Press Release: Laguna Lake - saving grace of Metro water

While water levels in Angat and La Mesa reservoirs remain at alert level, Laguna Lake boasts of its abundant water that is now tapped by Maynilad Water Services, Inc. to supply the water needs of the communities in Muntinlupa, Las Pinas and nearby areas.

Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), as early as August 7, 2009, approved the water permit application of Maynilad to allow the West Zone concessionaire to abstract 100 million liters per day of lake water to be made available for domestic consumption. Maynilad started the production of 50 MLD last June 2010 and expects to produce 100 MLD in September this year using surface raw water from Laguna Lake.

• Urban planner says Laguna Lake can solve Metro water woes - The Philippine Star, July 28, 2010
• LLDA to the rescue - Tempo, July 23, 2010
• Laguna lake tapped for Metro Water - Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2010

Beyond Environment, Beyond Tourism

Laguna Lake, essentially, is the heart of Southern Tagalog with its strategic location right in the middle of this political region. Indeed, it is shaped like one. Sadly, not very much is known of the lake and of its natural uniqueness.