Manila, one of the most heavily populated capital cities in the world (17 million residents), suffers from high levels of NRW. Over 63% of the supplied water to the western zone of metropolitan Manila, is considered NRW. Of this 70-80% is estimated to be physical loss and the rest apparent loss.

One third of the 9 million residents in western Manila are not connected to the municipal water system, and over 1 million suffer from intermittent supply or very low pressure in the system.

Maynilad, has responded to the enormous challenge, in order to ensure that within 4 years, all the residents of Manila will enjoy continuous water supply. The goal is to reduce water losses to a level of 40%. Maynilad has chosen Miya to provide management and advisory services.

Miya has opened offices inside Maynilad's premises and works jointly with Maynilad's NRW team in order to achieve these major objectives.

The Scope of the Project

Maynilad has established an NRW management department which will eventually reach a staff complement of 450.

Miya is providing:

• NRW management and advisory services
• Training and capacity building
• NRW management software and data services

Expected Results

• Reduce physical losses by some 400 MLD so that the anticipated demand can be met.
• Reduce commercial losses by some 100 MLD to increase revenues.
• Introduce a world-class NRW management system so that the achieved reductions will be sustainable.
• Prepare the ground for further NRW reduction after 2012.
• Undertake social intervention programs providing information about illegal connections, water services and water quality with the support of local businesses.

Meeting the NRW targets by 2012 will enable providing an additional 3 million people with continuous access to clean, fresh water.

Water Leak Found in Manila with Aquascan & Aquascope 3

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