Maynilad Water Services Inc. on Tuesday announced that the Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas (Camana) water reclamation project is 83 percent complete as of the final quarter this year. Located in Maypajo, Caloocan City, the P10.5-billion facility is poised to become the largest of its kind in the company’s portfolio, with full operational status expected in 2025.
Once completed, the Camana facility will process up to 205 million liters of wastewater daily, significantly enhancing sewerage services in South Caloocan, Malabon, and Navotas. The project will serve an estimated 1.2 million customers and integral to the ongoing cleanup efforts at the Manila Bay. The advanced water treatment processes employed will align with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) water quality guidelines and general effluent standards, as revised in 2021.
“Through this project, we are not only expanding sewer coverage but also contributing to the long-term health of our waterways and communities,” said Ramoncito Fernandez, Maynilad president and CEO. “Our commitment to infrastructure investment remains strong, and we are pleased to see the Camana Water Reclamation Facility nearing completion.”
The facility will use state-of-the-art modified Ludzack-Ettinger-conventional activated sludge technology to efficiently treat wastewater before safely discharging it into Maypajo Creek, which ultimately flows into Manila Bay. To support the facility, Maynilad is also laying 77 kilometers of sewer pipelines across the three cities to ensure proper wastewater collection and conveyance.
Maynilad’s broader initiative to strengthen its wastewater management system includes the operation of 23 treatment plants with a combined daily capacity of 684 million liters of wastewater. With the Camana facility set to go online, the company continues to cement its role as the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines, servicing millions of customers across Metro Manila and Cavite.
