MUNTINLUPA Mayor Ruffy Biazon blasted temporary measures by Maynilad Water Services Inc. and demanded a long-term solution for water supply interruptions.
Biazon said the city raised its concerns directly with the water concessionaire during a meeting Wednesday, stressing that temporary responses are not enough to resolve recurring supply issues.
“Not only temporary solutions should be in place. We need a clear direction to finally fix water service in our city,” Biazon said.
Maynilad attributed the service interruptions to elevated water turbidity—a high level of impurities in raw water being processed by its treatment facilities—which it said it is continuously working to address.
Biazon said 28 water tankers are currently deployed across the city but noted that many affected households remain unreached, prompting the city to insist on same-day water delivery in all affected areas.
He said additional tankers should be deployed if needed to ensure sufficient coverage.
The city government also proposed a quadrant-based distribution system, assigning specific water tankers to designated areas to improve response time and efficiency.
Beyond immediate measures, the city called for long-term solutions, including additional water sources, new reservoirs and infrastructure upgrades to prevent recurring interruptions.
Biazon also flagged unresolved road restoration issues following Maynilad’s excavation works, warning that the city may withhold new permits if previous projects are not properly completed.
Maynilad committed to coordinate with the City Engineering Office for an inventory and monitoring of affected roads, according to the city government.
The meeting was attended by city councilors, Muntinlupa Rep. Jimmy Fresnedi and representatives from homeowners associations, who conveyed residents’ frustrations over the disruptions.
Biazon said the city will continue to monitor Maynilad’s compliance with its commitments to ensure reliable water service for Muntinlupa residents.
