It’s more than 5 years since the Supreme Court ordered government agencies to clean up Manila Bay, but “nothing much has improved” in water quality. Manila Bay Coordinating Office executive director Noel Gaerlan said coliform levels — an indicator of water quality — is rising, indicating the water is more polluted. The Writ of Continuing Mandamus for the rehabilitation of Manila Bay urged the government in 2008 to restore Manila Bay water to class “B” level, which means it can be fit for swimming. The ideal coliform level for this water class is 1,000 MPN (most probable number per 100 milliliters), but Gaerlan said the bay’s current coliform level is in the millions. He cited the growing population in Metro Manila and the lack of water treatment facilities as reasons why the government is having a hard time cleaning up the bay.
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