Drainage Cleaning to Prevent Flooding
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DE LA SALLE LIPAJunior High SchoolResearch Introduction on CAPSTONE InitiativesDe Torres, Krissha AnneDimayuga, Samantha Emmanuelle Marasigan, Laurence GabrielSales, Kate YsavelleTinio, Jose RaphaelBM 205October 11, 2018    “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today”, this was quoted by Abraham Lincoln and in relation to this, after a thorough evaluation of the remarks of Pinagkawitan’s Barangay Councilor, it was evidentthat the community needs awareness in problems that they are facing today, in order to achieve viable development and environmental cleanliness. The drainage system is an efficient guide to the water flow because it collects, transports and dispose water properly, which lessens the possibility of a flood occurring. However, the improper waste management practice of residents, greatly impacts the drainage system of the barangay. As a result, the natural flow of water is affected, making it more likely for residents to experience lethal floods. The prospect of a big flood can bring about various consequences, such as the destruction of crops for farmers, the possible chance of residents catching leptospirosis, dengue or malaria, which is often fatal. Moreover, a foul smell circulates around the community, which can cause vomiting and nausea. Due to this, people will be more prone to waterborne diseases and other illnesses. Thus, eliminating the capability of the environment to support the community in sustainable ways. Pinagkawitan is located in Luzon. It is part of the Province of Batangas of CALABARZON and has a population of over 7,667 residents with almost 1,492 families, all of which are afflicted with the issue of their drainage system. Pinagkawitan is also one of the 72 barangay’s that make up Lipa City. It is situated along the National Highway Road and within its vicinity are subdivisions, commercial residential and townhouses. As a whole, it is known for its milling operations which is one of the main source of income of the community. On the other hand, they are able to implement their ideas with the help of donations from the government. Out of 1,492 households, only 1,050 of
those has access to clean and safe water, while those with satisfactory garbage disposal only ranges from 900-1,000 families. These figures represent the hardships that the residents of Pinagkawitan experiences on an everyday basis. An article published in 2009 by WowBatangas: Ang Official Website ng Batangueno, tackled the work that the City Engineer’s Office (CEO) of Batangas has been doing for the past few years. Mr. Adela Hernandez, one of its members, conducts a regular cleaning of drainage systems in Batangas, together with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). However, this does not prove to be sufficient in other parts of Batangas, particularly in Pinagkawitan, because it remains to be one the biggest problems of the community. People who irresponsibly dump their trashes anywhere without consideration, continue to be a major contributor to the destruction of said drainage systems. Nonetheless, the barangay officials can shed light to this topic by inviting speakers from various government agencies like the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), to administer a seminar that will inform the people of the possible long-term effects of a defective drainage system. In addition, the barangay officials should also take into account the structure of their drainage systems. Expanding its size will be helpful during rainy seasons as more volume of water can be contained, thus reducing the probability of floods. If the officials comply with the suggested solutions, it can bring about an orderly and a more environmental-friendly community, molding reliable and