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Memorandum Order providing for measures for the conservation of water supply in the Metropolitan Manila Area (No. 417 of 1992).

Pays/Territoire
Philippines
Type du document
Règlement
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Official Gazette No. 10 of 9 March 1992, pp. 1269-70.
Sujet
Eau
Mot clé
Approvisionnement en eau Insuffisance d'eau/sécheresse Gestion des resources en eau douce Monitorage Politique/planification Priorités Droits d'utilisation de l'eau
Aire géographique
Asie, Asie et Pacifique, East Asian Seas, Pacifique Nord, Asie du Sud-Est
Résumé

The acute water crises of the Manila urban area causes a series of conservation measures to be implemented. The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is required to speed up repair and maintenance programs, to combat illegal practices and to prevent unauthorized use of fire hydrants. The mayors of the Area are charged with restricting the use of water, both public and private, for watering of lawns, parks, etc. Government and private agencies shall inspect their plumbing systems, and citizens are urged to conserve water.

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Anglais