and the elevated areas of Parang in Marikina. The project involves the construction of pumping station and reservoirs and the laying of 25 kilometers of water lines including mainlines and will benefit twelve existing subdivisions occupying a total land area of 27 hectares. Started in October 2007, the water project is expected to provide ample water supply to meet the 15 to 20 million liters per day (MLD) demand of the more than 13,000 households in the area. San Mateo Sanitary Landfill In 2008, a proposal to build a 200-hectare sanitary landfill within the jurisdiction of two barangays was met with resistance by several environmental groups. The proposed landfill was to be constructed on ground area within a protected forest. Bucking opposition by environment activists, the operator of the San Mateo waste dump is ready to give it a go. Andy Santiago, president of the San Mateo Sanitary Landfill and Development Corp., said it has given the green light for the 19-hectare facility in Rizal province to do business. Communication Telecommunications serve as a major link, within the sub-sectors and among other sectors of the economy, in the population centers and hinterlands. It also serves as a catalyst for growth and development. Telephone (Fixed landline & Wireless), & DSL Broadband Internet services are being provided by the Philippines Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), PT&T and Converge ICT. While cellular phone services are provide by Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, and Dito Telecommunity. Education There are public and private education institutions including colleges in San Mateo. High schools Colleges and universities Eastern Star Institute of Science & Technology [ESIST] (TESDA accredited) San Mateo Municipal College (Formerly Pamantasan ng Bayan ng San Mateo) St. Matthew College Special education Manila Christian Computer Institute for the Deaf (MCCID) Sister cities These are the municipality's sister cities or municipalities. Local Antipolo, Rizal Marikina, Metro Manila Quezon City, Metro Manila Rodriguez, Rizal Zamboanga City (2012) Valenzuela, Metro Manila (2017) See also Legislative districts of Rizal References External links San Mateo Profile at PhilAtlas.com [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Rizal Populated places established in 1571 1571 establishments in the Philippines Populated places on the Marikina River