Manila Water's East Bay project on track for Q3 2025 completion
Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. is wrapping up a vital water infrastructure project to provide an additional sustainable water supply to parts of Pasig, Pateros, and Taguig.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 17, Manila Water reported that its raw water intake structure for the East Bay Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant is 92 percent complete, which will help supply water to two million residents within the three target areas.
The project is said to be completed by the third quarter of 2025 and would further minimize reliance on the Angat Dam.
“Once operational, it will significantly enhance water service reliability, especially during dry seasons, and support the growing demands of the East Zone,” it elaborated.
According to Manila Water, the infrastructure is designed to draw 200 million liters per day (MLD) of raw water from Laguna Lake. This development is part of a ₱525 million project launched in June 2023.
Extensive marine works, as well as the installation of a 1000 millimeter-diameter submarine pipeline, will transport water from offshore sources to the treatment facility and would complement the intake system.
A new pump and electrical room is also being constructed to accommodate the advanced control systems and automation technologies, which would ensure seamless operation and energy efficiency.
Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water’s communications affairs director, said that the company is implementing further improvements in its network distribution system.
“As the intake structure takes shape, we are also constantly improving and expanding our network distribution… We greatly appreciate the support of our partner local government units and different stakeholders whose collaboration has been instrumental in pushing this project forward,” he said.