Environmental Management Bureau(DENREMB)

Greetings!

This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter requesting air quality data in Gainza, Camarines Sur and water quality data in Bicol River. In relation to your air quality data request, we can provide you with the latest Air Quality Monitoring (AQM) Report from our nearest air quality monitoring station from Gainza, Camarines Sur located at DENRPENRO NAGA Compound, Panganiban Drive, Naga City which covers the Five (5) kilometers distance in radius under urban scale (4.001km to 50km).

Furthermore, regarding your request for water quality data, please be informed that the Bicol River was classified as Class A in CY 1976. It underwent a public hearing for reclassification in CY 2023, and we are currently awaiting the issuance of a Department Administrative Order (DAO) or Department Memorandum Circular (DMC) for its reclassification as a Class B (Upper) and Class C (Lower) waterbody, based on the recommended reclassification in CY 2023. Moreover, we can provide you with comprehensive data from the Annual Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) Report of Bicol River.

The WQM reports incorporate programs and interventions addressing the control of pollution sources to maintain and assure the suitability of water bodies for their designated use or classification.

Should you have queries or clarifications, may we refer you to Ms. Agnes L. Azul, Ms. Angela P. Añonuevo and Christine D. Marbella at cellphone number 09291447043 or send an email at [email protected] or [email protected]. We hope for the success of your endeavor.