Republic of the Philippines
Province of La Union
MUNICIPALITY OF AGOO
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
C. Uses which enhance and increase public access to the shoreline and navigable waters, except in areas of high biological and ecological sensitivity where the influx of large numbers of people is to be controlled in order to avoid alteration of fragile habitats and disruption of natural biological processes.
D. Uses which increase public recreational opportunities along the coastal strip and on navigable waters where there is an unmet demand for such opportunities; provided that the resulting infrastructure build-up as a consequence of providing for various leisure activities such as bathing, diving, boating, fishing and tourism as a whole, will not negatively disrupt traditional fisheries, interfere with marine or aquatic life, cause adverse increases in nutrient inputs, nor eliminate important habitats. Consequently, development planning for the coastline as a whole shall include criteria and standards to permit the concentration of such facilities and structures within specially designated zones consistent with existent policies.
Section 1112.03. Authority to Regulate the Use of Water. The Municipal Government shall protect the purity and quantity of water supply within its territorial jurisdiction, regulate the consumption, use or wastage of water, the use of pumps, and the drilling and excavation of the ground for the laying of water pipes and other structures, and protect the environment.
To this end, the Municipality shall identify heavy users of water and determine on a periodic basis the rate of extraction and utilization and require them to secure a Sanitary Permit, among other requirements, for water extraction and utilization. Water extraction charges shall be made based on the economic rent policy. The proceeds of this rent shall be used to support project which provide adequate and safe water to the public.
The following actions shall be taken by the Municipality:
A. On water concessionaires. Water meters shall be attached to water conveyance facilities. Concessionaires shall be compelled to report their water use to the Municipality.
B. On other establishments. Establishments who extract water from private lands shall install production meters to determine the volume of water being extracted.
Section II12.04. Water Permit. The Municipal Government shall ensure that all users of water resources shall apply for a Water Permit from the National Water Resources Board. It shall be unlawful for any water user to engage in the use, development and utilization of water resources within the territorial boundaries of the Municipality without first securing such permit.
Section 1112.05. Heavy users of water shall be required to formulate water recycling and reuse systems to minimize their water utilization.
The Municipal Government for its part shall establish water treatment facilities in the markets and the slaughterhouse and reuse the treated water.
When the reuse of wastewater is feasible, it shall be limited as much as possible to such uses other than direct human consumption. Distribution of such water for public consumption shall be allowed only after it is demonstrated that such consumption will not adversely affect the health and safety of the public.
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