| Author | Daigo, Maria Joy N. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.EV-92-26 |
| Subject(s) | Waterways--Philippines--Manila--Environmental aspects
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of science |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Waterways pollution and frequent localized flooding in Metro Manila h ave been
and continue to be two serious environmental problems in the metropolis. Its
adjoining wat erbodies, particul arly Pasig Rjver system and Manila Bay, are in the
same deplorable condition. This study t herefor e, presents and evaluates the
waterways environmental related problems, through the integration of secondary
data, field investigations, interviews and spatial analysis to visualize the severity
and causes of the problem.
Natural waterways pollution aggTavated by localized flooding has resulted in
an adverse impacts which t hreatens and lowered the h ealth of Metro Manila
residents. Spatial analysis revealed that wat er and waste related diseases are
commonly severe and s erious in areas not served by sanitation f acilities, and flood
prone. Frequent localized flooding on the oth er h and, is attributed to man - made
alterations of natural waterways being used as natural drainage of the metropolis.
It can be gleaned from t his study that waterways environmenta l problems are
rel ated to the complex problems facing Metro Manil a. Inadequate and unmaintained
s ewerage and wastewater treatment facilities both in domestic an d industri al
sources, solid waste misman agement, s quatter encroachment on natural waterways
and rapid urban growth charact erized by unabated rural - nrban migration, are th e
major culprHs of Metro Manila's waterways pollution and localized flooding. These
problems continuously worsen due to the socio - economic and political conditions
facing the metropolis. Lael<. of studies and res earch conducted on this topic signify
the negligence on the part of the government to address this growing· problem. An
incremental approach is r ecommended to mitigate and lessen the resulting impact. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. EV-92-26 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Schroder, Hans |
| Examination Committee(s) | Verink, Johan;Zhuang, Ya-Hui;Aschbacher, Joseph |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Spain |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992 |