R.A.

9275
PHILIPPINE CLEAN
WATER ACT OF 2004
Rochelle B. Mendez
M.A. Gen Sci Ed
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 AQUIFER

Layer of water-bearing rock located underground

that transmits water in sufficient quantity to
supply pumping wells or natural springs
 EFFLUENT

• Discharge from known sources passed into a

body of water or land, or wastewater flowing out
of a manufacturing plant, industrial plant
including domestic, commercial and recreational
facilities.
 SEPTAGE

• Sludge produced on individual onsite

wastewater disposal systems (e.g. septic tanks
and cesspools)
 SLUDGE
-residue generated from a wastewater treatment
plant, water supply treatment plant, or water
control pollution facility.

SEWERAGE
System or network of pipelines for collection,
transport, pumping and treatment of sewage to a
point of disposal.
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 R.A. 9275
“An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Water
Quality Management and for Other Purposes”
a.k.a.
PHILIPPINE CLEAN WATER
ACT
• pursue a policy of economic growth in a
manner consistent with the protection,
preservation and revival of the quality of
our fresh, brackish and marine waters.
 R.A. 9275
PHILIPPINE CLEAN WATER ACT
• Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
on March 22, 2004.
• took effect on May 6, 2004
• Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR)
contained in the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative
Order (A.O.) No. 2005-10.
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INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM

DENR
-the PRIMARY AGENCY responsible for
the implementation of the CWA

-FORMULATE and APPLY

STANDARDS for the transport and
disposal of EFFLUENT, SEWAGE
AND SEPTAGE OFFSITE
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ARTICLE 1
SECTION 3

- Abatement and control of pollution from land

based sources.

- Enforced irrespective of sources of pollution.

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ARTICLE 1 SECTION 3
• Designation of Water Quality Management Area

• As of 2016, EMB has designated 31 water quality

management area all over the country.

• Establish and effect water quality surveillance and monitoring

network.

• Keep their water quality within the Water Quality Guidelines

or Criteria conforming to the water body’s classification
(e.g., Class C or Class SC) or even improve the quality to
higher classification
LAKE BUHI WATERSHED
NAGA RIVER
 R.A. 9275
SEC.13
WATER POLLUTION PERMITS AND CHARGES
• Wastewater Charge System
-Collection of wastewater charges/fees in Laguna Lake
Region and Regional Industrial Centers.

• a) Strong economic inducement for polluters

- to modify their production or management
processes
- to invest in pollution control technology in order
to reduce the amount of water pollutants generated.

• b) Cover the cost of administering water quality

management or improvement programs.
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SEC.13
WATER POLLUTION PERMITS AND CHARGES
C.) Cost of rehabilitation.

d) The fee will be according to the type of pollutant.

e) Classification of the receiving water body

f) Other special attributes of the water body.

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SEC.13
WATER POLLUTION PERMITS AND CHARGES
• The fee shall be based on
- net waste load depending on the wastewater,
charge formula
- shall be established with due public
consultation within 6months from the
effectivity of this Act.
• Industries whose water effluent are within
standards, shall only be charged with minimal
reasonable amount
 • Volumetric Rate of Discharge
HEAVY METALS 30-150 cu./m/day
PhP 8,000.00- PhP 16,000.00
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SECTION 22

PHIL. COAST GUARD

-enforcement of water quality standards in
marine waters, specifically from offshore source.
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SECTION 22

DPWH
Provision of sewerage and sanitation facilities and the
efficient and safe collection, treatment and disposal
of sewage.
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SECTION 22

-DEVELOP GUIDELINES for re-use of wastewater for irrigation

purposes or as soil conditioner or fertilizer.
 BFAR
-prevention and control of water pollution for the
development, management and conservation of the fisheries
and aquatic resources.
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SECTION 22

DOH
-promulgation, revision and enforcement of
drinking water quality standards
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SECTION 22

DOST
-prepare a program for the evaluation,
verification, development and public
dissemination of pollution prevention and
cleaner production technologies.
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SECTION 22

-responsible for preparation and

implementation of a comprehensive program
pursuant to the objectives of this Act.
 R.A. 9275
ARTICLE 5 SEC. 27
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
PROHIBITED ACTS

• Operating facilities that discharge regulated

water pollutants without the valid required
permits or after the permit was revoked for any
violation of any condition therein.
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ARTICLE 5 SEC. 27
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
PROHIBITED ACTS

Disposal of potentially infectious medical

waste into sea water by vessels unless the
health or safety of individuals on board the
vessel is threatened by a great and imminent
peril.
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ARTICLE 5 SEC. 27
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
PROHIBITED ACTS

• Unauthorized transport or dumping into sea

waters of sewage sludge or solid waste as
defined under Republic Act No.9003.
• Transport, dumping or discharge of prohibited
chemicals, substances or pollutants listed under
Republic Act No.6969
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ARTICLE 5 SEC. 27
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
PROHIBITED ACTS

• Refusal to allow entry, inspection and

monitoring by the Department.
• Refusal to allow access by the Department to
relevant reports and records.
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ARTICLE 5 SEC. 27
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
PROHIBITED ACTS

• Refusal or failure to designate pollution

control officers whenever required by the
Department.

• Directly using booster pumps in the

distribution system or tampering with the
water supply in such a way as to alter or
impair the water quality.
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ARTICLE 5 SEC. 28
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
FINES, DAMAGES AND PENALTIES
1. Violation of the provisions
-fined by the Secretary, upon the recommendation of
the board
FINE
-not less than P10,000.00 nor more than
P200,000.00 for every day of violation
-increased by ten percent (10%) every two (2) years
to compensate for inflation and to maintain the
deterrent function of such fines.
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ARTICLE 5 SEC. 28
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
FINES, DAMAGES AND PENALTIES
2. Failure to undertake clean-up operations,
willfully, or through gross negligence.
Imprisonment
not less than two (2) years and not more than four
(4) years
Fine
not less than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) and
not more than One hundred thousand pesos
(P100,000.00) per day for each day of violation.
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ARTICLE 5 SEC. 28
CIVIL LIABILITY/PENAL PROVISIONS
FINES, DAMAGES AND PENALTIES
If it will result in serious injury or loss of life
and/or irreversible water contamination of surface
round, coastal and marine water
Imprisonment
- not less than six (6) years and one day and not
more than twelve (12) years.
Fine
-Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) per
day for each day during which the omission and/or
contamination continues.
 Issues and Challenges on the Water
Environment Legislation
Inadequate logistical support to strictly enforce the
clean water act and related laws (financial and
technical)

Inadequate capacity of the law implementers especially

at the local level.

Low awareness of the stakeholders on the existing law,

rules and regulations on wastewater management
 Issues and Challenges on the Water
Environment Legislation
Weak cooperation among different government
agencies and Local Government Units, hence
derail law enforcement

 Big investment on the part of industrial

establishments to put up Water Treatment
Facilities
Thank you and
Godbless !