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What is the coverage area of the coastal and marine waters in the Philippines?
What is the coverage area of the coastal and marine waters in the Philippines?
- 255,000 km2 (correct)
- 150,000 km2
- 300,000 km2
- 200,000 km2
How many provinces in the Philippines are in coastal areas?
How many provinces in the Philippines are in coastal areas?
- 50
- 40
- 80
- 64 (correct)
How many major river basins are there in the Philippines?
How many major river basins are there in the Philippines?
- 18 (correct)
- 25
- 30
- 10
How many lakes are there in the Philippines?
How many lakes are there in the Philippines?
What does the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 prioritize for local government units?
What does the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 prioritize for local government units?
How can LGUs partner with the private sector for sewage and septage treatment facilities?
How can LGUs partner with the private sector for sewage and septage treatment facilities?
What is mandated for each LGU in relation to sewage and septage treatment facility construction?
What is mandated for each LGU in relation to sewage and septage treatment facility construction?
What is mandated for all establishments, including households, in relation to sewage lines?
What is mandated for all establishments, including households, in relation to sewage lines?
In areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities, who will implement septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems?
In areas not considered as Highly Urbanized Cities, who will implement septage or combined sewerage-septage management systems?
Which department will formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal?
Which department will formulate guidelines for sewage collection, treatment, and disposal?
Which administrative order sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems?
Which administrative order sets national standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of septic tank systems?
Which memorandum circular emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction?
Which memorandum circular emphasizes LGUs' roles in implementing sewage treatment and septage management systems within their territorial jurisdiction?
Which regulations are responsible for the water quality guidelines and general effluent standards?
Which regulations are responsible for the water quality guidelines and general effluent standards?
What does the classification of water bodies include?
What does the classification of water bodies include?
What is the aim of the rules and regulations mentioned in the text?
What is the aim of the rules and regulations mentioned in the text?
What is required for facilities discharging regulated effluents?
What is required for facilities discharging regulated effluents?
Who is required to secure a wastewater discharge permit from the EMB Regional Office?
Who is required to secure a wastewater discharge permit from the EMB Regional Office?
How long is the Discharge Permit valid for initially?
How long is the Discharge Permit valid for initially?
Under what conditions may the Department renew the discharge permit for a longer period?
Under what conditions may the Department renew the discharge permit for a longer period?
Under what grounds may the Bureau suspend or revoke an existing and valid permit?
Under what grounds may the Bureau suspend or revoke an existing and valid permit?
Which pollution sources are exempt from the permit requirement?
Which pollution sources are exempt from the permit requirement?
What is a prohibited act under RA 9275?
What is a prohibited act under RA 9275?
What is the penalty for non-compliance with the WQ Framework and WQMA Action Plan?
What is the penalty for non-compliance with the WQ Framework and WQMA Action Plan?
What is the consequence of refusal to allow access by the DENR to relevant reports and records?
What is the consequence of refusal to allow access by the DENR to relevant reports and records?
What is the penalty for direct use of booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply?
What is the penalty for direct use of booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply?
What is the consequence of discharging regulated water pollutants without a valid Discharge Permit?
What is the consequence of discharging regulated water pollutants without a valid Discharge Permit?
What is the consequence of refusal or failure to submit reports whenever required by the DENR?
What is the consequence of refusal or failure to submit reports whenever required by the DENR?
What is the consequence of refusal or failure to designate PCO whenever required by the DENR?
What is the consequence of refusal or failure to designate PCO whenever required by the DENR?
Flashcards
Philippines coastal waters coverage area?
Philippines coastal waters coverage area?
255,000 km2
Number of coastal provinces in the Philippines?
Number of coastal provinces in the Philippines?
64
Major river basins in the Philippines?
Major river basins in the Philippines?
18
Number of lakes in the Philippines?
Number of lakes in the Philippines?
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Priority of Clean Water Act for LGUs?
Priority of Clean Water Act for LGUs?
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How LGUs partner for sewage facilities?
How LGUs partner for sewage facilities?
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LGU mandate for sewage facility construction?
LGU mandate for sewage facility construction?
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Requirement for establishments regarding sewage?
Requirement for establishments regarding sewage?
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Who implements septage systems in non-urbanized areas?
Who implements septage systems in non-urbanized areas?
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Which department formulates guidelines?
Which department formulates guidelines?
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AO for septic tank system standards?
AO for septic tank system standards?
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MC emphasizing LGU roles in management systems?
MC emphasizing LGU roles in management systems?
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Regulations for water quality and effluent?
Regulations for water quality and effluent?
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What does water bodies classification include?
What does water bodies classification include?
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What is the aim of the rules and regulations?
What is the aim of the rules and regulations?
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What is required for facilities discharging effluents?
What is required for facilities discharging effluents?
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Who needs a wastewater discharge permit?
Who needs a wastewater discharge permit?
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Initial validity of Discharge Permit?
Initial validity of Discharge Permit?
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Conditions for longer permit renewal?
Conditions for longer permit renewal?
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Grounds for permit suspension/revocation?
Grounds for permit suspension/revocation?
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Pollution sources exempt from permit?
Pollution sources exempt from permit?
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What is a prohibited act under RA 9275?
What is a prohibited act under RA 9275?
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Penalty for non-compliance with WQ Framework?
Penalty for non-compliance with WQ Framework?
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Consequence of refusing access to records?
Consequence of refusing access to records?
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Penalty for using booster pumps directly?
Penalty for using booster pumps directly?
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Discharging pollutants without a permit?
Discharging pollutants without a permit?
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Failure to submit reports?
Failure to submit reports?
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Failure to designate PCO?
Failure to designate PCO?
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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.
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