Republic of the Philippines
Province of La Union
MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Article 2
Utilization of Waters
Section 1112.01. Order of Preference. The Municipality of Agoo shall ensure the equitable appropriation and efficient utilization of water resources to its constituents consistent with the order of preference adopted by the State as follows:
A. Domestic
B. Municipal
C. Irrigation
D. Power generation
E. Fisheries
F. Livestock raising
G. Industrial use
H. Recreational
I. Other purposes
Uses of water for domestic purposes is the utilization of water for drinking. washing, bathing, cooking or other household needs, home gardens, and watering of lawns or domestic animals.
Use of water for municipal purposes is the utilization of water for supplying the water requirements of the community.
Use of water for irrigation is the utilization of water for producing agricultural crops.
Use of water for power generation is the utilization of water for producing electrical or mechanical power.
Use of water for fisheries is the utilization of water for the propagation and culture of fish as a commercial enterprise.
Use of water for livestock raiding is the utilization of water for large herds or flocks of animals raised as a commercial enterprise.
Use of water for industrial purposes is the utilization of water in factories, industrial plants and mines, including the use of water as an ingredient of a finished product.
Use of water for recreational purposes is the utilization of water for swimming pools, bath houses, boating, water skiing, golf courses and other similar facilities in resorts and other places of recreation.
Section 1112.02. Priority Uses of Water. The Municipal Government, in permitting public uses of its water and coastal resources, including the granting, licensing, awarding and revoking of concessions to use its resources and to establish settlements, put up industrial facilities, or set up economic endeavors, shall observe the following general priorities:
A. Uses which enhance, conserve or protect the quality habitat and ecology of the waters and coastal resources.
B. Uses which promote the greatest, long term benefits to the greatest number of people, particularly the local communities.
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