East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. is working to minimize its reliance on Angat Dam by diversifying its supply sources to accommodate growing customer demand. In a media briefing on Tuesday, July 7, Manila Water East Zone Chief Operating Officer (COO) Arnold Jether Mortera explained...
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is expanding its infrastructure and tapping alternative supply sources to shield the western half of Metro Manila from potential shortages as water levels at the primary Angat Dam continue to decline. In a statement, Jaime T. Lichauco, Maynilad chief operating officer,...
Angat Dam 's water level dropped to 159.95 meters as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, falling below the critical 160-meter level, based on monitoring by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The reservoir fell from 160.71 meters the previous day...
The water level at Angat Dam in Bulacan could fall to its critical level in the coming days as rainfall in its watershed remains significantly below forecast, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). During a climate forum on Wednesday,...
The water level at Angat Dam has continued to decline despite several days of rainfall, raising concerns among residents of Bulacan and other parts of Luzon. Latest monitoring data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) showed that as of 10:00 a.m. on June 15, Angat...
Manila Water Co. assured customers in its East Zone concession of reliable and safe water supply despite the decline in Angat Dam’s water levels, tapping an expanded portfolio of alternative sources to meet an expected surge in demand ahead of the June 8 school opening. While Angat Dam has fallen...
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. has begun partially operating its new raw water reservoir at La Mesa water treatment plant (WTP) in Quezon City, allowing the facility to store up to 67 million liters of raw water to help stabilize supply during the dry season. In a statement...
The water level in Angat Dam is expected to continue declining until late June but is unlikely to reach the critical level that could trigger domestic water supply shortages this year, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). During...
Amid the scorching heat being experienced across the country, the water level of Angat Dam further declined and remained below its minimum operating level, prompting authorities to reduce water allocation for irrigation, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Saturday, May 16. As of 8...
The water level at Angat Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan fell below its 180-meter minimum operating level on Monday, May 11 as the reservoir continued to decline due to weak rainfall over its watershed, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
The odds of El Niño developing are getting higher. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) upgraded its El Niño monitoring status from “watch” to “alert” on Wednesday, April 22, as forecasts showed a stronger likelihood of development...
Five major dams in Luzon continue to release water following heavy rains brought by Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong), based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. In Bulacan, the water level at Angat...
