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Philippine Clean Water Act ofPhilippine Clean Water Act of

2004 (RA 9275)2004 (RA 9275)

DENR

Engr. Exuperio L. LipayonChief, Pollution Control Division

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Philippine Clean Water ActPhilippine Clean Water Act

Signed on 22 March 2004

Implementing Rules and Regulations

approved in May 2005 (DENRAdministrative Order 2005-10)

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PolicyPolicy

To pursue economic growth in a manner

consistent with the protection,preservation, and revival of the quality of

our fresh, brackish, and marine waters;

framework for sustainable development

shall be pursued

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Coverage of the ActCoverage of the Act

Water quality management in all waterbodies, primarily to the abatement and

control of pollution from land-based

sources

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Objectives: Philippine Clean Water ActObjectives: Philippine Clean Water Act

Aims to protect the countrys water bodiesfrom pollution from land based sources

Provides for a comprehensive and integrated

strategy to prevent and minimize pollutionthrough a multi sectoral and participatory

approach involving all stakeholders

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MAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRRMAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRR

Designation of Water Quality ManagementAreas using appropriate physiographic unitswith governing boards, action plans,

management funds, and other supportmechanisms

Designation of water bodies withpollutants exceeding standards as non-attainment areas (NAA)

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MAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRRMAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRR

Preparation and implementation of

national Sewerage and SeptageManagement Program to manage

domestic sewage collection, treatment,

and disposal in Metro Manila and otherHUCs

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MAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRRMAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRR

Financial liability mechanisms shall be

put in place for environmentalrehabilitation and clean-up operations

Institutional and linkage mechanism isdefined with DENR as the lead agency

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MAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRRMAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRR

Establishment of a National and Area

WQM Fund from fines, penalties,damages, permit fees, donations,

endowments, and grants

With provisions on Incentives and

Rewards as well as Civil Liabilities, Penal

Provisions

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MAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRRMAJOR PROVISIONS of CWA and its IRR

Wastewater Charge System and

Discharge Permit shall be implemented

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Wastewater Discharge Permit:Wastewater Discharge Permit: Discharge Permit For : owners/operators of

facilities that discharge regulated water

pollutants into Philippine waters and/or land

Discharge Permit is the legal authorizationgranted by the Department to discharge

wastewater

Discharge Permit specify:

The quantity and quality of effluent

The compliance schedule

The monitoring requirement ( SMR)

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REQUIREMENTS FOR DPREQUIREMENTS FOR DP

APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

New:

Engineers Report- prepared by registeredChemical or sanitary Engineer

Copy of ECC

DENR ID No.

Proof of compliance

Notarized Application form

Payment of fess

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Additional Requirements For Discharge ofAdditional Requirements For Discharge of

Effluent for Agricultural Purposes:Effluent for Agricultural Purposes:

Certified true copy of land ownership or

MOA Effluent shall not contain haz substances Certification from DA

Baseline data of ground water quality Emergency plan

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REQUIREMENTS FOR DPREQUIREMENTS FOR DP

APPLICATIONAPPLICATION

Renewal

SMRsAccreditation of PCO

Notarized application

OR for payment of fees

Proof of compliance

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PERMIT FEEPERMIT FEE

Volumetric Rate ofDischarge

Amount annual fee (pesos)

Zero discharge 2,000

Without HeavyMetals

With Heavy Metals

Below 10 m3/day 2,000 2,600

>10 m3/day 30m3/day

2,200 2,800

>30 m3/day 100

m3/day

2,500 3,100

>100 m3/day 150

m3/day

2,700 3,300

>150 m3/day 3,300 3,900

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DISCHARGE FEE FORMULADISCHARGE FEE FORMULA

where:

Cf- average daily effluent concentration (mg/L) forpriority pollutant parameter (BOD or TSS)

Qf- average volumetric flow rate measurement or finaldischarge effluent (m3/day)

Nf-total number of discharge days in a year (days/year)Ca -average water quality concentration for priority

pollutant parameter (BOD or TSS) of abstract or intakewater (mg/L).

Ln refers to the net waste load (kg/year),

Ln (BOD5/TSS) = [ (Cf Ca) (Qf x Nf)] x 0.001

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SAMPLE COMPUTATIONSAMPLE COMPUTATION

Ln (BOD/TSS) = [ (Cf-Ca) (Qf x Nf) ] x 0.001

= [(9-1) (30x365)] x 0.001

Ln (BOD/TSS) = 87.6 kg/year

WDF = Ln x R

= 87.6 kg/year x 5 (php/kg)

WDF= Php 438.00 per year

Values are:

Ave. BOD/TSS

concentration, Cf) 9mg/L

Ave. BOD/TSS concentrationof abstracted/or intakewater, (ca) -

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SAMPLE COMPUTATION contSAMPLE COMPUTATION cont..

Ln (BOD/TSS) = [ (Cf-Ca) (Qf x Nf) ] x 0.001

= [(100-1) (30x365)] x 0.001

Ln (BOD/TSS) = 1,084.05 kg/year

WDF = Ln x R

= 1,084.05 kg/year x 5 (php/kg)

WDF= Php 5,420.25 per year

Values are:

Ave. BOD/TSS concentration,

Cf) 100mg/L

Ave. BOD/TSS concentration ofabstracted/or intake water,(ca) -

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Grounds for Revocation/Suspension of DPGrounds for Revocation/Suspension of DP

Non-compliance or gross violation

Deliberate or negligent submission of false

information/monitoring data

Refusal to allow lawful inspection

Non-payment of the appropriate wastewaterdischarge fee

Other grounds provided by law

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Effluent Standards: Conventional and OtherEffluent Standards: Conventional and Other

Pollutants in Inland Waters Class C & DPollutants in Inland Waters Class C & D

Parameter Unit

Inlandwaters

(Class C)

Inland

waters

(Class D)

BOD mg/L 50 120

Total SuspendedSolids (TSS)

mg/L 70 150

Oil/Grease mg/L 5 -

pH (range) 6.5-9 6-9

Settle able Solids (SS) mg/L 0.5 -

Temperature Deg C rise 3 3

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Effluent Standards: Conventional and OtherEffluent Standards: Conventional and Other

Pollutants in Inland Waters Class SC & SDPollutants in Inland Waters Class SC & SD

Parameter Unit

Coastal waters

(Class SC)

Coastal waters

(Class SD)

BOD mg/L 100 120

TotalSuspended

Solids(TSS)

mg/L 150 (f)

Oil/Grease mg/L 10 15

pH (range) 6.0-9.0 6.0-9.0

Temperature

Deg Crise

3 3

Note: (g)-Not more than 60mg/L increase (Dry Season)

(f)- Not more than 30mg/L increase (Dry Season)

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1. Discharging, depositing material ofany kind w/c could cause water

pollution2. Operating facilities that discharge

regulated water pollutants without the

valid required permits3. Refusal or failure to submit reportsrequired by the Department

4. Refusal to allow entry, inspection ,

monitoring by the Department5. Refusal or failure to designate

Pollution Control officer

PROHIBITED ACTS

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Any person who commits any of the prohibitedacts or violates any provision of this Act.

FINES AND PENALTIES

Fine - P10-200T/ day of violation- subject to the PAB discretion

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PENALTIES

Gross Violation

Imprisonment - 6 to 10 yearsFine - P 0.5-3M / day

deliberate discharge of pollutants per RA6969

5 or more violations of any of theprohibited acts w/in 2 yrs.

blatant disregard of PAB order

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Thank you..