MANILA, Philippines – Amid El Niño, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources advised barangay officials, condominium and subdivision managers, and residents to conserve water by reducing household activities that require large amounts of water.
Residents are also advised to collect rainwater and to recycle laundry and dishwashing water, which can be used for non-potable purposes such as watering plants. Water interruptions are already set to begin for parts of Metro Manila on Wednesday, July 12, as Maynilad Water Services gets a lower allocation from the Angat Dam.
Last Tuesday, July 4, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration announced that