The Department of Environment and Natural Resources tested water samples from 6 locations at the Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort in Coron, Philippines. The results found elevated levels of fecal coliform bacteria at several sites, including 187.2 MPN/100ml at the front of the cafe and 261.3 MPN/100ml north of the docking port. Other characteristics such as color, nitrates, phosphates and total suspended solids were within normal limits across all sites tested. The regional environmental laboratory certified the results.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources tested water samples from 6 locations at the Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort in Coron, Philippines. The results found elevated levels of fecal coliform bacteria at several sites, including 187.2 MPN/100ml at the front of the cafe and 261.3 MPN/100ml north of the docking port. Other characteristics such as color, nitrates, phosphates and total suspended solids were within normal limits across all sites tested. The regional environmental laboratory certified the results.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources tested water samples from 6 locations at the Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort in Coron, Philippines. The results found elevated levels of fecal coliform bacteria at several sites, including 187.2 MPN/100ml at the front of the cafe and 261.3 MPN/100ml north of the docking port. Other characteristics such as color, nitrates, phosphates and total suspended solids were within normal limits across all sites tested. The regional environmental laboratory certified the results.
ADDRESS : Naglayan Island, Baldat, Coron SAMPLED BY : AAJBandoy (CPD) DATE SAMPLED : 12 September 2022 DATE REPORTED : 14 October 2022 DATE RECEIVED : 12 September 2022 ARF/SS CODE : REL-22-031
Laboratory Sample Code Station Number Time of Collection Station Identification
22-0171 1 0801H Front of Sun Cafe
22-0172 2 0806H Front of Malkapuya Cottage 22-0173 3 0816H Front of Playground
Regional Environmental Laboratory – Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
DENR Compound, Brgy. Varsa, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City Office of the Regional Director: (02)8536 9786; Administrative and Finance Division: (02)8536 9786 Environmental Management and Enforcement Division: (02)8633 2587; Clearance and Permitting Division: (02)8633 2587 Records Management Unit: (02) 8633 8900 E-mail Address: embmimaropa@emb.gov.ph, Website: www.mimaropa.emb.gov.ph Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau MIMAROPA Region
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RESULTS OF ANALYSIS
SOURCE : SUNLIGHT ECOTOURISM ISLAND RESORT
ADDRESS : Naglayan Island, Baldat, Coron SAMPLED BY : AAJBandoy (CPD) DATE SAMPLED : 12 September 2022 DATE SAMPLED : 14 October 2022 DATE RECEIVED : 12 September 2022 DATE RECEIVED : REL-22-031
Laboratory Sample Code Station Number Time of Collection Station Identification
22-0174 4 0836H North of Docking Port
22-0175 5 0844H Front of Villa No. 9 & 11 22-0176 6 0848H Front of Villa No. 59 & 61
Regional Environmental Laboratory – Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
DENR Compound, Brgy. Varsa, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City Office of the Regional Director: (02)8536 9786; Administrative and Finance Division: (02)8536 9786 Environmental Management and Enforcement Division: (02)8633 2587; Clearance and Permitting Division: (02)8633 2587 Records Management Unit: (02) 8633 8900 E-mail Address: embmimaropa@emb.gov.ph, Website: www.mimaropa.emb.gov.ph Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau MIMAROPA Region
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RESULTS OF ANALYSIS
SOURCE : SUNLIGHT ECOTOURISM ISLAND RESORT
ADDRESS : Naglayan Island, Baldat, Coron SAMPLED BY : AAJBandoy (CPD) DATE SAMPLED : 12 September 2022 DATE SAMPLED : 14 October 2022 DATE RECEIVED : 12 September 2022 DATE RECEIVED : REL-22-031
Laboratory Sample Code Station Number Time of Collection Station Identification
22-0177 7 0853H Front of Mangrove Area
22-0178 8 0858H Front of Sirakan Villa 22-0179 9 0903H Front of STP/Cluster Villa
Regional Environmental Laboratory – Visayas Avenue, Quezon City
DENR Compound, Brgy. Varsa, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City Office of the Regional Director: (02)8536 9786; Administrative and Finance Division: (02)8536 9786 Environmental Management and Enforcement Division: (02)8633 2587; Clearance and Permitting Division: (02)8633 2587 Records Management Unit: (02) 8633 8900 E-mail Address: embmimaropa@emb.gov.ph, Website: www.mimaropa.emb.gov.ph Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau MIMAROPA Region
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RESULTS OF ANALYSIS
SOURCE : SUNLIGHT ECOTOURISM ISLAND RESORT
ADDRESS : Naglayan Island, Baldat, Coron SAMPLED BY : AAJBandoy (CPD) DATE SAMPLED : 12 September 2022 DATE SAMPLED : 14 October 2022 DATE RECEIVED : 12 September 2022 DATE RECEIVED : REL-22-031
Laboratory Sample Code Station Number Time of Collection Station Identification