Maynilad upgrades La Mesa facilities to brace for El Niño

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) upgrades its La Mesa water treatment facilities to strengthen its preparations for the strong El Niño phenomenon in the coming months and reduce its reliance on the Angat-Ipo Dam, its primary source of raw water. The upgrades are designed to help the company manage changes in raw

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