S&T Support for the establishment of a water testing facility to ensure the quality and safety of water supply provided in Sta. Fe, Cebu and its nearby municipalities
DOST Region VII
GIA
Department of Science and Technology VII
Generally, to provide S&T support for the establishement of a water testing facility to ensure the quality and safety of water supply provided in the community.
Specifically, to establish and pilot a water testing lab. And monitor the safety and quality of water supply; conduct capability building activities to the relevant stakeholders of the project; and provide microbiological, physical, and chemical testing services to water supply providers, local health authorities, food processors, and consumers in the locality.
1. Establish an on-site water testing laboratory infrastructure closer to the community and testing capabilities for improved safety of water suply and local food commodities.
2. Introduce water testing methods and technolgoies for enhanced safety of water supply and the Fishery and Agri-based commodities.
3. Hire qualified laboratory analysts and conduct at least 5 capability building activites to the relevant stakeholders of the project including training of the laboraotyr personnel and development of laboratory standard oprating procedures with its component quality control programs.
4. Prepare sustainable operations plan for the management, expansion, and sustainability coponents of the water testing facility.