PROPOSED KASA JOYA

Drainage Impact Assessment (DIA) Report

DRAINAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

PROJECT NAME : KASA JOYA SUBDIVISION

PROPONENT : CDC HOLDINGS INC./ CDC REALTY INC.
LOCATION : BRGY. DILA, STA. ROSA CITY, LAGUNA
DATE PREPARED : FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Table of Contents
1.0 FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................... 3
1.1 SITE LOCATION................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 EXISTING USE .................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 TOPOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................. 7
1.4 HYDROLOGY ..................................................................................................................11
1.5 HYDROGEOLOGY............................................................................................................13
1.6 DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE .........................................................................................14
1.7 FLOOD RISK VULNERABILITY ..........................................................................................16
2.0 DRAINAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT.......................................................................................18
2.1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................18
2.2 PROPOSED DRAINAGE SYSTEM ......................................................................................18
3.0 CONCLUSION .....................................................................................................................22

List of Figures
Figure 1 Site Vicinity Map………. ………...………………………………………………………………………………3
Figure 2 Site Development Plan …………………………………………………………………….…………………..5
Figure 3 Nearest Landmarks….……….………...…..…………………………………………………………………. 6
Figure 4 Zoning/ Land Use Map ……………………….………..………………………………………………………8
Figure 5 Rain Induced Landslide Map …….……………….………………………………………………………….9
Figure 6 Liquefaction Map ………………………….………………………………………………….………………..10
Figure 7 Hydrology Map …………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Figure 8 Kasa Joya Drainage Plan ………………………………………………………………………………….....15
Figure 9 Flash Flood Area and Submerge Barangay..…………………………………………………………17
Figure 10 Existing Drainage Map……….……………………………………………………………………………….21

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

As part of their vision to provide every Filipino Community a decent yet affordable livable
space, the proponent of the Kasa Joya subdivision is proposing to construct the said
establishment along Purok 1, Manila South Road, Barangay Dila, Sta. Rosa City, Lagua.

The residential area is categorized to be a private subdivision that aims to accommodate 114
housing units in their 1.5‐hectare land property. Their unit design will vary according through
their two (2) model unit types namely: corner unit and middle unit design. Each unit will have
the following components: (a) Garden plot at the front of the house; (b) Carport for 1
standard‐size vehicle; (c) 2 bathrooms, one on each floor; (d) separate living, dining, and
kitchen areas on the first floor; (e) 2‐3 bedrooms on the second floor; and (f) balcony.

Moreover, the developer considered to have these features so as to ensure the future
occupants will also enjoy their community surroundings and thus these amenities: Master
planned with 40% Green and Open Space, Walkable and Bicycle Friendly Community,
Vegetable Garden Urban Farming, Composting Facility, Rainwater Harvesting, Waste
Segregation and Management System and Solar Post Street Lights.

As seen in the site location map, the whole property will be an additional residential area in
the stretch of Manila South Road and to its neighboring roads and it is expected that the
proposed residential area units will create additional environmental impact particularly in
terms solid and liquid waste.

Having said this, it is but relevant that the proponent to conduct a Drainage Impact
Assessment Plan since the chosen location has a relative distance to Sipiit River (NIA Canal),
Silang‐Sta. Rosa sub watershed in which it will all drained to Laguna de Bay.

Drainage Impact Assessment Plan aims to measure the effects of the establishment in relation
to the natural drainage system of the City and to be able to create mitigating measures such
as not but limited to installation of cistern tanks to be utilized for water recycling to address
the issue on flooding and further importantly to preserve the environmental condition of the
area.

Based on this assessment, the preparer will also generate corresponding conclusions and
initiatives on how the establishment will play its equal share as a responsible residential owner
in the Local Government of Sta. Rosa, City, Laguna.

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1.0 FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT

1.1 SITE LOCATION

Kasa Joya is categorized as a residential area with a total lot area of Fifteen Thousand
(15,000) square meters or an equivalent to 1.5 hectare in which will be divided into a
twelve (12) block property that can cater a total of One Hundred Forty‐One (141) units
that will be in Purok 1, Manila South Road, Barangay Dila, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna as
shown in Figure 2. Site Development Plan.

Figure 1: Vicinity Map

Each residential unit have the following amenities wherein it ensures that every family
will have a decent place to live in:

 Garden plot at the front of the house.

 Carport for 1 standard‐size vehicle
 A total of 2 bathrooms, one on each floor
 More than ample space for separate living, dining, and kitchen areas on the
first floor
 The second floor can accommodate 2‐3 bedrooms.
 Balcony on the second floor

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Moreover, each unit is designed with green features that help you conserve water
and electricity, promote cross‐ventilation, and allow natural light to filter in. Some of
its environmental feature:

 Master planned with 40% Green and Open Spaces

 Walkable and Bicycle Friendly Community
 Vegetable Garden Urban Farming
 Composting Facility
 Rainwater Harvesting
 Waste Segregation and Management System
 Solar Post Street Light

Based on the vicinity map, primary landmarks in respect to the proposed Kasa Joya
Subdivision are composed of several commercial areas (Target Mall, Victory Central
Mall, DEECO); residential areas (St. Francis Subdivision, Villa Caceres); and an
institutional space (Dila Barangay Hall) as shown in Figure 3 Nearest Landmarks.

1.2 EXISTING USE

The proposed subdivision will be considered as a NEW DEVELOPMENT in the area and
an additional residential space that will rise within in Purok 1, Barangay Dila, Sta. Rosa
City, Laguna and is expected to blend in with the other neighboring establishments
particularly institutional areas along Manila South Road which is interlinked to Pan
Philippine Highway. Figure 4 Zoning Map/Land use map.

Entrance gate of Proposed KASA JOYA

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1.3 TOPOGRAPHY

Santa Rosa City covers a total land area of 5,543 hectares. It is almost entirely plain
with 97.89 percent of its total land area having slopes ranging from 0.0 to 2.5 percent
indicating level to nearly level lands. Only about 114 hectares or 2.06 percent of the
total land area of the city is subject to erosion. (Sta. Rosa City, Laguna Comprehensive
Land Use Plan).

In addition, the area is divided into three (3) types of terrain which area as follows:
(a) Level to Nearly Level; (b) Undulating to Rolling Terrain; and (c) Rolling to
Moderately Steep. Following this classification, Barangay Dila topography falls under
to Level to Nearly Level wherein areas in this category has a slope of ranging from 0
to 2.5 % which makes it ideal for development.

Despite of being it ideal for development, there are findings that these areas are
susceptible to incidents of liquefaction and flooding which will be a challenge for the
community.

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1.4 HYDROLOGY
In terms of hydrological aspect, the City of Sta. Rosa Laguna is part of the Silang‐Sta.
Rosa Sub watershed.

The said sub watershed is administratively located in the municipalities of Biñan and
Sta. Rosa of Laguna province; and the municipality of Silang in the province of Cavite
wherein it underwent a shift from forestry and agricultural activities to industrial and
residential centers. It is composed of a total of 112 sub‐basins.

The sub watershed represents an emerging urban ecosystem with high demand and
competition for land and water use by the residential, commercial, and industrial
sector. It is located at the western portion of the Laguna Lake Basin with centroid
geographic coordinates of 14o 13’ 44” N latitude and 121o 01’ 05” E longitude. It is
administratively located in the cities of Sub watershed showing the administrative
boundary of the study site. and Sta.Rosa of the province of Laguna; and Silang and
Tagaytay of Cavite province. It covers 4, 14, and 3 barangays in Sta. Rosa, Silang, and
Biñan, respectively.

It has a total land coverage of Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty‐Six (4156) hectares.
The sub watershed has a mean slope of 6.2 percent. The lowland portion of the sub
watershed is level to nearly level lands with slope ranging from 0‐3 percent which is
most suitable for irrigation and lowland rice production while the areas with gently
sloping to undulating slope (3‐8 percent) and rolling to moderately steep (18‐30
percent) lands located in the midstream and upstream of the sub watershed is
suitable for upland crop production (Sta. Rosa LEAP 2005).

Silang‐Santa Rosa River Sub watershed consists of two major landforms, the upland
and lowland. The sub watershed is principally drained by the Silang‐Santa Rosa River
which flows from the mountainous area of Silang, Cavite towards Laguna Lake.

Drainage outfall along Sipiit River

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1.5 HYDROGEOLOGY

In 2019, the University of the Philippines‐ Los Baños conducted a soil and flood risk
assessment in Silang‐Sta. Rosa sub watershed using Light Detection and Ranging
(LIDAR) data and Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to analyze the hydrology
and sediment yield in the 102‐km2 watershed and within the Forty‐Nine (49)
hydrologic response units (HRUs) in the watershed.

Based on its findings and identified by the City Planning of the LGU, the said watershed
is extremely vulnerable to rainfall, floods, and winds whether climate change is
considered or not. For the past several decades, illegal logging, uncontrolled urban
expansion, and uncontrolled land occupation by informal settlers in the river basins
has greatly stressed the natural conditions of the watersheds and said to be affecting
fourteen (14) barangays including Barangay Dila wherein the proposed residential
subdivision will be situated.

The proposed site is part of

Provincial water service provider,
Laguna Water a Manila Water
Philippine Venture Company,
water sources comes from its
supply from ground water, Matang
Tubig Spring, Cabuyao and Laguna
well field, Laguna Technopark Inc.
The Laguna water is already
supplying 100% of city’s water
requirement.

In September 2018. Pursuant to Laguna Provincial Sewage and septage Management

Ordinance, Laguna water officially launched desludging services thru a five year
program that would mitigate pollution of rivers and bodies of water of Binan, Sta.
Rosa city and Cabuyao. The Collected waste known as septage, will be treated by
Laguna water Managed Sewage and Septage Treatment plant in Laguna Techno Park
facility.

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1.6 DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Based on studies, located catchment basins in Sta. Rosa City are normally designed
and functioned to be as open canals or drainage covered canals that were ultimately
connected to existing water bodies.

During the ocular visit of the preparer, it was observed that there are adequate
drainage facilities in the area but some had been clogged by solid waste particularly
packaging materials such as plastic bags brought by the neighboring commercial and
industrial establishment within the area.

In response to the existing situation, the proponent will collaborate to the City
Government of Santa Rosa City through the help of their City Environment and Natural
Resources Office to conduct cleaning operation first to be able to fully utilize again
both existing street drainage system located in Purok 1 facing the Manila South Road
where the proposed subdivision will be located.

Aside from these solid waste materials that are expected to disturb the natural water
drainage in the area, wastewater emissions will also be observed.

Existing Drainage line along the RROW

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1.7 FLOOD RISK VULNERABILITY

As discussed in the 2018‐2026 Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Sta. Rosa City, the City
is exposed to flood, liquefaction, and landslide and erosion hazards. Flood, landslide
and erosion hazards are influenced by climatic events while liquefaction hazard is
induced by the geologic event of earthquakes. Unlike other areas, such as those along
marine coastal areas, the city is not exposed to hazards such a sea level rise, tsunami,
and storm surge.

Flood, landslide and erosion natural phenomena are influenced by the climatic
element of rainfall which can be brought about by typhoons, extended rainfall, strong
thunderstorms and La Niña episodes‐‐natural events that can be traced to climate
change that the planet is currently experiencing. These hazards are currently being
experienced yearly by the city since they are induced by rainfall.

As shown in the Disaster/Hazard Susceptibility/Exposure Inventory Matrix of Santa

Rosa City, Barangay Dila is vulnerable to flooding and liquefaction.

Despite of its vulnerability, the subdivision is safe to live in since the proponent
observed the necessary parameters required by the National Builiding Code and
install safety features as mitigating measures for flooding and liquefaction.

Moreover, the proponent ensures that proper coordination are in place to the Local
Government of Sta Rosa City for waste collection and Laguna Water for declogging of
the respective septic tank of the residential units.

SOURCE: EVALUATION RESILIENCY SILANG‐STA. ROSA

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2.0 DRAINAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

2.1 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

The proposed Fifteen Thousand (15,000) square meter or a total of 1.5 hectare
subdivision will be utilized as an RESIDENTIAL AREA and will be situated in Purok 1,
Manila South Road, Barangay Dila, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna and will be providing
additional living units to individuals, young professionals, and families who will utilize
the place for their residential needs. The said establishment will also be an additional
to the existing number of residential, commercial, and industrial establishments.

The said subdivision has the following components: (1) Administrative Office; (2)
Fifteen (15) Housing Blocks that can accommodate a total of 114 housing units; (3)
Existing Road Pavement; (4) Allocated Open Spaces; and (5) Drainage Systems.

Out of the total lot area of 14,896 square meter or 1.4896 Hectares. The Impermeable
areas approximately 9,372.13 square meter while the permeable area is 5,523.87
square meter or 0.5524 Hectares in a ratio of 62.92% to 37.08% respectively.

2.2 PROPOSED DRAINAGE SYSTEM

In order to mitigate possibilities of on‐site flooding, the proponent is willing to do

necessary precautionary measures:

1. No trees shall be removed except relocation as specified on plans and

directed by the roadway engineer;

2. Ball clearing, grubbing, removal of structures and obstructions, and

excavation shall conform to the specifications included;

3. Sub‐base course shall have a thickness of 100m and shall consist of hard,
durable particles of fragments of crushed stone, slags, of crushed or natural
gravel and filler of natural or crushed sand and other finely divided mineral
matter. The composite material shall be free from vegetable matter and
lumps or balls of clay and shall be of such nature that it can be compacted
readily to form a firm, stable sub‐base, compaction of sub‐ base layer must
satisfy at least 100% of the maximum dry density determined;

4. Base course shall have a thickness of 100mm. And shall consist of hard,
durable particles of fragments of crushed slag, or crushed or natural gravel
and filler of natural or crushed sand and other finely divided mineral matter.
The composite material shall be of such nature that vegetable matter and
lumps or balls of clay and shall be of such nature that it can be compacted
readily to form a firm. Stable base;

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5. Portland cement concrete pavement shall have a thickness of 150mm.

Required strength for ready‐mix concrete (28 DAYS, 75mm gravel) shall be
greater than 100mm but must not exceed (20.70 MPA) and slump height
should be greater than 100mm but must not exceed 150mm. joint fillers
must have a thickness of 5mm at a depth of 5omm from concrete
pavement. concrete hollow blocks (150mm x 400mm). shall not exceed a
strength of 55o psi (38 MPA). reinforcing steel shall have a strength of
40,000 psi (275 MPA) as specified in AASHTO m 31 (ASTM a 615);

6. Form works shall be made of material rigid enough to withstand the

pressure of freshly poured concrete. Form works may be made of material
of wood or steel or either the combination of the two to produce a smooth
surface; and

7. Implementation of proper solid waste management scheme by tenants

through installation of categorized trash bins: recyclable and non‐recyclable
as pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Ordinance of the Local
Government of Valenzuela.

Aside from the above‐mentioned flood mitigating measures, the proponent will also
put a three‐way chamber septic tank that will cater wastewater emitted by the
households. It will be in accordance to the existing drainage facility installed in the
site. The said septic tank will be maintained accordingly by the proponent through the
help of the dredging facilities of the City’s water concessionaire.

The proposed development is categorized as a RESIDENTIAL ZONE wherein the

expected activities of the tenants will produce solid and domestic waste water that
may be indiscriminately discharge into the drainage facilities located in Manila South
Road leading to Sipiit River (NIA Canal), Silang‐Sta. Rosa sub‐watershed and finally
drained to Laguna de Bay.

To prevent possible water pollution, the management will install a three‐way

chambered septic tank to serve as Pollution Control Device (PCD) that will further
regulate the collection, treatment and disposal wastewater that will be emitted by
the activities of the household in the said residential area.

The above‐mentioned device will yield positive results if it will properly be maintained
by the proponent through the help of Laguna Water, main water concessionaire that
accommodates the study site and the Local Government of Sta. Rosa, City, Laguna.

In addition to that, installation of cistern tanks, dowel bars, and rainwater harvesting
are being considered by the proponent. Cistern Tanks or water storage tanks are
primarily used to store water for domestic and consumptive purposes in households
or buildings. Home and business owners that collect rainwater in a cistern for the
purpose of watering gardens and lawns should not drink the water.

According to some website articles, a cistern is a reservoir water system featuring a

large tank made from either concrete, steel, wood, or fiberglass. It’s stored

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underground where it collects rainwater for household use and, in some cases,
consumption. Cisterns range in capacity from 100 gallons to several thousand gallons.

The most common uses for cistern water are domestic, such as flushing toilets,
cleaning laundry, and watering gardens. Cisterns are also commonly used on large
rural properties like farms. They make it easier to keep fields watered and animals
happy when the nearest hose hook‐up is hundreds of feet away.

In calculation of surface run‐off the Rational Method was used to calculate the peak
storm water rate (Q) from the site. Calculations using the Rational Method equation
often involve determination of the rainfall intensity and the drainage area as well.

The Rational equation is given Q = CiA

Where: Q = Peak Flow, cu.m/s

C = Runoff coefficient
i = Rainfall intensity, mm/hr
A = Drainage Area, Hectares

Using the above equation, it is calculated that project site has an estimated peak
flowrate (Qp) of 0.00021834436 cubic meter per second or 18.864953 cubic meter
per day.

Based on the projected rainfall of Sta.Rosa City, it is set at 95.9 inches (Japan
International Cooperation Agency, 2014) or if converted to millimeters will give a
value of 2436 millimeter of rain (Sta. Rosa City CLUP, 2018‐2026) Comparing these
figures to the projected rainfall in CaLaBaRZon for the next 10 years, which is
estimated at 3000 millimeters at the maximum, it will give us a 82% coverage for the
province of Laguna (Statista, 2022)

Given these values it can easily be determined that for the proposed residential units
which has a total lot area of Fifteen Thousand (15,000) square meters, it is
recommended to have of 200.00 cubic meter capacity or 10mX10mX2m in size as to
serve as flood mitigating measure and water recycling measure even in the next 10
years.

The said cistern tank will be an additional safeguard aside from the presence of septic
tanks that will also be installed equidistantly in respect to the existing drainage facility
system in the area. The management will ensure that all pipes that will be used for
the said facility as well as in the facility’s septic tank are all in accordance with
standards and be approved by a sanitary engineer.

Moreover, the developer will put up their own rainwater harvesting facility. Aside
from its water conservation benefit, here are some beneficial advantages: (a) clean
and is a free source of water; (b) socially responsible as you’re not depleting any
natural resource; (c) self‐sufficient and can provide for your household’s water
demands; (d) provides an excellent backup source of water during emergencies.
(Firstank, Website, 2024). Said proposed wastewater disposal mitigating measures
indicated above is also in response to the existing mandates of Sta. Rosa City
particularly on flood mitigation strategies.

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3.0 CONCLUSION

After a thorough study of the area through ocular inspections and primary data maps, the
following stated below are the summary findings for the drainage assessment of the proposed
storage warehouse:

 The suggested location of the proposed subdivision lies between a medium to high
susceptible flood area which means that there is a 50 to 75% probability that the
area will be submerged into flood waters because it has relatively low slope
topography;

 Adequate drainage facilities can be seen within the area however some are clogged
by solid wastes that were indiscriminately thrown by the people in the area;

 Surface runoff and flood waters is expected to go straight at the existing drainage
system in the area that will be further released in Sipiit River down to Laguna lake.

To effectively address the identified problems, application of the following mitigating

measures is highly recommended:

1. The management will consult license engineers’ particularly civil and mechanical
engineers in order to help them identifying the needed clearances relative to land
extraction as to avoid disturbance from the water table in the area;

2. Installation of an adequate and effective drainage system shall be within the

supervision of a sanitary engineer and shall be in conformity to the standards
stated in the Republic Act 1378 known as the National Plumbing Code as adopted
by the Local Government of Sta. Rosa City Laguna.

3. Installation of cistern tank or water impounding area with a capacity of 200,000

cubic meter that will serve as water harvesting for water reuse of surface runoff
emissions as to not divert into the river bodies and not to further leads into
flooding. Moreover, installation of cistern tanks has the following advantages;

 Economical Value‐ Since the cistern tanks collect wastewater you can reuse it
into other activities;

 Environmentally Friendly‐ Cistern tanks manage stormwater. When water is

collected in a cistern, peak runoff volumes are reduced. Less water enters the
storm sewer system, which saves municipalities treatment costs. It also
reduces pollution. Also related to reduced runoff volumes, cisterns prevent
contaminants from entering streams that would otherwise receive rainwater.
This means cleaner natural water sources with minimal erosion effects.

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4. All drainage and plumbing works must be properly installed and shall be of sizes
according to the Site Drainage Plan;

5. Regular coordination with Laguna Water for declogging/ siphoning of the

residential units’ septic tank; and lastly

6. Implementation of Proper Solid and Liquid Waste Management Scheme as the

City of Sta. Rosa City.

Prepared by:

ELAINE R. DE JESUS, MA (URP), MSc EnE, PhD(c)

Environmental Planner
PRC No. 1381

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