CLEAN WATER Flashcards
it manage the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive program pursuant to the objectives of this act.
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
it is responsible for the prevention and control of water pollution for the development, management
and conservation of the
fisheries and aquatic resources.
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
Environmental issue that we encounter today
- Water pollution
- Lost of aquatic animals
- Water shortage
- Improper sewage management
it plans develop and improves how the quality of a water body to a classification will meet its projected or potential use. It is the main head of this act.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Republic Act. 9275 Philippine act of 2004
An act providing for a comprehensive water quality management and for other purposes
What are the governing sectors in this act
- DOST
- DOH
- NWRB
- DENR
- DA
- BFAR
- DPWH
- DILG
it prepares a program for the evaluation, verification development and public dissemination of pollution prevention and cleaner production technologies.
DOST
it is responsible for the promulgation, revision and enforcement of drinking water quality standards.
Department of Health (DOH)
enforce for the enforcement of water quality standards in marine waters, set pursuant to this act specifically from offshore sources
Department of Agriculture (DA)
Waters designated as national or local marine parks, reserves, sanctuaries and other areas established by law (Presidential Proclamation _______and other existing laws), and/or declared as such by appropriate government agency, LGUs, etc
Protected Waters, 1801
Suitable for shellfish harvesting for direct human consumption.
Fishery Water Class I
intended primarily for waters having watersheds, which are uninhabited and/or otherwise declared as protected areas, and which require approved only approved
Public Water Supply Class I
intended as sources of water supply requiring conventional treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection) to meet the latest PNSDW. – Sedimentation, Filtration, Disinfection
Public Water Supply Class II
intended for primary contact recreation (bathing, swimming
Recreational Water Class I
Waters suitable for commercial propagation of shellfish and intended as spawning areas for milkfish (Chanos chanos) and similar species
Fishery Water Class II