RAZON-LED Manila Water Co., Inc. said on Tuesday that it has completed two mainline extension projects and a pipelaying project in Rizal worth a total of P30.6 million, allowing the company to expand its coverage in the province.

“Manila Water has been aggressively expanding its service reach in the east zone, especially to underserved communities,” Jeric T. Sevilla, Jr., Manila Water’s communications affairs group director, said in a statement.

Mr. Sevilla said that the completion of the water infrastructure projects would ensure “reliable and quality water access to key areas of Rizal.”

The east zone concessionaire has finished the Metro Royale Phases 1 and 2 Mainline Extension project in the municipality of Montalban amounting to P21.6 million.

For the project, the company has installed over 2,566 linear meters of 100-millimeter-diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water lines in Metro Royale Homes, along with an additional 130 meters of 100-mm HDPE pipes in the Baltazar Compound in Montalban.

“This further improved water pressure and considerably reduced head loss in the area,” the company said, adding that it has also installed other essential accessories.

The mainline extension project expanded the company’s service coverage in the municipality, adding an estimated distribution volume of 0.27 million liters per day of water. This has allowed over 3,462 residents in Barangay Burgos to enjoy enhanced water supply.

Manila Water has also completed the installation of 747 linear meters of 300 mm HDPE pipes in Sitio Balatik in Binangonan, conveying water from the Cardona Water Treatment Plant.

Through the P9-million project, the company was able to increase its coverage to 2,400 households in the sitio and nearby communities with “reliable and consistent” water supply.

Manila Water serves the east zone network of Metro Manila, covering parts of Marikina, Pasig, Makati, Taguig, Pateros, Mandaluyong, San Juan, portions of Quezon City and Manila, and several towns in Rizal province.

At the local bourse on Tuesday, shares in the company fell 1.45% to close at P27.10 apiece. — Sheldeen Joy Talavera

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