Title
Supreme Court
Supplemental IRR on Water Supply - P.D. 856
Law
Doh
Decision Date
Jun 25, 1999
A comprehensive Philippine law provides guidelines and regulations for the development, operation, and maintenance of water supply systems and retail water systems, emphasizing the importance of monitoring water quality and meeting sanitary requirements.

Law Summary

Definitions of Key Terms

  • Includes detailed definitions such as Airgap, Approved Water Laboratory, Approved Source, Backflow and Backflow Preventer, Bulk Water, Certificate of Potability, Cross-connection, Deionization, Distillation, Filters, Good Manufacturing Practice, Hydrostatic Pressure, Pressure types, Retail Water System, Reverse Osmosis, Sanitary Permits, Source Water, Ultraviolet Sterilization, and others.
  • These provide clarity and uniform understanding of terms used in the regulation.

Sanitary Requirements for Development of Drinking Water Supply System

  • Drinking Water Site Clearance requires application, sanitary survey, and inspection.
  • Sanitary survey evaluates site and technical parameters including groundwater and surface water characteristics.
  • Issuance of Drinking Water Site Clearance and payment of fees as per local ordinances.
  • Initial Permit issuance (

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