Bawasa Orientation WATER is LIFE

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Bawasa OrientationWATER is LIFE
As of Oc., 2008
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Todays Goal

• To learn about BAWASA and prepare for the field
  assistance in Barangay.

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Water constitutes
95 of the brain
Serves as
82 of the blood
90 of the lungs
lubricant
base for saliva
forms fluids that surround the joints
regulates body temperature
helps prevent constipation
regulates metabolism
More than 2/3 of our weight
A mere 2 drop in our bodys water supply can
trigger dehydration
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Water Related Diseases

• diarrheal diseases, dysenteries,enteric fever
• worm infections, skin and eye disease

Prevention and Control Measures

• Use of safe and potable water
• Improved water accessibility
• Proper excreta disposal
• Proper personal, domestic food hygiene
• Proper liquid/solid waste disposal

We need
WATER SANITATION
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Water Sanitation,General Objectives

• Reduce water and sanitation related diseases
• Reduce hospitalization cost
• Decrease work absences due to poor health and
  illnesses

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Legal Mandates

• 1991 Local Government Code

- Chapter 2 General Powers and Attributes of
LGUs Section

• 17-Basic Services and Facilities

- Sanitation Code of the Philippines (PD 856)

• NEDA Board Resolutions

- Res. 5 S 1994 Approving the recommendation
of the Infrastructure Committee on National
Policy, Strategy and Action Plan for Waste and
Sanitation

• Res. 6 S 1996 Approving the recommendation of
  Infrastructure Committee on Executing Agency
  Arrangement for the Devolved Infrastructure
  Activities/Facilities

- Res. 5 S 1998 Delineation of Agency
Responsibilities on Water Sanitation
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BAWASA
Barangay Water and Sanitation Association

• An organization of water supply and sanitation
  beneficiaries in a barangay whose objectives is
  to OWN, OPERATE, and MAINTAIN a Level I, II, or
  III water system and sanitation facilities in the
  barangay.

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Workshop 1. Importance of BWASA

• What do you think important principle of BAWASA
  Management ?

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Workshop Style 1

• Exchange between
• Outputer and
• Feed Backer

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BASIC PRINCIPLES IN BAWASA MANAGEMENT
Point 1

• Equitable water distribution to all members
• Avoid wasteful use of water
• Proper maintenance of the water system
• To follow all policies formulated by BAWASA

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BAWASA Formation
Selection of Tap stand Leader per cluster
Formation of ADHOC Committee
Clustering Members
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Organizational Structure of BAWASA
General Assembly
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Duties and Responsibilities of Members

• Attend meetings/training activities designed for
  members
• Provide counterpart and pay monthly contributions
  
• Donate portion of land/property for the
  facilities
• Observe rules and regulations approved by BOD
• Observe cleanliness and proper use of water
  facility

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Tariffs and Water Users Fee

• BAWASA need regular inflow of funds for the
  following expenses
• - Construction/Rehabilitation/Repair
• - Maintenance and Other Operating Exp.
• - Materials/Office Supplies procurement
• - Equipment rentals

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Mali (West Africa)
Public Faucet
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Work 2.

• What are the legal requirements for Barangay
  Water System implementation process?

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List of Legal Documents Required for Brgy. Water
System implementation
Point 2

• Barangay resolution to avail of a water facility
  for submission to LGU
• Building permit of WATSAN facility
• Waiver from DENR
• Rights of Way (ROW)
• Deed of Donation (DOD)
• Certificate of water quality from DOH
• Letter of endorsement from the Mayor for its
  BAWASA management
• BAWASA Accreditation (water rights, water
  permits, drilling permit, etc.)

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Tips of Orientation

• Preparation of flip charts (Learning Materials)
• Draw out questions
• Short presentation
• Brain storming and Organizing functions
• Friendly gestures

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