Maynilad intensifies its El Nino mitigating measures

Recent reductions in its raw water allocation have prompted Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) to intensify its mitigating measures this month. Maynilad appeals for understanding from its affected customers, as it conducts system adjustments to manage the reduced supply. Based on the water company’s continuous monitoring of service levels and customer feedback, more West Zone … Read more

P1.7B pipelaying projects to benefit 380T Maynilad customers

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) plans to continue with its extensive pipelaying projects this year. The company has set aside P1.7 billion to replace old, leaking pipes and lay new ones in various portions of the West Zone. More than 383,500 people or 52,000 households are expected to benefit from these projects. Nearly one-third of … Read more

Maynilad places 4th in 1st MVP Olympics

Proudly placing 4th in the 1st MVP Olympics, after utility giants PLDT, Meralco, and SMART, is Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), the water and wastewater services provider for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area.  Delegates from Maynilad bagged Gold medals at the Water Relay, 100-meter dash (men), Tennis Doubles (men), and Mardi Gras … Read more

Maynilad allots P6.6B for 2010 CAPEX

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has allotted more than P6.6 billion for its capital expenditures for 2010. Over P1.7 billion has been set aside by the water company to expand its service coverage and improve service levels in its concession area. Around P700 million will be spent to replace old pipes in Manila, Quezon City, … Read more

Maynilad deploys Sahara mobile leak-detection system

This March, Maynilad started using the Sahara® mobile leak detection system to strengthen its ongoing leak repair drive and lessen the adverse effects of El Niño on its water supply. Maynilad is the first Asian water utility company to use this equipment for reducing Non Revenue Water (NRW). The state-of-the-art mobile leak detection system will … Read more

Maynilad moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Maynilad recently launched its Greenhouse Gases and Air Emissions Inventory Development Project, in partnership with the Philippine Business for the Environment (PBE) and the Clean Air Initiatives for Asian Cities or CAI Asia. The project will enable Maynilad to measure its carbon footprint using greenhouses gases international protocol standards and calculation tools. By establishing its … Read more

Maynilad renews partnership with USAID, Indah Water Konsortium

Maynilad recently renewed its twinning arrangement for Sewage Design and Promotion with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) of Malaysia.  The arrangement will enable Maynilad to further enhance its capability to design and operate combined sewer collection and treatment systems, particularly those that would benefit indigent communities … Read more

Slight tariff reduction for Maynilad customers by April

Beginning April 1 until the end of June, the water tariff for Maynilad customers will be slightly reduced due to the appreciation of the Philippine peso against foreign currencies. In a Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Board Resolution dated March 10, 2010, Maynilad was granted a Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment (FCDA) of P0.10/cu.m. (average), … Read more