Manila Water: P8.2-B treatment plant in Antipolo seen finished by June

East Zone concessionaire Manila Water on Thursday said the construction of its P8.2-billion Calawis Water Supply System project in Antipolo City, Rizal is set to be completed in June.

In a statement, Manila Water said the raw water for the new facility comes from the Tayabasan River, located in Brgy. Calawis. The area is part of the Upper Marikina Watershed.

Manila Water said the Calawis Water Supply System project is expected to provide an additional 80 million liters per day (MLD) of treated water to the 919,784 population in Antipolo City and nearby towns.

“At present, while preparing to commence full operations, the facility is already able to supply treated water to some areas of the city including the Antipolo Government Center,” the company said.

The Calawis Water Supply System project is composed of 80 MLD water treatment plants (WTP), pumping stations, reservoirs, and 21 kilometers of primary transmission line.

Manila Water said the Calawis Water Supply System project is part of the company’s water supply masterplan, which aims to ensure water security and supply reliability in the East Zone for the next decades while lessening dependence on Angat Dam. —NB, GMA Integrated News