Implementing Rules

and Regulations of
Chapter II

WATER SUPPLY
of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
(P.D. 856)
Code of Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856)
• Chapter 2: Water Supply
• Chapter 3: Food Establishments
• Chapter 3: Sanitary Permit Requirements
• Chapter 4: Markets and Abbatoirs
• Chapter 5: Public Laundry
• Chapter 6: School Sanitation and Health Services
• Chapter 7: Industrial Hygiene
• Chapter 8: Public Swimming and Bathing Places
Code of Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856)
• Chapter 9: Rest Areas for Bus Terminals, Bus Stops and Service
Stations
• Chapter 10: Camps and Picnic Grounds
• Chapter 11: Dancing Schools, Halls and Night Clubs
• Chapter 12: Tonsorial and Beauty Establishments
• Chapter 13: Massage Clinics and Sauna Bath Establishments
• Chapter 14: Hotels, Motels and Apartments, Lodging, Boarding
or Tenement Houses and Condominiums
Code of Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856)
• Chapter 15: Port Airport Vessel and Aircraft Sanitation
• Chapter 16: Vermin Control
• Chapter 17: Sewage Collection and Disposal Excreta Disposal
and Drainage
• Chapter 18: Refuse Disposal
• Chapter 19: Nuisance and Offensive Rades and Occupations
• Chapter 20: Pollution of Environment
• Chapter 21: Disposal of Dead Persons
Section 1: Scope
• These implementing rules and regulations shall
apply to all public and private water supply system
project planned by the government agency or
instrumentality including government-owned or
controlled corporations, private organizations,
firms, individuals or other entities.
Section 3: Prescribed Standards and Procedures

• Standard Parameters and Values for Drinking Water

Before water is used, distributed or sold for drinking,
it should pass the criteria on standard parameters and
values for bacteriological, physical, chemical, biological
and radiological quality set by the Philippine National
Standards for Drinking Water.
(Continued… Section 3)
• Water Treatment
1. Group I. Water Requiring Disinfection Only
2. Group II. Water Requiring Complete Treatment

• Water Disinfection
1. Disinfection of water supply facilities
2. Disinfectant
3. Responsible Agencies/Persons for Disinfection
(Continued… Section 3)
4. Requirements for Chlorination of Level II and III Water Supplies

Types of Water Agencies/Persons Person

Supply Responsible for Disinfection Responsible

Caretaker with
Public Level I (wells, BWSA, Barangay Official and
Sanitation Inspector
springs) Health Agency
(SI)

Water Supplier (e.g. MWSS, Waterworks

Levels II & III
LWUA or water district) Personnel
Private Owner with
Private Wells Individual/Owner SI technical
assistance
(Continued… Section 3)

• Requirements for Complete Chlorination of Level I Water

Supply Facility

• Requirements for Household Container Disinfection

(Continued… Section 3)
• Standard Construction and Operating Procedure

1. Ground Water Source

1.1 Well

2. Spring
(Continued… Section 3)
• Monitoring Scheme
Composition
1. Municipal/City Health Authority – Chairman
2. Rural Health Unit/City Health Department
3. Water Districts/Private Water Suppliers
4. Sangguniang Panlalawigan/Panglungsod/Bayan
(Continued… Section 3)
• Monitoring Scheme
Composition
5. Municipal/City Engineer’s Office
6. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Representative (CENRO)
7. Non-Government Organizations and Professional Groups
Related to Health and Sanitation
8. DOH Representative to the Local Health Board
9. Provincial Health Office (Provincial Sanitary Engineer)
Section 4: Approval and Permit
• Secure a drinking water site clearance

• Sanitary survey report

Section 5: Types of Water Examinations Required

• Initial Examination

• Periodic Examination
Section 8: Special Provisions

• Water Peddlers and Haulers

1. Sanitary Permit
2. Health Certificate
3. Source of Water
4. Water Containers
5. Personal Hygiene