DENR Administrative Order No. 16 of 2013 on the designation of the Lake Buhi Watershed Water Quality Management Area and the Creation of its Governing Board.

Country/Territory: Philippines
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2013
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Water
Keyword: Institution Water supply Water abstraction Water quality standards Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Zoning
Geographical area: Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes: This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.

Abstract: This Order, consisting of 13 sections, aims at protecting and improving the water quality of Lake Buhi Watershed to make it a sustaining resource for the people of Buhi, Camarines Sur, consistent with the following water quality management objectives: a. improving the water quality of Lake Buhi and thereby contribute to the enhancement of Buhi and its communities and serve the best interest of the stakeholders; b. formulating a WQMA programme on water quality management which recognizes that wat
Full text: English
Website: www.denr.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275).

Legislation | Philippines | 2004

Keyword: Marine pollution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Offences/penalties, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX