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Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 2 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Water Supply.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Solid waste Public health Waste management Inspection Effluent waste water/discharge Standards Authorization/permit Disinfection/disinfestation Monitoring Waste disposal Water supply Pollution control Freshwater pollution Groundwater Potable water
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Rules and Regulations shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Abstract

These implementing rules and regulations shall apply to all public and private water supply system project planned by any government agency or instrumentality including government-owned or controlled corporations, private organisations, firms, individuals or other entities. The Regulation provides for prescribed standards and procedures for drinking water, water treatment, disinfection, improved dug well and drilled, driven and bored wells. Standard Construction and operating procedure include provision for ground water sources, spring and the committee in charge of monitoring. The Regulation provides for approval and permit for the water sites before construction, delivery of water to customers, plans and specification of water systems, water examination and requirement for sanitary permit. The Regulation consists of 12 Sections and one Annex.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Presidential Decree No. 856 Promulgating the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 1975

Keyword: Pollution control, Protection of environment, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Certification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Freshwater fishes, Sheep/goats, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Internal trade, Vegetables/legumes, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Mineral water, Monitoring, MRL-maximum residue limit, Potable water, Poultry products, Public health, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX