Water District Development Sector Project – Santa Maria Subproject

Initial Environmental Examination

October 2020

Philippines: Water District Development Sector Project – Santa Maria Subproject

Prepared by the Santa Maria Water District for the Local Water Utilities Administration and the Asian Development Bank.

This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Initial Environmental Examination

October 2020

Philippines: Water District Development Sector Project

SANTA MARIA WATER DISTRICT

Prepared by Santa Maria Water District for the Local Water Utilities Administration and the Asian Development Bank.

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 8 October 2020)

Currency unit – peso (Php) Php1.00 = $0.02062 $1.00 = Php 48.4869

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank APs – Affected Persons AWWA – American Water Works Association BHS – Barangay Health Stations CCC – Conditional Certificate of Conformance CNC – Certificate of Non- Coverage DAO – Department Administrative Order DED – Detailed Engineering Design DENR – Department of Environment and Natural Resources DOH – Department of Health DPWH – Department of Public Works and Highways ECC – Environmental Compliance Certificate EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMB – Environmental Management Bureau EMB-RO – Environmental Management Bureau–Regional Office EMP – Environmental Management Plan GRM – Grievance Redress Mechanism IEE – Initial Environmental Examination LCWDC _ – Luzon Clean Water Development Corp. – Bulacan Bulk LGUs – Local Government Units LWUA – Local Water Utilities Administration MC – Memorandum Circular MOA – Memorandum of Agreement NAAQGV – National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values NRW – Non-Revenue Water NSCP – National Structural Code of the Philippines NWRB – National Water Resources PAGASA – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration PD – Presidential Decree PEISS – Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System PIU Project Implementation Unit PMU – Project Management Unit PNSDW – Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water PPE – Personal Protective Equipment PSA – Philippine Statistics Authority RA – Republic Act REA – Rapid Environmental Assessment SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals SMWD – Santa Maria Water District SPS – Safeguard Policy Statement TSP – Total Suspended Particulates UNDP – United Nations Development Program WD – Water District WDDSP – Water District Development Sector Project WDGRC – Water District Grievance Redress Committee

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

ha – Hectare km – Kilometer km² – Square kilometer Lps Liters per second lm – Linear meter m – Meter m² – Square meter m³ – Cubic meter mm – Millimeter

NOTE In this report, "$" refers to US dollars.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………….…3 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 6 2 POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ...... 7 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ...... 12 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...... 24 5 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 28 6 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ...... 36 7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) ...... 38 8 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 50 9 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 52 10 REFERENCES...... 53

TABLES

Table 2-1: Summary of Environmental Regulations and Mandatory Requirements for the Proposed Subproject...... 10 Table 3-1: Pipeline Data of SMWD for the Year 2019 ...... 132 Table 3-2: Well Data of SMWD for the Year 2019 ...... 183 Table 3-3: Bulk Water Data as of 2019 ...... 184 Table 3-4: Projected Service Connections and Served Population (2025)...... 188 Table 3-5: Projected Service Connections and Served Population (2030)...... 188 Table 4-1: Air Quality Parameters Annual Mean Values in Region 3 (2008-2015) ...... 244 Table 4-2: IFC-EHS Noise Level Guidelines ...... 255 Table 4-3: Summary of Population in Santa Maria, 2015 ...... 277 Table 5-1: Summary of Environmental Impacts Screening ...... 29 Table 5-2: Summary of Government Environmental Compliance Documents for Water Supply Subproject ...... 30 Table 5-3: Environmental Impacts and Risks for Inclusion in EMP ...... 36 Table 6-1: Summary of Activities Conducted ...... 37 Table 6-2: Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised...... 38 Table 7-1: Environmental Mitigation Plan ...... 39 Table 7-2: Environmental Monitoring Plan ...... 44 Table 7-3: Project Performance Monitoring ...... 46 Table 7-4: Cost for EMP Implementation...... 49

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FIGURES

Figure 3-1: Service Coverage Area of SMWD ...... 15 Figure 3-2: Water Supply Layout Map and Network Schematic Map of SMWD ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure 3-3: Recommended Improvement Plan Layout ...... Error! Bookmark not defined.

ANNEXES

Annex 1 Accomplished REA Annex 2 Sample Grievance Redress Form Annex 3 Sample Contractor’s Environmental Monitoring Plan (CEMP) Outline Annex 4 Public Consultation Proceedings

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Introduction. Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) is an operational water supply utility located in Santa Maria Bulacan, Republic of the Philippines and one of the selected subprojects under the PHI: Water District Development Sector Project (WDDSP) funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project intends to improve the livability and competitiveness in urban areas outside Metro Manila through the provision of better water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services to a number of water districts (WDs). The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is the executing agency. The participating WDs, in this case SMWD, are the implementing agencies for water supply and sanitation subprojects.

2. Subproject Description. SMWD’s Water Supply Improvement Project includes: (i) construction of storage facilities; (ii) construction of a pump house; and (iii) laying of transmission/distribution pipelines. The development program will alleviate the present situation of the water supply source and water distribution. Details of each component is discussed in Section 3 Description of the Project.

3. Legal Framework. The policy, legal, and administrative frameworks relevant to the environmental assessment of water supply and sanitation projects in the Philippines have long been established by the following laws and regulations: (i) Presidential Decree (PD) 198 – Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973, (ii) PD 1586 – Establishing the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System, (iii) DOH AO 2017-010 – Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of 2017, (iv) PD 1067 – Water Code of the Philippines, (v) PD 856 – Code on Sanitation of the Philippines, (vi) Republic Act (RA) No. 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, (vii) DENR AO 2016-08 – Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016, (viii) PD 705 – Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines; and (ix) RA 11058 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

4. Environmental Safeguard. All ADB funded project are required to strictly comply with Philippine government’s environmental laws and requirements as well as ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009 (SPS). SMWD was assessed under Category B that deemed by ADB to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree or significance. Preparation of Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report and securing ECC were required to prevent the possible adverse environmental and public health impact. The SMWD is currently on the process of completing all the documentary requirements for the acquisition of the ECC. On-line ECC application will be initiated by the end of October 2020 and ECC is expected to be acquired by the end of December 2020. Construction will not be started until the ECC has been obtained.

5. Environmental and Socioeconomic Conditions. Santa Maria Bulacan has a land area of about 9,092.5 hectares (ha) encompassing 24 barangays. Bulacan-Pampanga-Bataan is officially designated by DENR as a regular “airshed” which is defined as areas with similar climate, meteorology and topology which affect the interchange and diffusion of pollutants in the atmosphere. The municipality of Santa Maria is not rich in surface water. As a result, the municipality highly depends on their aquifer for their source of fresh water and it had since sufficiently provided the municipality with their requirement.

6. Based in 2015 census, the population of Santa Maria, Bulacan is about 256,454 people. The Municipality of Santa Maria is one of the biggest and busiest commercial centers in the province as it is one of Bulacan’ s leading financial centers. Also, Local Government Unit or the Municipality of Santa Maria is the primary responsible for the implementation and enforcement of Solid Waste Management of its jurisdiction.

7. Impacts and EMP. Anticipated impacts to be considered were assessed through the following activities: (i) gathering of inputs from interested and affected parties through consultation; (ii) desk research of information relevant to the proposed project; (iii) site visit and professional assessment; and (iv) evaluation of proposed design and potential impacts. Categorization of the

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Initial Environmental Examination – Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Executive Summary project and formulation of mitigation measures have been guided by ADB’s REA Checklist for Water Supply and SPS. Results of the environmental impacts screening shows the impact types and magnitudes for both positive and negative impacts without the mitigating measures and the resulting situations when mitigating measures will be implemented (See Section 5).

8. Project implementation does not pose a significant environmental threat. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with construction, and O&M can be mitigated to acceptable levels with the recommended mitigation measures. Project implementation would generate temporary construction impacts that will be addressed in the EMP.

9. During pre-construction phase, potential nuisances and problems to the public such as noise and dust pollution, vehicular traffic and limited public access and generation of waste during construction shall be addressed by inclusion in the tender documents the EMP which specifies provisions addressing these issues. There are no known archaeological and cultural assets in these proposed sites. Nevertheless, precautions will be taken to avoid potential damage to any archaeological and cultural assets by inclusion of provisions in tender and construction documents requiring the contractors to immediately stop excavation activities and promptly inform the authorities if archaeological and cultural assets are discovered.

10. The proposed project will not entail any involuntary resettlement and there are no adverse impacts on surrounding structures since the location of proposed project components will be constructed in either land already owned by SMWD or land that will be acquired via negotiated settlement.

11. Adverse environmental impacts during construction are temporary, minor and can easily be mitigated. There will be no massive construction activities that can damage the environment. Typical construction issues are manageable with the implementation of environmental management plan for (i) erosion and sediment runoff, (ii) noise and dust, (iii) vehicular traffic, (iv) construction wastes, (v) oil and fuel spillages, (vi) construction camps, and (vii) public safety and convenience.

12. Environmental problems due to operation of the proposed water supply can be avoided by incorporating the necessary measures in the design and use of appropriate operational procedures. SMWD shall ensure that the potable water consistently passes the requirements of the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of 2017. To achieve this, implementation of the water safety plan with regular water quality monitoring shall be undertaken.

13. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is developed to effectively manage the environmental issues. This includes: (i) mitigating measures to be implemented, (ii) required monitoring associated with the mitigating measures, and (iii) implementation arrangement. Institutional set-up is presented in the implementation arrangement and discusses the roles during implementation and the required monitoring. It also outlines the requirements and responsibilities during pre-construction, construction, and operation phases.

14. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure. A stakeholder consultation and participation were implemented as part of the preparation and implementation strategy. This were done to address the stakeholders’ needs and disclosure of the project details and the benefits they shall receive. The consultation process during the project preparation has solicited inputs from a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, residents in the vicinity of the subproject sites, marginalized/vulnerable beneficiary groups, and project affected persons (APs). Presentation of the proposed project and its details, and purpose of the project was conducted with barangay officials on 15, 16, 20 of July and 2 August at Brgys. Tumana, Parada, San Vicente and Bulac. Issues and concerns of stakeholders were summarized in Section 6 of this report while the copy of the documentations was presented in Annex 4. Additional consultation with project stakeholders will be conducted prior to construction.

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15. Grievance Redress Mechanism. Following discussions during the DDR mission, it was agreed to integrate the ADB required GRM into the current consumer feedback measures that are already implemented and are well established. This GRM provides a mechanism to cater both environmental and consumer related issues to record along with water supply, billing, and environmental complaints. The system however maybe adjusted or modified according to the need specific to the area of implementation considering its geographical and cultural setting as resolved by its Barangay Council. To protect also the indirect households, the project will integrate required GRM to include non-water district customer’s feedback measures during Construction and Project Implementation affecting the environment. The established GRM at the SMWD will receive, evaluate, and facilitate the resolution of affected persons (APs) concerns, complaints, and grievances about the social and environmental performance related to the various subprojects. The GRM will aim to provide a time-bound and transparent mechanism to voice and resolve social and environmental concerns linked to the subproject. This mechanism shall be disclosed in public consultations during detailed design and in meetings during the construction phase.

16. The SMWD will maintain a full record of all complaints and grievances received, and the actions taken. SMWD will also ensure grievances are recorded and reported in the Integrated Environmental and Social Safeguards reports that are submitted to ADB every 6 months during project implementation. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication, and information dissemination) will be borne by SMWD. Complaints about environmental performance of projects issued an Environmental Certificate of Compliance (ECC) can also be brought to the attention of DENR-EMB. The process of handling such complaints is described in the Revised Procedural Manual (2007) for the IRR of PD 1586.

17. Conclusion and Recommendations. SMWD’s water supply subproject will benefit the general public by contributing to the long-term improvement in the water supply system of the project coverage area and providing safe drinking water to residents and commercial establishments in the municipality. The potential adverse environmental impacts are primarily associated with the construction period, which can be minimized through mitigating measures and environmentally sound engineering and construction practices.

18. With the implementation of the mitigation measures as proposed in the EMP, the subproject is not expected to cause irreversible adverse environment impacts. Also, the water supply subproject can be implemented in an environmentally acceptable manner without the need for further environmental assessment study, except for the conduct of a public consultations for compliance and further input. Should there be any significant change in the project scope, an updated or a new IEE will be prepared.

19. The proposed SMWD subproject is hereby recommended for implementation with the following requirements to be strictly followed: (i) Tendering process shall ensure environmentally responsible procurement by requiring the inclusion of EMP provisions in the bidding and construction contract documents; (ii) Contractor’s submittal of a CEMP to be cleared by SMWD, LWUA and ADB before construction ; (iii) Contract provisions on creation and operation of the WDGRC shall be included in construction contracts; (iv) LWUA, with its regulatory function, shall ensure that capability building for SMWD shall be pursued; and (v) SMWD shall continue the process of public consultation and information disclosure during detailed design and construction phases.

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1 INTRODUCTION

Santa Maria Water District (SMWD) is an operational water supply utility located in Santa Maria Bulacan, Republic of the Philippines and one of the selected subprojects under the PHI: Water District Development Sector Project (WDDSP) funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project intends to improve the livability and competitiveness in urban areas outside Metro Manila through the provision of better water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services to a number of water districts (WDs). The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is the executing agency. The participating WDs, in this case SMWD, are the implementing agencies for water supply and sanitation subprojects.

The Santa Maria Water District (SWMD) was formed on 26 September 1986 through Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 12 Series of 1986. With the formation of SMWD, it fully took over the operations and management of the water supply system from the municipal government in accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 198 (as amended by P.D. No. 768, 1479 and 9286) also known as the Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973. On September 28, 1987, the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) issued the Conditional Certificate of Conformance (CCC) No. 310 enabling financial, technical and regulatory services for SMWD and it entitled the SMWD to all the rights and privileges provided under P.D. 198, as amended.

Currently, SMWD derives its water supply from the ground water through 22 deep wells provided with pumping facilities where water is delivered to the consumers both by gravity and by direct pumping. The current water supply system serves 24 barangays.

The proposed project aims to expand SMWD’s water supply system coverage through the construction of storage facilities (reservoirs), and installation of transmission pipelines. Through this project, SMWD will be able to develop and improve the water supply systems in all the 24 barangays of Santa most especially the barangays Bagbaguin, Buenavista, Bulac, Catmon, Guyong, Lalakhan, Manggahan, Parada, Poblacion, San Gabriel, San Jose Patag, San Vicente, Sta. Clara, Sta. Cruz, Sto. Tomas and Tumana.

The project can contribute to the Philippines’ efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) given by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), specifically the SDG No. 6, which is the “Clean Water and Sanitation”. The project shall address the increasing water demand of the municipality while balancing out the climate change affects that is observed, though increasing the community’s resilience.

This is part of the Water District Development Sector Project (WDDSP) which is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). All ADB-funded projects are required to comply with the Philippine government’s environmental laws and requirements as well as ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009 (SPS). A preliminary environmental assessment using ADB’s Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist for Water Supply (Annex 1) was employed and this project is classified environment Category B and warrants the preparation of this Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report. Under the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS), an online Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) application is required for water supply projects with water source, treatment facilities, and Level III distribution system. The SMWD is currently on the process of completing all the documentary requirements for the acquisition of the ECC. On-line ECC application will be initiated by the end of October 2020 and ECC is expected to be acquired by the end of December 2020. Construction will not be started until the ECC has been obtained.

The SPS of 2009 integrates the three operational safeguard policies of ADB on the environment, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples, into a unified policy framework. ADB shall work with borrowers to implement the provisions of this policy

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Main Report framework in the form of project review and supervision, and capacity development support. The SPS also promotes participation of project-affected people and key stakeholders in project design and implementation.

The provisions of the ADB SPS of 2009 were carefully observed during the preparation of this report. This IEE Report is prepared to meet the following objectives:

(i) Provide a clear description of the proposed projects and all its components;

(ii) To present the national and local legal and institutional framework within which the environmental assessment has been carried out;

(iii) To provide information on the existing geographic, ecological, environmental, and social conditions, within the project’s area of influence;

(iv) To assess the project’s likely positive and negative direct and indirect impacts on physical, biological, socioeconomic, and physical cultural resources in the project’s area of influence;

(v) To present the set of mitigation measures to be undertaken to avoid, reduce, mitigate, and manage adverse environmental impacts;

(vi) To describe the process undertaken during project design to engage stakeholders, the planned information disclosure measures, and the process for carrying out consultation with affected people and facilitating their participation during project implementation;

(vii) To describe the project’s grievance redress mechanism for resolving project-related complaints;

(viii) To describe the monitoring measures and reporting procedures to ensure early detection of conditions that necessitate particular mitigation measures; and

(ix) To identify who is responsible for carrying out the mitigation and monitoring measures.

The development of this IEE is based on several field visits, review of secondary data, consultation with the Local Government Units (LGUs), officials of SMWD, and the stakeholders from the community.

2 POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

ADB Safeguard Policy Statement. The ADB, in its operations, requires the consideration of environmental issues in all aspects. The requirement of having an environmental assessment in all of ADB’s project loans, program loans, sector loans, sector development program loans, loans involving financial intermediaries, and private sector loans is stated in the SPS.

Screening and categorization. Categorization is to be undertaken using Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA). REA is sector-specific checklist that consist of questions relating to (i) the sensitivity and vulnerability of environmental resources in project area, and (ii) the potential for the project to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.

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Projects are screened to identify their expected environmental impacts which are related to the type and location of the project; the sensitivity, scale, nature, and magnitude of its potential impacts; and the availability of cost-effective mitigation measures. This will determine the category of environmental assessment required for the project. Projects are categorized in the following four (4) categories:

(i) Category A. Projects could have significant adverse environmental impacts. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts.

(ii) Category B. Projects could have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree or significance than those in Category A. An IEE is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report.

(iii) Category C. Projects are unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are reviewed.

(iv) Category FI. Projects involve a credit line through a financial intermediary or an equity investment in a financial intermediary. The financial intermediary must apply an environmental management system, unless all projects will result in insignificant impacts.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Identification of potential impacts and risks along with the mitigating measures through environmental assessment must be carried out. The level of detail and complexity of the EMP and the priority of the identified measures and actions will be commensurate with the project’s impact and risks.

Public disclosure. In order for the affected people, other stakeholders, and the general public to provide inputs to further improve the project’s design and implementation, the ADB shall post in their website the following documents:

(i) for Environmental Category A projects, a draft EIA report at least 120 days before Board consideration;

(ii) final or updated EIA and/or IEE upon receipt; and (iii) environmental monitoring reports submitted by the project management unit (PMU) during project implementation upon receipt.

International Guidelines. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) established an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines with general and industry-specific examples of Good International Industry Practice (GIIP). In line with this, all ADB-funded projects must adopt the IFC-EHS Noise Guidelines.

Under the noise management section are noise prevention and mitigation measures, noise level guidelines, and noise monitoring. SMWD must closely observe the IFC-EHS Noise Guidelines during the construction phase.

National Laws. The policy, legal, and administrative frameworks relevant to the environmental assessment of water supply and sanitation projects in the Philippines have long been established by the following laws and regulations:

(i) Presidential Decree (PD) 198 – Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973; (ii) PD 1586 – Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System;

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(iii) Department of Health (DOH) Administrative Order 2017-010 – Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of 2017; (iv) PD 1067 – Water Code of the Philippines; (v) PD 856 - Code on Sanitation of the Philippines; (vi) Republic Act (RA) 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004; (vii) Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order 2016-08 – Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016; (viii) PD 705 – Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines; and (ix) RA 11058 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards

The overall institutional framework is found in PD 198 PD 198 (Provincial Water Utilities Act of 1973). PD 198 indicates that the LWUA and WD setup as defined by LWUA, is mandated to promote the development of WDs in the country as a government corporation. It is mandated to “primarily be a specialized lending institution for the promotion, development, and financing of local water utilities.” In order to carry out the said mandate, the LWUA has major subsidiary roles such as:

(i) prescribing minimum standards and regulations in order to assure acceptable standards of construction materials and supplies, maintenance, operation, personnel training, accounting, and fiscal practices for local water utilities; and (ii) providing technical assistance and personnel training programs.

The formation of local WDs is also mandated in the PD 198. These WDs were initially mandated to serve a single LGU or a cluster of LGUs by resolutions of the Local LGUs. These WDs, once formed becomes a legally autonomous body of the LGU. A board of directors, consisting of five (5) members representing different sectors that are appointed by either the mayor or the governor shall control the WD. The board of directors shall appoint the WD’s general manager.

LWUA is the executing agency under the project, while WDs, like SMWD, are the executing agencies for their respective subprojects. LWUA is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation and liaison of the project with ADB and other government offices.

PD 1586 (Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS)) and its implementing rules and regulation under the DENR Administrative Order No. 30 of 2003 (DAO 2003-30) cover the environmental assessment provision. The PEISS allows the project manager to receive an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) prior to the introduction of an infrastructure or development project. Under ADB's Special Assessment Report on Environmental Safeguards (2006), the Philippine environmental assessment program complies with the environmental assessment criteria of ADB.

To ensure that the quality of the water supplies are kept on a level that is suitable for human consumption, DOH Administrative Order 2017-010 (DAO 2017-010) or the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of 2017 which prescribes the standard quality for drinking waters was issued as guide for government and private developers and operators, bulk water suppliers, water refilling station operators and other drinking-water providers. The established threshold of each water quality parameter in the PNSDW of 2017 will ensure the safety of drinking water and protect the public health.

Appropriation and utilization of waters for various purposes shall be governed by PD 1067 or the Water Code of the Philippines and its amended Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) shall administer and enforce the provisions thereof.

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Pursuant to RA 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, DENR Administrative Order No. 08 series of 2016 or the Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016, defines the standards for the discharge of all industrial and municipal wastewater while PD 856 (Philippine Sewage Code) also includes sewage and septic tanks. To ensure the compliance of the facility with the specified effluent requirements, the project applicant must obtain a discharge permit from the EMB-RO.

During site preparation, when trees (timber or other forest products) are to be removed, a tree cutting permit shall be obtained as stipulated in PD 705 or the Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines.

To ensure a safe and healthful workplace for all the workforce and protection against all hazards in their work environment, adherence to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Standards must be followed, with emphasis on the following:

(i) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE-Rule 1040) which specify the use and types of eye and face protection, respiratory protection, hand and arm protection, safety belt life lines and safety nets and safety shoes; (ii) Personal Protective Equipment, and minimum space requirement for gas, electric welding and cutting operations (Rule1100); (iii) Fire protection and control rule (Rule 1940); (iv) Notification and record keeping requirements (Rule 1050); (v) Mandatory provisions of a safety program for local Contactors in line with overall safety program of the Proponent; and (vi) Effective preparedness program against accidents and untoward incidents through ready medical assistance as well as early detection, warning and response measures.

Table 2-1 presents the summary of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed subproject.

Table 2-1: Summary of Environmental Regulations and Mandatory Requirements for the Proposed Subproject

Laws, Rules and Required for the Description/Salient Features Permit/Clearance Regulations Project PD 1586 and its Requires project proponents ECC for proposed An online ECC implementing rules to secure ECC from the projects under the EIS application is required for and regulations DENR before an system or Certificate of water supply projects with infrastructure project is Non- Coverage (CNC) water source, treatment constructed. DAO 03-30 for proposed projects not facilities, and Level III provides the implementing covered by the system. distribution system in rules and regulations order to secure an ECC. for PD 1586 and the An IEE Checklist Report Revised Procedural may be required which is Manual of DAO 03-30 under the discretion of integrates DENR policies to the EMB-RO. promote EIA as a planning and decision-making tool. DENR MC No. 2011-005 further streamlined the PEISS. PD 705 DENR requires securing a Permit to Cut is secured N/A permit before cutting any tree from the EMB-RO where in both public and private the tree/s to be cut are properties located

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Laws, Rules and Required for the Description/Salient Features Permit/Clearance Regulations Project RA 9275 and its Prohibits direct discharge of None To be implemented implementing rules effluent to the nearby water during construction and regulations body period RA 9003 and its Mandates proper disposal of None To be implemented implementing rules solid wastes generated during during construction and regulations construction. period. RA 8749 and its Specifies provisions on None The subproject will not implementing rules machineries and heavy acquire a generator set and regulations equipment to be used and dust particle generation during construction IFC-EHS Noise Provides measures on noise None To be implemented Guidelines prevention and mitigation during construction measures, noise level period. guidelines, and noise monitoring. DOLE Occupational Ensures a safe and healthful None To be implemented Safety and Health workplace for all the workforce during construction and Hazard Standards and protection against all operation period. hazards in their work environment; will include guidelines and protocols on COVID-19. DAO 2017-010 or Prescribes the standard quality None Periodic reports shall be the PNSDW of 2017 for drinking waters as guide for submitted to DOH during government and private the operation period. developers and operators, bulk water suppliers, water refilling station operators and other drinking-water providers. The established threshold of each water quality parameter in the PNSDW of 2017 will ensure the safety of drinking water and protect the public health. Construction The guidelines set key None To be implemented Guidelines for principles and minimum during construction Project requirements that define period. Implementation responsible, healthy and safe during the period of operations for construction Public Health related operations under Emergency COVID-19 and ensure the survival of business as well as the protection of workers. DPWH Department The Revised Construction None To be implemented Order No. 39 Series Safety Guidelines for the during construction of 2020, Revised Implementation of period. Construction Safety Infrastructure Projects During Guidelines for the the COVID-19 Public Health Implementation of Crisis shall apply to allowed Infrastructure government and private Projects During the construction projects as stated COVID-19 Public in the IATF-issued Revised Health Crisis, Omnibus Guidelines dated 15 repealing May 2020 in areas under Department Order Enhanced Community No. 35, Series of Quarantine, Modified 2020 Enhanced Community Quarantine, General Community Quarantine and Modified General Community Quarantine.

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Local Laws. The legal administrative framework relevant to creating the SMWD is the on Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 12 Series of 1986 dated 26 September 1986.

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

A. Existing Situation of Santa Maria Water District’s Water Supply and Resources

The present service area of SMWD covers all of the 24 barangays of the Municipality of Santa Maria as follows:

1. Bagbaguin 9. Guyong 17. San Gabriel 2. Balasing 10. Lalakhan 18. San Jose Patag 3. Buenavista 11. Mag-asawang Sapa 19. San Vicente

4. Bulac 12. Mahabang Parang 20. Silangan

5. Camangyanan 13. Manggahan 21. Sta. Clara 6. Catmon 14. Parada 22. Sta. Cruz 7. Caypombo 15. Poblacion 23. Sto. Tomas 8. Caysio 16. Pulong Buhangin 24. Tumana

In addition, it is also serving five (5) barangays outside the municipality of Santa Maria namely: 1) Pulong Yantok (Angat); 2) Sta. Rosa I (Marilao); 3) Sta. Rosa II (Marilao); 4) Duhat (Bocaue) and 5) San Roque (Pandi).

The system has a 272 cubic meter (m³) reinforced concrete reservoir located at Gulod, Barangay Poblacion with a top elevation of 36.50 meters (m); a 200 m³ elevated steel tank located at Garden Village, Barangay Pulong Buhangin with a top elevation of 91.50 m; 111 m³ elevated steel tank located at Yakal St., Barangay Sta. Clara with a top elevation of 31.30 m; 90 m³ elevated steel tank located at Glendale Subdivision, Barangay Sta. Clara with a top elevation of 41.00 m; 200 m³ elevated steel tank located at Sonoma Subdivision, Barangay Sta. Cruz with a top elevation of 32.18 m; 1,000 m³ Glass-Fused-to-Steel Bolted ground reservoir located at Sitio Gulod I, Barangay San Jose Patag with a top elevation of 49.87 m; 1,000 m³ Glass-Fused-to-Steel Bolted ground reservoir located at Sitio Bato, Barangay Guyong with a top elevation of 51.88 m; and 1,000 m³ Glass-Fused-to-Steel Bolted ground reservoir located at Provincial Road, Barangay Manggahan with a top elevation of 36.47 m.

SMWD derives its water supply from 21 production wells located in various site within the WD service area. Water from these deep-wells is pumped to the distribution system. The combined production capacity of these operational production wells is about 274.72 liters per second (lps) (23,735 m³/day). During dry season, the yield of almost all of the wells declines by about 10% to 15% of their usual yield capacities.

SMWD also obtains its water supply from surface water source through bulk water supply from Philippine Hydro, Inc. and Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation (LCWDC).

For the Philippine Hydro, Inc. Bulk Water Supply, there are three (3) tapping points near the borders of Norzagaray, Bulacan, namely, Partida T.P., Perez T.P. and Tigbe T.P.; and one (1) tapping point along the I.N.C. line at Bgy. Bagbaguin, Sta. Maria, Bulacan – I.N.C. T.P. The Santa Maria Water District’s pipelines on those tapping points can accommodate up to 353 lps (30,500 m³/day). Raw water supply from Angat River in Bulacan is treated at the Phil Hydro’s water treatment plant.

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On November 2018, SMWD interconnected from the 600 millimeters (mm) diameter line coming from the Bulacan Bulk Water Supply. The water treatment plant is located at the City of San Jose del Monte and is being operated by the Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation, a consortium of San Miguel Holdings and K-Water Resources Corporation. On 1 February 2019, the LCWDC begun the Commercial Operation up to the present. The tapping point is located at the Boundary of San Jose Del Monte City and Santa Maria – San Vicente T.P. This can accommodate up to 35 lps (3,000 m³/day). The raw water supply is coming from Aqueduct No. 6 going to La Mesa Dam.

To further illustrate the systematic description of SMWD, presented in Table 3-1 to 3-3 are the Pipeline Data, Well data, and Bulk Water Data.

Figure 3-1 shows the service coverage area of SMWD. Error! Reference source not found. shows the water supply layout map and network schematic map of SMWD.

Table 3-1: Pipeline Data of SMWD for the Year 2019 Length Diameter (m) 300mm. diameter 9,948.50 250mm. diameter 41.00 200mm. diameter 8,440.40 150mm. diameter 82,489.50 100mm. diameter 51,463.75 75mm. diameter 46,940.40 50mm. diameter 27,646.65 Total 226,970.20

Table 3-2: Well Data of SMWD for the Year 2019 2019 Average Date PWL 2019 Production Name Locations Elevation Monthly Constructed (m) (m) Production (m³) Gulod Pump P. Luciano St., Jul-12 17.00 114 14,743.08 176,917.00 Station Bgy. Poblacion Celeste Pump Celeste, Bgy. Sep-97 20.00 94 4,983.67 59,804.00 Station Guyong Yakal St., Sitio Sta. Clara Luwasan, Bgy. Dec-94 18.24 147 18,896.42 226,757.00 Pump Station Sta. Clara SHA Pump T. Santiago St., Decommissioned Jul-99 14.45 Station Bgy. Poblacion (Nov. 2017) Sto. Tomas Bgy. Sto. Jun-01 16.00 124 14,999.25 179,991.00 Pump Station Tomas Sitio Bato Sitio Bato, Bgy. Feb-03 41.20 122 12,830.17 153,962.00 Pump Station Guyong Villarica Pump Villarica Subd., Jun-02 17.00 128 14,488.50 173,862.00 Station Bgy. Poblacion Green Valley Green Valley Subd., Bgy. Apr-09 46.94 64 21,371.70 256,460.38 Pump Station Pulong Buhangin Garden Village Garden Village Subd., Bgy. Apr-05 72.23 54 19,398.45 232,781.44 Pump Station Pulong Buhangin

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2019 Average Date PWL 2019 Production Name Locations Elevation Monthly Constructed (m) (m) Production (m³) Sta. Cruz Pump Provincial Rd., Jun-06 28.06 115 25,818.92 309,827.00 Station Bgy. Sta. Cruz Mahabang Mahogany St., Parang Pump Bgy. Mahabang Nov-06 26.00 118 14,696.97 176,363.68 Station Parang Kalsadang Sitio Kalsadang Munti Pump Munti, Bgy. Dec-07 41.30 72 20,674.33 248,092.00 Station Catmon Sitio Caybanban Caybanban, Apr-08 41.30 59 16,824.34 201,892.08 Pump Station Bgy. Parada Sitio Gulod, San Jose Patag Bgy. San Jose Dec-08 39.00 119 14,105.17 169,262.00 Pump Station Patag Labanos Pump Labanos St., Aug-09 27.55 123 24,610.75 295,329.00 Station Bgy. Tumana Caysio Pump J.P. Rizal St., Apr-10 40.40 100 19,125.63 229,507.60 Station Bgy. Caysio Kamatis Pump Kamatis St., Feb-13 17.00 68 15,662.17 187,945.98 Station Bgy. Tumana Lawaan St., Camangyanan Bgy. Feb-14 33.00 120 20,194.14 242,329.62 Pump Station Camangyanan Sitio Pulang Pulang Lupa Lupa, Bgy. Jul-14 43.20 66 16,974.83 203,698.00 Pump Station Catmon Provincial Rd., Manggahan Bgy. Sep-14 27.00 56 41,520.67 498,248.00 Pump Station Manggahan Policarpio Policarpio St., Jun-15 46.60 67 19,210.58 230,527.00 Pump Station Bgy. Parada Sonoma Pump Sonoma Subd., Dec-13 15.00 108 16,379.17 196,550.00 Station Bgy. Sta. Cruz Total Production (m³) 4,650,106.78 Average Monthly Production (m³) 387,508.90 Average Pumping Water Level (PWL in m) 97.05

Table 3-3: Bulk Water Data as of 2019 2019 Average Monthly 2019 Productions Source Production (m³) (m³) Phil Hydro Bulk Water Supply Perez Tapping Point 191,522.09 2,298,265.04 Partida Tapping Point 90,901.64 1,090,819.65 Tigbe Tapping Point 185,687.51 2,228,250.06 Bagbaguin (INC) Tapping Point 11,742.92 140,915.00 Sub-total I 479,854.15 5,758,249.75 LCWDC Bulk Water Supply San Vicente Tapping Point 53,515.20 642,182.45 Sub-total II 53,515.20 642,182.45 TOTAL 533,369.35 6,400,432.20

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Figure 3-1: Service Coverage Area of SMWD

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Error! Reference source not found.: Water Supply Layout Map and Network Schematic Map of SMWD B. Operation and Maintenance

The operation and maintenance of the existing water supply system is handled by the SMWD’s Construction and Maintenance Division. The operation and maintenance expenses is comprised of pumping expenses, water treatment, annual dues to be paid to other agencies (e.g., National Water Regulatory Board), customers’ account, and administration and general expenses.

C. Water Use

The water usage is classified as Residential/Government, Commercial/Industrial, Semi- Commercial A, Semi-Commercial B, Semi-Commercial C and Bulk/Wholesale. The residential consumers are persons and establishments whose connections are intended for their own personal use and other related activities while government establishments’ water use is for their operation in performing public service. Meanwhile, commercial usage of water is intended for business, trade activities, occupation, or to produce a commercial or saleable product. This is further classified into Commercial A, B, or C. Finally, bulk/wholesale are connections that are intended and connected to the system for the purpose of reselling the same without transforming into a new product.

D. Water Consumption and Total Water Production

The Santa Maria Water District billed a total of 9,568,275.00 m³ of water for 2019. Consequently, a total production of 11,050,538.98 m³ were recorded. SMWD derives its water supply from 21 production wells, four (4) tapping points from Philippine Hydro Inc., and one (1) taping point from Luzon Clean Water Development Corp. – Bulacan Bulk (LCWDC); with a production of 4,650,106.78 m³ from ground water, 5,758,249.75 m³ from PhilHydro and 642,182.45 m³ from LCWDC. Average water production was 920,878.25 m³ per month.

E. Non-revenue Water (NRW)

The total production capacity of the system for year 2019 is 11,050,538.98 m³ comparing it to the billed water of 9,568,275.00 m³, the approximate water losses or non-revenue water is about 13.41%.

The level of NRW is within the allowable range; thus, the water system may be considered as well maintained.

F. Service Coverage

In 2019, the service area of SMWD covers all 24 barangays of the municipality of Santa Maria. In addition, SMWD is also serving five (5) barangays outside the municipality of Santa Maria namely: 1) Barangay Pulong Yantok, Angat; 2) Barangay Sta. Rosa I, Marilao; 3) Barangay Sta. Rosa II, Marilao; 4) Barangay Duhat, Bocaue; and 5) Barangay San Roque, Pandi.

G. Service Connections

As of December 2019, SMWD has installed 2,694 additional new connections, with a 37,613 Total Services.

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The active connections as of December 2019 were 35,587. These are broken down into 29,236 residential, 6,197 commercial, 152 institutional connections and two (2) production assessment accounts. The projected number of service connections and population served within the SMWD area are shown in Table 3-; 3-5.

Table 3-4: Projected Service Connections and Served Population (2025) Total No. of % of Projected Population Barangay Number of Residential Population Population Served Connection Connection Served Bagbaguin 13,384 2,773 2,357 11,889 89% Balasing 9,463 1,364 1,245 6,133 65% Buenavista 2,825 282 269 1,283 45% Bulac 10,958 1,568 1,443 7,072 65% Camangyanan 6,466 768 723 3,499 54% Catmon 16,483 2,408 2,248 10,973 67% Cay Pombo 49,475 4,824 4,564 21,677 44% Caysio 32,089 2,748 2,690 12,537 39% Guyong 17,191 3,692 3,362 16,768 98% Lalakhan 3,047 541 519 2,524 83% Mag-asawang 14,687 1,338 1,288 6,087 41% Sapa Mahabang Parang 5,286 435 400 1,913 36% Manggahan 2,795 520 482 2,380 85% Parada 10,481 1,631 1,504 7,377 70% Poblacion 20,146 4,937 3,922 20,146 100% Pulong Buhangin 42,789 7,540 6,976 34,385 80% San Gabriel 9,768 636 623 2,895 30% San Jose Patag 13,150 2,056 1,906 9,360 71% San Vicente 20,794 2,334 2,226 10,706 51% Sta. Clara 14,844 3,280 2,934 14,844 100% Sta. Cruz 10,789 2,005 1,845 9,138 85% Silangan 2,359 165 159 741 31% Sto. Tomas 8,000 1,591 1,505 7,337 92% Tumana 10,234 1,528 1,417 6,943 68% Total 347,503 50,964 46,607 228,607 66%

Table 3-5: Projected Service Connections and Served Population (2030) Total No. of % of Projected Population Barangay Number of Residential Population Population Served Connection Connection Served Bagbaguin 14,329 3,340 2,924 14,329 100% Balasing 10,423 1,848 1,716 8,159 78% Buenavista 3,097 410 395 1,824 59% Bulac 12,070 2,126 1,988 9,416 78% Camangyanan 7,123 1,079 1,029 4,815 68% Catmon 18,246 3,270 3,093 14,605 80% Cay Pombo 57,373 7,454 7,166 32,867 57% Caysio 45,046 5,348 5,279 23,668 53%

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Total No. of % of Projected Population Barangay Number of Residential Population Population Served Connection Connection Served Guyong 18,841 4,175 3,844 18,841 100% Lalakhan 3,372 711 687 3,248 96% Mag-asawang 16,025 1,975 1,919 8,800 55% Sapa Mahabang Parang 5,823 667 628 2,892 50% Manggahan 3,063 673 631 3,021 99% Parada 11,602 2,190 2,051 9,729 84% Poblacion 21,960 5,359 4,344 21,960 100% Pulong Buhangin 46,898 9,834 9,213 44,005 94% San Gabriel 10,706 1,038 1,023 4,616 43% San Jose Patag 14,412 2,732 2,566 12,200 85% San Vicente 23,019 3,333 3,214 14,953 65% Sta. Clara 16,351 3,631 3,284 16,351 100% Sta. Cruz 11,826 2,596 2,420 11,610 98% Silangan 2,598 265 258 1,166 45% Sto. Tomas 8,899 1,964 1,868 8,899 100% Tumana 11,217 2,046 1,924 9,122 81% Total 394,319 68,064 63,464 301,096 76%

H. Description of the Proposed Subproject

SMWD’s Water Supply Improvement Project includes: (i) construction of storage facilities; (ii) construction of a pump house; and (iii) laying of transmission/distribution pipelines.

The development program will alleviate the present situation of the water supply source and water distribution. The Water District will be able to respond positively to the water demand of its present and future service coverage. This will benefit the 24 barangays in the Municipality of Santa Maria most especially the barangays Bagbaguin, Buenavista, Bulac, Catmon, Guyong, Lalakhan, Manggahan, Parada, Poblacion, San Gabriel, San Jose Patag, San Vicente, Sta. Clara, Sta. Cruz, Sto. Tomas and Tumana. The project will prepare the water network system to augment the existing water availability and pressure and to cope with the increasing water demand up to 2030. This will also expand the service area coverage of the District.

Storage Facilities and Pump House. This project includes the construction of two (2) Glass Fused-to-Steel ground reservoir to balance water pressure and to reserve water to supplement water supply during peak hour demand. The 1,500 m³ will be located at Barangay San Vicente and 1,000 m³ at Barangay Bulac. The proposed lot location at Barangay San Vicente is already owned by SMWD while the proposed lot location at Barangay Bulac is on the process of procurement. The proposed site in Brgy. San Vicente is situated inside a private residential subdivision, general topography is flat terrain. The open grass area lot is free from any temporary or permanent structures. The proposed site in Barangay Bulac is situated inside a private owned subdivision, general topography is flat terrain. The lot has neither vegetation nor permanent structures except with an old temporary cemented half-court basketball playground.

Only the storage tank in Barangay Bulac will be constructed with booster pumping station. The project will start from the design of dimensions and elevation of the storage tank; design of site development; design of pump capacity and total dynamic head of the booster pump. The booster pumping station will be provided with appropriate electro-mechanical equipment

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(vertical multi-stage centrifugal pump and motor with variable frequency drive) complete with the necessary controls, cables, piping assembly, other electrical component, power generating set, distribution transformers and pump house with perimeter fence. This also includes the supply of materials and erection of Glass-Fused-to-Steel bolted sectional tank, including foundation, tank cover, tank structure and appurtenances, supply and installation of piping works and valving system for the reservoirs and geotechnical investigation in the reservoir sites. The amount allotted for the electro-mechanical equipment includes materials, delivery and installation cost, civil works, commissioning and testing costs. The cost allocated for the storage facilities and pump houses with perimeter fences includes earthworks, concrete works, metal works, paintings and minor site development.

Pipelaying and Interconnection Works. A total of about 4,645 linear meter (lm) of transmission/distribution pipelines with sizes ranging from 500 - 300 mm diameter uPVC-O will be installed to accommodate the supply from the Bulacan Bulk Water of Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation and Philippine Hydro Inc. and to reinforce the existing distribution system to improve the pressure within the system. The amount allotted for this item covers the labor costs and various construction materials for: a.) concrete demolition, trench excavation, sand bedding, laying of distribution pipelines, backfilling, compaction, hydrotesting, disinfections and surface restoration; b.) installation of valves and fittings; c.) Interconnection of proposed distribution pipelines to the existing mainlines; and d.) Interconnection of the Santa Maria Water District main water supply distribution line to the Bulacan Bulk Water tapping point. The pipelines, valves and C.I./D.I fittings of various sizes will be procured separately.

Pipelaying will be within the road right-of-way.

Pipes, Valves and Fittings. SMWD will procure uPVC-O pipes, gate valves and butterfly valves, and C.I./D.I. fittings of various sizes. This will be installed during the pipe laying stage. These are the following: a.) uPVC-O pipes 500mm. diameter and 300mm. diameter with uPVC plastic elbows; b.) Ductile Iron Gate valves and Butterfly valves of various sizes from 500mm. to 150mm. diameter; and air release valves; c.) Ductile Iron and Cast Iron tee, cross-tee, elbows, sleeve type couplings and adaptors of various sizes from 500mm. to 150mm.

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4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

This section discusses the baseline conditions of the environment of the Municipality of Santa Maria, where the proposed improvements for water supply subproject are located. Upon assessment of the subproject sites, there are no identified ecologically/environmentally critical areas, historical/cultural sites within or near the subproject sites.

A. Physical Resources

Geographical Location. The municipality of Santa Maria is located on the eastern portion of Bulacan surrounded by the following municipalities: the municipalities of Angat and Pandi on the north; portion of San Jose del Monte City on the south; the municipalities of Norzagaray and other portions of San Jose del Monte City on the east, and; the municipalities of Marilao and Bocaue on the west. Santa Maria is located 32 kilometers (km) north-east of Manila. It is 18 km from Malolos City, the provincial capital of Bulacan, and 38 km from San Fernando, Pampanga, and the regional center of Central Luzon.

Land Area. Santa Maria has a land area of about 9,092.5 hectares (ha) encompassing 24 barangays.

Air Quality and Noise. Bulacan-Pampanga-Bataan is officially designated by DENR as a regular “airshed” which is defined as areas with similar climate, meteorology and topology which affect the interchange and diffusion of pollutants in the atmosphere. The National Air Quality Status Report (2008-2015) provides data on air quality on a regional level. As of 2015, there were 93 air quality monitoring stations (manual and real-time) nationwide which were situated in highly urbanized cities and also rural areas in different regions of the country. These monitoring stations keep track of criteria air pollutants including total suspended particulates (TSP), particulate matter with dia of less than 10 microns (PM10), particulate matter with dia of less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ozone (O3) following the National Ambient Air Quality Guideline Values (NAAQGV).

Table 4-1 presents the measured annual mean values of air quality parameters in Region 3, specifically in Bulacan, from 2008-2015. From 2008-2014, one (1) monitoring station located in Saluysoy Stn. continuously measured the annual TSP while one (1) monitoring station located in Intercity Stn. measured the annual TSP from 2011-2012 and 2014-2015. Based on the measured TSP from 2008-2015, the air quality within Region 3 does not comply with the NAAQGV limits. The high TSP readings in Saluysoy Stn. is brought by open burning of solid waste, vehicular emissions, and presence of several legal and illegal smelting plants. On the other hand, Intercity Stn. is located in an industrial area composed of around 90 units/sets of multi-pass rice milling machines owned by about 60 operators.

Due to the high TSP readings, it was recommended by the DENR Air Quality Management Section to implement more stringent monitoring and penalty system by the local government to improve the air quality in the area.

Table 4-1: Air Quality Parameters Annual Mean Values in Region 3 (2008-2015) Air Quality Parameter/ NAAQGV 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Station Location Limit Saluysoy Stn., Meycauayan, Bulacan 90 TSP (µg/Ncm) 106 124 61 21 14 6 41* n.d. (annual) Intercity Stn., Bocaue, Bulacan 90 TSP (µg/Ncm) n.d. n.d. n.d. 344 277 n.d. 482* 244 (annual)

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Source: DENR-EMB,2015 Red font means failure to comply with NAAQGV Limit n.d. means no data *did not meet required capture rate

As per DENR Air Quality Management Section, the National Air Quality Status Report (2015- 2020) is currently being drafted.

Noise level measurements will be done during detailed design phase at strategic locations on the areas with sensitive receptors to establish ambient baseline noise levels. The results will be included in the CEMP.

In addition, following the IFC-EHS noise guideline values, noise levels should ideally not exceed the values presented in Error! Reference source not found.. If, however baseline noise levels already exceed the guideline values, IFC-EHS allows a maximum 3 dB(A) increase in noise levels as a result of project activities. Mitigation measures should be implemented to ensure this.

Table 4-2: IFC-EHS Noise Level Guidelines One Hour LAeq (dBA) Receptor Daytime Nighttime 07:00 – 22:00 22:00 – 07:00 Residential; institutional; educational 55 45 Industrial; commercial 70 70

Climate. The Municipality of Santa Maria has a similar rainfall and climate to the country's capital, Manila. From as low as 19 °C and as high as 35 °C, its proximity to the equator would mean the temperature would rise and fall at a very small range. It has two pronounced seasons: the dry season and wet season. The dry season occurs between November and April and has a maximum rainfall of 60 millimeters (mm). During the dry seasons, the average sunlight would reach a maximum of 254.25 hours/month. The wet season occurs between June to September and has a maximum rainfall of 600 mm. Humidity levels are highest and lowest during the mornings and evenings of a wet season. During the wet seasons, the average sunlight would reach a maximum of 113 hours/month.

Topography and Soils. The municipality of Santa Maria is mostly comprised of flat land with hills on the northern part of the municipality. Barangays of Silangan, Mag-asawang Sapa, Pulong Buhangin and some parts of Balasing with landscape ranging from 8% to 18% slope would lie on these hills.

Rich deposits of gravel and sand and volcanic tuff or adobe are found in the municipality, so quarrying have been a good source of livelihood among the citizens.

The soils in Santa Maria is classified under three (3) categories: (i) alluvial landscape; (ii) piedmont landscape; and (iii) hilly landscape.

Alluvial landscape are soils that range from clayey to fine clayey and somewhat poorly to poorly drained deep soils. These soils are principally grown to paddy rice and can be used for fishponds during the rainy season. This landscape is composed of two (2) minor landform units:

(i) River terraces and levees – It consists of narrow river terraces, which mark former valley floor levels and resulting from seasonal stream. The levels are elevated landforms slightly above the narrow river terraces. Some areas are subject to slight to moderate seasonal flooding in some years.

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(ii) Low Alluvial terraces and depressions - It consists of the slightly dissected broad low alluvial terraces depressions and narrow alluvial valleys.

Piedmont landscape consists of gently undulating to rolling sedimentary foot slopes slightly above and adjacent to the plain and free from local flooding hazard. This landscape, however, is composed of two soils series namely the Pulong Buhangin Series and Maysan Series.

(i) Pulong Buhangin Series – consists of deficient organic matter and high to moderate inherent fertility.

(ii) Maysan series – consists of very gently sloping to gently undulating shallow moderately drained soils that is formed on degraded tuffaceous sandstone foot slopes.

Hilly landscape are primarily in rolling sedimentary hills. The drainage is good with low to medium natural fertility.

Water Resources. The municipality of Santa Maria is not rich in surface water. As a result, the municipality highly depends on their aquifer for their source of fresh water and it had since sufficiently provided the municipality with their requirement. The water table in the municipality reaches a depth of about 20 meters (m) below the surface, a range that shallow wells could reach. Deep wells are now used to provide fresh water to the municipality with depths up to 100 m below the surface. Shallow wells have been reported to be contaminated by sewage at barangays San Jose Patag, Catmon, Pulong Buhangin, Santa Clara and Bagbaguin.

B. Economic Development

Municipality Income and Expenditures. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), Santa Maria's total bank deposits reached Php 22.47 billion as of December 2018. This accounts for almost 75% of Eastern Bulacan's total bank deposits. Likewise, Santa Maria is the richest municipality in Bulacan with assets totaling to Php 1.5 billion and revenues reaching an all-time high of Php 738 million as of the 2018 report from the Commission on Audit (COA).

Land Use. Santa Maria devotes many its land to agriculture with about 29.02 square kilometers (km²) or 30.54% of the town's land area to crop production. Approximately 26.66 km² of rice land in Santa Maria are rain-fed and 2.36 km² are irrigated. Areas for exchange of goods and services are found in the public market at Poblacion and the private market in Pulong Buhangin.

Transportation. Santa Maria is located 32 kilometers (km) north-east of Manila. Various modes of public transportation are available in the town proper, from tricycle, jeepneys, vans and buses. These modes of transportation are accessible twenty-four hours, seven days a week to reach the desired destination of adjacent towns and cities. The designated bus terminals such as Del Carmen and King of Kings located at barangays Pulong Buhangin and San Jose Patag respectively. The terminals cam accommodate 60 and 20 units respectively.

Agriculture Development. Rice, orchard products, corn, vegetables, hogs, cattle, and poultry, and freshwater fish are the major agricultural products of the municipality. Industrial activities in Santa María are mostly agro-based. For the past two decades, there has been a

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Main Report great boom in its poultry and hog raising industries. Presently, there are around more than 150 poultry and piggery farms. The boost in agri-business necessitated the establishment of feed mills and feed trading centres. There are eight commercial feed mills and 15 feed trading centres operating in the town. There are 20 rice mills in Santa María that accommodate the milling and storage needs of the farmers for their palay harvest.

Power Sources and Transmission. Electricity is supplied by the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) for the entire Municipality of Santa Maria covering 24 barangays.

Tourism Facilities. Santa Maria is home to ten (10) resorts located in barangays Pulong Buhangin, Balasing, Catmon, Bulac, Mahabang Parang, Tumana and Lalakhan. These resorts have become the main destinations of the residents from Metro Manila and Santa Maria’s nearby towns for their leisure and summer experience. Facilities like swimming pools, convention/seminar rooms, hotel, cottages, and spacious parking spaces that could accommodate fifty buses at a time equipped these resorts. Some resorts accommodate local and foreign tourist for live-in accommodations.

C. Socio-Economic Resources

Population and Community. In the 2015 census, the population of Santa Maria, Bulacan, was 256,454 people as seen in Table 4-3. With a density of 2,800 inhabitants/km², it is the largest among the municipalities in the Central Luzon Region in terms of population.

Table 4-3: Summary of Population in Santa Maria, 2015 Barangay Population Bagbaguin 8,912 Balasing 7,900 Buenavista 2,436 Bulac 9,225 Camangyanan 5,388 Catmon 13,334 Cay Pombo 28,947 Caysio 14,365 Guyong 14,749 Lalakhan 2,337 Mag-asawang Sapa 9,373 Mahabang Parang 4,361 Manggahan 2,398 Parada 8,448 Población 12,876 Pulong Buhangin 36,893 San Gabriel 8,465 San Jose Patag 11,282 San Vicente 16,871 Santa Clara 12,115 Santa Cruz 9,211 Silangan 2,028 Tabing Bakod 5,716 Tumana 8,824 Total 256,454 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 2015

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Health Facilities. Santa Maria has three (3) government-run hospital and twenty one barangay health stations (BHS). The municipality has four (4) secondary hospitals and one (1) primary hospitals, which are privately owned.

Sanitation Facilities. At present, there is no sanitation facilities that are operating in this municipality. But the Santa Maria Water District will be providing a Septage Treatment Plant to cater the households and commercial establishments.

Based on the provided data of the LGU of Sta. Maria, 79.5% of households are with access to sanitary toilet facilities.

Solid Waste Management. The Local Government Unit or the Municipality of Santa Maria is the primary responsible for the implementation and enforcement of Solid Waste Management of its jurisdiction. Each barangay has at least one of their own Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).

In the municipality of Sta. Maria, there are two dumpsites, one is situated in Catmon with 1.50 ha and in Cay Pombo with 3 ha where volume of 12 tons of garbage is being dumped daily for each dumpsite. There are eight roving garbage trucks that goes around daily.

Educational Facilities. Santa Maria is part of the Division of Bulacan under the Department of Education (DepEd). There are 32 public elementary schools and five (5) public secondary schools in the municipality. The public schools are divided into three (3) educational districts for representative purposes. There are two (2) tertiary institutions in the municipality. One of which is the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

Socio-economic Conditions. The Municipality of Santa Maria is one of the biggest and busiest commercial centers in the province as it is one of Bulacan's leading financial centers. It has a relatively high standard of living, with only 4% of the population living in poverty which is one of the lowest in the country (19 out of 1,489 municipalities)..

5 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

This section assesses the impacts of the proposed activities on various environmental components of the subproject site.

Methodology. Anticipated impacts to be considered were assessed through the following activities: (i) gathering of inputs from interested and affected parties through consultation; (ii) desktop research of information relevant to the proposed project; (iii) site visit and professional assessment; and (iv) evaluation of proposed design and potential impacts. Categorization of the project and formulation of mitigation measures have been guided by ADB’s REA Checklist for Water Supply (Annex 1) and SPS.

A comprehensive screening of environmental impacts is carried out through assessment of general parameters associated with water supply projects against the components of the proposed SMWD subproject and the environment where the facilities will be constructed. A screening checklist was adopted using previous ADB IEE Reports which was developed using various sources such as DENR checklists, ADB’s REA Checklist, and World Bank Environmental Source Book. Some items of the checklist may not be applicable to this particular subproject, however, they are still included to indicate its relevance in the screening process.

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Impact Assessment. The assessment is made on the following phases of the subproject: (i) pre-construction, (ii) construction, and (iii) operation and maintenance. Results of the environmental impacts screening are summarized in Table 5-1 which shows the impact types and magnitudes for both positive and negative impacts without the mitigating measures and the resulting situations when mitigating measures will be implemented. Discussions of each issue are presented in the succeeding sections. For ease of identification, a summary of the environmental impacts that should be included in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is presented at the end of this section (see Table 5-).

Due to the subproject's relatively long operational life, decommissioning or closure in the near or medium term (e.g., 25-50 years) is not envisaged. Furthermore, environmental impacts arising from decommissioning of the proposed SMWD facilities are deemed to be minimal such as: (i) residual waste cleanup is not a major concern since the facilities are not industrial manufacturing plants with potential problems for toxic and hazardous wastes, and (ii) solid wastes from decommissioning is also not a major concern since the structures are mostly made of reinforced concrete and the solid wastes are mostly recyclable materials such as broken concrete materials, reinforcing steel bars used in the structures, structural steel, roofing materials, electrical wires, etc. In the event that decommissioning becomes an option, the appropriate action plan will be drawn up in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the Philippine Government.

Table 5-1: Summary of Environmental Impacts Screening Environmental Impacts and Risks Without mitigation With Mitigation PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE Encroachment to environmentally sensitive areas n.a. n.a. Impacts and risks to biodiversity conservation n.a. n.a. Encroachment to historical areas and cultural n.a. n.a. areas Potential competing use of water resource n.a. n.a. Potential nuisance and problems to the public ⚫ - ∆ Interruption of other utility services ⚫ - ∆ Loss of assets (IR concerns) ⚫ - ∆ CONSTRUCTION PHASE Modification of construction site topography ∆ - ∆ Displacement of rare or endangered species n.a. n.a. Soil erosion and sediments of construction sites ⚫ - ∆ Nuisance/ public inconvenience in pipe laying ⚫ - ∆ Noise from construction equipment ⚫ - ∆ Local air pollution due to construction activities ⚫ - ∆ Oil and other hazardous materials releases ∆ - ∆ Vehicular traffic congestion and public access ⚫ - ∆ Hazards to public due to construction activities ⚫ - ∆ Pollution and health risk due to workers camp ⚫ - ∆ Increase employment opportunity in work sites ⚫ + ⚫ + Improper closure of construction sites ⚫ - ∆ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE Health hazard due to delivery of poor water quality ⚫ - ∆ Pollution from increased generation of sewage and ⚫ - ∆ sullage Noise and air pollution of pumping stations n.a. n.a. Ground subsidence due to over-pumping n.a. n.a. Waste generation of filter beds (backwash) n.a. n.a. Pumping stations operational risk and safety n.a. n.a.

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Environmental Impacts and Risks Without mitigation With Mitigation Water treatment facility operational risk and safety n.a. n.a. Increase employment opportunities ∆ + ∆ + Future scarcity of water and conflict in water uses n.a. n.a. due to climate change Legend: n.a. = not applicable; ∆ = insignificant; ⚫ = significant; + = positive; - = negative

Table 5-2 presents the summary of government environmental compliance documents needed by the sub-project before commencement of construction works, during construction and during operation.

Table 5-2: Summary of Government Environmental Compliance Documents for Water Supply Subproject Stage of Regulatory Issuing Agency Applicable Legislation Development Permit PD 1586 and its implementing Pre- construction ECC EMB Regional Office rules and regulations DENR - Regional Permit to Cut Trees PD 705 Office Construction Clearing/Fencing/ LGU LGU Ordinance Excavation Permit Compliance with DOH for Philippine Operation National Standards for Drinking Water DOH AO 2007-0012 (PNSDW) 2017

A. Design/ Pre-Construction Phase Considerations

Encroachments. SMWD subproject’s components will not be located in areas that are environmentally sensitive and areas with historical and cultural importance. The proposed sites for source development are along residential and commercial areas while the proposed route of the pipelines is along the road right-of-way.

There are no known archaeological and cultural assets in these proposed sites. Nevertheless, precautions will be taken to avoid potential damage to any archaeological and cultural assets by inclusion of provisions in tender and construction documents requiring the contractors to immediately stop excavation activities and promptly inform the authorities if archaeological and cultural assets are discovered. Under the Cultural Properties Preservation Act (Presidential Decree No. 374) in the event that excavators shall strike upon any buried cultural property, suspension of excavation is inevitable and it shall be reported immediately upon occurrence of the event to the Director of the National Museum and shall then take appropriate actions with regards to the matter. The suspension can only be lifted by the Director of the National Museum. Accordingly, in case of archeological, historical, cultural chance finds, in order to avoid damage to cultural properties, the following steps should be observed: (i) detailed design of all civil works will be located away from all cultural/ archeological/historical properties; (ii) procedures for chance finds of valued relics and cultural values will be stipulated in the contract with contractors in order to avoid damaging such valuable properties; (iii) site supervisors will be on the watch for chance finds; (iii) upon a chance find, all work will be stopped immediately, find will be left untouched, and notify SMWD who in turn will notify the National Museum; (iv) work at the find site will remain suspended until the National Museum allows work to resume.

Impacts and Risks to Biodiversity Conservation. There are no identified impacts and risks to biodiversity conservation since the SMWD subproject’s components will not be located in

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Main Report areas that are environmentally sensitive. The sites are not in undisturbed landscapes and over the years the ecological changes due to human activities in the area have resulted to the present residential and commercial landscapes.

Competing Use of Water Resource. Issues on competing use of water resources are not expected since SMWD’s water supply subproject covers installation of additional ground reservoirs and pipelines, not source development.

Nuisance and Problems to the Public. Potential nuisances and problems coming from the public during construction can be avoided and immediately addressed through consultation and information dissemination to potentially affected people during detailed design and pre- construction phase. Tender documents shall include provisions addressing potential nuisances and problems from the nearby community during construction including environmental management provisions on the following issues: (i) erosion and sediment runoff, (ii) noise and dust, (iii) vehicular traffic, (iv) construction wastes, (v) oil and fuel spillages, (vi) construction camps, and (v) public safety and convenience.

Interruption of other utility services. Some existing utility services could be temporarily interrupted during construction especially co-located utility lines and may cause inconvenience to the public.

Mitigation. Prior to construction works, the contractor shall coordinate with respective offices in acquiring required clearances with regard to electricity, telephone lines, and other utilities/structures that may be affected. These shall all be reflected in the construction contracts.

Loss of Assets. The proposed project will not entail any involuntary resettlement and there are no adverse impacts on surrounding structures since the location of proposed project components were already acquired by SMWD or will be acquired through negotiated settlement.

Climate Change Resilience. While the project aims to improve resilience to climate change by upgrading and/or expanding the existing water system, the system itself may be vulnerable to climate change effects. In particular, raw water supplies (i.e. groundwater) may be exhausted and/or heavy soil (and other phenomena) that impact the delivery system's structural integrity. This can be mitigated by conducting a suitable study to determine the availability (or abundance) of raw water, especially under extremely dry weather conditions. Similarly, the thorough engineering design (DED) will ensure the choice of suitable piping delivery materials to minimize possible ground heave effects (and other related phenomena). In order to properly allocate water resources, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) continuously conducts studies to prepare for and mitigate the effects of regional climate change on local hydrologic resources. The assessment of water resources is used to formulate management plans for future water resources allocation.

Likewise, relevant engineering specifications are implemented to tackle certain natural hazards (e.g. flood, earthquake). The construction parameters applicable to the identified level of risk will be taken into account in all civil works. Disaster risk mitigation measures will include, among other things, sufficient structural foundation elevation to account for projected or estimated flood depths (i.e. 50-year return period for catchment areas less than 40 km2, and 100-year return period for catchment areas more than 40 km2); avoid areas of known seismic risks (e.g. fault lines) as component locations; and ensure structural design complies with applicable standards / codes (i.e. 2015 National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) and the latest edition of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). During the DED stage, these measures will be examined in detail.

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B. Construction Phase Environmental Impacts

Prior to the commencement of construction activities, the civil works contractor is required to submit a Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which is a refinement of SMWD subproject’s initial EMP. The proposed mitigation in the initial EMP may be further modified or enhanced in the CEMP to make it more site-specific. The CEMP requirements are further discussed under the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) section.

Site Preparation. Installation of ground reservoirs and pipe laying will not involve modification of the construction site topography. Water supply pipelines will follow as much as possible the existing site contour. This issue is therefore considered not significant.

Mitigation. Prior to any clearing operations, a tree inventory following the guidelines and requirements of the DENR will be conducted as part of the application for a tree cutting permit. The project effects shall be mitigated, directly or indirectly, through planting of the corresponding number of seedlings as prescribed by the tree cutting permit. The owners of the trees especially fruit-bearing trees must be properly compensated. In addition, the Project- affected trees qualified for earth-balling shall be properly transplanted to minimize the biomass removal and attenuate the GHG emissions.

Soil Erosion and Sediment from Construction Sites. During rainy seasons, exposed soil at the construction site can easily be eroded and carried to the natural drainage system if preventive measures are not established.

Mitigation. In preventing erosion, surface runoff must be controlled using structural erosion prevention and sediment control practices which will divert the storm water flows away from the exposed areas, prevent sediments from moving offsite, and reduce the erosive forces of runoff waters. These measures must be established by the contractor: (i) interceptor dikes, (ii) pipe slope drains, (iii) straw bale barriers, (iv) sediment traps, and (v) temporary sediment basins. Whenever possible, total exposed area shall be minimized.

Nuisance/Public Inconvenience during Pipelaying. The prolonged period of water supply service interruptions during pipelaying works may result to public inconvenience. Dumping of construction materials and solid wastes in water bodies will also cause nuisance to the public aside from affecting water quality and the flow regime. Digging activities will also cause inconvenience and may restrict public access to subproject areas.

Mitigation. The contractor shall be required to perform the following: (i) installation or replacement of pipes within the shortest time possible to minimize water supply cut-off periods and/or use of night time schedules, as well as announcement of water supply interruptions two (2) to three (3) days prior to actual cut-off, and; (ii) avoid dumping of earth, stones, and solid wastes in water bodies to avoid adverse impact on water quality and flow regime.

Restriction of access to the site must be done through a combination of institutional and administrative controls, including fencing, signage, and communication of risks to the local community.

Construction Noise. Potential sources of noise may come from vehicles and construction equipment, which can generate noise of 80 dB(A) from a distance of 30 m while loud noise

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Main Report from sources such as blasting are not anticipated. Residential structures are identified as receptors during the construction of ground reservoirs, and pipelaying.

Mitigation. Exposure of receptors to increased noise levels can be lessened by scheduling construction during daytime only. In areas near residential areas or noise sensitive sites, noisy equipment shall not be operated during nighttime to early morning (22:00H – 06:00H). The use of noise suppressors (mufflers) in equipment and vehicles is also recommended. Workers using noisy equipment shall be provided with earplugs as well.

Ambient baseline noise levels will be established at designated strategic locations with sensitive receptors. In case baseline noise levels already exceed the guideline values, IFC- EHS allows a maximum 3 dB(A) increase in noise levels as a result of project activities. Mitigation measures may be adjusted in the CEMP based on the baseline noise levels.

Local Air Pollution Due to Construction Activities. Piles of sand, gravel and waste materials that would be generated during trenching, earthworks, and soil preparation activities can contribute to the total suspended particles in the air. Machineries and heavy equipment used in the construction will also account for vehicular emissions during construction. Without any mitigating measures, dust generation could be significant during dry periods.

Mitigation. Machineries and heavy equipment used in the construction must be regularly maintained and operated and must comply with the requirements of the Clean Air Act regarding vehicle emissions. Piles of sand, gravel and waste materials that would be generated during site clearing should be watered frequently to prevent dust particles from affecting nearby areas. Covers for open stockpiles shall be required to prevent dust generation due to the wind current. Vehicles transporting loose construction materials such as sand, gravel, spoils, and the like shall be provided with tarpaulin cover as well.

Oil and other hazardous materials releases. Aside from the use of fuel, oil, and grease for heavy equipment and vehicles during construction works, the use of paints and solvents may be expected as well. Impacts relating to accidental release of these materials are considered to be insignificant since expected quantities will be relatively small. However, as part of good construction practice, the contractors will be required to conduct an awareness program for all workers regarding the prevention and management of spills and proper disposal of used containers. Fuel and oil shall be stored in a designated secured area provided with an impermeable liner to prevent the accidental spills from seeping into the ground.

Vehicular Traffic Congestion and Public Access. It is expected that during pipe laying works, public inconvenience will be the top concern. Considering that the proposed project site is located in known areas of dense traffic congestion as it is the city center, a prior coordination with the Municipal Mayor’s office and the Traffic Management Unit, as well as the Barangay Tanod will be made. As such a traffic management scheme will be implemented during the duration of the project construction period that will be subject to the approval of the Municipality.

Mitigation. A traffic management plan shall be included in the CEMP. The traffic management plans which may include traffic diversion schemes should be properly coordinated with the LGU and the local Traffic Management Unit. Prior to implementation of the traffic re-routing plan, the public must be informed in advance. The method of informing the public would be left to the discretion of the proponent. Options include posting notices in public places, in local newspapers, through local radio and television programs or through public address system. Billboards placed in strategic locations will also serve the purpose. It is recommended to place appropriate and sufficient signages at strategic locations to forewarn the public of the expected

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Main Report traffic problem and to suggest alternative routes that they may take. During this period, traffic aides must be assigned to manage the traffic.

The traffic management scheme shall highlight the following: i. The schedule for implementation is planned based on the traffic flow program generated by the Municipality of Santa Maria, Bulacan. Any proposed traffic alteration scheme borne by the contractor must be presented to the Traffic Management Unit for further approval by the Municipal Mayor’s Office for smooth implementation; ii. On project sites which will be affected by the pipeline replacement on both sides of the road, the pipe laying activity will be undertaken one side at a time to ensure accessibility during project implementation; and iii. The total project duration is 569 calendar days.This period is inclusive of the time to secure all the required permits and clearances, preparation of as-staked plan, coordination with the LGU and other agency affected by the project and all other scope of works.

Hazards to Public Due to Construction Activities. Inconvenience to the general public which may result to accidents is one of anticipated impacts during construction activities. Pipelaying along the roads as well as movement of construction vehicles and excavations would pose some hazards to the driving public. There is also risk of people falling down in open trenches since pipelaying trenches are normally left uncovered until pipeline testing is completed.

Mitigation. SMWD and the contractor should ensure that sufficient and appropriate safety warning devices, safety signs, safety nets or safety guards and cover for open ditches must be implemented at strategic locations to ensure the safety of the people. SMWD may also consult the provincial and local government units to delineate the public safety zone or measurable distance prohibiting public entry and other possible forms of encroachment during construction operations. In addition, SMWD may provide alternate access roads to further ensure public safety, if necessary.

Pollution and Health Risk due to Workers Camp. During the construction period, workers are expected to erect temporary workers’ camps. Due to run-off of from sanitary sewage, wastewater and solid wastes brought by workforce, potential pollution may occur as a result of improper waste disposal.

Mitigation. The construction contractor shall prepare a solid waste disposal plan which shall be included in the CEMP. The contractor shall also be required to carry out the following: (i) install proper sanitary facilities to prevent the indiscriminate discharge of sanitary wastes at the camps’ surroundings, (ii) implement proper solid waste management, and (iii) prevent surface runoffs from flowing into the workers camps to avoid carrying away any contaminants. The contractor shall be required to use temporary diversion drains, catch drains, and silt-traps at these camps.

COVID- 19 Transmission within the vicinity of the Project Area. Possible transmission of COVID- 19 might occur in the workplace during the construction activities.

Mitigation. Conduct HSE training to workers, including COVID-19 awareness. Comply with government guidelines and protocols on COVID-19

Improper Closure of Construction Sites. Generation of solid wastes (e.g. used wood materials, steel works cuttings, paint and solvents containers, used oil from equipment,

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Main Report unused aggregates, etc.) after construction activities may cause aesthetic problems and potential contamination of the surrounding environment.

Mitigation. The project site shall not be abandoned in disorderly condition but instead restored for functional use. Following the completion of the construction, the SMWD shall deactivate the project offices, and the construction yard including unserviceable vehicles and equipment. Wastes arising from the abandonment must be taken care of the contractor. Increase Employment Opportunities at Work Sites. Construction activities require a considerable number of workers. The impact would be beneficial and significant to people since employment opportunities in the area will increase.

Enhancement. A robust “local first” hiring policy will be designed and implemented by the contractor in coordination with local officials and community leaders especially at the barangay and municipal levels. No preference in terms of gender during the hiring process will be observed.

C. Operation Phase Environmental Impacts

Health Hazard Due to Delivery of Poor Water Quality. Delivery of water with poor quality to distribution system is a health risk to the consumers. Threats of contamination due to presence of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, or chemicals are usually present in raw water sources up to the service connections, thus, post-treatment contamination is still anticipated as the water is transported to the consumer and considered to be a significant impact.

Mitigation. SMWD shall ensure that the potable water consistently passes the requirements of the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) of 2017. To achieve this, implementation of the water safety plan with regular water quality monitoring shall be undertaken.

A water safety plan shall enable SMWD to (i) prevent contamination of its water sources, (ii) treat the water to reduce or remove contamination that could be present to the extent necessary to meet the water quality targets, and (iii) prevent recontamination during storage, distribution and handling of drinking water.

For controlling microbial contamination, gas chlorine disinfection will ensure that water will be chlorinated and adequate residual disinfection will be maintained. The standards for chlorine residual of the 2017 PSDW are: (i) 0.3 mg/l minimum for detection at the farthest point of the distribution system and (ii) 1.5 mg/l maximum for detection at the farthest point of the distribution system.

Pollution from Increased Generation of Sewage and Sullage. Since majority of the water supply are used for domestic purposes, increasing the water supply to the service area will also increase the generation of sewage and sullage. This wastewater will contribute to pollution of the surrounding areas if not addressed properly and impact would be significant.

Mitigation. Sewage and sullage will be discharged to the individual septic tanks system of the water consumers. The septic tank system will: (i) treat the wastewater and reduce the pollution potential and (ii) reduce the public’s exposure to untreated domestic wastewater. This will help in avoiding disease transmission.

Noise and Air Pollution of Pumping Stations. The subproject does not include procurement of equipment that produce noise and air pollution.

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Ground Subsidence Due to Over-pumping. The subproject does not include construction of deep well/s, therefore, over-pumping is not expected.

Pumping Stations and Water Treatment Operational Risk and Safety. The subproject does not include construction of pumping stations and water treatment facility. Increase Employment Opportunities. Operation and maintenance activities require a considerable number of workers. The impact would be beneficial to people since employment opportunities in the area will increase. However, since the additional water supply facilities are not labor intensive, the expected number of additional workers will be small and the impact is considered less significant.

Potential Conflict on Water Uses. Water demand is expected to increase as a result of population growth which may eventually create conflict on different water uses.

Mitigation. SMWD is expected to adopt an integrated water resources management within the watershed to improve the allocation and management of scarce water resources in the context of climate change. An agreement with DENR and the local government for the assignment of a watershed area to the WD will be worked out. The agreement will include the active participation of the municipality and watershed barangays. Meanwhile, the WD will continue to implement its tree planting program in coordination with the barangays.

After careful and thorough assessment of impacts and risk screening, this proposed subproject is expected to have an overall beneficial net effect on the water supply system of the WD because it will improve the water resiliency in the Province of Bulacan. In addition, the additional service coverage area will provide a clean water supply to more people.

Table 5-3 lists the environmental impacts and risks that requires mitigation and shall be carried to the EMP Section.

Table 5-3: Environmental Impacts and Risks for Inclusion in EMP Environmental Impacts and Risks Without mitigation With Mitigation PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE Potential nuisance and problems to the public ⚫ - ∆ Interruption of other utility services ⚫ - ∆ Loss of assets (IR concerns) ⚫ - ∆ CONSTRUCTION PHASE Soil erosion and sediments of construction sites ⚫ - ∆ Nuisance/ public inconvenience in pipe laying ⚫ - ∆ Noise from construction equipment ⚫ - ∆ Local air pollution due to construction activities ⚫ - ∆ Vehicular traffic congestion and public access ⚫ - ∆ Hazards to public due to construction activities ⚫ - ∆ Pollution and health risk due to workers camp ⚫ - ∆ Increase employment opportunity in work sites ⚫ + ⚫ + Improper closure of construction sites ⚫ - ∆ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PHASE Health hazard due to delivery of poor water quality ⚫ - ∆ Pollution from increased generation of sewage and ⚫ - ∆ sullage Legend: n.a. = not applicable; ∆ = insignificant; ⚫ = significant; + = positive; - = negative

The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. However, there are no impacts that are significant or complex in nature, or that needs an in-depth study to assess the impact. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and O&M can be mitigated to acceptable levels with the recommended mitigation measures.

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6 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

The public participation process included (i) identifying interested and affected parties (stakeholders); (ii) informing and providing the stakeholders with sufficient background and technical information regarding the proposed development; (iii) creating opportunities and mechanisms whereby they can participate and raise their viewpoints (issues, comments, and concerns) with regard to the proposed development; (iv) giving the stakeholders feedback on process findings and recommendations; and (v) ensuring compliance to process requirements with regards to the environmental and related legislation.

The following methodologies have been used for carrying out public consultation: (i) Public forums through organized public consultations with public officials of the barangays where the sub-project will be established. (ii) Walk-through informal group consultations. (iii) The environmental concerns and suggestions made by the participants were listed, and discussed, and suggestions accordingly incorporated in the EMP.

SMWD has undertaken various activities concerning information disclosure, public consultation, and public participation for the proposed SMWD subproject. These were done to achieve a meaningful stakeholders’ consultation and ensure success. During the planning phase, information regarding the proposed sub-project was disclosed to the public.

Key informant interviews. Key informant interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with Sangguniang Barangay and SMWD officials and staff was held on 15, 16, 20 July and 4 August 2020 to request for cooperation and gather information and recommendations relative to the needs of the community particularly on water supply system.

Public consultations. SMWD conducted a public consultation on 15, 16, 20 July and 4 August 2020 which participated by a total of 34 participants/representatives from various SB. Presentations on the proposed water supply improvement project and the proposed tariff adjustment/increase on water consumptions of the concessionaires were presented and discussed. Stakeholders/participants were encouraged and requested to raise their views on social and environmental issues to the topics presented. Stakeholders expressed their support for the SMWD subprojects. Participants in the public consultation/hearing conducted were asked pre-formulated questions to solicit their perception about the proposed sub-project. All the participants expressed general acceptance of the proposed water supply sub-project. Additional consultation with project stakeholders will be conducted prior to construction.

Future Consultation and Disclosure. The Initial Environment Examination (IEE) and other relevant documents will be made available at public locations in the municipality and posted on the ADB website. The consultation process will be continued during the subproject implementation to ensure stakeholders participation in project execution, as well as to implement a comprehensive information, education, and communication plan.

During detailed design, LWUA and SMWD will again conduct public consultations and information disclosure. Large group of stakeholders are expected to attend to this proposed consultation since proposed water tariffs will also be discussed. Views of the stakeholders will be considered in the overall design process. Stakeholders’ consultations shall be continued throughout the duration of the construction phase. SMWD shall keep records of environmental and social complaints, received during consultations, field visits, informal discussions, and/or formal letters, together with the subsequent follow-up and resolutions of issues.

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The summary of the activities conducted is presented in Table 6-1 while the issues and concerns raised is summarized in Number of Topics Date Activity Location Attendees Discussed Bulwagang Barangay ng Proposed 15 July 2020 9 persons Tumana, Santa Maria, Bulacan BBWSP, Bulwagang Barangay ng Parada, Proposed water 16 July 2020 Public 9 persons Santa Maria, Bulacan rates and Issues Consultation Bulwagang Barangay ng San and concerns 20 July 2020 7 persons Vicente, Santa Maria, Bulacan regarding the Bulwagang Barangay ng Bulac, 4 August 2020 9 persons proposed project Santa Maria, Bulacan

Table 6-2.

Table 6-1: Summary of Activities Conducted Number of Topics Date Activity Location Attendees Discussed Bulwagang Barangay ng Proposed 15 July 2020 9 persons Tumana, Santa Maria, Bulacan BBWSP, Bulwagang Barangay ng Parada, Proposed water 16 July 2020 Public 9 persons Santa Maria, Bulacan rates and Issues Consultation Bulwagang Barangay ng San and concerns 20 July 2020 7 persons Vicente, Santa Maria, Bulacan regarding the Bulwagang Barangay ng Bulac, 4 August 2020 9 persons proposed project Santa Maria, Bulacan

Table 6-2: Summary of Issues and Concerns Raised Group Issues / Concerns Activity Represented / Raised Proponent’s Response Representative Public Councilor Roberto Target date the Following the guidelines in the Hearing Policarpio project will procurement process, the project will be commence posted first to be followed by the bidding process before it will be awarded to the winning bidder then that’s the only time the project will start. Councilor Conrado Existing source of 4 Pump Stations located at: Victorino water from San 2 Parada-to supply residents of Paradan, Vicente to San Vicente and Buenavista; Bagbaguin 2 Tumana-to supply Tumana including Tanglaw Village and Bagbaguin Chairman Implementation of The methodology of the project is cut, Christopher dela the project break, excavate, lay pipes, sand bedding, Cruz compact, asphalt (for the meantime while pipelines are undergoing testing), once hydrotested full restoration Chairman Parada Safe for drinking The BBWSP is a treated water from the source and is safe for drinking Councilor Parada Traffic aide All SMWD projects are supported and assistance assisted by the SMTMU together with the Barangay Tanod of the location of the project Chairman Parada Water Rate Increase There will be an increase in water tariff by

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Group Issues / Concerns Activity Represented / Raised Proponent’s Response Representative the year 2021 based on our commitment to ADB for our proposed loan for the project.

A copy of the minutes of the meeting is presented in the Annex 4.

7 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

The EMP addresses the need for mitigation and management measures for the SMWD subproject. This includes: (i) mitigating measures to be implemented, (ii) required monitoring associated with the mitigating measures, and (iii) implementation arrangement and reporting requirements. Institutional set-up is presented in the implementation arrangement and discusses the roles during implementation and the required monitoring. It also outlines the requirements and responsibilities during pre-construction, construction, and operation phases. The EMP shall be included in the contract documents to guarantee an environmentally responsible procurement. Tender documents and construction contracts shall include environmental management provisions on the following issues: (i) erosion and sediment runoff, (ii) noise and dust, (iii) vehicular traffic, (iv) construction wastes, (v) oil and fuel spillages, (vi) construction camps, and (vii) public safety and convenience.

A. Environmental Mitigation

Table 7-1 presents the information on: (i) required measures for each environmental impact that requires mitigation, (ii) locations where the measures apply, (iii) associated cost, and (iv) responsibility for implementing the measures. Details of mitigating measures are already discussed in Section 5 where the need for mitigation of each impacts was determined in the screening process.

Table 7-1: Environmental Mitigation Plan Potential Proposed Mitigation Measure Responsibility Project Mitigation Environmental or Location Implementation/ Activity Cost Impact Enhancement Measure Supervision PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE Excavation Excavation • Provision in tender Pipeline Part of Design requirements requirements documents that will require trenches, detailed Consultants/ construction activities to be civil works design cost LWUA Project stopped immediately upon excavations Management discovery of any Unit (PMU) archaeological and cultural relics and promptly reporting to the National Museum

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Potential Proposed Mitigation Measure Responsibility Project Mitigation Environmental or Location Implementation/ Activity Cost Impact Enhancement Measure Supervision Social and Potential • Consultation with the Pipelines Part of SMWD Project community nuisance and affected routes, detailed Implementation concerns concerns from the communities regarding the ground design cost Unit (PIU), public expected impacts and reservoirs, Design proposed mitigation and pump Consultants/ measures of the project house LWUA PMU • Provisions to address the potential nuisances and concerns from the public during construction phase must be included in the CEMP , specifically the following: (i) erosion and sediment runoff, (ii) noise and dust, (iii) vehicular traffic, (iv) construction wastes (v) oil and fuel spillages, (vi) construction camps, and (vii) public safety and convenience Damage to or • Possible utility lines that Pipelines Part of SMWD Project disruption of other may be affected during the routes detailed Implementation utility services construction must be design cost Unit (PIU), identified. Design • Proper coordination with Consultants/ utility providers with regard LWUA PMU to electricity, telephone lines, and other utilities/structures that may be affected. Permit/s or clearance/s must be secured, if necessary Preparation Natural hazards, • Structural integrity of the All structural Part of Design of detailed such water supply system shall components detailed Consultants/ engineering as earthquake and conform with the design cost LWUA PMU design flood requirements of the 2015 National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) and the latest edition of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standards for wells, pipes, valves, and fittings • Projection of flood level using 50-year return period for catchment areas less than 40 km2, and 100-year return period for catchment areas more than 40 km2 Project-related • Establishment of a SMWD PIU, complaints grievance redress PMU/ mechanism (GRM). Supervision Consultant, LWUA Site Tree cutting (if • Assess the project area and NA Included in Contractor/ preparation applicable) pipe alignment and check if construction SMWD PIU, there are trees need to be contract cost. PMU, cut. Establish ownership Supervision

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Potential Proposed Mitigation Measure Responsibility Project Mitigation Environmental or Location Implementation/ Activity Cost Impact Enhancement Measure Supervision and avoid cutting trees of Consultant, ecological importance. LWUA, DENR • Identify the number of affected trees, apply for a tree cutting permit from the DENR and comply with all government requirements. Baseline Ambient noise level • Baseline measurement of Identified Included in Contractor/ survey ambient noise shall be sites with construction SMWD PIU, conducted and will be sensitive contract cost. PMU, incorporated in the CEMP receptors Supervision • If baseline noise levels Consultant, already exceed the IFC- LWUA, DENR EHS guideline values, a maximum 3 dB(A) increase in noise levels as a result of project activities shall be allowed. Mitigation measures should be implemented to ensure this Improper EMP • The Contractor shall assign All project Included in Contractor/ implementation an Environmental, Health, sites construction SMWD PIU, and Safety (EHS) Officer contract cost. PMU, who shall ensure the proper Supervision implementation of the EMP Consultant, and EMoP. LWUA • A contractor’s environmental management plan (CEMP) shall be prepared and cleared by PMU, PIU and ADB prior to start of construction. The CEMP will update the EMP and baseline information if necessary, and make it more site-specific and include detailed management plans such as traffic management plan, spoils and wastes management plan, community and occupational health and safety plan, etc. Non-compliance with • All applicable government All project Included in Contractor government permits such as ECC/CNC, sites construction SMWD PIU/ requirements water permit, permit to contract cost. PMU, operate, etc. shall be Supervision secured prior to start of Consultant, construction. LWUA

CONSTRUCTION PHASE Pipelaying Soil erosion • Minimize total exposed area Pipelines Incorporated Contractor/ and other and sediments • Use of structural erosion routes, in construction SMWD PIU, civil works from construction prevention and sediment ground contract Supervision sites during control practices which may reservoirs, Consultants rainy periods include: interceptor dikes, and pump pipe slope drains, straw bale house barriers, sediment traps, and temporary sediment basins

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Potential Proposed Mitigation Measure Responsibility Project Mitigation Environmental or Location Implementation/ Activity Cost Impact Enhancement Measure Supervision Nuisance / • Minimize water supply cut- Pipelines Incorporated Contractor/ inconvenience off periods and /or use of routes in construction SMWD PIU, to the public nighttime schedules, as well contract Supervision as announcement of water Consultants supply interruptions 2-3 days prior to actual cut-off • Avoid dumping of earth, stones, and solid wastes in water bodies Nuisance from • All heavy equipment and Pipelines Incorporated Contractor/ noise of machineries shall be fitted routes, in construction SMWD PIU, construction with noise dampening ground contract Supervision equipment and devices that are in good reservoirs, Consultants vehicles condition. and pump • Inform workers to minimize house their activities to avoid disturbing the nearby communities. Avoid operating noisy equipment during nighttime (22:00 – 06:00) • Vehicle horn signals will be kept at a low volume, if necessary. Air pollution • Water spraying for dust Pipelines Incorporated Contractor/ due to control routes, in construction SMWD PIU, construction • Construction materials with ground contract Supervision activities potential for significant dust reservoirs, Consultants generation shall be covered and pump • Tarpaulin cover for trucks house transporting loose construction materials • Avoid smoke belching equipment Traffic • Traffic diversion schemes Pipelines Incorporated Contractor/ congestion and and other traffic routes in construction SMWD PIU, hindrance to management plans should contract Supervision access be properly coordinated Consultants with the LGU and the local office in charge of traffic management, and consulted with the stakeholders. • Prior to implementation of the traffic re-routing plan, the public must be informed in advance. Pollution, accident, • All domestic wastes will be Workers Incorporated Contractor/ and disposed of in accordance camp; in construction SMWD PIU, health risks with the construction and construction contract Supervision to workers operations waste sites Consultants management procedures. • Provision of sanitary or portable toilets to laborers • Implementing a solid waste management plan • Provision of surface runoffs control such as temporary diversion drains, catch drains, and silt-traps • Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Potential Proposed Mitigation Measure Responsibility Project Mitigation Environmental or Location Implementation/ Activity Cost Impact Enhancement Measure Supervision to workers and requiring them to use PPE appropriate to their work • Conduct HSE training to workers, including HIV, STD and COVID-19 awareness • Compliance with government guidelines and protocols for COVID-19 Hazard to • Implement road safety plan Pipelines Incorporated Contractor/ public due to and safety measures routes, in construction SMWD PIU, construction including warning signs to ground contract Supervision activities and damage alert people of hazards reservoirs, Consultants to properties around the construction and pump sites, barricades, and night house lamps for open trenches in pipelaying • Provision of temporary access • Restoration or equitable compensation for damages Increase • A robust “local first” hiring Pipelines No cost Contractor/ employment policy will be designed and routes, SMWD PIU, opportunities be implemented in ground Supervision coordination with local reservoirs, Consultants officials and community and pump leaders especially at the house barangay and municipal levels. • At least 50% hiring of unskilled labor from local residents will be implemented as per RA 6685. • No preference in terms of gender during the hiring process will be observed. • Adopt a just compensation scheme to avoid future labor and management conflicts. Rehabilitation Improper • Removal and proper Pipelines Incorporated Contractor/ and closure closure of disposal of all construction routes, in construction SMWD PIU, of construction wastes and implement ground contract Supervision construction sites surface restoration reservoirs, Consultants sites and pump house OPERATION PHASE Water Health hazard • Water disinfection using Pipelines Part of SMWD / LWUA production due to delivery chlorine routes, and operation & of poor water • Water safety plan ground maintenance quality implementation reservoirs costs • Regular water quality monitoring in compliance with the 2017 Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW) Water Pollution from • Use of individual septic Subproject Cost of water Water consumer/ consumption increased tanks system of water water supply consumers LGU generation of consumers service area sewage and sullage

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Potential Proposed Mitigation Measure Responsibility Project Mitigation Environmental or Location Implementation/ Activity Cost Impact Enhancement Measure Supervision Abstraction Scarcity of • Integrated water resources Watershed Part of SMWD / LWUA of water supply management of a watershed area of operation groundwater and conflict in will be initiated by SMWD Bulacan cost water uses through a MOA with DENR. province

Although details of the required mitigating measures are already discussed in the screening for impacts, the following items are discussed further to highlight their importance: (i) tender documents and construction contracts, (ii) contractor’s environmental management plan, (iii) construction site management plan, (iv) water safety plan, and (v) unanticipated environmental impacts.

Tender Documents and Construction Contracts. Inclusion of provisions addressing the management of environmental impacts and risk during construction in contract documents in the form of a Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) guarantees an environmentally responsible procurement. Tender documents and construction contracts shall therefore include environmental management provisions on the following issues: (i) erosion and sediment runoff, (ii) noise and dust, (iii) vehicular traffic, (iv) construction wastes, (v) oil and fuel spillages, (vi) construction camps, and (vii) public safety and convenience.

Contractor’s EMP (CEMP). The CEMP shall be prepared by the civil works contractor prior to start of construction and needs to be approved by SMWD’s PIU. This is a refinement of the SMWD subproject’s EMP with details on staff, resources, implementation schedules, monitoring procedures and specific measures and procedures on how the contractor will implement the EMP during construction and allocate a budget. This will be the basis for monitoring the environmental performance of the contractor by the PMU, SMWD PIU, construction supervision consultants, and other monitoring parties. Moreover, the construction supervision consultant will be able to manage the specific items expected from the contractor regarding environmental safeguards. With the CEMP, SMWD can easily verify the associated environmental requirements each time the contractor will request approval for work schedules.

As part of the CEMP, baseline noise level measurements will be done during detailed design phase at strategic locations on the areas with sensitive receptors to establish ambient baseline noise levels.

The CEMP shall provide details on specific items related to the environmental aspects during construction. It shall include specifications on requirements for dust control, erosion and sediment control, avoidance of casual standing water, management of solid wastes, workers’ camp sanitation, pollution from oil, grease, fuel spills, and other materials due to the operation of construction machineries, safety and traffic management, occupational health and safety, avoidance of inconveniences to the public and damage to properties and, air and noise pollution control. It shall also include guidance on the proper design of the construction zone, careful management of stockpiles, vegetation, topsoil, and vehicles and machinery.

See Annex 3 for sample CEMP outline.

Water Safety Plan. Preparation of a water safety plan is advocated by WHO for ensuring the delivery of safe drinking water to the consumers using a comprehensive risk assessment and risk management approach that covers the process of sourcing water supply up to the distribution to consumers. Similarly, SMWD shall manage the environmental risk to its water supply system in a broader scale. A water safety plan shall enable SMWD to (i) prevent contamination of its water sources, (ii) treat the water to reduce or remove contamination that could be present to the extent necessary to meet the water quality targets, and (iii) prevent

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recontamination during storage, distribution and handling of drinking water. It is an approach that will clearly show the desire of the SMWD in applying best practices in ensuring delivery of potable water to its consumers.

Following the DOH Administrative Order No. 2014-0027 that mandates all drinking-water service providers to develop and implement their Water Safety Plan, SMWD’s Water Safety Plan is already prepared. Upon completion of SMWD’s Water Supply Improvement Project, the Water Safety Plan must be updated to include the improvements in the system.

Unanticipated Environmental Impacts. In case of occurrence of significant unanticipated environmental impacts during project implementation, SMWD shall prepare a supplementary environmental assessment and EMP to assess the potential impacts and outline mitigation measures and resources to address those impacts.

B. Environmental Monitoring

Table 7-2 presents the information on: (i) aspects or parameter to be monitored, (ii) location where monitoring is applicable, (iii) means of monitoring, (iv) frequency of monitoring, (v) responsibility of compliance monitoring, and (vi) cost of monitoring. The PMU shall prepare a semi-annual environmental monitoring reports to be submitted to LWUA management detailing the status of mitigating measures implementation.

Table 7-2: Environmental Monitoring Plan

Aspects / Compliance Means of Implementation Monitoring Parameters to Location Frequency Monitoring Monitoring Responsibility Cost be monitored Responsibility PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE Specific Pipeline Verify draft and Twice – draft Design LWUA PMU Part of project provision in trenches, civil final documents and final consultants management tender works documents in detailed documents on excavations design archeological/ (minimal cost) cultural relics Consultation Pipelines Verify meetings After SMWD, LWUA PMU Part of project meetings with routes, ground documentation completion of Design management the community reservoirs, and meetings consultants in detailed pump house design (minimal cost) Specific Pipelines Verify draft and Twice – draft SMWD, LWUA PMU Part of project provisions in routes, ground final documents and final Design management tender reservoirs, and documents consultants in detailed documents on pump house design nuisance & (minimal cost) concerns from the public Applicable Entire project Check for All SMWD, LWUA PMU Part of project government pemits/ government Design cost permits and clearances or permits Consultants, clearances application should be contractor (ECC, others) status secured prior to start of construction CONSTRUCTION PHASE Total area to Pipelines Visual Daily during Contractor Construction Part of be exposed; routes, ground inspection of rainy periods supervision consultant’s runoff flowing reservoirs, and sites; plans consultants, construction into disturbed pump house verification SMWD PIU supervision sites contract;

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Aspects / Compliance Means of Implementation Monitoring Parameters to Location Frequency Monitoring Monitoring Responsibility Cost be monitored Responsibility minimal cost to SMWD PIU Water supply Pipelines Work Daily Contractor Construction Part of interruptions routes schedules supervision consultant’s verification consultants, construction SMWD PIU supervision contract; minimal cost to SMWD PIU Materials and Pipelines Visual Daily Contractor Construction Part of solid wastes routes inspection of supervision consultant’s dumped in sites consultants, construction water bodies SMWD PIU supervision contract; minimal cost to SMWD PIU Noise levels to Pipelines Use of sound Daily Contractor Construction Part of comply with routes, ground level meter supervision consultant’s IFC-EHS noise reservoirs, and consultants, construction guideline pump house SMWD PIU supervision values. contract; minimal cost to SMWD PIU Dust, cover of Pipelines Visual Daily Contractor Construction Part of stockpiles, routes, ground inspection of supervision consultant’s smoke reservoirs, and sites consultants, construction belching pump house SMWD PIU supervision vehicle and contract; equipment minimal cost to SMWD PIU Road closure Pipelines Traffic plans Weekly Contractor Construction Part of and traffic routes verification supervision consultant’s rerouting; consultants, construction materials SMWD PIU supervision stockpiles; contract; road minimal cost to restoration SMWD PIU Sanitary Workers Visual Once before Contractor Construction Part of toilets, camps inspection of start of supervision consultant’s garbage bins, camps construction consultants, construction runoff controls and once SMWD PIU supervision monthly contract; minimal cost to SMWD PIU COVID-19 All project Check for Daily Contractor Construction Minimal cost to government facilities and compliance with supervision SMWD PIU protocols; work areas government consultants, symptoms on guidelines on SMWD PIU workers COVID-19 Road safety Pipelines Visual Daily Contractor Construction Part of plan; sign, routes, ground inspection of supervision consultant’s barricades and reservoirs, and sites consultants, construction night lamps pump house SMWD PIU supervision contract; minimal cost to SMWD PIU Construction Pipelines Visual Once before Contractor Construction Part of wastes routes, ground inspection of final stage of supervision consultant’s reservoirs, and sites demobilization consultants, construction pump house SMWD PIU supervision contract;

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Aspects / Compliance Means of Implementation Monitoring Parameters to Location Frequency Monitoring Monitoring Responsibility Cost be monitored Responsibility minimal cost to SMWD PIU Compliance Entire project Check Periodic, as Contractor, Construction Part of project with ECC documents needed SMWD supervision cost conditions and consultants, other PMU government requirements Number of Pipelines Verification of Once a month Contractor SMWD PIU No cost local labor routes, ground contractor’s employed reservoirs, and records pump house OPERATION PHASE E. Coli Pipelines, and Water sampling Monthly for SMWD LWUA Part of bacteria; ground and laboratory bacteria; SMWD’s PNSDW reservoirs test annual for operation cost physical & physical & chemical chemical parameters Septic tank of Subproject Visual Once a year Water LGU Minimal cost water water supply inspection of consumer consumers service area sites Note: total of all minimal costs is less than Php 5,000.00

Project Performance Monitoring. Project performance monitoring presents the desired outcomes as measurable events by providing parameters or aspects that can be monitored and verified (Table 7-3). For preconstruction phase, the EMP requirements need to be incorporated in construction contracts to achieve an environmentally responsible procurement as a desired outcome. Construction phase desired outcomes include effective management of environmental impacts and reduce risk to public. For the operation phase, SMWD’s water supply system must meet the drinking water standards (2017 PNSDW) for physical, chemical, and bacteriological parameters.

Table 7-3: Project Performance Monitoring Aspects / Desired Means of Implementation Compliance Monitoring Parameters to Frequency Outcomes Monitoring Monitoring Cost be monitored PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE Environmentally EMP Verify detailed Twice – SMWD, LWUA PMU Minimal responsive requirements design (i) draft Design cost detailed design incorporated documents; detailed consultants in detailed EMP design design requirements documents reflected in and (ii) prior to tender approval of documents final documents Environmentally EMP Verify Prior to SMWD LWUA PMU Minimal responsible requirements construction finalization of PIU cost procurement incorporated contract construction in construction documents contract contracts documents CONSTRUCTION PHASE Effective Number of Verification of Once a month Contractor Construction Part of management public contractor’s supervision consultant’s of environmental complaints on records; consultants, construction impacts during construction SMWD’s SMWD PIU supervision construction activities coordination contract; with local minimal cost officials

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Aspects / Desired Means of Implementation Compliance Monitoring Parameters to Frequency Outcomes Monitoring Monitoring Cost be monitored to SMWD PIU Reduce risk to Number of Verification of Once a month Contractor Construction Part of public during accidents contractor’s supervision consultant’s construction involving records; consultants, construction construction SMWD SMWD PIU supervision activities coordination contract; with local minimal cost officials to SMWD PIU OPERATION PHASE Conformance of Required Water Monthly for SMWD LWUA Part of Water quality to drinking water sampling and bacteria; SMWD’s drinking water quality laboratory test annual for operation standards parameters physical & cost (bacteria chemical count, color, pH, turbidity, dissolved solids, hardness, alkalinity, manganese, iron, fluoride, chloride, sulfates, magnesium, calcium, carbonates, and bicarbonates) Note: total of all minimal costs is less than Php 5,000.00

C. Implementation Arrangement

This subsection presents the: (i) institutional set-up, (ii) implementation schedule, (iii) required clearances and permits, and (iv) capability building Institutional Setup. For this subproject, LWUA will serve as the executing agency, while SMWD will be the implementing agency. LWUA has overall responsibility for project coordination, implementation, and liaison with ADB and other government offices. A Project Management Unit (PMU) to be created by LWUA will be responsible for coordinating the implementation at the national level. PMU shall be established by LWUA prior to the start of construction activities. A PMU staff shall be designated as the Environment Officer for the project. Before the commencement of the subproject, a team of consultants will assist LWUA’s PMU and SMWD to ensure smooth implementation and secure required documents. SMWD will be responsible for the procurement of goods, works, and services. During construction and operation phase of the subproject, SMWD will oversee the implementation of the subproject. SMWD shall create a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for the day-to-day management of the project and will work closely with LWUA’s PMU. WDGRC will handle the grievance redress mechanism and promptly address the public’s complaints about environmental performance of the subproject.

ADB will assess status of EMP implementation and over-all environmental performance of the Project by reviewing environmental monitoring reports submitted by LWUA and conducting site visits to validate conditions onsite. Corrective actions will be agreed with LWUA, SMWD and the contractor to address deficiencies in EMP implementation or inadequacy of mitigation

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measures. ADB will disclose on its web site semi-annual environmental monitoring reports submitted by LWUA.

Environmental Corrective Action Plan. Should the mitigation measures indicated in the CEMP and EMP are observed to be inadequate during subproject implementation, the construction supervision consultants and PIU shall propose a corrective action plan to address this inadequacy and ensure compliance.

Environmental Monitoring Reports. During the construction period, the contractor shall prepare a monthly environmental self-monitoring report to be submitted to PIU, construction supervision consultants, and PMU. The PIU together with the construction supervision consultants, shall also conduct at least monthly site inspection to monitor EMP implementation and validate the contractor’s environmental monitoring reports. Monthly reports of these monitoring activities shall be submitted to SMWD and the PMU. The PMU shall collate all the monthly data and prepare semi-annual environmental monitoring reports (SEMR) which shall be submitted by LWUA to ADB. SEMRs are due on 31 July for the first semestral report and on 31 January of the following year for the second semestral report. ADB will publicly disclose the SEMRs on its web site.

Implementation Schedule. The SMWD subproject was scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2021 and to be completed by the first quarter of 2022. SMWD shall ensure that construction contract provisions related to the EMP shall be included in the tendering stage.

Clearances and Permits. Under Philippine regulations, SMWD shall apply for an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the EMB Region III for the proposed augmentation of the existing water supply system. Securing the ECC from EMB Region III will cost PhP 5,055.00. The ECC shall be secured prior to implementation of the subproject. Tree cutting permits will be secured from EMB Region III by the contractor, if trees have to be cut.

Capability Building. Capacity building activities for LWUA, the project management unit (PMU) and SMWD on ADB processes such as environmental and social safeguards, gender mainstreaming, procurement, disbursement and financial management will be provided under the WDDSP. Other trainings necessary for an efficient implementation of the subproject will be identified and added in the future.

Environmental Cost. The indicative overall cost for the implementation of the EMP is shown in Table 7-4.

Table 7-4: Cost for EMP Implementation Number/ Cost per Source of Component Description Cost (PhP) Frequency Unit (PhP) Funds PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE Clearances and Securing ECC from 5,055 for SMWD 1 ECC 5,055/ ECC permits EMB-RO ECC expense Information disclosure and consultations Public during consultations and preconstruction and As per SMWD Lump sum 25,000 information construction phase, requirement expense disclosure including public awareness campaign through media

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Number/ Cost per Source of Component Description Cost (PhP) Frequency Unit (PhP) Funds (i) Orientation workshop SMWD officials and staff involved in the 720,000 for project Part of the Capacity the 12 WDs implementation on One Lump sum loan building included under ADB SPS (2009), package the WDDSP applicable laws, rules and regulations on environment; Contractor’s liability (approx. 4,000/ Depends on Covered Assessment of air Baseline ambient sampling the number of under quality and noise To be noise level survey station designated construction level along determined (24 hr) excluding sampling contract receptors mobilization stations (CEMP) and manpower cost) CONSTRUCTION PHASE Application of noise Covered Noise and dust and dust Not under suppression at As required Contractor’s suppression liability applicable construction work sites measures contract Wherever Safety signboards, Covered required Traffic temporary Not under throughout Contractor’s management diversions, liability applicable construction the project barricades, etc. contract corridor Everyday Covered Compliance with Noise level along Not under the IFC-EHS Contractor’s monitoring nearest liability applicable construction Guidelines receptors contract Implementation of Throughout Covered occupational health the 300,000 under Hazard to workers Contractor’s and safety construction liability annually construction measures period contract Covered Any Mitigation of any under unanticipated unanticipated As per construction impact due to impact arising Lump sum Contractor’s insurance liability cost project and defect liability requirement – implementation period contractor’s insurance OPERATION PHASE • 21 Pump Stations Monthly sampling • 9 Storage of water going into Php SMWD Water quality Tanks Php 390,000 the transmission 500/month/ operating annually line and randomly • Around 35 sample expense from a tap source randomly selected taps

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8 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

Following discussions during the DDR mission, it was agreed to integrate the ADB required GRM into the current consumer feedback measures that are already implemented and are well established. This GRM provides a mechanism to cater both environmental and consumer related issues to record along with water supply, billing, and environmental complaints. The system however maybe adjusted or modified according to the need specific to the area of implementation considering its geographical and cultural setting as resolved by its Barangay Council.

To protect also the indirect households, the project will integrate required GRM to include non- water district customer’s feedback measures during Construction and Project Implementation affecting the environment.

The SMWD management team were aware of the need to be able to respond to issues in a timely manner and will separate project related grievances from ongoing supply issues for reporting to ADB and LWUA. In addition, it is also the responsibility of SMWD management team to respond to non-consumer entities against the Contractor with regards to project related grievances from ongoing environmental issues for reporting to DENR, LWUA and ADB. Contact information of the GRM will also be included in project information billboards or booklets, if these are required for the project.

A member of the SMWD as well as from the Contractor’s side will be appointed to be the focal team for GRM management will liaise to inform the Contractor, DENR, and Barangay administration of procedures in case of any issues. All complaints whether received verbally or in writing will be properly documented.

The Project’s grievance redress mechanism shall in no way impede access to the formal legal system or the courts. The decision of the courts is for finality of case resolution. Below are the steps to be followed in filing grievances and the procedures for redress.

Step 1: The complainant provides the background and files the grievance/complaint verbally or in writing to the SMWD. If unwritten, the Secretary in the SMWD Office will record it in the SMWD complaints system noting it as a project grievance. The focal point for SMWD will respond to the complainant within 3 days to assess whether the issue is project related and environmental issue and aim to resolve the issue and record it within the project grievance register.

Step 2: If no resolution or understanding is reached, the complainant files the grievance/complaint to the PMU within LWUA for it to be resolved within 15 days after filing. The written complaint shall be reproduced in four (4) copies; the original to Executing Agency – Project Management Unit (EA-PMU), two (2) for Water District – Project Implementation Unit (WD-PIU), and one for the file of the complainant.

Step 3a: The Lupon ng Kapayapaan ng barangay (justice system members) whenever possible to resolve the issue at the barangay level. The barangay process may take 15 days or more, including submission of complaint, recording, hearing and resolution.

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Step 3b (for environment related issues): The Barangay Committee on Environment, whenever possible, to resolve the issue at the barangay level. The barangay process may take 15 days or more, including submission of complaint, recording, hearing and resolution. Step 4: For environmental related issues, if no resolution or understanding is reached and if the grievance/complaint qualifies for submission to DENR’s Pollution and Adjudication Board for Assessment at DENR’s Regional Office.

Step 5: Again, if no resolution or understanding is reached and if the grievance/complaint qualifies for hearing at the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) or Regional Trial Court (RTC), the complainant may request for assistance of the pro bono lawyer from the Public Attorney’s office, through the Water District Grievance Redress Committee (WDGRC). The pro bono lawyer shall assist the complainant in reproducing the formal complaint in five (5) copies to be distributed as follows: the original to the appropriate court, one each for PMU, PIU, WDGRC and for the file of the complainant.

Step 6: The MTC or RTC assesses the merit of the grievance/complaint, schedules the hearing and renders a decision. Appeals can be elevated to the high court. The Supreme Court’s decision is final and executory.

Aggrieved parties may also inform the Office of Special Project Facilitators (OSPF) of the ADB of any project-related grievances. APs will be exempted from all administrative and legal fees. Unresolved grievance can be elevated to the proper courts. The SMWD will maintain a full record of all complaints and grievances received, and the actions taken. SMWD will also ensure grievances are recorded and reported in the Integrated Environmental and Social Safeguards reports that are submitted to ADB every six (6) months during project implementation.

Costs. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication, and information dissemination) will be borne by SMWD.

Complaints to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Complaints about environmental performance of projects issued an Environmental Certificate of Compliance (ECC) can also be brought to the attention of DENR-EMB. The process of handling such complaints is described in the Revised Procedural Manual (2007) for the IRR of PD 1586. The steps that DENR-EMB may follow in handling complaints are: (i) DENR-EMB shall verify if the complaint is actionable under PD.1586, (ii) within 72 hours from receipt of a complaint DENR- EMB will send the proponent a Notice of Alleged Violation (NAV) and requests for an official reply as to why the proponent should not be penalized, (iii) DENR-EMB may conduct field validation, site inspection and verification or other activities to assess or validate the complaint. The proponent is required to respond within seven (7) days. Proponent’s failure to respond to the NAV and further notices will force DENR-EMB to take legal actions. DENR may issue a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) to project proponents which shall be effective immediately based on: (i) violations under the PEISS, and (ii) situations that present grave or irreparable damage to the environment. PD 1586 also allows DENR to suspend or cancel the proponent’s ECC if the terms and conditions have been violated.

9 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SMWD’s water supply subproject will benefit the general public by contributing to the long- term improvement in the water supply system of the project coverage area and providing safe drinking water to residents and commercial establishments in the municipality. The potential

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Maria Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Main Report adverse environmental impacts are primarily associated with the construction period, which can be minimized through mitigating measures and environmentally sound engineering and construction practices.

Under the Philippine law, since the subproject is categorized under Category B, securing of ECC may be carried out through online application (which may still be subject to the EMB reginal office). It is also environment category B under ADB SPS requiring the preparation of this IEE Report. All government permits and clearances must be secured before construction can start.

The SMWD is currently on the process of completing all the documentary requirements for the acquisition of the ECC. On-line ECC application will be initiated by the end of October 2020 and ECC is expected to be acquired by the end of December. Construction will not be started until the ECC has been obtained.

With the implementation of the mitigation measures as proposed in the EMP, the subproject is not expected to cause irreversible adverse environment impacts. Also, the water supply subproject can be implemented in an environmentally acceptable manner without the need for further environmental assessment study, except for the conduct of a public consultations for compliance and further input. Should there be any significant change in the project scope, an updated or a new IEE will be prepared.

The proposed SMWD subproject is hereby recommended for implementation with the following requirements to be strictly followed: (i) Tendering process shall ensure environmentally responsible procurement by requiring the inclusion of EMP provisions in the bidding and construction contract documents; (ii) Contractor’s submittal of a CEMP which shall be included in the construction contract; (iii) Contract provisions on creation and operation of the WDGRC shall be included in construction contracts; (iv) LWUA, with its regulatory function, shall ensure that capability building for SMWD shall be pursued; and (v) SMWD shall continue the process of public consultation and information disclosure during detailed design and construction phases.

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10 REFERENCES

Asian Development Bank. (2014). Philippines: Water District Development Sector Project. Local Water Utilities Administration, of the Asian Development Bank.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. (2011). Climate Change in the Philippines. Retrieved from https://dilg.gov.ph/PDF_File/reports_resources/DILG-Resources-2012130-2ef223f591.pdf on 02 Sep 19.

United Nations. (n.d.). Sustainable Development Goals. United Nations Development Programme.

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Initial Environmental Examination- Santa Marial Water District TA-9103 PHI: Water District Development Sector Project CDTA for Water District Development Sector Project (Contract No. 41665-013) Annex 2

ANNEX 2 SAMPLE GRIEVANCE REDRESS FORM

The Project welcomes complaints, suggestions, queries, and comments regarding project implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback.

Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you.

Date Place of Registration

Contact Information/Personal Details Name Gender * Male Age * Female Home Address Place Phone no. E-mail Complaint/Suggestion/Comment/Question Please provide the details (who, what, where, and how) of your grievance below:

If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here: How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Registered by: (Name of Official registering grievance)

Mode of communication: Note/Lett er E-mail Verbal/Telephonic Reviewed by: (Names/Positions of Officials Reviewing Grievance)

Action Taken:

Whether Action Taken Disclosed: Yes No Means of Disclosure:

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ANNEX 3 SAMPLE CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN (CEMP) OUTLINE

I. Brief Project and Contract Package/Lot Description Note: include construction activities and map/s II. Brief Description and Purpose of Contractor’s Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) Note: include applicable laws III. Associated Project/Lot Facilities and Sensitive Receptors – description and location Note: include photos a) Construction and Workers’ Camps b) Material Sources and Storage Areas – quarries, borrow pits, water c) Workshop and Fabrication Yards d) Hazardous Materials and Chemical Storage Areas – fuel, oil, bitumen, chemical additives e) Wastes and Spoils Disposal Areas – construction wastes, domestic wastes, hazardous waste f) Crushing and Batching Plants – asphalt and concrete g) Bridges and Bypass Roads h) Sensitive Receptors – schools, hospitals, religious institutions IV. Construction Impacts and Mitigation Measures; Institutional Arrangements and Timing for EMP Implementation – refer to the EMP table in the IEE and contract documents as basis and indicate the mitigation measures that will be implemented for the contract package for the following): a) Soils and Material – topsoil, soil erosion, reclaimed pavement and spoils, slope stability b) Quarry and Borrow Sites – degradation of borrow sites c) Water Resources – operation of quarries on river banks, siltation, spills from asphalt plants/trucks, bridge activities d) Air, Noise and Vibration – emissions, dust, noise from construction vehicles and equipment, crushing, asphalt and cement mixing plants, construction activities e) Waste and Hazardous Materials – solid wastes, hazardous and chemical wastes, sewage f) Flora and Fauna g) Construction Camps, Storage Depots h) Local Roads – traffic management, access, congestion, road safety i) Community – safety, disruption, access j) Workers’ Safety, Health and Sanitation – includes HIV/AIDS STD V. Environmental Baseline Measurements and Sampling – location of sampling sites, methodology, results (if not available yet, to be included in first SEMR for the lot) Note: include photos VI. Environmental Monitoring Program (EMoP) – schedule of inspection, parameters to be checked and methodology, checklist for EMP Compliance Monitoring, inspection monitoring form VII. Public Consultation, if necessary; Training VIII. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) (See Annex 2) – detailed procedure for resolving complaints IX. Annexes a) copies of all relevant permits (batching plants, disposal sites, tree-cutting, quarries, ECCs, etc.) b) baseline sampling laboratory results (original copies)

Note: The CEMP should be straightforward and concise. It need not be a lengthy document.

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ANNEX 4 PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCEEDINGS

1. SMWD Staff consultation with officials of Brgy. Tumana, Santa Maria Bulacan (July 15, 2020)

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2. SMWD Staff consultation with officials of Brgy. Parada, Santa Maria Bulacan (July 16, 2020)

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3. SMWD Staff consultation with officials of Brgy. San Vicente, Santa Maria Bulacan (July 20, 2020)

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4. SMWD Staff consultation with officials of Brgy. Bulac, Santa Maria Bulacan (August 4, 2020)

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