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00:00 Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System is now investigating the allegations of "polluted water" supplied by Manila to their customers.
00:09 It is clear that the discoloration in their water is happening in Manila.
00:13 Ryan Lezigue is in the center of Balita Live.
00:17 Audrey, MWSSRO is checking in Manila that the discoloration in their water supply is not going to happen again.
00:27 According to Audrey, the water that their customers experienced yesterday should be able to be solved within 3 days.
00:39 This is the water that comes out of the faucet of their customers in Quezon City.
00:50 The water is mixed with dirt.
00:53 The reason is to make it yellow.
00:56 One of the people who experienced water discoloration is Mayetta.
01:00 She said that the yellow water lasted for 3 hours from 7 in the morning to 10 in the morning.
01:07 If we pour it, it will spill on our mouth.
01:13 We don't know if it's polluted or not.
01:19 If the color of the water is like that, I don't let my daughter use it even when she takes a bath.
01:24 The problem with the water quality in Manila spread quickly at 4 in the morning and was talked about on social media.
01:32 That's why MWSSRO immediately conducted an investigation.
01:36 The initial investigation revealed that the discoloration of the water was caused by a high level of manganese from the raw water.
01:45 This is because of the low level outlet of the Angat Dam.
01:50 The water comes out of the Angat Dam.
01:57 There is a backup system under the dam.
02:03 There is a hole in the middle of the dam where water can be drawn in case of emergency.
02:12 Now, they are having repairs on the top of the dam.
02:15 Water is being drawn there while the Angat Dam is being repaired.
02:22 Now, Audrey, Manila is conducting a flushing in affected areas to solve the water problem.
02:29 The requirement is that they have to fix this within 3 days.
02:34 As long as they fix this within 3 days, they will not have any financial penalties.
02:38 But that does not mean that we can't do anything.
02:41 That's why MWSSRO can require additional steps to fix this problem.
02:54 MWSSRO is advising consumers who have experienced a flushing that they should let the water flow until it becomes clear.
03:02 To avoid compromising the health of the people, they should not drink the manganese water.
03:09 My advice is that we should not try and risk this because there is a risk of discoloration and we might have problems when we ingest it.
03:20 We can do this for flushing, cleaning of goods, and washing cars.
03:28 This can also be done for watering plants.
03:30 Manila is already taking action on the water problem.
03:35 Based on the discussion among stakeholders, it is expected that the level of manganese will increase.
03:47 The surge happened early in the morning yesterday and we need to make further adjustments to our chemical dose
04:00 so that we can address the rise in manganese.
04:06 And to be honest, it only happened for a few hours.
04:10 MWSSRO said that the areas that experienced water discoloration are now contained.
04:23 MWSSRO and the residents of Manila did not even report the situation to the authorities.
04:38 The Manila Permanent Administration asked for a water discoloration notice to their consumers
04:46 and they were told that it is not a problem because of the presence of manganese.
04:52 Ryan, if this happens again, does MWSSRO have a quick way to avoid danger to consumers?
05:05 For example, in the 1980s and 1990s, in Quinta Rizal, our deep well water was yellowish.
05:17 Our neighbors put a cloth to cover it. Does MWSSRO have a solution like this?
05:24 Well, Audrey, if this situation happens again, there is a big possibility because the repair will be done in 61 days.
05:39 Now, what can the consumers do? MWSSRO and Manila should allow the water to flow from the deep well to the well.
05:53 Because they will continue to flush the water.
05:57 They do not recommend putting a cloth to wash the water because it is dangerous.
06:06 They recommend using a different water source from the deep well like water from plants, car cleaning, and other.
06:19 But it is prohibited to drink this water.
06:23 Thank you very much, Ryan Lesigas.