PRRC Programs and project CRZ Program The establishment of Clean River Zones (CRZs) is a key implementation strategy

of PRRC. CRZs are model communities established near or along tributaries of the Pasig River implementing zero-waste dumping policies into waterways supported by self-sustaining land-based and water-based programs. Vision A Pasig River, Clean and Alive, reflecting the countrys noble history and socio-economic progress Mission To rehabilitate the Pasig River by applying bio-eco engineering and advocating social awareness and community involvement to attain a sustainable socio-economic development Goals To attain class C water quality, which is suitable for fisheries, recreation and industrial use of treated waste water. Objectives To establish and maintain the legal easement for rivers, creeks and esteros; To establish buffer zones and avoid fortuitous events like floods;To remove solid wastes and eradicate trash disposal into the river system; To allocate low cost and decent housing with complete facilities for informal settlers To create livelihood opportunities through skills trainings and seminars; To cultivate potentials for entrepreneurship through micro-financing; To install aeration - filtration devices that improves water quality; To impose dispensing of treated waste water; To advocate social involvement and institutionalize the usage of Material Recovery Facilities that would not only resolve garbage problems, but also generates livelihood within the community; To form partnership with different sectors to achieve common goal; To introduce innovations that promotes not only socio economic opportunities, also better quality of life; To ascertain religious adherence of Local and National Agencies on the existing provisions of the law to protect our natural water resources; To inform, educate and motivate surrounding communities on the rehabilitation process; To dedicate standard education for children;

Dredging is an excavation activity or operation usually carried out at least partly underwater, in shallow seas or fresh water areas with the purpose of gathering up bottom sediments and disposing of them at a different location. This technique is often used to keep waterways navigable. Environmental Preservation Areas Environmental Preservation Areas (EPAs) - is the form of linear parks, walkways and greenbelts on both side of the Pasig River. A total of 24.64 linear meters of parks have been completed extending from the City of Manila to Taguig City.

Resettlement

PRRC Rehabilitation Projects Housing and Resettlement

PRRC Facilitated the relocation of informal settlers along the banks of the Pasig River to secure and affordable socialized housing project in:

Project Area : Approx. Php 288,888,888.00 Standard housing and lot package : Php 225,000.00 Average Lot Size : 36 - 40 square meters with the following community facilities: Public Market, Day Care Center, Health Center, Multi-purpose Hall, 20 classroom for Elementary, additional 6 classrooms for High School and 24 for College, School Buildings. Revival of the Pasig River Ferry Service

The Pasig River Ferry Boat FERRY BOATS Six (6) Ferry boats are now being operated by SCC Nautical Transport Services, Inc. NTSI assured that there will be an additional of 4 (55 seater) ferry boats to be operational this coming 1st quarter of 2009. BOAT AMENITIES/SPECIFICATIONS: 1. Twin hulled catamaran typeThe Pasig River Ferry Boat FERRY BOATS Six (6) Ferry boats are now being operated by SCC Nautical Transport Services, Inc. NTSI assured that there will be an additional of 4 (55 seater) ferry boats to be operational this coming 1st quarter of 2009. BOAT AMENITIES/SPECIFICATIONS: 1. Twin hulled catamaran type 2. 24.5 meters long and 7 meters wide 3. Wider deck, two-earth-friendly diesel engines with 355 horsepower each 4. Run at an average operating speed of 10 knots 5. can accommodate 152 passengers 6. Equipped with 160 life vests 7. Airconditioned with small coffee and snack bar 8. Music on Board, and high definition flat television 9. Separate comfort rooms for male and female

Pasig River Station Map

Guadalupe Station

Escolta Station

Hulo Station

San Joaquin Station

Valenzuela Station Sta Ana Station

Estero Clean Up

Bioremediation

Bioremediation is the process of using biological agents, such as bacteria or plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants in the soil or water. We are piloting a scheme along the stretch of an 800 m. X 1.1 m. parapet wall in Barangay Napindan, Taguig City. The wastewater in the pilot site comes from domestic waste of about 79 households in the area.

Phytoremediation Treatment and Greening of Pasig River Using Millionaires Vine Plant The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission is using the toxic absorbing capability and aesthetically pleasing characteristics of the Millionaires Vine Plant for the treatment of the contaminated waters of Pasig River and the greening of its riverbanks. This method is called phytoremediation. What is Phytoremediation? is the process of using biological agents, such as bacteria or plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants in the soil or water.. It is a natural, low cost, clean, and efficient way to treat the environment. It can be used in conjunction with other methods of remediation as a finishing step to the treatment process. The Millionaires Vine Plant

For Pasig River, vine stocks from Aurora Province was gathered and transported to a nursery at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau in Quezon

City. The stocks are inoculated with effective species of microorganisms to: a. Prevent root infection caused by pathogens b. Promote absorption and increase tolerance of toxic substances in the river water c. Promote absorption of nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and zinc The stocks are watered regularly with wastewater from Pasig River and its nutritional requirements are supplied appropriately. Unlike other plants used for phytoremediation the millionaires vine plant is not edible thus removing the hazard of people along the banks of Pasig River from using it for food and eventually absorbing the toxic intakes of the plant. Other Plants Used for Phytoremediation

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes Mart Solms) Mistakenly called water lily and considered a super pest in the Philippines, water hyacinths is in fact one of the most hardworking natural wastewater purifiers. It feeds upon many types of air and water pollutants, manufactures fresh oxygen and is aesthetically pleasing when in full bloom. It indicates the level of pollution in the water the healthier it is the more polluted the water, the thinner it is or the absence of it the cleaner the water. It is used in flower arrangements and in making bags, baskets, decorative ropes and strings. Trivia It is nearly impossible to destroy water hyacinths because it can multiply rapidly and its seeds, under ideal conditions, can remain dormant for 20 years under water and germinate when the time is ripe.

Cattail (Typha latifola) A tough pollution fighter, cattails grow in almost all types of soil and water conditions. It feeds on nitrogen, lead, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and domestic as well as domestic and industrial wastewater. Aesthetically, it is for ideal landscaping since it prevents soil erosion. The plant is used for handicrafts, flower arrangements, and siding and roofing materials while its flowers are used for jacket linings and pillows. Its roots, tubers and young shoots are edible and are excellent source of starch.

Duckweed (Lemnaceae sp) An excellent domestic wastewater cleaning agent this plant is found anywhere, except in very cold regions. An acre of duckweeds can annually absorb and remove 2,351 lbs. of nitrogen, 588 lbs. of phosphorus, 784 lbs. of potassium, 780 lbs. of calcium, 235 lbs. of sulfur, 313 lbs of magnesium, and 392 lbs. of chloride in the water. It is used as feed additives for poultry, hogs and cattle; and food for fish and fowl.

Bulrush (Scirpus validus) This versatile plant is usually found in marshlands and polluted riverbanks. The center of its stalks is fleshy and affords the easy flow of water and nutrients up and down the plant. Like cattails, it is also used for landscaping, handicrafts, flowers arrangements, and siding and roofing materials. Its tubers and young center shoots are ideal for salads. Jar Experiment on the Capability of Millionaires Vine Plant for Wastewater Treatment

A 1.5 liter of wastewater sample was taken from a household drainage in Barangay Napindan, Pasig City. The wastewater is murky and has a foul odor. Twelve (12) roots of millionaires vine plant were placed inside the bottle where the wastewater is

contained. After seven days of phytoremediation, the wastewater becomes less murky and the foul odor was removed. Water Quality 2008 Water Quality Monitoring Result

Multiple choice 1.it is an excavation activity or operation usually carried out at least partly underwater, in shallow seas or fresh water areas with the purpose of gathering up bottom sediments and disposing of them at a different location a. excavation b. dredging c. dusting d. clean-up

2.It is a the form of linear parks, walkways and greenbelts on both side of the Pasig River. a. linear park b. circular park c. environmental preservation area d. parking lot 3. a total of how many meters of linear park had been completed? a. 24.98m b. 24.78m c. 24.64m d.24.43m 4. It is the process of using biological agents, such as bacteria or plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants in the soil or water. a. bioremediation b. phytoremediation c. remediation d. absorbation 5. It is the process of using specially selected or engineered plants that is capable of absorbing and breaking down organic and non-organic pollutants in the soil, water, sediment and air a. remediation b. bioremediation c.phytoremediation d. absorbation 6. is the process by which air is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved in a liquid or substance a. filtration b. aeration c. sedimentation

d. distillation 7. The stocks are inoculated with effective species of microorganisms to, Prevent root infection caused by pathogens, Promote absorption and increase tolerance of toxic substances in the river water and to a. for longer life b. Promote absorption of nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and zinc c. for healthy roots d. to prevent decay 8. Mistakenly called water lily and considered a super pest in the Philippines, water hyacinths is in fact one of the most hardworking natural wastewater purifiers. a. water hyacinth b. bulrush c. cattail d. water lily 9. grow in almost all types of soil and water conditions. It feeds on nitrogen, lead, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and domestic as well as domestic and industrial wastewater a. cattail b. water lily c. duckweed d. cattail 10. . An acre of this can annually absorb and remove 2,351 lbs. of nitrogen, 588 lbs. of phosphorus, 784 lbs. of potassium, 780 lbs. of calcium, 235 lbs. of sulfur, 313 lbs of magnesium, and 392 lbs a. water lily b. water hyacinth c. duckweed d. cattail 11. another term for pathogen a. bacteria

b. germs c. virus d. fungi 12. This versatile plant is usually found in marshlands and polluted riverbanks. The center of its stalks is fleshy and affords the easy flow of water and nutrients up and down the plant a. bulrush b. duckweed c. water lily d. water hyacinth 13. It is commonly the mechanical or physical operation which is used for the separation of solids from fluids (liquids or gases) by interposing a medium through which only the fluid can pass a. aeration b. sedimentation c. distillation d.filtration 14.This is used by PRRC to clean the Pasig river because of its capability to absorb toxic substance in the water , aesthetically pleasing, and is not edible. a. bulrush b. duckweed c. Millionaires Vine Plant d. water lily 15. The establishment of this is a key implementation strategy of PRRC. a. CRX b. CRZ c.RXC d.ZRC

16. Pertains to a water quality that is suitable for fisheries, recreation and industrial use of treated waste water. a. class A b. class C c. class C d. class D 17. This is the reflection of our countrys noble history a. angat dam b. luneta park c. pasig river d. edsa 18. The meaning of the acronym CRZ a. controlled river zone b. controlled rehabilitation zone c. clean rehabilitation zone d. Clean River Zones 19. What is PRRC a. pasig rehabilitation and recreation commission b. Pasig river rehabilitation commission c. pasig river and recreation commission d. pasig rehabilitation and recovery commission 20. Pasig river ferry is operated by NTSI, which means? a. Nautical Transport Services, Inc b. national transportation security inc c. national trade service inc d. national training security incorporated

Definition of terms Aeration- is the process by which air is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved in a liquid or substance. Filtration- is commonly the mechanical or physical operation which is used for the separation of solids from fluids (liquids or gases) by interposing a medium through which only the fluid can pass Dredging- Dredging is an excavation activity or operation usually carried out at least partly underwater, in shallow seas or fresh water areas with the purpose of gathering up bottom sediments and disposing of them at a different location Bioremediation- is the use of microorganism metabolism to remove pollutants. Technologies can be generally classified as in situ or ex situ. In situ bioremediation involves treating the contaminated material at the site, while ex situ involves the removal of the contaminated material to be treated elsewhere Material recovery facility- materials reclamation facility or materials recycling facility (MRF - pronounced "murf") is a specialized plant that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for marketing to end-user manufacturers