NWRB Warns Of Water Shortage In Manila, Nearby Provinces Until 2022
WATER SHORTAGE – The National Water Resources Board or NWRB recently warned of water supply shortage in Metro Manila and nearby provinces until 2022.
According to ABS-CBN, NWRB executive director Dr. Sevillo David Jr. said that a stable water supply would be challenging. this is due to a constantly growing population.
David added that it will take years to complete construction on proposed alternative water sources such as the East Bay Water Supply Project and AMA Bulk Water Supply Project which will draw water from Laguna Lake.
There is also a surge of demand for water amid the COVID-19 pandemic as more people will stay home.
Based on the report, the water level in Angat Dam, which supplies water in Metro Manila and Central Luzon, was at 178.38 meters on Tuesday, which currently below the 180-meter minimum level required for normal operations.
The Bulacan dam’s water level is expected to rise due to the La Niña phenomenon.
The report came with a YouTube video, which you can check right here. The video gained at about 5 likes, 2 dislikes, and 145 views as of the moment.
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