144-21 Administrative Order No. 90-34

Summary

The DAO No. 90-34 is a revision of the water usage and classification or water quality criteria. Under the order is the water usage and classification of fresh surface waters, coastal and marine waters, the general provisions on water classification, the water quality criteria, the approved methods of analysis, as well as the significant parameters for selected types of industries. The order helps classify the varying bodies of water found in the Philippines. This is specially helpful with industries that would make use of bodies of water, such as the tourism industry or water services providers.

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Issuer

Philippines

Year

2018

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water