Philippines Clean Water Act (RA 9275)

ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE

Enacted 2004

Enforcement: Enacted 2004

Overview

This is the basic water quality law (RA 9275) administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). It sets standards for the discharge of factory effluent into water bodies, operates the Discharge Permit system, and defines the required level of wastewater treatment for facilities.

Enforcement Timeline

2004: Clean Water Act (Republic Act No. 9275) took effect.

Business Impact

- Obtaining discharge permits

- Compliance with effluent standards

- Investment in wastewater treatment facilities

- Regular reporting obligations