Manila, May 3 -- Consumers with excessive water consumption in Metro Manila and nearby provinces may receive warning notices from the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) amid the El Nino phenomenon.

During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing on Thursday, MWSS Water and Sewerage Management Department Manager Patrick Dizon said they would investigate sudden spikes in residential bills.

"Kung napatunayan po na wala naman pong leak sa kanilang kabahayan ay wa-warning-an po natin sila (If it's proven that there's no leak in their households, we will warn them)," he said.

Besides warnings, they will also receive recommendations on how to conserve water and minimize consumption.

All other customers will also be notified of th...