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SNe REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, is & MUNICIPALITY OF BAY rs OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN 1, Arrieta Park, J.P. Rizal Ave, Bay, Laguna "Telepinome No. 8275305 Pangguniang Bi 12,700: j sR" HON. SORIANO 6. ESCLETS 1ST INDORSEMENT HOS. 01-0. PADRID, December 11,2013 Respwetfull able Mermbers fe he Sanggutviang, Panlal ee of Laguna AD. COMES ra, MR. FRANCISCO 3 ¥, Provincia the attached ordinance entitled “AN T Please acknowledge teceipt there St Gage REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES PROVINCE OF LAGUNA, MUNICIPALITY OF BAY OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN [Sis ICIPAL ORDINANC! Author: HON, REV, MARTINEZ (Co-Author: HON. JAIME BLJIMENEA AN ORDINANCE. ADOPTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAY, LAGUNA WHEREAS, maridited by the Clean Ysater Act of 2009 RAQ275) and other existing las sf tines, elitr disetly or indirect to wastewater and septage management. the Municipal Gascenient of Bay is continuously striving to raise the environmental standards for water aad anitition ata establishing a Septage Management System: WHEREAS, ironmental concern of the Municipality is sustainable management waterways to feet here snd safeguard the life supporting capacity of the water and its WHEREAS, the Municipality of & mitted to improving, the quality of the water WHEREAS, untreated wastewater affects heaith by spreading diseases, making water unit for human consumption and other dees, contaminating groundwater, threatening biodiversity and revieig, the salty of fife ofthe etizens WHEREAS, residential, commercial and institational establishments in Bay Laguna continue to use septic tanks and many hd not heen properly designated, improved oF upgraded through the years which continue to make discharges into drainage system that further degrade mans waterways and tier WHEREAS, » 2007 suudy by the Laguna Water District showed that 80% of wells sampled failed tests for physio-chermical aevt microbiological standards set by the Philippine’ National Standard for Drinking Water: WHEREAS, the souiees of large amount of contaminants or discharges come from untreated domestic sewage discharges which can cause significant health risk to people using the WHEREAS, Section 20 of the Clean Water Act (RAg275) imposes that Local Government Units shall shaze respectively in the management and improvement of water quality within their territorial jurisdiction: WHEREAS, existing laws pertining to wastewater management and treatment need more effective framework and enforcement mechanism for proper implementation in achieving this objective - BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN in session assembled that SECTION 1 ven ‘This ordinance shall be known as “An ondinunee adopting the establishment of Seplage Management System in the Musicipatity of Boy Vaan SECTION 2. score This Onlinance shall apply t0 all buildings ant structures whether public or private, residential or commercial, proposed/ planed or existing. SECTION 3. AUTHORITY the enabling act for the implementation of the of the following as: This ovina provisions and specifcatio 1. The National Building Cie ofthe Philippines (PD 1096) 2 The Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856) 4 Plumbing Code of the Philippines (PD 1378) The Clean Water ACtIRA G75) this onfinance is enacted to supplement the provisions and speeideatins existing laws aad ordinances related to septage management ahd complement existing hws on clean water and building and plumbing Frsulations. These inelile requirements on proper septic tank design (sealed boitom aecessibie for ‘islodsing), that septaye mist be cemoved from septic tanks when solids fil 30% of the tank solume, and that septage must be properly treated before disposal SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS Anuerobie Bapled A multi-chambered tank that performs Reactor primary treatment of sewage or septage without the presence of exygeo and with no ergy or chemial inputs. Provides a higher bagie 4 device (as a wall or sereen) to deflect, check ‘or vegilate the flow of sewage and septage. It promotes preliminary and primsry treatment Of the incoming sewage allowing the physical Separation of said and Tiguid components in the sewage. Chamber ___Amenclosed spac, cavity or compartment of a seplie tank Communal Septic Tank An excreta disposal system serving a group of the septic tank - DENR Distodging Rypwent Point ~ Source Discharge partment of Environment and Natura ime process. of removing the accumulate Ilge or septage from the Septie Tank robiological process that converts the hemicaly romplex organic sludge 10 met arbon dioxide and inoffensive hhunvas-lige mater Department of Health age containing human excrement and household waste, Also ealled sanitary A senoral term denoting any wastewater partially or completely treated or in its natur ioung our of a drainage . canal, sept tank, building, manufactoring plan, industrial ni, treatment plant Municipal —_Enviroame od Nat n Watery 4 Seweray stage of the sewage treatment proce generally selers to the remosal of solids astewater by setting and loataion, Employs hanical and. physical unit processes Separate and remove floatable and suspended Solids and to prepare wastewater for biological ee ee a Septaye Sepne tank Sewage Sewerage Subdivision Wastewater 4 slimy or filmy covering on the surface of the liquid in the septic tank ‘The second stage of the sewage treatment process that generally refers to_bilogical treatment that dses bacteria to remove organic ‘matter from the wastewater TMickened and partially treated sewage that is remove from a septic tank \ watertight reoeptacke. whieh receives: the isharge of & sanitary plumbing system or jnat thereof, and is desighed andl constructed ovscamplish the sedimentation and digestion the organic matter in the sewage within he borin of detention retention an to allow the Figuid to discharge t0 a leaching field, sewer Tine. combined sewerage network or direct to a seconary wastewater treatment facility in ‘cordance with the standards set forth by the Revised National Plumbing Code of. th Philippines. Waterborne human or animal wastes, exchding oi or ail wastes, remove from Tesilences. buildings, institution, industrial ivd commercial establishment together with Shieh groundwater, surface and storm water as ‘nay be presented, Any system or network of pipeline, ditches, sheanels, or conduits. including pumping Sttions, Hit stations and force mains, service fonhertions, including other constructions Sesioes and treatment of sewage to a point of disposal Precipitated solid matter with a highly mineralized content produced by water and Stage treatment prosesses An area composed of parcel of land intended for development for housing purpose. Waste in liu state containing pollutants, SECTION 6. SECTION >. SYSTEM DESIGN AND SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT. IMPLEMENTATION 5 LAYD will develop a Septage Management System that, includes the Hection, {ransport. treatment and disposal of a septage in compliance sith national reguladons. Septic tanks will be dislodged on a schedule Bass, approximately anes very five years. LWD will collect seplage frory oles tanks ising vaciutn Reick, anil transport it co # treatment fait Aier the septa is tated, clean water will be discharged into the environment and the biosolids will be dispose propery: se The vole of the Municipality of Bay will be to. pass local ordinance yrundating regular dsiossing. and enforcement of the provisions of the idinances and facilitate smosth implementation of the program. This Inclines developing and implementing an effective prametion campaign {to enconrige cooperation withthe dislodging and payment of user fees to LWD. The Munteipality of Bay will also enlist the help of Barangay Gificials to ensue that all septic tanks are dislodged as scheduled and tnilding owners pay the user fee. The Municipality of Bay should als ftite hat all the cew buildings either instal fall sewage teaumect Statens, angesobie bated reactors instead af septic tanks, oF properly feed septic tanks with onsite eftucnt treatment PISLODGING Septic tanks require dislodging when the sols fill 30% of the tank volume, af approaiipately evers ise (5) sears. LD or its dislodging Contravionts) shall be. requited {9 secre” an Environmental, Sanitation Ciitifcate from the Department oF Health and prepare an operations ancl meuanee plant to ensure the oper health and Followed ‘Tey shall sco prepare a dislodging schedule and distcibute it to the arangiys for prover coordination, Each time a septic tank is dislodged: smanifest form thal! be filed out and sighed by the disiodger and septic tanh dwnet, Other dsiodking companies not contracted by LWD will nt be allowed ‘Popeeate Bay tosnsute that the septage is properly collected, treated ant tisposed of fa compliance with national regulations, SEPTAGE TREATMENT LW0 shall he sesponsible for the bulding and operation of a Septoge rreatment Facility that complies with national government standard. LWO tay choose to contract off the construction and operations ofthe facility. The fility. shall have an_operations and maintenance plan that ‘chides provisions for reducing system upsel including immediate actions to ‘ent the occurrence of foul smells and release of partially treated effluent sm the systom, All septage flivered tothe faelity mst be accompanied by 2 Signed manifest form, The LWD must secre the necessary government Jemmits to operate the facility, incliding an Environmental. Sanitation inarance fromm DOH anv a discharge permn and/or Environmental Clearance from tie Department of Environment and Natural Resources. SECTION 8. SECTION 9. SECTION 10. SUCTION DISPOSALS OF BIOSOLIDS. 8.1 LAVD shal! be vesponsible for proper disposal of biosolids prodoed by the Sepinge. treatment process. in -ascardance with the DOW's Operations Manual on the Rules and Regulations Governing, Domestic Sludge and Septage. Details of the biosolids disposal shall be included im the fonsandl maintenance plan ofthe septage treatment facility. opera 8.2 Al ontities under this Ordinance upon or after inspection sball present « proof ofdisloriing (Distodging Certificate) to avoid penalties thereof. PRE-TREATMENT FOR COMMERCIAL PACILITIES: Septage trom a commercial or other non-residential facility is acceplable. ifthe septic tink only receive wastewater typical of a household ie irom toilets and. sinks). If the wastewater contains substances. of Commecval hatte sich gs oll or fuel residue, metals or inigh volumes of fats Sand grease, {he owner must develop an appropriate pre-treatment program approved by the MENKO. OUT-OF SCHEDULE DESLUDGING. A building owner may request an outeofoschedute dislodging ofa septic tan thom LAVD foe a fee. The disloniging wil be schedule following payment of the fee to LWD. PRAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS OF SEPTIC TANKS. 11.1 ‘The general design, constniction aad maintenance requirements of septic lane shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines, the National Building Code of the Philippines and its elated codes. 11.2 ‘The septic tanks shall be designed toe the depository ofall wastewater generated within the building or stet 1g UILDING OR STRUCTURES PROPOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION: No building plan for residential dwelling units or commercial and institutional stattres shall be approved unless the design of the sanitary plumbing and septic tank conforms to the specification set herein and other pertinent regulations 1.3.4 Alternative wastewater ieatment system shall be duly approved and endorsed by the MENRO. Kurther, per DENR regulations, al malls. restaurants, hotels. apartelles, dormitories and other Fesidertial buildings. subdivisions, hospitals and similar btishments are required to have an onsite sewage treatment lity as a condition to the granting of an Environmental Clearance Cestificate (ZOC) and permits to operate. The Municipal Building Official shall not issue building permits for these structures ifthe plans only inelude septic tanks without secondary treatment 113.2 shall be the duty of the owner, administrator or contractor to infonin the concerned ageney that the newly constructed septic Link, sewage trealment facility or alternative treatment system swith prior plan approval, is reads’ for inspection. ‘The new system Shall not be covered or used until inspected and approved by the Municipal Engineer's Office 14g ENISTING BUILDING OR STRUCTURES: Hat Owners of euisting septic tanks that are not accessible for dislodging ant cy not conform to the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines and other standards are fequired to repatr and or ‘pgrade the septic tank. [fupgrading and tepaie are not possible. foners ar sail ill new septic tank that will comply with the Provisions set herein rhe cost of repair, apurading oF construction of a new septic tank shall be boune by the owners a tug COMMUNAL OR SHARED SEPTIC TANKS 5.4 Gomintinal or shar! septic tanks ean be used whenever feasible partials for existing clustered structures tat are highly dense fin characterized! bs inadequate land. space. Communal septic tank is hereby required in hovsing arvas wheve the individual fot, area is equal or Tess than fifty (50) square meters The design and the manifest of ownership and joint maintenance shall go. Uinagh an approval process as determined. by. the ‘municipal government. ‘Those planning to construct new ‘communal sept lattks should consider constructing an anaerobic hhaMed tractor insiad because it provides more treatment than 3 septic tank. Secondary treatment systems should be installed to Uueat the wastewater coming out of the septic fank or anaerobi billed reactor. The MENRO ean provide information on low-cost ‘options far secondary treatment 11.6 SUBDIVIONS 1.6.1 All subdivisions for development shall be required to install pproprute sewers felts including a wastewater treatment facility 11.6.2 Prioe to the submission ofthe subdivision plan to the Municipal Council, the proposed sewage disposal system must he submitted tothe Municipal Building Official for approval 1164 The plan shall contain all pertinent Information relative to the installation of sewage disposal system. Proper disposal of the subdivision shall contorm with the provisions of this Ordinance. 11.6.4 All designs, materials, installation requirements of a sanitary sewer trust conform with the BOWS Design and Standards for Sanitary Sewer SECTION 12, SECTION t. SECTION 14. SECTION 55. SECTION 10. SECTION 1. INDUSTRIAL 5LISHMENTS. Ail industrial establichments are required to submit to present the Jatest Discharge Permit Isvied by the LLLDA/DENR. PERMITTING sg. Soptic Tanks tor industria, commercial, institutional and residential nilings anast be signed bea Master Plumber or Sanitary Engineer as the ease ay Be 11. All entities under tis Ordinance upon of after inspection shall present 2 proat ofilislodsing (Dislodging Certificate to avoid penalties thereof ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT yi The Municipal uilding Oficial shall check the general design, rnstnuction air] maintenance requirements of septic tanks in all huicings. subdivisions, commercial, institutional and business lisa Lge The Murieipal Environment and Natural Resoorce Office shall be in inarge in regulating and monitoring wastewater discharges in identified 143 The Municipal Health Offi shall be in-charge of regulating. and Inoaitoring septage collection, transport and disposa FUNDING LWD sal provi the capital expenditures and operating. and roaintenasice expenses of the Seplage Management System, which wil ndude the collection, teatment and disposal of septage and the land forthe septaze treatment plant in compliance ‘ith national government regulations. ‘The Municipal Gosernment shall provide fads aad staf to support the planning and impletmentation of the Septoge Management System, including promotion “campaigns, consultations sith bavangay officals and baraneay health workers tiv enforeement of this ornate FEES LWD ill charge all building owners a monthly wastewater management (ce whieh will be incorporated into their monthly water bil LWD will char val feo to those who request an out-ofschedule slslodsing. Nan customers of LWD will be billed separatels, ISSUANCE OF NON-CONFORMITY ‘The Mifnicipal Building Oficial shall issue a notice of non-conformity o proper owners, administrators or occupants who ro nol have a. septic {ak unless they have an alternative system approsed hy the MENRO, whose septic tank is not property designed and inaceossible for dislodging, and those _ tho eo not pay the requted user fee in a timely manner. ON 18. SHON 49. SECTION 20, SECTION =, “TION PENALTIES ‘he owner of a residential or commercial building, whe fis to compl with the provisions ofthis ordinance within one () year after the approval of this oninamoe Code, must pay the fines per violation thereat 4, For Private Residential Buildings = Php 4000.00 b. Por Hotels, Apartments. Banks, Offices, Shops, Laigins Hoses. Dormitories, Malls, Restauisants anv other Commercial Fetablishiments = Php 2,500.00 For Hospitals, Funeral Parlors and Similar Operation Php 2,500.00 Or by iemprisonment of ot exeweding six (6) months or both in the jnerotion of the exrt for the violation of the municipal ordinance; or relation of business permits for commercial establishments FINAL PROVISIONS. provision: of esisting laws and ondinances are hereby rid aed! to ome ap oth a syateen that will work for the Municipal. APPLICABILITY CLAUSE we Iimpositions inthis Ordinance shall be sisions of existing laws and other ordinances. relating to het peste REPEALING CLAUSE, Al previous ordinances, rales and regulations, oF parts. thereof. Inconsistent with this Ordinance, shall be deemed repealed, amended of ‘modified aveondingly: EEPECTIVITY The Onna sal take effet upon the approval ofthe s Bayan, Bay, Laguna. m LERTUFTED VRUR AND CORRECT ying EUFRACEO Mf, DOMINGO, JR, ea | srenover ay BRUNO T. RAMOS

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