Manila Water Corp. Inc. announced on Wednesday that it would undertake emergency leak repairs on its 600mm mainline along Katipunan Road in Barangay Escopa City, in Quezon City.
The mainline was damaged by a contractor of the Department of Public Works and Highways while conducting clearing operations in the area.
The leak repairs would result in temporary water service interruption affecting around 48,000 people in 10,654 households, commercial and business establishments being serviced by Manila Water beginning Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
These are concentrated in 13 Quezon City barangays, namely, Loyola Heights, Amihan, Marilag, Escopa 1, 2, 3, & 4, Blue Ridge A & B, Milagrosa, St. Ignatius, Libis, and Bagumbayan. Barangay Industrial Valley Complex in Marikina City will also be affected.
Manila Water said water tankers are currently being deployed to assist customers who are already experiencing low water pressure.
More tankers will be on standby and ready to be deployed at any time prior to and during the interruption schedule.
Manila Water is advising residents to be affected by the leak repairs to store enough water for their needs only during the interruption period. Jonathan L. Mayuga