In the continuing implementation of Integrated Management System and Green  Port Award System, the Port Management Office of Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro (PMO MO/C) conducted an effluent monitoring on October 25, 2023, conducted  by a Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) accredited laboratory. Every semester in the Port of Cagayan de Oro conducts the said activity to ensure that the volume and concentration of pollutants in water discharge in its Water Treatment Facility are within the standard limit.

 

This is in pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 9275 or the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, wherein the law ensures the safeguarding of various water resources against pollution brought about by commercial, industrial, and agricultural activities. Also, the said conduct of effluent monitoring is a requirement of the Wastewater Discharge Permit issued by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) – DENR.

 

The Waste Water Treatment Facility’s effluent test results for the years 2021 to 2022 have repeatedly shown that the water effluent in are within the standards of the Philippine Clean Water Act.

 

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