CLEAN WATER ACT Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the

( RA 9275) Philippine Sea and the West Philippine Sea,

East of Vietnam
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TOTAL: 300,000 square
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LAND: 298,170 square

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WATER: 1,830 square

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WHAT IS THE LARGEST LAKE IN THE PHILIPPINES?

 WHY THE NEED FOR THE CLEAN DEMAND
FUTURE GENERATIONS
WATER ACT?
REASONS FOR HAVING UNCLEAN WATER

Radio active waste

By-product of:
nuclear power generation and its application such as research
and medicine.
 REASONS FOR HAVING UNCLEAN WATER

Wastewater
came from a combination of:
IMPROPER
Domestic
Industrial
commercial
agricultural activities
surface runoff /stormwater
sewer inflow or infiltration. PROPER
REASONS FOR HAVING UNCLEAN WATER

Ocean Dumping

Deliberate disposal of wastes at sea

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WATER CLASSIFICATION & USAGE OF
COASTAL AND MARINE WATERS
SUMMARY FOR CLEAN WATER ACT:

Republic Act 9275: The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

aims to protect the countrys water bodies from pollution
from land-based sources (industries and commercial
establishments, agriculture and community/household
activities). It provides for a comprehensive and integrated
strategy to prevent and minimize pollution through a multi-
sectoral and participatory approach involving all the
stakeholders.
HIGHLIGHTS OF RA 9275

How will the water quality be managed?

Management of the water quality will either be based on
watershed, river basin, or water resources region. Water quality
management areas with similar hydrological, hydrogeological,
meteorological or geographic conditions which affect the reaction
and diffusion of pollutants in water bodies are to be designated by
the DENR in coordination with the National Water Resources Board
(NWRB).
HIGHLIGHTS OF RA 9275

Who will manage these areas?

Management will be localized. Multi-sectoral governing
boards will be established to manage water quality issues
within their jurisdiction.
HIGHLIGHTS OF RA 9275

Who are the members of the Governing Boards?

Governing Boards shall be composed of representatives of mayors
and governors as well as local government units, representatives of
relevant national government agencies, duly registered non-
government organizations, the concerned water utility sector and
the business sector.
HIGHLIGHTS OF RA 9275

What are the functions of the Governing Boards?

The Governing Boards will formulate strategies to
coordinate policies necessary for the effective
implementation of this Act. They will create a multi-
sectoral group to establish and effect water quality
surveillance and monitoring.
 SECTION 8: DOMESTIC SEWAGE
COLLECTION, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL

o required to connect the existing sewage line

found in all subdivisions, condominiums,
commercial centers, hotels, sports and
recreational facilities, hospitals, market places,
public buildings, industrial complex and other
similar establishments including households to
available sewerage system

the DOH, coordinating with other government agencies,

shall formulate guidelines and standards for the
collection, treatment and disposal of sewage including
guidelines for the establishment and operation of
centralized sewage treatment system.
SECTION 8: DOMESTIC SEWAGE
COLLECTION, TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL

How will discharges of wastewater be controlled?

All owners or operators of facilities that discharge wastewater are
required to get a permit to discharge from the DENR or the Laguna
Lake Development Authority. Existing industries without any permit
are given 12 months from the effectivity of the implementing rules
and regulations (IRR) promulgated pursuant to this Act to secure a
permit to discharge.
 How will domestic wastewater be addressed?
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in coordination with local
government units will prepare a national program on sewage and septage management
not later than 12 months from effectivity of this Act. A priority list will likewise be prepared
which will be the basis for the allotment of funds on an annual basis by the national
government for the construction and rehabilitation of required facilities.
LGUs are to provide the land including road right of the way for the construction of sewage
and/or septage treatment facilities and raise funds for the operations and maintenance of
said facilities
The Department of Health (DOH) will formulate guidelines and standards for the collection,
treatment and disposal of sewage as well as the guidelines for the establishment and
operation of centralized sewage treatment system. The MWSS and other agencies
mandated to provide water supply and sewerage facilities are required to connect existing
sewage lines, subject to the payment of sewerage service charges/fees within five years
following effectivity of this Act.
SECTION 8: DOMESTIC SEWAGE COLLECTION,
TREATMENT, AND DISPOSAL

How will the discharge of wastewater be discouraged?

Anyone discharging wastewater into a water body will
have to pay a wastewater charge.
Rewards and incentives will be given for those who
develop and undertake outstanding and innovative
projects in water quality management
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BRAND
SECTION 14: DISCHARGE PERMITS

The Department shall

require owners or
operators of facilities
that discharge
regulated effluents
pursuant to this Act to
secure a permit to
discharge.
 SECTION 27: PROHIBITED ACTS

The following acts are hereby prohibited

1. Discharging, depositing or causing to be deposited material of any kind
directly or indirectly into the water bodies or along the margins of any
surface water.
2. Operating facilities that discharge regulated water pollutants without the
valid required permits or after the permit was revoked for any violation of
any condition therein.
3. Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea water by vessels
unless the health or safety of individuals on board the vessel is threatened
by a great and imminent peril.
WAYS TO PREVENT WATER POLLUTION

Do Not Dispose Oils in the Sink

Avoid direct dumping into water
systems.
WAYS TO PREVENT WATER POLLUTION

Clean Up Litter
Water treatment
Use water wisely
 WAYS TO PREVENT WATER POLLUTION

Dispose trash properly.

Join Water Conservation Organizations
Be good environmental stewards
for the glory of God. --- Colossians
3:23
QUIZ

NUMBER YOUR PAPERS FROM 1 TO 10

1. What is the Republic Act No. of todays
topic?

A. 9696
B. 9275
C. 143
D. 2004
2. It is a type of water classification used
for the propagation, survival, and harvest
of shellfish?

A. CLASS A
CLASS SD
CLASS AA
CLASS SA
3. Required to connect the existing sewage
line found in all establishments including
households to available sewerage system

A. Section 8
B. Section 27
C. Section 143
D. Section 123
4. Agriculture, irrigation, and livestock
watering belongs to what type of water
classification

A. Class SA
B. Class SD
C. Class B
D. Class D
5. What section is discharge permits
under?

A. Section 14
B. Section 5
C. Section 7
D. Section 0
For numbers 6 to 10

Enumerate the reasons or the need for the clean

water act.
 References:

https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/395783.pdf
https://www.slideshare.net/RehneGibbLarena/presentation-of-philippine-clean-water-act-of-2004