Danao City Bulk Water System Lacks Required Health and Water Permits
What happened
Danao City clarified findings from the Commission on Audit regarding its P418.65-million bulk water system. State auditors determined that the system operated starting in December 2021 without the required operational permit from the Department of Health and the water permit from the National Water Resources Board. The city stated it is currently processing the necessary permits and separating project costs following the audit.
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Why it matters
The audit found that the bulk water system operated without required permits under the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines and the Water Code. Additionally, the Commission on Audit flagged an administrative office building at the facility that has remained unused since its completion.
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Who's involved
- PhilippinesThe geopolitical state where the bulk water system is located.
- Department of HealthThe government agency whose operational permit was missing.
- National Water Resources BoardThe government agency whose water permit was missing.
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The entities involved
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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Department of Health
department of the Hong Kong Government
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National Water Resources Board
a government agency attached to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines
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