The Clean Water Act of 2002 (RA 9275) aims to pursue economic growth while protecting water quality. It applies to all water bodies and primarily addresses land-based pollution sources. It requires connecting existing sewage lines to sewerage systems within 5 years. Violations are punishable by fines of 10,000 to 200,000 pesos per day and closures. Notable closures include The Aristocrat Restaurant for alleged violations and a cement plant for an oil spill into a river. The act involves several government agencies in enforcement and programs to achieve its objectives.
The Clean Water Act of 2002 (RA 9275) aims to pursue economic growth while protecting water quality. It applies to all water bodies and primarily addresses land-based pollution sources. It requires connecting existing sewage lines to sewerage systems within 5 years. Violations are punishable by fines of 10,000 to 200,000 pesos per day and closures. Notable closures include The Aristocrat Restaurant for alleged violations and a cement plant for an oil spill into a river. The act involves several government agencies in enforcement and programs to achieve its objectives.
The Clean Water Act of 2002 (RA 9275) aims to pursue economic growth while protecting water quality. It applies to all water bodies and primarily addresses land-based pollution sources. It requires connecting existing sewage lines to sewerage systems within 5 years. Violations are punishable by fines of 10,000 to 200,000 pesos per day and closures. Notable closures include The Aristocrat Restaurant for alleged violations and a cement plant for an oil spill into a river. The act involves several government agencies in enforcement and programs to achieve its objectives.
The Clean Water Act of 2002 (RA 9275) aims to pursue economic growth while protecting water quality. It applies to all water bodies and primarily addresses land-based pollution sources. It requires connecting existing sewage lines to sewerage systems within 5 years. Violations are punishable by fines of 10,000 to 200,000 pesos per day and closures. Notable closures include The Aristocrat Restaurant for alleged violations and a cement plant for an oil spill into a river. The act involves several government agencies in enforcement and programs to achieve its objectives.
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RA 9275
Clean Water Act of 2002
Introduction The State shall 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. To achieve this end, the framework for sustainable development shall be pursued.
ABSTRACTION SECTION 3. Coverage of the Act. - This Act shall apply to water quality management in all water bodies: Provided, that it shall primarily apply to the abatement and control of pollution from land-based sources: Provided, further, That the water quality standards and regulations and the civil liability and penal provisions under this Act shall be enforced irrespective of sources of pollution.
Definition of Terms Effluent- means discharge from known sources which is passed into a body of water or land, or wastewater flowing out of a manufacturing plant, industrial plant including domestic, commercial and recreational facilities. Wastewater- means waste in liquid state containing pollutants Septage- means the sludge produced on individual onsite wastewater disposal systems, principally septic tanks and cesspools. Sewage - means water-borne human or animal wastes, excluding oil or oil wastes, removed from residences, building, institutions, industrial and commercial establishments together with such groundwater, surface water and storm water as maybe present including such waste from vessels, offshore structures, other receptacles intended to receive or retain waste or other places or the combination thereof. Sewerage - includes, but is not limited to, any system or network of pipelines, ditches, channels, or conduits including pumping stations, lift stations and force mains, service connections including other constructions, devices, and appliances appurtenant thereto, which includes the collection, transport, pumping and treatment of sewage to a point of disposal.
SECTION 8. Domestic Sewage Collection, Treatment and Disposal
Within five (5) years following the effectively of this Act, the Agency vested to provide water supply and sewerage facilities and/or concessionaires in Metro Manila and other highly urbanized cities (HUCs) as defined in Republic Act No. 7160, in coordination with LGUs, shall be required to connect the existing sewage line found in all subdivisions, condominiums, commercial centers, hotels, sports and recreational facilities, hospitals, market places, public buildings, industrial complex and other similar establishments including households to available sewerage system. SECTION 22 1. Philippine Coast Guard in coordination with DA and the Department shall enforce for the enforcement of water quality standards in marine waters, set pursuant to this Act, specifically from offshore sources
2. DPWH through its attached agencies, such as the MWSS, LWUA, and including other urban water utilities for the provision or sewerage and sanitation facilities and the efficient and safe collection, treatment and disposal of sewage within their area of jurisdiction
3. DA, shall coordinate with the Department, in the formulation of guidelines for the re-use of wastewater for irrigation and other agricultural uses and for the prevention, control and abatement of pollution from agricultural and aquaculture activities
4. DOH shall be primarily responsible for the promulgation, revision and enforcement of drinking water quality standards; 5. DOST, in coordination with the Department and other concerned agencies, shall prepare a program for the evaluation, verification, development and public dissemination of pollution prevention and cleaner production technologies; and
6 .Department of Education (DepEd), Commission Higher Education (CHED), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) shall assist and coordinate with the Department in, the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive program pursuant to the objectives of this Act.
Section 27 Prohibits the following:
Discharging, depositing or causing to be deposited material of any kind directly or indirectly
into the water bodies or along the margins of any surface water Discharging, injecting or allowing to seep into the soil or sub-soil any substance in any form that would pollute groundwater. 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 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 Unauthorized transport or dumping into sea waters of sewage sludge or solid waste as defined under Republic Act No.9003
Fines, Damages and Penalties:
Fine not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) nor more than Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) for every day of violation. Issuance of an ex parte order for such closure, suspension of development or construction, or cessation of operations during the pendency of the case. This law was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 22, 2004
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE ESTABLISHMENTS CLOSURE BECAUSE OF
VIOLATION OF RA 99275
The Aristocrat Restaurant along Roxas Boulevard was given on January 27 a cease-and- desist order by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources through the Laguna Lake Development Authority. The order comes after the restaurant's alleged violation of The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. Cement Plant Oil Spill in Antipolo Rizal last September 2015 2,000 Liters of bunker fuel spilled into Tagbak River.
