Working with the University of the Philippines and local authorities to understand nutrient pollution and water quality in the largest lake in the Philippines:

     

    

Our Executive Director (Dr. Byran Fuhrmann) evaluated and presented on ongoing research on nutrient sources to the lake, with recommendations for cost-effective approaches to monitor and improve water quality.

• This lake (Laguna de Bay) is 225,000 acres with a volume of almost 600 BILLION gallons.

• Laguna de Bay is situated next to Manila, providing drinking water for the community and supporting a fishery that is vital for the locals.

• It provides jobs for 13,000 fishermen that harvest more than 200 million pounds of fish every year, providing a substantial source of food and income for the community.

• Excess nutrients have caused harmful algae blooms (HABs), resulting in fish kills, loss of income, and threats to human health.

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Continued work on this vital resource

Clean Water Help is working with Laguna Lake Development Authority and the University of Philippines to develop:

 

1. A predictive model for HABs to guide measures to protect local health and the fishery​​

2. An inventory and mass balance of nutrient loads from the tributaries and sediment to identify key sources and management priorities

3. A water quality criteria model to determine the nutrient reduction required

4. An assessment of cost-effective solutions to remove nutrients from tributaries and reduce input to the lake with the goal of improving water quality and preventing HABs

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Please email  impact@cleanwaterhelp.org  if you are interested in helping with this effort to restore water quality. Thank you for your support!

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