Memorandum Order providing for measures for the conservation of water supply in the Metropolitan Manila Area (No. 417 of 1992). País/Territorio Filipinas Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 1992 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Gazette No. 10 of 9 March 1992, pp. 1269-70. Materia Agua Palabra clave Abastecimiento de agua Escasez de agua/sequía Manejo de recursos hídricos Monitoreo Política/planificación Prioridades Derechos de agua Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Asia Sudoriental Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés