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NIGHT FLOW METER READING
AS A MEASURE TO REDUCE WATER LOSS

Urbanization and increasing number of water Night Flow Meter Reading is a method in measuring
service connection comes with the dilemma of water real water loss or leakage level that greatly affects the
wastage – also known as, Non-Revenue Water or quality and amount of water that is being supplied to
NRW. NRW is water that does not make it from point the consuming public. It ensures the balance of the
A (source) to point B (consumer) which is considered volume of water that goes in and what goes out in a
lost and unaccounted for. It is usually caused by certain isolated metered area. It is usually done during
pipe leaks, broken or tampered meters, and other nighttime because the consumers’ demand or usage
factors. In 2012, it was recorded by the Department of flow is at minimum, therefore any leakage around
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) that 70% those hours may be detected.
of the country’s available water of 160 billion cubic Now, why is this important? Proper NRW
meters per year is wasted or lost. With this, water management not only aims at detecting leaks but it
service providers are taking preventive measures to is also leaning towards the improvement of service,
avoid further wastage. reduce costs and energy consumption, above all, it
The Metropolitan Naga Water District (MNWD) increases climate resilience.
is not only tasked to provide to the water needs MNWD regularly monitors leakage to lessen, if
of consumers within its coverage area, but also to not eradicate, the challenges of water loss, such as
protect and conserve such scarce resource. In order to intermittent supply and water potability. It benefits not
With the regularity of Night Flow Meter Reading, a total do this, the District implements a regular Night Flow only the District, but more importantly the consumers
of 120 activities were already conducted as of May 2021. Meter Reading for NRW management. and their access to sufficient water supply.

COMPLETION OF THE SALINTUBIG
PROJECT IN CANAMAN FROM PAGE 1

The SALINTUBIG project aims to pursue its services and improve capacities of the Local
commitment to provide water, particularly for the Government Units (LGUs) and Water Service Providers
poor and waterless communities. It stems from the (WSPs), in the planning, implementation, and
responsibilities of the Department of the Interior management of water supply facilities in a sustainable
and Local Government (DILG), through the Office of manner. Specifically, through the grant received by
Project Development Services (OPDS), in partnership LGU Canaman, the municipality partnered with MNWD
with DILG Regional Offices (ROs) and Municipal Local in the realization of the said project with a counterpart
Government Units (MLGUs) in the implementation of budget allocation of P1,336,185.86 for the required
the Provision of Potable Water Supply – SALINTUBIG labor works.
Program. MNWD’s partnership in SALINTUBIG projects
As part of the General Appropriations Act create great positive change to the lives of many. As
(GAA), the Program provides grant financing a result of these waterline extensions, more residents
and capacity development to increase will now be able to enjoy safe and potable water in LGU Canaman partnered with MNWD for the installation
communities’ access to water and sanitation their homes. of waterline extensions through the SALINTUBIG Project,
covering more than 300 target connections.

EXISTING MNWD WATER SOURCE
WATER SOURCES: DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

4 SPRINGS / 28 PUMPING STATIONS
- Sta. Lucia II Pumping Station
(Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Magarao, Cam. Sur.)
- Pacol IV Pumping Station
(Zone 04, Sitio Abrigo, Brgy. Pacol, Naga City)
- Pacol V Pumping Station
(Brgy. Pacol, Naga City)

RATED CAPACITY:
- 94,176 cubic meter per day servicing more than
54,000 active connections within Camaligan,
Canaman, Gainza, Magarao and Naga City.

WHAT LIES AHEAD? Increase in service connections by 5% or more than 2,600 connections due to population
- Rapid development (i.e rise of condominiums, growth and economic expansion.
subdivisions and other industries). Continues decline in annual spring discharge of MNWD-protected watersheds.
- Migration of people to urban areas.
- Rising temperature due to climate change. Limited groundwater sources due to poor quality of aquifer layers; production cost of 50%
- Finite resources base bound by water allocation of pumping stations produce lesser actual capacities than the supposed or expected rated
and rights. capacities.

4 JANUARY - JUNE 2021 METROPOLITAN NAGA WATER DISTRICT