The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) announced on Monday, November 10, 2025, that it has successfully restored 73 percent of its water supply operations following severe disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi).
Round-the-Clock Restoration Efforts
In an official advisory, MCWD confirmed that its teams continue to work non-stop to repair and rehabilitate damaged infrastructure across Metro Cebu. The water district assured consumers that ongoing efforts focus on achieving complete restoration and stabilizing water distribution in all affected areas.
As of Monday, MCWD's current water production stands at 200,500 cubic meters daily out of its normal production capacity of 275,000 cubic meters. This supply serves most of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Talisay cities, along with parts of northern Cebu.
Typhoon Tino, which struck on the morning of Tuesday, November 4, left numerous areas in Cebu without water after heavy rains and flooding damaged main transmission lines and power-dependent facilities. MCWD has been coordinating closely with local government units and Visayan Electric Company to accelerate restoration in areas where water supply remains intermittent.
Critical Facilities Under Repair
In a phone interview with SunStar Cebu on Monday, MCWD information officer Minerva Gerodias revealed that the Jaclupan Facility in Talisay City suffered among the most severe damage. Gerodias confirmed that the Jaclupan facility remains offline, representing a loss of 30,000 cubic meters daily, due to a damaged 800mm transmission line that carries raw water to the Tisa reservoir.
Repairs are expected to be completed within five days, even as MCWD continues conducting further assessments for potential leaks in other sections of the Jaclupan system. The Carcar Water District has deployed both personnel and equipment to assist in welding and repair operations at Jaclupan.
Significant repairs are also underway at Buhisan Dam, which normally produces approximately 6,000 cubic meters daily. The facility sustained damage when a 400mm steel pipeline was heavily compromised by flooding.
Meanwhile, the Lusaran facility in Cebu City, another critical source supplying around 30,000 cubic meters daily, is targeted for restoration within one week by JE Hydro, the supplier. Gerodias noted that JE Hydro remains temporarily unable to deliver its committed supply to MCWD.
Comprehensive System Status Update
Multiple bulk water sources including JE Hydro Busay and Pit-os, along with PWRI Mambaling 1, are currently undergoing repairs. Abejo Pit-os remains temporarily unavailable due to Visayan Electric's clearing operations.
Gerodias issued a public appeal requesting residents not to tamper with water pipelines, referencing a recent incident in Barangay Pahina Central, Cebu City, where an illegally altered line caused a major leak that disrupted local supply. The damage has since been repaired and normal service restored to the area.
Several facilities continue operational status, including PWRI Mambaling 3–Vestil, Mactan Rock–Oprra, Mactan Rock–Tejero, Abejo–BC Homes, Abejo–Guadalupe, and Abejo–Casuntingan.
Within MCWD's in-house water supply system, all 14 wells in the Talamban Wellfield and all 11 wells in the Tisa Wellfield are currently operational, while 42 out of 45 direct feed pumps are also functioning.
The Mambaling desalination facility remains operational and is currently supplying 10,000 cubic meters daily, doubling its usual output of 5,000 cubic meters.
In Mandaue City, eight in-house wells at the Canduman Wellfield are operational, along with eight wells at the Casili Wellfield. The Mandaue desalination plant is expected to resume operations on Monday, November 17.
Lapu-Lapu City reports 11 operational in-house wells, with additional supply contributions from Bulk Water Suppliers including Mactan Rock–Mepz and Mactan Rock–Basak.
Talisay City benefits from all seven operational wells in Barangay Lagtang, which continue to supply water to the city.
Cebu North Bulk Water, which supplies 34,500 cubic meters at full capacity, sustained only minimal damage and has largely recovered through the use of backup generators.
The Liloan Wellfield maintains 14 operational wells. MCWD reported that a valve in Danao City was damaged by flooding, disrupting water supply in Compostela and Liloan towns, though the damage was promptly repaired.
MCWD's franchise area encompasses the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Talisay, and Lapu-Lapu, along with the municipalities of Consolacion, Liloan, Compostela, and Cordova.
