Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is stepping up efforts to cut water losses, targeting Non-Revenue Water (NRW) levels of 25 percent by 2027 and 20 percent by 2030. The move aligns with regulatory commitments and long-term goals for reliable, sustainable service in Metro Manila’s West Zone.
The 20 percent NRW benchmark is widely considered a gold standard for large urban utilities, where further reductions often require higher costs relative to incremental water recovery. Maynilad said its strategy emphasizes cost-effective, sustainable interventions while keeping service dependable across its complex metropolitan network.
Under its MWSS-approved 2023–2027 Business Plan, the utility has earmarked P7.7 billion for NRW management in 2026.
The funds will go toward selective pipe replacements in high-loss areas, expanded leak detection, advanced network diagnostics, and evaluation of emerging technologies to improve leak localization and field response.
“Our approach is data-driven,” Maynilad said, “allowing teams to focus resources where they yield the greatest benefit while minimizing disruption.”
Leak detection demonstrations in Quezon City’s Barangays Bungad and Paltok recently showed how underground leaks are identified and repaired in dense urban settings.
Maynilad recovered in 2025 about 256 million liters per day through NRW efforts—the equivalent output of a major treatment facility. “Recovering water helps us optimize infrastructure and boost system efficiency,” said Central NRW Head Ryan B. Jamora.
Reducing NRW also strengthens Maynilad’s bottom line. Every liter recovered generates revenue that would otherwise be lost, avoiding the need for costly new water sources. Without aggressive loss reduction, the company could face billions in additional supply investments while delaying service expansion.
The program underscores Maynilad’s focus on operational efficiency, long-term sustainability, and water security, positioning the utility to meet rising demand while meeting regulatory and environmental standards.
