City / File photo via Manila Bulletin)
Engineer Jose Dorado Jr., the Deputy Administrator for Engineering and Technical Operations for MWSS, said the MWSS only appealed to local government units in Metro Manila to pose an ordinance regulating the water supply for certain establishments.
Dorado said among these establishments include golf courses, car wash services, and resorts with swimming pools.
He emphasized that the MWSS doesn't have the mandate to force these firms to shut down.
“Ang maapektuhan po kasing household dito sa patuloy na operasyon ng car wash kung nasa shortage mode tayo ay nasa 2,000 din po bawat araw (Approximately 2,000 households daily will be affected if car wash establishments will still operate during shortage mode),” Dorado said.
“Sa mga resorts po naman, makakaconserve naman po tayo ng 3,000 household kung saka-sakaling maregulate po ang paggamit po ng tubig ng big consumer natin (In terms of resorts, we can conserve water for approximately 3,000 households if the use of water of our big consumers will be regulated),” Dorado added.
Dorado did not present data as to how many households will be affected if golf courses using big volume of water are not regulated. However, he still included these services as among the top consumers of water in Metro Manila.
Nonetheless, Dorado said the MWSS is encouraging the public to conserve water and report to authorities any leaks in water pipes as this is one of the most common causes of water wastage. (Nicole Magmanlac)