Yellowish Water Coming Out of the Faucet? Maynilad Explains Why
Here's what you can do about it.
(SPOT.ph) Tap water has taken on a yellowish hue in several areas of Metro Manila since last week. If you’re part of the unlucky few that has or is still experiencing this, know you're not alone.
Discoloration has been reported in several portions of the West Zone of Metro Manila since November 9, which includes Caloocan, Malabon, Valenzuela, Navotas, Quezon City, Manila, Makati, Pasay, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, and Las Piñas.
Why yellow water is coming out of faucets in several portions of Metro Manila's West Zone:
The water utility company said that the yellowish water is caused by a slightly higher level of manganese passing through the raw water supply in Angat Dam.
“We have already adjusted chemical dosages in our treatment plants to address the yellowish discoloration in the water supply. Our field teams have also been flushing activities in the network,” Maynilad said in a statement.
Maynilad reassured customers that discoloration will gradually ease over the next few hours on November 9. However, some customers continue to point out yellowish water over the weekend on Maynilad's Facebook post, even in farther places like Bacoor and Kawit in Cavite.
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What to do when yellow water comes out of the tap:
Affected customers are advised to let the water flow until it clears. They can also collect and store the yellowish water for non-potable uses, like flushing toilets.
They can also send in a report to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Customer Service Regulation Area via csr@ro.mwss.gov.ph if they are still experiencing tap discoloration so Maynilad can implement local network flushing in the area.
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