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 P.D. [to.1$1 (June 6, 1977)
Philippine Envimnmental Policy
Rrghtto a ltatthy Envr?onmcni Itshall be the duty and
responsibili$ of eadr lndividual to ontibute to he
prcseruadon and enhancement of the Phllippine
environment

. P.D. !rlo. 1152 (June 6, 1977) Philippine Envircnment Code

!
AGEtrDA 2l (June 1992)
a A program of action adopted by the UN Conference on
Environment & Development in Rio de Janeiro.

dcssandondol of olmmon nesouroesssdt as ttater

and btodivercity arc assured for ammunitis
 P.D. No. 1586 (June 11, 1978)r as amended

Establishing an Environnental Elmpact

DENR A.O. No. 2001-17 Guidelines for
Delineating/Delimiting Municipat Waters Statement System

To attain and mainhin a rationalandor&erly

b ala nce between socio-economic growt* and
R.A. No.9003 (January 26,2001)
e n v i ro n m enta I p rotecti o n,
The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
(Novernberl,lgg 2)
PresidentialA.O, No, 42
Rationalizing the implementationofth€ Philippine EIS
. DENR A.O. No. 2001-34: IRR of RA 9003
system and giving authority, in addition to the
_Ensure the protection of public health
Secretary of the DENR, to the Director a nd Regional
and environment
Directors of the Environmental Managernent Bureau to
grant or deny the issuance of Environnrental
Compliance Ceftificates

. DEtiRA0 No.34: (i4arch 20,1990)

Revised Water Usage and Classiftcation/Water Quality Criteria

R.A, No, 6969r OCTOEER 26, 1990 (October 26, 1990)
Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Fresh Suface Waterc (riverc, lakes, rcservpirc, etc.)
Control. Disposal of chemical substances and mixtures Class AA - Public \{ater Supply I (Drinking, onty
that present unreasonable risk and/or injury to health or disinfection needed)
the environment
Class A - Public t{ater Supply II (Drinking,
DENR A,O. [*o" 29, s. 1992 : IRR of RA 6969 Complete heatment)

Class B - RecreaUonalWater Qas I

Class Cl- Fisheryltahr, Recrcational WaterClass II,
Industdal Water Suppty Oas I (For
manufacturing processes after heaUnent).

Class Dl - Agricutture, inigation, livestock watering,

Industrlal Water Supply Oas II, Other inland
waterc
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 d Marine Waters POLICY:

' Propagation, survival & harvesting of shellfish; . Formulation of an integrated water quality management
Tourist zones and national marine parks & framework through proper delegation and effective
reserues, Coral reef parks & resen/es coordination of functions and activitiesl

' Recreational Water Class I (bathing, swirnming,

. Promotion of commercial and industrial processes and
products that are environment friendly and energy
skin diving, etc.); Fishery Water Class I
efficienU
' Recreational Water Class II (boating, etc.);
. Encouraging cooperation and self-regulation among
Fishery Water Class II ;Marshy and/or citizens and industries through the application of
mangrove areas incentives and market-based instruments and to promote
- the role of private industriat enterprises in shaping its
Industrial Water Supply Class II;Other coastal
regulatory profile within the acceptable boundaries of
and marine waters
public health and enyircUnent;
lo. 63, s. 1998

rynized Environmental Labontories

REPUBUCACT No.9275 POLICY:

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (tlarch 2& 2004)

DEIIRAO. No.2005-10
IRR of RA 9275 (May 16, 2005)
POLICY:
Sheamlined processes and procedures in the prevention,
contml and abatement of pollution of the counffs water
ttlsourts.
Promotion of envircnmental strategies, use of appropriate
economic insEuments and of control mechanisms for the
protection of the water rcsources.
Formulation of a holistic national program of water qualit'l
m a n a gem ent conso na nt to eeg:logiealproteetign :uater
supply, public health and quality of life;
. Provision of a comprehensive management program for
water pollution focusing on pollution prevention;
. Promotion of public information and education and to
encourage the pafticipation of an informed and active
public in water quality management and monitoring;
. Formulation and enforcement of a system of accountability
for short and long-term adverse environmental impact of a
project, program or activity; and
. Encouraging civil society and other sectors, pafticularly
labor, the academe and business undertaking environment'
related activities in their effofts to organize, educate and
motivate the people in addressing peftinent environmental
issues and problems at the local and national levels.
 Executive Order No. 927 (Dec€mber 16, 1983)
Further Defining Certain Functions and Powers of the
REPUBUC ACr No. 8749 Laguna Lake Development Authority
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 RrJassrl?ca tion as i p6 ushi21/ 6 rca
DENRA.O. NO.8I developmentgroup (Ctas A) ot
IRRof 8749 arpontionsr' cnBaabr of fie
puition of dquty genspl lnnalee aM
POLICYT
Protect and advance the right of people to a balanced lVaterRrgltts Over Laguna de Bay and Odtcl, fodicr of
and healthfulecology in acord with the rhythm and ]yater wfdnh &e take Region (ftovhrc of Rizal and
harmony of nature. Laguna; &e Crtbs of San pablo, Pany, Qlwn,
Quuon, ltlanila and 731gay6y; tie bnms of Tanawq
Attain and maintain a balance between development and
Sto. Iomas aad Natvar in Batsrngas Prorinog fte tumrs
environmental protection
of Silang and @rmom in@vitr.Provlne; thetomof
Maintain a quality of air that protects human health and Ludnn in Quuan Prcvine; adthefolwnsof tladkina,
welfare Pasig,lbgulg, tluntinlupq and Patgps ln l,leFo Nanila)

. RA No. tt850 (June 18, 1966) LJ.DA RESOLUfiON N0.33,s. 1996

Laguna lake Development Authority
To lesld, prcmob and
aoderate fte devdopmant and iollaned grouydt of the
Laguna Lakearaa andtfie wnounding pmvlnrc, cides
andfp,ms
. PD No.8f3: (October 17, 1975)
Amendmentto the IIDA law
lo any outthe developmentof dre Laguna Lake
rcglonwfthdue tqard and adequab prcvlsionslor
environmqhl management and winlol, pr*nation of
the quality ofltuman life and mlqicalflstemq and thd
prcvendon of undue collqical disturirincer,,
dffontionand pllution
Approving Ete Rules and Regulations Implementing
the Environmental User Fee System ln the Laguna de
Bay Region
Primarily aimd at raduciag the pollution
luding tnto the taguna de ky by
afointng alldisotarylers of liquid ]Yast€
to internalrle tlte ostof envilonmqhl
d eg radad o n aad eliancumen t In tb
tieri Dushess dcdslons or
acffons
. Drbcharye Pernitapptdgs all dewlopmontpru/ct*
rhfillatbns aad acdraUes dtat dldttrjo llquld rrs{l
avering lndusthl, annetdal, domrrtlc rnd
agriaitunl s,urBi.
 ' Republic Act No. 9275 'Philippine Clean
Water Act of 200d."

Coverage of the Act. - This Act shall apply to

PD No. 274 (August 18, 1973)
water quality management in all water bodies:
Pasig River Development
Provided, That it shall primarily apply to the
PD No. 28r: (August 28, 1973) abatement and control of pollution from land

Pasig River Development Council based sources:

Provided, further, That the water quality

DENRAO.35, s 1991
standards and regulations and the civil liability
Effiuent Regulatons and penal provisions under this Act shall be
enforced inespective of sources of pollution.
DEIIRAO. No.2O s 1992

Appoinhent/DesignaUon of Pollution Conbol Officer

a Liensed Engineer
a In all provincial, munlcipal and city govemments

M No.393r (June 18, 1964)

public Act No. 1364
PolluUon ConbolLaw An Act to Regulate the Practice of Sanitary
Engineering in the Philippines
PD t'8o.9&C (August f8, 1976)
Revision of RA 3931 - Polludon Conbol Law SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF SANITARY ENGINEERING:

plhtfronof
morc elhcdye
rcsouresof thisotunty
ttPCC Rules & Regula$on,
To prcvenN abate and con&ol b. Sanitary Surueys, Repofts, Design, Direction, Management,
water, alr and land for the Consultation, and Investigation of:
udlization of the f . [talerPUrlIiSallon ila]tt5, Water Collection and
Distribution Systems. Reseruoirs,
@SewageTreatment
s 1,978 Plants, I

Implementing PD 984
Malaria Control Structures,
DE[{RA0 N0.20, s. !.994: Sewage Disposal Tanks, and Other Structures for Public
Health and Welfare
Schedule of Laboratory Fees for the Environmental
Management Sector
 -@,,q:ili
SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF SANITARY ENGINEERING:
flffition commission

b. Sanitary Surveys, Reports, Design, Direction, Management,

BOARD OF SANITARY ENGINEERiNG
Consultation, and Investigation of:
MEMOMNDUM CIRCULAR N0.
+03:13

2, Projects relating to
To : All Heads of Government Agencies and
Instrumentalities Charged with the Review and
Stream Pollution, Approval of Building Permits; the President of the
Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers, Inc (PSSEI);
Insect & Vermin Control or Eradication
the President of the Philippine Association of Building
Rural & Camp Sanitation, and Officials; the President, League of Cities and the
President, League of Municipalities
Milk & Food Sanitation
Re : VIOLATION ON THE PRACTICFdF SANITARY
ENGINEERING BY OTHER PR.OMIONALS

Guidelines:

SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF SANITARY ENGINEERING:

b. Professional Research and Laboratory work supporting the 3, Sanitary Plans shall b-e n19qar1d, signed and sea.ld
!y
Registered
activities listed in sub-section (a)
Registered Sanitary Engineer issued by the PRC and Valid/Unexpired
Professional ldentifi cation Card,

2. Building Officials shall approve the Sanitary Plan mentioned in (1)

provided that he/she is a Registered Sanitary Engineer with Valid
Certificate of Registration as Registered Saniiary Engineer issued by
the PRC and Valid/Unexpired Professional Identification Card.

3. Building Officials shall NOT approve Sanitary Plans prepared by

other persons.

--__
 Typical Content of SANITARY PLAN for Buildings:
-r ',, ti,,
4. The Department of Public Works and Highways, the League of Cities, 2, Engineers Report
the League of Municipalities, the Local Government Units, the 3, Site Der4elopment Plan (ViciniW Map, Legends, General Notes)
Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers and all other concerned
parties shall disseminate this Memorandum Circular to their 4, Floor Plans
5. ElevaFons
6. Sanitary & Storm Drainage Piping Layout
8981 and their IRRs and non-compliance with the guidelines setforth
in the herein Memorandum Circular shall be charged either 7. Hot & Cold Water Piping System
administratively or criminally, or both by the concerned body.
B. Isometric Diagram of Sanitary Dfainage Piping System

9. Isometric Diagram of Storm Orainage

- Pipin'g:ly..6tenl'
-" lt'
10. Detail of Water Tanls (Elevated, Mid-Lerlel, Underground)

11. Detail of Sump Tank

11. Detail of Sewage Tan(septic Vault

Strict compliance with the herein Memorandum Circular is hereby 12. Detail of Elevator Pit Tank
enjoined.
13. Typical Details/Details of STP
This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately,
14. Reflected Ceiling, Plan
Manila, Philippines
15, VentilationiAir Ducts
November 7,2003
16, Details of Rat-Proofing & Vermin-Proofing

(sgd,) ,r. gglalls of Solid Waste Storage Facilities

FLORENCIO G. CUNANAN
18. Specifications of Materials & Finishing
Chairman

(sgd.) (sgd.)
COMZON DELOS REYESNTONINO A. HORMILLOSA
RgMERg Member Member
 Republic of the Philippines
Office of the President
Additional Requirement for Water Purification Plants: BOAMF SANITARY ENGINEERING

2. Isometric & Layout of Water Purification Piping

Proffill{ Regulation Com m ission
Nlanita

3. Clean Room Plan

W
RESOLUTION No. 02
4. Conveyors, Filling, Capping, Sealing, Packaging, Storage Plan Series 2004

5. Isometric of Peject Water Recycling Date of Publication in the Official Gazette - August 9,20A4
6, Schematic/Water Purification Process Flow Diagram Date of Effectivity - August 25,2004

7. Details of: Washing-Sanitizing Sinks, Rinse Sinks, Container Storage

Rooms (filled and empty), Filler Sin[<s, Slop Sinks, Changeroom
Cabinets, Valves/Devices, Air Purifi cation, Floor-Wal I Corners,
Equipment Mounting, Filler Decontamination, Door Ventilator, others
"COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW ON THE PRACTICE OF SANITARY
ENGINEERING BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, WATERWORKS
OPERATORS, BOTTLED WATER OPERATORS, WATER REFILLING
STATION OPERATORS/ WATER TANKER OPERATORS, WATER
ANALYSIS LA,BORATORIES AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS
ANDENTITIES'
ffi
w#i

Refer to the IRRs of the code on sanitation for Additional Requirement: BUILDING OFFICIALS
2. Food Establishments (Eating & Drinking and Dancing Establishments)
3. Markets, Supermarkets, Groceries, Sari-Sari Stores, Slaughterhouse
Shall NOT approve any BUILDING PERMIT for WATER COLLECTI0N,
4. Schools, Institutions, Hospitals and other Health Care Facilities
WATER DISTRIBUTION, PURIFICATION oT TREATMENT
[stabl ishments, LABORATORIES and similar Establishments operating
without the required building permit, UNLESS:

7. Massage, Sauna, SPa and the like Registered S,E,, a sole practitioner, or partner or manager
B. Tonsorial & Beauty Establishments n or an association, CERTIFICATION in good
9, Ports and Airports, Traveling Depots from the PRC shall be obtained.
10, Malls, Amusements and Recreational Establishments
1 1. Industrial Establishments S,E., Special Temporary Permit issued by the
12, Crematorium, Funeral Establishments, Cemeteries
13. Others
Professionals/ secure proof and documents as required
 BUILDING OFFICIALS
NOTE: The CHO/MHO shall approve lhe lssuance of the Sanitary Permit
subject to the review and recommendation by lhe PROFESS/ONAI
d. Requirernent under the PRB-SE MC No, 2003-i3 shall be attd$hed to S.E. employed by the LHO.
the application for Building Sanitary Permit. , i

e. The REVIEW of the Building Sanitary Permit shall be done by a

PROFESSIONAL S,E. with CPED units in water supply WATER DISTRICTS, COMMUNIW & LOCAL WATERWORKS
as VERIFIED by the PSSEI and concurred by the
The water collection, distribution, treatment and storage shall be under the
management of a Professional Sanitary Engineer,

WATER ANALYSIS LABOMTO RIES

Shall be under the direction and superuision of Professional Sanitary

Engineer.

CIW/MUNICIPAL HEALTH oFFICERS & RURAL HEALTH

PHYSICIANS
BOTTLED WATER PLANTS & WATER REFILLTNG STATIONS
for establishments
Shall NOT approve any SANITARY PERMIT
and SANITARY CLEAMNCE for Water Delivery Vehicles
UNLESS: Bottled Water Planb and Water Refllling Stations shall comply with the
provisions of R.A. 1364 as to:
The requirement embodied under the SIRR of Chapter II, "Water Sanitary Survey
Supply" of P.D, 856*, particularly the field of practice and activities
a, engineering and the provisions of R.A. 1364.'ix, are Reports (Sanitary Engineering)

Direction
of engineerb repoft, design, calculations, plans
done by a Professional Sanitary Enginebr
the requirements in the NBC) :J'c
Surveys, Reports, Desrgn,
II ft.
, Consultation, and
Professiona/ Research and Laboratory work. :[f
fE ,,rI I
i
rly with the relevant provisions of the SIRR on "Water Supply"

,l{H#I
I
 GOVERNM ENT REGULATORY AGENCIES BUSINESS NAME

N0 Government Regulatory Agencies dealing with the NO Business Name shall be issued to any person, firm or organizaUons
involved in Water Purification, Water Distribution, and Storage UNLESS:
Collection,

Distribution, They have in their employment a Professional Sanitary Engineer

Purification or freatment and

The USE of "PURE or PURE WATER" in the name of the establishment
Storage cf Water
or its product shall be PERMITTHD ONLY if CERTIFIED by a
Shall R PROFESSIONALS or PERSONS Sanitary Engineer, otherwise its use may constitute a false,
misleading advertisement of the product as stipulated under
SANITARY ENGINEER to do the work
ise known as the "Consumer Act of the Philippines".

PROVINCES, CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

,TE the PRB-SE Resolution to its entire members.

PENAL PROVISIONS
FIRMS
VIOLATORS of any provisions of R.A. 1364 and the guidelines setforth
All FIRMS whose line of business DEALS with the Manufacture, Sale, herein shall be charged either ADMINISTRATIVELY or CRIMINALLy, or
Supply or Distribution of any both.

Materials, Gadgets and Equipment FURTHER RESOLVED

Used in the Collection, Distribution, Purification and Storage of This RESOLUTION, upon approval by the Commission, shall be
Water effective after fifteen (15) days folloning its publication in the Official
Gazette
SHALL HIRE a Professional S,E.
Date of Publication in the 0fficial Gazette: August 9, 2004
Before they are permitted to Operate the above-mentioned business,
Date of Effectivity: August 25t 2004

l
 P.D 1067 Eecember 31, 1976
FURTHERMORE RESOLVED
IVater Code of tte Philippines
This RESOLUTION shall be disseminated to
Underlytng Principle
All heads of government agencies and instrumentalities particularly the regulatory
! Allwaters belong to the State
a These cannot be the subjrt of acquisitive prescription
Water Analysis Laboratories, The President of the Philippine Society of Sanitary
Engineers, Inc., The President of the Philippine tusociation of Ceftified Water t The State may allow the use or development of waters by
Qperators, The President of the Philippine Waterworks Association, The President administrative concesslon
of the Philippine Association of Water Districts, The President of fre Association of
Building Officials, The President of the Association of Municipal Health Qfficers of The utilization, exploitation, development, consen aUon and
the Philippines, All other concerned entities protection of water resources shall be subject to the control
and regulation of the governmenthrcugh the NWRB
Done in the City of Manila this 23d day of lune, 2004
Prcferences in the use and development of waters shall
consider curent usages and be responsible to the clranging
needs of the country

(0nginal Signed)
FLORENCIO G.
CUNANAN
chuittu\originul
(0riginal Signed)
ANTONINOA.HORMILIOSA
signed)
CORAZONDELOSREYES-ROMERO
" FD [,tro. 198 (May 25, 1973)
Provincial Ulater UtiliUes Act
Member Member
, Autfiorizd the LWUA to provide and oyercee tlre
ATIESTED TO: development of ptovi ncial wattsnturfo sfstem
(0riginal Signed) . Erhnds llnancial institutional developmenl lrdtnlal and
CARLOS G. mabrcied management assistance &o duly oryanizd
ALMELOR APPROVED lVaterDis0rcts and duly rqtsterd Rl?S,l
Secretary, Professional Jif,
(Original Signed) ,"rp@Qo" 7s09 (August 14,
Regulatory Boards 199f)
FORTUNA-IBE
ANTONIETA
ffi$n Act Granting Tax Exemption Privileges to Local
Chairperson
Waifr Districts
(0riginal Signed) (Original Signed) . rod,
AVELINA A, DE LA LEONOR TRIPON. lnprfcd nadlnuy, equlpmut aN matedals rqulred for
REA ROSERO tb opntions, q&rptlon underthe Reril Propfilbx
Commissioner Commissioner
Cde
I
RA 6541, s. 1972
An Act to Ordain and Institute a National Building Code of FE No" 522(July30, 1974)
the Philippines Prescribing Sanitation Requiroment Sor the
Operation of Establishments and Facilities
PD !"096 (February 19, 1978)
National Building Code of the Philippines fur the Protection and Convenience of the
Traveling Public
To afeguad lWhatth, Nopcrty, and public welfarc
oas&taat with sund envircnmenbl management and D0ll DC l,lo. 220 (August 5, 1974)
oinfrol Implementing Rules and Regulations of
chapar9: sanih&ba PD No.522

a Genenl Prcvrisions - Water Supply

RepublicAct No.7160 : (January 1, 1992)
PD No" E56 (December 23, 1975)
local Government Code of the Philippines, Devolving
The Code on Sanitatlon
Certain Funcdons to LGUs, Including the Enfiorcement of
Laws on Oeanliness and Sanitation, and PreparaUon of Clrapter If - Walr,r Supply
their Respective Solid Waste Management Programs

RA ['{o.7394 (April 13, 1992)

The Consumer Act of the Philippines
IRR of Chapter II - Water Supply,
PD No. 856 (November 24l 1995)
Protectbn agalnst hazards 0o iealttt and afety
PtrslctiDrd Staadads and Prtrrdures (water treatment,
hoffiion against de@ptive, unfair a nd unanxionable disinfedion, disinfectant, Local Drinking Water Quality
salee actsand pndices M on itori ng Com m ittee, etc, )

Apprcval and Permit (sites, delivery to consumers, plans

Ptovislon of lnformadon and edrucr,tion tb /bo?i&atasound
di,olcc and the proper exerabe of righB by the @nsumer
& specifications of water system, Certification of the
Potability of Drinking Water)
ProvHon of adequab ighB and means of redress t TYpes of Water Examlnation Reguirrd

Inwlvemqtt of onsumer representa0-ves ia drc o &rbmrbsron of *mples for Labontory Examlnatlon

formulation of ncial and eanonic policiu a
Odrer Protectire ileusures
a
Spqlal Prcvlslons (water peddlars and haulars)
 DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
NOTE:

NWRB Wahr
SIRR of Chapter II - Water Supply, PD No. 856 Permit required
for walemorks
(November 24, 1995) before rpplicrtion
for Site Clearance
<lf
Dcvelopmentof Drinking Wa,Er Supply $rsbm no SE, request
from PH0/RIl0

Establishment and Operation of RWS or Refilling Station STOP

OPERANON
& REPAIR i WATERTO
i coNsurcR
9oure and Prvducr Water llonitoring DONE

Drinking Water in Vending Machines and Dispenserc and FOR

REVISION

Produd Water Containerc OF DOCS,

ET(]

Hou*hold and @mmqrial Walrur Purifiation EqulPment, L

D

Gadgeb and Dewes a

M
C

Bulk Water Handling, Storage and Transportation

DOJ Oplnion l,{o. 182 (December 29, 1993) r@d&r@

Whether or Notthe Business of Processing and Selling

Botded Drinking Water hlls under the jurisdiction of the OPEMTTOXI PEM1

N}TR.B
Mrfs. _

Ceilifia/e of Public @nvqriene for prcwing and -Mmmiiffi(i

uffii;t:rwffi-
frPEOFWffiT Dl@WAEffiYfrffi
bottling water&aot wtthin tiepowersand fundion of ffi

tlre IUIfRB sinoe sard Dusrhess is not related tp

watenrcrts.
EOH AO No. 1@07-0012 --s!Ii@

Philippine Nationalstandards fror Drinking Water 2007 /;..\

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Biologlal, Physlal, Radiological, Chemlal ffinrqM_
hh:__
D.@ dhnleee.d- r,h I {r r
Sbndad Panmeters & Yalus for Drinking Ndi,
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 LEVEL II - COMMUNAL FAUCET SYSTEM OR
STANDPOST

CERTIHCATE OF POTABILIT'
A system composed of a source. a reservoir, a piped
distribution network and communal faucets, lt is
d*4 Mlrql4td located no more that 25 meters from the farthest
-ldM&r@dh
@Jr'@
Nd,@tdUiEI!&|[dMrd!&
nHddd{d
q&r.
o@ l1d Mdr d tule bd6l
house. The system is designed to deliver 40 80 -
ffitri,#d@@i liters per capita per day. Generally suitable for rural
N6&Ddr&---&w& and urban fringe areas where housed are clustered
Ur liui&cdr@{Dvwghq'id &'t@ il6 te
bl&
T-
@44a densely to justify simple piped system.

Usually, one faucet serves 4 to 6 households.

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x hd*JddJ@tudLiM.6u
d&6iltudd@.

LEVELS OF WATER SUPPLY

LEVELS OF WATER SUPPLY
LEVELI-POINTSOURCE
A protected well or a developed spring with an outlet but without ciistribution
system, generally adaptable for rural areas where the houses are thinly
scattered, lts outreach must not be more than 250 m from the farther user. The
yield or discharge is generally from 40 - 140 liters per minute.
LEVEL III - WATERWORKS SYSTEM OR HOUSE CONNECTION
A system with a source, a reservoir, a piped distribution network and household
taps, generally suited for densely populated urban areas. This level of facility
requires a minimum treatment of decontamination.
0ne (1) 0r more faucet per household

A level 1 facility normally serves around 15 - 25 households.

t'