Safety on Water Refilling Station

1. Abstract This study tackles the prophylacticties of processes used by piddle summate refill aims in the Philippines, specific all told(prenominal)y on the National Capital Region, on the purified piddle it sells to its customers. The study focuses on the processes the irrigate system refilling station implements to purify the body of pee from its concessionaires not in the workings place of pissing refilling stations. The group chose to research on this topic since nowadays, as the demand for spotless pee generate becomes higher, the price of household weewee purifiers and bottled water has become prohibitive. pee refilling stations managed by backstage entrepreneurs offer a cheaper and more convenient solution to the publics confuseing water inescapably than bottled water or the use of household filters. The demand at the water refilling stations water stores that sell purified water is now increasing. The tone of purified water conforms to the national sta ndards for inebriation water and is even conk out than the eccentric of water produce by traditional water supply systems in terms of take away impurities. At present, somewhat 3,000 water refilling stations have proliferated nationwide.They sell purified water of comparable role with bottled water at a lower price. For example, the current price per gallon of refilled purified water in resistance Manila ranges from P 50 to P 120 per 5-gallon container or about P 2. 50 to P 6. 00 per liter while the bottled water is sold at P 12. 00 to P 25. 00 per liter. Household filters, on the otherwise hand, cost P 5,000 to P 25,000 per unit. In Metro Manila, most of the water refilling stations is committed to the pipes of two concessionaires Maynilad peeing Company or Manila Water Company for their source of raw water while in other argonas they opt to use private deep rises.The potable water supplied by the set uprs is then further purified by utilizing a combination of water treat ment equipment, such as situate filters, carbon filters, water softeners, reverse osmosis membranes, ultra-violet lamps, and ozone generators. Typical water refilling stations can produce 3,000 to 12,000 litres of purified water per day. In previous years, most of the populate were bringing a container to a water refilling station to buy purified water. Nowadays, because of convenience on the part of the consumers, purified water in 5-gallon (22. litres) containers is falled by the station directly to the peoples home. Aqua Sure, a water refilling station in Metro Manila, can deliver 5,500 gallons (25,000 litres) a day to its 8,000 household client.2. Introduction 3. 1. Problem Statement The proponents motivation to know how dirty water is being processed in the water station, what processes does the water goes finished, what is the quality of the water being produced and how safe it is to drink that water after. 3. 2. Significance The study will determine the physical, chemica l and bacteriological quality of the product water produced * determine if the water produced is potable * assess the current guidelines used for evaluating and monitoring the quality of the water produced * support basis for decision making and strategy for regulation and monitoring of water stations to ensure a continuous production of quality and safe drinking water 3. 3. Review of Related Literature Water is the only substance found on earth in three forms solid, liquid, and gas. It regulates the earths temperature. drinking water or potable water is water safe enough to be consumed by humans or used with low spoilment of immediate or long term harm. In most develop countries, the water supplied to households, commerce and industry meets drinking water standards, even though only a very(prenominal) small proportion is actually consumed or used in food preparation. Typical uses accept ass flushing, washing and landscape irrigation. It to a fault regulates the temperature o f the human body, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, cushions joints, protects organs and tissues, and removes wastes.Adverse health effects from contaminants that may devolve in drinking water accept acute effects that may immediately impact health and chronic effects that may occur if contaminants argon ingested at unsafe levels over many years. Drinking water that meets US EPAs health-based standards is generally safe. People who be not healthy as a result of illness, age, or weakened immune systems, argon more likely to be at risk from certain contaminants that may be found in drinking water. Infants and very young children are also more susceptible to some contaminants.Individuals absorbed about their particular situations should consult their health care providers. 3. 4. look into Questions Below are the guide questions which the proponents of the research work considered in conducting this research paper * What is a safe drinking water? * What is the process of clea ning the water? * What are the riddles in the process? * How would the proponents go about investigating the causes of the observed problems? * What are the effects of these observed problems? What are the unsafe conditions in the process? * What is the quality of the water after the process? 3. 5. Methodology The proponents did an actual observation inside a water refilling station by identifying the process and the worker demonstrated how the process works. Next is that the proponents researched on the safety of drinking water of water stations by looking up at articles, assessing and analyzing which causes the impurities of the water and if there are problems on the process and if the process needs improvement.After is that they establish a conclusion and the proponents monitor and implement the make better process. They also see if its compatible with the system. Lastly, they did adequate measures and controls to ensure that the correct process will be established and if the w ater station is implementing it always. It is important to follow the correct process so that they can assert that the water is safe for drinking. 3. Discussion Unsafe water * More than one billion people privation access to an improved water source. 88 share of the 4 billion annual cases of diarrheal affection are attributed to unsafe water and inadequate sanitation and hygiene. * 2 million people suffer diarrheal deaths each year. Drinking water Parameters * Alkalinity * Color of water * pH * Taste and Odor* Dissolved metals and salts(sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium) * microorganism * Dissolved metals and metalloids ( lead, mercury, arsenic, etc * Dissolved organics * Radon * Heavy metal Machines for processes Multi-media sediment filter removes sediments such as rust, back and particles that are invisible to the naked eye. * Ion exchanger replaces hard minerals with soft minerals. * Activated carbon filter removes all organic chemicals, herbicid e, pesticide, offensive sense of smell and bad taste.* Reverse osmosis membrane the heart of the system and the most big-ticket(prenominal) unit removes inorganic minerals, bacteria and viruses while retaining its oxygen content. Since the filter size is very small at less than 0. 5 micrometre, the product water could have a total dissolved solids (TDS) of less than 10 ppm. The filtration process rejects about 50 percent of raw water volume. * Post-carbon filter improves the taste of water. * Ultraviolet lamp ensures that the water is free from disease-causing micro-organisms. * Ozone generator inhibits the growth of bacteria in the product tank and prolongs the shelf life of water. Water quality monitoring* Bacteriological quality at least monthly * Physical quality at least all six (6) months Chemical quality at least every six (6) months * biological quality at least once a year * Monitoring of radioactive contaminants shall be through only if there is significant inpu t of radiation from the surrounding environment. 4. Conclusion Water refilling stations can be a good source of safe drinking water in the Philippines. Purified water can meet the aesthetic standards easily detectable by the people in terms of taste, odor and color. The efficient water purification processes can make the quality of water superior to the traditional water systems.However, the risk of contamination is practicable if the handling practices are not closely monitored. The water production has designed its facility to the high quality state of the art which can process and purified water into a colorless and free from objectionable taste and odor. That the product water is free from substance that may contain to endanger the lives of consuming public the design of the water treatment purification process was based on the guinea pig of the source of water the availability of appropriate purification technology. 5. About the AuthorsThe ideas behind this study are from i ntravenous feeding 3rd Year Safety plan students of the Industrial Engineering Department of the University of Santo Tomas namely Christian Domingo Bascon, Mishael Ann capital of Paraguay Belocura, Edmond Ray Dela Cruz Divino and Wyanet Dy Yang The four students have a strong passion on Safety Engineering and want to contribute as early as now in the safety of everyone. 6. Acknowledgement graduation and foremost, we would like to thank to our professor Sir Nestor Ong for the valuable guidance, technical discussions and relevant discussions.He inspired us greatly to work in this project. We also would like to thank him for showing us some example that colligate to the topic of our project. In addition, we would also like to thank Antipolo Spring Water Refilling Station which provided us valuable information as the guidance of our project which helped us in completing this task through various stages. We also wanted to thank our families who inspired, encouraged and fully supported us in every trial that came our way. Also, we thank them for giving us not just financial, but moral and spiritual support.And all of those who supported us in any respect during the completion of the project. Lastly, we offer our regards and blessings to God the father of all, we are thankful for the strength that keeps us standing and for the hope that keeps us believing that this affiliation would be possible and more interesting. 7. Notes * Especially in urban areas, water quality does not meet the standards set by the national government. As a result, waterborne diseases re main a severe public health concern in the country. About 4,200 people die each year due to contaminated drinking water. Your topical anaesthetic water supplier is required by law to notify you if theres any condition your water is unsafe. Furthermore, the Safe Water Drinking Act requires all water suppliers to issue their customers an annual brood on the source and quality of the waterincluding a list o f contaminant levels. Municipal water is time-tested for micro-organisms, organic and inorganic chemicals, disinfectants, disinfectant by-products, and radioactive substances. If your copy of the report has not come in the mail, roar your water company.Though your water company is responsible for keeping the water safe, lead can get into the supply after the water has left the treatment plant. Arsenic may also be a problem in some areas, mainly the Southwest. * Filtering the water If you are simply trying to improve the taste of your water, a filtering pitcher will do. But if you are trying to remove lead, arsenic, or specific contaminants, you may want a permanent installation. Before you buy, be sure you know which contaminants the system will filter out. NSF is an nice source of information.Water filtration systems come in two basic types, ranging from cheap to expensive * Point-of-entry systems are installed on the main water supply and treat most or all the water entering a house. These include water softeners, which remove calcium and magnesium. Theres no harm in drinking dim water, and it does not cause heart disease, as has been alleged. But the softer the water, the more likely it is to leach lead from the pipes. * Point-of-use systems include faucet-mounted filters, faucets with built-in filters, pitchers, and under-the-sink filters.Whether its installed under the sink or at point-of-entry, the most effective filter is a reverse-osmosis system, which filters out lead and other toxic metals and other contaminants. This type of filter can be expensive ($500 to $1,000 or more) and the cartridges have to be replaced every year at a cost of up to $200. Faucet-mounted systems and faucets with built-in filters work well against specific contaminants (check the labels and NSF certificates), as do most countertop pitchers. Simpler systems such as these incorporate a small investment, but replacement filters can cost as much as $ nose candy a year. The ag encies directly involved in the establishment operation of water refilling stations are as follows a. The Department of Health (DOH). DOH is the main agency responsible for protecting the health of the people. The sanitization Code of the Philippines mandates DOH in protecting drinking water quality. Consequently, DOH issues implementing rules and regulations prescribing sanitary standards for water supply systems, including water refilling stations. b. The Center for Health Development (CHD) is the regional branch of DOH.Its main function is to provide technical assistance to local government units and to monitor DOH programme implementation which includes water quality and sanitation standards. For water refilling stations, CHD is mandated to issue initial and operational permits. c. The Local Government Units (LGUs) are mandated by presidential Decree (PD 856) to issue sanitary permit, sanitary clearance, health certificates, certificate of potability, drinking water send cleara nce and closure order (if necessary) and to conduct sanitary inspection of WRS. d.The Water Quality Association of the Philippines Inc. (WQAP) is an arranging of private firms who are engaged in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of water refilling station equipment and supplies, as well as water treatment and purification equipment and technology for household, institutional, commercial and industrial applications. About 85 percent of its 250 members operates water refilling stations. e. Association of Water Refilling Entrepreneurs (AWARE) concentrates on resolving business management issues of its members. * Presidential Decree No. 56 (PD 856) or the Sanitation Code of the Philippines is the main law requiring all establishments to postdate with existing sanitary standards to protect public health. Guidelines for operating a water refilling station are indicated in the Supplemental Implementing Rules and Regulations on Water Supply of PD 856 issued in 1999. 8. 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