ANNOUNCEMENT MEMORANDUM

INFRASTRUCTURE / SANITATION

SEWERAGE & SANITATION SYSTEM

The improvement of the city's sewerage system which has long been inadequate calls for the modernization and construction of interceptors, treatment vortex stations, plants, and outfall sewers to Manila Bay. At present, sewerage is collected by laterals and interceptors of 15 centimeter to 150 centimeter diameter pipes from the outmoded main sewerage pumping station passing thru seven minor sewerage pumping stations. Sta. Ana, a sub-district of the city, has a separate system and part of its effluents are discharged directly tot he Pasig River, thus contributing to its degradation. 

OBJECTIVES FOR SEWERAGE & SANITATION SYSTEM:

1. To improve and expand sewerage facilities in the service areas of the City of Manila.
2. To rebuild and improve the existing Central Manila Sewerage System.
3. To expand the sewer system tot he north and south with disposal initially by outfall sources tot he Manila Bay.
4. To provide immediate sanitation facilities in densely populated communities.

Strategies for Sewerage and Sanitation System:

1. Rehabilitate and improve the existing Central Sewerage System and implement an effective maintenance 
    program.
2. Conduct an extensive repair operation of all pipes and trunk sewers.
3. Expand the coverage of all sewer lines.