Manila Water Co. Inc. said Monday it continues to affirm its commitment to improving wastewater services through sewer network projects in the east zone of Metro Manila such as the Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Packages 2 and 3 in Quezon City.
The 1.95-kilometer Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 2 and the 3.23-kilometer Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 3 are two of Manila Water’s Quezon City sewer line improvement projects supporting the Philippine Clean Water Act (Republic Act No. 9275), ensuring that wastewater will not contaminate water resources.
Manila Water allocated P113 million and P158 million to roll out Package 2 and 3 projects, respectively.
The Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 2, physically completed in February 2024, includes the streets of Maalalahanin, Mabait, Magiting, Malihim, Malingap, and Matahimik in Sikatuna Village, Teacher’s Village.
Over 600 households will directly benefit from this replacement project.
Meanwhile, the Kalayaan Sewer Replacement Package 3 is being done to replace the sewer pipes at Masambahin St., Maningning St., Madasalin St., Mapagkawanggawa St., Maimpok St., Matipid St., Malihim St., and Mapagkumbaba St.
The rectification activity is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024 and will serve more than 800 households.
Both sewer line packages include the replacement of the old concrete pipes with new and more cost-effective PVC pipes that will provide better quality sewer services to the growing number of residential houses in the busy district of Quezon City.
The rectification of these packages consists of manhole installation, clean-out installation, transfer of service connection and connection of unsewered households and establishments.
“These projects on sewer line enhancements form part of Manila Water’s big push to protect community health and promote environmental sustainability. By expanding and upgrading our wastewater services, we lessen our environmental impact,” Manila Water corporate communications affairs director Jeric Sevilla said.