Department of the Interior and Local Government

Monitoring Guidebook Page 1

Simplified Feasibility Study
A simplified approach to determine the viability,
feasibility and sustainability of the proposed pro-
ject both financial and technical.
Pre-requisites needed prior to the preparation of
SFS
It is must for the LGU to comply with the following Development/Others contains drawing of tank,
prerequisites:
Map of the Project Area contains the location of
HH with and without access to water and location
of existing and possible water sources
Schematic Diagram contains schematic drawing
of the proposed system (e.g laying of pipeline )
Cross Section of Well or Spring Source/Plan of
Source
pipeline, intake box, etc

- Detailed Map of the proposed project showing Program of Works contains itemized list of pro-
the following details: posed project and work schedule
-Proposed location of the following: source, reser-
voir, tank, treatment facility, source validation of Cost Summary contains the pre-construction cost
LGU and estimated cost of water system.
- Certified or certification of source validation
showing the following details: yield of source, Financial Analysis contains total project cost, cost
source location (coordinates) distance of source per HH, computation on monthly expenses and
vs. the reservoir, distance of source vs. service ar- water fee.
ea, elevation of source, proposed service area
and proposed reservoir.and water Quality Test Why do we need to validate water source?
-Area (i.e Barangay)
To check the discharge/yield capacity, water
Contents of SFS quality, elevation, distance to service area of the
water source as basis for the design of water sys-
Design criteria contains data on population, water tem facility.
consumption and demand, storage capacity, sys-
tem pressures, elevation, etc. How to check that the yield of the water source is
sufficient to supply the service area?
Socio-economic, Technical and Financial Infor-
mation contains general information of project ar- -Discharge/yield of water source must be equal or
ea ( population, # of HH, distance from poblacion, higher to the computed water demand based on
availability of trans. And electricity, cost of electric- the projected number of HH.
ity. Also contains health information ( water-borne
disease and # of HH with sanitary and insanitary -For System with tank, discharge/yield of water
toilets). Contains info on the existing water sources, source must be equal or higher with the comput-
tanks, and others that can be utilized. Availability ed maximum daily demand (MDD)
of manpower, materials can be seen in this part.
Also information on cost sharing arrangement, tar- -For System that is floating on line, discharge/yield
get # of HH, average monthly income and ex- of water source must be equal or higher with the
penses on water and the average amount the computed PHD .
HH is willing to pay
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What are the other options if the discharge of
water source is not sufficient after source
validation?
-LGU can opt to find another potential water
source.
-Find other water source as additional to the first
identified water source ( spring or deep well ).
-Reduce the # of the target beneficiaries or sup-
ply of water is by rationing.
-LGU may opt to create ordinance to maximize
for a certain purposes only (drinking)
Why is there a need to conduct water quality test
(before, during and after the project)
-A water quality test is needed before to check if
the quality of water pass the PNSDW criteria. To
determine what type of water treatment facility is
necessary for the project. Result of the test con-
ducted “before” will be submitted to DILG RO.
While the result of test conducted “during” will be
submitted during reporting of physical accom-
plishment .Lastly, result of test conducted “after”
should be attached along with the notice of
completion.
Note:
Before (preparation of FS)
During (construction phase)
After ( after project completion)
How much is the cost of water quality test ?
The cost of water quality test ranges from
P1,500.00 to P5,000.00 depending on the water
testing laboratory.
Who is authorized to conduct the water quality
test?
Rural Sanitary Inspector or the Municipal Health
Officer and to be submitted to any water testing
laboratory accredited by DOH and FDA.
How can you find the accredited water testing
laboratories?
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LGU may ask a list from the DOH or FDA Central,
Regional and Provincial Offices. In addition, list of
accredited water testing laboratories are availa-
ble on respective website of the said offices.
What are the minimum treatment facility required
for the water facility?
-Chlorinator for all type of water system except
level 1 water system)
-Slow sand filtration (for water system with spring
and surface source only)
Why the need to secure water permit?
In compliance to P.D 1067 or The Water Code of
the Philippines. ( The utilization, exploration, de-
velopment conservation and protection of water
resources shall be subject to the control and reg-
ulations of the government through the NWRB.)
To help National government agencies to regu-
late the use of limited water source.
NWRB requirements in securing water permit.
-Water Permit Application Form ( 6 copies )
-Notice of Water Permit Application Form ( 10
copies )
-Proof of Land Ownership
-Water Quality Test ( Physical, Chemical and Bac-
teriological )
-Location/Map of Water Source ( with coordi-
nates and picture )
-CNC or ECC whichever is applicable
-Registration Fee ( P550.00 for level I and II and
P7,200.00 for level III)
How much is the cost of Water Permit Applica-
tion, NCIP. ECC and CNC?
-For Water Permit, Level I and II is P550.00 and
Level III is P7,200.00
-For CNC, ranges from P1,200.00 to P1,500.
-For ECC, varies depends on the water explora-
tion.
-For NCIP______________________________?
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Process in securing a water permit, NCIP, ECC

and CNC. Why is it important for the LGU to liquidate the
fund release?
For Water Permit: 1) Screening 2) Payment
3) Filing 4) Application Endorsement and Posting In compliance with COA rules and regulations
of Notice 5) Mailing of Endorsement and Notices that ——————
6) Field Investigation 7) Protest 8) Evaluation 9)
Recommendation and Approval 10) Conditional What are the conditions that LGU will be allowed
Water Permit (CWP) 11) Releasing of Water Per- to replace the proposed project or the proposed
mit location?
-When the identified beneficiaries have high rate
For CNC/ECC of water service coverage
- No potential water source
LGU can apply through online ( EMB website ) - Constrains in peace and order situation
 Land ownership
For NCIP
System based on water source
LGU may visit the NWRB website for further details 1. Spring
regarding the process flow. A. Intake Box
B. Reservoir
How long would it take to secure water permit? 1. Ground
2. Elevated
For the application of water permit, it will only C. Pipe and fittings including valves
take one (1) day provided that the LGU has D. Treatment facility
completed all the requirements. But until the issu- E. Powerline
ance of Water Permit Certificate, it will take
months because it will follow the 2..Well
procedures set by the concerned agency. A. Geo Survey/ Drilling
B. Well Development
How to determine that the project is completed? C. Reservoir
1. Ground/ elevated
Physically completed and functional when all D. Pipe fitting including valves
the items stated in the Contract to include any E. Treatment facilities
variation or change order has been installed or F. Electro Mechanical and Power line
delivered and when the Notice of Completion G. Pump line
has beenissued by the LGU.
Financially completed if the LGU already liqui- 3. Spring Water
dated the full allocation. A. System Pump
-Infiltration gallery
What are the requirements needed for project -Intake pump
completion? -reservoir
-pipe and fitting
-Notice of Completion has been issued by the -treatment facilities
LGU. -electro mechanics and powerline
- Financially completed if the LGU already liqui- -pump house
dated the full allocation.
-SWA -Statement of Work Accomplishment 4. Gravity
( 100%) -slow sand filtration
-Final inspection report -reservoir
-PCR- Project Completion Report -pipe and fittings
-SORD–Statement of Release and Disbursement -treatment facilities
(100%?) -power line
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What are the different Capacity Development Who can attend the training?
Programs and when is it conducted?
The training programs are intended to be attend-
ed by the members of Municipal WATSAN Coun-
Under the pre-implementation phase, the follow- cils/Teams which are composed of the: 1) Mayor;
ing training activities are included: 2) Municipal Planning and Development Coordi-
nator (MPDC); 3) Municipal Engineer (ME); 4)
1) Program Orientation and Feasibility Study (FS) Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Member; and 5) Munic-
Preparations ipal Local Government Operations Officer
(MLGOO), 6) Municipal Health Officer / Rural
2) Municipal Water Supply, Sewerage and Sanitary Inspector, 7) Municipal Treasurer, 8) Mu-
Sanitation Sector Plan (MW4SP) Preparation nicipal Accountant, 9) Municipal Budget Officer,
10) BWSA Officers and selected members; 11)
3) Detailed Engineering Design (DED) Preparation CSO/NGO, and selected water users.
and Procurement.
How is it conducted?
For the implementation phase, the following
training activities are included: To facilitate and to ensure the smooth implemen-
tation of these various capacity development
4) Construction Supervision and Fund programs, they are undertaken in close coordi-
Management nation and partnership with the DILG Regional
Offices either through their Project Development
5) Human Rights-Based Local WATSAN Management Units (PDMUs) or Local Govern-
Governance ment Resource Centers (LGRCs) and the Region-
al WATSAN Hubs which are present in every re-
6) Community Organizing and Skills gion.
Enhancement Using Right-Based Approach.

For the sustainability phase, the following training

activities are included:

7.1) Operations and Maintenance for

LGU-Managed Water Supply Project

7.2) Operations and Maintenance for

BWSA-Managed Water Supply Project

8) Ring-Fencing of LGU’s Book of Accounts on

Water and Business Planning

9) Performance Benchmarking

10) Water Safety Planning.