LOCAL WATER UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION

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1 LOCAL WATER UTILITIES ADMINISTRATION Commonly referred to as LWUA Created in 1973 through PD 198 or The Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973 A Government Owned and Controlled Corporation (GOCC) Specialized Lending Function Promote and oversee the development of water supply systems in provincial cities and municipalities outside of Metropolitan Manila

2 PD 198 The Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973 Created LWUA in the National Level Allows the establishments of Water Districts in provincial cities and municipalities Started the LWUA-WATER DISTRICT CONCEPT Revolutionized water supply provision in the countryside Intended to provide Level III service to households* * (LWUA s mandate was expanded in 1987 to include Levels I and II)

3 Safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and other human rights. UN July 2010

4 LWUA POLICY GUIDELINES ON WATER DISTRICTS ITS IMPACT ON REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

5 HLURB RULES Implementing PDs 957,1216,1344 and other related Laws 6. WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS Subdivision water supply should be connected to an appropriate public water system or community water system provided that the water supply is enough to meet the total daily requirements of the anticipated population

6 HLURB RULES Implementing PDs 957,1216,1344 and other related Laws When neither a public water system nor an acceptable community system is available, a centralized water supply system shall be accepted, provided that: Technical consultant of the developer determines location and discharge capacity of source within the subdivision Permit to drill well(s) or tap water lines from government agencies shall be obtained Water source shall be sufficient to meet daily requirements of every household in the subdivision No hazards exist in the immediate vicinity of the source that might reduce or pollute the supply Water distribution should be assured

7 HLURB RULES Implementing PDs 957,1216,1344 and other related Laws Water distribution should be assured: Every service entrance or connection provided with appurtenances to ensure equitable distribution, water and power conservation, and long term savings on operating costs Subdivision should be able to provide supply Average Daily Demand (ADD) 150 lpcd Fire protection requirements Compliance to MWSS and/or LWUA standards

8 ASSURED WATER SUPPLY AVAILABILITY Determined through hydrologic study, demand analysis PERMITS Legal rights to the water must exist SUPPLY 24/7 supply FINANCIAL CAPABILITY Developers must demonstrate financial capability to construct the delivery system/storage/treatment facilities WATER QUALITY Must satisfy existing water quality standards

9 LWUA s Creation PD 198 and other Issuances Effective local utilities are pre-requisites to orderly and well balanced growth of urban areas Creation, operation, maintenance and expansion of sound water supply and wastewater disposal systems for population centers declared as national policy of high priority Water Districts are the most feasible and favored institutional structure Funding requirements for such local water systems are channeled through LWUA LWUA promulgates and enforces certain rules and regulations to achieve national goals of providing waterworks services to the greatest number at least cost

10 WATER DISTRICTS Vested with certain powers pursuant to PD 198 Section 31, PD 198 A district shall have the right to: a) prevent interference or deterioration of water quality; adopt rules governing the drilling, maintenance of wells b) require developers or builders to extend or connect its pipelines to district facilities c) Prohibit any person, firm or corporation from vending, selling of water for public purposes where district facilities are available d) Safeguard and protect the use of its waters against illegal use and pilferage e) Take over watershed management, operation and maintenance

11 LWUA POLICY ON WATER SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS BOT Resolution 215 Series of 1997 OBJECTIVES: 1. Establish guidelines governing the evaluation of requests of residential subdivision developers and homeowners for availment of water services 2. Guide the Water Districts in selecting the appropriate scheme from among the options available to them and the developers/homeowners for planning, design, construction and operation of water systems in residential subdivisions

12 LWUA POLICY ON WATER SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS BOT Resolution 215 Series of 1997 WATER DISTRICT SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS: 1) Such service will not adversely affect the water service to existing customers 2) Said service is financially feasible and economically justifiable 3) In conformity with Water District Rules and Regulations, provisions of PD 198, and other applicable laws

13 LWUA POLICY ON WATER SERVICE TO RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS BOT Resolution 215 Series of 1997 GUIDELINES A. Subdivisions with existing water supply systems B. Subdivisions whose water supply is still to be constructed

14 SUBDIVISIONS WITH EXISTING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM CASE I: Subdivision taps with the distribution line of the Water District: I. Assessment of water supply system s present condition. Upgrading/rehabilitation necessary? II. III. Non Revenue Water (NRW) should be less than 25%. Owner shall shoulder rehabilitation and upgrading works to reduce NRW to such level. Billed through a central water meter. (Billing schemes as provided in LWUA Resolution 85 Series of 2007)

15 CASE II: Subdivision turns over through donation its water supply system to the Water District I. Assessment of water supply system s present condition. II. Non Revenue Water (NRW) should be less than 25%. Owner shall shoulder rehabilitation and upgrading works to reduce NRW to such level. III. Owner agrees to: Transfer all water rights to the WD Grant unrestricted access to facilities Donate all system facilities and related assets to the WD Secure consent of homeowners (majority) IV. Billing through individual household metering

16 SUBDIVISIONS WITH EXISTING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM CASE III: Subdivision offers the WSS operation to the WD on Contractual Basis I. Assessment of water supply system s present condition to determine need and cost for upgrading/rehabilitation. II. Owner agrees to: Grant unrestricted access to facilities Secure consent of homeowners (majority) Individual household metering III. Types of Contract: 1. Management Contract 2. Lease Contract

17 SUBDIVISIONS WITH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM STILL TO BE CONSTRUCTED 1. The Water District shall require the owner to submit plans and specifications of the proposed system for approval. 2. Owner shall construct the system according to plans and specifications. (Owner may request for technical assistance from the WD during the construction, subject to Memo of Agreement for the purpose)

18 BENEFITS FROM AN EFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY PROVIDER Better Standard of Living Improved Health and Sanitation Economic Opportunities Fire Protection

19 ENGR. EDUARDO C. SANTOS Acting Administrator & Trustee Local Water Utilities Administration