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INTRODUCTION
b.
operate and maintain sewerage in the OZ to avoid discharges of raw sewage in the
environment and flooding by sewage;
c.
significantly reduce operating costs, in particular staff and energy costs; and
d.
recover an increasing portion of operation and maintenance (O&M) costs from the
WSS tariff, through a combination of efficiency gains, improved billing and
collection and tariff increases.
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Engineering Consultants
The engineering consultants for this project is a consortium of two companies lead by
GKW Consult, Germany with a local support from Asian Consulting Engineers, New Delhi
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Some of these strategies have the effect of increasing domestic water consumption as
residents often leave taps open to observe when water is available, allow tanks to overflow
and empty remaining water in storage when fresh supplies become available.
Available pressures in the network are generally low (typically 0m to 5m). This has
encouraged residents to install in-line boosters, a practise that can lead to polluted water
being drawn into the network thus putting public health at risk.
The provision of intermittent water supplies normally leads to a spiral of decline as
management of the system is extremely difficult and customers willingness to pay
declines. Specific problems include:
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customer inconvenience.
In order to over come these spiral problems, it is to convert existing system from
intermittent to continuous one in a phased manner.
zones in to 24x7 water supply in Phase I of this project is the first step towards the larger
goal of improvement of Delhis water supply system to the internationally recognized
standards.
1.4
Objectives of EIA
This EIA study has been undertaken to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment
report to examine the environmental issues that may arise during the construction and
operation of the project components and their likely impacts. Further, to reduce the
potentially significant adverse impacts to acceptable levels, suggest feasible and cost
effective measures and define them in an Environmental Management Action Plan. These
mitigation measures will be incorporated into the contract conditions of the bid documents
so that the contractors take cognisance and implement them during the construction and
operation phase in accordance to statutory requirement of funding agency, the World
Bank. The study will be conducted as per the World Bank guidelines for conformation of
environmental and social considerations. The objectives of this study are as follows:
i.
To assess the existing status of air (including climate), noise, water environment ,
land environment , natural (biological/ecological) environment,
socio-economic
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
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Scope of EIA
Preparation of environmental impact assessment report incorporating baseline data along
with an environmental impact statement based on identification, prediction and evaluation
of impacts of the proposed activities related to rehabilitation of water supply and
wastewater infrastructure.
Preparation of an Environmental Management Action Plan (EMP) outlining preventive and
control strategies for minimising adverse impacts due to proposed.
1.6
The EIA preparation led to identification of potential environmental impacts and their
feasible remedial measures (including avoidance, mitigation and enhancements), which
have been included as environmental management plan.
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Chapter 3: This chapter discusses the Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework
within which the project is set. The major stakeholder departments of the State and Central
Governments with their specific roles are described here along with the applicable Acts
and Laws. This chapter also covers the clearance requirements at various levels and their
current status.
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Chapter 4 details out the Methodology adopted for the Environmental Impact
Assessment. Descriptions are provided for environmental monitoring methodology,
modelling methods and environmental designs.
Chapter 5 reviews the Existing Environmental Scenario. This section includes the
description of the baseline conditions. The meteorology of the area, physical and natural
environment, cultural properties along the project area and quality of life add up to give a
comprehensive picture of the existing environment along the project site and its area of
influence. The data presented in the report is has been gathered from primary and
secondary sources.
Chapter 6 on the Assessment of Impacts determines the extent of the impacts of the
project activity on the existing environment. The focus of section is on the adverse impacts.
The beneficial impacts on the environment due to the project have been detailed in
subsequent chapter under the enhancement measures. The impacts have been detailed in
the same sequence as the existing environmental scenario described in Chapter 5 for ease
of understanding.
Chapter 7 entitled Mitigation, Avoidance and Enhancement Measures forms the basis
of the generation of coherent, comprehensive and concise Environmental Management
Plans for the project area. In addition to the avoidance and mitigation measures for the
physical and natural environmental components, this chapter discusses various
environmental enhancements suggested for the project, including the enhancement of
common property resources.
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Location
The project is located in Delhi. The rehabilitation, operation and management will be done
in two operation zones namely South II and South III located in southern part of Delhi.
Figure 2.1 shows the location of South II and South III zones with respect to Delhi.
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planned water
volume to be transferred through the transmission canal to Sonia Vihar is 140 MGD or
about 637 000 m/d. During 2004 a treatment capacity of about 182 000 m/d will be
commissioned and the remaining 455 000 m/d will be commissioned during the year 2005.
This Sonia Vihar WTP will provide additional water source to this zone.
The brief outline of water supply to the South II zone is as follows:
o
19 pipelines crossing the boundaries of which 7 have diameters between 700 and
1 000 mm, 2 have diameters between 400 and 600 mm, and 10 have diameters
between 100 and 350 mm;
338 Tube Wells, of which 320 are in excellent to good condition, operating at
optimum to normal efficiency, and 18 are in poor condition, being older than 10
years but still in use. The operational tube wells have to be investigated in order to
assess the water quality and their productivity, an activity to be executed under
Operation of the Management Contract (MC);
170 Deep Bore Hand Pumps (DBHP) mainly of type Mark II, of which 42 units are
defective.
A preliminary estimate of the water inflow in OZ II is 172 161m/d and water outflow is
53 417m/d. The production of the working tube wells located in the OZ South II is
estimated at 21,000 m/d, representing 15% of the actually estimated supply to this OZ.
The yield of the DBHP being an alternative source of water, used only in case of necessity
and not being connected to the distribution network is not quantified and accounted. The
estimated water supply to OZ II is of 139 744 m/d for the year 2003-2004. However the
results of the flow measuring campaign show that water consumption of OZ II is 215 000
m3/day which is approximately 53 % higher than the estimated value. Hence it can only be
concluded that these flows are indicative as the flow measurement was done for very short
period.
2.2.2 South III Zone
The water treatment plants supplying water to this zone are located outside this zone. The
future additional water demand of South III will be met from Sonia Vihar plant as in case of
South II zone.
The existing water supply to this zone is through :
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5 pipelines of which 3 are of 900mm diameter, one of 1 000 mm, and remaining
one of 100mm diameter;
372 Tube Wells, of which 354 are in excellent respectively good condition,
operating at optimum to normal efficiency, and 18 are abandoned. The operational
tube wells have to be investigated in order to assess the water quality and their
productivity, a target to be executed under Operation of the Management Contract
(MC)
63 DBHP type Mark II of which 60 units are out of function classified as E Asset
not in use and waiting disposal and only 3 units are in working condition classified
as C Old asset but in operating condition. The 60 units awaiting disposal require
dismantling and sealing off to avoid any groundwater pollution, a target to be
executed under Operation of the Management Contract (MC).
Historic records of pumping stations indicate that water inflow in OZ III is 143 380 m/d and
outflow 83 650 m/d. The production of the working tube wells located in the OZ South III is
estimated at 20,180 m/d, representing 25% of the actually estimated supply to this OZ.
Hence actual supply to OZ III is 79 875 m/d, for the year 2003-2004. This is confirmed by
the flow measuring campaign results that show that water consumption in OZ III is 59,000
m3/day. The flow measurement does not include the water supply from the tube wells.
2.3
Pop. 2001
665 267
Pop. 2005
767 785
Pop. 2010
880 497
The data on customer connections was obtained from the study reports prepared in the
past and from the discussions and records from the DJB. Table 2.1 gives existing and
projected number of connections in the South II zone. At present there are 94,252
customer connections that are expected to rise to 157,232 connection in the year 2010.
The present rate of water supply to this zone is 139.744 million litres per day. It is expected
that this rate of water supply will be increased after the commissioning of Sonia Vihar
scheme.
There will also be reduction in physical losses and NRW enabling more
revenue water available in the zone.
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Year
2004
[%]
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Year
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
The south III zone has 14 wards with 533 019 population for the census year 2001 that is
projected to increase to 705 466 in the year 2010. The details are given below.
Pop. 2001
533 019
Pop. 2005
615 159
Pop. 2010
705 466
Customer connections data was obtained from DJB. Table 2.2 shows exiting and
projected customer connections in South III zone in the categories domestic, industrial,
commercial and authorized. The present 70,317 connections will be increased to 125,926
in the year 2010.
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2.5
The Management Contractor for each of the two OZ will be required to discharge the
contractual obligations and duties involved in 3 separately identifiable but inter related
roles:
A. Role as an Operator
B. Role as Contractor
C. Role as Engineer
The activities involved in each of these roles are set out below.
2.5.1
Role as an Operator
i.
Day-to-day management of all DJB managers and staff assigned to the OZ (excluding
responsibility for their employment, e.g. salaries, benefits, etc., but including their
performance, appraisal, discipline and decisions as to their suitability for continued
involvement within the OZ)
ii. Day-to-day management, operation and maintenance of all assets assigned to the OZ,
including
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xv.
Liaison with all public authorities and public and private entities affecting, and affected
by, activities involved in discharging their role and the obtaining of all permissions and
permits related to the discharge of their role.
xvi. Coordination with DJB of all activities which affect other OZs not the responsibility of
the MC, e.g. installation of valves to establish the OZ boundary that may cut-off
supplies to areas outside the OZ-with the intention to arrive at a mutually acceptable to
any problems caused by such activity.
xvii. Together with DJBs OZ managers, establish a fair and transparent system the
calculation of bonus payments and their division and disbursement to the DJBs OZ
staff and managers.
xviii. Together with DJB develop baseline operational data for the first year of operation by
the MC.
xix. Together with DJB, to monitor those aspects of operations relating to:
a.
bulk water supplied to the OZ volume and quality
b.
quality of water distributed to customers
c.
service levels, including customer complaints and their resolution
d.
basis of payments to MC, including bonuses and penalties
e.
bonus payments made to staff
xx. For those areas of operations defined in the contract documents as being appropriate
(e.g. GIS, accounting systems, some aspects of MIS), liase with DJB and the other MC
to agree common platforms for IT employed by the MCs in the discharge of their
duties.
xxi. Provide a set of procedural and operations manuals for all operational activities, as
undertaken in the OZ, and for all management systems introduced.
xxii. Compliance with normal reporting requirements of the individual OZ to DJBs central
management with respect to the operations of the OZ.
2.5.2
Role as a Contractor
The activities and responsibilities of the MC as Contractor relate to the procurement and
provision of civil and building works and the procurement and installation of electrical,
mechanical works, instrumentation, telemetry, control and automation for which bill of
quantities have been included in the contract documentation all in accordance with the
contracted value of works.
The quality of materials, equipment and workmanship entailed in the construction and
installation activities will be supervised and controlled by an independent third party
employed by the DJB.
In respect to these works, the MC is required to:
i.
ii.
iii.
Program the works to meet the program, performance criteria and service
standards set out in the contract documents, and within the contracted price for
this category of works, and make such amendments to these as may be
necessitated by subsequent modifications to these agreed with the DJB.
Inform the DJB of this program and expenditure budget and review and modify
this program, keeping the DJB informed, as and if the works dictate.
Design the works to the standard specifications for materials, equipment, labour
and workmanship of the DJB - where they exist and where they do not exist to
the Indian National Standards or, in absence of these, to accepted international
standards (DIN, BS or equivalent).
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v.
vi.
vii.
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Procure the necessary contractors and suppliers of goods and services or,
alternatively, organize and manage the staff of the OZ to undertake those
elements of the works for which they are capable.
Manage the contractors working on the construction and installation works to
ensure their compliance with the standards set out in Bii.
Commission, operate and maintain the works.
Provide a set of as-constructed drawings and records and procedural and
operational manuals for completed works and installed equipment in a format
that complies with the GIS, system records and management information
systems provided under A.
Role as an Engineer
The activities and responsibilities of the MC as Engineer to the DJB relate to the
procurement and provision of civil and building works and the procurement and installation
of electrical, mechanical works, instrumentation, telemetry, control and automation for
elements of infrastructure which could not be adequately quantified in the contract
documentation, including the works related to extending services to the poor.
This category of works therefore relates to the rehabilitation or modification of existing
infrastructure and those elements of new infrastructure that are determined by the MC, in
the course of the contract, to be essential to the achievement of the performance criteria
and service standards set in the contract but which could neither be quantified or
anticipated at the time of contract preparation.
The activities to be undertaken by the MC are similar to those where he acts as C
ontractor but in this case:
the MC has to obtain the approval of the DJB to the type, value and programming of
the works to be undertaken, on an annual or 6-monthly basis, and
the MC and not an independent third party will be responsible for monitoring and
controlling the quality of the works.
Therefore in respect to this category of works, the MC is required to:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
Identify the works required and undertake sufficient planning and design to develop
a capital works program with justification of the need for each of the infrastructure
elements proposed.
Discuss and agree a capital works program with the DJB.
Design the works agreed with the DJB to the standard specifications for materials,
equipment, labour and workmanship of the DJB where they exist and where
they do not exist to the Indian National Standards or, in absence of these, to
accepted international standards (DIN, BS or equivalent).
Produce the contract documents needed to procure the works in compliance,
dependent upon the source of funding for the works, with DJB and/or the World
Banks standard procedures and documentation requirements.
Assist the DJB with the procurement of the necessary contractors and suppliers of
goods and services.
Supervise construction and installation works to ensure their compliance with the
standards set out in 2.7.3 iii above.
Assist with the commissioning of the works.
Take over the completed works to operate and maintain them.
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Ensure that contractors and supplier provide a set of as-constructed drawings and
records and procedural and operational manuals for completed works and installed
equipment in a format that complies with the GIS, system records and
management information systems provided under 2.7.1
The detailed scope of work as operator, contractor and engineer are outlined in the
following reports
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3.2
MC will also
implement the
environmental mitigation
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The Indian constitution makes environmental protection an explicit duty for every
citizen by the inclusion of the following in the fundamental duties of Indian citizens.
It shall be duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the environment
including forests, lakes, rivers, wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.
In addition, Government of India has laid out various policy guidelines, acts and
regulations pertaining to sustenance of environment.
3.3.1 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Environmental Impact Assessment
Notification, 1994
The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 is the umbrella legislation providing for the
protection of environment in the country. This act provides the Environment (Protection)
Rules, which were formulated in 1986. The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification,
1994 and the various amendments thereto have been notified under this act. As per the
amendment, no formal environmental clearance is required for the water supply project
from the ministry; if they are not pass through environmentally sensitive areas as reserved
forests, wildlife sanctuaries, biosphere reserves etc. Under 'The Environment (Protection)
Act', 1986, the developmental project requires clearances from the State Pollution Control
Board and Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi.
3.3.2 The Water and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Acts
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 resulted in the establishment of
the Central and State level Pollution Control Boards (CPCB and SPCB) whose
responsibilities include managing water quality and effluent standards, as well prosecuting
offenders and issuing licenses for construction and operation of certain facilities. The Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, empowers the SPCBs to enforce air quality
standards set by the CPCB.
The project does not require any clearance from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee
pursuant to the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act of 1974, the cess Act of
1977 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981.
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If the area of forests to be cleared or diverted exceeds 20 ha (or, 10ha in hilly area) then
prior permission will be granted by MoEF, GoI, New Delhi
If the area of forest to be cleared or diverted is between 5 to 20 ha, then the case would
be put to the state advisory committee for consideration. The committee after studying
the case will recommend to MoEF, GoI for formal approval.
If the area of forest to be cleared or diverted is below or equal to 5 ha, than the MoEF
regional office is empowered to give the approval.
If the area to be clear-felled has a forest density of more than 40%, permission to
undertake any work is needed from the Central Government, irrespective of the area to
be cleared.
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controlled area without prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), if the
site/remains/ monuments are protected by ASI. If excavation is required for rehabilitation of
the water pipe line or sewer line is going to be open which is passing through the area
within such protected area and controlled area, the prior permission is to be taken from
ASI. Moreover, there may be chance find of artefacts or coins, structures, fabrics or any
other archaeological relics during construction phase. In such situation also this act will be
applicable.
3.3.7
3.3.8
Other Acts
In addition, with respect to hygiene and health, during the construction period, the
provisions as laid down in the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and Other Construction
Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 would apply.
With limited possibility, the provisions of the Hazardous Wastes (Management and
Handling) Rules, 1989 and the Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness
and Response) Rules, 1996 would also apply during the construction and the operation
periods.
The applicability of Acts and Rules to the project has been summarised in Table 3.1 below:
Table 3.1: Summary of Relevant Legal Requirements Considered for this Project and
Institution
Responsible for that:
Act
Year
Objective
Responsible Institution
Applicability
to Project
Environmental
1986
MOEF,
DPCC
To provide environmental
MOEF, DOF,
Environment
clearance
DPCC
Impact
development
Assessment of
following
Development
impact assessment.
(Protection) Act
Notification
Projects
on
(and
amendments)
(referred as the
Notification
1994
to
new
activities
environmental
DOF,
CPCB,
Yes
CPCB,
No
as per this
notification no
environmental
clearance is
required for
water supply
project
on
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Environmental
Clearance;
To control water pollution
Delhi
(Prevention and
by controlling discharge
Committee (DPCC)
Control
1974
Water
of
Pollution)
Pollution
Control
Yes
prescribed standards
Act
(and
subsequent
amendments)
To control air pollution by
DPCC
and Control of
Department.
Pollution)
pollutants
Air (Prevention
1981
Act
as
per
&
Transport
Yes
the
prescribed standards
(and
subsequent
amendments)
Public Hearing
notification
1997
of
To Provide procedure of
DPCC
No
in
No
Department, government
National
of Delhi (GOD)
public hearing
th
MOEF of 10
April, 1997
Wildlife
1972
(Protection) Act
To
protect
wildlife
Parks
and
Sanctuaries
1938
Conservation of Cultural
Archaeological Survey of
Monuments
and
India
and
found in India
Ancient
Archaeological
Sites
historical
remains
and
Department
Yes
State
of
Archaeology
and
Remains Act.
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The environmental regulations, legislations, policy guidelines and control that may impact
this project, are the responsibility of a variety of government agencies. In all, as discussed
in the subsequent sections, the following agencies play important roles in this project.
Advise the Central Government on water and air pollution monitoring programs
Planning and executing state level air and water quality initiatives
Advising state government on air, water and industry issues
Establishing standards based on National Minimum standards
Enforcing monitoring of all activities within the state under The Air Act, The Water Act
and the Cess Act etc., and
Issuing No Objection Certificate (NOC) for various developmental projects.
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established pursuant to the National Conservation Strategy, National Forest Policy, the
Policy for Abatement of Pollution (1992) and the Indian Environmental (Protection) Act
1986.
The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 1994 identified water supply project as one of
the projects requiring no prior permission from the MoEF. Therefore, the environmental impact
assessment (EIA) is not statutory requirement for obtaining clearance from MoEF.
In April 1997, MoEF amending Schedule- of the EIA Notification, 1994, which lists projects
requiring Environmental Clearance, issued a circular.
'...Environmental Clearance from the MOEF is not required for Water Supply project '.
assessment is mandatory for this project. The Engineering Consultants (EC) have
verified conformance of the World Bank Operational Policies in the project and have
consolidated the EA and EMP accordingly. The emphasis of the World Bank is on
integration of the mitigation measures into the project design and mainstreaming
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4.3
SCOPING
The statutory requirements for the area of influence required by the Ministry of
Environment and Forests, World Bank and consultations with experts determined the
scope of the assessment for this study.
4.4
4.2.3
4.2.4
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The documentation of the baseline conditions was completed for the entire project areas.
Data was collected with respect to ambient air quality, and noise levels to have an idea of
prevailing air and noise levels in the area. In addition to this data from secondary sources
was collected related to land use pattern, ground cover, drainage, settlements, other utility
services, cultural properties, archaeological monuments/ historical places.
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
4.2.10
Environmental management plans have been prepared for construction and operational
phase of the project as part of the Environmental Assessment. Responsibilities have been
assigned for the various actions identified to limit the adverse impacts of the project. The
environmental management plans have been prepared for three phases namely Pre
Construction, Construction and Operation (Post Construction) phase.
4.5
4.3.1
4.3.2
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project team provided the basis of making more concrete assessment of impacts. Detailed
monitoring methodology for individual environmental component i.e., air, water, noise etc is
given in Environmental Monitoring Plan.
4.3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
Since the EMP are to become a part of the contract documents, therefore, it must contain all
the information that may be required for the successful implementation of the mitigation
and/or enhancement measures envisaged as part of the assessment. The summary impacts
for construction phase has been given in EMP. Mitigation and enhancement measures have
been specified along with a clear demarcation of responsibilities of the various institutions
responsible. A monitoring plan have been established to ensure ease of follow-up activities.
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Physical Resources
5.2.1
5.2.2
Air Quality
The baseline ambient air quality to asses the project impacts has been collected from
the data base of National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Project of Central Pollution
Control Board, Delhi.
The data on ambient air quality for the locations situated in South II and South III zones is
presented in Table 6.1 for January 2004 ( Winter season) and in Table 6.2 for May 2004
(summer season)
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PARAMETERS
/LOCATIONS
Siri Fort ( R )
Nizamuddin (R
)
SO2
NO2
SPM
PM 10
(24 HOURLY AV
Min. Max Mean
72
93
167
171
105
127
Siri Fort ( R )
Nizamuddin (R )
SO2
(24 HOURLY AVERAGE)
Min. Max Mean Percentage
Exceedence
5
9
7
0
8
15
10
0
NO2
(24 HOURLY AVERAGE)
Max Mean Percentage
Exceedence
21
44
35
0
32
56
42
0
Min
SPM
(24 HOURLY AVERAGE)
Max Mean Percentage
Exceedence
265 837
428
100
241 1008 508
100
Min
Source: .National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme, Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi
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(24 HOURLY AV
Min. Max Mean
119
114
157
416
138
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National Ambient Air Quality Standards: The permissible air quality standards for particulate
and gaseous pollutants are presented in Table 6.3 as stipulated by CPCB.
It is observed from the baseline data that the parameters SO2 and NOx are with in the
prescribed standards for both the seasons. However SPM and Repairable particulate
matter (RSPM 10) are higher than the stipulated standards. SPM and RSPM 10 are
higher in summer compared to winter season because of increased dust generation in
Delhi in summer season.
Table- 5.4: National Ambient Noise Level Standards (as per CPCB, India)
Area Code
Category
Day Time
Night Time
A
Industrial
75
70
B
Commercial
65
55
C
Residential
55
45
D
Silence
50
40
Note : (1) Daytime : 6 AM to 10 PM, Night Time: 10 PM to 6 AM : (2) Silence zone is an
area up to 100 m around premises as hospitals, educational institutions and courts.
Source: Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi
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Noise Levels,
(dBA)
Standard (dBA)
55
55
55
It is observed that ambient noise levels in Delhi including South II and South III project
zones is higher than the prescribed standards. The noise levels in the pumping
stations in South II and South III operation zone are expected to be much higher as most
of the pumps are old and inefficient causing high noise.
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Table 5.6 : Flow and Waste Load of Drains Flowing Through South II and South III
Zones
No.
Drain Name
Discharge
(mld)
BOD
(mg/l)
Total BOD
(t/day)
1
2
3
Sen-Nursing Home
Drain No. 14
Bara Pula Drain
100
153
255
280
320
165
28
49
42.1
Drainage
(Sewerage)
Zone
Okhla
Okhla
Okhla
64
370
23.7
Okhla
5
6
Kalkaji Drain
Tehkhand Drain
11
34
210
310
2.3
10.5
Okhla
Okhla
Tuglakabad Drain
150
1.2
Okhla
The highest load of 49 tons/day is generated by drain no 14 where as the lowest load of
1.2 tons/day is generated by Tugalkabad drain.
Poor condition of trunk sewers, shortage of sewage treatment capacity and lack of
sanitation facilities in unsewered areas of Delhi which account for nearly 50% of
population are responsible for sewage flowing in natural drains that causes continued
pollution of Yamuna in Delhi region. The problem is compounded by lack of minimum
perennial fresh water flow in the river along the 22 km stretch between Wazirabad and
Okhla.
The sewerage system in Delhi was constructed soon after New Delhi was built in year
1912 with the establishment of a sewage farm near Kilokari village where pumped
sewage was used for irrigation. In year 1938, first STP of 82 mld capacity was
constructed at Okhla. By year 1956, capacity of this plant was augmented to 164 mld.
Additional STPs were later constructed at Coronation Pillar (91 mld) and Keshopur (54
mld) in year 1957 and 1960, respectively. The treatment capacity increased from 257
mld in year 1961 to 1,290 mld in year 1993. At present there are 17 STPs of total
installed capacity of 2307 MLD out of which 67.5 MLD capacity STP at Rohini is under
construction.
Delhi has been divided into five drainage zones based on topography. They are as
follows:
1) Shahdara
2) Rithala-Rohini
3) Okhla
4) Keshopur
5) Coronation Pillar
Beside these, there are newly developed areas of Papankala (Dwarka), Vasant Kunj,
Sarita Vihar and Nerala.
The south II and South III OZs fall in the Okhala sewerage zone. Okhla zone is the
largest sewerage zone of Delhi. There are 12 trunk sewers in this zone measuring 57.3
kms. Out of this, the single largest Ring Road trunk sewer measures 13.5 kms. The
sewers were constructed at different times, the oldest one being the sewer from Delhi
Gate to Kilokari pumping station constructed in year 1919 and the most recent one being
the Masjid Moth trunk sewer and the Madangir trunk sewer both constructed in year
1978. The sizes vary from 1100 mm to 2740 mm.
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Yamuna river is the major surface water body in the Delhi region. The river is divided in
to five distinct hydraulic zones from origin to confluence with Ganga at Allahabad due
to construction of barrages and changes in water quality . Zone III Delhi stretch is the
most critically polluted stretch of Yamuna. The data obtained from Central Pollution
Control Board show that BOD ranges between 15 -33 mg/L , DO ranges between 0
0.9 mg/L and coliform count is more than 1 million in this highly polluted stretch of Delhi.
Overall this stretch of Yamuna river approximates an elongated sewage lagoon or
oxidation pond.
The permissible water quality for surface water which are source for drinking water
without treatment but after disinfection, outdoors bathing, drinking water source with
conventional treatment, propagation of wildlife, fisheries and for irrigation are presented
in Table 6.7 as lay down by CPCB.
S.No
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
Table 5.7 Indian Standard for the Surface Water (CPCB Standard)
B@
C@
D@
E@
Parameter
A@
pH
6.5-8.5
6.5-8.5
6.5-8.5
6.0
Colour ,Hazen
10
300
300
unit, max
Total
Not
Not
Not
Not
Not
Suspended
specified
specified
specified
specified
specified in
Solid
in
in
in
In
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Total Dissolved 500
1500
2100
Solid, mg/l,max
Free Ammonia
1.2
(as N),mg/l,
max
Sulphate
400
400
1000
(as SO4), mg/l,
max
Total Hardness
Not
Not
Not
Not
Not
as CaCO3
specified
specified
specified
specified
specified
Total Alkalinity
Not
Not
Not
Not
Not
as CaCO3
specified
specified
specified
specified
specified
Lead(as Pb)
0.1
0.1
mg/l, max
Dissolved
6
5
4
4
Oxygen, mg/l,
max
BOD, mg/l, min
2
3
3
COD
Not
Not
Not
Not
Not
specified
specified
specified
specified
specified
@
A- Drinking water source without conventional treatment but after disinfection.
B- Outdoors bathing
C- Drinking water source with conventional treatment followed by disinfection.
D- Propagation of wildlife, fisheries.
E- Irrigation, Industrial cooling, controlled, controlling waste disposal.
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The water quality of Yamuna in Delhi stretch is designated as Class C however the
existing water quality is exceeding the criteria given for Class E.
5.2.4.2 Ground Water Resources
There are 396 tube wells in South II zone of which 338 are working. From these 338 ,
320 are in good condition, operating at optimum to normal efficiency. Only 18 nos. of
338 tube wells are in poor condition and are older than 10 years. These tube wells are
producing about 21,000 m3/day of water approximately 15% of the total water available
this zone. There is no chlorination facility on these tube wells.
South III zone has 372 tube wells of which 354 are working and 18 are abandoned by
DJB. All the 354 tube wells are operating at optimum to normal efficiency. The
estimated rate of production of ground water from these tube wells is about 20,000
m3/day, approximately 25% of the total available water for this OZ. No historical data
is available about the water quality with respect to physico chemical, bacteriological,
heavy metals and pesticides parameters of these wells
5.3
Land Environment
Delhi located at an altitude of 220m above MSL. The total area of Delhi is 1484 sq.km .
Delhi is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, surrounded in the North, West and
South by the state of Haryana and in the East by the state of Utter Pradesh. The
Yamuna, which bisects Delhi, was its perennial source of water in earlier time.
New Delhi was planned as the capital of India in year 1912, taking into account the fact
that Delhi was located between the Ridge - a green lung that also acted as a buffer
against the dry winds from the Western dessert - and the Yamuna, which provided a
good flow of clean water. The topography created a drainage system that carried rain
and storm water from the higher elevations of the West to the Yamuna, providing a
natural drainage. The South II and South III zone are located in Southern part of Delhi
. The topography of the area is relatively flat and slope of drainage is eastwards towards
Yamuna. The entire South II and South III area is urban development with few gardens
and parks like Jahapanha forest and Siri forte garden located in between to act as a
breathing space
5.4
Economic Development
Okhala industrial estate is the major industrial area in the two OZs . The other parts of
South II and South III are mainly residential colonies with few commercial
establishments like Lajpatnagar market, M Block market and kalkaji market etc.
5.5
Socio-economic Environment
Delhis population has grown from 0.4 million in the year 1901 to around 14.54 million in
the year 2002. The projected population for the year 2032 is around 25.84 million. The
growth rate has exceeded 50% during the last two decades, while at present the
population influx is assessed at the rate of 0.5 to 0.6 million persons per year. The
census 2001 population along with estimated population for the year 2005 and
forecasted population for the year 2010 are given below.
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2001
665 267
533 019
2005
767 785
615 159
2010
880 497
705 466
The economic condition of the people in two zones can be said as higher than the
average economic condition Delhi . However both the operation zones have slum
population.
A research study was commissioned with the Centre for Urban and Regional Excellence
(CURE) to determine the features of poor settlements. The population poor settlement
in each OZ was calculated using information from the CURE Focus Group Discussions
on the number of households and the household size in each settlement . From these
findings, an estimates of the number of people connected to the water supply network
for South III zone is made. The details of the location of poor settlements in South II
zone and South III zone are given in following Table 6.8 and 6.9 respectively.
Number of
Settlement
s
48
Estimated
No of HH
Estimated Total
Population
45,000
230,000
3
10
4,000
31,000
20,000
170,000
20,000
150,000
9
79
40,000
140,000
240,000
810,000
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Tenure
Number of
Settlements
Estimate
d No of
HH
illegal
18
14,000
Estimated
number of
unconnected
(%)*
100%
Jugghi Jhopri
Clusters JJC
Resettlement
Colonies RC
Unauthorised,
Regularised Colonies
URC
Unauthorised, Nonregularised Colonies
UNRC
Urban Villages UV
Total
legal
23,000
0%
mixed
legal
14,000
0%
mixed
legal
900
10%
mixed
legal
18
52
35,000
86,900
0%
low
Extent
of
Poverty*
*
high
* To legal connections
** Extent of poverty:
High: Majority of HHs in most settlements have income of under Rs 2500/month
Mixed: Some HHs in most settlements have income of under Rs 2500/month, most
above
Rs 5000/month
Low: Most households have income of above Rs 5000/month
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ASSESSMENTS OF IMPACTS
Introduction
This chapter of the report provides an assessment of the potential impacts on different
identified environmental components, which are likely to occur during the preconstruction, construction and operational phase of the project. However, the majority of
the assessed impacts can be mitigated through the incorporation of appropriate
measures at appropriate stages of the project. This will ensure minimum damage to the
environment due to the said project.
6.2
Physical Environment
6.2.1
Meteorological Parameters
The entire project area is in a sub-tropical region with three prominent seasons
(summer, monsoon, and winter). No change in the macro-climatic setting (precipitation,
temperature and wind) is envisaged due to the project.
6.2.2
Air Environment
Design and Pre Construction Phase
In the pre-construction phase the activities like opening the pipelines, movement of
workers and materials, movement of vehicles carrying construction machinery and
materials will generate dust. In the pre- construction stage dust would be the
predominant pollutant due to these activities.
Construction Phase
The important activities during the construction phase that produce gaseous pollutants
and particulate matter and affect the air quality are listed below:
Digging trenches for laying pipes. Material storage, transportation and handling of
construction materials like cement, sand, and aggregates are the activities due to
which suspended particulate matter will increase. Movement of construction vehicles will
generate gaseous pollutants and particulate matter.
Besides, laying of pipelines, construction works like repair of reservoir and over head
service reservoir will affect its surrounding residents. Appropriate mitigation measure will
be employed during this stage to reduce the pollution level to acceptable limit.
Operational Phase
During operational stage chemicals like chlorine are used in water treatment plant in the
form of gas. Chlorine gas could be emitted into the atmosphere due to leakage at
chlorination facility and pollute the surroundings. It is recommended to install chlorine
sensors to check leakages from chlorine cylinders to the surrounding air.
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Noise level during this phase will increase due to the activities like movement of
construction machinery and vehicles, clearing of obstruction and breaking the black top
of the road during opening the water supply and sewer pipelines. But these activities are
not likely to generate high noise levels.
These activities during this phase will prevail only for the short duration and therefore,
noise pollution is not likely to be significant.
Construction Phase
During the construction phase, operation of concrete mixers, power shovels for digging
trenches for laying pipes would generate appreciable amount of noise. But all such
impacts will be temporary in nature and will cease as soon as the construction work is
over. The main sources of noise during construction period are:
Site preparation, movement of vehicles during the construction period for the
transportation of construction materials; operation of power shovels, concrete mixing
plants, if required.
The construction traffic for loading and unloading, fabrication, handling of equipment
and materials is likely to cause an increase in the ambient noise levels. The areas
affected are those, close to the site.
Noise Level
(dB (A)
Reference Distance
72-84
72-93
76-96
80-93
86-88
82-94
0.9 m
0.9 m
0.9 m
0.9 m
0.9 m
0.9 m
75-88
81-83
75-86
0.9 m
0.9 m
0.9 m
71-82
0.9 m
On the whole, the impact of generated noise on the environment will not be significant,
reversible and local in nature and mainly confined to the hours of construction activity.
Operational Phase
During the operation phase, noise will be generated due to the operation of the pumps.
Pumps will be used for pumping water to reservoirs and intermediate boosting locations
for pumping into distribution system .
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The operation of pumps (assumed two in no. per pump house) will result in an
insignificant increase in noise levels in the surrounding background noise. It is expected
that under the rehabilitation programme new efficient , less noise generating pumps will
replace old, obsolete, inefficient and high noise generating pumps. This in turn will
reduce the ambient noise levels near the pumping stations.
In order to quantitatively evaluate the impact of the operation of pumps on the
surrounding noise levels, propagation modelling has been resorted to. The description of
the propagation modelling, methodology and the results of the same are presented in
subsequent sections.
Propagative Modelling
A propagation model has been used to predict the noise levels at various distances
around a single source or multiple sources. The model takes into account that
propagation and attenuation of noise pressure wave are dependent on many factors,
important amongst them being the medium of travel and the ambient conditions. The
model uses the following formula as a basis for such predictions.
(Lob)
Where
(Lob)
(Lr)
=
=
(LDiv)
20 Log (R/r)
(LAtm)
=
Attenuation due to atmosphere at distance R from
source
=
a x R/100
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The incremental increase in noise levels due to the operation of the pump house
has been done considering the running of two pumps. The noise generated by
each of the pumps is taken as 85 dB (A). For the sake of simplicity, both the
pumps are assumed to be installed side by side with an inter-distance of 2 m.
Based on the above, noise propagation modeling was carried out to assess the
post project noise scenario using NOISE" model. The result of the model was
superimposed on the baseline noise levels representing the background noise
levels of the area to predict the resultant noise level. The resultant noise level
represents the conservative estimate of the cumulative impact of the operation
of the pumps on the surrounding noise environment. This resultant noise level at
the battery limit of the pump house has been evaluated vis--vis Ambient Noise
Quality Standards in respect of Noise specified under Noise Pollution (regulation
and control) Rules, 2000.
The model considered monitored background noise level of the project area as
55 dB (A). Within the near vicinity of the pumps, model results show maximum
increment in the baseline ambient noise level in order of 19 dB(A) occurring in
the vicinity of the source. There after the noise level gets attenuated rapidly and
within a distance of 25 m from the pumps, there will be negligible impact (3 dBA)
in the baseline noise level. This shows that as we go radially outwards from the
noise source, the impact becomes insignificant and the resulting noise levels
can be assumed to be approaching the background noise level of 55 dB(A).
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The isopleths of the predicted noise levels are shown in Figure 7.1.
Drainage
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The sewerage system in the project area is in dismal condition due to silting and
settlement of trunk, secondary and tertiary sewers. The large portion wastewater at the
moment overflows in the natural drains that meet the Yamuna river. Implementation of
this project will improve the carrying capacity of sewer network and reduce discharge of
untreated sewage into Yamuna river. This is a positive development that has larger
positive impacts on public health.
6.3
Land Environment
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.4
Ecological Resources
No wild life has been recorded from the project influenced area. Hence, proposed
project will not have any impact on wildlife.
No impact on the flora or other ecological setting of the area is envisaged in this project
6.5
6.5.1
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No land acquisition is envisaged in this project. The construction phase will trigger job
opportunities for local labours and business potential for material suppliers.
7.6
Aesthetics
The construction activity will involve activities like excavation, transport of materials to
construction site and dumps of construction material at site,. All these activities will
generate dust, noise and fumes, which will give a unaesthetic look to the project site.
The deterioration in aesthetic look of the project site cannot be avoided during
construction phase proper mitigation measures are suggested to minimise the same.
However after completion of construction phase the excavated areas will be leveled up.
New plantations and gardens at the reservoir sites will improve the aesthetics of the
area.
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7.1
7.1.1
Meteorological Parameters
As no significant impact on the local meteorological conditions has been identified in the
impact analysis chapter therefore, no particular measures has been suggested.
8.1.2
Air
Mitigative, Preventive and Enhancement Measures
For suggesting different preventive and mitigative measures, for all the three stages of the
project implementation (pre-construction, construction and operational stage) the first
preference shall be given to preventive measures and control at source or point of pollution
generation and the last preference is for the measures for protection from exposure of
different receptors. The analysis of expected levels of pollutants emitted from different
sources over and above the contribution from back ground sources reflected that major air
pollutant of concern are dust generated during construction stage.
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Pre-construction Stage
The activities like site clearance and excavation for rehabilitation work would generate
considerable amount of dust. Water should be sprinkled to settle the dust generated.
Construction Stage
During construction stage, the major sources of air pollution are construction activities,
movement of trucks for unloading raw materials or transporting construction debris, which
cause primarily dust emission. The mitigation measure is restricting loading and unloading of
construction materials/ debris in the prominent down wind direction. If possible, confine the
storage of construction materials at a significant distance away from houses (where ever
possible). Moreover, the specific measures include:
Vehicles delivering loose and fine materials like sand and fine aggregates shall be
covered to reduce spills on roads.
Watering of all the temporary roads and construction site shall be done to reduce the air
born dust emission within limits so that good visibility is maintained. The guidelines that
can be adopted are given in Table 7.1.
Water will be sprayed on earthworks, temporary haulage and detour roads on a regular
basis.
To ensure the control of exhaust gas emissions from the various construction activities,
the contractor shall also take up the following mitigation measures:
To ensure the efficiency of the mitigation measures suggested, air quality monitoring should
be carried out at least once a month during the period of the hot mix plant is in operation.
All vehicles, equipment and machinery used for construction will be regularly maintained to
ensure that the pollution emission levels conform to the central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB) norms. A vehicle management schedule prepared by the contractor and approved
by the Independent Engineer shall be adhered to.
The random ambient air monitoring shall ensure that the significant impacts are being
mitigated adequately. If not then the Independent engineer shall also enforce certain
additional control measures.
Table- 7.1. Percentage Reduction to Emission Factor during Construction Phase
Mitigation Measure
Watering- periodic spraying
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70
80
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Operation Stage
7.1.3
Noise
Mitigation, Avoidance and Enhancement Measures of Noise Environment
An integrated noise mitigation strategy is proposed, which include preventive and control
measures at different stage while noise propagates from sources to receptors. The first
among the preferences is to control emission of noise at the source itself then comes
noise control within the sound transmission pathway.
Noise levels measured during base line studies as well as predicted noise levels for the
operation phase of the project at different locations of the receptors at different distances
reflected that the noise level exceed the CPCB standards.
The WHO guidelines given in Table 7.2, besides CPCB Standards are considered for
evolving the extent of noise attenuation required.
Table - 7.2: WHO Guideline for Community Noise in Specific Environments
Specific
Environment
Outdoor living area
Dwelling, indoors
Inside bedrooms
Outside bedrooms
School class rooms
and pre-school,
indoors
Pre-school
bedrooms, indoors
School, playground
outdoor
Hospital, ward
room, indoors
Leq
(dB)
55
Time base
(hours)
16
La max, fast
(dB)
-
Moderate
annoyance,
daytime and evening
Speech intelligibility and
moderate
annoyance,
daytime and evening
50
16
35
16
30
45
45
60
35
During
class
30
45
55
Sleeping
time
During play
30
40
30
16
As low
as
possible
70
24
110
Hospitals, treatment
room, indoors
Annoyance
(external
source)
Sleep disturbance, nighttime
Sleep disturbance, daytime
and evenings
Interference with rest and
recovery
Industrial,
Hearing impairment
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shopping and traffic
areas, indoors and
outdoors
Outdoors in
parkland and
conservation areas
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Disruption of tranquility
Construction Phase
Noise emission control at the source is the prime focus of mitigation planning strategy
during construction phase. Because during construction stage the workers on the job are
the first to be protected from occupational exposure, for that, proper selection of low
noise emitting equipment machinery or plants to be selected. Further, in case, the
required low noise equipments are not available then insulation barrier of adequate
design should be used for enclosing them. During construction, the personal protection
of workers by adopting earmuff needs to be adopted. Besides careful planning on
scheduling of operation or locating noisy plants, construction yards etc., at a safe
distance with respect to the sensitive receptors like schools, hospitals etc. shall also be
able to avoid or reduce unwanted noise exposure. Detail mitigation measures are:
For procuring equipments, the noise emission standards (in absence of suitable
Indian norms the appropriate international guideline on the subject will be
considered) in the case of all vehicles, plants, equipments and construction
machinery selection shall be taken into consideration. First priority shall be is to
avoid occupational exposure and keep emission to safe levels of 90dB(A) for
eight hours.
For mitigating noise exposure from construction plants during its propagation
pathway, a safe distance between noise source and receptor (more than 200
mts) in addition to enclosing these plants by barriers (through temporary) to
enclose the whole construction zones shall be done.
Operational Phase
The specific measures proposed for this phase is limiting noise emission from pumps.
This is done selecting pumps with maximum noise emission levels of 85 dBA.
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In sections along watercourses, the contractor will ensure that earth; stone or any other
construction material shall be disposed off immediately at the designated landfill site so
as to avoid blocking the flow of water along those channels.
All necessary precautions will be taken to construct temporary or permanent devices to
prevent inundation. Temporary drains for collection and disposal of runoff into natural
drainage system will be constructed. The contractor will take all the necessary measures
to prevent temporary or permanent flooding of the work site or any adjacent area.
7.1.5
Land Environment
With an increase in the traffic volume due to transport of raw material to the construction
sites, the contamination of the soil adjacent to the roads used is likely, even though the
effect due to this will be very localised.
At the various construction sites, the vehicles and equipment will be maintained and
refuelled in such a fashion that oil/diesel spillage does not contaminate the soil. All
spills and petroleum products shall be disposed off suitably.
It will be required that the cut and fill works are carried out strictly in accordance to the
design drawings. All spoils will be disposed off and the site will be fully cleaned before
handing over. The construction wastes will be dumped in Delhi municipality dumping
site/ approved by the MCD.
Environmental Enhancements
Environmental Enhancements specifically refer to these positive actions to be taken up
during the implementation of the project for the benefit of the users and the communities
living close to project. The enhancements have been suggested with the objective to
enhance the appeal and aesthetics quality of the project.
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air pollution levels, especially SPM in the surrounding area. A marginal decrease of 3 to
4 dB(A) in noise levels may also be expected due to the plantation used for landscaping.
The contractors will do the plantation around the sites (pump houses) wherever space is
available. DJB will supervise survival rate of trees. Later DJB themselves or through
private operator will maintain the plantation.
7.3
7.3.1
Reporting System
The Monitoring and Evaluation of the management measures envisaged are critical
activities in implementation of the project. The rationale for a reporting system is based
on accountability to ensure that the measures proposed as part of the Environmental
Management Plan get implemented in the project.
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IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT
Introduction
The Monitoring and Evaluation are critical activities in implementation of the Project.
Monitoring involves periodic checking to ascertain whether activities are going according
to the plans. It provides the necessary feedback for project management to keep the
program on schedule. The rationale for a reporting system is based on accountability to
ensure that the measures proposed as part of the Environmental Management Plan get
implemented in right time. This chapter summarizes the existing institutional structure
and proposed reporting structure.
8.2
8.2.1
Corporate Level
In the DJB organisation structure, in the project implementation level (at each
operational zone) executive engineer heads the team and will be responsible for
effective implementation of the project activities. He is assisted by
zonal engineer and assistant engineer (mechanical). Zonal engineer and assistant
engineer (mechanical) are assisted by Junior engineers (civil) and Junior engineers
(mechanical). Skilled supporting staffs are there to help these junior engineers. The
structure of DJB has been shown in Figure 8.1.
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Executive Engineer
Administration
Technical Unit
Zonal Engineer
Revenue
Assistant Engineer
Other Stakeholders
The other stakeholders, who assist DJB, include Management Contractor, and
Independent Engineer.
8.3.1
8.3.2
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Ensure that proper facilities are available for the monitoring of ambient air quality
and collection of water and soil samples as mentioned in the environmental
monitoring plan
Ensure analysis and reporting of monitoring results
The reporting system will operate linearly with the contractor who is at the lowest
rank of the implementation system. The contractor will report to the IE and
executive engineer.
The IE shall monitor all subsequent reporting by the contractor as per the targets
set by them before the contractor move on to the site.
A full record will be kept as part of normal contract monitoring. Reporting and
Monitoring Systems for various stages of construction and related activities have
been proposed to ensure timely and effective implementation of the EMP.
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Mitigation Measures
This chapter summarizes the mitigation measures that form part of environmental
management plan for the potential significant impacts identified for the 24 hours
Water Supply in Delhi Phase-I Distribution Improvement project.
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Mitigation Measures
Responsibility
Implementation
Supervision
Contractor
Independent
Engineer and DJB
Officials
Contractor,
Independent
Engineer
and
DJB
Officials
Independent
Engineer and DJB
Officials
Contractor
Independent
Engineer
P.4 . Disposal of
excavation debris
and surplus earth, if
any
Contractor will make all efforts to use excess earth generated due
to excavation of pipeline trenches for refilling the trench.
However, if additional soil is required for filling it will be done by
excavation from burrow areas. Contractor to identify area for
disposal of surplus earth and burrow area for filling and will obtain
approval of Independent Engineer before commencement of
work.
Contractor
Contractor
Independent
Engineer, and DJB
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the Contractor in consultation with Independent Engineer.
Responsibility
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Supervision
Officials
While laying the pipe lines through the road temporary traffic
diversions will be arranged with the approval of the Independent
Engineer.
Contractor
Independent
Engineer
and DJB Official
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environment.
All existing highways and roads used by vehicles of the
contractor, or any of his sub-contractor or suppliers of materials
and similarly roads, which are part of the works, will be kept clean
and clear of all dust/mud or other extraneous materials dropped
by such vehicles.
Contractor will arrange for regular water sprinkling at least twice a
day (i.e., morning, and evening) for dust suppression of the
construction sites.
The unloading of materials at construction sites close to
settlements will be restricted to daytime only.
C.3.2 Construction
Water
Contractor.
Independent
Engineer and DJB
Contractor.
Independent
Engineer, DJB
Contractor
Independent
Engineer
DJB
C.4. 1 Leakage of
water pipeline or
sewer line and its
Control
C. 5 Pollution
C.5.1 Water Pollution
C.5.1
The Contractor will take all precautionary measures to prevent
Water Pollution from the wastewater during construction to accumulate anywhere.
Construction
Wastewater
All waste arising from the project is to be disposed off in the
manner that is acceptable to the Independent Engineer and
conforming to Delhi Pollution Control committee norms.
and
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C.5.2 .2 Emission
from Construction
Vehicles, Equipment
and Machineries
C5.2.4.3 Noise
Pollution:
Noise from Vehicles,
Plants and
Equipments
Responsibility
Implementation
Supervision
Contractor
Independent
Engineer and DJB
Contractor
Independent
Engineer and DJB
Contractor
Independent
Engineer and DJB
Contractor
Independent
Engineer and DJB
C. 6 Safety
C.6.1 Personal
Safety Measures for
Labour
The contractor will strictly follow the statuary child labour act.
The contractor will also ensure that no paint containing lead or
lead products is used except in the form of paste or readymade
paint.
Contractor will provide facemasks for use to the workers when
paint is applied in the form of spray.
C.6.2 Precautionary
/ Safety Measures
during Construction
The contractor will comply with all the precautions as required for
the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour
Organization (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are
applicable to this contract.
The contractor will make sure that during the construction work:
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Engineer and DJB
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Independent
Engineer and DJB
Contractor
Independent
Engineer and DJB
C.5.5 Informatory
Signs and Hoardings
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Independent
Engineer and DJB
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O.1.1 Atmospheric
Pollution
O.1.2 Noise
Pollution
Orientation of
Implementing
Agency and
Contractors
DJB
DJB
Pollution
Monitoring
Agency
appointed
DJB.
DJB
Pollution
Monitoring
Agency
appointed
DJB.
Pollution
Monitoring
Agency
appointed
DJB.
DJB
by
DJB
by
DJB
by
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