SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY WATER DISTRICT

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PRIME WATER SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY

JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT

SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY WATER DISTRICT – REGULATORY
PRIME WATER CORP. – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
1. COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY WATER DISTRICT
 VISION - A respected industry leader and trusted provider of water and
septage services, delivering quality service with dedication, integrity, and
genuine concern for the community.

 MISSION - To improve the quality of life of the people we serve by

providing 24/7 safe and potable water service and regular septage
management service and to provide these services efficiently at the least
possible cost and with utmost regard to the environment.

1.1 HISTORY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY WATER DISTRICT

The San Jose Del Monte City Water District (San Jose Water) is a government-
owned and controlled corporation established on July 22, 1980 by virtue of PD 198, as
amended, otherwise known as the Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973. It is a Category
A water district serving the country’s 19th most populated city, the City of San Jose Del
Monte.

San Jose Water started with only 200 service connections, carried over from the old
municipal waterworks system it replaced. In its early years, San Jose Water was beset
with problems typical of small water districts such as water turbidity and scarcity, and
lack of financial resources to expand the service.

As a stop-gap measure and to appease the growing discontent of the customers,

San Jose Water implemented the Tawid-Uhaw Project in the early ‘90s – structures
made up of two communal metered faucets funded by the local government and civic
organizations.

In 1995, San Jose Water was able to secure a P154-million from the French and
Philippine governments for the implementation of the Comprehensive Water Supply
Improvement Project Phase I. In 1997, the first Water Treatment Plant (WTP) of San
Jose Water was completed and inaugurated at Bgy. Minuyan.

Early in 2006, San Jose Water implemented its Comprehensive Water Supply
Improvement Project Phase II which was funded by the Japan Bank for International
Cooperation (JBIC). Under this project, San Jose Water’s second WTP, with a capacity
to treat 30,000 cumd, was constructed.

Now with more than 100,000 service connections, San Jose Water is one of the
largest water districts in the country, serving all 59 barangays in the city.

By 2017, the total service connections is 105,838 being one of the largest and
most progressive water districts in the country serving all 59 barangays in the city.

Category Number of Active Service Connections

A At least 30000
B At least 10000
C At least 3000
D Below 3000
Table 1 Local Water District Manual on Categorization

San Jose Water District is classified as category A based on the local water
district manual on categorization.

1.2 MAJOR PROJECTS OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY WATER DISTRICT

 COMPREHENSIVE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM PROJECT

a) Phase 1
- First water treatment plant (WTP1)
- started 1995 and inaugurated in April 1997
- Php154 million project bilaterally funded by the French and the Philippine
Governments
- 20,000 cumd capacity
b) Phase 2
- Additional water treatment plant (WTP2)
- started 2003 and inaugurated in early 2006
- Php613 million project funded by the Japan International Cooperation
- 30,000 cumd capacity
- Including the laying of 40km pipeline
c) Phase 3
- Water Treatment Plant 3 (WTP3)
- started 2017 and inaugurated in 2018
- Internally-generated funds
- 10,000 cumd and expandable up to 30,000 cumd capacity
 - Allotted for families that will be relocated by the NHA

 COMPREHENSIVE SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT PROJECT

- Septage Treatment Plant
- Inaugurated in July 2015
- Php 70.5 million internally-generated funds
- 60 cumd capacity
- Compliance to various laws, foremost of which is RA 9275 or the Clean
Water Act of 2004
1.3 SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY WATER DISTRICT COMPANY WORKFLOW
2. COMPANY PROFILE ABOUT PRIMEWATER INFRASTRACTURE
CORPORATION
Prime Water Infrastructure Corp. is a wholly Filipino-owned company focused on
serving the Filipino people through the delivery of quality water products and services.

 VISION - To provide potable, reliable, and sustainable water to Filipino

communities.
 MISSION - To be one of the country’s premier water utility companies.

 SERVICES
- Water System Development and Construction
- Bulk Water Supply
- Water Supply Improvement, Rehabilitation and Expansion
- Septage Management

 The Process of Treating Water

a) Source
- Angat Dam through aqueduct
- Bought from Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
- Flash Mixer
b) Pulsator Clarifier
c) Filter Bed
d) Treated Water Storage tank
e) Booster Pump

 Additional Facilities and equipment

a) Chlorine Tank Storage Room
b) Waste Water Recycling Tank
c) PAC Control Room
d) PAC and Lime Storage Room
e) Sodium Hypochlorite Storage Room
COMPANY PROBLEMS:
1. Chlorine Tank Storage Room
Chlorine gas is greenish yellow in color and heavier than air. Its high toxicity
makes it an excellent disinfectant for water but also a hazard to humans who handle
it. Chlorine gas is one of the main disinfecting medium used in San Jose Water
District.
The problem we encountered in the chlorine tank storage facility is as follows:
1.1 There is no hazard signage or a warning sign posted in the storage facility.
Also, there is no safety information like general health hazards & emergency
action plans.
1.2 There is no gas monitoring system in the storage facility.
SOLUTIONS:
1.1 There should be a hazard or warning signage posted in every entrance of the
storage facility. Also, for the workers checking the storage facilities, a face
mask must be given before entering the said facilities. For the safety
information including the general health hazard and emergency action plans,
these parameters must be written:

a. WARNING: Never use water on a leaking chlorine container; this can

cause rapid corrosion of the metals making the leak worse.
b. If chlorine is in contact with skin or clothes move to the nearest, safe
emergency shower and use immediately. Clothing should be removed
while showering and skin should be washed with large amounts of water
for at least 15 minutes. Do not attempt chemical neutralization on skin
unless recommended by an appropriate physician.
c. If chlorine is in contact with the eyes move to the nearest, safe eye wash
or sink (if no eye wash is available) flush eyes with large amounts of warm,
low flow water. Do not attempt chemical neutralization on the eyes unless
recommended by an appropriate physician. (Safety Handling Manual,
Hydro Instruments)
1.2 In a storage facilty where hazardous gases are stored, gas monitoring system
is very essential. Gas monitoring system is used to detect leakage from gases
stored in a tank or container in a storage facilty. Since chlorine gas is heavier
than air gas monitors should be mounted approximately two feet from the floor for
quick and accurate detection.
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