MWSS approves Q4 water rate adjustments

Water bills are changing for millions of customers, as Maynilad Water Services Inc. implements rate increase and Manila Water Co. rolls back its charges, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) announced.

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MWSS chief regulator Patrick Lester Ty reported on Friday, Sept. 12, that Maynilad will see an increase in the monthly water rates from October to December of this year, while Manila Water will see a rollback.

With the recently approved tariff adjustments, West zone Maynilad customers consuming 10 cubic meters cu.m. or less (cu.m) will see their monthly bill go up by Po.40, from £181.60 in the third quarter to P182 starting October. Those using 20 cu.m. will face a 21.53 increase, from 682.72 to P684.25, while those consuming 30 cu.m. will see a 3.13 hike, from P1,394.81 to P1,397.94.