Some customers of water firm Maynilad in Quezon City and Valenzuela City will experience water service interruptions owing to repairs and maintenance work in the first week of March.
Maynilad announced on Wednesday that it will temporarily shut down two of its pumping stations in Quezon City to simultaneously conduct the interconnection of its newly installed water pipes in Barangay Commonwealth and Payatas in Quezon City.
“This is in line with its continuous effort to improve water services in the West Zone,” said Jennifer Rufo, Maynilad corporate communications head.
Areas affected in Quezon City from March 4 at 10 pm to March 6 at 4 am are Bagbag, Bagong Silangan, Greater Fairview, Gulod, Holy Spirit, Nagkaisang Nayon, North Fairview, San Bartolome, Santa Lucia, Santa Monica, Sauyo, and Talipapa.
Affected QC areas from March 4 (10 p.m.) to March 7 (10 p.m.) are Batasan Hills, Commonwealth, Payatas.
In Valenzuela City, Ugong (Hobart Phase 1 and 2 and Doña Marciana Subdivision) will have service interruptions from March 4 (10 p.m.) to March 6 (4 a.m.).
“We encourage our affected customers to store water early to prevent ‘panic withdrawals,’ which could result in an earlier-than-scheduled supply interruption,” Rufo said, noting Maynilad has 40 water tankers on standby to deliver water to affected areas as needed.
When services resume, residents should let the water flow for a few seconds until it is free of sediments and some discoloration, Maynilad added.