The Philippine Water Partnership (PWP), in collaboration with Degremont-Suez Environnement, one of the worldwide leaders for water treatment organized a Seminar on Waste Water Treatment and Sludge Management. The seminar was intended to present the latest state of the art and innovations in the field of wastewater treatment and management. This was held at the Bulwagan Room, 5th Floor, MWSS Administration Building on November 15, 2011.

The Philippine Clean Water Act Implementing Rules and Regulations (RA 9275) was presented by Mr. Nick Mendoza of the Environmental Management Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Covered under his presentation were the Clean Water Act Framework, the coverage of the Act, Water Charge System, Discharge Permit, among others. Relatedly, Director Ernesto Gregorio, Jr. of the DPWH presented the National Sewerage and Septage Management Program. Engr. Alain Meunier, from Degremont-Suez Environnement, an international speaker on waste water presented the latest technologies in wastewater treatment and discussed the best practice for waste water treatment and sludge management.

Downloads:

• DENR EMB 1.pdf
• DENR EMB 2.pdf
• DPWH.pdf
• Manila, 15 November 2011 lain Meunier Compatible.pdf
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The year 2010 was both challenging and fruitful year for the Philippine Water Partnership (PWP). Working with its more than 80 partners and with fund support from the Global Water Partnership (GWP) as well as other local development partners. PWP was able to accomplish a number of activities based on its plan.

• Strategic Goal No. 1: Promote water as key part of sustainable national development
• Strategic Goal No. 2: Promote water resources management to address adaptation to climate and other critical challenges
• Strategic Goal No. 3: Reinforce knowledge sharing and communications