The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has called for the crafting of a masterplan for Manila Bay not only to clean up the polluted bay but also to ensure that sewerage and wastewater problems are addressed over the long term. The MWSS also directed its two concessionaires, Manila Water and Maynilad Water, to reengineer and fast-track their wastewater treatment projects to arrest the deterioration of the waters of Manila Bay. Shared responsibility“The rehabilitation of Manila Bay waters is a shared responsibility and does not depend only on the two water concessionaires,” Velasco added. By 2020, its sewerage coverage will increase to 26 percent. On the other hand, Manila Water expects its sewerage coverage to increase to 22 percent by 2022.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 15, 2019 23:18 UTC