Address: Former SubCom Area, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay

Date Visited: February 1, 2016

I. INTRODUCTION
Mission
We are committed to continually exceed our customers expectations
through our quality water and services. We shall perpetually protect the
environment in all aspects of our operations.
We shall entrance, promote and live out our core values, and create a
healthy and safe working environment conducive to our growth and development.
In pursuit of these commitments and in full compliance with applicable
legal and other requirements, we shall become a benchmark of excellence in the
industry.

Vision
Beyond Quality Water and Services. A Benchmark of Excellence.

Company Profile
Subic Water and Sewerage Co., Inc (SUBICWATER) is Southeast Asia's
pioneer company which introduced the first public-private partnership (PPP),
build-operate-and transfer (BOT) model in the water and wastewater services
industry. The company was formed in light of the impending water crisis in
Olongapo City during the '90s, and the growing commercial water requirements
of the booming Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
 SUBICWATER is a consortium of D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI), a Filipino
construction firm; Sembcorp Industries Ltd., (sembcorp) a Singaporean water
utility specialist; the City Government of Olongapo; Subic Bay Metropolitan
Authority (SBMA), the agency that administers Subic Bay Freeport; and Maynilad
Water Services Inc. (Maynilad), the Philippines' largest water concessionaire in
terms of customer base.
The company was granted the exclusive right and privilege to operate,
maintain, and improve the water and sewerage systems of Olongapo City and
Subic Bay Freeport under a 30-year franchise term.
SUBICWATER officially commenced operations in April 1, 1997.
In pursuit of delivering world-class services to customers, SUBICWATER
became the first ISO-certified water utility in South East Asia.
At present, SUBICWATER is certified to comply with ISO 9001:2008
(Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2004+Cor 1:2009 (Environmental
Management System), and OHSAS 18001:2001 (Occupational Health and
Safety Management System).

Plant Facilities
Water Treatment and Distribution
SUBICWATER relies heavily on raw surface water to supply the needs of
the region. In fact, 99% of its raw water comes from rivers, thereby requiring a
multi-stage treatment process, as opposed to water from deep wells, which
require a minimal disinfection only.
SUBICWATER operates two conventional-type water treatment plants with
a combined daily production capacity of 77 million liters. The output from the two
plants is being augmented by four active deep wells located in various parts of
the franchise area.
In total, the companys water production capacity is at 84.05 MLD (million
liters per day).
Binictican Water Treatment Plant
Sitting peacefully at the foot of the Binictican Forest is the Binictican Water
Treatment Plant (BWTP).
This plant draws its raw water from six rivers cutting through this
Freeports virgin forests. Its total production capacity is 39 MLD, enough to
supply the full water requirement of this former US Naval Base and about half of
Olongapo Citys water demand. Two wells in the Freeport add a combined
production of 1.35 MLD on top of BWTPs output.
Located inside the BWTP compound is SUBICWATERs laboratory, where
all water quality testsphysical and bacteriological are being carried out.
All major components of the BWTP have been recently reinforced with
high-strength carbon composites and glass fibers to lengthen their lifespan.

Mabayuan Water Treatment Plant

This facility is situated at the northern part of Olongapo City. It draws its
raw water from two points of the Mabayuan River: at the Old Dam which
transports raw water through sheer gravity, and at the New Dam, which is in the
downstream portion of this water body.
The Mabayuan Water Treatment Plant (MWTP) can operate on a
maximum capacity of 38 MLD for distribution to seven barangays of the City:
East Bajac-bajac, West Bajac-bajac, Kalaklan, Mabayuan, Sta. Rita, Gordon
Heights, and Old Cabalan.
A steel-bolted modular tank provides a two-million liter buffer supply for
MWTP. Should there be technical problems in the plant, this reservoir can
provide for the water requirements of the plants service area. In the dead of the
night, when demand for water is at its lowest, the electric pumps in the MWTP
can be completely shut down, resulting to significant savings in electricity and
repair costs, since these vital machines can take some rest.
Another significant feature of MWTP is its automated water quality
monitoring. Online analyzers were installed so that the MWTP can generate real-
time data on water turbidity, residual chlorine, and pH levelits acidic and
 alkaline propertiesin all stages of the treatment cycle, from raw water
extraction to purification and filtration.

Sewerage Systems
The collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater in Subic Bay
Freeport are accomplished through seven separate sewerage systems in the
areas of Central Business District, Enron, Binictican, Kalayaan, Boton, Cubi, and
Cubi Hospital.
Overall, the company operates and maintains seven sewage treatment
plants (STPs), 80 kms of sewer pipelines, 1,378 sewer manholes, and 32
sewage lift stations.
In Olongapo City, SUBICWATER offers sanitation services only. The
company, however, has a Sewerage Masterplan completely drawn up and
presented to the public in as early as 2006.
The significant effect on water tariff, and the major traffic disturbance that
the massive sewer pipeline laying would bring, are the major issues that have
been considered in the putting the masterplan in the sidelines.

II. MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Mixing
Chemicals are added to the raw water to remove impurities, bad taste,
and odor. Chlorine kills bacteria and other micro-organism, coagulants bind to
impurities, polymers aid coagulation, and lime controls acidity.

Coagulation and Flocculation

Water now goes to the flocculation chamber. The added chemicals
coagulate or bind to the impurities such as dirt, forming particles called flocs.
These flocs grow larger and heavier and eventually settle at the bottom of the
tank.
Sedimentation
Clear water is taken from the upper portion of the flocculation chamber
and is sent to the clarifier, where water stays for a relatively longer time. This
allows the finer particles not captured by the flocs to settle at the bottom of the
clarifier.

Filtration
Water from the upper part of the clarifiers is made to pass through the
filters to remove the finest impurities.

Disinfection
The right dosage of chlorine is added to keep the water free from bacteria.
The fully-treated water can now be distributed to households and business
establishments.

Water Quality Monitoring

Water samples from all over Olongapo City and Subic Bay Freeport are
being collected and brought daily to our DOH-accredited laboratory for physical,
chemical, and bacteriological testing.
PROCESS FLOW CHART
III. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
In the absence of a sewerage system in the city, officials have passed
a resolution prescribing a standard septic tank design and the
frequency of septic tank cleaning to strengthen the implementation of
the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines.

IV. ROLE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEER

Chemical Engineers on the water treatment facility supervise the
chemical process wherein it requires monitoring the parameters to
meet the required standard in every stage of water treatment. Also,
they ensure that the water that undergoes the treatment will meet the
 standard and laws imposed by Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.

V. OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDTIONS

The water treatment facility has guardrails to ensure the safety of every
personnel which is one of the main priorities in every facility. It is a
good thing that the facility is a semi-automation control that helps to
monitor every parameter and also it increases the plant efficiency. But,
they still need to improve the process flow to optimize the plant
efficiency and production.

Also, the water facility needs to notify their customers that they also
need to help to remove their domestic waste such as diapers, sanitary
pads and etc. on their sewage water because it hinders and decreases
the flowrate.