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Comprehensive Planning of Water Supply Service improvements In the following ULBs (1) Armoor Municipality, (2) Malkajgiri Municipality (part of GHMC) and (3) Kurnool Municipal Corporation – Final Detailed Project Report

Armoor Municipality – Environmental Report

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................1

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 EXTENT OF THE EA STUDY .................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 APPLICABLE LEGISLATION ...................................................................................................................... 1

1.3.1 World Bank Policy ........................................................................................................................ 1 1.3.2 National Law ................................................................................................................................ 3 1.3.3 Others .......................................................................................................................................... 4

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................9

2.1 TYPE, CATEGORY AND NEED ................................................................................................................. 9 2.2 LOCATION AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE .......................................................................................... 9 2.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBPROJECT ...................................................................................................... 11

2.3.1 Existing Water Supply and Service Delivery .............................................................................. 11 2.3.2 Subproject Components ............................................................................................................ 12

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................. 15

3.1 PHYSICAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................................................ 15 3.1.1 Physiography & Terrain ............................................................................................................. 15 3.1.2 Geology and soil ........................................................................................................................ 15 3.1.3 Geo-environmental hazard ........................................................................................................ 16 3.1.4 Meteorology ............................................................................................................................... 17 3.1.5 Surface Water Status and Quality.............................................................................................. 17 3.1.6 Geo-hydrology and Ground water status ................................................................................... 18 3.1.7 Air and Noise Quality ................................................................................................................. 20

3.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES .................................................................................................................... 22 3.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................... 23

3.3.1 Land use .................................................................................................................................... 23 3.3.2 Industry ...................................................................................................................................... 24 3.3.3 Agriculture .................................................................................................................................. 24 3.3.4 Infrastructure facility ................................................................................................................... 25

3.4 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES .................................................................................................... 27 3.4.1 Demographic Status .................................................................................................................. 27 3.4.2 Health and Educational Facilities ............................................................................................... 28 3.4.3 History, Culture, and Tourism .................................................................................................... 28

4 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES .......................... ................................................ 29

5 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ....... ........................... 31

5.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION – LOCATION AND DESIGN ..................................................................................... 32 5.1.1 Design of the proposed components ......................................................................................... 32 5.1.2 Location of Sources and permission .......................................................................................... 32 5.1.3 Distribution Network ................................................................................................................... 34 5.1.4 Utilities ........................................................................................................................................ 34 5.1.5 Water Supply.............................................................................................................................. 34

5.2 CONSTRUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 35 5.2.1 Screening of No Significant Impacts .......................................................................................... 35 5.2.2 Construction Method .................................................................................................................. 36 5.2.3 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures ........................................................................... 38

5.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 46 5.3.1 Screening out areas of no significant impact ............................................................................. 46 5.3.2 Operation and Maintenance of the Improved Water Supply System......................................... 46 5.3.3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................... 47

6 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE .... ..................... 51

6.1 PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS ................................................................................................................... 51 6.2 FUTURE CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE ........................................................................................... 52



7 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ....................... ......................................... 53

8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ..................... ..................................... 54

8.1 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS........................................................................................................... 54 8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION PLAN ........................................................................ 57 8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM ............................................................................................ 57 (I) CONTINUED PROTECTION PLAN APPLICATION DURING ANY REPAIRING JOB FOR INTAKE .................................. 62 (II) NON ALLOW OF DIRECT DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE RIVER WATER QUALITY ........... 62 (III) REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF PUMPING MACHINERY ..................................................................................... 62 8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN COSTS ...................................................................................... 91

9 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...................... ......................................... 92

10 CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................... 93



LIST OF TABLES

Table no. Description Page no.

Table 1.3.3-1 Applicable Laws and Policies for Water Supply project 4

Table 1.3.3-2 Compliance of environmental and Forest Rule Regulation for

Armoor Water Supply Project

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Table 2.3.2-1 Details of Proposed Water Supply – Armoor 12

Table 2.3.2-2 Details of New Reservoirs proposed at Armoor under the present scheme 15

Table 3.1.2-1 Soil condition in and around the project area 16

Table 3.1.5-1 Surface water quality of Sri Ram Sagar Lake (Proposed Source) 18

Table 3.1.6-1 Water quality of Armoor Bore well collected from water storage reservoir 19

Table 3.1.7-1 Ambient air quality levels in the sub-project locations 20

Table 3.2-1 Total number of floral species present in the sub-project intervention area 23

Table 3.3.1-1 Land use pattern of Armoor Municipality 23

Table 3.3.1-2 Land use Pattern of the Project Intervention Area of Armoor 24

Table 3.3.4.1-1 Summary of water supply arrangements in Armoor Town 25

Table 3.3.4.3-1 Details of Existing Water Supply- Armoor Municipal area 26

Table 3.4.1-1 Population of Core Area of Armoor Municipality 27

Table 3.4.3-1 Sensitive areas (religious place) in sub-project intervention area 29

Table 4-1 Summary of Alternative analysis 30

Table 4-2 Proposed Options and its Environmental Consequences 31

Table 5.1.2-1 Proposed arrangement of Road/Waterway crossings 33

Table 5.2.1-1 Fields in which construction is not expected to have significant impacts 36

Table 5.2.3-1 Construction activity and short term mitigation 38

Table 5.2.3-2 Total number of trees that would be destroyed due to sub-project intervention areas Transmission route

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Table 5.3.1-1 Fields in which Operation and Maintenance of the Completed Water Supply System is not expected to have Significant Impacts

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Table 5.3.2-1 Generation and Management of sludge from Water Treatment Plant 47

Table 8.2-1 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures – Pre-construction, Construction and Operation stage Environmental Management & Mitigation Plan for construction of Intake structure

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Table 8.2-2 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures – Pre-construction, Construction and Operation stage Environmental Management & Mitigation Plan for Construction of Water Treatment Plant

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Table 8.2-3 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures – Pre-construction, Construction and Operation stage Environmental Management & Mitigation Plan for Construction Elevated Level Storage Reservoirs

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Table no. Description Page no.

Table 8.2-4 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures – Pre-construction, Construction and Operation stage Environmental Management & Mitigation Plan for Laying of Rising mains and Distribution network pipeline

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Table 8.3-1 Pre-construction Environmental Monitoring Program 84

Table 8.3-2 Construction Environmental Monitoring Program 85

Table 8.3-3 Operation and Maintenance Environmental Monitoring Program 89

Table 8.4-1 Environmental Budget for Various Environmental Management Measures 91

Table 8.4-2 Summary of Environmental Management and Monitoring Costs (INR) 92

LIST OF DRAWINGS

Sl. No. Description Drawing No.

1 Proposed raw water rising main route APMDP/AMR/06

2 Location Map of Proposed Water Supply facilities of Armoor APMDP/AMR/04

3 Topographical / Contour Map of Armoor APMDP/AMR/01

4 Land use map of Armoor Town APMDP/AMR/6A

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No. Description Page no.

Figure 1 District map of Nizamabad 10

Figure 2 Location of Armoor in Andhra Pradesh 10

Figure 3 General Layout Map of Armoor Municipality 11

Figure 4 Arrangement of ELSRs along with Clear Water Mains 14

Figure 5 Hazard Zone map of Andhra Pradesh 16

Figure 6 Monthly average concentrations of RSPM and TSPM for the year 2007 21

Figure 7 Forest Map for the State of Andhra Pradesh 22

Figure 8 Grievance redress mechanism - APMDP 52

Figure 9 Organizational Structure of ULB 54

Figure 10 Institutional Responsibility for Implementation of Environmental Safeguard under APMDP

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LIST OF ANNEXURE

Annexure 1 Photographic Illustrations of different Project Components in Armoor

Annexure 2 Location Map of Existing (Sheet 1) and Proposed (Sheet 2) Water Supply facilities of Armoor

Annexure 3 Topographical / contour Map of Armoor

Annexure 4 Complete Air, Noise and Water Quality Data of Project locations

Annexure 5 Land use map of Armoor Town

Annexure 6 Environmental Features in and around project components

Annexure 7 Applicable Environmental Standard of CPCB

Annexure 8 Focus Group Discussion & Public Consultation Local Level- Environment

Annexure 9 Issues raised by Stakeholders

Annexure 10 Minutes of Stakeholders Meeting in Armoor

Annexure 11 Attendance sheets of Stakeholders Meeting in Armoor

Annexure 12 Newspaper Clippings

Annexure 13 Sample Grievance Registration Form

Annexure 14 Recommended Contract Clauses

Annexure 15 Monitoring Format & Indicator



ABBREVIATIONS

AC ---- Asbestos Cement APMDP ---- Andhra Pradesh Municipal Dev elopement Project APPCB --- Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board BOQ — Bill of quantity CBO — Community-based organization CBD — Central Business District CFE — Consent for Establishment CFO — Consent for Operation CGWB — Central Ground Water Board CPHEEO --- Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering

Organization CWR — Clear water reservoirs EA ---- Environmental Assessment EAC — Expert Appraisal Committee EARF — Environmental Assessment Resettlement Framework EIA — Environmental Impact Assessment ELSR --- Elevated Level Storage Reservoir EMP — Environmental Management Plan EMS — Environmental Monitoring Specialist EPA — Environmental Protection Agency ESMC --- Environment & Social Management Committee GRC — Grievance Redress Committee GSHAP — Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program H and S — Health and safety JNNURM — Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission MLD — Million liters per day MOEF — Ministry of Environment and Forests NAAQS — National Ambient Air Quality Standards NGO — Nongovernmental organization NRRP — National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy NRW — Non-revenue water O and M — Operation and maintenance OHSA — Occupational Health and Safety Administration OHSR — Overhead storage reservoirs OMC — Operations and Maintenance Contractors PHED — Public Health Engineering Department ROW — Right of way SEIAA — State Environment Impact Assessment Authority SR ---- Service Reservoir STP — Sewage treatment plant TDS — Total dissolved solids TOR — Terms of reference UFW --- Unaccounted for water ULB — Urban local body USEPA — United States Environmental Protection Agency WTP — Water treatment plant



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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. BACKGROUND

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) through Government of India has negotiated a loan from the World Bank to plan and prepare water supply scheme for Armoor Municipality covering capital improvement and technical, financial and managerial capacity improvements to enable the ULB to deliver the desired services.

2. OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

This Environmental Assessment (EA) Report has been prepared for the Armoor Water Supply Sub-project as part of APMDP. The major sub-project components are: (i) provision of a new distribution network, Elevated Level Storage Reservoirs (ELSRs), and (ii) construction of intake structure, water treatment plant (WTP), and laying of rising/transmission mains.

This EA report was prepared on the basis of detailed screening and analysis of all environmental parameters, field investigations and stakeholder consultations to meet the requirements for environmental assessment process and documentation per World Bank guidelines of EA and Government of India Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2006.

3. SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA)

• Conduct detailed Environmental Assessment (EA) covering all the components of the projects with supporting primary / secondary surveys. The Environmental Assessment (EA) shall identify expected environmental impacts (where ever applicable with quantitative / qualitative information) due to the proposed project. The primary surveys shall include source water quality analysis, environmental surveys including identification of severance, tree cutting schedules and forest diversion proposals (if necessary), and baseline noise quality monitoring at pumping stations.

• Prepare a project component specific and implementable Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) to minimize and mitigate environmental impacts. The EMP shall be integrated into bid / contract documents with necessary contract covenants, technical specifications and BOQ items for effective implementation. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is proposed as a part of this report which includes (i) mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts during implementation, (ii) environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation, monitoring, and reporting

• Prepare an executive summary of EA and EMP and translate the same in to local language to facilitate disclosure

• Conduct the above activities involving stakeholders through consultation with prior information. The consultations shall focus to: (i) collect baseline information, (ii) obtain a better understanding of the potential impacts, (iii) appreciate the prospective / concerns of stakeholders, (iv) secure their active involvement during screening, impact assessment and preparation of EMPs. All the stakeholder consultation shall be documented.

4. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The Armoor Municipal area is covered by piped Water Supply System to extent of around 85 % of its area, with around 37 LPCD service level with respect to present population. Supply duration is on alternate days, at present. Water is available only to core municipal area from ground water source. Since the majority of water is supplied to the town is ground water, no treatment is imparted, except post chlorination at few of the reservoirs to maintain the residual effect of disinfectant. Moreover the storage and distribution network is insufficient to meet even present requirements. Improvement in the water supply system has been identified as a major priority in the Armoor town.



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The objective of this sub-project is to provide wholesome potable water @ 70 LPCD to 100% population, throughout the day in 24x7 module, at required minimum pressure head as stipulated in the Design basis.

Detailed design was started by planning and design consultant in the month of January 2012 and completed in May 2012. Implementation of the project will start from May 2013 and likely to be completed in two years period.

The present source of water for Armoor Municipality is the ground water. There are at present 144 bore wells fitted with submersible pumps (under mini water supply scheme) out of which 114 wells are functional. It is estimated that total water supply through pump is about 0.547 MLD. In addition, water supply through hand pumps and tankers is about 0.12 MLD and 0.315 MLD respectively. Ground water of the command area of Armoor municipality is over exploited. The ground water contains fluoride (within permissible limit) and high level of total dissolved solids. Hence, ground water cannot be used as the source of water to meet the future requirements. At present there is no water treatment plant for Armoor. There are 12 nos. of ELSR and 5 nos. of GLSRs are existing in different location of the Armoor town. These reservoirs are too little to cope with provision of large volume of water. The total capacity of exsisting ELSRs is 0.405 ML and average daily supply from the ELSRs is 0.23 MLD. Total capacity of GLSR is 2.45 ML and average daily supply is 0.13 MLD. The total length of distribution lines is about 48.53 km. There is a history of frequent and very large number of leakages/bursting of these lines at different locations.

Under the present scheme the source of water, has been considered to be taken in from the existing Sri Ram Sagar Lake, about 18 km from Armoor town, off Hyderabad- Nagpur NH-7. One RCC Intake Well, having 10 m internal dia., partly embedded within the Sri Ram Sagar lake will be constructed, about 1000 m within the lake from its bank. The location of the site is away from existing two similar wells (for Kamareddy water supply scheme and the other for one scheme of Balkonda PWSS, in Khanapur area). The well will have port holes with gates to allow inflow of lake water. Additionally one 50 m long RCC trapezoidal channel from the well, further within the lake will be constructed. The required volume of water is 0.164 TMC (12.71 MLD) from the Sri Ram Sagar Lake. After intake from Sri Ram Sagar Lake it is proposed to construct a Water Treatment Plant of 11.44 MLD (say 11.50 MLD- year 2041) at Yanamgutta for meeting the ultimate demand. The pipeline to convey raw water from the boosting station up to the water treatment plant in Yanamgutta area will be provided, suitably designed with due consideration for road side underground alignment, canal/spill way and road cross over. New clear water main from the water treatment plant, with all requisite fixtures shall be laid duly branched off to lift the water to all of the proposed ELSRs. Approx. length of Raw and clear mains will be. 26.8 km. Existing distribution pipelines are in very bad stage, in view of its recurring leakage history. Approximate length of new distribution mains is 151.40 km and which will cover 4 zones. 3 new ELSRs will be constructed and the sites for which have already been finalised. All the new reservoirs as proposed will be within the premises of the existing reservoirs. The total capacity of ELSRs as proposed for this project is 1350 KL. In addition, 1200 KL capacity GLSR will be used in present scheme.

5. KEY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The implementation of sub-projects proposed under APMDP will be governed by the Environmental Acts, Rules, Policies, and Regulations of the GoI and the state of Andhra Pradesh. These regulations impose restrictions on the activities to minimize/mitigate likely impacts on the environment.

The policies involve in the projects under APMDP,

• World Bank Operational Policy 4.11 on Cultural property • Environmental policy of TRANSCO • Operational Policy 4.01 (Environmental Assessment of projects) • OP 4.36 (Forestry)



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Applicable rules related to sub -project components at Armoor

Compliance Remarks

1 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Yes Protection of air and noise environment during construction & operation

2 The Hazardous Wastes (Management And Handling) Rules, 1989

Partly applicable Storage and use of oils, emulsions, colour, spent chemicals and Metal-finishing wastes emanating during construction

3 Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002

Yes In case of cutting of tress during infrastructure construction, permission is required from ULB

As per Framework and on the basis of project components, project is categorized as EB. Therefore limited environmental assessment (Environmental status report) is required.

As per National Rule, Environmental Clearance (EC) is not required for this water supply subproject at Armoor.

6. BASELINE ENVIRONMENT

Topography of Armoor Municipality is sloping from North-East to South-West. The geological formations of the district can be grouped into two categories 1) consolidated (hard) rocks and 2) Unconsolidated rocks. As per soil testing report soil bearing capacity of the project area is sufficient for construction of heavy structure. As per geo hazard zone map Armoor is located in low earthquake hazard zone. Weather of the town is generally hot and partially humid, which is common in any tropical area. The temperature of the town varies usually in the range of 230C to 300C. The temperature during winter generally ranges in between 200C and 270C.The average annual rainfall in Armoor town is 1030 mm. Surface water quality is tested from Sri Ram Sagar Lake water, the proposed water supply source. Results show that in all the cases concentrations of measured parameters are well below the permissible limit. Coliform and E coli are reported in reservoir. pH is neutral. Both BOD and COD are below the detection limit. As per CGWB report command area of Armoor falls under over exploited category while non command area under safe zone. Borewell (supply water from water storage reservoir) water of Armoor town is tested for determination of quality of drinking water. Results indicate that bore well / supply water is suitable for consumption only after treatment. Water samples have medium to high dissolved solids, and total alkalinity and hardness, in most of the cases those are above the desirable limit but within permissible limit. Ambient air quality and noise levels are measured near proposed location of intake, water treatment plant area. Results show that concentration of all air quality parameters are within specified standard. In all the cases noise levels are below 65 dB(A), maximum day time permissible limit.

There is no forest area nearby the Armoor town. The common trees noted in Armoor town are, Teak (Tectona grandis), Neem (Azardarichta indica), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Krisnachura (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), Sirish (Albizia lebbeck), Babool (Acacia tortilis) and Tamarind (Tamarindus indica). There are 58 nos. trees at Transmission & rising main route and 1 no. at ELSR location have been noted.

The existing land use pattern of Armoor Municipality can be characterized mainly as Residential (32%), vacant land (24.5%), Agricultural (18%) and Commercial (11%). Armoor town has no underground sewerage facility. Many individual household have septic tank and the effluent is either taken to a soak pit or discharged to the surface drain. All storm water drains carry sewage and sullage of households. Many of the drains are lined and remaining are unlined (kuchcha).



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As per 2001 census, the total population of the town (core area) is 40836 out of which 50.30 % are male and 49.70 % female. About 50 % are literates. The average population of the town is about 2333 person per sq. Km during 2001. The town is a relatively new set municipality. There are number of Government and private offices, institutes, commercial establishment etc., hospitals and nursing homes/clinics, colleges and schools etc. The district Nizamabad has historic importance. Earlier Nizamabad was known as Indrapuri or Indur. In the ancient times of the early 8th century this district was under the rule of the Rashtrakutas. Then Nizamabad was ruled by the Chalukya dynasty and then came the Tughlaq dynasty. There are no special sensitive locations near project site.

7. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

Stake holder consultation has been conducted at Armoor Municipality office on 25.07.11 and local level consultation on 18.03.2011, 24.07.2011 and 25.07.2011. The stakeholders were involved in developing the Environmental Assessment (EA) through face-to-face discussions on site and a meeting held in the town, after which views expressed were incorporated into the EA and the planning and development of the sub- project. The hard copy of EA for the sub-project will be made available to public at ULB at well as at CDMA-MSU for public reference and will be disclosed to a wider audience in the APMDP website www.apmdp.gov.in. The consultation process will be continued and expanded during project implementation, to ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged in the project and have the opportunity to participate in its development and implementation

The affected persons can register their grievances at the complaint cell established at the ULB. The Complaint Cell would forward the grievance to the S&E officer for redressal. The Complaint Cell will also act as a Public Information Centre, where the grievances of the community will be registered and other information with regard to the project, the sub-projects, social and environmental safeguards will be provided.

8. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Since the scope of the sub-project is construction of intake, water treatment plant, laying of transmission/ rising mains, construction of water storage reservoirs, laying of pipes for distribution and inter connection through rising main, the impact is moderate. Alternative of sources and locations of intake, WTP, ELSRs are studied during feasibility stage for selection of final location.

The sites and alignment of work components have been finalized on various considerations e.g. availability of land for construction, existence of land within ROW of roads in shortest distance for laying of pipes, utilizing the advantage of prevailing elevation of site locations, accessibility/approachability, minimum hindrance of traffic flow, minimum inconvenience to the public during construction, maximum jurisdictional coverage, cost economy etc.

9. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND AVOIDANCE, MITIGATION M EASURES & ENHANCEMENT

Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. No impacts were identified as being due to the project design or location. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. A number of impacts and their significance have already been reduced by amending the designs.

Salient location features are,

• Most of the land for project components are open/ vacant government land, hence no land acquisition is needed;

• Very few trees need to be cut to accommodate project facility; • Cutting of scrub is essential; • No as such cutting and filling of earth is required at water storage reservoir sites. Only at WTP location

cutting and filling is required at high land part; • There is no big water body located nearby the proposed project location; and



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• No educational institutes and religious places are located within the impact zone.

During the construction phase, impacts mainly arise from the need to dispose of moderate quantities of waste soil and import a similar amount of sand to support the pipes in the trenches; and from the disturbance of residents, businesses, traffic and important buildings by the construction work. These are common impacts of construction in urban areas, and there are well developed methods for their mitigation.

AC pipes in the existing water distribution network presents a particular problem, as workers and the public will need to be protected from inhalation of asbestos dust, which can be carcinogenic. This is being addressed in the EMP.

There were limited opportunities to provide environmental enhancements, but certain measures were included. For example it is proposed that the project will employ in the workforce people who live in the vicinity of construction sites to provide them with a short-term economic gain; and ensure that people employed in the longer term to maintain and operate the new facilities are residents of nearby communities.

Once the system is operational, most facilities (intake pump house, WTP) will operate with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment. Leaks in the distribution network will need to be repaired from time to time, but environmental impacts will be much less than those during the construction period as the work will be infrequent, affecting small areas only. It will also be conducted in areas that have already been excavated, so there will be no need to protect archaeological material.

The main impacts of the operating water supply system will be beneficial to the citizens of Armoor. They will be provided with a constant supply of water thus improve the quality of life of people as well as benefit individual and public health with improvements in hygiene. This will reduce the incidence of disease associated with poor sanitation. This will also lead to economic gains as people will be less away from work of carrying water and indirectly increase their income.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The APMD Project would be implemented in the State by the Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) through the Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration (CDMA) and Andhra Pradesh Urban Development and Infrastructure Finance Corporation (APUIF). Urban Environmental Specialist and Social Scientist at MSU would ensure the implementation of RAP/TDP/EMP at sub-project level through the existing machinery by entrusting the execution of separate sectoral components of the RAP to the concerned line departments. Each ULB will consist of the implementation arrangements and the ESMC. Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Engineer and S & E officer supported by section heads at the ULB, and representatives from NGOs/community will form the primary implementing arrangements at the ULB and the ESMC will be responsible for overlooking social and environmental activities implemented under each sub-project in the ULB. For specific environmental issues, the Regional Officer of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) may be consulted.

During construction stage, field level implementation of mitigation measures is the construction contractor’s responsibility while during operation stage, ULB will be responsible for the conduct of maintenance or repair works.

Summary of Environmental Management and Mitigation Plan presented below.



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Summary of EMP for Armoor Water Supply Scheme (Pre- const ruction & construction phase)

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Impact Field Impact to Environment Type of Construction

Mitigation Measures

1 Water Supply Health risk due to closure of water supply

Pre- construction planning for network pipe laying

There is no chance of closure of present scheme either during construction or during inter connection. Existing service connections will be disconnected after commissioning of the new system

2 Utilities Impact on telephone lines, electric poles and wires, water pipe (old) existing within right-of-way (ROW)

Pipe laying – Rising mains, distribution network

Telephone lines, power lines etc will be suitably avoided during pipeline laying through discussion with the line Department.

3 Road, bridge, canal

Road, bridge, canal may be damaged without proper planning

Pre- construction planning & execution - Construction of intake structure, for laying of pipe lines, construction of WTP and Water reservoirs

Permission should be obtained from concerned department along with safety arrangement • For Intake head works: From I

& C A Department. • For WTP: From Municipal

Authority • Road crossing – permission to

be obtained from concerned authority (NHAI and R & B / PR/Municipality)

• Small bridges/culvert crossing – permission to be obtained from concerned authority (Irrigation department/ Municipality)

• Crossing of big canals - permission to be obtained from concerned authority (Irrigation department)

• For ELSRs: From Municipality

4 Social and Cultural Resources

Ground disturbance can uncover and damage archaeological and historical remains May affect religious structure

Construction phase Pipe laying – Rising mains, distribution network

(i) Alternatives will be considered if the site is found to be of medium or high risk

(ii) Chance finds will be recognised and measures should be taken to ensure they are protected and conserved

(iii) Safety precaution at pipe laying area near sensitive receptors within project areas

5 Construction work camps, spot mix plants, stockpile areas, material storage areas, and disposal areas.

Disruption to traffic flow and affect social life

Pre- construction planning & execution- Construction of intake structure, for laying of pipe lines, construction of WTP and ELSRs

(i) Prioritization of areas within or nearest possible vacant space preferably within 50-100 m. Few selected areas are, head work sites at Jirayathnagar, Siddala Gutta, Housing Board (Rajula Gutta), and Teachers Colony



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Mitigation Measures

6 Landscape and Aesthetics

Solid wastes as well as excess construction materials pollute environment

During construction of WTP, ELSRs, laying of Pipe line – rising mains & distribution networking

(i) It is estimated that approx. 31689 cum excess earth expected to generate from the construction activity. Excess earth can be disposed off in filling In low lying pockets within the ULB

(ii) Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils; and

(iii) Coordinate with Armoor Municipality for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils

7 Air Quality Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for excavation and construction resulting to dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons

During construction of Intake structure, WTP, ELSRs, laying of Pipe line – rising mains & distribution networking

(i) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying with water when necessary during dry weather;

(ii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks;

(iii) Conduct air quality monitoring at sensitive receptors and residential areas, and

(iv) Use only Pollution Under Control certified construction equipment and vehicle

8 Surface water

quality Mobilization of settled silt materials, run-off from stockpiled materials, and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants during construction works can contaminate nearby water body

During construction of Intake structure in Sri Ram sagar & WTP at Yamungutta and pipe line crossing above Nizam sagar canal

(i) Selection of storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies;

(ii) Disposal of any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites; and

(iii) Conduct surface quality inspection particularly for Lake water, Nizam Sagar canal as per EMP

9 Noise Levels Increase in noise level due to earth-moving and excavation equipment, and the transportation of equipment, materials, and people

During construction of Intake structure, WTP, ELSRs, laying of Pipe line – rising mains & networking

(i) Scheduling of work (day time) for minimum impact

(ii) Use of horns only when required

(iii) Measurement of noise level during construction at the same location of air quality monitoring

10 Ecological

resources Felling of the trees – affect terrestrial ecological balance and affect terrestrial & aquatic

During construction of Intake & rising main laying

(i) Not to dispose any construction materials in the Lake and canal which may pollute the water and aquatic



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Mitigation Measures

fauna/ wildlife life like fish (ii) Minimize removal of

vegetation and disallow cutting of trees;

(iii) Plantation of 33 trees against 11 fell, and

(iv) Obtain tree-cutting permit from competent authority

11 Accessibility Traffic problems and conflicts in right-of-way (ROW)

During laying of pipe line – rising mains & distribution networking

(i) During laying of pipe accessibility of the public will be maintained as per traffic and safety management plan;

(ii) Planning of transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads;

(iii) Work will be executed in two phases of 50% each to avoid traffic diversion;

(iv) Coordinate with Traffic Police Dept. for temporary road diversions transportation activities at highway junction area; and

(v) Placement of sign board at diversion location

12 Socio-Economic – Income

Impede the access of residents and customers to nearby shops

During execution - laying of pipe line – rising mains & distribution networking

(i) Leave spaces for access between mounds of soil at locality near transmission line and distribution area throughout the town;

(ii) Provision of walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access across trenches for people and vehicles;

(iii) Increase workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business establishment, hospitals, and schools; and

(iv) Covering of trenches at earliest

13 Community Health and Safety.

Traffic accidents and vehicle collision with pedestrians

During execution - laying of pipe line – rising mains & distribution networking

Provision of road signs, safety caution tape, barricade and flag persons to warn of dangerous conditions at rising main and distribution pipe laying area



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Mitigation Measures

14 Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational hazards which can arise from working in sub-project component areas.

Construction phase for Intake structure, WTP, ELSRs, laying of Pipe line – rising mains & networking

(i) Ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal Protective Equipment like helmet in case of working at height, gloves and gumboots at concreting locations, nose mask at dust producing areas, safety belt during work at height;

(ii) H and S Training for all site personnel;

(iii) Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times ( at working sites and camp);

(iv) Provide medical insurance coverage for workers;

(v) For night work, provision of proper illumination for the work space

(vi) Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas; and

(vii) Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 80 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection

15 Asbestos Cement (AC) Pipes

Health risk due to handling

During execution - laying of pipe line – rising mains & networking

(i) Train all personnel (including manual labourers) to enable them to understand the dangers of AC pipes and to be able to recognize them in situ; and

(ii) Report to management immediately if AC pipes are encountered

Operation phase impact and mitigation measures - Armoor Sr. No.

Impact Field Impact to Environment Type of working components

Mitigation Measures

1 Occupational Health and Safety

Adverse impacts on the appearance of surrounding environment

Repairing & maintenance for intake, ELSRs, pipe line repairing and maintenance of WTP

(i) Ensure persons employed will be provided with suitable protection Equipment like helmet in case of working at height, gloves and gumboots at concreting locations, nose mask at dust producing areas, safety belt during work at height (ii) Reduction of allowed vehicle



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Operation phase impact and mitigation measures - Armoor Sr. No.

Impact Field Impact to Environment Type of working components

Mitigation Measures

speeds in work zones 2 General Impacts during operation

and maintenance Repairing & maintenance for – rising mains/ network pipe lines

(i) Avoid stagnant water pools and water logging (ii) Check for water contamination during transmission

3 Solid Wastes Environmental pollution - Potential impact on soil, groundwater, and surface water nearby the disposal site

During functioning of WTP (i) Muddy sludge will be generated from the WTP which will be collected in sludge pond and disposed periodically

4 Wastewater Discharge into water causing water pollution

During working of WTP Recycle filter backwash into the process

5 Hazardous Chemicals

Release to nature causing air, water and soil pollution

During working of WTP (i) Install alarm and safety systems, including automatic shutoff valves, that are automatically activated when a chlorine release is detected; and (ii)Store chlorine away from all sources of organic chemicals, and protect from sunlight, moisture, and high temperature

6 Air Emissions Air pollution from gaseous or volatile chemicals used for disinfection processes

During functioning of WTP Proper storage and scientific utilization of chemicals utilized in treatment process

7 Economic Development

Impediments to residents and businesses

During pipe line repairing (i) Inform all residents and businesses about the nature and duration of any work well in advance so that they can make preparations if necessary

8 Social and Cultural Resources

Temporary disruption of activities

During pipe line repairing Complete work near school, hospitals, religious places quickly

9 Ecological Resources

Affect on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem

At Intake location – maintenance of intake structure Also pipeline crossing over canal

Continued protection plan application during any repairing job

The objectives of environmental monitoring programme are:

o Evaluation of the efficiency of mitigation and enhancement measures;

o Updating of the actions and impacts of baseline data;

o Adoption of additional mitigation measures if the present measures are insufficient;

o Generating the data, which may be incorporated in environmental management plan in future projects.

Environmental Monitoring Program includes all relevant environmental parameters, description of sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards, and responsible parties. Monitoring format, indicators including monitoring parameters are included within environment monitoring program.

Pre construction and Construction phase monitoring program includes,



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• Baseline Environmental Condition – Ambient Air Quality, noise and water quality • Asbestos Cement Pipes present if any within the project influence area • Social and Cultural Heritage sites in case of chance find • Selection and monitoring of Construction work camps, spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage

areas, and disposal areas • Approved sites for material source • Landscape and Aesthetics status • Ecological balance • Accessibility at project influence areas • Occupational & community Health and Safety

Operation phase

• Occupational & community Health and Safety • General Maintenance work • Accessibility at project site during maintenance • Water Quality testing • Disposal of process generated solid and hazardous waste

Most of the mitigation measures require the Construction Contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. Regardless of this, any costs of mitigation by the construction contractors is included in the budgets for the civil works and do not need to be estimated separately here. Mitigation that is the responsibility of ULB will be provided as part of their management of the project, so this also does not need to be duplicated here.

Estimated cost of environmental management and monitoring for the sub-project as a whole is INR 1.975 million, including contingency (Dust suppression cost – Rs. 12,00,000, Survey and Monitoring Expenses- Construction phase: Rs. 4,95,000, Survey and Monitoring Expenses- Operation phase: Rs. 80,000 & Environmental mitigation measures including buffer zone plantation at water treatment plant: Rs.1,06,000)

11. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION

The process described in this document has assessed the environmental impacts of all elements of the infrastructure proposed under the Armoor Water Supply project. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to both construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. Mitigation measures have been developed in generic way to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. Mitigation will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring conducted during construction and operation to ensure that all measures are implemented, and to determine whether the environment is protected as intended. This will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers and beneficiaries, and any requirements for remedial action will be reported to the ULB. There will also be longer-term surveys to monitor the expected improvements in the quality of domestic water and the health of the population.

12. CONCLUSION

The project is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Since the project is categorized as EB no further special study or detailed Environmental Assessment needs to be undertaken to comply with APMDP guidelines or GoI EIA Notification (2006).



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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of the Report

The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has received a loan from World Bank to improve the services and support improvements in the financial, technical and management capacities of ULBs to sustain the infrastructures being created to ensure the desired level of water supply.

One of the major activities of the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) is to provide safe water supply to the inhabitants. However, lack of adequate fund for investment and maintenance of infrastructure including staff, the desired level of water supply has reduced the effectiveness of water supply services. Inadequate water supply has been identified as an important issue.

This Environmental Assessment (EA) Report has been prepared for the Armoor Water Supply Subproject as part of APMDP consists of (i) provision of a new distribution network, Elevated Level Storage Reservoirs (ELSRs), and (ii) construction of water treatment plant (WTP) including intake well, and rising/transmission mains.

This EA report covers the general environmental profile of Armoor and includes an overview of the potential environmental impacts and their magnitude on physical, ecological, economic, and social and cultural resources within the Subproject’s influence area during design, construction, and operation stages. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is also proposed as part of this report which includes mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts during implementation of the Project, environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation and monitoring.

1.2 Extent of the EA Study

This EA report was prepared on the basis of detailed screening and analysis of all environmental parameters, field investigations and stakeholder consultations to meet the requirements for environmental assessment process and documentation as per APMDP guidelines of EA and Government of India Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2006.

1.3 Applicable Legislation

The implementation of sub-projects proposed under APMDP will be governed by the Environmental Acts, Rules, Policies, and Regulations of the GoI and the state of Andhra Pradesh. These regulations impose restrictions on the activities to minimize/mitigate likely impacts on the environment.

1.3.1 World Bank Policy

The policies involve in the projects under APMDP,

• World Bank Operational Policy 4.11 on Cultural property • Environmental policy of TRANSCO • Operational Policy 4.01 (Environmental Assessment of projects) • OP 4.36 (Forestry)



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Screening and Categorization :

Based on the severity of the impacts due to the sub-projects on the people, the sub-projects can be divided into three main categories.

• Category – EA Sub-projects: A sub-project is classified as Category – EA if it is likely to have significant adverse social and/or environmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works.

• For a Category EA sub-project, a detailed environmental assessment along with an environmental management plan is necessary. This should examine the projects potential negative and positive environmental impacts, compare them with those of feasible alternatives (including the “without project” situation), and recommend any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate or compensate for adverse impacts.1

• Category –EB Sub-projects: A proposed sub-project would be classified as category – EB if it is likely to have potential adverse environmental impacts on human populations but such impacts are less adverse than those that fall under the Category – EA. These impacts are site specific; few if any of them are irreversible; and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for a category – EA projects.

• For sub-projects falling in the Category – EB, an environmental status report along with an Environmental Management Plan will have to be prepared. Like in the sub-projects falling in Category – EA, the potential negative and positive environmental impacts for the projects under Category – EB will have to be identified and measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate or compensate for adverse impacts should be examined.

• Category – EC Sub-projects: A proposed sub-project is classified as category – EC if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse social and/or environmental impacts. Beyond screening no further action is required for a Category – EC project.

However, irrespective of the categorization of the sub-project, if the investment falls in an environmentally sensitive location, a detailed assessment would be done for the sub-project. Such locations include:

• Tribal habitats • Natural habitats • Coastal regulation zones • Cultural sites/monuments/heritage structures • Urban forestry/reserved forest

Environmental Management Plan

An EMP which addresses the potential impacts and risks identified by the environmental assessment shall be prepared. The level of detail and complexity of the EMP and the priority of the identified measures and actions will be commensurate with the Project’s impact and risks.

Public Disclosure

The Environmental Assessment Report shall be disclosed to the public by making the hard copy available at ULB as well as MSU for public reference. The periodic progress of the sub-project investment at each stage should be displayed at the construction sites. It should consist of the following parameters

• Number of complaints received and addressed • Finance spent and progress • Estimated time for completion

1 Sub projects irrespective of their type, scale or any other parameter that are falling in locations or areas specific to

natural habitats, tribal habitations, cultural sites, heritage constructions, religious monuments, coastal regulation zones, urban forestry or reserved forests shall undergo detailed environmental assessment.



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1.3.2 National Law

The new EIA Notification of 2006 of GoI, which replaces the EIA Notification of 1994, requires environmental clearance for certain defined activities/projects. This Notification classifies the projects/activities that require environmental clearance (EC) into ‘A’ and ‘B’ categories depending on the impact potential and/or scale of project. For both category projects, prior environmental clearance is mandatory before any construction work, or preparation of land except for securing the land, is started on such project or activity. Clearance provisions are as follows:

• Category ‘A’ projects require prior environmental clearance from the MoEF, Government of India2; • Category ‘B’ projects require prior environmental clearance from the State Environment Impact

Assessment Authority (SEIAA)3; and • This Notification provides that, any project or activity specified in Category ‘B’ will be treated as

Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of protected areas, notified areas and inter-state and international boundaries4. Also, in the case where a SEIAA does not exist, Category B project will be reviewed by the MoEF and reclassified as Category A.

Consequently, the only APMDP subproject listed in the EIA Notification of 2006 Schedule of Projects Requiring Prior Environmental Clearance is solid waste facilities, otherwise referred to as Common Municipal Solid Waste Facilities (CMSWF). Common municipal solid waste management facilities qualify as Category B projects and are thus reviewed by the respective SEIAA. For solid waste facilities, the Government of India further ensures environmental safeguards through its Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules (SWMHR), 2000 as published under MoEF.

Therefore, Environmental Clearance (EC) is not required for this water supply subproject at Armoor. There is no Forest land nearby the sites of different major components of the Project, e.g. intake well, WTP, ELSRs/GLSRs, all types of pipe line etc. thus “forest clearance” is not required.

2 For Category A projects, based on the preliminary details provided by the project proponent as per Notification, the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF, determine comprehensive TOR for EIA studies. This TOR will be finalized within 60 days. On the recommendation of the EAC based on EIA studies, MoEF provides the EC. 3 The B category projects will be further divided by State Level EAC into B1 – that require EIA studies and B2 – no EIA studies. The State Level EAC will determine TOR for EIA studies for B1 projects within 60 days. On the recommendation of the State level EAC based on EIA studies, SEIAA provides the EC. 4 (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries.



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1.3.3 Others

For water supply projects the following environmental laws and policies are applicable.

Table 1.3.3-1: Applicable Laws and Policies for Wat er Supply project

Project Sub-Project Applicability of

Environmental Laws and Policies

Govt. Notification/ Order Reference Remarks

Water Water Distribution Water mains Water Pumping Station Water Treatment Plants Source development Over head service reservoir Ground Level Reservoir Un accounted for water (Leak detection projects)

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Notification No. S.O. 844 (E), dated 19th November, 1986 published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Pt. II See. 3 (i), dated 19th November 1986.

Any act during implementation causing damage to environment As per the Environment (Protection) Act (EA) 1986, ambient noise levels are to be maintained as stipulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for different categories of areas like, commercial, residential and silence zones, etc., during sub-project construction and operation.

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 including Rules

Ministry of Works and Housing notification G.S.R. 378(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by section 17 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977 (36 of 1977), the Central Government

Applicable to all activities, which discharge effluents as a result of process or operations.

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 - as amended in 1978 &1988

WATER (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1974 Ref order NO. 6 oF 1974 MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department)

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 – as amended in 1988 FOREST (CONSERVATION)

FOREST (CONSERVATION) RULES, 2003 (published in Gazette of India: Extraordinary on the 10th January 2003

Applicable if the project involves any activities in the reserved forests, village forests, protected forests and other areas as



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RULES, 2003

G.S.R 23 (E) – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980 (69 of 1980), and in suppression of the Forest (Conservation) Rules, 1981 Forest (Conservation) Amendment Rules, 2004 (Published in Gazette of India: Extraordinary on 3rd February, 2004 and Corrigendum on 9th February, 2004) G.S.R.94 (E)- In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) Section 4 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980)

declared by the state government.

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 With THE WILDLIFE (PROTECTION) AMENDMENT ACT, 2002

Gazette of India MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department) New Delhi, the 20th January, 2003 THE WILD LIFE (PROTECTION) AMENDMENT ACT, 2002 (No. 16 of 2003) [17th January, 2003] An Act further to amend the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

The act prohibits picking, uprooting, damaging, destroying, acquiring any specified plant from any forest land. It bans the use of injurious substances, chemicals, explosives that may cause injury or endanger any wildlife.

Notification on Coastal Regulation Zone, 1991

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS (Department of Environment, Forests and Wildlife)NOTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 3(1) AND SECTION 3(2)(v) OF THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT, 1986 AND RULE 5(3)(d) OF THE ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) RULES, 1986 DECLARING COASTAL STRETCHES AS COASTAL

Permissions to be taken for undertaking any activity in the coastal region of 500 m from the HTL.



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REGULATION ZONE (CRZ) AND REGULATING ACTIVITIES IN THE CRZ. New Delhi, the 19th February, 1991. as amended up to 3rd October 2001) S.O.114 (E). - Whereas a Notification under Section 3(1) and Section 3(2)(v) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, inviting objections against the declaration of Coastal Stretches as Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and imposing restrictions on industries, operations and processes in the CRZ was published vide S.O. No.944 (E) dated 15th December, 1990.

The Hazardous Wastes (Management And Handling) Rules, 1989 Amendment in 2000

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 6th January, 2000. Ref S.O. 24(E)- Whereas a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment and Forests was published in the gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II-Section 3, Sub-section (ii) vide No.S.O.10 (E) dated 8th January, 1999 under powers conferred by sections 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986)

Materials such as heavy metals, toxic inorganic, oils, emulsions, spent chemicals and Metal-finishing wastes emanating during construction and operation shall be stored and disposed of as per the Rules.

The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

Act no. 6 1991, MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department) New Delhi, the 23rd January, 1991 Magha, 3, 1912 (Saka) The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on

Act enables the people to access legal aid to claim compensation in the event of an accident occurred while handling any hazardous substance. So insurance needs to be taken up by the



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the 22nd January, 1991, and is hereby published for general information:- THE PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE RULES, 1991 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (Department of Environment, Forests and Wildlife) New Delhi, the 23rd January, 1991 Magha, 3, 1912 (Saka) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 15th May, l991 S.O. 330(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

project implementing agencies or contractors.

Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002

Act No. 10 of 2002 Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002 THE ANDHRA PRADESH GAZETTE PART IV-B EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY [No.11] HYDERABAD, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2002 ANDHRA PRADESH ACTS, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS Etc. The following Act of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly received the assent of the Governor on the 18th April, 2002 and the said assent is hereby first published on the 19th April, 2002 in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette for general information. ACT NO. 10 OF 2002 AN ACT TO PROMOTE WATER CONSERVATION, AND TREE COVER AND REGULATE THE EXPLOITATION AND USE

Applicable for protection of natural water resources in Urban areas and specifically regulate the exploitation of ground and surface water sources As per Section 28 of the Andhra Pradesh, Water, Land and Trees Act, 2002, clearance and written permission from Municipal Council/Municipal Commissioner is needed for cutting trees/tree branches while providing public utility services or developing infrastructure.



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OF GROUND AND SURFACE WATER FOR PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF WATER SOURCES, LAND AND ENVIRONMENT AND MATTERS, CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL THERETO.

Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001

Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001 Act no. 36 year 2001, 20th Aug , Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

Applicable to all urban infrastructure projects involving private sector involvement in the development, finance, construction and operation and maintenance phases

Purchase of water tankers Purchasing of soft ware

Not applicable _____

The project proposes to construct town wide infrastructure in the urban areas, where the investments intervene with various other infrastructure already in place. In such areas the project implementing agency will ensure the following clearances before initiating the works.

• Clearance from Roads and Buildings Department for cutting roads. • Permission for breaking or shifting of public utilities like sewer lines or water pipe lines from Water

Supply and Sewerage Boards. • Permission and clearance from electricity department for shifting/moving of streetlights and

transformers during execution of project.

Since the project components are limited to construction of intake structure in Sri Ram Sagar Lake, construction of Water Treatment Plant, construction of water storage reservoir, laying of rising main, and laying of distribution mains, and no components are located within sensitive areas, as per Framework, project is categorized as EB. Therefore Environmental status report (limited environmental assessment) is required.

Applicable rules and regulation related to the APMDP entire project and water supply project is shown in Table 1.3.3-1 above. Now compliance of environmental and forest rules and regulation in respect to project components selected for Armoor town is shown in Table 1.3.3-2.

Table 1.3.3-2: Compliance of environmental and Fore st Rule Regulation for Armoor Water Supply Project

Sr. No.

Applicable rules related to sub-project components at Armoor

Compliance Remarks

1 Environmental clearance from MoEF or SEIAA

Not required Not applicable for water supply project

2 Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 – as amended in 1988- Forest clearance

Not required No forest land involved

3 Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Not required No forest land and wild life protection area nearby the sub-



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Applicable rules related to sub-project components at Armoor

Compliance Remarks

project components 4 Consent from State Pollution Control Board Not required Not required for water supply

project 5 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Yes Protection of air and noise

environment during construction & operation

6 The Hazardous Wastes (Management And Handling) Rules, 1989

Partly applicable

Storage and use of oils, emulsions, colour, spent chemicals and Metal-finishing wastes emanating during construction

7 Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002

Yes as per requirement

In case of cutting of tress during infrastructure construction, permission is required from ULB

2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

2.1 Type, Category and Need

Type

This is an urban water supply subproject intended to improve the current situation in Armoor in terms of improved water supply system. This is one of a series of subprojects designed by the APMD Project that are intended to raise the standards of the municipal infrastructure and services of Armoor town and the other urban centres to those expected of modern Asian towns.

Category

Environmental examination indicates the proposed subproject falls within environmental Category EB projects. The Project components will only have small-scale, localized impacts on the environment, and can be mitigated. Under the guidelines such projects require a limited Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify and mitigate the impacts.

Need

The Armoor Municipal area is covered by piped Water Supply System to extent of around 85 % of its area, with around 37 LPCD service level with respect to present population. Supply duration is on alternate days, at present. Water is available only to core municipal area from ground water source. Since the majority of water is supplied to the town is ground water, no treatment is imparted, except post chlorination at few of the reservoirs to maintain to the residual effect of disinfectant. Moreover the storage and distribution network is insufficient to meet even present requirements. Improvement in the water supply system has been identified as a major priority in the Armoor town.

The objective of this sub-project is to provide wholesome potable water @ 70 LPCD to 100% population, throughout the day in 24x7 module, at required minimum pressure head as stipulated in the Design basis.

2.2 Location and Implementation Schedule

Armoor Municipality is within Nizamabad district of the state of Andhra Pradesh, constituted in the year 2006. Armoor is categorized as a class – III town. It is spread over an area of 18.82 Sq. Km and has 23 municipal wards. District map of Nizamabad, location of Armoor in Andhra Pradesh and Municipal area of Armoor town are shown in Figure 1, 2 and 3 respectively.



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Figure 1: District map of Nizamabad

Figure 2: Location of Armoor in Andhra Pradesh



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Detailed design was started by consultant in the month of January 2012 and completed in May 2012. Implementation will be started from May 2013 and likely to be completed in a period of two years.

Annexure 1 shows photograph of project locations

2.3 Description of the Subproject

2.3.1 Existing Water Supply and Service Delivery

Existing water supply system of Armoor is discussed below.

Source: The present source of water for Armoor Municipality is the ground water. There are at present 144 bore wells fitted with submersible pumps (under mini water supply scheme) out of which 114 wells are functional. Average depth of ground water table varies from 35 to 40 meters. Average discharge of a pump is 1200 litres/hour. Pumping duration in a day is about 4 hours. Hence, total water supply through pump is approximately 0.547 MLD. In addition to power pumps and bore well combination a total number of 90 tube wells fitted with hand pumps are also being used for water supply. Diameter of each tube well is 110 mm. Average discharge capacity of each hand pump is 100 litres/hour. It is estimated that on and average total 8 hours pumping is made for each hand pump. Hence, total water supply through Hand pumps is about 0.12 MLD. Since the existing service of water supply system in the town, based on bore wells and tube wells, is hardly satisfactory, supplementary arrangements for water supply, though grossly inadequate, in the form of tankers are provided. Total 9 numbers of tankers have been engaged to supply water in the town’s most water scarce areas. Ward number 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 21 are the most water shortage areas. Capacity of each tanker is about 5,000 litres and a tanker makes on an average 7 trips a day. Total water supply through tankers is approximately 0.315 MLD.

Ground water of the command area of Armoor municipality is over exploited. The ground water contains fluoride (within permissible limit) and high level of total dissolved solids. Hence, ground water cannot be used



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as the source of water to meet the future requirements. The existing bore wells and the infrastructure may be utilised to meet emergent situation.

The water of the Sri Ram Sagar has been selected as the source of water for Armoor town as this the only reliable and sustainable source. The raw water demand for 2026 is 9.63 MLD (0.124 TMC) and the same for 2041 is 12.58 MLD (0.162 TMC) for the core, added and floating population of Municipal area.

Intake: There is no intake facility of water for Armoor town. The water from the reservoir will be drawn by constructing an Intake structure within Sri Ram Sagar Lake

WTP: At present there is no Water Treatment Plant for Armoor. After intake from Sri Ram Sagar Lake it is proposed to construct a Water Treatment Plant of 11.44 MLD (say 11.5 MLD) for Long term period (2041) for meeting the ultimate demand. The WTP will be located on the hillock slope at Yamangutta locality.

Transmission and Rising Mains: At present there is no water transmission system from reservoir/lake/dam. The pipeline to convey raw water from the boosting station upto the water treatment plant in Yanamgutta village shall be provided, suitably designed to take road side underground alignment with due consideration for canal/cause way and road crossovers. The water from the WTP will flow by pumping to the different ELSRs to be constructed in different places in the town, and the GLSR.

ELSR (Elevated Level Storage Reservoir) and GLSR (G round Level Storage Reservoir): There are 12 nos. of ELSR and 5 nos. of GLSRs are existing in different location of the Armoor town. These reservoirs are too little to cope with provision of large volume of water. The total capacity of exsisting ELSRs is 0.405 ML and average daily supply for this ELSR is 0.23 MLD. Total capacity of GLSR is 2.45 ML and average daily supply is 0.13 MLD. The present storage reservoirs are not sufficient to store enhanced water volume under the present proposal. It is therefore finalised to have three new ELSRs. The land required for these structures either belongs to the Municipality or other Government department and no acquisition of land is necessary.

Distribution: The present system of distribution of extracted ground water ( through submersible fitted bore wells) is maintained by various sizes of pipes from 300 mm dia to 50 mm dia, of different textures – Asbestos cement, Cast iron , RCC, HDPE and GI. The total length of these lines is about 48.53 km. There is a history of frequent and very large number of leakages/bursting of these lines at different locations. Under the present project the distribution system will be fully replaced by new lines to meet the requirements for the year 2041.

2.3.2 Subproject Components

Proposed water supply system considered under the present scheme for funding is tabulated and discussed below.

Table 2.3.2-1: Details of Proposed Water Supply – A rmoor

Name of the Sub-project investment Comprehensive Planning for Water Supply Service

Improvement in Armoor Municipality Source of Water supply (Name and type of source)

Surface water from Sri Ram Sagar Lake

Ground water table at the source (if the source is ground water)

No ground water source will be utilized

Distance of source from the target area, final point (in meters)

Armoor town is about 18 km from the source

Details of water treatment plant, if any? Conventional surface water based WTP with all relevant components- aeration, inlet well, chemical dosing, coagulation, flocculation, clarification, filtration, disinfection, sludge disposal, water quality testing & monitoring etc

Arrangement for environmental monitoring Environmental Monitoring – assessment of raw water from



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Name of the Sub-project investment Comprehensive Planning for Water Supply Service

Improvement in Armoor Municipality of the water quality at different stages of supply, operations of water treatment plant etc. like laboratory, control room and others

reservoir and treated water will be done in the laboratory at WTP. Daily and monthly analysis will be done for standard parameters for assessing drinking water quality

Design considerations to provide water for future additional demand due to increase in population/households

Future demand has been estimated in this project Design period- 30 yrs

• Per capita domestic supply – 70 LPCD • Institutional & Industrial demand – 5% of domestic demand • Demand for Floating Population – 70 LPCD • Fire Fighting demand in KLD – 100 P0.5 where P =

population in 1000. • UFW – 15% of Total Demand. Raw water demand – • 7.41 MLD i.e 0.09 TMC (2011)- considering 10% loss • 9.72 MLD i.e. 0.124 TMC (2026)- considering 10% loss • 12.71 MLD i.e 0.162 TMC (2041)- considering 10% loss A peak factor of 2.5 for the design of the distribution system for 4 zones

Remarks (condition of the existing system, other than the proposed)

Existing system is inadequate

Source of water and Intake structure:

The source of water, at raw state, has been considered to be taken in from the existing Sri Ram Sagar Lake, about 18 km from Armoor town, off Hyderabad- Nagpur NH-44.

It is proposed to construct an intake well with multiple inlet ports (gates) at different level, to be constructed well within the lake about 1000 m inside from the bank. The well shall have port holes with gates to allow inflow of lake water. Additionally one 50 m long suitable section of RCC channel from the Intakewell further within the lake will be constructed. This channel shall receive water of the lake during summer when the Intake Well will not get water directly through the ports. The intake well will have a connecting RCC bridge, about 800 M long and about 200 m long Road with Retaining wall on both sides, to connect the bank with the well. The intake well will have pumping units which will convey raw water to the WTP, through a suitable 500 mm dia. DI/K-9 pipe line, about 19 km from the bank of the lake. Location of the Intake Well has been selected in consideration with the MDDL (Maximum Draw Down Level) or the LWL (Lowest Water Level) of the lake.

Armoor Municipal town is having inadequate volume of water from the powered and hand pump fitted bore wells. In order to meet the ultimate demand of water for this town, raw water from Sri Ram Sagar Lake has been considered as source.. The client has to approach the competent authority for obtaining permission to use of such water. The required volume is 0.162TMC (12.58 MLD) of water from the said lake.

WTP:

Since the water obtained is surface water, treatment is required. The conventional treatment plant is decided at Yanamgutta to undertake aeration, inlet, chemical dosing, rapid and slow mixing, coagulation, flocculation, clarification, disinfection, storage and high lift pumping, sludge disposal and water quality monitoring components. It shall also include provision of electrical substation, transformer yards, stores and godown,



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administrative building, water testing laboratories etc. Also internal roads, drains, land development, boundary wall with gates, arboriculture etc to be very much as the part of the proposal. Capacity of the plant has been conceptualised to be constructed on the basis of demand of 2041 horizon, by the Consultants. The requirement of clear water in the 2026 and 2041 horizons have been worked out as 8.75 MLD and 11.44 MLD, respectively. After intake from Sri Ram Sagar Lake it is finalized to construct a Water Treatment Plant of 11.44 MLD (say 11.50 MLD), (2041) for meeting the ultimate demand.

Raw and Clear Rising Mains:

The pipeline to convey raw water from the intakewell at Sri Ram Sagar lake up to the water treatment plant in Yanamgutta area will be provided, suitably designed with due consideration for road side underground alignment, canal/spill way and road cross over etc.. It shall have various fixtures for flow measurement, flow regulation, protection against surge pressures, protection against loss of pipe material etc. The rising mains line will cross the existing Nizam Sagar canal, near the WTP site through a structurally erected bridge of 10 m span

New clear water main from the water treatment plant, with all requisite fixtures shall be laid duly branched off to lift the water to all of the proposed ELSRs as shown in Figure 4 . Approximate length of Raw and clear mains is approx. 26.8 km.

Figure 4: Arrangement of ELSRs/GLSR along with Clea r Water Mains

At present, the mains dedicated for “added areas” of Perkeit and Mamidpalle shall be kept closed by introduction of valves suitably.

Distribution System:

Existing distribution pipelines are in very bad stage, in view of its recurring leakage history. Moreover the revised total load of distribution volume of water which is quite higher with respect to present volume (1.342 MLD in place of 11.44 MLD), shall be required through the distribution grid. Therefore existing network is not feasible to be utilized. New lines of higher size (minimum size of 80/100 mm) have to be provided. The existing zones has to be suitably reorganized for the project (new 4 zones), considering the ground elevation and dedicated ELSR for each zone. Approximate length of distribution mains is 151.40 km.



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ELSR:

The consultant proposes to have 3 new ELSRs the sites for which have already been finalised. All the new reservoirs as proposed will be within the premises of the existing reservoirs or raised tract under possession of the ULB. The ELSRs will be designed for required volume and staging height, after due consideration of topography and demand in assigned area. However the present system of water supply and its GLSRs, ELSRs, pump fitted bore wells etc. have been discarded due to its present dilapidated state and inadequacy in capacities. The total capacity of ELSRs as proposed for this project is 1350 KL. In addition 1200 KL capacity GLSR will be used in present scheme.

Photographic illustration of different project locations of Armoor is shown in Annexure 1. Location map of existing and proposed water supply facility is shown in Annexure 2.

Table 2.3.2-2: Details of New Reservoirs proposed a t Armoor under the present scheme

Sl No Location (ELSR/ GLSR) Capacity in KL/ Staging

Height

Size of Land Required

1 Housing Board – Rajula Gutta (ELSR)- Proposed

450/ 16M 30 mx 30 m

2 Jirayath Nagar (ELSR)- Proposed 450/ 16M 30 mx 30 m 3 Siddala Gutta (GLSR)- Existing 1200 -

Note:

1. The lands proposed are mostly under possession of ULB. 2. The lands for ELSRs in ‘Added areas’ shall also be required to the tune of 900 Sq. M in each case, whenever

taken up for construction. 3. The Consultants have considered choice of all the sites proposed to be included in the project as per best

available locations in consultation with ULB. However, availability of these sites is yet to be confirmed by them.

3 Description of the Environment

3.1 Physical Resources

3.1.1 Physiography & Terrain

Topography of Armoor Municipality is sloping from North-East to South-West. It has about 10 meters of low and high altitudes difference between areas (375.00 mtr above MSL to 365.00 mtr above MSL). The town has one prominent water body - near Arundhuti Nagar.

Topographical contour map of the project area is shown in Annexure 3.

3.1.2 Geology and soil

The geological formations of the district can be grouped in to two categories 1) consolidated (hard) rocks and 2) Unconsolidated rocks. A greater part of the district is underlain by hard rocks comprising granites, gneisses, basalt etc.

Table 3.1.2.-1 indicates soil condition in and around the project location. Soil bearing capacity is sufficient for construction of structure.



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Table 3.1.2-1: Soil condition in and around the pro ject area

Type of soil Area From to * Bearing capacity Porosity

Intake

1 – 2 m BGL 2 – 4 m BGL 4 – 8 m BGL > 8 m BGL

1 – 1.25 t/m2 1.25 – 2 t/m2 2 – 2.5 t/m2 > 2.5 t/m2

5 – 6 % 6 – 10 %

Clay/ sandy clay/ morrum

Transmission main / rising main route

1 – 2 m BGL 2 – 4 m BGL

1 – 1.25 t/m2 1.25 – 2 t/m2

5 – 6 % 6 – 10 %

Clay/ morrum WTP site 1 – 2 m BGL 2 – 4 m BGL

1 – 1.25 t/m2 1.25 – 2 t/m2

5 – 6 % 6 – 10 %

Clay/morrum ELSRs site 1 – 2 m BGL 2 – 4 m BGL

1 – 1.25 t/m2 1.25 – 2 t/m2

5 – 6 % 6 – 10 %

The important soils prevailing in the district are black and chalka (Sandy looms) covering 55% and 45% respectively of the total area. The erstwhile blocks of Bodhan, Madnoor and Banswada are predominantly black soils, while the other 6 blocks are of Chalka soil.

The District is not rich in minerals. Iron ore of poor quality occurs at few places as literate capping and as ferrous quartzites. Aluminous blocks containing 25% to 35% Alumina are reported from Gurjakunta of Bhiknoor Mandal and Karadpally in Tadwai mandal. The calcareous and relcinised earth is formed near Tippapur,Bhiknoor and Kuprial areas. The granites of various shades and the Deccan Trap rocks are yielding excellent material in the district, for construction of buildings and for laying roads. Export potential of granite is yet to be exploited fully. There is no mineral deposit in and around Armoor.

3.1.3 Geo-environmental hazard

According to GSHAP data, the state of Andhra Pradesh falls in a region with low to moderate seismic hazard. As per the 2002 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) map, this state also falls in Zone II. Historically, parts of this state have experienced seismic activity in the M 5.0-6.0 range. Approximate locations of selected towns and basic political state boundaries are displayed in Figure 5. Armoor is located in low hazard zone.

Figure 5: Hazard Zone map of Andhra Pradesh



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3.1.4 Meteorology

The Climate of the District is characterised by a hot Summer and is generally dry except during the South west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. March to May is the Summer season, June to September constitutes the South West monsoon season, October to December form the North East monsoon season and January to February is the Winter season. Though the district is situated away from the sea, the climate is tropical. The annual rainfall in the district is around 1000 mm. The same is very intensive during the period June to September. Normal minimum temperature is 13.70C and maximum is 39.90C. At times the temperature falls as low as 60C in December-January and touches as high as 470C in May.

Weather of the town is generally hot and partially humid, which is common in any tropical area. The climate is with hot summers and moderate winters. Summer usually extends from February to June, the rainy season from July to October and winter from November to January with very weak Spring and Autumn. The temperature of the town varies usually in the range of 230C to 300C. The temperature during winter generally ranges in between 200C and 270C.The average annual rainfall in Armoor town is 1030 mm. For last two years drought like condition prevailed reasoning notable fall in static water level of the ground water, leading to drastic reduction in peizometric level, reasoning reduced yield from tube wells. As a result there is an acute problem of water supply from bore wells in most areas of the town during Summer season.

3.1.5 Surface Water Status and Quality

Drainage & Surface water

The district falls under Godavari river basin. The two tributaries Manjira and Maneru join the Godavari. The Manjira flows from South East to North West and then towards North, takes an easterly turn and then flows in NNE direction before joining the Godavari at Kadakurthi (Sangam). The Maneru river flows from Kamareddy towards south east in the district. The drainage predominantly forms dendritic pattern, which is governed by lithology of the area in absence of structural control. Granitic and basaltic terrains mainly exhibit this type of pattern while the rare parallel to sub-parallel drainage pattern locally exhibited in alluvial areas.

The Godavari river originates in the Western ghats at Triambak, near Nasik in Maharashtra State. It flows about 113 Kms on the Northern boundary of the district, and enters Karimnagar district.

The river Manjeera rises in Patoda Taluq of Bidar district in Karnataka, crosses Nizamabad district from South-west and joins Godavari near Kandakurthi village in Renjal mandal. The Nizamsagar project has been constructed on Manjeera river near Achampet village in erstwhile Banswada Block.

The Sree Ram Sagar, a major irrigation project has been constructed on the river Godavari at Pochampad village of Nizamabad District, covering in down flow Karimnagar and Adilabad districts and some parts of Warangal district. The benefit is received by only 23 villages in Nizamabad district covering 1394 Hectares due to reduction in storage capacity on account of silt formation and repairs needed to the canal system. Of these 23 villages, 14 villages are under Balkonda Mandal, 8 villages are under Mortad mandal and 1 village is under Kammarpally mandal.

There is no river passing nearby the town.

Surface water Quality .

Surface water quality is being tested for Sri Ram Sagar Lake water, proposed water supply source. Analyses have been carried out after collection of 12 days sample. The results are shown in Table 3.1.5-1. Annexure 4 shows all 23 parameters of tested water along with specified standard and testing methodology. Results show that in all the cases concentrations of measured parameters are well below the permissible limit. Coliform and E coli are reported in reservoir. pH is neutral. Both BOD and COD are below the detection limit which indicates that there is not much oxidisable organic and inorganic components in water. There is no direct relation between presence of coliform bacteria (indicator organism) and B.O.D. Total Dissolved Solid is also less and which is due to low content of dissolved salts of Calcium and Magnesium.



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It is also noted that there is no industry located on the upstream as well as downstream of Sri Ram Sagar and are free from pollution.

Table 3.1.5-1: Surface water quality of Sri Ram Sag ar Lake (Proposed Source)

Samples (Date of sampling)

DO mg/l

BOD mg/l

COD mg/l

pH

Total coliform MPN/100

ml

TDS mg/l

Pb mg/l

F mg/l

Cl mg/l

SWS1(21.06.2011) 6.0 ND ND 7.2 1609 240 ND 0.2 120.0 SWS2(22.06.2011) 6.0 ND ND 7.2 1609 240 ND 0.2 120.0 SWS3(23.06.2011) 6.1 ND ND 7.2 1609 265 ND 0.2 108.0 SWS4(24.06.2011) 6.0 ND ND 7.3 1609 248 ND 0.2 116.0 SWS5(25.06.2011) 6.0 ND ND 7.3 1609 250 ND 0.2 120.0 SWS6(26.06.2011) 5.8 ND ND 7.2 1609 360 ND 0.2 126.0 SWS7(03.12.2011) 5.6 ND ND 7.3 1620 380 ND 0.2 130.0 SWS8(12.01.2012) 5.8 ND ND 7.2 1609 360 ND 0.2 128.0 SWS9(06.02.2012) 5.8 ND ND 7.1 1620 370 ND 0.18 126.0 SWS10(06.03.2012) 6.0 ND ND 7.8 1594 290 ND 0.18 124.0 SWS11(02.04.2012) 6.0 ND ND 7.5 1594 280 ND 0.2 124.0 SWS12(30.04.2012) 6.0 ND ND 7.4 1590 280 ND 0.2 122.0

ND: Not Detected- Below Detection Limit DO: Dissolved oxygen, BOD: Biological Oxygen demand, COD: Chemical Oxygen demand, TDS: Total dissolved solids, Pb: Lead, F: Fluoride, Cl: Chloride

3.1.6 Geo-hydrology and Ground water status

Ground water status

From the point of view of ground water, the geological formations of the district can be grouped into two categories 1) consolidated (hard) rocks and 2) Unconsolidated rocks. Though ground water is known to occur in both the units, a greater part of the district is underlain by hard rocks comprising granites, gneisses, basalt etc. These hard rocks are devoid of any primary porosity and the occurrence of ground water largely depends on a) secondary porosity b) degree and extent of weathering c) degree and extent of fissuring/fracturing of the rocks d) degree of inter-connection of fractures, fissures and voids e) the intensity and distribution of rainfall.

Ground water in the hard rocks occurs in the weathered mantle under phreatic conditions down to 15-20 m and in fractured zones, under semi-confined conditions down to 70-85 m. However, in basalts, ground water is reported to occur mostly under unconfined conditions. Laterites occur on a minor scale as cappings on basalts/deccan traps. Ground water occurs in these rocks under unconfined conditions in weathered portions. Depths of dug wells in hard rocks vary between 15 and 20 m with yields varying between 25 and 170 cu.m/day, generally, around 50 to 80 cu.m/day. The depths of bore wells mostly of 16.5 cm diameter generally vary between 50 and 70 m. They yield 3 to 10 cu.m/hr in general and occasionally upto 20 cu.m/hr. The potential zone generally occurs between 18 and 40m and occasionally down to 70 m. Transmissivity values vary between 2.6 and 117 sq.m/day and storage coefficient values vary between 2.8 x10–5 and 1.9x10-4. Alluvial deposits generally occur as flood plains in the valley areas of the Godavari, Manjira and Phulung vagu. The alluvial deposits have primary porosity. The groundwater in these formations occurs under unconfined to confined conditions (with occurrence of intermittent clays). The thickness of these alluvial deposits is upto 10-12 meters. The depths of filter points in alluvium vary between 9.75 and 15.77 m. The water levels vary between 5.04 and 5.08 m and the discharges vary between 8.7 and 9.3 liters/second and the transmissivity values vary between 674 and 4576 m2/day.

Depth to water level- Pre-monsoon: A perusal of the maps prepared from pre monsoon water level data collected from observation wells of Central Ground Water Board (C.G.W.B) shows that the depth of water



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level in the district varies between 1.7 and 23.65 m bgl. The depth to water levels in major part of the district varies between 5 and 20 m bgl. Shallow water levels are noticed in small isolated areas on western side of the district, while deeper water levels of more than 20 m bgl are noticed in eastern side of the district.

Post-monsoon: A perusal of the depth to water level map shows that the water levels vary between 0.8 and 19.4 m. In major part of the district, depth to water level of 2-10 meters is noticed. Deeper water levels of more than 10 m are noticed in eastern side of the district, while shallow/water logged condition with less than 2 m depth to water level is noticed in very small isolated area in South Western part of the district.

Based on the Ground Water Estimation Committee (GEC-1997) recommendations the total groundwater resources available in the district are 1102.33 MCM viz., 405.26 MCM in command area and 697.07 MCM in non-command area. The total ground water utilization is 953.07 MCM viz., 286.45 MCM in command area and 666.63 MCM in non-command area. Thus, the total ground water balance left is of the order of 148.68 MCM, 118.76 MCM in the command area and the rest 29.92 MCM in non-command area. Based on the stage of ground water development, over all, the district falls under semi-critical category with stage of development of 86 per cent.

As per CGWB report command area of Armoor falls under over exploited category while non command area under safe zone. The overall status of resource availably is under safe zone.

Ground Water Quality

As per CGWB the ground water is in general alkaline in nature with pH values varying between 7 and 7.8. The Electrical Conductivity (EC) values are mostly below 2000 micro Siemens/cm at 25º C. Chloride content is mostly below 250 ppm, Nitrate values are above 45 ppm but below 100 ppm, (ranging upto 118 ppm) in 50% of the samples. Carbonate is absent in all the water samples collected. Fluoride is within the permissible limit of 1.5mg/l, the permissible limit for drinking water standards. Magnesium is also within the permissible limit of 100 ppm. Thus, the ground water of the district in general is suitable for drinking purposes. Since, water is moderate hard to hard, needs to be softened before using for domestic purposes.

Bore well (supply water from water storage reservoir) water of Armoor town is tested for determination of quality of drinking water. The results are shown in Table 3.1.6-1 below. Annexure 4 show all 24 parameters of tested water along with specified standard and methodology. Results indicate that bore well / supply water is suitable for consumption only after treatment. Water samples have medium to high dissolved solids, and total alkalinity and hardness, in most of the cases those are above the desirable limit but within permissible limit (Ref. Annexure 4, CPCB standard Annexure 7 ). Fluoride is detected in all the samples but below the permissible limit. Both BOD and COD are below the detection limit which indicates that there is not much oxydizable organic and inorganic components in supply bore well water.

Table 3.1.6-1: Water quality of Armoor Bore well co llected from water storage reservoir

Samples DO mg/l

BOD mg/l

COD mg/l

pH


ml

TDS mg/l

Pb mg/l

F mg/l

Cl mg/l

Arundhuti Nagar 6.0 ND ND 7.3 1100 780 ND 0.3 60.0 6.1 ND ND 7.2 1100 695 ND 0.3 55.0 6.0 ND ND 7.3 Nil 740 ND 0.3 58.0 6.0 ND ND 7.3 Nil 736 ND 0.3 61.0 6.1 ND ND 7.2 Nil 762 ND 0.3 66.0

1300 Flats (Near

Asoke Nagar) 5.8 ND ND 7.0 >1609 1300 ND 0.4 40.0 6.0 ND ND 7.1 >1609 1240 ND 0.4 120.0 5.9 ND ND 7.1 >1609 1245 ND 0.4 125.0 6.0 ND ND 7.1 Nil 1280 ND 0.4 122.0 6.0 ND ND 7.1 Nil 1356 ND 0.4 44.0

Siddalagutta

6.0 ND ND 7.3 Nil 780 ND 0.4 80.0



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Samples DO mg/l

BOD mg/l

COD mg/l

pH


ml

TDS mg/l

Pb mg/l

F mg/l

Cl mg/l

6.1 ND ND 7.2 Nil 770 ND 0.4 76.0 6.2 ND ND 7.3 Nil 765 ND 0.4 81.0 6.2 ND ND 7.3 Nil 768 ND 0.4 75.0 6.0 ND ND 7.1 Nil 1356 ND 0.4 78.0

Jirayth Nagar 6.0 ND ND 7.0 210 1300 ND 0.4 80.0

6.1 ND ND 7.1 210 1246 ND 0.4 76.0 6.0 ND ND 7.1 210 1280 ND 0.4 80.0 6.0 ND ND 7.0 1100 1310 ND 0.4 74.0 6.0 ND ND 7.1 1100 1340 ND 0.4 78.0

Housing Board

Colony 6.0 ND ND 7.3 >1609 830 ND 0.3 80.0 5.9 ND ND 7.2 >1609 790 ND 0.3 76.0 6.0 ND ND 7.2 >1609 800 ND 0.3 80.0 5.9 ND ND 7.2 >1609 785 ND 0.3 78.0 6.0 ND ND 7.3 >1609 842 ND 0.3 78.0

Sastri Nagar 5.8 ND ND 7.8 Nil 715 ND 1.4 60.0

6.0 ND ND 7.8 Nil 700 ND 0.4 58.0 6.1 ND ND 7.7 Nil 710 ND 0.4 60.0 6.0 ND ND 7.8 Nil 706 ND 0.4 57.0 6.0 ND ND 7.3 Nil 702 ND 1.3 58.0

Teachers Colony 6.0 ND ND 7.6 210 342 ND 0.3 100.0

6.1 ND ND 7.5 210 340 ND 0.3 102.0 6.0 ND ND 7.6 210 346 ND 0.3 96.0 6.1 ND ND 7.6 210 330 ND 0.3 98.0 6.0 ND ND 7.5 210 350 ND 0.3 102.0

ND: Not Detected - Below Detection limit, Date of sampling- 21.06.2011 - 25.06.2011 DO: Dissolved oxygen, BOD: Biological Oxygen demand, COD: Chemical Oxygen demand, TDS: Total dissolved solids, Pb: Lead, F: Fluoride, Cl: Chloride

3.1.7 Air and Noise Quality

Present Ambient Air Quality and Noise Level

Ambient air quality and noise levels are measured near proposed intake location, water treatment area. Results are depicted in Table 3.1.7-1 below. Results show that concentration of all air quality parameters are within specified standard. In all the cases noise level are below 65 dB(A), maximum day time permissible limit. Average concentration levels of parameters are marginally varied between peak and non-peak hours.

Table 3.1.7-1: Ambient air quality levels in the su b-project locations Peak hours Timings

Sampling station/Location

NOx (µg/m 3)

SO2

(µg/m 3) CO

(µg/m 3) RSPM(PM10)

(µg/m 3) SPM

(µg/m 3) Noise Levels

dB(A) Proposed Raw water Intake source - near Sri Ram Sagar Lake

8.6 4.9 88 22 84 43.1 -- 49.8 6.3 4.2 58 16 58 39.5 – 49.3 7.2 4.3 74 24 76 42.6 – 49.3 5.1 4.2 50 15 52 38.2 – 50.2

Proposed WTP at Yanamgutta

12.3 4.1 58 20 66 37.3 – 47.6 8.2 4.0 42 12 36 36.9 – 48.9



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NOx (µg/m 3)

SO2

(µg/m 3) CO


(µg/m 3) SPM


dB(A) 8.9 4.0 46 20 58 38.0 – 49.3 7.6 <4.0 38 12 30 35.2 – 47.2

National Ambient Air Quality Standard

80 80 2000 100 200 <65.0

(Date of Monitoring: 28.06.11 and 05.07.11)

Nox: Nitorgen Oxides, SO2: Sulphur Dioxide, CO: Carbon Monoxide, RSPM: Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter, SPM: Suspended Particulate Matter

Non-peak hours Timings


NOx (µg/m 3)

SO2

(µg/m 3) CO


(µg/m 3) SPM


dB(A) Proposed Raw water Intake source - near Sri Ram Sagar Lake

5.4 4.0 32 12 24 35.0 – 38.4 5.0 4.1 28 12 20 35.0 – 38.4

Proposed WTP at Yanamgutta

5.1 <4.0 28 10 24 35.0 – 37.1 4.9 <4.0 20 8 19 35.0 – 37.3

National Ambient Air Quality Standard

80 80 2000 100 200 <45.0

(Date of Monitoring: 28.06.11 and 05.07.11) Nox: Nitorgen Oxides, SO2: Sulphur Dioxide, CO: Carbon Monoxide, RSPM: Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter, SPM: Suspended Particulate Matter

Past data- Ambient Air Quality

There is no fixed air quality monitoring station at Armoor town. AP Pollution Control Board is monitoring AAQ at Nizamabad under the SAAQM programme at Subhash nagar area. Nizamabad town is located about 25 km from Armoor.

The monthly average values of RSPM (Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter) and TSPM (Total Suspended Particulate Matter) for the year 2007 are depicted in the graph:

Fig. 6: Monthly average concentrations of RSPM and TSPM for the year 2007

Monthly trends of RSPM and TSPM levels in Nizamabad RO

0

50

100

150

200

250

Jan, 07 Feb, 07 Mar, 07 April,07

May, 07 June,07

July, 07 August,07

Sep, 07 Oct, 07 Nov, 07 Dec, 07

Months & Year

Con

c. in

ug/

M3

RSPM

TSPM



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Observation Air Quality

• The TSPM concentrations are exceeding the standards prescribed • The RSPM concentrations ranged from 42 to 83 ug/m3. The TSPM concentrations ranged from

110 to 215 ug/m3 • The % contribution of RSPM to TSPM is 38%

3.2 Biological Resources

The Jungles and forests like sponges, retain moisture in the soil and also help render the climate more equitable. The forests and jungles fall under the category of Southern Tropical dry deciduous type. A considerable area of the district is covered by these forests and Jungles. The thick forest belt produces teaebony, black wood, nallamaddi, yippa, bijasal and tarwar, but the teak forests, for which the district was once famous have been considerably reduced due to indiscriminate and un-scientific exploitation. The forest produce, which includes timber, fuel, bamboo and beedi-leaves, yields good revenue. Mangoes and Custard apples grow well in the district.

Forest map of Andhra Pradesh is shown below

Figure 7: Forest Map for the State of Andhra Prades h

FLORA:

There is no forest area nearby the Armoor town. The common trees noted in Armoor town are, Teak (Tectona grandis), Neem (Azardarichta indica), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Krisnachura (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), Sirish (Albizia lebbeck), Babool (Acacia tortilis) and Tamarind (Tamarindus indica).



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Floral status is recorded near sub-project locations, which shown in Table 3.2-1 below.

• Transmission and Rising main – 58 nos.

• Distribution main- No trees present

• ELSR area – 1 no., Details are in Table below

Presence of tree along the transmission main, and ELSR locations is shown in Annexure 2.

Table 3.2-1: Total number of floral spe cies present in the sub-project intervention area

Location Name of the species Habitat cover No./Density Protection status

ELSR Azardarichta indica Land - Tree 3// 11/ha Naturally protected Eucalyptus spp. Land - Tree 1// 3/ha Naturally protected

Acacia tortilis Land - Tree 2// 5/ha Naturally protected Transmission and

Rising main Azardarichta indica Land - Tree 29//8/ha Naturally protected

Eucalyptus spp Land - Tree 5//1/ha Naturally protected Acacia tortilis Land - Tree 3//1/ha Naturally protected

Caesalpinia pulcherrima Land - Tree 4//1/ha Naturally protected Delonix regia Land - Tree 4//1/ha Naturally protected

Albizia lebbeck Land - Tree 3//1/ha Naturally protected Tamarindus indica Land - Tree 5//2/ha Naturally protected

Tigers, Panthers, Jungle -cats, wild-sheep, blue-bulls, black bucks, sambar, spotted deer, wild-porcupines etc are some of the common animals found in this Nizamabad district. Birds like ducks, par rots, teal, jungle fowls, peacocks, partridges, pigeons etc are also seen in the forests.

Since there is no forest area nearby the Armoor town the common faunal population is mostly dominated by domestic animals.

3.3 Economic Development

3.3.1 Land use

The existing land use pattern of Armoor Municipality can be characterized mainly as Residential, Commercial, Agricultural and vacant land. It has attracted extensive changes in the development process. The Migration of rural population to the town, conversion of agricultural lands to non-agricultural uses etc, some are of the major changes in the municipality’s growth.

The municipality that had an isolated pocket of development now has gradually experienced unabated growth spreading over to peripheral areas. The development activities are largely coming up along the peripheral area in the municipal limits. The commercial developments were concentrated around bus stand, municipal office and other core areas of the municipality. As information provided by the municipality the existing land use pattern of the area is given in Table-3.3.1-1. Annexure 5 shows land use map of Armoor town.

Table 3.3.1-1: Land use pattern of Armoor Municipal ity

Sr. No. Type of Land use Area (in Km2) Percentage (%) 1 Residential 6.02 32 2 Commercial 2.07 11 3 Garden 0.47 2.5 4 Water body 0.38 2 5 Agricultural (dry) 3.39 18 6 Jungle area 1.88 10



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Sr. No. Type of Land use Area (in Km2) Percentage (%)

7 Vacant land • Plain land • Hillocks

2.07 2.54

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13.5 Total 18.82 100

Land use pattern of the project intervention area is shown below.

Table 3.3.1-2: Land use Pattern of the Project Inte rvention Area of Armoor

Location Type of land use

Area/ Length (sq m)

Percentage of subproject area

Brief description

Intake well within Sri Ram Sagar Lake

Water Body 820 sqm Water body – 80%, Open area – 20%

Lake reservoir area and land on the bank of lake

Raw Water Boosting Station at Jalalpur

Vacant Plant 8100 sqm (2 acre)

100% vacant land Located in Jalalpur near Sri Ram Sagar Lake

WTP at Yanamgutta

Scrub Land 40470 sqm (10 acre)

80% vacant land 20% scrub land

Slopped hillock land having shrubs

Transmission and Rising main

Vacant land within ROW of

roads

40000 sqm 100% vacant land Mostly within Right of Way of existing roads

Distribution lines in town area

Sides of existing town roads

96800 sqm 100% in city localities along side of existing

roads

Through out town in 7 zones

Housing Board – 300KL

900 sqm 100% vacant land Proposed ELSR sites within existing

ELSR/GLSR campus Teachers

Colony – 400 KL


ELSR/GLSR campus

Jirayath Nagar – 350 KL


ELSR/GLSR campus

3.3.2 Industry

In Nizamabad district Sugar, Maize starch, Liquid Glucose, Yarn, News paper, small power generation unit, Rice Milling industries are located. Confectioneries and Alcohol units are also found in some parts of the district. There is no industry at or near Armoor town.

There is no industry and offices (institutes) within project intervention area.

3.3.3 Agriculture

In Nizamabad District Paddy, Sugarcane, Maize. Jower, Cotton and Pulses are grown predominantly. Turmeric is also one of the important crop in the District.

It is observed that irrigation under various sources is decreased due to inadequate rainfall received. This shows the agriculture in the district is mostly depends on rainfall. Action plans are prepared for drought proofing the district to avoid violent fluctuation to rural economy.



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3.3.4 Infrastructure facility

3.3.4.1 Water Supply

The water supply system of Armoor town is largely dependent on Ground water. The main source of water for the town is power bore wells fitted with submersible pumps. In addition to that water is supplied through trips of water filled tankers which obtained water from supply main connected dedicated spouts, which convey extracted ground water from said bore wells by tankers of 5,000 litres capacity. There are total 9 tankers. 90 hand pumps are also providing water to the community. Water supply to Armoor town is now being done by different modes indicated in Table 3.3.4.1-1.

Table 3.3.4.1-1: Summary of water supply arrangemen ts in Armoor Town

There are at present 144 bore wells fitted with submersible pumps (under mini water supply scheme) out of which 114 wells are functional. Average depth of ground water table varies from 35 to 40 meters. Average discharge of a pump is 1200 litres/hour. Pumping duration in a day is about 4 hours. Hence, total water supply through pump is approximately 0.547 MLD.

In addition to power pumps and bore well combination a total number of 90 tube wells fitted with hand pumps is there. Diameter of each tube well is 110 mm. Average discharge capacity of each hand pump is 100 litres/hour. It is estimated that on an average total 8 hours pumping is made for each hand pump. Hence, total water supply through Hand pumps is about 0.12 MLD

The water is being pumped out from bore wells and stored in elevated storage tanks under mini water supply scheme to supply to nearby areas. The distribution system is based on capacity of the tank.

3.3.4.2 Distribution System

There are 12 nos of ELSRs and 5 nos of GLSRs are existing in different location of the town. The supply of water to ELSRs is being done by pumping (5hours/day) of deep tube well. 15 nos 5 HP submersible pump fitted with 15 nos 150 mm dia x 75 mm dia 75 to 125 meter deep tube well in different location. The supply of water to GLSRs is being done by pumping (2hrs/day)of 1 no 45 HP submersible pump, 1 no 7.5 HP submersible pump and 1 no 5 HP submersible pump fitted with existing three number 150 mm dia x 75 mm dia x 125 meter deep tube wells near Vijay Public School. The total capacity of existing ELSRs is 0.405 ML and average daily supply from the ELSRs is 0.23 ML. Total capacity of GLSR is 2.45 ML and average daily supply is 0.13 MLD. These reservoirs are too little to cope with provision of large volume of water.

The present system of distribution of extracted ground water (through submersible fitted bore wells) is maintained by various sizes of pipes from 300 mm dia to 50 mm dia, of different textures – Asbestos cement, Cast iron , RCC, HDPE and GI. The total length of these lines is about 48.53 km. There is a history of frequent and very large number of leakages/bursting of these lines at different locations about 30 to 35 leakages per month i.e. more than 400 leakages in a year, which requires repairing resulting in frequent suspension in water supply. From enquiry it has been revealed that flow within pipes do not match with

Sl No Sources of Supply Quantity of supply (MLD)

1 a) Bore wells fitted with submersible pumps (mini W/S Scheme) 0.547 b) Bore wells fitted with submersible pumps (ELSR-12 nos.) 0.230 c) Bore wells fitted with submersible pumps (GLSRs – 5 nos.) 0.130 2 Hand pumps ( 90 nos.) 0.120 3 Water tanker (5000 litres capacity 9 nos.) 0.315

Total 1.342



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cumulative yield of the pressured bore wells put up to the distribution. This gives an indication that carrying capacity of these lines have reduced. The distribution system has around 277 street stand posts.

3.3.4.3 Sewerage System

Presently total jurisdiction of Armoor Municipal Town is having no underground Sewerage System. Some houses are equipped with individual septic tank and there are few public toilets. Sullage and Sewage including septic tank effluents from many houses are presently let into open drains/ channels which accumulate as stagnant surface water bodies in low areas, leading to unhygienic and in sanitary conditions. In some non-residential areas sewage, sullage and storm water are presently discharged into open drains, which are connected to other open drains and open channels. Again, some part of sewage, sullage and storm water from residential areas is similarly discharged into open drains. All of these are polluting the surface water bodies and ground water aquifers.

Details of existing water supply and sewerage generation is summarized below.

Table 3.3.4.3-1: Details of Existing Water Supply- Armoor Municipal area

Details of Existing Water Supply

Demand of water supply (in lit) Total Clear Water Demand - 2011-6.673 MLD,2026- 8.75 MLD, 2041-11.44 MLD Raw Water Demand - 2011-7.41 MLD, 2026- 9.72 MLD, 2041-12.71 MLD

Quantity of current supply Total 1.34 MLD Source of current supply Ground water Current deficiency 10.36 MLD. However, the present system of

groundwater use is to be fully discontinued, the deficit shall be as stated in point 1 above.

Description of water treatment status Only disinfection Present volume of sewage generated per day, from the beneficiaries households

85% of 1.34 MLD i.e. about 1.14 MLD

Mode of disposal of sewage? Drain/open flooding Drain and open flooding Brief condition of the sewage drain No sewage system is existing in the town, Kuchha

drain exist in some parts If the beneficiaries have sewerage connection, its maximum volume

There is no sewerage system in the town

Expected volume of sewage per day due to increase in water in water supply

2011-5.34 MLD, 2026-7.00 MLD and 2041 -9.152 MLD

Is the present sewage system (if any) designed for additional sewage that would be let out to additional water supply? If no, measures taken

Sewerage is not within the scope of this project. Existing drainage system is adequate to take the load of additional sewage volume that would be generated after implementation of the proposed water supply improvement project

3.3.4.4 Drainage System

As indicated earlier, all storm water drains carry sewage and sullage of households. Many of the drains are lined and remaining are unlined (kuchcha). About 175 km drains in Armoor town convey the sewage, sullage, storm water and solid wastes is noted to be thrown in these drains.

3.3.4.5 Solid Waste Management

According to the estimates of the Municipality, on an average about 25.0 MT of solid waste generate daily in the area which is learnt to be being disposed off by the municipality by simple dumping to fill up low lying areas. The solid waste has heterogeneous mixture of different constituting ingredients of bio-degradable &



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non-biodegradable, recyclable & non-recyclable, combustible & non-combustible. In small quantity the hazardous as well as toxic wastes are also being generated. No record of e-waste generation has been provided by the municipality.

The garbage and carcass from the streets and markets place, households and other similar places are collected by wheeled carts and cycle vans by contract labourers engaged by the municipality. Streets have vats and bins which receive the community solid waste, located at different places, directly by the generators and the collectors. Finally the vats and large bins are emptied on trucks and/or tractor driven trolleys, to shift the waste to the dumping area, which is taken out and spread/dumped manually. Rag pickers usually take away plastic etc from these places.

3.3.4.6 Transportation

Armoor is well connected by National Highway roads NH-44 and NH-16. Nizamabad Railway station is the nearest railway station, 25 KM from Armoor. In coming days, another rail track will connect Kari. Shamshabad Airport located at the A.P. State Capital Hyderabad (175KM) is the nearest airport. The current State Government has made a proposal to come up with 5 new domestic airports in A.P., among which one would be set up in Nizamabad District near Armoor.

3.4 Social and Cultural Resources

3.4.1 Demographic Status

Provisional Population in Lakhs (2011 census) of the Nizamabad district is shown below.

Total Population : 25.52

Male : 12.52

Female : 13.00

Sex Ratio per 1000 male persons : 1038

Population density per Sq. Km : 321

Urban Population :

Rural Population :

Decadal Population Growth rate : 8.8 STATE 11.10

Available population data of Armoor Municipality (core area), as per census records, since 1951 with decadal growth and percentage of growth between consecutive decades are presented in Table 3.4.1-1.

Table 3.4.1-1: Population of Core Area of Armoor Mu nicipality

Census Year

Total Population

Increase per Decade

Incremental Increase

Geometric Growth Rate

1951 11630 1961 13249 1619 1619/11630=0.1392 1971 16675 3426 1807 3426/13249=0.2586 1981 23639 6964 3538 6964/16675=0.4176 1991 34379 10740 3776 10740/23639=0.4543 2001 40836 6457 -4283 6457/34379=0.1878 Total 29206 4838

As per 2001 census, the total population of the town (core area) is 40836 out of which 50.30 % are male and 49.70 % female. About 50 % are literates. Total SC and ST population are 8.46%and 6% of total population



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respectively. Total numbers of households are 9053. A significant population, about 57.2 % is slums. The number of slum households is 2955 and slum population is 23357.

The state of Andhra Pradesh, as per the census report of 2001, population below poverty line is about 15.77% against 26% of the national figure.

The sex and cast division of the town is given below:

Total Population: 40836 (2001) Male : 20541 Female : 20295 Schedule Caste: 3458 (Male- 1757, Female- 1701) Schedule Tribe : 254 (Male- 147, Female- 107) The average population of the town is about 2333 person per sq. Km during 2001. Some of wards like ward no 4, 14, 22 etc are having seemingly thin population concentration, whereas ward no12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 23 are very thickly populated and remaining wards are moderately populated.

3.4.2 Health and Educational Facilities

The town is a relatively new set municipality. There are number of Government and private offices, institutes, commercial establishment etc, hospitals and nursing homes/clinics, colleges and schools etc, which are broadly indicated below:

• No of Government Hospital 1 • No of Nursing Homes/Clinics/Health Unit 8 • No of Primary Schools 5 • No of Upper Primary school 1 • No of High & Higher Secondary school 14 • No of market 6 • No of crematoria & Burial grounds 7 • No of big Commercial Establishments 3 • Community Halls 2 • Civil Society Organisation SLFs 13

SHGs 490

3.4.3 History, Culture, and Tourism

Earlier Nizamabad was known as Indrapuri or Indur. In the ancient times of the early 8th century this district was under the rule of the Rashtrakutas. Then Nizamabad was ruled by the Chalukya dynasty and then came the Tughlaq dynasty. The name Nizamabad was derived from the Nizam of the state. Previously it was called Nizam-ul-Mulk and then it became Nizamabad.

Anakapur a Model village in India, is located in Armoor Mandal. Ankapur (Ankapoor) Village has been recognized as a Model Village by many agencies including International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila, Philippines, for outstanding achievements in the field of agriculture development. Besides cultivating commercial crops and vegetables on a large scale, the local farming communities have been raising various crops for seeds in preference to cereals and traditional crops of food grains. The Peasant Association of the village coordinates, organizes and controls various agricultural development programmes. The village also boasts of modern amenities for the inhabitants and is also taking up its marketing activities itself.

Rock formations - Located on the NH 16 highway, is a natural stopover for all traffic. The hillock of boulders is the result of natural weathering over millions of years. On top of hillock is the Navanatha Siddeswara temple. The local people believe that Navanathas or Siddhas, venerable sages, still live in the natural caves and caverns of these hillocks. The water spot nearby draws visitors in large numbers, for it is believed that



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the water has curative powers, healing chronic diseases and disabilities. Janda Veedhi - Located in the Armoor town, every year people of this town and nearby village celebrate the 'Sri Balaji Janda Navaratrulu'.

There are no special sensitive locations near project site. There are few religious places in sub-project intervention areas (outside the impact zone), which are shown in Table 3.4.3-1. There is no as such prominent heritage and archaeological sites within sub-project intervention area.

Table 3.4.3-1: Sensitive areas (religious place) in sub-project intervention area

Name of the resources Importance Protection status Area of intervention

Description

Pisa Mullana Temple (old) in ward no 5

Religious place No special protection – place is within Armoor town

Near pipeline alignment

Location is away from proposed distribution line – outside of the impact zone

Pisa Mullana Temple (new) in ward no 5




Shiva Temple in Raja Ramnagar Colony




Masjid in Raja Ram Nagar Colony




Mahalakshmi Temple near vijay public school




Temple near Subhash Nagar




Temple near Jhanda Colony




Navanath Siddula on hills in ward 15




Temple near Industries Colony




4 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

In the preceding paragraph/section a detailed discussion was done on existing environment scenario in the Project Impacted Areas of Armoor. It is assessed from the impact study that majority of the impacts will be caused during construction phase of the project and are temporary in nature. Only some positive impacts on socio-economic status is being revealed during operation phase. All these negative impacts can be mitigated through adoption of appropriate mitigation measures, and adopting sound engineering designs.

Environmental Alternatives: Since the scope of the project only construction of intake structure, construction of water treatment plant, laying of transmission/rising mains, construction of water storage reservoirs, laying



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of pipes for distribution and inter connection through mains, the impact is moderate. Practically in all the isolated project location Government land is considered, therefore displacement of any community not arises. Laying of pipeline will be done within Right of Way (ROW) and which results no encroachment of agricultural land and eviction of squatters. Site feasibility of all working components has been assessed. In the screening exercise, areas of concern- congested market place on the sides of the road, existence of sensitive area, extent of physical displacement if any, etc. was studied in detail. The findings have been used as inputs for engineering design to change the alignment of pipeline within the technical requirements and cost effectiveness.

In case of Armoor town there is no alternative source other than Sri Ram Sagar Lake. Ground water is not suitable for consumption since in most of the cases ground water contains coliform, high TDS and fluoride.

It is recommended to design rising main route considering non impact on ecological resources. Sites for storage reservoirs are selected after environmental screening. Summary of alternative analyses are shown in Table below.

Table 4-1: Summary of Alternative analysis

Working components Location options Selected option Reason of selection

Source & intake structure • Sri Ram Sagar Lake & its bank

• Existing Jankan Petti nala, , and

• The narrow Nizam Sagar canal

Sri Ram Sagar Lake • The lake water is already in used for Kamareddy Water Supply and for Balkonda PWS in Kahnpur

• Very narrow and with feeble seasonal surface flow for nala and Nizam sagar lake- not dependable

• No other source existing • Quality of raw water can be

treated conveniently to transform into safe & portable commodity

WTP • Yanamgutta area of Armoor town

• Near Sri Ram Sagar lake

Location finalized at foot of hill at Yanamgutta

• Govt. (Municipal) land is available at Yanamgutta. Near Sri Ram Sagar land belongs to irrigation dept.

• Nearer to town – length of clear water main less, chances of less contamination

• Slope matches hydraulic flow requirement

• Cost effective

Transmission/Rising Mains • The pipelines to take alignment along ROW of roads(NH) right hand side

• The pipelines to take alignment along ROW of roads(NH) left hand side

From Sri Ram Sagar Lake to WTP & from WTP to 3 new ELSRs and 1 existing GLSR through laying below ground. Selection – RHS

• No extra land required for laying of pipelines

• No impact on agricultural activity, residential amenities etc

• Easy accessibility • Presence of Kamareddy

water supply line at LHS – difficult to get alignment

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Working components Location options Selected option Reason of selection

• Around 15 tree felling in case of LHS, but only 11 tree felling along RHS, saving 4 trees

• No sensitive receptors within the pipeline corridor along NH

Three new Elevated Service Reservoirs (ELSRs)

Housing Board – 450KL Teachers Colony – 450 KL Jirayath Nagar – 450 KL

Housing Board – 450KL Teachers Colony – 450 KL Jirayath Nagar – 450 KL All sites finalized are within existing campus of similar reservoirs, under control of ULB

• All sites are ULB land • Locations satisfy

engineering requirements • Minimum environment

impact

Distribution Lines 4 zones, each having one ELSR to obtain water for distribution in that zones

Water will be distributed equitably through the network of pipe lines

No alternate alignment is justified

With and Without the Project Scenario

The analysis has been carried out for with and without projects. The environmental analysis of all engineering options is given Table 4-2 below.

Table 4-2: Proposed Options and its Environmental Consequences

Option # Engineering Options Environmental Consequences Preferred Options Option 1 Present status of supply

water without no further investment other than routine maintenance

No change in present water supply status – no short term impact

Not a preferred option as per analysis and population projection augmentation and improvement of quantity & quality of supply water is necessary for economic development

Option 2 Augmentation of water supply system through increase in storage capacity and additional coverage of water supply zone

Present level of water supply status will improve with serving of new area. No permanent impact on environmental parameters, only short term impact. Only long term positive impact

A preferred option than the Option 1 as economic development is very much needed for Armoor Municipality

5 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

This section of the EA reviews possible subproject-related impacts, in order to identify issues requiring further attention and screen out issues of no relevance. As per EA guideline the impacts and risks will be analyzed during pre-construction, construction, and operational stages in the context of the subproject’s area of influence. As defined previously, the primary impact areas are (i) the sites for intake well, WTPs, pumping stations, service reservoirs, raising/transmission mains, and pipe network alignments; (ii) main routes/intersections which will be traversed by construction vehicles; and (ii) quarries and borrow pits as sources of construction materials. The secondary impact areas are: (i) entire Armoor town area outside of



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the delineated primary impact area; and (ii) entire Nizamabad district in terms of over-all environmental improvement.

In the case of this subproject (i) most of the individual elements are relatively small and involve straightforward construction and operation, so impacts will be mainly localized and not greatly significant; (ii) most of the predicted impacts are associated with the construction process, and are produced because that process is invasive, involving excavation and earth movements; and (iii) being located mainly in the built-up area (except intake well, WTP, Pumping station) of Armoor, will not cause direct impact on biodiversity values. The subproject will be in properties held by the local Government and access to the subproject area is through public rights-of-way and existing roads hence, land acquisition and encroachment on private property will not occur.

5.1 Pre-construction – Location and Design

5.1.1 Design of the proposed components

The subproject has been designed for 30-years life. The plan horizon year shall be 2041. The population forecast and demand calculations have also been done for the mid period, year 2026. The distribution system, raw and clear water mains and SRs have been designed keeping in mind the plan horizon year. But pumping machinery, and the reservoirs where phasing is possible, have been proposed for the demand of the year 2026. The rate of supply has been taken as 70 lpcd for 100% of population.

5.1.2 Location of Sources and permission

Availability of ground water in near vicinity of town was discussed with Central Ground Water Board. The main constrain for withdrawal of ground water is presence of Fluoride and, high content of Total Dissolved Solids and over exploitation of ground water.

The proposed surface water source is from Sri Ram Sagar Lake, which is discussed in previous section. The Environmental features of the project locations are given in Annexure 6.

Following salient observations are noted

• Most of the land are open/ vacant Government land, hence no land acquisition is needed • Very few trees need to be cut to accommodate project facility • Cutting of scrub is essential • No as such cutting and filling of earth is required at water storage reservoir sites. Only at WTP location

cutting and filling is required at high land part • There is no big water body located nearby the proposed project location. Only at Teachers Colony

proposed ELSR area small pond is located • No educational institutes and religious places are located within the impact zone.

The Raw and Clear Water Feeder main pipe lines and Distribution lines shall cross different water ways tracks and different type of roads within the town. Arrangements proposed for such cases are shown in Table 5.1.2-1. ULB may obtain permission from competent authority



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Table 5.1.2-1: Proposed arrangement of Road/Waterwa y crossings

Sl. No. Location

Type of existing utility to be

crossed

Type of pipeline Method proposed Remarks

1 Near WTP at Yanamgutta

Nizam Sagar Canal

500 mm (i.d.) DI/K-9 Raw Water Pumping main

By constructing one M.S. Structural bridge, 10 m span

ULB may obtain permission from competent I&CA authority

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Different locations on road from Sri Ram Sagar lake to NH 44

Small bridges and culverts over water ways

500 mm (i.d.) DI/K-9 Raw Water Pumping main

By clamping with parapet/Railing along the existing bridges, 6 locations, each involving 3 m crossing length in each case (avg.)


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Near Journalist Colony, at two sites (Indira Nagar and near Balaji lodge)

Nizam Sagar Canal

CW pumping main – 200 mm DI/K-9 line

By clamping with parapet/Railing along the existing bridge over the canal. Total involved length is about 16 m and 18.5 m, respectively


4 Near Rajula Gutta

Nizam Sagar Canal

CW pumping main – 150 mm DI/K-9 line

By clamping with parapet/Railing along the existing bridge over the canal. Total involved length is about 16 m.


5 Different locations in the town

Small bridges and culverts over water ways

CW pumping main – DI/K-9 line and Different sizes of Distribution pipes

By clamping with parapet/Railing along the existing bridges, 18 such cases, about 3 m long each

ULB may obtain permission from competent authority of R&B department/Muni-cipality

6 In different Wards

Different categories of existing Roads and alleys etc.

Different size of CW rising main (DI/K-9), distribution pipes at various places, 20 cases

By open cut & fill method, 8 m to 15 m in length

ULB may obtain permission from concerned authorities of R&B department /Municipality

Additionally, for laying Raw Water pumping main along NH 44 and NH 16, permission to lay the same within ROW will have to be obtained from NHAI. Length of the affected stretch is about 8.3 km along NH 44 and 0.70 km along NH 16. Similar permission from R&B department is required for laying pipes to the extent of about 4.5 km.

ULB has to obtain permissions, as outlined below: • For Intake head works: From I & C A Department. • For laying of pipe lines along different roads : From NHAI/R&B Department/ Municipal authority,



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• For WTP: From Municipal Authority. • For /Road /Waterway crossings: From NHAI/R&B Department/Municipal Authority and I & C. A.

Department. • For Reservoirs: From Municipal authority.

5.1.3 Distribution Network

The town has been subdivided in 4 distribution zones. The designs considered the demands for the year 2011, 2026, and 2041 and available production for the zones. The capacity of SRs required in each zone has been worked out by the mass flow curve specified in the Indian Manual on Water Supply and Treatment. Some of the existing SRs, though may be of very small capacity have been utilized in the system.

5.1.4 Utilities

Telephone lines, electric poles and wires, water lines within the existing right-of-way (ROW) may be located within the pipe line corridor, however telephone lines, power lines etc will be suitably avoided during laying of pipeline.

5.1.5 Water Supply

There is no chance of closure of present scheme either during construction or during inter connection. Existing service connections will be disconnected after commissioning of the new system.

Asbestos Cement (AC) Pipes

An additional, particularly acute health risk presented by this subproject derives from the fact that, the existing water supply system may comprises partially AC pipes, so there is a risk of contact with carcinogenic material if these pipes are uncovered in the course of the work. Precautions have already been introduced into the design of the project to avoid this, of which the most important are that:

(i) No work is proposed on those parts of the existing system that contains AC pipes (carrier and distribution mains), and these will be left in-situ undisturbed, so there will be no deliberate excavation of AC pipes; and

(ii) The locations of the new network has been planned to avoid all locations of existing AC pipes so these pipes will not be discovered accidentally.

The Contractor will collect information from the line department as well as the ULB and prepare contingency plan in case any AC pipes are found, to ensure that appropriate action is taken. This should be based on the approach recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and amongst other things, should involve:

(i) Develop reporting procedures to inform management immediately if AC pipes are encountered; and (ii) Require construction consultants to develop and apply an AC Management Plan, as part of the over-all

health and safety (H and S) plan, to protect both workers and citizens in case accidental uncovering of AC pipes.

Social and Cultural Resources:

The brief history of Armoor in Nizamabad is from the ancient times of the early 8th century. The project district was under the rule of the Rashtrakutas. Then Nizamabad was ruled by the Chalukya dynasty and then came the Tughlaq dynasty. There is a risk that any work involving ground disturbance can uncover and damage archaeological and historical remains. For this subproject, excavation will occur in and around existing ROWs and specified Government land, so it could be that there is a low risk of such impacts. Nevertheless, Project Implementation Authority/Employer will:



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• Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk as per report of Archaeological Dept.; and

• Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure that they are protected and conserved. They will inform Project Implementation Authority/Employer at the earliest.

Site selection of construction work camps, stockpil e areas, storage areas, and disposal areas

Priority is to locate these near the project area. However, if it is deemed necessary to locate elsewhere, sites to be considered will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, and drinking water supply systems. Extreme care will be taken to avoid disposals near the sensitive area which will inconvenience the community. All locations would be included in the design specifications and on plan drawings.

Site selection of sources of materials

Extraction of materials can disrupt natural land contours and vegetation resulting in accelerated erosion, disturbance in natural drainage patterns, ponding and water logging, and water pollution. To mitigate the potential environmental impacts, locations of quarry site/s and borrow pit/s (for loose material other than stones) would be included in the design specifications and on plan drawings. The sites would be located away from population centers, drinking water intakes and streams, cultivable lands, and natural drainage systems; and in structurally stable areas even if some distance from construction activities. It will be the construction contractor’s responsibility to verify the suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of Urban Local Body.

Scheduling of work

Scheduling of work is also important to reduce socio-economic impact. The following schedule may consider,

� Pipe laying near sensitive receptors like religious place, health center, educational institutes should be done after proper planning after discussion with the authority of sensitive receptors

� Night time work (including transportation of materials) at residential area should be avoided � Excavation work should be avoided during monsoon � All road restoration should be done before monsoon � Transportation of materials within market places should be done at night � Avoid excavation of main road during festive season

5.2 Construction

5.2.1 Screening of No Significant Impacts

The construction work is expected not to cause major negative impacts, mainly because:

(i) Most of the activities will be on the built-up areas of Armoor town thus could be constructed without causing impacts to biodiversity;

(ii) The site is located on an Government-owned land which is not occupied or used for any other purpose;

(iii) Overall construction program will be relatively short and is expected to be completed in 24 months with activities to conducted by small teams working on short lengths at a time so most impacts will be localized and short in duration; and

(iv) Most of the predicted impacts associated with the construction process are produced because the process is invasive, such as involving earth-moving and excavation. However the routine nature of the impacts means that most of them can be easily mitigated and the impacts are clearly a result of the construction process rather than the design or location, as impacts will not occur if excavation or other ground disturbance is not involved.



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As a result, there are several aspects of the environment which are not expected to be affected by the construction process and these can be screened out of the assessment at this stage as required by EA procedure. These are shown in Table 5.2.1-1.

Table 5.2.1-1: Fields in which construction is not expected to have significant impacts

Field Rationale

Topography, Drainage, and Natural Hazards

Activities are not large enough to affect these features.

Geology, Geomorphology, Mineral Resources, and Soils

Activities are not large enough to affect these features. No mineral resources in the subproject sites.

Climate Activities are not large enough to affect this feature.

Air Quality Short-term production of dust is the only effect on atmosphere

Geo-hydrology and Groundwater Activities will not be large enough to affect these features

Protected Areas There is no protected area nearby

Flora No rare or endangered species.

Land Use No change in land use.

Socio-economic Subproject sites are located entirely on Government-owned land so there is no need to acquire land from private owners.

Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture Activities are not large enough to affect these features

Population Activities are not large enough to affect this feature.

Health and education facilities Activities are not large enough to affect this feature.

Historical, Archaeological, Paleontological, or Architectural sites

No scheduled historical, archaeological, paleontological, or architectural sites

5.2.2 Construction Method

For the purpose of design of structures, soil analysis has been done by the Consultants at all the ELSR sites, WTP site and the Intake Well and Gangway site. Accordingly the designs have been governed. The project is located in Zone II of seismic category, as indicated in IS 1983 (Pt. 2)/2002 and therefore, coefficients for Zone II have been taken while designing the structures for this project. The Importance Factor for water towers has been considered as 1.5. Basic wind speed has been taken as 39 m/s as per I.S 875 (Part 3)/1987. However it has been found that for structures heavily loaded at top seismic force is predominant. The staging of the water towers has been designed as per I.S 456/2000 with M 35 to M 20, as per case specific requirement and Fe 500. The water retaining part of the structures have been designed as uncracked concrete section as per I.S 3370.

Intake Well:

• Designed well has 10 m internal diameter. • The well is about 6.5 M below with respect to existing bed level of the Lake, at the location. [Bed

level – 320.00 M, and bottom of well – 313.50 M]. • Excavation for the well will be made to form a circular stepped pit, to be essentially taken up for

execution during dry season when the water level of the lake would attain LWL at 318.00 M. [HFL of the lake is 333.0 M]. To minimize infiltration of sub-surface flow, an inside ring of clayey bund backed up by sand filled bags, to be placed and high rate pumping to bail out the accumulated water will be done.

• Construction work of the Well will be carried out during the dry period. For this, a competent and adequate work force with support of all equipments and machineries, to be used.



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The Intake Well has been designed to be constructed, having internal diameter of 10 M. The pumps to be fitted on the deck level slab in the well. The 5 M wide connecting gangway, 800 M long is supported on RC piers have been considered. After the gangway, a road of about 200 m long, with both side RC retaining walls has been considered for the Project.

Others- Pipe laying and structure

Distribution mains will be laid mainly along the road, in the flanks within ROW. In some areas there is no road flank and the road is stretched upto the building line. In such cases the trench will be dug along the edge of the road avoiding the surface drains. Care will be taken to see that neither the utility services nor the drains/buildings are affected. Restoration of the damages caused to the roads in such cases have been duly considered in the work.

Trenches will be dug using a backhoe digger, supplemented by manual digging where necessary. Excavated soil will be placed alongside, and the pipes (brought to site on trucks and stored on unused land nearby) will be placed in the trench by hand or using small lifting machines for the larger Ductile Iron (DI) pipes. Pipes will be properly joined, after which sand from local quarries will be shovelled into the trench beneath and around the pipe for support and protection. Soil will then be backfilled manually on top of the pipe and compacted by a vibrating compressor and other equipments. Where trenches are dug into an existing roadway, the bitumen or concrete surface will be broken by hand-held pneumatic drills, after which the trench will be excavated by backhoe and the appropriate surface will be reapplied on completion.

Pipes are normally covered by 1.0 m of soil, and a clearance of 100 mm is left between the pipe and each side of the trench to allow backfilling. Trenches will be smaller for the distribution main (minimum of 1.2 m deep and 0.7 m wide).

All metered service connections from the distribution main will be provided to individual houses/premises, and these will be laid in manually excavated and backfilled trenches. Water meters will be located outside houses, in a purposefully constructed masonry chamber.

New ELSRs will be constructed on lands already under possession of the municipality at three different finalized locations in the town. The foundation for these overhead reservoirs will be excavated by backhoe, with soil being disposed off by truck loads. Cement concrete will be tipped and laid in the foundations and super structure will be built with Steel reinforcing rods, for all types of RCC works.. Steel and wooden shuttering on properly erected staging and scaffolding will be laid on which reinforcement bars are placed and the cement concrete is laid by pouring and properly compacted by vibrators. The concrete is well cured. The shuttering, scaffolding and stagings will be removed after proper setting of the concrete.

Brick work will involve soaking the bricks in water vats, laying in cement mortars. Necessary staging and scaffolding will be used.

The RCC and brick works will have cement mortar plaster.

Small brick rooms will be built alongside WTPs to house the chlorination plant. The foundation will be dug and aggregate and concrete poured in to create the floors, after which the brick walls and roof materials will be added by hand. Chlorine cylinders and other equipment (including flow-meters) will be brought in on trucks and offloaded and attached by crane / hand. A small cavity for the chlorination sump and trenches for pipe-work will also be dug, and the sump will constructed both in concrete and brick.

Water Treatment Plant will be built in the site earmarked for the same. All excavation works will be carried out using backhoe digger. Concrete mix will be poured to construct the civil structure. Once the main structure is completed the finishing works will be taken up. Thereafter the mechanical and electrical works will be taken up. On completion of all works trial run of the plant will be considered.



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5.2.3 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Although construction of the subproject components involves quite simple techniques, the invasive nature of excavation, and in this case the relatively large size and length of the pipes, means that there will be quite a lot of physical disturbance in the built-up areas of Armoor town where there are a variety of human activities.

Physical impacts will be reduced by the method of working, whereby the trenches will be (i) constructed by small teams working on short lengths at a time; (ii) refilled and compacted after pipes are installed; and (iii) if trenching done on roads, repaired to pre-construction conditions.

Out of the total working components moderate impact will be resulted during construction of intake structure within Sri Ram Sagar Lake. Impact and mitigation will be covered in respect to,

• Impact on aquatic ecosystem due to construction of intake, construction of RCC channel and bridge • Impact on water quality- temporary turbidity during construction • Impact on Lake bed sediment- removal of part of sediment within intake structure

Construction activity and short mitigation measures is depicted in Table 5.2.3-1.

Table 5.2.3-1: Construc tion activity and short term mitigation

Work components Construction activity

Preferable methodology and using of equipments

Short term Mitigation Remarks

Construction of Intake structure within the Lake

Civil construction- brick work and concreting

Excavation by manual and mechanized digger. Removal of earth from the lake bed

• Mitigation measures- bonding & protection of aquatic fauna/ flora

• Removal of bonding materials after completion of construction work

• Use of personal protective equipment during construction work

Monitoring and application of specific mitigation measures as per the development of work

Construction of WTP, pumping stations, ELSRs, GLSRs

Civil construction- brick work and concreting

Using concrete mixture during concreting work Brick work by hand

• Control of dust by water sprinkling

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like helmet, gumboot, hand gloves, nose musk, ear plugs etc.

Common technology – application of minimum mitigation measures

Laying of pipeline – rising main, distribution network

Trenching and placement of pipes, backfilling, compaction by vibrating compressor and removal of excess earth and restoration to original state. Breaking of bitumen or concrete surface (as per road condition), excavation of trench

Preparation of trench using a backhoe digger, supplemented by manual digging; placement of pipe by crane and manually, compacting by a vibrating compressor; restoration of road by standard road construction process Breaking of bitumen or concrete surface (as per road condition) will

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like helmet, gumboot, hand gloves, nose musk, etc.

• Removal of excess earth after filling up trenches and compaction

• Arrangement of Pollution under control certificates

Common technology and best practices to minimize safety and occupational health hazard Progress is slow but impact is less for manual excavation. Impact is more for excavation by equipment but progress is fast. Impact can be reduced by adopting mitigation measures such as sprinkling of water etc. provided machine



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Work components Construction activity

Preferable methodology and using of equipments

Short term Mitigation Remarks

and follow the earlier procedure

be broken by hand-held pneumatic drills after which the trench will be excavated by backhoe digger and followed the same methodology as mentioned earlier

for different equipments

• Scheduling of work • Traffic

management plan • Alternative

arrangement of pedestrian movement near excavated area

excavation in major cases.

Mechanical and electrical work

Fitting of all mechanical parts, pumps; placement of electrical parts

Placement of mechanical equipments by cranes or manually, fitting of electrical and mechanical parts by hand

• Safety arrangement

Sources of Materials

Significant amount of gravel, sand, and cement will be required for this subproject. The construction contractor will be required to:

• Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval of Project Authority/Employer; • Use quarry sites and sources permitted by Government • If additional quarries will be required after construction has started, obtain written approval from the

agency

All major construction materials, except DI pipes & specials and Bulk Water Meters, are available in the local market of the town, within a radius of 8 KM. DI pipes are obtained from the manufacturers.

Air Quality

Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for excavation and construction will induce impacts on the air quality in the construction sites. Anticipated impacts include dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons but temporary and during construction activities only. To mitigate the impacts, construction contractors will be required to:

• Consult with project implementation Authority/Employer on the designated areas for stockpiling of clay, soils, gravel, and other construction materials;

• Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying with water when necessary during dry weather;

• Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; and • Conduct air quality monitoring at sensitive receptors within project area like

� Pisa Mullana Temple (old) in ward no 5

� Pisa Mullana Temple (new) in ward no 5

� Shiva Temple in Raja Ramnagar Colony



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� Masjid in Raja Ram Nagar Colony

� Mahalakshmi Temple near vijay public school

� Temple near Subhash Nagar

� Temple near Jhanda Colony

� Navanath Siddula on hills in ward 15

� Temple near Industries Colony

and major residential area of the working zones

Surface Water Quality

Construction activities will be conducted throughout the town even near the drains flowing to nallahs and water bodies has generate significant amount of silt materials. Mobilization of settled silt materials, run-off from stockpiled materials, and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants during construction works can contaminate surface water quality. These potential impacts are temporary and short-term duration only and to ensure these are mitigated, construction contractor will be required to:

• Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets;

• Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies;

• Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites; and

• Conduct surface quality inspection (particularly for Sri Ram Sagar Lake, Nizam Sagar canal water) according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

• Not to dispose any solid waste and excess construction materials within reservoir water and waterbody nearby the construction location

• Removal of sand bags, clay bund after construction of intake well

During construction of intake well there may be temporary deterioration of water quality (only increase of turbidity). Therefore work should be planned mostly during dry season.

Noise Levels

There are no major health facilities, scheduled or unscheduled historical, archaeological, paleontological, or architectural sites near the construction sites. However, construction works will be on settlements, along schools, and areas with small-scale businesses. The sensitive receptors are the general population in these areas. Increase in noise level may be caused by earth-moving and excavation equipment, and the transportation of equipment, materials, and people. Impact is negative, short-term, and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:

• Plan activities in consultation with Project Implementation Authority/Employer so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance;

• Require horns not to be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach;

• Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, and portable street barriers the sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor;

• Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s; and



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• Conduct noise level monitoring at sensitive receptors (as mentioned under air quality monitoring) and major residential areas

Flora and Fauna resources

There is no protected area nearby the project site. It is noted that 11 trees need to be cut at sub-project intervention areas. During construction phase construction contractor will try to save few trees after consultation with project implantation Authority/Employer. Table 5.2.3-2 shows number of trees need to fell. Location of trees to be felled is shown in Annexure 2 map on water supply scheme.

Table 5.2.3-2: Total number of trees that would be destroyed due to sub-project intervention area- Transmission route

Name of the species

Azardarichta indica Eucalyptus spp. Albizia lebbeck

Delonex regia Syzygium cumini

Number of trees 3 2 1 3 2

Potential impacts are negative and long-term but reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractors will be required to:

• Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow unnecessary cutting of trees;

• If tree-removal will be required, obtain tree-cutting permit from Urban Local Body;

• Require to plant three (3) native trees for every one (1) that is removed; and

• Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife, bird hunting, and cutting of trees for firewood.

Location of compensatory plantation is selected within the WTP. Since no forest area is involved in the project no permission is required.

During construction of intake well and approach bridge there will be temporary impact on aquatic fauna. It is estimated that approx. 1260 m3 of earth will be generated after for construction of Intakewell and approach bridge piers. In case of disposal of the earth within the lake turbidity of the water will be increased.

The following measures can be taken up,

i. Not to dispose any construction materials in river which may pollute the lake water and aquatic fauna

ii. Immediate collection and disposal of excess river earth material at low lying area or use for protection of bunds. Also part of the earth can be used for formation work of approach road.

iii. Details of the proposed Water Quality Monitoring Program will be included in this management plan

Existing Infrastructure and Facilities

Existing infrastructure facilities like telephone lines, power lines etc will be suitably avoided during pipeline laying. In case of any impact/damage construction contractor will quickly inform line agency through Project Implementation Authority/Employer for restoration.

In the absence of any data by the ULB for such underground installation, no information is provided. However before taking up underground construction, trial pits to be made to assess the existing underground utilities.

Landscape and Aesthetics

The construction works will produce excess excavated soils, excess construction materials, and solid waste such as removed concrete, wood, trees and plants, packaging materials, empty containers, spoils, oils,



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lubricants, and other similar items. These impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:

• Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas as per ULB;

• Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils; • Coordinate with Armoor Municipality for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils or immediately

dispose to designated areas; • Disposal of oil and lubricants as per hazardous waste handling & disposal rules;

Excess earth (approx. 31689 cum) expected to generate from the construction activity can be disposed in filling in low lying pockets within the ULB, near,

� Arundhati Nagar near Molla Reddy cheruvu katta (for raising of embankment bunds). � Housing Board open park. � Jirayath Nagar open park. � Nulla Pocham Temple surrounding area. � Govt. School area in Ashok Nagar.

Surface and Groundwater Quality

Another physical impact that is often associated with excavation is the effect on drainage and the local water table if groundwater and surface water collect in the voids. To ensure that water will not pond in pits and voids near subproject sites, the construction contractor will be required to conduct excavation works on non-monsoon season.

Accessibility

Hauling of construction materials and operation of equipment on-site can cause traffic problems and conflicts in ROW. Potential impact is negative but short term and reversible by mitigation measures. For safety of local people, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) prepared by World Bank Group is being followed. The construction contractor will be required to:

• Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites;

• Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours;

• Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion;

• Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions;

• Drive vehicles in a considerate manner;

• Coordinate with Traffic Police department for temporary road diversions and provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours; and

• Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

Road crossings, where implementation of traffic control plan will be required are shown in the project location map. Since the Armoor roads are not congested, for most of the road work will be executed in two phases of 50% each to avoid traffic diversion. No road closure is required during pipe laying. During pipe laying along the Roads/National Highways public safety measures will be considered by placing barricade, safety caution board, and posting of flag person.



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Regarding traffic management following procedures will be followed.

For laying pipelines along the Roads Except barricading and signals (during day and nights), no specific activity is reqd. However, approachability to the dwellings, Shops, other establishments to be ensured to cross over the excavated trenches. Suitable stout M.S. sheets/ sufficiently thick wooden planks to be used to facilitate smooth crossing over the excavated trenches.

For laying pipelines across Roads In case of tunneling work, the ‘receiving’ ‘dispersion’ pits to be well barricaded and signaled. No specific arrangement for management of traffic during Jack pushing is generally required. In case of open cut-laid- filled method, roads are crossed in two/three sections. Each cut sections are cut, pipelines laid & jointed and filled followed by enough consolidation and then only the next section is taken up on the same alignment. Sufficient barricading, signalling and traffic flow regulation be made by deploying efficient band of personnel (in support with the local Police and Administration). Specific permission to be obtained from concerned departments. These works are to be taken up during night hours. Where sufficient side space is available, suitable firm diversion shall be taken up Important locations where traffic management is required are:-

1. Near Maidpalley chowrasta (Raja Ramesh

Talkies)

2. Near Ambedkar chowrastya

3. Near Pipri cross road (Zirayath Nagar)

4. Near Gol Basngla More

5. Near Main Bus Stand (NH-16)

While crossing busy roads, in 2/3 parts, traffic in one direction be allowed to move and keeping the traffic for other direction be halted for some time, and the direction be reversed for next duration of some time. The vehicles waiting to be properly lined one after other so that moving traffic from the other side is not hindered. It is preferred to take up road crossing work during nights and in holidays when the traffic influx on road is usually less.

Socio-Economic – Income

The subproject components will be located on Government lands and ROWs, so there will be no need to acquire land, and thus there will be no impacts on the asset or landowners or tenants. However construction works will impede the access of residents and customers to nearby shops. The potential impacts are negative and moderate but short-term and temporary. The construction contractor will be required to:

• Leave spaces for access between mounds of soil; • Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access across trenches for people

and vehicles; • Increase workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business

establishment, hospitals, and schools; • Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact

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Occupational Health and Safety

Workers need to be mindful of the occupational hazards which can arise from working at higher elevation, in trenches, and excavation works. Potential impacts are negative and long-term but reversible by applying mitigation measures. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) prepared by World Bank Group are used as a reference for framing of mitigation measures. The EHS Guidelines contain the performance levels and measures that are generally considered to be achievable in new facilities by existing technology at reasonable costs. Application of the EHS Guidelines to existing facilities may involve the establishment of site-specific targets, with an appropriate timetable for achieving them.

The construction contractor will be required to:

• Implement site-specific Health and Safety (H and S) Plan which will include measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site; (b) ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like helmet in case of working at height, gloves and gumboots at concreting locations, nose musk at dust producing areas, safety belt during work at height; (c) H and S Training5 for all site personnel; (d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (e) documentation of work-related accidents;

• Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times ( at working sites and camp). First Aid box shall be easily accessible throughout the site;

• Provide medical insurance coverage for workers;

• Provide supplies of potable drinking water for labourer;

• Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances;

• Provide H and S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers;

• Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas;

• Use fall protection equipment when working at heights;

• Maintain work areas to minimize slipping and tripping hazards;

• For night work, provision of proper illumination for the work space, while controlling glare so as not to blind workers and passing motorists;

• Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms; and

• Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 80 dBA for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.

Since during construction of intake-well, workers should have to work within Lake, special precaution particularly using safety equipment and training on swimming and mitigation under emergency situation is necessary.

5 Some of the key areas that may be covered during training as they relate to the primary causes of accidents include (i)

slips, trips and falls; (ii) personal protective equipment; (iii) ergonomics, repetitive motion, and manual handling; (iv) workplace transport; and (v) legislation and responsibilities. Training can provide the foundations of competence but it does not necessarily result in a competent worker. Therefore, it is essential to assess staff competence to ensure that the training provided is relevant and effective. Supervision and monitoring arrangements shall be in place to ensure that training has been effective and the worker is competent at their job. The level of supervision and monitoring required is a management decision that shall be based on the risks associated with the job, the level of competence required, the experience of the individual and whether the worker works as part of a team or is a lone worker.



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For engagement of child labour “Child Labour (prohibition and regulation) Act 1986” and Labour Act (1988) for “The health and safety of workers employed in construction work etc.” will be followed.

Community Health and Safety

Hazards posed to the public, specifically in high-pedestrian areas may include traffic accidents and vehicle collision with pedestrians. Potential impact is negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:

• Plan routes to avoid times of peak-pedestrian activities. • Liaise with ULB in identifying high-risk areas on route cards/maps. • Use of safety caution tape/ barricade at excavated area (overhead tank locations and pipe laying

location)

Work Camps

Operation of work camps can cause temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants. Potential impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:

• Consultation with project implementation Authority/Employer before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plants;

• Provide water and sanitation facilities for employees; • Prohibit employees from cutting of trees for firewood; • Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil

contamination; • Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to

designated areas; • Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures (such as buildings, shelters, and latrines)

which are no longer required; and • Request project implementation Authority/Employer to report in writing that the camp has been

vacated and restored to pre-project conditions before acceptance of work.

Through preliminary survey the following locations have been selected for setting up camp sites and storage of materials,

• At all the existing headwork sites at Jirayath Nagar, Teachers Colony, Siddala Gutta, and Housing Board (Rajula Gutta),

Social and Cultural Resources

For this subproject, excavation will occur in and around existing ROWs, so it could be that there is a low risk of such impacts. Nevertheless, the construction contractor will be required to:

• Strictly follow the protocol for chance finds in any excavation work;

• Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; and

• Inform project implementation Authority/Employer if a find is suspected, and take any action they

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5.3 Operation and Maintenance

5.3.1 Screening out areas of no significant impact

Because a water supply system should operate without the need for major repair and maintenance (see below), there are several environmental sectors which should be unaffected once the system begins to function. These are identified in Table 5.3.1-1 below, with an explanation of the reasoning in each case. These factors are thus screened out of the impact assessment and will not be mentioned further.

Table 5.3.1-1: Fields in which Operation and Mainte nance of the Completed Water Supply System is not expected to have Significant Impacts

Field Rationale Climate Extraction and use of water from reservoir will not affect climate

Fisheries and aquatic biology Intake of water do not support a significant aquatic flora or fauna

Coastal resources Armoor is not located in a coastal area

Industries The water supplied by the new system will not be for industrial use

5.3.2 Operation and Maintenance of the Improved Wat er Supply System

O & M of the water supply system will be the responsibility of ULB. A small number of people will be employed to operate and maintain the WTP, intakes, pump houses and SRs sites. ULB will employ local contractors to conduct network repairs, and contractors should be required to operate the same kinds of H and S procedures as used in the construction phase to protect workers and the public. This should include application of the asbestos protocol if any AC pipes are encountered, and prohibition of the use of AC pipes for any repair or maintenance work.

The system has a design life of 30 years, during which there shall not require major repairs or refurbishments and should operate with little maintenance beyond routine actions required to keep the pumps and other equipment in working condition. The stability and integrity of the system will be monitored periodically to detect any problems and allow remedial action if required. Any repairs will be small-scale involving manual, temporary, and short-term works involving regular checking and recording of performance for signs of deterioration, servicing and replacement of parts.

The main requirement for maintenance of the transmission/rising mains and distribution system will be for the detection and repair of leaks. The generally flat topography and the usage of good quality DI and HDPE pipes should mean that pipeline breaks are very rare, and that leaks are mainly limited to joints between pipes. The repair of household connections and the provision of new connections to slums and developing areas to increase the number of people supplied through piped system should reduce the incidence of illegal connections, which are often a major source of leaks.

During operation of water treatment plant large volume of physical and chemical sludge will be generated. The possible management plan is shown below.



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Table 5.3.2-1: Generation and Management of sludge from Water Treatment Plant

Units

producing

major sludge

Type of

sludge

Nature of

sludge

Type of

treatment

Size required Final

disposal

Duration of disposal

/ clearance from

WTP site

Remarks

Clariflocculator Suspended

solids

Mildly

alkaline

Sedimentation 2 nos sludge ponds

of 40 m x 40 m size

of 2 m depth

Periodical

cleaning &

filling of

low lying

areas

Every 3-6 months WTP capacity is

11.44 MLD in 2041

In Raw water S.S.

concentration is 40

mg/l. The sludge

to be generated is

non toxic.

Back wash

water of filter

beds

No sludge finally generated since the sludge contained water shall be re-circulated into the system

5.3.3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigat ion Measures

General

The work will follow the same procedures during the construction stage. ULB needs to require its O and M contractor to:

• Prepare and submit Operational Manuals for WTP; • Prepare and submit Operational Manuals for the surface water intake and pump house; • Maintenance of WTP should be done as per supplier repairing guideline, • Prior to discharge, ensure compliance of filter back wash water to Indian (Central Pollution Control

Board) Effluent Discharge standard. • Conduct work during non-monsoon period; • Cover construction material like cement to prevent dusts; and • Refill and re-compact trenches soil and backfilled sand will be removed to expose the leaking junction or

pipe.

Environmental issues associated with the WTP include: (i) solid waste; (ii) wastewater; (iii) hazardous chemicals; (iv) air emissions; and (v) ecological impacts.

Solid Waste

Solid waste residuals which may be generated by the WTP include process residuals, used filtration membranes, spent media and miscellaneous wastes. Process residuals primarily consist of settled suspended solids from source water and chemicals added in the treatment process, such as coagulants will produce sludge. The sludge will be collected from sludge pond and dispose periodically for filling of low lying areas or as per direction of ULB.

Wastewater

Wastewater from water treatment projects include filter backwash. These waste streams may contain suspended solids and organics from the raw water, dissolved solids, high or low pH, etc.

The Consultant has recommended for recirculation of back wash water in the design of WTP. Annexure 7 shows the Indian standard for discharge of effluent in environment.



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Hazardous Chemicals

Water treatment may involve the use of chemicals for coagulation, disinfection and water conditioning. For WTP that will use chlorine gas. The following provisions have been made in the project:

• Installation of alarm and safety systems, including automatic shutoff valves, that are automatically activated when a chlorine release is detected;

• Installation of containment and scrubber systems to capture and neutralize chlorine should a leak occur;

• Use of corrosion-resistant piping, valves, metering equipment, and any other equipment coming in contact with gaseous or liquid chlorine, and keep this equipment free from contaminants, including oil and grease;

• Storage of chlorine away from all sources of organic chemicals, and protect from sunlight, moisture, and high temperatures;

• Minimize the amount of chlorination chemicals stored on site while maintaining a sufficient inventory to cover intermittent disruptions in supply; and

• Planned for responding to accidental releases.

Estimated yearly requirements of chlorine and ferric alum are:

• Chlorine – 12 MT/year

• Ferric Alum -28 MT/year

Since chlorine gas will be used in treatment process it is necessary to follow SOP of chlorine which indicates storage and handling, and emergency procedure during leaking.



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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) C hlorine gas Hazard Communication Labelling Chlorine cylinder storage room in WTP door must have a label that states the following:

DANGER! Chlorine Gas

Inhalation Hazard Authorized Personnel Only

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)/Training

1. Review material safety data sheets (MSDS) prior to working with chlorine gas. MSDS must be posted on or near the chlorine gas cylinder(s) accompanied with this SOP.

2. Emergency spill and safe handling training must be performed prior to working with chlorine gas. Training will be documented. Treatment plant Operator and Engineer should take training before use in the system

Handling

3. Proper personal protection equipment should be worn at all times to prevent eye and skin contact (i.e. safety glasses; splash shields; gloves; apron in the plant).

4. No work with chlorine gas will be performed alone. A second person familiar with the dangers and emergency procedures for handling chlorine must be present at all times while operations with chlorine gas are being carried out.

5. Do not drag, roll, slide or drop cylinder. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement. Never attempt to lift a cylinder by its cap.

6. Secure cylinders at all times while in use. 7. Only use chlorine gas approved regulators and valves. Consult you gas supplier for approved regulators

and valves. 8. Once cylinder has been connected to process, open valve slowly and carefully. If experiencing difficulty

operating cylinder valve, discontinue use and contact supplier. Forced freeing of corroded valve should NOT be attempted.

9. Regulators and valves should be kept free of moisture. Most metals are corroded by chlorine in presence of moisture.

10. Pressure requirements should be considered when selecting materials and designing systems.

Storage

11. Store cylinders in a well ventilated, secure area, protected from the weather. 12. Cylinders of chlorine should be stored in locations appropriate for compressed gas storage and separated

from incompatible compounds such as hydrogen, acetylene, ammonia and flammable materials. 13. Cylinders must be stored upright with valve outlet seals and valve protection caps in place. 14. Do not allow storage temperature to exceed 52 degrees C. 15. Store cylinders away from heavily travelled areas and emergency exits. 16. Visually inspect cylinders on a routine basis, at least weekly, for any indication of leakage or other

problems.

Emergency Procedures

17. In case of accidental release of chlorine gas, such as a leaking cylinder, turn off all ignition sources (if time permits), evacuate the area immediately and close the door. Implement emergency spill response plan immediately. Contact the plant in-charge, head operator through phone

18. In the event of skin contact, immediately wash with soap and water and remove contaminated clothing. 19. In the case of eye contact, promptly wash with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Call for

immediate medical attention (Nearest Doctor phone no. Should be in plant office). 20. If chlorine is inhaled, remove to fresh air and call for immediate medical attention. 21. The MSDS sheet for chlorine gas should be brought to the hospital to aid in treatment.

Leak Detection

22. The system should be carefully leak-tested prior to introduction of chlorine into the system, periodically thereafter, and after any maintenance or modifications to the system which could affect its integrity.

23. Chlorine leaks may be detected by passing a rag dampened with aqueous ammonia over the system. White fumes indicate escaping chlorine gas. Appropriate personal protection equipment must be worn when testing for leaks. If leak is detected implement the emergency procedures as state above.

24. Atmospheric monitoring equipment with audible alarms must be installed to alert laboratory personnel of a possible chlorine gas release. The fixed detector should be place near the system to provide accurate readings. The alarm should be loud enough so that it will alert plant personnel



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Air Emissions

Air emissions from water treatment operations may include gaseous or volatile chemicals used for disinfection processes (e.g., chlorine). Measures related to hazardous chemicals discussed above will mitigate risks of chlorine release.

Ecological Resources

There are no significant ecological resources in or around the town, so any repairs or maintenance work can be conducted without ecological impacts. As there is no significant flora and fauna in or around project site, there should also not be any ecological impacts from water abstraction.

Economic Development

Although network repairs could result in shops losing some business if the work means that access is difficult for customers, any losses will be small and short-lived and will probably be at the level of normal business fluctuations. It should therefore not be necessary to compensate for such losses. Nevertheless Municipality/PHED needs to require its O and M contractor to:

• Inform all residents and businesses about the nature and duration of any work well in advance so that they can make preparations if necessary;

• Conduct these works to provide wooden walkways across trenches for pedestrians and metal sheets where vehicle access is required; and

• Consult the local police regarding any such work so that it can be planned to avoid traffic disruption as far as possible, and road diversions can be organised if necessary.

The provision of an improved and expanded water supply system is not expected to have direct economic benefits for business or industry, as connections will only be provided to domestic users. However businesses will almost certainly benefit from the expected improvement in the health and wellbeing of their workforce as this should result in fewer days lost through illness, and overall increased productivity.


Workers should have knowledge on occupational hazards which can arise from working in trenches and project sites during repairing work. Potential impacts are negative but for short duration. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) developed by World Bank Group are used as a reference for listing mitigation measures as follows,

• Use personal flotation devices (PFDs) when working near waterways like intake structure



• Implement fire and explosion prevention measures in accordance with internationally accepted standards;

• When installing or repairing mains adjacent to roadways, implement procedures and traffic controls, such as:

� Establishment of work zones so as to separate workers from traffic and from equipment as much as possible;

� Reduction of allowed vehicle speeds in work zones;

� Use of high-visibility safety apparel for workers in the vicinity of traffic during repairing work;

� For night work, provision of proper illumination for the work space, while controlling glare so as not to blind workers and passing motorists;



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• Implement a training program for operators of WTP who work with chlorine regarding safe handling practices and emergency response procedures;

• Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (helmet, gloves, gumboots) and training on its proper use and maintenance and

• Periodically sample air quality in work areas for hazardous chemicals like chlorine gas


Although there is a high risk of excavation in the town discovering material of historical or archaeological importance, there will be no need to take precautions to protect such material when areas are excavated to repair leaks in the network, as all work will be conducted in trenches that have already been disturbed when the infrastructure was installed.

Repair works could cause some temporary disruption of activities at locations of social and cultural importance such as schools, hospitals, temples, tourist sites etc, so the same precautions as employed during the construction period should be adopted. ULB needs to require its O and M contractor to:

• Complete work near school, hospitals, religious places quickly;

• Provide wooden bridges for pedestrians and metal sheets for vehicles to allow access across open trenches where required; and

• Avoid working at sensitive times, such as religious and cultural festivals.

The citizens of the town will be the major beneficiaries of the improved water supply, as they will be provided with a constant supply of better quality water, piped into their homes. In addition to improved environmental conditions, the subproject will improve the over-all health condition of the town as diseases of poor sanitation (such as diarrhoea and dysentery) will be reduced. Moreover for maintaining the quality of drinking water testing will be done by the operation agency and accordingly correction will be planned as per requirement.

6 Public Consultation and Information Disclosure

6.1 Project Stakeholders

Stake holder consultation has been conducted at Armoor Municipality office on 25.07.11 and local level consultation on 18.03.2011, 24.07.2011 and 25.07.2011. Minutes of meeting and issues emerged from stakeholder and local level consultation is attached as Annexure 8-10. Persons attended and news paper clippings are shown in Annexure 11 and 12. The primary and secondary stake holders are identified -

The primary stakeholders are:

• Residents, shopkeepers and businesspeople who live around project area where improvements will be provided and near sites where facilities will be built;

• Custodians and users of socially and culturally important buildings in affected areas if any; and • State and local authorities responsible for the protection and conservation of sensitive area if any

The secondary stakeholders are:

• Urban Local Body (ULB) Armoor Municipality, as the Executing Agency; • Other Government institutions include areas or issues affected by the subproject (State and local

planning authorities such as PWD, PHED); • Other community representatives (prominent citizens, political leader, religious leaders, elders, women’s

groups); • The beneficiary community in general; and • World Bank, GoI, and Ministry of Finance.

Discussion was held on;



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• Awareness and extent of the project and development components;

• Benefits of Project for the economic and social upliftment of community;

• Local disturbances due to Project Construction Work;

• Necessity of tree felling etc. at project sites;

• Water logging and drainage problem if any;

• Drinking water quality (particularly fluoride content of the ground water) and quantity; and

• Forest and sensitive area nearby the project site

Proposed action plan is explained to Stakeholder,

• If the trees going to be affected due to construction will be compensated with new plants at the earliest

• The water quality and environment will be protected during construction

• Control and mitigation of air and noise pollution during construction

• Public safety will be considered at top most priority at construction phase

• Physical relocation should be kept at the minimum level

• Watercourses such as nala, ponds, tube wells will be not disturbed

• Necessary permission will be taken as per rules and regulation of AP Govt. and GOI.

6.2 Consultation and Disclosure

(i) Consultation during detailed design:

Focus-group discussions with affected persons (if any) and other stakeholders (including women’s groups, NGOs and CBOs) to hear their views and concerns, so that these can be addressed in sub-project design where necessary; and

Structured consultation meetings with the institutional stakeholders (Government bodies and NGOs) to discuss and approve key aspects of the project.

Public consultation with local residents near sub-project location.

(ii) Consultation during construction:

Public meetings with affected communities to discuss and plan work programmes and allow issues to be raised and addressed once construction has started; and

Smaller-scale meetings to discuss and plan construction work with individual communities to reduce

disturbance and other impacts, and provide a mechanism through which stakeholders can participate in

subproject monitoring and evaluation.

(iii) Disclosure

The hard copy of EA for the sub-project will be made available to public at ULB as well as at CDMA-MSU for

public reference and will be disclosed to a wider audience in the apmdp website www.apmdp.gov.in.



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7 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

It is expected that through a participatory process, acceptance of the sub-projects and grievances can be minimized. However, it is necessary to establish an effective grievance redressal mechanism to address complaints/grievances related to social & environmental issues that may arise. The figure given alongside indicates the grievance redressal mechanism for this purpose.

The affected persons can register their grievances at the complaint cell established at the ULB. The Complaint Cell would forward the grievance to the S&E officer for redressal. The Complaint Cell will also act as a Public Information Centre, where the grievances of the community will be registered and other information with regard to the project, the sub-projects, social and environmental safeguards will be provided. The grievances can pertain to any social and/or environmental issues triggered by sub-projects under the APMD Project. A ‘District Urban Grievance Redressal Body’ will be established for giving independent advice to the concerned Municipal Commissioner for redressing the grievances. This body will consist of 4 to 5 eminent citizens in the District and are from diverse backgrounds such as, education, health and sanitation, urban infrastructure, civic affairs, etc. In an advisory capacity, it will facilitate and suggest suitable action to redress the grievances of the community/people. At the state level a ‘State Urban Grievance Redressal Body’ will be established along similar lines. The Complaint Cell would forward the grievance to the S&E officer for redressal. If the S&E officer cannot redress the grievance within a specified time period, the grievance would be forwarded to the ESMC and further to the District Urban Grievance Redressal Body constituted at the district level. The grievances which cannot be redressed at the district level would be referred to the State Urban Grievance Redressal Body. Each of these authorities can be approached directly for grievance redressal by the aggrieved person/party.

Environment and Social Management Committee (ESMC): Members are Municipal Chairperson (Chairman), Commissioner (Exec – Chairman), Municipal Engineer/Manager, S&E Officer (Designated), Town Planning Officer, Medical and Health Officer, Revenue Officer, NGO/Community Representatives

Figure 8: Grievance redress mechanism - APMDP

Figure 8 shows Grievance Redressal process and Annexure 13 indicates sample Grievance Registration Form.

Complaint Cell/Public Information Center (ULB)

Grievances

ESMC (ULB)

S&E Officer (ULB)

Courts

Grievance Redressal

Body (District

and State Level)

If not resolved

GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM



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8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 Institutional Arrangements

The APMD Project would be implemented in the State by the Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) through the Commissioner and Director of Municipal Administration (CDMA) and Andhra Pradesh Urban Infrastructure Fund (APUIF). The Principal Secretary MAUD will be heading the activities under the project at the State Level.

The CDMA, in its capacity as the authority in charge of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), would provide general institutional and administrative support to all ULBs. A Municipal Strengthening Unit (MSU) would be set up at CDMA to assist ULBs to undertake infrastructure sub-projects under APMD Project, monitor their implementation and provide institutional support, in the form of capacity building and reforms, to ULBs and also assist them. The MSU will engage an environmental specialist and a social development expert for assessment of social and environmental compliance of sub-projects.

The APUIF would be the nodal agency responsible for financing and appraising the sub-projects under APMDP. It will have three project windows – the Project Development Division (PDD) for appraisal of sub-projects, the Investment Division (ID) for financing the sub-projects and the Institutional Development Division (IDD) for sub-project specific institutional development.

At the field level the concerned ULBs would play an important role in implementation of the project. The ULBs would be responsible for designing, implementing and managing the sub-projects. They will form an Environment and Social Management Committee to carry out the necessary social and environmental functions in the sub-project areas. Institutional arrangements for addressing social and environmental aspects of the project constitute the Social and Environment (S&E) officer and the Environment and Social Management Committee (ESMC) of Urban Local Body.

The role and the functions of the ESMC would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Ensuring social and environmental compliance in sub-project preparation • Coordinating acquisition of land and undertaking surveys • Overseeing preparation of Social Management Plans (SMPs)/Environmental Management Plans

(EMPs) through internal sources and/or external consultants • Social/Environmental Impact Assessments • Implementation of SMPs/EMPs • Approval of SMPs if done through external consultants • Undertaking/coordinating construction of resettlement colonies • Coordinating with NGOs in SMP/EMP implementation and various agencies involved • Grievance redressal • Organize training programmes for identified PAPs through the Government agencies/ • NGOs / other sources

The S&E officer, working under the Municipal Engineer, would ensure the implementation of RAP/TDP/EMP at sub-project level through the existing machinery by entrusting the execution of separate sectoral components of the RAP to the concerned line departments. The responsibilities for handling social issues would be coordinated with the Town Planning and the Revenue Wings as they are more acquainted with issues such as land acquisition, measurements, structural assessments, etc. Similarly the S&E Officer will coordinate with the other Engineering department officials, the Medical and Health Officials and environmental consultants on environmental issues such as solid waste management, sanitation, etc. The role and the functions of the S&E Officer would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Coordinate planning and implementation of social and environmental aspects of subprojects in the ULB. • Assess the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for social and environmental compliance with safeguard

framework. • Monitor the sub-project interventions for social and environmental sustainability



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• Support and coordinate trainings programmes for the capacity building of the PIA and its partners like the NGOs and CBOs as the case may be.

• Coordinate with all the agencies for ensuring implementation of social & environmental activities. • Assist consultants to carry out assessment of the project affected people and in the assessment of

vulnerability and entitlement issues and coordination of SMP/EMP implementation at the ULB. • Mobilizing the community and ensuring their participation in addressing emerging social and R&R issues. • Reporting the progress, highlighting the social and environmental issues not addressed and also provide

for course correction in subsequent projects • Develop a system of environmental monitoring and social audit to achieve maximum benefits from the

sub-project. • Auditing the monitoring indicators collected by the implementing staff

The organizational structure at the ULB is given as Figure 8. Each ULB will consist of the implementation arrangements and the ESMC. Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Engineer and S&E Officer (senior officer designated by the CDMA), supported by section heads at the ULB, and representatives from NGOs/community will form the primary implementing arrangements at the ULB and the ESMC will be responsible for overlooking social and environmental activities implemented under each sub-project in the ULB. For specific environmental issues, the Regional Officer of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) may be consulted.

It can be seen that the social and environmental needs of the APMD Project would be managed at different levels. At the state level, the MAUD, at the middle level the MSU of CDMA would enable ULBs to prepare socially and environmentally sound project proposals and help build required skills through a concerted capacity building programme. The Urban Environmental Specialist and Social Scientist at MSU would ensure that appraised sub-projects are socially and environmentally sound, apart from providing advisory services to ULBs. And finally at the bottom level the S&E officer and the ESMC would be vested with powers to monitor and manage S&E issues during sub-project implementation at the ULBs. Figure 9 Shows the overall institutional arrangements for the project implementation under APMDP.

Figure 9: Organizational Structure of ULB

ESMC

Municipal Chairman (Chairman) Commissioner (Exec – Chairman) Municipal Engineer / S&E officer/ Town Planning Officer Medical and Health Officer Revenue Officer



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Figure 10: Institutional Responsibility for Impleme ntation of Environmental Safeguard under APMDP

Responsible for carrying out mitigation measures

During construction stage, implementation of mitigation measures is the construction contractor’s responsibility while during operation stage, ULB will be responsible for the conduct of maintenance or repair works.

To ensure implementation of mitigation measures during the construction period, contract clauses (Annexure 14) for environmental provisions will be part of the civil works contracts. Contractors’ conformity with contract procedures and specifications during construction will be carefully monitored by Environmental Officer of ULB and external supervision and management consultant.

Responsible for carrying out monitoring measures

During construction, consultant/designated EO of ULB will monitor the construction contractor’s environmental performance.

During the operation stage, monitoring will be the responsibility of ULB.

Responsible for reporting

ESMC in local level and Environmental Specialist of CDMA- MSU will submit monthly/quarterly reports to World Bank on implementation of the EMP and will permit Loan Agency to field annual environmental review missions which will review in detail the environmental aspects of the Project. Any major accidents having serious environmental consequences will be reported immediately.

UES and SS at MSU



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8.2 Environmental Management and Mitigation Plan

Tables 8.2-1 to 8.2-4 show the potential adverse environmental impacts, proposed mitigation measures, and responsible parties for construction of intake structure, WTP, ELSRs and pipe line laying. This EMP will be included in the BID documents.

8.3 Environmental Monitoring Program

Tables 8.3-1 to 8.3-3 show the proposed environmental monitoring program for this subproject. It includes all relevant environmental parameters, description of sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards, and responsible parties.

Monitoring format, indicators including monitoring parameters as per monitoring program is shown in Annexure 15

Comprehensive Planning of Water Supply Service Improvements in the following ULBs i.e. 1) Armoor Municipality 2) Malkajgiri Municipality (part of GHMC) and 3) Kurnool Municipal Corporation Final Detailed Project Report – Armoor Municipality – Environmental Report

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Table 8.2-1: Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Mea sures – Pre-construction, Construction and Operatio n stage Environmental Management & Mitigation Plan for construction of Intake structure

Construction of Intake Field/Issues Anticipated Impact Category -

Direct/ Indirect

Duration of impacts

Intensity/ Magnitude

Mitigation Measures Responsible for Mitigation

Monitoring of Mitigation

Reference Document

Pre-construction Sustainable water source

Non-availability of water from source

Indirect During planning

Insignificant The ULB has been requested to move the authority for obtaining confirmation of assured availability of water from Sri Ram Sagar Lake

ULB Sustainability of water source authenticated by concerned authority

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Construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

Impact on local environment near camp and intake site

Indirect Throughout project period- planning and execution

Small (i) Possible vacant space near intake at Sri Ram Sagar (ii) Taken up extreme care in selecting specific sites to avoid direct disposal to water bodies or in areas which will inconvenience the community.

ULB to determine locations prior to award of construction contracts.

List of selected sites for construction of work camps, hot/spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

Contract document


Extraction of materials can disrupt natural land contours and vegetation resulting in accelerated erosion, disturbance in natural drainage patterns, ponding and water logging, and water pollution.

Indirect Planning stage - During particular activity

Small (i) Prioritize sites already permitted by the Mining or concerned Department; and (ii) If other sites are necessary, inform construction contractor that it is their responsibility to verify the suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of ULB .

ULB to prepare list of approved quarry sites and sources of materials

(i) List of approved quarry sites and sources of materials; (ii) bid document to include requirement for verification of suitability of sources and permit for additional quarry sites if necessary.

Contract document

Construction


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Direct/ Indirect

Duration of impacts




Reference Document

Air Quality Emissions from

construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used during construction resulting to dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons

Direct Throughout during construction at particular area

Small (i) Construction Contractor on the designated areas for stockpiling of construction materials; (ii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; (iii)Arrangement of Pollution Under Control certificate for vehicles and equipments engaged in construction work; and (iv) Conduct air quality monitoring at Intake location at Sri Ram sagar

Construction Contractor/ ULB

(i) Location of stockpiles; (ii) heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices (iv) ambient air for respirable particulate matter (RPM) and suspended particulate matter (SPM); (v) vehicular emissions such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 CPCB standards of ambient air quality and vehicular and equipment emission

Surface water quality

Mobilization of settled silt materials, run-off from stockpiled materials, and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants during construction works can contaminate surface water quality.

Indirect Throughout during construction at intake site

Small (i) Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets;

(ii) Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to Lake;

(iii) Conduct surface quality inspection for Sri Ram Sagar water; and

(iv) Not to dispose any solid waste and excess construction materials


(i) Areas for stockpiles, storage of fuels and lubricants and waste materials; (ii) records of surface water quality inspection; (iii) effectiveness of water

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, amended 1988 CPCB standards of water quality


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Direct/ Indirect

Duration of impacts




Reference Document

within river water and water body nearby the project locations

management measures; (iv) for inland water: suspended solids, oil and grease, biological oxygen demand (BOD), and coliforms

Noise Levels Increase in noise level due to earth-moving and excavation equipment, and the transportation of equipment, materials, and people


Small (i) Plan activities in consultation with ULB which will result in least disturbance;

(ii) Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s; and

(iii) Conduct noise level monitoring at work zone – intake location


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) use of silencers in noise-producing equipment (iii) Log equivalent day and night time noise levels

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

Ecological resources

(i) Impact on aquatic fauna affect water quality- temporary turbidity during construction (ii) Impact on river bed sediment- local disturbance for aquatic life, and (iv) Impact due to generated noise and vibration – transportation of

Direct During execution at specific area particularly intake area within water

Small • Not to dispose any construction materials within the Sri Ram Sagar Lake which may pollute the lake water and aquatic fauna;

• Before commencing piling, carry-out ‘soft-start’ for pile driving, slowly increasing intensity of the driving hammer power; and

• Quick removal of lake sediment (minute quantity) and bunding materials to control turbidity

Construction Contractor

Checking of conservation management plan for tree species and aquatic life

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, amended 1988 Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002 Wildlife Protection Act


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Direct/ Indirect

Duration of impacts




Reference Document

man and materials and use of construction equipments


Occupational hazards which can arise during construction of intake

Direct Throughout the working period and as per site condition

Small • Ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal Protective Equipment like helmet, gloves and gumboots at concreting locations, nose mask during concreting, safety belt during work at height;

• H and S Training for all site personnel and new workers;

• Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at intake location;





(i) Site-specific Health and Safety (H and S) Plan; (ii) Equipped first-aid stations; (iii) Medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Number of accidents; (v) Supplies of potable drinking water; (vi) record of H and S orientation trainings ; and (vii) personal protective equipments;

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) prepared by World Bank Group Contract document

Work Camps Temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, Impact on health due to poor facility at camp

Indirect Throughout the execution period

Small • Provide water and sanitation facilities for employees;

• Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination; and

• Manage solid waste according to the following preference


(i) water and sanitation facilities for employees; and (iii) ULB report in writing that the camp has been vacated and restored to

Contract document Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) prepared by World Bank Group The Municipal Solid Wastes


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Direct/ Indirect

Duration of impacts




Reference Document

hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas

pre-project conditions

(Management and Handling) Rules, 2000

Operation and Maintenance Occupational Health and Safety

Impact on health of worker engaged in maintenance work

Direct During Operation phase as per requirement

Small Ensure persons employed will be provided with suitable protection Equipment like construction phase

Armoor Municipality / O and M Contractors

(i) Records of training; (ii) availability of safety equipment at intake site


Ecological Resources

Affect on aquatic ecosystem

Direct During any maintenance work

In- significant

(i) Continued protection plan application during any repairing job for intake

(ii) Not allowing of direct disposal of liquid wastes which may affect the river water quality

(iii) Regular maintenance of pumping machinery


Conservation plan for aquatic flora and fauna

Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, amended 1988 Andhra Pradesh Water, Land and Tree Act, 2002


Contamination of surface water quality during O & M

Indirect During operation of intake & pumps

Small Testing of Sri Ram Sagar Lake water quality


Testing report The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, amended 1988 CPCB standards of water quality


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Table 8.2-2 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Meas ures – Pre-construction, Construction and Operation stage Environmental Management & Mitigation

Plan for Construction of Water Treatment Plant

Construction of Water Treatment Plant

Field/Issues Anticipated Impact

Category - Direct/ Indirect

Duration of impacts




Reference Document

Pre-construction Construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

Disruption to local social life


Small (i) Possible vacant space near WTP at Yanamgutta (ii) Taken up extreme care in selecting specific sites to avoid direct disposal to water bodies or in areas which will inconvenience the community.


Selected sites for construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

Contract document




Small Prioritize sites already permitted by the Mining or concerned Department .



Contract document

Construction Air Quality Emissions from

construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for excavation and construction

Direct Throughout during construction at WTP location of Yanamgutta

Small (i) Construction Contractor on the designated areas for stockpiling of clay, soils, gravel, and other construction materials; (ii) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying water when necessary during dry weather;


(i) Location of stockpiles; (ii) heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices (iv) ambient air for

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981


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Duration of impacts




Reference Document

resulting to dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons

(iii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; and (iv) Conduct air quality monitoring at WTP location

respirable particulate matter (RPM) and suspended particulate matter (SPM); (v) vehicular emissions such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons

CPCB standards of ambient air quality and vehicular and equipment emission



Indirect Throughout during construction of Water Treatment plant

Small (i) Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets;


(i) Areas for stockpiles, storage of fuels and lubricants and waste materials


Noise Levels Increase in noise level due to earth-moving and excavation equipment, and the transportation of equipment, materials, and


Small (i) Plan activities in consultation with ULB which will result in least disturbance;

(ii) Minimize utilization of horns; (iii) Maintain maximum sound levels

not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of


(i) use of silencers in noise-producing equipment (ii) Log equivalent day and night time noise levels



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Duration of impacts




Reference Document

people 10 m or more from the vehicle/s; and

(iv) Conduct noise level monitoring at WTP site


(i) Impact on terrestrial flora & fauna

Direct During execution at specific area – WTP sites

Insignificant • No trees will be felled. In case of any requirement during execution permission will be obtained from ULB. Atleast 3 trees will be planted in case of 1 fell.


Checking of conservation management plan for tree species



Solid wastes as well as excess construction materials impact aesthetic and land environment

Indirect During execution period as per site condition

Insignificant • Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas as per ULB;

• Coordinate with Armoor Municipality for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils or immediately dispose to designated areas;

• It is estimated that volume of excess earth generation due to construction of WTP, including CWR; CWPH, Sludge pond etc. – 12900 Cu.M.

• Excess earth can be disposed in filling In low lying pockets within the ULB, near

� Arundhati Nagar near Molla Reddy cheruvu katta (for raising of embankment bunds).


(i) Waste Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii) ULB to report in writing that the necessary environmental restoration work has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.

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� Housing Board open park. � Jirayath Nagar open park


Occupational hazards which can arise from working in infrastructures



• H and S Training for all site personnel and new worker;

• Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at both the WTP sites;


• Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 80 dBA for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection.


(i) Site-specific Health and Safety (H and S) Plan; (ii) Equipped first-aid stations; (iii) Medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Number of accidents; (v) Supplies of potable drinking water;; (vi) record of H and S orientation trainings ; and (vii) personal protective equipment


Work Camps Temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, running of camps/office; water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants


Small (i) Consult with ULB/ before locating project offices, sheds etc.

(ii) Provide water and sanitation facilities for employees;

(iii) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination; and

(iv) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and


(i) water and sanitation facilities for employees/ labourer ; and (ii) ULB report in writing that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions

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disposal to designated areas Handling) Rules, 2000




Small Ensure persons employed will be provided with suitable protection Equipment like helmet in case of working at height, gloves and gumboots at concreting locations, nose mask at dust producing areas, safety belt during work at height


(i) Records of training; (ii) H and S Plan


Solid Wastes Environmental pollution - Potential impact on soil, groundwater, and surface water nearby the disposal site

Indirect During disposal of solid waste / sludge from treatment plant

Small Muddy sludge will be generated from the WTP which will be collected in sludge pond and disposed periodically for filling of low lying areas


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors (ii) Field checking (iii) Testing of soil, surface and ground water nearby

The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 MpEF guideline for handling and disposal of waste

Wastewater Discharge into water causing water pollution

Indirect During discharge of effluent after treatment

Small Recycling filter backwash into the process


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors (ii) Field checking (iii) Testing of soil, surface and ground water

Water Act, 1974 APPCB Standards for waste disposal in to streams

Hazardous Chemicals

Release to nature causing air, water and soil pollution

Indirect During accident and operation & maintenance

Small Installation of alarm and safety systems, including automatic shutoff valves, that are automatically activated when a chlorine release is detected; Installation of containment and scrubber systems to capture and neutralize chlorine should a leak occur; Use of corrosion-resistant piping, valves, metering equipment, and any


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors (ii) Site checking (iii) Checking of awareness and emergency training document

The Hazardous Wastes (Management And Handling) Rules, 1989


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other equipment coming in contact with gaseous or liquid chlorine Storage of chlorine away from all sources of organic chemicals, and protect from sunlight, moisture, and high temperatures Emergency plan in case of chlorine leakage describe in section 5.3.3 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures- Hazardous chemical

Air Emissions Air pollution from gaseous or volatile chemicals used for disinfection processes

Indirect During operation

Insignificant Proper storage and scientific utilization of chemicals utilized in treatment process


Complaints from sensitive receptors


Table 8.2-3 Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Meas ures – Pre-construction, Construction and Operation stage Environmental Management & Mitigation Plan for Construction Elevated Level Storage Reserv oirs

Construction of ELSRs - 3 nos.



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Pre-construction Construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants,


Indirect Throughout project period- planning and

Small (i) Vacant spaces within the ELSRs campus (ii) Taken up extreme care in selecting specific sites to avoid any

ULB to determine locations prior to award of construction

Selected sites for construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants,

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stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

execution impact on the community. contracts. stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.







Contract document

Construction Air Quality Emissions from

construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for excavation and construction resulting to dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and

Direct Throughout during construction of ELSRs at 3 locations - Housing Board, Teachers Colony, and Jirayath Nagar

Small (i) Construction Contractor on the designated areas within ELSRs for stockpiling of clay, soils, gravel, and other construction materials; (ii) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying with water when necessary during dry weather; (iii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; and (iv) Conduct air quality monitoring at selected construction sites


(i) Location of stockpiles; (ii) heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices (iv) ambient air for respirable particulate matter (RPM) and suspended particulate matter (SPM); (v) vehicular emissions such as sulphur dioxide



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hydrocarbons (SO2), nitrous oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons


Direct Throughout during construction at particular area as mentioned under air quality monitoring

Small (i) Plan activities in consultation with Project Implementation consultant which will result in least disturbance;


not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s; and

(iv) Conduct noise level monitoring at same locations for air quality monitoring


(i) use of silencers in noise-producing equipment and sound barriers; (ii) Log equivalent day and night time noise levels




Direct During execution at specific area – ELSR sites

Insignificant • No trees will be felled due to construction of 3 nos. ELSR. In case of any requirement during execution permission will be obtained from ULB. Atleast 3 trees will be planted in case of 1 fell.








• It is estimated that volume of excess earth generation due to


(i) Waste Management Plan



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project due to construction of ELSRs: 125 Cu.M. Excess earth will be utilized for land development within the ELSRs






• Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all ELSR sites


• Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 80 dBA for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection.


(i) Site-specific Health and Safety (H and S) Plan; (ii) Equipped first-aid stations; (iii) Medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Number of accidents; (v) Supplies of potable drinking water;; (vi) record of H and S orientation trainings ; and (vii) personal protective equipment


Community Health and Safety.

Risk for the local people due to excavation for ELSRs

Direct During execution period - as per site condition

Small (i) Use of safety caution tape at excavated area at ELSR sites


(i) Traffic Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors

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(safety distance from other services) Safety guidelines of PWD, IRC

Work Camps Temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, running of camps/office; water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants


Small (i) Consult with ULB before locating project offices, sheds etc. at ELSR locations Housing Board, Teachers Colony, and Jirayath Nagar


(iii) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination; and

(iv) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas


(i) water and sanitation facilities for employees/ labourer ; and (ii) ULB report in writing that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions

Contract document Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) prepared by World Bank Group The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000




Small Ensure persons employed will be provided with suitable protection Equipment like helmet in case of working at height, gloves and gumboots at concreting locations, nose mask at dust producing areas, safety belt during work at height





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Pre-construction Utilities Telephone lines,

electric poles and wires, water pipe (old) existing within right-of-way (ROW) may be damaged.

Indirect During planning

Small Telephone lines, power lines etc will be suitably avoided during pipeline laying In absence of any data by the ULB for such underground installation, no information is provided. However before taking up underground construction, trial pits to be made to assess the existing underground utilities.

ULB - -

Road, bridge Road, bridge may be damaged without proper planning

Direct During planning and execution

Small Permission should be obtained from concerned department* (note attached) along with safety arrangement

ULB NOC from concerned department

-

Procurement of quality materials

Water logging due to leakages and overflows

Indirect During planning and execution

Insignificant All pipe appurtences should be tested before laying

ULB Quality certificated of materials

Conform to IS 11906: 1986 CPHEEO Manual

Water Supply Health risk due to closure of water supply

Direct During networking period

Insignificant There is no chance of closure of present scheme either during construction or during inter connection. Existing service connections will be disconnected after commissioning of the new system.

- - Municipal Act

Asbestos Cement Pipes

Risk of contact with carcinogenic materials

Indirect During execution period – as per site condition

Insignificant (i) Follow AC pipe management plan during new pipe laying near existing old AC pipe (ii) No work is proposed on those parts of the existing system that contains AC pipes (ring, carrier, and distribution mains), and these will be

ULB/ Consultant (i) Asbestos Cement Protocol; (ii) requirement for AC Management included in bid documents

Standard for handling asbestos - prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) and the US


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left in-situ undisturbed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


Ground disturbance can uncover and damage archaeological and historical remains

Direct During impacted period/ execution time

Insignificant (i) Consideration of alternatives if the site is found to be of medium or high risk as per Archaeological dept report; (ii) Development a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. They will inform Employer at earliest.

ULB/ Consultant Chance Finds Protocol

The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958







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Construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.



Small (i) Vacant spaces near ELSRs of different zones, vacant space at Yanamgutta (ii) Taken up extreme care in selecting specific sites to avoid any impact on the community.


Selected sites for construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

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* Note: Permission from different organisation

i) Crossing of Nizam Sagar Canal: Permission of con cerned authority is required (Irrigation department ) a) By erecting new structural bridge of 17 M span, near proposed WTP at Yanamgutta, for laying 500 mm dia. DI/K-9 Raw Water Rising main line. b) By clamping with parapet/railing of existing culverts/bridges, for laying CW Rising main lines (DI/K-7) at following locations:

� Near Journalist colony at two sites, involving 16 M and 18.5 M length of work, respectively. � Near State Bank of Hyderabad involving 17 M length of work. � Near Teachers Colony involving 10 M length of work.

ii) Road crossing – permission to be obtained from conc erned authority (NHAI and R&B Dept. /Panchyat Raj D ept. /Municipality):

a) Across Wide roads at various places, by open cut method, for laying CW Rising main line(DI/K-9) and Distribution pipe lines, involving 8 M to 15 M length of work in each case. b) Across various city roads by open cut method, for laying Distribution pipe, 4 M to 6 M long crossings

iii) Additionally, for laying Raw Water pumping main along NH 44 and NH 16, permission to lay the same within ROW will have to be obtained from NHAI. Length of the affected stretch is about 8.3 km along NH 44 and 0.70 km along NH 16.

iv) Small bridges/culvert crossing – permission to be o btained from concerned authority (Irrigation depart ment/Municipality): a) For crossing along, by clamping with existing parapets of bridges/culverts, required for laying distribution pipe lines mainly, at various locations.

Construction Sources of Materials

Extraction of rocks and material may cause ground instability

Indirect During procurement/ collection

Small (i) Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval of Project Management authority;

(ii) Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government

(iii) All major construction materials, except DI pipes & specials and Bulk Water Meters, are available in the local market of the town, within a radius of 8 KM.

DI pipes are obtained from the manufacturers; the lead distance will be prescribed by the client.

Construction Contractor (CC)

Construction Contractor documentation

Contract document

Air Quality Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for


Small (i) Construction Contractor on the designated areas for stockpiling of clay, soils, gravel, and other construction materials; (ii) Damp down exposed soil and any


(i) Location of stockpiles; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii)

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excavation and construction resulting to dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons

stockpiled on site by spraying with water when necessary during dry weather; (iii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; and (iv) Conduct air quality monitoring at sensitive receptors like • Pisa Mullana Temple (old) in

ward no 5, • Pisa Mullana Temple (new) in

ward no 5 • Shiva Temple in Raja Ramnagar

Colony • Masjid in Raja Ram Nagar

Colony • Mahalakshmi Temple near vijay

public school • Temple near Subhash Nagar • Temple near Jhanda Colony • Navanath Siddula on hills in

ward 15 • Temple near Industries Colony and major residential area of the working zones

heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices (iv) ambient air for respirable particulate matter (RPM) and suspended particulate matter (SPM); (v) vehicular emissions such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons

and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 CPCB standards of ambient air quality and vehicular and equipment emission


Direct Throughout during construction at particular area as mentioned under air quality monitoring

Small (i) Plan activities in consultation with Project Implementation consultant which will result in least disturbance;


not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s; and


(i) use of silencers in noise-producing equipment and sound barriers; (ii) Log equivalent day and night time noise levels



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(iv) Conduct noise level monitoring at same locations for air quality monitoring



Indirect Throughout during construction at particular area depends on site condition

Small • Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets;

• Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies;

• Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites;

• Conduct surface quality inspection (particularly for, Nizam Sagar canal) according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP); and

• Not to dispose any solid waste and excess construction materials within the canal during crossing


(i) Areas for stockpiles, storage of fuels and lubricants and waste materials; (ii) records of surface water quality inspection; (iii) effectiveness of water management measures; (iv) for inland water: suspended solids, oil and grease, biological oxygen demand (BOD), and coliforms




Direct During execution at specific area – WTP sites

Insignificant • Require to plant 33 native trees for 11 removed; during laying of rising mains and distribution pipeline laying. In case of any requirement during execution permission will be obtained from ULB. Atleast 3 trees will be planted in case of 1 fell.




Occupational Health and

Occupational hazards which can

Direct Throughout the working

Small • Ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal


(i) Site-specific Health and Safety

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Safety arise from working in infrastructures

period and as per site condition

Protective Equipment like helmet, gloves and gumboots at pipe laying locations


• Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at pipe laying area;


• Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 80 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. )

• For night work, provision of proper illumination for the work space, while controlling glare so as not to blind workers and passing motorists;

• Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas; and

• Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms

(H and S) Plan; (ii) Equipped first-aid stations; (iii) Medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Number of accidents; (v) Supplies of potable drinking water;; (vi) record of H and S orientation trainings ; and (vii) personal protective equipment

(EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) prepared by World Bank Group Contract document





• Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils;

• Coordinate with Armoor


(i) Waste Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii) ULB to report in writing that the



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Municipality for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils or immediately dispose to designated areas;

• Disposal of oil and lubricants waste as per hazardous waste handling & disposal rules;

• It is estimated that volume of excess earth generation due to pipe laying is 16904 cum � Raw Water Rising Main; -

3675 Cu.M. � Clear Water Rising Main –

2462 Cu.M. � Distribution system – 10767

Cu.M. • Excess earth can be disposed in

filling In low lying pockets within the ULB, near

� Arundhati Nagar near Molla Reddy cheruvu katta (for raising of embankment bunds).

� Housing Board open park. � Jirayath Nagar open park. � Nulla Pocham Temple

surrounding area. � Govt. School area in Ashok

Nagar.

necessary environmental restoration work has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.

Accessibility Traffic problems and conflicts in right-of-way (ROW)

Direct During pipe laying – throughout the activity period

Moderate (i) Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours;

(ii) Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion;

(iii) Keep the site free from all


(i) Traffic Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii)

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unnecessary obstructions; (iv) Drive vehicles in a considerate

manner; (v) Coordinate with Traffic Police

department for temporary road diversions; and

(vi) Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints

During pipe laying in road work will be executed in two phases of 50% each to avoid traffic diversion. During laying of pipe accessibility of the public will be maintained as per traffic and safety management plan (Ref. Section 5.2.3)

number of signages placed at subproject sites.

and vehicular and equipment emission

Socio-Economic – Income.

Impede the access of residents and customers to nearby shops

Indirect During pipe laying – throughout the activity period

Small (i) Leave spaces for access between mounds of soil; (ii) Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access across trenches for people and vehicles; (iii) Increase workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business establishment, hospitals, and schools; (iv) Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/ complaints.


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) number of walkways, signages, and metal sheets placed at subproject sites.

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Health risk Direct During pipe laying – as per site condition

Insignificant (i) No work is proposed on those parts of the existing system that contains AC pipes (carrier and distribution mains), and these will be left in-situ undisturbed, so there will be no deliberate excavation of AC pipes; and (ii) The locations of the new network has been planned to avoid all locations of existing AC pipes so these pipes will not be discovered accidentally


(i) Records of trainings; (ii) AC Management Plan approved by ULB/ MSU

Standard for handling asbestos - prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Community Health and Safety.

Traffic accidents and vehicle collision with pedestrians


Small (ii) Plan routes to avoid times of peak-pedestrian activities.

(iii) Liaise with implementation /supervision consultant in identifying high-risk areas on route cards/maps.

(iv) Use of safety caution tape at excavated area of pipe laying



Contract document Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines- Water and sanitation (2007) prepared by World Bank Group IS 12314: 1987 (safety distance from other services) Safety guidelines of PWD, IRC

Work Camps Temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, running of camps/office; water/land pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and


Small (i) Consult with ULB before locating project offices, sheds etc.


(iii) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil


(i) water and sanitation facilities for employees/ laborer; and (ii) ULB report in writing that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-

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lubricants contamination; and (iv) Manage solid waste according to

the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas

Through preliminary survey the following locations have been selected for setting up camp sites and storage of materials,

Headwork sites at Jirayathnagar, Arundhati Nagar, Siddala Gutta, Housing Board, Teachers Colony and Shastri Nagar

project conditions The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000


Risk of archaeological chance finds


Insignificant (i) Strictly follow the protocol for chance finds in any excavation work; and (iii) Stop work immediately, Inform ULB if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ.


(i)Records of chance finds

Contract document The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958




Small Ensure persons employed will be provided with suitable protection Equipment like helmet, gloves and gumboots during pipe repairing work




General General impact Indirect During maintenance work

Small (i) Refill and re-compact trenches soil and backfilled sand will be removed to expose the leaking junction or



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pipe; (ii) Conduct work during non-monsoon period; and (iii) Cover or wet excavated material to prevent dusts.

Impacts during operation and maintenance

Direct During maintenance work

Small • Avoid stagnant water pools and water logging

• Check for water contamination during transmission

Armoor Municipality


CPHEEO Manual on water supply

Economic Development

Impediments to residents and businesses

Indirect During any maintenance work

Small (i) Inform all residents and businesses about the nature and duration of any work well in advance so that they can make preparations if necessary; (ii) Conduct these works to provide wooden walkways across trenches for pedestrians and metal sheets where vehicle access is required; and (iii) Consult the local police regarding any such work so that it can be planned to avoid traffic disruption as far as possible



Contract document Social impact assessment and compensation matrix


Temporary disruption of activities

Direct During any maintenance work

Small (i) Complete work near school, hospitals, religious places quickly;

(ii) Provide wooden bridges for pedestrians and metal sheets for vehicles to allow access across open trenches where required; and

(iii) Avoid working at sensitive times, such as religious and cultural festivals



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Table 8.3-1: Pre-construction Environmental Monitor ing Program

Mitigation Measures Location Responsible for Mitigation

Monitoring of Mitigation Method of Monitoring Indicators/ Standards Frequency Responsible for Monitoring

Baseline Environmental Condition – Ambient Air Quality

Subproject sites- Near Intake location, WTP location and other sensitive locations within the town

ULB Establish baseline values of (i) Respirable particulate matter (RPM) and (ii) Suspended particulate matter (SPM), (iii) Sulphur dioxide, (iv) Nitrogen oxides and (v) Carbon monoxide

Air sample collection and analyses by in-house laboratory or accredited 3rd party laboratory

GOI Ambient Air Quality Standards

Once prior to start of construction

Consultant

Baseline Environmental Condition - Water Quality

Subproject site- intake (Sri Ram Sagar Lake) and canal like Nizam Sagar canal, where pipe line crosses

ULB Establish baseline values of suspended solids (TSS), pH, chemical oxygen (COD), biological oxygen demand (BOD), dissolved oxygen, oil and grease, faecal coliform

Water sample collection and analyses by in-house laboratory or accredited 3rd party laboratory

GOI Water Quality Standards

Once prior to start of construction

Consultant

Asbestos Cement Pipes Specified area ULB/ Implementation consultant

(i) Asbestos Cement Protocol; (ii) requirement for AC Management included in bid documents

Checking of records (i) AC Protocol prepared; (ii)BID documents include requirements for AC Management Plan

Once Consultant

Construction work camps, spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

Specified area along the pipe laying alignment

ULB/ Implementation consultant

List of selected sites for construction work camps, spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

Checking of records List of selected sites for construction work camps, hot/spot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas provided to construction contractors prior to commencement of works.

Once Consultant

Sources of Materials Concerned ULB to prepare (i)List of approved quarry Checking of records (i) List of approved Once Consultant


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Mitigation Measures Location Responsible for Mitigation

Monitoring of Mitigation Method of Monitoring Indicators/ Standards Frequency Responsible for Monitoring

places – near intake, within WTP campus and 3 ELSRs campus

list of approved quarry sites and sources of materials

sites and sources of materials; (ii) BID document to include requirement for verification of suitability of sources and permit for additional quarry sites if necessary.

quarry sites and sources of materials provided to construction contractors (ii) BID document included requirement for verification of suitability of sources and permit for additional quarry sites if necessary.

Table 8.3-2: Construction Environmental Monitoring Program

Mitigation Measures

Location Responsible for Mitigation

Monitoring of Mitigation Method of Monitoring

Indicators/ Standards Frequency Responsible for Monitoring


Quarries and sources of materials


Construction Contractor documentation

(i) Checking of records; (ii) visual inspection of sites

(i) sites are permitted; (ii) report submitted by construction contractor monthly (until such time there is excavation work)

Monthly submission for construction contractor

ULB

Air Quality Construction sites/ stockpiling area near Intake location, WTP location at Yanamgutta and other sensitive locations within the town


(i) Location of stockpiles; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii) heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices (iii) ambient air for respirable particulate matter (RPM) and suspended particulate matter (SPM); (iv) vehicular emissions such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrous oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons (HC)


(i) stockpiles on designated areas only; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed; (iii) air pollution control devices working properly; (iv) GOI Ambient Quality Standards for ambient air quality; (iv) GOI Vehicular Emission Standards for SO2, NOx, CO and HC.

Quarterly for checking records

ULB

Surface Water Subproject Construction (i) Areas for stockpiles, storage of Visual inspection and (i) designated areas only; Quarterly ULB


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Quality site- intake (Sri Ram Sagar Lake) and canal like Nizam Sagar canal, where pipe line crosses

Contractor fuels and lubricants and waste materials; (ii) records of surface water quality inspection; (iii) effectiveness of water management measures; (iv) for inland water: suspended solids, oil and grease, biological oxygen demand (BOD), COD, DO and coliforms and other common parameters

testing results (ii) no noticeable increase in suspended solids and silt from construction activities (iii) GOI Standards for Water Discharges to Inland Waters and Land for Irrigation

Construction Noise Levels

Construction sites near Intake location, WTP location and other sensitive locations within the town (same site for air quality monitoring)


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) use of silencers in noise-producing equipment and sound barriers; (iii) Equivalent day and night time noise levels


(i) complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed; and (ii) silencers in noise-producing equipment functioning as design; and (iii) sound barriers installed where necessary

Quarterly ULB


(i) construction sites like WTP location, ELSR site and pipe laying area; (ii) areas for stockpiles, storage of fuels and lubricants and waste materials; (iii) work camps


(i) Waste Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii) ULB to report in writing that the necessary environmental restoration work has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.

(i) Checking of records; (ii) Visual inspection

(i) no accumulation of solid wastes on-site; (ii) implementation of Waste Management Plan; (iii) complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed.

Monthly ULB

Ecological balance

(i) construction site particularly intake


(i) Implementation of conservation plan

(i) Checking of records; (ii) Visual inspection

(i) Conservation Action Plan for terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna, (ii) complaints from sensitive

Quarterly ULB/ Consultant


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locations and water transmission pipe line corridor along road. At other project locations no impact on flora & fauna

receptors/ authority

Accessibility (i) construction sites- pipe laying area; (ii) traffic routes for hauling of materials


(i) Traffic Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii) number of signages placed at subproject sites.

Visual inspection (i) implementation of Traffic Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed; (iii) signages visible and located in designated areas

Monthly ULB

Socio-Economic - Daily work/ Development

construction sites- particularly direct impact area near pipe laying


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) number of walkways, signages, and metal sheets placed at subproject sites.

Visual inspection (i) Complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed; (ii) Walkways, ramps, and metal sheets provided; and (iii) signages visible and located in designated areas

Quarterly ULB


construction sites particularly direct impact area near pipe laying

Construction Contractors

(i) Records of trainings; (ii) AC Management Plan

Checking of records No exposure to AC pipes As needed ULB


construction sites – Intake, WTP, pipe laying areas and 3 ELSR sites


(i) Site-specific Health and Safety (H and S) Plan; (ii) Equipped first-aid stations; (iii) Medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Number of accidents; (v) Supplies of potable drinking

(i) Checking of records; (ii) visual inspection

(i) implementation of H and S plan; (ii) number of work-related accidents; (iii) % usage of personal protective equipment; (iv) number of first-aid stations, frequency of potable water delivery, provision of clean eating area, and

Quarterly ULB


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water; (vi) Clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances; (vii) record of H and S orientation trainings (viii) personal protective equipments availability; and (ix) % of moving equipment outfitted with audible back-up alarms

number of sign boards are according to approved plan; (v) % of moving equipment outfitted with audible back-up alarms


construction sites particularly at rising main locations and distribution network pipe laying area

Construction Contractor Traffic Police


Visual inspection (i) implementation of Traffic Management Plan; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed

Quarterly ULB

Work Camps Concerned work places – near intake, within WTP campus and 3 ELSRs campus and head works


(i) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) water and sanitation facilities for employees; and (iii) Consultant report in writing that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions

Visual inspection (i) designated areas only; (ii) complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed

Quarterly ULB

Chance Finds construction sites- pipe laying area


Records of chance finds Checking of records Implementation of Chance Finds Protocol

as needed ULB


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Table 8.3-3: Operation and Maintenance Environmenta l Monitoring Program

Mitigation Measures Location Responsible for Mitigation Monitoring of Mi tigation Method of Monitoring

Indicators/ Standards

Frequency Responsible for Monitoring


subproject sites- Intake, WTPs & pump houses, ELSRs, rising mains location and distribution network site


complaints from sensitive receptors

(i) records of training; (ii) H and S Plan and AC Management Plan

(i) complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed; (ii) no exposure to AC pipes

as needed ULB

General Maintenance work (pipe cleaning, de-clogging, pipe replacement, final sludge disposal)

subproject sites- WTP and layed pipes location



checking of records

complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed

as needed ULB


subproject sites- pipe laying and network area



checking of records


as needed ULB

Accessibility subproject sites particularly pipe laying area



checking of records


as needed ULB

Water Quality At intake location, WTP


Drinking water quality parameter: pH, total metals, chloride, fluoride, coliform, BOD and other common parameters

Sample collection and laboratory analyses

GOI Drinking Water Standards

As needed ULB

Solid Wastes Water treatment plants Disposal location



Sample collection and laboratory analyses

Complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily addressed

Quarterly ULB

Hazardous Wastes Water treatment



(ii) Site checking (iii) Checking of

Complaints from sensitive receptors satisfactorily

Quarterly ULB


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Mitigation Measures Location Responsible for Mitigation Monitoring of Mi tigation Method of Monitoring

Indicators/ Standards

Frequency Responsible for Monitoring

plants document

addressed. Awareness and emergency training document

Air Emissions Water treatment plant location



Air sample collection and laboratory testing

GOI air quality standard Quarterly ULB

Comprehensive Planning of Water Supply Service improvements In the following ULBs (1) Armoor Municipality, (2) Malkajgiri Municipality (part of GHMC) and (3) Kurnool Municipal Corporation – Draft Detailed Project Report

Armoor Municipality – Environmental Report (Revised)

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8.4 Environmental Management Plan Costs

Most of the mitigation measures require the Construction Contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. Regardless of this, any costs of mitigation by the construction contractor are included in the budgets for the civil works and do not need to be estimated separately here. Mitigation that is the responsibility of ULB will be provided as part of their management of the project, so this also does not need to be duplicated here.

The remaining actions in the EMP are the various environmental monitoring activities to be conducted by the Environmental Monitoring Specialist of the construction contractor. These have not been budgeted elsewhere, and their costs are shown in Table 8.4-1 and summary in Table 8.4-2. The figures show that the total cost of environmental management and monitoring for the sub-project as a whole is INR 1.975 million.

Table 8.4-1: Environmental Budget for Various Envir onmental Management Measures

Sl. No.

Items Unit Rate (Rs.)

Quantity Total Cost (Rs.)

Mitigation Cost - Construction phase 1 Dust Management with sprinkling of water using water

tanker of capacity 5000 lit at working locations. Per trip

800 1500 12,00,000

2 Plantation of saplings including its maintenance for one year (Compensatory afforestation rate is 1:3) = 3 x 11 = 33 trees including provision for MS type tree guard

No. 800 33 26,400

3 Buffer zone plantation in and around WTP including maintenance for one year and including MS mesh type tree guard

No 80,000 1 80,000

4 Miscellaneous – placement of safety signs and others (Covered in Engineering cost).

- - -

Sub Total – Mitigation Cost 13,06,400 Monitoring Cost - Construction phase and Operation phase 1 Construction phase Ambient Air Quality Monitoring at

intake, WTP and Raw & clear water Rising Main for a period of two years, 1 day in each time (Total approx 10 locations x 5 times = 50 samples) semi annually

No. 7000 50 350,000

2 Construction phase Surface Water Quality Monitoring at intake location and canal site = 2 locations once semi-annually for two yrs ( Total 2x5= 10 samples)

No. 7,000 10 70,000

3 Construction phase Monitoring of Noise Level at construction locations as mentioned in Sl 1 above

No 1500 50 75,000

4 Operation phase Water quality monitoring at Intake Quarterly for at least 2 years ( 4x2= 8 samples)

No 7,000 8

56,000

5 Operation phase Monitoring of Noise Level at intake and WTP Quarterly for 2 years(4x2x2 = 16samples)

No 1500 16

24,000

Sub Total – Monitoring Cost 575,000

Total 18,81,400

Contingency @ 5% 94,070

GRAND TOTAL 19,75,470

N.B. No. of samples arrived for estimate purpos e. Actual no will depend on site condition



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Table 8.4-2: Summary of Environmental Management an d Monitoring Costs (INR)

Item- Implementation of EMP Total Cost Source of Funds

1. Dust Suppression 12,00,000 Construction Contractor 2. Survey and Monitoring Expenses- Construction phase

495,000 Construction Contractor

3. Survey and Monitoring Expenses- Operation phase

80,000 ULB/contract

4. Environmental mitigation measures including buffer zone plantation at water treatment plant

1,06,400 Project cost

TOTAL 18,81,400

Continge ncy @ 5% 94,070

Grand Total 19,75,470

EMP = Environmental Management Plan.

9 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The process described in this document has assessed the environmental impacts of all elements of the infrastructure proposed under the Armoor Water Supply project. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to both construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. Mitigation measures have been developed in generic way to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. These were discussed with specialists responsible for the engineering aspects, and as a result some measures have already been included in the outline designs for the infrastructure. This means that the number of impacts and their significance has already been reduced by amending the design.

Regardless of these and various other actions taken during the Environmental Assessment process and in developing the project, there will still be impacts on the environment when the infrastructure is built and when it is operating. This is mainly because of the invasive nature of trenching and other excavation; because the distribution network is located within the town where there are moderately populated areas.

During the construction phase, impacts mainly arise from the need to dispose of large quantities of waste soil, and import a similar amount of sand to support the pipes in the trenches; and from the disturbance of residents, businesses, traffic and important buildings by the construction work. These are common impacts of construction in urban areas, and there are well developed methods for their mitigation.

One field in which impacts are much less routine is archaeology, and here a series of specific measures have been developed to avoid damaging important remains.

The partly use of AC pipes in the existing water distribution network presents a particular problem, as workers and the public will need to be protected from inhalation of asbestos dust, which can be carcinogenic. This has been addressed in the EMP.

There were limited opportunities to provide environmental enhancements, but certain measures were included. For example it is proposed that the project will employ in the workforce people who live in the vicinity of construction sites to provide them with a short-term economic gain; and ensure that people employed in the longer term to maintain and operate the new facilities are residents of nearby communities.

Once the system is operating, most facilities (Intake, WTP) will operate with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment. Leaks in the distribution network will need to be repaired from time to time, but environmental impacts will be much less than those of the construction period as the work will be infrequent, affecting small areas only. It will also be conducted in areas that have already been excavated, so there will be no need to protect archaeological material.

The main impacts of the operating water supply system will be beneficial as the citizens of Armoor will be provided with a constant supply of water, which will serve a greater proportion of the population, including



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slum-dwellers. This will improve the quality of life of people as well as benefiting both individual and public health as the improvements in hygiene should reduce the incidence of disease associated with poor sanitation. This should lead to economic gains as people will be away from work less and will spend less on healthcare, so their incomes should increase.

Mitigation will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring conducted during construction and operation to ensure that all measures are implemented, and to determine whether the environment is protected as intended. This will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers and beneficiaries, and any requirements for remedial action will be reported to the ULB. There will also be longer-term surveys to monitor the expected improvements in the quality of domestic water and the health of the population.

Finally, stakeholders were involved in developing the EA through face-to-face discussions on site and a large public meeting held in the town, after which views expressed were incorporated into the Environmental Assessment and the planning and development of the project. The hard copy of EA for the sub-project will be made available to public at ULB as well as at CDMA-MSU for public reference and will be disclosed to a wider audience in the apmdp website www.apmdp.gov.in.

10 CONCLUSIONS

The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures.

Based on the findings of the EA, the classification of the Project as Category “EB” is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed Environmental Assessment (EA) needs to be undertaken to comply with APMDP guidelines or GoI EIA Notification (2006).



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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION OF DIFFERENT PROJECT COMPONENTS IN ARMOOR

Photo 1: Intake of water – Sri Ram Sagar Lake Pho to 2: Existing water Intake within Sri Ram Sagar Lake

Photo 3: Existing Reservoir near Intake Photo 4: Proposed Location of water Treatment plant at Yanamgutta

Photo 5: Proposed ELSR location at Housing Pho to 6: Proposed ELSR location at Sastri Board at Armoor Nagar at Armoor

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Photo 7: : Proposed area of rising mains laying Photo 8: Proposed area of distribution pipe laying

Photo 9: Stakeholder consultation at Armoor Photo 10: Stakeholder consultation at Armoor

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SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY – AIR & WATER

Type of Samples Parameters Reference Methodology Ambient Air Suspended Particulate

Matter (SPM) IS: 5182(Part-4),2001

Gravimetric method by using Respirable Dust Sampler

Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM)

IS: 5182(Part-23),2001


Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS: 5182(Part-2),2001

Collection of air sample by using Respirable Dust Sampler with gas dissolve attachment West & Gacke method by using Spectrophotometer

Nitrogen Oxide (NO2) IS: 5182(Part-VI),2001

Collection of air sample by using Respirable Dust Sampler with gas dissolve attachment Jacobs & Hochheiser method by using Spectrophotometer

Carbon Monoxide (CO) IS: 5182(Part-X),2001

Indicator Tube Method

Surface and ground water Turbidity APHA 21st Edition 2005

Nephelometric method by using Nephelo Turbidity Meter

pH APHA 21st Edition 2005

Electrometric method by using pH meter

Electrical Conductivity (E.C.)

APHA 21st Edition 2005

Laboratory method by using Conductivity Meter

Total Dissolved Solid (TDS)


Gravimetric method

Total Alkalinity APHA 21st Edition 2005

Titration method

Total Hardness APHA 21st Edition 2005

EDTA method

Chlorides APHA 21st Edition 2005

Argentometric method

Fluorides APHA 21st Edition 2005

SPADNS method by using Distillation set and Spectrophotometer

Nitrates APHA 21st Edition 2005

Phenol disulphonic acid method by Spectrophotometer

Nitrites APHA 21st Edition 2005

Titrametric method

Sulphates APHA 21st Edition 2005

Turbidimetric Method by using Spectrophotometer

Calcium APHA 21st Edition 2005

EDTA method

Magnesium APHA 21st Edition 2005

EDTA method, By calculation

Phosphate APHA 21st Edition 2005

Stannous Chloride Method by using Spectrophotometer

Lead APHA 21st Edition 2005

Direct Air Acetylene Flame method by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) APHA 21st Edition 2005

Alsterberg (Azide) Modification



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Type of Samples Parameters Reference Methodology Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)


Open Reflux Method by using Reflux System

Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD)

APHA 21st Edition 2005 IS 3025 (Part 44) 1993 & CPCB Standards- 1997

Incubation method by using BOD Incubator

Residual Chlorine APHA 21st Edition 2005

Iodometric Method

MPN of Coilform Bacteria

IS: 1622:1981 ( Reaff 2003)

Growth, Incubation and count through microscope

MPN of E.Coli IS: 1622:1981 (Reaff 2003)


Klebsiella group IS: 1622:1981 (Reaff 2003)


Ambient Air Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)

IS: 5182(Part-4),2001


Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM)

IS: 5182(Part-23),2001


Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) IS: 5182(Part-2),2001

Collection of air sample by using Respirable Dust Sampler with gas dissolve attachment West & Gacke method by using Spectrophotometer

Nitrogen Oxide (NO2) IS: 5182(Part-VI),2001

Collection of air sample by using Respirable Dust Sampler with gas dissolve attachment Jacobs & Hochheiser method by using Spectrophotometer

Carbon Monoxide (CO) IS: 5182(Part-X),2001

Indicator Tube Method

Surface and ground water Turbidity APHA 21st Edition 2005

Nephelometric method by using Nephelo Turbidity Meter

pH APHA 21st Edition 2005

Electrometric method by using pH meter

Electrical Conductivity (E.C.)


Laboratory method by using Conductivity Meter

Total Dissolved Solid (TDS)


Gravimetric method

Total Alkalinity APHA 21st Edition 2005

Titration method

Total Hardness APHA 21st Edition 2005

EDTA method

Chlorides APHA 21st Edition 2005

Argentometric method

Fluorides APHA 21st Edition 2005

SPADNS method by using Distillation set and Spectrophotometer

Nitrates APHA 21st Edition 2005

Phenol disulphonic acid method by Spectrophotometer

Nitrites APHA 21st Edition 2005

Titrametric method

Sulphates APHA 21st Edition 2005

Turbidimetric Method by using Spectrophotometer



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Type of Samples Parameters Reference Methodology Calcium APHA 21st Edition

2005 EDTA method

Magnesium APHA 21st Edition 2005

EDTA method, By calculation

Phosphate APHA 21st Edition 2005

Stannous Chloride Method by using Spectrophotometer

Lead APHA 21st Edition 2005

Direct Air Acetylene Flame method by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) APHA 21st Edition 2005

Alsterberg (Azide) Modification

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)


Open Reflux Method by using Reflux System

Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD)

APHA 21st Edition 2005 IS 3025 (Part 44) 1993 & CPCB Standards- 1997

Incubation method by using BOD Incubator

Residual Chlorine APHA 21st Edition 2005

Iodometric Method

MPN of Coilform Bacteria

IS: 1622:1981 ( Reaff 2003)


MPN of E.Coli IS: 1622:1981 (Reaff 2003)


Klebsiella group IS: 1622:1981 (Reaff 2003)




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Environmental Features in and around project compon ents

Sr. No.

Work component

Function / Description

Existing land status

Environmental features

Remarks - Feasible (Yes/No)

1 Intake - Sri Ram Sagar

Drawl of water through new intake well near the existing one of Lift Irrigation Project at Khanapur near Magdi village and another at Jalalpur. The gravity main from the intake well (located 200 meters within the lake) with one extended pipe of about 2 km further into the lake to get sufficient water even when the water recedes during the summer months. This site is approximately 18 km from Municipal office.

Existing land in and around Sri Ram Sagar belongs to I & CAD

Lake premises Yes – no problem, environmentally feasible. During construction and operation mitigation measures are required as per Environmental Management Plan

2 Raw Water Conveyance

Conveyance of Raw Water from intake well upto WTP via one booster station.

The allignment shall take the route along RoW of existing roads.

Not required Yes – no problem, environmentally feasible. During construction and operation application of mitigation measures are required as per Environmental Management Plan

3 Water Treatment Plant

Treatment of raw water after intake from Sri Ram Sagar WTP

About 8 – 10 acre land is required, the site of which has been chosen to be at Yanamgutta

Vacant land is available for construction of WTP

Yes – no problem, environmentally feasible. Few trees likely to be removed. During construction and operation mitigation measures are required as per Environmental Management Plan

4 Transmission/ Rising mains

Main pipe line from Raw Water boosting station and from treatment plant to different reservoirs

Along the road – Govt ROW

Town area mainly, Within government ROW Along the road- vacant land no sensitive areas

Yes – no problem, environmentally feasible. During implementation of the sub-project components Environmental Management Plan will be applied

5 Proposed ELSRs

Storage of water for distribution

Location selected and approved by municipality

During selection of reservoir locations, forest land, sensitive areas have been

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Work component

Function / Description

Existing land status

Environmental features

Remarks - Feasible (Yes/No)

avoided biological and socio-economic environment

6 Distribution mains

Water distribution two different zones

Along the road – Govt ROW

Town area mainly, Within government ROW Along the road- vacant land

Yes – no problem, environmentally feasible. Only during implementation of the sub-project components Environmental Management Plan will be applied



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Environmental Feature in and around Water Storage R eservoir

Sl No

Location of ELSR (in Armoor)

Present land use at ELSR site

Land Ownership

Names of trees to be felled

Tree available/ need to cut

Major cutting & felling requirement

Plane land

Above hillock

Eroded land/ chance of erosion

Located near residential area

Water body existing nearby

Nearby school, hospital, religious place, park present – outside the impact area

1 Housing Board (Rajula Gutta)

Open vacant land One ELSR already existing

Govt. land Municipal land

NA No Not required Yes No No Yes No College

2 Teachers Colony

Open low vacant land One ELSR already existing

Govt. Land Municipal land

NA Yes(1)/ 0 Felling required

No No No Yes Yes- small

No

3 Jirayath Nagar Open vacant land One ELSR already existing

Municipal land

NA No Not required Yes No No Yes No No



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Annexure 7 CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (CPCB)

APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS General Standards for Discharge of Environmental Po llutants: Effluents

SL. no Parameter Standards Inland surface

water Public sewers

Land of irrigation

Marine/coastal areas

(a) (b) (c) (d)

1. Colour and odour remove as far as practicable 2. Suspended solids mg/l.

max. 100 600 200 (a) For process waste water100

(b) For cooling water effluent 10% above total suspended matter of influent.

3. Particle size of suspended solids

shall pass 850 micron IS Sieve

(a)Floatable solids, max. 3mm. (b)Settable solids (max 850 micron)

4. pH value 5.5. to 9.0 5.5 to 9.0 5.5 to 9.0 5.5 to 9.0

5. Temperature shall not exceed 50C above the receiving water temperature

shall not exceed 50C above the receiving water temperature

6. Oil and grease, mg./l, max. 10 20 10 20

7. Total residual chlorine, mg/l. max.

1.0 1.0

8. Ammonical nitrogen (as N.) mg/l max

50 50 50

9. Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (as NH3) mg/l. max

100 100

10. Free ammonia (as NH3), mg/l.max

5.0 5.0

11. Biochemical oxygen demand (3 days at 270C), mg/l. max.

30 350 100 100

12. Chemical oxygen demand, mg/l, max.

250 250

13. Arsenic (as As) mg/l, max. 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2

14. Mercury (As Hg), mg/l, max.

0.01 0.01 0.01

15. Lead (as Pb) mg/l, max 0.1 1.0 2.0

16. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l. max

2.0 1.0 2.0

17. Hexavalent chromium (as Cr. +6). mg/l, max

0.1 2.0 1.0

18. Total Chromium (as Cr) mg/l, max

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SL. no Parameter Standards Inland surface

water Public sewers

Land of irrigation

Marine/coastal areas

19. Copper (as Cu) mg/l, max 3.0 3.0 3.0

20. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l, max 5.0 15 15

21. Selenium (as Se) mg/l, max

0.05 0.05 0.05

22. Nickel (as Ni) mg/l, max 3.0 3.0 5.0

23. Cyanide (as CN) mg/l, max 0.2 2.0 0.2 0.2

24. Fluoride (as F) mg/l, max 2.0 15 15

25. Dissolved phosphates (as P) mg/l, max

5.0

26. Sulfide (as S) mg/l, max 2.0 5.0

27. Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH) mg/l, max

1.0 5.0 5.0

28. Radioactive materials: (a)Alfa emitters microcurie/ml, max. (b)Beta emitters micro curie/ml,max.

10-7

10-6

10-7

10-6

10-8

10-7

10-7

10-6

29. Bio-assay test 90% Survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent

90% survival of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent



30. Manganese (as Mn) 2 mg/l 2 mg/l 2 mg/l

31. Iron (as Fe) 3 mg/l 3 mg/l 3 mg/l 32. Vanadium (as V) 0.2 mg/l 0.2 mg/l 0.2 mg/l

33. Nitrate Nitrogen 10 mg/l 20 mg/l

These standards shall be applicable for industries, operations or process other than those industries operations or process for which standards have been specified in schedule of the Environment Protection Rules, 1989



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CPCB Primary Water Quality Criteria

Designated -Best -Use Class of Water

Criteria

Drinking Water Source without conventional treatment but after disinfection

A Total Coliform Organisms: MPN # 50 per 100Ml 6.5 # pH # 8.5 Dissolved Oxygen: ∃6 mg/L Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 days @ 20oC): # 2 mg/L

Outdoor bathing (organized) B Total Coliform Organisms: MPN # 500 per 100mL 6.5 # pH # 8.5 Dissolved Oxygen: ∃5 mg/L Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 days @ 20oC): # 3 mg/L

Drinking water sources after conventional treatment and disinfection

C Total Coliform Organisms: MPN # 5000 per 100mL 6 # pH # 9 Dissolved Oxygen: ∃4 mg/L Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 days @ 20oC): # 3 mg/L

Propagation of wildlife and fisheries D 6.5 # pH # 8.5 Dissolved Oxygen: ∃4 mg/L Free ammonia (as N): # 1.2 mg/L

Irrigation, industrial cooling, controlled waste disposal

E # pH # 8.5 Electrical conductivity at 25oC: #2250 micro mhos/cm Sodium absorption ratio: Max 26 Boron: Max 2 mg/L



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Indian Standards for Drinking Water - Specification (BIS 10500: 1991)

Sl. No Substance or Chara cteristic Requirement (Desirable Limit)

Permissible Limit in the absence of Alternate source

Essential characteristics 1. Colour, ( Hazen units, Max ) 5 25 2. Odour Unobjectonable Unobjectionable 3. Taste Agreeable Agreeable 4. Turbidity ( NTU, Max) 5 10 5. pH Value 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation 6. Total Hardness (as CaCo3) mg/lit.,Max 300 600 7. Iron (as Fe) mg/lit,Max 0.3 1.0 8. Chlorides (as Cl) mg/lit,Max. 250 1000 9. Residual, free chlorine, mg/lit, Min 0.2 --

Desirable Characteristics 10. Dissolved solids mg/lit, Max 500 2000 11. Calcium (as Ca) mg/lit, Max 75 200 12. Magnesium (as Mg)mg/lit, Max. 30 100 13. Copper (as Cu) mg/lit, Max 0.05 1.5 14. Manganese (as Mn)mg/lit ,Max 0.10 0.3 15. Sulfate (as SO4) mg/lit, Max 200 400 16. Nitrate (as NO3) mg/lit, Max 45 100 17. Fluoride (as F) mg/lit, Max 1.0 1.5 18. Phenolic Compounds (as C 6 H5OH)

mg /lit, Max. 0.001 0.002

19. Mercury (as Hg)mg/lit, Max 0.001 No relaxation 20. Cadmiun (as Cd)mg/lit, Max 0.01 No relaxation 21. Selenium (as Se)mg/lit,Max 0.01 No relaxation 22. Arsenic (as As) mg/lit, Max 0.05 No relaxation 23. Cyanide (as CN) mg/lit, Max 0.05 No relaxation 24. Lead (as Pb) mg/lit, Max 0.05 No relaxation 25. Zinc (as Zn) mg/lit, Max 5 15 26. Anionic detergents (as MBAS) mg/lit, Max 0.2 1.0 27. Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/lit, Max 0.05 No relaxation 28. Polynuclear aromatic hydro carbons

(as PAH) g/lit, Max -- --

29. Mineral Oil mg/lit, Max 0.01 0.03 30. Pesticides mg/l, Max Absent 0.001 31 Radioactive Materials

i. Alpha emitters Bq/l, Max -- 0.1 ii. Beta emitters pci/l,Max -- 1.0

32 Alkalinity mg/lit. Max 200 600 33 Aluminium (as Al) mg/l,Max 0.03 0.2 34 Boron mg/lit, Max 1 5



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Annexure 8

Focus Group Discussion & Public Consultation Local Level- Environment Subproject-: Water Supply (Armoor) Issues discussed:

• Awareness and extent of the project and development components • Benefits of Project for the economic and social upliftment of Community • Labour availability in the sub-project area or requirement of outside labour involvement • Local disturbances due to sub-project Construction Work • Necessity of tree felling etc. at project sites • Water logging and drainage problem if any • Drinking water problem • Forest and sensitive area nearby the project site • Movement of wild animal if any • Other problems, encountered, if any

Area: Main Road and different location of water tanks

Date: 18.03.2011, 24.07.2011 and 25.07.2011

Table: Issues of the Public Consultation

Sr.

No.

Key Issues/Demands Perception of community Action to be

Taken

1 Awareness of the

Sub-project – including

coverage area

60% of the local population have awareness of the project

2 In what way they may

associate with the

project

At the construction phase some people can work as labourers and others interested as users

3 Presence of any forest,

wild life or any sensitive

/ unique environmental

components nearby the

project area

There is no forest area nearby the project site

4 Presence of historical/

cultural/ religious sites

nearby

No any, only some temples or other religious places are located in nearby project locations outside the impact area

5 Unfavourable climatic

condition

Summer is very hot - difficult to work during summer

6 Occurrence of flood No such case is reported

7 Drainage and sewerage

problem facing

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Sr.

No.

Key Issues/Demands Perception of community Action to be

Taken

8 Present drinking water

problem – quantity and

quality

Insufficient quantity of water is available in few of the areas. Most of the area water supply systems donot exist.

Presence of fluoride is reported in Armoor town

9 Present solid waste

collection and disposal

problem

Frequency for collection of solid waste is not sufficient

10 Availability of labour during construction time

Yes, labours are easily available in the nearby villages

11 Access road to project

Site

Yes. In most of the cases bitumen road is existing near project location. Temporary road construction may be needed in few project locations

12 Perception of locals on tree felling and afforestation

Not required for the project. If required along rising main route proper compensation is needed

Plantation of 3 trees against each cut will be considered as per EMP

13 Dust and noise pollution and disturbances during

construction work

Request for arresting of dust and protection of habitation from noise pollution

Protection will be considered as per sub-project EMP

14 Setting up worker camp

site within the village/

sub-project locality

Project area is having sufficient space for workers camp. Local residents will help to find out suitable location

15 Safety of residents

during construction

phase and plying of

vehicle for construction

activities

No habitation near the project area particularly intake site and water treatment plant. But near overhead storage reservoir, water distribution network sites habitation exist

Health and safety issues will be take into consideration during construction

16 Conflict among beneficiaries down

stream users – water supply project using of

reservoir water

Water Source (Lake) is sufficient for intake of water without any conflict

17 Requirement of

enhancement of other

facilities

Requirement of improvement of drainage and sewerage project at Armoor town

Summary of outcome:

There is intake point planned from Sri Ram Sagar Lake, outside the town. On an average 60% of the local population have awareness on project activity. In overall, people are facing problem in terms of quality and quantity of water. People expect much more from this project for future supply of good quality water from this project. No Environmental issue may arise here for the project except temporary disturbances like dust pollution, transportation problem. People wish to associate with the project and cooperate in all aspects.



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ANNEXURE 9

ISSUES RAISED BY STAKEHOLDERS FORMAT FOR RECORDING CONSULTATIONS

District: Nizamabad Date: 25.07.11

Locality: Armoor Time: 11-00 AM

Municipality: Armoor Venue: Municipality meeting Hall Armoor

Sub-project: Comprehensive

Planning of Water Supply Service Improvements in Armoor

Duration: 2.5 hrs

1.Sub-project Description



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The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has received a loan from World Bank to improve the services and support improvements in the financial, technical and management capacities of ULBs to sustain the infrastructures being created to ensure the desired level of water supply. Accordingly comprehensive planning of water supply service improvement is being considered for Armoor Municipality in Nizamabad district. Within this overall objective the main objectives are:

• Assessing the status of existing water supply in the above ULB • Develop an action plan to improve the system performance immediately, also in short, medium and

long term basis. • Preparation of a DPR • Preparation of Capacity Enhancement Action Plan (CEAP) • Assessment of Leakage in the system

After assessing the present situation and projected requirement, upto feasibility stage following physical working components are emerges under the said sub-project ,

• Source of water and Intake structure: The source of water, at raw state, has been considered to be taken in from the existing Sri Ram Sagar Lake , about 18 km from Armoor town, off Hyderabad- Nagpur NH-7. It is proposed to construct an intake well with multiple inlet ports (gates) at different level. Well will be constructed within the lake about 200 m inside from the bank and about 50 m further deep with respect to existing intake wells for Jalalpur and the other for lift irrigation project, at Khanapur

• WTP: One conventional water treatment plant will be constructed at Yanamgutta village. The capacity of the plant is proposed to be of being capable to produce 25.692 mld of treated water.

• Raw Water Main: The pipeline to convey raw water from the boosting station upto the water treatment plant in Yanumgutta village shall be provided, suitably designed to take road side underground alignment with due consideration for canal/cause way and road crossovers.

• Clear Water Main : New clear water main from the water treatment plant, with all requisite fixtures shall be laid duly branded off to lift the water to proposed ELSRs

• Distribution System: Proposed to install new distribution lines, properly designed, to convey total volume of water through the grid. It is also proposed to maintain the flow in these lines through gravity.

• ELSR: Three new ELSRs will be constructed. The land either belongs to the Municipality or to Government and no acquisition is necessary.

2. Issues raised by the community and responses pro vided Sl. No. Key Issues Identified Response by the Urba n Local Body

1

Technical Issue :Use of surface water as source for new Water Supply scheme to prevent water borne diseases

The Chairperson and the Commissioner fully endorsed the views expressed by the participants. They also recommended to the use of Sri Ram Sagar Lake water as the source of water.

2

Technical Issue: Entire municipal area including slums/ BPL area to be covered by the new Water Supply scheme.

The Chairperson and the Commissioner fully endorsed the views expressed by the participants.

3

Technical Issue: Non use of old pipelines. Laying of new pipes to prevent frequent leakages in the distribution system.

The Chairperson and the Commissioner fully endorsed the views expressed by the participants. Consultant informed that complete new distribution system will be designed

4 Technical Issues: Construction of water storage reservoirs to cover

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entire Armoor town and distribution of water to all the zones after discussion with councillor

the areas of municipality and added areas

5

Technical Issues: Restoration of concrete road, damaged utility services should be done at earliest. Cost should be considered within the project

Commissioner appraised that this issue will be definitely taken care and consultant will take up the restoration and utility shifting/ repairing cost in their budget estimate

6

Technical Issues: Requirement of additional water reservoir at Jirayath Nagar for coverage of the particular area

ULB informed that consultant will consider inclusion of new reservoir after technical study

7

Technical Issues: Further discussion with all Councillors of Municipality before finalization of the design of present water supply scheme

Commissioner appraised that it will be definitely taken care

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Common Technical & Environmental Issue - Public disturbance during project implementation

ULB agreed for implementation of traffic management plan (during construction) as per design and accordingly the mitigation measures will be considered in environmental assessment report

9

Environmental Issue - Presence of trees at different project locations – necessity of tree felling and compensation should be taken into consideration

During selection of locations of different project components like – laying of raw and clear water mains, distribution network, storage reservoirs this issues will be considered. In case of any tree felling compensation will be planned as per state and national rules

10 Environmental Issue – Applicable environmental rules regulation related to the project

Will be studied before preparation of environmental report

11 Environmental Issue – Generation of dust and other pollutants during project implementation

Environmental report will be prepared considering protection of environment like dust suppression and pollution reduction

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Environmental Issue - Presence of fluoride and high dissolved solids (calcium, magnesium) in present drinking water and improvement of water quality after implementation of the new project

In the proposed project supply of drinking water from surface water source is being planned. Quality of surface water more or less suitable for consumption after treatment

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Environmental Issue – Presence of any sensitive areas like forest area, religious places, institutions and protection during implementation of the project

Project will be planned in such a way to avoid any sensitive receptors. All project locations will be screened during field visit. No religious site will be affected

14 Environmental Issue- Application of mitigation measures for protection of air, noise and water environment

Definitely considered in environmental management plan in environment report

15 Social issue - Saving of water The ULB fully endorsed the views expressed by the

participants.

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Social Issue - Financially better off households pump water from the supply

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17 Social Issue - There is no fixed supply time

This will be resolved with upgraded water supply system as 24 hours supply is proposed

18 Technical and Social issue - Micro level planning

The Commissioner fully approved the views expressed by the participants.

19 Technical & social issue - Regular maintenance of system

The ULB fully approved the views expressed by the participants.

20 Environmental and Social issue - Potential impact on people

The municipal authority had taken steps to make the participants under the Project strategy and mitigation measures.

3. Follow up Action Required

Key Issue 1 New sustainable surface water source has been identified and the new scheme has been framed based on the surface water of Sri Ram Sagar Lake

Key Issue 2 Entire town will be covered by the new distribution system.

Key Issue 3 Complete new distribution system will be designed

Ket Issue 4 Proposed scheme will be for 24x7 water supply with coverage of whole town and few added areas

Ket Issue 5 Restoration cost and shifting/ damage recovery cost will be budgeted under the proposed scheme

Ket Issue 6 Inclusion of new reservoir at Jirayath Nagar in the design

Ket Issue 7 Follow up discussion with the Councillors before finalization of the entire water supply scheme

Key Issue 8 Suggestive measures will be reflected in environment assessment report. Areas will be identified as per design and transport plan will be developed before implementation of the project

Key Issue 9 During screening of project locations issues on protection of biological environment like non cutting of trees through alternative site selections.

Key Issue 10 Project components will be screened through related environmental rules & regulation associated with water supply project

Key Issue 11 During feasibility study degree of impact due to emissions and dust generation due to construction activity will be assessed

Key Issue 12 During feasibility study of the project water quality testing for source water will the taken care

Key Issue 13 Presence of sensitive areas (if any) within the project location will be studied and listed during feasibility study

Key Issue 14 During feasibility base line data (air, water, noise) generation at project locations will be considered and accordingly during detail environmental assessment (DPR stage) mitigation measures will be framed after assessing the impact of project implementation on base line environment

Key Issue 15 Leak detection and repairing as well as public awareness

Key Issue 16 This will be resolved with upgraded water supply system with high pressure and whole town coverage

Key Issue 17 This will be resolved with upgraded water supply system as 24 hours supply is proposed

Key Issue 18 Public involvement and creation of users’ groups

Key Issue 19 Strengthen maintenance team

Key Issue 20 Making people aware of the Project strategy through public consultation



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4. Follow up Action Taken Key Issue 1 Plan shown in concept and feasibility report

Key Issue 2 Plan shown in concept and feasibility report



Key Issue 5 Shown in project cost estimation in concept and feasibility report

Key Issue 6 Considered in concept and feasibility report

Key Issue 7 Recorded and will be done in due course

Key Issue 8 Selection of methodology and development of transport management plan before implementation of the project – mentioned in feasibility report and will be shown in detail in limited Environmental Assessment study

Key Issue 9 For minimizing impact on biological environment alignment, project locations have been selected. Impacted trees are listed & mitigation measures will be planned

Key Issue 10 Applicable National and State rules regulations listed and requirement of permission (as per rules and working components) shown in feasibility report

Key Issue 11 Air quality monitoring has been done and accordingly mitigation measures will be suggested during limited environmental assessment study

Key Issue 12 Water quality testing done and shown in feasibility report. Routine monitoring of supply water will be considered during operation phase

Key Issue 13 Sensitive areas listing and screening of different locations of project components studied in respect to presence of sensitive areas

Key Issue 14 Data generation conducted, analyzed and presented in feasibility study

Key Issue 15 An upgraded system is under planning

Key Issue 16 An up to date design is in the process

Key Issue 17 A plan for upgraded systems with better supply timings/24 hours supply is in the process

Key Issue 18 Public consultation is in the process; community involvement is under planning

Key Issue 19 Strengthening of maintenance team is under planning

Key issue 20 Public consultation in the process



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ANNEXURE 10

MINUTES OF STAKEHOLDERS MEETING IN ARMOOR

STAKE HOLDERS MEETING ON COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING OF WATER SUPPLY SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS IN ARMOOR MUNICIPALITY

FEASIBILITY & CONCEPT

Proceedings of the Meeting

Date: July 25th ,2011 Time:11.00 A.M

Venue: Municipality Hall Armoor

Mr. Sudhakar Reddy, Municipal Commissioner inaugurated stake holder consultation and he has given a brief introduction on the present project “Comprehensive Planning of Water Supply Service Improvements in Armoor” funded by World Bank

Mr. Kancheti Gangadhar, Chairperson Armoor Municipality chaired the session of stake holder consultation and welcome to delegates. He expressed his happiness for selection of the Armoor for improvement of water supply of the town under World Bank funding. He explained what are the positive impact and benefit of the project.

Mr. A. Srinivas, Councillor of ward 19, BJP Floor Leader informed that project is very important for Armoor. He explained that after completion of the project people of Armoor will get good quality water. He assured all kind of help for successful completion of the project. He requested consultant to complete the project report at the earliest



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Mr. Asoke Roy, Acting Team Leader of Poyry Environment (Consultant of the project) explaining the concept plan on water supply scheme at Armoor and pointing out different options related to water supply scheme

Dr. A. Mitra, Environmental Expert of Poyry Environment (Consultant of the project) explained the Environmental issues of the project and methodology to be followed during feasibility and detail stage of the project. He also pointed out possible impacts and requirement of mitigation measures during implementation of the project

Mr. G. Krishnamurthy, Councillor of ward 20, TDP Floor Leader expressed the need of concrete road restoration after laying of pipes and repairing of damage utility as priority basis. He requested consultant to consider the restoration and damage/ repairing cost within the project budget Establishing drinking water project through World Bank fund is very much helpful for people of Armoor municipality. He expressed that drinking water project will be done without any burden during construction

Mr. G. Devender, S. S. Member Local Leader requested consultant and ULB to discuss the water distribution zone with him before finalization of the water supply scheme. He assured all sort of co-operation for implementation of the project



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Mr. K. Gangamohan, Councillor of Ward 22 expressed requirement of additional water storage reservoir at Jirayath Nagar. He need assurance that all people of his ward should get treated water. He requested consultant and ULB to discuss the water distribution zone with him before finalization of the water supply scheme.

Mr. Madhukar, Councillor of ward 8 requested consultant that all people under BPL category should get sufficient water from the proposed water supply scheme. He requested consultant and ULB to discuss the water distribution zone with him before finalization of the water supply scheme. They will help the municipality to complete the project as soon as possible

Mr. Mohd Basiruddin, Retd. Principal expressed his happiness that Govt.. choose Armoor Municipality among the other municipality for implementation of world bank funded project. He requested consult to explain in detail how the water will be distributed in different zones through selected water reservoir



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ANNEXURE 11 – ATTENDANCE SHEETS OF STAKEHOLDERS MEETING IN ARMOO R



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ANNEXURE 12

NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS

Invitation through Newspaper– Stakeholder consultat ion meeting - Armoor



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News items published in papers (next day)



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Annexure 13

Sample Grievance Registration Form (To be available in Hindi, Telegu and English or local language, if any)

The _____________________________________Project welcomes complaints, suggestions, queries and comments regarding project implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback.

Should you choose to include your personal details but want that information to remain confidential, please inform us by writing/typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you.

Date Place of registration

Contact Information/Personal Details Name Gender Male

Female Age

Home Address Village / Town District Phone no. E-mail Complaint/Suggestion/Comment/Question Please provid e the details (who, what, where and how) of your grievance below: If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here: How do you want us to reach you for feedback or upd ate on your comment/grievance?

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Registered by: (Name of Official registering grieva nce)

If ver: Note/Letter E-mail Verbal/Telephonic

Reviewed by: (Names/Positions of Official(s) review ing grievance) Action Taken: Whether Action Taken Disclosed:

Yes No

Means of Disclosure:



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Annexure 14

Recommended Contract Clauses A. Sources of Materials

(i) Use quarry sites and sources permitted by government; (ii) Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval of project management and

implementation authority; (iii) If additional quarries will be required after construction has started, obtain written approval from

project authority; and; (iv) Submit to Project Consultant on a monthly basis documentation of sources of materials.

B. Air Quality

(i) Consult with Project Consultant/ Project Authority on the designated areas for stockpiling of clay, soils, gravel, and other construction materials;

(ii) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying with water when necessary during dry weather;

(iii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; (iv) Carrying out air quality monitoring as per EMP; and (v) Fit all heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly.

C. Surface Water Quality

(i) Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets;

(ii) Prioritize re-use of excess spoils and materials in the construction works. If spoils will be disposed, consult with Project Consultant/ Project Authority on designated disposal areas;

(iii) Install temporary silt traps or sedimentation basins along the drainage leading to the water bodies; (iv) Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies; (v) Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites not in river; and (vi) Conduct surface quality inspection according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

D. Noise Levels

(i) Plan activities in consultation with Project Consultant/ Project Authority so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance;

(ii) Require horns not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach;

(iii) Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers, and portable street barriers the sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor;

(iv) Measurement of noise level at construction site as per EMP, and (v) Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10

m or more from the vehicle/s.

E. Existing Infrastructure and Facilities

(i) Obtain from Project Consultant the list of affected utilities and operators;

(ii) Prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services

F. Accessibility

(i) Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites;

(ii) Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours; (iii) Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion; (iv) Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions; (v) Drive vehicles in a considerate manner;



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(vi) Coordinate with Traffic Police/ concerned department for temporary road diversions and with for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours; and

(vii) Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

G. Landscape and Aesthetics

(i) Prepare and implement Waste Management Plan; (ii) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the sites; (iii) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to

designated areas; (iv) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary which are no longer required; and (v) Request Project Consultant/ Project Authority to report in writing that the necessary environmental

restoration work has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.

H. Socio-Economic – Income

(i) Leave spaces for access between mounds of soil; (ii) Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access for people and vehicles; (iii) Increase workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business

establishment, hospitals, and schools; (iv) Consult businesses and institutions regarding operating hours and factoring this in work schedules;

and (v) Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact

numbers for concerns/complaints.

I. Socio-Economic – Employment

(i) Employ at least 50% of the labour force, or to the maximum extent, local persons within the 2-km immediate area if manpower is available; and

(ii) Secure construction materials from local market.

J. Occupational Health and Safety

(i) Develop and implement site-specific Health and Safety (H and S) Plan which will include measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site; (b) ensuring all workers are provided with and use Personal Protective Equipment; (c) H and S Training for all site personnel; (d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (e) documentation of work-related accidents;

(ii) Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site;

(iii) Provide medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks; (v) Provide supplies of potable drinking water; (vi) Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances; (vii) Provide H and S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic

site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers; (viii) Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or

substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted; (ix) Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking

through heavy equipment operating areas; (x) Use fall protection equipment when working at heights; (xi) Maintain work areas to minimize slipping and tripping hazards; (xii) For night work, provision of proper illumination for the work space, while controlling glare so as not to

blind workers and passing motorists; (xiii) Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms; (xiv) Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines,

service rooms housing high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be



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in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate; and

(xv) Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.

K. Community Health and Safety

(i) Plan routes to avoid times of peak-pedestrian activities. (ii) Liaise with Project Consultant/ Project Authority in identifying high-risk areas on route cards/maps. (iii) Maintain regularly the vehicles and use of manufacturer-approved parts to minimize potentially serious

accidents caused by equipment malfunction or premature failure. (iv) Provide road signs and flag persons to warn of dangerous conditions.

L. Work Camps

(i) Consult with Project Consultant/ Project Authority before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plants;

(ii) Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of trees; (iii) Provide water and sanitation facilities for employees; (iv) Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; (v) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil

contamination; (vi) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; (vii) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to

designated areas; (viii) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures (such as buildings, shelters, and latrines)

which are no longer required; and (ix) Request Project Consultant/ Project Authority to report in writing that the camp has been vacated and

restored to pre-project conditions before acceptance of work.

M. Social and Cultural Resources

(i) Strictly follow the protocol for chance finds of any historical remnants in any excavation work; (ii) Request Project Consultant/ Project Authority or any authorized person with field training to observe

excavation; (iii) Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; and (iv) Inform Project Consultant/ Project Authority if a find is suspected, and take any action they require

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ANNEXURE 15: Monitoring Format & Indicators

FORMAT - ENV -01

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Daily observation Table – Environmental Safeguard Package: (All running packages to be complied separately)

Sr. No.

Issues Compliance (Month - XXXX ) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1 Use of barricade

2 Use of caution tape and board

3 Use of PPE like helmet, gumboot, gloves, safety belt by labourer

4 Traffic diversion with board

5 Sprinkling of water (no of times/ volume)

6 Waste disposal from construction site

7 Removal of overburden from construction



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site

8 Proper filling up tranches

9 Restoration of road

10 Proper drainage of water from construction site

11 Alternative arrangement of pedestrian

12 Non engagement of labour less than 14 yrs age

Compliance should be drawn after visiting maximum location Yes- Done, No- Not Done, NR- Not required, (Reason in short in case of not done)



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FORMAT - ENV -02

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING FORMAT For every packages under progress

SECTOR: MONTH/YEAR: TOWN/CITY: PROJECT (PACKAGE): WORKING LOCATION : DATE OF OBSERVATION: NAME OF THE MONITORING PERSON (Designation):

Sr. No. Environmental Issues Level of application of EMP Suggestion/ Remarks Poor Below

Satisfactory Partially satisfactory

Satisfactory Excellent

1. Mitigation/protection of Land Environment 1a Proper storage of construction materials and

petroleum products –avoidance of land pollution

1b Removal of overburden rocks and soils from project site

1c Consideration of soil protection at erosion prone area

1d Avoidance / application of mitigation measures for protection of agricultural land near working site

2. Mitigation/protection of Air Environment 2a Water sprinkling at construction site for arresting

dust

2b Cover or damp down soil and sand stockpiled on site

2c Covering of materials carrying vehicles-reducing dust hazard

2d Vehicles and Equipments having Pollution Under Control Certificate



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2e Use of nose musk at dust producing area 3. Mitigation of Noise 3a. Regular maintenance of noise producing

equipment

3b. At sensitive locations enclosures provided around generator set and concrete mixture or other noise producing machinery

3c. Use of ear plug by the workers at noise generating site

3d. Maintaining safety protocol during rock blasting 4. Mitigation/protection of Water Environment 4a. Arrangement of drainage of waste water and

arresting solid waste from waste water generated at construction site

4b. Protection of water bodies nearby the project site by application of suitable mitigation measures

5. Mitigation/protection of Biological Environment

5a. Plant and maintain three trees for every one removed- in case of tree felling

5b. Plantation for improvement of bio-environment at WTP and PS sites

6. Mitigation of Socio -economic Environment 6a Level of mitigation measures for local people 6b. Suitable short term traffic diversion and

implementation of traffic management plan at construction site

6c. Avoidance of pick traffic hour and festive season for waste and materials carrying

6d. Arrangement of bridges/ wooden platform to allow people & vehicles to cross trenches

6e. Road restoration and covering of trenches after laying of pipe



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6f. Arrangement of employment at least 50% of workforce from communities near sites

7. Mitigation of overall environment, safety and health

7a. Use of Personal Protective Equipment like helmet, gumboot, gloves, safety belt, nose mask and earplugs at working place

7b. Labour camps with proper sanitary, water supply and solid waste management arrangement

7c. Arrangement of First Aid box and fire extinguisher at Labour camp and site office

7d. Use of modern vehicles and machinery and maintain as specified

7e. Consideration of public safety – arrangement of barricade, caution board and safety ribbon/ tape at working place

7f. Control local flooding from watering of excavation, flushing pipes etc.

8. Mitigation of Sensitive environment 8a. Develop and apply archaeological protocol to

protect archaeological site

8b. Level of protection at religious, cultural an historic sites

8c. Maintaining working schedule by avoiding sensitive time

8d. Develop and apply protocol if AC pipes are encountered

Note: Put √ mark in EMP application column

For each sub-project monitoring should be done at all the working sites Suggestion should be provided against EMP application level In case of non applicable – please write NA/NR in Remarks column



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FORMAT - ENV -03

BASE LINE AND DURING CONSTRUCTION MONITORING

Monitoring Project Work Type

Parameters Frequency No. of locations/ samples Remarks

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Intake/Pump

house SPM, RSPM (PM10 & PM 2.5), SO2, NOx and CO

2 days 24 Hrs. basis- Semi-annually for 1 year

1 location nearby the project site= 4 samples

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WTP SPM, RSPM (PM10 & PM 2.5), SO2, NOx and CO

2 day 24 Hrs basis Semi- annually for 2 yrs

2 locations nearby project= 16 Samples

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Pipe laying area SPM, RSPM (PM10 & PM 2.5), SO2, NOx and CO

1 day 24 Hrs basis Semi- annually for 1 yr

15 locations nearby working zone= 30 samples

Selection of sites as per requirement of sensitive receptors

Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Sound Pressure Level Pump house Leq 2 days 24 Hrs. basis- Semi-

annually for 1 year 1 location nearby the project site= 4 samples

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WTP Leq 2 day 24 Hrs basis Semi- annually for 2 yrs

2 locations nearby project= 16 Samples

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Pipe laying area Leq 1 day 24 Hrs basis Semi- annually for 1 yr

15 locations nearby working zone= 30 samples

Project influence area

Water Quality Monitoring Surface water Quality parameters

General: Turbidity pH, Total Suspended Solid, TDS, Total Hardness as CaCO3, DO, Organic Matters : BOD, COD, Nutrients: Nitrate, Metals: Chloride, Sulphate, Other Organics: Phenolic Compound

Two time in six months for 1.5 years

2 locations (Lake, canal)= 10 nos.

Project influence area



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POST CONSTRUCTION MONITORING

Monitoring Project Work Type

Parameters Frequency No. of locations/ samples Remarks

Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Sound Pressure Level WTP Leq 2 day 24 Hrs basis

semi- annually – 2 years

2 locations nearby project= 8 Samples -

Water Quality Monitoring Water Quality parameters WTP and

Intake General: Turbidity pH, Total Suspended Solid, TDS, Total Hardness as CaCO3, DO, Organic Matters : BOD, COD, Nutrients: Nitrate, Metals: Chloride, Sulphate, residual chlorine; Other Organics: Phenolic Compound

Quarterly for 2 years Intake & Supply water from treatment plant= 8 nos.x2= 16 nos.

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