Maynilad: No service interruptions at current allocation; advises managed consumption to mitigate possible lower water pressure

by Info - @Brand Zone | May 3, 2024

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) thanked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) for maintaining the raw water allocation at 50 cubic meters per second (CMD) for the period May 1 to 15, 2024, noting that it is needed given the increasing water demand due to the heat index.

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) earlier asked the NWRB to retain its 50 CMS allocation from Angat Dam, which serves as primary water source for Metro Manila and the nearby provinces of Rizal, and portions of Cavite and Bulacan.

Maynilad said that at 50 CMS allocation, there will be no service interruptions within the West Concession, except for scheduled and emergency maintenance activities. However, Maynilad cautioned that the increasing water demand could lead to lower network pressure despite this sustained allocation, unless consumers work together to manage their water consumption.

This call for water conservation among consumers is crucial so that the stored water in Angat Dam can be preserved until the rainy season comes to replenish. Meanwhile, the concessionaire is augmenting the water supply by drawing water from other sources, such as deep wells, reused water, and rivers.

“Even before the El Nino phenomenon set in last year, we have been developing alternate water sources to augment the growing water requirement of customers. These alternate sources are now being fully utilized, so we ask consumers to also reinforce this effort by using water wisely,” said Maynilad Corporate Communications head Jennifer Rufo.

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Maynilad, DENR partner for “Run vs. Plastics”

by Info @Brand Zone | April 26, 2023

Around 800 people from the government and private sector took part in the “Run vs. Plastics” Fun Run held recently at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City. Organized by West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), this project seeks to reinforce the agency’s nationwide campaign to reduce plastic pollution.

Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph T. Estrellado (4th from left) led the Maynilad group in rallying the Fun Run participants. With him are (from left) Maynilad Quality, Sustainability & Resiliency head Roel S. Espiritu; Wastewater Management head Zmel D. Grabillo; Corporate Affairs & Communication head Antonette de Ocampo; DENR Director of Land Management Bureau Atty. Emelyne Talabis; Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning, and Foreign Assisted and Special Projects Noralene Uy; Director for Foreign Assisted and Special Projects Service Al Orolfo; and Assistant Secretary for Human Resources, Strategic Communication, and Sectoral Initiatives Hiro Masuda.

The Run vs. Plastics Fun Run was organized in collaboration with Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco, MPIC Foundation, PLDT-Smart Foundation, and Alagang Kapatid Foundation.

Maynilad’s Poblacion WTP wins “Water Project of the Year” in Global Water Awards

by Info @Brand Zone | April 22, 2023

Maynilad officials led by President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez (third from left) receive from Global Water Intelligence publisher Christopher Gasson (leftmost) the “Water Project of the Year” award for the company’s Poblacion Water Treatment Plant (WTP) during the Global Water Awards 2024 held recently in London, England. Maynilad was the sole awardee from the Philippines. The Poblacion WTP was cited for having the greatest innovation in terms of optimizing its physical or environmental footprint.

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) bagged the “Water Project of the Year” award for its Poblacion Water Treatment Plant (WTP) during the Global Water Awards 2024 held recently in London, England. Maynilad was the sole awardee from the Philippines.

The Poblacion WTP is one of three Maynilad treatment plants that use Laguna Lake as raw water source. Besting other finalists for “Water Project of the Year” from reputable utilities in Australia, Israel and the United States, Maynilad’s Poblacion WTP was chosen for having the greatest innovation in terms of optimizing its physical or environmental footprint.

The Global Water Awards is held annually during the Global Water Summit, a business conference participated in by major water industry players worldwide. The awards—established by the Global Water Intelligence—give recognition to the most important achievements in the international water industry, particularly those initiatives that move the industry forward through improved operating performance, innovative technology adoption and sustainable financial models.

Nominations are shortlisted by a panel of industry experts, and the winners are voted for by the international water community.

“We are honored to have been given this prestigious award for our water treatment plant in Poblacion, Muntinlupa. This recognition underscores our commitment to optimizing the environmental footprint of our operations, ensuring sustainable solutions for the future of water management,” said Maynilad President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez.

The Poblacion WTP is part of Maynilad’s service enhancement program, which aims to enhance water sustainability and climate resiliency. Commissioned in 2023, it can produce 150 million liters per day (MLD) of potable water at full capacity, serving around 1.7 million customers in the southern part of the West concession.

Maynilad tapped the consortium composed of Acciona and DMCI for the design, construction, operations, maintenance and commissioning of the Poblacion WTP. Meanwhile, global firm Arup served as consultant.