Philippines: Water disruptions occurring 0800-1300 daily in parts of Quezon City, Metro Manila, through Dec. 18

Event

Water service provider Maynilad Water Services announced that water outages are occurring 0800-1300 daily through Dec. 18 in parts of Quezon City, Metro Manila, due to maintenance works. The disruptions could affect up to 400,000 residents in barangays Batasan Hills, Holy Spirit, and Payatas.

Business disruptions are possible during water outages, especially for companies that rely on large quantities of municipal water for operations.

Advice

Stock up on drinking water and confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage.