Water Shortage

in Pasig City
PREPARED BY: ALYSIA ROSE FOLLOSO

Manila Water suffered a water shortage last

2019. One of the cities supplied by the Ayala-led
water company is Pasig City. Thus, residents of
Pasig City experienced water deficits and
interruptions.

cause?
Delay in water The condition was
infrastructure plans worsened by panic
limited sources of water-storing.
water.

Providing for 9.5 million El Nino resulted

people, the supply of in little to no
water is not enough. presence of rain.

possible solutions

1 Citizens must prioritize water

efficiency (like water
fixtures) to limit, and monitor
their water usage. 5 The government can temporarily
open some deep wells to expand
the water supply.

2 Use rainwater, freshwater,

and groundwater as a
substitute for tap water. 6 A temporary solution would be for
Maynilad to share some of its
surplus with Maynila Water.

3 Turn off the water when not

in use. Also, check for leaks
in faucets, toilets, and so on.
7 The government must plan
rainwater impound systems and
underground water storages.

4 Citizens must practice by

heart water conservation
and water recycling.
8 Kaliwa Dam can be used by Manila
Water and Maynilad as a new
source of water, contributing an
additional 900 million L a day.
 role of soil conservation
Proper supervision of soil lessens the phenomenon of erosion;
thus, restricting splash erosion, the collapse of formation, and the like.
Subsequently, this improves the probability of infiltration, enabling
water conservation. Lastly, this also restricts relocated soil from
accumulating and clogging in drainage channels.

role of waste management

Waste management reduces the consequences excess waste
has on our ecosystem. Waste management prevents overflowing
landfills, water pollution, and aquatic wildlife destruction.
Hence, it inhibits the contamination of water resources to avoid
reducing sources of water.

conserve manage
soil: waste:
Plant trees. Planting trees Refrain from printing
protects the top soil. and use both sides of
the paper.

Instead of throwing organic Refrain from using

waste, use it as compost. disposable products.

Place a bucket during the

rainy season to collect Refrain from using
rainwater, ensuring the plastics, but instead
soil's protection. reusable bags.

Refrain from plowing the

Observe the 5Rs and
soil. Practice no-till
proper waste
planting.
disposal.

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