The Manila Third Sewerage Project (MTSP) is being proposed by Manila Water
Company Inc. (MWCI) in response to a range of these forcing functions, such as
socio-environmental pressures and Concession Agreements specifying the
sewerage and sanitation targets required under the concession. The MWCI has the
concession for the eastern half on Metro Manila, and Maynilad Water (MWSI) the
western concession.
Because the MWCI concession area (the eastern part of Metro Manila) is only part
of the Metro Manila area, a Regional Environmental Assessment (REA) has been
prepared to assess if the investment proposed integrates with the MWCI/ MWSI
overall investment strategy and environmental management plans. The REA also
facilities a strategic assessment of the options available.
The above impacts clearly demonstrate that there is a raft of problems with the local
NCR environment, largely due to the paucity of wastewater management systems.
Prior to committing to a specific strategy to improve the problems, a Regional
Environmental Assessment (REA) has been requested by the World Bank.