RA 9275 Flashcards
RA 9275
Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
is the process of removing pollutants from sewage or wastewater so that it can be safely returned to the natural environment.
Wastewater treatment
There are many processes that encompass wastewater treatment. In fact, there are almost 80 different kinds of treatment technologies. However, it can be simplified into three phases – (3)
phase separation
biological and chemical processes
polishing
removes solids and non-water materials, while biochemical treatment improves water quality by removing organic matter.
Phase separation
is a final step to adjust pH levels or decrease chemical reactivity.
Polishing
RA 9275
Philippine Clean Water Act Of 2004
Date of Approval:
March 22, 2004
Approved:
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Purpose:
protection, preservation, and revival of the quality of our fresh, brackish, and marine waters
________has the advantage of being a relatively inexpensive and effective way of disinfecting water, while ozonation is more expensive but offers an advantage in that it leaves no residual chlorine in the water. However, chlorination can produce unwanted byproducts, such as trihalomethanes, while_______ eliminates bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants without producing any byproducts.
Chlorination
ozonation
is more effective than chlorination at removing color, odor, and taste from water.
Ultimately, the best method for water treatment depends on the needs of the water source.
Ozonation
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- Free from…
- Must not contain:
- Contamination comes from:
Clear
Colorless
objectionable taste and odor
any substances/ organism, chemicals, radioactive materials
sewage, human or animal excrement, other wastes
Water Testing Laboratories
Classification based on service capability
Bacteriological Analysis
Biological Analysis
Physical Analysis
Chemical Analysis
Radiological Analysis (performed by Philippine Nuclear Research Institute)
Water testing laboratories
Certificate of Accreditation: valid for_____
(______: first issuance,_____: renewal)
3 years
BHFS
CHD
Technical Requirements
Physical Plant
PWDSSS
Permanent building
water/ power supply
Drainage
system/ ventilation
20 sq.m. workplace
Safety and disposal
Separation between neighboring activities