Initial Environmental Examination January 2013 NEP: Second Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project- Darakh-Sukhad Town Project Prepared by Department of Water Supply and Sewerage, Ministry of Urban Development for the Asian Development Bank.
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Initial Environmental Examination
January 2013
NEP: Second Small Towns Water Supply and
Sanitation Sector Project- Darakh-Sukhad Town
Project
Prepared by Department of Water Supply and Sewerage, Ministry of Urban Development for the Asian Development Bank.
CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 30 January 2013)
Currency unit – nepali rupees (NPR)
NPR1.00 = $0.01164 $1.00 = NPR85.8500
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB – Asian Development Bank amsl – above mean sea level CMA – Community Medical Auxiliary DI – ductile iron Dia. – diameter DSC – Design and Supervision Consultant DWSS – Department of Water supply and Sewerage EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMP – Environmental Management Plan EPA – Environment Protection Act EPR – Environment Protection Rule GI – galvanized iron GoN – Government of Nepal HDPE – high density polyethylene pipe HHs – households IEE – Initial Environmental Examination lpcd – liter per capita per day lps – liters per second MOUD – Ministry of Urban Development NDWQS – National Drinking Water Quality Standard NEA – Nepal Electricity Authority NGO – Non Government Organization Nrs. – Nepali Rupees O&M – operation & maintenance OD – outer diameter PMC – Project Management Consultant PMO – Project Management Office TDF – Town Development Fund VAT – Value Added Tax VDC – Village Development Committee WHO – World Health Organization WSSDO – Water Supply and Sanitation Division Office WUSC – Water User’s and Sanitation Committee
NOTES
(i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of Nepal and its agencies ends on 15 July. “FY” before a calendar year denotes the year in which the fiscal year ends, e.g., FY2011 ends on 15 July 2011.
(ii) In this report, "$" refers to US dollars unless otherwise stated. This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
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INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION (IEE)
OF
SUKHAD WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SUB - PROJECT
(BATCH II, PACKAGE I)
Submitted To:
Ministry of Urban Development Government of Nepal
Singhdurbar, Kathmandu
Submitted By:
Project Management Office
Second Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project
Department of Water Supply and Sewerage
Panipokhari, Kathmandu
January 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................. vii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (NEPALI) ................................................................................................. viii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (English) ...................................................................................................... ix
A. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1
1. Name and Address of the Individual Institution Preparing the Report ............................................ 1
a. Name of the Proposal ................................................................................................................. 1
b. Name and address of the proponent ............................................................................................ 1
c. Consultant preparing the report ................................................................................................. 1
2. Basis and Extent of the IEE study ................................................................................................... 1
a. ADB Policy (ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009) ........................................................... 2
b. National Laws, Policies, Acts, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines .................................. 3
c. Objectives and Scope of the Environmental Study ..................................................................... 7
d. Relevancy of the Project .......................................................................................................... 8
e. Approach and Methodology .......................................................................................................... 12
B. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................................... 14
1. Location and Accessibility of the Project Area ............................................................................. 14
2. Existing Water Supply and Sanitation Situation............................................................................ 14
a. Water Supply System ................................................................................................................ 14
b. Sanitation Facility .................................................................................................................. 15
c. Drainage Facility ....................................................................................................................... 15
d. Solid Waste Management ......................................................................................................... 16
3. Type, category and need of the subproject .................................................................................... 16
4. Size or Magnitude of operation ..................................................................................................... 17
5. Proposed Schedule for Implementation ......................................................................................... 17
a. Topography .................................................................................................................................... 25
b. Geology and soils .......................................................................................................................... 28
c. Climate and Rainfall ...................................................................................................................... 29
d. Ecological resources ...................................................................................................................... 29
2. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ................................................................................. 32
a. Demography .................................................................................................................................. 32
b. Health and Sanitation .................................................................................................................... 33
c. Education Facilities ....................................................................................................................... 35
d. Physical and Cultural Heritage ...................................................................................................... 35
e. Employment ................................................................................................................................... 36
3. Economic Development and Prospects of Growth ........................................................................ 36
a. Land Use ........................................................................................................................................ 36
b. Infrastructure ................................................................................................................................. 37
c. Economic Characteristics .............................................................................................................. 38
d. Development Organization ............................................................................................................ 39
e. Major Environmental Problems ..................................................................................................... 39
D. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES .............. 41
The Project Management Office (PMO) of Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS) is the proponent of the current project. The sub-project is a part of the second phase of the Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (STWSSSP) of the Government of Nepal which aims to
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construct/extend drinking water supply systems, drainage and sanitation facilities as well as provide sanitary health education to the community in upcoming small urban towns of the country. The project embraces the community managed demand responsive approach and is being implemented under ADB finance. The proposed project will facilitate entire ward no. 4, ward no. 5 and ward no. 6 of Darakh VDC. Similarly, the project covers ward no. 2, ward no. 3 and 4 and part of ward no. 5, ward no. 9 of Sandepani VDC. A small part of ward no. 7 of Ram Shikhar Jhala is also included in the service area of the project.
Purpose of IEE, ADB policy, GoN acts and rules
The purpose of this Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is to examine the environmental implication of proposed project and its activities to ensure that it will not damage the environment and to provide measures to remove or reduce those impacts into aacceptable limits.
Both the Nepali law and ADB policy require that the environmental implications of individual developments are taken into account in the planning and decision making process.
The statutory requirement of the Government of Nepal, that has to be adhered to for the proposed project, is the Environmental Protection Act, 1997 and Environmental Protection Regulation, 1997 (and amendments1999). The present IEE study fulfills the requirements pertaining to Rule 3, Annex G of Schedule 1 of EPR, 1997 (including amendments). Similarly, as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009, the project is classified Environment Category B and IEE is required as per the REA checklist suggested by ADB.
Components of the project
The proposed ‘Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project’ is a ground water based water supply system. The project comprises of two major components-Water supply and Sanitation. The water supply part comprises of a pumping scheme in which one test bore well and two new bore well each located at Darakh and Sandepani will be used to exploit ground water. The system also consists of two separate overhead tanks each located at Darakh and Sandepani respectively from where water will be distributed through distribution pipe lines. The second component is a sanitation service which includesconstructing Public toilets (3 nos) and sludge drying bed; and waste water management system conceptual plan has been prepared but the implementation has yet to be decided by the town.
Baseline information
The existing populations of Sukhad are facing a huge hardship in fulfilling their water needs. The people are although meeting their demand from shallow hand pumps, the quality of water availed by the consumers possess a high risk of arsenic. Since the proposed area does not haveany piped water supply system, the only option for the household is to resort to these hand pumps, which are often arsenic contaminated. The sanitary facilities are also quite basic in the project area. Majority of households have water seal, pit latrine and ventilated pit latrines. There is an absence of well managed sewerage and solid waste management systems. There is no proper surface drainage system except a small stretch along the core market area in the Bhajani road.
The socio-economic condition of the area is moderate. Majority of the people depend on agriculture, followed by business and service as their source of income. The community has good ethnic diversity, with people from various ethnic groups living together. Ghodaghodi Lake one of the Ramsar wetland has a good ecological diversity and is of great importance.
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Environmental impacts, mitigation and monitoring
No any significant adverse environmental impacts have been predicted and the anticipated negative impacts are of local in nature and low in magnitude. The main environmental concern for water supply system is related to construction activities such as digging of boreholes for ground water intake and distribution line such as unsettling of street surfaces due to excavation and trenches which could lead to soil erosion and silt run off. The mitigation measures are precautionary types such as proper back filling of the excavated trenches and avoiding cutting of vegetation. The locations of major structures have been acquired in consultation with the user committee and no of households or community have been displaced or resettled. Therefore there are very less possibilities of adverse impacts on the biological and socio economical environment of the project area.
Monitoring is necessary to check the implementation of mitigation measures and a detailed monitoring schedule has been designed specifying the regular and periodic monitoring activities during the project construction and operation phase. Before the operation of the project, PMO should develop a detailed work plan for implementing mitigation measures and monitoring plans based on the Environmental Management Plan which will be incorporated into the construction and operation contracts.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Considering the nature of the project; environmental and socio-economic situation of the area and based on the detailed field survey and consultation with the relevant stakeholders, it can be concluded that the proposed project will have only minor negative impacts. The impacts are mostly local in nature and can be easily and cheaply mitigated with suitable mitigation measures and regular monitoring. Implementation of the project will benefit the local people with safe and adequate supply of drinking water and improved sanitary conditions thereby raising the living standard of the people of Sukhad. If the project is properly implemented and environmental issues are duly considered, there will be a significant improvement in the health of the people and their surrounding environment. It is proposed that the information suggested in the IEE report will be well utilized in the next phases of the work and monitoring plan followed up. Hence, IEE is sufficient and the proposed project is suitable for implementation.
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A. INTRODUCTION
1. Name and Address of the Individual Institution Preparing the Report
a. Name of the Proposal
1. The name of the proposal is "Initial Environmental Examination" of Sukhad
Town water supply and sanitation project in Kailali District. The location map
of the proposed proposal is given in Figure 3.
b. Name and address of the proponent
2. The project proponent Second Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation
Sector Project (SSTWSSP) under Department of Water Supply and Sewerage
(DWSS) will be the responsible agency for the implementation of the
proposal. The name and address of the proponent is given below.
Government of Nepal Ministry of Urban Development Department of water Supply and Sewerage Second small towns water supply and sanitation sector project Project management office Panipokhari, Kathmandu Tel: ++977 1 4423848, 977 1 4412348 Fax: ++977 1 4413280 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sstwssp.gov.np
c. Consultant preparing the report
3. ERMC (P) Ltd. has worked on behalf of the proponent for conducting IEE
studies and preparing IEE report using all the prevalent guidelines, acts,
policies and regulations. The name and address of the consultant is given
4. The government of Nepal has prepared a fifteen years development plan to
implement the water supply and sanitation programs in emerging towns or
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small towns in order to improve the health and the quality of life of the people
living in the project towns by constructing and extending water supply system,
drainage and sanitation facilities and providing health and hygiene education
programs in the towns. The project follows the community managed demand
responsive approach where the community will be involved from the very
planning phase to the implementation phase for the operation and maintenance
of the subprojects soon after it is completed. The project, ‘Small Town Water
Supply and Sanitation Sector Project, STWSSSP’ is the outcome of that effort.
The “Asian Development Bank” (ADB) has been providing financial
assistance to implement the project in both the phases. The “Department of
Water Supply and Sewerage” (DWSS) is the implementing agency whereas
the “Ministry of Urban Development” (MOUD) is the executing agency.
5. Both the Nepali law and ADB policy require that the environmental
implications of individual developments are taken into account in the planning
and decision making process and that action is taken to reduce the impacts to
acceptable levels. This is done through the environmental assessment process,
which has become an integral part of lending operations and project
development and implementation worldwide.
a. ADB Policy (ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009)
6. ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), a consolidated policy, describes
common objectives of ADB’s safeguards, lays out policy principles, and
outlines the delivery process for ADB’s safeguard policy. The SPS is designed
for application to current and future lending modalities and caters to the
varying capacities and needs of DMC clients in both the public and private
sectors and will supersede the three current safeguard policies.
7. ADB’s current safeguard policies are generally understood to be operational
policies that seek to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse environmental and
social impacts, including protecting the rights of those likely to be affected or
marginalized by the development process.
8. ADB’s SPS highlights a number of areas that require attention in ADB's
environmental assessment process. It addresses the need for more upstream
environmental assessment at the level of country programming, the need for
more structured consultation in the conduct of environmental assessments, the
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need for greater emphasis on monitoring and compliance with environmental
requirements during project implementation, and finally the need to view
environmental assessment as an ongoing process rather than a one-time event
9. ADB requires environment assessment of all project loans, program loans,
sector loans, sector development program loans, financial intermediation
loans, and private sector investment operations. The process of determining a
project’s environment category is based on a screening checklist that considers
the type, size, and location of the proposed project. Loans are classified into
category A (with potentially significant environmental impacts); category B
(with potentially less significant environmental impacts); category C (unlikely
to have significant environmental impacts); and a new category, FI, (credit
line for subprojects through a financial intermediary, or equity investment in a
financial intermediary). A project’s environment assessment category is
determined by the category of its most environmentally sensitive component,
including both direct and indirect impacts. An IEE is required for category B
projects, and an EIA, requiring greater depth of analysis, for category A
projects. No environmental assessment is required for category C projects
although their environmental implications nevertheless need to be reviewed.
10. The proposed Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project is classified
as environment category B as per the ADB guidelines and following normal
procedures for project loans, an IEE was conducted. The IEE has been done
based on the checklist completed to support the environmental classification of
project under ADB (Refer Annex 2 for REA checklist).
b. National Laws, Policies, Acts, Regulations, Standards and Guidelines
11. Most of the national policies and laws of the Government of Nepal (GoN) are
in favor of environmentally sound economic development and growth.
Following table summarizes the relevant policies, acts and regulations and
guidelines that have been an integral part of the project and have been
reviewed during the preparation of the IEE report.
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Table 1: National Policies, Acts, Regulations and Guidelines
Policies
Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2007
The interim constitution of Nepal realized environmental protection as the policy of the state. Clause (4) of Article (35) of the constitution states that ‘The State shall, while mobilizing the natural resources and heritage of the country that might be useful and beneficial to the interest of the nation, pursue a policy of giving priority to the local community’. The Clause (5) states that ‘The State shall make necessary arrangements to maintain the natural environment. The State shall give priority to special protection of the environment, and rare wildlife, and prevent further damage due to physical development activities, by increasing awareness of the general public about environmental cleanliness. Provision shall be made for the protection of the forest, vegetation and biodiversity, their sustainable use and for equitable distribution of the benefits derived from them’.
Second Three Year Interim Plan (2068 - 2071)
The interim plan provides the most recent guidance on urban sector priorities highlighting, in particular, the need to address the effects of rapid urbanization on service levels, water quality and scheme maintenance. It proposes the full integration of sewerage, on-site sanitation and solid waste management in all urban schemes and specially endorses cost recovery from consumers. Local authorities are responsible for overseeing project implementation but with private sector organizations playing increasing roles.
National Policy on Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation, 2004
Provides guidance on water and sanitation service provision in rural areas using community led participatory approaches. While partially relevant t the urban context, particularly around the integration of inputs and local capacity building, it generally fails to address the complex operational challenges to be faced by Municipal authorities in implementing and managing urban services.
National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Policy, 2009
Formulated to provide the overall policy support and guidance towards achieving equity in service delivery by ensuring that the financially marginalized households within the system areas are mainstreamed as valid customers of service through design and implementation of financial incentives where so required. It aims to ensure that the roles and responsibilities of central and local government bodies, external development partners, private sector including NGOs and user groups are clearly defined in scheme implementation and regulation and performance management in accordance with national decentralization policy.
Acts and Regulations
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EPA and EPR have several provisions to institutionalize environmental consideration in development projects. Section (5) of EPA stipulates that ‘a proponent who is desirous of implementing any proposal shall have to submit such a proposal, accompanied by the report on Initial Environmental Examination or Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposal, to the concerned agency for the approval of such a proposal. The EPR elaborates provisions to prepare and submit the scoping report, Terms of Reference (TOR), and IEE/EIA report for approval and includes public consultation processes. As per the EPR, the Environmental Assessment report, in general, should include detail information on impacts and environmental protection measures, including implementation plan, monitoring and evaluation and environmental auditing. Public consultation is a pre-requisite in all the prescribed projects.
Local Self Governance Act, 1999 & Local Self Governance Regulations, 2000
The Act empowers the local bodies for the conservation of soil, forest and other natural resources and implements environmental conservation activities. It also describes about the user group formation to implement the programs in the local areas. The Regulation has provisions for Village Development Committee (VDC), District Development Committee (DDCs) and municipality to coordinate and implement development projects/programs and to provide approval or clearance of the proposed project.
Water Resources Act, 1992 & Water Resources Regulation, 2000
Water Resource Act is an umbrella act governing water resource management. It declares the order of priority of water use; vests ownership of water in the state; prohibits water pollution; and provides for the formation of Water User Association and system of licensing. The Regulation sets out the procedure to register a WUA and to obtain a license and sets out the rights and obligations of WUA and license holders.
Drinking Water Regulations, 1998
Regulates the use of drinking water and deals with the control of water pollution and maintenance of quality standards for drinking water. It also sets out the conditions of service utilization by consumers
Nepal Water Supply Corporation Act, 1989 (and amendments) & Water Supply
Management Board Act, 2006 & Water Supply Tariff Fixation
Commission Act,2006
These acts facilitate the improved management of water and sanitation services. They establish the legal basis for private sector management of schemes and independent fee setting and regulation applicable to all urban schemes.
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Water Tax Act, 1966
Under the Act, the water user who use water through a tap distributed by the government is obliged to pay water tax as fixed by prevalent laws and charges are levied if the tax is not paid within the time as fixed by the law.
(Management and Resource Mobilization Rules), 1990
As solid waste has direct impact on water supply system, discharge of solid waste in either public or private places have been prohibited under this Act. The rules entrusts Solid Waste Management and Resource Mobilization Centre, established under the Act, to provide necessary service to individual or institution in managing solid waste. As such any water resource projects may obtain such service and maintain the water resource clean.
Land Acquisition Act, 1977 & Land Acquisition Rules, 1969
The Land Acquisition Act and the Rules are the two main legal instruments that specify procedural matters of land acquisition and compensation. Under these, the Government is allowed to acquire any private land paying reasonable compensation to the affected party for any public purposes or for operation of any development project initiated by government institutions and the water resources laying and originating within such acquired area is spontaneously acquired under this process.
Since forest has an important role in managing water resources, Forest Act has many provisions effecting the integrated water resources management of the country. The basic objective is developing and conserving the forests of the country. The government can provide parts of any type of forest for the implementation of national priority plan with the assurance that it does not adversely affect the environment. The Regulation further elaborate legal measures for the conservation of forests and wild animals.
Labor Act, 1992
The Act emphasizes on occupational health and safety of workers and stipulates provision of necessary safety gears and adopting necessary precautionary measures against potentially hazardous machine/equipment in the workplace. It also stipulates to make arrangements such as removal of waste accumulated during production process and prevention of dust, fume, vapor and other waste materials, which adversely affect the health of workers.
Child Labor Prohibition and Regulation Act, 2001
The section 3 of the act prohibits a child from engaging in work, sub clause 1 of the clause 3 states “Nobody shall engage in work a child who has not completed fourteen years of age as a labor and sub clause 2 states “Nobody shall engage a child in a risk full occupation or work set forth in the Schedule”. The section 4 states “Child not to be engaged in work
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against his will by temptation or fear or pressure or by any other means”
Town Development Act, 1988
The Act has provisions about the formation of town development committee in any town area to implement town planning and in carrying out the developmental and reconstruction work of that town.
Standards and Guidelines
National EIA Guidelines, 1993
In the process of implementing National Conservation Strategy (NCS) in 1990, the government of Nepal in collaboration with The World Conservation Union - IUCN developed a locally suitable environmental assessment guideline. Although National EIA guidelines are procedural guidelines, it substantially encouraged the proponent to prepare an EIA report of the prescribed development projects and programmes and serves as the primary source of integrating environmental aspects in major development projects. The National EIA Guidelines contains objectives, methods of screening projects requiring the level of environmental assessment (IEE or EIA), scoping, impact identification and prediction, report review, monitoring and evaluation and impact auditing ensuring public participation during the preparation of the IEE/ EIA report.
National Drinking Water Quality Standards (NDWQS) and Directives, 2005
Provides details of the water quality standards to be applied to all water supply schemes. These set out the water quality parameters, which the water suppliers should adhere to. The directives also ensures that the water sampling, testing and analysis procedures used to certify that the drinking water supplied or to be supplied conforms to the NDWQS and also sets the monitoring and surveillance procedures to certify that the quality of supplied water conforms to the standards.
Water Resource Strategy, 2002
Provides a systematic framework for water resource development and identifies action plans to avoid and resolve conflicts and achieve water related development objectives. It has identified the need to integrate and coordinate all the uses of natural resources within the catchment basis and has laid emphasis on the development and management of water resources in a holistic, systematic manner, relying on integrated water resources management.
c. Objectives and Scope of the Environmental Study
12. The main objective of the present IEE study for Water Supply and Sanitation
purpose is to fulfill the requirements pertaining to Rule 3, Annex G of Schedule
1 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (including amendments 1999 and
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2007) and to ensure the environmental and social sustainability of the project. It
aims to help the decision makers to make informed decision about the project.
13. The specific objectives of the IEE study are as follows.
• To identify, predict and evaluate the potential beneficial and adverse impacts of
the project on the physical, biological and socio-economical resources in the
project area
• To suggest enhancement measures to augment the benefits of the project and to
propose suitable mitigation measures to avoid, minimize and compensate the
adverse impacts of the project
• To prepare appropriate Environmental Management Action Plan (EMAP)
• To inform public about the proposed project and its impact on their livelihood
• To prepare an IEE as per the EPR, 1997
14. Scope: The present IEE study for the water supply and sanitation project is
proposed for SukhadTown ofDarakh VDC in Kailali district. The study focuses
on the adverse environmental impacts and its mitigation measures relating to the
location, design, construction and operation of all the project activities.
d. Relevancy of the Project
15. The proposed water supply and sanitation project is aneed to be studied from the
environmental point of view as per EPA 1997 and EPR 1997(Amendments 1999
and 2007). The Proposed Water Supply and Sanitation Project is intended to
serve entire ward no. 4, ward no. 5 and ward no. 6 of Darakh VDC. Similarly,
the project covers ward no. 2, ward no. 3 and 4 and part of ward no. 5, ward no.
9 of Sadepani VDC. A small part of ward no. 7 of Ram Shikhar Jhala is also
included in the service area of the project. It is expected that on implementation
of the project the users of the area will be able to avail from adequate amount of
safe drinking water and need not resort the use of tube wells and arsenic content
water to fulfill their water needs. The project needs to go through IEE process as
stipulated in EPR 1997(Amendments 1999 and 2007). The proposed project
shall rely on the ground water sources. On the basis of information in Sukhad
the general depths of the wells range from 100 to 125 meters and screen length
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of 30 m. And the safe yield from a well size 300/200 mm should be in the range
of 20-25 liters per second. The Project does not involve construction of any
tunnels; relocation of people or households, there is no need to settle any
households above the gravity source, and construction of river training works
(more than 1 km) is not required. The project is expected to benefit a design
population of about 32,469. The groundwater abstraction for the proposed
drinking water augmentation is very miniscule compared to the available
groundwater resources of the aquifer.
16. As the proposed project falls within the definitions provided in the EPR
1997(Amendments 1999 and 2007) Annex 1 (G) for drinking water projects;
only an IEE shall be necessary. The regulation stated in Annex 1 (H) shall only
be applicable, if the proposal does not fall under categories (A) through (H) of
Annex 3. Table 2 compares the status of the project point by point against the
conditions defined by Environment Protection Act 1997 and Environment
Protection Regulation 1997 (and its amendments 2007) for which a drinking
water would require IEE or EIA.
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S. N Condition described in the Act and
Regulations
IEE Required as per the
Regulation Annex 1 g
EIA Required as per the
Regulation Annex 3 h Conditions in the project
1 River Control (training) Up to 1 kilometer Over 1 kilometer NA
2 Channeling Water from one Watershed to Another
Applicable Applicable NA
3 Rain Water Collection and Use of Spewing Wetland
Up to 200 hectares More than 200 hectares NA
4 Supply of Water in Dry Season from Surface Water Source with a safe yield of
Up to 1 cusec and utilizing up to 50 % of the available quantity
More than 1 cusec and utilizing the total available quantity
NA
5 Ground Water Recharge Up to 50 % of total aquifer More than 50 % of aquifer NA
6 Water Treatment Up to 25 litre per sec More than 25 litre per sec Within the limit
7 Construction of Tunnel for Channelling Drinking Water
Tunnel constructed Not constructed
8 Water Resource Development which Displaces People Permanent Residents)
25 to 100 people Over 100 people Not done
9 Settlement of People Upstream of Water Source
Settlement of up to 500 people Settlement of above 500 people Not done
10 Supply of water to a population of 5, 000 to 50, 000 Over 50, 000 The water supply system is
Table 2: Criteria for Requirement of IEE and/or EIA for Drinking Water Supply Projects as per Annex 1
and Schedule g and Annex 3 Schedule h of Environment Protection Regulation 1997 Amendment 2007
Compared with the Situation of the Project
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S. N Condition described in the Act and
Regulations
IEE Required as per the
Regulation Annex 1 g
EIA Required as per the
Regulation Annex 3 h Conditions in the project
design for distribution of water to a total of 16056 population
11 Connection of New Source to Supply Water to existing water supply system for a population of
10, 000 - 100, 000 More than 100, 000 the current population of the project is 16056 and the design population is 32469
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Operation of a drinking water supply system with inclusion of sewage disposal system with sewage treatment system
Installed Installed Sewage design system and reed bed treatment plant has been proposed to install in the Sukhad bazaar itself.
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Extraction of ground water from sources which are located at point and non-point sources of biological and chemical pollution and/or their influenced areas.
Not done Done No non point and point sources of pollution is present in the vicinity of the water source
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Operation of water supply project included in a multipurpose project utilizing a source of 25 liter per sec water. (Construction of Multiple Purpose Reservoir Required)
Not operated Operated This is not a multipurpose project and is solely for water supply
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e. Approach and Methodology
17. The present initial environmental examination report has been prepared based
on the terms of reference (TOR) approved by the ministry of urban
development, of the government of Nepal. The studyhas followed the provisions
outlined in the Environmental Protection Act, 1997 and Environmental
Protection Regulation, 1997 and Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 of the Asian
Development Bank (ADB). The major activities undertaken during the
preparation of IEE are outlined below.
• Desk study
18. The available secondary data such as relevant information, documents, related
maps, aerial photographs, newspaper etc. and the engineering report of the
project and other relevant documents were thoroughly reviewed. Policies,
legislations and guidelines relevant to the project were also referred to. The desk
study also involved the preparation of questionnaire/checklists/matrices for
collection of primary data for both bio-physical and socio-economic
assessments.
• Field Work
19. A detail field investigation was carried out during April 2012 in order to collect
the baseline information on the basis of physical, socio economic and cultural
environment of the project area. The local communities were consulted to
comprehend the existing social and physical nature of the area. A walkover
survey was carried out to identify the environmental structures and to gather
relevant baseline information. The details of the field study on various aspects
(physical, biological and socio-economical) are as follows and the questionnaire
used for socio economic survey of the project area is listed in Annex 8.
• Physical Assessment
20. Existing physical attributes of the project area were studied through
topographical map and site observation, complemented by secondary source of
information from reports and interviews.
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• BiologicalAssessment
21. The ecological attributes of the area were gathered during the field survey.
Information on vegetation pattern, wildlife, parks and reserves, sensitive habitats
were collected. Identification of wild flora and fauna, rare and endangered
species were done during field observation and by questionnaire survey. The
scientific names of the flora and fauna were later recorded using secondary
data/references.
• Socio-economicAssessment
22. Socio-economic and cultural environment of the project such as population,
community structure, distribution of income, source of livelihood, and expected
water users were obtained through various secondary and primary sources of
data. These included literature review, questionnaire survey, focus group
discussion, and the suggestions and comments obtained from all relevant
stakeholders through public notices and public hearing process.
• Data Processing
23. The information obtained from the desk study and field works were processed in
a standard format to maintain consistency. The data were tabulated and maps
were interpreted. The mitigation and monitoring measures were then proposed
based on the impacts indentified during the study.
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B. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
1. Location and Accessibility of the Project Area
24. The proposed Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation project is located in
the Darakh VDC of Kailali district in the far western region of Nepal. The
project area lies about 50 km east from Attariya and 20 km west of Lamki. The
nearest airport is located in Dhangadhi which is serviced by regular flights from
Kathmandu. Sukhad is connected to Uttar Pradesh province of India through the
border town of Bhajani, which is located 20 kms south wards. Historically,
Sukhad village is the one that lies along the track joining Achham district to the
Indian border point Bhajani .The road connecting Sukhad is MRM highway.
2. Existing Water Supply and Sanitation Situation
a. Water Supply System
25. There is an absence of improved drinking water supply system within the
project area. The pipe water supply deficit has led the majority of population of
the area to depend on the shallow hands pumps. The only source for the supply
of water to the population of the service area is groundwater. At present people
are fulfilling their need of water by drawing water from the shallow hand
pumps.About 80% of the people living in the area depend on these hand pumps
to meet their daily water demand. Although water needs are being fulfilled to an
extent, the concerning issues is the presence of arsenic in the water. The locals
have exclaimed the difficulty they are facing dealing with arsenic presence
water, in the absence of safe drinking water. The shallow hand pumps have
depth in the range of (10 to 70 feet) where the water is easily susceptible to
contamination and pollution.
26. The desire to acquire clean and safe drinking water to the peoples of the project
area has led to the initiation and acceptance of this project. The hardship of
water has connected people to unite and work together to bring safe drinking
water to their doors.The average water use is 220 liter per household per day in
the dry day and 140 l/hh/d in the wet season. If average household size is
estimated as 6.1 then about 36 lpcd in the dry season and 23 lpcd in the wet
season is consumed.The service area being located in the Terai region, the
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climate is found warm and humid. This also adds in the higher percentage of
water demand by the people especially for bathing as they tend to sweat a lot
due to hot climate and washing of clothes for similar purpose. This is one of the
main reasons for the greater amount of water consumption in the dry season as
compared to wet season.
27. Warm places and puddles of muddy water are best hub for the growth of
infectious mosquitoes and other disease causing agent. To avoid such incidence
for the occurrence of any diseases water plays a major role. The availability of
water will provide them with enough quantity for the cleaning, washing, bathing
and also a provision to help prevent gastro intestinal diseases. It will also add a
plus in preventing skin related disease.
b. Sanitation Facility
28. The sanitation facility in Sukhad is still in basic condition. The latrine coverage
of the project area is poor. About 64% of the HHs have access to water seal
latrines while 25% have pit latrine or ventilated pit latrine. Most of the houses
were although having some kind of latrine in their area, they were not
maintained properly. The hygiene and cleanliness were not maintained. In
houses having water seal latrines they had a better hygienic condition than those
houses having pit and ventilated pit latrines. Among 10% of the houses not
having latrines is due to economical condition and some not knowing how to
build latrines. They rather go for open defecation in the open space. This not
only brings bad nuisance odor to people passing by but also acts as a vector for
diseases. There are no public toilets in the market place or in the bus park.
People have claimed the need of sanitation facility and toilets in the public
places.
c. Drainage Facility
29. There are no proper surface drainage facilities available in the project area
except approximately 500 m of surface drain is present in the market area
(Bhajani road). Besides this there is no other surface drainage system. The
project area is situated at flat terrain. Due to this, water logging takes place
frequently in the rainy season. The size of existing drain system is also not
adequate to carry all the discharged water to the particular system. The absence
of proper drainage system within the project area has made people feel its
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necessity at least in the core market area and if possible within the
community.Though the Sadepani Drinking Water and Sanitation Committee are
initiating to construct some surface drainage system, the community claimed the
necessity for the implementation of drainage improvement in the area within the
project area at first.
d. Solid Waste Management
30. There is no defined agency to look after the solid waste management system
within the project area. There is no system for collection and disposal. Most of
the shopkeepers collect and throw the solid waste on the bank of Donda River.
While majority of individuals collect and dispose solid waste themselves
especially in their own premises.
3. Type, category and need of the subproject
31. The proposed "Sukhad town water supply and sanitation project" is a ground
water based water supply system project covering entire ward no. 4, ward no. 5
and ward no. 6 of Darakh VDC. Similarly, the project covers ward no. 2, ward
no. 3 and 4 and part of ward no. 5, ward no. 9 of Sadepani VDC. A small part of
ward no. 7 of Ram Shikhar Jhala is also included in the service area of the
project. The project comprises of two major components- water supply and
sanitation.
32. The water supply part comprises of a pumping scheme. Two schemes have been
proposed in Darak VDC and Sadepani VDC. In Darak VDC two new deep tube
wells will be placed at Peepal Danda, ward no 5; along with one test borehole to
exploit the groundwater. While another two new deep tube well will be placed
in Chittalpur, ward no 3 of Sandepani VDC. The depth of the tube well will be
in the range of 100 – 125 meters. As deep tube well is proposed for the project,
the risk of arsenic contamination is not there.
33. The absence of piped water supply system has compelled the local people to
depend on the hand pumps to fulfill their needs. These hand pumps are more
prone to contamination resulting in many health issues. In addition, some hand
pumps get dry up in summer seasons due to lowered water table. If water table
depth goes beyond 7 m depth, the suction hand pumps could not deliver
water.The Study of the project area indicates that the community people
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areaware of quality of water served for drinking purpose. As household that
resort to hand pumps face high risk of contamination, in this scenario, to avoid
poor quality of water and avail enough proper drinking water services, the
consumers in Sukhad felt the need for a reliable and sustainable system. In light
of this situation and desire for better and improved services, the consumers of
Sukhad organized themselves to approach the Second Small Towns Water
Supply and Sanitation Sector Project to assist them in their quest. As a result of
their efforts, the government has given the consent and project has been
undertaken through SSTWSSSP as per their rules and regulations.
4. Size or Magnitude of operation
34. The water supply system has been designed for a base year population of 17,574
(Darakh base year population 11,577 and Sandepani base year population 5997).
The design year population for the year 2030 is 17,864 for Darakh VDC and
9684 for Sandepani VDC. The system has been designed to extract ground
water from deep tube wells for a total design year population of 27548. The
systems also consist of water treatment facility along with the twoRCC overhead
tank of 200 m3 capacity each one in Darakh and the other in Sandepani.
35. The total water supply demand for these years has been presented in Table- 3
Table 3: Total Water Demand
S.N. Type of Demand Demand (ltrs.) 2030
1 DomesticDemand/day 2754800.00 2 Non Domestic Demand/day 275480.00 3 Leakage and Wastage 335077.00 Total 3365357.00
Source: Socio-economic Survey, 2011
5. Proposed Schedule for Implementation
36. The exact schedule for implementation of the project will be known after the
work has been assigned to the contractor. For the feasibility study, detailed
engineering design study and construction, three years period has been assigned.
Therefore the base year for the project has been as the year 2015 and the design
year has been taken as the year 2030.
37. The main task associated with the project will be as follows.
• Review of detailed engineering design
• Preparation of working drawings
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• Preparation of quantity and cost estimates
• Carrying out of economic and financial analysis and level of water tariff
• Preparation of socio technical profile
• Environmental study of the sub project area
• Preparation of tender documents
• Awarding of contract
• Construction
• Operation and Maintenance
38. The project has been designed with the principle of active community
participation from the design stage itself. The implementation strategy of the
project is based on the community management approach, which includes
encouraging the financial responsibility towards the improved facility.
Therefore, user participation at the outset of the planning and design exercise is
an essential requirement. The community has to contribute 50% of the total
construction cost. Out of which 5% has to be deposited before implementation
of the project as upfront cash. Another 35% - 45% to be contributed taking the
loan from TDF. The loan should be recovered within the time frame of 15 years
with 5 years of grace period, along with the interest of 5% per annum through
their affordable water tariffs plus. Tariff raised by the service has to support
towards maintenance of the supply system of the water supply system. DWSS is
acting as the initiator/coordinator for the purpose.
6. Project Requirements
a.MaterialsRequired for Constructions
39. The following Table 4shows the materials required during construction and
operation of Sukhad town water supply and sanitation project.
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Table4: Materials Required
Particulars Unit Quantity Source Adequacy
Cement Bags 10417 Dhangadhi Sufficient
Aggregate Cu m 875 Dhonda River Sufficient
Sand Cu m 3850 Dhonda River Sufficient
b. Human Resource
40. The proposed Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project, entails both
skilled and unskilled laborers for its construction and operation in the proposed
site. As such for this work a total of 14800 skilled labors and 95670 unskilled
labors are required. The laborers estimation was made on the basis of rate
analysis and as far as possible they will be hired from the local market and
adjoining areas of Dhangadhi and Mahendranagar and also from adjoining areas
of India.
7. Description of the sub project
41. The Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project has been designed as a
ground water based water supply system that will provide sufficient quantity and
good quality of water to the residents of Darakh VDC, Sandepani VDC and a
small part of Ram Shikhar Jhala. The water supply component of the project
consists of following construction components.
• Deep Tube Wells
• Pumps and Pumping System
• Electrical Facilities
• Treatment Facilities
• Overhead Reservoir
• House (Private) Connection
• System Appurtenances
• Generator/ Pump Houses
• Water Quality Testing Laboratory
• Guard Quarter/Office Building
• Boundary Wall
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42. The sanitation component of the project consists of a construction of a public
toilet (3 Nos.). There is also procurement of tractor along with trolley for
carrying of solid waste and septage carrying vehicle. There is also a construction
of sludge drying bed to deal with all the sludge generated from the waste water.
43. The salient feature of the project is given in Table - 5
Table 5:Salient Features Of Sukhad Town Water Supply And Sanitation Project
S.N. Items Description
A Project Detail
1 Name of the Project Sukhad Water Supply and Sanitation Project
1. Location of boreholes and OHT and treatment plant
1.1 Dispute in intake selection
1.2Riskof insufficient yield in the chosen area
1.3 Conflict with local people
Permanent Moderate • Public consultation and awareness program
• Formation of users committee 121. Review of
design, estimates and
specifications
DSC, DWSS Site belongs to WUSC
2. Ground water pumping (abstraction)
2.1 Risk of inadequate yield of aquifer
2.2 Excessive abstraction could affect the deep tube wells aquifer
2.3 Excessive abstraction could lead to land subsidence
2.4 Risk of arsenic contamination
Permanent (during dry season)
Small • A continuous yield monitoring program, will be designed especially for the abstraction percentage during dry season flow
• Redesigning project with alternative water source if the proposed abstraction rate exceeds sustainable yield.
• The water is proposed to be drawn from a depth of over 120m, below the impervious level which would have insignificant effect to the existing shallow hand pumps. Furthermore, the boreholes are to be used alternatively to avoid excessive with drawl and pump only required amount of ground water
• Water quality analysis will be done
DSC,DWSS Cost incorporated in the contract amount
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• Testing of arsenic in water as soon as possible. Redesign with an alternative borehole source if arsenic occurs.
• Contingency plan in case arsenic occurs during operation.
3. Design of Water storage tank and distribution system
3.1 Risk of contamination of distributed water
3.2 Spread of
epidemics
Permanent Significant • Properly protected intake and storage tanks will be designed and distribution pipe will be located away from drains (to avoid infiltration of drain water
• Adequate source and intake protection measures shall take place.
• A program for yield monitoring shall be designed and implemented.
DSC Cost incorporated in the Contract
Construction phase Impact
4. Drilling of boreholes
4.1 Generation of waste water
4.2 Surface runoff and transportation of excavated materials to nearby bodies
4.3 Disturbance of the land system
4.4 Contamination of ground water
Temporary Moderate • Reuse of water by the consumers in the nearby settlements to irrigate their farmland and vegetable gardens
• Care will be taken while drilling boreholes so that there is minimal vibration and disturbances
• Proper protection during and after drilling and cleaning of the well after drilling
WUSC, contractors
Cost incorporated in the contract
5. Quarrying of raw materials
5.1 Disturbance of land system, erosion and landslide
5.2 Changes in morphology of water system
Temporary Moderate • Unstable and erosion prone sites will be avoided and only approved quarrying sites will be used
• Quarry site will be leveled to suit the local landscape after extraction is complete
DSC, contractors Cost incorporated in the contract
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6. Trucks and
tractors used for the transportation of construction material and noise during construction activity
6.1 Noise pollution 6.2 Air pollution due
to release of emissions
Temporary Small • Use of old and worn out equipments and vehicles, low quality fuel will be prohibited to reduce the noise and air pollution.
• The equipments will be checked by technicians before the commencement of work and working in night shift with equipments producing high noise will be prohibited.
• The construction material will be covered during transportation to avoid dust generation
• The residents will be consulted and informed about the work in advance.
Contractor Cost incorporated in the contract
7. Excavation and digging of trenches during drilling and other construction work
7.1 Unorganized disposal of excavated earth
7.2 Soil erosion, silt
runoff 7.3 Possible pollution
of surface water 7.4 Deterioration of air
quality due to dust 7.5 Disturbance to the
pedestrians
Temporary Moderate • Precautionary measures will be taken during construction to avoid caving
• Excavated soil will be placed safely against erosion
• Reuse of excavated soil and backfilling of trenches will be done
• Safe disposal of excavated soil • As far as possible construction
activities will be avoided in the rainy season.
• Sprinkling of water to avoid dust • Temporary diversions and
signboards will be provided for the pedestrians
Contractor Cost incorporated in the contract
8. Waste management and disposal
8.1 Generation of excess grease, solid waste and other construction waste
Temporary Moderate • Mechanism of safe disposal of waste will be developed in the project site before the actual commencement of work
Contractor Cost incorporated in the contract
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8.2 Pollution of nearby
irrigation canals and water bodies
• Prohibition of unwanted littering and discharge of waste
9. Distribution pipes along the roadside
9.1 Obstruction in pedestrian and traffic movement
9.2 Removal of excavated material can affect the local land system (erosion and soil instability)
Permanent Moderate • Care will be taken while excavating and laying pipes so that there is minimal vibration and slope disturbances
• Excavated soil will be dumped in outer side of trench opposite to roadside and backfilling will be done properly
• Excavated soil will be placed safely against erosion
Contractors Cost incorporated in the contract
10. Clearing of natural vegetation (cultivated land, agricultural land)
10.1 Loss of vegetation and habitat
Permanent Small • Provision of minimization of vegetation clearing and careful cutting of ground vegetation
• Plantation of tree and shrub where ever possible.
Contractor, WUSC
Cost incorporated in the contract
11. Construction activity
11.1 Local residents could be disturbed by noise, dust and impeded access
Temporary Small • Work to be conducted as quickly as possible to minimize disturbance
• Residents will be consulted and informed about the disturbances in advance
Contractor Cost incorporated in the contract
12. Influx of
outside workforce
12.1 Problems due to irresponsible behavior of work force (e.g. gambling, disrespect to the local area and people)
Temporary Moderate • All the workers will be instructed to act in a responsible manner
• Prohibition of alcohol, gambling • Local people will be employed as
far as possible
Contractor Cost incorporated in the contract
13. Occupational 13.1 Risk of accidents Temporary Significant • A site health and safety plan Contractor Cost
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and Community Health and Safety
to the workers and public
including safety measures such as provision of (personal protective equipment, PPE) will be prepared and implemented
• First aid will be kept at hand in working area
• General public will be excluded from all the construction sites
• Insurance will be provided to the workers.
• Conduct campaigns to raise awareness of health and sanitation.
incorporated in the contract
Operation and Maintenance Phase Impact
14. Distribution of water
14.1 Risk of contamination of water in distribution system
Permanent Significant • Regular water quality monitoring of water of the distribution system
• System staff will be trained and supervised
WUSC, PMO
Cost covered by WUSC
Sanitation
Location Impact
15. Location of sludge drying bed
15.1 Public health hazard
15.2 Rejection of the location by locals
Permanent Moderate • Sludge drying bed will be located at a place only after consulting all the stakeholders
DSC,WUSC Cost included in the contract
16. Seepage from the sludge drying bed
16.1Pollution of ground water from seepage due to sludge drying bed
Permanent Moderate • Sludge drying bed will be properly designed to avoid possibility of ground water pollution and public health hazard. The effluent will be discharged near to the Donda Khola.
• Provide clay liner and geo membrane at the bed to prevent from the seepage reaching the ground water.
DSC Cost included in the contract
Construction Phase Impact
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17. Excavation of soil (during construction of sludge drying bed and latrines)
17.1 Unorganized disposal of excavated earth
17.2 Surface runoff, pollution of water ways
17.3 Nuisance to pedestrians
17.4 Deterioration of air quality due to dust
Temporary Moderate • Safe disposal and re-use of excavated soil
• Sprinkling of water to avoid dust • Temporary diversions and
signboards will be provided to the pedestrians
Contractors Cost incorporated in the contract
18. Clearing of natural vegetation (cultivated land, agricultural land)
18.1 Loss of vegetation and habitat
Permanent Small • Provision of minimization of vegetation clearing and careful cutting of ground vegetation will be done
• Trees and shrubs will be planted wherever possible
Contractor WUSC
Cost incorporated in the contract
19. Occupational and Community Health and Safety
19.1 Risk of accidents to the workers and public
Temporary Significant • A site health and safety plan will be prepared and implemented
Contractor Cost incorporated in the contract
Operation and Maintenance Phase Impact
20. Operation of sludge drying bed
20.1 Nuisance due to odor and vectors
20.2 Nuisance to the neighboring areas due to transportation of sludge
20.3 Flooding of bed during rainy season and bed clogging
Permanent Moderate • Regular O&M of the sludge beds (Lime spreading on the beds) will be done
• Vector breeding sites and resting sites will be modified (e.g using appropriate chemicals, spray)
• Providing buffer zone around the area and planting trees in the buffer zone to cover sludge drying area
• Properly covered transportation systems will be provided
WUSC, PMO Cost covered by WUSC
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20.4 Pollution of nearby stream due to discharge of effluents
• Quality of effluent and river water will be regularly monitored
21. Operation of latrines (public toilets)
21.1 Pollution of shallow ground water used for domestic purpose
21.2 Nuisance due to odor, insects and rodents
Permanent Significant • The latrines/soak pits will be kept away(more than 50 m) from tube wells
• Proper maintenance and regular emptying
WUSC
Nominal
22. Solid waste management
22.1 Pollution of river water due to waste disposal
22.2 Nuisance to neighboring areas due to transportation of waste
Permanent Moderate • Waste sorting and disposal will be properly done
• Waste will be transported via truck or tractor (waste to be properly covered in the vehicle) to an appropriate site selected by WUSC
WUSC PMO
Cost covered by WUSC
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E. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE WITH AND WITHOUT
PROJECT SITUATIONS
122. The aim of the project is to provide safe and sufficient water supply to the
residents of Sukhad in Kailali district. The various alternatives to achieve the
objectives of the project with minimum impact to the environment are presented
in the following sub-sections.
1. Design Alternative
123. The proposed project has been formulated to provide reliable and continuous
drinking water supply in adequate quantity and quality to the consumers of the
service area. In order to achieve that, a new system needed to be designed with
additional sources of water, increased distribution network and enhanced storage
facilities. Although Ghodaghodi Lake lies on the project area its usage for water
supply is socially not accepted. It is declared as a Ramsar wetland. Seasonal
river such as Kandra and Donda are present adjacent to Ghodaghodi lake. But in
the project area no surface water source both for pumping and gravitational
source is not available. Thus theonly potential source of water for the proposed
water supply system Sukhad is groundwater.The project has been designed to
exploit ground water from deep tube well. Two deep tube well each placed in
Darakh and Sandepani are allocated for the extraction of ground water. The
depth of the tube well being in the range of 100 to 125 m, there is hardly any
risk of arsenic contamination. The water quality test gives affirmation of its
safety as its parameters are within the NDWQS standards. At 70 feet deep water
tested from test bore hole at Sandepani showed 0.022 mg/l presence of arsenic.
As the depth increases the arsenic content also decreases. However the arsenic is
reduced by aeration or by sand filter employing iron nails. Nails will promote
adsorption of arsenic consequently arsenic is reduced. Therefore the proposed
project has been envisaged to streamline the various systems and develop a
reliable and sustainable system. The present project is designed with due
consideration of these aspects and thus the proposed design has no alternative.
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2. Project Site/Location Alternative
124. No significant adverse environmental impacts are found with present location of
the project. The location of the sludge drying bed is finalized after consultation
with the local community (i.e Land near Dhonda Khola) and distribution lines
are fixed with minimum impacts on the environment. The location of major
structures especially the overhead tank, borehole, and distribution pipe line will
be retained as decided during interaction with WUSC and beneficiaries.
Therefore, the proposed location of the project has no alternatives.
3. Alternative in Technology, Implementation Procedure and Raw
Materials
125. The technologies proposed in the project are reliable. The source of water, being
ground water exploited from a deep aquifer, is a reliable one. Its yield is found
to be at the same range during all seasons. The yield of the proposed tube well is
expected to adequately serve the consumers of the project area. Altogether 4
deep boreholes have been proposed (include one test borehole), which will be
used alternately to avoid unnecessary wear and tear, excessive drawdown and
reliability. For ground water, it has to be pumped against the static head of about
25 m from the borehole by mechanical and electrical equipments. The proposed
sources are found technically viable for the proposed system.
126. The work involved is labor intensive and minimum use of mechanical
equipment is involved. Most of the construction work will be done manually,
avoiding heavy equipment which will produce minimum environmental impacts.
Trained human resources will be employed.
127. The working procedures proposed are participatory one and the beneficiaries
will be actively participating in all the phases of the project. Except from some
mechanical equipment for drilling of boreholes, most of the raw materials used
will be local in nature. Similarly, as far as possible, local people will be
employed for the project so that the chances of conflict are minimal.
4. No Project Option
128. The No-project alternative prevents the implementation of the project. Such
action will impede the local people of the area from having the facility of safe
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and sufficient drinking water and also living in sanitary environment. If the
project is not implemented, the people will have to continue depending upon the
existing shallow hand pumps which are not safe for drinking purpose as there is
a high risk of arsenic contamination. It also limits the chances of socio-
economic development of the area. Even areas such as bus parkdon't have toilets
where there is so much rush of people.
129. On the other hand, if the project is implemented, the people of the area will not
only benefit from the supply of safe and sufficient drinking water but also
improve their health and hygiene conditions. The project implementation will
create job opportunities, thereby improving the socio-economic condition of the
local people and help in improving their quality of life. . The Implementation of
the proposed project will produce only negligible and insignificant
environmental impacts. The do-nothing option will be able to avoid some minor
environmental impacts; however, difficulty of having safe and reliable water
supply; remoteness and poverty of the area will remain intact. It will also
improve the sanitation condition of children and people in the area providing
better hygienic state.
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F. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION
ANDPARTICIPATION
130. One of the important objectives of IEE is to facilitate the participation of all the
stakeholders and general public right from pre-construction phase of the project
to its operation. Several consultations were held with the locals in the project
area to understand their views of the project and to get their consensus.
131. The project has involved a variety of concerned groups, including non-
governmental organizations, line agencies, community based organizations and
local people while preparing the IEE report. After the TOR was approved from
the MoUD, a public notice was published in Rajdhani Daily on 3rd November,
2012 informing the local people and stakeholders about the project and to
obtain suggestions about the possible environmental impacts and likely
mitigation measures during the implementation of the project. A copy of the
notice was also displayed at concerned VDC office, local school, health posts
and other public places. (Annex 3)
132. During the field survey Focused Group Discussion were held with the local
people and public meetings were held in local area to understand the public
attitude and views and to get consensus of the project. Written forms of
suggestions were collected during the meeting and from relevant government
agencies. The recommendation letters from the concerned agency has been
attached in Annex 5. During the public consultation, the project objectives were
explained and people were requested to give their opinions and suggestions. The
lists of key people contacted are given in Annex 6.
133. The main issues raised during the public consultation were regarding-
• Information dissemination of the project (SSTWSSSP)
• Roles and responsibilities of WUSC, community and other stakeholders
• Required cash contribution and the modality of the project: WUSC and
community were fully aware of it and they are ready to co-operate with the
team during implementation of the project. They had even already collected
the upfront cash required to start the project. They also wanted to know what
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the responsibilities of WUSC, community and the government would be after
the completion of the project.
• Choice among alternative systems: During the feasibility study, three option
alternatives were proposed by the consultant. Between these alternatives, the
WUSC and the beneficiaries preferred to choose the first alternative with two
separate schemes for Darakh and Sandepani and accordingly they acquired the
required land for it.
• Inclusion of some left out areas: If any area is found left during the time of
feasibility study, it would be included during the final survey.
• Water Quality Assessment: It is assumed that there might be a possibility of
presence of traces of Arsenic. However the real problem will be known only
when the test drilling will be done and water will be tested. The type of
treatment required will be decided only after observing the water quality test
report.
• Drainage and Sewage System: Due to lack of fund these components could not
be constructed at present but would be considered in near future. Currently,
septic tanks are in use in the urbanized area and in the rural areas, pit latrines
are in practice.
• Overhead tank:Each overhead tank of 200 m3capacity will be placed in
Darakh and Sandepani respective located area. The OHT will be circular RCC
tank. The base of the overhead reservoir tank is proposed at an elevation of at
least 20 meters above the ground. This will insure adequate pressure at the
pipe line of the system.
134. The draft IEE will be sent to DWSS and ADB for review and comments. After
incorporating the comments and suggestions from all the concerned
stakeholders, final IEE report will be prepared and sent to MoUD for approval.
135. The information about the project is disclosed not just by active participation of
stakeholders during the public consultation process but also formally by making
related materials available in a form and at a location that is easily accessible to
the stakeholders. This normally involves making the draft reports available (in
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local language) at public locations in the community and providing a mechanism
to obtain the comments and suggestions back from the community. ADB
encourages governments to upload all the documents into their website. The
Executive Summary of the IEE study is made public through depository library
system and ADB websites. The full IEE of the proposed project is posted on
DWSS website also made available to the interested parties upon request.
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G. GRIEVANCE AND REDRESS MECHANISM
136. The projects also aim to facilitate a grievance and redress mechanism to address
the environmental and social concerns of the community who are affected by the
project activities. The proposed project doesn’t involve resettlement of any
community, and a Resettlement Plan that addresses the Grievance Redress
Mechanism (GRM) is not necessary. However, all the stakeholders are to be
made aware of the project-specific GRM so that there is an appropriate channel
of communication and a formalized procedure to settle disputes.
137. The process requires a GRM committee to be established at the local level to
assure accessibility to the Affected Person or Stakeholder. The committee
should consist of members with sufficient knowledge about the project, with
technical know-how and expertise and someone aware about the socio-cultural
dynamics of the community. The GRM requires that issues and comments are
first lodged with the local level GRM committee for handling of grievances at
project site. The GRM committee should conduct their meeting within 3 weeks
of receipt of complaint and solution needs to be provided at meeting within the
very week.
138. If the grievance cannot be solved at the project level, the GRM committees need
to submit it to the PMO. The PMO with assistance from Environmental
Specialist and WUSC experts will resolve the grievance. If the grievance cannot
be solved by the PMO, it will be referred to the VDC and district DWSS. The
grievance is required to be solved within 2 weeks by VDC but if it cannot be
resolved even by VDC and DWSS, the case will be referred to the court of law
to adjudicate the matter.
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Figure 6: Grievance Redress Mechanism
Affected
Person
VDC
GRMCom
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PMO
WUSC Environmen
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DWSS
RedressG
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Court of Law
Grievance/ Complaint
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H. MATTERS TO BE MONITORED WHILE
IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
1. Mitigation and Monitoring
139. Environmental Monitoring is necessary to check the implementation of
environmental measures in a manner that had been prescribed earlier and to
ensure that the project activity complies with the environmental protection
standards. Monitoring can be done before the project construction begins
(Baseline Monitoring); during the construction and operation phase (Impact
Monitoring) and periodically even after completion of the project activity
(Compliance Monitoring).Construction and operation phase monitoring of the
mitigation measures will mainly consider the following impacts.
140. Construction phase: Soil erosion; sedimentation and slope stabilization;
vegetation clearing; change in hydrology of surface waters; water, air and noise
pollution; solid waste; land intake ac compensation; health, safety and sanitation
of the work force; and traffic management
141. Operation phase: Drinking water treatment operations; discharge of waste water
into surface waters ; sludge disposal; and quality of drinking water supplies
142. Some of the baseline monitoring that needs to be done before the start of the
construction activities so as to compare the results before and after the
construction works are as follows:
143. Monitoring of air quality and noise levels (vibration) before and during the
construction work
144. Water quality analysis of the nearby streams (Kandra and Donda stream) in
order to examine the physical, chemical and biological quality of the water.
145. Water quality analysis of the shallow water hand pumps and wells at various
places used by the local people
146. The Monitoring Plan is designed in a way that it has been approved and
monitored by the contractor who ensures that the mitigation measures are
followed during the construction period. It also requires regular and periodic
monitoring of the actual environmental impacts during the project operation
over the years following project completion. A detailed monitoring plan giving
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the mechanisms of monitoring for the environmental impact and the mitigation
measures are given in the Table 12.
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Table 12: Environmental Monitoring Schedule
S.N Impacts Mitigation Measures Parameters to be
Monitored Location Frequency
Responsible
for
Monitoring
WATER SUPPLY COMPONENT
Location and Design Impacts
1. 1.1 Dispute in intake selection
1.2 Risk of insufficient yield in the chosen area
Public consultation and awareness program (for location of boreholes)
Meeting workshop, group discussions
Project area One time DWSS, DSC, WUSC
Formation of users committee
Presence and composition of user committee
Project area
One time
DWSS, DSC
Review of design, estimates and specifications
Technical design and specification reports
PMO office After submission of design reports
DWSS, DSC
2. 2.1 Risk of inadequate yield of aquifer
2.2Excessive abstraction could affect the existing shallow tube
2.3 Excessive abstraction could lead to land subsidence
A continuous yield monitoring program, will be designed especially for the abstraction percentage during dry season flow
Source discharge (especially during the dry season)
Abstraction site One time (before final design and construction for source discharge)
Monthly for excessive abstraction
DWSS, DSC
Redesigning project with alternative water source if the proposed abstraction rate exceeds sustainable yield
Technical design PMO office After submission of design reports
DWSS, DSC
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The water is proposed to be drawn from a depth of 100 to 120m, below the impervious level which would have insignificant effect to existing shallow tube wells. Furthermore, boreholes are to be used alternatively to avoid excessive withdrawal and pump only required amount of ground water
Technical design
Abstraction site
Monthly
DWSS, DSC
3. 3.1 Risk of contamination of distributed water
3.2 Spread of water epidemics
Properly protected intake and storage tanks will be designed and distribution pipe will be located away from drains (to avoid infiltration of drain water)
Technical design and specification reports
PMO office, distribution site
One time (before final design and construction)
DWSS,
4. 4.1 Conflict with local people Public consultation and awareness program(for location of treatment plant)
Meeting workshop, group discussions
Project area One time DWSS, DSC WUSC
CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS
5. 5.1 Generation of waste water
5.2Surface runoff and transportation of excavated materials to nearby bodies
5.3 Disturbance of the land
Reuse of water by the consumers in the nearby settlements to irrigate their farmland and vegetable gardens
Reuse of water Construction sites As needed WUSC
Care will be taken while drilling boreholes so that there is minimal vibration and disturbances
contractor records As needed DSC
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system
5.4 Contamination of ground water
Proper protection during and after drilling will be done
contractor records
As needed DSC
6. 6.1 Disturbance of land system, erosion and landslide
6.2Changes in morphology of water system
Unstable and erosion prone sites will be avoided and only approved quarrying sites will be used
Contractor records Quarry areas One time DSC
Quarrying activities from rivers/streams will not be done so as to change the river cross sections and longitudinal profiles
Contractor records Quarry areas One time DSC
Quarry site will be leveled to suit the local landscape after the extraction is complete
Contractor records
Local aesthetics
Quarry areas One time DSC, WUSC
7. 7.1 Noise pollution
7.2 Air pollution due to release of emissions
Use of old and worn out equipments and vehicles, low quality fuel will be prohibited to reduce the noise and air pollution.
Contractor records Construction site As needed DSC
The equipments will be checked by technicians before the commencement of work and working in night shift with equipments producing high noise will be prohibited.
Contractor records
Daily and as needed
DSC
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The construction materials will be covered during transportation to avoid dust generation
Contractor records As needed DSC
8. 8.1 Unorganized disposal of excavated earth
8.2 Soil erosion, silt runoff
8.3 Possible pollution of surface water
8.4 Deterioration of air quality due to dust
8.5 Disturbance to the pedestrians
Precautionary measures will be taken during construction to avoid caving
Contractor records Construction sites DSC
Excavated soil will be placed safely against erosion
Stacking of soil Daily Contractor
Reuse of excavated soil backfilling of trenches will be done
Quantity of soil remained Daily Contractor
Safe disposal of excavated soil Disposal site Daily Contractor, DWSS
As far as possible construction activities will be avoided in the rainy season.
Contractor records As needed Contractor, DSC
Sprinkling of water to avoid dust Dust in the Air At the time of trench digging
Daily Contractor
Temporary diversions and signboards will be provided for the pedestrians
Signboards Construction site Daily Contractor, DWSS
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9. 9.1Generation of excess grease, solid waste and other construction waste
9.2 Pollution of nearby irrigation canals and water bodies
Mechanism of safe disposal such as grease interceptor of waste will be developed in the project site before the actual commencement of work
Contractor records Construction site Daily DSC, DWSS
Prohibition of unwanted littering and discharge of waste
Amount and disposal of solid waste
Monthly VDC, and WUSC
10. 10.1 Obstruction in pedestrian and traffic movement
10.2 Removal of excavated material can affect the local land system (erosion and soil instability)
Care will be taken while excavating and laying pipes so that there is minimal vibration and slope disturbances
Contractor records
Uneven surfaces
Construction sites Daily Contractor, DSC
Excavated soil will be dumped in outer side of trench opposite to roadside and backfilling should be done properly
Pavement demolition Roadside Daily Contractor
Excavated soil will be placed safely against erosion
Stacking of soil Construction site Daily Contractor, DWSS
11. 11.1 Loss of vegetation and habitat
Provision of minimization of vegetation clearing and careful cutting of ground vegetation
Cleared area Construction site weekly Contractor
Plantation of tree and shrub where ever possible
Afforested area, numbers of trees planted
Project area Yearly WUSC
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12. 12.1 Local residents could be disturbed by noise, dust and impeded access
Work to be conducted as quickly as possible to minimize disturbance
Contractor records Construction site Monthly DSC, DWSS
Residents will be consulted and informed about the disturbances in advance
Communication with local people Project area As needed Contractor, DWSS
13. 13.1 Problems due to irresponsible behavior of work force (e.g. gambling, disrespect to the local area and people)
All the workers will be instructed to act in a responsible manner
Behavior of workers Construction camp Weekly Contractor, WUSC
Prohibition of alcohol, gambling Uses of alcohol, records of fights Weekly WUSC, Contractor
Local people will be employed as far as possible
Local survey As needed Contractor
14. 14.1 Risk of accidents to the workers and public
A site health and safety plan including safety measures such as provision of mask, helmet, hand globes and rubber boots to workers will be prepared and implemented
Use of helmet, mask, gloves, boots etc.
Construction site Daily Contractor, DWSS
First aid will be kept at hand in working area
First aid box Monthly Contractor, DWSS
General public will be excluded from all construction sites
Signboards Monthly Contractor, DWSS
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Insurance will be provided to the workers
Health and safety insurance One time Contractor, DWSS
O&M Phase Impacts
15. 15.1 Risk of contamination of water in distribution system
Regular testing will be done on a routine basis and recorded
Periodic maintenance record Distribution system
Weekly WUSC,DWSS
Regular water quality monitoring of water of the distribution system
Water quality test in accordance to National Drinking Water Quality Standard
Distribution system
Weekly WUSC, DWSS
System staff will be trained and supervised
Contractor records Distribution site As needed WUSC, DWSS
16. 16.1 Health hazard to workers and public
First aid measures will be provided in emergencies
First aid box Construction site Monthly Contractor, DWSS
17. 17.1 Connection conflict in users
Public consultation and awareness Public meetings/discussions Project Area Monthly WUSC
SANITATION COMPONENT
Location and Design Impacts
18. 18.1 Public health hazard
18.2 Rejection of the location by people
Sludge drying bed will be properly located after consultationto all the stakeholders
Meeting workshop, group discussions
Project Area One time DWSS, DSC, WUSC
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19. 19.1 Pollution of ground water from seepage due to sludge drying bed
Sludge drying bed will be properly designed to avoid possibility of pollution (Use clay liner or geo- membrane liner at the bed)
Technical design and specification reports
PMO office One time DWSS, DSC
CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACT
20. 20.1 Unorganized disposal of excavated earth
20.2 Surface runoff, pollution of water ways
20.3 Deterioration of air quality due to dust
20.4 Nuisance to pedestrians
Safe disposal and re-use of excavated soil
Stacking of soil, quantity of soil remained
Construction site Daily Contractor
Sprinkling of water to avoid dust Dust in the air Daily Contractor
Temporary diversions and signboards will be provide to pedestrians
Signboards Daily Contractor, DWSS
21. 21.1 Loss of vegetation and habitat
Provision of minimization of vegetation clearing and careful cutting of ground vegetation will be done
Cleared area Construction site Weekly Contractor
Trees and shrubs will be planted wherever possible
Afforested area, number of trees planted
Project area Yearly WUSC
22. 22.1 Risk of accidents to the workers and public
A site health and safety plan will be prepared and implemented
Use of safety gears Construction site Daily Contractor, DWSS
O&M Phase Impacts
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23. 23.1 Nuisance due to odor and vectors
23.2 Flooding of bed during rainy season and bed clogging
23.3 Nuisance to the neighboring areas due to transportation of sludge
23.4 Pollution of nearby stream due to discharge of effluents
Regular O&M of the sludge beds (lime spreading on beds) will be done
Frequency of cleaning
Sprinkling of lime power
Sludge drying bed Periodically WUSC, DWSS
Vector breeding sites and resting sites will be modified (e.g. using appropriate chemicals, spray)
Vector breeding and resting sites Sludge drying bed Periodically WUSC
Providing buffer zone around the area and planting trees in the buffer zones to cover sludge drying area
Buffer area
Trees planted
Around sludge drying bed
One time (during design)
DSC, WUSC
Properly covered transportation systems will be provided
Transport truck Project Area As needed WUSC, PMO
Quality of effluent and river water will be regularly monitored
Checking of effluent parameters River water near the drain disposal site
Monthly WUSC, DWSS
24. 24.1 Pollution of shallow ground water used for domestic purpose
24.2 Nuisance due to odor, insects and rodents
The latrines will be kept away from tube wells
Contractor records Households, Public area
One time (before construction)
DSC , WUSC
Proper maintenance and regular cleaning of the latrines
Frequency of cleaning Weekly WUSC
25. 25.1 Pollution of river water due to waste disposal
Waste sorting and disposal will be properly done
O&M guidelines Project area Weekly WUSC
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25.2 Nuisance to neighboring areas due to transportation of waste
Proper transportation systems will be provided (waste to be properly covered in the vehicle)
Transport truck Project area As needed WUSC, PMO
26. 26.1 Impact on aquatic life Strong monitoring unit will be set up
Effluent parameters River water Monthly WUSC, DWSS
27. 27.1 Communicable disease hazard to workers
A health and safety plan will be prepared and implemented
Occurrence of health problems
Use of safety gears
Maintenance site Weekly WUSC, DWSS
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2. Mitigation Costs
147. Most of the costs related to the mitigation and monitoring activities are either
included in the construction cost estimation in accordance with the contract
specification or covered in the Operational and Maintenance costs and thus are not
detailed here.
148. Further funds are needed mainly for developing the capacity and facilities of the
WUSC for environmental monitoring and for conducting environmental training
and awareness campaigns. Also to maintain greenery in the surrounding project
area trees are required to be planted accordingly. It can be with the choice of heavy
trunk tree along with some flowering plants to give better scenery. The estimation is
presented in the following table.
Table 13: Tentative Cost of Mitigation for Some Impacts
S.N Activities Estimated
(NRs)
Remarks
1. Training for WUSC staff 20,000
During operation period
2. Environmental Awareness Campaigns
30,000
During construction and operation periods
3. Tree implantation 25,000 During construction period
Total 75,000
3. Monitoring Costs
149. Most of the monitoring costs for the proposed project is related to the expenses for
experts for observation and monitoring during construction and operation phases of
the project. The following monitoring costs are to be incurred by the project.
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Table 14: Monitoring Cost
Expert Team Monitoring Cost MD Rate Amount
Environmental Management Specialist
1 150,000 150,000
Sociologists 1 75,000 75,000 Support Staff 2 20,000 40,000 Cost for monitoring by MUD/DWWS
LS 2,00000
Transportation and others LS 50,000 Total 5,15,000
4. Procurement Plan and Cost Estimates
150. The cost for the recommended mitigation measures and monitoring activities are
described in Table 13 and Table 14. Cost of mitigation measures directly linked to
the construction activities (such as erosion control measures) are not included in the
cost estimates as most of these are already included in the construction and
operation and maintenance cost of the project.
Table 15: Annual Cost for EMP
S.N. Item Cost
1. Mitigation Budget Training for WUSC staff
20,000 Environmental Awareness Campaigns
30,000 2. Monitoring Budget
Environmental Management Specialist
1,50,000 Sociologists
75,000 Support Staff
40,000 Cost for monitoring by MoUD/DWWS
2,00,000 Transportation and others
40,000 Total 5,55,000
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5. Environmental Procedures and Institutions
151. Institutions have a crucial role to play during monitoring. There should be firm
institutional commitment by the agencies responsible for monitoring. The Ministry
of Science, Technology and Environment (MOSTE) is in charge of environmental
control and management for all sector agencies. The Ministry of Urban
Development (MoUD) has the overall responsibility for environmental monitoring
of all water supply and sewerage projects. In case of an EIA, it has to be finally
approved by MOE. In case of an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), the final
approval lies with MoUD.
152. The different agencies involved in the Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation
Project are as explained in the following table.
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Table 16: Institution Involved in the Proposed Project
S.N Organization Roles and Responsibilities
1. Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD)
It is the executive agency for the implementation of Second Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project. It is responsible for monitoring of project design, construction and operation activities according to the approved IEE report. It is also responsible for approving the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the IEE and approving the IEE studies.
2. Department of Water Supply and Sewerage (DWSS)
DWSS is the implementing agency for the SSTWSSP. It is responsible for ensuring that all the environmental measures to be adopted during different phases of project implementation and operation have been fully adhered to. It is also responsible for water quality monitoring.
3. Project Management Office (PMO)
PMO under DWSS implements the project. It ensures that all the mitigation measures prescribed by approved IEE have been fully adopted. It acquires permits and approval for project construction and assists WUSC on source registration and transfer of land ownership. It also ensures that responsibilities of other stakeholders are incorporated as per agreements.
4. Town Development Fund (TDF) TDF provides funding to the WUSC. It ensures that necessary environmental screening and assessments have been carried out during the funding decisions.
5. Water User and Sanitation Committee (WUSC)
WUSC is responsible for forming member based water user group and registering it. It is responsible for ensuring the implementation of environmental measures recommended especially during the construction and operation phase. Activities such as public awareness on sanitation and maintaining record of the water quality data are some of its responsibilities.
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6. Design and Supervision Consultant (DSC)
DSC is responsible for conducting the feasibility study and detailed design. It ensures that all the mitigation measures are incorporated in the final design of the system and the environmental prescriptions are being met by the construction contractor.
7. Contractor It is responsible to ensure that the mitigation measures are specified during the construction
153. Apart from the above mentioned agencies, there are other institutions that are
directly and indirectly involved in the project and during the IEE studies. Local
bodies such as Village Development Committees of Darakh, Sandepani and Ram
Shikhar Jhala help in disseminating information about the project to local people
and related stakeholders and in giving permits to conduct the IEE studies.
6. Potential Environmental Enhancement Measures
154. In parallel to the suggested mitigation measure, it is important to encourage
opportunities to enhance the project and its elements so as to have minimal
environmental disturbance. The proposed project has both positive and negative
impacts and the present stage gives an opportunity to enhance these positive
features through innovative measures. Some of such potential environmental
measures include:
• Ensuring resource mobilization and participation of the local community to
develop a sense of ownership and empowerment of the project
• Determining roles and responsibilities of all the stakeholders and institutions to
promote effective coordinated action
• Providing training and awareness program in health and sanitation issues; water
cost and usage; environmental pollution and waste management
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• The local youth clubs and NGO within the VDC should be mobilized to monitor
the environment in areas affected by project activity and report back the problems
to PMO.
7. Reporting Procedures
155. For an effective implementation of mitigation measures and Environmental
Management Plan is required, it is necessary to have a mechanism in order to put
together the entire mitigation operation plus the reports on progress and status of
everymitigation conducted.
156. The contractor has a crucial role in ensuring that the mitigation measures are
implemented during project construction phase. The contractor will develop an
Environmental Mitigation Execution Plan (EMEP) based on EMP. The contractor
has to report weekly about the progress of its work together with day-to-day
practical aspect of project implementation to the DSC. It is suggested that a team
comprising of WUSC member and contract workers be established at the onset of
the project to make periodic reporting to the DSC.
157. The DSC then has the responsibility of ensuring that all the procedures and final
design that includes the mitigation measures are followed. DSC has the
responsibility to check the weekly progress report of the contractor and field
verification whether the implementation of mitigation measures have been
conducted as decided in the EMEP or not.
158. DSC then has the responsibility to prepare an environmental monitoring report
based on the weekly progress report of the contractor. DSC has to report the status
of the project and the monitoring report to the PMO for its review. PMO should
then forward the monitoring report to review by the Environmental Specialist of the
DSC. 10 copies of the reports should be submitted to PMO every month, which
should be distributed to the responsible agencies for review. The Environmental
Specialists of the DSC should then review the comments and suggestions from the
various authorities and act accordingly.
159. Monthly progress reports, including bi-annual and annual reports on the
implementation of EMP should be produced on a regular basis. The report should
contain information of all the activities conducted within the given time including
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the cases of non-compliance. A feedback mechanism of reporting will be conducted
and based on the results of monitoring; the Environmental Management Plan will
be adjusted accordingly.
8. Work Plan
160. Before operation, PMO/DSC, with the help of its Environmental Specialists will
develop detailed work plans for implementing mitigation measure and monitoring
plans based on EMP. These plans will be incorporated into the project contracts.
161. Before construction, PMO will develop detailed responsibilities and requirements
for contractors and will provide detailed cost estimates of mitigation measures and
environmental monitoring in construction contracts
162. Before operation, PMO will develop detailed work plans for environmental
management and monitoring during operation based on the EMP which will be
submitted to the concerned persons to help them supervise implementation
163. The EMP implementation schedule is given in the following figure for a period of 2
years
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3. 5 Public Participation .................................................................................................................... 20
4 POLICIES, LAWS, RULES, DIRECTIVES AND GUIDELINES ............................................. 21
5 TIME, ESTIMATED BUDGET AND SPECIALISTS REQUIRED .......................................... 22
5. 1. Time ............................................................................................................................................... 22
11 RELEVANT INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 27
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1: Criteria for Requirement of IEE and/or EIA for Drinking Water Supply Projects as per Annex 1 and Schedule g and Annex 3 Schedule h of Environment Protection Regulation 1997 Amendment 2007 Compared with the Situation of the Project ................................................................................................. 3
Table 2.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF SUKHAD TOWN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 2.3: VDC Wise Distribution of Population by Age Group ............................................................. 14
Table 2.4: Percentage Distribution of HHs by main Occupation and Source of Income .......................... 15
Table 2.5: Proposed work schedule ........................................................................................................... 22
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank
CAD Computer Aided Design
CAP Community Action Plan
DDC District Development Committee
DWSO District Water Supply Office
DWSS Department of Water Supply and Sewerage
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMAP Environmental Management Action Plan
EMP Environment Management Plan
EPA Environment Protection Act
EPR Environment Protection Regulation
FGD Focus Group Discussion
FIDIC Federation Internationale Des Ingenerus Conseils
GoN Government of Nepal
HH (s) Household (s)
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
KUKL Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited
LPCD/lpcd Liter per capita per day
lpd Liter per day
lps Liter per second
MOPE Ministry of Population and Environment
MPPW Ministry of Physical Planning and Works
NGO Non Government Organization
PMO Project Management Office
PWD Public Work Directories
QOL Quality of Life
RWSSP Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program
S.N Serial Number
STWSSSP Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project
TDF Town Development Fund
ToR Terms of Reference
TPO Town Project Office
VDC Village Development Committee
WSS Water Supply and Sanitation
WSST Water Supply and Sanitation Technician
WUC Water Users' Committee
WUG Water User's Group
WUSC Water User's and Sanitation Committee
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INITIAL ENVIRONMENT EXAMINATION
Terms of Reference for the
Sukhad Town Water Supply, Drainage and Sanitation Project
1 ORGANIZATION PREPARING THE TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Environment Protection regulation 1997 (amended in 2007) mentions that a ToR for an IEE is required.
This ToR is prepared in order to carry out the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Kailali District. The project proponent, STWSSSP of Government of Nepal, Ministry of Urban Development, Department of Water Supply and Sewerage (DWSS) is responsible for the preparation of IEE report.
Name of the Proponent:
Project Management Office Second Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Ministry of Urban Development Government of Nepal
As per the TOR issued to the DSC, it is stated that the Project needs to be studied from the environmental point of view as per EPA 1997 and EPR 1997(Amendments 1999 and 2007). The Proposed Water Supply and Sanitation Project is intended to serve entire ward no. 4, ward no. 5 and ward no. 6 of Darakh VDC. Similarly, the project covers ward no. 2, ward no. 3 and 4 and part of ward no. 5, ward no. 9 of Sadepani VDC. A small part of ward no. 7 of Ram Shikhar Jhala is also included in the service area of the project. It is expected that on implementation of the project the users of the area will be able to avail from adequate amount of safe drinking water and need not resort the use of tube wells and arsenic content water to fulfill their water needs. The project needs to go through IEE process as stipulated in EPR 1997(Amendments 1999 and 2007). The proposed project shall rely on the ground water sources. On the basis of information in Sukhad the general depths of the wells range from 100 to 125 meters and screen length of 30 m. And the safe yield from a well size 300/200 mm should be in the range of 20-25 liters per second. The Project does not involve construction of any tunnels; relocation of people or households, there is no need to settle any households above the gravity source, and construction of river training works (more than 1 km) is not required. The project is expected to benefit a design population of about 27,548. The groundwater abstraction for the proposed drinking water augmentation is very miniscule compared to the available groundwater resources of the aquifer.
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As the proposed project falls within the definitions provided in the EPR 1997(Amendments 1999 and 2007) Annex 1 (G) for drinking water projects; only an IEE shall be necessary. The regulation stated in Annex 1 (H) shall only be applicable, if the proposal does not fall under categories (A) through (H) of Annex 3. Table 2.1 compares the status of the project point by point against the conditions defined by Environment Protection Act 1997 and Environment Protection Regulation 1997 (and its amendments 2007) for which a drinking water would require IEE or EIA.
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2. 2 Project Background
2. 2.1 Existing Water Supply System
With the absence of piped water supply system, the majority of populations in Sukhad were dependent on shallow hand pumps. As per the WUSC discussion, the concerning issues that came forward was for the water quality and arsenic presence. For an average water use of 220 liter per household per day in the dry day and 140 l/hh/d in the wet season approximately 36 lpcd in the dry season and 23 lpcd in the wet season are consumed. The higher percentage is occupied in the dry season, as the project area belongs to Terai region, which has very hot and dry climate. The extracted ground water from the hand pumps is not significant so the supply of water does not vary according to seasonal variation as vivid in surface and spring source.
2.2.2 Existing Sanitation Situation
The existing sanitation facility is quite basic in the project area. Although drainage facility is not far from the sanitation state, approximately 500m of surface drain mainly in market area (Bhajani Road) exist. There is no other drainage system. A few households in the project area have water seal and pit latrines. About 64% HHs have access to water seal toilet whereas 25% have either pit latrine or ventilated pit latrines. Apart from this the periphery of the project area lacks adequate sanitation facility.
2. 2.3 Community participation
The project is designed in the principle of active community participation from the design stage itself. The implementation strategy of this sub-project is based on the community management approach, which includes encouraging the financial responsibility towards the improved facility. Therefore, user participation at the outset of the planning and design exercise is an essential requirement. The community has to contribute 50% of the capital cost. Out of that 5% have to be deposited before implementation of the project as upfront cash. Another 35% - 45% to be contributed taking the loan from TDF. The loan should be recovered within the time frame of 15 years with 5 years of grace period, along with the interest of 5% per annum through their affordable water tariffs plus. Tariff raised by the service has to support towards maintenance of the supply system of the water supply system. DWSS is acting as the initiator/coordinator.
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Table 2.2 SALIENT FEATURES OF SUKHAD TOWN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION
PROJECT
S.N. Items Description
A Project Detail
1 Name of the Project Sukhad Water Supply and Sanitation Project
(c) Water Storage Tank ( Capacity / Nos.) 200 OHT 200 OHT
(d) Valve Chamber 42Nos. 34 Nos.
(e) Guard + Generator House / Boundary Wall
1 1
(f) Household connection 2377
(g) Fire Hydrant 7Nos. 4 Nos.
(h) Electro-Mechanical Treatment Plant 1 set 1 Set
3 Pipe Line
HDPE Pipe (Km) 9.73 10.65
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GI Pipe (Km) 11.94 17.11
DI Pipe (Km) 11.14 4.88
Total 32.80 32.64
4 Social Status Darakh Sadepani Total
Present Population (2012) 10,621 5,435 16,056
Base Year Population (2015) 11,577 5,997 17,574
Design Year Population (2030) 17,864 9,684 27,548
Growth Rate % 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Household Numbers (2012) 1,621 795 2,416
5 Total Cost of the Water Supply Scheme 155,598,658.00 118,821,031.00
6 Total Cost of the Water Supply Scheme of Both Sub-Systems
NRs 274,419,689
7 Cost Sharing Arrangement
GoN Component (50 %) NRs 137,209,845
TDF Loan (35% ~ 45%) NRs 123,488,860
WUSC's Contribution for upfront (Cash 5 %) NRs 13,720,984
8 Tariff
Average Income : Monthly bill (NRs / m)
651.00
Minimum HH Income : Monthly bill (NRs / m)
270.00
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9 Economic Analysis
FIRR 3.90%
EIRR 17.86%
10 Environment B, Only IEE necessary B, Only IEE necessary
ADB Category No significant adverse impact. No significant adverse impact.
IEE finding
11 Cost Per Unit/Per Capita Cost
For Base Year Population (water supply component)
15615.10
DesignYear Population 9961.51
12 Total Cost of Sanitation Components
Total Cost of Waste Water Management System of Immediate Needs
NRs 10,458,873
GoN Component (85 %) NRs 8,890,042
Local Body contribution(15%) NRs 1,333,506
13 Total Cost of the Water Supply Scheme excluding Sanitation Components
NRs 274,419,689
14 Total Cost of Project including Immediate Needs Of Sanitation Components
NRs 284,878,562
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2. 2.4 Components of the Sub Project
a. Source: Tube Wells/Boreholes
The source of water tube wells/boreholes for the system is ground water and therefore, deep tube wells will be drilled in places with good potential for ground water yield. The tube well of average depth of about 120 meters is envisaged. The initial casing shall be of 300 mm diameter and nearly 30 meters deep from the ground level. The screen and other tube well pipes shall be 200 mm in diameter. All the tube well casing will be of mild steel. The screen sizes will be designed to ensure 15% opening.
Considering a static water level of artesian below ground level and draw down of 20-25 m for 20-30 lps yield, the pumping level below ground will be about 30-40 meters. Therefore, a submersible pump will be placed at 30-40 meters below ground level. It is proposed for all the alternatives boreholes of expected yield capacity about 20 lps shall be drilled. The boreholes shall be used alternatively to avoid unnecessary wear and tear, excessive draw down reliability.
b. Pump
Submersible pumps with the required capacity have been recommended to be installed in the boreholes. Submersible pumps of various capacities ranging from 30-35 HP shall be installed in the boreholes to pump water to ground water reservoir via the water treatment plant. Similarly, from the ground clean water reservoir to the overhead RCC tank, submersible pumps of 20-25 HP capacity will be installed to pump clean water to the overhead tank for distribution. The pumps will be connected to the control board by flat submersible cable. Each borehole shall have pumps installed and one pump will be provided as standby.
c. Electrical Facilities
The 11 KV transmission line through an 11/0.4 KV-100 KVA step down transformer to the pump house, will supply electrical power. A three phase power line will connect the control panel to the pump.
d. Ground water reservoir
A ground reservoir to store the treated water and an overhead RCC tank to distribute water effectively is required. The ground clean water reservoir shall be circular RCC tank with a capacity of 300cu.m and the distribution overhead tank shall also be 450cu.m in size. This shall optimize the system and also regulate the supply in a reliable manner. The base of the overhead reservoir tank is proposed at an elevation of at least 20 meters above the ground. This will insure adequate pressure at the pipe line of the system.
e. Treatment Facility
Ground water source is characterized by nuisance odor due to hydrogen sulfide, higher concentration of dissolved iron and manganese, low pH and suspected bacterial quality. In some places the total hardness is also high and scales the water carrying pipe line and damages the water meters. The water treatment plant will be designed considering the above parameters. The water quality testing of the existing irrigation deep tube well is within all parameters of the National Drinking Water Quality Standards. Based on this no special treatment is foreseen.
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f. Distribution Main
The distribution system comprises of a pipe network, which are looped in certain cases and branched in other. The pipe material includes GI, DI and HDPE, respectively in order to carry out water network analysis. The entire system has been designed using GI, HDPE and DI pipes. The DI pipes are proposed for pipe size of 150 mm and above. The total pipe length of the proposed distribution system works out to be 50.09 Km for Option I, for 49.83 Km for Option II and 49.40 Km for Option III.
g. House Connection
The system has been signed predominantly as a house connection with a very few shared community stand posts. The system will have a design capacity of providing for more than 4894 house connections. The house connection shall comprise of about 18 meters of pipe connection and water meter with proper casing.
h. Community Stand Posts
Ten numbers of community stand posts has been provided as per the desire and requirement of the community. These stand posts will be made of brick masonry with proper facilities for washing, drainage and placing vessels for water.
i. Appurtenances
These shall primarily comprise of valve chambers to house flow control valves, control valves for controlling flow etc. Altogether 58 valve chambers are expected in the system.
j. Guard Quarter and Boundary Wall
Guard quarters with optimum space have been proposed to safeguard storage tanks from vandalism as well as contamination.
2.2.5 Sanitation Improvement
The sanitation condition within the project area is in very basic state . Thus to aid in the sanitation state, one public toilet is proposed for the project area at the bus park.
2. 3 Base Line Condition of the Project Area
The proposed Sukhad Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project has been proposed to serve ward no. 4, 5 ,6 of Darakh VDC, ward no. 2, 3 , 4, 5 , 9 of Sadepani VDC and ward no. 7 of Ram Shikhar Jhala .
2.3.1 Physical Environment
Sukhad is an emerging town located along the MRM highway in Darakh VDC of Kailali district in far-western region of Nepal. It is about 50 km east of Attariya and 20 km west of Lamki. Dhangadhi is the headquarter of Kailali district which is about 1.5 hrs drive away. The nearest airport is located in Dhangadhi which is serviced by regular flights from Kathmandu. It is connected to Uttar Pradesh province of India through the border town of Bhajani, which is located 20 kms south wards. As the project area is linked with National Highway, day and
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night bus services to Kathmandu are available. Its locational advantages of being at the junction, links to Indian border town i.e. Bhajani and EW highway.
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2.3.2 Geo Physical Profile
• Topography and Location
Topographically, the town of Sukhad lies on a flat land in the Terai, towards the south of the Siwalik, at elevations ranging below 500m above mean sea level. The elevation of the town is about 172m above mean sea level.
• Geology and Soils
Geographically Sukhad is situated in the Bhabar zone deposit. The material of this zone is derived principally from erosion of the rocks found in the Siwalik Hills. The Bhabar deposit is very poorly sorted and contains a large proportion of coarse- grained material ranging from sand to boulders. The coarser size fractions appear to be lenticular in lithological successions. The material is coarse in the north and comparatively fine in the central and southern parts.
There are intercalated finer sediments as well. Soil types vary from alluvial to clay. The thickness ranges from a few meters to more than hundred meters.
Also the Terai Plain extends southward from the Siwalik (Churia Range) and consists of Quarternary to Pleistocene aged unconsolidated sediments. It is a continuation of Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is covered by Recent and old alluviums. The thickness of alluvium is around 1500 m and the rocks of Churai Group (Siwalik) lies below the alluvium. The main structure around the area is MBT (Main Boundary Thrust).
• Climate
The average temperature ranges between 6.4o C (min) to 40o C (max) with annual daily average of 25o C. Average rainfall which is based on records of meteorological station at Dhangadhi airport is as 1804 mm. The mean annual relative humidity (average of years 1991-1994) ranges from 68 to 76% (Climatological Records of Nepal 1991-1994, May 1997, Godawari West Station).
The area has a monsoon climate (hot rainy summer and cool, dry winter). Compared to the central and eastern parts of Nepal, the area experiences higher winter rainfalls.
• Surface and Ground Water
The Ghodaghodi Lake (one of the Ramsar Wetlands) has an area of 2563 ha and is a natural freshwater oxbow lake. It is fed by the monsoon rains and by surface flows, groundwater springs and small streams. There are 13 or more associated lakes and ponds and some streams separated by hillocks around the lake. It is 1-2 meters deep during the dry season and 3-4
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meters during the monsoons. The seasonal rivers Kandra and Donda are adjacent to the lake. However, no surface water sources either pumping or for gravitational scheme is available for the project. The only alternative available is extraction of ground water form deep tube well. The majority of people in Sukhad area depend on hand tube well for water.
A number of streams originating in the hilly areas in the north emerge from the Siwalik Mountain that deposits coarser materials as fan deposits along the foothills and the grain size of the deposits becomes finer southwards. Thus, the thick unconsolidated sediments consisting of boulder, cobble, pebble, sand, silt and clay particles forms the wider Gangetic Plain including fans, channels, flood plains of numerous rivers flowing from the Siwalik range and across the Terai Plain.
2.3.3 Ecological Profile
The project area was found mostly dominated by Sal (Shorea Robusta) trees. Majority of it was on the either side of the road along the MRM highway. Although other many species of plants were also seen around the project area. The high number was governed by Sal, Sisoo etc
Flora, Fauna and Protected Areas
a. Flora
Sukhad is characterized by its tropical vegetation type with the occurrence of Willow (Salix Sp.) occurring on the lake shoreline. The terrestrial vegetation is dominated by Sal (Shorea Robusta) forest. The prominent associate species include Black plum (Syzgium
Ghodaghodi lake area possesses rich biodiversity the wetland vegetation consist of sedge (Cyperus spp.), Common Reed (Phragmites karka) and Morning Glory (Ipomea carnea sssp.
Fistulosa). The aquatic vegetation is represented by extensive coverage of floating leafed species, mainly Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) followed by Water Cabbage (Pistiastratiotes). The free floating species include Water Velvet (Azolla imbricata) and Duckweed (Lemna spp.). The abundant submerged species include Water Nymph (Naja minor), Hydrilla (Hydrilla
verticillata) and Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum). In general, the vegetation is in floating leaved succession stage. Reed swamp formations are found as floating islands and extensive marsh meadow conditions are found in the south-east corner. A total of over 450 species of plants have been recorded from the Ghodaghodi lake area.
b. Fauna
About 27 species of fish have been recorded in the Ghodaghodi lake area including species such as Cirhinia app, and Notopterus notopterus, Oxygaster bacaila, Puntius spp, Chanda spp, Chana spp, Xenotodom cancila, Mystus spp.
Ghodaghodi is renowned for the large turtles residing in this lake. A small population of Marsh Mugger crocodile also resides here. It is also an important habitat for the endangered
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Golden Monitor Lizard (Varanus flavescens) and the Indian Rock Python (Python morulus). There were also numbers of snakes, frog and toad species found, including tree frogs.
About 140 species of bird with most common bird species such as House sparrow (Passer domesticus), Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis), House Crow (Corvus splendens) and Parrot (Pasittacula sp.).
Most of the area has been turned into agricultural farmlands and so wildlife has decreased to an extent. Common mammals that exist nearby Sukhad town are the House Rat (Musmusculus) and Common House rat (Rattus rattus). Other wild animals found are Rabbit (Lepus nigricollis), Wild boar (Sus scrofa), Deer (Cervus unicolor) and Nil Gai (Blue Bull). There are many types of snakes out of which the most common ones are common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) and Cobra (Naja naja).
c. Protected Areas
The Ghodaghodi wetland is a protected area. The lake system is a cluster of 14 lakes, which are located in a rectangular area of 5.5 km by 1.5 km, the total area under water is about 258 ha. Ghodaghodi Lake possesses rich biodiversity.
The Sukhad town water supply and sanitation sector Project is not expected to adversely affect the Ghodaghodi area, since the proposed project construction activities are located outside and mainly down-stream of the Ghodaghodi wetland.
2.3.4 Human and Economic Development
a. Socio Economic Profile
Population, Communities and Occupation
The settlement pattern of the project area namely the core area of Sukhad Bazaar and rural settlement area are densely populated except of some outskirt areas within Darakh VDC of ward no. 6 and ward 2, 3, and 9 of Sadepani VDC which are still growing. The major source of income to most of the HHs in the project area is agriculture. It includes agriculture exports also. The age wise population distribution for different VDC is as follows:
Table 2.3: VDC Wise Distribution of Population by Age Group
Age Group Darakh Ram Shikhar
Jhala Sadepani Total %
<5 106 4 21 131 9.35 6 to 9 72 9 16 97 6.92
10 to 15 173 13 44 230 16.42 16 to 39 522 22 112 656 46.82 40 to 59 191 8 46 245 17.49
60+ 33 - 9 42 3.00 Total 1,097 56 248 1,401
Source: Socio-Economic Sample Survey, 2012
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Table 2.4: Percentage Distribution of HHs by main Occupation and Source of Income
Major Occupation Total HHs %
Agriculture 1539 63.70
Business 384 15.89
Services 222 9.19
Industry 19 0.79
Foreign Jobs 114 4.72
Wages 126 5.22
Others 4 0.17
No Job 8 0.33
Total 2416 100
Source: Socio-Economic Survey, 2012
b. Health and Sanitation
Health
The district hospital is located only in Dhangadhi which is 1.5 hrs driving from Sukhad bazzar. Whereas the health post (government run) in Nimdi is located in Sukhad VDC. So, people (about 53%) visit the health post. The newly established private hospital named GhodaGhodi Hospital Pvt. Ltd. is located in ward no. 5 of Sukhad where majority of people (around 70%) are getting different curative and preventative health services from the hospital. Apart from the above, seven no. of private clinics are providing health services in the service area.
Sanitation
The sanitation situation is poor in the entire area. Most of the houses in the Sukhad bazar have pour flush latrines, where still many of the houses, in its periphery are lacking such facility. In the rural areas very few houses have toilets. Most of the population in the areas still practices open defecation on the banks of the rivers.
The main sanitation related problem in Sukhad is the handling of human waste from septic tanks. There are no sweepers in the area. Whenever required, they are hired from Dhangadi with relatively high cost.
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c. Economic Characteristics
Industries
Industries are almost non-existing in the service area. Ghodaghodi Lake presents itself as a very good potential for the tourism industry. Presently, on an average around 50 tourists, mostly from Nepal and India visit the place every day. As transportation and communication facilities are already available at Sukhad, provision of adequate tourism infrastructure and other facilities should not be too difficult.
Agricultural Development
As agriculture being one of the major sources of income generation for the people of the area, it has aided in contributing in totality to the agricultural sector of the nation. The agricultural products mostly include rice, wheat, maize, oil seeds, lentils and sugar cane. Vegetables including potatoes, cauliflower, peas are mostly consumed locally. Mangoes and bananas are also grown here.
Mineral Development
Mineral exploitation activities are nonexistent in the project area.
2.3.5 Infrastructural Facilities
Water Supply and Drainage
The project area does not have piped water supply system. The majority of people in Sukhad area are dependent on hand tube well for water. About 80% of households have their own tube well. They draw water from the tubewell and use it for all the purpose including drinking, washing, cleaning and others. Hand pumps have the advantage of providing water close by the home all year round. The average water use is 220 liter per household per day in the dry day and 140 l/hh/d in the wet season. If average household size is estimated as 6.1 then about 36 lpcd in the dry season and 23 lpcd in the wet season is consumed.
There are no proper surface drainage facilities available in the sub-project area except approximately 500 m of surface drain in the market area (Bhajani road). Besides this there is no other surface drainage system. The project area is situated at flat terrain. Due to this, water logging takes place frequently in the rainy season. There are no systematic drainage facilities within the project area. Though the Sadepani Drinking Water and Sanitation Committee are initiating to construct some surface drainage, the DSC team had discussed with the WUSC about the area within the project area where the drainage facilities are urgently needed. They have a positive attitude regarding the drainage installment.
Communication
Sukhad has good communication facilities including telephone lines and a post office. The mobile network facility is also good in the region itself.
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Electricity
Most of the houses in Sukhad are supplied with electricity. Although few cluster are deprived of electricity facility, this divest is slowly decreasing.
Institutions
Infrastructure facilities in the project area are relatively better. Sukhad bazaar comprises of health posts, primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, Agricultural Development Bank of Nepal, finance companies, cooperatives, post office and police station. The infrastructure facilities available in the project area are summarized and described as follows:
VDC Office:
The Sukhad area has three VDCs fully or partially covered by the service area for the proposed water and sanitation project: Darakh, Sadepani and Ramshikhar Jhala.
Darakh VDC is located in between Sadepani VDC and Ramshikhar Jhala VDC. The VDC drinking water and sanitation sector is still in the primary phase. But the newly formed user's committee is strongly committed to bring the project in the area. The VDC has four staff to look after the day to day administrative work. Sandepani VDC is suffering from the problem of arsenic in the shallow ground water (also seen in some areas of adjacent Darakh VDC). The VDC is currently working with Finish Aid Project to mitigate the problem including sharing cost of the arsenic filters for tube wells. It has four staff to work for daily administrative works.
Ramshikhar Jhala VDC falls within the service area of the sub-project. Most of the settlements of the VDCs are in rural areas.
School
There are altogether 1 campus 2 higher secondary schools and 12 secondary lower secondary and primary schools in the project.
Health Post/Centers
In Sukhad private clinics are mainly providing the health services. Although after establishment of the Ghodaghodi hospital Pvt. Ltd. majority of the population of the area and its periphery are getting the health service privilege. The dominance is govern by the seven no of private clinics.
Bank/Finance Institutions
There is one semi Government Bank of Agriculture Development bank and private commercial bank, Sunrise Bank Ltd., Navjeeban Bank and other 3 cooperatives providing financial service delivery and which carry out financial transaction also.
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Other facilities
Apart from the above infrastructures facilities and institutions, there are governments, NGOs, Projects and Private offices in the project area.
Transportation
Sukhad is an emerging town located along the MRM highway. There is considerable length of black topped road on the eastern side along the Mechi Mahakali highway. In Sukhad the means of transportation are buses, trucks, cars, motor- cycles, tractors and bicycles. Dhangadhi is the headquarters of Kailali district which is about 1.5 hrs drive away. The nearest airport located in Dhangadhi, is serviced by regular flights from Kathmandu to Sukhad is connected to Uttar Pradesh province of India through the border town of Bhajani, which are located 20 kms south wards. The rest of the network comprises of gravel and dirt roads.
Cultural and Religious Sites
Ghodaghodi lake area is the most important cultural and religious center in the area. The lake is of a great religious value and the shrine of the Ghodaghodi deity is worshipped by the Tharus in Agan Panchami in December and animals are sacrificed and the lake is used for bathing during the occasion.
Quality of Life Values
The project is not expected to adversely affect any cultural or recreational resources but will increase the existing quality of life values due to the improvement in personal, household and community hygiene practices and community health.
2.3.6 Resettlement, Relocation and Compensation Issue
The various system alternatives do not require resettlement of households or relocation. The system network has tried to follow public property line and hence the issue of resettlement or relocation is not evident. However, during the environmental assessment process this will be thoroughly assessed and verified in line with the ADB and Nepal Government environmental guidelines and regulations.
There shall be the need to compensate, if private land is required for locating the overhead reservoirs and the tube wells within the service area. Compensation amount shall be as per the local prevailing rates for such land.
3 METHODOLGY
The IEE study will focus on the impact identification, prediction and finally evaluating the extent and weight of the impact.
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Impact Identification
In order to identify the impact a preliminary exercise to solicit information from planners, policy makers, project components, concerned authorities and the user community will be conducted.
Similarly, the reports on hydrology, meteorology, geology and others related to the environment will also be reviewed.
Impact Prediction
The consultant shall address the impact details by furnishing information on environmental Physical, Biological, Socio-economic and Cultural Environments. A description of relevant parts of the Project, using maps with appropriate scale and photographs and aerial photographs, where necessary, including the following information: location, alignment, alternatives, design, standards, pre-construction, construction and post-construction activities, work schedule, staffing and support facilities and services shall be determined.
Impact evaluation
To evaluate the occurrence of the impact, information on mitigation; costs associated with construction activities (during design construction, and operation and maintenance activities) shall be included
3.1 Physical Environment Assessment
Existing environment constraints and potential impacts in the project area will be studied through field surveys, complemented by secondary information from reports and interviews with some of government officials, schools and representative of the local bodies.
3.2 Biological Environmental Assessment
The information on biological environment shall be gathered by reconnaissance survey of the project site and surrounding area. Due attention will be paid on Vegetation, Wildlife, and aquatic life of the project area and surroundings. The methods used for the collection of biological information are as follow.
• Collection of ethno-botanical information on socio-economically important plant species through consultation with local informants.
• Ethno zoological data to be obtained by conducting interviews and discussion with local informants
Information on local uses of aquatic biota, fish spawning site, migration pattern, weedy aquatic plants etc shall be obtained holding interview / discussion with local peoples.
Socio economic Assessment
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Social assessment of the project tries to determine the social implication (issues) in terms of assumed positive and negative impacts related to location, design, construction, and operation. Preparation and actual implementation of the construction activities will create some nuisance and inconvenience for the communities in the area. Primary data shall be obtained through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with communities, along the pipeline routes under consideration. Additional data shall be collected from various Committees (VDCs, DDCs, NGOs, Community groups, etc) through which the respective pipe alignment pass. The Consultant shall collect primary and secondary data, evaluate them and describe the relevant environmental characteristics of the pipe routes and its corridor of influence, along with the following information. Population, land use, planned development activities, community structure, government services, demography, employment, distribution of income and sources of livelihood, goods and services produced, water supply, public health, education, extension services, cultural sites and heritage, tribal people, customs, aspirations and attitudes, expected water users and those benefitting from it, different needs and demands of VDCs, and the present quality of life (QOL), etc
3. 4 Environment Assessment
The consultant shall study the existingenvironmental constraints and potential impacts in the Project area through filed surveys, complemented by secondary information from reports and interviews with a number of government officials, representatives of NGO and international organizations (IO) supported projects and researchers.
The consultant shall collect primary and secondary data, evaluate them and describe the relevant environmental characteristics of the area along the pipeline routes and its corridor of influence, including the following information:
Physical Environment: topography, soils, climate, and meteorology, geology, surface and ground water hydrology, noise, air and water quality
Ecological Environment: flora, fauna, rare and endangered species, religious trees and sensitive habitats (including parks and reserves)
3. 5 Public Participation
The project has decided to involve a variety of concerned groups, including non-governmental organizations, line agencies, community based organizations local leaders and social workers while preparing the IEE report. A notice will be published in a daily newspaper only after the approval of the TOR to inform the local people and stakeholders about the project and to obtain suggestion about the possible environmental impacts and likely mitigation measures during implementation of the project. A copy of the notice shall also be displayed at the concerned VDC office, local school, and health posts and public places in the project area, as per the EPR 1997 (Amendments 1999 and 2007).
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4 POLICIES, LAWS, RULES, DIRECTIVES AND GUIDELINES
The IEE should also be conducted in compliance with the following Laws, Policies, Acts, Regulations Standards and Guidelines:
Law
• Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 B.S. (2007 A.D.)
Policies
• Rural Water Supply and Sanitation National Policy, Strategy and Action Plan 2060 B.S. (2004 A.D.)
• Three Year Interim Plan 2063 B.S. (2007 A.D.)
• Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Policy 2066 B.S. (2009 A.D.)
• National Drinking Water Quality Standards 2062 B.S (2005 A.D.)
• Water Resources Strategy, 2055 B.S. (2002 A.D.)
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5 TIME, ESTIMATED BUDGET AND SPECIALISTS REQUIRED
5. 1. Time
After the approval of the TOR, it is expected that the approximate time needed to complete the final IEE report will be 6 weeks. The Proposed work schedule is as follows:
Table 2.5: Proposed work schedule
S. N. Activity / Work 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Approval of IEE TOR 2. Public Notification 3. Desk Study 4. Field Work 4.1 Physical Environmental
Assessment
4.2 Biological Environment Assessment
4.3 Socio economic and Cultural Assessment
5. Analysis of Field
information and Impact
Evaluation
5.1 Alternative Assessment 5.2 Development of
Mitigative Measures
5.3 Development of Environmental Auditing Process
5.4 Preparation Environmental Monitoring Plan
6. Preparation of Draft
report and submission
7. Final Submission after
incorporation of
comments
5. 2 Estimated Budget
The total estimated cost for the IEE study of Sukhad Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project is NRs. 27,25,19,715.00inclusive of all taxes.
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5. 3 Resource Persons
As the IEE requires different personnel for specific tasks, the following inter-disciplinary manpower will be required. A team leader will be required to co-ordinate the different tasks of the personnel involved. The Team will be consisting of:
1. Water Supply and Sanitation Engineer 2. Environmentalist 3. Sociologist 4. Geo-hydrologist 5. Botanist/Forrester
6 ANTICIPATED IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
A distinction shall be made between the potentially significant positive and adverse impacts and immediate and long term impacts. Impacts that are unavoidable or irreversible shall be identified. Wherever possible, the significant impacts shall be quantified in terms of environment costs and benefits. The potential impacts of the project are physical, biological and socio-cultural in nature. They can occur at various stages of the project. The impacts other than those mentioned below which is caused during different stages of project (pre construction, construction and operation and maintenance) will be mitigated at the project cost.
• Physical Impact
The impact coverage will mostly be demonstrated on the physical attributes such as project location, forest land and its periphery, agricultural land and others. It will also bring along impacts such as air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, land pollution and other forms of disturbance during various stages of the project implementation.
• Biological impact
The possibility of land destruction and trading of forest product especially NTFP should be taken into concern to avoid such issues to come in action. There is also a possibility of adverse effect on the health of the workers and technicians involved in the construction activities of the project. Under suboptimal operation of the Project creates hazards in term of overall delivery of the outputs and safety of the personnel. The very existence of the Project will be at risk.
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• Socio economic and cultural impact
Lack of good quality water supply system has been a handicap for such service such as education, health, government offices, saving and credits. The improvement of the situation by the installation of a reliable drinking water and sanitation system in this area can also be expected to enhance the activities in this aspect as well. The land price would increase due to the availability of reliable safe drinking water and sanitation system. Pollution of air on agricultural land, vegetation, houses and humans due to dust and vehicular emissions may arise during the project implementation. Due to generation of noise and vibrations and power horns and access due to excavations and vehicle movements disturbance to community activities, the public/social/cultural important sites/schools and festivals and social events may be affected.
7 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Alternative alignments to the proposed project to meet the same project objectives shall be described (siting, design, technology choice, construction techniques, operation and maintenance). Alternatives in terms of potential environmental issue, capital and operating costs and institutional training and monitoring requirements shall be described. Costs and benefits of each alternative shall be quantified (wherever possible), incorporating the estimated costs of any associated mitigation measures.
The project specific impacts are listed below:
Arsenic problem
One of the main issues in Sukhad is the arsenic content in water from shallow well. Being located in the Terai region, due to the hot climate during dry season people consume more water for drinking, bathing, washing and other activities. In an area where there is no piped water supply system and arsenic free water is very difficult to get, to provide arsenic free water and also microbiologically accepted water to people of Sukhad is a challenge.
Risk of pollution of raw water supply
Safe intake site with minimum risk of outside pollution shall be selected. The deep well bored shall be well protected with a concrete platform so that surface water does not enter the well and shallow water shall be protected from arsenic by feeding it with cement slurry by grouting. In the distribution system regular operation and maintenance of chlorinators and supervision shall be done.
8 MITIGATION MEASURES
Various mitigation measures are adopted at different stages of the project. The mitigation option for the upcoming impacts shall be listed as per the occurrence stages. They may correspond as per the design phase, construction phase and operation and maintenance phase.
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Project design phase
The project shall take into consideration, of not bringing disturbance to any physical or social infrastructure in the area. It shall be scrutinized to see that it does not damage or obstruct any government and private buildings, social and cultural establishments, schools, colleges, medical service establishments that exist in the service area. Structures of the project have been designed to avoid electric poles and power supply structures, any storm drains along the roads. Permissions from concerned authorities will be obtained and agreements shall be done. The concerned locals and other peoples shall be notified, ahead of the construction time.The design will be taking care to avoid the main forest and to follow the existing trail for the transmission line from the intake to the storage tank/treatment plant as far as possible.
Project Construction phase
During construction proper backfilling of excavated trenches shall be done and construction activities shall be, as far as possible, avoided during the rainy season. Mitigation measures for soil erosion will be taken. Work shall be planned carefully to keep shutdown to a minimum, providing alternative water to affected residents; and liaising with the affected persons to inform them of any cessation in advance. To avoid risks from on site accidents due to the movement of public and workers, health and safety measures will be strongly implicated. Cutting or damaging trees and shrubs shall be avoided as far as possible.
Project operation and maintenance phase
Regular monitoring and maintenance of the water distribution system, chlorinator shall be done to avoid any disturbance or leakage. The risks of contaminated water in the distribution system will be mitigated by regular O&M of chlorinators; regular water quality monitoring of water in the distribution system; immediate action in case of water quality problems; and training and operational supervision of system staff. The drainage facilities and septage pumping facilities shall be improved to meet the new requirements.
9 MATTERS TO BE IMPLEMENTED WHILE IMPLEMENTING THE
PROJECT
9. 1 Environmental Management Plan
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has a dual purpose. It is designed to monitor the contractor’s work during the project implementation. It helps to check contractual compliance with the specified mitigation measures. It also helps in making periodic checks on the actual environmental impacts of the Project over the years following the completion of the works, and to compare these with those impacts anticipated at the time of Project appraisal.
The EMP therefore provides the necessary feedback required for correcting potentially serious Project deficiencies, and in planning of other projects. Feasible and cost effective measures to prevent/mitigate/reduce significant negative impacts shall be recommended in the Environment Monitoring Management Plan, outlining construction, post-construction
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measures. The impacts and costs associated with implementing the measures shall be detailed. Issues related to compensation of affected parties for impacts that cannot be mitigated shall be considered. The EMP shall include proposed work programs, budget estimates, schedules, staffing, and training requirements and other support services to implement the mitigating measures. A detailed Resettlement Action Plan (covering compensation and/or resettlement) for the Project affected Persons shall be prepared in addressing the socio-economic impacts.
9. 2 Environmental Monitoring Plan
The environment monitoring plan (EMP) should be designed in such a way that the contractor should monitor during the construction phase (to see if work is being done according to the contract documents where mitigation measures were specified). The EMP also requires regular monitoring of the actual environmental impacts during project operations over the years following project completion. It provides timely warning of the potential environmental damage and also to check the implementation of mitigation measures to see whether it confirms to the approved plan. The monitoring plan shall include the following critical contents:
i. Identification of environmental parameters/indicators
ii. Development of general monitoring program for assessing the impacts of the project on the physical, biological and socio-economic environment.
iii. Outline a monitoring program for public health in the project camps and surrounding communities during the construction phase
9. 3 Information Disclosure, Public Consultation and Participation
Public consultations will be held in the entire process of IEE study. Stakeholders should be consulted regarding the scope of the environmental study before work has commenced in earnest, and should then be informed about the likely impacts of the subproject and proposed mitigation once the draft IEE is under preparation. The report should record the views of stakeholders and indicate how these have been taken into account in project development.
Information is disclosed through public consultation and more formally by making documents and other materials available in a form and at a location in which they can be easily accessed by stakeholders. This normally involves making draft reports available (in the local language) at public locations in the community and providing a mechanism for the receipt of comments and making documents available more widely. The full IEE (B-sensitive) is also made available to interested parties upon request. For other category B projects, the environmental analysis is posted on the ADB website. The full IEE reports are also made available to the interested parties upon request.
Public consultation and involvement should be given highest priority in the implementation of mitigation measures. Public consultation should take place and on the basis of decision of the consultation meeting, implementation of mitigation measures should be prioritized and should be carried out with the involvement of the local people.
Public consultation program in the project area will be organized to inform the broader communities and to collect the feedbacks and suggestions regarding the issues. This program
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mainly focus on the awareness about the project plans and programs, building of mutual consensus about the implementation of the project, identification of the key issues to be considered during IEE study and project design.
In this regard, a 15 days’ public notice shall be issued in a national daily newspaper as well as in the VDC offices covered by the project to inform the concerned and affected stakeholders about the project and receive the related comments and feedback from them.
9. 4 Grievance Redress Mechanism
A Grievance Redress Mechanism will be suggested. This will assist the project management in handling of grievances/ complaints raised by the local communities regarding the loss of assets, water and sanitation issues during implementation of the project. This mechanism will incorporate procedure to redress grievances such as collection of grievances/ complaints from the affected community and to resolve them. This procedure will describe the mechanism through planning, implementation and management stages. The agencies, which will be responsible for conducting the above activities, will also be defined.
10 REPORT
The format for the IEE report shall include the following:
• Executive Summary (in English and Nepali) • Table of Contents • List of Tables • List of Figures/Photographs • Appendices • List of Abbreviations • Acknowledgements • Introduction • Description of the Project • Description of the Environment • Anticipated environment impacts and mitigation measures • Analysis of alternatives with and without project situations • Information disclosure, consultation and participation • Grievance and redress mechanism • Environment Management Plan • Conclusions and Recommendations • References • Annexes
11 RELEVANT INFORMATION
Tables, figures, maps photographs and references shall be included in the IEE Report.
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ANNEXES
ANNEX 1: Location Map of Sukhad
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Annex 2
Rapid Environmental
Assessment
Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist
Instructions:
(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by the Director,RSESand for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.
(ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists.
(iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.
Country/Project Title:
Sector Division:
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
A.PROJECT SITING
IS THE PROJECT AREA
� DENSELY POPULATED?
√ Densely populated in market area and others are scattered and rural in character
� HEAVY WITH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES?
√ Only small developmental activities like
building construction and so are going on � ADJACENT TO OR WITHIN ANY
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS?
√ � Ghodaghodi Lake one of the Ramsar Wetland lies on
• CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE √
� No cultural heritage site within or nearby the project area
Nepal / Sukhad Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project
Water Supply and Sanitation
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
• PROTECTED AREA √
� Ghodaghodi Lake lies nearby the project area
• WETLAND
√
� No wetland area within or nearby the project area
• MANGROVE
√
� No mangrove area within or nearby the project area
• ESTUARINE
√
� No estuarine area within or nearby the project area
• BUFFER ZONE OF PROTECTED AREA
√ � No buffer zone within or nearby the project area
• SPECIAL AREA FOR PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY
√ � No special area for protecting diversity within or nearby the
project area
• BAY √ � No any bay within or nearby the project area
B.POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS
Will the Project cause…
� Pollution of raw water supply from upstream wastewater discharge from communities, industries, agriculture, and soil erosion runoff?
√ � Since ground water being abstracted in the system, possibility
of pollution of raw water supply is not possible. People have their own toilet and not connected to drain and there are no big industries
� Impairment of historical/cultural monuments/areas and loss/damage to these sites?
√ � All pipes will pass through road side and no any
industrial/cultural monuments/area will be damage by the project within the project area.
� Hazard of land subsidence caused by excessive ground water pumping?
√
� Only required amount of water will be pumped
� Social conflicts arising from displacement of communities?
√
� Communities will not be displaced
� Conflicts in abstraction of raw water for water supply with other beneficial water uses for surface and ground waters?
√ � Since raw water being ground water possibility of conflict do
not exist
� Unsatisfactory raw water supply (e.g. excessive pathogens or mineral constituents)?
√ � Water quality after treatment, meeting with NDWQS
standard will be supplied
� Delivery of unsafe water to distribution system?
√
� Precaution will be taken to ensure quality of supplied water
� Inadequate protection of intake works or wells, leading to pollution of water supply?
√
� Boundary wall has been provided
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
� Over pumping of ground water, leading to salinization and ground subsidence?
√
� Only required quantity will be pumped
� Excessive algal growth in storage reservoir? √
� There will be proper cleaning and maintenance of OHT.
� Increase in production of sewage beyond capabilities of community facilities?
√
� Most of the household have their own toilet and not connected to drain. Conceptual design of waste water management has been prepared
� Inadequate disposal of sludge from water treatment plants?
√
� As water quality is as per NDWQS standard only minor sludge will be produced
� Inadequate buffer zone around pumping and treatment plants to alleviate noise and other possible nuisances and protect facilities?
√ � Pumps have very minimal noise and treatment plant will not
make noise and other nuisance. About 10 m of buffer zone with trees around will be provided
� Impairments associated with transmission lines and access roads?
√
� Transmission line passes through existing road sides
� Health hazards arising from inadequate design of facilities for receiving, storing, and handling of chlorine and other hazardous chemicals.
√ � Trained manpower will be used. Adequate measures will be
taken for proper handling.
� Health and safety hazards to workers from handling and management of chlorine used for disinfection, other contaminants, and biological and physical hazards during project construction and operation?
√ � Required training will be provided to handle it properly and
trained manpower will be deployed. Therefore health and safety hazard to workers will not arise
� Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people?
√
� No settlement of people required
� Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups?
√ � All households will have their own private tap. Besides this,
these people will get opportunity to work and earn during project implementation.
� Noise and dust from construction activities? √
� During construction some noise may be created and some dust may be produced but will be managed to minimized construction practices mentioned in EMP
� Increased road traffic due to interference of construction activities?
√
� During excavation and back filling of pipe trench traffic interference may occur for short period. Traffic management will be taken care as mentioned in EMP
� Continuing soil erosion/silt runoff from construction operations?
√
� Flat terrain and no big amount of earthwork in one place
� Delivery of unsafe water due to poor O&M treatment processes (especially mud accumulations in filters) and inadequate chlorination due to lack of adequate monitoring of chlorine residuals in distribution systems?
√ � Regular monitoring of plant operation will be carried out.
Trained manpower will be deployed through users committee for O&M of the project. One well equipped lab will be established to check water quality on regular basis. Hence these types of problem do not arise.
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
� Delivery of water to distribution system, which is corrosive due to inadequate attention to feeding of corrective chemicals?
√ � Regular monitoring of plant operation will be carried out.
Trained manpower will be deployed through users committee for O&M of the project. One well equipped lab will be established to check water quality on regular basis. Hence these type of problem do not arise
� Accidental leakage of chlorine gas? √
� Chlorine gas is not being used
� Excessive abstraction of water affecting downstream water users?
√
� Only required quantity of water will be abstracted
� Competing uses of water? √
� No such possibilities exist. All will get water for all time since system is continuous
� Increased sewage flow due to increased water supply
√
� Most of HHs have their own toilet and conceptual design of structures for waste water management has been done
� Increased volume of sullage (wastewater from cooking and washing) and sludge from wastewater treatment plant
√ � Volume of sullage and sludge may increase in small quantity.
It may not cause serious problems
� Large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?
√ � Population will be increased as per the anticipated population
growth rate. No need to hire people from outside during construction period. Local people will be used as far as possible. Skilled manpower if not available locally may be hired from outside.
� Social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?
√
� Since local people will be used for the implementation of the project as far as possible, such conflict may not arise
• Risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during operation and construction?
√ � No need to use explosive and other danger chemicals. Fuel
will be properly stored.
� Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?
√ � Proper safety measures and precaution will be adopted during
construction period. The project structures will be made inaccessible providing compound wall and fencing or few structure underground
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Climate Change and Disaster Risk
Questions
The following questions are not for
environmental categorization. They are
included in this checklist to help identify
potential climate and disaster risks.
Yes No Remarks
• Is the Project areasubject to hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or volcanic eruptions and climate changes (see Appendix I)?
√
The project area does not lie in the verge of any natural hazard threatening state. The area is a flat land having no possible future consequences of such hazards or climate change victim.
� Could changes in temperature, precipitation, or extreme events patterns over the Project lifespan affect technical or financial sustainability (e.g., changes in rainfall patterns disrupt reliability of water supply; sea level rise creates salinity intrusion into proposed water supply source)?
√
The project area has a rich groundwater aquifer and the groundwater recharge is also sufficient So at this state and with the prediction for the design year population, the acquired quantity is enough. Thus it will not affect the liability and lifespan of the project with climate change.
� Are there any demographic or socio-economic aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g.,high incidence of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)?
√
No there isn't any vulnerable population within the project area that has been ignored or left out.
� Could the Project potentially increase the climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., by using water from a vulnerable source that is relied upon by many user groups, or encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?
√
Water supply project has a very least environmental impact. Thus not leading towards any drastic change in the climate or its surroundings.