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ENV20 A14
I. Complete the table and write the meaning of the following acronyms (if
necessary): (10 pts)
(1) MWSS
Metro Manila Waterworks
and Sewerage System
(6) PNSDW for water Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water RA 9275 Phil. Clean Water Act
(7) DOH Department of Health C.O.P Certificate of Potability
(8) DENR Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(9) EMB Environmental Management Bureau
(10) LLDA Laguna Lake Development Authority
II. Enumerate at least 5 water/wastewater quality parameters which are
correlated to each other. Choose from the parameters given below. (15 pts)
PERMANENT HARDNESS
Color
Odor/Taste
Ion Content (Heavy Metals)
Conductivity
Salinity
TREATMENT :
DISTILLATION,
ADDITION OF WASHING SODA OR DETERGENT and ;
introduction of ION EXCHANGER.
III. For the set of parameters you have grouped in Item II, identify the waste
water treatment needed to address the water quality problem. HINT:
Consider the wastewater paradigm: Identify what primary treatment,
secondary treatment and tertiary treatment are necessary to comply with
the Effluent Standard of RA9275 or Philippine Clean Water Act. (15 pts)
3. What is the BOD limit for Class C water? Explain why industries with 3000 to 10,000 mg
BOD/L are given a limit of 130 mg/L.
The BOD limit for Class C water is 50 ppm.
6. Differentiate Class A from Class AA Water. Hint: Compare the treatment needed. What
standard do they need to comply for the water to be potable?