Manila Water Co. is strengthening its defenses against El Niño and dwindling allocations from Angat Dam by expanding its alternative water sources, with its P2.7-billion East Bay Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant now serving as a key backup supply for customers in its East Zone concession.

The facility, completed in 2024 and commissioned in 2025, can produce up to 50 million liters per day of treated water sourced from the eastern flank of Laguna Lake, reducing the utility’s dependence on Angat Dam and helping sustain uninterrupted 24/7 water service during periods of supply stress.

“The East Bay Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant is a testament to Manila Water’s foresight and long-term planning. We recognized early on the need to diversify our water sources and build strategic reserves that would help protect our customers from supply uncertainties.