Maynilad to invest P20.65B to reduce water losses, aims 34% NRW in 2025

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. plans to invest up to P20.65 billion from 1Q2025 to 2027 to reduce water losses primarily due to pipe leaks and illegal connections.

In the first quarter alone, Maynilad spent P1.14 billion on NRW management efforts, repairing over 18,000 leaks, a 41% increase from the previous year.

The company aims to lower non-revenue water (NRW) levels to 34% in 2025 and further reduce it to 25% by 2027, down significantly from 66.4% two decades ago.

Despite significant progress, Maynilad faces challenges such as bureaucratic red tape and difficult soil conditions that hinder full-speed network repairs.

Maynilad's efforts are crucial for ensuring a reliable water supply and preventing service interruptions for customers in the West Zone, covering 17 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Cavite.

The company is preparing for an IPO expected by the third quarter of this year as part of its legislative franchise requirements.