Preventive measures
AIR AND WATER
POLLUTION AND ITS
CONTROL MEASURES
POLLUTION PREVENTION
POLLUTION
Any substance (solid, liquid, gas) or
any form of energy (such as heat sound
or radioactivity)to the environment at the
rate faster that it can be dispersed,
diluted, decomposed, recycled or stored
in some harmless form and it can lead of
losing of biological diversity.
AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION
• The control of Air Pollution is a
complex problem requiring strong
short and long term solutions
coupled with power and financial
inputs. If people can control the
quality of automobile exhaust then
the occurrence of petrochemical
smog can likewise be controlled.
AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION
• RA 8749 (1999) Philippine Clean Air Act
aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the
National Air Quality Guideline values for criteria pollutants,
throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the possible
associated impacts to the economy
POLLUTION PREVENTION
MEASURES TO CONTROL AIR POLLUTION
1. Activated Carbon – one of the most popular forms of air pollution control.
This type involves the use of a pollution filter, carbon, to reduce the amount
of pollutants.
2. Bio-filtration – effective type of air pollution control. It uses
microorganisms, often bacteria and fungi, to dissolve pollutants
3. Change in Fuel – this technique involves the less polluting fuel to reduce air
pollution. Use of low sulfur fuel instead of high sulfur fuel by electric
utilities is an example of this method.
POLLUTION PREVENTION
4. ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR – In Industrial processing plants, where
large amount of smoke is generated and exhausted to the atmosphere several
methods are used to minimize the effect on air pollution.
5. SCRUBBER – removing the certain harmful gases from smoke is to pass
through a water spray. The gases are trapped in the devise and dissolve in the
liquid
POLLUTION PREVENTION
• Some gases, which are more soluble in a particular liquid than air, for
example, ammonia in water, can be separated by dissolving in it.
• Trees should be planted on the roadside, riverbanks, parks and’ open
places as they keep the environment fresh
• Population growth, which is the main cause of pollution should be
checked
GOVERNMENT CONTROL ON AIR
POLLUTION
NPCC- (National Pollution Control Commission), the Philippine Government
enacted (R.A. 3931 in 1964)
- the NPCC was given the responsibility of preventing and abating air, water
and other types of pollution in the country
- with regard to Air Pollution, the NPCC is responsible for the control of air
pollution from mobile to stationary sources. To control air pollution from
mobile sources, the NPCC prohibits any person for causing or allowing
emissions of smoke from gasoline or engine powered vehicles in the street or
highway which is visible these are so called smoke belching.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL ON AIR
POLLUTION
• With regards to stationary of air pollution the commission
is empowered to issue, renew or deny industrial operation
permits.
• Industries are required to establish air quality monitoring network
in their establishments.
• The government also provides non-penal incentives in the form of
tax credits and tax deductions in the purchase of ant-pollution
facilities to meet the standards sets by commission.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL ON AIR
POLLUTION
• In a recent reorganization of the government, the function of the
NPCC were absorbed by the Environmental Management Bureau
of the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
(DENR).
• Government laws also require any enterprise be it public or private
desiring to establish any plant or factory which may have a significant
impact on the environment is required to secure an
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
• The Philippine Clean Water Act (RA 9275) of 2004 declared the policy
of considering the protection, preservation, and revival of the quality
of our fresh, brackish and marine water alongside with the pursuit of
economic growth
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
• The Main goal is to control the pollutants at the source before they are
able to enter the water sources.
• The Process of treatment will depend on the pollutant in the waste
water
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
• The Treatment of sewage regardless of the source requires at least two
stages;
1. removes the suspended solids on the remaining l liquids
released into the environment
2. goes a step further, (bacteria is utilized to break down
the inorganic compounds into organic waste that settled out in
the primary process)
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
• With regard to Domestic waste from toilets, bathtubs, and sinks, these
are generally piped to sewage treatment center.
• Water Purification Process coming from the rivers or lakes for
drinking purposes must undergo purification processes before it can be
considered fit for drinking purposes.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL ON AIR
POLLUTION
• Prevent and control pollution with
respect to water pollution the NPCC
concentrates its activities on industrial
pollutions which are discharged organic
and inorganic waste, toxic and
obnoxious materials or substance in
fresh and saline water bodies.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL ON AIR
POLLUTION
• With regard to Industries that are already in operation but causing
pollution, they are given reasonable time to install anti-pollution
equipment or facilities.
• e.g..
To lessen the pollution levels in the NCR the construction of
polluting industrial plant is prohibited within a 50 km radius from the
City Hall of Manila
GOVERNMENT CONTROL ON AIR
POLLUTION
• The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) is entrusted the
prevention and control off pollution of the lake and ensure its
development as a fishery area.
• The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) primarily concerned with the
protection of Philippine seas, rivers, lakes, and their tributaries against
pollution caused by oil spillage and dumping toxic waste.
CONSERVATION FOR WATER AND LAND
RESOURCES
Important recommendation to protect and manage water
resources;
1. All countries should develop strict policies to protect their
coastal and marine ecosystems.
2. Protected coastal and marine areas should be established and
carefully monitored around the world
3. Environmental Education should be part of the curriculum
in every country and should be include a strong marine
component
CONSERVATION FOR WATER AND LAND
RESOURCES
4. Reduction of marine pollution from land-based sources
(sewage discharges, agricultural pollutants, and industrial effluents)
should be a top priority of every government.
5. Pollution from ship and offshore installations should be
prohibited, and this prohibition should be effectively
inforced.
SUSTAINABLITY
1. Waste disposal at personal level should be optimally reduced as waste
destruction by any means causes pollution.
2. Maintenance of vehicles should remain proper as to avoid
introduction of harmful gases and other pollutants in to the atmosphere
3. Use of chemical fertilizers should be limited as to avoid water
pollution
SUSTAINABLITY
4. Timely disposal of waste to prevent decomposition of household
refuge as to check foul odours and spread of disease by insects, flies and
other pathogenic bacteria
5. Industrialists should check for proper disposal of treated water from
factory units as to avoid thermal pollution of water bodies
6. In towns where sewage facilities are not available, septic tanks should
be made in the houses
7. Domestic sewage and industrial wastes should be treated before
discharging them into drains.
WHAT IS PREVENTION?
The action of stopping
something from happening
or arising.
GROUP WORK
1. What are the preventive
measures you can share about
__________.
2. State how you can conserve it.
3. How can you contribute for its
sustainability?
Note: Present it on class after 35 minutes
