Research Proposal: Smart Water Monitoring: Prinza River Rehabilitation

Download as docx, pdf, or txt
Download as docx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 7

RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Bulihan Integrated Senor High School


Bulihan, Silang, Cavite

Smart Water Monitoring: Prinza River


Rehabilitation

Presented to Mr. Homer T. Napay

MEMBERS
Lee, Raymond
Lucero, Ian Charles E.
Clampiano, Leila Mae S.
Dela Perre, Cyrile D.
Derilon, Lovely Kim O.
INTRODUCTION

Philippines is undeniably rich and surrounded by different bodies of


water. With these, water resource like surface water, ground water and even rainfall
are also prevalent which we are use on our daily lives. This include the water we use
for bathing, flushing the toilet, etc. and even drinking. For the record, the country has
18 major river basins and 421 principal river basins as defined by the National Water
Regulatory Board (NWRB).
As we all know, the inevitable growth population throughout the country
contributes to the contamination and pollution of water due to hazardous chemicals
and waste/ wastewaters from industrial companies and households. These, of
course, is a threat to our health and living especially in Cavite which we are focusing
on. As stated by Cavite Gov. Crispin Remulla during the Cavite Water Summit 2017,
with a population poised to hit the 4.8 million mark by 2020, water is our biggest
problem right now. He also added that Cavite is in critical stage of groundwater and
proper water management is necessary including those in remote areas.
As mentioned above, proper and tightened water monitoring
incorporates those in isolated areas. This research focuses on a river located at
Phase III Silang, Cavite at the end of Bulihan Cemetery known as the Prinza River.
To gather information, we went to the said river. The trail is narrow and steep. Not
only that, as we arrived, we found out that the river itself is located beside a cliff that
is perilous not only to the residents but to those who visit the place.
In addition, a large field with variety of crops is located near the river.
Regarding this, we suggest for the fleet improvement of the river that can be used in
irrigation. Knowing that the river is gradually recognized by many and was once a
safe place to enjoy but was now slowly deteriorating, we have obtained numerous
concerns toward the availability of the river and to the safety and health of the people
that is related to water sanitation. We have also seen illegal doings that the residents
perform, which they may be unaware of, but still should be restrained as soon as
possible to prevent further damage to the river and be used by the next generation.
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The study will provide information connected with Smart Water
Monitoring: Prinza River Rehabilitation. Previous studies examine the condition of
water in Prinza river and mention the activities which affect the quality and
availability of water. Some studies states that sediments can occur in water bodies
naturally, but they are also produced in large amounts as a result of land-use change
and agriculture. Activities such as
 Farming
 Clearing forests
 Building roads
 Mining
can put too much soil and particulate matter in rivers. These sediments can harm
plants and animals by carrying toxic chemicals into the water, smothering fish eggs
and small organisms used by fish as food, raising water temperature, and reducing
the amount of sunlight penetrating the water. A study also states that Sediment can
also reduce the capacity of reservoirs and make it difficult for ships to navigate in
waterways. It can also damage equipment used in water supply installations and
hydroelectric plants, thus increasing their maintenance costs.
From the idea of the previous studies, we generate our main objective
in this study will to assess the impact of the activities done in the river and to suggest
programs that will deal with the destruction of water resources, and may also support
it through laws available in our country.
Lack of focus increases and as observant eyes decreases, lead to fall
of concentration on dealing with problems in our environment. This study will not only
suggest programs but also will state opinions and observation in the condition of the
area. In addition, this study will not only tackle about the water but also with safeness
and health related ideas that is concern in this area.
All through our observation, we witnessed the narrowness and experience the
difficulty of getting there. We immediately saw the present activities that was stated
from previous research. The river was far from the factories and neighborhood we
are living on and yet was destroyed. Despite of this, many people still visit this place
just to swim and the fact that it is destroyed we conclude that it is not safe anymore,
and badly needs rehabilitation.
RATIONALE
This study aims to answer the following questions regarding the present
condition of the river throughout the entire research such as:

 What factors affect the river and lead to its further damage?
 Are the residents aware on the state of the river?
 What programs can be implemented for the improvement of Prinza
River?
 What laws should be applied for the fast recovery of the river and return
to its previous beauty?
Water is not only one of the fundamental resources to the entire being
and is used in many aspects like agricultural, industrial, household, recreational and
environmental activities but is also limited. As a matter of fact, 2.5 % of the water is
fresh and only 1% of that freshwater is easily accessible. Thus, even the littlest
amount of water that is available is significant.
With regards to Prinza River, there are actually a number of factors
preventing its recovery. One of it is the increased number of people visiting the
place. It has always been good to discover new things and appreciate nature, but
these also increases the risk of developing bacterias causing contamination. Another
factor, the wastes. We have seen that there is no proper place for garbage thus, it is
only scattered to the vicinity of the area and again, causing pollution. Third is the
residents. This matter should be given attention assuming that even the residents do
not have proper knowledge on using and taking care of the river like doing the
laundry beside the river, which we all know is illegal.
With all these, we propose to temporary close the site- which prohibits
people to swim or go near the river while it is still on the process of rehabilitation. We
also suggest programs disseminating information and plans on proper water
management. We also ask for the assessment and the facilitation of major pollutants
in the area.
Of course, these activities can be applied effectively with the help of
laws designed for our water resources namely:

Republic Act No. 3931 declaring a National Policy to maintain reasonable


standards of purity for the waters and of this country with their utilization for
domestic, agricultural, industrial and other legitimate purposes.
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis At of 1995) allocating the health
and well-being of the population, food production and industrialization process.

Republic Act 9275(The Philippine Clean Water Act) aiming to protect the
countries’ water bodies from pollution from land-based sources.
This study only focuses on the factors affecting the said river and the possible
solutions to be used to return its beauty. We also consider the health of every living
thing that is related and affected by the sudden changes o the river’s content quality.
The significance of this research is to prevent further damage to bodies of
water and also the aspects dependent to water forms including us- human beings.
This does not only aim to prevent but also to cure. This aims to encourage the
community to take action and eliminate all negative effects we could do towards the
river and vice versa.
METHODOLOGY

This chapter is divided into several section addressing the choice of research
design, selection of informants, data collection procedures, pilot-testing,
instrumentation and data analysis. The case study method was used in this study
because it is well-suited in answering the research questions appropriately and
adequately. The strength of the case study method is because it allows for the
examination of the phenomenon in depth using various kinds of evidence obtained
from interviews with those involved, direct observation of events and analysis of
documents and artifacts (Yin, 2003).
Also, the case study was used because the focus of the study is more to
describe and explain rather than prediction, and the variable studied is note easily
unidentifiable or embedded in the phenomenon to be extracted for study (Merriam,
1988). In addition, the case study allows for empirical inquiry of phenomenon within
its real-life context, especially when the boundaries between phenomenon and
context are not clearly evident (Yin, 2003)
On-site interviews and observations were the main data collection techniques
for the study. Secondary data sources included documents provided by participants
that pertain to the study. Interviews were conducted based on questions listed in
Interview.Participants were allowed the freedom to talk about their experiences in a
way in which they were comfortable.
In this study, purposive sampling was adopted which is “a method of sampling
where the researcher deliberately chooses who to include in the study based on their
ability to provide necessary data” (Parahoo, 1997, p. 232). The rationale for choosing
this approach was that the researcher was seeking knowledge about the residents’
opinion in the condition of water they are using in their house-hold chores, which the
participants would provide by virtue of their experience and beliefs.
The researcher worked in conjunction with the Farmers, in choosing participants,
based on their level of experience and as well as their qualifications or the distance
of their house from the river. There were 8 potential participants, of whom four
participated in the study. Some of the residents did not want to participate in the
study. In-person interviews were conducted in a quiet, neutral location where the
participants were not in danger and there was no intimidation or coercion.
CONCLUSION

Water is an important ecological factor which is useful to us. It has a lot


of uses such as in agricultural, industrial, household, recreational, and
environmental activities. It's true that water is essential for us to sustain life.
Without water, we, humans can only survive for days. Water also consider as
the most abundant of all compounds in the biosphere. Waters can be a
habitat for organisms. And it's important not only for us but also for other
organisms that we must conserve it.
. Our research informed us that we humans have the responsibility to be the
one who has the power to maintain the quality of the environment. In one of
the river in Bulihan, specifically Prinza located at Phase 3, they used it in
recreational activities such as for swimming and also for washing their
clothes, but they blocked the flow of the river with the use of sack with sand
inside of it. This is not the way we should use the river. It greatly affects some
vegetation near from this river. More than a fifth of the world's population
doesn't have enough water. Humans pollute and waste water recklessly. It's
important to have sustainable consumption, it is the use of services and
related products which respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life
while minimizing the use of natural resources and toxic materials as well as
the emission of waste and pollutants over the life cycle so as not to jeopardize
the needs of future generations (UNCSD International Work Programme
adapted in 1995.

You might also like