Law providing comprehensive water pollution
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Republic Act No. 9275"The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004"Key FeaturesAims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries, agriculture, commercial establishments, and households).Promotes the use of integrated water quality management.Establishes water quality management areas (WQMA).Requires the discharge of wastewater to meet environmental standards.Penalizes polluters and provides mechanisms for enforcement and compliance.
