Manila Water International Solutions
Philippines
Mentor

Manila Water Company, Inc. Serves nearly 5 million people in the eastern part of Metro Manila. It has successfully developed a rigorous water quality management program that enabled 100% compliance with local water quality standards over the past 10 years and maintained a steady chlorine residual of 0.72 ppm throughout its service area, thus eliminating any major water contamination.  Manila Water Company's water quality monitoring efforts cover residential areas, low-income communities, commercial establishments and public service institutions (e.g. schools, hospitals and markets) and its central laboratory is ISO-accredited.  MWCI, through its subsidiary Manila Water International Solutions (MWIS), is interested to strengthen its position as a leading global company, especially in Asia where it is targeting opportunities in Vietnam, Indonesia, China and other countries.

Website: http://www.manilawater.com

Da Nang Water Company
Vietnam
Recepient

Located along the coast in Central Vietnam, Da Nang is the fourth largest city of Vietnam with an area of 1,255.53 km² and total population of 752,493 people (as of 2003).  The Da Nang Water Supply Company (DAWACO) provides continuous water supply (24 hours/day) for its 99,000 customers through three treatment plants.  Estimated water loss is at 40%. In response, DAWACO plans to improve its overall water quality management by ensuring safe and proper chlorine levels and water quality control in the distribution network; developing procedures and programs to clean and maintain water supply pipelines; strengthening water sampling, sampling analysis, and evaluation processes; improving laboratory practices; and building staff capacity.