Clean Water Supply and Sanitation

Which of the following is a source of water supply in the Philippines? (More than 1 answer)

• Rainfall

• Rivers

• Groundwater

• None of the above

According to Water.org, more than _____ people in the Philippines depend on unsafe and unsustainable water sources.

• 90 thousand

• 500 thousand

• 1 million

• 3 million

According to Water.org, more than _____ people in the Philippines lack access to improved sanitation.

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 7 million

• 10 million

The WHO and Unicef defined a safely managed drinking water service as “one located on premises, available when needed and _____.”

• Affordable for all

• Free from contamination

• Sterilized for consumption

• Accessible to all

Name the Republic Act that protects water bodies from pollution and provides standards and regulations for water quality.

• Philippine Quality Water Act

• Clean and Safe Water Act

• Clean Water for Filipinos Act

• Philippine Clean Water Act

Water purification equipment, including household water filters and purifiers, are required to have certification from the Department of Health.

• True

• False

Most cases of food poisoning and water-borne diseases in the Philippines were caused by: (2 answers)

• Uncertified food and beverage handling

• Unsafe sources of drinking water

• Lack of hygiene of children

• Improper disposal of human waster

In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least _____ in 10 people globally were not able to wash their hands with soap and water at home.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The problem of lack of access to clean drinking water in the Philippines can be solved by giving free water bottles to households in need.

• True

• False

One of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by _____.

• 2025

• 2030

• 2035

• 2040