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East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. on Wednesday reminded its customers to be extra vigilant against tampering and theft of their water meter.
Section 8 of the Republic Act 8041 – National Water Crisis Act poses strict sanctions and penalties on pilferage of water meters, main lines, pipes and related or ancillary facilities; stealing of water for profit or resale; possession of stolen or tampered water meters; and the willful acceptance or tolerance of the said actions.
If the water is stolen for profit or resale, the offender would face imprisonment from six to12 years.
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