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Discussing the results of the water resources
inventory in Talipao, Sulu, ARMM, Philippines
Low-cost ferro-cement wastewater treatment for communities and
households
Iron removal filter, Shariff Kabunsuan Province,
Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Some project references:
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11-cubic meter ferro-cement reservoir
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Bio-sand
filter
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Banga
Pinoy construction manual
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19-cubic meter ferro-cement reservoir bill of
materials
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Ferro-cement spring box bill
of materials
Meeting of a community water and sanitation
association in Maguindanao Province, ARMM, Philippines
Water Committee of Barangay Tongsinah,
Bonggao,Tawi-Tawi in ARMM, Philippines
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Technical Assistance to Local Governments,
Communities, NGOs |
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The technical
assistance that PCWS provides take various
forms,
including assessment of the local water and
sanitation situation; undertaking water resources
inventory; developing and implementing action plans
for water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH);
engineering design of specific water supply and
sanitation systems; etc.
The PCWS approach for communities in need of water
supply and sanitation is to provide
technology
support for better understanding of environmental
protection and the relationship of the environment
to human security, poverty reduction and the
prevention and mitigation of natural disasters. |
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LOCAL
WATCH (low-cost alternative wastewater treatment for
communities and households) |
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PCWS implements with partner NGOs, communities,
schools and individuals the construction of low-cost
ferro-cement wastewater treatment. LOCAL WATCH is a
decentralized anaerobic wastewater treatment system
applicable for schools and household clusters. PCWS
also promotes biogas digesters for sanitation, waste
management, water treatment and the production of
clean renewable energy. These technologies support
the efforts of urban and rural poor communities to
provide for themselves good quality water and
sanitation services. |
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Trainings and Study Tours |
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PCWS regularly
conducts study tours and trainings specially suited
to the needs of participants. The most commonly
conducted trainings are the following:
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Managing and maintaining water supply, sanitation and hygiene
systems |
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Financial management of water supply
systems |
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Operation and maintenance of water
supply and sanitation systems |
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Household water treatment and safe
storage |
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Low-cost water supply and sanitation
technology options |
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Actual construction, repair and
maintenance of various water supply and
sanitation facilities |
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Rainwater harvesting |
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Development of spring water sources |
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Developing and implementing plans,
systems and mechanisms for effective
delivery of water and sanitation
services |
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Study tour to various PCWS projects |
A global
perspective is integrated in most of the topics to
enable participants to better appreciate the local
initiatives being undertaken. The philosophy and
concept of integrated water resources management (IWRM)
is also integrated.
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Awareness
Raising on WASH |
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Each year, PCWS monitors with the local people
rivers, creeks, lakes, springs and other water
bodies for their temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen
and turbidity to raise awareness and stimulate
interest on the importance of clean water for
everyone.
PCWS actively works with the Geneva-based Water
Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)
of the World Health Organization (WHO) in enhancing
collaboration and coordination with various
stakeholders on WASH efforts.
The annual Art for Water and Sanitation Fund-Raising Exhibit
is held to help the poorest rural areas in the
Philippines have access to water supply and
sanitation. Paintings, sculptures and other artworks
sold during the exhibit enable communities to have
water and sanitation systems that are sustainable
and pro-poor. |
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Ensuring Access to Safe Water for Households in
Communities Affected by Floods in the Philippines,
implemented for the World Health Organization with
support from the Spanish Government in the provinces
of Albay, Sorsogon, Western Samar and Northern
Samar. -- 2009 |
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Study on the Sustainability and Access to Water and
Sanitation in Nine Communities in the Philippines,
conducted for UNESCAP in the provinces of Albay,
Sorsogon and Masbate -- 2009 |
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Peer review for SEAMEO TROPMED of two training
modules: Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage
Trainer Manual and Options for Household Water
Treatment. --
2009 |
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4. |
Mapping of organizations implementing household
water treatment in the Philippines -- 2008 |
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5. |
Rainwater harvesting for drinking water supply of 5
municipalities in Tawi-Tawi -- 2006-2007 |
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Technical assistance to 33 local governments in the Autonomous
Region of Muslim Mindanao in water resources inventory; developing and
implementing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
action plans; and social preparation of communities
to implement WASH projects
-- 2006 and 2007 |
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Construction of communal water systems, wastewater treatment
facilities and rehabilitation of drainage systems in
peri-urban areas -- 2006-2007 |
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Study of small-scale private service providers of
water supply and electricity in the Philippines -- 2006 |
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9. |
Translation of WASH information materials into Samah and Tausug
languages -- 2005-2007 |
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10. |
Pilot Testing of WHO Questionnaires on Cost-Benefit
Analysis of Water Supply and Sanitation Systems in
the Philippines -- 2005 |
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11. |
Field Testing of Tools and Conduct of an
International Training on Participatory Monitoring
-- 2005 |
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12. |
Drinking water supply for 10 small island barangays of South
Ubian, Tawi-Tawi -- 2004-2007 |
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13. |
Research Study on Regulating Public-Private Partnerships for
the Poor -- 2003-2004 |
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14. |
Study on the Charges and Costs of Water Connections for
the Urban Poor -- 2003 |
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15. |
Monitoring Study of JICA's Rural Environmental Sanitation
Project -- 2003 |
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16. |
Pre-testing of Chapters in Books on Water and
Sanitation published by the Hesperian Foundation -- 2003 |
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Improving Local Government Capacities in Potable
Water Systems Fund Sourcing and Management -- 2002-2003 |
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18. |
Operation and Maintenance of Communal Water Systems
in the Special Zone of Peace and Development (SZOPAD)
in Mindanao -- 2001 |
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19. |
Capability Building for the Operation and Maintenance of
Communal Water Systems for ex-Moro National
Liberation Front (MNLF) Combatants -- 2000 |
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Demonstration Project of a Community-Based Management Approach for
Water Supply in Agusan del Sur -- 1999 |
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21. |
Capability Enhancement on Water Supply and Sanitation Systems
for Municipal Engineers of Siargao Archipelago --
1998 |
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