Water Co. Inc. announced recently it has inked an agreement with the Rizal provincial government for coverage of services.
In a statement, the East Zone concessionaire of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said the agreement covers the lone city of Antipolo and the municipalities and towns of Jalajala, Baras, Tanay, Teresa, Cardona, Angono, Binangonan, Cainta, Rodriguez, San Mateo, Taytay, Morong and Pililia.
Manila Water said its president and CEO Ferdinand M. de la Cruz explained the firm’s emphasis on used water management as “a vital contributor in reviving our rivers and waterways.”
De la Cruz added his company is focused on its development plans until the end of concession agreement in 2037, as he recognized MWSS for approving its business and service improvement plan that includes programs that will further improve water, used water and sanitation services not only eastern Metro Manila but also for Rizal province. He also cited that Manila Water will complete six more sewage treatment plants in the whole province of Rizal with total capacity of 300 million liters per day to start with the construction of the 16-MLD capacity Hinulugang Taktak STP.