Manila Water’s service connections swell to 1,223,835 in 1H 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Committed to delivering quality water services to more households in the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal, Manila Water expanded its water coverage with 14,501 new service connections in the first half of 2026.

This expansion benefited 14,149 residential customers and 352 commercial and industrial accounts. In June alone, the water company installed 2,332 new connections, bringing its total number of water service connections to 1,223,835.

Manila Water has also continued to expand and maintain its extensive water distribution network. As of June 2026, the company manages more than 5,700 kilometers of pipelines across the East Zone, enabling the delivery of reliable water services to its growing customer base.

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“Our growth in service connections is matched by our investments in water security. By expanding our network and developing alternative water sources, we are ensuring that more customers receive dependable water service today while building a more sustainable and resilient water future for generations to come,” Manila Water Corporate Communication Group Head Dittie Galang said.

The water company has sustained this growth through its strategy of diversifying raw water sources. This approach helps reduce dependence on Angat Dam while strengthening water security to support increasing demand and ensuring continuous 24/7 water service for customers.

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Over the past several years, Manila Water has invested significantly in major infrastructure projects that harness alternative water sources from Laguna Lake and the Upper Marikina River Basin. These include the 100-million-liter-per-day (MLD) Cardona Water Treatment Plant and the 50-MLD East Bay Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant. Also expected to be completed this year is the 200-MLD East Bay Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant.

Further supporting the company’s water source diversification strategy is the 710-MLD Upper Wawa Dam and its downstream water supply system projects, including the 80-MLD Calawis Water Treatment Plant and the soon-to-be-completed 220-MLD Kaysakat Water Treatment Plant.