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CODE ON SANITATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Chapter XVISewage Collection & Disposal, ExcretaDisposal and Drainage and its Implementing rules and
regulations
Presented by:
ENGR. NELSON G. CARADisease Prevention and Control-EOH
DOH, Center for Health Development-CAR
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Scope of Supervision of the Department of Health :
- construction of any approved type of toilet
- plans of individual sewage disposal system
and the sub-surface absorption system orother treatment devices
- location of any toilet or sewage disposal
system in relation to a source of watersupply
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Scope of Supervision of the Department of Health :
- plans, designs, data and specifications of anew or existing sewerage system or sewagetreatment plant
- the discharge of untreated effluent of septictanks and/or sewage treatment plant tobodies of water
- manufacture of septic tanks
- method of disposal of sludge from septic tanks
or other treatment plants
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Approved Excreta Disposal Facilities:
1. Flush toilets connected to a communitysewer
2. Flush toilets connected to a septic tank and
sub-absorption system3. Sanitary privies4. Any disposal device approved by the
Department
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Requirements for Individual Excreta DisposalSystem
1. Every new house/building shall be providedwith plan and specifications for excreta
disposal system approved by the localhealth authority prior to construction.
2. All houses/building without an approved
excreta disposal system shall be required toconstruct such facilities.
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Minimum Requirement for Sanitary Privy
Shall consist of an earthen pit, floor coveringand a water sealed bowl
Shall be completely fly-proof
Pit shall at least one square meter
Floor shall cover the pit tightly andconstructed of concrete or other imperviousmaterial
With suitable enclosure. Wooden floors and seat risers shall not be
used
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Design and Construction of Septic Tanks (1)
Tank capacity based on estimated unit flowof sewage
Tank proportionsfirst compartment shall
have the capacity from 1/22/3 of the totalrequired volume or capacity.
Liquid drawing depth not less than 1.20
meters.
Vertical distance from liquid level to theinside top of the tank at least 20 cm
Inspection Manhole0.36 sq meter
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Design and Construction of Septic Tanks (2)
Plans and specifications shall be submittedto the local health authority for approval
Shall be constructed of sound durable
materials and shall be watertight
Roof drains, foundation drains, area drainsor cisterns overflows shall not made to
enter the septic tank
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Design and Construction of Septic Tanks (3)
Location of Septic Tank- septic tank shall be located not less than 25meters from any drinking water sources; notless than 1.5 meter from any service line; and
not less than 3.0 meter away from watermain.
- shall be located such that de-sludging
equipment can have access to the openingmanholes conveniently
- shall not be located under the building
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SANITARY PRIVY
U D
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Ur ne D vers on o ew/ wash bowl
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SEPTIC TANK (Two Compartments)
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SEPTIC TANK (One Compartment)
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MULTI-CHAMBER S.T.
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Plastic Tanks w/ Upflow Filter
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SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
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Design and Construction of Septic Tanks (4)
Maintenance of Septic Tank1. Septic tanks shall be cleaned before excessivesludge or scum is allowed to accumulate andseriously reduce the settling efficiency.
2. Septic tank shall be inspected at least once a yearand be cleaned when the bottom of the scum iswithin 3 inches of the bottom of the outlet device orthe sludge and scum has reduced the liquid capacity
by 50%.
3. A small residual of sludge shall be left in the tank forseeding purposes.
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Disposal of Septic Tank Effluents
Sub-surface absorption field whereapplicable
or shall be treated with some type of apurification device.
Treated effluent may be dischargedinto a stream or body of water if itconforms to the quality standard
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Requirements in the Operation of Sewerage Worksand Sewage Treatment Plants:
1. Individual Sewage Disposal System asewage disposal system serving a dwellingunit/building.
2. Sewerage System
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Individual Sewage Disposal System (1)
1. Installation requirements
- when a public sanitary sewer is notavailable, waste water piping from anybuilding or works shall be provided withindividual sewage disposal system
- it is considered not available when it islocated more than 100 meters from anyproposed building
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Individual Sewage Disposal System (2)
1. Installation requirements
- individual sewage disposal system shall notbe installed or operated on propertyaccessible to public sanitary seweragesystem.
- whenever an approved public sanitarysewerage system is accessible, any individualsewage disposal system shall be abandonedand the house sewer shall be directly
connected to the public sewer.
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Individual Sewage Disposal System (3)
2. Owner shall file an application for aSanitary (Plumbing) Permit prior toconstruction for approval of the local
health authority
3. Disposal of sewage
- untreated sewage shall not be
discharged onto the ground, street, road,body of water
- shall apply operational permit to LHA
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Sewerage System and Treatment Plant (1)
1. All houses covered by the system shall beconnected to the sewer in areas where asewerage system is available.
2. Plans and specifications of the publicsewerage system or treatment plant shall beapproved by the Secretary of Health or his
duly authorized representative.
3. Effluent from the treatment plants shall meetthe standards formulated by the DENR.
S S t d T t t Pl t (2)
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Sewerage System and Treatment Plant (2)
4. The sewage treatment plant shall providelaboratory facilities for control tests andother examinations needed.
5. Sludge from septic tanks and sewagetreatment plants shall be disposed of in amanner approved by DOH
6. Properly designed grease traps shall beprovided for sewers from restaurants orother establishments where the sewage
carries a large amount of grease.
S S t d T t t Pl t (3)
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Sewerage System and Treatment Plant (3)
7. Forward to the local health authorityoperating data, control tests and such otherreports and information as may be required.
8. Inform the local health authority in case ofbreakdown or improper functioning of thesewage treatment works.
9. The sewage treatment plant shall bemanaged by a registered sanitary engineer.
SPECIAL PRECAUTION FOR RADIOACTIVE
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SPECIAL PRECAUTION FOR RADIOACTIVE
EXCRETA AND URINE OF HOSPITALIZED PATIENT
Patients given high doses ofradioactive isotope for therapy shouldbe given toilet facilities separate from
those used by non -radioactivepatients
Radioactive patients should be
instructed to use the same toilet bowlat all times and to flush it at least threetimes after its use
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Disposal of Sludge
Rules and Regulations Governing the CollectionHandling, Transport, Treatment and Disposal ofDomestic Sludge and Septage
Date approved: May 4, 2004
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Thank you very much!!!
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SCOPE OF APPLICATION
Engaged in thedesludging,collection,
handling andtransport, treatmentand disposal of
domestic sludgeand septage.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Domestic sludgesolid particle of domestic sewage,which settles at the bottom of the sedimentation tankand is digested by anaerobic bacteria, purely fromdomestic sources.
Domestic sewagewastewater composed of raw liquidand solid waste coming from residential and commercialuses.
Septagethe combination of scum, sludge and liquidfrom household septic tanks.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Desludgingthe process of cleaning or removing theAccumulated domestic sludge or septage.
Operational Service Area
Mobilethe area where the operator is allowed toengage in the collection, handling and transport ofseptage/sludge.
Stationarythe area where the operator is allowed toengage in treatment and disposal of septage/sludge.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLEARANCE
Environmental Sanitation
Clearance (ESC) from theSecretary of Health or theDirector of theconcerned Center forHealth Development(CHD) as his dulyauthorized representativeprior to operation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
CLEARANCE
The notarized ESC
application shall be filed
with the City/Municipal
Health Office and then beforwarded to the CHD for
validation.
The ESC is a
prerequisite to theissuance of Sanitary
Permit.
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ESC FlowchartProject
Proponent
Submit notarized
application & required documents toCHO/MHO
Documents
Complete?
City / Municipal
Health OfficeReview of Documents, Site Inspection, &
Recommendation
Center for Health Development___________________________
Validation
Conform with the
requirements?
YES
NO
NO
YES
Issuance of Environmental Sanitation Clearance
CC
ANNEX 2: ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLEARANCE APPLICATION FORM
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Application Form No. ________
Date:
The Mayor
____________________________
Attention: City/Municipal Health Officer
____________________________Dear Sir/Madam:
I have the honor to apply for issuance of Environmental Sanitation Clearance with pertinent
information to support my application.
Approved Business Name: _________________________________________________
Owner/Manager: __________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Description of Business:_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
I hereby certify that the statements made in this application and the attachments hereof are
given/submitted under pain of PERJURY/FALSIFICATION OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS against the
affiant if warranted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ______day of __________ in_____________.
___________________________________
Affiant/Applicant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, in ____________, this ____ day of __________, Affiant
exhibiting to me her Community Tax Certificate No. ____________issued at ______________on
______________.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL the same date and place above stated.
ANNEX 1 ESC CONTROL NO
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ANNEX 1: ESC CONTROL NO._____
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Health
CENTER FOR HEALTH DEVELOPMENT for ____
Telephone Nos. _________
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLEARANCE
(Sludge / Septage)
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION CLEARANCE
Issued to : __________________________________
(Name of Owner / Operator)
Address : ___________________________________(No., Street, City / Municipality, Province)
Nature of business activities : (Check appropriate space)
Collection & Transport ________
Treatment ________
Disposal ________
Operational Service Area : _______________________
Recommending Approval : ___________________________________________
Supervising Sanitary Engineer
Approved: ____________________________________
Director IV
ESC No. : ___________
Date issued: ___________
Official Receipt No. ___________Date Issued : ___________
ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION
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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATIONCLEARANCE
Representatives or agents in theoperation of such activities are notrequired to apply for an ESC but maybe
allowed to transact for the owner/operator
- MOA between the principal and the
agent
- An authenticated copy of the ESC
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In applying for the ESC, aproject description (PD)shall be submitted to thehost City/Municipal HealthOffice for initial evaluation.This will be forwarded tothe concerned CHD forfinal validation.
PD Contents: operationalprocess, environmentalsanitation and siteinformation i.e. thetopography, geologicalconditions, and hydrology.
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Attachment: Project Description
ANNEX 2-A
OUTLINE OFPROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR
STATIONARY SERVICE AREA
1. Basic Project Information
2. Site Information
3. Project Rationale / Objective
4. Project Type & Area Covered
5. Operational Processes6. Plans and Specifications
7. Project Component
8. Description of Existing Environment
9. Topography
10. Hydrology11. Geological condition
12. Environmental Sanitation Measures
13. Brief Discussion on Environmental and Health Impacts
14. Brief Discussion on Mitigating/Control Measures
15. Occupational and Health Safety Measures
16. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGE
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SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGE
COLLECTION & TRANSPORT
The collectionvehicle should beenclosed with leakproof body and
lock to secure theseptage andsludge, and canwithstand an impact
with another vehicleespecially underurban motoringconditions.
SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGE
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SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGE
COLLECTION & TRANSPORT
The vehicle should
be properly marked
with the followinginformation:
Company name andcontact number,
Logo, andBody number.
SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGE
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SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGE
COLLECTION & TRANSPORTThe transfer of septage
and sludge from theoriginal vehicle toanother collectionvehicle during transportis prohibited.
However, when suchtransfer is unavoidable,transfer techniques
including the loadingand unloading shall beincluded in theoperational process andsubmitted to the CHD to
ensure the protection of
SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGE
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SEPTAGE AND DOMESTIC SLUDGECOLLECTION & TRANSPORT
- shall be processed and treated prior to disposal- recommended methods:
- thickening- stabilization
- conditioning- disinfection- dewatering- heat drying
DISPOSAL OF TREATED/PROCESSED
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DISPOSAL OF TREATED/PROCESSED
DOMESTIC SLUDGE
Land filling
LandApplication
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MANIFEST SYSTEM
A manifest shallcontain thefollowing
information:point of origin,
date & time of
collection,type of sludge,
volume, and
destination
SANITATION REQUIREMENTS AT TREATMENT /
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SANITATION REQUIREMENTS AT TREATMENT /DISPOSAL SITE
Water supply facilitiesMinimum sanitation
facilities requirements
Good practice forSolid Waste
Management
Approved vermin
abatement program
Measures to control
odor and other
nuisances
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETYPLANS/ PROGRAMS
Manual or a plan/program as
guide of their employees in theoperation and maintenance oftreatment and disposal facilitiesfor septage/domestic sludge,
Appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) atwork,
Appropriate training regardingdomestic sludge and septagehandling, treatment, collectionand disposal, emergency anddisaster response, and
Health certificate from theCity/Municipal Health Office
(CHO/MHO).
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POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER (PCO)
Duly accreditedby DENR
Responsible in
the supervisionof sludgetreatment and
disposal facility Local Government Unit
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Local Government Unit
(City/Municipal)Formulates and legislates
ordinancesReceives and reviews
notarized ESC application,conducts site inspection and
recommends action.Issues Health Certificate and
Sanitary Permit and otherpermits
Implements the posting ofSanitation Standard RatingSticker
Revokes the Sanitary Permit
of the operator
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Center for Health Development (CHD)
Validates Environmental
Sanitation Clearance
(ESC) application
Issues ESCSuspends ESC
Provides technical
assistance and facilitates
training to operators,
personnel and LGU
Conducts monitoring
activity
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Thank you!!!