Executive Summary

1. Brief Project Description

This Proposed Vitali Spring Source Development Project is an alternative solution to the local water supply problem of Barangay Vitali, Zamboanga City. The previous project which involved the construction of the Tamion Production Well has not been commissioned up to the present due mainly to the water quality yielded from the said production well. Thus, the same cannot be supplied to the constituents of this barangay as this has not complied with the standards for drinking water. The Planning & Design Division, Engineering Department of the Zamboanga City Water District considered utilizing surface water to address this problem in water supply in the barangay. Thus, the conceptualization of utilizing the Kamalik Spring at Sitio Kamalik some 5 kilometers from the Tamion Production Well. This project is composed of the construction of a 90 m capacity ground tank, pipelaying of 3,194 linear meters of 110 mm (O.D.) x 6 meters Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipeline, Class 150 and 1,630 linear meters 100 mm (I.D.) Galvanized Iron (G.I.) Pipeline (Schedule 40) and the construction of one 2 3 (1) unit 9m (4.8 m capacity) concrete collector chamber at the source. This proposed water system has a total budget cost of ten million five hundred fifty-six thousand two hundred ninety-five pesos and 10/100 (Php 10,556,295.10). It is expected that during the construction phase of this project there will be an increase in the generation of suspended particles, particularly dust, as excavation works will be performed for the pipelaying activities. The construction phase would create short-term visual impacts from the appearance of the construction operations and their impact on the surrounding landscape which are temporary in nature. The same effect would be seen on the construction phase of the source collector chamber and the ground tank. But the magnitude of this effect varies in magnitude such that there will be moderate significance in the construction of the source collector chamber while the pipelaying activities and the construction of the ground tank has negligible significance accounting to its strategic location and the ambient environment. At most, the impacts that will be caused to the natural environment of the spring source will be the displacement of the natural rocks on the stream accountable to the construction of source collector chamber. The flow will be redirected such that the maximum flow will be gathered towards the collector chamber. No logging activities will be made and the most minimal disturbance to the natural flora and fauna in the spring environment will be caused due to the construction works. In fact, reforestation activities will be conducted to improve the yield and quality of the water as soon as the project has been completed and the water system commissioned and has commenced operation. 2. Brief Summary of Projects IEE Process The possible environmental impacts that may be caused by this project has been identified by comparison with related projects that have been previously done and observing the environmental impacts that it has caused. At the same time, relevant literature has been consulted particularly on similar undertakings which have been assessed by experts. Series of site inspections have also been conducted in the project site to include the identification of land ownership over the proposed site for the construction
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of the concrete ground tank and the identification of title of the claimants of the land in the vicinity of the spring source that will be utilized for this project. In the process, the stakeholders in the community were consistently consulted regarding this project. The major concern of the current users of the water body is whether they would still be able to utilize the same after it has been developed. The logging issues in the community was also raised particularly to the barangay chairman, Jose Alavar, which he accepted graciously and committed to put an end to this in view this development. 3. Summary of Baseline Characterization The project site, considering the land formation at Barangay Vitali, is located at higher elevations with the general terrain to be slightly mountainous. Soil classification is generally clayish. For most parts of the study area, there are vast open spaces which have evidently been reduced as such due to past logging activities in the area. There are water bodies, particularly springs,in isolated areas of the barangay which have not been explored. Yet according to locales, there are quite a number which are presently used for daily activities and which have not been explored by this office. The air quality in the area is still at its purest state. No point sources were found in the area such as smoke stacks from industrial establishments. At most only smoke from backyard burning, use of firewood for cooking and from the few motorcycles that transport goods and persons to the area, are the sources of air pollutants in the area. The locales within the project site and study area are mostly engaged in agricultural activities usually merely for consumption. Logging activities were also evident in the area. Others are engaged in latex harvesting in a rubber plantation located adjacent to the study area and approximately 700 meters from the project site for the source collector chamber. 4) Summary of Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan The hauling activities and earthworks during site preparation, particularly during the excavation works for the pipelaying activities, will temporarily decrease the air quality in the area due to dust and vehicle emissions. It will increase the pollutant concentrations in the ambient air quality during this time. It will also cause minor and temporary changes in the landform and will cause temporary disturbances in the community which will continue until the completion of the pipelaying activities. The construction of the 90 square meter collector chamber will also cause temporary disturbances in the aquatic biota that may thrive in the water body. Water quality may also decrease during construction phase due to the introduction of debris in the water as a result of the construction of the collection chamber. Run-off from disturbed areas and road surface during earth preparations may contaminated catch basins and affect the water quality. There are no significant settlements in the project study area. However, relocation of inhabitants in the upstream of the source had been requested from the barangay officials in order to ensure the water quality of the source which will be a source for drinking water for the barangay. Job opportunities will increase as 50% of the manpower requirements for this project will be taken from barangay Vitali. During the operation and maintenance phase of the project, locales will be preferred to operate and secure the facilities. Forest guards will be employed to secure the area from illegal loggers since forest management will be turned-over or co-managed by the Watershed Section of the proponent.

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5. Summary of Environmental Monitoring Plan The Environmental Monitoring Plan for this project included monitoring activities commencing from the planning stage of this project and shall continue during operation and maintenance thereof. First hand data were gathered during the initial inspection determining the terrain of the project site, soil characteristics, conducting interview with settlers and local officials, taking water sample for laboratory analysis, conducted volumetric measurements of the water source, took pictures of the project sites and taking other relevant data that would be necessary for project preparation and designing environmental management plan. Data gathered were assessed for project feasibility and assessment of possible environmental impacts should implementation ensue. These were compared against literature on similar projects implemented to further assess and identify expected environmental impacts and to develop measures to mitigate the same. Baseline data gathered during project preparation stage will compared if there has been significant changes that occurred in the different phases of project implementation. Mitigation measures will be applied in the different phases of the project implementation where there are expected adverse environmental impacts particularly in the increase of dust and other air pollutants dispersed into the ambient atmosphere as a result of the earth works in preparation for pipelaying. Mitigation measures will be applied in order that pollution of the water bodies may be avoided.

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DRAFT MAIN IEER

1. BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION 1.1 Project Name 1.2 Location/Address 1.3 Nature of Project 1.4 Threshold Limits Applied for 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Proponent Name Address Contact Numbers Brief Profile : : : Proposed Vitali Spring Source Development Project Sitio Kamalik, Barangay Vitali, Zamboanga City, Region IX Water System (Construction of Collection Chamber, Pipelaying and Construction of Concrete Ground Tank) Water Pipelines <50 kilometers; Water Supply Systems (Complete System) 6 wells/surface water source Zamboanga City Water District Pilar Street, Zamboanga City 991-1556

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From the original water system that was constructed by the United States Colonial Government in 1911, the Zamboanga City Water District has grown its franchise coverage to the entire area of the city proper, which is composed of 98 barangays. Its present service area is the forty-four barangays within the seven kilometer radius. It also operates and maintains independent water systems at Vitali, Sangali, Pasobolong, and Labuan. The Zamboanga City Water District was created by virtue of PD 198, otherwise known as the Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973, which authorized the formation of water districts to operate local waterworks system. Pursuant to this law, Resolution No. 446, which was later amended by Resolution No. 77 on March 6, 1974, gave birth to the Zamboanga City Water District and took over the operation of the Zamboanga Waterworks and Sewerage System on April 1, 1974. ZCWD is headed by its General Manager, Leonardo Rey D. Vasquez. It has a policymaking body composed of 5 directors, with Dr. Milagros L. Fernandez as its chairperson. It offers the following services to the public: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Reopening/Reconnection of Water Service Connection Disconnection of Service Connection Delivery of Water Bills Collection of Payments Water Delivery Abrupt Increase, Average Reading and Category/Rate Classification Leaks (within the vicinity of the meter) Meter Testing/Calibration Accounts Inquiry Replacement of Lost Materials and Rehabilitation Reopening of Abandoned Water Service Connection Transfer Site of Tapping Change of Name Water Analysis

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Figure 1. Organizational Structure of the Zamboanga City Water District

The Zamboanga City Water Districts mission is to provide adequate and sustainable supply of potable water, sewerage and related services in accordance with International Standards to all customers within its service area with the end in view of improving their quality of life anchored on our firm adherence to the belief that Agua es Vida (Water is Life). With this end in view, it will continuously strive to make these services available to the general majority, if not the whole, of the population of Zamboanga City.

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The Zamboanga City Water District also believes in the need commits to actively collaborate with all its stakeholders in the protection and preservation of the Pasonanca Watershed and other watersheds.

1.8 IEE Report Preparer : 1.9 Address :

Anne Aubrey R. De Guzman-Bugtong Planning & Design Division, Engineering Department ZCWD Field Office, Old Reservoir Scout Limbaga St., Pasonanca Zamboanga City,Tel. No. 955-4235

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS IEE PROCESS 2.1. IEE Team For this project, the IEE Team was composed of the preparer, personnel from the Planning & Design Division, Construction Division and the Environment and Watershed Protection Division. Personnel from the Planning and Design Division were principally involved in the Project Conceptualization, preparation of the pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and the preparation of the detailed engineering plans and design. At these preparatory stages, initial environmental screening and assessments have been made before the preparation of the detailed engineering plans and design for the project wherein the same was considered and the results incorporated. Site selection, environmental screening and the initial assessment and scoping were performed by the preparer together with the Planning and Design Division and the Environmental and Watershed Protection Division. Detailed assessment, identification of mitigation needs and the preparation of the detailed design of the mitigation measures were prepared by the Environmental Engineer/preparer with aid from the Planning & Design Division as to the expected activities during the implementation and construction phase of the project. The Construction Division shall be responsible in the implementation of the mitigation measures that have been designed by the Environmental Engineer/preparer. Monitoring, validation and Evaluation/Audit of Environmental Compliance and Over-all Performance shall be made by the Environmental Engineer/preparer. 2.2 IEE Study Schedule

Generally the conduct of the Initial Environmental Examination was made during the conceptualization stage and the preparation of the detailed engineering and design of the project. On July 6, 2011, source verification was conducted by the Planning & Design Division with representation from the Watershed Protection Section. This first site inspection was conducted on a rainy season but this particular day was sunny to cloudy. This was conducted after information from the Barangay Chairperson of Vitali that there are several spring sources that may be developed into a water system that could supply water to the barangay. At this time, prospective site was identified, data were gathered and initial environmental screening, assessment and scoping was done. During the conduct of the topographic survey, which was done two (2) weeks following the initial inspection, the different elevations have been identified, and the location for the concrete ground tank was chosen. Additional data have been gathered, such as land use of the chosen site, its ownership and land classification. These were later on verified with the DENR-CENRO East. A second inspection was conducted particularly to identify the site for the construction of the ground tank and to verify the discharge flow of the source. Photographs were taken of the different areas that will be affected and utilized by this project. This was conducted on September 29, 2011. On October 13, 2011 barangay referral was conducted together with the affected settlers in the area particularly those having claims over the surface water and using the same for domestic use. It was agreed during the said meeting that they are amenable to this introduction of improvement provided that they would still be able to use this source for their domestic needs. They were assured by ZCWD that they would still be able to utilize the downstream or the overflow of this source.

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Study area for the surface water source

Study area for the ground tank

Figure 2. Road Network Map of the Proposed Source Development at Kamalik, Vitali, Zamboanga City

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2.3. IEE Study Area The study area for this proposed project includes the 100 meter radius from the surface water source. It also includes the unexplored upstream of the source which shall be included in the protection and forest management during the operation and maintenance phase of the project. This also includes the ambient environment of the surface water that will be the source for this water system. It is particularly located at N 7 24' 24.6" E 122 15' 34.7" at an elevation of 160.51 meters above sea level (MASL). The whole expanse of the 4.824 kilometres where pipelines will be laid was also part of the study area. Especially so that it will be along these areas where decrease in the air quality will be anticipated owing to the earth preparation activities that will be conducted which will generate dusts. The project site for the concrete ground tank has also been part of the study area and is located 607.5 meters from the source collection chamber at an elevation of 108.82 MASL. Referring to figure 2 which shows the road network map of the proposed project, the study areas for the surface water source and the concrete ground tank were highlighted by the green circles. The whole expanse of the pipelines where pipelaying works will be done is also part of the study area of this project. 2.1 IEE Methodology The initial environmental examination for this project was conducted by determining the different pollution generating activities in the project and comparing it against previous projects undertaken and the environmental impacts it posed, owing to time constraints and the lack of information, and the nature of the project to be undertaken. Generally, data gathered were first hand taking the same from the site. Water sample was taken and subjected to laboratory analysis to determine water quality. Second hand data were taken from appropriate offices having possession of them particularly as to the land use and classification of the proposed project area. After baseline data from the project site/study area have been gathered, the same was utilized to predict the possible impact of the project to the ambient environment. Assessment of the possible environmental impacts in the project site was based on previous projects undertaken by ZCWD with similar component activities. Possible environmental impacts were determined in relation to the preconstruction, construction/development, operation and maintenance stages of the project. As determined therein, these components were compared to the proposed project, its location, the baseline characteristics of the project site and the degree of the environmental impact that these activities may produce. Review of related literature was also used to aid in the assessment of the possible impacts that the works involved in this proposed project may cause to the ambient environment of the project site/study area.

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3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1. Project Location, Area, ECA category Barangay Vitali is situated some 73 kilometers east of the City Hall of Zamboanga. It has an approximate land area of 5,409 hectares and a total population of 10,500. It is bounded by barangays Mangusu and Tictapul. Sitio Kamalik is situated at approximately 4 kilometers from the Tamion Production Well. It is considered, for the purpose of environmental impact assessment, as an environmentally critical area as it belongs under Category No. 10 (water bodies categorized by one or any combination of the following conditions: tapped for domestic purposes; within the controlled and/or protected areas declared by appropriate authorities; which supports wildlife and fishery activities). In this case, the surface water utilized is being tapped for domestic purposes by settlers within the vicinity of the area. This source is located at geographical coordinates N 7 24' 24.6" E 122 15' 34.7". 3.2. Project Rationale Water is a basic human need that must be addressed with urgency. The people from this barangay have been clamouring for a sustainable potable water supply for several years now. Before, a barangay water works system has been operating in the barangay to supply water. But this has been unsustainable and the local folks could not manage and maintain the same. When this issue was raised to the local government for rehabilitation and improvement, the mayor required that the same be turned over to the Zamboanga City Water District to ensure its management and maintenance. As an answer to this clamour, ZCWD, together with the City Government and This project, the Proposed Source Development at Kamalik, Vitali, was conceptualized as an alternative to the previous Vitali Water System which included pipelaying works along the main road of barangay Vitali and the construction of the Tamion Production Well. This project was constructed as a thrust of the City Mayor, Celso L. Lobregat, to provide water supply systems to waterless barangays in the city. Thus, the realization of this project in 2008. However, it has never been operational because of the change in the water quality discharged by the Tamion Production Well. For this reason, ZCWD is studying the possibility of applying treatment procedures that would address the water quality problem of this production well. In the meantime, the water supply requirements of this barangay must be addressed with urgency as water is a basic requirement for life sustenance. Thus, surface water sources have been explored in the area as there are existing surface water bodies in the area which are presently being tapped by nearby settlers for domestic use. The question only remained is whether the same is capable of supplying the needs of majority, if not all, of the barangays constituents. Hydraulic analysis was conducted and it was determined that the source would be capable of supplying potable water for the present demand. However, should this increase, other sources have already been identified to augment the supply. This project, Proposed Source Development at Kamalik, Vitali, Zamboanga City, involves 2 civil 3 3 works (construction of 90 m concrete ground tank and the construction of 4.8 m capacity source collection box) and a 4.824 kilometer pipelaying works (3,194 linear meters 110 mm x 6.00 m PVC pipelines. Class 150, 1,630 linear meters 6.02 mm thick x 100 mm (I.D.) G.I. Pipeline (Schedule 40.)). This specified length of pipelines will be interconnected with the existing Vitali Water System Pipeline at Tamion Road in Vitali.

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The source that will be utilized for this proposed water system is the Kamalik Spring which has a flow of 4.08 liters per second (64.68 gallons per minute) and is situated some 5 kilometers from the existing Tamion Production Well, 321 true North of the entrance to Tamion from the national highway, and 329 true North of the Tamion Production Well. Thence, it shall be connected to the 1,630 linear meters of 100 mm G.I. Pipeline and the 608 linear meters of 110 mm PVC Pipeline and water will be stored on a 90 cubic meter ground tank located 1771 metres from the source at an elevation of 125 meters above sea level (3 meters). Chlorination of the water will be made at the ground tank before distribution. The ground tank will be interconnected to the existing Vitali Water System Pipeline by the 2586 linear meters 100 mm PVC pipe. This proposed water system has a total budget cost of ten million five hundred fifty-six thousand two hundred ninety-five pesos and 10/100 (Php 10,556,295.10). The manpower requirement has a total of 62 personnel, which includes 54 laborers, 2 pipefitters, 2 carpenters, 1 welder, 2 steelman, and 2 mason, excluding the Project Engineer. It is expected to be completed in 135 days. It shall commence as soon as all permits have been acquired, including the issuance of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), and upon acquisition of the land where the proposed ground tank shall be constructed shall have been completed. 3.3. Project Development Plan, Process/Technology and Project Components Figure 2 above shows the development plan for this project. Three major activities will form part of this project. The project shall begin at the water source which is located 4.8 kilometers from the existing Tamion Production Well. A 4.8 cubic meter concrete spring collector chamber will be constructed at the water source that will serve as a reservoir for this water system. This spring collector chamber will be connected to the 100 mm Galvanized Iron (G.I.) Pipe where the pipelaying activities of this project will begin. The pipelaying activities is composed of 1,630 linear meters of 6.02 mm thick x 100 mm (I.D.) G.I. pipeline and interconnected with the 110 mm x 6.00 m PVC pipe 608 linear meters in length. Then it will be connected with the 90 cubic meter concrete ground tank. From the ground tank it will be connected with the PVC pipe at 2,586 linear meters length to the existing Vitali Water System at the Tamion Production Well. Pipelaying Mobilization and hauling of materials will take 30 days and will require the use of 2 units boom truck to transport the materials to the project site. The pipelaying activity will require the use of backhoe for the excavation works, welding machine and bar cutter. Concrete pipe support will be placed at every 3 meters interval for the G.I. pipes and before interconnection to the PVC pipe. Along the pipeline network, the following appurtenances will be installed: 5 units of 75 mm residential type fire hydrant and barricades at 500 linear meters interval; 4 units of blow-off assembly at lowest elevations along the pipeline(this requires the use welding machine); and 8 units of air-release assembly and barricade at highest elevations along the pipeline. At culverts and creek crossing of the G.I. pipes, welding machines will be used. Upon completion of the pipelaying works, the area where pipelines have been laid will be backfilled but not tampered in order that necessary repairs and amendments may still be made after conducting the hydrostatic test. Hydro testing will be performed where the pipes will be subjected to hydrostatic pressure of up to 150 psi for one (1) hour. This is done to expose defective materials that have missed prior detection, ensure that any remaining defects are insignificant enough to allow operation at design pressures, expose possible leaks and serve as a final validation of the integrity of the constructed system. This activity requires the use of a water tanker and a hydrotesting machine. Disinfection of the pipelines will be conducted to ensure that these are free from contaminants and bacteria that could affect the potability of the water being distributed. This is done by flushing 114

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cubic meters of potable water mixed with 3 kilograms of calcium hypochlorite into the pipelines. Thereafter, final backfilling and compaction of the earth where the pipes have been laid will be conducted using a tamper hammer machine. Construction of 90 cubic meter Concrete Ground Tank Excavation equivalent to 51 cubic meters in preparation for the construction of the concrete ground tank will require the use of a backhoe that will be used for the excavation works and a 1 horse power water pump that will be used to pump out water from the excavated earth. A 100 mm full bore electromagnetic flowmeter flange type, with two (2) mating flanges and with wall mounted type signal converter complete with accessories will be installed in this concrete ground tank before the PVC pipe distribution line. The construction of this concrete ground tank will utilize 4 units of concrete bagger mixer and 2 units of concrete vibrator. 1 unit welding machine and 1 unit angular grinder will be used for welding the steel ladder and manhole cover of the ground tank. The same welding machine will also be used for the installation of valves and appurtenances and the interconnection works. After concrete curing of 28 days, the newly constructed ground tank will be disinfected and subject to leakage test. Disinfection will be done by flushing 105 cubic meters of potable water with dissolved 8 kilograms calcium hypochlorite. Detecting leaks in the newly constructed tank will be by volumetric testing which is detected based on the measured change in volume of the water stored in the tank within 24 hours. Construction of 4.8 cubic meter Concrete Spring Collector Chamber The construction and interconnection of the spring concrete collector chamber will use 1 unit of welding machine, 1 unit concrete bagger mixer and 1 unit of concrete vibrator. After a curing period of 28 days, disinfection of the spring concrete collector chamber will be done by introducing 35 cubic meters of potable water mixed with 1 kilogram calcium hypochlorite. 3.4. Description of Project Phases (Activities/Environmental Aspects, Associated Wastes and Built-in Pollution Control Measures) 3.4.1. Pre-construction/ Pre-operational phase The different activities involved during the pre-construction phase of this proposed project include project conceptualization, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and the preparation of the detailed engineering plans and design. Consultations with the barangay officials and the residents have been conducted. It was during these meetings that possible sources have been identified. These sources have been verified and evaluated. Water samples have been taken for laboratory analysis at different dates of inspection. Survey has also been conducted from the water source to the road network where the pipelines will pass including the proposed project site for the constructed concrete ground tank. In these rural areas it is a common misconception that whenever topographic surveying activities are conducted in the area, their properties will be taken from them allegedly taking advantage of their illiteracy and poverty. However, during these surveying activities the residents have been forewarned by the local officials in the barangay that the surveying team of the Zamboanga City Water District will be conducting topographic survey and that they have been ensured that their properties will not be prejudiced along the way.

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Following the identification of the most ideal site for the construction of the concrete ground tank, the site development plan and sketch plan of this site is endorsed to the Lot Acquisition Committee for appropriate action. The Administration and General Services Department of this office shall then be responsible in processing the application for Water Rights with the National Water Resources Board and the application for land use with the CENRO-East. Assessment of improvements introduced by the residents in the area will be made after an evaluation by the CENRO-East office as to the land classification of this area and after a determination of their rights therein. The possible pollutants introduced into the environment during these pre-construction activities include emissions from the vehicles used by the team. The regular emission testing of these vehicles however assures that the emissions from the vehicles are within the standards set by the Clean Air Act. Also, solid wastes may be generated during these activities because of the food packs and plastic water bottle that were brought by the team. This was mitigated by requiring each member of the team to keep their trash with them until return to the office for proper disposal. 3.4.2. Construction/Development phase Construction and Development Phase commences with the mobilization and the hauling of materials from ZCWD motorpool to the project site at Vitali. This activity is expected to affect ambient air quality due to entrained dust from materials delivery trucks travelling on unpaved road and the loading and unloading operations of aggregates and soil. Earth preparation activities would also affect air quality as a result of increase in entrained dust in the atmosphere as well as exhausts from the Diesel construction equipments used for site preparation, grading and excavation. Wind erosion of areas disturbed during construction activities would also affect air quality as well as emissions from transportations used by workers to commute to construction site. In order to mitigate adverse effects, settling of dust will occur over time and by water flushing of unpaved road for a particular interval of time to reduce entrained dusts in the atmosphere and to remove build up of loose materials to control dust emissions. All trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials will be covered or require them to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. Traffic speeds will be maintained at 40kph on unpaved surfaces. Pipelaying works including operation of heavy equipments and other construction equipments including hydrotesting and disinfection works of pipes and source box and ground tank, installation of valves and fittings and the interconnection works, as well as the installation of five (5) units of 75 mm fire hydrants and barricade and the installation of four (4) units of blowoff assembly also have its environmental impacts in the project site. These activities will entail generation of solid wastes of at least 5% of the total bulk of materials used for the entire project including but not limited to used bags of cement, empty paint cans, wood cuttings used for scaffolding of concrete, excess fill materials from grading and excavation activities, scrap woods and metals, and small concrete spills. It is also expected to generate a negligible volume of litter to include food containers, beverage cans, paper bags, plastic wrappers, and smoking materials, including materials generated by the public. Adverse effects will be mitigated by prevention on site through segregation of wastes according to recyclables, re-usable and non reusable/recyclable. These wastes will be gathered at a temporary facility on site. Non-recyclable/re usable will be disposed of appropriately after a classification is made whether they are toxic/hazardous or non-toxic/harzardous.

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The use of construction equipments during this phase is expected to affect air quality due to their engine exhausts. Emissions from motor vehicles also contribute to these adverse effects to the air quality. Entrained dusts from earth preparation works, vehicles travelling on unpaved roads and the exhausts of these vehicles also contribute to air pollution. Exhaust from the diesel construction equipment used for site preparation, grading, excavation, and construction site of source collection box and concrete ground tank as well as the exhaust from diesel-powered electric generators, air compressors, water pumps may affect the ambient air quality at the project site. Sprinkling of water will be done at every identified interval to reduce entrained dusts in the atmosphere. Operational measures will also be maintained such as limiting engine idling time and shutting down the equipment when not in use in order to mitigate its adverse effects to the air quality. Regular preventive measures will also be made to prevent emission increases due to engine use. It will also be ensured that low-emitting Diesel engines must meet the standards set by the Philippine Clean Air Act (PCAA). During the construction phase of the project, noise levels are also expected to increase due to the use of heavy equipments such as backhoe, dump truck, welding machine, bar cutter, hydrotesting machine and tamper hammer. Considering that the project area is mostly composed vast open spaces which in itself is a natural noise barrier, including the vegetation which surrounds the spring source where a collection box will be constructed, its adverse effects to the community in the area is mitigated thereby. Operators of these heavy equipments are advised to use earplugs to mitigate the level of sound they receive to save their hearing. Since this project involves the use of an existing water body, it is expected that during the construction of the source collection box and its interconnection with the 100 mm G.I. pipe will decrease its water quality accountable to the temporary disturbances due to the construction activities or the introduction of wastewater from disinfection works which may increase turbidity levels and temporary alter the chemical characteristics of the water body concerned. Regular monitoring of the water body will be conducted throughout the construction duration either by taking water samples and bringing the same to the laboratory for analysis or by conducting onsite physical/chemical testing of the concerned water body. Baseline data has been gathered prior to the construction thereat. Cement preparation will be made several meters away from the creek to avoid contamination of the water body and to allow natural treatment of the creek before resumption of domestic use. 3.4.3. Operational phase During the operation of the Vitali Water System, which will supply water to some 3,205 population of Vitali. Regular maintenance activities at the source box will affect the water quality of the creek on which it is constructed. By allowing the creek to flow freely thus flushing down sediments and biosolids that formed in the collection box will naturally treat the water body which allows domestic use of its downstream. 3.4.4. Abandonment phase Overtime, the natural wear and tear of the pipelines will take its toll thereby requiring the district to replace the old ones. These old pipelines will be taken back to the ZCWD motorpool for appropriate disposal or brought to recycling firms with respect to G.I. pipes and sanitary disposal with respect to the PVC pipes.

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3.5. Manpower Requirements This project has a total of 64 personnel which includes (1) project engineer, (1) driver, (54) labourers, (2) pipefitters, (2) carpenters, (1) welder, (2) steelman, and (1) mason. 50% of these manpower requirements will be taken from the local area, except for the skilled labor required for this project. 3.6. Project Cost This project has a total project cost of TEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE and 10/100 (Php 10,556,295.10). 3.7. Project Duration and Schedule This project shall commence immediately upon its approval and is expected to be completed within one hundred thirty-five (135) working days.
ITEM I A 1 2 3 B 1 2 3 4 PIPELINES MOBILIZATION/HAULING & STAKING WORKS Mobilization Hauling of Materials Final Staking/ Lay-outing/ Line & Grade Pipelaying Works Pipelaying Valves/Fittings & Inter-connection Works Culvert & Creek Crossing Installation of Five (5) units - 75mm Fire Hydrants & Barricade 5 6 Installation of Four (4) units Blow-off Assembly Installation of Eight (8) units Air-Release Assembly & Barricade 7 8 Disinfection/ Hydrotesting of Pipelines Final Backfilling & Compaction 18 cu.m./day 6 days 64 days 04/07/12 03/06/12 04/12/12 05/08/12 2 units/day 8 days 5 days 04/12/12 05/06/12 04/19/12 05/10/12 1 unit/day 20 pipes/day 64 days 2 days 8 days 5 days 03/06/12 04/05/12 03/30/12 04/07/12 05/08/12 04/06/12 04/06/12 04/11/12 5 days 30 days 30 days 03/01/12 03/01/12 03/06/12 03/05/12 03/30/12 04/04/12 WORK ITEM/DESCRIPTION Target Duration From To

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4. BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION 4.1. The Land (Land use, Pedology, Geology, Geomorphology, Terrestrial biology) The general soil classification at the project site is classified by the Bureau of Soils as Antipolo. This soil type covers 3484.22 hectares of Barangay Vitali. The soil characteristic surrounding the source was mostly compacted clay loam. But the river bed is sandy with large rocks and surrounded with trees mostly composed of rubber, mango, lawaan, bamboos and other varieties of flora. This extends to the head source of the spring which is sparsely vegetated by various trees, including fruit bearing ones, shrubs and grasses. Only light structures may be found within the vicinity to include houses made of native materials which are considerably distant from one to the next, the nearest of which structure to the source is a house located approximately 700 meters to the spring source, and a chapel. An elementary school is found approximately 4 kilometers from the spring source. The Tamion Production Well of ZCWD is located approximately 5 kilometers from the source. In a joint inspection by the Planning and Design Division, with representation from the Construction Division of this agency, together the Land Evaluation Party of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office-East of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the proposed water source and the whole 3 hectare expanse area to which a Special Land Use was applied for, was classified as a Timberland. Subsequently, an inventory of forest resources will be conducted in this area. The land cover for most hectares, including the proposed project site for pipelaying works and the most parts of the project site are grasslands/savannahs and open areas mixed with shrubs, with isolated portions used for local agriculture. The entire barangay of Vitali has a total land area of 4,013.18 hectares grasslands with mixed shrubs including the area where the proposed concrete ground tank will be constructed. The terrain in the study area (around the project site for the source collector chamber and the project site for the concrete ground tank) is generally mountainous with an estimated slope of 65% from the project site of the proposed ground tank, while the slope from the source is estimated at 79% slope. The Slope Map for Barangay Vitali as prepared by the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) has classified the 2,245.75 hectares of the said barangay to have a slope at 50% and above, including the areas for the proposed project sites. 5,069.37 hectares of the barangay was identified to be prone to severe erosion according the Erosion Map of the barangay sa prepared by CPDO. However, the area where the proposed ground tank will be constructed is within the 2,083.02 hectares that have been classified as susceptible to moderate erosion. An application for Special Land Use has already been submitted by the proponent for the use of this area for this proposed project. Only upon the issuance of the aforementioned permit shall this project ensue. 4.2. The Water (Discuss only relevant modules or modules likely to be affected by project impacts Hydrology, Oceanography, Water Quality, Freshwater Biology, Marine Biology The water body that will be utilized for the development of this water system is a spring in Sitio Kamalik situated within a piece of land classified as Timberland. It has yield of 4.08 liters per second or 64.68 gallons per minute and is the source of water for the nearby inhabitants in the area, approximately

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for 7 households. The water in this spring is of drinking water quality after it has been subjected to physical and chemical laboratory analysis. (water quality result) A bamboo-made flume was used by nearby residents to convey water where locals would bring their plastic containers to gather water needed for daily consumption. It is used for their daily household particularly for drinking. Nearby streams and creeks were used for bathing, washing and gardening. Another ground resurgence classified as a 6 magnitude spring which is utilized by residents a source of drinking water was also found some 740 meters from proposed site where a small impounding facility will be constructed. However, this was not considered for development because of its insufficient yield which was at 5.27 gallons per minute only. The physical and chemical characteristics of the water sample taken from this latter spring has passed the national standards for drinking water quality. An application for Water Rights over this water source has been applied for by the proponent in relation to this proposed project with the National Water Resources Board. 4.3. The Air - ((Discuss only relevant modules or modules likely to be affected by project impacts Meteorology, Air Quality, Noise Despite the deficiency of sufficient forest cover, the ambient air quality is excellent in the area considering the absence of point and non-point air pollutant sources in the area owing to its strategic location and the absence of traffic congestion and industrial facilities. Noise levels range from 20-50 decibels which could be attributed only to ordinary man-made and animal-made sounds. 4.4. The People Residents living nearby the source and within the vicinity of the study area are generally engaged in agricultural activities for consumption. There were more or less 40 families residing within the study area. But there were less than 10 families within the immediate (within 10-15 meter radius) vicinity of the source. Mostly are engaged in latex harvesting in the surrounding rubber plantation in the area. The locales within the vicinity of the proposed project site, particularly those which have been found residing within what was identified by CENRO-East as timberland, claim to be in occupation of the land but without possession of any tenurial instruments which may have been issued by the State. The following are the heads of households residing within the 3-hectare timberland land area which the proponent have applied for Special Land Use: 1. Pedro Legazpi 2. Edwin Legazpi 3. Joel Fernando 4. Leonardo Carpio 5. Gilbert Fernando Land ownership of the project site where the proposed ground tank will be considered is covered by TCT No. T-58, 051 in the name of Cecinio Danlag married to Caridad Esperat for an area of 41,315 square meters. For the purpose of this project, the proponent will be negotiating for the acquisition of 200 square meters out of this area for the construction of the concrete ground tank.
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 5.1. Impacts Management Plan Impacts mitigation strategies are mostly incorporated in the different activities involved in this project. At the pre-construction stage, which is mostly composed of data gathering activities, impacts prevention are made. During the site/source verification, activities were limited at the water bodies in order to mitigate impacts to water quality. Solid wastes generated during said activities were gathered for disposal at the garbage bins at the office. At this stage, proper coordination with the barangay council had already been made in order not to surprise locals and generate unnecessary anxiety of displacement from their respective properties. Information dissemination were made by local authorities in order to appease them of the succeeding activities. This was done before the topographic survey of the project site. Proper acquisition proceedings have been conducted by the Lot Acquisition Committee of this office with respect to properties that need to be acquired in relation to this project. Constant visits to the project site required transportation. In this case, regular preventive maintenance were made on vehicles used to prevent emission increases due to engine. Low sulphur and low aromatic fuel meeting the standards set for motor vehicles by the Philippine Clean Air Act (PCAA) were used, as well as low-emitting Diesel engines which meets the standards of PCAA. An expected decrease in ambient air quality will be brought about by the mobilization and hauling of materials during the construction phase of this project. Water flushing will be made of unpaved road at every predetermined interval depending upon the degree of fugitive dust caused by material delivery trucks to reduce entrained dusts in the atmosphere and to remove build up of loose materials. All trucks hauling soil, sand and other loose materials will covered or at least required them to maintain at least two (2) feet of freeboard. Also, traffic speeds will be limited at 40 kph at unpaved roads. Final staking/layouting/line and grade activities are also expected to affect ambient air quality. Entrained dusts are expected to be generated during site preparation and grading/excavation at the construction site. The same effects will be generated during onsite travel on unpaved surfaces. Thus, water flushing will be made in order to avoid build up of entrained dusts. Exhaust from the Diesel-fuelled construction equipments used for site preparation, grading, and excavation. In order that its adverse effects to air quality, operational measures such as, limiting of engine idling time and shutting down equipment when not in use, will be made. Regular preventive maintenance will also be made to prevent emission increases due to engine problems. Water application or chemical dust suppressants will be applied or sprayed to control dust emissions from unpaved surface and unpaved parking areas. The same effects will be generated by the pipelaying works including the operation of heavy equipments and other construction equipments, including hydrotesting and disinfection works, installation of valves/fittings and interconnection works; installation of five (5) units of 75 mm fire hydrants and barricade; installation of four (4) unit blow-off assembly are also expected to cause decrease in the ambient air quality at the project site, particularly, the use of construction equipments, motor vehicles, and brake and tire wear. Thus, the same mitigation measures which are applicable will be practiced for these activities at the construction phase of this project. In general, the solid waste generated during the implementation of this project will be managed through site prevention, segregation of waste according to its classification as to recyclables, re-usables and non re-usables/recyclables. These will be gathered at a temporary facility where only those classified as non-reusables/recyclables will be disposed of after further classification as to toxic/hazardous or nontoxic/non-hazardous, in which case appropriate disposal will be made. It is expected that during the construction phase of this project noise levels in the project site will increase due to use of heavy construction equipments. However, the strategic locations of the project site

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versus the location of nearby communities are significant enough to act as noise barriers. Machine operators will also be advised to use ear plugs to avoid damage to their hearing. Nearby creeks and other water bodies in the area will suffer a temporary decrease in water quality due to disturbances that may be caused by the construction activities particularly during the construction of source box and pipe supports and creek crossings. Regular monitoring of these water bodies will be made by taking water samples to the laboratory for analysis to ensure its quality. Cement preparation will be made some distance from the creek, approximately 10-20 meters away, to avoid contamination of water bodies from cement leachate. 5.2. Environmental Monitoring Plan Generally, the environmental monitoring plan for this project will involve mitigation and control measures in order to avert and assuage the adverse effects to the environment at the project site that may be caused by this undertaking. Because of financial limitations and the nature and degree of the impacts to the environment of this water system project, sampling and measurement plans are limited to the conventional methods such as random sampling for solid wastes and use of calibrated waste receptacle for measuring the volume of solid waste generated; volumetric method of measuring the flow of wastewater used for hydrotesting and disinfection works. 5.3. Institutional Plan for EMP Implementation At present, ZCWD is still in the process of developing its institutional plan for EMP Implementation. As soon as this will be completed, it will be incorporated in the preparation of EMP for future projects and adapted in its future undertakings.

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