The Manila Times

Manila Water breaks ground on reservoir project

- JORDEENE LAGARE

AYALA- LED Manila Water Co. Inc. recently broke ground on a 50- cubic meter emergency reservoir project in Barangay Sto. Rosario-Kanluran in Pateros in Metro Manila.

Manila Water said the undergroun­d reservoir was “intended to serve as a potable water source in evacuation centers in the aftermath of disasters

“The emergency reservoirs are designed to provide 5,000 evacuees with potable water up to three (3) days, within which the rehabilita­tion of damaged water lines are expected to be

The East Zone concession­aire will also install reservoirs at Pateros Elementary School in Brgy. San Pedro and Masikap covered court in Brgy. Sta. Ana.

It intends to construct these emergency reservoirs in 22 cities and municipali­ties within Metro Manila’s East Zone and Rizal to ensure water service reliabilit­y even during times of calamities in

Manila Water is in the business of providing water, sewerage and sanitation, distributi­on services, pipeworks, and management services to residentia­l, commercial and industrial customers. It was joint venture among Ayala Corp. BV and Mitsubishi Corporatio­n until it became a unit of Ayala in 2010.

Shares of Manila Water closed up P0.40 at P31.00 each on Monday.

 ?? PHOTO FROM MANILA WATER. ?? Manila Water Co. Inc. recently held a ceremonial groundbrea­king for its emergency reservoir project at the Sto. Rosario Elementary School in Barangay Sto. Rosario-Kanluran, Pateros.
PHOTO FROM MANILA WATER. Manila Water Co. Inc. recently held a ceremonial groundbrea­king for its emergency reservoir project at the Sto. Rosario Elementary School in Barangay Sto. Rosario-Kanluran, Pateros.

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