Philippine Clean Water Act Quiz

What is the official name of the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004?

• RA 9275

• RA 2004

• RA 12th Congress

• RA 2004 Clean Water Act

What is the main objective of the Philippine Clean Water Act?

• To protect and revive Philippine water bodies

• To promote economic growth

• To streamline processes and procedures

• To encourage cooperation among citizens

Which government agency acts as the overall lead agency for the implementation of the Philippine Clean Water Act?

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

• Department of Agriculture (DA)

• Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

• Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

What is the purpose of the Adopt-an-Estero program?

• To transform heavily-polluted waterways into liveable communities

• To enforce water quality standards in marine waters

• To prepare a national program on sewerage and septage management

• To provide specific health criteria and data related to drinking water quality standards

Which section of RA 9275 is applicable to the management of non-attainment areas?

• Section 5

• Section 6

• Section 7

• Section 8

What is the purpose of the National Water Quality Management Fund?

• To promote commercial and industrial processes that are environment friendly

• To encourage cooperation and self-regulation among citizens and industries

• To provide financial support for water quality management programs

• To enforce a system of accountability for environmental impact

What is the purpose of the Wastewater Charge System?

• To promote public information and education on water quality management

• To provide incentives and rewards for water quality improvement

• To establish a system of financial liability for water pollution

• To regulate the discharge of wastewater into water bodies

Which chapter of RA 9275 focuses on incentives and rewards?

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

• Chapter 5

• Chapter 6

What is the purpose of the Civil Liability/Penal Provisions in RA 9275?

• To provide financial support for water quality management programs

• To establish a system of financial liability for water pollution

• To promote public information and education on water quality management

• To regulate the discharge of wastewater into water bodies

Which section of RA 9275 is applicable to the Domestic Sewage Collection and Treatment Disposal?

• Section 7

• Section 8

• Section 9

• Section 10