SFG1690 V4 1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT WITH MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NARORA SEWERAGE SCHEME (Distt Bulandshahar) Joint Director General Manager Project Implementation Unit Yamuna Pollution Control unit Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Ghaziabad Ghaziabad Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 2 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan for Sewerage Scheme of Narora Town INDEX DESCRIPTION Sl. NO Executive Summary 5 Chapter 1 Introduction 9 Ganga Clean up Initiatives 9 The Ganga River Basin Project 10 World Bank Assistance 11 Project Components 11 Component One: Institutional Development 11 Component Two: Priority Infrastructure Investments 12 Structure of the Report 13 Chapter 2 Project Description 16 About the Town 16 Existing Sewerage Facilities in Narora town 16 Works Completed under Ganga Action Plan 16 Works proposed Under NGRBA 16 Sewerage Plan of town 17 Necessity of the project 17 Location of the Project 18 Proposed Sewerage System 18 Proposals of Sewerage System 19 Components of the Proposed Sewerage scheme 21 Implementation Schedule 26 Project Cost 27 Chapter 3 Approach and Methodology 28 Methodology 28 Screening Activity for Project Impact Assessment 31 Conclusion of Screening Activities 38 Chapter 4 Regulations and Legal Framework 39 Applicable Laws and Regulations – Environmental 39 Legal Framework of Government of India 39 Key Environmental Laws and Regulations 42 Applicable Laws and Regulations – Social 42 National Policies and Acts 42 Forests Rights Act 2006 43 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and 43 Resettlement Act, 2013 Other Legislations applicable to Construction Projects under NGRBP 43 Chapter 5 Baseline Status 46 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 3 Baseline Environmental Status 46 Physiography and Topography 46 Climate 48 Geological features 48 Ambient Air Quality 50 Noise Environment 51 Water Environment 52 Drainage system 56 Waste Water Management 56 Solid Waste Management 57 Biological Environment 59 Baseline social status 62 Project Area for Narora Sewerage 63 Cultural Significance 65 Details of Social Consultation 65 Chapter 6 Environmental and Social Impacts 67 Potential Environmental Impacts 67 Design and Development Phase 67 Impacts during construction phase 67 Impacts during operation phase 70 Potential Social Impacts 70 Conclusion 72 Chapter 7 Mitigation and Management Plan 74 Environmental Management Plan 76 Social Management Plan 93 Consultation Frame work for Participatory Planning and Implementation of Mitigation 96 Plan Development Monitoring and Evolution Mechanisms to Assess Social Development of 99 Outcomes Cost of EMP 102 Chapter 8 Social Development Outcomes and Issues 103 Chapter 9 Conclusion 105 Annexures Annexure-1- letter dated 8/11/2011 of Nagar Panchayat Annexure-2-letter dated 27/4/2013 of Nagar Panchayat Annexure-3- Land rates for Narora approved by D.M. Annexure-4-letter dated 17/12/2013 of Nagar Panchayat Annexure-5-Letter of UPPCB Bulandshahar dated 23/8/2014 Annexure-6-Letter of JD PIU Gzb dated 14/7/2014 Annexure-7-Letter of Forest Deptt Bulandshahar dated 26/7/2014 Annexure-8-Ganga water quality analysis upstream Annexure-9-Ganga water quality analysis downstream Annexure-10-Soil analysis at STP Site Annexure-11-Soil analysis at MPS Site Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 4 Annexure-12-Air quality – Irrigation Inter College Annexure-13-Air quality – Akash Hotel Annexure-14-Ammbient Noise near irrigation Inter College Annexure-15-Ammbient Noise near Akash Hotel Annexure-16- Ground water quality analysis Annexure-17- Waste water quality analysis UPPCB Annexure-18-Waste water quality analysis U.P Jal Nigam Annexure-19-Letter JD PIU GZB dated 26/8/2014 Annexure-20- Questionnaire Annexure-21-Office order of UPJN dated 17/6/2013 Annexure-21(a)-Reply to NMCG observations received by mail dated 9/7/2014 Annexure-22-Replies to observations of NMCG mail dated 4/9/2014 Annexure-23-Request letter to principle secretary irrigation for land Annexure-24-consent of farmer to reuse in irrigation purpose Annexure-25- in principle NOC Forest Deptt. Annexure-26- NOC Application for UPPCB Drawings Index Plan of Sewer Network Layout Plan of three no Sewage Pumping Station Location map of STP site Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In order to reduce the pollution load on the river, Ganga Action Plan (GAP) was launched. In the GAP town was taken as the unit of planning. However, in view of the short comings observed in the approach followed in the GAP it was felt necessary that the river conservation plan needs to be revamped. To give a fresh impetus to pollution abatement of River Ganga & its tributaries by adopting a holistic approach with river basin as the unit of planning and management, National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) was set up in Feb 2009. Thus the objective has now shifted from town centric to river basin approach. In continuation with the pollution abatement programme by NGRBA, sewerage scheme for Narora town has been recently proposed, as this town has no sewerage system except in 4 wards that constitute Narora Atomic Power Plant Complex (NAPP). As per the Environmental and Social Management Framework (NGRBA, 2011), the implementation of such river pollution mitigation projects under the NGRBP is anticipated to encounter a variety of environmental and social issues/problems. Therefore the study of environment and social sector is required for analyzing the impacts of proposed project, and suggesting the management plans to handle any negative impacts. The Detailed Project Report and the Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan (ESAMP) is being prepared on the basis of the Detailed Project Report that has been prepared by U.P. Jal Nigam. Narora town lies along the right bank of Ganga river basin. Major part of the town (excluding NAPP) has no sewerage facility. Most of the waste water of the town is discharged directly in the River Ganga which not only adds to the pollution load of River Ganga but also creates unhygienic conditions in the town, unhealthy environment & endangers public health. Therefore in order to reduce pollution load of River Ganga and create a healthy environment in the town, pollution abatement works in which a planned sewerage system is provided to the town, is a must. Proposed sewerage system is designed for 30 years period. The major components of the proposed project include: a) Sewer System 21033 m long. b) Main Sewage Pumping Station and Intermediate Sewage Pumping Stations (Total 3 nos) c) Rising Main (2130 m long) d) Sewage Treatment Plant 4.0 mld. e) Effluent Pipe line 700 m long. f) Distribution pipe line for irrigation 450 m. g) Sever cleaning equipments As per DPR, the total cost of the proposed project is estimated to be Rupees 3844.50 lac. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 6 The methodology adopted for the environmental and social assessment includes secondary data analysis carrying out scoping in the field, survey of the host population and discussions with key stakeholders including government officials, Nagar Panchayat and local residents. Based on these outcomes, a screening activity was conducted with the help of the screening checklist format provided in Environmental and Social Management Framework of NGRBA. Thereafter, environmental and social impacts were identified and assessed and a mitigation plan was developed based on the aforementioned. The screening checklist includes criteria that details out the impact level of various activities during the construction and operation phases. These criteria include environmental factors such as the presence of eco-sensitive region in and around the project area, clearance of tree cover, improper storage of excavation spoils, flooding of adjacent areas, noise and dust levels & damage to existing utilities. Social criteria include factors such as requirement for land acquisition, displacement of habitants, and loss of livelihood and gender issues. Based on the criteria-wise screening activity and the categorization of potential sub projects of the NGRBP, the present project of Sewerage work in Narora town falls under low impact category, which does not need any land acquisition and has an overall positive impact by tapping the wastewater which was earlier polluting the river Ganga. As a part of ESAMP, baseline study of the Narora town was prepared to understand the region's existing physical characteristics, cultural and social status of the residing community. As per the study, wastewater generated from project area is observed to be mostly from residential with limited commercial and no industrial wastes. As mentioned earlier, Narora town has no sewer system except in 4 wards that constitute NAPP complex which has an independent complete sewerage system .Most of the waste water from the remaining11 wards flows to the Ganga River. Summary of wastewater characteristics of drains passing through the town indicates that waste water quality parameters are exceeding the general discharges standards laid out by CPCB. While in baseline status of social section, it brings out the status of demographic composition of the population, general land use feature of the wards and also details of the social survey outcomes at various consultations held in different wards of the town. Although there would not be any negative or adverse environmental or social impacts, but these have temporary impacts on air quality (impact on health), traffic blockages, safety hazards for pedestrians, possible interruption in commercial activity, and accidental breakage of other public infrastructure such as water pipes. Social assessment clearly defines that no issue of land acquisition and livelihood loss is foreseen in the project. Hence, no compensation provision is required. During construction Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 7 phase of the project temporary environmental and social impact that are likely to be encountered & the mitigation measures needed to be taken up have been tabulated below- Phase Component Key temporary Impacts Key Mitigation Measures Environ mental Construct Environmental sensitive Stretch of river Ganga at Narora is a Chief wildlife warden,UP ion Phase areas RAMSAR SITE. However the proposed thru his mail dated 21 aug project will have a positive impact on the 2014 to mr S.Mukerjee has environment. Further road side trees will not given principal NOC for be affected, since the sewers are planned to establishmenting the be laid in the middle of the road and will not facilities pass through these areas. Air quality Probable increase in the dust levels, during Sprinkling of water at regular intervals the construction may temporarily deteriorate to control dust especially places where the air quality, causing health problems of soil is stockpiled and provision of top respiratory ailments, leading cause for eye, cover for vehicles involved in disposal ear, nose and throat infections and related of the excess soil material discomfort. Noise levels Increased noise levels due to construction Providing curtains or sound barriers activities like plying of construction vehicles, (polysheets/ sheets) all around the pumping machines, machinery such as construction site. Proper maintenance cranes, riveting machines, hammering etc, of construction equipment and may cause general disturbances to the human vehicles. Construction activity should habitations like sleeplessness in case normally be restricted to day hours construction activity is extended into the except for schools and other night hours. institutions to avoid any inconvenience to them. Water resources Contamination of nearby water bodies via Suggestion to ensure proper handling storm drains (during rainfall) by un-managed and timely disposal of Construction construction related material like suspended wastes at identified refusal sites. Proper particles, pollutants like , grease, cement etc, stock piling of excavated soil and not There may also be temporary blockage of in any storm drains or any other areas drains due to unmanaged material and where water would naturally construction debris. accumulate causing flooding. Operation Noise and air quality No air and noise problem from sewer line as Proper handling and regular Phase they will be laid underground. maintenance of operating machines at SPS including pumps, generators, air diffusers, etc. Social Construct Livelihood No impact, as there will be no impact on ion livelihood of any permanent shop-owners, licensed kiosks etc Land acquisition No impact, as no land is required to be acquired for any construction Inconvenience to public There will be some minor inconveniences to Public notices to be circulated, the public due to construction like access to construction should be completed in their premises, etc. the preferred time schedule. Debris should be cleared in time & proper signages should be put in place. Health issues-due to During construction dust and noise Use of acoustics and water sprinkling dust, noise pollution generated, can cause nuisance to people especially elderly and children, but impact is very limited. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 8 These temporary impacts can be mitigated with appropriate mitigation plans, which have been suggested in the ESAMP. The probable cost of environmental management plan, has been estimated to be approximately Rs 34.86 lac. The details have been given in table 7.5 of this report. This cost comes to about 0.91 % of the total cost of DPR. The larger environmental value of the project greatly outweighs the temporary disruptions and impacts mentioned above. The project is expected to benefit the town, as the wastewater that currently flows untreated into the Ganga River will be arrested & treated. The treated effluent is proposed to be used for irrigation and afforestation & may have to be discharged into river Ganga during rainy season. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 9 CHAPTER -1- INTRODUCTION River Ganga is one of the most sacred river of India in every fragment of its length. Its cultural and spiritual significance transcends the boundaries of the basin. It has significant economic, environmental and cultural value for Indians. Millions of people depend on it for their daily livelihood. The trans boundary river rises in the Himalayas in India and flows in to the Bay of Bengal, a course of more than 2,500 km through the plains of north and eastern India from where it flows into Bangladesh. The portion of river Ganga falling within India accounts for about 26 per cent of India’s landmass, 30 per cent of its water resources and more than 40 percent of its population. According to the reports, the main cause of pollution in Ganga is due to disposal of human faeces, urine, non point pollution sources including religious activities along the river and sewage discharging into the river from its starting point in Uttarakhand till its entire stretch of 2500 Kms before it meets Bay of Bengal. As per the data, nearly 89 million litres of sewage is daily disposed into Ganga from the 12 municipal towns that fall along its route (MoEF, 2010). Apart from sewage, disposal of half- burnt human bodies at several places (at the ghats along the Ganga) are also adding to pollution levels in the Ganga. Despite its importance, extreme pollution pressures from increasing population and industrialization pose a great threat to the biodiversity and environmental sustainability of river Ganga, with detrimental effects on both the quantity and quality of its flows. Discharge of untreated sewage and industrial wastewater, non-point pollution sources from religious activities along the river, agriculture and livestock as well as poor solid waste management are the main causes for pollution in river Ganga. 1.1 GANGA CLEAN UP INITIATIVES The Government of India (GoI) has undertaken clean-up initiatives in the past. The most prominent of such efforts was the Ganga Action Plan, launched in 1985, later complemented by a similar plan for the Yamuna, the biggest tributary of the Ganga. These programme have faced significant public scrutiny and, despite some gains made in slowing the rate of water quality degradation, they have been widely perceived as a failure. The main shortcomings of these initiatives were: (1) inadequate attention to institutional dimensions, including the absence of a long-term-basin planning and implementation framework; (2) little effort made in addressing systemic weakness in the critical sectors of urban wastewater, solid waste management, environmental monitoring, regulation and water resources management; and (3) inadequate scale, coordination and prioritization of investments, with little emphasis on ensuring their sustainability. These programme also did not pay sufficient attention to the social dimensions of river clean-up, failing to recognize the importance of consultation, participation and awareness-raising. The Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 10 lessons drawn from these prior experiences indicate that improving water quality in the Ganga cannot be achieved by plugging the infrastructure gap alone. Rather, any effective initiative will have to adopt a three-pronged approach: • Establishing a basin-level, multi-sectoral framework for addressing pollution in the river (including national/state policies and river basin management institutions); • Making relevant institutions operational and effective (e.g. with the capacity to plan, implement and manage investments and enforce regulations); and, • Implementing a phased programme of prioritized infrastructure investments (with emphasis on sustainable operations and mobilization of community support) 1.2 THE GANGA RIVER BASIN PROJECT As a major first step in achieving the above, the Government of India (GoI) constituted the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA), on 20th February 2009, for the comprehensive management of the river. The NGRBA will adopt a river-basin approach and has been given a multi-sector mandate to address both water quantity and quality aspects. The NGRBA has resolved that by year 2020, no untreated municipal sewage or industrial effluents will be discharged into River Ganga. Building on the high-level dialogue with GOI on Ganga, the World Bank has formally been requested to provide long-term support to NGRBA, through several phases of substantive financing and knowledge support. While, the overall technical assistance and programme development under the proposed project will focus on the entire Ganga main stem, the initial emphasis of the specific investments under the first project will focus on main stem of Ganga flowing through five basin states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal in India. Specifically, pollution abatement programme in cities situated on the banks of these States which would include a range of municipal investments such as sewer networks, waste water treatment facilities, industrial pollution control measures, river front management and solid waste disposal in the river through improved management in these cities and other required supportive improvements. This is expected to be enabled through several phases of substantive financing and knowledge support. The first project of such several phases of support aims at; i) Establishing and operationalizing central and state level NGRBA institutions capable of planning and implementing a multi sectoral river water quality improvement programme and; ii) Reducing pollution loads into the river through selected investments. To achieve the above, the proposed World Bank assisted National Ganga River Basin Project (NGRBP) envisages two main components. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 11 1.2.1 WORLD BANK ASSISTANCE The Government of India has sought programmatic assistance from the World Bank to support the NGRBA in the long term. 1.3 PROJECT COMPONENTS The project will have two components relating to institutional development and priority infrastructure investments. The first component would seek to build the institutional capacity to effectively implement the overall NGRBA programme, including infrastructure investments funded by the second component. 1.3.1 COMPONENT ONE: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (i) OBJECTIVE The objectives of this component are to: (i) build functional capacity of the NGRBA’s operational institutions at both the central and state levels; and (ii) provide support to associated institutions for implementing the NGRBA programme. The activities financed under this component are grouped under the following sub-components: (a) Sub-component A: NGRBA Operationalization and Programme Management (b) Sub-component B: Technical Assistance for ULB Service Providers (c) Sub-component C: Technical Assistance for Environmental Regulators (ii) SUB COMPONENT A: NGRBA OPERATIONALIZATION AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT This sub-component is aimed at supporting the nascent operational institutions established for implementing the NGRBA Programme at the central and state levels on a full time basis. The NGRBA’s operational institutions comprise the Programme Management Group (PMG) at the central level, and SGRCA Programmes Management Groups (SPMGs) at the state level. The PMG is being established as a fully owned society of the Government of India, with suitable structure, staff, powers and leadership, to lead the planning and programme management of the NGRBA programme at the national level. It is supported and housed by the MOEF as the nodal Ministry. Similarly, the SPMGs are being established in the form of registered societies, to ensure effective planning and programme management at the state level. Separating Programme Management from Investment Execution: The rationale for establishing the PMG and SPMGs is to have institutions with single point responsibility for the NGRBA’s programmes planning, management and long-term sustainability. Programme Management for the Entire NGRBA Programmes: The sub-component will provide for initial setup costs of office infrastructure and equipment, as well as provision of Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 12 critical consultancies, incremental staffing, training, and operation costs. Key NGRBA programme management activities included under this sub-component are described below: a) Enhancing Ganga Knowledge Resources b) Communications and Public Participation c) Innovative Pilots d) Programmes of Action for Carbon Credits (iii) SUB COMPONENT B: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ULB SERVICE PROVIDER The long term operation and maintenance of the NGRBA-funded assets is the responsibility of the ULBs and local service providers, and this sub-component is aimed at providing assistance that can gradually enable them to take on their role. (iv) SUB-COMPONENT C: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATOR This sub-component is aimed at addressing the key constraints faced by the CPCB and SPCBs related to their functions regarding the Ganga. The subcomponent will support: a) Capacity building of the CPCB and SPCBs b) Up-gradation of Ganga Water Quality Monitoring System 1.3.2 COMPONENT TWO: PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS (i) OBJECTIVE The objective of this component is to finance demonstrative infrastructure investments to reduce pollution loads in priority locations on the river. (ii) FOUR INVESTMENT SECTORS The majority of investments are expected to be in the wastewater sector, particularly in waste water treatment plants and sewer networks. Investments will also be supported industrial pollution control and prevention (e.g. common effluent treatment plants), solid waste management (e.g. collection, transport and disposal systems), and river front management (e.g. improvement of the built environment along river stretches, improvement of small ghats and electric crematoria, and the conservation and preservation of ecologically sensitive sites). Many investments are likely to combine elements of more than one of these sectors. (iii) THE FRAMEWORK APPROACH In lieu of defining and appraising specific investments, the project preparation has focused on developing investments framework covering all four key sectors of intervention under the NGRBA programmes. This single framework will apply to all investments under the NGRBA programmes. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 13 The objectives of the investments framework are to: a) Provide a filter for all the NGRBA investments, for ensuring that the selected investments are well-prepared and amongst the most effective in reducing the pollution loads; b) Make transparent the decision-making process on investments selection; and c) Ensure that the investments are implemented in a sustainable manner (iv) FRAMEWORK CRITERIA The investments framework prescribes the criteria and quality assurance standards covering various aspects including eligibility, prioritization, planning, technical preparation, financial and economic analyses, environmental and social management, long term O&M sustainability, community participation, and local institutional capacity. (v) INVESTMENT EXECUTION The investments programme will be planned and managed by the NGRBA PMG and SPMGs, while the execution of specific infrastructure investments will be done by the selected existing and qualified state-level technical agencies. To foster competition and tap private sector efficiencies, the state governments with significant infrastructure investments are setting up a public-private joint venture infrastructure company, to execute NGRBA and other similar investments in the respective states in the medium to long term. (vi) REHABILITATION OF EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE Investments involving rehabilitation of existing infrastructure will be included on priority, due to their intrinsically higher returns in terms of reductions in pollution loads entering the Ganga. 1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT The Environment and Social Assessment with Management Plan for the Sewerage works in Narora town, Uttar Pradesh rolls out the baseline status of the existing sewage situation and analyzes the situation if the proposed project is implemented, with its possible implications and to negate those implications management plan is advised which is as per the Environment and Social Management Framework. Report starts with the introduction of the programme to clean up River Ganga and various mechanisms to implement the project. This chapter details out the functionalities of the institutions involved in the project. In second chapter specific project description is discussed pertaining to the proposed sewerage project in Narora town. This chapter provides insight into the various components of the proposed project. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 14 Third chapter of the report talks about the methodology adopted for the environmental and social assessment included secondary data analysis and identifying information requirements and their sources, defining the project area and carrying out scoping in the field, survey of the host population and discussion with key stakeholders including Nagar Panchayat at government officials and local residents. Based on these outcomes, a screening activity was conducted with the help of the screening checklist format provided in ESMF report of NGRBA. Chapter 4 of the report presents the applicable laws and guidelines related to such kind of projects and are in accordance with the ESMF report. It gives insight to applicable environmental and social laws including land acquisition act and forest act. In chapter 5 detailed baseline scenario of the information available for city and for sewerage in Narora town is presented for both environmental and social aspects. Baseline scenario helps to assess the situation now and provides an indication of the scenario after the project execution. In environmental scenario it reflects the status of environmental entities like status of climate, geological features, air quality, water quality, waste management. As part of the social scenario, it brings out the status of demographic composition of the population, general land-use features of the wards and also details of the social survey outcomes at various consultations held in different wards of the sewerage district. In chapter 6, environmental and social impacts were identified and assessed which details out the key issues related to safety, environmental concerns and livelihood. It identifies issues at various stages of the project cycle i.e. during design and development phase, construction as well as during the operation phase. The project activities would not have any negative or adverse environmental or social impacts. T here may however be temporary and very limited impacts due to various construction activities to be undertaken. The identified environmental impacts have further b e e n classified under the heads of environmentally sensitive areas, air quality, water resources and noise quality. The social impacts have further been classified under impacts on human health, traffic congestion, impact on livelihood, land acquisition, impact on utilities and existing infrastructure, noise levels, safety hazards and failure to restore temporary construction sites. The temporary impacts which have been broadly described in the ongoing chapters can be mitigated with appropriate mitigation plans, which have been focused upon in Chapter 7 of the report, along with monitoring and evaluation of future projects. However, keeping in view that the impacts will only be temporary and short lived, it is concluded that the larger environmental value of the project greatly outweighs them. It also chalks out management plan with specific environmental management plan and social management plan and also Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 15 brings out cost issues related to it. For better execution of the project it presents the consultation framework for participatory planning and also talks about the capacity of institutions involved. Chapter 8 is a presentation of social development outcomes of the proposed project and related issues. It showcases the benefits of having this project and how this project can also benefit the marginalized sections of society. It suggests measures to extend the benefit of the proposed activities. The final chapter concludes the inferences brought out from the environmental and social analysis of the project activities in Narora town. It also highlights the conclusion based on the analysis which shows that the proposed project can be categorized as low impact. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 16 CHAPTER -2- PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 ABOUT THE TOWN Narora town is located on the right bank of River Ganga at a distance of about 150 km from Delhi & 70 km from Bulandshahar. The town is of religious importance & is home to the Narora Atomic Power Plant (NAPP) of Govt of India. The town consists of 15 wards out of which 4 wards constitute the NAPP Complex. Plate 2.1: Ganga Barrage and Atomic Power Plant at Narora. 2.2 EXISTING SEWERAGE FACILITIES IN NARORA TOWN At present, there is no planned sewerage system for the town except for the 4 wards covered by NAPP which have complete sewerage system. At present 0.3 mgd (1.4 mld) STP based on activated sludge process technology exists within NAPP complex. The treated effluent from this plant is used for watering the campus. In other wards of the town (except ward no. 14 & 15 which does not have flush latrines) many residents have flush latrine in their houses. House to house survey was also conducted in ward no 4 & 10 where 80-85% households have flush latrines. In the remaining wards the percentage of flush latrines ranges from 10- 70%. The wastewater from the flush latrines is discharged into septic tanks. These septic tanks are not properly designed. These septic tanks release their effluent in the drains. The overall percentage of septic tanks in the town, as informed by the municipal staff, is about 25-30%. Residents of wards no 14, 15 and partly of wards no 4, 5,10& 12 go for open defecation in the nearby fields. 2.2.1 WORKS COMPLETED UNDER GANGA ACTION PLAN: No works were taken up for execution under Ganga Action Plan Phase-I/ Phase II for Narora town. 2.2.2 WORKS PROPOSED UNDER NGRBA: To ensure effective abatement of pollution and conservation of the river Ganga, keeping with Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 17 sustainable development needs, the Government of India (GoI) constituted the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA), on 20th February 2009. The prime objectives of the NGRBA programme are to finance infrastructure investments to reduce pollution loads at priority locations on the river Ganga. The investments are intended to exemplify, among other attributes, the high standards of technical preparation and implementation, sustainability of operations, and communication public outreach. With this in view the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of sewerage scheme for Narora town amounting to Rs 3844.50 lac has been prepared and is being submitted for approval. 2.2.3 SEWERAGE PLAN OF THE TOWN On the basis of the alternatives considered while finalizing the proposals, it was found economical to consider the town as a single zone. The proposals were finalized accordingly and the project framed based on this proposal. The projected population considered for the sewerage for different stages is given below: Stage Population Initial Stage (2018) 28580 Mid Stage (2033) 37860 Ultimate Stage (2048) 48660 2.3 NECESSITY OF THE PROJECT Ganga a Trans Boundary River of India & Bangladesh is a sacred river along every fragment of her length. It is also life line to millions of Indians who live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs. Ganga suffers from extreme pollution levels which affect about 400 million people who live close to the river. Sewage from many cities along the river’s course, Industrial waste & religious offerings wrapped in non degradable plastics add large amount of pollutants to the river as it flows through densely populated areas. In order to reduce the pollution load on the river, Ganga Action Plan (GAP) was launched. In the GAP town was taken as the unit of planning. However, in view of the short comings observed in the approach followed in the GAP it was felt necessary that the river conservation plan needs to be revamped. To give a fresh impetus to pollution abatement of River Ganga & its tributaries by adopting a holistic approach with river basin as the unit of planning and management, National Ganga River Basin Authority was set up in Feb 2009. Thus the objective has now shifted from town centric to river basin approach. Narora town lies along the right bank of Ganga river basin. Major part of the town (excluding NAPP) has no sewerage facility. Almost all the waste water of the town is discharged in the River Ganga through drains which not only adds to the pollution load of River Ganga but also creates unhygienic Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 18 conditions in the town, unhealthy environment & endangers public health. Therefore in order to reduce pollution load of River Ganga and create a healthy environment in the town, pollution abatement works in which a planned sewerage system is provided to the town, is a must. 2.4 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Narora is located on the right bank of river Ganga in district Bulandshahar at an elevation of about 180 m. It is located at 28°11′48″N /78°22′53″E. It is about 150 km away from Delhi and about 70 km from Bulandshahar. Location map of the town is shown below: Fig: 2.1 Map showing location of Narora Town 2.5 PROPOSED SEWERAGE SYSTEM The Detailed Project Report proposes to provide complete sewerage facilities to the project area of Narora town. In a nutshell the proposed system shall consist of the following- • Sewer network- 21033 m long. • Intermediate Sewage Pumping Stations one in ward no-13 and the other in ward no -14 and Main Pumping Station behind NAPP complex. • Rising mains- total length 2130 m. • 4.0 mld. Sewage Treatment Plant. • Effluent pipeline 600mm dia.700m long to transport the treated effluent into river Ganga when effluent is not needed for irrigation purposes. • Distribution pipe line for irrigation 300 mm dia.450 m long. • Sewer cleaning equipments. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 19 2.5.1 PROPOSALS OF THE SEWERAGE SCHEME Narora town comprises of 15 wards. Out of these 15 wards, ward no 1, 8, 9 &11 comprises the NAPP. NAPP area has its own complete sewerage system. The sewage is treated in 0.3 mgd (1.4 mld) Sewage Treatment Plant based on Activated Sludge Process Technology. As such these four wards have been excluded from the proposed sewerage system of Narora town. It is to mention that Dhak Nagla village lies adjacent to the Municipal limits of the town & is likely to be merged in the near future with the municipal limits of the town. The waste water of Dhak Nagla village also discharges in to the nearby drains within the municipal limits of Nagar Panchayat. After discussions with Nagar Panchayat Authorities the pollution load of Dhak Nagla village has also been considered and has been taken into account while framing the proposals of the Narora Sewerage Project. The proposals have been framed in such a way that either all the sewers should gravitate towards treatment site or the system should have intermediate sewage pumping stations to lift sewage from areas which are low lying and cannot join the trunk sewers by gravity. The wards no 14, 15 and parts of ward no 12 & 13 are low lying. Beside this parallel lower Ganga canal also runs round the year in between wards no 14 & 15. The sewage from these wards can not reach by gravity in to the proposed trunk sewers. To take care of sewage from these wards it has become essential to provide Intermediate Sewage Pumping Stations. It is proposed to construct Intermediate Sewage Pumping Station (IPS I) near ward no 14 to collect the sewage of ward no 14. This Intermediate Sewage Pumping Station is required because apart from the ward being low lying, the sewers from this ward cannot cross the parallel lower Ganga canal which falls between this ward & ward 15. The sewage from IPS 1 shall be pumped through a rising main, to the nearest manhole in ward no-15. The sewage of that portion of wards no 12 & 13 which are low lying shall reach by gravity to manhole mentioned in above para in ward no 15. Intermediate Sewage Pumping Station (IPS 2) is proposed in ward no 13. Thus this IPS 2 will receive the entire sewage of wards no 14, 15, 12 (part) & 13 (part). From IPS 2, the sewage shall be pumped through a rising main up to the nearest M.H in ward no 13. The above sewage will finally reach the Main Pumping Station proposed at the outskirts of ward no 4. (b) The sewage generated in Dhak Nagla village and all the wards except those constituting NAPP and wards connected to IPS1 and IPS 2 shall gravitate to Main Sewage Pumping Station (MPS) proposed in ward no 4. From the MPS the sewage shall be pumped to the sewage treatment Plant by a rising main. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 20 The Sewage Treatment Plant has been designed for 2028 requirement of 4.0 mld capacity. Further modules can be added in future as & when required. The land for proposed STP belongs to Nagar Panchayat & shall be made available free of cost. The treated effluent is proposed to be used for irrigation purposes. When the effluent is not required for irrigation purposes it will be used for afforestation. The treated effluent may have to be discharged in the river Ganga during rains. (c) Nature of Land- for STP and pumping stations is as below:- (i) S.T.P & IPS-2 Barren (ii) I.P.S-1 & M.P.S Fields There are 867 Below Poverty Line (BPL) families residing in the town. Provision has been made for 100% financial assistance for construction of flush latrines along with sewer connection for these BPL families so that they can be benefitted from the proposed sewerage system. Provision has also been made for 5 years O&M Cost etc. Fig: 2.2: Schematic Sewerage Plan of Narora town Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 21 2.5.2 COMPONENTS OF THE PROPOSED SEWERAGE SCHEME: The following are the main components of the proposed sewerage scheme- A. SEWER NETWORK: The size wise details of the 21 kms long sewer network proposed for the town are given in the following table- Table 2.1 Details of pipes proposed for Sewer Network Sl. No Nominal Dia (mm) Type Length (m) 1 160 (OD) HDPE 2.5 Kg/cm2 5630 2 200 RCC NP-3 S &S 6270 3 250 RCC NP-3 S &S 2592 4 300 RCC NP-3 S &S 1952 5 350 RCC NP-3 S &S 2829 6 400 RCC NP-3 S &S 895 7 450 RCC NP-3 S &S 230 8 500 RCC NP-3 S &S 435 9 600 RCC NP-3 S &S 200 Total 21033 B MANHOLES: Total number of 905 circular manholes made of brick masonry have been provided as per following details- 900 mm dia 35 nos 1200 mm dia 134 nos 1500 mm dia 736 nos C HOUSE CONNECTING CHAMBERS: 1000 nos. house connecting chambers have been proposed to facilitate sewer connections and to avoid dismantling of roads from time to time for giving sewer connections. D SEWAGE PUMPING STATIONS: The size of the pumping stations and the details of the pumping plants to be installed therein is given in the following table- Table 2.2 Proposed Sewage Pumping Stations Name of Dia. in m No of Discharge in lps H.P Head in (m) SPS pumps IPS 1 4 3 6 3 12.5 IPS 2 6 6 10 10 18 MPS 6 6 33 15 19 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 22 E RISING MAINS: Following table gives the details of the rising mains proposed from the sewage pumping stations- Table 2.3 Proposed Rising Mains From Type of pipe Size Length (m) IPS 1 DI 150 500 IPS 2 DI 250 400 MPS DI 400 1230 F SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: On the basis of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Technique, the most feasible technological option for 4.0 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant for Narora town in view the only available 1.024 hect land has been found to be ‘MBBR. This option is cost-effective and the capacity can be easily upgraded in in available land. The HFL of Ganga river at the discharge point of the treated effluent is 181.5 m. Since cutting and filling is involved at STP site, the formation level of STP campus shall be maintained above HFL to avoid flooding. Since the STP is proposed to be constructed at a higher level than the surrounding areas, therefore no flooding of STP site on this account is expected. However suitable drainage system around the STP area shall be provided so that the rain water within the STP campus also gets drained off properly. The STP has been designed for the following parameters, which are in general adopted for the design of STP in other towns- Table 2.4 Design Parameters for STP Parameter Range/Value Unit pH 7–8 BOD5 at 20oC 220 mg.L-1 COD 400 mg.L-1 TSS 350 mg.L-1 Faecal Coliforms 6 10 – 109 MPN/100ml G EFFLUENT STANDARDS The STP has been designed to achieve the effluent standards as per NGRBA guidelines i.e, BOD <20 mg/l,SS<20 mg/l and Faecal coliforms 1000 to 10000 MPN/100 ml, whereas the standards required for using the treated effluent for irrigation purposes is BOD<100 mg/l, SS<200 mg/l, and Faecal coliforms 1000 to 10000 MPN/100 ml. The treated effluent can thus be safely used for irrigation purposes. The capacity of the Sewage Treatment Plant for different stages is as follows- Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 23 Table 2.5 Proposed capacity of STP Year 2028 2033 2048 Total flow reaching the STP (mld) 4.08 4.45 5.62 Proposed capacity of STP (mld) 4 4.5 5.6 Sewage Treatment Plant has been provided for 10 year’s requirement (4 mld) i.e., for the year 2028. Further modules shall be added in future as & when need arises. H LAND REQUIREMENT For constructing the Sewage Treatment Plan & various Pumping Stations land shall be required. The requirement of land for these components of the project for the ultimate stage along with the nature and the status has been tabulated below (Table 2.6): The Sewage Treatment Plant has been proposed in the LMC Land. Nagar Panchayat has already passed resolution for 1.024 hectare land on 28/7/2011 (Annexure-1) and already in possession of EA. This land will be made available by Nagar Panchayat free of cost. The Sewage Pumping Stations have been proposed to be located in the land owned by the U.P Irrigation Deptt. Since the land required for all the three sewage pumping stations belongs to the Irrigation Deptt, it is likely that cost of this land shall have to be paid to them. Accordingly provision for the cost of land for pumping stations has also been made in the estimate. The land rates have been taken in accordance with the rates notified by Distt Magistrate Bulandshahar (Annexure-3).The Nagar Panchayat has, in their letter dated 17/12/2013 (Annexure-4), has requested the Irrigation Dept. to make the land available to them for the sewerage scheme at Narora. Secretary Urban Development,Govt of U.P has requested vide letter no.5881/9-5-14-386/2014 dated 9.10.2014(Annexure-5) to make land allot to U.P.Jal Nigam for purpose. Table 2.6 Showing land requirement and status. Land Nature of Sl No. Particulars Status requirement land 1 Sewage Treatment Plant 1.024 ha Barren Available with EA 2 Intermediate sewage 500 Sq m Fields Belongs to Irrigation Deptt. Request for Pumping Station-1 its transfer made to Irrigation Deptt 3 Intermediate sewage 500 Sq m Barren Belongs to Irrigation Deptt. Request for Pumping Station-2 its transfer made to Irrigation Deptt 4 Main Sewage Pumping 500 Sq m Fields Belongs to Irrigation Deptt. Request for Station its transfer made to Irrigation Deptt Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 24 I LAND ACQUISITION The land required either belongs to the irrigation department or is LMC Land of Nagar Panchayat. Therefore acquisition of land is not required to be done. However, provision towards the cost of land to be made available by the Irrigation Deptt for construction of pumping stations has been made in the DPR. There is no encroachment in the land available /to be made available for construction of STP/SPS at Narora. J DISPOSAL OF TREATED EFFLUENT After treatment of the sewage in the STP the treated effluent will be carried by 600 mm dia. RCC S/S pipe in a length of about 700 meter from which 300 mm dia. pipe 200 m length will offshoot from various spots to irrigate the fields and for afforestation. The requirement of land for the use of the treated effluent for irrigation purpose is about 27 ha, 37 ha and 47 ha for initial, mid and ultimate stage requirement respectively. The land available around the STP area is adequate enough for 100% utilization of treated effluent. Besides above it is also proposed to use the treated effluent in the area proposed for afforestation in the STP site and near by. In the rainy season the treated effluent may have to be discharged in to the river Ganga. 600 mm effluent pipe 700 m long STP FARM AREA FARM AREA FARMER’S DRAINS 300 mm pipe 125 m long 300 mm pipe 100 m long AFFORESTATION AREA GANGA RIVER Schematic view of proposal for use of treated effluent from STP at Narora for irrigation of nearby fields and afforestation. Fig: 2.3: Proposal for use of treated effluent. The visiting team from IIT Roorkee and SGRCA Lucknow, during their site visit on 14/1/2014, observed that even at present people are using untreated waste water for irrigating their fields. This is a positive indication that people will use the treated effluent for irrigating their fields in future as well. This fact was also confirmed during consultation and interaction with locals and stakeholders as has been detailed in the ongoing chapters. In the light of the facts mentioned above, acceptability of use of the treated effluent is thus assured for this project.(Annexure-24) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 25 Plate: 2.2: People using untreated waste water for irrigating their fields. K ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING CUM LABORATORY Provision has been made for construction of administrative building cum laboratory in the STP campus. The administrative building and laboratory shall be set up by the time the execution of the project is complete so that regular checking of water quality can be done to ensure that it conforms to the standards laid down by NRCD as mentioned in para 2.5.2 (G) above. L SEWER CLEANING EQUIPMENTS: The following sewer cleaning equipments have been proposed- Table 2.6: Sewer Cleaning Equipments Sl No Description Qty 1 2 3 1 Supply of jetting machine for cleaning of sewer 1 2 Wheel barrows with necessary accessories 5 3 Safety equipments required at the time of cleaning Job 4 Tractor and tanker for flushing of sewers. 1 no The proposals of the sewerage projects as detailed above were discussed in detail with the team from IIT Rookee and SGRCA Lucknow when they visited Narora on 14/1/2014. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 26 Plate: 2.3: Discussion of proposal of Narora Sewerage with tem team from IIT Roorkee and SGRCA Lucknow. 2.5.3 RAMSAR SITE Ganga stretch at Garh Mukteshwar to Narora is Ramsar site,The divisional director,deptt. Of forest vide his letter no.439/14 dated Bulandshahr,july 26,2014 intimated that area in above said stretch 1500 m on both banks of river Ganga is Ramsar site. But, at present, management plan is under preparation by department of forest. 2.5.4 U.P.PCB CONSENT Application for consent to establish the STP has already online submitted to the competent authority U.P.Pollution control board, Lucknow on prescribed form with fee and all required annexures vide letter no. 524/W-5/24 dated july 3rd, 2014. The followup joint inspection with UPPCB officials has also concluded on 24 september,2014. 2.5.5 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE It is anticipated that entire work will be completed within 42 months from the date of approval and allotment of funds. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 27 2.5.6 PROJECT COST: The total cost of the Detailed Project Report of sewerage works in Narora town amounts to Rupees 3844.50 lac. The summary of cost of the proposed sewerage scheme for Narora town is given in the following table- Table 2.7 Total Project Cost Amount Rs. in lac Total GOI GOUP Sl. Percentag Cost Description Share Share No e Charges of 70% 30% Works 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Base cost of work 2817.74 1972.41 2 9 845.323 2 Centage charges: 2.1 Project Preparation Charges 4 112.71 78.897 33.813 2.2 Project Supervision Charges 4 112.71 78.897 33.813 A Sub Total (1+2) 3043.16 2130.21 912.948 Items on which no centage is 3 admissible: 3.1 ESAMP 34.86 24.402 10.458 3.2 Communication and Public Outreach 10 7 3 3.3 GAAP 5 3.5 1.5 3.4 Power Connection 22.7 15.89 6.81 Operation and Maintenance cost for 5 3.5 years 371.44 260.008 111.432 B Sub Total (3) 444 310.8 133.2 C Project Cost (A+B) 3487.16 2441.01 1046.15 Component of works to be borne by 4 GOUP 4.1 T&P for Operation and Maintenance 38.15 38.15 4.2 Cost of land 105 105 4.3 Contingencies on Rs 2855.892 lac 2 57.118 57.118 4.4 Labour Cess on Rs 2855.892 lac 1 28.559 28.559 Centage @ (12.5-8) on Rs 2855.892 4.5 lac 4.5 128.515 128.515 D Sub Total (4) 357.342 357.342 Total cost of works (C+D) 3844.50 2441.01 1403.49 Say Rs 3844.50 Lac Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 28 CHAPTER-3-APPROCAH AND METHODOLOGY 3.1 METHODOLGY As per Environmental and Social Management Frame work (NGRBA, 2011), the river pollution mitigation projects under the NGRBP is anticipated to encounter a variety of environmental and social problems. Hence, an environmental and social assessment with corresponding management plans for the proposed project of sewerage works Narora town has been conducted using the following methodology: Secondary data analysis Field survey and stake- holder consultation Brief description & analysis of the sub project activities Discussion with host population and key stake-holders Detailed environmental profile of the project influence area Screening activity Identification and assessment of environmental/ social impacts Developing mitigation plan Figure 3.1 Flowchart describing the steps adopted for Project Impact Assessment 1 Secondary Data analysis (Identify Information/Data Requirements and their Sources): All the available information and data (quantitative, qualitative) regarding the proposed project has been collected mainly from the Detailed Project Report (DPR), consultation with stake-holders and other secondary sources including the water/air/noise monitoring d a t a reports f r o m t e s t s c o n d u c t e d a t s i t e Through this secondary information a brief description and analysis of the project activities along with baseline environmental profile of the project influence has been established. Based on initial understanding, the list of required information was drafted before conducting the field survey. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 29 2 Defining the project area and carrying out scoping in the field: Field survey and transect walk of the project area to develop the understanding of the proposed project. Field visits helped to understand the local knowledge and were valuable in finding alternatives that help avoid or at least reduce the magnitude and severity of adverse impacts (refer plate 3.1). 3 Survey of the host population: With the help of questionnaires, local people were interviewed in groups. A wide range of potentially affected people were interviewed in the project area including street vendors, residents of households, shop keepers etc. people from different sections of the society were interviewed. The interviewees were asked about their awareness of the project, their response as to how and the project is going to affect them (during construction phase) and how it will affect them (after completion phase). Questionnaire used for the survey is attached as (Annexure-1) Plate: 3.1 Consultation with Nagar Panchayat Officials & local people. Plate: 3.2 Consultation with local people. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 30 Plate: 3.3 Consultation with local people. Plate: 3.4 Consultation with local people. 4 Discussion with the key stakeholders: Most of the important key stakeholders including the Nagar Panchayat were interacted during the field visits conducted while preparing the DPR. Most of the associated government departments were visited to collect the relevant data and their feedback on the project. 5 Conduct Screening: Screening is undertaken in the very beginning stages of project development. The purpose of screening is to screen out “no significant impacts” from those with significant impacts and get a broad picture of the nature, scale and magnitude of the issues. Team conducted screening process using the screening checklist format provided in ESMF report of NGRBA, which is described in subsequent section. 6 Identify and assess the impacts: Based on the analysis of the data gathered from field survey, stakeholder interaction/ consultation and secondary sources, issues related to the environmental and social sectors were been identified. The impacts so identified were Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 31 compared with the existing baseline environmental and social condition of the study region. The impacts of the activities are mostly positive with few adverse impacts. 7 Develop a mitigation plan: Based on the environmental and social issues identified, and recommend any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance. The mitigation plans is suggested in all three stages: designing phase, construction phase and, operation and maintenance phase. 3.2 SCREENING ACTIVITY FOR PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENT Screening activity is undertaken in the very beginning stages of project development. The purpose of screening is to screen out “no significant impacts” from those with significant impacts and get a broad picture of the nature, scale and magnitude of the issues. Based on the secondary data analysis, field assessments and stakeholder interaction/ consultation, the screening activity was conducted as per the guidelines provided in Environmental and Social Management Framework of NGRBA (NGRBA, 2011) as given in the Table 3.1 below. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 32 Table3.1- Environment and Social information format for screening Environment and Social information format for screening Project Title: Sewerage Scheme for Narora town. Implementing agency: Yamuna pollution Control Unit U.P. Jal Nigam Ghaziabad. Project cost: 3844.50 lac Rupees Project components: a)Sewer System (21033 m long). b) Main Sewage Pumping Station and Intermediate Sewage Pumping Stations (3 Nos). c) Rising Mains (2130 m long). d) Sewage Treatment Plant 4.0 mld. e) Effluent pipe line 700 m. f) Distribution pipe line for irrigation 450 m. g) Sewer cleaning equipments. Project location (Area/ district): Narora, District Bulandshahar (U.P.) Screening Criteria Assessment Explanatory note for categorization Evidence and references of category 1 Is the project in an eco- Yes Ganga stretch at Narora is a RAMSAR Site 1-Discussions with WWF officials at Narora sensitive area or adjoining an and the large water body of Ganga river where they informed that they have been eco- sensitive area? formed by the Ganga barrage is home to working closely with river bank communities (Yes/No) dolphins. There are about 23 dolphins. There and aquatic species to monitor the health of will be no adverse impact since the sewage river Ganga (refer Para 5.1.1 for brief details) If Yes, which is t he area? will be diverted & treated which will improve 2-Map showing the presence of dolphins in Elaborate impact the water quality. various stretches of river in U.P. accordingly. 3-Field visits, secondary information and interaction with officials of Nagar Panchayat and other Government officials. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 33 2 Will the project create significant/limited/no social impacts? 2.1 Land acquisition resulting in No social Land for STP belongs to Nagar Panchayat & that The Sewer line will pass through the loss of income from impacts for pumping station to Irrigation Deptt public road/residential colonies, agricultural land, plantation commercial area of the town and would or other existing land-use. not enter or pass through agricultural field. Letters showing that the land for STP is available with Nagar Panchayat & that for pumping stations is to be made available by Irrigation Deptt are annexed (Annexure- 1,2&4 ) 2.2 Loss of livelihood No Loss of livelihood would not take place and since Consultation with stakeholders mobile vendors can shift their position, only minor disruption in terms of access to shops could occur. 2.3 Land acquisition resulting No social Land acquisition is not required Letter dated 8/11/2011of Nagar Panchayat in relocation of households. impacts Land for STP will be provided free of cost by showing availability of land for STP Nagar Panchayat whereas that for sewage pumping (Annexure-1&2).Letter dated 09/10/2014 stations will be made available by the U.P. has been sent by Secretary MOUD ,Govt Irrigation Deptt. U.P to the Principal Secretary , Irrigation Deptt to transfer the land for SPSs (Annexure-23) 2.4 Any reduction of access to No social No access problem to river Field visits, consultation with locals and traditional and river impacts Nagar Panchayat officials. dependent communities (to river and areas where they earn for their primary or substantial livelihood). Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 34 2.5 Any displacement or adverse No social There are no tribal settlements in the project area. Consultations with officials of Nagar impact on tribal settlement(s). impacts Panchayat. 2.6 Any specific gender No social No gender issues were reported during survey Discussions with local residents issues. impacts 3 Will the project create significant / limited / no environmental impacts during the construction stage? (Significant/ limited / no impacts) 3.1 Clearance of No Vegetation and tree cover are insignificant in the Field visits and Interaction with, Nagar vegetation/ tree- environment proposed project area. Also, sewer lines will be laid in Panchayat, (Plate 3.1 to 3.4) cover al impacts the centre of the roads hence no impact on trees (which are aligned along the sides of roads). 3.2 Direct discharge of Very The disposal of land fill spoils are to be disposed away Interaction with Nagar Panchayat officials construction run- off, Limited from the town & the river. The excavation of sewer and consultation with residents of improper storage and line and rising main is not taken up during rains. The Narora.(Plate 3.1) disposal of excavation spoils, disposal of spoils is needed to be done timely. There wastes and other construction should normally be no adverse impact. However if the materials adversely affecting spoils are not timely disposed, there may be potential (Figure 2.2: Map showing the drains in water quality and flow for temporarily affecting storm water flows by Narora town.) regimes. obstruction to flows and blockage of drains, especially during rainfall. 3.3 Flooding of adjacent No As per departmental orders excavation of trenches for U.P. Jal Nigam circular dated 17/6/2013 areas laying of sewers in not taken up during rains. (Annexure-5) However, in case of urgency if sewer is needed to be laid during monsoons, stockpiled areas to be bordered by berms. As such there should be no flooding of adjacent areas. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 35 3.4 Improper storage and No The storage of construction related material will not There is a provision in the DPR of Narora handling of substances cause any contamination since these materials would Sewerage for clearance of site after leading to typically include: Concrete, pipes, masonry, HDPE construction period and unforeseen items. contamination of soil pipes. and water 3.5 Elevated noise and dust Very For sewerage works, construction is likely to Consultation with local residents, and emission Limited increase dust and noise levels temporarily. interaction with Nagar Panchayat officials. Temporary impacts may especially be felt at educational facilities like schools/colleges. Provided that construction works near schools and colleges are carried out during vacations and works near hospitals are completed on priority basis (in shorter time period with alternate provision of traffic, accessibility of exit/entry gates etc.), the impacts may be very limited. 3.6 Disruption to traffic Very Sewer construction leads to the temporary tearing- up 1-Index plan of the sewerage scheme. movements Limited of roads and increase in construction vehicles, which (Figure 2.2) might impair traffic movement, especially in the 2- There is provision for traffic diversion & narrow roads and lanes regulation during construction period in the DPR of Narora Sewerage. 3.7 Damage to existing Very If not appropriately managed, there may be potential Interaction with Nagar Panchayat and infrastructure, Limited for temporarily affecting the existing public utilities concerned Government officials. public utilities, like water supply, telephone, electricity cables etc. There is provision for traffic diversion & amenities etc. regulation during construction period in the DPR of Narora Sewerage. 3.8 Failure to restore Very Generally construction site area restored There is a provision in the DPR for N arora temporary construction Limited immediately after construction is over. However Sewerage Scheme for clearance of site after sites proper fencing & signages should be provided till construction period and unforeseen items Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 36 the construction sites are restored so that safety concern of the residents are addressed properly and no untoward incidents takes place. 3.9 Possible conflicts with Very For the laying of sewers, there will be temporary Consultation with local people. and/or disruption to Limited disruption to the local community in terms of local community access to roads (narrow roads), shops and residences. Conflicts/disruption to local community was inferred as limited, based on survey responses which indicated the community’s ability to adapt to temporary disruptions, and their overall preference for the project. 3.10 Health risks due to Very Proper sanitary facilities water supply arrangements unhygienic conditions Limited for the worker camps should be provided so that at workers camps unhygienic conditions which may lead to different types of diseases do not develop. If hygienic conditions are not maintained, there may be temporary impacts. 3.11 Safety hazards during Very If not appropriately managed, there may be Consultation with local residents of Narora construction Limited potential for temporary hazards such as injuries to & Nagar Panchayat officials. the workers. 4 Will the project create significant / limited / no environmental impacts during the operational stage? (Significant / limited / no impacts) 4.1 Flooding of adjacent areas Very Accidental leakages in the rising mains during Limited operational stage will lead to flooding. Additionally, blockage of sewer l i n e s will also lead to backlogging of sewers and flooding of branch sewers. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 37 4.2 Impacts to water quality due No impacts There will be a significant improvement in water Prescribed Effluent Standards adopted for to effluent discharge quality due to the waste water being diverted and treated effluent. treated. 4.3 Gas emissions No impacts There will be reduction in gas emissions from open sewage drains since the proposed sewer network will be underground. 4.4 Safety hazards No impacts There will be minimum safety hazards since the s e w e r s will be underground. 5 Do projects of this nature / No Project such as these have an overall positive impact type require prior clearance for the environment and society. Hence no clearance environmental clearance needed would be required under the Environmental Impact either from the MOEF or from Assessment Notification, 2006. a relevant state Government department? (MOEF/ relevant State Government department/ No clearance at all) 6 Does the project involve any No As the project is in urban area and does not cover . prior clearance from the any forest area (protected nor reserved forest area), MOEF or State Forest hence no prior clearance is required from relevant department for either the authorities (MoEF and State Forest departments) conversion of forest land or under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. for tree- cutting? (Yes/ No).If yes, which? Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 38 3.3 CONCLUSION OF SCREENING ACTIVITIES In order to facilitate effective management and mitigation of the any impacts arising from the proposed projects, the Environmental and Social Management Framework of NRGBA (Section # 4 of ESMF report, NGRBA 2011) has grouped the pollution abatement projects/ investments into the following two categories high and low • High: Mainly include the projects which are likely to have adverse impact on the environmental and social aspects of the project influence area (including land acquisition). This category projects will also include mandatory environmental clearance as per the EIA notification. • Low: Projects which are likely to cause minimal or no adverse environmental impacts on human population. Based on the screening activity and the categorization of potential project of the NGRBP, the present project of Sewerage work for Narora town falls under low impact category, which does not have any land acquisition. In view of the above, the project would require preparation of an Environmental and Social Assessment, as part of the DPR, and implementation of Generic Safeguard Management Plan (SMP), relevant to the project. Although there would not be any negative or adverse environmental impacts, but will have temporary impacts like o c c a s i o n a l traffic blockages, dust, noise, possible s h o r t t e r m interruption in commercial activity, and accidental breakage of water lines, etc. These temporary impacts can be mitigated with appropriate mitigation plans. However, the large environmental benefit of the project greatly outweighs the temporary inconveniences. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 39 CHAPTER-4- REGULATIONS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 4.1 APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS-ENVIRONMENTAL The following laws and regulations are applicable to the environmental and social aspects of the investments implemented under the programme: • Policy and Regulatory Framework of Government of India (GoI) • Environmental Policy and Regulations of the respective State Governments • Legislations applicable to construction activities 4.1.1 LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA The Government of India has laid out various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to environment. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is umbrella legislation for the protection of environment. As per this Act, the responsibility to administer the legislation has been jointly entrusted to the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/ State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs). It is worthwhile to mention here that as a matter of prevalent practice once the project is approved by the G.O.I no further consent of SPCB is obtained for establishing the STP. However, SPCB regularly monitors the effluent parameters during O &M stage to ensure that the discharged effluent is as per prescribed standards. However, as desired by NMCG, action to obtain NOC from SPCB for establishing STP has been initiated. The regional officer UP Pollution Control Board Shivpuri Bulandshahar has forwarded the case of issuing NOC by UP Pollution Control Board to the Chief Environmental Officer UPPCB Lucknow vide his letter no 1625/NOC-696/2014 dated 23/8/2014 (Annexure-5) after the UP Jal Nigam submitted the required NOC fees & the desired application to UPPCB Bulandshahar. 4.1.2 KEY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS The key environmental laws and regulations as relevant to the projects under the NGRBP are given in Table 4.1. The key environmental regulations can also be accessed at www.moef.nic.in/rules-and-regulations. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 40 Table 4.1 Environmental Regulations and Legislations S. Act / Rules Purpose Applicable Reason for Applicability Authority No Yes/ No 1 Environment Protection Act- To protect and improve overall Yes As all environmental notifications, rules and MoEF, Gol, DoE, State 1986 environment schedules are issued under this act. Gov. CPCB, SPCB 2 Environmental Impact To provide environmental clearance to No This notification is not applicable since the project Assessment Notification new development activities following will have positive impact on environment and society 14th Sep-2006 environmental impact assessment 3 Municipal Wastes To manage the collection, Yes This notification is applicable only for Municipal MoEF, EIAA, CPCB, (Management and Handling) transportation, segregation, treatment, Solid waste Treatment facility investments SPCBs Rules, 2000 and disposal of municipal solid wastes 4 Coastal Regulation Protection of fragile coastal belt No If Project location is located along coastal belt Zone(CRZ) Notification 1991 (2002) 5 Right to Fair Compensation Set out rule for acquisition. of land No This act will not be applicable as there will be no and Transparency in Land and to provide fair compensation to, acquisition of land for investments. Acquisition, Rehabilitation rehabilitation and resettlement of land and Resettlement Act, 2013 owners by government 6 The Forest (Conservation) To check deforestation by restricting No As there is no diversion of forest land for non-forest Act. 1980 conversion of forested areas into non- activities (i.e. forest land if required for any of the forested areas investments) in this project 7 Wild Life Protection Act To protect wildlife through certain of No This act is will be applicable, if there are any points of 1972 National Parks and Sanctuaries wildlife crossing s in proximity to project locations 8 Air (Prevention and Control To control air pollution by controlling Yes This act will be applicable during construction. SPCBs of Pollution) Act, 1981 emission of air pollutants as per the prescribed standards. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 41 S. Applicable Act / Rules Purpose Reason for Applicability Authority No Yes/ No 9 Water Prevention and Control To control water pollution by Yes This act will be applicable during construction. SPCBs of Pollution) Act1974 controlling discharge of pollutants as per the prescribed standards 10 The Noise Pollution The standards for noise for day and Yes This act will be applicable for all construction SPCBs (Regulation and Control) night have been promulgated by the equipment deployed at worksite. Rules, 2000 MoEF for various land uses. 11 Ancient Monuments and Conservation of cultural and historical No This act will not be applicable. Archaeological Sites and remains found in India Remains Act1958 12 Public Liability and Protection form hazardous materials NO Contractor need to stock hazardous material like SPCBs Insurance Act 1991 and accidents. diesel, Bitumen, Emulsions etc. 13 Explosive Act 1984 Safe transportation, storage and use of No For transporting and storing diesel, Oil and lubricants Chief Controller of explosive material etc. Explosives 14 Minor Mineral and For opening new quarry. Yes Regulate use of minor minerals like stone, soil, river District Collector concession Rules sand etc. 15 Central Motor Vehicle Act To check vehicular air and noise Yes This rule will be applicable to vehicles deployed for Motor Vehicle 1988 pollution. construction activities and construction Machinery. Department 16 National Forest Policy, 1988 To maintain ecological stability Yes This policy will be applicable if any eco sensitive Forest Department, State through preservation and restoration of feature exists in and around the investments Government and biological diversity. Ministry of Environment 17 The Mining Act The mining act has been notified for Yes The construction activities for investments will Department of mining, safe and sound mining activity. require aggregates. These will be procured through State Government mining from approved quarries Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 42 4.2 APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS - SOCIAL All strategic interventions on human development, spread across all social issues, need directives of policies and legal support to operationalize the appropriate actions. These policies and legislations help to overcome the constraints and support administrator, implementer, community and individual in delivery of justice. This section includes the National policies and Acts as detailed under: NATIONAL POLICIES AND ACTS i) National Tribal Policy, 2006 ii) Forest Rights Act, 2006 iii) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 4.2.1 NATIONAL POLICIES AND ACTS THE NATIONAL TRIBAL POLICY (2006) The Policy has the following objectives: Regulatory Protection • Providing an environment conducive to the preservation of traditional and customary systems and regime of rights and concessions enjoyed by different ST communities, and reconciliation of modes of socio-economic development with these. • Preventing alienation of land owned by STs and restoring possession of wrongfully alienated lands. • Protection and vesting of rights of STs on forestlands and other forest rights including ownership over minor forest produce (MFP), minerals and water bodies through appropriate legislations and conversion of all forest villages into revenue villages. • Providing a legislative frame for rehabilitation and resettlement in order to minimize displacement, ensure that affected persons are partners in the growth in the zone of influence, provide for compensation of social and opportunity cost in addition to market value of the land and rights over common property (NPV). • Empowerment of tribal communities to promote self-governance and self-rule as per the provisions and spirit of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. • Protection of political rights to ensure greater and active participation of tribal peoples in political bodies at all levels. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 43 4.2.2 FOREST RIGHTS ACT 2006 This act is not applicable for this project. 4.2.3 RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013 This law has been enacted to ensure, in consultation with institutions of local self- government and Gram Sabhas established under the Constitution, a humane, participative, informed and transparent process for land acquisition for industrialisation, development of essential infrastructural facilities and urbanisation with the least disturbance to the owners of the land and other affected families and provide just and fair compensation to the affected families whose land has been acquired or proposed to be acquired or are affected by such acquisition and make adequate provisions for such affected persons for their rehabilitation and resettlement and for ensuring that the cumulative outcome of compulsory acquisition should be that affected persons become partners in development leading to an improvement in their post acquisition social and economic status and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. No private land is proposed to be acquired for this project. The land required for construction of STP belongs to the Nagar Panchayat and that for the Sewage Pumping Stations to the UP Irrigation department. In view of above, this Act is not applicable for this project. 4.3 OTHER LEGISLATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDER NGRBA. Construction stage generally involves equity, safety and public health issues. The construction agencies therefore will be required to comply with laws of the land, which include inter alia, the following: 1. Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (the Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment); 2. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years); 3. Employees PF and Miscellaneous Provision Act 1952 (the Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers); 4. Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 (the Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage, etc.); 5. Contract Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (the Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the contractor to contract labour); Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 44 6. Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (the employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by the Government as per provisions of the Act); 7. Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (it lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers); 8. Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 (the Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees); 9. Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 (the Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 83.3% of wages and maximum of 20% of wages); 10. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (the Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out becomes illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the establishment); 11. Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act; 1946 (the Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment); 12. Trade Unions Act, 1926 (the Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workers and employers. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities); 13. Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (the Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry); 14. Inter-State Migrant Workmen‟s (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 (the inter-state migrant workers, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, travelling expenses from home to the establishment and back, etc.); 15. The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 (all the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employs 10 or more workers are covered under this Act; the employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the building or construction work and other welfare measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing accommodation for Workers near the workplace, etc.); 16. The Factories Act, 1948 (the Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions, working hours and rendering information-regarding accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated authorities); Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 45 17. Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 (the Rules govern handling, movement and disposal of hazardous waste); 18. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989, amended 1994 and 2000 (the Rules provide indicative criteria for hazardous chemicals and require occupiers to identify major accident hazards and prepare on-site and off-site emergency plans Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 46 CHAPTER- 5- BASE LINE STATUS The baseline environmental and social status is important to understand the region's existing physical and biological characteristics along with a cultural and social status of the residing community. Information and data presented in this section is based on field surveys, stake-holder interaction/consultation and secondary data collection which mainly includes the data presented in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of proposed sewerage scheme of Narora town. Water/ Air/ Noise quality monitoring report on the basis of the tests conducted in the project area, census data of the town, discussions with WWF officials & Forest officials at Narora. The information on the baseline environmental conditions forms the basis to analyze the probable impacts of the proposed project vis-à-vis the present background environmental quality of the core study area. 5.1 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS 5.1.1 Physiographic and Topography: Narora is located on the right bank of river Ganga in district Bulandshahar at an elevation of about 180 m. It is located at 28°11′48″N /78°22′53″E. It is about 150 km away from Delhi and about 70 km from Bulandshahar. The river Ganga lies in the North East of the town. This is a perennial river, which carries huge volumes of water during the rainy season. Being situated on the bank of the river Ganga the town has a religious & mythological significance. Pilgrims in large numbers take a holy dip in the river Ganga on mela days in particular & also round the year. Narora is also home to Narora Atomic Power Plant (NAPP) of Govt. of India which accords the town an importance of its own. At present, there are three drains namely the drain passing through ward no 15, drain passing through ward no 12 & the drain near Dudha dhari Ashram, in the town which carry most of the waste water discharge. The topography of the town is generally plain & slopes towards river Ganga. The highest level in the town is about 188 m where as the lowest is about 179 m. Those wards of the town which are adjacent to river Ganga & Ganga canal, are at a lower level than those wards which lie on the other side of the Rajghat road that bifurcates the town. There is a barrage over the river Ganga at Narora which presents a beautiful scenic view. Lower Ganga canal emanates from the upstream of the barrage. The stretch of river Ganga at Narora houses the dolphins. In reply to letter no 575/dk;Z&5/26 dated 14/7/2014 (Annexure-6), the forest deptt Bulandshahar vide their letter no 439 dated July 26 2014 (Annexure-7) has informed that 1.5 km stretch on either side from the centre of river Ganga from Brij Ghat to Narora falls under Ram Sar Site. During discussions held with WWF India, at Narora they informed that they have been working closely since late nineties with river bank communities and aquatic species that could serve as a reliable indicator of the Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 47 health of Ganga river. While different strategies have been adopted by them from time to time, the focus has always remained on the people & species, the goal being to reduce the huge burden of pollution & other anthropogenic pressures that Ganga river has borne particularly in the last few decades. The dolphin habitat parameters in Ganga river at Narora, as informed by them during discussions, are tabulated below: Table: 5.1 Dolphin habitat parameters in Upper Ganga river (Narora- Anoopshahar) River stretch Kms Km Few Important Habitat Parameters Mid Ganga River Narora –Anoopshahar (Zone 0-30 Deep pools, sandy and muddy river bank I) island with vegetation River depth 1.5-4.3 m River width 200-800 m River velocity 3.0-5.5 m/sec Air temp. 10-42° C Water temp 12-28°C ph 7.05-8.70 Dissolved Oxygen 6-8 mg/l Conductivity 200-250 µ S/cm As a result of the active participation of WWE (India) and based on their study during 2007- 2009, the population of dolphins in the study area between Bijnor and Narora was recorded to have increased .The population of dolphins in the study area was recorded to have increase (44 in 2007; 49 in 2008; 56 in 2009) during the project period (2007-2009). This signifies that the recruitment and growth pattern on the population is increasing. This is most likely because of the improvement in habitat conditions, as well as in the water quality. A decrease in the death rate between 2007-2009 could also be a factor as o death was recorded in this stretch. During discussions, the WWF informed that the total dolphin population in upper Ganga system upto October 2012 was 671. With following distribution. Ganga-261, Yamuna -31, Chambal-85, Ghaghara-231, Rapti-8, Geruwa-39, Saryu-16. The distribution of total dolphin population is shown in figure 5.1 Figure-5.1: Distribution of Dolphin in Upper Ganga System population up to October 2012 (source WWF) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 48 As mentioned in the above table the dolphins habitat parameter for Dissolved Oxygen (D.O) in Narora- Anupshahar zone is 6-8 mg/l. At present (i.e., even before the sewerage project has taken off) the D.O. level of river Ganga at Narora U/S & D/S of the main drain discharging into it as per test reports (Annexure- 8&9) is 6.8 mg/l & 6.6 mg/l respectively which is within the dolphin habitat parameter. When the sewerage project becomes operational, the raw sewage will not flow into the river where as treated sewage may have to be discharged in the river only during monsoon when not required for irrigation/ afforestation. It is thus evident that treatment of sewage will further improve the quality of river water and, there will be no adverse impact on the ecology. As such the project is not a high impact category. 5.1.2 CLIMATE The climate of Narora town is tropical. The nearest large body of water is formed by the Ganga barrage constructed over river Ganga at Narora. Due to this, there is a large range of variation in temperatures of day and night. Narora experiences both very dry hot summers and very cold winters every year. Dust storms in summer and cold north winds in winter are common. The average normal maximum temperature has been observed as 40.7ºC during May and minimum of 7.7 ºC during January. The highest relative humidity is 70% during August and the lowest being 20% in April. The district receives rainfall from June to September. The average annual rainfall being 75 mm, the highest annual rainfall being 286 mm and the lowest being 3mm. 5.1.3 GEOLOGICAL FEATURES The Narora sewerage project occupies the inter-fluvial sediment of the Ganga River. These sediments are essentially a sequence of clays, sands, silts with inter-spread bands of Kankar having limited extent. Boring was conducted at 5 locations within the project area to know the soil strata that is likely to be met with while executing the project. The soil predominantly consists of sand and silt with top soil of clay / silt mixed with clay at some locations. The boring was done upto 9 meters BGL which covers the maximum depth that would be gone into execute the works proposed in the above project. The soil strata met with at these locations is shown below. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 49 G.L G.L 0-0.5 m clay Silt Yellow Sand + clay 5 0.5-1.5m 0-1.5m Silt yellow Sand 10 1.5-3.0m 1.5-3.0m Silt+ Sand yellow Sand 15 3.0-4.5m 3.0-4.5m White Sand White Sand 20 4.5-6.0 m 4.5-6.0 m White Sand Yellow sand 25 6-7.5m 6-7.5m White Sand Yellow sand 30 7.5-9.0m 7.5-9.0m SOIL STRATA CHART BETWEEN GATE NO 1&2 OF NAPP SOIL STRATA CHART NEAR HAZARA BAGH (WARD 6) (WARD 2&4) Strata-I Strata-II G.L G.L G.L 0-0.75 m Clay Silt Sand mix clay 0-1.5 m 0.75-1.50m Yellow Sand 0-1.5 m 2.0 m Sand Sub Soil Sand+ Clay Yellow Sand+clay 1.5-3.0 m Sand 1.50-3.0 m 1.50-3.0 m Silt Sand+ Clay White Sand 3.0-4.5m 3.0-4.5 m 3.0-4.5 m 5.0 m Sand Sub Soil White Sand Sand + Kankar Sand 5.5 m Sub Soil 4.5 -6.0m 4.5-6.0 4.5-6.0 Sand White Sand mix clay White Sand Sand Mix Clay 6-7.5 m 6.0-7.5 6-7.5 White Sand White Sand White Sand 7.5-9.0m 7.5-9.0m 7.5-9.0m SOIL STRATA CHART AT THE JUNCTION OF DUDHA SOIL STRATA CHART NEAR PUSHTA RAOD OF NAPP DETAILS OF SOIL STRATCCHART NEAR TUBEWELL NO 2 DHARI ASHRAM & DHARAM KARAM ASHRAM (WARD FEEDER CHANNEL WARD (13& 15) (WARD 12) 3&4) Strata-III Strata-IV Strata-V Fig: 5.2 Soil Strata Charts at 5 locations in the project area. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 50 The depth of sewer vis-à-vis sub-soil water level below ground level is given in following table. Table 5.2 Table showing depth of sewer and sub-soil water level at boring locations. Location of Ground Invert level of depth of sewer Sub soil water level below bore hole Level (m) sewer (m) (m) GL (m) I 188.18 181.687 6.493 Not encountered up to 9 m II 188.30 181.698 6.602 Not encountered up to 9 m III 182.00 179.117 2.883 2.0 IV 180.80 176.578 4.222 5.0 V 183.59 180.943 2.647 5.5 From the above table it is evident that at certain locations (which are nearer to River Ganga) the subsoil water level is low & sewers shall be required to be laid under subsoil conditions in which case ground infiltration in to the sewers can occur. In such cases, provision for ground infiltration as prescribed in the CPHEEO Manual has been accounted for while designing the sewerage system. It may also be added that leakage from the sewers is unlikely to occur because the sewer lines to be laid are of S/S RCC pipe with rubber joints and that all the sewers are tested for water tightness during the process of laying the system. Therefore no leakage is expected for the sewers in the normal course. The leakage can occur only if sewer line is displaced because of unequal settlement. To take care of such a situation, proper bedding has been provided for under the sewer lines. Necessary provision on this account has been made in the D.P.R. The soil at two location namely STP site and Sewage Pumping Station site were also tested for various parameters. Chemical analysis study of the soil at these two locations have been given in (Annexure-10 &11). The test results prominent parameters are tabulated below: Table 5.2 Test results of prominent parameters of soil. S. No. Parameters Range of Prominent test results STP Sewage Pumping Stations 1 pH 8.7 7.25 2 Bulk density (g/cc) 1.1 1.18 3 Conductivity (µs/cm) 78 42.0 4 Water holding capacity (% by mass) 24.3 27.5 5 Organic matter (% by mass) 0.84 0.52 Soil erosion will not take place either during construction of the sewerage project or thereafter. 5.1.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY Air quality is a measure of the condition of air relative to the requirements of one or more biotic species and/or to any human need purpose. Air quality monitoring was conducted at Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 51 Narora on 13/14 January 2014 at two locations: One being near Irrigation Inter College Kalkatti & the other Akash Hotel near SBI, Narora which are within the sewerage project area at Narora. Narora town does not fall under the identified list of polluted cities in India. The air quality parameters obtained are given in detail on (Annexure-12&13). However the latest prominent air quality data is tabulated below: Table 5.3 Prominent Air Quality monitoring data Location Sulphur- di- Nitrogen- di- Particulate Particulate oxide µ gm/m3 oxide µ gm/m3 matter matter (SPM) (RSPM)PM 10 PM 25 Irrigation Inter 8.6 15.80 61.22 41.54 College Akash Hotel 12.4 20.35 64.4 44.55 CPCB 80 80 100 60 Standards It will be seen that ambient air quality parameters given in the table and those mentioned in the annexure are well within the CPCB permissible limits and also as per Environmental Protection Act. Plate 5.1 Air quality analysis being conducted at Narora. 5.1.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT Noise, in general, is sound that is composed of many frequency components of varying loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. Increasing ambient noise levels in public places from various sources, inter-alia, industrial activity, construction activity, fire crackers, sound producing instruments, generator sets, loud speakers, public address systems, music systems, vehicular horns and other mechanical devices may have deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well-being of the people; hence it is considered necessary to regulate and control any such noise pollution. Noise level monitoring was got carried out at two locations one being near the Irrigation Inter College & the other Akash Hotel near SBI. The monitoring stations come under the detailed Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 52 report of various parameters has been given in (Annexure-14 &15). However the results of prominent parameters at these two sites are tabulated below. Table: 5.4 Summary of Noise Level Monitored Data Levels in dB (A) Sl. No Location 6 am -10 pm 10 pm -6 am 1 Near Akash Hotel 66.1 42.2 2 Near Irrigation Inter College 63.7 42.9 CPCB STANDARDS: For Commercial Area –Day time 65.00 - Night time 55.00 The test results obtained from Noise Level Monitoring shown in the above table indicates that noise level during the night are within permissible limits for both the locations. However, the noise levels near Akash hotel are slightly higher than the prescribed limit during day time. Plate 5.2: Noise quality monitoring being conducted in project area. 5.1.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT Ground water source is utilized to provide for drinking water requirement of project area at Narora town. Nagar Panchayat Narora is the responsible agency for installing tube wells for supply to residential/ commercial sectors. In addition to this, water is also available to residents from India Mark II hand pumps installed in the town at various locations & submersible pumps owned by the individual households in the town. The water available to the residents from various sources is given below. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 53 (a) By piped water supply = 100 lpcd (b) By India Mark II Hand Pumps = 24 lpcd (c) By Individual Submersible Pumps = 21 lpcd Total = 145 lpcd 5.1.6.1 SURFACE WATER River Ganga flows North- East of the town a barrage has been constructed across Ganga which forms a huge water body providing a beautiful scenic area around. Lower Ganga Canal has been constructed upstream of the barrage. The river Ganga at its peak during August-September whereas the discharge diminishes during April- May. 5.1.6.2 SURFACE WATER QUALITY Water quality status of river Ganga was monitored by CPCB at Narora in the year 2011. As per the monitoring results, the various parameters were found as follows. Table 5.5 Water quality of Ganga River measured at Narora in the year 2011 by CPCB. Parameters Minimum Maximum Mean pH 7 7.8 7.5 D.O ( mg/l) 7.4 11.6 8.7 BOD5 ( mg/l) 1.9 6.6 3.1 Feacal Coliform (MPN/100ml) 70 610 420 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 150 1400 850 Water quality status of river Ganga Upstream and downstream of the main drain discharging into it was measured on 14/1/2014 (Annexure 8& 9) The study of the report shows that all the parameters in the upstream or in downstream are within permissible limits. The results of prominent parameters are tabulated below. Table 5.6: Test result of prominent parameters of river Ganga in u/s and d/s of main outfall drain Parameters Upstream Downstream Remarks Turbidity (NTU) <1 <1 River water is pH 8.39 7.92 suitable for TDS (mg/l) 174 228 class C, D and E Chloride (mg/l) 19.53 45.87 uses as per BOD5 6.2 7.4 CPCB norms. Use based D.O (mg/l) 6.8 6.6 classification as Nitrate (mg/l) 6.54 7.06 per CPCB Total ammonia (mg/l) BDL BDL norms is given Boron as B (mg/l) 0.16 0.18 in Table 5.7 Coliform MPN/100ml 640 760 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 54 The term ‘water quality’ is a widely used expression which has an extremely broad spectrum of meanings. For management of water quality of a water body, one has to define the water quality requirements for water quality goal for that water body. Each water use has specific water needs. In India CPCB an apex body in the field of water quality management has, in consultation with State pollution Control Boards, developed a concept of ‘Designated Best Use’. According to which, out of several uses a particular water body is put to, the use which demands highest quality of water is called designated best uses. The CPCB has identified 5 such designated best uses. They are classified as class A, B, C, D and E class of water. The water quality of these classes has been identified in terms of few chemical characteristics, known as “primary Water Quality Criteria. The ‘designated best uses’ along with respective water quality criteria is in the following Table. Table -5.7 Use based classification of surface waters in India Designated-Best-Use Class of Criteria water Drinking Water Source A 1 Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be 50 or less without conventional 2 pH between 6.5 and 8.5 treatment but after disinfection 3 Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or more 4 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20oC 2mg/l or less Outdoor bathing B 1 Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be 500 or less (Organised) 2 pH between 6.5 and 8.5 3 Dissolved Oxygen 5mg/l or more 4 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20oC 3mg/l or less Drinking water source C 1 Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be 5000 or less after conventional 2 pH between 6 to 9 treatment and 3 Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more disinfection 4 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20oC 3mg/l or less Propagation of Wild D 1 pH between 6.5 to 8.5 life 2 Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more and Fisheries 3 Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or less Irrigation, Industrial E 1 pH between 6.0 to 8.5 Cooling, Controlled 2 Electrical Conductivity at 25oC micro mhos/cm Max.2250 Waste disposal 3 Sodium absorption Ratio Max. 26 4 Boron Max. 2mg/l 5.1.6.3 GROUND WATER As mentioned in the foregoing paras, the main source of water supply to the residents is by piped water supply based on ground water (tube wells) source apart from INDIA mark II hand pumps & individual submersible pumps. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 55 5.1.6.4 GROUND WATER QUALITY Sample of Ground water was obtained near Dudha Dhari Ashram on 14.1.2014. The sample was analyzed for various parameters. The results have been given in (Annexure- 16). This shows that all the parameters are within permissible limits. Test results of main parameters are given below, Table 5.7 Test results of prominent parameters of ground water quality Parameters Results Limits as per CPHEEO Manual Colour ( Hazen units) <1 5 Odour Agreeable Non objectionable Taste Agreeable Non objectionable Turbidity (NTU) <1 1 pH 7.83 7-8.5 TDS (mg/l) 520 500-2000 Chlorides (mg/l) 78.72 200 Nitrate (mg/l) 12.54 45 Toxic substance BDL - The results given in the annexure and in the above table shows that the parameters are within permissible limits. The implementation of sewerage project will have no impact to the ground water as S/S pipes with rubber joints are proposed for sewers. However the impact of ground water table has envisaged for all scenarios where execution is to be done below G.W.T. Provision for dewatering in all such cases has been provided for in the DPR. Plate 5.3: Sampling of ground water in project area. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 56 5.1.7 DRAINAGE SYSTEM At present the surface water and effluent from septic tanks of the town is drained off in the following manner- (i) There is one pond in ward no 7 in which about 60% surface water and effluent from septic tanks of ward no 7 discharges. Rest of the discharge goes into the surface drain. (ii) There are two ponds in ward no 5 in which 15-20 % of surface water and effluent from septic tanks of ward no 5 & ward no 6 drains off. Rest is discharged in the surface drain. (iii) The surface water of ward no 12 & part of ward no. 13 carried by drain passing through ward no 12 gets accumulated near the boundary of NAPP Filter Plant. (iv) The surface water of ward no 14 which is on the d/s of the Barrage gets fully percolated in to the sandy open area nearby. There is no apparent flow on the surface in which this run off drains in to. (v) The surface water of ward no 15 carried by the drain passing through ward no 15 discharges in to Ganga canal. (vi) The surface water of the remaining wards discharges into the main drain flowing in the town and finally discharges in to u/s of Ganga Barrage opposite ward no 3. Plate: 5.4: Drains Out falling in (a) River Ganga (b) Behind NAPP Filter Plant 5.1.8 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT At present there is no planned sewerage system for the town except for the 4 wards covered by NAPP which have complete sewerage system. As mentioned in the foregoing paras at present 0.3 mgd (1.4 mld) STP based on activated sludge process technology exists within NAPP complex. The treated effluent from this plant is used for watering the campus. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 57 However, in rainy season when watering is not required the effluent is discharged into river Ganga through a drain. In other wards of the town (except ward no 14 & 15 which does not have flush latrines) many residents have flush latrine in their houses. House to house survey was also conducted in ward no 4 & 10 where 80-85% households have flush latrines. In the remaining wards the percentage of flush latrines ranges from 10-70%. The wastewater from the flush latrines is discharged into septic tanks. These septic tanks are not properly designed. These septic tanks release their effluent in the drains. The overall percentage of septic tanks in the town, as informed by the municipal staff, is about 25-30%. Residents of wards no 14, 15 and partly of wards no 4, 5,10& 12 go for open defecation in the nearby fields. As mentioned above the waste water generated in the town is carried by the drains. The Dudha dhari drain which carries the maximum (1.72 mld) waste water of the town ultimately discharges in the river Ganga. The other drain passing the ward no 15 & carrying 0.29 mld waste water discharges open in the Ganga canal & third then discharging through ward 12 carrying 0.27mld waste water discharges the open behind the NAPP filter plant. The waste water characteristics as analyzed are given in (Annexure 17 & 18) and have been tabulated below:- Table: 5.8 Waste water characteristics of drain Drain passing Drain passing Main drain near through ward through ward no. Dudha Dhari Sl No Parameters no. 15 ( outfall of 12,(outfall Near Ashram (Outfall in drain at Lower NAPP Boundary river Ganga) Ganga Canal) wall) 1 Colour Greyish Greyish Greyish 2 Odour Disagreeable Disagreeable Disagreeable 3 Temp ° C 27.1 27.5 27.2 4 Ph 7.6 7.5 7.8 5 BODs (mg/lit) 130 125 140 6 COD (mg/lit) 195 186 220 7 TSS (mg/lit) 270 260 275 8 VSS (mg/lit) 112 108 115 9 Chloride (mg/lit) 14 15 18 10 Nitrate (mg/lit) 0.06 0.25 0.08 11 Phosphate(mg/lit) 0.97 0.96 1.42 12 Feacal Coliform 3.5 x105 1.6x 106 1.8 x 105 (MPN/100 ml) 5.1.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT As per information provided by Nagar Panchayat, about 3 tractor trolleys of solid waste is generated per day. This comes to about 7 MT of solid waste considering that the local Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 58 residence of the town generates solid waste if about 300 grams /capita/day on an average. This average generation of solid waste includes local inhabitants (comprising the wastes generated by the resident population, shops and commercial establishments, vegetable and fruit markets etc, and the floating population in the town. There is no hazardous waste being handled by the Nagar Panchayat. The solid waste management in Narora town is handled by Nagar Panchayat Narora. The Nagar Panchayat has provided bins at different locations in the town where the local inhabitants put their waste for transportation & disposal. Nagar Panchayat disposes of the solid waste in the low lying areas of the town. At present the solid waste is dumped on the low lying areas /pits along the Debai road. The project report giving in detail the management plan for handling all types of solid wastes in future will be prepared by Nagar Pachayat separately as and when required. Plate 5.5: Solid waste collection bins stationed in project area Plate: 5.6: a) Tractor trolley transportation b) Dumping ground of solid waste Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 59 The above plates show the bins in which the solid waste is stored tractor trolley is used for transportation or solid waste and the location of present dumping ground. 5.1.10 BIOLOICAL ENVIRONMENT 5.1.10.1 Gardens/ Parks: There is only one park namely Tikona park along the Rajghat road on the project area. Since Narora was initially a village which was converted into Nagar Panchayat in the year 1989 after merging some adjacent villages. There are no other important or archeological identified gardens/parks in the project area. However, there are parks/ gardens in the NAPP complex comprising the four wards which were carved out of the fifteen wards comprising the Nagar Panchayat (these four wards however do not form the part of the project area for which sewerage scheme is planned) as the complex was developed in a planned way. NAPP was established in 1974 where as the development of NAPP residential complex was started in 1978 which at that time was part of the villages which were later merged to establish the Nagar Panchayat. The Tikona Park will not be threatened with the proposed sewerage works since the sewers are planned to be laid in the middle of the road and will not pass through this park. The location of Tikona Park in the project area is show in figure below in the Google map. Figure: Tikona Park in Google map Figure: 5.3: Tikona Park of NaroRa in Google Map. 5.1.10.2 Tree Cover: Trees can be seen along the road side in almost all parts of the town. Practically none of the trees will be disturbed or damaged (tree cutting), since they are located on the edges and sides of roads, away from the centre, along which the sewers are planned. There are no trees falling within the sewage pumping station & sewage treatment plant as shown in plates. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 60 Plate: 5.7: Proposed sites for a) STP b) MPS c) IPS-2 & d) IPS-1 5.1.10.3 Agriculture: Agricultural land is available in huge tracks all around the town. Agriculture is one of the occupations of the inhabitants. 5.1.10.4 Flora Based on the information provided by the Forest Official of the range office, the main trees that are planted in Narora are Eucalyptus, Pakad, Neem, Peepal, popular and Sheesam. Presently there is no forest cover in and around the Narora town. The project site is mostly residential area. The forest department Bulandshahar vide their letter no 439 dated July 26 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 61 2014 (Annexure-7) has informed that management plan for Ramsar Site is being prepared by them and they shall be submitting it to the higher authorities for approval shortly. In continuation to this, the forest department was further requested vide letter no 703 dated 26/8/2014 (Annexure-19) to issue NOC to execute the sewerage works of Narora town. In view of the fact that the proposed project at Narora shall help in reducing the pollution levels of river Ganga. The chief wildlife warden,U.P after persuasion from Mr.S.Mukherjee, NMCG has conveyed in principle, no objection to establishing facilities at Narora. (Annexure- ) 5.1.10.5 Fauna The wild animal species that are mostly found in Narora, are Jackal, Fox, Hare, Neel Gai around the town. The Ganga supports rich Fauna and Flora, including the endangered Ganga river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) and at least nine other species of aquatic mammals. Reptile includes three species of crocodile along with one species of monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis) and eleven species of fresh water turtles. The Ganga river dolphin is a true river dolphin and is extremely rare and thus considered ‘endangered’ by the IUCN. The Ganga river dolphin is important not only because it is endangered, but perhaps more so because it is reliable indicator of the health of the Ganga, in fact the whole Ganga river ecosystem. This is why the Government of India declared it as the National Aquatic Animal in 2009. Just like the tiger in the forest ecosystem, the Ganga river dolphin is an indicator species for the river ecosystem. It is at the apex of the food chain. It is an endemic and rare charismatic mega-fauna found only in the Indian subcontinent. At the same, time it is a part of our natural aquatic heritage 165 kilometer reach of river Ganga from Bijnor to Naroa is rich in biodiversity and the only promising habitat for the elusive species such as Ganga river dolphins, smooth coated other and Muggar crocodile. The details of dolphins population from Bijnor to Narora has been given in details in para 5.1.1. Besides above, a number of migratory birds can also be seen during winters at Narora. Rare Indian Skimmer Saras, Cranes and other birds love to visit Narora every winter. Migratory birds in large numbers make the area near Ganga at Narora a temporary home during winter. The scene at these locations is eye catching & enchanting and rare. The location of STP is about 600 metres from river Ganga. The proposed site does not cause any adverse impact on the Flora / Fauna of the town & river Ganga. Plate: 5.8: Cranes at Narora Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 62 Plate: 5.9 Indian Skimmers at Narora It is expected that the proposed project will have a positive impact on aquatic life, as it intends to tap all the waste water discharged into the river & treat it which will directly improve the river water quality. 5.2 BASELINE SOCIAL STATUS Narora town has been g r o w i n g continuously. The decadal growth rate of Narora Nagar Panchayat is shown in the following graph. Fig ure- 5.4: Decadel Population of Narora town. Narora Nagar Panchayat is a small town of distt Bulandshahar. As per 2011 census, the schedule caste population is 18.23% out of which male represent 9.60% whereas the female are 8.63%. There is negligible tribe population which is 0.04% only. The town has a literacy rate of 61.63%, out of which the male literacy rate is 37.25% and the female representation is 24.38%, which shows that the average literacy rate of women is lower than that of men. Women are also at a disadvantage in terms of sex ratio. There are 869 females per 1000 males. The sex ratio is also on lower side. Most people in the city are unemployed (71.5%).Among those that are employed 29% are marginal workers while the rest are main workers. In terms of education, only 38.31% of the town population has no education at all, out of which male constitutes 16.6% & the females 22.11%. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 63 Drinking water facilities safe drinking water and power supply are quite common. Access to electricity is more common for domestic uses than agricultural ones. Fitting with the educational background of the area, there are more primary schools and less Inter Colleges whereas there are no institutes of higher education in the town. Medical facilities also appear to be in relatively short supply. The main roads are generally of bitumen whereas as internal roads are inter locked concrete tiles. The town has no slums. The population of the low-income groups is mainly found in Wards 14 and 15 which includes localities such as Gopal puri and Ganga puri. There are also 867 Below Poverty Line (BPL) families at present existing in the town which are scattered in all the eleven wadrs of the project area. The river water quality upstream and downstream, main stream merger point does not show any significant change in water quality. It may be due to enough dilution available in the river. PROJECT AREA FOR NARORA SEWERAGE As mentioned in the foregoing paras, Narora Nagar Panchayat consists of 15 wards, out of which 4 wards comprise the NAPP Complex which has its own independent sewerage scheme. These Four wards have not been included in the proposed sewerage scheme. Most of the land use in the project area has been identified as residential, commercial through the field survey.The present and projected population of the 15 wards have been described in table below. The population figures in this table do not include figures of floating population and also Dhak Nagla Village. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 64 Table 5.9 : Ward wise projected population of the project area Ward reference Ward Name Land the observation in field Projected Population No 2013 2018 2033 2048 1 NAPP Residential Complex 1400 1410 1440 1470 Not Included in project 2 Gang Dham Mix residential/Commercial , middle and low income group 1580 2080 2840 3340 3 Umeshpuri Mix residential/Commercial , middle and low income group 1570 1960 2290 2610 4 Karam Dharam Mix residential/Commercial , middle and low income group 1930 2290 2540 2780 5 Prempuri Only residential middle and low income group 2020 2580 3540 4690 6 Satya puri Only residential/commercial middle and low income group 2130 2700 3720 4930 7 Purvi Jeevan Puri Only residential area middle/ low income group 1320 1790 2430 3180 8 NAPP Residential Complex 1120 1130 1150 1170 Not Included in project 9 do 1330 1340 1360 1390 Not Included in project 10 West Jeevan Puri Mixed residential/commercial middle/ low income group 2050 2610 3590 4750 11 NAPP Residential Complex 1740 1750 1790 1820 Not Included in project 12 Jai Rampuri Kacchiyan Mixed residential/commercial middle/ low income group 2090 2660 3650 4840 13 Shyampuri Mixed residential/commercial middle/ low income group 1370 2350 3070 3890 14 Gopal Puri Only residential low income group 1780 2310 3170 4170 15 Ganga Puri Only residential low income group 1970 2530 3480 4590 Total 25400 31490 40060 49620 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 65 CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE Narora town is situated on the right bank of river Ganga has and religious significance. This town attracts thousands of pilgrims round the year. The pilgrims come in particular on religious festival such as KARTIK Purnima, Holy, Deepawali, Ganga Dusherra, Amavasya Ganga Saptami, Maha Shivratri etc to take a holy dip in the river Ganga, which is believed to cleanse onself of sins and help attain salvation. Huge festivals are arranged at Narora on Ganga Dusherra & Kartik Purnima. People coming to Narora on these festivals also visit other religious places around the town. The other religious places of importance around town are Belon where Sarva Mangla Devi Mandir is located Karanvas, where Kalyani Devi Mandir and, Bhrigu Ashram are located. The other places of importance are Narvar where about a century old Sangved Sanskriti Degree College is located. 5.2.1 DETAILS OF SOCIAL CONSULTATION The approach and methodology followed for social baseline study as well as the social consultation has been discussed in the chapter-3. Discussions were held with Nagar Panchayat authorities from time to time during field visits which they also accompanied. This helped to assess their needs. They were keen to get the project implemented to improve the overall sanitation of the town. Group discussions and stakeholder consultations were undertaken during the field surveys to assess the situation and get the feedback about the project from all the concerned stakeholders. Household owners & other stake holders in 8 out of 11 wards were consulted, additionally other important set of locals interviewed or consulted were pedestrians, shop-owners, school teachers, etc. Questioner used for this purpose is at (Annexure-20). Some of these wards have academic and government institutions and most of them are residential in land use. All the local stakeholders were enthusiastic & had a positive gesture about the oncoming sewerage project. Household’s survey were from both rich and poor localities. Most of the household have access to drinking water facilities and electricity and some of the houses have toilets as well, but since there is no sewerage system most of the waste water flows directly in river Ganga. People, who were interacted with, were hopeful that the sewerage scheme will improve the environment of the area & will have a positive impact on their hygiene and health. They were also positive about taking sewer connections once the project is implemented. They were also more concerned to do away with the present system of discharging their waste water directly in the drain. They were hopeful that this would be done away with after taking sewer connections & thus the overall environment of the town would improve. One of the important question that was asked to communities was on the consequence of construction of this project on certain factors like air, traffic, health, noise, livelihood etc. which showed the following result; Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 66 Fig: 5.5: Problems expected during construction phase The figure clearly shows that air pollution is the most highly ranked problem during construction. 45% of the respondents feel that construction will lead to more air pollution. Due to dust and emission of oul gases from the vehicles used during construction phase. This is followed by traffic congestion as which may temporarily lead to inconvenience in the free movement of the inhabitants. Pollution in terms of generation of noise is the next problematic area according to the respondents and only 10% of the respondents mentioned that basic services like water and electricity lines will be damaged. Table: 5.10: Ward wise details of the survey is enlisted below in the table Consultation No. of Place Date Nature of participants Key issues raised no. Participants 1 Ward 14 8/11/2013 4 Residential Air and dust during construction Traffic congestion 3 Ward 12 9/11/2013 6 Residential, shop keepers Timely completion to be ensured Construction should not be done in monsoon 2 Ward 15 8/11/2013 5 Residential Air pollution 4 Ward 7 14/1/2014 3 Residential Air and Dust Generation 5 Ward 4 14/1/2014 3 Residential/ Commercial Traffic congestion 6 Ward 13 14/1/2014 5 Institutional & Inconvenience to daily life. Commercial Air pollution and Traffic congestion. 7 Ward 10 14/1/2014 5 Residential Inconvenience to daily life. &Commercial Air pollution and Traffic congestion. 8 Ward 3 14/1/2014 3 Residential/ Commercial Air pollution and basic services. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 67 CHAPTER -6- ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS Pollution abetment projects may prove beneficial for the environment and society & they may have some adverse impacts as well. Planners and decision makers have realized the importance of understanding the consequences of any such projects on both environmental and social sectors, and have started taking steps to avoid any adverse impacts. Based on the major findings obtained from the field visits and secondary data analysis, the possible environmental and social issues with reference to the proposed sewerage works for Narora town have been discussed in these sections. 6.1 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS The proposed project of sewerage scheme Narora town would influence the environment in three distinct phases: • During Design phase • During the construction phase which would be temporary and short term; • During the operation phase which could have long term effects 6.1.1 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PHASE SEWER LINES All sewer lines including trunk, lateral and branch sewer lines must be designed considering the future population and waste generation rate. Otherwise the constructed sewer may not carry the waste load, leading to failure and financial loss. The alignment of sewer lines and sewage pumping station must be properly planned; else it may lead to both technical and social problems along with environmental issues of back flow creating foul smell and unhygienic conditions. 6.1.2 IMPACTS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE The proposed project consists of the following activities which include: • Sewer network- 21033 m long. • Intermediate Sewage Pumping Stations one in ward no-13 and the other in ward no -14 and Main Pumping Station behind NAPP complex. • Rising mains- total length 2130 m. • 4.0 mld. Sewage Treatment Plant • Effluent pipeline 600mm dia.700m long to transport the treated effluent into river Ganga when effluent is not needed for irrigation purposes. • Distribution pipe line for irrigation 300 mm dia.450 m long. • Sewer cleaning equipments. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 68 The construction activities would generally include earthwork (excavation, filling, timbering, compacting), temporary diversion of existing utility services, civil construction (sewer lines, STP, SPS, Rising Mains etc) and E & M installation and commissioning. The impacts of these construction stage activities on the various environmental parameters are examined below: i) ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVE AREAS Based on observations and findings from field visits, interaction with government officials and consultation with local residents, Nagar Panchayat/WWF an assessment of the environmentally and ecologically sensitive areas has been made (screening checklist Table 3.1). As will be seen in plate 2.1 the nearest eco-sensitive area is the stretch of Ganga river at Narora which is home to Dolphins. However the activities undertaken by WWF have ensured that the dolphin population has increased indicating that there are no environmental adverse impacts at Narora on eco sensitive area. Further the region has one small park (figure 5.3) and also road side trees which will not be affected by the proposed sewer works, since the sewers are planned to be laid on the road and will not pass through these areas. It is worth mentioning that there are no environmentally & archaeologically sensitive areas falling close to sewer network. There are no major tourist areas falling in Naroa town except Ganga river which is mainly utilized by tourists/ pilgrims for having a holy bath especially during festival times. The river banks will not be impacted by the sewer works as, the construction and operational works will take place inside the residential areas and on roads which are far away from Ganga river bank. ii) Air quality Based on the field observations and interaction/consultation with stake-holders, it is expected that the level of dust (PM10 and PM2.5), carbon mono- oxide (CO), and NO2 are likely to increase during the construction phase mainly because of: • Excavation, backfilling, compaction activity and movement of vehicles on un-paved roads (increases dust level) • Vehicle exhausts from construction machinery and from light and heavy vehicles for transportation of pipes and construction material like cement, etc (increases NO2). • Use of portable diesel generators and other fuel fired machinery, (increases CO). The construction activities cause temporary deterioration of the air quality, causing health problems of respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and asthma especially for the old due to increased suspended particulate matter (SPM) in the air. A high concentration of SPM could also be a cause for eye, ear, nose and throat infections and related discomfort. Laying of sewer lines mainly falls in the residential areas and on roads, hence temporary impact on air quality in these areas during construction is a cause of concern but this is short lived.. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 69 iii) Noise levels The proposed construction activities are expected to increase the noise levels mainly due to plying of construction vehicles, pumping machinery, use of portable generators, mechanical machinery such as cranes, riveting machines, hammering etc. Noise level at night in certain areas may produce disturbances for the people living in the vicinity of those areas where the work may have to be extended to night hours because of certain urgencies. Increase in noise levels may also be felt at educational institutes when construction takes place during the day. In such a situation the execution of work may be done during night hours to avoid noise pollution which can cause disturbance in the studies of the students. iv) WATER RESOURCES From field visits, interactions and consultations, it was observed that the huge water body formed u/s of Ganga barrage does not fall within the project area. The natural drainage channels of the project area are likely to be affected in the following ways: • Direct discharge from construction activities – Normally the excavation of sewer line & rising main is not taken up during rainy season. The construction spoils should be disposed before the onset of monsoon. Therefore there should normally be no adverse impact. However if, the construction wastes/spoils and construction related superfluous materials are not properly handled/ managed & disposed- off timely then certain impurities like suspended particles, pollutants like cement etc, may find their way to the river Ganga via storm drains during rainfall. There may also be temporary blockage of drains due to unmanaged material and construction debris. Timely disposal of construction spoils will not allow such a situation to arise, • As mentioned above there will be no flooding of the adjacent areas since excavation of trenches is not taken up during rains. • The excavation activities will be carried out up to a depth of about 7 m or so, and will not impact the groundwater levels of the region since a provision for dewatering and lowering of water table has been made in the detailed project report where ever necessary. As explained in Section 5.1.6.1 of the baseline environmental status, the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels, total coliform and faecal coliform in the rivers are often above the permissible limits indicating possible contamination from municipal waste water discharges from the town. Therefore this new sewerage project will have a positive effect on the river Ganga, as the untreated sewage would now be diverted to sewage treatment plant & would not be let into the Ganga river. The treated effluent from STP will be used for irrigation/ afforestation and will be discharged into river Ganga only during rainy season when not required for irrigation/afforestation. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 70 6.1.3 IMPACTS DURING OPERATION PHASE i) WATER ENVIRONMENT Water resources in the project area would be the most positively benefited by the sanitation project since sewage will now be routed to the STP. Therefore proper operation and maintenance mechanism must be followed for efficient working of the system. The probable environmental impacts related to water during operation stage may include unpredictable events such as: • Temporary flooding of adjacent areas due to accidental leakages/bursts and also due to blockages and backlogging of lines. • Water pollution and possibility of mixing with water supply line due to leakages/ overflows from the sewer lines • Impairment of receiving water quality in surface/sub-surface source due to inadequate /inefficient sewage treatment process. ii) Noise and air quality Improper handling and irregular maintenance of operating machines including pumps, generators, air diffusers, etc may lead to increased noise pollution during operation activity. There will also be minimization of gas being emitted from the sewers, since during operation, most of the works will be laid underground. 6.2 POTENTIAL SOCIAL IMPACTS The proposed sewerage project of Narora town would influence the social sector in a distinct phase of construction period which would be temporary and short term. SOCIAL IMPACTS i. IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH One of the potential impacts of the proposed project will be on the air quality due to the dust generated during excavation. The amount of dust generated will depend upon the level of digging and the prevailing weather conditions and can have negative impact on the health of the persons residing or working near the project sites ii. TRAFFIC CONGESTION Due to the excavation work which will take place on the main roads of the town, there will be a disturbance in the traffic movement. People may suffer some inconvenience during the morning and evening peak hours. To avoid inconvenience to the residents diversion of traffic shall be resorted to wherever necessary. It is also to add that excavation of trenches for sewer laying taken un main roads shall not be excavated in one go but in stretches which will go a long way to reduce public inconvenience. The diversion of traffic is mainly expected along the NAPP road. To avoid traffic congestion in this reach and to alleviate Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 71 public inconvenience the traffic is expected to be diverted along the roads in wards no 5,6 & 7. Proper signage shall be exhibited and help from local authorities shall be taken during construction so that the effects of traffic congestion are minimized. However in the DPR the provision has been made for traffic diversion. iii. IMPACT ON LIVELIHOOD The excavation work will lead to road blockage at some places and as a result the commercial establishments may face some inconvenience in operating their business smoothly for a short period. But there will be no loss of livelihood. The ambulatory vendors can very well shift their place as and when required. They are ready to shift to nearby places. They will be duly informed well before taking up execution in their respective area, therefore they can go smoothly with their daily business without any inconvenience. So, overall no loss of livelihood is expected. As per anecdotal evidence gathered in the field visit, most shop-owners and mobile vendors are welcoming the sewerage project implementation as they see a direct benefit of improved living and working conditions. They are aware of, and prepared to face temporary inconveniences caused by construction if the project is implemented in a timely manner. It is expected that the executing agency will adhere to the time schedules prescribed for the implementation of this project, so that the stake holders do not have any grievance on account of non completion of the project on time. iv. IMPACT ON EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES The road opening activities may damage the underground water pipelines or electricity poles, telephone cables in the vicinity of the site for the proposed project. This will lead to water supply interruptions, disruption in electricity supply and will also involve repair costs. Flooding of areas could also occur. Adequate provision for this exists in the DPR v. SAFETY HAZARDS DUE TO FAILURE TO CLEAR THE CONSTUCTION SITE There are potential hazards for the workers as well as for the pedestrians due to excessive debris, trash, construction remnants (dirt piles) or open trenches left by the construction crew that would create problems and safety hazards. These should be taken care of immediately. However since provision for site clearance and restoration of roads etc. has been provide for in the DPR. This should not be a concern. vi ELEVATED NOISE LEVEL The construction of sewerage works is likely to increase noise levels temporarily which may disturb residents and especially schools and institutes in an around the construction area. For elderly and students, noise is disturbing and distracting affects their comfort. This could be a Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 72 problem especially in sensitive areas like school and hospitals. Provision to reduce noise levels is being made in the mitigation & management plan. vii AFFECT TO DAILY LIFE During laying of the sewer line there will be some temporary inconvenience to the residents in that particular reach which is being excavated. They may find inconvenient to take out or park their vehicles. However this is not likely to affect the daily life in a major way. viii LAND ACQUISITION No land acquisition is proposed in this project hence no relocation would be needed. ix REUSE OF TREATED EFFLUENT Based on the enthusiasm and readiness the farmers shows during various consultations, meeting conducted with them to discuss the issue of reuse the treated effluent for irrigation purpose, it is clearly evident that the effluent will be recycled. The network for achieving the 50 % of treated waste water used for irrigation purpose in first five years and 100 % reuse of next 5 years of operation period will be adopted. The required written consent from potential end users has already taken. Provision to use is being made in the mitigation and management plan. x DISPOSAL OF STP SLUDGE The sludge collected from STP will be stack within STP campus for short duration, which will ultimately be sold/ distributed to farmers as manure. 6.3 CONCLUSION Based on the overall secondary data analysis and field investigation, the proposed project is expected to benefit the Narora town as the wastewater that currently flows untreated into the Ganga river will be captured, treated and the treated effluent will be used for irrigation and afforestation .Only during rains it may have to be allowed to flow in the river The likely beneficial impacts of the projects include- • Improvement in sewage collection and treatment within the town. • Prevention of storm drains carrying sanitary sullage or dry weather flow. • Prevention of ground water and soil pollution due to infiltration of untreated liquid waste. • Prevention of discharge of untreated sewage into River Ganga. • Improvement in water quality of River Ganga, a national resource. • Improvement in environmental sanitation health and reduction in associated health hazards within the town. • Improvement in quality of life, human dignity and increased productivity. • Reduced nuisance of open defecation and reduced malarial risks and other health hazards. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 73 There would thus not be any permanent negative or adverse environmental impact. However the temporary impacts mentioned in the foregoing paras can very well be mitigated with appropriate mitigation plans. However, the large environmental benefit of the project greatly outweighs the temporary inconveniences. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 74 CHAPTER-7 MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 7.1 Environmental Management Plan Table 7.1 summarizes the generic environmental management plan for low category investment that identifies the potential issues of various activities that are anticipated in the design and development, construction and operation phases of the proposed sewer works in Narora town. The environmental management plan ensures to suggest appropriate mitigation measures against the issues/ concerns identified during the environmental and social assessment study. ln general, the Narora Nagar Panchayat (with assistance from Contractor and Independent Engineer/Supervision Consultant) is responsible entity for ensuring the mitigation measures as suggested in the ESMP_ The roles and responsibilities of the involved institutions are described below. 7.1.1 Implementation of EMP Specific activities by Narora Nagar Panchayat The role of Narora Nagar Panchayat in the implementation of EMP involves the following activities: • EMP clearance from NMCG and World Bank and disclosure as required; • Integrating the EMP in the bid documents of contractor as an addendum; 7.1.2 Specific activities by Contractor The activities to be performed by the contractor to implement the EMP shall comprise the following: 7.2 Implementation of EMP The contractor shall be responsible to implement the EMP primarily in assistance with the Project Management Consultant team. The Environmental Specialist from the Independent Engineer/ Supervision Consultant shall monitor the compliance of the EMP and all the designs, drawings of various civil structures shall be implemented after his approval. The State, local Government will be responsible for Coordination, Monitoring and evaluation of the Environment Management Plan. lt should ensure that all the safeguarding plans are in line and acted upon. Contractor/ DBO shall report the implementation of the Environmental Management Plan to the Environmental Expert and the Project management consultant as well as to Narora Nagar Panchayat through monthly reports. Further a quarterly report is required to be prepared and required to be given to National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for the progress made in implementing the Environmental Management Plan. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 75 Feedback from the local residents can also be taken from time to time to cross check the contractor’s report. Project management consultant should make inspection visits at construction site to check the implementation of Environmental management Plan as per the contract. An Organogram showing the agencies responsible is given below: Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 76 ORGANO GRAM UP Chief Engineer. SPCB Sup intending. Engineer/ General Manager (*GPCU) Executive Engineer./Joint Director (**PIU) Asst Engineer/ Deputy Director along with support of Project supervision and implementation team consisting of:-a) material monitoring--b) design monitoring-c) alignment finalization & quality control monitoring and d) environment & social experts Project Manager (DBO Operator) Environmental Officer (DBO Operator) * GPCU-Ganga Pollution Control Unit ** PIU- Project Implementation Unit Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 77 Table 7.1 Environmental Management Plan for Narora 4 mld STP Activity Potential Duration Mitigation Measures Responsible agency Negative of Impact Impact/Concern Sewerage and Sanitation Investments A. Design and Development Phase Sewage Treated Pollution of Temporary • Project area falls under Ramsar site,so,all necessary legal obligations DBO Operator Treatment water receiving water shall have to be fulfilled. Plant disposal body (river) or • The treated water quality shall comply with the prescribed NRCD into nearby land due to standards of the bid document and other applicable conditions of Ganga river insufficient consent to establish, issued by the state pollution control board. Parameters NRCD standards treatment or non Total Suspended Solids, mg/l <30 operation of STP. BOD5 at 20°C, mg/l <20 • Selection of best available sewage treatment technology with High BOD removal efficiency. • Ensuring development and compliance to standard operation and maintenance practices. • Provision of effective screening at inlet of STP for removal of grit, fine plastics and other suspended solids. • Provision of effective separation and controlled disposal of digested sludge. • Treated effluent is to be utilized for irrigation /afforestation for which sufficient land is available around the STP. Treated effluent is to be discharged into the river Ganga only during rainy season when not required for irrigation. STP Discharge of Temporary • Provision of adequate holding capacity adequate for storage of sewage to DBO Operator Breakdown untreated sewage prevent flow of untreated sewage into river. leading to river Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 78 pollution Flooding of Rain water may Temporary • The proposed formation level of the STP to be maintained at a higher DBO Operator STP area flood the STP area level than the surroundings. in absence of • Adequate drainage system around the STP campus to drain off the rain adequate provision water of the STP campus(as no flooding is expected from the rain water of diverting rain of surrounding areas on account of its higher formation level) be water flow towards provided. STP. Sludge Disposal of sludge Permanent • Efficient sludge dewatering with minimum land requirement shall be DBO Operator disposal leading to adopted. contamination of • Provision shall be made for intermittent storage of digested sludge at land and water STP site. • Digested sludge shall be utilised as manure or disposed to suitable site as approved by DBO engineer. If disposal is made in a land fill site, then ,it shall be located away from habitation and water bodies and shall be pre-approved by concerned authorities like Nagar Panchayat, Pollution Control Board or Urban Development Authority. Provision • Accidents Permanent • Adequate provision of Handrails on both sides of walkways close to DBO Operator for safety of leading to injury deeper tanks and STP need to be ensured; workers or death of • The treatment plant is based as WSP Technology. There is no power and safe workers (fall of requirement to operate STP at Narora. operation of workers from • Proper earthing with installation of earth circuit breakers shall be made. STP height, Fall into • Walk way designs shall be made with proper slope to avoid deep water accumulation of rain water. Material handling and storage shall be so tanks, Short designed that walk way surface remains free from wet or oil surface Circuiting). situation to prevent slips, trip or fall accidents. • Accidental slip, • Prepare emergency preparedness plan including identification of trip and fall in assembly area in case of fire. walk ways or work areas. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 79 • Fire • Exposure to toxic gas such as chlorine. Location of • Noise/Odour/fly Permanent • No noise hazard is anticipated. DBO Operator STP nuisance hazards • Minimize Tree cutting if involved. Tree plantation around the periphery to neighbouring of STP site and landscaping to prevent spread of bad odour with large areas. canopy/ broad leafed trees. Species of plants shall be finalized with local • Cutting of Trees office of Forest Department. Criteria for selecting species are: plants should be fast growing; preferably perennial and evergreen; indigenous; resistant to SPM pollution, and should maintain the ecological and hydrological balance of the region. The general considerations involved while developing the greenbelt are: Trees growing upto 10 m or above in height with perennial foliage should be planted around the perimeter of the proposed project area. Trees should also be planted along the road side in such a way that the dust is controlled. Generally fast growing trees should be planted. Since the tree trunk area is normally devoid of foliage upto a height of 3 m, it may be useful to have shrubbery in front of the trees so as to give coverage to this portion. • Accumulated screenings and grit at the STP to be cleaned on a daily basis. Spraying of suitable herbicides on accumulated material to reduce odour, if it is not being cleaned on a daily basis due to same exigencies. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 80 Sewage Pumping of • Noise and Permanent • Ensure minimum noise generation at sewage pumping stations by use of DBO Operator pumping sewage to odour less noise generating equipment meeting prescribed noise standards as stations STP nuisance applicable and enclosed generators. hazards to • Minimize Tree cutting if involved. Tree plantation around the periphery neighbouring of SPS sites and landscaping to prevent spread of bad odour with large areas. canopy/ broad leafed trees like Shisham, Neem, Bargad, Teak, Sal, etc. • Cutting of • Accumulated screenings and grit to be cleaned at short intervals and Trees spaying of suitable herbicides on accumulated screening & grit to reduce odour if it is not being cleaned on a daily basis due to some exigencies. • Provision for regular maintenance and switching off equipment when not in use. B. Construction Phase Sewage Excavation Loss of topsoil due Temporary • Excavation shall be planned in such a manner that no such damage DBO Operator treatment to excavation occurs to existing structures. plant and activities • Top soil shall be separately stockpiled and utilized for green belt sewage development or landscaping after completion of work pumping stations Construction waste Temporary • Excess soil generated from various construction activities shall be DBO Operator properly disposed in low lying areas, other than water bodies. • All construction vehicles, parking location, fuel /lubricant storage sites, vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance will be located at least 500m from river and irrigation canal / ponds. • Normally, muck is disposed off in low-lying areas or depressions. Trees, if any, are cut before muck disposal, however, shrubs, grass or other types of undergrowth in the muck disposal at sites perish. The total area required for muck/sludge/solid waste disposal for year 2048 is 1/2 ha. • The dumping of muck will be done in scientific manner by providing appropriate protection walls with deep foundations so that muck will not flow and get washed away in to the river. Masonry work and crate work will also be provided wherever necessary in order to avoid chances of Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 81 soil erosion and to ensure flow of silt free water. Besides these engineering measures, proper plantation will be done at the dumping sites for reclamation of the dumping areas. • Muck generally lacks nutrients and therefore, is difficult to re-vegetate. However, if no attempts to vegetate the slopes are made, the muck could slide lower down during rain and may eventually wash off the protective measures also. Bio-fertiliser technique developed by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) can be adopted in the proposed project. • It is recommended that bituminous waste be disposed off at approved waste disposal sites, which shall be finalized in consultation with district administration and regional office of the UP State Pollution Control Board. Soil Erosion Temporary • Provision of garland drain along construction site, to divert runoff to DBO Operator sumps for storage and settling of separated solids. • The required protective work ie, formation of traces, construction of garland drains outside the periphery of dump followed by settling tank to avoid wash off. Nuisance due to Temporary • Provide two bins for recyclable and non-recyclable wastes separately. DBO Operator domestic solid • Ensure that recyclable and non-recyclable wastes are collected in waste segregated manner in these bins before disposal. Recyclable material disposal shall be sold. Non-recyclable material shall be disposed off at designated land fill areas of the town. • Provide adequate sanitation facility for workers at construction sites. Dust Generation Temporary • Excavated material transported by trucks will be covered and/or wetted DBO Operator due construction to prevent dust nuisance. activities • Suppressing dust generation by spraying water on stockpiles and unpaved movement areas • Water sprinkling over excavated areas, unpaved movement areas and stockpiles. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 82 • Transportation of loose construction material through covered trucks • Use dust curtains (polysheets/ sheets) around the construction area for containing dust spread. • Construction equipment must comply with pollution norms and carry Pollution under Control certificate. Temporary Temporary • The construction waste material shall be stored on higher areas of the DBO Operator flooding due to site and /or areas where water may not accumulate creating flooding like uneven dumping situation. of construction waste Spillage of fuel Temporary • Care to be taken to store fuel and oil (if required) at a place away from DBO Operator and oil any drainage channel/nalla preferably to be stored in drums mounted on a concrete paved platform with slope draining in to small spills collection pit. • All location and layout plans of such sites will be submitted prior to the establishment and will be approved by the Engineer. • Ensure that all vehicle / machinery and equipment operation, maintenance and refuelling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground. • Arrangement for collection, storage and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the Engineer, All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF guidelines. • Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of PCB/MoEF or any other relevant laws. Noise and Temporary • Construction activities to be carried out in day time with prior intimation DBO Operator vibration to local residents and shop keepers. disturbance to • Vehicles to be equipped with mufflers recommended by the vehicle residents and manufacturer. businesses • Staging of construction equipment and unnecessary idling of equipment Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 83 within noise sensitive areas to be avoided whenever possible. • Operators of heavy machinery and workers in near vicinity will be provided with ear plugs and other protective measures for safety. • Notification will be given to residents within 300 feet (about 90 to 100 m) of major noise generating activities. The notification will describe the noise abatement measures that will be implemented. • Monitoring of noise levels will be conducted during the construction phase of the project. ln case of exceeding of pre-determined acceptable noise levels by the machinery will require the contractor(s) to stop work and remedy the situation prior to continuing construction. • Use of low noise and vibrating equipment (such as enclosed generators with mufflers, instruments with built in vibration dampening and improved exhaust), to meet standards as prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB1). • Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) like ear muffs and plugs for construction workers. • Provision of noise barriers as feasible in inhabited areas, particularly near sensitive zones like hospitals, schools etc. • The maximum permissible sound pressure level shall be 75 dB(A) at a distance of 1 m from the source. Maximum Exposure Periods specified by OSHA Maximum equivalent continuation noise level Unprotected exposure period per day for 5 dB (A) hrs/day and 5 days/ week 90 8 95 4 100 2 105 1 110 ½ 115 ¼ 120 No exposure permitted at or above this level • Noise from the DG set shall be controlled by providing an acoustic Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 84 enclosure or by treating the enclosure acoustically. • The acoustic enclosure, acoustic treatment of the room shall be designed for minimum 25 dB(A) insertion Loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards, whichever is on the higher side. • The DG set shall also be provided with proper exhaust muffler to attenuate noise level by at-least 25 dB(A) • Efforts will be made to bring down the noise levels due to the DG set, outside its premises, within the ambient noise requirements by proper setting and control measures. • A proper routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set shall be formulated and followed in consultation with the DG set manufacturer which would help prevent noise levels of the DG set from deteriorating with use. General: Safety and Safety hazards to Temporary • Comply with the Occupational health and Safety act of India. DBO Operator Safety Health labours and public • Ensure the contact details of the police or security company and during Hazard ambulance services nearby to the site. constructio • Ensure that the handling of equipment and materials is supervised and n adequately instructed. • Follow safe practices for working at height or confined area or underground working for safety of workers. • Erect warning signs/ tapes and temporary barriers and/or danger tape, marking flags, lights and flagmen around the exposed construction works, warn the public and traffic flow of the inherent dangers. • Provide adequate PPE to workers such as helmets, safety shoes, gloves, dust masks, gumboots, etc. • Provide handrails on both sides of walkways close to deeper tanks and STP needs to be ensured. • Smaller on and off switches at STP units to be installed with protection from rain water to minimize electrical short circuit. • Monthly reporting of all accidents and immediate reporting to DBO Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 85 engineer and owner. Constructio Sanitation Nuisance due to Temporary • Labour camps if provided, must have adequate provision of shelter, DBO Operator n camps (if absence of facility water supply, sanitation and solid waste management. adopted) of sanitation and solid waste management General: Traffic Inconvenience Temporary • During construction phase, planks/ makeshift pathways shall be DBO Operator control public provided along the construction areas for the public to access their Traffic requirements for residential, shopping and other facilities. control • Contractor shall deploy more work forces for speedy completion of activities in these areas. • Shopkeepers will be informed prior to construction along the commercial areas. • Activities requiring maximum access control to be done during non peak hours. • Excavation along the road to be done in such a way that entire stretch will not be trenched at a time. • Traffic management with diversion through alternate routes will be implemented by providing adequate sign boards. • Trenching and pipe laying along the traffic routes will be planned and integrated to avoid retrenching/modifying trench during pipe laying along the same line. • Work shall proceed on schedule so as to minimize road closures. • Upon project completion, quick clearance of debris, etc. will facilitate access by customers to local business and residents to their households. • Placement of traffic officers at busy intersections to facilitate easy movement. • Prior public notice indicating the date of start of construction and end date of construction should be provided road-wise to the locals, allowing them to make adjustments accordingly. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 86 Damage to Buildings/ Damage to Temporary • Buildings of risk will be identified prior to construction. DBO Operator existing Water underground • Review all available drawings, notes, and information on the existing utilities Supply pipe utilities like water, underground lines and structures in determining the location of the / Electric gas line, electricity existing facilities. line etc. and telephone • Concerned authorities shall be informed and their assistance sought to conduits etc. due remove, relocate and restore services of these utilities prior to to construction commencement of construction. activities. • All the underground utilities encountered in excavating trenches shall be carefully supported maintained and carefully protected from injury or interruption of service until backfill is complete and settlement has taken place. • Local population shall be made aware of timing & location of all construction, activities enabling them to respond swiftly to supply disruption, especially in the event of flooding, etc. • Minimal time for replacement operations; and appropriate scheduling as necessary especially for water supply line. C. Operation phase Sewage Treatment River, land or Permanent • Monitor the treated sewage quality and ensure compliance with CPCB DBO Operator treatment and ground water standards for effluent disposal into surface water bodies, on land or for plant and Disposal of pollution due to the agricultural use. Sewage Treated discharge of • Setup irrigation network to reuse the treated effluent in adjacent pumping Water and untreated or agriculture area, keeping in view crop cycle and crop season stations Sludge partially treated • Follow standard operating procedures for operation and maintenance. sewage due to • Undertake periodic audit as per these procedures. inadequate or • Comply with all applicable conditions of consent to operate. inefficient STP • Setup administrative block and testing laboratory for regular monitoring operations. of water quality. • Quarterly monitoring of influent sewage, treated sewage, upstream and downstream point of treated sewage disposal point to river, to ensure that NRCD standards of water quality BOD<20 mg/l and SS <30 mg/l Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 87 mentioned under the design and development phase of table 7.1 are met. Problems arising Temporary • Maintain the green belt as per provision of design to prevent spread of DBO Operator due to bad odour, bad odour with large canopy/ broad leafed trees like Shisham, Neem, insects, polluted Bargad, Teak, Sal, etc. air • Accumulated sludge and solid waste to be cleared within 24 hours and spraying of suitable herbicides on accumulated sludge/solid waste to reduce odour. • Quarterly monitoring of Ambient Air Quality with respect to PM10, PM2.5, S02 and NO2, CO and Odour at three locations (at STP site, minimum 500 m away from STP site in up-wind and down-wind direction of STP area. Increase in Temporary • Proper handling and regular maintenance of operating machines DBO Operator Ambient Noise including pumps, generators, air diffusers, etc. Level and • Quarterly monitoring of Ambient Noise level to cheek compliance to discomfort to standards. neighbouring • Quarterly monitoring of ambient noise levels (day and night) at same people locations as of ambient air monitoring. Indiscriminate Temporary • Prepare sludge disposal plan as per design stage provisions and DBO Operator disposal of sludge guidelines and adhere to the same. leading to • Ensure proper functioning of STP for digestion of sludge and ensure contamination of adequate functioning of dewatering units for efficient functioning of land and soil system. Sewage Waste Bad odour, Health Temporary • Provision for regular clearance of sludge and solid waste to minimize DBO Operator Pumping Handling hazards and public odour nuisance. Stations nuisance • Ensure maintenance of Green belt as planned • Periodic disposal of accumulated sludge/solid waste to designated land fill sites of the city. General Workers Serious Temporary • Safety shoes or boots with non-slip soles will be provided to the DBO Operator Safety exposure to /health/safety workers at site. hazardous hazards Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 88 material. • Personal protective equipment and chemical resistant clothing to avoid situations exposure of skin or eyes to corrosive and/or polluted solids, liquids, gases or vapours. • Electrical equipment for safety before use will be checked; verified that all electric cables are properly insulated. • Safety goggles will be provided to operators in all cases where the eyes may be exposed to dust, flying particles, or splashes of harmful liquids. • Respirator or gas mask will be provided to workers when exposed to harmful aerosols, dusts, vapours or gases. • Extreme care will be taken when handling highly corrosive agents such as liquid or gaseous chlorine, concentrated acids or alkalies, or when toxic gases may be emitted from the reagents, etc. • Workers will not be allowed to smoke, eat or drink in areas where chemical or biological contamination may be expected • All workers will undergo periodic examinations by occupational physician to reveal early symptoms of possible chronic effects or allergies. • Follow safety measures and Emergency preparedness plan evolved at design stage. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 89 Table 7.2 Environmental Management Plan for proposed Sewerage System at Narora Activity Potential Duration of Mitigation Measures Responsible Negative Impact agency Impact/Concern Sewerage and Sanitation Investments A Design and Development Phase Sewerage network (Trunk Accidental • Due to Temporary • Design sewers with adequate capacity and flow velocity. DBO Sewer line ) leakages / accidental burst • Provide for provision for regular inspection and maintenance Operator bursts or leakages of of the sewers. sewers, • Selection of appropriate location away from sensitive locations flooding of the such as schools and hospitals. For pipelines laid in areas close nearby areas. to river Ganga, there could be increased vulnerability to • Backlogging accidental burst or leakage of sewers, due to unequal due to settlement on account of uplift pressure if proper bedding unexpected under the sewers is not provided for while designing the sewer heavy flow network. The sewer design must take into consideration ground rates infiltration where sewers are laid below ground water table. • Proper bedding below the sewers be provided to eliminate any chance of unequal settlement that may lead to bursting & leakages in sewers (Sewers are normally tested for water tightness during construction phase.) ln such, areas frequency of inspection of sewers need to be increased and in such sites, inspection should be conducted at least once in a month. • Preparation of safety and Emergency Preparedness plan. Sewage Pumping Stations Location of • Noise and Permanent • Ensure minimum noise generation at pumping stations by use DBO Sewage odour nuisance of less noise generating equipment prescribed noise standards Operator Pumping hazards to as applicable and enclosed generators. Station and neighbouring • Minimize Tree cutting if involved. Tree plantation around the Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 90 Pumping of areas. periphery of SPS site and landscaping to prevent spread of bad sewage from • Cutting of Tress odour with large canopy/ broad leafed trees like Shisham, SPS to STP Neem, Bargad,Teak Sal etc. • Accumulated screenings and grits to be cleaned at short intervals and spraying of suitable herbicides on accumulated screenings and grits to reduce odour. • Provision for regular maintenance and switching off equipment when not in use. B. Construction Phase Sewers and Sewage Excavation Damage of Temporary • Identify existing underground utility. DBO Pumping Stations cutting, back underground • structures, lines. through available records and in consultation Operator filling, utilities like water, with concerned authorities and plan construction activities compaction and gas line, electricity accordingly to minimize damage to such utilities. These construction and telephone underground utilities encountered in excavating trenches shall operations. conduits etc. due carefully be supported, maintained and protected from damage to construction or interruption of service until backfill is complete and activities settlement has taken place. Accidents/ Temporary damages due to • Maintaining the excavation by Shoring trench sides by placing erosion/sliding of sheeting, timber shores, trench vertical sides of jacks, bracing, vertical slides of piles, or other materials as need be. DBO excavated trenches • Exposed surface will be resurfaced and stabilized by making Operator while placing of the sloping sides of trench to the angle of repose at which the pipes soil will remain safely at rest. Generation of Temporary • Top soil shall be preserved and may be used for agricultural DBO substantial debris, purpose or development of city parks. Operator top soil and muck • Soil and debris may be managed for planned land filling and during landscaping. construction • Debris may be suitably stored to filling back the excavated areas after placing the sewer lines. Dust Generation ( Temporary • Water sprinkling over excavated areas, unpaved movement DBO Air Pollution) due areas and stockpiles. Operator to excavation, • Transportation of loose construction material through covered cutting, back trucks. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 91 filling and • Use dust curtains (polysheets/ sheets) around the construction compaction area for containing dust spread at SPS building construction operations site. • Construction equipment must comply with pollution norms and carry Pollution under Control certificate. Noise and Temporary • Construction activities to be carried out in day time with prior DBO vibration intimation to local residents and shop keepers. Operator disturbances to • Construction work near schools and colleges to be carried out residents and during vacations or during night and work near hospitals to be business completed on priority basis (in shorter time period with alternate provision of traffic, accessibility of exit/entry gates etc). • Use of low noise and vibrating equipment meeting the prescribed noise standards. • Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) like ear muffs and plugs for construction workers. • Provision of noise barriers in inhabited areas, particularly near sensitive zones like hospitals, schools etc. • DG set to be installed acoustic enclosure. Temporary Temporary As per departmental orders, normally , laying of sewers is not DBO flooding due to permitted during Moonsoon (Annexure-21). However, if Operator excavation during Sewer is to be laid at some locations in case of urgency monsoons or during monsoons , stockpiled areas to be bordered by berms. blockages of • Stockpiles to be done in high areas to avoid flow in storm surface drains water run-off channels and erosion. Increase traffic Temporary • Alternate traffic routing must be adopted in consultation with inconvenience concerned traffic police authorities. Proper traffic planning be (emissions, made for narrow lane areas. DBO congestions, • Work should to be completed on priority near business and Operator longer travel market places to minimize business loss. times, blockages of • Care should be taken to minimize congestion and negative access) impacts at schools and hospitals. Safe access shall be maintained to these places during construction. • Provide temporary crossing/ bridges as may be required to Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 92 facilitate normal life and business Settlement of Temporary • The backfilling material shall be free from petroleum DBO backfilled areas products, slag, cinders, ash or other material. Operator after construction • Backfilling activity shall be completed within five days of laying of sewer. • Proper compaction as per the soil condition and retain the original level of alignment and grade. Spillage of fuel Temporary Care to be taken to store fuel and oil (if required) at a place away DBO and oil from any drainage channel/ nalla preferably to be stored in drums Operator mounted on a concrete paved platform with slope draining to small spill collection pits. Nuisance due to Temporary • Provide two bins for recyclable and non-recyclable wastes DBO solid waste separately. Operator disposal • Ensure that recyclable and non-recyclable waste are collected in segregated manner in these bins before disposal. Recyclable material should be sold Non-recyclable material should be disposed off to designated land fill area of the city, • Provide adequate sanitation facility for workers at construction sites. General: Safety during Accidents Safety hazards to Temporary • Comply with the Occupational health and Safety Act of India. DBO construction labours and public • Ensure the contact details of the police or security company Operator and ambulance services nearby to the site. • Ensure that the handling of equipment and materials is supervised and adequately instructed. • Erect warning signs/ tapes and temporary barriers and/or danger tape, marking flags, lights etc. Flagmen around the exposed construction works to warn the public and traffic flow of the inherent dangers. • Provide adequate safety precautions such as helmets, safety shoes, gloves, dust masks, gumboots, etc. to workers. • Monthly reporting of all accidents and immediate reporting to DBO engineer and owner. C. Operation Phase Sewer line Leakage/ Water pollution Temporary • Regular monitoring of sewer line and manholes for visible Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 93 overflows and possibility of leakages & overflows in accordance with part B of CPHEEO DBO mixing with water Manual on Sewerage and Treatment. Operator supplyl line • Immediate repair operation for the damaged portion of sewer line. De-silting of blocked sewers/ manholes by suitable means. Storing and disposal of refuse at appropriate areas after treatment. • Ensure that all manholes are properly covered. Avoid dumping of solid waste into the manhole to prevent choking of sewer line. Sewage Pumping Stations Waste Bad odour, Health Temporary • Provision for regular clearance of sludge and solid waste to DBO Handling hazard and public minimize odour nuisance. Operator nuisance • Ensure maintenance of Green belt as planned. • Periodic disposal of accumulated sludge/solid waste to disposal site as approved by DBO engineer. Sewage Cleaning Extracted Bad odour , health Temporary • Ensure that extracted sewage sludge collected during sewer DBO Equipment Sewage Sludge hazard and public cleaning are disposed to disposal site as approved by DBO Operator handling and nuisance and engineer. cleaning possible land • Sewage solids shall not be disposed on road sides or non- equipment contaminations designated areas. maintenance • Equipment cleaning waste shall be disposed to public sewer or waste handling STP inlet for treatment. • Waste oil, if any, generated shall be separately collected. lt shall be sold to authorized Waste oil recyclers. General: Workers • Serious Temporary • During cleaning/ maintenance operation, the sewer line will DBO exposure to /health/safety be adequately vented to ensure that no toxic or hazardous Operator Safety toxic gases in hazards. gases are present in the line. sewers and • Thetoxic gases • Ensure availability of PPE for maintenance workers. hazardous are likely to • Follow safety and Emergency Preparedness plan prepared at materials contract design stage. during sewer communicable • Monthly reporting of all accidents, and immediate reporting to maintenance diseases from DBO engineer and owner. work exposure to pathogens present in the sewage. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 94 7.3 SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 7.3.1 Social mitigation plans during construction phase Based on the identified social issues, doable mitigation plans are proposed as follows- i) IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH Mitigation Measure: Acoustic enclosures or hoardings can be constructed at the proposed sites Mitigation plan involves the erection of temporary enclosures around construction sites. These barriers will help entrap some of the dust that is brought up in digging. They will also provide safety benefits. ii) TRAFFIC CONGESTION Mitigation Measure: Re-route traffic whenever possible and employing traffic police to manage the traffic movement. Traffic must be re-routed to facilitate ease of movement. Proper signages should provide detailed information on the dates and duration of road closures and which detours will be available, ideally well in advance of actual construction so t h a t residents can plan accordingly. Strategic placement of traffic police at critical intersections will also facilitate better flow of traffic. Provision of traffic diversion & related measures are already included in the DPR. iii) IMPACT ON LIVELIHOOD Sewer constructions may lead to road closures at certain location which may temporarily affect access to shops near those locations and cause some inconvenience the smooth operation of the business. The first priority for the DBO is to take necessary measures to ensure that pedestrians always have access to shops, vendors, etc. For mobile vendors, this may include adjusting the location of the cart, etc. to a similar location in the immediate vicinity of the original location for the duration of the Period during which construction work takes place at the affected locations. Projects should also proceed on schedule so as to minimize disruption. Additionally, clean-up of debris and clearance of blockages o r o t h e r d i s r u p t i o n s should commence immediately after the work in that particular reach is complete so as to remove any obstacles that might prevent customers from accessing businesses. With the mitigation measures put in place no loss of livelihood is expected. iv) IMPACT ON EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES Mitigation Measure: • Circulating the layout plans of the existing underground alignment near the work site. • Contacting the relevant department in case there is any damage to any of the utility services and ensuring prompt fixing/replacing of damaged infrastructure Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 95 Temporary shifting of power/water lines for construction purposes is already provide personnel must receive detailed layout plans of existing underground structures to prevent accidental water/electricity supply disruptions. The relevant departments should also be made aware of the timings and location of digging near supply lines so they can make the necessary preparations to respond swiftly to disruptions. v) SAFETY HAZARDS Mitigation Measure: Fencing of the excavation site and providing proper caution sign boards. As mentioned above, fencing should be erected around construction sites and appropriately marked with caution signage. These fences/signs should remain in place even if construction is not active, so long as a hazard (e.g. open pit) remains. provision for this exists in the DPR. vi) ELEVATED NOISE LEVELS To avoid noise levels near schools, the construction around these locations should preferably be done after school hours/ night hours or during vacations. At other locations construction must simply proceed in a deliberate and judicious manner to avoid unnecessary noise pollution. vii) FAILURE TO RESTORE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SITES As mentioned above, provision to rehabilitate roads and clear debris h a v e b e e n included in the DPR. viii) PUBLIC NOTICE: the contractor should give a prior notice to each and every locality with the details of project, street wise start date of construction and street wise end date of construction, contact person during emergency. This information would help them better adjust to the situation and make necessary adjustments and provisions. ix) Health Programme for Workers: If in-sanitary conditions prevail at workers camp, health programmes for their well-being should be implemented. 7.3.2 SOCIAL MITIGATION PLANS DURING OPERATION PHASE Noise pollution due to improper handling of machines: proper O&M should be carried out during the operation phase to ensure that least disturbance is caused to the neighboring residents. 7.3.3 PUBLIC GRIEVANCES Adequate arrangements should be made at the work site so that the public who are affected by the construction work for the sewerage project can lodge their grievances. These grievances should be promptly attended to. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 96 Table 7.3 - Social Management Plan Activity Potential Negative Mitigation Measures Cost Issues Impact/Concern I. Sewerage and Sanitation Projects A. Design and Development Phase Land NA • STP is planned on land owned by the N a g a r P a n c h a y a t & t h a t f o r Provision for Cost of land for Acquisition for SPS by the Irrigation .D eptt pumping stations to be given to the Irrigation STP & pumping Deptt has been made in the estimate . stations B. Construction Phase Laying of sewer Safety hazards to workers • Provide workers with adequate safety equipment such as helmets, safety • Safety measures to be ensured by the network and residents belts, gloves, gas masks, oxygen breathing apparatus etc. contractor. • Fences/temporary enclosures should be put around construction sites (even inactive ones, if hazards, like open pits, remain); enclosures should be properly marked with caution signs Dust generation, with • Water sprinkling, removal of Excess materials, cleaning of sites upon • To be included in the EMP. resulting implications completion of activities. for human health • Construction of temporary enclosures to entrap dust. Reduced pedestrian and • Work should proceed on schedule so as to minimize road closures • Provided for in DPR. vehicle access to • Upon completion of the work activity in a particular area, quick residences and clearance of debris, etc. will facilitate access by customers to local businesses, with inverse business and residents to their households Temporary water , • Circulation of layout plan for all underground infrastructure to ensure that • Provision in the DPR made to restore these electricity, supply contractor is aware of water/electricity lines in construction zones utilities. interruptions • Locals should be made aware of timing/location of all construction, enabling them to respond swiftly to supply disruption, especially in the event of flooding, etc. Increased traffic • Use of alternate traffic routes; signage should clearly indicate dates of road • Provision made in DPR. inconvenience (emissions, closures and new routes so residents can plan accordingly congestions, longer travel • Placement of traffic officers at busy intersections to facilitate ease of times) movement Impact to daily life • Prior public notice indicating the date of start of construction and end date of To be notified by executing agency. construction should be provided road-wise to the locals, allowing them to make adjustments Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 97 7.3.4 CONSULTATION FRAMEWORK FOR PARTICIPATORY PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION O F MITIGATION PLAN In order to make the project successful, beneficiaries and other stake holders need to be involved and participate from the planning stage of the project. This makes them feel involved with the project and makes them aware of the benefits accruing to them from it. Besides this, it greatly diffuses conflicts which may arise later & thus impact the implementation of the project. Relevant stakeholders, especially community members (residents, shop owners, etc.) may be informed about the details of the proposed mitigation plan. Public consultation may be conducted where the mitigation plan is presented and feedback solicited from the community. Individual meetings with other key stake holders – N a g a r P a n c h a y a t g o v e r n m e n t o f f i c i a l s , relevant NGOs, etc. – could be scheduled to solicit their feedback as well. Once construction begins and the mitigation plan is put into effect, third party audits should be taken up so as to evaluate the efficacy of the mitigation plan, as well as gauge local sentiments related to the construction and identify/address new issues that may have arisen during construction. Stakeholders who should be involved in planning and implementation of the mitigation plan i n c l u d e ; • All affected persons (APs), programme beneficiaries, including representatives of Vulnerable households; • Decision makers, policy makers, elected representatives of people, community and citizens, NGOs etc; • Schools, grass root level functionaries of ULB, religious leaders, press, electronic media etc. • Staff of executing agency, implementing agencies, • Officials of the revenue departments, social welfare department etc; and • Representatives of the various state government departments, as required. • Representatives of Nagar Panchayat 7.3.5 TRANSPARENCY AND CITIZEN VOICE Besides the activities mentioned in the above para, it is essential for the success of the project that complete transparency about it is maintained. Citizens voice about the project must be heard & all the grievances of the stake holders/citizens must be properly addressed to. This is to be achieved by:- a Disclosure and dissemination of information This is to be achieved by Municipality disclosures act, RTI and NGRBA guidelines on stake holders, consultations. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 98 b Citizen voice This is sought to be achieved by the following:- i Disclosure of information regarding the project to the public at regular intervals. ii Consultation and engagement of genuine stake holders on investments regarding the project. c Use of social audits This is sought to be achieved by the “people’s audit” which provides the real view regarding the performance of the project based on the society’s perception & analysis. d Adherence to RTI Act The Right to Information act will be used to ensure transparency on all aspects of the programme by proactive disclosure & sharing of information voluntarily & on demand as prescribed under the law with key stake holders, communities and beneficiaries. This information would be provided regarding all components of the project including cost estimates, procurement plans, details of tender notices, details of award of Contracts, Contract amounts, Selection of consultants & the details of officials implementing the project. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL Redressal of grievances contributes to a great extent to the positive perception of the public regarding the project implementation. Therefore it is essential that any query or a complaint vis a vis any aspect of the project implementation is promptly, effectively& positively addressed. The Grievances may be submitted through various mediums, in person, through phone calls, online or through letters. A single system for redressal of grievances shall be adopted at the Central and State level to ensure that its purpose is met. The integrated grievance system will include the following. i Establishing Grievances Redressal Cells (GRCs) with necessary officers, officials and system at the local EA, ULBs, SPMG & PMG levels. ii The above arrangement is to be in addition to the PIO official to be appointed under RTI Act. iii The PMG, SPMG & EA will prepare a half yearly report on grievance redressal under GAAP. iv The Govt. of U.P. has already established public grievance redressal system at Tehsil level through tehsil Divas on every second and fourth Tuesday between 10:00 to 14:00, which chaired by District Magistrate and attended by all district level officials. INSPECTION AND AUDIT Third party inspecting agencies engaged will review the implementation of project based on site visits & discussions with executing agencies & stake holders to assure the quality & Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 99 implementation schedule. Similarly financial audits both internal and external will be conducted annually at regular intervals to ensure that the financial investments are put to proper use. 7.3.6 Assess the capacity of institutions and mechanisms for implementing social development aspects and social safeguard plans; recommend capacity building measures Roles and functions of the institutions are pre-defined, but they can enhance their capacity. For better implementation and operation of the project, there should be synergies and continual interaction amongst the departments for better coordination. The officers of the relevant de partme nt s can be trained in social sciences, social management plan, etc. Institutional reforms will be required to ensure that the operating authority have the ability and equipments to properly manage and finance the operation and maintenance of sewerage schemes otherwise continued development will not be sustainable. Table 7.4- Role of stakeholder in implementation and mitigation Stakeholder Role in project implementation Role in mitigation NGRBA Over all coordination. Coordinating so that the mitigation plan is implemented well Ensuring funds for mitigation. Executing Implementation of the project Ensuring that the relevant departments Agencies by awarding the project to the are available for mitigation plan suitable contractor and Enough safety provisions are available for regional coordination the project implementation. Informing the relevant departments about the project. Nagar Panchayat While execution of projects Should ensure that the basic amenities are related to sewerage, Nagar in order during the construction and Panchayat is responsible for operational phase of the project. the damage caused to the public utility functions like drinking water, electricity etc. Nagar Panchayat Ensuring better access to Should ensure all the households envisaged households. at project planning phase get access to the services. Weaker sections of the society should get equitable share. State, local Coordination Monitoring Coordination, Monitoring and evaluation Government and evaluation. Ensure all the safeguarding plans are in /SGRCA line and acted upon. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 100 NGOs etc. Awareness creation about the Public participation and coordination. project activities Community participation for better project implementation. 7.3.7 DEVELOP MONITORING AND EVALUATION MECHANISMS TO ASSESS SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES Regular monitoring and evaluation of the project activities should be carried out to judge its success or any gaps. Certain key parameters can be taken as the benchmark for monitoring and evaluation of the project based on the identified development outcomes. Some of the i n d i c a t o r s are listed below; • Increase in sewer access (number of households linked to the sewer network). • Decrease in effluent discharge into the Ganga (water quality assessment of the river). • Accessibility to the service to backward and weaker sections of the society. • Increase in public toilet. • Increase in the land rate (property appreciation value). • Decrease in water borne disease incidence in the area. 7.3.8 MONITORING OF PARAMETERS To assess the performance of STP influent raw sewage and treated effluent from the STP shall be monitored at regular intervals during O&M Phase to ensure that the water quality meets the standards laid down in NRCD Guidelines. To achieve this end, provision of testing laboratory has been made in the DPR. To assess the impact on environment due to construction / operation activities, monitoring of air, water quality, metrological data, noise, soil analysis and sludge monitoring etc during construction and operational stages of the project needs to be ensured. Accordingly, provision has been made for all these activities and cost implications on their account have been given in table 7.5 & 7.6 showing the total cost involved in the implementation of EMP. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 101 Table: 7.5- Cost information of EMP Phase Component of EMP Mitigation measure Cost Cost in Remarks included in the DPR (or Details if provided in (Yes/no/not DPR) clear) Design and Accidental leakages / Designing sewers with Yes not required The proposed DPR includes these activities Development bursts in sewerage adequate capacity and flow system velocity Pumping of sewage Selection of appropriate Yes Included in DPR The proposed DPR includes these activities from Pumping location for SPS, use of stations less noise generating equipment and plantation in the campus. Sewage Treatment Selection of appropriate Yes Included in DPR The proposed DPR includes these activities Plant site and of adequate capacity. Adequate area for afforestation /irrigation for use of treated effluent. Construction Excavation, Cutting Review of existing Yes Included in DPR Estimate for excavation and refilling are included in and filling operations infrastructure, shoring DPR. trenches, reinstatement/ resurfacing Damage to public Proper reviewing of Yes Included in DPR Provision for restoration of public utility services is utilities existing drawing s of included in the DPR. utilities, informing concerned authorities and reinstatement of public utilities Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 102 Dust generation Water sprinkling on No Rs 150000/- Considering 1 Bhisti for a day (@ Rs 220 per day) for excavated material to average 35 m length. Therefore for 23 km length = suppress dust and provision Rs144571.00/-, Say Rs 150000.00/- of top cover when transported through vehicles Noise and vibrations Usage of sound barriers or No. Rs.288,000 /- It is expected that approximately 1 km of sewer sheets. /rising main will be laid in a working month. Approximately 100 m GI sheets @ Rs 1500/- per m (including supports), would be needed as sound barriers. Two labours @ Rs 210 each, at alternate days on an average shall be required. Total amount required 288000.00/-(Labour 138000 G.I Sheets with supports 150000.00/- Increased traffic Traffic re- routing Yes Included in DPR The proposed DPR includes these activities inconvenience Safety hazards to Putting fences or other No Rs 28000/- Assuming a stretch of 35 m per day, 70 rods will be workers and residents barricades to demarcate the used @ 400 per rod. Cost =28000/- area Labour camps Health hazards and Sanitation No Rs. 800,000/- The labour camps are proposed to be divided in 4 (if adopted) nuisance due to camps and 6 seated toilets with septic tanks are absence of facility for proposed in each camp. Approximate cost for each sanitation or solid camp Rs 2 lac. Total amount Rs 8 lac waste management Water Supply No Approximately Rs 200000/- The water supply will be required for labour camps and during working period at site, etc. Dust bins No Approximately Rs. 100000/- Provision for 16 dust bins in 4 camps (one for biodegradable waste and one for non- biodegradable waste) is proposed. PPE, PPC 50,000/- Sewage Pumping Plantation of trees around No 84,000/- To improve the environment around sewage pumping Stations the campus stations. The probable cost of the Environmental Management Plan, including the cost for quality monitoring of various parameters for Narora Sewerage Scheme as given in table 7.6 comes to about Rs 3486000/. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 103 TABLE 7.6: COST OF EMP Item Location Season Year Total no. of Unit Cost Total Cost samples Environment Monitoring during Construction Stage Air quality Monitoring 2 3 18 7,000.00 126,000.00 Metrological data 1 3 3 5,000.00 15,000.00 Water Quality Monitoring 4 4 48 6,500.00 312,000.00 Noise / vibration 2 3 18 3,000.00 54,000.00 Soil analysis 2 4 24 6,000.00 144,000.00 Sub total 651,000.0 Environment Monitoring Cost (Operation Stage) 0 Air quality Monitoring 2 2 20 7,000.00 140,000.00 Metrological data 1 1 5 5,000.00 25,000.00 Water Quality Monitoring 4 4 80 6,500.00 520,000.00 Noise / vibration 2 2 20 3,000.00 60,000.00 sludge Monitoring at STP sites 1 4 20 6,500.00 130,000.00 Soil analysis 2 4 40 6,500.00 260,000.00 Sub-Total 1,135,000.00 Control of Dust Generation 150,000.00 Control of noise and vibrations 288,000.00 Prevention of safety hazards to workers 28,000.00 Prevention of health hazardsdue to absence of sanitation and solid waste management facility in labour camps (a) Sanitation 800,000.00 (b) Water Supply 200,000.00 ( c ) Dust Bins 100,000.00 Use of PPE and PPC Lump Sum 50,000.00 Environmental mitigation measures including development- plantation around SPS Lump sum 84,000.00 Sub Total 1,700,000 TOTAL 3,486,000.00 Grand Total 3,486,000.00 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 104 CHAPTER- 8- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES AND ISSUES 8.1 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT • Access to sewer network: This service will cater to the projected population until the year 2048. According to the DPR, the population is expected to increase from 28580 in 2018 to 48660 by 2048. In this time, waste water generation is expected to increase from 3.45 MLD to 5.6 MLD. Hence t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h e s e w e r a g e s c h e m e w i l l prevent outflow of waste water to the Ganga. • Better hygienic conditions: The sewerage system will provide improved environmental conditions due to the contained handling of wastes, leading to improved public health and will likely reduce the average medical expenses of the residents in the project area. • Decrease in water pollution: Because of the sewer connections all the waste water will be collected and directed to treatment plant, which after treatment will be used for irrigating the fields and afforestation, hen ce decreasing the pollution load of the river. As mentioned in the foregoing paras the effluent may have to be released into the river body only when not needed for irrigation during rains. The use of treated effluent in watering the fields will also enhance the yield of the crops thereby improving the financial condition of the habitants. • Increase in aesthetic value of the project area: Connection to sewer lines enhances the aesthetic value of the area, as there will be more cleanliness and no waste water discharges into open areas & no remanants of open defecation. This will also lead to appreciation in the property value which will eventually lead to increase in standard of living of the people of t h e to wn . • Cultural sentiments: Proper sewage disposal would increase the river water quality. As the holy river is attached to many rituals and customs, enhanced river water quality would connect with the sentiments of the people. Especially during Mela periods better water quality for bathing would be a boon for pilgrims. 8.2 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN PROJECT VICINITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PROJECT The social benefits of the proposed project and the social services required to ensure that these benefits are realized are given below: • Ensure weaker sections of the society gets the facility: In order to ensure that the project facilities are made available to weaker sections of the society, it has been proposed in the DPR that 100% assistance for construction of sanitary latrines and their connection to the sewerage Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 105 system will be provided. There are 867 families below poverty line (BPL) residing in the town. This will make them reap the useful benefits of the project which will result in overall improvement in their health and hygiene. The DPR provides for the cost towards this accordingly. • Increase in Public Toilets facilities: Increasing the public toilet facilities will ensure that tourist and pilgrims visiting the town are able to benefit from access to proper sanitary facilities which will improve the surrounding environment of the town. • Proper clean-up of project debris: In order to maximize aesthetic benefits and ensure that debris do not clog sewer path, proper clean-up of project areas must be performed from time to time as the project progresses. Collection and disposal of debris is essential for proper function of other essential processes like traffic routing, pedestrian pathways, and clearance of dust particles causing pollution. Clean area will also enhance the aesthetic value and increase the property rate of the area. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 106 CHAPTER- 9- CONCLUSION The environmental and social analysis of the proposed sewerage scheme of Narora town concludes that the project falls in ‘low impact’ category and will have overall positive benefits on the life and environment of the people. As per environmental and social management framework guidelines of NGRBA, Environmental and Social Assessment, plan for addressing possible issues/ concerns arising from proposed project shows that, though no permanent negative or adverse environmental or social impacts will arise there will certainly be some temporary impacts, for which appropriate mitigation plans have also been suggested. The environmental management plan ensures to suggest appropriate mitigation measures against the issues/ concerns identified during the environmental and social analysis study. All the social and environmental issues have as far as possible been studied to ascertain the magnitude of their impacts. Even the issues of public grievances and public notice have been taken care in the report to confirm transparency during the project implementation. Report also ensures that well defined institutional mechanism is in place to monitor and evaluate the progress of the project during construction, implementation and operation phases. Consultations with stakeholders helped to understand the general perception of public towards the project and it can be said that the affected people are happy and welcome such an initiative for their betterment. It was also pointed out that the large overall environmental benefits of the project such as prevention of discharge of untreated sewage into River Ganga, improvement in sewerage collection and treatment, prevention of untreated liquid waste infiltrating into ground water and soil, improvement in quality of life, human dignity and increased productivity greatly outweigh the temporary inconveniences to be faced during the implementation stages. Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 107 Annexure Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 108 Annexure-1(i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 109 Annexure-1(ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 110 Annexure-2 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 111 Annexure-3 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 112 Annexure-4 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 113 Annexure-5 (i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 114 Annexure-5 (ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 115 Annexure-6 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 116 Annexure-7 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 117 Annexure-8 (i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 118 Annexure-8 (ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 119 Annexure-9 (i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 120 Annexure-9 (ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 121 Annexure-10 (i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 122 Annexure-10 (ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 123 Annexure-11 (i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 124 Annexure-11 (ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 125 Annexure-12 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 126 Annexure-13 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 127 Annexure-14 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 128 Annexure-15 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 129 Annexure-16 (i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 130 ` Annexure-16 (ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 131 Annexure-17 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 132 Annexure-18 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 133 Annexure-19 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 134 Annexure-20 (i) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 135 Annexure-20 (ii) Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora 136 Annexure-21 Environmental and Social Assessment with Management Plan- Narora Reply to NMCG observations received by mail dated 9/7/2014 Sl. Observations Comments No 1 The cost of the project, length of sewer line and Corrected other project component details need to be same everywhere. Kindly correct these details in table 3.1. 2 Kindly refer the page number/section in which Brief details given ( Ref table 3.1) the Dolphin Map is enclosed as claimed in point number 1 under heading “Evidences and References”. Also discussion with WWF has been mentioned but please write very briefly about the discussion here. 3 Is Narora is a Ramsar site or the Ganga stretch Ganga stretch at Narora is RAMSAR Site in Narora is a RAMSAR site? Kindly check. ( Ref table 3.1, para 5.1.1) 4 Air, noise and water quality details are given Coloumn for CPCB Standards included and for some monitoring stations. Everywhere it is conclusions drawn accordingly ( Ref 5.1.4, 5.1.5, been concluded that the air, noise and water 5.1.6.2) quality are within the permissible limits. Hence kindly include a column for CPCB standards, compare and conclude. 5 The details of ground water level is not clear in Mentioned (Ref para 5.1.3 and table 5.2) the report. Kindly mention the GL level and the depth of sewer line. 6 Regarding the RAMSAR site of Narora Ref para 5.1.10.4 kindly check with necessary authorities like forest department/wildlife whether any kind of management plan is prepared by government which ensures what are the things allowed and what are the things not allowed. 7 The sewer line are very near to the Ganga River Ref para 5.1.3 and leakage of pipeline may aggravate the issue if the pipeline is near to ground water level as well considering the RAMSAR site. In this regard the specific management measures to be taken (not the generic measures as given in the EMP) during the project operation stage for leakage. 8 Further the responsibility of EMP Organogram given ( ref para 7.2 & table 7.4) implementation has been put on UP Jal Nigam and Nagar Panchayat. Whereas these projects will generally be implemented through DBO operators. Therefore kindly make a proper organogram which shows what are the responsibilities of SGRCA, UPJal Nigam and DBO Operator. 9 In the EMP kindly include the following points and their necessary management plan: Design and Development Stage: Sewage Treatment Plant: Please include the following points: • Treated water disposal into nearby stream Ref para 2.5.1 (G) and table 7.1 (here the management measures need to include how the NRCD standard of water quality related to TSS, BOD, Coliform are being ensured by a specific STP design). • Management Measures for STP Ref table 7.1 breakdown/maintenance and in such case how it will be ensures that the untreated sewage is not sent to Ganga; • Flooding of STP area (here the provision to Ref para 2.5.1 (F) and table 7.1 be provided for stopping temporary pondage and drainage of STP area • Sludge disposal and its management; Ref para 2.5.1 (F) and table 7.1 • Provision for safety of workers working in Ref table 7.1 the STP; • Noise/Odours/fly nuisance and management Ref table 7.1 for cutting of trees (if any)in the STP area • Also in the EMP please include the Ref para 5.1.1 management plan that are prepared for the RAMSAR site of Narora (take reference from forest department). Replies to observations of NMCG mail dated 4/9/2014 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: saumya mukherjee Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 11:26 AM Subject: Fw: Ramsite Site from Brijghat to Naraora To: jiterash Cc: devendra dhapola , Director Finance , rajiv ranjan Dear Jitendra, Please find the trailing mail of Chief Wildlife Warden UP in reply to the Ramsar site issue for both the Narora and Anupsahar project. He is giving principal no-objection for establishing these projects. The project proponent however need to carefully include the following points Sl. No Observations Comments 1 The Environmental Monitoring Plan to ensure Ref table 7.1 regular checking of water quality to ensure that the NRCD standard of water quality (BOD<20 and SS<30) to be included in the ESIA report 2 The ESIA to mention the methodology for Ref para 2.5.2 (J). As mentioned therein since the achieving 50% reuse of treated waste water farmers, at present, are using even the untreated and selling of the same to the farmers (as sewage to irrigate their fields, therefore 100% use per the AA&ES clause). Consultation with of treated effluent as and when the STP gets farmers and agreement made in this regard operational shall be achieved. may be enclosed in ESIA; 3 Further the methodology for adopting 100% As above reuse of waste water (as per AA&ES) in next 5 years to be given in the ESIA. Annexure 23 Annexure 24 11/14/2014 Outlook.com Print Message Print Close FW: Fw: Ramsite Site from Brijghat to Naraora From: Jitender Sharma (jpsharma@nmcg.nic.in) Sent: 04 September 2014 15:01PM To: 'ta sgrca' (ta@sgrca.org) Cc: arunkumartyagi115@gmail.com; jdpiugzb@hotmail.com; dir.fin.nmcg@gmail.com; 'nmcg somnath sen' (sensomdada@yahoo.co.in); 'saumya mukherjee' (sabul@rediffmail.com) Dear Sir, Please find the trailing mail of Chief Wildlife Warden UP in reply to the Ramsar site issue for both the Narora and Anupsahar project. He is giving principal no-objection for establishing these projects. Also please incorporate the trailing mail points in the revised ESIA report for both the Narora and Anupsahar project and send back to us for clearance. Regards, Jitender Sharma NMCG ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: saumya mukherjee Date: Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 11:26 AM Subject: Fw: Ramsite Site from Brijghat to Naraora To: jiterash Cc: devendra dhapola , Director Finance , rajiv ranjan Dear Jitendra, Please find the trailing mail of Chief Wildlife Warden UP in reply to the Ramsar site issue for both the https://snt153.mail.live.com/ol/mail.mvc/PrintMessages?mkt=en-in 1/3 11/14/2014 Outlook.com Print Message Narora and Anupsahar project. He is giving principal no-objection for establishing these projects. The project proponent however need to carefully include the following points: 1. The Environmental Monitoring Plan to ensure regular checking of water quality to ensure that the NRCD standard of water quality (BOD<20 and SS<30) to be included in the ESIA report 2. The ESIA to mention the methodology for achieving 50% reuse of treated waste water and selling of the same to the farmers (as per the AA&ES clause). Consultation with farmers and agreement made in this regard may be enclosed in ESIA; 3. Further the methodology for adopting 100% reuse of waste water (as per AA&ES) in next 5 years to be given in the ESIA. Warm Regards, Saumya From: cwlw uttar pradesh Sent: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 13:14:34 To: saumya mukherjee Subject: Re: Ramsite Site from Brijghat to Naraora Sir/Madam, Establishment of STP at Anupsahar and Narora should help to reduce the pollution level in the Ganges. Hence, in principal we have no objection to the establishment of this facilities. All necessary legal obligations shall have to be fulfilled. Regards PCCF, https://snt153.mail.live.com/ol/mail.mvc/PrintMessages?mkt=en-in 2/3 11/14/2014 Outlook.com Print Message Wildlife, U.P. Get your own FREE website, FREE domain & FREE mobile app with Company Know More email. > Get your own FREE website, FREE domain & FREE mobile app with Company email. Know More > https://snt153.mail.live.com/ol/mail.mvc/PrintMessages?mkt=en-in 3/3 U. P. Pollution Control Board Application for No Objection Certificate Name of Industry Owner JOINT DIRECTOR Name of Proposed Unit UP JAL NIGAM GZB Proposed Site of the Unit(Address) Nagar panchayat Narora Products Proposed to be Manufactured per day sewage treatment plant capacity 4.0 mld Raw Material Consumption per day sewage effluent Date(Start of Site Development) 2014-11-01 Date(Commission of Industrial Plant) 2017-10-31 Treated effluent proposed to be discharged into Reuse in irrigation Annexure to NOC Application Form 1. Name of Proposed Unit UP JAL NIGAM GZB Proposed Site of the Unit (Address) Nagar panchayat Narora Category of Industry Small Type of Industry 38 If Other, Please Specify sewage treatment plant 2. General 2.1 Name of Applicant JOINT DIRECTOR Address of Applicant office of Joint Director 2.2 Proposed Site Nagar panchayat Narora 2.3 Details of direction and distance of nearest sanctuary, River Ganga at 700 m approx. north of site highway, railway line, human settlement, river, drain, reserved forests, religious places etc. from the site (in a 5 km distance ): 2.4 Present use of land: Agricultural Enclose certificate: Details of Letter of Intent / SSI N.A. 2.5 Registration: 2.6 Brief process description with flow chart: attached Enclosure No. 1 2.7 List of main products with daily designed N.A. capacity: 2.8 List of By-products with daily designed N.A. capacity: 2.9 List of Basic raw material with daily N.A. consumption List of other industrial units operated by N.A. 2.10 applicant or its partners: 2.11 Capital cost of Project: 2.00 cr 2.12 Expected date of commissioning of 2017-11-01 plant: 3. Water Pollution 3.1 Source of supply of water None Other pls. specify: 3.2 Daily Consumption of water Industrial Process nil Industrial Cooling nil Boiler Blow Down nil Floor & Equipment Washing nil Others (specify) nil Total nil Domestic Effluent nil 3.3 Total Quantity of liquid effluents discharged per day Industrial Process nil Industrial Cooling nil Boiler Blow Down nil Floor & Equipment Washing nil Others (specify) nil Total nil Domestic Effluent nil 3.4 Are there any expected Pollutants Yes 3.5 Types of Pollutants None 3.6 Indicate available information on effluent characteristics as below: Physical - Chemical - Temperature shall not exceed 5 degree Hardness - P.H 5.5-9.0 B.O.D 20 Colour - C.O.D 100 Turbidity 500 Oil & Grease 10 Odour - Total Nitrogen 10 Total Solid - Phosphate 5 Total Suspended solid 30 Chloride 1 Total Volatile Solid - Sulphate - Sodium - Potassium - Calcium - Magnesium - Others FECAL COLIFORM (MPN/ Other ToxicConstituents such as Cyanide / Phenol / nil Heavy Metals etc. 3.7 Is the effluent to be generated within specifications True If No, furnish details of treatment Enclosure No. 3.8 Proposed time bound programme for Water N.A. Pollution Control System 3.9 Mode of final discharge OpenDrain 3.10 Point of final discharge Fields Other plz. specify: 3.11 Is Industrial effluent allowed to mix with domestic effluent If no, specify disposal of domestic effluent 4. Air Pollution 4.1 Type and Quantity of fuel consumed per day in nil manufacturing or subsidiary process 4.2 Details of emission from fuel combustion Expected N.A. Analysis N.A. Quantity N.A. M3/Hr N.A. Max/Min N.A. 4.3 Expected process, emissions, sources and quantity N.A. 4.4 Proposed Air Pollution control system for fuel gas and process emission Enclosure No. 2 4.5 Capacity of proposed diesel generating set in KVA N.A. 4.6 Height of all sources of emission N.A. 5 Solid / Waste 5.1 Total Quantity per day 200 kg 5.2 Nature of Waste Solid 5.3 Approximate Composition Physical compost manure Chemical compost manure 5.4 Hazardous Yes 5.5 Mode of Disposal will be used as manure for agricultu 6. Details of use and storage of hazardous materials S. No. Chemical Daily Use Storage at a Time N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 6.1 Plan for Safety and disaster management: Plan for environmental and social assessment with Date: 2014-08-14 Place. Ghaziabad DRAWINGS BR BR 1 18 89. BR BR 7. 56 56 0 0 1 BR 18 89. BR 7. 90 90 0 0 1 18 88. BR 6. 75 76 0 0 BR BR WELL 1 18 89. BR 7. 43 BR 43 0 0 1 BR BR BR 18 89. 6. 16 BR 16 0 0 1 BR BR 18 89. 6. 24 18 0 BR BR 0 TO 1 RA 18 89. JG 5. 17 80 0 HA 2 BR T PASHCHIM VACENT JEEVAN PURI 1 TR 18 87. 5. 94 94 0 0 M KR TR R 1 18 88. 1. 78 83 0 2 TR 1 VACANT TR 18 88. 5. 58 39 0 6 BR 1 M 18 88. R PASHCHIM 5. 14 JEEVAN PURI 26 0 TR 0 TEMPLE 1 18 88. 5. 46 02 0 0 M R TR 1 M 18 88. R 7. 75 25 0 1 0 18 88. 4. 63 49 0 0 1 18 88. 7. 63 13 0 TR 0 TR NUCLEAR POWER 1 CORPORATION OF INDIA, LTD. 18 88. 4. 90 37 0 1 6 18 88. 4. 24 80 0 1 M R HUT 1 1 18 86. 18 88. 5. 85 6. 40 35 0 0 90 0 0 1 TR 18 87. 4. 11 00 0 1 0 1 18 88. 18 87. 7. 51 01 0 KR 3. 49 75 0 0 1 0 18 88. 4. 43 27 0 1 BR 1 BR 18 88. BR 4. 30 08 0 1 M R TR KR TR BR BR HYDEL NAI BASTI TR VACENT COLONY NARORA BR 1 1 18 87. 18 86. 2. 79 BR 5. 88 46 0 68 0 4 0 CENTER COMMUNITY 1 SHRI CHETAN DEV 18 87. ASHARAM, KALI MANDIR 5. 10 90 0 TR 0 NARORA M POLICE STATION R BR 1 18 87. 5. 75 TR 75 0 0 TR 1 18 86. TR 5. 44 24 0 1 0 18 88. 1. 18 68 0 7 BR BR BR 1 18 86. 3. 82 82 0 5 METALLED ROAD MR INTERLOCK TILE ROAD VACENT 1 18 88. 1. 30 57 0 6 BR 1 18 88. 4. 38 00 0 M R 0 MR 1 18 88. 3. 27 95 0 0 1 18 88. 3. 15 73 0 M R 3 1 1 KR 18 88. 18 88. 1 2. 22 6. 50 1 29 0 50 0 18 88. 18 88. 6. 03 0 0 3. 12 53 0 58 0 0 1 3 1 MR 1 18 88. 6. 45 18 88. 18 86. 45 0 6. 15 5. 75 0 05 0 15 0 5 0 1 BIJAU TR 18 87. 1 3. 83 18 0 1 18 86. 1 3 BR 1 18 88. TR 5. 54 1 1 TR M 04 0 18 87. BR 6. 41 0 18 86. 5. 02 18 88. R KR 18 88. 91 0 5. 87 32 0 5. 02 0 37 0 0 6. 40 M R 40 0 95 0 5 0 1 0 18 88. 1 6. 67 18 88. BR 67 0 5. 09 1 0 44 0 18 88. 1 7 6. 41 18 88. 91 0 KR 6. 25 0 M 25 0 1 R 0 18 86. 1. 85 BANDI PUR 12 0 0 MR 1 1 KR 18 88. 18 87. 6. 14 4. 15 64 0 20 0 0 7 1 1 18 87. 5. 85 18 88. 85 0 5. 07 29 0 0 7 1 1 17 84. 1 MR 18 88. 9. 72 JATVAN 6. 45 53 0 17 80. 95 0 BR 2 7. 39 0 1 67 0 18 87. 5 MR 3. 19 1 BR 87 0 TEM PLE 3 BR 18 87. 5. 35 35 0 1 1 1 TR 1 T 0 1 18 88. 18 87. 1 1 R 1 4. 32 6. 25 18 85. 18 88. 18 87. 34 0 05 0 18 88. 18 86. 2. 45 18 88. 0 0 TR 4. 07 3. 32 5. 02 3. 36 95 0 0 BR 99 0 40 0 6. 65 52 0 36 0 7 0 65 0 0 0 TR 0 TR 1 1 CC TR WARD-4 18 88. TR 18 87. 6. 00 6. 94 00 0 1 14 0 0 18 87. 0 MR BR 1 3. 47 65 0 1 18 87. 5 1 18 87. 5. 88 1 18 85. TR 3. 32 BR 88 0 18 87. 0 3. 73 CC 10 0 5. 38 73 0 0 38 0 0 0 CC 1 1 18 88. BR TR 18 87. 1 TR 2. 50 6. 34 34 0 1 1 95 0 BR 18 87. 0 18 88. BR 17 80. 0 5. 42 42 0 6. 03 8. 34 53 0 1 0 0 11 0 7 BR 1 18 87. 5. 90 BR S CHOOL 18 87. 90 0 1 2. 89 82 0 0 18 87. 5 BR 3. 26 25 0 1 1 5 UMESH PURI CC 18 88. BR 18 87. 1 6. 53 1 2. 11 53 0 18 87. 21 0 18 87. 0 BR BR 2. 37 5 5. 99 99 0 1 42 0 1 0 18 88. 5 18 88. BR 6. 01 MOHALLAH BR TEMPLE 4. 28 01 0 MR 29 0 0 CC 7 KARAM DHARAM 1 1 KR 18 87. 17 80. BR 4. 11 TR 8. 21 60 0 1 COLONY 27 0 5 1 GODOWN 18 87. 4 6. 62 18 86. 1 TR BUL AND 12 0 1 18 88. 0 1. 97 82 0 18 88. 1 2 BR 1. 38 6. 58 18 88. 83 0 58 0 2 SHAHAR 0 4. 35 43 0 3 BR BR 1 KALKTI BR 18 88. 1 1 TR 3. 40 18 88. 18 87. BR UMESH PURI 94 0 5. 11 7 6. 81 TR 81 0 MR 61 0 0 0 1 1 CC BR 18 88. 17 80. BR 8. 28 6. 40 1 BR 40 0 30 0 0 18 86. 1 1 MR 1 1. 11 35 0 CC 18 88. 18 88. 5 6. 91 BR 1. 30 BR 69 0 91 0 1 8 TEM PLE 0 18 88. 1 3. 41 18 88. M 79 0 1 R 1. 54 7 32 0 1 TR 7 18 85. 2. 33 17 80. SCHOOL WARD-3 83 0 7. 21 0 BR 98 0 0 TR BR IRRIGATION INTER COLLEGE MR KACHEHRI NARORA MR M 1 R FOREST 1 CC 18 88. 1 MR TR 1 18 88. 1 TEMPLE 3. 41 6. 41 18 82. 18 88. 1 49 0 41 0 0 18 87. 0. 45 TR 6. 50 7 1 5. 94 45 0 MR 90 0 18 88. 94 0 0 7. 59 1 18 88. 0 0 09 0 1. 55 0 18 88. 98 0 6. 49 49 0 1 6 RB 1 TEM PLE 0 1 BR 18 88. 18 88. 4. 60 1. 02 18 82. 34 0 02 0 0. 25 1 3 7 75 0 M AZAR 18 88. MR 0 KR 1 6. 75 45 0 1 18 88. 0 18 88. UMESH PURI 6. 54 5. 49 MR RAJKIYA KANYA SR. SEC. SCHOOL 34 0 91 0 1 9 TEM PLE 0 TR 18 88. 1 5. 59 1 19 0 1 18 88. 7 18 87. 17 80. 8. 28 KR MR 5. 58 DOODHADHARI 44 0 0. 82 53 0 0 BR 7 GANDHI SHISHU 1 1 1 92 0 7 18 88. 18 88. 1 1 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 18 87. 5. 34 4. 41 3. 49 17 82. KR 42 0 37 0 04 0 17 82. 1 3 7 9. 53 9. 00 11 0 1 1 31 0 7 18 88. 7 CC 6. 02 1 18 87. MR 0. 59 TEMPLE 02 0 18 87. 75 0 0 5. 29 2 21 0 KR 5 1 FOREST 18 88. MR 6. 44 44 0 1 0 18 87. MR 4. 41 66 0 4 1 18 87. 5. 50 1 MR 52 0 TR 18 87. 0 4. 35 97 0 1 TBM (1) = 188.524 M. CC MR JAI RAM PUR KR 1 1 18 85. 18 88. 3. 12 6. 24 1 23 0 24 0 CHAURAAH 0 0 BR 18 88. 6. 32 1 82 0 18 86. 0 CC 4. 23 1 23 0 KR 18 85. 0 2. 13 1 65 0 9 1 18 87. 18 88. 5. 33 6. 49 1 33 0 0 1 49 0 0 18 86. 18 85. 1 TR TO RA M GH 4. 95 1. 70 AT YOG ASHRAM 95 0 18 86. 60 0 0 3. 98 9 SARASWATI SHAKTI CC 75 0 KR 0 1 18 85. CC 3. 96 1 96 0 0 KR 18 85. 2. 41 1 91 0 1 1 0 18 87. 6. 89 MR O.H.T. 18 85. 18 86. 69 0 CC 3. 27 3. 45 1 0 77 0 37 0 18 83. 0 0 0. 60 CHIKITSALAYA TEMPLE 35 0 9 1 RAJKIYA AYURVEDIC VILLAGE 18 85. KR 1 JAI RAM PUR 2. 52 18 84. 77 0 2. 60 CC 0 1 60 0 AGRICULTURE LAND 1 0 BR 18 83. LAND 18 83. 0. 41 2. 32 67 0 IRRIGATION 12 0 0 IRRIGATION 0 DIPARTMENT 1 CC 18 84. 1 TEMPLE 2. 33 18 83. 83 0 0. 20 0 02 0 5 TR 1 1 18 85. 18 84. BR CC 3. 99 2. 83 1 1 CC 79 0 42 0 PUMP HOUSE 0 0 18 83. 17 82. 1 9. 68 1. 52 37 0 55 0 18 82. CC 0 9 0. 90 1 1 20 0 18 84. 3 18 87. 1. 32 6. 53 1 62 0 03 0 LAND BR 18 84. 0 0 2. 36 IRRIGATION 07 0 BR 0 1 BANGAR WARD 15 BR 18 83. 1 2. 56 PRIEMARY JAI RAMPUR KR 18 84. 06 0 0 MR 3. 99 49 0 0 CC FOREST BR BR POWER PLANT NARORA ATOMIC CC BR 1 17 81. 1 SHEESH MAHAL MR 8. 31 17 81. MR 08 0 4 BR 7. 53 68 0 4 1 17 81. 1 7. 24 17 81. 46 0 9. 26 2 76 0 0 GOPAL PURI 1 17 81. 9. 52 15 0 9 M R 1 17 80. BR 7. 87 03 0 9 BR 1 BR 1 17 81. 17 81. 9. 24 74 0 9. 48 78 0 0 0 1 17 81. 9. 12 02 0 GOPAL PUR 0 MR 1 17 80. 6. 80 MR 57 0 8 1 17 80. 6. 65 69 0 3 R M MR 1 17 81. 9. 24 24 0 MR 0 MR 1 17 79. 7. 03 GANGA GODOWN 53 0 0 1 1 17 79. 17 08. 5. 90 5. 03 52 0 74 0 0 0 BR TR 1 17 79. 5. 70 1 VACENT 40 0 1 17 79. 0 17 79. 7. 21 6. 52 01 0 04 0 0 0 MR 1 17 79. 7. 44 44 0 0 GANGA BARRAGE CHAUDHRY CHARAN SINGH