Memorandum Order providing for measures for the conservation of water supply in the Metropolitan Manila Area (No. 417 of 1992). Country/Territory Philippines Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 10 of 9 March 1992, pp. 1269-70. Subject Water Keyword Water supply Water shortage/drought Freshwater resources management Monitoring Policy/planning Priorities Water rights Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The acute water crises of the Manila urban area causes a series of conservation measures to be implemented. The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is required to speed up repair and maintenance programs, to combat illegal practices and to prevent unauthorized use of fire hydrants. The mayors of the Area are charged with restricting the use of water, both public and private, for watering of lawns, parks, etc. Government and private agencies shall inspect their plumbing systems, and citizens are urged to conserve water. Full text English