Maynilad cleans 312,000 septic tanks; offers desludging service to customers

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) offered septic tank cleaning services to almost 700,000 accounts since its re-privatization in 2007 but only 312,000 or 46% availed of the service.  Among the common reasons for non-availment were inaccessibility of the septic tanks, perceived inconvenience and inability to locate the septic tanks.   Maynilad is … Read more

MMDA cites Maynilad for dewatering assistance

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority recently cited West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) for providing additional equipment and manpower during the government agency’s dewatering operations. Last month, the monsoon rains (“Habagat”) and tropical storm “Maring” submerged major thoroughfares all over the metro. Maynilad helped MMDA dewater the Lagusnilad Underpass in Manila and Malibay … Read more

Maynilad spends P166-M to lay pipes in Caloocan and Valenzuela

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is spending P166 million to lay some 7.4 kilometers of primary and secondary pipelines in various portions of Caloocan City and Valenzuela City.The pipe laying projects will affect areas around Bagbaguin Road, ITC Compound Road, Malinis St., P. Faustino St., Velilia St. and Ibaba Bignay Road.   … Read more

Maynilad completes mainline interconnection in Paranaque

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently completed the interconnection of its new 1600mm pipe along Sales, West Service Road in Paranaque City. The interconnection work became necessary after Maynilad decommissioned the old, leak-prone 900 mm pipeline that was located in the same area. With the energization of the bigger pipeline, water pressure … Read more

Maynilad to decommission pipe along Mac Arthur Highway

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) will decommission next week a deteriorated 400mm primary line from Avocado St. to University Avenue, along McArthur Highway, Potrero in Malabon City. The length of the primary line is at 846 linear meters. The pipe decommissioning project will permanently address the leaks in the area and temporarily … Read more

Maynilad trains 13 water operators

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), through its Maynilad Water Academy, recently held a three-day Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management workshop for 13 local water utilities to help them reduce their water losses.    These local water utilities include Alaminos City Water District, Baliwag Water District, Bocaue Water District, Cabanatuan City Water District, Cagayan … Read more

Maynilad repairs 179,000 leaks

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) repaired 22,560 leaks in the first half of 2013, bringing its total leak repairs to 179,016 since its re-privatization in 2007. The recently repaired leaks were located mostly in Quezon City, Valenzuela City, Paranaque City, Muntinlupa City and Las Piňas City. This year, Maynilad set aside P428 … Read more

Maynilad customers grow by 62%

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) grew its service connections by more than 62% to 1,101,463 accounts by the end of June 2013. Before its re-privatization in 2007, Maynilad had 677,985 accounts. Of its current customers, 95% have 24-hour uninterrupted water supply—a dramatic increase from the 32%, which enjoyed the same service level … Read more

Maynilad maintains 100% water quality

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) maintained 100% satisfactory compliance with the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of the Department of Health (DOH) for the entire first half of 2013. Since 2010, Maynilad has consistently received 100% satisfactory compliance rating from the Metro Manila Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Committee (MMDWQMC). The … Read more

Maynilad implements P230M pipe projects in Bacoor

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is spending P230 million to lay some 6.5 kilometers of primary lines and 12 kilometers of secondary pipes along portions of Molino Road, Avenida-Rizal Road and Soldiers Hills Subdivision all in Bacoor City, Cavite.   Once completed, the pipe-laying project will enable Maynilad to provide safe, reliable … Read more