At A Glance
- Manila Water Co. Inc. said the Cayetano Pumping Station and Reservoir is set to be completed by September 2025, which will help reduce reliance on the Angat dam.<br>The P1.4 billion facility will focus on addressing water demand in Taguig, Pasig, and Pateros.<br>The project also aims to mitigate the impact of cyclical El Niño patterns due to climate change.<br>Once completed, the facility will provide continuous water supply to over 1.6 million customers.<br>With a reservoir capacity of 20 million liters, the facility is a key part of Manila Water's Long-Term East 3 Distribution Network System, including the C-6 line, Ruhale Line, and Cayetano Avenue line.
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. said it is on track to complete the Cayetano Pumping Station and Reservoir in Taguig City by 2025, a move that will help reduce its reliance on Angat dam as the main water source.
In a statement, Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water corporate communication affairs director, said the P1.4 billion pumping station and water storage facility is slated for completion by September next year.
“These facilities, once completed, will lessen the company’s dependence on Angat as the major water source for Metro Manila and will address the need for greater water demand in Taguig and adjacent areas,” Sevilla said.
He further said that the project would mitigate the effects of cyclical El Niño patterns caused by the impact of climate change on water supply.
According to Manila Water, the facility will provide continuous water supply to over 1.6 million customers in Pasig, Pateros, and Taguig.
“The facility will harness water from the company’s new water sources, namely the East Bay Water Supply tapping the eastern flank of Laguna Lake, and the Wawa-Calawis Water Supply System in Rizal,” the utility firm added.
The Cayetano Pumping Station and Reservoir, boasting a reservoir capacity of 20 million liters, forms a key part of Manila Water’s Long-Term East 3 Distribution Network System.
It also comprises the 3.7-kilometer C-6 line, the 3.5-kilometer Ruhale Line, and the 3-kilometer Cayetano Avenue line.