1. Assessment of Refilled/Bottled Drinking Water in the Province of Romblon
CE 4133/CE315 Environmenntal Engineering
Romblon State University (RSU)
College of Engineering and Technology
September 2017

2. Assessment * Requirement for the course Introduction
Background
Discussion about water quality management and bottled or refilling water station in the country
* Requirement for the course
* Contents/Highlights of the report
Introduction
Discuss the business/establishment
* Name of the Establishment
* Location Map
* Neighbourhood/Nearby land uses
* Other relevant information about the Owner

3. Assessment Water Quality Management and Standards
Treatment Process (Describe the stages, and include the flow chart)
* Distillation (removal of all dissolved minerals); Filtration (removal of impurities); Ozonation (disinfection to remove bacteria);Ionization (removal of all minerals); Reverse osmosis (odor and color)
Parameters
(pH, coliform, TSS, heavy metals, color, taste, odor). Include the water analysis report (if available)
Packaging/Marketing, Quantity and Cost
* Type of packaging bottles
* Price per container/quantity

4. Assessment
Report Analysis - choose two commercial bottled water to be compared in the local one
* Water quality standards - compliance to local and international water drinking standards; local permitting/regulations
* Treatment processes/equipment
* Health benefits (dietary information)
* Endorsement of various organizations
* Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
* Cost – Affordability (Quantity)
* Availability – easy access/purchase
* Materials of the Bottles

5. Assessment Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
* Water quality standards – inclusion of parameters tested for compliance
* Source and treatment processes – brief description
* Dietary information – impacts on health and benefits
* Relevance of recognition, certification and endorsement
* Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – collection and disposal of containers/bottles (glass and plastic)
* Sponsorships and donations
* Marketability and affordability
*Availability and authenticity
Note: Photos are necessary to substantiate the report.