Chapter 2
Republic Act 9275
Philippine Clean Water Act
- march 22, 2004 signed by Pres Gloria Arroyo
-took effect May 6, 2004
-Implement rules and regulation contained in DENR
Institutional Mechanism
- DENR primary agency responsible for implementation of CWA (Clean water ACt)
EMB 2016- designated 31 water quality management area all over the country.
Volumetric rate of Discharge (Heavy Metals 8,000-16,000)
Philippine Coast Guard - responsible for marine waters
DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways)- Sewerage and Sanitation facilities (for safe collection, treatment and disposal)
Department of Agriculture - Develop Guidelines for re-use waste water for irrigation purposes
BFAR (Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources)- Prevent water pollution of fisheries and aquatic resources.
Department of health - For drinking water quality
DOST(Department of Science and Technology)- Prevention of pollution and cleaner production technology
Violations of Provision
-fine by secretary
10,000-200,000 for everyday violation
-increase to 10% every two years to compensate for inflation
Failure to Undertake Clean up Operations
imprisonment 2 to 4 years
fine 50,000 to 100,000 per day violation
Water Contamination
6 to 12 years imprisonment
500,000 fine
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