The Philippine Star – Public urged to conserve water

Posted on March 20, 2015

By Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office yesterday urged the public to conserve water as the country braces for the El Niño phenomenon.

Chief regulator Joel Yu said conserving water would enhance water supply reliability as a dry spell may cause water shortage.

Yu called on the public to use water wisely and responsibly, citing the state weather bureau’s announcement that the country is now experiencing a mild case of El Niño…