West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is reminding its customers to store enough water for the rotating water service interruptions that will be implemented this August due to the flood control project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The rotating water service interruption—ranging from 12 hours to 41 hours—will affect portions of Caloocan, Manila, Pasay, Makati, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Cavite City, Bacoor City, Imus City, and the towns of Kawit, Rosario at Noveleta in Cavite. This will begin from August 1 (Monday) until August 13 (Thursday), and from August 17 (Monday) to August 18 (Tuesday).
The three-day gap between the scheduled interruptions will allow affected Maynilad customers to replenish their stock of water.
For the complete list of affected areas, visit http://on.fb.me/1KT1QJP, or email customer.helpdesk@mayniladwater.com.ph.
To ensure that its affected customers have enough safe water during the scheduled interruption, Maynilad is providing the following tips on how to store water safely:
- As much as possible, store water in containers that have covers. Water stored in open containers should be used within one or two days. Boil the water if intended for drinking or cooking.
- Store water in multiple containers, large and small. Â Drinking water should be stored in clean and disinfected containers that can be firmly closed.
- Light and warmth promote algae and bacteria growth, so store containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Water stored in plastic containers should be kept away from gasoline, kerosene, pesticides or similar substances because vapors from these products can penetrate plastic.
- Never store water in containers that were previously used to store toxic substances.
- Freeze water for additional supply during the water service interruption. Once melted, the ice can be used for cooking or drinking.
- To avoid water contamination, clean cisterns, drums and overhead tanks before filling them with water.
- Empty household bleach bottles can be used to store water for cleaning.
- Use clean food-grade containers to store water for cooking and drinking.
- Disinfected plastic soda bottles, glass canning jars and juice bottles can be used to store water for drinking and cooking.
For further information on the rotating water service interruption, affected customers may also call the Maynilad Hotline 1626 or text Maynilad’s Text Hotline 0998-8641446. Updates will also be available in Maynilad’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/MayniladWater) and Twitter (@maynilad) accounts.