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 DENR-EMB
Standard
Pollutants DENR-EMB Standard
Biological Oxygen Demand 50 mg/l
(BOD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand 100 mg/l
(COD)
Total Suspended Solids 70 mg/l
(TSS)
Color 150
Oil & Grease 5 mg/l
pH 6.5 – 9.0

DENR LLDA
 Clean Water Act
The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275)
aims to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution from
land-based sources (industries and commercial establishments,
agriculture and community/household activities).

How will discharges of wastewater be controlled?

All owners or operators of facilities that discharge wastewater
are required to get a permit to discharge from the DENR or the
Laguna Lake Development Authority.

How will the discharge of wastewater be discouraged?

Anyone discharging wastewater into a water body will have to
pay a wastewater charge.

What are the prohibited acts under The Clean Water Act?
Among others, the Act prohibits the following:
1. Discharging or depositing any water pollutant to the water
body.
2. Discharging, injecting or allowing to enter into the soil,
anything that would pollute groundwater.
3. Operating facilities that discharge regulated water pollutants
without the valid required permits.
 Prohibited Acts
Among others, the Act prohibits the following:

1. Discharging or depositing any water pollutant to the water

body.
2. Discharging, injecting or allowing to enter into the soil,
anything that would pollute groundwater.
3. Operating facilities that discharge regulated water pollutants
without the valid required permits.
4. Unauthorized transport or dumping into waters of sewage
sludge or solid waste.
5. Refusal to allow entry, inspection and monitoring as well as
access to reports and records by the DENR.
6. Refusal or failure to submit reports and/or designate
pollution control officers whenever required by the DENR.
7. Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea by
vessels.
8. Operate facilities that discharge or allow to seep, willfully or
through grave negligence, prohibited chemicals, substances,
or pollutants into water bodies
 Fines and Penalties
1st Offense: Upon the recommendation of the Pollution
Adjudication Board (PAB), anyone who commits prohibited acts
such as discharging untreated wastewater into any water body
will be fined for every day of violation, the amount of not less
than Php 10,000 but not more than Php 200,000.

2nd Offense: Failure to undertake clean-up operations willfully

shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than two years
and not more than four years. This also includes a fine of not
less than Php 50,000 and not more than Php 100,000 per day of
violation.

3rd Offense: Failure or refusal to clean up which results in serious

injury or loss of life or lead to irreversible water contamination of
surface, ground, coastal and marine water shall be punished with
imprisonment of not less than 6 years and 1 day and not more
than 12 years and a fine of Php 500,000/day for each day the
contamination or omission continues
 Compliance
and Solutions
ROTATINGBIOLOGICALCONTACTOR-
PACKEDMEDIATECHNOLOGY (RBC-PMT)
 What is RBC . . .
Rotating Biological Contactors, commonly called RBC’s, are used in
wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The primary function of these
bio-reactors at WWTPs is the reduction organic matter.

Design
• A suspended/fixed growth biological treatment processes used to
consume organic matter (BOD) from wastewater.
• Consists of 2-4 m diameter disks, closely spaced on a rotating
horizontal axis.
• Disks are covered with a biofilm.
• The disks are only partially submerged in wastewater.
• As the disk rotates the biofilm is exposed to the wastewater only part
of the time.
• The rotation in and out of the wastewater serves to vary the feeding
cycle (starve/gorge) of the bacteria and microorganisms that make
up the biofilm.
• The shaft rotates about about 1-2 rpm (slowly).
• Some advantages: Less Upset, High Loading Rate, Nitrification/De-
nitrification, Low O&M Cost, Durable Constructions, Odorless, No
Noise.
 How it works
RBC Package Plants
Three separate processes (primary settlement, bio-contactor and final
clarification) are combined in a single tank enclosed by low-profile
covers. The integral primary tank collects and stores screenings and
detritus and provides 90 days sludge storage to remove the need for
separate on-site facilities, thus reducing capital and operational costs.
RBC Package Plants are generally supplied for small and medium
populations; where populations are large, multiple units can be used in
parallel.

Modular RBCs
Generally used for large populations, in a modular system in both primary
and final settlement tanks are separated from the biological treatment
zone. Using individual tanks for each of the three unit processes provides
the greatest flexibility in process design and site layout. The Primary
section may be either a sealed septic or a conical upward flow settlement
tank. Biological treatment takes place in the self-contained Bio-Contactor
which may be installed in either a GRP or concrete tank. Final settlement
occurs in an upward flow clarifier.
 Operation &
Maintenance
Operating a stand alone facility like our treatment system brings
a lot of challenge. Normally, most designers are not prepared to
do it or sometimes are faced with very costly prospects to have it
done "in-house". With these considerations in mind, we offer
our services to operate and maintain the treatment facilities that
we have installed. Our years of experience give us the edge and
confidence to operate and provide the best treatment for your
specific wastewater issues. We are sharing this confidence with
you as we build mutual trust and partnerships to clean our
environment. Indeed it is our pride to be operating a system
which is truly our own - a Filipino ingenuity.

Henceforth, sustaining our technology's operation, operating it

and maintaining will be our commitment to you. However, our
clients may choose to operate the system themselves or hire our
services to do the dirty job of handling their wastewater. In the
services (as applied to individual and common installations) that
we offer, we also see to it that our clients are able to meet
regulatory standards implemented by government agencies. We
believe that the mark of a truly efficient system is when it passes
regulatory standards without having to pretend. We look forward
to this partnership with you
Isometric View

Section View
 Principles of RBC-PMT

DISCS
An array of discs (3m diameter) which are made of
some light synthetic material (Amazon screen) will
keep on rotating via the horizontal axis at a rather
slow speed (1.5 rpm) inside a wastewater
treatment tank.

BIOMASS
A microbial film or a layer of sludge that will
digest all the organic pollutants during the
process and degrade it biologically.

BREATHING-PHASE
The upper half of the rotating disc will have
access to the ambient air (breathing phase) to
take up oxygen so that the BIOMASS will exist
and the biological degradation of the organic
pollutants inside the wastewater will take place.

EATING-PHASE
While the lower half of the rotating discs is half
submerged to the wastewater to take up organic
pollutants in order to undergo the treatment
process.

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 Why Choose
RBC-PMT?
Features Benefits
Localized parts and materials Low effective cost and
for RBC affordable
Few moving parts Easy and low maintenance

Surface mounted Easy repair

Few pumps and motor Low power consumption

Close loop Minimal disposal of sludge

Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Low maintenance cost

Movable and lightweight FRP Flexible use of space

No chemical additive Low operational cost

Possible water re-use Savings from consumption

Modular Lower expansion and retrofit

costs
 Standard Specification

1. Rotating Shaft : 2.0 inches Stainless Steel

2. Media Packs : Amazon Screen
3. Treatment Capacity : 75 cu.m
4. Treatment Efficacy : up to 95%
5. Minimum Space Required : 2.5m x 6.5m
6. Weight : below 2 tons
7. Diameter : 1.8m
8. Tank Dimension : 2.2m x 4.5m x 1.6m
9. Rotation Speed : 1.5 rpm
10. Motor Rating : 2 HP, 3 phase
11. Power Consumption : 3 HP/module
12. Overhead Tank Capacity : 4 cu.m. capacity with
metal stand support on the
cradle chassis.
1. Clarifier capacity : 2 cu.m.
2. Plastic Media Material : Plastic Screen
3. WWTP Tank : Fiber Reinforced Plastic
(FRP) with cover and metal
cradle
4. Flow Rate : 3 cu.m. per hour
 Comparison of RBC-PMT
and SBR activated sludge
system
1. INSTALLATION COST

1. SBR without sludge handling facility will almost have similar

capital cost as RBC-PMT.
2. SBR with sludge handling facility will be more expensive by
20% to 30% as RBC-PMT.

2. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (150 M3 Capacity)

SBR RBC-PMT
Power consumption Php 40,000.00 Php 10, 000.00
(monthly)
Manpower Full-time operator Part-time operator
Chemical addition Coagulant, Odor NONE
control enzymes
Sludge hauling Regular sludge NONE
wasting and hauling
Sludge generation Large quantity Minimal
Septic handling Not capable Very capable
Fats, Oil & Grease Not capable Capable
Laundry Poorly capable Capable

NOTE: Presence of septic waste, fats, oil and grease and laundry in SBR
system causes foaming and bulking.
 About us

GREEN INITIATIVE ECOSERVICES CORP. is established to help

companies, institutions and communities to comply with
prescribed environmental regulations (like The Clean Water Act)
to promote sustainability projects and to install pollution
prevention systems.

Our company has strong foundation nationwide in providing

waste water treatment systems installation. We specialize in
manufacturing water treatment plants and equipment designed
to meet the performance requirement consistently and cost-
effectively. By leveraging on design and engineering, project
management and turnkey installations, we develop total water
treatment solutions that work together seamlessly.

Our team keep a close track of the latest development in the

field and incorporate the same in the existing line of products.
We ensure that friendly and Government all our waste water
treatment systems are eco-conform to the regulatory norms laid
down by the of Philippines under Department of Environmental
and Natural Resources (DENR).
 Success Stories
Jesus of Nazareth Hospital

A 106 bed General Hospital 2 units of Rotating Biological Contactor

situated in Gulod Itaas, Packed Media Technology (RBC-PMT)
Batangas City Date installed : September 2002
Volume : 150 cu.m. per day.

Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources

An office building located in

Visayas Ave., Quezon City

1 unit of Rotating Biological Contactor

Packed Media Technology (RBC-PMT)
Date installed : 2009
Volume : 75 cu.m. per day.
Success Stories
 Success Stories
Lapu Lapu City, Cebu

10 units of Rotating Biological Contactor

Packed Media Technology (RBC-PMT)
Date installed : 2010
Servicing Three(3) Barangays in Lapu-Lapu City,
Province of Cebu

Company Name Place

DENR Central Office - 2009
Batangas Health Care Multi-Purpose Coop-
Jesus of Nazareth Hospital - 2002
Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD)
Mixed Domestic Wastewater
US Embassy
Geraldizo FIL-Foods, Inc.
Waterfront Mactan Casino Hotel, Inc.
Waterfront Cebu City Casino Hotel, Inc.
Sta. Lucia Development Corp.
Visayas Quezon City
Gulod Itaas, Batangas City
MCWD Complex, Magallanes St., Cebu City
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Roxas Blvd, Manila, Philippines
Minglanila, Cebu
Airport Road, Lapu-lapu City
Salinas drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Sentinel Condominium, Kasambagan, Cebu
City
 Contact us

GREEN INITIATIVE ECOSERVICES CORP.

51 Lopez Jaena St., Brgy. Tañong
Marikina City Philippines 1803
Mobile No: 0915-891-6986
Email: bey.dumlao@yahoo.com