Maynilad implements service interruptions due to high turbidity amid Ulysses

Maynilad Water Services is compelled to implement service interruptions on Thursday as the turbidity level of raw water increased due to Typhoon Ulysses.

In an advisory, Maynilad said the following areas will experience service interruptions as it was constrained to reduce water production in its treatment plants.

• Bulacan
• Caloocan
• Malabon
• Navotas
• Valenzuela
• Quezon City
• Manila
• Makati
• Pasay
• Parañaque
• Las Piñas
• Muntinlupa
• parts of Cavite

“The duration of the service interruptions will gradually shorten as the turbidity dissipates. Meantime, affected customers are advised to store water when supply is available,” Maynilad said.

In an interview on GMA News TV, Maynilad Water Supply Operations head Ronald Padua said the water service interruption will be rotational to give customers ample time to store water.

The company said it had to reduce the production of its La Mesa Treatment Plants in Quezon City at 7 a.m., “as the turbidity of the raw water coming from Ipo Dam increased due to the strong rains brought on by Typhoon Ulysses.”

“The reduction, done to ensure that the quality of water our customers receive will be maintained, also led to low water pressure and emergency service interruptions in some areas,” it said.

Maynilad said water production will be maintained at reduced levels until the turbidity decreases to manageable levels.

Padua said the company is seeing a downtrend in the level of turbidity in Ipo Dam.

However, he said the return to normal services still depends on the quality of raw water.

(1/4) Ito ang kalidad ng raw water mula sa Ipo Dam na pumapasok sa aming mga planta. pic.twitter.com/qYBHimra9H

— Maynilad (@maynilad) November 12, 2020

“Our mobile water tankers are also doing the rounds of the affected areas to deliver potable water,” it said.

“Please expect some discoloration in the water supply following the resumption of service. Should this happen, let water flow from your faucet briefly until the water clears,” it added.

Maynilad said it is constantly monitoring the water quality in Ipo Dam even as we conduct system adjustments to optimize the limited supply.

“We apologize for the inconvenience.” — Ted Cordero/BM, GMA News