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ASEAN IWRM Country Strategy Guidelines
- IWRM Monitoring Status Guidelines for ASEAN Countries
1. Background
The ASEAN Working Group on Water Resources Management (AWGWRM) has
developed an ASEAN Strategic Plan of Action on Water Resources Management with the
support from the Australian Government in 2005. To support the implementation of the
Plan, ten project concept proposals were formulated and included in the Appendix of the
Strategic Plan Report. One of the ten project concepts: Project Concept 2 is on the
development of an “ASEAN IWRM Country Strategy Guidelines”. DID Malaysia was
requested by the AWGWRM to organize and conduct a workshop to develop the details of
the “ASEAN IWRM Country Strategy Guidelines”. Thus, DID Malaysia organized a 3-day
Workshop to develop the Guidelines from 16-18 March 2009 in Kuala Lumpur. The
workshop was attended by representatives from the following five ASEAN member states –
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore.
The objectives of the Workshop were as follows:
1. To guide individual country IWRM strategies by developing a generic ASEAN IWRM
framework (for surface water and groundwater) that is capable of local adaptation and
implementation.
2. To enable ASEAN to measure regional performance and progress towards IWRM goals
against a regionally consistent set of strategies.
The workshop participants agreed that the generic ASEAN/IWRM framework will be
structured on the following 6 major water management issues in ASEAN:
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Water Supply
Irrigation
Stormwater Management
Floods Management
Water Pollution Management
Sanitation Management
Arising from the workshop the following outputs have been prepared for use by ASEAN
countries to assist them in preparing and reporting on their respective countries’ IWRM action
plans and strategies to address the above 6 thematic issues.
(a) A set of specific IWRM goals for the above 6 key water-related issues in the region.
(b) For each set of thematic goals a set of IWRM objectives to achieve the goals have also
been identified, categorized under the 3 categories of GWP IWRM tools, i.e. Enabling
environment, Institutional environment and Management tools.
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(c) Also indicators for measuring the progress in achieving the objectives associated with
each of the thematic goals have been developed. They can be used for measuring regional
performance and progress towards meeting the IWRM goals for the 6 key water related
issues in the region.
Following from the above workshop it was agreed in the 9th Meeting of the AWGESC held in
Vientiane, Laos PDR, from 20-21 July 2009 that Malaysia shall be responsible to compile the
respective country IWRM status report using the developed, generic IWRM framework for
the 6 thematic issues as highlighted in Item 6.2.1 of the Minutes of Meeting of the 9th
AWGESC Meeting. The compilation will also allow the measurement and monitoring of the
regional performance and progress towards IWRM goals against a regionally consistent set of
strategies for the above 6 identified thematic issues.
It was also agreed in the 9th AWGESC Meeting that all ASEAN member states are requested
to submit their respective country IWRM status reports to Malaysia, and a copy to the
ASEAN Secretariat, by 31 October 2009. The template guidelines for the country report
submission for the 6 IWRM thematic issues are described below.
Each country is required to submit its “2009 Country IWRM Status Report” containing
monitoring information for the 6 thematic issues, by filling-in the required information given
in the 6 Monitoring Tables described below.
Please send your completed 2009 Country IWRM Status Report to DID Malaysia, attention
Mr. Muhammad Zaki (muhammadzaki@water.gov.my) with a copy to the ASEAN
Secretariat, by 31 October 2009. Thank you.
2. The ASEAN IWRM Monitoring Status Guidelines
The Workshop participants in Malaysia have agreed to develop monitoring guidelines for six
key water management issues that are considered important in ASEAN countries. They are as
follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Water Supply
Irrigation
Stormwater Management
Flood Management
Water Pollution Management
Sanitation Management
The following are the monitoring guidelines for the above 6 key water management issues.
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2.1 Water Supply
The Workshop participants agreed that the goals and monitoring indicators for ASEAN
countries for this issue should be as follows.
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Goal 1: To reduce the inaccessibility to piped drinking water supply by half by the
year 2010, (2015) (MDG)
Goal 2: To have safe, reliable, efficient and affordable water supply
Goal 3: To promote water conservation
Table 1 - Monitoring Indicators for Water Supply
Note: For each of the monitoring indicators below, please give a short (not more than
half page A4, single spacing, Times Roman 12 points), description of any key
relevant country activities carried out so far that are related to each of the
indicators. This is necessary to provide the descriptive contexts to support the
qualitative/quantitative monitoring values entered into the table below.
Monitoring Indicators
1. Percentage of population having access to piped drinking
water
Value
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Description
In the Philippines, the extent of water supply and coverage and population
access to safe drinking water and sanitation services cannot be fully ascertained
as monitoring systems and linkages still to be strengthened or developed.
Based on estimates made by Moore (2006), out of the 80% water supply
coverage only 76 % are having piped connections, On the other hand, Worldbank
Report (2005) showed that the population with formal access to safe drinking
water is around 79% distributed as follows: 44% with individual house
connections, 10% with shared connections through communal faucets and 25%
relying on shared point sources without distribution.
The extension of coverage has not kept pace with the growing population in the
last few decades. According to the Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) for Water
Supply and Sanitation of UNICEF and WHO, access to an improved source of
water supply actually decreased from 87% in 1990 to 85% in 2004.
In order to address the MDG targets on access to potable water supply the
Philippine Water Supply Roadmap was formulated that identified short and long
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term programs/plans. As regards to the availability of updated and validated
information and baseline data on water supply coverage, a sector assessment
study is currently being conducted.
2. Percentage of water deliver (cu.m) to customer meeting
WHO guidelines for drinking water quality
Description
Information is not readily available.
3. Average hour of water supplied per day
Generally 18 –
24 hours
Description
Currently there is no standard information on the number of hours the different
water service providers are operating. It varies depending on the guidelines
imposed by regulatory agencies and the condition of water service providers
and sources of water supply.
For Metro Manila, served by the two private concessionaires (Maynilad and
Manila Water) water is being supplied 24 hours a day or less depending on the
area being served.
In other urban areas, Water District’s water is supply water for less than 24 hours
a day.
Private water service providers being regulated by the National Water Resources
Board (NWRB), the water supply hour is only 8 hours however, actual operation
could be less.
4. Per capita domestic water consumption
variable
Description
In a 2004 sample of 45 water service providers, the NWRB found an average
consumption of 118 l/d/c. The highest consumption was recorded in the East
Zone of Metro Manila with 232 l/d/c.[26]
5. Percentage of water supply metered
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Description
Generally, water supply by piped connections is metered. At this point, we don’t
have statistics of the percentage of water supply metered.
6. Percentage of UFW/NRW
Typically more
than 20 %
Description
In the Philippines the provision of basic water services is the responsibility of
various institutions and the consolidation of information on NRW of these water
service providers could take time.
Available information shows that the estimated NRW of the two
concessionaires tasked to serve Metro Manila ranges from 20% to 66%. On the
other hand, for provincial urban water services Water Districts’ average NRW is
26%.
2.2 Irrigation
The Workshop participants agreed that the goals and monitoring indicators for ASEAN
countries for this issue should be as follows.
 Goal 1: To improve irrigation water accessibility
 Goal 2: To ensure that irrigation systems are resilient to the impact of climate
change
 Goal 3: To improve efficiency and reliability of use of the irrigation water
Table 2 - Monitoring Indicators for Irrigation
Note: For each of the monitoring indicators below, please give a short (not more than
half page A4, single spacing, Times Roman 12 points), description of any key
relevant country activities carried out so far that are related to each of the
indicators. This is necessary to provide the descriptive contexts to support the
qualitative/quantitative monitoring values entered into the table below.
Monitoring Indicators
1. Percentage of irrigated area versus the total potential
irrigable area
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Value
49% as of 2008
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Description
The government has undertaken the biggest reform initiative on the irrigation
sector for the last 30 years. The government intensified its program on
rehabilitation, repair and restoration of irrigation systems.
The government through the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is currently
undertaking the following programs:
 Irrigation Sector Restructuring and Reform, to support the implementation
of a rationalization plan for NIA and the strengthening of its institutional
capacity to deliver efficient irrigation services;
 Irrigation Infrastructure Development, to improve the delivery of irrigation
services in at least 58 selected NISs through rehabilitation with
modernization ; and
 Project Management and Coordination, to provide support for an efficient
coordination, implementation and management of the project, including
strengthening the financial management and procurement functions and
the establishment and operation of the monitoring and evaluation system
for the project.
As of December 31, 2008, the total service area developed was 1,519,942 ha
or 49% of the estimated potential irrigable area of 3,126,340 ha. Of this area,
748,593 ha are under NIS, 554,020 ha in CIS and 217,329 ha in private
irrigation systems (PIS). The remaining potential area to be developed is still
1,607,073 ha. The estimated potential irrigable area those primarily devoted to
rice and corn and up to 3% slope.
2. Percentage of irrigated area damaged by flood and drought
Description
Information is not readily available.
3. Percentage of irrigated area with water quantity measuring
devices
Description
Information is not available
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2.3 Stormwater Management
The Workshop participants agreed that the goals and monitoring indicators for ASEAN
countries for this issue should be as follows.
 Goal 1: To ensure surface runoff is of good quality
 Goal 2: To maintain hydrological water balance
Table 3 - Monitoring Indicators for Stormwater Management
Note: For each of the monitoring indicators below, please give a short (not more than
half page A4, single spacing, Times Roman 12 points), description of any key
relevant country activities carried out so far that are related to each of the
indicators. This is necessary to provide the descriptive contexts to support the
qualitative/quantitative monitoring values entered into the table below.
Monitoring Indicators
1. Any policy on managing stormwater (Yes/No)
Description
2. Any legislation on managing stormwater (Yes/No)
Description
3. Any regulatory agencies to control stormwater (Yes/No)
Description
4. Any formal institutional arrangements among related agencies
to manage stormwater (Yes/No)
Description
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5. Use of computer modelling tools to model stormwater quality
and quantity (Yes/No)
Description
6. Availability of design manual/code of practices for stormwater
management (Yes/No)
Description
2.4 Flood Management
The Workshop participants agreed that the goals and monitoring indicators for ASEAN
countries for this issue should be as follows.
 Goal 1: To consider integrated solutions i.e. structural and non-structural
mitigation measures
 Goal 2: To reduce flooding to an acceptable level by the public
Table 4 - Monitoring Indicators for Flood Management
Note: For each of the monitoring indicators below, please give a short (not more than
half page A4, single spacing, Times Roman 12 points), description of any key
relevant country activities carried out so far that are related to each of the
indicators. This is necessary to provide the descriptive contexts to support the
qualitative/quantitative monitoring values entered into the table below.
Monitoring Indicators
Value
1. Any steps taken to implement Integrated Flood Management
(IFM) approaches in the country (Yes/No)
Description
We are still in the process of coordinating with concerned agencies on this
matter.
2. Percentage of high risk flood-prone areas in the country
covered by early flood warning and response systems
Description
We are still in the process of coordinating with concerned agencies on this
matter.
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3. Percentage of high risk flood-prone areas in the country
covered by a real time flood monitoring information system
Description
4. Percentage of annual national budget allocated to flood
management
Description
5. Any legislation on river conservation (Yes/No)
Description
6. Any formal institutional arrangements among related agencies
to manage floods (Yes/No)
Description
2.5 Water Pollution Management
The Workshop participants agreed that the goals and monitoring indicators for ASEAN
countries for this issue should be as follows. The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for
the goal is “The Percentage of river that meets the water quality standard of the World
Health Organisation (WHO) or equivalent for non-contact water activities”.
Goal 1: Clean and vibrant rivers and streams (relative to current state)
Table 5 - Monitoring Indicators for Water Pollution Management
Note: For each of the monitoring indicators below, please give a short (not more than
half page A4, single spacing, Times Roman 12 points), description of any key
relevant country activities carried out so far that are related to each of the
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indicators. This is necessary to provide the descriptive contexts to support the
qualitative/quantitative monitoring values entered into the table below.
Monitoring Indicators
1. Any policy on water pollution control (Yes/No)
Value
Yes
Description
The Clean Water Act enacted in 2004 and its IRR. The law pertains to water
quality management in all water bodies and shall primarily apply to the abatement
and control of pollution from land-based sources.
Philippine Environmental Code 1977 (Waste Management provision) –
established standards for air and water quality, and guidelines for land use,
natural resources, groundwater and waste management.
In addition, the DENR through the EMB have policies on water pollution control
through the issuance of Department Administrative Order. Likewise, Laguna Lake
Development Authority (LLDA) managing the Laguna Lake Basin has set of water
pollution policies.
2. Any specific legislation for the management of water quality
and wastewater (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
The Clean Water Act enacted in 2004 pertains to water quality management in
all water bodies and shall primarily apply to the abatement and control of
pollution from land-based sources.
Philippine Environmental Code 1977 (Waste Management provision) –
established standards for air and water quality, and guidelines for land use,
natural resources, groundwater and waste management. It also provides
management policy for the prevention, control and abatement of water pollution
3. Any specific financial support programme for controlling water
pollutions (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
Generally funding for controlling water pollutions comes from the government.
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However, there are agencies like the Laguna Lake Development Authority
(LLDA) that introduced market-based instrument such as the Environmental
User Fee Systems (EUFS) to address environmental problems and generate
revenue to help support environmental management programs.
The LLDA launched the EUFS in January 1997 covering all enterprises within
their jurisdiction that discharges wastewater in the Laguna de Bay system. The
EUFS
includes
commercial/industrial
establishments;
agro-based
industries/establishments (such as swine farms and slaughter houses);
clustered dwelling (i.e. residential subdivisions) as well as domestic
households. However, EUFS for households is still under development.
Other market-based instruments similar to EUFS are already implemented in
some areas which generate revenue for supporting environmental
management programs.
Likewise, the Clean Water Act of 2004 which provides the implementation of a
wastewater charge system in all management areas including the Laguna
Lake Region and Regional Industrial Centers through the collection of
wastewater charges/fees. The system shall be established on the basis of
payment to the government for discharging wastewater into the water bodies.
The system is now being implemented in the Laguna Lake Region and other
areas.
4. Any formal institutional arrangements among related agencies
to manage water pollution (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
Under the Clean Water Act, Water Quality Management Area (WQMA) with
governing board compose of multi-sectoral group will be designated. To date,
one governing board was already established out of the three designated pilot
WQMAs.
5. Any public/private sector partnership and participation in
managing water pollution (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
Philippine Sanitation Alliance
The Alliance helps reduce water pollution and diseases. It is a public-private
partnership that unites Philippine cities, private companies, business
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associations, government agencies, U.S. and international nongovernmental
organizations and international agencies, including the World Bank Water and
Sanitation Program.
It aims to bring together the public and private sectors to achieve a common
goal of protecting human and environmental health in the Philippines.
6. Any river water quality monitoring information system/database
(Yes/No)
Yes
Description
The Environment Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is continuously conducting
regular water quality monitoring on classification of inland surface bodies. This
classification are Class AA – waters intended as public water supply requiring
only disinfection to meet the Philippine Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW);
Class A- waters suitable as water supply requiring conventional treatment to
meet PNSDW; Class B- water intended for primary recreation; Class C- waters
for fishery, recreation/boating and supply for manufacturing processes after
treatment and Class D- waters intended for agriculture, irrigation, livestock,
watering etc.
Another water quality monitoring for selected surface water bodies is also being
conducted by EMB covering parameters such as Dissolved Oxygen (DO);
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BDO); Total Suspended Solids (TSS); and Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS).
On the other hand, the LLDA is also conducting monitoring activities in the
rivers that drain into Laguna de Bay. It is a vital component of the River
Rehabilitation Program of the agency, the result of which are used to determine
the effectivity of the program being implemented in correlation to improving the
lakes water quality.
7. Any river water quality master plan at national and local levels
(Yes/No)
No
Description
8. Any river basin master plan for relocating the highly polluting
industries in a river basin (Yes/No)
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Description
2.6 Sanitation Management
The Workshop participants agreed that the goals and monitoring indicators for ASEAN
countries for this issue should be as follows. The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for
the goal is “The percentage of population being served with sewerage facilities”.
 Goal 1: Increase urban sewerage coverage & improve performance
 Goal 2: Increase rural sanitation systems
Table 6 - Monitoring Indicators for Sanitation Management
Note: For each of the monitoring indicators below, please give a short (not more than
half page A4, single spacing, Times Roman 12 points), description of any key
relevant country activities carried out so far that are related to each of the
indicators. This is necessary to provide the descriptive contexts to support the
qualitative/quantitative monitoring values entered into the table below.
Monitoring Indicators
1. Any policy on urban/rural sanitation and sewerage systems
(Yes/No)
Value
Yes
Description
The following are the existing laws, policies, regulations on urban/rural sanitation
and sewerage systems:
 National Plumbing Code 1959 (wastewater provision) - Guidelines, criteria
and standards for the design and construction of sanitation and sewerage
facilities
 Department of Health Circular, PD 522, IRR No 220 Series of 1974 Sewage from house plumbing system shall be connected to a public
sewerage system, if available, or to a septic tank.
 Sanitation Code of the Philippines 1975- provides guidelines on sewerage
collection and disposal, excreta disposal and drainage, with IRR
 Philippine Environmental Code 1977 (Waste Management provision) –
established standards for air and water quality, and guidelines for land use,
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natural resources, groundwater and waste management.
Local Government Code 1991 - Devolves provision of basic services and
facilities to LGUs, including sanitation, sewerage and flood control.
National Policy on Urban Sewerage and Sanitation of 1994 (NEDA Board
Resolution No. 5) – Giving high priority to improved urban sanitation and
sewerage. Contains national policy, strategy and action plan for urban
sewerage and sanitation
National Building Code 1997 and its IRR contains certain provisions on
wastewater disposal and drainage. It requires the connection of new
buildings to sewerage system.
Clean Water Act 2004- contains provision on National Sewerage and
Septage Management Program.
2. Any specific legislation on urban/rural sanitation and
sewerage systems (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
 Sanitation Code of the Philippines 1975- provides guidelines on sewerage
collection and disposal, excreta disposal and drainage, with IRR
 National Plumbing Code 1959 (wastewater provision) - Guidelines, criteria
and standards for the design and construction of sanitation and sewerage
facilities
3. Percentage of annual budget for sanitation and sewerage
programme/projects
3 % of the total
annual average
budget of the
water
and
sanitation
sector
Description
Based on the available data, a summary of investments made in the subsector
since 1970 is estimated, assuming an allowance of about 25 percent for projects
that were implemented by other government and private organizations (PTA's
Sewerage for Boracay Environmental Infrastructure Project, projects
implemented by land developers, NGOs, etc.). Investment in the sub-sector was
estimated at P1.5 billion per year. This figure is 29 times less than the estimated
P43.8 billion average annual investment for water supply projects. In other words,
for every 97 pesos spent on water supply projects, only 3 pesos were spent on
sanitation and sewerage projects.1
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PHILIPPINES: Water Supply and Sanitation Performance Enhancement Project
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4. Any integrated national and provincial institutions to
implement sanitation policies (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
The Department of Health (DOH) formulates policies and provides technical
assistance to Local Government Units (LGUs) on sanitation and environmental
health while the LGU enforce the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and
recent environment and health legislation and policies; and provides basic
sanitation sevices.
5. Any private sector participation in providing sanitation
services for the people (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
Encouraging private sector investment
Republic Act No. 6957 of 1990 entitled “An Act Authorizing the Financing,
Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Infrastructure Projects by the Private
Sector and for Other Purposes,” manifested the government’s policy of greater
private sector participation (PSP) in the provision of water and sanitation sector.
Example of Private Sector Participation
Boracay’s Sewerage Facility
Boracay is an island in Malay municipality renowned for its beaches that derives
its main income from tourism. Triggered by the threat of pollution, the Philippine
Tourism Authority (PTA) intervened and constructed a sewerage facility through a
P100 million loan, payable in ten years, from Japanese aid agency OECF. The
system was scheduled to be in service through a private operator by 2001.
Legislation was passed allowing PTA to charge an Environmental Management
Fee to visitors (P25 for foreigners, P10 for Philippine citizens). User fees will also
be charged to business establishments and households. The sewerage system
was planned to serve about 70 percent of the island’s population, as well as its
main tourist areas.
Other Experiences
Some developers of subdivisions, Export Processing Zones, and other land
intended for tenancy are now incorporating sewerage systems as a component,
particularly those targeting the high-income market. Operation and maintenance
are either supplied by private operators through management contracts or
provided in-house using specially trained staff. Tariffs (following the “polluter
pays” principle) from all connected establishments are collected monthly to cover
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the amortization and operating costs of the sewerage system, which usually
includes collection, treatment and disposal facilities. Examples of such private
systems are found in Mactan Export Processing Zone, Philippine Export
Processing Zone in Cavite, Ayala Center, and Ortigas Center.
6. Any national sanitation/sewerage information
system/database (Yes/No)
No
Description
7. Any comprehensive sewerage/sanitation master plan at
national, regional and local levels (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
1988-2000 Water Supply, Sewerage and Sanitation Master Plan (WSSSMP):
This plan emphasized the commitment of the national government to provide for
the basic needs of the population, especially in depressed areas. WSSSMP
was the result of an extensive interagency undertaking that involved DPWH,
DILG, NEDA, MWSS, LWUA and NWRB. WSSSMP set the framework and
agenda for organized, unified action by policy makers and program
implementers, at all levels of the government, to execute and manage water
supply, sewerage and sanitation programs and projects throughout the country.
WSSSMP was also intended to serve as an example and reference for the
private sector and non-government organizations actually or potentially involved
in the development of the sub-sector.
1994 National Urban Sewerage and Sanitation Strategy Plan (NUSS). The
purpose of the sanitation program was to create a more effective institutional
framework to guide policy and institutional reforms; and to propose an
appropriate development strategy and investment plan to improve sewerage
and sanitation coverage nationally.
The Philippines’ Clean Water Act, passed in 2004, requires the preparation of a
National Sewerage and Septage Management Program (NSSMP) as part of
the country’s overarching National Sustainable Sanitation Plan. The NSSMP
was envisioned to provide technology interventions and institutional and
financial frameworks to guide local governments, water districts, and other
project proponents through the process of developing infrastructure projects for
managing wastewater in cities. Stakeholder consultation of the draft National
Sewerage and Septage Management Program (NSSMP) is currently being
undertaken.
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8. Any effective regulatory framework to control the quality of
wastewater discharges to water courses (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
DENR DAO 34 and 35
In 1990, the DENR also issued DAO 34 and 35. DAO 35 regulates the
discharge of industrial wastewater effluents, while DAO 34 classifies bodies of
water according to their beneficial uses. Together, DAOs 34 and 35 regulate the
discharge of wastewater effluents into varying water bodies.
Discharge Permits provided by the Clean Water Act
The DENR requires owners or operators of facilities that discharge regulated
effluents pursuant to the Clean Water Act to secure a permit to discharge (DAO
2004-25). The discharge permit specifies the quantity and quality of effluent that
said facilities are allowed to discharge into a particular water body, compliance
schedules and monitoring requirements. A self-monitoring report of the
company should also be submitted to the EMB. As part of the permitting
procedure, the DENR encourages the adoption of waste minimization and
waste treatment technologies when such technologies are cost effective.
Effluent trading may be allowed per management area.
9. Any land use master plan for relocating the highly polluting
industries in a river basin (Yes/No)
No
Description
10.
Any awareness/advocacy programme for stakeholders on
the importance of proper sanitation and sewerage
systems (Yes/No)
Yes
Description
Manila Declaration gains Government’s Commitment on Advancing
Sustainable Sanitation (Philippine Sanitation Summit 2006: A Call for Improved
Access to Sustainable Sanitation)
Representatives from the national executive and legislative agencies, local
governments, non-government organizations, and other external support
agencies shared their commitments and resources and responsive partnership
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for an improved access to sustainable sanitation in the Manila Declaration on
the Advancement of Sustainable Sanitation and Waste-water Management in
the Philippines
.
DENR Secretary Angelo Reyes, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III,
Misamis Oriental Rep. Augusto Baculio, and NWRB Executive Director
Ramon Alikpala led the signing of the Manila Declaration to accelerate the
implementation of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, marking the
highlight of the Philippine Sanitation Summit 2006 held last July 5-6 at the
Heritage Hotel, Manila.
Training for NGO’s on ecological sanitation in Rural and Peri-urban
areas in the Visayas and Mindanao
The DILG-GTZ Water & Sanitation Program conducted for the first time training
on ecological sanitation for local NGO’s from the Visayas and Mindanao. The
3-day training took place in Dumaguete and Bayawan City , Oriental Negros
from April 24 to 26, 2007.
It aims at promoting ecological sanitation not only to its partners but to all
stakeholders. NGO’s play an important role in planning and implementing
water and sanitation projects.
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