Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Corporate Office

Address: Katipunan Road, Balara, Quezon City
Supervising Agency: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Parent GOCC:
GOCC Type: Chartered GOCC
History

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System is a government-owned and controlled corporation created under Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6234 with the dissolution of the National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (NWSA), in accordance with the policy of the state to supervise and control “the establishment, operation and maintenance of [waterworks] system.” The MWSS’ primary objective is “to ensure an uninterrupted and adequate supply and distribution of potable water for domestic and other purposes” at just and equitable rates. It has jurisdiction over the waterworks and sewerage system of all the cities of Metro Manila, as well as some provinces of Cavite and Bulacan.

Enabling Laws

  • Republic Act No. 6234

  • Presidential Decree No. 425, series of 1974

  • Presidential Decree No. 1269, series of 1977

  • Presidential Decree No. 1406, series of 1978

  • Presidential Decree no. 1063, series of 1985

  • Republic Act No. 8041

Charter Statement

Mission

TO OPERATE , MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS IN THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE MANNER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE AND UNINTERRUPTED SUPPLY OF POTABLE WATER AND SANITARY SEWERAGE SERVICES.

Vision

VISION

By 2028: A dependable and reliable agency, with resilient water source infrastructure and competent personnel working under a strong organizational structure.

By 2040: Achieve AmBisyon Natin 2040 goals, through the actualization of long-term water security governance reforms.

Core Values
  • Service Excellence

  • Quality

  • Integrity

  • Results-Orientation

  • Transparency

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