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Government continues monitoring El Niño; calls anew to conserve water

By: Catherine Cueto

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The Task Force El Niño had renewed calls to the public to conserve water and energy consumption as the peak impact of the El Niño phenomenon has yet to be felt.

"Ang hinihiling po ay huwag po iyong walang pakundangan, iyong limitless iyong paggamit po ng electricity at iyong ating [water] resources," Presidential Communications Office Assistant Secretary and Task Force El Niño spokesperson Joey Villarama said.

Likewise, Villarama noted that the government is continuously monitoring the effects of El Niño.

This is due to the increased water demand, as theta assured that there are contingency measures in place.

"Hindi po mawawala iyong posibilidad na hihina po ang water pressure o magkukulang po ang supply ng tubig, dahil po patuloy na bumababa ang level ng dam, particularly ng Angat dam," he added.

According to data, in Metro Manila and Rizal, there are 137 deep wells with other treatment plants which can serve as an alternative source of water.

Villarama said that of the total 69 are on standby and 10 are already operational for the water concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water.

Also the National Water Resources Board had given advisories for water conservation to public pools in subdivisions, condominiums, and other household settings.