This project is co-funded by

the European Union.

A Project implemented by the consortium: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V., Thailand Environment Institute (TEI), Local Government Development Foundation Inc. (LOGODEF), United Cities and Local Governments for Asia and Pacific (UCLG-ASPAC), Association of

Indonesian Regency Governments (APKASI), Association of Cities of Vietnam (ACVN), and National League of Communes/Sangkats of the Kingdom of Cambodia (NLC/S).

Contact: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung – 5/F Cambridge Bldg., 108 Tordesillas crn. Gallardo sts. - Makati City, Manila - Philippines

DELGOSEA Partnership for Democratic Local Governance in Southeast-Asia - www.delgosea.eu

Transfer Concept

“Constructed Wetland”, Alaminos (One Pangasinan Alliance), Philippines

The project is implemented by Alaminos based on the best

practice from Udonthani, Thailand. For further information, please visit: www.DELGOSEA.eu

You can also get in touch with the local contact for this project: Manuel Hernaez, hiccyouth@yahoo.com

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Version 2011.

Quezon Island Hundred Islands National Park Alaminos City, Pangasinan Philippines

A Replication of the Udonthani BP Model on Constructed Wetlands

In the City of Alaminos,

Pangasinan,Philippines

AN OVERVIEW

The Lucap Wharf, Lucap Bay City of Alaminos,Pangasinan,Philippnes

Presented by: Col. Wilmer S. Panabang, DSC (Ret.)

What is a Natural Wetland?

Is an area where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year round or for varying period of the year including during the growing season.

Swamps, marshes or bogs found in freshwater, saltwater or brackish water. One has to view the wetland as a whole system composed of: soil, covered with water, water plants, mangrove plants, fishes, birds, reptiles, amphibians, etc.

Economic services

Aesthetic and recreation value (bird watching)

Promotes ecotourism (livelihood to the local people)

Ecological services

• Wintering site of migratory birds• Habitat of both land and water animals • Filtering function ( plants filters the pollutants)• Protect coastal water from pollutants•Mitigate climate change through carbon sink•Adaptation by its ability to store and regulate water

What is a Constructed Wetland?

Constructed – entails the presence of human intervention imitating the functions of the natural wetland to improve fresh water system.

It has the same components as natural wetlands – water, plants, animal life (insects, reptiles, amphibians and birds), varying depths of the pond.

The constructed wetland side by side with the natural fresh water system functions as urban water drainage.

The presence of aquatic plants and other organisms absorbs pollution load in the water.

It also reduces contaminants before releasing the water.

Udonthani (Thailand) Profile

Area 47.70 sq.km.

Households 50,000

Population 138,000

Constructed Wetland Wastewater Treatment FacilityTHE UDONTHANI BP MODEL

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LEGAL SYSTEM

POLITICAL

CULTURAL

Udonthani City Alaminos City

Constitutional Monarchy

Presidential

All Open Lands Belongs to the

Kingdom

Lands are mostly Alienable and Disposable

Abide with the kingdom

Rights-based and legal-minded orientation

PROFILE

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Shared Concerns on Waste Water Condition

Udonthani City:Riverine Water Quality

Alaminos City:Coastal Water Quality

Shared ConcernsMunicipality Undonthani,

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City of Alaminos, Pangasinan,(Philippines)

•Too difficult O&M•High Cost•Low Benefit

On Conventional Wastewater Treatment Systems…

Easy to design & operate

High benefit / low cost

Reuse water

Benefit to the people

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Alaminos City, Pangasinan Profile

Brgy.Lucap

REPLICATION SITE Lucap Coastal Wastewater

Treatment Facility

Sitio Inansuana, Brgy. LucapAlaminos City, Pangasinan,Philippines

Sitio Inansuana, Brgy. Lucap,Alaminos City,Pangasinan,Philippines

Sitio Inansuana, Brgy. Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

Coastal Conditions: Sitio Inansuana, Lucap

• Catch basin for solid and waste water• No existing sewerage system in place• Lack environment/ecological appreciation • Deterioration of flora and fauna • High incidence of Ecoli bacteria• High incidence of water-born diseases• Uncontrolled and undocumented settlements

Sitio Inansuana, Brgy. Lucap,Alaminos City,Pangasinan,Philippines

The Answer:Constructed Coastal Wetlands Lucap Floating Gardenwastewater treatment & reuse

Propose Site

Sitio Inansuana, Brgy. Lucap,Alaminos City,Pangasinan,Philippines

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FLOATING GARDENS OF LUCAP

FLOATING GARDENS OF LUCAP

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FLOATING GARDENS OF LUCAP

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FLOATING GARDENS OF LUCAP

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FLOATING GARDENS OF LUCAP

Alternative Additional Facility

Reuse: Irrigation for Sustainable Organic Farming

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FLOATING GARDENS OF LUCAP

FOUR CHAMBER SEPTIC TANK and MECHANICAL WINDMILL PUMP

This is the proposed design for the community septic collector of community waste water situated within the area

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To initially segregate solid materials and filter liquids prior to transfer to filtering ponds.

Propose No. of Facility: 2

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B.Ensuing issues in Alaminos City

Program institutionalization is affected by term of office by elected officials;Continuity may be compromised by change in local administrators

Solution: Establishment of policies (Sangguniang

Panlungsod Ordinance, MOAs, MOUs) that transcends beyond the term of office for every current administration.

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Legal (Land Use Issue )• EO 436 (issue of administration and management and development); • Legal impediments coming from certain sectors with vested interest;• Occurrence of unforeseen disasters both natural and human-induced

Solution:Comprehensive Land Use PlanApproved Zoning PlanDisaster Risk-Reduction Plan

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Cultural Situation

Social Issue• Inadequate information about the plan/project;• Wait-and-see attitude;• Participation dependent on moral ascendancy; • Patronage based on benefits to be acquired; • Participation based on constant visibility and consistent mobilization.

SOLUTION:City Government’s commitment towards the general welfare of the its populace and marginalized sector in delivering basic services with equity

C. Issues and Problems Related to the Formulation of Objectives

Instilling public awareness and institutionalizing active participation in environmental management

SOLUTION:Continuing advocacy to sustain public

awareness; andNetworking and forging partnerships

Project Implementation Issues:Sustaining public participation in the implementation of the project

Action:Constant invitation, regular updates on issues and concerns, involving the public during monitoring activities

Budgetary Issues:Availability of funds

Action:Enactment of Policies to ensure the long-term budgetary support of the project; application of grants and funding; public-private partnership; local and foreign investments

Definition of Results and IndicatorsFunctional constructed coastal wetland

Result:Selection of appropriate technology tailored-fit to the local conditions;Adherence to the project design and details; and Community participation in monitoring and evaluation

Indicator:Significantly improved water quality that meets government standards

Activity Plan and TimetablePHASE 1 TARGET•Profiling of population and households - July 2011•Inventory of Sanitary and Sewerage Facility - July 2011•Inventory of Land Ownership - July 2011•Inventory of Business Establishment - June 2011•Inventory of Drainage Canal System - June 2011•Topographic Survey of the Project Site - May 2011•Barangay Meeting and Coordination - On-going•Flora and Fauna Inventory - May 2011•Baseline Water Quality Monitoring - May 2011•Baseline Local Health Monitoring - July 2011•GIS Mapping of the Project Site - July 2011•Application of Environmental Compliance Certificate - May 2011•Application of Certificate of Land Classification Status - May 2011•Drafting of E.O, Re-solution, City Ordinance - May 2011

•PHASE IIApprove Design of the Constructed Wetlands - October 2011Budget Analysis and Cost Estimation - October 2011Budget Allocation and Funding - February 2012Bidding Process - April 2012

E. Development of Monitoring System and Communication PlanEffective and focused monitoring and communication planDetermined leadership with focus and direction

SOLUTION:Periodic and regular monitoring by a multi-sectoral monitoring team:

1.Balanced ecosystem2.Water quality3.Dissemination of results to reinforce the interest of

the community in the project

F. Issues on Impact and Sustainability after 1 ½ years of implementation

Fully operational, new learnings derived from implementation and maintenance of the project, ready for replication

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

HUNDRED ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK City of Alaminos, Pangasinan , Philippines