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water problem caused by pollution

the worsening pollution is the main threat to the country's water supply as it deteriorates water quality and could thus affect potable water supply. The country actually still has an oversupply of water. The country uses only 12 percent of its available supply annually. There is a remark remark came after the recently published Asian Water Development Outlook 2007 of the Asian Development Bank warned of a possible water crisis in the country. DENR admitted that many of the country’s water bodies are polluted and can hardly be used for productive purposes. the DENR is now prioritizing the cleanup of water bodies surrounding Metro Manila, including Pasig River, Laguna Bay and Manila Bay. The DENR will transform these water bodies from being our biggest toilets to ones that will increase trade, commerce and fishery production, promote ecotourism and lead to urban renewal and development. The government could strengthen its sustainable water management program by tapping local governments and communities.

Water Resource Policy

(a) recommends policies on water resources development & utilization for various uses; (b) evaluates and coordinates water resources plans and programs between sectors and departments of the Government; and (c) conducts assessment of water resources supply & demand for systematic allocation & development of available resources for various functional uses. It is consisting of four (4) sections, namely:

* Policy and Formulation Section;

* Program Evaluation and Coordination Section;

* Water Resource Assessment Section; and

* Water Resources Information Section

Republic Act 9275: The Philippine Clean Water Act

Year of Enactment and Implementation: Enacted in 2004

Implementing Rules and Regulations – On-going preparations

Purpose: The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 aims to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries and...