Group II: Questions

1. The primary agency that's responsible for the implementation of the Clean Water Act.
Answer: DENR

2. This is a report that shall identify the location of water bodies, its quality and seasonal
variations.
Answer: National Water Quality Status Report

3. This type of source means any identifiable source of pollution with a specific point of
discharge into a particular water body.
Answer: Point Source

4. This Act shall apply to water quality management in all water bodies: fresh, brackish and
marine waters.
- RA 9275

5. RA 9275 shall provide for the designation of water quality management areas by the
Department, in coordination with _____
- National Water Resources Board

6. The republic act 9275 was signed by former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on March 22,
2004, which took effect on __________.
-May 6, 2004

7. Who may apply for a wastewater discharge permit?

Ans. Owner or operators of Facilities

8. A permit that issued by the DENR-EMB regional office that specifies and states the prescribed
wastewater discharges from any facility or project.
Ans. WWDP or wastewater Discharge Permit
9. The republic act no. 9275 was signed by ________ on March 22, 2004
Ans. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

10. The process of engaging in actions aimed at eliminating contaminants released or leaked into

a body of water and its nearby regions, while also returning the impacted areas to their original

state in terms of their physical, chemical, and biological characteristics.

Ans: Clean-up Operations

11. Which government agency is responsible for providing sewerage and sanitation facilities, as

well as ensuring the effective and safe collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage, according to

Section 22 of R.A 9275?

Ans. DPWH

12. ________ means any work owned by jurisdiction of the city that collects, transports, stores,

treats, utilizes or discharges wastewater

Ans. Sewage Facility

13. What is the purpose in compliance for the discharge permit?

Answer: To ensure that he facility complies with regulatory standards.

14. What is the requirements for subdivision, commercial centers, hospital and etc. For the

effectivity of the Act.

Answer: Should be connected to available sewerage system

15. What is the main goal of RA 9275 in relation to water quality?
Ans: The main goal of RA 9275 is to ensure the water quality by preventing pollution and
ensuring their sustainable use and management.