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The State shall pursue a policy of economic growth in a manner consistent with the protection,
preservation and revival of a quality of our fresh, brackish and marine waters. . To achieve this
end, the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued. As such, it shall be the policy
of the State to:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) act as overall of the lead
agency; prepare a National Water Quality Status Report; issue rules and regulations in the
implementation of the Act.
Department of Agriculture (DA) shall develop guidelines for re-use of wastewater for
irrigation purposes or as soil conditioner or fertilizer; together with the PCG shall enforce water
quality standards in marine waters.
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shall enforce standards and regulations in offshore areas
including the discharge of wastewater by ships; together with the DA shall enforce water quality
standards in marine waters.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - together with the DENR and LGUs
shall prepare a national program on sewerage and septage management.
Department of Health (DOH) - shall provide specific health criteria and data related to the
promulgation, revision and enforcement of drinking water quality standards.
Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and Local Water Utilities Authority
(LWUA) shall contribute inputs relative to the responsibilities of concessionaires and water
districts in sewerage, septage and sanitation management.
Department of Energy (DOE) with the DENR shall formulate water quality criteria and
standards specifically for geothermal exploration that encounters re-injection constraints, that
provides adequate protection to other users of water bodies downstream of the geothermal
project.
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with the DENR shall prepare a program for
the evaluation, verification, development and public dissemination of pollution prevention and
cleaner production technologies.