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Maynilad's pipeline overhaul aims for major water loss reduction this year
Maynilad's pipeline overhaul aims for major water loss reduction this year
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has replaced over 3,293 kilometers of old and aging pipelines in its concession area since 2006 as part of its long-term Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management program to address physical water losses.
In a statement, Maynilad said the extensive pipe replacement effort, which is roughly equivalent to the distance between Manila and Tokyo, helped address physical water losses caused by leaks and bursts in older sections of the distribution network—a key challenge in the densely populated and coastal areas served by the concessionaire.
As of the end of 2024, physical losses, such as pipe leaks, accounted for 90 percent of total NRW, while commercial losses, such as illegal connections, comprised 10 percent, consistent with disclosures in the company’s approved Business Plan.
Ryan Jamora, Maynilad central NRW head, said that their “NRW reduction program is a sustained, multi-year commitment.”
He added that “replacing aging pipelines is a critical part of this strategy, as it not only reduces water losses but also improves pressure and reliability for our customers.”
Under its MWSS-approved 2023–2027 Business Plan, Maynilad continues to implement targeted pipe replacement projects in priority zones, in close coordination with local government units (LGUs) and other stakeholders.
Jamora noted that they “are working toward our target of reducing NRW to 34 percent this year—a substantial improvement from the 66 percent NRW level prior to Maynilad’s re-privatization in 2007.”
He added that “it is a challenging goal, but we are leveraging advanced technologies and the expertise of our skilled teams to sustain water loss recovery across our network.”
Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) in the country in terms of customer base.
Its service area includes the cities of Manila (all but portions of San Andres and Sta. Ana), Quezon City (west of San Juan River, West Avenue, EDSA, Congressional, Mindanao Avenue, the northern part starting from the Districts of Holy Spirit and Batasan Hills), Makati (west of South Super Highway).