Manila Water is encouraging customers across its East Zone concession area to participate in its scheduled August desludging activities, highlighting the vital role that households play in protecting community health and preserving waterways.
Through regular septic tank desludging, customers can help prevent untreated wastewater from finding its way into drainage systems, groundwater sources, and nearby waterways, reducing potential environmental and public health risks.
For this month of August, Manila Water desludging teams will be deployed in the following East Zone Barangays: Bagong Nayon, Sta. Cruz, and San Luis in Antipolo City; Baras and Jalajala in Rizal; Pila Pila in Binangonan; San Andres and San Isidro in Cainta; Santa Ana in Taytay; Caniogan, Santo Tomas, and Santolan in Pasig City; Malanday, Marikina Heights, Nangka, and Parang in Marikina City; San Isidro and San Jose in Montalban (Rodriguez); and Ampid 1 in San Mateo. The desludging teams will also be deployed to select accounts in Marilag, Botocan, San Vicente, Paligsahan, and San Martin de Porres in Quezon City.
“Every household that participates in desludging becomes a partner in protecting our waterways and safeguarding public health. By ensuring that septic tanks are regularly maintained, customers help prevent pollution and contribute to cleaner, healthier communities,” Manila Water Corporate Communications Group Head Dittie Galang said.
Desludging involves the removal of accumulated sludge and wastewater from septic tanks. The collected septage is transported to Manila Water septage treatment facilities, where it undergoes proper treatment before being safely discharged in accordance with environmental regulations. This process helps reduce the pollutant load that may otherwise end up in rivers and creeks, supporting broader efforts to improve water quality across the East Zone.
Manila Water currently has three septage treatment plants catering to the treatment of wastewater across its concession area. These are the North Septage Treatment Plant (SpTP) in San Mateo, Rizal; South SpTP in FTI, Taguig; and Pinugay SpTP in Antipolo, Rizal.
Customers included in the scheduled service areas will receive prior notice from Manila Water personnel and are encouraged to ensure their septic tanks are accessible on the day of the operation.
Conducted every five years, Manila Water’s desludging service is provided at no additional cost.
The program forms part of the company’s continuing commitment to improving sanitation services and advancing environmental sustainability in the East Zone.