Water Shortage in Metro Manila
By Bojel
@jobelbojel (36796)
Philippines
March 12, 2019 10:23am CST
Yes, there is a shortage in the east area of Metro Manila. According to my officemates who reside in the area especially in Mandaluyong experience the shortage.
Now, it is clear to me that this past 6 days, the firetruck alarm is not about the fire that is needed to be attended to. It is the ration of water they deliver to the Mandaluyong residents.
It was ridiculous that even our office in Mandaluyong is affected. No water in the rest room sucks!
Manila Water does not have sufficient supply or it is because of the El Nino?
I am thankful that Maynilad is not affected. So in my area gets 24 hours water service.
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11 responses
@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
13 Mar 19
It's been 7 days now people are relying to the ration.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
15 Mar 19
@DianneN I heard water companies have plans.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
12 Mar 19
Is it really because of the El Nino? Why is Maynilad not experiencing it?
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
13 Mar 19
@acelawrites I thought I already responded to your question. According to what I have read Maynilad is connected to two dams and the other is not.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
13 Mar 19
@kepweng it is a term used to describe drought. A phenomenon.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
13 Mar 19
@jobelbojel yes, I heard it from their presscon yesterday. They already have plans to correct the problem.
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@rsa101 (40987)
• Philippines
13 Mar 19
I am also wondering why this happened to Manila Water and Maynilad is not so affected by it. I think Manila was not prepared to handle this crisis and they did not expect that the source of water will drop dramatically. In the past years Manila water always managed to survive water crisis in the past and it was Maynilad Water who gets trouble since they have a much bigger service area to serve in the Metropolis. But now it seems that it is the other way around.
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@jobelbojel (36796)
• Philippines
13 Mar 19
Based on the news article I have read, Maynilad is connected to two dams while the other is not. I believe that Maynilad is prepared and has done their homework.
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@rsa101 (40987)
• Philippines
15 Mar 19
@jobelbojel That two sources should be shared by these two concessionaires. I think that when crisis like these happens competition should not be an issue anymore.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Mar 19
I am glad your area if not affected. Its been a while since we have been told. to reserve water.
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@snowy22315 (209071)
• United States
12 Mar 19
Well that is a problem! I am glad I have a deep well.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Mar 19
Do you have a way to store water for personal use? Some of us in the states have gallon bottles in basements or sheds for emergencies, such as storms. At least we will have water for the bathrooms. Many also have glass jars inside with drinking water just in case.
@YrNemo (20254)
•
13 Mar 19
It is a pain, a real pain, when there is no water! Do you know when the problem would be over?
@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
13 Mar 19
Even here in the province, we can feel the shortage of water, our water pump is generating little amount.
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