Philippine Water Quality and Sewage Management Quiz

85 Questions

Match the following milestone dates with their corresponding events related to RA 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004):

March 22, 2004 = Clean Water Act was enacted April 21, 2004 = Publication of CWA May 6, 2004 = Effectivity of CWA May 16, 2005 = IRR signed (DAO 2005-10)

Match the following types of water resources with their corresponding statistics in the Philippines:

Coastal and Marine Waters = Cover an area of about 255,000 km2, including bays and gulfs Inland Water = Groundwater: aggregate area about 50 km2 Lakes = 79 Rivers = Major River Basins (drainage are not less than 1,4000 km2) - 18

Match the following stakeholders with their corresponding involvement in pollution prevention and minimization strategy under RA 9275:

National Water Resources Board (NWRB) = Participatory approach involving all the stakeholders Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) = Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 All the stakeholders = Multi-sectoral and participatory approach Engr. = Preparation of the document

Match the following dates with their corresponding events related to water quality management in the Philippines:

May 26, 2005 = Publication of IRR May 16, 2005 = Effectivity of CWA May 6, 2004 = Publication of CWA April 21, 2004 = Clean Water Act was enacted

Match the following provisions of RA 9275 with their corresponding descriptions:

Section 14.9 = Validity and renewal of the Discharge Permit Section 14.11 = Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Permits Section 14.19 = Exemption from the permit requirement for pollution sources connected to sewerage systems Section 27 = Prohibited Acts in RA 9275

Match the following actions with their corresponding prohibited acts under RA 9275:

Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea water by vessels = Prohibited Act 2 Operate facilities that discharge or allow to seep willfully prohibited chemicals, substance or pollutants listed under RA 6969 into water bodies = Prohibited Act 5 Refusal to allow access by the DENR to relevant reports and records = Prohibited Act 9 Direct use of booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply = Prohibited Act 12

Match the following grounds for suspension or revocation of permits with their corresponding descriptions:

Non-compliance with or gross violation of any provision of the Act, these rules and regulations and/or permit conditions = Ground a Deliberate or negligent submission of false information in the application for permit that lead to the issuance of the permit = Ground b Refusal to allow lawful inspection conducted by the Department through the Bureau of duly authorized personnel = Ground d Non-payment of appropriate wastewater discharge fees within a 30-day cure period from the date of such payment is due = Ground e

Match the following statements with their corresponding actions that may apply for a Wastewater Discharge Permit:

Industries without permit, have 12 months after IRR effectivity to secure permit = Statement 2 The Discharge Permit shall be valid for a maximum period of five (5) years from the date of its issuance, renewable for 5-years period = Statement 1 The Department may, however, renew the discharge permit valid for a longer period if the applicants has adopted waste minimization and waste treatment technologies, consistent with incentives currently provided has been paying the permit fees on time = Statement 3 Pollution sources currently discharging to existing sewerage systems with operational wastewater treatment facilities shall be exempt from the permit requirement = Statement 4

Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions in the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) = Lead agency responsible for implementing and enforcing the Act, including setting effluent standards and enforcing water quality guidelines Local government units (LGUs) = Share the responsibility for managing and improving water quality within their jurisdictions and must prepare compliance schemes for Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) = Designated by the DENR and National Water Resources Board (NWRB) based on similar hydrological or geographic conditions affecting water bodies WQMA Governing Boards = Chaired by the Secretary of the DENR and include representatives from LGUs, government agencies, NGOs, water utility and business sectors, and academia

Match the following actions with their corresponding requirements in the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Formulation of incentives for businesses and industries = To adopt procedures that preserve and protect water bodies, in consultation with relevant government agencies National Sewerage and Septage Management Program = Must be prepared within twelve months of the Act's effectiveness, in coordination with relevant agencies and local government units Non-attainment areas = Designated for water bodies where specific pollutants exceed guidelines, requiring the Department to implement programs to reduce discharges and upgrade water quality Involvement of various stakeholders = Including government agencies, LGUs, NGOs, and private sectors, in water quality management and improvement efforts

Match the following water bodies with their coverage under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Fresh, brackish, and marine waters = Aims to protect and revive the quality of these water bodies through sustainable development Surface waters like streams, lakes, and marine waters = Covered by Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs), as well as surrounding land areas, excluding groundwater resources Groundwater resources = Excluded from the coverage of WQMAs under the Act Water bodies in Non-attainment areas = Require the Department to implement programs to reduce discharges and upgrade water quality

Match the following guidelines with their corresponding regulations or mandates:

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 = Prioritizes sewage and septage projects for LGUs DOH AO 2019-0047 = Sets national standards for septic tank systems DILG MC 2019-62 = Emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems DAO 2016-08 and DAO 2021-19 = Regulates water quality guidelines and general effluent standards

Match the following actions with their responsible entities:

Formulating guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal = Department of Health Implementing septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems = DPWH in coordination with other agencies Construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements = LGUs partnering with the private sector Allocating necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction = Each LGU

Match the following requirements with their corresponding entities or areas:

Mandate for all establishments to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system = All establishments including households Facilities discharging regulated effluents to secure a permit specifying the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged = Regulated facilities Classification of water bodies including natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters = Excluding those used for water treatment or storage Regulation of water quality for public health and aquatic resources with primary and secondary parameters for monitoring = Rules and regulations

Match the following construction and maintenance responsibilities with their corresponding authorities:

Setting national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems = DOH AO 2019-0047 Implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction = Emphasized LGUs' roles Implementing septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems = DPWH in coordination with other agencies Regulating water quality guidelines and general effluent standards = DAO 2016-08 and DAO 2021-19

Match the following types of partnerships with their corresponding projects or facilities:

Partnership for the construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements = LGUs and private sector Allocation of necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction = Each LGU Regulated effluent discharging facilities securing permits for quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged = Facilities discharging regulated effluents Implementation of sewage treatment and septage management systems within territorial jurisdiction = Emphasized LGUs' roles

Match the following levels of government with their corresponding responsibilities:

Responsibility for sewage and septage treatment facility construction = Each LGU Emphasizing LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems = DILG Coordination for implementing septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems = DPWH with other agencies Regulation of water quality guidelines and general effluent standards = National government through DAOs

Match the following environmental aspects with their corresponding regulations or guidelines:

Regulation of water quality for public health and aquatic resources = Rules and regulations Setting national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems = DOH AO 2019-0047 Regulation of water body classification including natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters = DAO 2016-08 and DAO 2021-19 Mandate for all establishments to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system = Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Match the following regulatory documents with their corresponding aspects of water management:

Prioritizing sewage and septage projects for LGUs = Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 Formulating guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal = Department of Health Regulating water quality guidelines and general effluent standards = DAO 2016-08 and DAO 2021-19 Emphasizing LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems = DILG MC 2019-62

Match the following sewage and septage management responsibilities with their corresponding entities:

Setting national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems = DOH Emphasizing LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems = DILG Implementing septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems = DPWH Regulating water quality guidelines and general effluent standards = National government through DAOs

Match the following sewage treatment requirements with their responsible parties:

Facilities discharging regulated effluents to secure a permit specifying the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged = Regulated facilities Mandate for all establishments to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system = All establishments including households Classification of water bodies including natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters = Excluding those used for water treatment or storage Regulation of water quality for public health and aquatic resources with primary and secondary parameters for monitoring = Rules and regulations

Match the following construction and operation responsibilities with their corresponding entities or entities:

Partnership for the construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements = LGUs and private sector Regulated effluent discharging facilities securing permits for quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged = Facilities discharging regulated effluents Allocation of necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction = Each LGU Implementation of sewage treatment and septage management systems within territorial jurisdiction = Emphasized LGUs' roles

Match the following environmental regulations with their corresponding areas of responsibility:

Match the following milestones with their corresponding dates related to RA 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004):

Clean Water Act was enacted = March 22, 2004 Publication of CWA = April 21, 2004 Effectivity of CWA IRR signed (DAO 2005-10) = May 16, 2005 Publication of IRR = May 26, 2005

Match the following water bodies with their coverage under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Match the following environmental aspects with their corresponding regulations or guidelines under RA 9275:

Prevention and minimization of pollution = Comprehensive and integrated strategy involving all stakeholders Water Quality Management = Implemented through DAO 2005-10 Stakeholder involvement = Multi-sectoral and participatory approach Regulation of coastal and marine waters = Covering an area of about 255,000 km2

Match the following levels of government with their corresponding responsibilities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

National government = Enforcement of water quality standards Local government units = Implementation of water quality management programs National Water Resources Board (NWRB) = Regulation of water resources Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) = Issuance of permits for wastewater discharge

Match the following sewage treatment requirements with their responsible parties under RA 9275:

Proper sewage treatment = Local government units Issuance of permits for wastewater discharge = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regulation of sewage and septage management = National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Compliance with environmental regulations = All stakeholders

Match the following stakeholders with their corresponding involvement in pollution prevention and minimization strategy under RA 9275:

Government agencies = Regulation and enforcement of environmental standards Business and industrial sectors = Compliance with wastewater discharge permits Local communities = Participation in water quality management programs Civil society organizations = Advocacy for sustainable water management

Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions in the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Integrated water quality management = Comprehensive and coordinated approach to address water pollution Wastewater Discharge Permit = Authorization for releasing treated wastewater into water bodies Pollution prevention = Strategies to reduce or eliminate pollution at the source Comprehensive Water Quality Management = Inclusive approach involving all stakeholders in managing water quality

Match the following responsibilities with their corresponding entities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Setting effluent standards and enforcing water quality guidelines = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Managing and improving water quality within their jurisdictions = Local government units (LGUs) Designating Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) based on hydrological or geographic conditions = DENR and National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Preparing compliance schemes for Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) = Local government units (LGUs)

Match the following bodies with their responsibilities in Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

WQMA Governing Boards = Chaired by the Secretary of the DENR and include representatives from LGUs, government agencies, NGOs, water utility and business sectors, and academia National Sewerage and Septage Management Program = Prepared within twelve months of the Act's effectiveness, in coordination with relevant agencies and local government units Environmental Management Bureau = Managing 40 officially designated WQMAs Non-attainment areas = Require the Department to implement programs to reduce discharges and upgrade water quality

Match the following areas with their coverage under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Surface waters like streams, lakes, and marine waters, as well as surrounding land areas = Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) Water bodies where specific pollutants exceed guidelines = Non-attainment areas Excluding groundwater resources = Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) Water bodies for projected use improvement = WQMAs aim to improve water quality to meet classification guidelines or improve their classification for projected use

Match the following stakeholders with their involvement in water quality management and improvement efforts under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Government agencies, LGUs, NGOs, and private sectors = Emphasized for involvement in water quality management and improvement efforts Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) = Lead agency responsible for implementing and enforcing the Act Local government units (LGUs) = Share the responsibility for managing and improving water quality within their jurisdictions Businesses and industries = Mandated to adopt procedures that preserve and protect water bodies, in consultation with relevant government agencies

Match the following actions with their corresponding responsibilities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Pursuing economic growth while protecting and reviving the quality of fresh, brackish, and marine waters through sustainable development = Aim of the Clean Water Act Formulating incentives for businesses and industries to adopt procedures that preserve and protect water bodies = Mandated in consultation with relevant government agencies Mandating the formulation of incentives for businesses and industries = In consultation with relevant government agencies Emphasizing the involvement of various stakeholders in water quality management and improvement efforts = Act's emphasis on involvement of various stakeholders

Match the following entities with their responsibilities in pollution control and water quality management under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) = Responsible for implementing and enforcing the Act, including setting effluent standards and enforcing water quality guidelines Local government units (LGUs) = Share the responsibility for managing and improving water quality within their jurisdictions and must prepare compliance schemes for Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) DENR and National Water Resources Board (NWRB) = Designate Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) based on similar hydrological or geographic conditions affecting water bodies Environmental Management Bureau = Manages officially designated Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs)

Match the following programs with their corresponding requirements under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

National Sewerage and Septage Management Program = Must be prepared within twelve months of the Act's effectiveness, in coordination with relevant agencies and local government units Non-attainment areas = Designated for water bodies where specific pollutants exceed guidelines, requiring the Department to implement programs to reduce discharges and upgrade water quality Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) = Aim to improve water quality to meet classification guidelines or improve their classification for projected use, with 40 officially designated WQMAs managed by the Environmental Management Bureau Incentives formulation for businesses and industries = Mandated in consultation with relevant government agencies

Match the following regulatory documents with their corresponding responsibilities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

DAO 2016-08 and DAO 2021-19 = Regulate water quality guidelines and general effluent standards DOH AO 2019-0047 = Sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems DILG MC 2019-62 = Emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction RA 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) = Implements sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality

Match the following responsibilities with their corresponding entities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

DPWH, in coordination with other agencies = Implement septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems in areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities LGUs = Allocate necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction Department of Health = Formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal, including centralized sewage treatment systems Facilities discharging regulated effluents = Secure a permit specifying the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged, compliance schedule, and monitoring requirements

Match the following guidelines with their corresponding mandates under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 = Mandates all establishments, including households, to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system DOH AO 2019-0047 = Formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal, including centralized sewage treatment systems DILG MC 2019-62 = Emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction RA 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) = Prioritizes sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality

Match the following standards with their corresponding responsibilities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

DAO 2016-08 and DAO 2021-19 = Regulate water quality guidelines and general effluent standards DOH AO 2019-0047 = Sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems RA 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004) = Implements sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality DILG MC 2019-62 = Emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction

Match the following environmental aspects with their corresponding regulations under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Sewage collection, treatment, and disposal = Regulated by DOH AO 2019-0047 Water quality and general effluent standards = Regulated by DAO 2016-08 and updated by DAO 2021-19 Sewage and septage treatment facility construction = Regulated by LGUs in coordination with the private sector through BOT or joint venture agreements Facilities discharging regulated effluents = Regulated by securing a permit specifying the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged, compliance schedule, and monitoring requirements

Match the following infrastructure partnerships with their corresponding implementation under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

LGUs and private sector = Construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements DPWH, in coordination with other agencies = Implement septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems in areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities Department of Health = Formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal, including centralized sewage treatment systems DOH AO 2019-0047 = Sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems

Match the following water body classifications with their coverage under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters = Included in the classification of water bodies under the Act Highly Urbanized Cities = Prioritize sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality under the Act Water bodies used for water treatment or storage = Excluded from the classification of water bodies under the Act

Match the following actions with their corresponding prohibited acts under RA 9275:

Discharging wastewater into Philippine waters without a permit = Non-compliance with or gross violation of any provision of the Act, these rules and regulations and/or permit conditions Operating facilities that discharge prohibited chemicals into water bodies = Operate facilities that discharge or allow to seep willfully prohibited chemicals, substance or pollutants listed under RA 6969 into water bodies Refusing to allow lawful inspection by the Department through the Bureau of duly authorized personnel = Refusal to allow lawful inspection conducted by the Department through the Bureau of duly authorized personnel Deliberately submitting false information in the application for permit = Deliberate or negligent submission of false information in the application for permit that lead to the issuance of the permit

Match the following requirements with their corresponding actions that may apply for a Wastewater Discharge Permit:

Adopting waste minimization and waste treatment technologies = May renew the discharge permit valid for a longer period if the applicant has adopted waste minimization and waste treatment technologies Paying the permit fees on time = May renew the discharge permit valid for a longer period if the applicants has been paying the permit fees on time Securing a wastewater discharge permit from the EMB Regional Office = Any person that shall discharge, in any manner, wastewater into Philippine waters and/or land shall secure a wastewater discharge permit from the EMB Regional Office Industries without permit securing within 12 months after IRR effectivity = Industries without permit, have 12 months after IRR effectivity to secure permit

Match the following grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Permits with their corresponding descriptions:

Non-compliance with laws and regulations = Non-compliance with or gross violation of any provision of the Act, these rules and regulations and/or permit conditions Submitting false monitoring data or report required in the discharge permit = Deliberate or negligent of false monitoring data or report required in the discharge permit Refusing to allow lawful inspection by the Department = Refusal to allow lawful inspection conducted by the Department through the Bureau of duly authorized personnel Non-payment of appropriate wastewater discharge fees within a 30-day cure period = Non-payment of appropriate wastewater discharge fees within a 30-day cure period from the date of such payment is due

Match the following pollution sources with their corresponding permit requirements under RA 9275:

Pollution sources connected to existing sewerage systems with operational wastewater treatment facilities = Shall be exempt from the permit requirement Pollution sources in the absence of or pending the establishment of a sewerage system = Shall be covered by the permit requirement Industries discharging wastewater into Philippine waters = Shall secure a wastewater discharge permit from the EMB Regional Office Industries without permit securing within 12 months after IRR effectivity = Industries without permit, have 12 months after IRR effectivity to secure permit

Match the following prohibited acts with their corresponding descriptions under RA 9275:

Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea water by vessels = Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea water by vessels Unauthorized transport or dumping into sea waters of sewage sludge or solid waste = Unauthorized transport or dumping into sea waters of sewage sludge or solid waste Transport, dumping or discharge of prohibited chemicals or pollutants = Transport, dumping or discharge of prohibited chemicals or pollutants Undertaking activities in violation of PD 1586 = Undertaking activities or development and expansion of projects, or operating ww/sewerage facilities in violation of PD 1586

Match the following civil liability and penal provisions with their corresponding prohibited acts under RA 9275:

Direct use of booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply = Direct use of booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply Non-compliance of the LGU with the WQ Framework and WQMA Action Plan = Non-compliance of the LGU with the WQ Framework and WQMA Action Plan Refusal or failure to submit reports whenever required by the DENR = Refusal or failure to submit reports whenever required by the DENR Refusal or failure to designate PCO whenever required by the DENR = Refusal or failure to designate PCO whenever required by the DENR

Match the following milestones with their corresponding events related to RA 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004):

IRR effectivity = Industries without permit, have 12 months after IRR effectivity to secure permit Validity of the Discharge Permit = The Discharge Permit shall be valid for a maximum period of five (5) years from the date of its issuance, renewable for 5-years period Renewal of the discharge permit = May renew the discharge permit valid for a longer period if the applicant has adopted waste minimization and waste treatment technologies 12-month grace period for industries without permit = Industries without permit, have 12 months after IRR effectivity to secure permit

Match the following pollution sources with their corresponding permit exemptions under RA 9275:

Match the following prohibited acts with their corresponding penalties under RA 9275:

Direct use of booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275 Non-compliance of the LGU with the WQ Framework and WQMA Action Plan = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275 Refusal or failure to submit reports whenever required by the DENR = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275 Refusal or failure to designate PCO whenever required by the DENR = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275

Match the following prohibited acts with their corresponding penalties under RA 9275:

Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea water by vessels = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275 Unauthorized transport or dumping into sea waters of sewage sludge or solid waste = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275 Transport, dumping or discharge of prohibited chemicals or pollutants = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275 Undertaking activities in violation of PD 1586 = Penalty for prohibited acts under RA 9275

Match the following Philippine Clean Water Act milestone dates with their corresponding events:

March 22, 2004 = Clean Water Act was enacted April 21, 2004 = Publication of CWA May 6, 2004 = Effectivity of CWA May 16, 2005 = IRR signed (DAO 2005-10)

Match the following bodies of water with their corresponding statistics in the Philippines:

Match the following water resources with their corresponding coverage under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Coastal and Marine Waters = Covered under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 Groundwater = Not specifically covered under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 Lakes = Not specifically covered under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 Rivers = Covered under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Match the following dates with their corresponding events related to the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

March 22, 2004 = Clean Water Act was enacted April 21, 2004 = Publication of CWA May 6, 2004 = Effectivity of CWA May 16, 2005 = IRR signed (DAO 2005-10)

Match the following regulatory documents with their corresponding aspects of water management:

RA No. 9275 = Comprehensive Water Quality Management DAO 2005-10 = Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 NWRB Report = Existing Water Resources in the Philippines DENR Water Quality Status Report = Water Quality Status Report

Match the following environmental aspects with their corresponding regulations or guidelines under RA 9275:

Coastal and Marine Waters = Regulations or guidelines under RA 9275 Groundwater = Regulations or guidelines under RA 9275 Lakes = Regulations or guidelines under RA 9275 Rivers = Regulations or guidelines under RA 9275

Match the following prohibited acts with their corresponding penalties under RA 9275:

Act 1 = Penalty 1 Act 2 = Penalty 2 Act 3 = Penalty 3 Act 4 = Penalty 4

Match the following responsibilities with their corresponding implementing agency under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Setting effluent standards and enforcing water quality guidelines = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Formulating incentives for businesses and industries to adopt water preservation procedures = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Preparing compliance schemes for Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) = Local government units (LGUs) Designating Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) based on hydrological or geographic conditions = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and National Water Resources Board (NWRB)

Match the following WQMA responsibilities with their corresponding entities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Improving water quality to meet classification guidelines or improve their classification for projected use = WQMA Governing Boards Managing officially designated WQMAs = Environmental Management Bureau Reducing discharges and upgrading water quality in non-attainment areas = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Preparing compliance schemes for Water Quality Management Areas (WQMA) = Local government units (LGUs)

Match the following program responsibilities with their corresponding entities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Preparing a National Sewerage and Septage Management Program = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Implementing programs to reduce discharges and upgrade water quality in non-attainment areas = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Managing officially designated WQMAs = Environmental Management Bureau Designating Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) based on hydrological or geographic conditions = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and National Water Resources Board (NWRB)

Match the following stakeholder involvements with their corresponding responsibilities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Involvement in water quality management and improvement efforts = Local government units (LGUs)

Match the following WQMA Governing Board representatives with their corresponding sectors under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Water utility and business sectors = WQMA Governing Boards Academia = WQMA Governing Boards NGOs = WQMA Governing Boards Government agencies = WQMA Governing Boards

Match the following designated WQMA coverage with their corresponding water bodies under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Covering surface waters like streams, lakes, and marine waters = Surrounding land areas Excluding groundwater resources = Surrounding land areas

Match the following responsibilities with their corresponding areas of focus under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Managing and improving water quality within their jurisdictions = Local government units (LGUs) Implementing and enforcing the Act, including setting effluent standards and enforcing water quality guidelines = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Improving water quality to meet classification guidelines or improve their classification for projected use = WQMA Governing Boards Designating Water Quality Management Areas (WQMAs) based on hydrological or geographic conditions = Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and National Water Resources Board (NWRB)

Match the following grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Permits with their corresponding descriptions:

Non-compliance with or gross violation of any provision of the Act, these rules and regulations and/or permit conditions = Ground for Suspension or Revocation of Permits Deliberate or negligent submission of false information in the application for permit that lead to the issuance of the permit = Ground for Suspension or Revocation of Permits Refusal to allow lawful inspection conducted by the Department through the Bureau of duly authorized personnel = Ground for Suspension or Revocation of Permits Non-payment of appropriate wastewater discharge fees within a 30-day cure period from the date of such payment is due = Ground for Suspension or Revocation of Permits

Match the following prohibited acts under RA 9275 with their corresponding penalties:

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, where, the same shall be liable to be washed into such surface water, either by tide action or by storm, floods or otherwise, which could cause water pollution or impede natural flow in the water body. = Prohibited Act under RA 9275 Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea water by vessels = Prohibited Act under RA 9275 Unauthorized transport or dumping into sea waters of sewage sludge or solid waste = Prohibited Act under RA 9275 Transport, dumping or discharge of prohibited chemicals or pollutants = Prohibited Act under RA 9275

Match the following civil liability and penal provisions under DAO 2016-08: Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016 with their corresponding prohibited acts under RA 9275:

Operate facilities that discharge or allow to seep willfully prohibited chemicals, substance or pollutants listed under RA 6969 into water bodies = Civil Liability and Penal Provisions under DAO 2016-08 Undertaking activities or development and expansion of projects, or operating ww/sewerage facilities in violation of PD 1586 = Civil Liability and Penal Provisions under DAO 2016-08 Discharging regulated water pollutants without the valid DP = Civil Liability and Penal Provisions under DAO 2016-08 Non-compliance of the LGU with the WQ Framework and WQMA Action Plan = Civil Liability and Penal Provisions under DAO 2016-08

Match the following actions with their corresponding requirements in the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Refusal to allow access by the DENR to relevant reports and records = Action under RA 9275 Refusal or failure to submit reports whenever required by the DENR = Action under RA 9275 Refusal or failure to designate PCO whenever required by the DENR = Action under RA 9275 Direct use of booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply = Action under RA 9275

Match the following pollution sources with their corresponding permit exemptions under RA 9275:

Pollution sources currently discharging to existing sewerage systems with operational wastewater treatment facilities = Pollution Source Provided that, in the absence of, or pending the establishment of a sewerage system, pollution sources shall be covered by the permit requirement = Pollution Source Any person that shall discharge, in any manner, wastewater into Philippine waters and/or land = Pollution Source Industries without permit, have 12 months after IRR effectivity to secure permit = Pollution Source

Match the following entities with their responsibilities in pollution control and water quality management under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

EMB Regional Office = Entity Bureau of duly authorized personnel = Entity Department through the Bureau = Entity DENR = Entity

Match the following prohibited acts under RA 9275 with their corresponding descriptions:

Match the following milestones with their corresponding events related to RA 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004):

12 months after IRR effectivity to secure permit = Milestone Valid for a maximum period of five (5) years from the date of its issuance, renewable for 5-years period = Milestone Refusal to allow lawful inspection conducted by the Department through the Bureau of duly authorized personnel = Milestone Non-payment of appropriate wastewater discharge fees within a 30-day cure period from the date of such payment is due = Milestone

Match the following guidelines with their corresponding mandates under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016 = Guidelines DAO 2016-08 = Guidelines Section 14.19 Pollution Sources Connected to a Sewerage Systems = Guidelines Section 14.11 Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Permits = Guidelines

Match the following levels of government with their corresponding responsibilities under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

LGU = Level of Government DENR = Level of Government EMB Regional Office = Level of Government Bureau of duly authorized personnel = Level of Government

Match the following responsibilities with their corresponding entities or areas under the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004:

Formulating guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal = Department of Health Implementing septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems in areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities = Department of Public Works and Highways Setting national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems = DOH AO 2019-0047 Emphasizing LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction = DILG MC 2019-62

Match the following regulatory documents with their corresponding aspects of water management:

DAO 2016-08 = Water quality guidelines and general effluent standards DAO 2021-19 = Updated water quality guidelines and general effluent standards Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 = Prioritizing sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality RA 9275 = Pollution prevention and minimization strategy

Match the following guidelines with their corresponding regulations or mandates:

DOH AO 2019-0047 = National standards for septic tank systems DILG MC 2019-62 = Emphasizing LGUs' roles in sewage treatment and septage management systems DAO 2016-08 = Water quality guidelines and general effluent standards DAO 2021-19 = Updated water quality guidelines and general effluent standards

Match the following milestones with their corresponding events related to water quality management in the Philippines:

DOH AO 2019-0047 = Setting national standards for septic tank systems DILG MC 2019-62 = Emphasizing LGUs' roles in sewage treatment and septage management systems DAO 2016-08 = Issuance of water quality guidelines and general effluent standards DAO 2021-19 = Updating water quality guidelines and general effluent standards

Match the following prohibited acts with their corresponding penalties under RA 9275:

Discharging regulated effluents without a permit = Fine and/or imprisonment Failure to connect sewage lines or utilize own sewerage system = Fine and/or imprisonment Failure to secure a permit for discharging regulated effluents = Fine and/or imprisonment Non-compliance with the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged = Fine and/or imprisonment

Match the following sewage and septage management responsibilities with their corresponding entities:

Match the following construction and operation responsibilities with their corresponding entities or entities:

Prioritizing sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality = Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 Partnering with the private sector for the construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements = Local government units Allocating necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction = Each LGU Mandating all establishments, including households, to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system = Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Study Notes

Water Quality and Sewage Management Guidelines in the Philippines

The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 prioritizes sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality.
LGUs can partner with the private sector for the construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements.
Each LGU must allocate necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction.
The Act mandates all establishments, including households, to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system.
In areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities, the DPWH, in coordination with other agencies, will implement septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems.
The Department of Health will formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal, including centralized sewage treatment systems.
DOH AO 2019-0047 sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems.
DILG MC 2019-62 emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction.
Water quality guidelines and general effluent standards are regulated by DAO 2016-08 and updated by DAO 2021-19.
The classification of water bodies includes natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters, excluding those used for water treatment or storage.
The rules and regulations aim to maintain and preserve water quality for public health and aquatic resources, with primary and secondary parameters for monitoring.
The Act requires facilities discharging regulated effluents to secure a permit specifying the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged, compliance schedule, and monitoring requirements.

Water Quality and Sewage Management Guidelines in the Philippines

The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 prioritizes sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality.
LGUs can partner with the private sector for the construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements.
Each LGU must allocate necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction.
The Act mandates all establishments, including households, to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system.
In areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities, the DPWH, in coordination with other agencies, will implement septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems.
The Department of Health will formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal, including centralized sewage treatment systems.
DOH AO 2019-0047 sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems.
DILG MC 2019-62 emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction.
Water quality guidelines and general effluent standards are regulated by DAO 2016-08 and updated by DAO 2021-19.
The classification of water bodies includes natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters, excluding those used for water treatment or storage.
The rules and regulations aim to maintain and preserve water quality for public health and aquatic resources, with primary and secondary parameters for monitoring.
The Act requires facilities discharging regulated effluents to secure a permit specifying the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged, compliance schedule, and monitoring requirements.

Water Quality and Sewage Management Guidelines in the Philippines

The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 prioritizes sewage and septage projects for local government units to protect water quality.
LGUs can partner with the private sector for the construction and operation of sewage and septage treatment facilities through BOT or joint venture agreements.
Each LGU must allocate necessary land and rights-of-way for sewage and septage treatment facility construction.
The Act mandates all establishments, including households, to connect their sewage lines or utilize their own sewerage system.
In areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities, the DPWH, in coordination with other agencies, will implement septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems.
The Department of Health will formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal, including centralized sewage treatment systems.
DOH AO 2019-0047 sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems.
DILG MC 2019-62 emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction.
Water quality guidelines and general effluent standards are regulated by DAO 2016-08 and updated by DAO 2021-19.
The classification of water bodies includes natural and man-made bodies of fresh, brackish, and saline waters, excluding those used for water treatment or storage.
The rules and regulations aim to maintain and preserve water quality for public health and aquatic resources, with primary and secondary parameters for monitoring.
The Act requires facilities discharging regulated effluents to secure a permit specifying the quantity and quality of effluent allowed to be discharged, compliance schedule, and monitoring requirements.

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