Analysis of the Agua Dulce Artesian Well in Ormoc City Basis for Environmental Management

Abstract

The study analyzed the Agua Dulce Artesian Well in Ormoc City as basis for environmental management. The descriptive method of research was used in the study, utilizing survey, documentary analysis, interview and actual observation in the site of study to gather the data which were then analyzed and interpreted. The findings revealed that large volume of water was released in the Agua Dulce Artesian Well. But as to the amount of water utilized, only 15 percent of the total volume of water released daily was used the people. A large volume of water in the Agua Dulce Artesian Well was wasted. The Agua Dulce Artesian Well was found negative of E. Coli, a bacteria indicating faecal contamination making it safe for human consumption. It was also learned that the Agua Dulce Artesian Well provided a means of livelihood to some residents in the area as “kabu” boys for the people who wanted to avail of their services in getting water in the Agua Dulce Well.