MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water has successfully finished upgrading six key facilities aimed at improving its round-the-clock water supply services for clients in Metro Manila’s East Zone and Rizal. These enhancements were made mainly to address potential increases in usage as well as anticipated power disruptions.
Pumping stations are essential for ensuring continuous water supply to consumers in Metro Manila and Rizal.
Acknowledging this fact, Manila Water has concentrated efforts on fine-tuning these facilities to guarantee their superior performance.
The concessionaire for the Eastern area has enhanced the electricity provision at its Balara Pumping Stations 1 and 2 located in Quezon City.
Installing three intelligent power meters has ensured consistent and non-stop energy supply to these facilities.
These power-saving meters are incorporated into the current Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) along with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, guaranteeing backup and dependability in electricity distribution.
The enhanced power supply units enable better and quicker management of the pumping systems, cutting down on energy usage and decreasing downtime.
At the Modesta Pumping Station located in San Mateo, Rizal, an investment of P7.6 million has been allocated for the installation of a 300-horsepower horizontally split casing pump along with its accompanying motor.
The upgrade has considerably improved the station’s efficiency, allowing it to more effectively cater to both present and expected needs at the Silangan Reservoir starting from Q4 of 2024.
In an effort to enhance energy reliability, the San Juan Pumping Station 1 located in Quezon City has received a significant P128.6 million update for its main electric systems.
This project encompasses the setup of new 1,750-kilowatt generator units, refurbishment of the genset enclosure, enlargement of the fuel day tanks, and improvements to the automation system.
Moreover, the Cubao Pumping Stations Reliability Project brought about numerous vital improvements.
One major feature of this project involved swapping out the station’s 1.5-megavolt-ampere (MVA) transformer for a sturdier 2-MVA model.
This newly introduced transformer markedly enhances energy efficiency, minimizes power disruptions, and equips the facility to handle upcoming demand, thus guaranteeing a steady and robust water supply for the area.
The effective restoration and upgrade of the Makati Pumping Station have boosted operational efficiency, cut down on carbon emissions, and enhanced water delivery for residents of Makati City.
The upgrade costing Php 92.45 million included swapping out three 300-horsepower electric motors with six smaller horizontal split case pumps, optimizing area usage and guaranteeing consistent water flow.
“These improvements at our pumping stations are being made to accommodate the rising demand as our user community keeps expanding. Our aim is to maintain round-the-clock water supply for all our clients even as we broaden our services,” stated Jeric Sevilla, who leads the Communications Affairs Group at Manila Water.
Apart from enhancing water delivery, Manila Water has also significantly upgraded one of its water treatment facilities.
The firm has improved Balara Treatment Plant 2 through the rehabilitation of its drainage system, replacement of wastewater valves, and restoration of the filtering areas.
Finished in the third quarter of 2024, this ⚡₱37-million⚡ initiative led to a decrease in water loss by 0.20%, which equates to around 0.05 million liters daily.