Tarlac Agricultural University

College of Engineering and Technology

Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
PABE 17 – Environmental and Waste Control Management Engineering
Activity Work #6
Tarlac City Group
Candela, Germa O.
Caragay, Jane B.
Castillo, Jherico P.
Ramos, Walter
Sipe, Rafael M.
BSABE 4A
Guide Questions:
1. You can view through google the Putatan, Muntinlupa, describe the different
processes that are used in the treatment of Laguna Lake water into drinking water?
2. Of these processes which of them have critical environmental impacts that have to be
addressed?
3. What is the waste produce by these processes?
4. Describe the impacts in terms of the different compartments of the environment, land,
water, air and people
5. In terms of nature of impacts: Physical, biochemical, economics and social
6. What are the impacts associated during construction and operation of the project?
7. Prepare a brief environmental management plan EMP
8. Similarly, what are the impacts in terms of the environmental compartments
associated with hydrothermal plants like Angat Dam?
9. What are the differences of Angat, Ipo and Lamesa Dams associated with these
impacts?
10. What can be done to address the continuous drop of water level and the quality of
raw water as the level drops?
11. How can the social impacts of dams be mitigated, address the issue on indigenous
people IP?
ANSWER:
1. The Putatan Water Treatment Plant in Muntinlupa employs a range of procedures
to convert Laguna Lake water into potable water. Coagulation, flocculation,
sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and post-chlorination are among the
procedures that are used. Coagulation is the process of causing contaminants to
clump together by adding a coagulant, usually aluminum sulfate or ferric sulfate,
to the water. Flocculation occurs after coagulation and is the process through
which bigger particles are formed through gentle mixing. The particles are then
allowed to settle to the bottom of the tank during the sedimentation phase. The
cleared water is then sent through filters to eliminate any leftover contaminants.
Before being supplied to consumers, the filtered water is treated with
chlorine.The processes with critical environmental impacts are the use of chlorine
for disinfection and the addition of lime for stabilization. Chlorine can create
disinfection byproducts that are harmful to human health, and the addition of lime
can increase the pH of the water, affecting the aquatic environment when the
treated water is discharged back into Laguna Lake.
2. The procedures used to convert Laguna Lake water into drinking water have no
significant environmental implications that must be addressed. However, the
factory may generate trash that could have an influence on the environment. For
example, the sludge produced during the sedimentation and filtration operations,
which comprises the removed suspended materials, must be disposed of in an
environmentally responsible manner.
3. Sludge is generated during the sedimentation and filtering operations and is
included in the trash produced by the Putatan Water Treatment Plant. This
sludge is high in organic matter and nutrients and must be appropriately
disposed to its designated landfill.
4. The Putatan Water Treatment Plant's effects can be characterized in terms of
distinct environmental compartments. The necessity for a vast area to establish
the treatment plant and sludge disposal site is one of the land impacts. Water
implications include the potential discharge of treated water back into Laguna
Lake, which could have an influence on aquatic life and water quality. Emissions
from the treatment facility, as well as the transportation of raw and treated water,
have an impact on the environment. People's affects include potential exposure
to disinfection byproducts as well as the treatment plant's social and economic
repercussions on the community.
5. The Putatan Water Treatment Plant has primarily physical and biochemical
effects since it processes water to eliminate contaminants and disinfects it to
ensure its safety for human use. There may also be economic and social
consequences, as providing clean drinking water can improve people's health
and well-being while also boosting economic development.
6. The Putatan Water Treatment Plant's construction affects include soil erosion, air
pollution, noise pollution, and traffic congestion. During operation, consequences
can include odors and noise from treatment plant activities, as well as increased
traffic from raw and treated water supply. The factory also produces sludge,
which must be disposed of appropriately to avoid negative environmental
consequences.
7. Measures to mitigate environmental consequences during development and
operation should be included in an environmental management plan (EMP) for
the Putatan Water Treatment Plant. During construction, this may include the
execution of erosion control measures, dust suppression, and traffic
management. The plan should incorporate procedures to handle sludge and
other waste generated by the plant during operation, such as alternative
disinfection methods, monitoring water quality, and discharge.
8. Hydro thermal plants, such as Angat Dam, have an impact on the environment.
The dam's construction may result in deforestation and land use changes, while
its operation may have an impact on water quality and aquatic habitats. The
dam's release of water can potentially cause downstream flooding and erosion.
9. The Angat, Ipo, and La Mesa Dams differ in their sites as well as their
environmental implications. The Angat Dam is located in a forested area, yet it
provides water to Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, and its management
can have an impact on downstream water flow and quality. The Ipo Dam is
located in a more developed location and delivers water to the La Mesa Dam,
which is located in a densely populated area and serves as a water source for
Metro Manila. These discrepancies can have a variety of environmental
consequences, including changes in land use, water quality, and social
consequences.
10. 5. Water conservation measures should be developed to address the ongoing
reduction in water level and the quality of raw water as the level drops. This could
involve encouraging the use of water-efficient technologies, controlling demand
through pricing mechanisms, encouraging water reuse, reducing water
consumption, and supporting rainwater gathering. Additionally, source water
protection techniques such as reforestation and erosion management can be
implemented to improve water quality.
11. Dams' impact on society can be reduced by involving communities affected in
decision-making processes through consultation and participation. This involves
resolving indigenous peoples' concerns, who may have distinct cultural and
economic ties to the land and water supplies impacted by the dam.
Compensation for lost livelihoods, alternative economic prospects, and protection
of cultural heritage places are examples of specific methods.