Manila Water reported on Monday the completion of several major service improvement projects which seek to boost the company’s water and wastewater services for its 7.7 million customers in the East Zone.

“These capital expenditure projects address critical infrastructure for water security, environmental sustainability, service enhancement and upgrading, especially in geographically challenged areas in Rizal, and compliance with regulatory obligations,” the company said.

It said Phase 1 of the East Bay Water Supply System started operating in 2024 and now serves customers in several municipalities in Rizal.

With the completion of the two submarine pipes traversing Laguna Lake, the 50-MLD facility is expected to provide deliver water to 390,000 customers in Jalajala, Pililla, Baras, Cardona, Morong, and Binangonan.

Meanwhile, the process of proving and final testing of the 80-MLD Calawis Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Antipolo City was also completed, providing additional water supply to more than 900,000 customers in Antipolo, Baras, and Teresa.

The Cardona Water Treatment Plant in Cardona, Rizal has undergone a maximization program that increased its conveyance to 110 MLD from its initial 50 MLD.

Manila Water also completed the construction of the 50-MLD Binangonan Pumping Station and 7-ML Reservoir in Barangay Mahabang Parang, Binangonan. This project is one of the key components of the East Bay Phase 1 Water Supply System and will play a crucial role in storing and conveying treated water from the source water treatment plant to distribution areas from the Morong Pump Station through a submarine line.