00:00 Manila is urging the customers residing in Las Pinas, Bacaur and Imoscavite to store ample supply of water
00:06 as they announce the implementation of rotational water interruption starting today.
00:11 Clazel Pardilla has the full story.
00:14 Absence of water is not only a household concern for Glo, it is a setback in her business operation.
00:23 Unfortunately, she has to deal with it from 5 in the afternoon to 6 in the morning.
00:30 This after Manila announced the implementation of rotational water interruption in Las Pinas, Bacaur and Imoscavite starting today.
00:40 I cook at 4am, I need water.
00:43 I cook, wash, cook. I wash all the things I need to do.
00:48 I have a hard time not having water until 6am.
00:52 My daughter has a hard time because she doesn't have a bath if I don't save water.
00:59 Around 43,000 households will be affected by the water service interruptions which will end on November 2.
01:08 Oh my goodness, after...
01:10 Three months?
01:14 Christmas is coming, there's water but it's really hard.
01:19 I hope that Manila will discard water for the people here.
01:25 I hope it will be quick.
01:28 According to Manila, water service interruptions are implemented to give way the replacement of Putatan Water Treatment Plant 2's 14 ultra-filtration membranes.
01:40 This in preparation for the possible increase of turbidity in Laguna Lake once the northeast monsoon begins.
01:48 The ultra-filtration membrane is vital in cleaning and removing non-organic metallic substance and viruses.
01:55 Once replacement is completed, the Putatan Water Treatment Plant 2 is expected to deliver potable water supply in spite of the turbidity in water.
02:06 Manila's encouraged their customers to store ample supply of H2O.
02:11 They assured water tankers and stationary water tank are in place.
02:16 Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System Regulatory Office is investigating the said interruptions.
02:24 The agency sought for the explanation of the water company.
02:28 They are evaluating Manila's response whether or not their explanations are valid.
02:34 Kaleysa Pardilia for the nation.
