Republic of the Philippines

ZAMBOANGA CITY WATER DISTRICT

LEGAL DEPARTMENT - ILLEGAL CONNECTION INVESTIGATION UNIT (ICIU)
Pilar Street, Zamboanga City, Tel. No. 991-1556 (Local 04)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF BOOSTER PUMPS

A. LAWS ON THE PROPER USE OF BOOSTER PUMP
The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004/Sanitation Code of the Philippines
Per standard regulation, the use of booster pump is actually an allowed practice for water service
concessionaires in instances when it is installed in the proper manner. However, existing laws and
policies have strictly prohibited the improper use thereof, wherein it is installed in such a way that it
siphons off water directly from the water meter.
Booster pumps that directly draws water from the pipelines (after the water meter) poses great health
hazards to the community as the forceful flow of water could introduce harmful elements to the water
supply system. The extremely vigorous flow of water often damage water meter mechanisms and in
times of low water pressure, illegal use of booster pumps precludes other water concessionaires from
obtaining adequate water flow from the distribution lines.
As provided under Section 27 (0) of R.A. 9275, otherwise known as the “Philippine Clean Water Act of
2004” “Directly using booster pumps in the distribution system or tampering with the water supply in
such a way as to alter or impair the water quality” is a prohibited act.
Moreover, Section 13 (e) of Presidential Decree No. 856, otherwise known as the “Code of Sanitation in
the Philippines” provides that “the installation of booster pump to boost water direct from the water
distribution line of a water supply system, where low-water pressure prevails is prohibited.”
C. PROPER INSTALLATION OF BOOSTER PUMPS FOR WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS
The use of booster pump may be allowed in instances where its installation is in conformity
with the proper guidelines as set by existing laws and ZCWD policies, rules & regulation.
Steps and Necessary Equipment in the Proper Installation of Booster Pump:
The use of booster pump should be in accord with the following guidelines:
1. The booster pump should be installed after the water meter of the water service
connection provided that a sump tank should be positioned before the booster pump.
2. After the sump tank, an overhead tank is installed to act as reservoir of the water that
is siphoned by the booster pump from the said sump tank. (Please see Schematic
Diagram and/or illustrated guide in the proper installation of booster pumps pumps.)
3. The booster pump may also draw water from the sump tank towards lower level
distribution system within the household or commercial establishment.

B. ZCWD POLICY, RULES & REGULATION

Board Resolution No. 171, Series of 2004
ZCWD Board Resolution No. 171, Series of 2004 had made it clear and explicit to prohibit the use or
operation of booster pumps that draw directly from the water meter.
Further, B.R. No. 171 mandates that water service accounts found to be illegally operating or using
booster pumps shall be disconnected immediately without further notice.
Penalties
The following penalties are imposed for the illegal use of booster pumps (based on IRR of RA 8041):

Classification of Account Amount

Residential/Domestic/Government Php 6,350.00

Semi-Commercial 8,850.00
Commercial 11,350.00