Maynilad’s Water and Wastewater Services

Summary

This script delves into the critical role of water, highlighting that only 2% of the Earth's water is available for human consumption. It outlines Manila Water's responsibility to deliver this precious resource safely and sustainably to 9.5 million customers. The journey of water from dams like the La Mesa, through treatment processes involving coagulation, filtration, and disinfection, to distribution via a vast network of pipes and reservoirs is detailed. The script also emphasizes the company's commitment to wastewater treatment, ensuring a sustainable water cycle for future generations.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The Earth's surface is 70% water, and the human body is composed of 75% water, highlighting the essential nature of water to life.
• 🌊 97% of the planet's water is in the seas and oceans, with 2% frozen in ice caps, leaving only 1% as fresh water accessible for various uses.
• 💧 Of the accessible fresh water, 98% is utilized for agricultural and industrial purposes, leaving a mere 2% for human consumption.
• 🚰 Manila Water serves 9.5 million customers, emphasizing their critical role in delivering the 2% of fresh water sustainably and safely.
• 🏞️ The primary source of water for Manila Water is the Angat Dam and the La Mesa Dam, which are supplemented by the O'Meara River.
• 🛠️ The La Mesa Dam, originally built in the 1920s and rebuilt in 1984, is a crucial part of the water supply infrastructure for Metro Manila.
• 🌐 The water from the dams is channeled through a complex system of tunnels, aqueducts, and treatment facilities to ensure its distribution.
• 🏭 The La Mesa Water Treatment Plant undergoes several purification processes including coagulation, filtration, and disinfection before distribution.
• 🌱 The Butuan Water Treatment Plant is the first to tap into Laguna Lake, using advanced microfiltration and reverse osmosis to treat water.
• 🔬 Manila Water ensures water safety and quality through periodic testing by chemists and adherence to the Department of Health's drinking water standards.
• 🌱 The company also operates five major wastewater treatment plants, employing advanced technology to treat and safely return water to the environment.

Q & A

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?

The Earth's surface is comprised of 70% water.

What percentage of the human body is made up of water?

The human body is 75% water.

What proportion of the Earth's water is found in seas and oceans?

97% of the water on the planet is in the seas and oceans.

How much of the Earth's water is frozen in ice caps?

2% of the Earth's water is frozen in ice caps.

What percentage of the Earth's water is considered fresh water?

Only 1% of the Earth's water is fresh water.

How much of the fresh water is available for human consumption?

Only 2% of the fresh water is available for human consumption.

What is the primary source of Manila Water's water supply?

Manila Water's primary source is the Angat River, supplemented by the Ipo Dam and the La Mesa Dam.

What is the role of the Angat Dam in Metro Manila's water supply?

The Angat Dam provides the majority of the water in Metro Manila, supplying 98% of the raw water used by the metropolis.

How does Manila Water ensure the water from Laguna Lake meets drinking water standards?

Manila Water uses a multi-stage process including salt air flotation, micro filtration, reverse osmosis, and chlorination at the Butuan Treatment Plant to ensure the water meets health standards.

What are the processes that raw water undergoes at the La Mesa Treatment Plant One?

Raw water at the La Mesa Treatment Plant One undergoes pre-chlorination, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection before being distributed.

How does Manila Water maintain the quality and safety of the water it distributes?

Manila Water periodically tests the processed water from each treatment plant to ensure it meets the Philippine National Standards for drinking water.

What is the role of the water network department in Manila Water's operations?

The water network department ensures efficient water flow from reservoirs and pumping stations to customers by applying the right pressure to each water pipe.

How does Manila Water manage wastewater treatment?

Manila Water manages wastewater treatment through five major wastewater treatment plants where water undergoes primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes.