QC residents face prolonged water shortage

Residents of Barangay Paltok in Quezon City have endured four consecutive days without water service, exceeding the announced rotational interruptions by Maynilad Water Services Inc.

The prolonged lack of water has forced residents to line up for water rations and seek alternative locations to bathe.

Residents expressed frustration over the inaccurate information provided by Maynilad regarding the water interruptions, leading to unmet expectations and prolonged hardship.

The water shortage has impacted daily routines, affecting hygiene and even the ability of some residents to go to work.

Firefighters have stepped in to provide some water assistance to the affected community.

Maynilad had announced rotational water interruptions from November 18 to 24, 2020, but the situation in Barangay Paltok has been significantly worse than anticipated.

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