Maynilad pipe work to interrupt water service in parts of Manila Fri, Sat

Water services in some parts of Manila will be interrupted on Friday and Saturday due to pipe upgrade work by water concessionaire Maynilad Water. In an advisory, Maynilad said the "service improvement" will take place from 9 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday. "There will be water services interruption in the areas bounded by Rizal Avenue, Old Antipolo, Felix Huertas, and Tayuman including Avida Tower (Brgys. 344 to 349); and the areas bounded by Rizal Avenue, New Antipolo, and Dimasalang (Brgys. 363 to 382) in Manila," it said. Maynilad said it aims to upgrade its pipe network in Manila by replacing the existing 600mm gate valve with a new butterfly valve along Blumentritt corner Rizal Avenue in Manila. This should improve water pressure in parts of Manila aside from efficiently managing the water supply in the West Zone, it said. With the upcoming work, Maynilad advised customers in the affected areas to store enough water for the duration of the service improvement project. Customers may call the Maynilad Hotline 1626 for updates and additional information, it said. — LBG, GMA News