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REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

AZERBAIJAN AMELIORATION AND WATER FARM JOINT STOCK COMPANY

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM

INVESTMENTS FOR 4 RAYONS (AGSU, ISMAYILLI, SIYAZAN AND SHABRAN)

WITHIN SECOND NATIONAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

ISMAYILLI RAYON

EPTISA Servicios de Ingenieria, S.L Hydrometeorology Consulting Company

Updated by H.P. Gauff Ingenieure Gmbh & Co. KG / Temelsu Engineering Services Inc.

Baku-December 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABREVIATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................4

EXECUTİVE SUMMARY…

…………………………………………………………………………………5 1.0 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………....32 1.1 Context of the EIA ………………………………………………………………………….32 1.2 Purpose of the EIA ………………………………………………………………….............34 1.3 Methodology ………………………………………………………………………………..35 2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

FRAMEWORK……………………………………39 2.1 Policy Framework ………………………………………………………………………….39 2.2 Legal Framework …………………………………………………………………………...43 2.3 Administrative Framework …………………………………………………………………45 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

………………………………………………………………………….49 3.1 Problem Statement…………………………………………………………………………..49 3.2 Project Identification ………………………………………………………………………..54 3.3 Map of project area and the location of project infrastructure to be included………............64 3.4 Legal and Institutional Strengthening………………………………………………………..66 4.0 BASELINE DATA

………………………………………………………………………………….68 4.1 Bio-Physical Description of Project Area ………………………………………………….68 4.2 Socio-Economic Description of the Project Area ………………………………………….74 4.3 Projected Changes In Project Area…………………………………………………………77 4.4 Data Reliability …………………………………………………………………………….78 5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ………………………………………………………….80 5.1 Environmental Issues…………………………………………………………………….…80 5.2 Potential Positive Project Impacts ……………………………………………………….…81 5.3 Potential Negative Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures ……………………………..82 5.4 Data Evaluation …………………………………………………………………………….93 6.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

…………………………………………………………………95 6.1 No Project Scenario ………………………………………………………………………...96 6.2 Water Supply System improvement only ………………………………….…………….....96 6.3 Water Supply and Waste Water Management System improvement………………………99 7.0 PUBLIC

CONSULTATION……………………………………………………………...............101 8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

…………………………………………………...109 8.1 Application of Mitigation Measures ………………………………………………………116 8.2 Monitoring ……………………………………………………………………………..….126

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8.3 Capacity assessment for the Environmental Management of the Project ……………..…131 LIST OF

REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………………132

ANNEXES…………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 133

ANNEX I. Project Area in Ismayilli region ANNEX II Existing Water supply in Ismayilli region ANNEX III. Existing Sewer System in Ismayilli region ANNEX IV Proposed Water sypply system options in Ismayilli region ANNEX V. Water supply zones ANNEX VI. Water requirementa and standards ANNEX VII. Water quality analysis results of Ismayilli ANNEX VIII . Characteristics of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water.. ANNEX IX. Summary report of consultation meetings with key stakeholders ANNEX X. Public meeting on discussion of EIA report for Ismayilli

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ACRONYMS and ABBREVIATIONS

ADB Asian Development Bank AZERSU Azersu Joint Stock Company AZN AZN Azeri New Manats AWFC Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm Joint Stock Company FS Feasibility Study HH Household IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (The World Bank) IT Information Technology IDA International Development Association IDP Institutional Development Plan masl Meters above sea level MENR Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources mm Millimeters MoH Ministry of Health O&M Operation and Maintenance P.A. Per Annum PIU Project Implementation Unit Project Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project - Feasibility Study for 16

Rayons in Azerbaijan SNWSSP Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project SSC State Statistics Committee TOR Terms of References UN United Nations VAT Value Added Tax WB World Bank WHO World Health Organization WSS Water supply and sanitation WW Wastewater WWTP Wastewater Treatment Plant

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. GENERAL The Azerbaijan Second National Water Supply and Sanitation (SNWSS2) Project is financed by the Government of Azerbaijan and World Bank. The employer for the project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm joint Stock Company (OJSC) . The first phase of the project includes Aghsu, Ismayilli, Shabran and Siyezen rayons. This report has been concentrated on Ismayilli. Eptisa (Spain) in association with Hydrometeorology Consulting Company (Azerbaijan) is contracted to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project to assess the environmental and social impacts of project and to identify the mitigation measures both during construction and post development.Final EIA study provided recommendations on mitigation measures and proposes an environmental management and monitoring plan. This Environmental Impact Assessment report is an update of the report submitted by EPTISA Servicios de Ingenieria, S.L Hydrometeorology Consulting Company. The update of this report has been realized by H.P. Gauff Ingenieure Gmbh & Co. KG /Temelsu Engineering Services Inc on request of World Bank. Ismayilli rayon is located in the south part of the Greater Caucasus. The southern part of the rayon is partly highland. The elevation of the land area of the Ismayilli Rayon varies from 200 m to 3,629 m above the sea level. Its territorial area is totally 2,074 km2 and population of 82,400 people according to the population census of year 2012. This makes a population density of rayon approximately 40 persons per km2. It has 106 villages within its territory. In Ismayilli rayon center 26.700 people live. The landscape of the rayon is mainly mountainous. The elevation of the land area of the Ismayilli Rayon varies from 200 m to 3,629 above the sea level. Surface waters include rivers such as Goychay, Girdiman chay Akhokhchay and Agrichay as well as artificial surface waters Yekehane and Ashagibayramli. Ismayilli is bordered by mountainous zones. The Babadag which belongs to the Greater Caucasus Mountains is located at the North border of the İsmayilli rayon. Its height is 3,629 meters. Kupuc Mountains are located at the Northwest of the rayon. In the North, the Maral and Talistan mountains surround the rayon, and Niyal mountains are in the Northeast of the rayon. The higher mountainous areas are composed of the rocks formed during the Cretaceous period and south part of the rayon has been composed of deposits formed by Cenozoic eugeosynclinal, miogeosynclinal and molasse. The rayon is located in a seismic zone. Mineral water resources and burning schist exist in the rayon area. The project service area will include the Ismayilli, Mican and 1/5th of Talistan villages(since this area it is within the development area of Ismayilli rayon center) and Ismayilli rayon center. Julyan, Qazli and whole Talistan have been added to the WWTP’s sewerage collection area by AZERSU. Estimated population figures for water supply and sewerage system is 30,100 whereas the estimated population for wastewater treatment plant is is 34,900. This estimate has been updated by AZERSU to 40,000 PE for year 2030. 2. EXISTING SITUATION Water Supply The main water sources for Ismayilli town are: 1) Drainage facilities on Ax-Oh River, build in 1970; 2) Talistan forest’s springs; and 3) Sub-artesian wells. Potable water is mostly provided from Akh-Okh river at a distance of 14 km from Ismayilli is built in 1970. Water abstraction structures include a small reservoir which is fed by Giz Galasi spring and 3 lines with drainage structures along the river. The daily production of these sources ranges between 1800 and 2000 m3/d, which seem to be less than it was originally obtained. There are no meters at water intake and distribution points. Untreated water is being supplied to the network by gravity. In spite of that quarterly water quality tests identify that water quality meets all requirements for ‘potable water”. The transmission line from Akh-Okh (Khanagah Village) to Ismayilli (~14km) was commissioned in 1980 to transfer water to the reservoirs of the municipal distribution system. This regular steel pipe has a huge size

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(DN720) and is operated as a partly filled channel. Due to this and damages in the past it can be estimated that the operational life of this pipeline has expired. As capacity of the Akh-Okh sources does not meet the present demand f or water, 5 deep wells within the urban area are temporarily used to provide sufficient water in the morning and evening. Most important are the wells with Pumps 1-3 (60m3/h, H=120m, 1982) which feed directly different parts of the network and the connected reservoirs. Pump 3 is responsible for supply of the uppermost area of Ismayilli Town (>660 masl) where a lot of new houses have been built. A second generation of deep wells (Pumps 4-6) was installed in 2007 and has smaller capacities (15m3/h). Pumps 5 and 6 feed small local networks . Pump 4 is defective. Due to high energy costs these pumps are mostly operated only 5 h/day. When water production from the Akh-Okh sources decreases in summer they run up to 10 h/day. The distribution network of the northern quarters (~630 – 660 masl) is fed by Reservoir 1 (1000 m3) and is normally operated by gravity. The remaining areas of Ismayilli Town and parts of close-by Mugan Village and Ismayilli Village are supplied in the same way by the 2 Reservoirs with 1000 m3 each. All reservoirs are in bad condition with obvious leakages. These are the only 3 of originally 9 reservoirs constructed in 1963. It can be suggested that all central parts of the existing distribution network (DN50-159) are of regular steel and originate from the 1960’s. Also the pipes in the development areas after 1980 are in poor condition. Only the central area (which was reconstructed some years ago) is equipped with new HDPE pipes. The length of the existing network is given to be 54 km with estimated water losses of 40 – 45 %. In some areas, untreated groundwater or drainage water enters the distribution system so that supplied water becomes turbid in autumn and spring. Wastewater System: In 1980-85 a sewer network was constructed in the city center and in the areas close to the main streets where the main sewers were laid. These pipes are mostly of asbestos cement DN330. During rehabilitation of the central city area some years ago new sewers DN400 were constructed. In general there exist only a few manholes in the system and these are not being used for maintenance purposes. This network is mainly connected to administrative, cultural, medical and commercial buildings and consists of 12.0 km main collector, 18.0 km secondary lines and a biological treatment plant, currently not functional, with capacity of 2,700 m³/d. It was stated that due to blockages and breakages of the old pipes only 3-5 km of originally 23 km network are operational and 25% of the population is connected. In some places wastewater from blocked sewers is forced to the surface, and enters the drainage system of creeks and ditches. This system is often used for wastewater disposal in the un-served areas of the town and in the villages. Furthermore most of the comparatively large properties have their own sewerage pits feeding the drainage system by groundwater connections. The existing drainage system has three discharge points at the south to Aghrichay River. In the lower areas near the river some ditches function as open sewers. Wastewater accumulates as a result of blockages, constituting a serious health risk of the population. The given rates of water borne diseases are relatively high in Ismayilli. This might also result from people who supply their own water from wells that use mostly the uppermost aquifer for gardening and other purposes. The original collector system was designed to transfer all wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant constructed in 1988-90, which is situated 1.5 km southwest of the town near Gazli Village. The trunk main (DN1000) leading to the plant is damaged and its present status not clear. The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a Soviet model of extended aeration system constructed on concrete slabs and with prefabricated components. It was reported that after commissioning in 1990 this plant was not functioning and therefore operation was stopped. During 20 years the WWTP has deteriorated as a result of theft of equipment and mobile components and corrosion of concrete segments and steel as well as a result of damages and activities of the present inhabitants. As only a few buildings might be reusable demolition and reconstruction of WWTP and the trunk main would be extraordinarily costly compared to construction of new facilities at another site. The Rayon

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administration has offered a plot of land near the main road at the southern edge of the town which is much more suitable than the old WWTP site. 3. PROBLEMS Water has been supplied intermittently, and a water supply system has not been provided for half of population. The hygienic conditions within the houses are poor due to unsupplied drinking water. Some families pay for water supplied by truck. Most of the houses don’t have a water metering device therefore their payment has been decided by an inspector of Local Birleshmish Su Kanal Authority. A large amount of water leakage was observed at the pump stations of water system. Physical and administrative losses sum up to estimated loss rates of more than 70%. Untreated wastewater discharged to the small canals and wastewater seeping from the septic tanks to ground result in groundwater contamination, odor and hygienic problems in Ismayilli rayon center. in addition, ground water resources which are partly used by the consumers in Ismayilli Rayon center are contaminated with the wastewater leaking from the septic tanks and reaching to the aquifers. The sewerage system under construction is not designed well to make house connections efficiently. Also unhealthy situation of the existing wastewater treatment plant imposes health and safety conditions of the people living around it. In detail, existing problems can be outlined as follows: General • Depletion of existing WSS assets due to lack of sustainable investments and insufficient capacities for

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) • Little appreciation of public infrastructure sector and its organizations due to bad quality and service –

consumers implement their individual solutions without a general concept • Provisional solutions become permanent solutions – mostly in consequence of damages and due to the

limited budgets • Low awareness of hygienic interrelations of water supply, wastewater disposal and livestock farming

cause high rates of water borne diseases • Major WSS supply lines and other facilities often affected by landslides and earthquakes Water Supply • No sound legal protection of future investments • Limited availability and/or capacity of existing water sources especially during summer • Well fields and water drainage systems which were implemented in the mountainous river gravel beds,

were often destroyed by flooding • Low water quality of the wells in Ismayilli; inefficient well pumps cause high energy costs and

therefore operated only in the morning and evening • Limited number and capacity of water supply pumps and reservoirs – no extension according to

growth of population and industry • Damages caused by great age, low material quality and insufficient installation depth of pipes lead to

high losses within the water distribution network • Interrupted water supply and temporarily empty pipes cause bad water quality at house connections

(bacteria, sediments, rust etc.) • Hygienic problems by private water storage tanks • Manual operation of the water distribution system – no automation and control • Preference of gravity flow systems and bad reputation of pumps – as high manual effort and energy

cost necessary to operate the existing old pumps. Wastewater • Wastewater collection, treatment and discharge is considered to be of minor importance compared to

water supply facilities – low priority and nearly no investments since 1990 • Damages of existing sewers results in irregular wastewater flows at the surface • Too few shafts causing very limited access to existing sewer network • No equipment for maintenance and repair – no chance for troubleshooting • Sewerage disposal in unlined pits leads to pollution of ground and surface water – as private wells are

also used for water supply this constitutes a serious health risk • Sludge disposal from pits and septic tanks is done illegally outside the municipal area

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Socio-Economic Situation • Low connection rate to public water supply network – many people are used to living with little water

as they must carry it for a longer distance or buy it from tank trucks • Toilets mostly outdoor using open pits without flushing – future connection to a new sewer system

will depend on personal interest and require private investments • Popular cohabitation with livestock within the urban settlement without sufficient disposal of

excrements Institutional Situation • Low level of support for Local Sukanal (water agency) Departments by central organizations and

institutions, and very limited provision of know how, equipment, vehicles etc. from central departments.

• Institutional complexity and dependency on central organizations and institutions inhibits solutions and investments on Rayon level

• National Water Supply Tariffs are not cost-effective to cover necessary investments – for better water quality and 24hour supply the majority of consumers need to agree to higher rates. The current tariff rates apply to a normative demand which is much higher than actual.

• Value and qualification of Rayon Sukanal staff are affected by the need of manual handling and trouble shooting. They are not in line with future O&M requirements. Skepticism of villages concerning incorporation by the cities and/or integration by larger WSS organizations – disadvantages due to limited independence and priority of the city.

There is an immediate need to address these issues through development and implementation of an efficient and effective WSS system that is affordable to local communities and which meets the needs of the range of stakeholders that it must serve.

4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Government of Azerbaijan planned the implementation of National Water Supply and Sanitation Project with the financial assistance of World Bank since 2007. The second phase of the same project has been approved on date 27 May 2008 as Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project (SNWSSP). The implementing agency of this second phase project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Management Open Stock Company AWMC. The general objective of this Project is to improve the availability, quality, reliability, and sustainability of water supply and sanitation (WSS) services in 16 of Azerbaijan's regional (rayon) centers. Better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities shall be implemented to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth. The project is intended to provide better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities in order to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth. The Project contains 3 components: • A1: Rayon Investment component, which will finance priority investments in the WSS sector, such as

the rehabilitation and extension of WSS systems, including facilities for wastewater and septic sludge treatment in rayon centers across Azerbaijan;

• B1: Institutional Modernization component which will support development and implementation of an Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Azersu and its subsidiary companies and Amelioration and Water Farm JSC( AWFC), to improve the operational efficiency and sustainability of WSS services;

• C1: Project Implementation and Management component, which will support project implementation by financing project management activities including Incremental Operating Costs due to the project, training, and annual audits of the project and entity accounts and financial statements.

In the project documentation it is indicated that the primary objective of the project is to improve the health and livelihoods of the urban communities through the provision of safe, potable water quality and adequate water supply and sanitation. The Project aims to achieve its objectives through:

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• Implementation of a new, efficient and appropriately sized water and sanitation infrastructure by rehabilitation of existing facilities and construction of new ones where this is necessary.

• Determination of the operational bottlenecks of the water and sanitation system and development of project proposals to improve efficiency

• Strengthening of local know how and capacity to deliver and maintain these services • Developing a sense of local ownership through community participation As indicated in FS document the water quality analysis carried out in Ismayilli at one location of Akhokhchay Drains shows collected sample fits into the WHO, EU and Azeri drinking water standards(Annex 7). Water supply system of the city shall be reconstructed in order to supply water from Akhokhchay Drain system and Giz- Qalasi spring. The Akhokhchay has a minimum flow capacity of 360 l/s. This water resources will be adequate to feed the requirement of Ismayilli city which is 64.79 l/s. Besides these sources a few of the existing wells in the city will be used in order to supply water. The length of main transmission line will be approximately 10,7 km. The supplied water shall be treated with simple physical treatment and/or disinfection then will be supplied to the water distribution network. Four new water reservoirs with volumes of 1500, 1000, 800, 600 and 500 m3 will be constructed. The existing reservoirs will be kept during construction except one of the existing one in the proposed construction area of the 800 m3 which will be demolished prior to construction. The total length of main pipes between the water reservoirs will be approximately 5 km. All of the existing drinking water distribution network shall be reconstructed and extended with steel and/or high density polyethylene pipes. The total length of distribution lines will be approximately 171 km which was envisaged as 158 km during FS, due to extension of service area. The sewerage system under the construction is proposed to be used as storm water collection system.A new sewerage collection system shall be reconstructed and extended corrugated high density poly ethylene pipes. The length of sewerage network construction will be approximately 141 km including the manholes which was envisaged as 136 km during FS, due to extension of service area. The collected wastewater shall be treated within a wastewater treatment plant having a capacity of 44,000 PE on year 2030 and treated water will be discharged to the one of the drainage collectors which access to Agrichay. This increase has resulted from the rapid unexpected population increase in Ismayilli Rayon and an agreement of two main stakeholders of water sector on design criteria aim at decrease in leakage ratio of water distribution network, increase in infiltration rate to the sewerage collection system. Institutional strengthening for an efficient operation and maintenance shall be implemented. Within the scope of the Project, polyethylene corrugated pipes will be laid to create a wastewater network and a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will be constructed approximately 2 km away from the town center. The WWTP will receive effluents from Julyan, Qazli and Talistan villages additionally to the ones defined at the feasibility study. The new location of WWTP has been shifted 200 m Northeast during the implementation phase. The land belongs to the Municipality. General characteristics of the WTTP are as below: • Population Equivalent: 44,000 person (2030)( Due to inclussion of new villages named Talistan,

Julyan and Qazli; and implementation of new design criteria. • • Pre Treatment Capacity : 20.000 m³/day • Biological Treatment Capacity : 8,400 m³/day During the feasibility study the extended aeration process with sludge drying beds was selected by the Consultant as project proposal for the treatment of wastewater of Ismayilli. Technical Specification and the requirements of the operator for all Water Supply, Waste Water Networks and Waste Water Treatment Plant the sludge treatment will be with centrifugal decanters and Sludge Drying Beds are not necessary. The settled agreement of two main stakeholders has reflected two additional effluent parameters as Nitrogen and Phosphorus to the design criteria. The WWTP will consist of the following main components:

• Inlet pumping station • Grit and Grease ChamberVenturi Flume • Bio-Phosporus Tank • Aeration Tank

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• Final Sedimentation Tank • Return and Excess Sludge Pumping Station • Sludge Holding Tank • Sludge Building • Blower Building • Transformer and Generator Building • Administration Building • Guard House • Final Sedimentation Tanks Distribution Building • UV Disinfection Building • Odour Removal Units (2 Sets) • Biological Treatment Distribution Chamber and FeCl3 Dosing Station

Treated wastewater will be discharged to the Agricay. Dewatered sludge Dry Solid Content Ratio will be %25 . The amount of sludge will be lessen to approximately 24 m³/day. The sludge drying beds will not be required more and land use will be minimized. It should be noted that according to Item 3.7, 3rd Article, Azerbaijan Republic Cabinet of Ministers Decision about Sanitary Rules, Hygiene and Environmental Specifications Based Cities and Other Cities and Other Populated Areas Treatment, Temporary Domestic Waste Storage, Regular Removal and Neutralization Guidelines dated 21 April 2005 No. 74, the sludge has reutilization value and cannot be disposed of in a landfill. Therefore the sludge will be stored within the Plant with sludge containers and will be used in agricultural activities during the season. The use of the sludge in agriculture is subject to the sludge meeting the quality requirements of the environmental control standard presently effective in Azerbaijan. According to health statistics of İsmayilli Rayon between 2000 and 2009, the commonest water borrne disease is acute intestinal infections. Its occurrence is app. 4.3 in a year. Viral hepatitis, dysentery and salmonellas follow acute intestinal infections with 4.2, 0.6 and 0.4 occurrences in a year respectively. Water source diseases are thought to be decreased in time with the upgrade of infrastructure facilities in the rayon. Expected project benefits in the project area:

• Prevention of the ground and surface water pollution • Protection of the public health • Prevention of wasting of water resources and energy • Prevention of the soil pollution and supply of free fertilizers (i.e. sludge of proper quality from the

WWTP) to farmers As known the European Council Directive (91/271/EEC) concerning urban waste water treatment (herein after named UWWTD) which is the standard applied in Azerbaijan. According to UWWTD the effluent standards has been set as: EU Council Directive 97/271/EC (UWWTP Directive) Parameters Maximum Effluent

Concentration BOD5 - Biochemical Oxygen Demand 25 mg /l COD – Chemical Oxygen Demand 125 mg / l TSS – Total Suspended Solids 35 mg /l TN- Total Nitrogen* 10 (>100,000 PE)

15 (10 000-100,000 PE) TP – Total Phosphorus* 1 (>100,000 PE) 2 (10,000-100,000 PE)

*: Requirements for discharges from urban waste water treatment plants to sensitive areas which are subject to eutrophication. The Specially Protected Water Objects are defined as sensitive areas by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Azerbaijan Republic No.77 of May 1, 2000. This resolution added some articles to the Water Code of the Azerbaijan Republic of December 26, 1997(Article 74 ). The resolution states the following:

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“…There shall be the following categories of specially protected water objects: • areas of internal waters of the Azerbaijan Republic and of the Azerbaijan Republic section of the

Caspian Sea (lake); • wetlands; • running water courses and water collectors designated as rare natural landscapes; • zones of protection of source and mouth of water objects; • places of spawning and wintering of valuable fish types; • water objects with integral link to forests, flora and fauna and other specially protected natural

resources; • basins of underground water reserves…”

The areas categorized above could be designated as sensitive areas, according to the described procedure on the same resolution. As known the EC Directive 97/271 /EC is applicable to all surface water bodies and the Caspian Sea under the territory of Azerbaijan. The question remains whether the surface water resources could be eutrophic and designated as sensitive areas in future. If the effluent contains partly removed Nitrogen and Phosphorus, they can be eutrophic and the area of the effluent discharge can be designated as sensitive areas, which will allow for the protection of the receiving water quality based on their utilization. Therefore removal of organic substances that are main reasons for eutrophication is preferred through a settled agreement between the relevant government agencies. Based on this agreement the new design criteria is set for the removal of phosphorus and nitrogen by the modification of wastewater treatment plants of rayons. This modification is expected to contribute to keeping the water quality of the discharged water bodies. Since the villages of Ismayilli at the downstream of outfall location of WWTP supplies drinking water from the Agrichay, in order to avoid Agrichay to be an eutrophic water resource in future the modification in WWTP is necessary for removal of nutrients. Thus the sensitive areas effluent standards of UWWTD will be achieved.

5. INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS In Azerbaijan the following organizations are engaged in questions of water resources management:

• The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources; • Amelioration and Water Farm JSC • Azersu JSC • Ministry of Health with the Center on Epidemiology and Hygiene

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is responsible for safety and protection from pollution of water resources. The Ministry carries out the state account of water resources and supervises their quality by carrying out of stationary hydrometric, hydro-geological and hydro-chemical supervision, make water balances and forecasts of elements of a water regime, estimates reserves of ground waters, prosecutes with the questions of rational use and reproduction of water resources. The Minuistry establishes and approves norms of maximum permissible limits of run-off waters and carry out their control by means of regional offices. Amelioration and Water Farm Joint Stock Company is responsible for integrated use of water resources, studies requirements for water resources, develops plans and norms of water use, maintains irrigation systems, and together with various branches of economy, establishes a payment for water use and together with other departments and addresses issues of management of water resources of trans-boundary rivers. Azersu Joint Stock Company Absheron Joint-stock Water Society was engaged until July 11, 2004 with questions of water supply of the cities Baku and Sumgait. In July, 2004 services for water supply and

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run-off waters in other regions of the country were transferred to it (earlier the State Committee on Architecture and Construction was engaged in it) and Joint-stock company Azersu was established. The basic function of Azersu is operation and rehabilitation of systems of water supply and sanitation. Joint-stock company Azersu has established different tariffs for use of water by residents, by budgetary organizations and by industry. In order to ensure affordability, water tariffs for residents are established at lower rates than for other users. Collection of water use fees amounts to approximately 80% of the billed amounts. Water-meters are few. The collected revenues do not pay expenses. Ministry of Health with the Center on Epidemiology and Hygiene is responsible for drawing up of standards and realization of monitoring of drinking water quality. In the areas there are corresponding divisions of the ministry for realization of monitoring, quality assurance of waters, etc. In Ismayilli region services related to sewerage system and stormwater are under the responsibility of Local SuKanal(Water Canal) Authority. Six management and administration staff including one manager, 9 accounting staff, 10 technical staff responsible for water supply systems and 2 technical staffs responsible for sewerage systems has been employed by Local SuKanal Authority. Proposals for Strengthening of Institutional Structure: The main proposal in this project for the organization is to separate Ismayilli SuKanal Department from the central organizations like AZERSU and Birleshmish SuKanal in order to have an efficient and operational management structure. Existing organizational structure of the Ismayilli SuKanal Department is proposed to be kept mainly as it is. However some small modifications within the organization structure have been proposed to be realized in order to improve the Ismayilli SuKanal Department. As a must, the constructed wastewater treatment plant will require a few skilled staff, like plant director, engineer/chemist and a technician, and ordinary workers. The technician and workers for the wastewater treatment plant could be selected and trained from the existing staff of the Ismayilli SuKanal Department. Besides that a part time Information Technologies Specialist (IT Specialist) is proposed to assist to the Ismayilli SuKanal Department Head. IT specialist will assist to the installation and development of information technologies within the organization. After that the total number of Ismayilli SuKanal Department will not be increased more than twenty people. It is advised that main programs below should be constituted for drinking water and wastewater systems to be operated well in parallel with forming proposed organization structure: - Description of task, responsibilities and properties of Local Birleshmis Su Kanal Authority’s staff, - Preparation and application of personnel training programs - Development of tariff concept, - Preparation of standards for pipe repair, pipe laying and service connections, - Preparation of leak detection plan, - Preparation of pipe maintenance and repair program, - Organization of spare parts management, - Monitoring the quality of drinking water and treated wastewater, - Control of meters, constitution of calibration and renovation program Recognising the differences in the new technology of the project network, a training is necessary for the staff. Relevant staff will be trained in the necessary aspects for effective operation of the water and sanitation service Operationally-essential equipment will be included in the project, to enable sustainable operation of assets and delivery of an effective service to customers. The training requirements and training modules are currently being developed in discussions between the World Bank and Ameloiration JSC and AZERSU. The new institutional structure of local SuKanal will also include EM oriented actions and relevant capacity and human resources. 6. EIA PROCESS Eptisa (Spain) in association with Hydrometeorology Consulting Company (Azerbaijan) is contracted to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project to: (i) assess the environmental and social impacts of project, (ii) identify the mitigation measures both during construction and post development and (iii) prepare an environmental management and monitoring plan. The issues covered by the EIA study are focusing on the most important impacts and especially to raise concerns of the impacted households . The EIA also identifies which of the project activities has a potential

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to interact with the environment in the specific context of the natural, regulatory (i.e. legal) and socio-economic environments in which these activities will occur. Scoping was conducted early in the EIA process so that a focus on the priority issues (i.e. those that have the greatest potential to affect the natural and/or socio-economic environment) could be established for the rest of the EIA process. Scoping also helped identify gaps in the environmental, socio-economic and engineering information that need to be addressed so that an informed impact assessment can be completed. Different categories of issues, as identified below, were considered in the EIA. The potential beneficial and adverse effects in each category were identified based on literature review, onsite data collection and surveying, intensive investigations by individual experts through field surveys and site specific investigations. The following categories of impacts were considered:

1) Natural plants and their habitat impacts were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.

2) Natural animal, birds and their habitat were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.

3) Surface and groundwater data were obtained from available reports and were used to map surface and groundwater existence. Later these data were used to assess the hydrogeology and surface water catchments.

4)Agricultural impacts were investigated by looking at the agricultural values, gathering crop and soil types, and through field survey.

5) Air quality impacts were based on generalized regional level data combined with growth forecasts. In addition, acoustic impacts (noise and vibration) were investigated.

6) Socio-economic impacts (living and employment conditions) were investigated using available data and the data of the of State Statistical Committee.

7) Municipal services and utilities impacts (water supply, sewerage system, solid waste collection and disposal, electricity, telecommunication, etc.) were investigated using existing information and the Region Master Plan. Site visits enhanced these investigations.

8) Health and safety measures have been investigated and identified as being in accordance with the national requirements and international Safety Guidelines

9) Further impacts and assessments were investigated through field survey and site visits. In this section, identified components and project-related issues associated with those components are integrated to identify the extent to which the project may impact environmental components and the significance of those impacts on national, community and local scales. For assessment of what level of significance to assign to an environmental component and or the potential impact of a project on an environmental component an objective methodology is required to permit assessment of the potential significance of environmental issues. In the evaluation process a semi-quantitative analysis has been undertaken, to summarize “Valued environmental components” (VEC’s) according to whether they are “high”, “medium” or “low”. Valued environmental components that are valued as “high” are those that are broadly important across society. VEC’s that are ranked as “medium” are those that are important at a community level, but are of limited significance at a wider level. VEC’s that are ranked as “low” are significant at a localized level. All these issues have been taken into consideration during development of mitigation measures and Environment Management Plans. 7. ALTERNATIVES Following alternatives have been considered during the EIA process:

-No Project Scenario -Water Supply System improvement only Water Supply and Waste Water Management System improvement

For the water supply of Ismayilli rayon center there are two existing alternatives. The first one is to supply surface water by the rehabilitation of the supply from Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalası Spring; and the second alternative is to supply groundwater from the existing deep wells within the İsmayilli Region. .

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The first alternative includes 5 main reservoirs and one accumulation reservoir. In the second alternative, the same sized 5 main reservoirs and 3 protection buildings at the deep wells, and rehabilitation of the deep wells will be necessary. The first alternative is the preferred alternative to supply water from Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalası Spring. The existing wells located at the inside of the Ismayilli town will be used to support water supply. The amount of water that will be supplied from Akhokhchay Drain System (50 l/s) and Giz Qalası Spring (15 l/s) is totally 65 l/s. The minimum amount of flow observed in Akhokhchay is 360 l/s according to the measurements given in Table 3.1. Therefore the water requirement of Ismayilli service area which is 64.79 l/s will be supplied as main alternative. Besides that additional ground wells existing in Ismayilli city will be used as alternative water resources to provide the sustainability. There are no main technical alternatives for reconstruction of water distribution network except the sub-alternatives like the type of pipe material. The sewerage collected at South West edge of the Ismayilli presents one technical alternatives in order to transfer the collected wastewater into the treatment plant. The treatment plants location has been shifted approximately 200 m northeast of the previously defined location in FS. The treated wastewater has been discharged into Agrichay as planned in FS. The wastewater treatment plant option has been evaluated from the point of economy and operability of process alternatives. The extended aeration process with sludge drying beds is selected by project FS Consultant: However it has been changed to the single stage aeration processes with the sludge treatment performed by centrifugal decanters according to the settled agreement between two main stakeholders. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Measures for mitigating negative environmental impacts are directed at minimizing possible negative environmental and social-economic impacts during the construction and utilization phases of the project. These measures will be carried out by the construction company during the construction phase of the WSS project and by the local Water Canal Company during utilization phase. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlines the management mechanisms (i.e. working arrangements) for how the environmental and social elements of the project should be managed from detailed design and construction through operation. The EMP is aimed at reduction to minimum level of any potentially negative environmental impacts during construction and operation. It requires that all aspects of the works comply with the relevant legislation and norms., and that measures to mitigate impacts identified in the EIA are implemented, and that environmental monitoring and emergency measures are carried out during the construction works on the site. Within the EMP required environmental controls and monitoring procedures are considered during construction and after the work is completed. The Contractor is responsible for the implementation of these mitigation measures and emergency measures during construction. There are several mechanisms of ensuring delivery during construction of both general and site specific mitigation developed through inthe EIAs. One mechanism involves that the Contractor will further develop the outline requirements of the in an EMP by designing individual Management Plans, for, project activities that include such as oil and fuel storage, waste management, traffic management and pollution prevention. A tabulated summary of the environmental management is presented below. There is an initial environmental assessment for the Category A typed project in the prepared project Feasibility Study Document, where the “Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist” was filled for both sewerage and water supply systems. This checklist summarizes the existing project area in Ismayilli and potential environmental impacts, which the project may cause. According to the checklist some issues of impact can take place in the project implementation. These issues then in the EIA process have been compared with the “Valued Environmental Components and Potential Negative Effects” (Chapter 5.1) and then relevant mitigation measures have been identified accordingly. 9. APPLICATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES The potential main impacts and mitigation measures to reduce these impacts at the construction and operation stages are summarized in the following table. The table includes It is based on recommendations of the Feasibility Study document, together with additional measures that are considered necessary as a

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result of the EIA process. which was added with necessary additional measures in the EIA process and presented in below table

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Table ES-1. Potential Main Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

STAGES

ECOLOGICAL SOCIAL OR

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENT

POTENTIAL IMPACTS IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES

ESTIMATED COST OF IMPACT MITIGATION

MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

Construction

stage

Air quality

Dust, gases/aerosol associated with construction (toxic gasses discharged by construction machineries, wind blown construction materials etc.)

Dust prevention by watering and other means; Transportation of grainy or dusty materials in the top-coated trucks; Watering of dust sources; Transportation of dust producing materials during calm days (not in the windy days); Avoid making open fires; Avoid setting fire on residue grease, isolation materials, and other substances; Efficient use of machinery and other technologies; Application of adequate construction methodologies and facilities; Careful implementation of works in vulnerable areas.

Provision of water: $10,000 No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor

Supervisor/ Amelioration JSC

Earth

Waste pollution, especially wastes caused by construction and domestic activities; Material storage, civil works and other impacts; Landfill of wastes and other materials; Impacts of excavation works; Possibility of erosion; Wastewater.

Protection of the surroundings of the construction site; Limited works in the vulnerable zones; Identify adequate areas to store residue materials, and transportation of all construction related effluent materials into the predetermined site; Control of erosion process; Provide earth stabilization/green cover over vertical points and slopes to minimize land slide risks; Prevent discharge of excavated material to the river beds or lakes; Avoid unwanted traffic blockage, collect excavated spoil material and discharge somewhere close to the construction site; Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of toilets and septic tanks.

Provision of materials and cover to prevent landslide risks: $10,000 Traffic management signage: $5,000 No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor


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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

Topsoil

Damage to the topsoil resulting from material storage, excavation works, temporary roads etc. Loss of topsoil during excavation; Flushing of topsoil and soil erosion due to polluted water streams;

Adequate design works and selection of proper route to minimize impact on the topsoil; Usage of excavated soil material for the agriculture purposes; Cut, store and restore topsoil where possible after the completion of the construction works; Discharge of materials to the predetermined areas by secondary routs; Measures against land slides Storage of toxic materials and effluents in the safe and predetermined areas, its provision with drainage waters, and processing where necessary; Standards applied, including soil erosion prevention by good soil practice and drainage control. Good soil conservation measures and effective reins to prevent future erosion and soil loss.

Proper storage of toxic materials/effluents: $12,500 Measures against landslides addressed above No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures.

Contractor


Water resources and waste waters

Pollution of surface and groundwater sources due to domestic and construction effluents, including harmful residues, leakage of fuel and other oil related products; Blockage of surface and groundwater filtration and creation of stagnant water accumulations. Water scarcity

Avoid discharge of harmful chemical substances into sewage lines or ground surface; Design and operation of natural drainage and consideration for alternative directions; Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of toilets and septic tanks. Required standards applied, including safe removal of wastewater during renovation works, use of appropriate equipment by workers and ongoing liaison with residents and fencing off contaminated areas.

No cost for identified measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor


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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

problems in low flow periods of the year cre in low flow periods of the year connected with project and increase of water supply problem for other users which use the same sources

Construction stage

Noise

Disturbance due to noise generated from construction works and intensive traffic

Use of adequate construction materials and equipment; Adherence to predetermined work schedule to minimize disturbance and implementation of noise generating works during normal work hours; Minimum use of noise generating equipment (example, stone cutters, compressors); Minimize traffic during dark hours, and use of silencers.


Contractor


Natural habitat

Disturbance of the natural habitat due to construction related noise, dust, non-seasonal works, unprocessed residues and etc. Loss of natural

Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; Application of relevant construction and seasonal work methodologies; Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site.


Contractor


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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

settlement areas due to construction works.

Flora and fauna

Earthworks, operation of machines, noise and etc.; Losses or degradations during and after construction works, non-seasonal works, change of ecological situation etc.

Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site; Application of seasonal work methodologies where necessary.

Storage, processing, liquidation of wastes addressed above No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures.

Contractor


Construction stage

Aesthetics and landscape

Impact of works on landscape and disturbance to natural sights, greenness and trees; Noise, dust, residue and etc. during and after construction.

Careful design and location of works; Restoration of damaged trees, protection lines and etc.; Planting of greenery in the construction site, careful implementation of works in the work sites, and management of wastes.

Restoration/planting of greenery: $50,000 No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures.

Contractor


Agriculture

Damage to agricultural lands, including drainage and irrigation infrastructure.

Liaise effectively with relevant organizations and residents before start of construction, maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly control machinery and vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas

No cost for identified measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures.

Contractor


Livestock Livestock resources damaged by machinery and

Liaise effectively with farmers and residents before start of construction, maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly control machinery and

No cost for identified measures provided they are

Contractor

Supervisor/ Ameliorati

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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

vehicles. vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas integrated into normal operating procedures.

on JSC

Health and safety of residents and workers

Health risks from unprocessed wastes; Use of harmful substances (paints with heavy metal, lead compositions), asbestos- cement slabs, inflammable and toxic materials etc.).

Planning of measures dealing with security and environmental protection issues; Adherence to project standards, good signage, ongoing consultation with residents, including schools. All workers to use appropriate PPE and be trained at project induction. Safety fencing provided. Organization and implementation of security and safety related trainings; Management of materials in accordance with the relevant ecological and sanitary-hygiene norms; Identification of dangerous sites, proper storage/liquidation of waste materials.

Trainings: $25,000 No cost for identified measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures. Construction of warehouse for temporal stirage of hazardpus wastes: $50,000

Contractor


Areas of historical and cultural value

Damage to areas of historical and cultural value located in the project area

There are no areas of historic/cultural value to be affected by project. But if it appears relevant measures need to be takenş Staff awareness; Inform adequate organizations in case of archeological findings; Temporary termination of works.


Contractor


Resettlement Land acquisition]

Loss of property, land and damage to living areas of population Due to the new location of WWTP there will not be any need for resettlement

There no need for resettlement. For areas where lands used for agricultural crop production relevant plans need to be prepared, which includes provision of replacement lands or compensation for lost access to plots of arable land and lost fruit or nut trees.

Costs for resettlement (if any) to be negotiated by project owner in accordance with relevant legislation, contractual agreement or other documents.

Contractor


Operations stage

Risks to human health and

Quality of treated water

Operation supervision of treatment facilities in due accordance with the operation guidelines;

No cost for identified measures provided they are

Contractor

Supervisor/

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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

(potable water

systems)

environment Quality control of water flows entering the system; Avoid pollution of treated waters with the wastewater flows; Avoid over-chlorination of water flows supplied to the consumers.

integrated into normal operating procedures

Amelioration JSC

Breakages and emergency situations

There is need to develop scheduled preventative maintenance Training of staff on safety and human security issues; Measures to avoid leakage of chlorine gas.

Training cost identified below No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor


Social-economical

Reduction of treated water quantities

Prevent illegal connections to the system; Proper operation of the system including water treatment, pipelines, connection lines and etc. Ensure an affordable tariff structure and proper collection of fees.

No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedure

Contractor


Operations stage

(sewage and wastewater)

Risks to human health and environmental impacts

Quality of wastewater and its impacts on human health and environment More people will get benefit from the hygienic living standards due to extension of service area Additional nitrogen and phosphorous removal proses will: Contribute to keeping and

Constant monitoring of wastewater flows coming out of the wastewater treatment plant; Discharge of wastewater into the environment only after adequate treatment; Training of operation staff for their qualification raising; Monitoring of downstream habitats to evaluate the extent to which they return to their previously unpolluted state.

Monitoring of downstream environmental quality: $12,500 one time every 2 years for 20 years No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor


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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

improving existing water quality, Increase in dissolved oxygen (DO) level which will contribute in to the aquatic life. Eutrophication which usually manifests itself as an increase in phyto-plankton concentrations to nuisance levels will be avoided by decreased nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Provide increase the income level of tourism, fishing. The execution of new design criteria for removal of nutrients will have additional benefits for the quality of water resources. The aquatic environment will be affected in positive manner due to increase in water quality due to removal of nutrients

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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

in wastewater. Instead of chlorination the implementation of UV disinfection will have positive effects on natural environment. Hence There will be no effects on fishes and algal organisims. Quality of sediments in the treatment structures (sludge), risks due to agricultural consumption of these wastes. Decrease in use of area for sludge drying will lessen demand to the land use. The envisaged process type of sludge production has increased the possibility of use of sludge in agricultural areas.

Adequate processing of sludge; Monitoring of nematodes, coliforms and heavy metals in the composition of output sludge; Transportation of sludge in the closed containers; Training of operation staff for their qualification raising. Training In application of sludge, and monitoring of sludge application

Monitoring of sludge quality: $10,000/year Transportation of sludge $10,000/year Training cost identified below

Contractor


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MEASURES

Responsibility

Monitoring

Smell generations in the wastewater treatment structure;

Planning and management of smell mitigation; Tight shutting of smell producing equipment and containers.

Odour masking agents: $US 5,000/year No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor


Safe storage of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes

Risks to human health

Use of authorized sites for non-hazardous waste disposal; support and arrangements for setting facilities for hazardous waste safe storage

Training: $25,000 in first year; $5,000/year in each following year No cost for identified measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor


Human health

Risks to health of residents and workers and to the environment

Training of staff on safety and human security issues; Training of staff on sanitary and hygiene rules to prevent infections from wastewater discharges and sludge residues; Provide staff with adequate protection uniforms and facilities; Measures to prevent emergency situations such as leakage of chlorine gas. Monitoring of drinking water and wastewater quality

Contractor


Note: All mitigation measures identified in this Table should be specified in all contracts for construction and operation of the project, and should also be including in all manuals or operating procedures that are developed.

In total an estimated around 200000 USD needs to be allocated to implement main mitigation measures.

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10. MONITORING Conducting monitoring is the major strategic tool in environmental management and the extent of project monitoring will be dependent on the nature, scale and potential impact of the project activities. Monitoring may require the services of environmental specialists or a company with laboratory and analytical facilities (for complex environmental problems) or inspection by the local government environmental officers. The main elements of the environmental monitoring plan are the following: In the construction phase:

• Dust monitoring; • Noise monitoring; • Solid wastes monitoring; • Waste waters monitoring; • Soil monitoring.

In the operations utilization phase:

• Monitoring of water volume in water sources and water storages; • Monitoring of microbiological and chemical composition of water distributed to people, comparison

to water standards; • Monitoring of pollution level of sewage; • Monitoring of waste waters after treatment purification; • Monitoring of depositions settled in water cleaning plants; • Monitoring of cleaned treated sewage in the place where it joins to sewage collector; • Monitoring of soil where depositions generated in water cleaning plants will be used as fertilizers. •

Monitoring of all activities during construction period will be under the responsibility of the Contractor, performance of which will be controlled by the Amelioration JSC or supervisor appointed by JSC. The Contractor will prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) that addresses all aspects of the EMP identifies above, and will establish a team for the monitoring activities. The Contractor will be responsible for the compliance of the constructions with the national norms and standards. Monitoring of construction activities will have to ensure that mitigation measures of construction impacts are being implemented properly. Contractor’s Environmental Team will be subject to the government inspections from time to time. An individual auditing company may also inspect the Contractor on a long-term basis, such as every 3 months or 6 months. Monitoring responsibility of operation activities will be under the operator for the WWTP and under the local authorities for the network systems. Performance of monitoring activities will be controlled by the Amelioration JSC or supervisor appointed by JSC. Necessary and planned measurements should be realized in WWTP in order to certify of fulfillment to discharge criteria. Again WWTP operator will be subject to the government inspections from time to time. Regular reports on implementation of monitoring plan will be submitted to Contractor . A training and equipment package is included in the project. As key agency responsible for implementation for SNWSSP the Amelioration and Water Farm JSC will need to have adequate capacity for control of realization of EMP. Although the Department on Control of Protection and Use of Water Resources have been trained by ADP Flood mitigation project and other programs, there is still need for required knowledge on Environment Management issues during the construction and operation. In order to increase capacity of Environmental specialist at PIU and also for local SuKanal relevant training is planned to be organized within the project. Staff will be trained in Environmental management during the construction and also in operation phase, in the necessary aspects for effective operation of the water and sanitation service to minimize impact to the environment. The training requirements and training modules are currently being developed in discussions between the World Bank and Ameloiration JSC and AZERSU.

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Amelioration JSC PİU will also need to have relevant trained staff to supervise the construction process and monitor implementation of EMP.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION The Azerbaijan Second National Water Supply and Sanitation (SNWSS2) Project is financed by the Government of Azerbaijan and World Bank. The employer for the project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) . Eptisa (Spain) in association with Hydrometeorology Consulting Company (Azerbaijan) is contracted to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project to assess the environmental and social impacts of project and to identify the mitigation measures both during construction and post development. This EIA study provides recommendations on mitigation measures and proposes an environmental management and monitoring plan. 1.1 Context of the EIA This report presents an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project in Ismayilli. The EIA identifies potential impacts on the natural environment and the social situation in Ismayilli region during construction and operation of the project. Where potential adverse effects are predicted, mitigation has been developed and its implementation is presented in an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP). This project has been identified as a Category A project in the World Bank classification for EIA (OP/BP4.01). This requires an EIA report and an Environmental Management Plan. Moreover, public consultations are required to discuss the project and the proposed environmental management plan. A detailed description of the project is presented below in section 3 There are following definitions used in this report: § Definition of environmental aspects: The International Standard Organisation’s standard for

Environmental Management Systems (EMS), ISO 14001 defines an environmental aspect as: “An element of a......, product or service that can interact with the environment.”

§ Definition of impacts: ISO 14001 defines an environmental impact as: “Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s activities, products or services.” This definition will be used in the identification of the proposed project’s environmental impacts. An environmental or socio-economic impact may result from any of the identified project aspects; that is, activity-receptor interaction. The potential for an environmental or socio-economic impact exists where an environmental or socio-economic aspect has been identified; that is, where a project activity has been determined to have the potential to interact with the biophysical environment or with the socio-economic content of the community.. Impacts can be either negative or positive. The primary objectives of the impact assessment are to: establish the significance of identified potential impacts that may occur as a result of a project activity being undertaken, and differentiate between those impacts that are insignificant (i.e. can be sustained by natural systems) and those that are significant (i.e. cannot be sustained by natural systems). Significant potential impacts would require alternative and/or additional mitigation measures above and beyond those already incorporated in the base design for the project/activity.

Scoping was conducted early in the EIA process so that a focus on the priority issues (i.e. those that have the greatest potential to affect the natural and/or socio-economic environment) can be established for the rest of the EIA process. Scoping also helped identify gaps in the environmental, socio-economic and engineering information that need to be addressed so that an informed impact assessment can be completed. The potential beneficial and adverse effects were identified based on literature review, onsite data collection and surveying, intensive investigations by individual experts through field surveys and site specific investigations. The following categories of impacts were considered in the EIA:

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1. Natural Plant and their habitat impacts were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.

2. Natural Animal, birds and their habitat were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.

3. Surface and groundwater data were obtained from available reports and were used to map surface and groundwater existence. Later these data were used to assess the hydrogeology and surface water catchments.

4. 4)Agricultural impacts were investigated by looking at the agricultural values, gathering crop and soil types, and through field survey.

5. Air quality impacts were based on generalized regional level data combined with growth forecasts. In addition, acoustic impacts (noise and vibration) were investigated.

6. Socio-economic impacts (living and employment conditions) were investigated using available data and the data of the of State Statistical Committee.

7. Municipal services and utilities impacts (water supply, sewerage system, solid waste collection and disposal, electricity, telecommunication, etc.) were investigated using existing information and the Region Master Plan. Site visits enhanced these investigations.

8. Health and safety measures have been investigated and identified as being in accordance with the national requirements and international Safety Guidelines

9. Further impacts and assessments were investigated through field survey and site visits. 1.2. Purpose of the EIA In accordance with the Environmental Assessment requirements of the World Bank and the Environmental legislation of the Azerbaijan Republic, an EIA process is required in support of the proposed project. The objectives and rationale of the assignment are, in general, clearly stated in the Terms of Reference (ToR). The aim of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to ensure that any adverse environmental or socio-economic impacts arising from proposed project activities in each individual rayon are identified and where possible eliminated or minimized through early recognition of and response to the issues. The purpose of the assignment is to help the Client to:

• Ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into the project planning and design activities

• Ensure that a high standard of environmental performance is planned and achieved for the project • Ensure that environmental and socio-economic aspects and impacts are identified, quantified

where appropriate, and assessed and mitigation measures proposed • Ensure that legal and policy requirements and expectations are addressed • Consult with all of the project stakeholders and address their concerns; and • Demonstrate that the project will be implemented with due regard to environmental and social

considerations in mind The purpose of this EIA study is to identify the direct and indirect impacts that the development of WSS will have on the natural resources, ecosystem, and the socioeconomic dimensions of the communities and populations. Accordingly, mitigation measures will be proposed and an environmental management and monitoring plan will be prepared to address the identified impacts and the corresponding mitigation measures. The EIA document is intended to provide the decision makers and international donors with an understanding of the impacts of developing WSS, in order for them to make an informed decision. The assessment includes suggested efforts to avoid or minimize the adverse effects and methods to enhance the positive effects. The objectives of the EIA study are as follows:

1. Investigate and record the existing social, economic, and environmental conditions that correspond to the proposed project area prior to the development.

2. Describe the different construction aspects of the proposed project including the water distribution system, storm water drainage, wastewater collection and treatment etc

3. Define and assess the potential beneficial and adverse impacts resulting from the project.

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4. Propose mitigation measures in order to minimize the adverse effects and enhance the beneficial effects.

5. Prepare an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) for the project. In order to assess the environmental impacts of the Ismayilli Rayon Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) project a scoping report has been prepared as a basis for full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to be developed afterwards. The document first describes generally the existing situation in WSS and then it continues with proposed assumptions on possible potential positive and negative environmental impacts caused by the project activities and related mitigation measures in order to decrease or eliminate the negative environmental impacts during construction and operation phases. Alternatives identified within the FS are analyzed as appropriate. Finally, this document summarizes the environmental concerns that were addressed by the different stakeholders and affected groups, and which were raised during the public consultations that have been undertaken since the beginning of the EIA in June 2010. The Scoping Report also serves as the basis for prioritizing issues for the Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposed project. 1.3. Methodology In the course of the assignment potential impacts of all stages of the project from pre-construction, through construction and installation to operation in each rayon are evaluated against applicable environmental standards, regulations and guidelines, the existing environmental conditions, and issues and concerns raised by all project stakeholders. Evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness, of existing and planned environmental controls and monitoring and mitigation are considered. The EIA process constitutes a systematic approach to the evaluation of a project in the specific context of the natural, regulatory and socioeconomic environments of the project area in which development is proposed. The assessment process incorporates the following key stages: Detailed data gathering and review Following Scoping, assembled legislative requirements, engineering, environmental and socio- economic data will behave been assessed in greater detail to ensure that all of the proposed project activities and their consequences were considered in full. At this stage the project team will look into the following as required by the Terms of Reference: § Existing (baseline) environmental conditions: In order to identify any potential impact on and

potential change to the natural and socioeconomic environments, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the nature of those existing environments prior to commencement of the proposed activities. This translates as a need to characterize the existing baseline environmental and socio-economic conditions including establishing the prevailing conditions for a range of media as follows: natural environment media such as air, water, soil and groundwater, flora and fauna; and socio-economic media such as demographics and economic activities. Definition of the baseline environmental conditions will be achieved through a detailed review of all available data sources (i.e. existing documentation and literature) including surveys of flora and fauna, soil and surface and water and groundwater, a survey of the cultural heritage in the area and socio-economic baseline data.

§ Analysis of alternatives: The purpose of this is to identify, at a conceptual level, viable alternatives to

the project so that a viable base-case design may be realized. Consideration of project alternatives occurs at two levels as follows: (i) to the project as a whole including the “no development” option; and (ii) engineering alternatives within the selected project’s design definition. Once project alternatives are defined, they will be generally assessed and compared on financial, technical, and environmental/socio-economic criteria. The project alternative that is determined to be likely to result in the best balance in regards these criteria is typically, the one that moves forward into the detailed design phase.

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§ Detailed legislative review: The review of relevant national and international standards and

requirements will ensure that the project activities has been assessed against all relevant existing environmental regulations and guidelines as well as other relevant policies and standards.

Consultations Project stakeholder consultation is a vital component of the EIA process. The consultation process is focused on, seeking comment on key issues and concerns, sourcing accurate information, identifying potential impacts and offering the opportunity for alternatives or objections to be raised by the potentially affected parties; non-governmental organizations, members of the public and other stakeholders. Consultation helps to develop a sense of stakeholder ownership of the project and the realization that their concerns are taken seriously, that the issues they raise, if relevant, will be addressed in the EIA process. Consultation with all project stakeholders in 4 rayons started during the Scoping stage and continued throughout the EIA process. All relevant stakeholders have been identified using the most recent and accurate information available and the consultation results including: o - a list of stakeholders consulted in each rayon; and o - a summary of the issues and concerns raised. Environmental and social aspects From the environmental and social point of view the above definition of the environment and potential project impact is used in the identification of the proposed project’s environmental, legal and socio-economic aspects. These can be illustrated as follows: § Identification of environmental and socio-economic aspects: To identify project environmental

aspects, all proposed activities will be considered in terms of their potential to: interact with the natural environment including its physical and biological elements; breach the relevant international, national, industry and operator and partner standards and operator/partner policy; interact with the existing socio-economic environment. In addition to the above, all concerns and issues raised by members of the community and/or project stakeholders in all 4 rayons will be considered as environmental or socio-economic aspects.

§ Determining impact significance: Following the identification of all project environmental and socio-

economic aspects and potential impacts, the level of impact that may result from each of the activity-receptor interactions will be assessed. In assessing the level of impact that an activity may cause, two key elements will be considered: Consequence - the resultant effect (positive or negative) of an activity’s interaction with the legal, natural and/or socio-economic environments; and Likelihood - the likelihood that an activity will occur. The level of consequence for each identified impact will be determined by examining a number of factors relating to the activity including: level of non-compliance with legislation, policy and/or adopted project standards; community and stakeholder perception of the activity; and the ability of the natural environment to absorb the impact based on its natural dynamics and resilience. It should be noted that it is often difficult to compare environmental impacts consistently across different natural and socio-economic environments. In evaluating the environmental and socio-economic aspects, emphasis is placed on specific cause and effect relationships. Scientific evidence as well as predictions based on observation of previous similar activities can and will be used in the impact assessment process. Where it will not be possible to fully quantify the effect that an activity may have on the environment or a component of the environment, or where there is a lack of scientific knowledge, qualitative judgment can and will used. Such judgments will be based on a full understanding of the proposed development, the impact assessment team’s extensive experience in and its knowledge of the environment in which the project’s activities will occur.

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Mitigation and monitoring § Mitigation: Mitigation measures will be taken into consideration and defined during the impact

assessment process. Impacts that are identified as having a significance ranking of “high” or “critical” will be analyzed in more detail to identify additional mitigation measures that are potentially available to eliminate or reduce the predicted level of impact. Potential mitigation measures that will be considered include: social and economic investment programmes; engineering design solutions; alternative approaches and methods to achieving an activity’s objective; operational control procedures, and management systems. The results of the mitigation analysis and the mitigation measures included in Mitigation Plan of the Environmental Management Plan

§ Monitoring: It will be necessary to monitor and audit the implementation of the project development

and operation. Monitoring will provide the information necessary for feedback into the environmental management process and will assist in identifying where additional mitigation effort or where alteration to the adopted management approach may be required. The monitoring plan will be included in Monitoring Plan of the Environmental Management Plan

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2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK

2.1 Policy Framework EIA in Azerbaijan

During its years of independence, Azerbaijan has steadily improved its system of environmental protection. The policy, legal and institutional framework that it inherited from the former Soviet Union was not designed to operate within a market economy, and insufficient attention had been given to issues of efficiency and environmental protection. Much progress has now been made, particularly in updating the environmental legal framework, although further improvements are still needed, including in environmental impact assessment. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources was established in 2000 and other institutional reform is being undertaken. The ecological strategy of the country is aimed at preservation of natural resources at national, regional and international spheres; application of scientifically substantiated development principles; and sustainable use of economic and human resources of the country that would meet interests of existing and future generations through enhanced coordination of activities in the area of protection of the environment. As a manifestation of environmental policies in the Republic of Azerbaijan, it should be noted that it is oriented to the development of a relevant legislative basis in accordance with European standards, improvement of state environmental management system, and gradual realization of priority projects through broadened ties with international organizations. In Azerbaijan, EIA is applied under the State ecological expertise (SEE) procedure. In the EIA process the main objects are projects of state importance which cover the various spheres of industry and agriculture. In 1996 the Government of Azerbaijan adopted the procedure of EIA process, which complies with systems used in most countries. The new rules are described in Regulations on carrying out of Environment Impact Assessment in Azerbaijan Republic (UNDP / State Ecology Committee, 1996). These Regulations states, that “Activities on assessment of impacts of wastes to environment should begin in the stage of planning of the project”. The process of Environmental Impacts Assessment is one of means regulating protection of environment, efficient use if nature and effectiveness of economic development. This existing normative, legal basis of the Azerbaijan Republic broadly uses the notion of EIA The main aim of the EIA process is: Recovery of natural systems violated due to previous economic activity; prevention of degradation of environment; ecological – economical balancing of future economic development; creation of favorable living conditions for peoples; decrease of level of ecological hazard of envisaged activity. This document was made up before decisions on fulfillment of any of projects. The EIA document is a document which determines the character of all potential forms and level of danger of of impacts to the environment caused by an economic or other activity that is proposed to be carried out. The EIA is document evaluates results of fulfillment of the project from ecological, social and economical view of point. State Expertise Board of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is authorized state organ for EIA process. For concrete projects the EIA process begins from planning and feasibility study and its realization. The Applicant (the project proponent, nature user) is responsible for content and final version of EIA document submitted to Ministry of Ecology. The Applicant bear the responsibility for fulfillment of conditions shown in the given permission and also for carrying out of monitoring of the project. There are 2 steps:

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First: The originator (applicant) of the activity submits application to Ministry of Ecology and informs about major project decisions and possible results of negative Impacts to Environment. Ministry of Ecology after consideration of the Application informs the Applicant about necessity of carrying out of EIA and scale of this activity. In rare cases, after consideration of application, the permission for carrying out of work may be given immediately (Article 2.5). Second: The documents (on EIA) prepared by the Applicant are considered by the Group of Experts and Summary is made. The summary also includes proposals and critics of community. On the basis of the summary, the Ministry of Ecology may give permission for work or refuse to permit to activity, explaining reasons for rejection. The Ministry of Ecology determines 3 months maximal period for consideration of EIA documents. Enforcement and compliance are the responsibility of the general inspection system. EIA process is described in below figure(See figure 2.1).

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The Republic of Azerbaijan pursuing a policy of integration to the World Community and in recent years has signed and ratified scores of International and bilateral conventions, treaties and agreements, including 15 Conventions related to environment. Each law of Republic of Azerbaijan includes a special chapter or article stating that if International Agreements provide rules which differ from existing relevant rules of Azerbaijan Legislation, the rules of international documents should prevail. The World Bank Safeguards Policy The World Bank requires an environmental assessment (EA) of projects proposed for Bank financing to help ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus improve decision making (OP 4.01, January 1999). The EA that is required by the Bank is in effect the same document as the EIA that is required under Azerbaijan legislation. EA evaluates the potential ecological risks of a project and its impact to the territories covered by the project; analyzes alternatives of the project; determines ways for development of choice, location, planning, design and execution of the project, by taking measures on mitigation, compensation and bringing to minimum of harmful ecological impacts and strengthening its positive impacts to the environment. The Bank prefers preventive measures, if any, to mitigation or compensation measures. The EA takes into account the environment (air, water and land); humans health and safety; social aspects (obligatory resettlement, residents and cultural heritage property); and trans - boundary and global environmental aspects. At the same time it takes into account all changes taking place in the project and country; results of ecological studies held in the country, plans of local ecological measures; common political framework of the country, local legislation and institutional possibilities on ecological and social aspects; obligations of the country on international Agreements and Treaties concerning the projects activities. The Bank doesn't fund the project activities which are contrary to such country's obligations as it would be determined during the EA. * Key considerations to be taken into account during the EA process include: • * Generic initial screening to determine appropriate environmental assessment; • * Compliance with existing environmental regulations in Azerbaijan; • * Linkages with socio-economic assessment, or inclusion of socio-economic assessment within the

scope of the EA; • * Analysis of alternatives; • * Public participation and consultation with affected people and organizations; and • * Disclosure of information. The Bank undertakes environmental screening of each proposed project to determine the appropriate extent and type of EIA. The Bank classifies the proposed project into one of four categories, depending on the type, location, sensitivity and scale of the project and the nature and magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. The four Categories are A, B, C, and Fl. Whilst the objectives of the project include provision of a safe, reliable, potable water supply and vastly improved treatment of wastewater, the extent and nature of the works required result in it being classified as Category A, for which an EIA and EMP are required. This category of project may have significant adverse environmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works, can cause serious and irrevocable impact upon the environment or human health. The EIA for a Category A project examines the project’s potential negative and positive environmental impacts, compares them with those of feasible alternatives (including the "without project" scenario), and recommends any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance for a Category A project.

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2.2 Legal Framework Environmental protection in Azerbaijan is governed by the Law on Environment Protection (1999). The Law establishes the main environmental protection principles, and the rights and obligations of the State, public associations and citizens regarding environmental protection. It establishes the requirements for the preparation of environmental impact assessments, environmental quality standards, and requirements for permitting the activities that affect the environment, prevention and reduction of environmental pollution, environmental monitoring and control, the role of the public and sanctions imposed on law violators. Other laws governing specific issues such as sanitary-epidemiological welfare, land reform, energy, health, water, forests, cadastre and land use, industrial and domestic wastes, ecological safety, water supply and wastewater, atmospheric protection and specially protected areas have been adopted since 1992. The questions issues related with to protection of environment and regulation of use of nature are regulated through the with following Laws of relevant legislation of Azerbaijan Republic: Water Code (1997), Land Code (1999), Forest Code (1997), On Entrails (1998), On Protection of Flora (1996), On Fauna (1999), On Obligatory Insurance (2002), On radioactive Wastes (1994), On Industrial and Household wastes (1998), On Radioactive safety of population (1997), On Sanitary - Epidemiological Safety (1992), On Melioration and Irrigation (1996), On Water Supply and Waste Water(1999), On Safety of Hydrotechnical Plants (2002), On State land cadastre, monitoring of lands and structure of earth (1998), On Pesticides and agrochemical substances (1997), On protection of the Soil fertility (1999), On specially protected nature areas and objects (2000). In addition, a large number (some 75+) of Decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers have been issued to help interpret the body of environmental legislation and related Presidential Degrees and Orders. Republican criminal legislation and legislation on administrative faults includes some measures directed to protection of environment and efficient use of nature. The relevant legislation in force includes some laws regulating activity of natural persons and legal entities in the various spheres of use of natural resources (underground resources, water ad land resources, forests, fishes, etc.). The International Agreements and Conventions signed by Azerbaijan are an inseparable part of the legislation system of the country. Principles of rational water use, its state registration, settlement of water disputes and responsibility for violation of water legislation are described in the following below legal documents:

• -Laws of Azerbaijan Republic on Water Supply and Wastewater (Decree of President of Azerbaijan Republic dated January 26, 2000);

• Water Code of Azerbaijan Republic (Decree of President of Azerbaijan Republic dated December

26, 1997);

• RESOLUTION No 206 on approval of some rules regarding water legislation of Azerbaijan

Republic (Cabinet of Ministers, October 15, 1998); • RESOLUTION No 195 on approval of Rules on implementation of state control over consumption

and preservation of water objects (Cabinet of Ministers, September 25, 1998); • RESOLUTION No 197 on approval of Rules on identification of construction sites of enterprises,

structures, and other objects to be constructed, agreement of its work drawings, its state expertise and commissioning. (Cabinet of Ministers, September 28, 1998);

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• Resolution No 7 on approval of state water registration rules, (Cabinet of Ministers, January 17, 2000).;

2.3 Administrative Framework

In Azerbaijan the following organizations are engaged in questions of water resources management:

• The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources; • Amelioration and Water Farm JSC • Ministry of Health with the Center on Epidemiology and Hygiene • Azersu JSC

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is responsible for safety and protection from pollution of water resources. The Ministry carries out the state account of water resources and supervises their quality by carrying out of stationary hydrometric, hydro-geological and hydro-chemical supervision, make water balances and forecasts of elements of a water regime, estimates reserves of ground waters, prosecutes with the questions of rational use and reproduction of water resources. Establishes and approves norms of maximum permissible limits of run-off waters and carry out their control by means of regional offices. The Expertise Department of the Ministry conducts State ecological examination of new projects on water distribution, water use, new structures, other works executed in this area and gives its opinion on realization or non realization of projects and works. Department of Environmental Policy and Environmental Protection defines the basic directions of a policy on maintenance of safety and protection of water resources from pollution. Department of Environmental Protection coordinates activity on monitoring and implementing of nature protection statutory acts, on conditions of water resources checks a level of conformity of influence of planned activity to working statutory acts and applies sanctions. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is the responsible authority for state of environment It determines whether a project requires no EIA at all or a full EIA or anything in between. The regional departments of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources receive applications and ensure that adequate information has been provided. Amelioration and Water Farm Joint Stock Company is responsible for complex use of water resources, studies requirements for water resources, develops plans and norms of water use, maintains irrigating systems, together between various branches of economy, establishes a payment for water use and together with other departments and the organizations are busy with the questions on management of water resources of trans-boundary rivers. Ministry of Health with the Center on Epidemiology and Hygiene is responsible for drawing up of standards and realization of monitoring of drinking water quality. In the areas there are corresponding divisions of the ministry for realization of monitoring, quality assurance of waters, etc. Azersu Joint Stock Company. Till July 11, 2004 with questions of water supply of the cities Baku and Sumgait wasengaged Absheron Joint-stock Water Society. In July, 2004 service on water supply and run-off waters of other regions of the country was also transferred to it (earlier the State Committee on Architecture and Construction was engaged in it) and Joint-stock company Azersu was established. The Basic function of Azersu is operation and rehabilitation of systems of water supply and sanitation.

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Joint-stock company Azersu has established different tariffs for use of water by populationss, by budgetary organizations and in the industry. In connection with economic problems, for the population lower tariffs are established. The collecting of means makes 80 %. Water-measuring devices are few. The collected means do not pay expenses. The administrative structure of water supply and sanitation system comprises four levels, with the Cabinet of Ministers at the top; AZERSU joint Stock Company; “Joint SuKanal” Limited Liability Company (LLC) responsible for water supply and sanitation (WSS) in small towns and rural settlements; and finally local SuCanals at the bottom which report directly to Joint SuCanal. AZERSU is a financially independent body which receives no subsidy from senior bodies. Its main revenues are from water fees it receives from consumers. The Non Governmental organizations (NGOs) in Azerbaijan carry out projects on informing the public on existing problems in the water sector, explain legal aspects of questions on protection of water resources by edition of bulletins and booklets, speak to the press/media and carry out of training. Siince they lack their own resources, NGO’s carry out their activities within the framework of projects and grants. Frequently these projects are directed on increasing of knowledge of the population. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS In Azerbaijan, engineering survey, design and construction standards and regulations are governed by the State Construction Committee. Rules of conducting supervision and control procedures by the State Construction Committee (in several areas regarding to safety of construction by the recently established Ministry of Emergencies) had been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in 2003. Subject to the State Construction Committee regulations all construction operations are to be carried out with due regard to the environmental requirements. Following the existing construction rules, construction or renovation works are to be carried out on the basis of the approved project (design) documents only. The State Construction Committee issues special licenses to conduct engineering survey and design operations (no license is required for construction operations). The project design documents include descriptions of proposed construction and related activities together with applications for permits from relevant authorities for geological studies of soil characteristics, fire safety, public health, utilities (gas, water, electricity, telecommunication) and environmental assessment. The relevant authorities conduct inspections during construction to monitor compliance with the permits, and may issue significant fines if violations are found. LAND AVAILABILITY Land acquisition and resettlement that might be required under this project will be governed by a Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF)that has been developed and approved by Amelioration JSC and is acceptable to the World Bank. A RPF was developed in 2007 to cover the first Water Supply and Sanitation Project as a whole, as part of Bank screening procedures. The RPF concludes that there should be no justification for moving PAPs dwellings or other fixed assets and that the majority of cases will involve land used for arable or livestock grazing. The procedure involves the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) determining the legal status of affected lands and then determining the compensation mechanism, taking into account that users may not actually have legal tenure or permissions to use the affected land. The final step involves agreement and payment of compensation to PAPs at the stage of detailed design and before construction commences. The compensation could take several forms, involving land swap or monetary payment.

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3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Problem Statement Physical Background of the Rayon İsmayilli rayon is located in the south part of the Greater Caucasus. The southern part of the rayon is partly highland. It is surrounded by Quba rayon on the North, Shamakhi rayon on the South-East, Aghsu and Kurdemir rayons on the South, and with Gabala rayon on the West and on the Southwest. There are some mud baths and mineral springs in the rayon area. Its territorial area is 2,074 km2 and the population is 82,400 people according to the population census of 2012. This makes a population density in the rayon of approximately 40 persons per km2. It has 106 villages within its territory. The landscape of the rayon is mainly mountainous. The elevation of the land area of the Ismayilli Rayon varies from 200 m to 3,629 above the sea level. Surface waters include rivers such as Goychay, Girdiman chay Akhokhchay and Agrichay as well as artificial surface waters Yekehane and Ashagibayramli. Ismayilli is bordered by mountainous zones. The Babadag which belongs to the Greater Caucasus Mountains is located at the North border of the İsmayilli rayon. Its height is 3,629 meters. Kupuc Mountains are located at the Northwest of the rayon. In the North, the Maral and Talistan mountains surround the rayon, and Niyal mountains are in the Northeast of the rayon. The higher mountainous areas are composed of the rocks formed during the Cretaceous period and south part of the rayon has been composed of deposits formed by Cenozoic eugeosynclinal, miogeosynclinal and molasse. The rayon is located in a seismic zone. Mineral water resources and burning schist exist in the rayon area. Climate of the Rayon The climate is mild-hot. Annual precipitation level is 600-1,000 mm. Among nine climatic zones being existed in Azerbaijan, three are presented in Ismayilli district. Climate in plain is hot and moderate., with cooler climates are higher elevations. Socio-Economic Activities Analysis of Ismayilli population growth rates, show a smooth continuous decrease between the years 2000 to 2006, but this decrease is very little. For Ismayilli city between 2004 and 2005 no population growth is seen. After that a big fluctuation has been observed between the years 2008 and 2009 in the rate of population growth. The economy of Ismayilli rayon is based mainly on agriculture. The main economic activities within the Ismayilli rayon are cattle breeding, grain, grape, fruit, and tobacco growing. Main cultivated agricultural crops include: grain, grapes, potato, fruits, vegetables, tobacco plant, sunflower and maize. Cattle-breeding is developed all over the rayon. Current Water Supply Due to the hydro geological conditions with small springs at different elevations (550–950 masl) there exist in Ismayilli Town and nearby villages a complex system of natural and artificial creeks and surface water ditches within the housing areas. It is working successfully as a drainage network which is essential for the municipal infrastructure. In any case it should be sustained for the future. The main water sources for Ismayilli town are: 1) Drainage facilities on Ax-Oh River, build in 1970; 2) Talistan forest’s springs; and 3) Sub-artesian wells. Potable water is mostly provided from Akh-Okh river at a distance of 14 km from Ismayilli is built in 1970. Water abstraction structures include a small reservoir which is fed by Giz Galasi spring and 3 lines with drainage structures along the river. The daily production of these sources ranges between 1800 and 2000 m3/d, which seem to be less than it was originally obtained. There are no meters at water intake and distribution points. Untreated water is being supplied to the network by gravity. In spite of that quarterly water quality tests identify that water quality meets all requirements for ‘potable water”.

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The transmission line from Akh-Okh (Khanagah Village) to Ismayilli (~14km) was commissioned in 1980 to transfer water to the reservoirs of the municipal distribution system. This regular steel pipe has a huge size (DN720) and is operated as a partly filled channel. Due to this and damages in the past it can be estimated that the operational life of this pipeline has expired. As capacity of the Akh-Okh sources does not meet the present demand f or water, 5 deep wells within the urban area are temporarily used to provide sufficient water in the morning and evening. Most important are the wells with Pumps 1-3 (60m3/h, H=120m, 1982) which feed directly different parts of the network and the connected reservoirs. Pump 3 is responsible for supply of the uppermost area of Ismayilli Town (>660 masl) where a lot of new houses have been built. A second generation of deep wells (Pumps 4-6) was installed in 2007 and has smaller capacities (15m3/h). Pumps 5 and 6 feed small local networks . Pump 4 is defective. Due to high energy costs these pumps are mostly operated only 5 h/day. When water production from the Akh-Okh sources decreases in summer they run up to 10 h/day. Place when existing line enters to Ismayilli near head way is shown below(Figure 3.1.)

Figure 3.1. Water pipe from Akh-okh river crosses the main road and enters to city. The distribution network of the northern quarters (~630 – 660 masl) is fed by Reservoir 1 (1000 m3) and is normally operated by gravity. The remaining areas of Ismayilli Town and parts of close-by Mugan Village and Ismayilli Village are supplied in the same way by the Reservoirs 2A and 2B with 1000 m3 each. All reservoirs are in bad condition with obvious leakages. These are the only 3 of originally 9 reservoirs constructed in 1963. It can be suggested that all central parts of the existing distribution network (DN50-159) are of regular steel and originate from the 1960’s. Also the pipes in the development areas after 1980 are in poor condition. Only the central area (which was reconstructed some years ago) is equipped with new HDPE pipes. The length of the existing network is given to be 54 km with estimated water losses of 40 – 45 %. In some areas, untreated groundwater or drainage water enters the distribution system so that supplied water becomes turbid in autumn and spring.

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Daily water production is given to be 3000-3200 m3 supplying 60% of the population (25% permanently, 35% at 8h/d). In Ismayilli there are currently 352 of 2568 subscribers who are billed by water meters. 40% of the households supply themselves mostly from their own wells but also by buyiing water from tank trucks. In general people are dissatisfied about the limited water supply and complain of the bad quality especially when the deep well pumps are operated. The Villages of Talistan and Julyan are situated north-east and north-west of Ismayilli on a higher hillside level (700–820 masl). The villages do not belong administratively to Ismayilli and operate their own water sources, reservoirs and distribution networks independently from the Rayon Sukanal (water agency). Although Talistan has several sources, only limited water can be provided for Ismayilli, especially as water production decreases significantly in the summer. A Water Drainage System at Talistan River which was refurbished in 2008 (funded by World Bank) has been demolished by flooding since that time. Current Wastewater Management In 1980-85 a sewer network was constructed in the city center and in the areas close to the main streets where the main sewers were laid. These pipes are mostly of asbestos cement DN300. During rehabilitation of the central city area some years ago new sewers DN400 were constructed. In general there exist only a few manholes in the system and these are not being used for maintenance purposes. This network is mainly connected to administrative, cultural, medical and commercial buildings and consists of 12.0 km main collector, 18.0 km secondary lines and a biological treatment plant, currently not functional, with capacity of 2,700 m3/d. It was stated that due to blockages and breakages of the old pipes only 3-5 km of originally 23 km network are operational and 25% of the population is connected. In some places wastewater from blocked sewers is forced to the surface, and enters the drainage system of creeks and ditches. This system is often used for wastewater disposal in the un-served areas of the town and in the villages. Furthermore most of the comparatively large properties have their own sewerage pits feeding the drainage system by groundwater connections. The existing drainage system has three discharge points at the south to Aghrichay River. In the lower areas near the river some ditches function as open sewers. Wastewater accumulates as a result of blockages, constituting a serious health risk of the population. The given rates of water borne diseases are relatively high in Ismayilli. This might also result from people who supply their own water from wells that use mostly the uppermost aquifer for gardening and other purposes. The original collector system was designed to transfer all wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant constructed in 1988-90, which is situated 1.5 km southwest of the town near Gazli Village. The trunk main (DN1000) leading to the plant is damaged and its present status not clear. The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a Soviet model of extended aeration system constructed on concrete slabs and with prefabricated components. It was reported that after commissioning in 1990 this plant was not functioning and therefore operation was stopped. During 20 years the WWTP has deteriorated as a result of theft of equipment and mobile components and corrosion of concrete segments and steel as well as a result of damages and activities of the present inhabitants.As only a few buildings might be reusable demolition and reconstruction of WWTP and the trunk main would be extraordinarily costly compared to construction of new facilities at another site. The Rayon administration has offered a plot of land near the main road at the southern edge of the town which is much more suitable than the old WWTP site. The following problems exist: General • Depletion of existing WSS assets due to lack of sustainable investments and insufficient capacities for

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) • Little appreciation of public infrastructure sector and its organizations due to bad quality and service –

consumers implement their individual solutions without a general concept • Provisional solutions become permanent solutions – mostly in consequence of damages and due to the

limited budgets • Low awareness of hygienic interrelations of water supply, wastewater disposal. • Major WSS supply lines and other facilities often affected by landslides, floods and other natural

occurrences.

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Water Supply • Lack of mechanism for application of legislation to water withdrawal from Water Transmission

Pipelines, • No sound legal protection of future investments • Limited availability and/or capacity of existing water sources especially during summer • Well fields and water drainage systems which were implemented in the mountainous river gravel

beds, were often destroyed by flooding • Low water quality of the wells in Ismayilli; inefficient well pumps cause high energy costs and

therefore operated only in the morning and evening • Limited number and capacity of water supply pumps and reservoirs – no extension according to

growth of population and industry • Damages caused by great age, low material quality and insufficient installation depth of pipes lead to

high losses within the water distribution network • Interrupted water supply and temporarily empty pipes cause bad water quality at house connections

(bacteria, sediments, rust etc.) • Hygienic problems by private water storage tanks • Manual operation of the water distribution system – no automation and control • Preference of gravity flow systems and bad reputation of pumps – as high manual effort and energy

cost necessary to operate the existing old pumps. Wastewater • Wastewater collection, treatment and discharge is considered to be of minor importance compared to

water supply facilities – low priority and nearly no investments since 1985. • Damages of existing sewers results in wastewater flows at the surface. • Too few shafts causing very limited access to existing sewer network • No equipment for maintenance and repair – no chance for troubleshooting • Sewerage disposal in unlined pits leads to pollution of ground and surface water – as private wells are

also used for water supply this constitutes a serious health risk • Sludge disposal from pits and septic tanks is done illegally outside the municipal area Socio-Economic Situation • Low connection rate (approx. 60%) to public water supply network – many people are used to living

with little water as they must carry it for a longer distance or buy it from tank trucks. • Low connection (approx. 25%) rate to sewer system. • Bathrooms not common in the Rayon towns – improvement requires modification or extension of the

houses and will depend on economic possibilities of the owners • Toilets mostly outdoor using open pits without flushing – future connection to a new sewer system

will depend on personal interest and require private investments • Popular cohabitation with livestock within the urban settlement without sufficient disposal of

excrements Legal and Institutional Situation • Low level of support for Local Sukanal (water agency) Departments by central organizations and

institutions, and very limited provision of know how, equipment, vehicles etc. from central departments.

• Institutional complexity and dependency on central organizations and institutions inhibits solutions and investments on Rayon level

• National Water Supply Tariffs are not cost-effective to cover necessary investments – for better water quality and 24hour supply the majority of consumers need to agree to higher rates. The current tariff rates apply to a normative demand which is much higher than actual.

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• Value and qualification of Rayon Sukanal staff are affected by the need of manual handling and trouble shooting. They are not in line with future O&M requirements.

• Skepticism of villages concerning incorporation by the cities and/or integration by larger WSS organizations – disadvantages due to limited independency and priority of the city.

• The management structure and skills of Sukanals are poorly aligned for operating as a service industry.

• Weak legal framework for wastewater discharge means that industries do not need to comply with wastewater discharge requirements

There is an immediate need to address these issues through development and implementation of an efficient and effective WSS system that is affordable to local communities and which meets the needs of the range of stakeholders that it must serve. 3.2. Project description The Government of Azerbaijan planned the implementation of National Water Supply and Sanitation Project with the financial assistance of World Bank since 2007. The second phase of the same project has been approved on date 27 May 2008 as Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project (SNWSSP). The implementing agency of this second phase project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm Company AWMC( Amelioration JSC).. The general objective of this Project is to improve the availability, quality, reliability, and sustainability of water supply and sanitation (WSS) services in 16 of Azerbaijan's regional (rayon) centers. Better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities shall be implemented to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth. The project is intended to provide better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities in order to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth. The Feasibility Study was conducted by the Ismayilli water project in 2010. In the project documentation it is indicated that the primary objective of the project is to improve the health and livelihoods of the urban communities through the provision of safe, potable quality and adequate water supply and sanitation. The Project contains 3 components: • A1: Rayon Investment component, which will finance priority investments in the WSS sector, such as

the rehabilitation and extension of WSS systems, including facilities for wastewater and septic sludge treatment in rayon centers across Azerbaijan;

• B1: Institutional Modernization component which will support development and implementation of an Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Azersu and its subsidiary companies and State Amelioration and Water Management Agency (SAWMA), to improve the operational efficiency and sustainability of WSS services;

• C1: Project Implementation and Management component, which will support project implementation by financing project management activities including Incremental Operating Costs due to the project, training, and annual audits of the project and entity accounts and financial statements.

The November 2003 Presidential Decree No: 3 requires the Cabinet of Ministers to undertake measures for elimination of socio economic problems and to apply the norms of the European Social Charter. The proposed WSS project falls squarely within the scope of the Decree. The national WSS norms state that water supply to the population shall be 24 hour coverage of potable quality and delivered to the consumer at the appropriate pressure. These norms accord with the European Social Charter. The Government’s sector policies, strategy and development are based on a National WSS Strategy (2000), which recommended the setting up of ‘Autonomous Commercially-Run Utilities, under the Regulatory Control of Local Government. In secondary towns, these utilities, known as SuKanals (Secondary towns water supply agency, prefixed by town name to designate the local branch – Ismayilli SuKanal refers to the

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agency in the town of Ismayilli), were to be transformed into financially self-sufficient institutions eventually be able to attract the private sector to participate in their operation and management. This was followed by a Presidential Decree No. 893 of March 2002, which further set out the sector development approach. This Decree promotes private section participation, an improved tariff system, metering of water supply and revision of the accounting systems. In the project documentation it is indicated that the primary objective of the project is to improve the health and livelihoods of the urban communities through the provision of safe, potable quality and adequate water supply and sanitation. The following indicators will be followed: • Secure supply with potable water meeting World Health Organization (WHO) and/or national quality

standards • Continuous water supply for 24 hours per day • Supply of each user with sufficient water for domestic needs • Water distribution system workable under operational pressures with low leakage rates • Safe collection and treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater and reduction of aquifer pollution • Compliance of water supply facilities, sewer system and wastewater treatment plant with international

and/or Azeri standards. • Affordable water supply and sanitation prices for consumers and within determined service tariffs • Minimum use of natural resources to keep the impact of WSS measures on the environment at

minimum level during implementation and maintenance. Main project infrastructure location place is shown below(Figures 3.2- 3.4)

Figure 3.2. Proposed place of location of new WSS facility

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Figure 3.3 Proposed place of location of new WSS facility

Figure 3. 4. Proposed place of location of new WSS facility The secondary objective is to implement an Action Plan that will upgrade and improve the sustainability in the Rayon centers.

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The Project aims to achieve its objectives through: • Implementation of a new, efficient and appropriately sized water and sanitation infrastructure by

rehabilitation of existing facilities and construction of new ones where this is necessary. • Determine the operational bottlenecks of the water and sanitation system and develop project

proposals to improve efficiency • Strengthening of local know how and capacity to deliver and maintain these services • Developing a sense of local ownership through community participation In the project FS Document 2 alternatives have been considered for WSP. They are described at the section 6. These are source of ground waters near Mican village(Alternative 1 ) and Akhokhchay Drains and Giz-Qalasi springs (Alternative 2). In the FS document second alternative has been selected as a potential water source for Ismayilli city. This optiona has advantage in comparison with alternative 1 from economical (low cost of construction and operation) , water quality and sustainability of water supply point of view. The designed water demand for Ismayilli has been determined by the Feasibility Study as 64.79 l/s, which includes 58.63 l/s for domestic purposes of 30000 person(180 l./c/.d), 3.34 l/s for agricultural purposes and 2.22 l/s for industrial / commercial purposes. The highest point is approximately 720 masl, the lowest 540 masl. Ismayilli presently supplies its water from Akhokhchay drains and from the groundwater resources by deep wells located within the Ismayilli town center. In order to have adequate amount of water Akhokhchay Drain System needs to be rehabilitated. Besides this rehabilitation Giz Qalasi Spring needs to be constructed. The system has been observed on 7-8 of April 2010 and 26th of June 2010. It has been observed that 15 l/s of water could be obtained safely from Giz Galasi Spring Resources and the main portion of the water demand of Ismayilli town will be obtained from Akhokhchay Drains which is approximately 50 l/s. Based on the records approximately 13,3 l/s of water has been supplied form the existing water resources. Besides that a flow of 30 l/s has been observed in the drainage borehole number 1 which has depth of 3 m. By reconstruction of a new drainage line parallel to Akhokhchay with a depth of 4 to 5 m and with a length of 80 to 100 m within the alluvial zone of Akhokhchay, the observed water at 2 meter depth could be drained. A water collection reservoir will be constructed at this Akhokhchay Drains. Since the Giz Qalasi Spring has been located at upstream the water that will be collected within by the intake structures of Giz Galasi will be connected to the same reservoir having volume of 50 m3. The water supplied from this integrated resources shall be conveyed with a gravity pipe line to the 100 m³ reservoir where the water will be chlorinated. At the highest area of ismayilli town the main transmission line will be branched into two. The first branched pipe will feed the water reservoir 5 and the second branched pipe will feed water reservoirs 4, 3 2 and 1 in the given order. Then the water received by Water Reservoir 4 into Water Reservoir 3. The Water Reservoir 2 and the reservoir 1 will be fed by Water Reservoir 3 . The volumes of Water Reservoirs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be 1.000, 1.500, 800, 600 and 500 m3 respectively. The reservoirs is proposed to be newly constructed within scope of project accept the water reservoir 2 which needs to be reconstructed. (See Figure 4.1). The water quality of this resource has been investigated and according to the results they are compliant with Azeri standards and EU and WHO quality criteria. (See Appendix VI). According to the results this water falls into Category A according to the EU Council Directive 75/440/EEC. However, there are registered elevated colonies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa above EU criteria. That is it could be used as a drinking water with simple physical treatment and disinfection, e. g. rapid filtration and disinfection. The proposed water distribution system of İsmayilli is supplied from the reservoirs by only gravity which means that the required pressure in the network will be obtained by difference of elevations without water extraction directly from force mains. Network is divided into pressure zones in order to satisfy pressure constraints. During water supply avarage and minimum water flow of Akhokhchay river should be taken into account for each month to avoid environmental and water supply problems for other users connected with water shortage in sources because of increased intake by projected facilities. These figures are given in below table.

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Table 3.1. Average and minimum water flow of Akhokhchay river (m³/s) Months I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII Annual Average 0,79 0,81 1,26 2,28 2,55 2,09 1,45 1,07 1,15 1,34 1,26 0,96 1,41 Minimal 0,38 0,41 0,45 0,61 0,46 0,47 0,36 0,50 0,41 0,54 0,47 0,45 0,38

Even during the low flow periods of summer and winter , when main source of water in the river is ground water the minimal daily flow of river will be (360 l/s) which is several times higher than the proposed water intake amount. This option has also lesser negative environmental impact. As in the option one use of ground waters will lead to reduction of the ground water level. The other problem is connected with the quality of mentioned ground waters.which need to be in accordance with the international standards. As indicated in FS document the water quality analysis carried out in Ismayilli at one location of Akhokhchay Drains shows collected sample fits into the WHO, EU and Azeri drinking water standards. The other issue is location of resort area in vicinity of water source to be used(300m). In order to avoid impact of this area to the water resources of the source relevant measures need to be ubdertaken, including creation of water protection zones. Water supply system of the city shall be reconstructed in order to supply water from Akhokhchay Drain system and Giz- Qalasi spring. The length of main transmission line will be approximately 10,7 km. The supplied water shall be treated with simple physical treatment and/or disinfection then will be supplied to the water distribution network. Four new water reservoirs with volumes of 1500,1000, 800, 600 and 500 m3 have been proposed to be constructed . The existing reservoirs will be kept during construction except one of the existing one in the proposed construction area of the 800 m3 which will be demolished prior to construction. The total length of main pipes between the water reservoirs will be approximately 5 km. All of the existing drinking water distribution network shall be reconstructed and extended with steel and/or high density polyethylene pipes. The total length of distribution lines will be approximately 170 km. The sewerage system under the construction is proposed to be used as storm water collection system. A new sewerage collection system shall be reconstructed and extended corrugated high density poly ethylene pipes. The length of sewerage network construction will be approximately 141 km including the manholes. The collected wastewater shall be treated within a wastewater treatment plant having a capacity of 44,000 PE on year 2030 and discharged to the one of the drainage collectors. Institutional strengthening for an efficient operation and maintenance shall be implemented. Within the scope of the Project, polyethylene corrugated pipes will be laid to create a wastewater network and a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will be constructed approximately 2 km away from the town center. The WWTP will receive effluents from Julyan, Qazli and Talistan villages additionally to the ones defined at the feasibility study The new location of WWTP has been shifted 200 m Northeast during the implementation phase. The land belongs to the Municipality.

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General characteristics of the WTTP are as below: • Population Equivalent: 44,000 person (2030) • • Pre Treatment Capacity : 20.000 m³ /day • Biological Treatment Capacity : 8,400 m³/day The extended aeration process with sludge drying beds is selected by the Consultant as project proposal for the treatment of wastewater of Ismayilli The WWTP will consist of the following main components:

• Inlet pumping station • Grit and Grease ChamberVenturi Flume • Bio-Phosporus Tank • Aeration Tank • Final Sedimentation Tank • Return and Excess Sludge Pumping Station • Sludge Holding Tank • Sludge Building • Blower Building • Transformer and Generator Building • Administration Building • Guard House • Final Sedimentation Tanks Distribution Building • UV Disinfection Building • Odour Removal Units (2 Sets) • Biological Treatment Distribution Chamber and FeCl3 Dosing Station • MH 4097 Manhole

In the following the elements of the WWTP are described in detail:

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- Inlet Building with Emergency Overflow and By-Pass System The new sewage collector is connected to the inlet manhole MH4097 of the new wastewater treatment plant by ØID600 mm corrugated PE pipe. The topography of the site enables the gravity flow up to the treatment plant. An emergency overflow system is to be constructed at the inlet manhole MH4097. An overflow weir set at 544.50 m which is 0.50 m higher than the maximum water level in the creek is to be built. In case of emergency, the raw wastewater will be overflowed from the weir and discharged into the creek through ØID600 mm corrugated PE pipeline. The levels and dimensions of the structures are designed accordingly. Please refer to hydraulic calculations and profiles for further details. Raw wastewater enters into the screen channels from inlet manhole MH4097. There are three screen channels in total. One channel is equipped with a manually cleaned 50 mm bar spacing screen which will be used for by-pass purposes. Each of the other two channels is equipped with one coarse and one fine screen following to each other. Mechanically cleaned coarse screens have 35 mm bar spacing and mechanically cleaned perforated plate type fine screens have 6 mm hole opening. Each screen channel has enough capacity for passing of the maximum flow for Stage 2. Electrically operated isolation penstocks are installed at the upstream and downstream of the screen channels. Belt conveyor for the coarse screens and screw conveyor and compactor for the fine screens are also located in the building to transport, wash and dewater the screenings collected from wastewater. The storage capacity of the screenings containers will be 3 days. After the screen channels wastewater is lifted with the inlet pumps to the grit and grease chamber. Two duty and one standby submersible wet installed type inlet pumps are located in the wet well which are designed to deliver the maximum flow for Stage 2. Sewage trucks shall pour the content into the faecal sludge pumping station located in the Inlet Building. Faecal sludge line is equipped with a pH meter, a flow meter and a muncher to reduce the solid particles in the faecal sludge into smaller pieces. One duty and one standby submersible wet installed type faecal sludge pump in a sump delivers the sewage into the upstream of the screen channels for further treatment. The faecal sludge pump sump is equipped with a flushing system. One duty and one standby grit blower located in a separate room at the Inlet Building are provided to supply compressed air to the grit and grease chambers. Grit classifier is also located in the Inlet Building. The storage capacity of the grit containers will be 7 days. An overhead travelling crane is provided for maintenance purposes. Foul air from the pump sumps and the building will be extracted with fans and delivered to the odor removal unit. - Grit and Grease Chambers Lifted wastewater goes into two parallel aerated grit and grease chambers which are designed according to the maximum flow for Stage 2. Electrically operated isolation penstocks are installed at the upstream of the chambers. Two submersible type grit pumps installed on the scraper bridge transports the wastewater containing grit to an adjacent concrete channel. The collected grit and wastewater flows into a sump in which another grit pump exists and transports the collected grit and wastewater to a grit classifier located in the Inlet Building. A standby grit pump will be stored in the workshop. Air dispersion is accomplished by perforated pipes installed in the grit chamber. Surface skimmer removes scum and grease from the wastewater. Collected scum and grease is transported to a rotary drum screen via a submersible type grease pump. A standby grease pump will be stored in the workshop. Dewatered scum and grease from the rotary drum screen flows into the containers. The storage capacity of the grease containers will be 2 days. The top of the grit and grease chambers will be closed for preventing odour dispersion. A bypass line is also considered after grit and grease chamber which is connected to the downstream of the inlet manhole MH4097.

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- Influent Flow Measurement Raw wastewater flow rate is measured in an open channel after the grit and grease chambers. Venturi flume will be used to measure the flow rate up to 833 m3/h, which is the maximum flow for Stage 2. An automatic sampling unit will be installed at venture flume channel. - Bio-P Tank for Biological Phosphorus Removal Following the flume, a carousel type Bio-P tank takes place for biological phosphorus removal. At the upstream of the Bio-P tank, there will be a distribution chamber which serves to both the first and the second stages of the plant. For the second stage pipe connections, blind flanges are installed within the chamber. Return activated sludge and filtrate from sludge dewatering process is pumped into this chamber. There will be a by-pass pipeline from this chamber to the aeration tanks in order to provide operation flexibility. Manually operated isolation penstocks are installed in the distribution chamber to change the direction of the flow. One Bio-P tank is designed and constructed for the first stage and equipped with a submersible type low speed banana mixer to ensure the 0.3 m/s horizontal velocity within the tank and one ORP meter. Another tank will be constructed in the future for the second stage. As a back-up, there will exist a Ferric Chloride Dosing System comprising two GRP storage tanks and one duty, one standby diaphragm type dosing pumps in order to guarantee phosphorus effluent standard in case of no or too less Bio-P elimination. - Aeration Tanks There are two oxidation ditch shaped aeration tanks in the system for the first stage. The total volume of the tanks is 8750 m³ and the designed sludge age is 11 days. Electrically operated weir penstocks are installed at the upstream of the aeration tanks. Each tank is equipped with two submersible type low speed banana mixers and 935 pieces fine bubble membrane diffusers of which 200 pieces are installed in the anoxic zone to provide additional air if required, air pipes with flow meters, one dissolved oxygen meter, one pH meter, one ORP meter, one MLSS meter and one NH4 meter. Aerobic and anoxic zones in each aeration tank are arranged to accomplish simultaneous denitrification process required to meet the effluent total nitrogen standard. Air required for the process is supplied with two duty and one standby frequency controlled roots blowers. Two additional aeration tanks will be constructed in the future for the second stage together with all specified accessories and blowers. . - Final Sedimentation Tanks Wastewater coming from the aeration tanks flows into a final sedimentation tanks distribution chamber equipped with electrically operated weir penstocks. Two final sedimentation tanks for the first stage, each with a diameter of 15 m, are designed for the solid separation after aeration tanks. Rotating half bridge scraper with bottom and surface skimmer is installed in the tank. Surface scum is pumped to the center of the tank by a submersible pump installed on the scraper bridge then collected scum is taken into a common pump pit from where it is delivered into the sludge holding tank by a submersible pump. Collected sludge is delivered by gravity into the Return and Excess Sludge Pumping Station where return and excess sludge pumps are located. Sludge blanket level will be measured within the tank. Treated effluent overflows from the v-notch weirs installed all around the tank.

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Two additional final sedimentation tanks will be constructed in the future for the second stage together with all specified accessories and distribution chamber. Treated effluent is measured by an electromagnetic type flow meter after the final sedimentation tanks which is designed according to the first stage of the plant. - UV Disinfection Following to the flow measurement, treated wastewater enters into the open channel type UV disinfection structure. The capacity of the UV system is designed to cope with maximum flow for the year 2030. An automatic sampling unit will be installed at downstream of UV disinfection channel. Treated and disinfected effluent is used for service water and firefighting water source. - Discharge to Creek Ø600 mm corrugated PE pipe discharges a volume of 8400 m³/day (97.22 l/s) treated effluent by gravity to the Aghrichay. - Return and Excess Sludge Pump Station Collected sludge from the bottom of each final sedimentation tank is delivered into the Return and Excess Sludge Pumping Station by gravity. Electrically actuated telescopic valves are installed on the Ø355 mm pipeline just at the pump sump. In the station there are two duty and one standby submersible wet installed type return sludge pumps, controlled with frequency converter, and one duty and one standby submersible wet installed type excess sludge pumps. While return sludge goes to the upstream chamber of the Bio-P tank, excess sludge is delivered into the Sludge Holding Tank. One lifting crane is provided for maintenance purpose. Flow for the each pressure line measured by electromagnetic flow meter. Another return and excess sludge pumping station will be constructed in the future for the second stage together with all specified equipment and accessories. - Sludge Holding Tank Excess sludge is collected in one sludge holding tank at the first stage. Circular tank with a diameter of 6.50 m, side wall depth of 3.5 m and equipped with a submerged aerator, is to be provided for sludge holding prior to dewatering by centrifuge. Submerged aerator is designed both to provide adequate amount of air into the sludge holding tank for keeping the sludge in aerobic condition and to keep the sludge suspended thus preventing to settle. The design rate of 25 cfm/1000 cfm (i.e. 0.025 m3 air/min) is selected for this aerator according to EPA and Ten State Standards suggested to be used for this range. Although the sludge is to be kept aerobic for preventing release of phosphorus and returning back to the system, the sludge will not be stabilized due to not enough sludge age and not enough aeration duration in the sludge holding tank. However, it is anticipated that there will be no problem to dewater the unstabilized sludge up to %25 DS with centrifuge. Another sludge holding tank will be constructed in the future for the second stage together with all specified equipment and accessories. - Sludge Dewatering with Centrifuge

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For the first design stage of the plant, there will be one duty and one standby centrifuge to dewater the excess sludge from inlet DS of %0.88 to outlet DS of %25. Excess sludge is fed into the centrifuges by one duty and one standby positive displacement type pump. One polymer preparation unit with one duty and one standby positive displacement type dosing pump are also provided. Filtrate from the dewatering process is collected in a sump from where it is delivered into the upstream chamber of the Bio-P Tank via one duty and one standby submersible pump. Dewatered sludge from the centrifuges flows on to the screw conveyors and transported into the containers. The storage capacity of the dewatered sludge containers will be 3 days. Sludge treatment equipment are designed according to operation time of 7 days/week and 14 hours/day. An overhead travelling crane is provided for maintenance purposes. One additional centrifuge, one feed pump, one polymer preparation unit, one dosing pump and one filtrate pump will be required for the second stage. Necessary areas are being reserved in the Sludge Building in order to locate the additional equipment. No extra building will be constructed in the future. Foul air from the Sludge Building will be extracted with fans and delivered to a separate odour removal unit. - Odour Removal There will be two separate bio-filter type odour removal units at different locations. The first one is located at adjacent to the grit and grease chamber and serves to inlet building. The second one is located at adjacent to the sludge building and serve only to sludge building. The tanks will be made of concrete. Foul air from inlet building and sludge building will be transferred into the odour removal units via extracting fans and ducts. Required air exchange rate is 8 times/hour for inlet building and 7 times/hour for sludge building. Wood scraps or PP blocks will be used as filling media. • Buildings and Infrastructure The following buildings are located at the treatment plant. □ Administration Building □ Blower Building □ Transformer and Generator Building □ Guard House Buildings in General The buildings located inside the wastewater treatment plant are single story. Supporting systems of the buildings are concrete base, concrete walls and spread footing. Concrete class is C25 and rebar class is S420. Concrete covers at the structures are to be in line with the ACI. Critical loadings for the buildings are vertical loads and earthquake forces. Euro Code is based for the structural design. Terrace roof with inclination to collect the rain water is provided for the buildings. For separation, brick walls without supporting affect are arranged for architectural purpose. Administration Building Administration Building consists of offices, control room, laboratory, kitchen and cafeteria, workshop, store room, service room and locker rooms. The size of building designed is W x L

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x H: 14 x 22 x 3 m. Necessary HVAC and sanitary works are carried out for the building. Wet floors are ceramic and all other floors are terrazzo floor tiles. For the walls, except the wet locations all are plaster and plastic paint where wet walls are ceramic. Windows and doors are aluminium. Outdoor walls are epoxy based paints.Blower Building Blower building is close to the aeration tanks and Transformer and Generator Building. Aeration blowers are housed in this building. In a separate room, electrical and control cabinets are placed. The size of building is W x L x H: 8 x 14 x 5 m. Floor is terrazzo floor tile, walls are plaster and paint. Roller door is used as the main equipment door. Transformer and Generator Building Generator room, LV and MV panel rooms, two transformers are located in this building. The size of building is W x L x H: 9 x 22 x 5 m. Floor for LV panel room is raised floor and for the rest of the rooms is terrazzo floor. Guard House Guard house is adjacent to the gate. It is about 10 m2 building with sizes of W x L x H: 3.90 x 5.20 x 2.50 m. Terrazzo floor tiles for floor, plaster and paint for walls are used. In the wet areas floor and walls are ceramic. Control Philosophy General The plant is operated both in automatic and manual mode. The purpose of providing automatic control mode is to minimize operator intervention and supply failure and trouble free of operation. The control system architecture is based around Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) working in conjunction with their associated Motor Control Centres (MCC), field instrumentation and supervised via a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA). FS Consultant proposes to use the numbers for non-sensitive areas which means that the WWTPs will be designed also for elimination of carbonaceous matter .Elimination of phosphorus by chemical precipitation with ferric or aluminium salts isn’t envisioned . The reasons are as follows: • The limited budget, investments on the water sector are deemed to have a greater benefit for the population than establishing a very sophisticated wastewater treatment • The elimination of P requires higher skills from the personnel operating the plant • The possibility to use the effluent in the future for irrigation purposes This process will allow to provide needed quality of treated waters with possibility of further their use for irrigation and also use of sludge in agriculture. The effluent limits applied for the FS Document has been changed for Nitrogen and Phosphorus parameters based on the agreement made with AZERSU JSK on September 7, 2012. This agreed with the effluent limit values as presented in the table below(Table 3.2). As known the European Council Directive (91/271/EEC) concerning urban waste water treatment (herein after named UWWTD) which is the standard applied in Azerbaijan. According to UWWTD the effluent standards has been set as:

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Table 3.1. Effluent Standards proposed for Design • Parameter (Unit) Non-Sensitive Area

• BOD5 • Mg/l • 25 • COD • Mg/l • 125 • TSS • Mg/l • 35 • N,tot • Mg/l • 15.0 • P,tot • Mg/l • 2.0

*: Requirements for discharges from urban waste water treatment plants to sensitive areas which are subject to eutrophication. The Specially Protected Water Objects, that is sensitive areas has been defined by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Azerbaijan Republic No.77 of May 1, 2000. This resolution added some articles to the Water Code of the Azerbaijan Republic of December 26, 1997(Article 74 ). The resolution states that “There shall be the following categories of specially protected water objects:

− areas of internal waters of the Azerbaijan Republic and of the Azerbaijan Republic section of the Caspian Sea (lake);

− wetlands; − running water courses and water collectors designated as rare natural landscapes; − zones of protection of source and mouth of water objects; − places of spawning and wintering of valuable fish types; − water objects with integral link to forests, flora and fauna and other specially protected natural

resources; − basins of underground water reserves.”

That is the areas categorized above could be designated as sensitive areas, according to the described procedure on the same resolution. As known 97/271 /EC directive actually is applicable to the all surface water bodies and Caspian Sea under the territory of Azerbaijan. The question remains whether the surface water resources could be eutrophic and designated as sensitive areas in future. If the effluent which contains partly removed Nitrogen and Phosphorus, they can be eutrophic and they can be designated as sensitive areas in order to protect their quality based on their utilization. Therefore removal of organic substances that are main reasons for eutrophication is preferred through a settled agreement between the relevant government agencies. Based on this agreement the new design criteria is set for the removal of phosphorus and nitrogen by the modification of wastewater treatment plants of rayons. This modification is expected to contribute in keeping the water quality of the discharged water bodies. Since the villages of Ismayilli at the downstream of outfall location of WWTP supplies drinking water from the Agrichay, in order to avoid Agrichay to be an eutrophic water resource in future the modification in WWTP is necessary for removal of nutrients. Thus the effluent standards of UWWTD will be achieved for sensitive areas. The requirements for sludge treatment proposed by the Consultant are stabilization of sludge and dry solids content of approx. 25%. which can be achieved by mechanical dewatering. By year 2030 main indicator will be 44,000 PE. Mainly planned in the project the extended aeration system is feasible from economic and exploutation point of view and is characterised with low probability of accidents as in this variant heated septic reservoir and utilization of qas isn’t required. Approximately 97,22 l/s treated wastewater will be discharged to the Agricay. Dewatered Sludge Dry Content Ratio will be %25. According to Item 3.7, 3rd Article, Azerbaijan Republic Cabinet of Ministers Decision about Sanitary Rules, Hygiene and Environmental Specifications Based Cities and Other Cities and Other Populated Areas Treatment, Temporary Domestic Waste Storage, Regular Removal and Neutralization Guidelines dated 21 April 2005 No. 74, the sludge has reutilization value and cannot be disposed of in a landfill. Since the sludge will be dewatered and lessened due to the proposed process will be approximately

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24 m³/day. Therefore the sludge will be stored within the plant and will be used in agricultural activities during the season. The use of the sludge in agriculture is subject to the sludge meeting the quality requirements of the environmental control standard presently effective in Azerbaijan. According to health statistics of Ismayilli Rayon between 2000 and 2009, the commonest water borne disease is acute intestinal infections. Its occurrence is app. 4.3 in a year. Viral hepatitis, dysentery and salmonellas follow acute intestinal infections with 4.2, 0.6 and 0.4 occurrences in a year respectively. Water source diseases are thought to be decreased in time with the upgrade of infrastructure facilities in the rayon. Expected project benefits in the project area:

• Prevention of the ground and surface water pollution • Protection of the public health • Prevention of wasting of water resources and energy • Prevention of the soil pollution and supply of free fertilizers (i.e. sludge of proper quality from the

WWTP) to farmers 3.3 Map of project area and the location of project infrastructure to be included. İsmayilli rayon is located in the south part of the Greater Caucasus. The southern part of the rayon is partly highland. It is surrounded by Quba rayon on the North, Shamakhi rayon on the South-East, Aghsu and Kurdemir rayons on the South, and with Gabala rayon on the West and on the Southwest. (See Figure 3.5).

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Figure 3.5. Map of location of Ismayilli region Below is given division of the rayon territory to different areas depending on land use and type of economical activity(Figure 3.6).

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Figure 3.6. Land use, and economic areas in Ismayilli region Map of location of existing and proposed in the FS document infrastructure are given in the ANNEXES I-IV 3.4 Legal and Institutional Strengthening Existing Organization: Services related to sewerage system and stormwater are under the responsibility of Local Birleshmish SuKanal Authority. Six management and administration staff including one manager, 9 accounting staff, 10 technical staff responsible for water supply systems and 2 technical staffs responsible for sewerage systems has been employed by Local SuKanal Authority. Proposals for Strengthening of Institutional Structure: The main proposal in this project for the organization is to separate Ismayilli SuKanal Department from the central organizations like AZERSU and Birleshmish SuKanal in order to have an efficient and operational management structure. Existing organizational structure of the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department is proposed to be kept mainly as it is. However some small modifications within the organization structure have been proposed to be realized in order to improve the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department. As a must, the constructed wastewater treatment plant will require a few skilled staff, like plant director, engineer/chemist and a technician, and ordinary workers. The technician and workers for the wastewater treatment plant could be selected and trained from the existing staff of the Ismayilli Su Kanal Deparment. Besides that a part time Information Technologies Specialist (IT Specialist) is proposed to assist to the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department Head. IT specialist will assist to the installation and development of information technologies within the organization. After that the total number ofIsmayilli Su Kanal Department will not be increased more than three people. (See Figure 3.7 for the extended units of the Organizational Structure of the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department)

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FIGURE 3.7. PROPOSED ORGANIZATION DIAGRAM OF ISMAYILLI SU KANAL

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4. BASELINE DATA

4.1. Bio-physical description of project area

Relief and geological structure

Ismayilli region is situated on the south slope of Big Caucasus mountains of the same natural region. The area of the region have complex relief condition. Mountainous relief forms are superior. There are also flat and foothills here. Absolute altitude changes between 200-3629 m. The highest top is Babadag (3629m). Flat part of the area is on south of region. The north part (mountanious) of the region is on Big Caucasus tectonic ascend zone, south part is on Kur inter mountain deviation zone. Ismayilli region is situated on magnitude 9 seismic zone. Geological structure of the area is complex. There are two geological Age of Mammals and Age of Reptiles rocks from three that are mentioned in Azerbaijan. On mountanious zone Age of Reptiles rocks are spreaded more widely. The highest part of the region is covered with Yura aged rocks, but middle mountainous part is covered with Chalk aged rocks. Age of Mammals is represented with third and forth age rocks. Forth age rocks are more widely spreaded (in centre and south). The third age rocks are only on above small area of Girdimanchay alluvial cone. The whole area of Ismayilli region is covered with sedimentary rocks.

The region is not wealthy with minerals. There are shale oil, clay and sand resources. Forest resources are of local importance.

Climate

According to the climate condition the area of Ismayilli region can be divided into three parts. Flat, foothills and low mountanious relief forms are superior on the south and middle side soft warm climate type is superior, cold climate type is superior on north part with mountain relief forms and on the highest watershed part mountain tundra climate type is superior (as per Keppens’ classification).

In the region area there are two subtypes of moderate warm climate type: 1.Moderate warm climate in whcih the summer is dry; 2.Moderate warm climate in which the rainfalls distribute equally in all seasons.

The first subtype is more widely spreaded and typical for the south side region. Rains mainly fall here at the end of spring and in autumn. Humidity coefficient is between 0.75-1.0.

Ismayıllı town is situated on the border of first and second climate types. The second subtype is observed on the south side of mountainous part (on 1000-1500 m). This

climate type differs with its soft winter and moderate warm summer. Humidity coefficient is equal to 1. Sub-type of cold climate type the rainfalls of which fall equally in all seasons observed on 1500-2700

m. This climate sub-type is extremely humid. Humidity coefficient is 1.2-1.5. Its winter is cold, snowy, long and summer is short and cool. Temperatures above 10 ºC varied only between 400-1500 ºC.

Mountain tundra climate observed on the high 2700 m areas. Humidity coefficient is between 1.5-2.0 and all seasons are cold. Temperatures above 10 ºC varied only between 0-400 ºC. The coldest month is January and the hottest is August. Main part of rains fall in spring and autumn.

Table 4.1 describes average monthly and annual amounts of the main climate elements of Ismayilli region and on Pic. 4.1 wind flower is given. The climate information is given according to the Ismayilli meteorological station. As it seems from Pic. 4.1 the west and east winds are superior in the region.

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Table 4.1. Average monthly and annual amounts of the main climate elements of the Ismayilli meteorological station

№ Name of element I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII Annual

1

Weather temperature, C0 a) average 0.0 0.8 4.2 11.4 15.8 21.0 23.6 22.4 18.4 11.7 6.8 1.2 11.4

b) absolute maximum 5.5 5.7 9.4 17.8 22.3 27.8 30.4 28.7 25.1 17.4 11.9 6.5 17.4 v) absolute minimum -3.8 -2.8 0.3 5.9 10.1 14.7 17.4 16.5 12.5 7.5 3.2 -2.5 6.6

2 Rainfalls, mm 35.6 45.4 64.9 71.6 53.5 44.1 50.0 44.6 42.2 94.7 33.3 42.8 623 3 Wind speed, m/s 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.5 2.5 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.3

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Picture 4.1. Wind flower (Ismayilli)

Soil types In Ismayilli region dark chestnut, mountain grey-brown, brown mountain forest, alluvial

meadow-forest, brown mountain forest and mountain meadow soils widely spreaded. The height zoning is clearly seem in the distribution of these soil types over area. Information on the main soil types distributed in the region area is given in the Table 4.2.

Table 4.2. Distributed soil types in Ismayilli region № Soil types Bonitet marks Area, ha 1 Mountain meadow 60 13410 2 Mountain forest 84 104880 3 Meadow brown 85 56970 4 Mountain-grey-brown 63 18270 5 Mountain chestnut 60 3240 6 Chestnut (simple) 80 6570 7 Chestnut (irrigated) 77 5670 8 Alluvial-meadow 69 57240 9 Gravels of river beds 10 1710

Total 65 267960 One part of soils changed into agro-irrigation landscapes. Mainly dry-farming is developed.

Ecosystems Natural landscape types

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In Ismayilli region four main landscape types are (ecosystem type) distributed: 1..Mountain field ecosystem; 2.Mountain forest ecosystem; 3. Mountain meadow ecosystem (subalpine and alpine meadows); 4.Nival ecosysem (rock landscape type). These landscape types situated according to vertical zonal rule.

. Vegetative cover

Field plants are on the south flat and foothills side of the region. There are oats, thyme and

shrubs. One part of these fields arose as the result of destruction of forests. Lone trees are alive witnesses of past forests. Natural grass cover of main fields cover over 70-80% of sand surface. Most of fields replaced with dry sown area and garden.

Forest plants are on low and middle mountainous zone. The upper part of forests arose in cold climate and lower part in moderate hot climate condition. That is why on upper borders of forests beech, hornbeam and on lower border dry firm oak and other trees grow. Forests on 600-1600 m height create whole zone.

Meadow plants are typical for alpine and sub-alpine meadows of mountainous zone (2600-3000 m). Here oats, leguminous plants, etc. are superior. These area used as hayfield and pastures.

On high mountainous zone (above 3000 m) there are almost no vegetative cover.

The animal world

Typical animals of semi-desert and dry fields are wolf, fox, jackal, rabbit, etc. Preyers occur close to sheep-pens and villages, as well as in open semi-desert areas. Because of fox and jackal being mainly rodent feeders, they usually live far away from settlements. Grey, chestnut and red coloured small fox (Vulpes Alpheraklyi) feeding with insect and rodents are widely spread.

On semi-desert and dry fields from rodents badger, spotted or polecat (Vormela Sarmatica) and weasel also occur in semi-desert and dry fiels areas, but rarely. Field mouse (Microtus Socialis), Red tail mouse (Meriones crythrourusi), Bogdanov field mouse, Williams arab rabbit, small arab rabbit, grey mountain mouse (Cricetulus Migratorius), house and forest mouses, sand mouse, rabbit are typical rodents of semi-desert and dry fields. Here, from insect feedings lop-eared hedgehog, long-tailed white-toothed, stink badger (Pachyure etrusca) considered as the smallest mammallia also occur.

On semi-desert and dry fields from birds stonebird (Ocnanthe isabelino), crested lark (Alanda ciristata), grey lark, field lark, red duck, simple dove, etc. can be shown.

Reptiles commonly occur in semi-deserts and arid-denuded low mountains. Tortoise, some types of lizards including snake-eyed lizard and others, occur.. Snakes are also widely spread: adder (Vipera labitina), təlxə (Coluber jugularis), venomous snake, blind snake, feeding with insects (Contia collaris).

From amphibians only green land frog (Bufo Viridis) can be shown. There are many types of different insects.

According to structure and way of life of the animal world the mountain forest zone is differs dramatically from other landscape-ecological systems in Ismayilli. One of the rare animals of this place is forest cat.

In mountain-forest landscape badger and squirrel are rarely mentioned. Here, some types of mouses and forest mousesrı, bush mouse, Caucasus mouse), shrew and other rodents are widely spread.

Mountain forests are dwelling place for black woodpecker, three types of many-coloured woodpecker, snow bird, colourful nightingale, siskin, red throat. There are also water sparrow, long-tailed tomtit (in winter months), grey eagleowl in this belt.

From reptiles, snake, rock lizard, grass-snake are mentioned in this belt. Mountain forests are also rich with insects (dark blue proserus insect, blue alpine insect), forest

bee and snails.

Anthropogenic transformation of natural landscape

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In Ismayilli region three of widely spreaded four main landscape types subjected to anthropogenic impact.

All of the forests arose on as the result of destruction of old oak tree forests. And now the anthropogenic degree of these fields is 80%. In fields mainly dry plant is developed and grape, potatoe, grain are cultivated. One part of dry zones is under orchards. On the irrigated part of fields water-melon and vegetables cultivated.

In XX century 50% of Ismayilli forests destructed. At present forests are under recovery. But the development of cattle-breeding in forest zone delay this process.

As the result of occupation of Garabakh zone main parts of summer pastures of Azerbaijan lost. That is why summer pastures of Big Caucasus and Ismayilli region subject to strong anthropogenic impact. Sharp increase of cattle number decrease the thickness of natural grass cover of alpine and sub-alpine meadows and accelerate erosion process.

Protected areas

Ismayıllı preserve created in 1981 in Ismayilli region. The puprose of organization of preserve is

to protect forest natural complex. The area of Ismayilli preserve is 5780 ha. Preserve area is on 800-2250 m height. Its 96.3% is on

mountanious and the rest on flat zone. 87% of the are covered with thick forest. Only 4% of Ismayilli preserve is on sub-alpine meadow zone of Govdag chain.

Ismayıllı preserve mainly situated on Akhokhchay, partly on Goychay basin. The preserve according to its geological and geomorphological structure does not seriously differ from the rest part of south slope. Here is yura, mainly chalk deposits (clay, sand stone, limestone layers), partly palaeogene layer clays spreaded. The area is much broke with river valleys.

The forests of Ismayilli preserve are mainly consisted with beech, hornbeam, oak trees. Here is also birch-tree, ash-tree forests.

40 types of mammals, 17 types of creepings, 6 types of amphibians, 4 types of fishes, 104 types of birds live in preserve. From birds Caucasus tetra from mammals brown bear, lynx, roe, included into “Red Book”.

. Underground and surface waters

. Surface waters

Main rivers of Ismayilli region are Goychay, Akhokhchay and Agrichay. Main morphometric and flow characteristics of these rivers have been given on Table 4.3 and food sources on Table 4.4. Table 4.3. Average long-term and extremal water use of rivers

N River post

Annual flow

norm, m3/s

Maximum water

discharge, m3/s

Minimum water

discharge, m3/s

Water catchment area, km2

Average height of basin, m

I Goychay 1. Goychay-Buynuz 8.72 128 0.63 308 1940

2. Akhokhchay-Khanagah 1.52 164 0.10 66.4 1660

3. Agrichay Ismayilli 0.56 91.4 0.007 88.2 940 II Girdimanchay

4. Girdimanchay-Gandab 4.21 42.4 0.39 326 1870

5. Girdimanchay-Garanohur 6.50 201 0.90 352 1820

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Table 4.4. Food sources of the rivers

N River station Snow waters, % Rain waters, % Ground waters, %

I Goychay 1. Goychay-Buynuz 32 24 44

2. Akhokhchay-Khanagah 19 43 38

3. Agrichay Ismayilli 21 34 46 II Girdimanchay

4. Girdimanchay-Gandab 25 35 40

5. Girdimanchay-Garanohur 23 38 39

Goychay begins from 1980 m height. Its length is 115 km, basin area is 1770 km2, average height

is 538 m. In the basin forest occupies 510 km2 area. Average river inclination is 17.2‰, density of river

network is 0.48km/km2. It is tumultuous in spring and high water flood river in autumn. Ismayilli is connected with Girdimanchay with artificial river-bed and by this way they flow into Kura.

In the chemical content of Goychay hydrocarbonate anion and calcium cation are superior. Mineralization degree changes between 300-400 mg/l.

Water resources of Goychay are used in irrigation of Shirvan flat and river area and in water supply of Goychay town.

Akhokhchay and Agrichay are left tributaries of Goychay. Girdimanchay begins from south slope of Babadag on 2900 m height. It is tumultuous in spring

and high water flood river in autumn. Very often stream is observed in the river. In water structure of the river the sulphate and hydrocarbonate anions quantity is approximately equal (140-450 mg/l). Its cause the flow of mineral spring into the river. River water is used in irrigation.

Yekakhana and Ashigbayramli water reservoirs are also in Ismayilli region. their useful volume are 8 and 3.4 mln m3. Water of these reservoirs use in irrigations.

Underground waters

Therea are little underground waters in Ismayilli region. Convenience of hiydrogeological condition is connected with geological structure and climate condition of the area. Only on mountainous side of the region there is suitable condition for formation of underground waters.

Based on formation condition of underground waters the are of the region can be divided into three zone:

• Fold mountain zone; • East end of Ganikh-Agrichay inter mountain flat zone; • East end of Ajinohur foothill zone.

Fold mountain zone occupy small place of the region (north). Spring flow here is 5-10 l/s, but sometimes 20-30 l/s. These waters are little mineralized, fresh and according to chemical content hydrocarbonated-calcium.

East end of Ganikh-Agrichay inter mountain flat zone i sin Ismayilli region. Intensive water exchange zone of underground waters on surface layer cut with Goychay valley and create all necessary facilities for spring formation. Springs flow is between 0.3-10 l/s. Gorund water horizon spreaded everywhere in 2-90 m depth throughout flat. Pressured water horizon form in 10-70 m depth of alluvial cone. The thickness of water rocks are up to 100 m, filtration coefficient is 35 m/day.

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Ajinohur foothill zone occupy small area of the region and almost, waterless zone. Only in alluvial rocks of Girdimanchay fresh ground waters occured (60 l/s).

4.2. Social-economic character of Project area Economical-geographical position

Ismayilli region is one of the four administrative regions (Ismayilli, Shamakhi, Agsu, Gobustan) of Mountainous Shirvan economical-geographical region. The area of Ismayilli region is 2074 km2 and population is 79 100 person.

Economical-geographical position of the Ismayilli region is very suitable. The passing of transport and communication lines from the territories of this region going from Baku to Georgia and west and north-west of Azerbaijan, also, as Absheron economical region the closeness of Azerbaijan to the highly developed industrial centre play an important role in developing of economy and territorial forming of Mountanious Shirvan ecnomic region and Ismayilli region. The transport network of the region is mainly represented by automobile transport.

Population Ismayilli town is the third big town of Mountanoius Shirvan economic region. Increase dynamics of population number in the region is given on Table 4.5.

Table 4.5. Increase dynamics of population number in Ismayilli region (thousand persons)

Area 1st of January situation 1990 1995 2000 2005 2012

Republic of Azerbaijan 7131.9 7643.5 8032.8 8447.3 9356.5 City population 3847.3 4005.6 4116.4 4477.6 4966.2

Village population 3284.6 3637.9 3916.4 3969.7 4390.3 Mountanoius Shirvan economic region – total 212.6 240.0 252.1 266.7 295.9

City population 58.0 66.6 70.1 80.3 101.3 Village population 154.6 173.4 182.0 186.4 194.6

Ismayilli region 61.7 70.6 73.0 76.4 82.4 City population 12.7 15.1 15.4 16.4 26.7

Village population 49.0 55.5 57.6 60.0 55.7 As it seems from Table 4.5 most of people live in villages and urbanization level is 32,4%. Average population density is 40 person per km2. In the region in 90th of last century if the natality per 1000 person was 28.8 person, now this

indicator is 7.1 person. At the recent years decrease on rate of growth of region population is connected with existed demographic situation in the Republic. In 2008 decrease of town population is noted (1.3%).

One part of the region immigrated to the CIS countries. Displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh are also inhabited in the region. Displaced persons having limited economic means and facing with unemployment are on the most protection required population level.

Economic-social situation

The economy of Ismayilli region is mainly connected with agriculture. Main economy areas are cattle-breeding, grain-growing, fruit-growing (pomegranate) and tobacco-growing. Here also wheat, grape, potatoe, sunflower and maize are cultivated.

In Ismayilli region approximately 90% (2802 persons) of employed persons work in governmental sector. Average monthly salary of persons work in private and state sector is AZN 130.2 and AZN 159.7.

The social-economic indicators of the region are given in Table 4.6. Table 4.6. The social-economic indicators of Ismayilli region. Number of doctors, person 127 Number of infant schools 10

Number of doctors per 10000 16.1 Number of children there, 375

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persons

person

Number of average medical workers, person

417 Number of children against 100 places in infant schools

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Number of average medical workers per 10000 persons

52.7 Internal general education schools 81

Number of hospitals

7 Number of pupils there, person 13397

Number of hospital beds

515

In territorial division of labour of Azerbaijan in Ismayilli region together with agriculture, based on

local raw material resources historically food industrial spheres, hardware production, etc. spheres have been specialized.

There are carpet factory, brick and beer plants in Ismayilli. At recent times wheat planting is considerable increased (Table 4.7). Throughout Ismayilli region

production of plant-growing crops and productivity on agriclutural spheres are given in Table 4.8 and 4.9. Table 4.7. Sowing areas over Ismayilli region, ha

№ Sowing areas 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 1 Sowing areas of

orchards 794 834 850 862 940 888 906

2 Sowing areas of grain and grain beans 23791 27273 28342 28404 28301 28132 30495

3 Wheat sowing area 16468 20473 21424 21048 20972 19112 20797 4 Barley sowing area 7039 6219 6272 6741 6713 7837 8244 5 Maize sowing area for

grain 15 113 145 39 39 40 409

6 Sowing area of sunflower for grain 284 293 255 240 246 304 256

7 Potato sowing area 349 750 757 760 760 758 764 8 Vegetable sowing area 441 840 861 874 835 836 837 9 Sowing area of

foodstuff melon plantation

2 7 7 7 9 10

10 Orchard sowing area 794 834 850 862 940 888 906 11 Vineyard sowing area 346 346 361 672 509 730 801

Table 4.8. Production of plant-growing crops throughout Ismayilli region, ton

№ Production field 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 1 Production of grain

and grain beans 55294 69191 70310 72186 72186 60349 72211

2 Wheat production 37491 52272 53954 55353 55356 42907 51363

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3 Barley production 17474 15930 15375 15946 15965 15801 17728 4 Maize production for

grain 12 214 228 137 141 144 1462

5 Sunflower production for grain 187 283 173 193 152 229 230

6 Potato production 2702 5896 6070 6146 6148 6165 6281 7 Vegetable production 4120 7700 7817 7880 7758 7780 7811 8 Production of

foodstuff melon plantation

4 17 17 19 14 25

9 Fruit production 6961 7366 4861 7418 7420 7445 7508 10 Grape production 1332 2858 1051 3903 2150 2690 3119

Table 4.9. Productivity on agricultural fields in Ismayilli region, cent/ha

№ Productivity 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 1 Grain productivity 23.2 25.4 24.8 25.4 25.5 21.5 23.7 2 Wheat productivity 22.8 25.5 25.2 26.3 26.4 22.5 24.7 3 Barley productivity 24.8 25.6 24.5 23.7 23.8 20.2 21.5 4 Maize productivity

for grain 8.1 18.9 15.7 35.2 36.0 36.0 35.7

5 Sunflower productivity for grain

6.6 9.7 7.3 8.7 6.7 8.1 9.7

6 Potato productivity 77 79 80 81 81 81 82 7 Vegetable

productivity 93 92 91 90 93 93 93

8 Productivity of foodstuff melon plantation

21 24 25 26 15 25

9 Fruit productivity 113.7 120.2 78 115.5 105 112.8 108.7 10 Grape productivity 37.8 80.9 29.4 111.3 43.1 49.9 54.8

One of the specialized fields of the region is cattle-breeding farm. In flat areas milk-beef cattle

breeding, in footland and mountainous areas sheep-breeding is developed (Table 4.10). Table 4.10. Number of cattle in Ismayilli region (thousand head)

Cattle-breeding fields 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Cow and bufallo 17890 24632 24719 24735 23503 23593 23681 Sheep and goat 136278 177197 178073 178457 176017 176633 178006

In broiler establishments before meat produced. But now only eggs produce (Table 4.11). Table 4.11 Animal produce production throughout Ismayilli region

№ Production fields 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 1 Meat production, ton

(undercut) 1655 2292 2387 2362 2365 2374 2396

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2 Milk production, ton 16369 22558 23014 23106 23148 23216 23474 3 Egg production,

thousand 7206 6602 7753 6788 6814 6879 6976

4 Wool production, ton 237 332 372 375 376 378 380 Tourism-recreation potentiality in Ismayilli region is very big. Here mountain tourism and

ecotourism is developed. Mountain relief, forests, rivers, waterfalls, mineral springs are very attractive for tourists. Every year new tourist complexes are given to exploitation.

4.3. Significant changes in Project area In Ismayilli region reestablishment of Water Supply and Sewerage systems take into account the

following construction works: 1. For Water Supply system;

• Re-Construction of Water Intake Structures and Pipelines • Construction of Transmission Pipeline • Construction of reservoirs; • Lay on water supply lines.

2. For Sewerage System

• Construction of sewage cleaning structures • Installation of lines (main waterway) removing sewage

According to the Feasibility Study (FS) in the region 5 new reservoirs must be constructed. These

reservoirs should supply Ismayilli town and surrounding villages (Julyan, Talistan, Ismayilli, Mijan) with qualitative water without a break. The gallery of underbed waters of Akhokhchay in 14 km from town are considered as main water resource. In recent times hydrogeological water investigation works implemented by Tamalsu Company confirmed availability of required water resources in this source. Giz Galasi springs and artesian waters are also additional sources.

Ismayıllı region and area of around 4 villages divided into 5 zone. Water taken from Akhokhchay (near Khanagah village) will directly flow into reservoir N-5. The size of this reservoir which will be constructed on 740 m height is 500 m3. It will supply the 5th zone with water. Reservoir will be constructed in Talistan municipality. It should be noted that on the water line source of Akhokhcay recreation zone constructed. It creates technical problems for water line and besides can cause to pollution of water source.

Water reservoir N 4 will be constructed on 705 m height in Talistan village area just little below (south) from main water line coming from Akhokhchay. Its size is 600 m3. This reservoir will feed the 4th zone (640-680 m) and N 3 water reservoir. Plot of land that is in state property separated for reservoir.

N 3 water reservoir will be reconstructed in the place of current water reservoir (on 665 m height). Its size will be 800 m3. It will feed the 3rd zone (610-640 m) and N 2 water reservoir.

N 2 water reservoir also will be reconstructed in the place of current water reservoir (on 635 m height). Its size will be 1500 m3. It will feed the 2nd zone (575-610 m) and N 1 water reservoir.

N 1 water reservoir will constructed inside Ismayilli village on 600 m heigth. Its size will be 1000 m3 and water will directly flow into this reservoir from main water pipe of Akhokhchay. It will feed N 1 zone (540-575 m) with fresh water.

New sewage cleaning structure will be constructied in the south of town on empty place. With this aim Ismayıllı region leadership have already offered sand area close to highway.

Main water supply and sewerage lines will be passed parallel to each-other by streets of city. One part of existing water supply network will be used, but sewerage system will be completely reestablished.

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Because of reestablishment of Water Supply and Sewerage systems, the lengthes of which are minimum 54 km and 23 km in the whole territory of city, the works connected with their installation will impact on city residents, stronger on those living in central parts and lesser on those living remote streets.

4.4. Information reliability There are three main sources of used information in preparing of report: 1. Existing web-sites, questionnaire, scientific literature; 2. Visual field investigation; 3. Experts’ investigation objects and knowledges on environment and generalization skills.

Information on physical-geographical condition, geological structure, soil cover, ecosystems,

vegetative and animal worlds of the region have been taken from appropriate monographs and “Atlas of Azerbaijan”.

Main sources of nformation on climate, surface and ground waters of the territory have been taken from different questionnaires of National Hydrometeorology and Department of Monitoring of Environment of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and they are the results of monitorings conducted on last years.

General information on social-economic situation of the region have been taken from relative monographs and web-site of State Statistics Committee.

Information on Water Supply and Sewerage System structures (reservoirs, pump stations, water cleaning structure, water supply lines, etc.) that will be constructed and renewed in the territory have been taken from TES reports implemented by Tamalsu organization, also as the result of Eptisa and Hydrometeorological Consulting organizations experts’ visual field review.

Field reviews of potential construction places realized in June, 2010. Experts of the organizations preparing the reports before implemented scientific-investigation

works and realized projects in diferent regions of Azerbaijan, also in Ismayilli region. In preparation of reports, gathering, processing, analyzing and generalization of information they

used their knowledge and skills. The quality and exactness of information used in preparation of report can be considered as

satisfactory. As it is noted, information have been taken mainly from web-sites of State authorities (National Hidrometeorology Department, State Statistic Committee, etc.) and questionnaires.

Regarding lack of information it can be noted that there is not enough information only on animal world of the territory where Water Cleaning Structure will be constructed.

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5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 5.1 Environmental Issues The boundaries of the EIA study are defined in two ways: • The boundaries of the project service area are defined by the boundaries of Ismayilli city and nearby

villages in Ismayilli Rayon. • The boundaries of the specific facilities to be established through the project are defined by the

facilities themselves and the area of potential impact adjacent to them. The area of potential impact differs for different potential impacts (e.g. the area of potential impact associated with visual impacts is greater than the area of potential impact associated with land use disturbance), and these will be defined in the EIA study in association with the nature of the potential impacts themselves.

The EIA study reflects project boundaries according to each of these considerations As described above the Project documentation has identified the following environment-related problems associated with existing WSS systems in Ismayilli region: • The untreated waste waters pollute groundwater and surface water. • Land and atmosphere air pollution by the effect of untreated waters discharged to open areas, posing

a health threat on the local population. • Leakages from old WS facilities (including water losses as a result of accidental breakage of old

pipelines) and also inefficiency of water use lead to drinking water shortage by volume and time scales.

• Discharge of untreated industrial wastes (including medical) represents an immediate public health risk.

• Little effort is made to reduce, reuse or recycle waste waters discharged to the sewage collector. • Absence of water meters lead to inefficient use of drinking water, including its use for irrigation and

other purposes • There is need to provide irrigation water supply from Samur- Absheron canal for lower tariffs than

drinking water The proposed project is intended to address these problems. Therefore, the primary environmental improvements associated with the proposed project will be the creation of an environmentally sound WSS system that eliminates these problems to the extent feasible. The major environmental risks associated with project implementation are as follows: • Proposed facilities are not in fact designed or constructed properly, either because sites are not

sufficiently investigated to ensure that appropriate designs are undertaken, or because of inadequate design and/or construction supervision.

• Proposed facilities are not operated properly, either because management or operational staff are inadequately trained or because inadequate financial resources are available to maintain the water management system following the investment.

The main socio-economic risks relate to the potential negative impact of the project during construction: the project may disrupt the community for an extended period during its construction. Disruptions at the residential level may occur as a result of the noise and dust associated with construction, and disruptions to local economic activity may occur as a result difficulty in crossing construction zones and difficulty in accessing business locations. 5.2. Potential Positive Project Impacts The primary objective of the project is to improve the health and livelihoods of the urban communities through the provision of safe, potable quality and adequate water supply and sanitation. Based on the feasibility study document the following indicators will be followed: • Secure supply with potable water meeting World Health Organization (WHO) and/or national

quality standards • Continuous water supply for 24 hours per day

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• Supply of each user with sufficient water for domestic needs • Water distribution system workable under operation pressures with low leakage rates • Safe collection and treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater and reduction of aquifer

pollution • Compliance of water supply facilities, sewer system and wastewater treatment plant based on

international and/or Azeri standards(Annex 6). • Affordable Water Supply and Sanitation Prices for consumers and within determined service tariffs • Minimum use of natural resources to keep the impact of WSS measures on the environment at

minimum level during implementation and maintenance Implementation of the Project will upgrade and improve the sustainability in the Rayon centers through application of a new, efficient and appropriately sized water and sanitation infrastructure , strengthening of local know how and capacity to deliver and maintain water supply and sanitation services , developing a sense of local ownership through community participation. In general expected project benefits in the project area are as follows: • Prevention of the Ground and Surface Water Pollution • Protection of the Public Health • Prevention of Wasting of Water Resources and Energy • Prevention of the Soil Pollution and Supply of Free Fertilizers to Farmers Based on the project modifications following environmental benefits will be observed:

• More people will get benefit from the hygienic living standards by extension of service area • Additional nitrogen and phosphorous removal proses will contribute in keeping and improving

existing water quality, • Increase in dissolved oxygen (DO) level which will contribute in to the aquatic life. • Eutrophication which usually manifests itself as an increase in phyto-plankton concentrations to

nuisance levels will be avoided by decreased nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. • Provide increase in the income level of tourism, fishing. • The execution of new design criteria for removal of nutrients will have additional benefits for the

quality of water resources. • The aquatic environment will be affected in positive manner due to increase in water quality by

means of removal of nutrients in wastewater. • Instead of chlorination implementation UV disinfection will have positive effects on natural

environment. Hence There will be no effects on fishes and algal organisms. • Decrease in use of area for sludge drying will lessen demand to the land use. • The envisaged process type of sludge production has increased the possibility of use of sludge in

agricultural areas. 5.3 Potential Negative Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures In this section, negative environmental impacts are identified, and the significance of hose impacts is assessed. An objective methodology is therefore required to permit assessment of the potential significance of environmental issues. As part of the Feasibility Study, a Rapid Environmental Assessment has been carried out. For this, the REA Checklist was filled for both sewerage and water supply systems. This checklist summarizes existing project area in Ismayilli and potential environmental impacts, which projects may cause. The checklist can be seen in the following table(Table 5.1).

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Table 5.1. Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist QUESTIONS Yes No Notes

A. Project site Project area...

Densely populated? X Involved in development projects? X Close to temporary reserves or including?

X

Cultural heritage X Protection zone X Swamp area X Estuary X Buffer zone of protected area X Special zone to protect biodiversities X Bay X B. Potential Environmental Impacts Will this project cause impacts...?

Damage to historical/cultural monuments /areas?

X

There are no cultural facilities and archeological monuments in the direct project zone. If any historical-cultural areas are to be recorded in the project zone in the future, proper measures are to be taken in accordance with Environmental Management Plan (EMP). These measures should ensure protection of historical archeological excavations and cultural heritage of national and international value.

Constraint to other enterprises and access to buildings; noise, bad smell related disturbance to neighboring areas and flow of rodents, insects etc.?

X

It is expected that project related impacts during the construction works will be temporary, short-term and insignificant. The contractor should consider and take adequate measures to build temporary alternative roads, passages and relevant infrastructure to ensure access of people, reduce distribution of noise, bad odor and reach of wastewater to other sites.

resettlement or necessary relocation of local people

X

The project doesn’t include relocation of local people. It is also unlikely to result in loss of real estate, income sources and settlement areas. In case of temporary or permanent withdrawal of land owned by people during construction of water pipes or sewage lines, the losses will be compensated in accordance with relevant legislation of Azerbaijan republic. The relocation of WWTP will not lead to any resettlement problem.

damage to quality of downstream water in case of discharge of improperly treated or untreated wastewater?

X

Currently there is no adequate source for discharge of treated wastewater. Wastewater flows are usually discharged into open areas without any treatment which cause pollution of surface and ground water sources. It is believed that in the future the treated

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wastewater will be discharged into dry river bed or reused for irrigation purposes. If reused for irrigation, then in the periods out of irrigation season treated wastewater might cause damage to environment and health of people. Therefore, level of treatment shall be adjusted depending on the conditions of reuse and discharge. The wastewater flows will be treated to comply with the Surface Water Protection requirements of BOD205-3mg/l. So, 24 hour aeration process is envisaged with the application of full biological treatment. Wastewater flows treated up to BOD20= 20mg/l will undergo full retreatment in the natural pools. Additional nitrogen and phosphorous removal proses will contribute in keeping and improving existing water quality. Increase in dissolved oxygen (DO) level which will contribute in to the aquatic life. Instead of chlorination implementation UV disinfection will have positive effects on natural environment. Hence There will be no effects on fishes and algal organisms.

Flooding of private properties with untreated wastewater

X

Project includes construction of wastewater treatment works somewhere outside the urban area. The structures will comply with the modern technological standards and the process of construction will be supervised by the technical expertise. The operation and maintenance of the structure will be carried out by the qualified operator adhering to relevant technological schemes, design parameters and normative acts. The situations causing flooding the neighboring settlements and private property, other than natural disasters and technical breakages are unlikely.

Environmental pollution due to improper sludge operation or discharge of industrial wastewater into public sewage system?

X

Sludge produced by wastewater treatment will be processed properly. Sludge processing shall ensure full liquidation of its pollutant and harmful compositions. If sludge will be used for agricultural purposes, the proper processing will be included in the wastewater treatment process and respond to relevant sanitary-hygiene norms. If sludge will not be used in agriculture, it will be processed accordingly, stored in sludge fields and buried in the areas agreed with Rayon Executive Power and sanitary center. The body responsible for the maintenance of the treatment plant and sanitary-hygiene department will control discharge of

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inadmissible harmful substances, wastes and materials into the sewage collector. It has been expected that decrease in use of area for sludge drying will lessen demand to the land use.The envisaged process type of sludge production has increased the possibility of use of sludge in agricultural areas.

Noise and vibration due to explosions and other construction works?

X

Construction works will be carried out in accordance with bidding process. It will be implemented with due compliance with specifications, ecological and sanitary norms and regulations. The quality and scope of works will be supervised by PIU and selected consultants. The constructor will take necessary measures in due time, with a view not to exceed allowable level of noise and vibration.

Discharge of toxic substance into sewage system which may damage the system and harm workers health?

X

Inadequacy of contractor’s project related activities may cause damage to environment, staff health, and health security of local people, including discharge of toxic chemical substances to sewage collectors which may lead to bad consequences. The organization of works in accordance with the best practices and implementation of trainings for the local staff are the key components to eliminate or mitigate adverse environmental impacts and risk to human health.

Buffer zone to mitigate noise or other potential damages to surrounding locations and supply structures with protection zones?

X

Presently there are no protection lines/buffer zones around existing sewage structures and pumping stations. The planned new structures or rehabilitation of existing ones will require allocation of sanitary protection zone as indicated in the sanitary-hygiene norms. The planting of trees to provide a fence around these zones and implementation of other adequate arrangements will contribute mitigation of noise, vibration and other potential impacts.

Conflicts between construction staff from other areas and local workers?

X

Social studies implemented in the project zone show the sufficiency of local labor force with different disciplines. One of the project outcomes is the creation of new temporary and permanent employments. Thus, local expertise must be favored in the process of employment. Any conflicts resulted on any grounds will be resolved under procedures of Management of Social Impacts.

Traffic closures and temporary flooding of roads due to earth excavation works and during rainfall seasons?

X

It is expected that construction of water supply and sanitation system implies enormous earth excavation works. The contractor will plan the work phases, provide temporary roads for local population, protect surrounding areas from flooding due to

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excavation works and take proper actions to handle excavated material.

Noise and dust caused by construction works?

X

Noise and dust caused by construction works will be mitigated by the application of best ecological practices. These measures may include implementation of works during ordinary working hours and application of noise silencers. Noise production rate cannot exceed 65 dB in the daytime and 45 dB in the dark hours in accordance with Azerbaijani standards and norms. The dust distribution must be eliminated by minimum application of machines and mechanisms producing disturbing noise, watering of the construction site, provision of coatings over dusty materials and temporary fences and other methods.

Traffic constraints due to transportation of construction materials and wastes?

X

Construction works must be organized in such a way that they don’t cause constraints to normal traffic and extra noise. In order to avoid pollution of central urban areas excavated materials will be transported through alternative secondary roads rather than main highways. (to be agreed with rayon SRP).

Excavation of temporary silt?

X

One of the environmental impacts is the silt and other earth materials generated due to construction works. Such materials will be handled in accordance with the EMP, surrounded to ensure flow to other areas, covered (if necessary) and discharge to areas as agreed with the Rayon Executive Power.

Health risks due to flooding and groundwater pollution due to sewage line deterioration?

X

Treatment structures will be operated in compliance with the relevant guidelines and standard documents. These structures will be provided with emergency outlets in cases of breakages and other damages. Emergency outlets will be used with the prior awareness of the adequate local bodies. The emergency plan of the operator of the treatment structure will include early warning of unexpected emergency situations.

Damage to water quality due to bad sludge treatment or discharge of wastewater without treatment?

X

The plant should include internal laboratory to ensure operation of treatment structures in compliance with the relevant ecological and sanitary norms and adherence to permissible pollution level of the treated water content. The operation of these structures will also be followed by the local sanitary agencies and MENR regional departments.

Pollution of surface and groundwater sources due to sludge accumulations?

X

Negligence of control of sludge accumulation in ecologically vulnerable areas can increase risk of pollution of surface and groundwater sources. The contractor will apply best

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practices to mitigate such risks. Risks to health of operation staff resulting from toxic gases, harmful substances, including pathogens in the wastewater and sludge residues?

X

Wastewater operation staff should follow adequate technological instructions and sanitary norms in daily working hours and be provided with relevant safety uniforms and facilities. The security experts of wastewater treatment plant are responsible for safe working conditions and training of operation staff on security issues.

Conflicts of raw water supply with the consumers of other surface and groundwater sources? X

The supply of water will surely affect the capacity of the supply source but have no conflicting factor with other water consumers.

Supply of unreliable raw water (including extra pathogens and mineral compositions)?

X

Water sources meeting potable water norms and having required flow rates approved by the government, including necessary technical, economical, financial, and ecological requirements are seen as reliable alternative sources. The project excludes investigation of sources irrelevant to the above indicators.

Delivery of irrelevant water flows into the distribution system?

X

The development of operation department must ensure adherence to the wastewater treatment operation procedures and exclude any delivery of irrelevant and inadequate to water standards water flows into the distribution system.

Irrelevant protection of intake structures or wells resulting in pollution of water supply?

X

A sanitary-protection zone is envisaged for water supply source to be selected through comparison of different alternatives meeting technical, ecological, financial and ecological conditions and adequate structures to be built on this source. This zone will ensure any discharge of wastes or substances and illegal access to the selected water supply facilities.

Oversupply of groundwater flows resulting in soil salinization and ground setting?

X

The project studies will prioritize water sources with sufficient flow capacity and adequate quality (rivers, main water pipelines etc.), including artesian wells. The risk of soil salinization or ground settling will be determined by adequate geological investigations.

Overgrowth of water-plants in the water reservoir?

X

Growth of water plants on the walls and bed of water reservoirs is unlikely. Eutrophication which usually manifests itself as an increase in phyto-plankton concentrations to nuisance levels will be avoided by decreased nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. The execution of new design criteria for removal of nutrients will have additional benefits for the quality of water resources. The aquatic environment will be affected in

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positive manner due to increase in water quality by means of removal of nutrients in wastewater.

Production of wastewater flows which surpass design capacity of domestic sewage system?

X

Improvement of water supply will certainly increase production of domestic wastewater flows in the project towns. However, project activities include construction of adequate sanitation system and wastewater treatment structures which will prevent environmental pollution with additional wastewater flows.

Risks resulting from inadequate design of structures envisaged for purchase, storage and application of chlorine and other toxic chemicals?

X

The chlorine to be applied in the primary production structures and water reservoirs and transportation, storage and application of reagents to be used for water cleaning purposes and laboratory analyses will be carried out in accordance with the ‘National Strategy on the Management of Hazardous Substances and Wastes of the Republic of Azerbaijan’, including inventory of these substances. The given provision excludes any adverse impact of these substances on adequate staff and local population.

Health risks due to application of chlorine and other substances to disinfect water?

X

Chlorine and other reagents to be used for disinfection of potable water is unlikely to cause any health risks because the staff working with such substances will have necessary knowledge of behavior with such substances and follow adequate guidelines and instructions. By modification of chlorine disinfection to UV disinfection in WWTP the risk of vulnerability of staff has been decreased.

Risks of inadequate water supply and disproportionate chlorination in the distribution system due to bad operation and maintenance (siltation of filters)?

X

The project envisages full replacement of pipes, structures and other facilities of water supply and sanitation system of the project area and their maintenance in accordance with the best practices and laboratory analyses of potable water supplied to urban population. The application of new operation model to the water supply facilities will cause operational and service improvement of this sector. In line with above notes it is not likely that the level of chlorine in the water flows supplied to local population will increase permissible levels.

Delivery of water to corroded distribution network due to negligence of proper proportionate application of chemical substances?

X

Modern and more reliable construction materials (polymer pipes etc.) will be used in the reconstruction of the water supply and sanitation system which will ensure proper operation of distribution system and its corrosion resistance.

Unexpected leakage of gas chlorine?

X

Transportation, storage and application of any chemical substances to be used for disinfection of potable water will be carried out in accordance with the adequate

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guidelines. The adherence to such guidelines will prevent any leakages. By modification of chlorine disinfection to UV disinfection in WWTP the risks have been reduced.

Oversupply of water to the downstream consumers?

X

According to the current studies existing water sources used for water supply are irrelevant, with negligence for physical-chemical treatment which causes health risks. The improvement of water supply and sanitation system will cause no risk for downstream consumers.

In addition to the findings in above table for comparison also a semi-quantitative analysis has been undertaken to further evaluate potential environmental impacts.Accordingly, “Valued environmental components” (VEC’s) are determined and ranked as “high”, “medium” or “low” ( Table 5.2). Each of the environmental components identified in the Table has been identified during the consultations or as a result of technical analysis. Valued environmental components that are valued as “high” are those that are broadly important across society. VEC’s that are ranked as “medium” are those that are important at a community level, but are of limited significance at a wider level. VEC’s that are ranked as “low” are significant at a localized level1 The table evaluates the significance of potential impacts with respect to each VEC. The “significance of potential environmental effects” is ranked based on the intrinsic potential of the identified potential effects to impact the VEC’s. As identified in the Table, the potential significance of possible project effects is ranked as “high” for most of the VEC’s that are highly valued. However, the significance of project impacts on land use is considered to be “medium” since the amount of land in question is limited, some future land uses would be enhanced (and development costs lowered) by facility development and specific alternate land uses have not been proposed. The significance of potential project effects on VEC’s ranked as “medium” varies. In some cases, potential project effects are ranked as “high” and in other cases as “medium”. This recognizes that the project may have effects ranked as “high” or “medium” even though these effects may be on VEC’s that are not themselves ranked as “high”; these effects will be important to address to ensure that the project does not disadvantage the communities in which facilities are located. The project has only “low” potential with respect to the location of reservoirs and treatment plant facilities to impact property values, however, since Ismayilli community is located in a distance from the proposed site. VEC’s ranked as “low” are those that are relevant at the scale of individual property owners and users of the land on which proposed facilities are proposed to be located. Notwithstanding that they are considered as “low” from the perspective of society as a whole, they may be of the highest importance to the individuals and their families who

1 The identification and priority assigned to a VEC has been informed by the public consultations that took place in June 2010.

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Table 5.2 :Valued Environmental Components and Potential Negative Effects VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS SIGNIFICANCE OF POTENTIAL NEGATIVE EFFECTS AVAILABILITY OF

MITIGATION MEASURES Priority Environmental Component Potential Negative Project Effects Potential Significance of Effect* Construction Phase High Ground and surface water Pollution of ground and surface water High Measures available

Land Use Long term reduction of choices for land development at the area

Medium Measures available

Natural habitat Disturbance of the natural habitat due to construction related noise, dust, non-seasonal works, unprocessed residues and etc.

Loss of natural areas due to construction works.

Medium Low

Measures available Measures not avaiilable

Flora and fauna Earthworks, operation of machines, noise and etc.; Losses or degradations during and after construction works, non-seasonal works, change of ecological situation etc.


Drinking water quality Pollution of drinking water sources High Measures available

Cultural heritage Loss of cultural heritage Medium Measures available

Public health Injury from use of harmful substances in construction (paints with heavy metal, lead compositions), asbestos- cement slabs, inflammable and toxic materials etc.)

High Measures available

Air quality Dust, gases/aerosol associated with construction (toxic gasses discharged by construction machineries, wind blown construction materials etc.)


Soil Contamination of soil from land disposal of construction wastes

Low Landfill for disposal of wastes is not available

Traffic/construction vehicle impacts

Increased level of truck/construction vehicle traffic in communities


Odour, dust and noise impacts from construction activities

Odour, dust and noise impact at staff and off-site receptors Medium Measures available

Medium Environmental pollution form WWTP

Environmental pollution due to improper sludge operation or discharge of industrial wastewater into public sewage system

Low Measures available

Socio-economic stability Inability of local communities to pay for services High Measures available



VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS SIGNIFICANCE OF POTENTIAL NEGATIVE EFFECTS AVAILABILITY OF MITIGATION MEASURES Priority Environmental Component Potential Negative Project Effects Potential Significance of Effect*

Public health Health risks from unprocessed wastes; Use of harmful substances by users of the WSS system (paints with heavy metal, lead compositions, toxic materials etc.)


Soil Contamination of soil from land disposal of sludge; Possibility of erosion related to wastewater discharge;


Flooding of sewage system Production of wastewater flows which surpass design capacity of domestic sewage system as a result of increase of water supply

High Measures available, except that landfill for disposal of wastes is not available

Odour impacts from wastewater treatment plant site activities

Odour impacts on nearby properties High Measures available

Reduction of land in productive agricultural use

Reduced land availability for grazing and crops Medium Measures available

Limitations on future development

Reduction of development options (reservoirs, WWTP area)


Limitations on future development



Environmental pollution form WWTP construction

Soil, air and/or water pollution from improper storage of construction materials


Operational Phase High Socio-economic stability Inability of community to pay for facilities High Measures available

Reduction in property values Low Measures available Public health Health risks from sludge disposed as waste High Landfill to protect public

health from health risks related to waste not available

Soil Contamination of soil from land disposal of sludge

High Landfill to protect soil quality from contamination related to waste not available

Possibility of soil erosion related to wastewater discharge;


Flooding of sewage system Production of wastewater flows which surpass design capacity of domestic sewage system as a result of increase of water supply

High Measures available, except that landfill for disposal of wastes is not available

Odour impacts from wastewater treatment plant site activities

Odour impacts on nearby properties High Measures available



VALUED ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS SIGNIFICANCE OF POTENTIAL NEGATIVE EFFECTS AVAILABILITY OF MITIGATION MEASURES Priority Environmental Component Potential Negative Project Effects Potential Significance of Effect*

Reduction of land in productive agricultural use

Reduced land availability for grazing and crops Medium Measures available

Reduction in local property values.

Loss of investment value by residents Low

Measures available

Medium Limitations on future development



Visual impact Unsightliness of treatment facilities Low/medium Measures available Employment/livelihood Loss of traditional employment/livelihood High Measures available

Low Amenity value Loss of amenity value adjacent to treatment facilities Low Measures available

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depend on the proposed site locations for their livelihood. Potential project impacts on VEC’s at this level are “high”, since the project has potential to seriously disrupt both the livelihoods of those who use the land as well as the amenity values they associate with the land. Table 5.2 also identifies the availability of mitigation measures. As indicated in the table, mitigation measures are available to address all potential negative effects identified during the period of the preparation of this document. Mitigation measures may be at the level of facility siting, design, construction and operation, and may include physical, financial, institutional or other measures. An environmental monitoring plan will ensure that all measures are appropriately undertaken and that required environmental standards are maintained. This will document the nature and frequency of the monitoring required. For the WWTP site, environmental monitoring will include a schedule for regular monitoring for key indicators of contamination. . After treatment, approximately 8400 m³/day waste water will be discharged into Agrichay river. This amount is almost increased 30 % whenever the feasibility flow amount has been considered. Currently river is polluted by waste waters and other pollutants and is classified into polluted river category. Content of BOD , NH4) and suspended materials exceed allowed norms .Although both nitrogen and phosphorus contribute to eutrophication, classification of trophic status usually focuses on that nutrient which is limiting. In the majority of cases, phosphorus is the limiting nutrient. While the effects of eutrophication such as algal blooms are readily visible, the process of eutrophication is complex and its measurement difficult. The variables like total phosphorus, ortho phosphates, total nitrogen, mineral nitrogen (NO3+NH3), Kjeldahl nitrogen are considered to be casual ones for the eutrophication. Change in design criteria leads to decrease the phosphorus amount which is usually considered to be 10 mg/l in moderate raw sewerage to a concentration of 2 mg/l. This would contribute improving the water quality in the river. If during the treatment process environmental quality standards will be followed then it shouldn’t be any negative impact to the river. High content of some element in treated water also may not significantly impact to the quality of receiving waters. In Agrichay minimal water flow (65 l/s) exceed the amount of treated waters which is approximately 97.22 l/s (Table 5.3).

Table 5.3.Water discharges of Agrichay river (m3/s)

Months I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII Annual Average 0,57 0,64 0,95 1,15 0,79 0,44 0,31 0,25 0,27 0,49 0,59 0,61 0,59 Min 0,26 0,27 0,44 0,54 0,11 0,1 0,04 0,033 0,065 0,17 0,19 0,31 0,28

Sludge will be used for agriculture 5.4 Data Evaluation In first turn Archive materials have been used to get basic information about physical- geographic conditions of Ismayilli region, environmental situation, water resources , their use and protections and etc. The project feasibility document provided the main information about existing situation and proposed project activities. Documentary information has been supported by a series of field trips. have been organized. During the trips, based on the existing information provided by the relevant organizations, visual monitoring and opinions of stakeholders additional information about the existing water and sanitation situations, project needs and its positive and negative impacts was gathered about the existing water and sanitation situations, project needs and its positive and negative impacts. This is based on the existing information provided by the relevant organizations, visual monitoring and opinions of stakeholders. Results of discussions with the stakeholders are described on the Annex IX During the development of EIA report FS report materials on project activities, its impacts and proposed environment management procedures have been checked with the national and international standards.


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Main data gaps were connected with the lack of long term water resources and waste water quality and quantity information, water use by different sectors, waste discharges by different economic sectors, and pollution of water resources , ground waters and soil by waste waters etc. In spite of this information used can be considered sufficient for the EIA development.


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6. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT Project sites are required for the water reservoirs, pipelines , pumping stations and waste water treatment facilities. Project sites for reservoirs are primarily determined as a function of least cost associated with construction, provision of necessary portion of area with required amount of water by gravity. Analysis has been undertaken to identify the least cost location for each element of construction work. In addition, the locations proposed for reservoirs and WWTP are municipally-owned lands. Discussions have been held with local communities to determine specific locations within the community where pipelines for WS and sewage system can most appropriately be located from the community perspective. The location of the facilities has been pre-determined based on an extensive analysis of some alternative locations. Using this information a number of options were identified and the concepts reviewed and discussed with the PIU and the Team. The options were agreed on and will be submitted to detailed technical and financial analysis as the basis for determining the least cost option. At meetings with Rayon staff, gravity systems for water supply were consistently promoted as the preferred method of supply. The reason given was the simplicity of operation and the additional operating costs from pumped sources. Alternatives such as groundwater, borefields were not seen to be viable and made data collection for non gravity options more difficult. Within the scope of the Project polyethylene based corrugated pipes will be laid in wastewater network and a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will be constructed approximately 2 km away from the town center In formation on reservoirs and other infrastructure is described below at water supply and waste water sustem improvement sections and their locations can be seen from the relevant annexes to this report(Annexes I-V) The following alternatives have been considered during the EIA process:

(i) No Project Scenario (ii) Water Supply System improvement only (iii) Water Supply and Waste Water Management System improvement

6.1. No project Scenario No project scenario would see continuation of an inefficient and unreliable, water supply system, which has limited coverage, delivers low pressure supply and has water shortages. With regard to the wastewater system, the situation will be worsened by the discharge of raw wastewater into the soil, groundwater and eventually the river network, due to the lack of a WWTP. The socially and environmentally damaging situation in the rayon will be further exacerbated, the risks of flooding of the streets and houses will be raised. Pollution of soils, air quality (bad odor), damage to the flora and fauna will occur, surface and groundwater will be seriously impacted. This situation is very undesirable, especially with the ongoing high growth rate of the population and development of new business enterprises in the region (Table 6.1).


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Table 6.1. Population Figures that will be used in Design Studies

Year

Ismayilli Population Values in Future (Mican; Ismayilli Villages and Part of the Talistan Villages

Included)

Ismayilli Population Values in Future (Mican;

Ismayilli Villages and Talistan, Julyan, Qazli,

Villages Included) Water Supplied Sewerage Served Waste Water Treatment

2012 26,700 26,700 31,000 2015 27,500 27,500 31,900 2020 28,700 28,700 33,300 2025 29,500 29,500 34,300 2030 30,100 30,100 34,900

With the population growth rate shown above, water demand, and consequently waste water production will considerably increase over the years. 6.2. Water Supply System Improvement Scenario According to the Feasibility Study, the average daily water consumption is estimated as 64.79 l/sfor the design purpose. This estimate includes water use by households, entities, stock feeding, industry etc. The current water losses in the system will be eliminated in the improved water supply system. The following water supply options have been analyzed: Alternative 1: Rehabilitation of the supply from Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalası Spring. Ismayilli rayon extends to its surrounding villages around each direction. The highest point is approximately 720 masl, the lowest 540 masl. Ismayilli presently supplies its water from Akhokhchay drains and groundwater resources located within the Ismayilli town center. In order to have adequate amount of water Akhokhchay Drain System needs to be rehabilitated. Besides this rehabilitation Giz Qalasi Spring needs to be constructed. The system has been observed on 7-8 of April 2010 and 26th of June 2010. It has been observed that 15 l/s of water could be obtained safely from Giz Galasi Spring Resources and the main portion of the water demand of Ismayilli town will be obtained from Akhokhchay Drains which is approximately 50 l/s. Based on the records approximately 13,3 l/s of water has been supplied form the existing water resources. Besides that a flow of 30 l/s has been observed in the drainage borehole number 1 which has depth of 3 m. By reconstruction of a new drainage line parallel to Akhokhchay with a depth of 4 to 5 m and with a length of 80 to 100 m within the alluvial zone of Akhokhchay, the observed water at 2 meter depth could be drained. A water collection reservoir will be constructed at this Akhokhchay Drains. Since the Giz Qalasi Spring has been located at upstream the water that will be collected within by the intake structures of Giz Galasi will be connected to the same reservoir having volume of 50 m3. The water supplied from this integrated resources shall be conveyed with a gravity pipe line to the Ismayilli town. At the Highest area of İsmayilli the main transmission line will be branched into two. The first branched pipe will feed the water reservoir 5 and the second branched pipe will feed water reservoirs 4,3,2 and 1 in order. Then the water received by Water Reservoir 4 into Water Reservoir 3. The Water Reservoir 2 and 1 will be fed by Water Reservoir 3. The volumes of Water Reservoirs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be 1.000, 1.500, 800, 600 and 500 m3 respectively. The reservoirs is proposed to be newly constructed within scope of project accept the water reservoir 2 which needs to be reconstructed. (See Figure 4.1). The water quality of this resource has been investigated and according to the results they are compliant with Azeri standards and EU and WHO quality criteria. (See Appendix VI). According to the results this water falls into Category A according to the EU Council Directive 75/440/EEC. However, there are registered elevated colonies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa above EU criteria. That is it could be used as a drinking water with simple physical treatment and disinfection, e. g. rapid filtration and disinfection. Alternative 2: Groundwater from the Vicinity of Mican Village: The source of water proposed within the scope of the second alternative is groundwater resources which have been reserved as a water resource for


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Ismayilli town by the MENR. The water will be sucked from 3 wells which have depths of 165 meters each. The sucked water shall be transferred to the pump station number 2 having a balancing reservoir. The amount of water is equal to 64.19 l/s which is total demand of Ismayilli town for the year 2030. Then this water shall be transferred to the Water Reservoir Number 2 by the pump station 2. The water reservoir number 2 will feed the water reservoir 1 with a gravity pipeline and water reservoir 4 with a forced main. The water reservoir 4 will be fed by pump station number 3. Then the pump station 4 will transfer water into water reservoir 5 with 1+1 pumps. This alternative is assessed in FS document to be more energy consumptive one. The location, number and sizes of water reservoir within this alternative are same as the alternative one except one small reservoir located at the pumping station having a capacity of 100 m3. Actually this reservoir has been replaced with the small sized reservoir of the alternative 1 which has been located in the Akhokhchay drainage facilities. Alternative 1, upgrading the supply from Rehabilitation of the Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalasi Spring is the preferred in from technical, financial and economical points of view. This selection is predicated on the assumption that: − By construction of structurally sound main water supply trunk the water can be supplied in a sustainable

manner withgood operating condition and a regular annual maintenance program. − Water quality from the Akhokhchay Drain System meets EU, Azeri and WHO water quality standards. − The operating and construction costs of the groundwater source are not an economical solution for Ismayilli

town. This selection can also be proved from environmental point of view. In case of use of ground waters their level can be significantly changed if relevant replenishment doesn’t take place The quality of used water also will have some social and environmental concern. One of major concern connected with use of first alternative will be connected with increased water demand per person in the future if water supply will be extended. In this case in order to avoid water shortage in some seasons of the year it would be necessary to agree thie water use plans with other uses and users. As minimal water discharges of Akokchy river is much mor ehigher than amount of water to be taken form river the effect of water intake to the flora and fauna of the river won’t be significant(See chapter 3). Project construction and operation phase EI is decribed in Chapter 5 and the list of potential negative impacts is given in Table 5.1 It should be noted that during the construction of reservoirs relevant environmental requirements need to be followed. Though there is no sensitive natural zones at the places to be used for their construction, but process of construction n should be carried according to environmental management plant with due attention on impact to soil, water resources and other spheres. Solid waste like asphalt cover, rocks, concrete, gravel, metals etc.may be generated during drilling and putting or replacement of pipes. During this process it will be necessary to remove of asphalt surface and importation of suitable materials (sand and others) as well as backfilling using suitable excavated material. During repair of paved roads and walkways and asphalt surfaces relevant rules should be followed. The other problem is connected with existence of resort area near the source(in 300 m) which may affect the quality of water to be supplied. In thei regards in order to avoid complications there will be need to create water protection zones around the water intake area according to existing legislation. Water is going to be supplied to İsmayilli from Akhokhchay Springs via a 13.000 m long transmission line with 450 mm diameter. There are five water supply zones in İsmayilli as a result of topographical requirements. These are respectively: 1- Pressure Zone-1 (540 m - 575 m)

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Pressure Zone 5 will be supplied by Reservoir 5 which is supplied from a branch of 10,4 km long line transmission pipeline with 320 m length and 200 mm diameter. Other branch of the transmission pipeline supplies 600 and 800,1500 1000 m3 reservoirs respectfully by the pipelines with diameter between 200-355 mm HDPE pipes PN10. All the pipelines work with gravity so no pumping stations will not be necessary. Locations of these 5 reservoirs are selected according to topography, accessibility to İsmayilli town and availability of land as well as the location of water source. Proper locations for reservoirs at the required elevations are hardly found, so there is no chance to change the selected locations. No sewage system improvement option As in the no project scenario, the situation will continue to worsen from social – economic and environmental point of view if there will be no waste water management sytem improvement. In addition to the no project scenario as by the information of FS document water demand per person will increase significantly due to limited supply of water by existing system.form the near future (2015) and stay constant until 2030. After the supply of reliable and persistent drinking water to the towns within the scope of the SNWSSP, both the water consumption and wastewater generation are estimated to increase substantially. The domestic wastewater flow rates were determined in FS document by estimating the wastewater generation rate as 90 % of the supplied water excluding losses and the specific wastewater generation per capita as 176 l/ca*day. Without a collection system and a wastewater treatment plant, the wastewater is mostly disposed either in ditches along the roads or in pits within the properties which causes public health problems, pollution of the aquifers by drainage from these pits and discharge of untreated wastewater to creeks. Consequently, the construction of a sewer system and a wastewater treatment plant for İsmayilli is one of the most important and urgent issues for the Republic of Azerbaijan. 6. 3. Water Supply and Waste Water system improvement Different options for the improvement of the water supply system have been considered above. Project related environmental impact for the construction and operation phases are described in Chapter 5, and list of potensial negative impact is given in the Table 5.1 Alternative 1: Improving the existing sewerage system The situation of the existing sewerage system was evaluated for future use in the FS document in order to decide weather complete/partial renewal or rehabilitation is necessary. Then, the system is formed either including the existing system or with a completely new system. The design of the wastewater collection system is accomplished according to the design criteria. According to the topographical conditions, the primary aim was to establish a gravity system without pumping stations. However, if the depth of the wastewater collection system exceeds the practical and economical maximum level, which is also given in the design criteria, pumping stations has to be used. Improving the existing sewerage system by extensions and replacement of sections causing problems has been evaluated. As also mentioned in the existing sewerage system description, 23 km of poorly designed sewerage system was constructed in 1980’s and is not operational due to blockades and cracks. Therefore using whole of the existing system is impossible. Some parts of the existing system were renewed in the last 5 years. The renewal is made without making a design directly by changing the pipes. Therefore, these parts cannot also be used for the proposed wastewater collection system. Second alternative:Redesigning the entire wastewater collection system The size of the WWTP at the target year 2030 is 44,000 PE. For WWTPs in this order of magnitude the extended aeration process is considered in FS document generally the optimum treatment solution with regard to economy and operability. Therefore also the Terms of Reference demand a WWTP based on extended aeration technology with sludge drying beds. But according to the requirements of the AZERSU OJSC for all Water Supply, Waste Water Networks and Waste Water Treatment plants in Azerbaijan, will be single stage aeration with the sludge drying process equipped by Centrifugal Decanters.


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The wastewater collection system was first established as a model by the analysis of topographical maps with the support of satellite views. The main sewer pipelines and lines that can burry the main sewer pipeline deeper were solved in the first phase. The proposed system will allow to collect waste waters from north to south easily (it will flow by gravity into WWTP located at south- east of the city). The new WWTP will be provided with modern equipment which will ensure treatment of the waste waters in accordance with international standards ( EU Directive 91/271/EEC requirements are given in Annex IV). It should be noted that after treatment waste waters is planned to be discharged to Agrichay river or to be used for irrigation. Currently river is polluted by waste waters and other pollutants and is classified into polluted river category. Content of BOD , NH4) and suspended materials exceed allowed norms . In order to decrease the pollution risk and protect the Agrichay as drinking water resource this new UWWTD’s sensitive areas design criteria for wastewater treatment will be applied. More people will get benefit from the hygienic living standards due to extension of service area. Additional nitrogen and phosphorous removal proses will contribute in keeping and improving existing water quality; increase in dissolved oxygen (DO) level which will contribute in to the aquatic life. Eutrophication which usually manifests itself as an increase in phyto-plankton concentrations to nuisance levels will be avoided by decreased nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Provide increase the income level of tourism, fishing. The execution of new design criteria for removal of nutrients will have additional benefits for the quality of water resources. The aquatic environment will be affected in positive manner due to increase in water quality due to removal of nutrients in wastewater. Instead of chlorination the implementation of UV disinfection will have positive effects on natural environment. Hence There will be no effects on fishes and algal organisms. The amount of sludge produced will be lessened until 24 m³/day, it will be used in agriculture. In case of application of this single-stage aeration processes the sludge drying beds will not be required anymore. The sludge generated in the WWTW will be disposed of in accordance with the EU Directive, see Annex IV.


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7. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS This activity is aimed at informing of identified stakeholders and other interested parties of proposed project components, presents stakeholders with the opportunity to voice both their positive opinions and their concerns and to enable these issues to be addressed in the EIA and incorporated into the project design. This includes stakeholder consultation and technical analyses. Stakeholder Consultations Stakeholder issues relevant to the EIA have been identified through a consultative process.. Stakeholder consultations have therefore been integral to the design of the EIA, and the issues identified through these consultations have been an important input into the identification of issues to be addressed by the EIA. All stakeholder consultations have been undertaken in Arzeri. Where non-Azeri consultants have participated in consultations, their comments have been translated into Azeri in order to allow all discussions to be undertaken in Azeri. Not all stakeholders have been involved in the consultations associated with project preparation. Accordingly, additional stakeholder consultations have been undertaken during this scoping phase for the specific purpose of identifying and clarifying issues, and particularly issues concerning those: • Who live near sites that are proposed for new WSS facilities • Who have specialist technical or scientific knowledge relevant to the proposed WSS system • Whose work is relevant to the proposed WSS system.

Section 4 presents details of the consultation process. Technical Analysis While the issues identified by stakeholders are key to the overall presentation of issues in this document, they are limited to the extent that the knowledge of stakeholders concerning the new WSS system is limited. Thus, during the consultation process it has been clear that the ability of stakeholders to identify issues has, to a degree, been limited by their knowledge of modern WSS systems. Technical analysis has therefore been undertaken to determine whether there might be issues additional to those identified by stakeholders that should be addressed by the EIA, even though they might not have been identified by stakeholders, or may not have been prioritized by stakeholders. Technical analysis complements the stakeholder consultations. Table 1 identifies the stakeholders with whom consultations have been undertaken. As indicated in the Table, stakeholders fall into two categories: • Public stakeholders. These stakeholders are members of the public in general on whom the project

may be anticipated to have an impact. At the broadest level, these stakeholders include all members of the public that will be served by the project, and who will benefit from it. However, some public stakeholders may be more greatly impacted by the project because they live in proximity to proposed project facilities. These stakeholders may be expected to identify a range of issues that is different to those that would be identified to other public stakeholders.

• Special interest stakeholders. These stakeholders have interests in the project because they have either specialist knowledge relevant to the project or because their work in some way is relevant to, or is impacted by, the project. These stakeholders may identify issues relevant to the EIA as a result of either their work or their knowledge.

In this project, stakeholders are those affected by the proposed WSS facilities, and those who have the ability to influence, positively or negatively, the course and outcome of the project. The range of stakeholders relevant to this document is reflected in Table 1. The list of all stakeholders that have been consulted is provided in Annex A. Table 1 identifies the consultation mechanisms selected to identify issues associated with the various stakeholders, and also identifies the status of the consultations. Technical meetings and interviews with staff from different local government units have been undertaken on an on-going basis. During the meetings, discussions were held on technical and managerial levels and an


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accurate picture about the current WSS system was developed, together with common understandings of options and issues associated with potential future actions. A clear picture was made about the rating of water management skills and the rate of satisfaction of the public about WSS services. The wishes and concerns of the residents were also raised during the meetings. In most cases and after the meeting a field visit was made to water intake facilities, pipelines locations, pumping stations, reservoirs and sewage facilities and information was obtained about the problems of each site.

Consultation and planning workshops were undertaken during the preparation of this document. As identified in Table 7.1, these included consultation with municipal and village councils, and with government agencies.

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Table 7.1 Stakeholders and Consultation Mechanism

STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION MECHANISM STATUS OF CONSULTATION

Public Stakeholders Affected People Interviews with affected people Interviews have been

conducted as part of EIA study in communities where new water intake facilities, pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs and treatment facilities will be located

Wider Community Information to be supplied to the media and the general public to be invited to submit comments.

Meetings have been conducted with the representatives of local radio and newspapers during which they received needed information, which was later spread by them in their news canals, including newspapers and radios

Community Leaders Interviews of directly affected communities; meetings with community leaders

Workshops held; interview conducted in communities where new reservoirs and treatment facilities will be located; meetings held with community leaders

Special Interest Stakeholders Non-Governmental organizations

Round Table meeting Scoping Workshop

Round Table meeting and Scoping Workshop held

Municipalities and Village Councils

Technical meetings, Consultation and Planning Workshops

Consultation and planning workshops held

Media Media relations strategy required Representatives of media have been involved into EIA process. They participated in discussions, public meeting and spread obtained materials through their publication in local newspaper and also via local radio

Academics and Researchers

Round Table meeting, Scoping Workshop

Meeting and Scoping Workshop held

Government Ministries/Agencies

Consultation and Planning Workshops Round Table Meeting

Consultation and Planning Workshops held; Round Table Meeting held

Private sector Meetings with representatives of relevant sectors/companies

Meetings with representatives of relevant sectors/companies held

International organizations/Donors

Consultation and Round Table meeting

Consultation and Round Table Meeting held

A round table meeting was held on 11 June, 2010 and hosted by the Executive Power of Ismayilli region. Representatives of different agencies, Amelioration JSC, Azersu , MoE and NGOs attended and their concerns were also reported. The meeting was solely dedicated for defining the scope of the EIA..

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Consultation and planning workshop was hold on 11 June 2010. These consultations and workshop were organized by the project consultant, in collaboration with the Amelioration JSC, Executive power and Municipality of Ismayilli. Areas of Ismayilli city and nearby communities adjacent to the proposed facilities have been identified that will be affected by project. Representatives of the population of these communities have been interviewed. The communities to be directly affected by the project activities are listed in Table 7.2. Table 7.2 Communities Adjacent to the Proposed Project Facilities (Ismayilli Rayon)

Community Location Population Ismayilli city Adjacent to the proposed reservoirs

and Water supply pipes

Ismayilli village Adjacent to a proposed water supply and sanitation system

5300

Mugan Located close to proposed waste water treatment facilities

3000

All interviews were conducted on 13th of June 2010 in Ismayilli city and the nearby communities adjacent to the proposed facilities. During the selection of the population sample for interview purposes, consideration was given to the economic situation of the family, and to the distance to the facilities to be constructed. The objectives of the surveys were to: • Share information about the project and the proposed construction work. • Identify important interests and concerns at the local level. • Identify potentially affected individuals, groups and publics. • Identify community concerns about the construction work. • Understand the values about the environment held by individuals/groups that might be affected by

the project. Meetings with municipality members in these communities were also carried out, as possible, to understand concerns and issues that they may have.

a. PRINCIPAL ISSUES The principal concerns raised during the consultation process were: • Potential for odor, insects, dust and noise impacts from site activities; • Compensation measures to be taken by the Authorities for temporary loss of land in productive use; • Reduction in local property values; • Impacts on ground and surface water; • Limitations for expansion of villages in the future; and • Aesthetic distortion (e.g. visual impacts).

These issues were highlighted by most of the people interviewed. Other issues that were highlighted during the consultations include: • Training and public awareness; • Financial sustainability; • Detection and control of hazardous waste waters; • Waste water collection, treatment, utilization or discharge to the sea; • Health and safety; • Social and economic impacts; and • Compensation of directly affected communities through the project itself by incentives.

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As indicated above, the project team has considered the issues that have been raised during the consultations and has assessed the identified issues in the context of the overall scope of the proposed project. The purpose of this assessment has been to determine whether there are additional issues that should be considered by the EIA even though they may not have been specifically identified by stakeholders during the consultations. As a result of this assessment, it has been concluded that in addition to the potential impacts identified through the consultations, the EIA study should also address review of the potential positive and negative impacts associated with the proposed project on: • Land use; • Cultural heritage; • Traffic • Public health; • Local employment; and • General issues associated with sitting of treatment plant

The stakeholders support the proposed WSS project. The issues raised by the stakeholders are reasonable concerns that should be addressed by the EIA study, and the recommendations of the EIA study should be integrated into the design of project implementation. However, as identified above, stakeholder knowledge of potential positive and negative impacts associated with the project is incomplete and issues additional to those identified by the stakeholders should be considered by the EIA. Stakeholder Meeting in Ismayilli Rayon g in took place on June 12 2010 and was chaired by Mr. Rovshan Agayev, Deputy head of district execute authority, Head of Rayon Commission on WSS project implementation Agenda of the meeting included brief welcoming speech by the Head of the Commission Mr. Rovshan Agayev and Representative of PCU Mr. Panah Abdullayev. They informed attendance about the aim and importance of realization of the project. Then Rafig Verdiyev, representative of Eptisa and Prof. Farda Imanov, Representative of Hydrometeorology Consulting Company informed participants about the aim of the Environmental and social Impact Assessment process, issued to be discussed in this regards during the project implementation.

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Figure 7.1. Presenting of WSS project during public consultation meeting in Ismayilli Participants then requested to participate actively in discussions and identify their suggestions to be included into list of issues of environmental and social concern and taken into consideration by developed Environment Management Plans to minimize negative project impacts. Participants highly assessed the importance of project and thanked organizers for the information that they were provided about it. Mr. Aftandil Rahimov asked about sources of drinking water. He was informed that it will be in Qizqalasi above Akhokhchay river. There will be water reservoir near the river. Other question was if the resort area will affect the quality of water. Response was that water source will be located upper that area and there wouldn’t be impact from tourists. Mr. Mammadov Raqif informed that sewage waters of rayon pollute lake and asked to inform about how sewage waters will impact to environment and population in new project. He was informed that after mechanical and biological treatment sewage water will be used for irrigation.

Figure 7.2.. Discussions on WSS project in Ismayilli Mr. Seyidov Milalasger asked if the reservoir in Qizqalasi will be protected from pollution. In response he was informed that there will be water protection zone to provide required water quality. Then he informed that the derange system in Ismayilli. Isn’t owned by someone. It doesn’t work properly and often after rain the exceeding ground waters go to surface. It often appears in basement of buildings. He was informed that ground waters management belong to irrigation system and rain waters management to municipality. Then Mr.Maharram Ahmadov informed that project is serious and should be carried thoroughly and without delay. Otherwise it may create many problems. The other question was with pressure of water, if it will be regulated. Response was yes. The other issue raised by Mr. Aftandil Rahimov was about absence of iodine in waters and had asked how this issue will be solved.

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Professor Farda Imanov in response to this question noted that iodine is problem for many areas of greater Caucasus and is connected with the type of ground system.. He said that different technologies will be used to solve this issue. One of option is adding of iodinated soil to water. Mr. Khanlar Qambarov asked if sewage water coming from upstream residential areas can reach the reservoir to be served water supply source role. In response to this question he was informed that the location of reservoir will take all issues into account, Polluted waters won’t be able to enter there. Water will go by gravity to distribution network. Polluted waters will be directed to treatment facilities. Head of Ismayilli water canal office Mr. Agasaf Aliyev informed that this project consider supply of good quality waters coming from Akhokhchay near Khanaga area. Water will come by gravity. Then Mr. Rovshan Agayev asked if crossing of communication system will be well managed and also pipelines protected. It was responded that when crossing communication systems map-plan agreed with different agencies will be followed. It will be relevant protection zone for water intake facilities, reservoir and pipelines for their entire duration.

Figure 7.3. Discussions on WSS project in Ismayilli As result areas of Ismayilli city and near located communities adjacent to the proposed facilities have been identified to be affected by project. Representatives of the population of these communities have been interviewed. The list of participants of public consultation meeting on Ismayilli rayon WSS project, hold on June 12 2010 is given in ANNEX IX Information on public discussion of the EIA report for Ismayilli WSS projects hold on October 23 2010 is given in the Annex X

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8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN From the above description of environmentl impacts the list of key aspects associated with the Project activities is identified and described in Table 8-1 below. Table 8-1 Environmental Aspects Project Component Environmental Aspects Construction Temporary removal of habitat for sewer pipeline construction

Renovation and construction of existing steel water delivery mains Potential polluted run-off and spillage of untreated wastewater during sewer renovation Pedestrian, vehicle and community safety Procurement and delivery of construction materials Use, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery Air and noise pollution from preparation of construction Materials such as bitumen, asphalt and concrete. Extraction/purchase of sands and gravels for earthworks Construction yard for equipment and machinery Waste and hazardous materials management Construction of new reservoirs for water supply Service disruption (electricity, telecoms, water) Disruption to irrigation and drainage infrastructure Soil management issues during pipe laying Construction of new WWTP works on a new site

Operation Operation of the water and wastewater networks Sludge disposal Community safety Induced development Air and noise quality Use of maintenance machinery and equipment Storm water management Wastewater discharge

Accidental (Non-Routine) Events

Spills and leaks Inappropriate waste or sludge disposal Sewer flushing due to blockage

These aspects and proposed mitigation measures are discussed below. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Construction phase Hazardous material Spills of fuel, oil and other liquids have the potential to cause contamination of soil and groundwater. The Contractor shall implement measures to contain such spills and avoid contamination as much as possible. However, it is possible that some contamination may occur and the Contractor will be required to implement remediation measures in accordance with project and national requirements. Soil erosion The area is susceptible to surface erosion, especially after heavy rain, therefore efforts will be made to reduce the potential for soil erosion during construction activities. Temporary berms will be constructed where necessary to control any run-off to prevents rills or gulleys forming or soil wash out to surface water features. Correct groundworks and compaction will be specified in the contract documentation to prevent soil erosion. Waste management Inert, solid waste (metals, asphalt chunks, rocks, concrete, gravel, sand and etc.) will be generated during drilling well and pipeline installation operations. The replacement and installation of water distribution

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pipes in the town will include removal of asphalt surface and importation of suitable padding and backfill (eg sand) as well as backfilling using suitable excavated material. Repair of paved roads and walkways and asphalt surfaces will also be required. Solid wastes generated in construction sites and during the construction of pipelines and sewer drains will be transported by the construction contractor. Transportation and disposal of such waste will be agreed with the local executive authority and regional department of MENR, as necessary. The construction works will generate hazardous waste, such as used oils, solvents and other construction waste, which will be required to be disposed of. However, there is no licensed hazardous waste disposal facility in the region (and in fact this is a problem nationally) and therefore it will be necessary to arrange an appropriate containment or disposal place in agreement with MENR and the regional officials. The EMP allows for the cost of this item and it can be managed by the municipality, as per the agreement with Amelioration JSC. Parts of the existing water supply and sanitation network may have been constructed using asbestos containing material (ACM), which will require careful handling during its removal. Measures compliant to good health and safety practice will need to be employed, including appropriate PPE for workers, dampening down of any material that may be abraded or otherwise generate potentially inhalable dust particles and appropriate containment prior to its storage at an approved/agreed secure facility. A construction yard needs to be created, for laydown of plant and material, maintenance of machinery and prefabrication of infrastructure components. All construction sites will be managed as follows: • Boundaries of construction sites will be marked beforehand and signs will be erected

warning people not to enter or dump garbage; • Metal wastes will be collected and taken to metal processing companies; • Construction debris (sand, soil, rocks) will be re-used as an additional material for filling

deep trenches when needed and where suitable. If not needed, they will be taken to city dumping-grounds, as agreed with local environmental/planning authorities;

• Removed asphalt debris will be taken to bitumen factories for recycling, egg at the asphalt plant

• Speed limits will be set for all trucks operating within the town; this will be important for those transporting waste.

Operational phase

No adverse effects are anticipated as a result of normal operations, as the wastewater will be treated to EU standards prior to its discharge, which is a distinct improvement from the current situation, which sees no functioning wastewater treatment. Discussions are ongoing regarding the treatment of the final effluent, as under the Soviet system, chlorination of effluent (for disinfection) was the norm. However, disinfection is not the norm in Europe and in fact the addition of chlorine is a biological hazard to the aquatic ecosystems to which the effluent will be discharged. It would be preferable to use ultraviolet (UV) radiation or rely on natural exposure to UV to reduce bacteria loadings in the final effluent. The recommendation to use UV has been made strongly in this EIA and also in discussions with Amelioration JSC, who are very supportive of this approach and the intention is to implement this. AIR QUALITY Construction phase It will be the responsibility of the construction management to schedule construction activities and to apply best practices for dust control, to minimize occurrences of excessive dust concentrations in sensitive neighbouring areas and at the worksite. It will be the responsibility of the construction management to apply best practices for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, wherever feasible. Aspects such as a reduction of idle driving, selection of new equipment where possible and maintenance of all machinery and engines should be encouraged. Operational phase Adverse air quality effects are not predicted during operation, due to the nature of the project. All machinery will either be new and/or will be maintained according to the manufacturer’s service programme. Furthermore, significant noxious odours are only typically generated from a WWTP in the

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vicinity of pumping operations, where an aerosol effect is produced or when sewage has gone septic due to operational problems. All the main potential locations where noxious odour could be generated will be housed and ventilated. In addition, there are no sensitive receptors nearby to the operating facility, which is located at the edge of town well away from residential areas. NOISE Construction phase The nature and extent of the works, particularly those involving replacement of the water distribution system will result in noise and disturbance to local residents. Amelioraion JSC will ensure that the contractor minimizes disruption and noise, by inter alia, liaising with residents. It must also be noted that the residents are supportive of the project, as it will result in provision of a reliable, constant water supply and will therefore generally be tolerant of disruption to some extent. According to the Azerbaijan standards allowable noise level should be 65 dBA in daytime; and 45 dBA at night-time, which is close to the international standards. Mitigation There are three ways to reduce noise emissions: mitigation at the source, mitigation along the path and mitigation at the receptor. The following examples of construction noise mitigation methods could be considered during planning of the works and are expected to be a source of guidance to the contractors. In many cases, the magnitude of the dB reduction can first be ascertained when construction work has begun and measurements can be made. Source controls In general, source controls are the most effective method of mitigating noise. The impact of a noise source is reduced before it emits offensive noise levels. Operational phase Negligible operational noise is anticipated, as the pumping stations will be housed within buildings and the new WWTP is situated far away from residential housing in a fenced compound and is designed to emit limited noise. ECOLOGY AND PROTECTED AREAS Construction phase The main potential effects on ecology are associated with water intake; the associated access road upgrade; construction of the new pipeline route water supply to the town; construction of the new reservoirs themselves; and construction of the interceptor and new WWTP The offtake and reservoir construction work will have to be carefully designed during the detailed design phase to avoid damage to the riparian habitat. The widening of the access road may affect habitats associated, however nothing particularly rare or unusual is anticipated due to the disturbed nature of the general location, which was until recent years well populated and farmed by some crops. The work will need to be undertaken carefully, with good planning (in the detailed design stage) to conserve topsoil; reduce encroachment and damage to features such as tree roots; avoid water pollution; avoid erosion and soil or material run-off; and ensure good reinstatement. Full adherence to good site practice should be ensured, as well as storage and handling of fuels and oils to avoid contamination. Protected areas There are no protected areas potentially affected by the project, although located at the north of rayon the Ismayilli State reserve is far from project area(see Figure 8.1).

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Figure 8.1. Protected area map

Operational phase The receiving watercourses and groundwaters currently adversely affected by polluting untreated wastewaters will be expected to improve considerably and can be expected to see improvements as nutrient and bacteria levels significantly reduce. SURFACE AND GROUND WATER Construction phase Many of the risks to surface and groundwater are similar to those already covered under the soils section above and are therefore not repeated here. Due to the nature of the works there is the potential for spillage of wastewater to ground or watercourse, which is generally poorly treated or untreated and could also lead to the spread of disease to workers or local residents. In addition, the wastewater from existing pipelines and sumps will require to be purged. Likely options are to either empty the wastewater into temporary excavated pits and then remove the material by suction into septic tanks on sewer trucks or continue to use soakaways until connections to the sewer area made. Mitigation Fuel and oil storage Fuel and oil storage tanks will not be located within 50m of any watercourse, well or dry river bed. Certain plant and equipment may be required to be maintained in a position closer than 50m from the water course (and are not able to be relocated just for refuelling) and therefore special measures will be implemented to avoid spillage of fuels and oils, such as deployment of spill-retaining materials, mobile drip trays and the like ad specific training given to operators in this regard. Areas for road tanker parking and delivery shall be hard surfaced (concrete) and drained to an interceptor. Discharge of rainwater and waste from these areas will be via a treatment system designed to meet the water discharge standards.

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At each site where diesel is delivered and stored, spillage equipment shall be installed to contain any spillage during loading. Specific drainage requirements, which include oil interceptors, will be put in place at facilities where diesel is stored and used. All fuel storage areas will be securely fenced and locked to prevent unauthorised access. Only Refuelling Operators will be allowed to dispense fuel as set out below. All fuel storage areas will be equipped with an adequate supply of spill containment materials. Exceptions to the above are to be made for smaller fuel equipment. Generators will be self-bunded and will have an integral fuel tank. Refuelling will be undertaken as per the procedures below. Refuelling will be carried out by the nominated Refuelling Operators who will be specifically trained in the relevant procedures. Upon arriving at the refuelling areas, the Refuelling Operators will dispense the required fuel. Drip Trays The use of integral drip trays for generators, tanks and other fixed plant will be will be encouraged throughout the project. Individual drip trays will be necessary for temporary secondary containment of materials. Storage and Use of Chemicals All chemicals will be stored in designated, locked storage areas, taking care to ensure segregation of potentially reactive substance (e.g. flammables should not be stored with toxic substances). These areas will have an enclosed drainage system/bund to avoid contamination. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be provided for all substances and used in project health and safety assessments. Efforts will be made to avoid and minimise the use of hazardous chemicals during construction where possible. Operational phase The average flow rate in Baku 1 and Baku 2 canals is 4000l/s. With water intake to be 64.6 l/s, no adverse impact is envisaged onto the operation of the canals, other users and the original water source (Shollar springs). An improved situation in the receiving watercourses and adjacent wetlands currently adversely affected by polluting untreated wastewaters is expected. Groundwater impacts The water resources in the project area include groundwater, which can be expected to benefit from the reduction in discharge of untreated wastewater. Social – Cultural Environment Construction phase The main effects on the local community during construction are associated with the considerable disruption that the works will have within the town through excavation of defunct infrastructure and installation of new water mains and sewer pipes in the roads and connection of water supply pipes and water meters to individual properties. The proximity of the works to residents also raises the issue of health and safety, as well as traffic disruption and interference with access to houses, work places and public buildings such as hospitals and schools. There may be land acquisition issues associated with construction of the service reservoirs and the connecting pipelines, as the infrastructure may cross parcels of privately owned land. Potential land issues may arise due to permanent restrictions on land use above any buried pipeline or due to temporary occupation of land during construction. These aspects will all be considered during the detailed design and the contractor will be made fully aware of the RPF and RAP policies. The RAP will be developed by Amelioration JSC once the details of the resettlement aspects are known. Mitigation Safety at the work site, both for workers and residents has been discussed at length with A Amelioration JSC, who will ensure that contractors develop and implement safe working practices. The construction contractor will train its personnel on safety, environment and quality control, as well as implementation of all the safety rules. Works will be guided by existing laws, sanitary rules and Amelioration JSC work manuals. The following measures will be taken to protect the health of personnel working in polluted areas:

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• Health and safety training will be conducted as part of project induction for all workers; • All personnel will be supplied with special coveralls and the minimum PPE; • Personnel working in excavation of polluted soils and collection, loading, transportation

and disposal of sewage waters will be supplied with protective safety glasses, gloves, long rubber boots and dust masks;

• Mobile shower cabins will be set up for personnel; • Personnel will pass regular medical check-ups. • Use of asbestos and other dangerous substances is not planned. As referenced earlier, impacts on people and their economic activity, public transport and agricultural activities during construction phase are possible. Construction sites will be divided into sections, works will be planned according to schedule prepared beforehand and people and organizations will be notified ahead of time. Borders of construction sites will be marked, safety boards will be placed, signs regulating movement of pedestrians and traffic will be erected. Furthermore, discussions have been held with Amelioration JSC regarding the need to keep residents informed of planned activities, but also to be receptive to their requirements. Thus contractors will be required to develop a traffic management plan in consultation with Amelioration JSC and the municipality and to discuss this at a public meeting prior to start of the works. This should ensure that disruption of residents is minimised and works are co-ordinated to limit impeded access. Work with asbestors The International Labor Organization (ILO) established an Asbestos Convention (C162) in 1986 to promote national laws and regulations for the “prevention and control of, and protection of workers against, health hazards due to occupational exposure to asbestos. The convention outlines aspects of best practice: Scope and Definitions, General Principles, Protective and Preventive Measures, Surveillance of the Working Environment, and Workers’ Health. Some of the ILO asbestos convention requirements:

• work clothing to be provided by employers; • double changing rooms and wash facilities to prevent dust from going home on street clothes; • training of workers about the health hazards to themselves and their families; • periodic medical examinations of workers, • periodic air monitoring of the work environment, with records retained for 30 years; • development of a work plan prior to demolition work, to protect workers and provide for proper

waste disposal; and • protection from “retaliatory and disciplinary measures” of workers who remove themselves

from work that they are justified in believing presents a serious danger to health. 8.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES This section of the report further elaborates on the mitigation measures to address the potential negatiove environmental impacts. The impacts, propose measures and institutional responsibilities are summarized and tabulated in the (EMP) in Table8.2. It outlines the management mechanisms (i.e. working arrangements) for how the environmental and social elements of the project will be managed from detailed design and construction through operation. The EMP contains environmental requirements which are required for the successful implementation of mitigation measures, environmental monitoring, emergency measures and environmental auditing to be carried out during the construction works on the site. The implementation of mitigation measures and emergency measures shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. He shall ensure compliance with all environmental legislation, regulations and conventions. The responsibility for environmental monitoring lies with the Amelioration JSC and the World Bank.

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Table 8.4 Potential Main Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

STAGES

ECOLOGICAL

COMPONENT


ESTIMATED COST OF IMPACT

MITIGATION MEASURES

Responsibility Monitoring

Construction stage

Air quality

Dust, gases/aerosol associated with construction (toxic gasses discharged by construction machineries, wind blown construction materials etc.)

Dust prevention by watering and other means; Transportation of grainy or dusty materials in the top-coated trucks; Watering of dust sources; Transportation of dust producing materials during calm days (not in the windy days); Avoid making open fires; Avoid setting fire on residue grease, isolation materials, and other substances; Efficient use of machinery and other technologies; Application of adequate construction methodologies and facilities; Careful implementation of works in vulnerable areas.

Provision of water: $10,000 No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

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Earth

Waste pollution, especially wastes caused by construction and domestic activities; Material storage, civil works and other impacts; Landfill of wastes and other materials; Impacts of excavation works; Possibility of erosion; Wastewater.

Protection of the surroundings of the construction site; Limited works in the vulnerable zones; Identify adequate areas to store residue materials, and transportation of all construction related effluent materials into the predetermined site; Control of erosion process; Provide earth stabilization/green cover over vertical points and slopes to minimize land slide risks; Prevent discharge of excavated material to the river beds or lakes;

Provision of materials and cover to prevent landslide risks: $10,000 Traffic management signage: $5,000 No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

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Avoid unwanted traffic blockage, collect excavated spoil material and discharge somewhere close to the construction site; Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of toilets and septic tanks.

Topsoil

Damage to the topsoil resulting from material storage, excavation works, temporary roads etc. Loss of topsoil during excavation; Flushing of topsoil and soil erosion due to polluted water streams;

Adequate design works and selection of proper route to minimize impact on the topsoil; Usage of excavated soil material for the agriculture purposes; Cut, store and restore topsoil where possible after the completion of the construction works; Discharge of materials to the predetermined areas by secondary routs; Measures against land slides Storage of toxic materials and effluents in the safe and predetermined areas, its provision with drainage waters, and processing where necessary; Standards applied, including soil erosion prevention by good soil practice and drainage control. Good soil conservation measures and effective reins to prevent future erosion and soil loss.

Proper storage of toxic materials/effluents: $12,500 Measures against landslides addressed above No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures.

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Water resources and waste waters

Pollution of surface and groundwater sources due to domestic and construction effluents, including harmful residues, leakage of fuel and other oil related products; Blockage of surface and groundwater filtration and creation of stagnant water accumulations. Water scarcity problems in low flow periods of the year cre in low flow periods of the year connected with project and increase of water supply problem for other users which use the same sources

Avoid discharge of harmful chemical substances into sewage lines or ground surface; Design and operation of natural drainage and consideration for alternative directions; Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of toilets and septic tanks. Required standards applied, including safe removal of wastewater during renovation works, use of appropriate equipment by workers and ongoing liaison with residents and fencing off contaminated areas.


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Construction stage Noise

Disturbance due to noise generated from construction works and intensive traffic

Use of adequate construction materials and equipment; Adherence to predetermined work schedule to minimize disturbance and implementation of noise generating works during normal work hours; Minimum use of noise generating equipment (example, stone cutters, compressors); Minimize traffic during dark hours, and use of silencers.


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Natural habitat

Disturbance of the natural habitat due to construction related noise, dust, non-seasonal works, unprocessed residues and etc. Loss of natural settlement areas due to construction works.

Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; Application of relevant construction and seasonal work methodologies; Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site.


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Flora and fauna

Earthworks, operation of machines, noise and etc.; Losses or degradations during and after construction works, non-seasonal works, change of ecological situation etc.

Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site; Application of seasonal work methodologies where necessary.

Storage, processing, liquidation of wastes addressed above No cost for other measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures.

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Construction stage

Aesthetics and landscape

Impact of works on landscape and disturbance to natural sights, greenness and trees; Noise, dust, residue and etc. during and after construction.

Careful design and location of works; Restoration of damaged trees, protection lines and etc.; Planting of greenery in the construction site, careful implementation of works in the work sites, and management of wastes.

Restoration/planting of greenery: $50,000 No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures.

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Agriculture

Damage to agricultural lands, including drainage and irrigation infrastructure.

Liaise effectively with relevant organizations and residents before start of construction, maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly control machinery and vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas


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Livestock

Livestock resources damaged by machinery and vehicles.

Liaise effectively with farmers and residents before start of construction, maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly control machinery and vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas


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Health and safety of residents and workers

Health risks from unprocessed wastes; Use of harmful substances (paints with heavy metal, lead compositions), asbestos- cement slabs, inflammable and toxic materials etc.).

Planning of measures dealing with security and environmental protection issues; Adherence to project standards, good signage, ongoing consultation with residents, including schools. All workers to use appropriate PPE and be trained at project induction. Safety fencing provided. Organization and implementation of security and safety related trainings; Management of materials in accordance with the relevant ecological and sanitary-hygiene norms; Identification of dangerous sites, proper storage/liquidation of waste materials.

Trainings: $25,000 No cost for identified measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures. Construction of warehouse for temporal stirage of hazardpus wastes: $50,000

Contractor


Areas of historical and cultural value

Damage to areas of historical and cultural value located in the project area

There are no areas of historic/cultural value to be affected by project. But if it appears relevant measures need to be takenş Staff awareness; Inform adequate organizations in case of archeological findings; Temporary termination of works.


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Resettlement

Land aquisation]

Loss of property, land and damage to living areas of population Due to the new location

There no need for resettlement. For areas where lands used for agricultural crop production relevant plans need to be prepared, which includes provision of

Costs for resettlement (if any) to be negotiated by project owner in accordance with relevant

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of WWTP there will not be any need for resettlement

replacement lands or compensation for lost access to plots of arable land and lost fruit or nut trees.

legislation, contractual agreement or other documents.

Operation stage

(potable water

systems)

Risks to human health and environment

Quality of treated water Operation supervision of treatment facilities in due accordance with the operation guidelines; Quality control of water flows entering the system; Avoid pollution of treated waters with the wastewater flows; Avoid over-chlorination of water flows supplied to the consumers.


Contractor


Breakages and emergency situations

There is need to develop scheduled preventative maintenance Training of staff on safety and human security issues; Measures to avoid leakage of chlorine gas.

Training cost identified below No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor


Social-economical

Reduction of treated water quantities

Prevent illegal connections to the system; Proper operation of the system including water treatment, pipelines, connection lines and etc. Ensure an affordable tariff structure and proper collection of fees.

No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedure

Contractor


Operation stage (sewage

and wastewat

Risks to human health and environmental impacts

Quality of wastewater and its impacts on human health and environment More people will get benefit from the hygienic living standards due to extension of service area

Constant monitoring of wastewater flows coming out of the wastewater treatment plant; Discharge of wastewater into the environment only after adequate treatment; Training of operation staff for their qualification raising;

Monitoring of downstream environmental quality: $12,500 one time every 2 years for 20 years No cost for remaining

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er) Additional nitrogen and phosphorous removal proses will: Contribute in keeping and improving existing water quality, Increase in dissolved oxygen (DO) level which will contribute in to the aquatic life. Eutrophication which usually manifests itself as an increase in phyto-plankton concentrations to nuisance levels will be avoided by decreased nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Provide the income level of tourism, fishing. The execution of new design criteria for removal of nutrients will have additional benefits for the quality of water resources. The aquatic environment will be affected in positive manner due to increase in water quality by means of removal of nutrients in wastewater.

Monitoring of downstream habitats to evaluate the extent to which they return to their previously unpolluted state.

measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

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Instead of chlorination implementation UV disinfection will have positive effects on natural environment. Hence There will be no effects on fishes and algal organisims. Quality of sediments in the treatment structures (sludge), risks due to agricultural consumption of these wastes. Decrease in use of area for sludge drying will lessen demand to the land use. The envisaged process type of sludge production has increased the possibility of use of sludge in agricultural areas.

Adequate processing of sludge; Monitoring of nematodes, coliforms and heavy metals in the composition of output sludge; Transportation of sludge in the closed containers; Training of operation staff for their qualification raising. Training In application of sludge, and monitoring of sludge application

Monitoring of sludge quality: $10,000/year Transportation of sludge $10,000/year Training cost identified below

Contractor


Smell generations in the wastewater treatment structure;

Planning and management of smell mitigation; Tight shutting of smell producing equipment and containers.

Odour masking agents: $US 5,000/year No cost for remaining measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

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Safe storage Risks to human health Use of authorised sites for non-hazardous Training: $25,000 in first

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of hazardous and non-

hazardous wastes

waste disposal; support and arrangements for setting facilities for hazardous waste safe storage

year; $5,000/year in each following year No cost for identified measures provided they are integrated into normal operating procedures

Contractor Supervisor/ Amelioration JSC

Human health

Risks to health of residents and workers and to the environment

Training of staff on safety and human security issues; Training of staff on sanitary and hygiene rules to prevent infections from wastewater discharges and sludge residues; Provide staff with adequate protection uniforms and facilities; Measures to prevent emergency situations such as leakage of chlorine gas. Monitoring of drinking water and wastewater quality

Contractor


Note: All mitigation measures identified in this Table should be specified in all bidding documents (Bill of Quantities) and contracts for construction and operaton of the project, and should also be including in all manuals or operating procedures that are developed.

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The Contractor will be contractually required to conform to the requirements specified in the EIA and EMP and will be accountable to Amelioration JSC, as the client, through its Project Implementation Unit (PIU). It is recommended (as agreed with Amelioration JSC) that the PIU is supported in achieving project environmental and social safeguard objectives by support from an environmental consultant included into the staff of construction Supervisory Body. The precise details have not yet been determined, but the consultant will advise and support the PIU in implementation of the EIA standards during construction and into operation. Furthermore, local Bank staff will work with the consultant and the PIU during development of the environmental plans. There are several mechanisms of ensuring delivery during construction of both general and site specific mitigation developed in EIAs. One mechanism favored for the project involves requiring the Contractor to further develop the outline requirements in an EMP by designing individual Management Plans, such as oil and fuel storage, waste management, traffic management and pollution prevention. This approach for each individual scheme will benefit from oversight by the PIU to form a set of environmental requirements applicable to the project as a whole, which will ensure compliance of the work to both national and Bank standards. Such measures will be mandated in the bidding and contract documents, so that an overall good standard of work is achieved. This approach also has benefits of institutional capacity training, as the knowledge and capability of Amelioration JSC will be extended to effective environmental management and as each scheme comes on stream the PIU will benefit from knowledge gained on previous schemes. Main elements of the Specific Management Plans are given in able 8.3 Table 8.3 List of Specific Management Plans Spesific Management Plan

Outline of Content

Waste Management

Measures to reduce, handle, separate, store and dispose waste from operations and work sites. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting. Instructions for the storage and handling of various types of hazardous materials.

Waste Water Management

Measures to control, collect, treat or reuse wastewater from various sources to avoid pollution.

Air Quality Control

Measures to reduce and control air emission from various sources. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting.

Dust Control Measures to reduce and control dust emissions from roads, work sites and construction activities. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting.

Noise and Vibration Control

Measures to reduce and control noise and vibrations generated by plant at all work sites and from transport activities. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting.

Traffic Management

Procedures for minimising disruption to traffic and access, especially for public buildings such as hospitals and schools.

Emergency Response

Procedures for response to a range of incidents and emergencies. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting.

Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Measures to reduce adverse impacts on cultural heritage during construction. If any late finds are made measures must be taken to ensure ‘conservation’ in accordance with legislation.

Oil and fuel storage and refuelling

Specification for storage of all oils and fuels (secondary containment etc) and procedures for refuelling vehicles, plant and equipment so as to ensure environmental protection.

Site Inspection Procedures for site inspection and reporting including notification of non-compliance

Handling of Complaints and Grievances

Procedures for handling of complaints including response to complainer and reporting.

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Spesific Management Plan

Outline of Content

Environmental Training

- Project Induction - Toolbox talks Training requirements and procedures including target groups, contents of training sessions and verification.

Storage and use of hazardous products & substances

Registration, logging of material safety data sheets and risk assessment of materials and chemicals being used in the project. Documentation requirements.

Reinstatement Plan

Plan for topsoil management and removal of all equipment and materials from temporary work sites and reinstatement of areas to a standard at least as good as the pre-construction condition.

8.2. MONITORING Conducting monitoring is the major strategic tool in environmental management and the extent of project monitoring will be dependent on the nature, scale and potential impact of the project activities. Monitoring may require the services of environmental specialists or a company with laboratory and analytical facilities (for complex environmental problems) or inspection by the local government environmental officers. Main elements of the environmental monitoring plan are the following: In construction phase:

• Dust monitoring; • Noise monitoring; • Solid wastes monitoring; • Waste waters monitoring; • Soil monitoring.

In utilization phase:

• Monitoring of water volume in water sources and water storages; • Monitoring of microbiological and chemical composition of water distributed to people,

comparison to water standards; • Monitoring of pollution level of sewage; • Monitoring of waste waters after purification; • Monitoring of depositions settled in water cleaning plants; • Monitoring of cleaned sewage in the place where it joins to sewage collector; • Monitoring of soil where depositions generated in water cleaning plants will be used as

fertilizers. Monitoring of all activities during construction period will be under the responsibility of the Contractor, whose environmental performance will be controlled by the Amelioration JSC (PIU and Environmental Specialist) and supervisin consultant appointed by PIU. The Contractor will prepare Specific Management Plans (see Table 8.3 above)_ addressing all aspects of the EMP, and will establish a team for the monitoring activities(Table 8.3). The Contractor will be responsible for the compliance of the constructions with the national norms and standards. Monitoring of construction activities will have to ensure that mitigation measures of construction impacts are being implemented properly. Contractor’s Environmental Team will be subject to the government inspections(MENR, MoH) from time to time. An individual auditing company may also inspect the Contractor on a long-term basis, such as every 3 months or 6 months. Regular reports on implementation of monitoring plan will be submitted to Contractor . The Environmental Monitoring Plan (see Table 8.4 below) has been prepared based on an initial monitoring plan developed as part of the Feasibility Study.

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Table 8.4. Environmental Monitoring Plan

Item Element Location Type of monitoring Frequency of monitoring Purpose of monitoring Cost

Construction repair works

Dust In the

construction sites

Visual monitoring

During periodic site visits to be carried on

daily basis by contractor and by

monitor appointed in the contract

To ensure adherence to environmental protection requirements

2500 USD

Project site and surrounding area Each month Relevance to standards and rules

2500 USD

Wastewater flows generated in the

construction sites

In the construction

sites

Visual monitoring

During monthly site visits


2500 USD

Collection of solid wastes

In the construction

sites Visual monitoring During periodic site

visits


2500 USD

Utilization of solid wastes

Abandoned areas Visual monitoring During periodic site

visits


2500 USD

Use of dangerous materials h (paints with heavy metals, lead compositions,

asbestos-cement slabs, pipes, inflammable

and toxic substances etc.)

In the construction

sites with right documentation

Visual monitoring and study of documentation Each month


2500 USD

Protective measures in the construction site

In the construction

sites with right documentation

Visual monitoring Each month To ensure adherence to environmental protection and safety requirements

2500 USD

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Protection of nature In the

construction sites

Visual monitoring Each month To ensure adherence to environmental protection requirements

2500 USD

Earth restoration after excavation works

In the construction

sites Visual monitoring At completion of

construction works


2500 USD

Noise & vibrations resulting from

equipment work

Project area/close to settlements

Portative noise metering device During periodic site visits,on daily basis


2500 USD

Traffic operation /movement

In the construction

sites

visual monitoring of machinery and b) trucks carrying construction

materials

During periodic site visits


2500 USD

Reduced access In the

construction sites

visual monitoring During periodic site visits on daily basis

To ensure adherence to requirements

1000 USD

Vehicle and pedestrian safety when there is no

construction activity

In the construction

sites visual monitoring by supervisor On daily basis during

nonworking hours To ensure adherence to requirements

2500 USD

Operation

Utilization of solid wastes

Abandoned areas Visual Periodic visits


1000 USD

Quality of treated potable water

Inlet to treatment structure

Measuring (pH, turbidity, suspended solids, bacteria)

In accordance with the schedule

Relevance to standards and norms

6000 USD Each year

Adequacy of treated potable water to

standards

Outlet to treatment structure

Measuring (physical-chemical and bacteriological, including heavy

metals and pesticides on permanent basis)


Relevance to potable water standards

6000 USD

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Quality of treated wastewater

Outlet to treatment structure

Measuring (physical-chemical and bacteriological analyses)


Relevance to standards and norms

6000 USD each year

Water quality (visual, water

smell, bacteriological,

chemical)

At up and downstream points of water discharge and water discharge

areas (basins) Each month


6000 USD

Quality of sludge (sediments)

Monitoring of nemotodes,

coliforms and heavy metals of

sludge composition

Physical, chemical and bacteriological analyses

After sludge processing

Relevance to FAO requirements for neutralization or reuse for agricultural purposes

6000 USD

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8.3. Capacity Assessment for the Environmental Management of the Project

There is a Department on Control of Protection and Use of Waer Resources in the Amelioration JSC,

consisting of 5 staff trained under several international initiatives and programs (e.g. ADB Flood Mitigation Project). The main functions of this department include alos contraol of compliance with water quality and quantitu requirements during the abstraction and use of water resources for different purposes.. The PIU for this project has a full-time Environmental Specailist who has obtained significant experience under the Irrigation and Drainage Project financed by the World Bank. In order to further strengthen te capacity of the PIU and the Amelioration JSC (including its local departments), the project will provie resources for specifically targeted training sessions to cover aspects of environmental management for both construction and operational phases of water projects. Also, the project will involve international consultancy services to supervise the construction works, which will include environmental supervision expertise.

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224. 2. Potable water. Hygienic requirements to quality of water of the centralized systems of potable water

supply. Sanitary- drinking norms. M. 1996- p.111. 3. Rustamov S.G., Kashkay R.M. Water resources of the rivers Azerbaijan SSR, Baku, Elm 1989, p. 180. 4. Project of UNDP/SİDA: Reducing trans-boundary degradation of the Kura-Aras river basin. Institutional

aspects of water sector of South Caucasus countries, Tbilisi 2005. 5. Project of UNDP/SİDA: Reducing trans-boundary degradation of the Kura-Aras River Basin. An

estimation of Legislative needs for reducing of degradation of the Kura-Aras River Basin, Tbilisi 2005. 6. Farda İmanov, Rafig Verdiyev. Protection of the small rivers of flowing into the Caspian Sea with

participation of public, Baku 2006, 108 p , Adilogli editorial office. 7. Gauff and Temelsu JV Int. Eng. Ser. Inc. Joint Venture. Feasibility Studies of Water Supply and

Wastewater Investments in 16 Rayons. Ismayilli. August 2010, Baku, Azerbaijan 8. www.eco.gov.az 9. www.worldbank.org 10. www.azersu.az 11. www.ec.europa.eu

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ANNEXES: ANNEX I. Project Area in Ismayill iregion

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ANNEX II Existing Water supply In Ismayilli region

ANNEX III. Existing Sewer Syastem in Ismayilli region

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ANNEX IV Proposed Water supply system options in Ismayilli

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ANNEX V. Proposed Sewerage System (General Layout)

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ANNEX VI. WATER REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS A. Drinking Water Drinking water treatment requirements should determine according to the quality of raw water from the different sources. EU Council Directive 75/440/EEC describes the quality required for surface water which is intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the EU Member States: The surface water is divided into 3 categories (A1, A2, A3) according to limiting values: Category A1: Simple physical treatment and disinfection, e. g. rapid filtration and disinfection Category A2: Normal physical treatment, chemical treatment and disinfection, e. g. pre-chlorination, coagulation, flocculation, decantation, filtration, disinfection (final chlorination) Category A3: Intensive physical and chemical treatment, extended treatment and disinfection, e. g. chlorination to break-point, coagulation, flocculation, decantation, filtration, adsorption (activated carbon), disinfection (ozone, final chlorination) In the summary project FS document proposes to consider the values according to EU Directive 75/440/EEC as criterion for this Project. It has to be emphasized that treated water quality must meet the limiting values set in “EU Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption”. Parametric values are divided in A) Microbiological Parameters B) Chemical Parameters C) Indicator Parameters

The parameters and the limiting values are listed in Annex I to Council Directive 98/83/EC. Relevant water quality standards in Azerbaijan are given in below Table. Table. Water quality standards in Azerbaijan

INDICATOR

Standards

pH 6,0-9,0 Turbidity 1.5 mg/l Microorganism (Colonies are formed in 1 ml test water) <100

Coliform bacteria (coliform index), intestinal bacteria formed in 1 litre of test water

<3

Nitrates (N03) 45 mg/l

Nitrites (N02)

3 mg/l

Chlorides

350 mg/l

Phosphates

1.0 mg/l

Sulfates (S04)

500 mg/l

Total hardness

7 mmol/1

Remained chlorine 0.3-0.5

Al 0.5 mg/l

As 0.05 mg/l

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Fe 0. 3 mg/l

Ni 0.1 mg/l

Cr (Cr6+) 0.05 mg/l

Cu (Cr2+) 1 mg/l

Zn 5 mg/l

Cd 0.001 mg/l

Pb 0.03 mg/l

Hg 0.0005 mg/l

B. Treated Waste Water and sludge In the proposed FS document it is shown that WWTP should meet the requirements of international standards. As it states the amounts of 50 g BOD5/cap/d, 100 gCOD/cap/d , 10.5 gN/cap/d and 70 g/cap/dtotal suspended substances seems to be consistent with acting standards and those used in other European countries like Germany, Turkey etc. As there is no legislation in Azerbaijan defining the limit effluent values of WWTPsto use international standards for this purposes. The standard for wastewater treatment in the European Union is presented in the Urban Wastewater Directive 91/271/EEC issued on May 21 1991. The EU-Standard differentiates between sensitive and non-sensitive receiving water bodies.

Table 6.2 . Effluent Standards acc. EU-Directive 91/271/EEC Parameter (Unit) Sensitive Area Non-Sensitive Area

• BOD5 • mg/l • 25 • 25 • COD • mg/l • 125 • 125 • TSS • mg/l • 35 • 35 • N,tot • mg/l • 15 • -- • P,tot • mg/l • 2 • --

The requirements for N and P refer to annual mean values and a minimum wastewater temperature of 12° C. According to the Azerbaijan rules, discharge of wastewaters into water bodies is allowed only after obtaining a permit for "special water-use". The degree to which discharged wastewaters have to be treated (purified) is determined by the Maximum Allowable Discharge (MAD) norms for polluting substances. These norms are normally imposed in order to gradually improve surface water quality and meet the sanitary-hygienic requirements in proximity to water-intake structures. Application of certain methods of use of waste water on irrigated fields depend on preliminary preparation, with consideration of natural conditions and type of cultivated crops. Assessment of waste water quality and its sludge, applied for irrigation and fertilization is conducted in complex way according to agrochemical and sanitary-hygienic and veterinary-sanitary indications. Regulation of indicators of quality of watering water and its sludge is made with consideration of soil-climatic, hydro-geologicla conditions of territory of specific object, biological specific features of cultivated crops and technology of irrigation. Chemical composition of waste water, used for irrigation is assessed on the basis of

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activity of hydrogen ion (pH), composition of amount of dissolved salts, availability of main biogenic elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), micro-elements and organic substances. Requirements for quality of wastewater and its sludge Quality of waste water and its sludge, used for irrigation is regulated by chemical, bacteriological and parasitological indications. Admissible concentration of heavy metals in waste water is established depending on irrigation norm, and it is defined in each specific case in accordance with acting requirements to waste water quality and its sludge, used for irrgigation and fertilization. Waste water, containing microelements, including heavy metals in quantities not exceeding MAC for economy-potable water use, may be used for irrigation without restrictions. Possibility of use of treated industrial and mixed waste water in at irrigated fields is settled in each specific case by bodies and institutions of state sanitary-epidemiology and veterinary services on base of results of special researches, directed for learning of degree and character of impact of waste water on soil, cultivated crops, live-stock and cattle breeding production. Requirements concerning sludge from wastewater, applied for fertilization Use of sludge of waste water for fertilization may be admitted after its sterilization by one of methods in accordance with acting Sanitary rules of installation and operation of agricultural fields of irrigation. Before use of sludge at lots for fertilization, agrochemical examination of soil on following parameters is to be conducted: pH, composition of active forms of phosphorus, potassium, heavy metals-lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, mercury, zinc. Examination is made on base of methods, accepted at agrochemical service. As a rule, content of heavy metals in sludge of waste water from enterprises, reprocessing agricultural production is lower, however, nutritive substances are higher, than in sludge from city treatment facilities. With the aim to exclude hazard of pollution of soil, production and environment by heavy metals sludge of waste water purposed for fertilization are to be obligatorily analyzed for checking of heavy metals: lead, cadmium, chrome, copper, nickel, mercury, and zinc. Application of sludge of industrial –domestic waste water, containing heavy metals and composts from them is prohibited, if introduction of these fertilizers will increase level of pollution of soils up to values 0,7-0,8 MACs Quality control of waste water and its sludge, which are applied for irrigation and fertilization Production laboratory control on envisaging of sanitation rules and standards at operation of at irrigated fields includes: • control of effectiveness of operation of plants on preliminary preparation of waste water and its

sludge before introduction at agricultural fields; • quality control of underground and surface water, whcih are in the area of impact at agricultural

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ANNEX VII. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS RESULTS OF ISMAYILLI

TEST RESULTS ORGANOLEPTIC PARAMETERS

Odour qualitative

Taste qualitative Turbidity Suspended

Sediment

Lab N Sample ID TON Dilution number NTU mg/l

11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren 1 1 <1 <1 MDL ND ND 1 1 RSD(%) ND ND 5 5

EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) no

abnormal change

no abnormal change

no abnormal change

ND

WHO's drinking water standards 1993 ND ND ND ND US EPA 3 3 4 ND

ГОСТ 2874-82 2 2 ND 1.5 TON- threshold odor number MDL- Method Detection Limit RSD(%)- Reliative Standard Deviation in % of measured value EU98- Drinking water quality standards- Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intented for human consumption. Adopted on 3 November 1998 WHO- World Helthy Organization USEPA- United States Environmental Pollution Agency GOST- Formet Soviet Union Standardization Agency ND- not determined

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SENSORIC & PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS

Water temperature* Color Conductivity,

25°C

Redox-Potential,

25°C

pH value, 25°C

Dissolved Oxygen,

O2 Hardness Total

Alkalinity Bromine

Lab N Project ID °C mg/l Pt/Co uS/cm mV mg/l mgCaCO3/l mgCaCO3/l mg/l

11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren 17 8 318 240 7.28 9.57 160 138 <0.05

MDL ND 5 10 10 ND ND 10 10 0.05 RSD(%) ND ND 5.0 5.0 ND ND 5.0 5.0 5.0

EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) ND no

abnormal change

2500 ND 6.5÷9.5 ND ND ND ND

WHO's drinking water standards 1993 ND ND 2500 ND 6.5÷8.5 ND ND ND ND US EPA ND 15 ND ND 6.5÷8.5 ND ND ND ND

ГОСТ 2874-82 ND 20 ND ND 6.0÷9.0 ND 7 mol/m3 ND ND *Measured during sampling; ND- not determined

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ANIONS

Chloride, Cl

Sulphate, SO4

Bicarbonate HCO3

Nitrite, NO2

Nitrate, NO3

Fluoride, F

Cyanides, CN-

Lab N Project ID mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren 1.9 20.6 168 0.005 2.1 0.23 0.004

MDL 0.5 0.5 10 0.002 0.1 0.02 0.002 RSD (%) 5.0 5.0 5.0 2.0 2.0 5.0 5.0

EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) 250 250 ND 0.5 50 1.5 0.05 WHO's drinking water standards 1993 250 500 ND ND 50 1.5 0.07

US EPA 250 250 ND 1 10 4.0 0.2 ГОСТ 2874-82 350 500 ND ND 45 0.7 ND

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CATIONS

Sodium, Na

Potassium, K

Calcium, Ca

Magnesium. Mg

Ammonium, NH4

Boron, B

Lab N Project ID mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l 11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren 5.2 0.77 53.4 7.9 <0.01 0.3

MDL 0.001 0.01 0.01 0.001 0.02 0.2 RSD(%) 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.7 5.0 5.0

EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) 200 ND ND ND 0.5 1.0 WHO's drinking water standards 1993 200 ND ND ND ND ND

US EPA 200 ND ND ND ND ND GOST ND ND ND ND ND ND

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RADIONUCLIDES

Radium 226

Radium 228 Lead 210 Tritium

Total indicative

dose Lab N Project ID Bq/l Bq/l Bq/l Bq/l mSv/year

11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren <0.41 <0.29 <2.7 <1 0.1 EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) ND ND ND 100 0.1

WHO's drinking water standards 1993 ND ND ND ND ND US EPA 180 ND ND ND

ГОСТ 2874-82 ND ND ND ND ND

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HEAVY METALS

Aluminium, Al

Arsenic, As

Chromium Cr

Nickel, Ni

Selenium, Se

Mercury, Hg

Antimony, Sb

Iron, Fe

(total)

Manganese, Mn (total)

Copper, Cu

Cadmium, Cd

Lead, Pb

Lab N Project ID ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l

11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren

0.79 0.22 0.21 0.30 0.55 <0.2 0.02 13.3 1.1 0.15 <0.01 0.01

MDL 0.3 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.5 0.2 0.01 0.3 0.3 0.03 0.01 0.01 RSD(%) 6.0 2.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 <5.0 5.0 1.2 2.5 4.0 <5.0 5.0

EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) 200 10 50 20 10 1 5 200 50 2000 5 10

WHO's drinking water standards

1993 200 10 50 20 10 1 5 300 500 2000 3 10

US EPA 50 10 100 100 50 2 6 300 50 1300 5 15 ГОСТ 2874-82 500 50 500 100 10 1 ND 300 100 1000 1 30

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TOTAL ORGANICS CHARACTERIZATION

Total organic carbon (TOC)

Permanganate index, O2

Lab N Project ID mg/l mg/l 11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren 1.8 <0.4

MDL 0.3 0.4 RSD(%) 5.0 5

EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) ND 5 WHO's drinking water standards 1993 ND ND

US EPA ND ND ГОСТ 2874-82 ND ND

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MICROBIOLOGY CHARACTERIZATION

Escheria coli

Coliform pathogens Enterococci Pseudomonas

aeruginosa Clostridium perfringens

Colony count @

22°

Colony count @

36°C Lab N Project ID c/100 ml c/100 ml c/100 ml c/100 ml c/100 ml c/1 ml c/1 ml

11679 Ismayıllı, Akhokhchay dren Not found Not found Not found 12 Not found 4 Not found

MDL 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 RSD NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

EU98 (Council Directive 98/83/EC) 0/250 ml 0/100 ml 0/250 ml 0/250 ml 0/100 100/ml 20/ml WHO's drinking water standards 1993 ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

ГОСТ 2874-82 0 3 ND ND ND 100 ND Not found- Non detected bacterias during test; NA- Not Applicable

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CONCLUSIONS According “Agreement provision on services” C071P01, Azecolab had organized lab tests of delivered 1 sample by applying of internationally recognized standard methods. As results of fulfilled study program, following conclusions about water quality could be derived for studied samples:

Organoleptic parameters: Sample comply of both USSR ГОСТ 2874-82 drinking water quality standards as well as EU, WHO and EPA criteria.

Sensoric & Physical-chemical parameters:

Sample comply of both USSR ГОСТ 2874-82 drinking water quality standards as well as EU, WHO and EPA criteria.

Anions and Cations content: Sample comply of both USSR ГОСТ 2874-82 drinking water quality standards as well as EU, WHO criteria. But only nitrate content in all 3 samples were above US EPA criteria.

Radionuclides: Sample comply of both USSR ГОСТ 2874-82 drinking water quality standards as well as EU, WHO and EPA criteria.

Heavy metals: Sample comply of both USSR ГОСТ 2874-82 drinking water quality standards as well as EU, WHO and EPA criteria.

Total organics: Sample comply of both USSR ГОСТ 2874-82 drinking water quality standards as well as EU, WHO and EPA criteria.

Microbiology communities: Sample comply of both USSR ГОСТ 2874-82 drinking water quality standards, but there is registered elevated colonies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa above EU criteria.

Hazardous organics: These tests were not applied for this sample, because absence of oil hydrocarbons or pesticide pollution and plactic pipes are not using in current system.

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ANNEX VIII . Characteristics of Surface Water Intended for the Abstraction of Drinking Water Parameters Unit A1 A2 A3 pH 6.5 – 8.5 5.5 – 9.0 5.5 – 9.0 Coloration (after simple filtration) mg/l Pt scale 20 100 200 Total suspended solids (SS) mg/l 25 (G) Temperature °C 25 25 25 Conductivity at 20 °C μs/cm-1 1000 (G) 1000 (G) 1000 (G)

Odour Dilution factor at 25 °C

3 (G) 20 (G) 20 (G)

Nitrates (NO3) mg/l 50 50 50 Fluorides (F) mg/l 1.5 Dissiolved Iron (Fe) mg/l 0.3 2 Manganese (Mn) mg/l 0.05 (G) 0.1 (G) 1 (G) Copper (Cu) mg/l 0.05 0.05 (G) Zinc (Zn) mg/l 3 5 5 Boron (B) mg/l 1 (G) 1 (G) 1 (G) Arsenic (As) mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.1 Cadmium (Cd) mg/l 0.005 0.005 0.005 Total Chromium (Cr) mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.05 Lead (Pb) mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.05 Selenium (Se) mg/l 0.01 0.01 0.01 Mercury (Hg) mg/l 0.001 0.001 0.001 Barium (Ba) mg/l 0.1 0.1 0.1 Cyanide mg/l 0.05 0.05 0.05 Sulphates (SO4) mg/l 250 250 250 Chlorides (Cl) mg/l 200 (G) 200 (G) 200 (G) Surfactants (reacting with methyl blue) mg/l

(laurylsulphate) 0.2 (G) 0.2 (G) 0.4(G)

Phosphates (P2O5) mg/l 0.4 (G) 0.7 (G) 0.7(G) Phenoles (C6 H5OH) mg/l 0.001 0.005 0.1 Dissolved or Emulsified Hydrocarbons mg/l 0.05 0.2 1 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons mg/l 0.0002 0.0002 0.001 Pesticides mg/l 0.001 0.0025 0.005 Dissolced Oxiygen Satuaration Rate % O2 > 70 (G)

> 50 (G) > 30 (G)

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) mg/l O2 < 3 (G) < 5 (G) < 7 (G) Nitroogen (N) by Kjeldahl Method (Except NO3) mg/l

1 (G) 2 (G) 3 (G)

Ammonia (NH4) mg/l 0.05 (G) 1.5 4 Substances Extrahable with Chloroform mg/l SEC 0.1 (G) 0.2 (G) 0.5 (G) Total Coliforms at 37 °C /100 ml 50 (G) 5000 (G) 50000(G) Faecal Coliforms /100 ml 20 (G) 2000 (G) 20000(G) Faecal Streptococci /100 ml 20 (G) 1000 (G) 10000(G)

Salmonella Not present in 1000 ml

Not present in 1000 ml

Note: values marked with “G” shall be respected as guidelines. Depending on the category the following standard methods of treatment for transforming surface water into drinking water are defined:

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ANNEX IX. .The List Of Participants Of Public Consultation Meeting in Ismayilli

NAME WORK PLACE

CONTACTS

1 Verdiyev Rafig EPTISA 050 349-58-84 2 Agayev Rovsan Deputy Head of Ismailli Rayon executive

power, Head of Rayon Commission on WSS project implementation

050 367-21-01

3 Aliyev Sukram Ismailli QIS 050 612-59-88 4 Rahimov Aftandil MRX head physician 050 595-09-29 5 Macidov Vusal Chairman of the Ismailli municipality 050 363-76-66 6 Ismayilov Sakir Ecology department head 050 208-58-80

055 208-58-80 7 Mammadov Rafig Mican v 050 345-97-90 8 Mammadov Faxraddin Ismaillyi v 050 626-74-30 9 Isayev Sadig Galincag 050 393-73-48 10 Rahimov Feyruz Xanagah 050 235-63-50 11 Fataliyev Vazirxan Xanagah 050 571-85-45 12 Aliyev Agasaf Water agency head 050 665-57-27 13 Soltanov Shahmammad Ismailli news 050 514-86-21 14 Mammadli Rafail Ismailli SR 070 250-68-69 15 Tarverdiyev Ismayil Ismailli MIS 070 311-49-05 16 Gambarov Xanlar Director of the GEM 630-13-89 17 Muradov Hidayat Director of the RHM 366-87-64 18 Ahmadov Maharram Representative on city of the RIHB 050 335-89-49 19 Seyidov Miralasgar Head architect 371-81-45 20 Garibli Ilqar Resident of Ismailli city 333-01-32 21 Allahverdiyev Asad Resident of Ismailli city 050 465-03-08 22 Makanov Rasul Resident of Ismailli city 23 Abdullayev Parvin Resident of Ismailli city 24 Aliyev Samir Resident of Ismailli city 25 Guliyev Ilgar Resident of Ismailli city Annex X. Public meeting on discussion of EİA report for Ismayilli region Ismayilli town 23 October 2010 Workshop üas organized in the meeting venue provided by the Ismayilli Rayon Executive Powerş The representative of EPTİSA Rafig Verdiyev provided the general information about the Project to participants and answered asked questions. Main discussions wehre about proposals of Project Alternatives, Proposal Water sources , Environment Impact Assessment, Scheduled Activities for Environment Management Plan, Proposed Mitigation Measures. The Presentation followed up with interesting discussions. Discussions were mainly about water supply, location of waste water treatment plant, sewer canals, project schedule and employment of local people in project construction work. Some people asked about length of construction works and potential its impacts/ The environmental consultant of the EIA informed that provided proposals will be considered in the EIA. The essential questions and proposals during the presentation:

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Question Response 1 Bilalov Azer

Will the new project prevent

waste waters negative social and environmental impact

Waste waters will be treated according to the international standards mechanically and biologically and used for irrigation.

2 Samadov Rustam: Will the project change all water supply pipelines?

All pipelines will be replaced by the project

3 Rahim Hasanov: How will the problem of the lack of enough iodine in water be solved ?

Different technologies will be used to add iodine to water. One of options is adding to water iodine mixed soil

4 Alasgarovov Sahin As a drenage system in Ismayilli isn’t operational, after reinfall water enters to the basement of houses. How this problem will be solved?

Rain waters are to be managed by the municipalities and project will only address waste waters from households and other bildings. But negotiations are ongoing with the rayon management to address this issue properly.

5 Alasgarovov Sahin Will the measures taken to protect communication and other lines(water supply, qas etc) at places where new pipelines during the construction will cross them ?

Issues related to the crossing of different communication and other lines will be agreed with relevant organizations according to the map- scheme of construction work

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