North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (Tranche 2)

The 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.

Initial Environmental Examination

Document Stage: Final Project Number: 38254

May 2009

India: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (Tranche 2)—Nippani CMC Prepared by Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation For the Government of Karnataka North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program

Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation, Government of Karnataka

North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program

Package II – Belgaum Tranche II Sub-Projects in Nippani CMC

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

May 2009

Span Consultants Private Limited

NKUSIP (Package II – Belgaum) Tranche I Sub-projects in Nippani CMC Initial Environment Examination (IEE)

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ACRONYMS

ADB : Asian Development Bank

ASI : Archeological Survey of India

ASP : Activated Sludge Process

BM : Bituminous Macadam

CMC : City Municipal Council

DI : Ductile Iron

DoEEF : Department of Ecology, Environment and Forests

EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP : Environmental Management Plan

FAL : Facultative Aerated Lagoon

GI : Galvanized Iron

GoI : Government of India

GoK : Government of Karnataka

HH : Households

IA : Implementing Agency

IEE : Initial Environmental Examination

KSPCB : Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

KUIDFC : Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Financial Corporation

KUWS&DB : Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board

MLD : Million Litre per Day

MoEF : Ministry of Environment and Forests

MSL : Mean Sea Level

MSS : Mix Seal Surface

NKUSIP : North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program

NOC : No Objection Certificate

NOx : Oxides of Nitrogen

OM : Operations Manual

O&M : Operation and Maintenance

PC : Program consultant

PMU : Program Monitoring Unit

PWD : Public Works Department

SS : Suspended solids

STP : Sewage Treatment Plant

UGD : Underground Drainage

WHO : World Health Organization

WRDO : Water Resource Development Organization

NKUSIP (Package II – Belgaum) Tranche II Sub-projects in Nippani CMC Initial Environment Examination (IEE)

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Environmental Regulatory Compliance ..................................................................... 1 1.3 Purpose of Initial Environmental Examination .......................................................... 2 1.4 Scope of IEE study..................................................................................................... 3 1.5 Report Structure ......................................................................................................... 3

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS ....................... 4 2.1 Goal of NKUSIP Investment Program ...................................................................... 4 2.2 Investment program Components .............................................................................. 4 2.3 Project Location ......................................................................................................... 4 2.4 Type of Project ........................................................................................................... 6 2.5 Need for the Project ................................................................................................... 7 2.6 Existing Basic Infrastructure Facilities in Nippani CMC .......................................... 8

2.6.1 Water Supply system ......................................................................................... 8 2.6.2 Slum-Existing infrastructure facilities ............................................................. 10

2.7 Proposed Improvements for Nippani CMC ............................................................. 14 2.7.1 Water Supply System ....................................................................................... 14 2.7.2 Slum Improvement........................................................................................... 16

2.8 Proposed schedule for implementation .................................................................... 17 2.9 Investment Program Alternatives ............................................................................ 17 2.10 Investment Program Benefits ................................................................................... 17

3. ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 20 3.1 Physical Resources................................................................................................... 20

3.1.1 Topography and Soils ...................................................................................... 20 3.1.2 Atmosphere ...................................................................................................... 20 3.1.3 Surface Water and Ground Water .................................................................... 21 3.1.4 Geology and Seismology ................................................................................. 21

3.2 Ecological Resources ............................................................................................... 21 3.3 Economic Development ........................................................................................... 22

3.3.1 Industries .......................................................................................................... 22 3.4 Social and Cultural Resources ................................................................................. 22

3.4.1 Population and Community ............................................................................. 22 3.4.2 Household size ................................................................................................. 23 3.4.3 Sex Ratio .......................................................................................................... 23 3.4.4 Literacy Rate .................................................................................................... 23 3.4.5 Education ......................................................................................................... 23 3.4.6 Occupation ....................................................................................................... 24 3.4.7 Work Force Participation Rate ......................................................................... 24 3.4.8 Existing Facilities ............................................................................................. 25 3.4.9 Physical or Cultural heritage ............................................................................ 26 3.4.10 Land Use .......................................................................................................... 26 3.4.11 Significant Structures or sites .......................................................................... 26

4. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ............................................................................................................................ 27

4.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 27 4.2 Location Impacts .................................................................................................... 27 4.3 Design Impacts........................................................................................................ 27 4.4 Construction Impacts .............................................................................................. 28 4.5 Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Impacts ....................................................... 28 4.6 Screening of potential environmental impacts ......................................................... 28


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5. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLANS ..................................................................................................................................... 45

5.1 Institutional Requirements ....................................................................................... 45 5.2 Environmental Monitoring Plans ............................................................................. 50

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION & INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ................................. 63 7. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................... 66

7.1 Findings.................................................................................................................... 66 7.2 Recommendations .................................................................................................... 66

8. CONCLUSIONS.............................................................................................................. 67 List of Tables Table 1.1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance of NKUSIP Components .......................... 2 Table 2.1: Water borne/related Diseases in Karnataka .............................................................. 7 Table 2.2: Sub-project components under Tranche 2 ................................................................ 8 Table 2.3: Water Supply Overview ........................................................................................... 9 Table 2.4: Slums in Nippani City ............................................................................................ 11 Table-2.5: Existing Water Supply Condition........................................................................... 12 Table 2.6: Existing Community Toilets ................................................................................... 13 Table 2.7: Water supply components proposed for the improvement ..................................... 14 Table 2.8: Investment Program Alternatives ........................................................................... 17 Table 3.1: Overview of Nippani CMC .................................................................................... 22 Table 3.2: Trends of Population Density ................................................................................. 23 Table 3.3: Percentage distribution of population by age ......................................................... 24 Table 3.4: Workforce Participation in 1991 ............................................................................ 24 Table 3.5: Percentage Distribution of Sample Population by Age and Occupation ................ 25 Table 3.6: Existing land Use (1996) ........................................................................................ 26 Table 4.1: Screening of potential environmental impacts ....................................................... 28 Table 4.2: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Water Supply

Systems/Rehabilitation in Nippani city and Slums .......................................................... 29 Table 4.3: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Sewerage system in Slums .. 36 Table 4.4: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Urban Drainage Up-gradation

in Slums ........................................................................................................................... 41 Table 5.1: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities.................................................................. 48 Table 5.2: Training Requirements (2009-2016) ...................................................................... 49 Table 5.3: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Water Supply Rehabilitation in Nippani City

and Slums ......................................................................................................................... 51 Table 5.4: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Sewerage system component in Slums ......... 54 Table 5.5: Environmental Monitoring Plan for urban drainage up-gradation in Slums .......... 58 Table 5.6: Occupational Health Risks and Safety Plan for workers ........................................ 59 Table 5.7: Annual environmental cost estimate (2009) ........................................................... 62 Table 6.1: Details of Public consultation for the NKUSIP components in Nippani ULB ....... 63 Table 6.2: Queries and Responses during Public consultation ................................................ 64


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List of Maps Map 2.1: Karnataka, India and Belgaum District ...................................................................... 5 Map 2.2: Proposed Water Supply Coverage ............................................................................ 15 List of Figures Fig. 2.1: City municipal Council, Nippani ................................................................................. 6 Fig. 2.2: View of Jawahar Reservoir Source ............................................................................. 9 Fig. 2.3: View of Vedaganga River source and Head works ................................................... 10 Fig. 2.4: Existing Water Treatment Plant at Nippani City ....................................................... 10 Fig. 2.5: Ashraya Nagar Slum.................................................................................................. 12 Fig. 2.6: Andolan Nagar Slum ................................................................................................. 12 Fig. 5.1: NKUSIP Implementing Organization Hierarchy ...................................................... 47 Fig. 6.1: Public Consultation ................................................................................................... 64 Appendices Appendix 1: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist – Water Supply


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

1. The Government of Karnataka (GoK) through the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure

Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) has prepared the North Karnataka

urban Sector Investment Programme (NKUSIP) under the Asian Development Bank

(ADB) assistance. Seven ULBs have been considered for the Package II – Belgaum

under NKUSIP. They include Belgaum, Gokak, Nippani, Badami, Ilkal, Jamkhandi and

Rabkavi-Banahatti ULBs. The poor infrastructure facilities and services such as water

supply, sewerage and sanitation, storm water drainage, solid waste management and

risk of infectious diseases in the project area forces NKUSIP to select Nippani ULB for

improvement. The primary objective of NKUSIP is to promote economic development

in North Karnataka through urban infrastructure provision, focusing on the

improvement of environmental sanitation and public health through equitable

distribution of urban basic services that are environmentally sound and operationally

sustainable. This will also enhances the quality life of people.

2. The aim of Investment Program is to improve the environmental condition of urban

areas. However, the proposed improvements of infrastructure facilities may exert

certain adverse impacts on the natural environment during construction and Operation

stages. Impacts during the construction stage are expected to be more severe than

impacts during the operation phase, though for a short duration. However, the provision

of sewage treatment plant may exert adverse impacts during the operation phase also, if

due care is not taken. Most of the impacts are activity-specific. Nevertheless, if due care

is taken during the construction phase, negative impacts due to investment Program will

be far outweighed by positive impacts.

1.2 Environmental Regulatory Compliance

3. The environmental regulations and mandatory requirement for sub-components

proposed for Nippani city are indicated in Table 1.1. The table indicates that as far as

GoI and GoK Acts/Guidelines are concerned, the proposed Investment Programs do not

need to go thorough environmental assessment process; however, as specified below,

few sub-project components may require consent from Competent Authorities.


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Table 1.1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance of NKUSIP Components Sector Sub-

component Applicability of Act/Guidelines

Compliance Criteria

Sewerage

and

Sanitation

Sewage

Treatment

Plant

The Water (Prevention &

Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

& 1978

Consent for Establishment

and Consent for Operation

from KSPCB

All Sectors

(Water

supply, urban

drainage,

urban roads,

slum up-

gradation,

non-

municipal

components-

fire services,

etc.)

All Sub-

components

The Environmental Policy and

Operations Manual (OM) 20:

Environmental Considerations

in ADB Operation.

Environmental Assessment

Guidelines, 2003

Categorization of sub-

project component into A,

B or C and developing

required level of

environmental assessment

for each component.

4. According to ADB guidelines (2003), environmental assessment of a proposed project is

at the initial/preparatory stages of Investment Program. As per the ADB Guidelines, the

proposed project components are categorized into A, B or C category projects to

establish the level of environmental assessment needed to address potential

environmental impacts. It is understood from the IEE study that there are no significant

potential environmental impacts from the proposed Investment Program. Therefore, an

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required for this development project

(Category A is ruled out). However, the study reveals that there are less significant

impacts of the project on the environment and are of short duration. Therefore, only

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) is required (Category B is considered).

Category ‘C’ is not applicable since IEE is required for the program components.

Hence, IEE has been carried out with identification of potential impacts and necessary

feasible mitigation measures with due importance given for sustainable environment.

1.3 Purpose of Initial Environmental Examination

5. The purpose of IEE in the urban improvement program sub-projects is to fulfill the

ADB’s environmental assessment requirement for sector loans. Owing to the scale and


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nature of the proposed infrastructure components and environmental profile of the

NKUSIP sub-project towns, almost all Investment Program components are unlikely to

have adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, as per the ADB’s Environmental

Assessment Guidelines, the subproject components proposed in Nippani city under

NKUSIP are categorized as ‘B’ and accordingly, initial environmental examination

(IEE) has been carried out.

1.4 Scope of IEE study

6. The IEE is one of the effective tools in the development project to implement the

required development activities in an eco-friendly mode. The IEE report has been

prepared based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance

surveys; no field environmental monitoring survey was conducted. Stakeholder

consultation was an integral part of the IEE.

1.5 Report Structure

7. This Report is framed with 8 Sections including this Introduction Chapter:

1. Introduction

2. Project Description

3. Environmental Description

4. Screening of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

5. Institutional requirements and Environmental Monitoring Plans

6. Public consultation and Information Disclosure

7. Findings and Recommendations

8. Conclusions


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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS

2.1 Goal of NKUSIP Investment Program

8. The lack/inadequacy of certain basic facilities along with poor quality of environment

and life in northern part of Karnataka has forced North Karnataka Urban Sector

Investment Program (NKUSIP) to be initiated. The developmental goal of NKUSIP is

to provide financial assistance to ULBs for necessary basic facilities in Municipal

Corporations and to facilitate economic growth in the surrounding areas. The goal of

the NKUSIP is to enhance economic condition in ULBs through proper distribution of

urban basic services that are eco-friendly, techno-feasible and operation sustainable.

2.2 Investment program Components

9. The goal of the NKUSIP is to enhance economic condition in ULBs through proper

distribution of urban basic services that are eco-friendly, techno-feasible and operation

sustainable. The Investment Program Components are listed below:

i. Water supply

ii. Sewerage and Sanitation

iii. Storm water drainage (Urban Drainage)

iv. Urban roads

v. Poverty Alleviation (Slum infrastructure improvement)

vi. Non-municipal infrastructure – Fire services, Lake Development and Tourism

2.3 Project Location

10. Nippani city is located at north-west of Belgaum district and is bound by Chikkodi city

on the east, Kolhapur city of Maharashtra state on the west, Sankeshwar city on the

south and Maharashtra state on the north (Map 2.1). Geographically, Nippani city is

located at 150 51’ N Latitude and 740 31’ E Longitude at an altitude of nearly 710m

above MSL in the northern slope of Bellary nallah.

11. Nippani city is located along the Poona-Bangalore road (NH- 4). The Vedaganga River

flows along the western boundary of the city. Nippani city is known for commercial

activities and trading center for tobacco, sugarcane, ground nut and chilies.


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KARNATAKA INDIA

BELGAUM DISTRICT MAP

Map 2.1: Karnataka, India and Belgaum District


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12. The city is well connected by network of national and state highway. Poona-Bangalore

National highway and Vengurla-Bagalkot State Highway connect Nippani with many

cities and towns. Beside these roads, a network of major and minor roads leads to

neighbouring village of the region. The nearest Railway Station is at Kolhapur, 40km

from Nippani town. The Belgaum airport is at about 10km from the town. Karwar and

Marmagoa are the nearest ports.

13. Nippani is the largest urban center in Chikkodi Taluka of Belgaum District. Nipani’s

population has increased from 51,624 in 1991 to 58,061 in 2001 and the population

density increased from 5.24 sq. km in 1991 to 13.36 sq. km in 2001. Currently, the

average population density is 4,346-persons/sq. km. The total number of households in

the town is 11,038 in 2001. CMC’s population is projected to increase to 66,600 in

2011, 72,800 in 2015, 79,300 in 2021 and 90,900 in 2031.

14. Nippani and its surrounding villages are known for growing high quality tobacco, which

is used for manufacturing beedis. Nippani town is associated with Jainism Nippani City

Municipal Council is a Grade II municipality situated 74kms from the district head

quarters – Belgaum (Fig. 2.1).

Fig. 2.1: City municipal Council, Nippani

2.4 Type of Project

15. The Project has been classified as service delivery typed project in which the project

improves health and quality of life of the people living in the project towns by

facilitating basic infrastructure facilities such as water supply, underground drainage

(UGD) facility and storm water drainage.


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2.5 Need for the Project

16. Insufficient basic facilities and demand for the same due to increased population year

by year and lack of proper technological systems in Nippani CMC have resulted in

environmental pollution, poor sanitation and public health problems such as water

borne diseases and other associated health risks. This condition demands for the

proposed Investment Program component in Nippani ULB. As per the State of

Environment Report (SOER), Dept. of Forest, Ecology & Environment, GoK, 2003,

health risks are associated with the lack of safe water supply and sanitation facilities.

The Table 2.1 presents the health status in Karnataka.

Table 2.1: Water borne/related Diseases in Karnataka Year Gastroenteritis Cholera Leptospirosis Viral Hepatitis Typhoid

Total Fatal Total Fatal Total Fatal Total Fatal Total Fatal

1991 17455 691 747 16 -- -- 659 17 -- --

1992 15262 608 402 14 -- -- 282 17 -- --

1993 16206 855 424 13 -- -- 678 07 26047 01

1994 15932 325 304 10 -- -- 382 00 20349 00

1995 18645 396 532 38 -- -- 7146 01 10250 00

1996 22983 377 657 06 -- -- 1332 06 22221 12

1997 23665 361 714 10 67 02 1714 04 3880 05

1998 23881 501 434 02 01 00 3824 02 2435 00

1999 17743 126 134 03 54 02 4792 02 24356 01

2000 31132 265 354 03 03 01 3011 10 27210 00

2001 23893 198 342 01 68 07 5438 28 33346 06

2002 25218 146 384 00 27 00 4578 15 42936 02

Source: SOER, 2003

17. The structural components of the WS Scheme, sewerage and urban drainage

components lie in the city area and most of distribution lines of the proposed project

pass along the existing road tracks. The system uses the surface water through pumping.

No forest is existing at source and along the distribution line: As a whole, the project

does not fall in any restricted areas, wildlife national parks, and any other places where

the law of the land prohibits any construction activities. In addition, the scale of human

settlement or human lives affected because of project activities is quite insignificant.


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18. The Nippani ULB specific components of the program are given below:

i) Water Supply

ii) Sewerage and Sanitation

iii) Urban Drainage (Storm Water Drainage)

iv) Urban Roads

v) Non-Municipal Infrastructure (Fire Services)

19. Out of the above components, those coming under Tranche 2 are given in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: Sub-project components under Tranche 2 Infrastructure Description - Subcomponents Location

Components to be built under Tranche 2 Water supply system Rehabilitation and laying of

distribution lines; and Construction of Storage reservoir

Nippani City

Slum Improvement

Water supply rehabilitation Sewerage and sanitation-UGD and Community toilets Urban drainage Urban roads Street lights

Declared slums- Ashray Nagar and Andolan Nagar

2.6 Existing Basic Infrastructure Facilities in Nippani CMC

2.6.1 Water Supply system

20. The sub project is designed to provide drinking water facilities to the communities of

Nippani Municipality. Surface water source of the city is Jawahar reservoir and

Vedaganga River. Quantity of present water supply is 2.27 MLD from Jawahar

reservoir, 6.81 MLD from Vedaganga River and 0.21 MLD from local ground water

sources such as bore wells fitted with power pumps (45 No.s) and hand pumps (10

No.s). The source Jawahar Dam receives water from Shirguppi nallah catchment area

and capacity is 0.70 TMC. The total capacity of Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is 6.82

MLD. Total quantity of water supply in Nippani city is 9.29 MLD. Per capita supply in

normal season is 72 LPCD whereas in rainy season it is 90 LPCD (Fig. 2.2, Fig. 2.3 and

Fig. 2.4). Duration of water supply is one hour for every alternate day per street. The

total number of public fountains was found to be 40 and the total number of household

connections at present is 6,867. In slum areas water supply is provided partially through

public taps and household connections. Total area of the city is not covered by the

distribution system. Frequent leakages are noticed in the network. The existing pipes


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are corroded and require replacement. Presently, water is supplied to the city by zone

wise.

Water Quality Monitoring

21. There is no regular schedule followed to test the physical, chemical and bacteriological

tests of the raw water at the source. The turbidity of water is also not measured daily, at

the treatment plants. There is no formal system of testing the samples of tap water for

either the bacteriological quality or residual chlorine. At present, municipality supplied

water quality is good and is potable. There is no complaint from local residents

regarding the water quality. There is about 30 % of willingness of the households to pay

monthly water tariff if sufficient water is supplied to their localities.

Table 2.3: Water Supply Overview Total length of streets : 121.68 km

G.T.S Bench Mark/ location : 603.04 m/ I.B., Nippani

Total length of Distribution Network : 77.74 km Distribution Coverage in percentage : 63.88 % Total No of Households : 11,038

Total No of HSC’s : 6,904 Nos

Total No of Non-domestic connections : 730

Total No of Commercial connections : 109 Nos

Total No of Industrial connections : 11 Nos

Total No of Public fountains : 1385 Nos

Present Qty of Water supply from treatment plant : 6.81 MLD (tentative)

Source: Concept Report

Fig. 2.2: View of Jawahar Reservoir Source


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Fig. 2.3: View of Vedaganga River source and Head works

22. Existing water treatment plant: In the existing water treatment plant Cascade aerator,

Inlet channels, Flash mixer, wash water tank and Flocculator are in working condition

except for instrumentation, over hauling of filters & change of valves.

Fig. 2.4: Existing Water Treatment Plant at Nippani City

23. The structural components of the WS Schemes lie in the city area and most of

distribution lines of the proposed project pass along the existing road tracks. The system

uses the surface and ground water through pumping.

2.6.2 Slum-Existing infrastructure facilities

24. The Karnataka slum clearance board is responsible for notifying and upgrading slums

and providing clearance and basic services to the urban poor residing in slums. The

objective is to identify essential issues in service delivery in Nippani City and suggest

methods for improving the services.

25. There are 4 declared and 5 undeclared slums in Nippani town. The total population in

declared slum is 2164 and in undeclared slum population is around 370. While the


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declared slums located well within the city, have been provided with few basic

infrastructures like electricity, water and roads but lack the sanitation facility.

Household sanitation is almost absent in all the slums except in few. Community toilets

are poorly maintained. The residents tend to defecate in the open due to lack of

sanitation facilities & pay and use policy. Following table indicates slums with

population and area.

Table 2.4: Slums in Nippani City Sl No

Name of the slums Area Population House holds Acres Nos Nos

Declared Slums 1 Bheem Nagar 1.19 725 145 2 Ashray Nagar 3.00 147 27 3 Andolan Nagar 2.10 427 25 4 Pongeri Cross 2.29 865 173 Total (A) 8.58 2164 370 Undeclared Slums 1 Bhopadi galli - 6 2 2 Sambajinagar - 406 73 3 Jamadar Plot - 919 256 4 Bangi & Chamber galli - 561 99 5 Jatrat Ves - - - Total (B) 1892 430 Total (A+B) 4056 800

Source: DPR-Slum Up-gradation, Nippani

26. Declared Slums – Ashraya Nagar Slum and Andolan Nagar Slum have been

identified by KSCB for development of components on priority basis under this

ADB assisted NKUSIP.

Ashrayanagar Slum

27. This declared slum has 18 roads 11 roads of which are asphalted and 7 roads are WBM

roads. Here piped water supply exists with low pressure and frequency of water supply

once in 3 days for 1 and half hour and also there are 5 Cisterns with bore well facility.

Here 25 no.s of individual toilets exist and two community toilets are provided 2+2

seater for men and women without water supply. Another toilet (2+2 seater for men and

women) for this slum is constructed near Shreenagar but, now it is used by only women.

These toilets are not used in the evening as lighting facility is very poor, near Ashraya

Nagar toilet is constructed but not in use for the last 12 years. Street light facility is not


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proper, so people need community toilets; improved water supply facility; street light

facility and properly designed storm drain to avoid flooding.

Fig. 2.5: Ashraya Nagar Slum

Andolan Nagar Slum 28. This is a declared slum next to Ashraya Nagar slum near highway on Kolhapur side. In

this slum there are 17 roads of which 5 roads are asphalt road 10 roads are WBM and

one is Mud road with drains not fully covered. Here piped water supply exists with low

pressure and frequency of supply once in 3 days for one and half hours and one power

pump bore well with cistern exists. Here 2 community toilets exists (2+2 seater for men

and women) but only one in use; other is old and damaged so it is not in use. People

need another toilet, there are drains not properly cleaned and dirty water stagnated at

some places. Street light facility exists with poor maintenance.

Fig. 2.6: Andolan Nagar Slum Existing Conditions in Slums 29. A. Water supply: The slums are provided with Piped water supply on every third day

for duration of 1-1.5 hours. Some households have house service connections; whereas

maximum people collect the water from public stand posts.

Table-2.5: Existing Water Supply Condition SL No

Slum Public Stand Post

Bore wells

Condition

Mun

icip

al

Wat

er

Supp

lyD

urat

ion

Freq

uenc

y

Remarks

With Power Pump

Borewellwith HP


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Declared Slum 1 Ashray

Nagar Slum

6 5 Cistern

- - - Yes

1 hr

Once in three days

Pressure is low

2 Andolan Nagar Slum

16 1 Cistern

1 (7.5 HP working)

0 Working fair Yes 1 hr

Once in three days

Pressure is low


30. Under this programme, it is proposed to upgrade the water supply facility either by

extending the water mains or providing adequate public stand posts.

31. B. Sewerage & Sanitation: In Nippani there is no underground sewerage system.

Sanitation facility is very poor in the slums. Household sanitation is almost absent in all

the slums except in few. Community toilets are poorly maintained and the residents

tend to defecate in the open due to lack of sanitation facilities and improper upkeep of

public conveniences. The Karnataka Slum Clearance Board has constructed Community

Latrines in all the slums but is unused due to its pay & use policy. Many of the

community latrines constructed and maintained by the CMC are without doors. Due to

the poor maintenance of the toilets, residents tend to defecate in the open, causing

nuisance in the surrounding area. The septic tanks are in very pathetic condition and the

effluent is left to open drains.

Table 2.6: Existing Community Toilets


Sl No

Slum Community Toilets

Condition House-

hold latrines

Treatment &

Disposal

Remarks Ladies (No of Seats)

Gents (No of Seats)

Declared Slum

1

Ashraya Nagar Slum 2 2

Satisfactory

25 Septic tank

Community toilet in use but not sufficient for the people.

2

Andolan Nagar Slum 2

2

2 2

Satisfactory Not in use (old)

12

Septic tank Septic tank

Community toilets in use but not sufficient for the people. Community toilet not in use as it is damaged.


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32. Under this programme, it is proposed to lay sewer lines wherever possible. Where it is

not feasible, it is proposed to install onsite treatment and disposal.

33. C. Roads and Drainage: At present all the declared slums have well connected roads

and drains. The main roads are black topped and the internal roads are of cement

concrete. Open drains of RCC pre-cast or masonry are provided on either side of the

roads.

2.7 Proposed Improvements for Nippani CMC

2.7.1 Water Supply System

34. The sub project is designed to provide safe, adequate and reliable water facilities to the

communities of Nippani Municipality. The main objective of this subcomponent is to

improve the quality of source and ensure reliable water supply in terms of duration.

35. A sufficient quantity of water is available to the city at the present source. The main

intention of the proposal is to remodel the existing distribution system, construct

additional storage reservoirs, rehabilitate existing WTP and construct additional WTP to

serve ultimate design period (2041), revamp and improve head works and provide

improvements to mains. Table 2.7 presents the components included in the proposal.

Table 2.7: Water supply components proposed for the improvement Sl. No. Components

1

Jawahar dam: De-silting of dam u/s side Disposal and transport of silt from de-silting activities from Jawahar Dam –

Silt fences shall be used and sand piles shall be covered during monsoon season. Tarpaulins shall be used to cover silt when transported through trucks and disposed into approved landfill sites.

2

Improvements in chemical dosing system – Probable impacts due to improper dosage of chemicals and their mitigations are provided under O & M Impacts in Table 4.2 (Row 4). Operation stage Monitoring, Training and safe handling/storage procedures of chemicals for Occupational and consumer health is provided in Table 5.3 (Rows 5 to 7) and Table 5.6 – Occupational health Risks and Safety Plan.

3 Repair of filter controls

4 Replacement of clear water pump of 75 HP

5 Repairs and rehabilitation to clear water pumps

6 Providing and constructing 3.25 MLD capacity treatment plant, including clear water pumping arrangements & leak detection tests


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Sl. No. Components

7 Installation of water hammer devices & rehabilitation of raw water pumping main

8 Providing & laying pure water pumping mains

9 Providing & Installing Bulk flow meters

10 Rehabilitation of existing distribution network

11 Rehabilitation of existing GLSR’s

12 Rehabilitation of existing ELSR’s

13 Additional distribution network

14 Construction of Storage reservoirs (Land for storage reservoir is Government owned vacant land with no resettlement issues).

Source: Concept Report

Map 2.2: Proposed Water Supply Coverage

36. The distribution network is along the existing roads. No additional transmission line is

proposed, as existing line will be used. No further difficulties in terrain and major

crossings are found along the distribution lines. Existing Water Treatment Unit is used


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to tap water from the source. For other pumping sources, treatment unit is not

proposed. Existing Water Treatment Unit is used to tap water from the source. For

other pumping sources, treatment unit is not proposed. At present, municipality

supplied water quality is good and is potable. There is no complaint from local residents

regarding the water quality.

2.7.2 Slum Improvement

37. KSCB and Nippani CMC are responsible for improving and upgrading the quality of

slums in Nippani. They undertake the programmes and projects for providing

infrastructure facilities in slums under different schemes.

38. As per the inspection of slums and as proposed in CLIP reports, it is proposed to

upgrade existing roads, drains, UGD, water supply distribution and streetlights on

priority basis. The following proposals are made for up gradation of Slums:

Ashrayanagar Slum:

i) Water Supply: Providing and laying of Distribution Pipeline (PE-10 Pipes) for 560 mts

including public stand posts of required 10 nos.

ii) Sewerage and Sanitation: Providing and Laying Underground drainage network of

492 mts

iii) Urban Roads: Providing Metaling and Asphalting to the roads of 350 mts and

rehabilitating the existing asphalt road for a length of 335 mts.

iv) Urban drains: Providing SSM drains at the start of Ashraya Nagar and at the dead end

of Andolan Nagar slum for 90 mtr, and providing secondary drains in the lanes for a

length of 305 mts.

v) Community Toilets: Proposed to Construct a Community Toilet (5 seater)

vi) Streetlights: Providing 18 no.s streetlights with CLF fittings at road junctions and

near the public stand posts and community toilets.

Andolan Nagar Slum:

i) Community Toilets: Proposed to Construct one Community Toilet (5 seater)


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2.8 Proposed schedule for implementation

39. Implementation of the program is scheduled to be within a period of 6 years (FY 2009-

10 to FY 2015-16) as directed by KUIDFC. Program works to be completed during this

period include strict scheduling, monitoring and implementation on site.

2.9 Investment Program Alternatives

40. The environmental feasibility/suitability of proposed components of the Investment

Program has been studied based on the location and process/technology for the

components. The interaction and the level of interference with the surrounding land use

pattern determine the environmental sustainability of the Investment Program

components. However, the investment Program components are mostly location

specific. Proposed improvements will be considered on priority basis for the slums

discussed above.

41. The environmental feasibility of the selected alternatives for the proposed Investment

Program components are given below:

Table 2.8: Investment Program Alternatives

Sub-Component Suitability of Selected Alternatives

Water Supply The best alternative for water supply is to design the system based on gravity.

However, due to topography and required pressure at the end, the system is

designed as partly gravity and partly pumping.

Sewerage System The best alternative for the sewerage system is to design the system based on

Gravity flow. The proposed gravity system will be simple in operation and

require less manpower and importantly does not require energy. The natural

gravity is utilized to run the system. Pumping stations are proposed wherever

gravity flow method is not possible for the system.

Urban Drainage The best alternative for storm water drainage is to follow gravity flow method.

2.10 Investment Program Benefits

42. Inadequacy and lack of basic infrastructure facilities and their adverse impacts on the

environment, human health and socio-economic status can be overcome by safe,

adequate and proper water supply, underground sewerage system/sanitation facilities,

which will be provided by NKUSIP to the communities (beneficiaries) of Nippani ULB.


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The Investment Program benefits of water supply component and slum improvement

component are provided below:

A. Water Supply System Improvements for Nippani city including slums

• Availability of potable drinking water to the local people (beneficiaries)

• Reduced time and costs in accessing alternative sources of water

• Proper distribution of potable water to the beneficiaries

• Reduced risk of water-borne diseases due to access to potable water supply

B. Sewerage System Improvements for slums

• Avoidance of wastewater pollution at low-lying area

• Avoidance of regular choking of drains

• Avoidance of impact of flood in low-lying areas

• Protection of the water ecosystem

• Reduction in risks of ground water contamination

• Blockage of sewage flow in open storm water drains and from stagnating sewage pools

• Reduced risk of treated water supply contamination

• Reduced risk of water-borne diseases and mosquito menace

• Reduced health risks

• Healthy and hygienic Environment

• Improvement in public health quality with better sanitation

C. Urban Drainage Improvements for slums

• Provision of Storm Water Drainage facilities

• Avoidance of regular choking of drains

• Prevention of road damage due to water flow from storm water drains

• Reduction in localized flooding, particularly in low-lying areas

• Reduction in long-term water logging condition

• Reduced percolation or seepage of drain water including sewage into the ground water

• Prevention of ground water pollution through increased run-off which dilutes

concentration of pollutants

• Protection of the water ecosystem

D. Other benefits


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• Improvement in quality of environment, social life and health in slums by providing

facilities such as water supply, underground drainage, urban roads, urban drains,

community toilets and street lights.

• Enhancement in archaeological and historical values of the project place especially

during important religious festivals

• Increased Cultural Values due to assemblage of people from multicultural background,

caste and ethnicity (characterized by its customs, traditions, culture, etc.)

• Improvement in quality of life


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3. ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION

3.1 Physical Resources

43. Physical resources of the project area are described in brief in following paragraphs.

3.1.1 Topography and Soils

44. Nippani city is situated in Sylvan surroundings bounded by hills on all sides. The city

situated on a comparatively undulating land. The overall ground slope is gradual and

from south to North West. The maximum contour is 620 m near Shirguppi GLSR (U/S

of Jawahar reservoir). The minimum ground level of 532 m is in APMC area. The

black cotton soil is predominant in the region, which is fertile and congenial to the

growth of tobacco, sugarcane, groundnut and chilli.

3.1.2 Atmosphere

3.1.2.1 Air Quality

45. At present, air quality in general is good but because of poor sanitation and open sewer

drains air is unhealthy in the project area.

3.1.2.2 Climate

46. The project area falls under North interior Karnataka climatic zone. Nippani town falls

under temperate, semi-arid with salubrious climate. The project area is characterized by

hot summer and normal winter. Temperature, Rainfall and Wind Direction for the

project area are given below:

3.1.2.3 Temperature

47. The average temperature in the city is a maximum of 41.50C during summer months

and 10.30C during winter season. May to October months are considered as wet months

while dry months are from November to March. The best weather is experienced in the

months of November to January.

3.1.2.4 Rainfall

48. The rainy season is experienced from June to October. The average annual rainfall in

this city is 762.00mm. The project area receives maximum rainfall of during the

southwest monsoon in the month of July and August.


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3.1.2.5 Humidity

49. During rainy season, the humidity is more and varies between 78% and 95 %.

3.1.2.6 Wind Direction

50. The prevailing wind direction is from southwest. Local topography and slope largely

influence the wind direction. The wind direction shifts to northeast during evening

hours. The nearest IMD station is at Belgaum.

3.1.3 Surface Water and Ground Water

3.1.3.1 Surface Water

51. Nippani city is an old and important city having Jawahar reservoir and Vedaganga

River.

3.1.3.2 Ground Water

52. Depth of ground water table in the city is 50mts in rainy and summer seasons (Source:

CMC).

3.1.4 Geology and Seismology

53. The soil profile is with black cotton soil. The project area falls under zone III

seismicity. The region is not prone to frequent earthquakes of high intensity. It is

normally affected by mild tremors, not causing damage to life or property.

3.2 Ecological Resources

54. The sensitive and critical natural habitats such as national park, marine park, wildlife

sanctuary, tiger reserve, elephant reserve, reserved forest, protested area and its buffer

zone, declared special area for protecting biodiversity or wildlife habitat, estuarine area,

coral reef, wet land or marshes or mangrove, cultural heritage sites, etc. were not found

in the project area.

55. None of the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna were observed within and

surroundings of project area.


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3.3 Economic Development

56. Agriculture is one of the main economic bases for the Nippani town. High quality of

tobacco makes the town famous as it is exported to many parts of the country. Few units

of oil mills also exist in the town. It has APMC yard that caters products to the

surrounding towns and villages. The products include cotton, paddy and oily seeds. Due

to good connectivity by roads with other parts of the region, Nippani has become a

focal point for trade and commerce.

3.3.1 Industries

57. There is an industrial estate 3 km from the town on Jatrat road. There is also a proposal

of acquiring land near Kanganolli Village towards kolhapur for developing more

industrial units. Not many industries were observed in the project area except small-

scale industries.

3.4 Social and Cultural Resources

3.4.1 Population and Community

58. The population of Nippani city as per 2001 census is 58,061. The population density

has declined drastically from 9,852 persons per sq. km in 1991 to 4,346 persons per sq.

km in 2001. This decrease in the population density is attributed to the increased area

under CMC’s jurisdiction for providing urban services. In 1991, CMC area was only

5.24 sq. km and in the following years, the figure increased to 13.36 sq. km. This

indicates that CMC is trying to enhance its potential of providing services to more areas

covering more population. In other words, it can be said that CMC is trying to

decongest the densely populated old areas of Nippani city.

Table 3.1: Overview of Nippani CMC Area : 13.36 Sq.km

Status : Second Grade Municipality

No of Wards : 31

Length of streets : 121.68 km

Population in (2001) and 2007 : 58,081 & 63,638

Population (2011) : 69,030

Intermediate Year population (2026) : 85,520

Ultimate Year Population (2041) : 1,04,047

Source: CLIP/Concept Reports


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Table 3.2: Trends of Population Density Year Population

(No.s)

Area

(Sq. Km)

Density

(No.s/Sq. Km)

Density Variation

(% Growth)

1991 51,624 5.24 9,852 - 2001 58,061 13.36 4,346 55.89

Source: Nippani CMC

3.4.2 Household size

59. The total number of households as per 2001 census is 11,038 and the average household

size is 5.26, lower than the average national household size of 6.3 (Census 2001).

3.4.3 Sex Ratio

60. The current sex ratio in Nippani City is 989, which is higher than the district and State

urban average figures of 948 and 940 respectively. In 1991, the sex ratio of the town

was 983.

3.4.4 Literacy Rate

61. Literacy (percentage of literate population above 6 years of age) rate is 80.91% as per

2001 census. The male and female literacy rates were 90.26% and 71.58%, respectively.

The increased literacy rate is due to the nearness of the town to the big cities such as

Belgaum (Karnataka) and Kolhapur (Maharashtra), where a wide variety of educational

institutions are there.

62. According to the Survey, the town’s literacy level is very high, with only 3% illiteracy.

Results of the analysis show male literacy (99%) higher than female literacy (97%).

Both the values are higher than the Census 2001 values of male and female literacy for

Nippani town (90% and 72% respectively, as mentioned above. Total literacy level was

recorded as substantially higher among the sample population (97%) than the Census

2001 figure at 81% of the town.

3.4.5 Education

63. Levels of education among sample population by age group are presented in the Table

3.2. The educational attainment of the population in Nippani (excluding the urban poor)

is high, indicating a positive attitude towards education and the perceived benefits

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Table 3.3: Percentage distribution of population by age Age Group Illiterate Primary Secondary Graduate Professional

M F M F M F M F M F 0-6Yrs - 1 - - - - - - - - 6-14Yrs - - 5 1 1 2 - - - - 14-25yrs 1 - - - 9 8 5 4 - 1 25-60yrs - 2 - 2 7 15 16 6 12 2 Total 1 3 5 3 17 25 21 10 12 3

Source: CLIP Report

3.4.6 Occupation

64. Main occupation is agriculture. Secondary occupation is business. Business mainly

includes the occupation of beedi rolling/making (household industry) and oil extraction

while the other services include working in private sugar factory.

3.4.7 Work Force Participation Rate

65. The workforce participation rate was 35.95% (1991 census). About 48% of the total

workforce was engaged in tertiary sector followed by 40% in secondary and remaining

was engaged in primary sector. This indicates that people are more engaged in trade and

commerce followed by manufacturing and processing industries. The details of the

workforce participation rate for 1991 are indicated in the following Table.

Table 3.4: Workforce Participation in 1991 Description Persons (No.s) Distribution (%)

Primary Sector Cultivators 1,131 6.21 Agricultural labourers 580 3.19 Livestock, Fishing 112 0.62 Mining & Quarrying 83 0.46 Sub-Total 1,906 Secondary Sector Manufacturing, Processing, Servicing & Repairs in Household Industry

860 4.73

Manufacturing, Processing, Servicing & Repairs in other than Household Industry

5,904 32.44

Construction 659 3.62 Sub-Total 7,423 Tertiary Sector Trade & Commerce 4,812 26.44 Transport 1,286 7.07 Other Services 2,773 15.24 Sub-Total 8,871 Total 18,200 100.00

Source: District Hand Book


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66. The male workforce participation (71.11%) was more than the female workforce

participation (28.89%). The male workforce participation rate of Nippani town is lower

than the state figure of 80.41% whereas the female workforce participation rate is

higher than the state figure of 19.59%.

67. Unemployment was found rather high among the sample population in Nippani, with

non-workers comprising 66.0%, accounting for a dependency ratio of 1:1:97 for sample

households. About 63% of the surveyed population in the age group of 14-60 years in

Nippani is unemployed. Segregated by sex, 33% of males and 99% of females in the

age group of 14-60 years are not employed.

Table 3.5: Percentage Distribution of Sample Population by Age and Occupation Age

Group

Non-Workers Service Business Professionals M F M F M F M F

0-6Yrs - 1 - - - - - - 6-14Yrs 6 3 - - - - - - 14-25yrs 14 13 - - 1 - - - 25-60yrs 2 27 7 - 17 - 8 1 Total 22 44 7 0 18 0 8 1

Source: CLIP Report

68. From the above Table 3.5 it can be understood that percentage of male population

involved in business sector was high (18%, percentage to the total population), followed

by population involved in professional and other services (working in private Sugar

factory). Female employment levels were found to be extremely low with female

participation rate at 2%, a value much below male participation rate at 98%. This may

be due to the lack of viable employment opportunities for women in the town and partly

due to the socio-cultural milieu in the town. Women from lower and middle-income

group households rarely work.

3.4.8 Existing Facilities

3.4.8.1 Health facilities

69. One government hospital and about 50 private health centers (major numbers of

Ayurvedic practices) were observed within CMC limits.


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3.4.8.2 Education facilities

70. One government school and several private schools; and pre-university college and

Degree Colleges were noticed in the project area.

3.4.9 Physical or Cultural heritage

71. No physical or cultural heritage was observed in the municipality limits.

3.4.10 Land Use

72. According to ODP, Nippani Town had 338.82 Ha of developed area used for various

purposes and about 68Ha of land was in the form of either vacant, agriculture and water

bodies. The existing land use pattern of Nippani town has developed area of 338.82 Ha.

The Table below presents existing land use in Nippani CMC.

Table 3.6: Existing land Use (1996) Land Use Area (Ha) Distribution (%)

Residential 165.78 48.93 Commercial 45.34 13.38 Industrial 6.00 1.77 Recreational 12.78 3.77 Public & Semi-public 19.20 5.67 Circulation 89.72 26.48 Developed Area 338.82 100.00 Agricultural 20.75 Other than Vacant land 44.93 Water Bodies 2.50 Total Area 407.00

Source: ODP

73. The general land use pattern along the distribution line is comprised of residential areas

and commercial areas with business activities with medium density population.

3.4.11 Significant Structures or sites

74. Historically, Nippani is associated with Jainism. It has two important Jain temples.

Tavandi (Stavandi), which is 5km from Nippani, has four jain temples. Nippani is

famous for the huge idol of Brahmadev and well-known architectural temple

Padmavathi temple (near main road and the Thirth temple). A fair is organized in the

month of January on the night of Amavasya.


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4. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND

MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Introduction

75. Urban development projects may cause negative impacts upon environment in many

different ways. The objective of this section is to identify those negative impacts that

are contextually possible in the project under consideration and to suggest the required

mitigation measures. The impacts anticipated from the proposed program may be on

Physical, Biological, Socio-economical and Cultural environment. Nevertheless, it must

be kept in mind that the impacts of project activities are not always negative, it may be

positive as well. The attempt should be to minimize the negative impacts by applying

necessary mitigation measures and to maximize the positive impacts. Based on the

severity and extent of impacts, the impacts may be classified as high, medium and low.

Care has been taken also to identify the prospects of positive impacts and of the

measures that are likely to enhance the quality of the given environment. The

environmental impacts of the Investment Program Components can be categorized into

location impacts, design impacts, construction impacts and operation impacts.

4.2 Location Impacts

76. The environmental impacts associated with site selection and those involving

loss/damage and/or encroachment of environmentally sensitive areas or archeological /

cultural / historical/ paleontaological sites/monuments, etc. It also includes impacts on

people- their livelihood or properties or any other related structures. The impacts may

be direct or indirect on such environments/people by the developmental programs. No

significant impacts can arise due to project location as the sites involving improvements

in the Program components does not pass through/near any environmentally sensitive

areas or any cultural/historical areas, etc.

4.3 Design Impacts

77. These are impacts due to Investment Program design including technology, scale of

operation/throughput, waste production, discharge specifications, pollution sources and

ancillary services. These may arise due to design interference with other utilities in the

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4.4 Construction Impacts

78. Several types of short term/temporary negative impacts upon environment may happen

during construction phase of the project, primarily due to negligent practices.

Construction impacts include impacts caused by site clearing, earthworks, machinery,

vehicles and workers.

4.5 Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Impacts

79. Operation and Maintenance (O & M) impacts include impacts arising from the

operation and maintenance activities of the infrastructure facility provided. They are

routine management of operational waste flow; occupational health and safety aspects.

4.6 Screening of potential environmental impacts

80. Screening of environmental impacts is based on the magnitude and duration of the

impact. The magnitude of the impact may be negligible/moderate/severe – in the order

of increasing degree and impact duration may be temporary/ permanent (Table 4.1).

Table 4.1: Screening of potential environmental impacts Duration of Impact Magnitude (Degree of Impacts)

Negligible (N) Moderate (M) Severe (S) Temporary (T) N/T M/T S/T Permanent (P) N/P M/P S/P

81. The tables (Table 4.1, Table 4.2 and Table 4.3) present the magnitude and duration of

all four types of possible potential environmental impacts along with required

mitigation measures for the proposed components of Nippani ULB under NKUSIP. No

significant impacts are anticipated from program components during construction and

operation since the pipelines and areas of improvement are not passing through any

environmentally sensitive areas. The program components will have

negligible/moderate and temporary impacts, which can be mitigated by proper

environment friendly measures.


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Table 4.2: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Water Supply Systems/Rehabilitation in Nippani city and Slums Potential Negative

Impacts Significance &

Duration of the Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation

Responsibility Preliminary

Costing Location and Design impacts Since the location of rehabilitation works will be at existing facilities, and the existing environment is not a sensitive environment, location-specific impacts are insignificant.

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.

Water use conflicts may occur with downstream users; particularly in dry season months.

N/P (during dry seasons)

The abstraction of water from Jawahar Reservoir and River Vedaganga is only during surplus months of monsoon; hence drawing of water will not have any impact on downstream water users during dry seasons.

ULB N/a

Since the location of rehabilitation works will be at existing facilities, and the existing environment is a built environment, design-specific impacts are very less.

N/a. N/a.

N/a. N/a.

Disposal and transport of silt from de-silting activities from Jawahar Dam

M/T Silt fences shall be used and sand piles shall be covered during monsoon season. Tarpaulins shall be used to cover silt when transported through trucks and disposed into approved landfill sites.

ULB/Design Consultant

N/a

The increase in water S/P Sanitation facilities will be improved to accommodate increase ULB/Design N/a


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Potential Negative Impacts

Significance & Duration of the Impact

Mitigation Measures Implementation Responsibility

Preliminary Costing

supply will increase wastewater levels.

in water use including household latrines, public toilets and sludge drying areas.

Consultant

Increased waste water caused by the increase in water supply

S/P Sanitation system will be improved to accommodate increased water supply including new toilets, septic tank cleaning service, and sludge drying areas


N/a

Loss of land and other properties N/T

Resettement Plan will be prepared for infrastructure sited on private land. Any future land acquisition to be addressed in Resettlement Plan in accordance with Resettelement Framework.


Part of Consultancy cost

Construction Impacts – intake and transmission lines, storage tanks, treatment plants and distribution lines Additional amounts of waste soil due to trenching

N/T Soil shall be beneficially used in construction or infill Contractor Part of Construction Cost.

Siltation of surrounding drains and water

N/T Silt fences shall be used and sand piles shall be covered during monsoon season. Also tarpaulins shall be used to cover dry soil when carried on trucks. Backfilling of excavated trenches shall be done immediately after work is completed.

Contractor Part of Construction Cost.

Impact on topography and slope stability

N/T Construction activities will be avoided steep slopes and landslide prone areas.


Disposal of excavated materials

N/T Excessive excavated materials will be disposed at disignated area


Effects on hydrlogy and sedimentation

N/T Adequate dry flow (environmental flow) will be released downstream as per government requirements (if exist) and to ensure no impacts on downstream ecosystems.


Environmental impacts from construction worker camps

N/T Where sites/camps are set up, the contractor will see that proper sanitation (toilets, solid waste management) systems are in place; potable drinking water will be provided; kerosene will be provided at reduced rates for cooking; gambling, liquor and



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Preliminary Costing

illicit relationships banned. Contractor will be required (as per his contract) to ensure clean-up of site back to original, pre-project condition.

Trenching could damage other infrastructure

M/T Location of infrastructure will be confirmed to avoid these sites.


Inconvenience to access business, residential and other immediate facilities for the public and impact on livelihood due to loss of access to business.

M/T The access for business and other facilities along the proposed pipe laying areas will be disturbed during construction period.

During construction period, planks / makeshift pathways shall be provided along the construction areas for the public to access their requirements for residential, shopping and other facilities. Will compensate any business losses as per the Resettlement Framework. Spaces shall be left for access between mounds of soil. Planks shall be provided to allow people & vehicles to cross trench. Workforce shall be increased in these areas to finish work quickly. Shopkeepers will be informed of work in advance.

Contractor Part of construction cost.

Inconvenience to public during pipe laying along thick commercial areas and narrow streets; where public facilities are located.

M/T Reduced pedestrian and vehicle access to residences and businesses

Provision of planks is required to maintain access business. Business and homes must be given prior notice. If there are temporary impacts on incomes, then compensation procedures must be followed as per Resettlement framework. Construction should be expedited in the least time frame. Activities requiring maximum access control should be done during non-peak hours. Excavation along the road shall be done in such a way that entire stretch will not be trenched at a time.

Contractor Part of construction costs


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Preliminary Costing

Traffic management with diversion through alternate routes will be implemented by providing adequate signboards.

Traffic disturbance and road blocking due to laying of water supply network and vehicle movement for construction activities; inconvenience to the local community.

N/T The proposed network will be laid in the presently unserved fringe and extension areas. As these areas are not densely populated areas the impacts due to construction activities may not be significant. Traffic Management Plan for the construction phase has to be prepared for rerouting and avoiding slow movement of vehicles.

Construction material shall be stockpiled to minimize traffic blockages. Poor performance of the contractor may potentially exacerbate these impacts and therefore qualified contractors to be appointed. The contracted work includes the implementation of construction site management plan, which will address these issues. Work shall be planned with town authorities. Work shall be carried out when traffic is light. It will be ensured that police provide traffic diversions whenever necessary. Workforce shall be increased to finish this work quickly.


Trucks removing waste could disrupt traffic and vibration could damage fragile buildings

N/T Routes shall be planned to avoid narrow streets, congested roads, important/fragile buildings, key religious & tourism sites. Work shall be planned to avoid peak traffic, main tourism season.


Dust and noise from construction activities. Impact on air quality due to dust from waste soil and imported sand

N/T Due to dry climatic condition the dust generation may be considerable.

The practices such as spraying of water to arrest dust shall be employed. All equipments used in construction activities shall comply with CPCB noise emission norms. Waste soil shall be removed quickly, stockpiles shall be covered with tarpaulins and/or water shall be sprinkled to avoid

Contractor Part of Construction Cost. .


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Preliminary Costing

Major noise generating activities such as rock blasting and use of heavy noise generating equipment is not envisaged.

dust pollution. Sand shall be brought (for backfill) to site when needed.

Improper disposal of Bituminous waste

M/P Bituminous waste shall be disposed in approved waste disposal sites.


People will be inconvenienced and their health may be at risk if water supply system is shut down for long period

N/T

Work program shall be planned to keep shutdown to minimum. Alternative water will be provided to affected residents. Communities will be informed for any shutdown in advance


Sites of social/cultural importance (schools, hospitals, temples, tourism sites) may be disturbed by noise, dust, vibration and impeded access

N/T Buildings at risk shall be identified from vibration damage and Using of pneumatic drills or heavy vehicles shall be avoided nearby. Waste will be removed quickly, stockpiles will be covered/sprayed, sand will be imported only when needed, soil/sand on trucks will be covered. Workforce will be increased to finish work quickly. Planks/walkways will be provided to allow access (people/vehicles). Relevant authorities, custodians of buildings and local people will be consulted to address issues & avoid work at sensitive times. No construction at night and early morning hours. Public will be notified of any loud noise and vibrations


Improper handling of excess soil

N/T Excess soil shall be disposed in low laying areas other than water bodies


Workers and the public are at risk from

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Preliminary Costing

accidents on site Exclude the public from all construction sites; Ensure that workers use Personal Protective Equipment; Provide Health & Safety training for all personnel; Follow documented procedures for all site activities; and Keep accident reports and records

Economic benefits if local people are employed in Contractor’s workforce

S/P Employment shall be provided to locals particularly affected persons identified in Resettlement Plans


O & M Impacts – intake and transmission lines, storage tanks, treatment plants and distribution lines Recurrence of blockage and leakage problems.

M/T The existing system losses are around 25 %.

The leak detection and water auditing surveys shall be conducted. The leak restoration time shall be minimized.

ULB Part of O & M Costs

Disposal of sludge and backwash from WTP

M/P Sludge will not be stored at site. It will be disposed immediately after collection. Sludge shall be covered over by tarpaulins during transportation and disposed into approved landfill sites.

ULB Part of O & M Costs

System failure due to lack/shortage of power supply

M/P Dedicated power supply feeder lines exist and hence no alternate power arrangement is proposed.

ULB Part of O & M costs

Occupational consumer health and Safety of workers and locals due to improper dosing of chemicals into the water supply system

N/T Provision for safety measures; and Training of workers on proper dosing and safe handling of chemicals in water supply system and safety measures to be taken during accidents/emergencies. Immediate action to neutralise the effects and immediate medical attention to affected, at emergency.


Risk of contaminated water in the distribution system

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Inadequate disposal of sludge from treatment plants will cause nuisances to public health.

M/P Safe sludge handling methods shall be employed - Personal protection equipment such as gloves, boots, shall be provided. Any sludge produced will be dried, transported by trucks covered with tarpaulin and delivered/disposed to the approved landfill sites. Testing of sludge for contaminants will be done by government/government approved laboratories. If sludge found to contain alum or other contaminants after testing, it can be used for land filling.


Unmanaged use of chlorine to cause health hazards to the workers and public.

M/P Training for safe handling of Chlorine shall be provided. First aid measures shall be introduced and posted in visible place for emergencies. An emergency wash sink will be included in the chlorination room.


The storage, in-plant handling and dosages shall be addressed and procedures set up and guidelines shall be developed for the handling of chlorine (both bleaching powder and gaseous chlorine) and first aid measures shall be introduced for emergencies. Trainings shall be provided.

Public health may not improve without improved practices

S/P Campaigns shall be conducted to raise awareness of health and environmental sanitation issues


Shops may lose small amounts of income if customers’ access is impeded by network repair works

M/P Shopkeepers shall be informed of work in advance; planks/ walkways shall be provided and request shall be made to police to divert traffic if necessary.



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Table 4.3: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Sewerage system in Slums Potential Negative

Impacts Significance & Duration

of the Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation


Costing Location & Design Impacts Impacts on existing utilities such as water supply pipes and contamination of potable water

M/P UGD pipes will be placed 1.5 m below water supply pipelines to avoid contamination of potable water.

ULB Part of Design costs

Nuisance due to leakage / overflowing/over flooding of sewers.

N/P Regular maintenance will nullify the impact. Usage of appropriate maintenance equipment would substantially reduce the maintenance time.

ULB Part of Design costs

Construction Impacts Sewerage Network and Trunk Sewer Waste soil due to trenching

M/P As above: Waste soil shall be beneficially used in construction, land raising and infilling of excavated areas

Contractor Part of construction cost

Waste soil may create dust when stored or transported

M/T As above: Waste soil shall be removed as soon as it is excavated Contractor Part of construction cost As above: Soil shall be covered with tarpaulins on trucks

Stored soil shall be covered or damped down in dry weather Damage other infrastructure due to trenching

S/P Location of infrastructure shall be confirmed before the commencement of trenching work or these sites shall be avoided


Water and sewer pipes on opposite sides of roads shall be located.

Disturbance to road users or public due to repeated trenching

M/T Subprojects shall be integrated to conduct trenching at same time


Inconvenience to access business, residential and other immediate

M/T The access for business

During construction period, planks / makeshift pathways shall be provided along the construction areas for the public to access their requirements for residential, shopping and other facilities.

Contractor Part of construction cost.


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facilities for the public and impact on livelihood (shop owners/keepers) due to loss of access to business.

and other facilities along the proposed sewer lining areas will be disturbed during construction period.

Provision of planks is required to maintain access business. Business and homes must be given prior notice. If there are temporary impacts on incomes, then compensation procedures must be followed as per Resettlement framework. Will compensate any business losses as per the Resettlement Framework. • Spaces shall be left for access between mounds of soil. • Planks shall be provided to allow people & vehicles to cross trench. • Workforce shall be increased in these areas to finish work quickly. • Shopkeepers will be informed of work in advance

Inconvenience to public during trenching and laying of sewer lines/ pipes along thick commercial areas and narrow streets; where public facilities are located.


Construction shall be expedited in the least time frame. Contractor Part of Construction Costs Activities requiring maximum access control shall be done

during non-peak hours. Excavation along the road shall be done in such a way that entire stretch will not be trenched at a time. Traffic management with diversion through alternate routes will be implemented by providing adequate signboards.

Nuisance due to dust and noise; road blocking due to laying of sewer network; and, increased traffic flow due to vehicle movement for construction activities.

M/T Dust generation may be significant as the dry weather condition prevails in the town.

Construction material shall be stockpiled to minimize traffic blockages. In case of excavations for sewer lines in busy streets such as central areas of the town (market area, old town area), adequate arrangements for traffic diversion including prior intimation and by erecting proper signboard shall be provided.


Considering the market and dense residential areas in the core town area, preparation of construction site management plan is necessary.


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Poor performance of the contractor may potentially exacerbate these impacts and therefore qualified contractors to be appointed. The contracted work includes the implementation of construction site management plan, which will address these issues.

Traffic disturbance and road blocking due to laying of sewer network and vehicle movement for construction activities; inconvenience to the local community. Traffic disturbance due to lack of space caused by placing/dumping of soil on road and/or if sewers have to be located in the road itself

M/T The proposed network will be laid in the presently unserved fringe and extension areas. As these areas are not densely populated areas the impacts due to construction activities may not be significant. Traffic Management Plan for the construction phase has to be prepared for rerouting and avoiding slow movement of vehicles.

Construction material shall be stockpiled to minimize traffic blockages.


Poor performance of the contractor may potentially exacerbate these impacts and therefore qualified contractors to be appointed. The contracted work includes the implementation of construction site management plan, which will address these issues. Work shall be planned with town authorities. Work shall be carried out when traffic is light. It will be ensured that police provide traffic diversions whenever necessary. Workforce shall be increased to finish this work quickly.

Traffic disturbance and vibration due to trucks removing waste and may cause damage to fragile buildings

N/T Routes shall be planned to avoid narrow streets, congested roads, important/fragile buildings, key religious & tourism sites. Work shall be planned to avoid peak traffic, main tourism season.


Dust and noise from construction activities. Impact on air quality

N/T Due to dry climatic condition the dust

The practices such as spraying of water to arrest dust shall be employed. All equipments used in construction activities shall comply with CPCB noise emission norms.

Contractor Part of Construction Cost. .


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due to dust from waste soil and imported sand

generation may be considerable. Major noise generating activities such as rock blasting and use of heavy noise generating equipment are not envisaged.

Waste soil shall be removed quickly, stockpiles shall be covered with tarpaulins and/or water shall be sprinkled to avoid dust pollution. Sand shall be brought (for backfill) to site when needed.

Part of construction cost




Improper handling of excess soil

N/T Excess soil shall be disposed in low laying areas other than water bodies


On site accident risks for workers and the public

M/T A site Health and Safety Plan shall be prepared and implemented that includes measures to: Exclude the public from all construction sites; Ensure that workers use Personal Protective Equipment; Provide Health & Safety training for all personnel; Follow documented procedures for all site activities; and Keep accident reports and records


Economic benefits if local people are employed in Contractor’s workforce

M/T As above: Employment shall be provided to locals particularly affected persons identified in Resettlement Plans-50% of workforce from affected communities


O & M Impacts Human health risks and contamination of soil and groundwater due to leaking sewers

M/T Sewer leaks shall be detected and repaired rapidly and effectively


Nuisance due to overflowing/choking of

N/P No major water bodies

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sewers. and ground water are very deep. However, nuisance shall be considered.

Sewer cleaning equipments shall be provided.

Impact on business income if customer’s access is impeded by network repair works

S/T • Spaces shall be left for access between mounds of soil. • Planks shall be provided to allow people & vehicles to cross trench. • Workforce shall be increased in these areas to finish work quickly. • Shopkeepers will be informed of work in advance


Mixing of Industrial Waste water with sewage

M/P Treatment process in the downstream will be significantly affected Health risk to the sewer workers due to toxic effluent and gases

The rules and regulation will be strictly implemented to avoid mixing of industrial waste stream with sewage.

KSPCB and ULB

Part of O&M Cost

Economic benefits to local people by project

M/P Workers should be residents of neighbouring areas ULB Part of O & M costs

Health & Safety risks of workers and the public during repair work

M/T H&S Plan shall be prepared and operated with same measures as used in construction phase ULB

Part of O & M costs


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Table 4.4: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Urban Drainage Up-gradation in Slums Potential Negative

Impacts Significance & Duration

of the Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation


Costing Location Impacts No location impacts are envisaged as the scale of activity is minimal

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.

Design Impacts No loss or encroachment of cultural or historical properties is envisaged. No impacts are envisaged.

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.

Construction Impacts Improper disposal of silt and debris

M/T The silt and debris shall be extracted manually during cleaning; de-weeding and de-silting of drains; will be transported through mini trucks immediately and disposed off at approved landfill sites or solid waste management site.

Contractor Part of Construction costs




Improper handling of excess soil - Excavation of trenches will produce large amounts of waste soil

M/P

Waste/excess soil shall be used in construction, land raising and infilling of excavated areas


Excess soil shall be disposed in low laying areas other than water bodies.

Dust pollution due to excavation and removal of waste soil; importation and storage of sand and other material

M/T Waste soil shall be removed as soon as it is excavated Contractor Part of Construction Cost. Soil & sand shall be covered with tarpaulins when carried on

trucks Sand shall be brought to site only when needed. Stockpiles of loose material stored on site shall be covered or sprayed.


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Damage to other infrastructure due to excavation

S/P Location of water pipes, electricity pylons, etc., will be determined and scheme will be designed to avoid damage

Design consultant Part of Construction Cost.

Different infrastructure on opposite sides of road will be located.

Inconvenience to access business, residential and other immediate facilities for the public and impact on livelihood (loss of income) due to loss of access to business.

M/T The access for business and other facilities along the proposed urban drain areas will be disturbed during construction period.

During construction period, planks / makeshift pathways should be provided along the construction areas for the public to access their requirements for residential, shopping and other facilities.

Contractor Part of Construction Costs

Provision of planks across trenches will be made to maintain access business. Business and homes must be given prior notice. If there are temporary impacts on incomes, then compensation procedures must be followed as per Resettlement framework.

Work will be finished quickly by increasing workforce in these areas. Business people will be consulted and informed of work in advance.

Inconvenience to public during laying of storm water drainage lines along thick commercial areas and narrow streets; where public facilities are located.


Construction should be expedited in the least time frame. Contractor Part of Construction Costs Activities requiring maximum access control should be done

during off-peak hours. Excavation along the road should be done in such a way that entire stretch will not be trenched at a time. Traffic management with diversion through alternate routes will be implemented by providing adequate signboards.

Disturbance to traffic due to storage of construction material/waste and material transport vehicles and other

M/T This impact may be insignificant/less as the scale of activity is small.

Construction activities will be planned to have least impact on traffic during material storage.

Contractor

Part of Construction costs

Proper traffic management plan has to be prepared prior to starting of construction activities. Soil, vehicles and machinery shall be kept off road when possible


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equipment at site and on road

Work will be conducted during light traffic. It will be ensured that police provide warning signs/diversions whenever needed Workforce shall be increased to finish this work quickly

Disturbance to traffic in town by vehicles en route to and from site, delivering materials or removing waste

M/T Proper route planning shall be done to avoid narrow streets, congested roads, important/fragile buildings, key religious & tourism sites Work shall be properly planned to avoid peak traffic, particularly during main tourism season

Sites of social/cultural importance (schools, hospitals, temples, tourism sites) may be disturbed by noise, dust, vibration and impeded access

M/T Buildings at risk from vibration damage will be identified and usage of heavy vehicles nearby will be avoided.


As above: waste shall be quickly removed, stockpiles shall be covered/sprayed, sand shall be imported only when needed and soil/sand on trucks shall be covered. As above: workforce shall be increased to finish work quickly As above: bridges/planks shall be provided to allow access (people/vehicles) Modern vehicles/machinery shall be used & maintained as specified Relevant authorities, custodians of buildings and local people shall be consulted to address issues & avoid work at sensitive times

Risk of accidents to workers and the public on site

M/T A site Health and Safety Plan shall be prepared and implemented that includes measures to:


- Exclude the public from site; - Ensure that workers use Personal Protective Equipment - Provide Health & Safety Training for all personnel; - Follow documented procedures for all site activities;


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- Keep accident reports and records. Economic benefits if local people are employed in Contractor’s workforce

M/T Contractor should employ at least 50% of workforce from communities in vicinity of construction sites Contractor

Part of Construction costs

O & M Impacts Silting and pollution of water bodies due to non-clearance of construction work site

N/T

Site clearance shall be ensured before termination of work. Contractor Part of Construction costs

The silt and debris shall be extracted manually during cleaning; de-weeding and de-silting of drains; will be transported through mini trucks immediately and disposed off at approved landfill sites or solid waste management site.

Negative impacts on appearance & deterioration of environment, if material from drains is piled on adjacent land

M/T Drain cleaners will deposit material from blocked drains in municipal waste storage bins

ULB

O & M costs

Health & Safety of workers and the public could be at risk during repair work

M/T Prepare and operate H&S Plan with same measures as used in construction phase ULB

O & M costs


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5. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL

MONITORING PLANS

5.1 Institutional Requirements

82. The institutional requirements for the proposed Investment Program are briefed in the

following paragraphs.

Nodal Executing Agency (EA) 83. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) is the

nodal executing agency responsible for implementing NKUSIP. Investment Program

implementation activities will be monitored by KUIDFC through a separate Investment

Program Management Unit (PMU), which will be set up within KUIDFC. The

Managing Director/KUIDFC will head the PMU with the assistance of an Executive

Director at the Regional Office of KUIDFC at Dharwad to oversee the Investment

Program progress.

State level Empowered Committee 84. A state level empowered committee for investment program has been constituted with

representatives from GoK and PMU of KUIDFC. The Executive Director from

Dharwad will be reporting to this committee as and when required.

Implementing Agency (IA) 85. The ultimate implementation responsibility lies with ULB in co-ordination with various

other Departments of GoK. The program components will be implemented by ULB

reporting to Divisional Program Director. Implementation Agencies (IA) will oversee

sub-project component implementation at the sub-project towns, where the Investment

Program ULB will implement sub-project components. The investment Program

Consultants (PC) will assist the Investment Program ULB in all of its responsible

implementation activities and carry proof check of designs and quality check of

construction activities.

86. Other than the above institutional set up, District Level Program Steering Committee

will be set up in each district to monitor implementation of subprojects and institutional

reforms. The organization hierarchy is presented in Fig. 5.1.


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87. The responsibility fulfilling environmental requirements of GoI/GoK and conducting

required level of environmental assessment as per ADB guidelines lies with the

borrowing ULB. The investment Program Consultants (PC) will assist the Investment

Program ULB in this regard. The IEE/EIA reports prepared by ULB will be reviewed

by the PMU as per the ADB Environmental Guidelines and forwarded to ADB for

review and approval. In case of IEE reports, the ADB could delegate approval of IEE

reports fully to the PMU after reviewing the first two reports. However, all the EIA

reports shall be sent to ADB for approval. The mitigation measures identified through

IEE/EIA-EMP are incorporated into the Investment Program cycle. Mitigation

measures, which are implemented by the contractor, shall form part of the bidding and

civil contract documents. The other mitigation measures are undertaken by the ULB

itself or in assistance with Investment Program Consultants as specified in the IEE.


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Fig. 5.1: NKUSIP Implementing Organization Hierarchy


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Table 5.1: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities Investment

Program Phase Activity Particulars Responsible

Agency Design Phase Investment Program

categorization Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) / Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for each subcomponents as per ADB Guidelines

Nippani ULB

Review of REA/IEE and categorization of Investment Program (NKUSIP) as A/B/C as per ADB Guidelines

PMU

Environmental Assessment (EA) Study

Carrying out IEE/EIA study based on the Investment Program categorization Carrying out Public consultation and Information disclosure Preparation of SIEE/EIA Report

Investment Program Consultants

Investment Program clearances Fulfilling GoK/GoI requirement such as clearances from concerned Govt. Agencies

ULB

Review of IEE/ EIA Review of IEE/EIA and SIEE/SEIA reports to ensure compliance of the report as per ADB Guidelines and approval of the same

PMU

Disclosure of SEIA/SIEE Information disclosure – SEIA/SIEE Reports to be made available to the public, and on request IEE/EIA also to be made available.

ULB

Incorporation of mitigation measures into Investment Program design

Incorporation of necessary mitigation measures identified in IEE/EIA in Investment Program design and in contract documents


Review of design documents Review of design documents and contractual documents for compliance of mitigation measures

PMU

Construction Phase

Implementation of mitigation measures

Implementation of necessary mitigation measures given in IEE/EIA Report Contractor

Environmental Monitoring Environmental monitoring as specified in Monitoring Plan during Construction Phase and monitoring of implementation of mitigation measures


Preparation of Progress Reports

Preparation of monthly progress reports to be submitted to PMU including a section on implementation of mitigation measures

ULB in assistance of Program Consultants (PC)

Operation Stage Environmental Monitoring Carrying out environmental monitoring as specified in Monitoring Plan ULB Compliance Monitoring Compliance Monitoring to review the environmental performance of sub-

project, if required and as specified in Monitoring Plan KSPCB


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Training Requirements

88. Program Consultants (PC) will be responsible for providing training to officials of

PMU, ULB, Contractors and NGOs. PMU will be involved in the monitoring of

Investment Program implementation whereas the ULB will implement the Investment

program. The implementation of mitigation measures specified in IEE report is part of

contractor’s responsibilities during construction. However, the responsibility lies on

both contractor and supervisory staff to monitor the incorporation of mitigation

measures in the Investment Program. Hence, considering the existing capabilities of the

agencies involved in NKUSIP, the training program is very much essential for all the

Investment Program officials. The table (Table 5.2) presents the suggested training

program:

Table 5.2: Training Requirements (2009-2016) Program Particulars Schedule Participants

Program - 1 Orientation Program/ Workshop for Implementing and Executing Agencies

Orientation Program –

• Investment Program Cycle of NKUSIP

• ADB’s Environmental Assessment Guidelines

• EIA requirements of NKUSIP • National (Indian) Environmental

Laws and Regulations relating to urban infrastructure Investment Program

• Environmental impacts of urban infrastructure Investment Programs

2 days • PMU officials involved in the Investment Program

• ULB officials

involved in the Investment Program implementation

Environmental Assessment Process –

• Investment Program categorization as per ADB

• IEE/EIA process, Formats and Reports

• Identification of Environmental Impacts

• Identification of Mitigation Measures • Formulation of Environmental

Management Plan • Implementation and Monitoring • Summary EIA/IEEs • Incorporation of mitigation measures

in the Investment Program Design and Contracts

Program - 2 Orientation Program/ Workshop for

Implementation of Mitigation Measures

• Environment issues related to urban infrastructure Investment Programs during construction

1 day • Contractors involved in NKUSIP

• Supervisory staff


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Program Particulars Schedule Participants Contractors and Supervisory Staff

• Implementation of mitigation measures

• Monitoring of mitigation measures

involved in NKUSIP

Program – 3 Experience sharing

Experiences/Best Practices in the

Investment Program-

• Experiences during implementation of mitigation measures of environmental concern in the Investment Program

• Best practices followed during implementation

1day-every alternative year from the commencement of Investment program

• PMU officials • ULB officials • Local NGOs

5.2 Environmental Monitoring Plans

89. Monitoring is an essential and an integral part of the implementation of the proposed

environmental mitigation measures. Environmental monitoring generates useful

information and improves the quality of implementation of mitigation measures.

Component specific Environmental Monitoring Plans for water supply rehabilitation for

the entire ULB including proposed slums; and sewerage system and urban drainage

system for slums are presented in Table 5.3, Table 5.4 and Table 5.5. This IEE and

EMP are updated as per detailed design and any design changes. Occupational health

risks and safety plan for workers are given in Table 5.6 and annual cost estimate is

provided in Table 5.7.


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Table 5.3: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Water Supply Rehabilitation in Nippani City and Slums Mitigation Measures &

Parameters to be monitored Location Monitoring Method Monitoring Frequency Monitoring

Responsibility Design/Location Stage Monitoring Check for Construction related impacts and mitigation measures- Incorporation of mitigation measures into the bidding and civil contract documents

N.A. Verification of contract documents One-off inspection before signing of the contract

PMU

All designs of components include proper consideration of environment (i.e., water and air quality, noise pollution, etc.)

- Proposed designs of DSC One time before final design phase

Design of occupational safety measures - Proposed designs of DSC One time before final design phase

Training programs for staff by consultants -- -- As needed before and

during implementation Construction Stage Monitoring All construction related mitigation measures; Construction site management plan to control dust and noise nuisance, and road blocks Incorporation of mitigation measures in the contract documents

N.A. Verification of contract documents before signing the contract

One-off inspection of contract document

PMU

Implementation of EMP by contractor Construction area

Implementation of mitigation measures and monitoring plan

Regular Contractor


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Mitigation Measures & Parameters to be monitored

Location Monitoring Method Monitoring Frequency Monitoring Responsibility

Water Quality (BOD5, pH, Temperature, COD, etc.)

Vedaganga River/ Jawahar River above and below intake points

Water Quality testing

One-time Contractor/ULB

Implementation of Construction site management plan: dust and noise nuisance at site; and traffic maintenance Dust and noise nuisance and disturbance to traffic

Water supply pipe lines laying sites and surroundings Sensitive receptors, settlements

Monitoring of air quality and noise is not required. Ensure the implementation of mitigation measures (usage of standard equipment complying with CPCB Noise Standards for construction equipments); assess the situation through visual inspection and interviews with local people

Weekly CMC with the assistance of Investment Program consultants

Operation Stage Monitoring Disposal of sludge and backwash from WTP

WTP Sludge shall be covered over by tarpaulins during transportation and disposed into approved landfill sites.

Bi-annually

Regular O&M water treatment facilities - Inspection of facilities Bi-annually

Checking water quality (BOD5, pH, Temperature, COD)

Jawahar Reservoir and Vedaganga River above and below intake point

Water quality testing methods Bi-annually

Checking water quality (TSS, pH, Temperature, BOD5, COD, E-coli)

Drinking water at taps and reservoirs

Water quality testing methods

Parameters, location and frequency according to the National Drinking Water Quality Standards and Implementation Guidelines


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Mitigation Measures & Parameters to be monitored

Location Monitoring Method Monitoring Frequency Monitoring Responsibility

Residual chlorine is sufficient to assure the potability of water supply at the household tap as well as to assure no over chlorination.

- Measured throughout the distribution network particularly at point furthest from the chlorination point.

Bi-annually

Training and operational supervision of system staff - Survey of staff Bi-annually

Handling and dosages of chlrorine and lime - Treatment Plant Inspections Quarterly

Check for blockage and leakage problems; reduction in water losses - Effectiveness of leak detection and water flow auditing to reduce losses

N.A. Percentage of water lost Yearly once Nippani ULB

Check for health hazards due to sludge handling- Health status of WTP staff involved in sludge handling

N.A. Health check for WTP staff Yearly once ULB


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Table 5.4: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Sewerage system component in Slums Mitigation Activities/Measures &

Parameters to be monitored Location Monitoring Method Monitoring

Frequency Mitigation/Monitoring

Responsibility Design/Location Stage Monitoring Gas monitoring for sewage pipes - Adequate monitoring of gas may not be possible due to distant manhole spacing. Manhole shall be designed considering worker/s safety.

Sewer pipes and Manholes

Gas monitoring in the sewerage network Monthly once as part of Plant operation

ULB with the assistance of Program consultants

Construction Stage Monitoring All construction related mitigation measures; Construction site management plan to control dust and noise nuisance, and road blocks

N.A. Incorporation of mitigation measures in the contract documents Verification of contract documents before signing the contract


PMU

Implementation of Construction site management plan: dust and noise nuisance at site; and traffic maintenance

Sewer laying sites and surroundings

Monitoring of air quality and noise is not required. The implementation of mitigation measures (usage of standard equipment complying with CPCB Noise Standards for construction equipments) and assessment of the situation through visual inspection and interviews with local people shall be ensured.

Weekly Contractor and ULB with the assistance of Investment Program consultants

Beneficial usage of waste soil (construction, land raising, infill)

All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Waste soil removal as soon as it is excavated

All sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Usage of tarpaulins to cover soil when transported on trucks

All sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Coverage or damping down stockpiled soil in dry weather

Inhabited areas Site observations Weekly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC


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Mitigation Activities/Measures & Parameters to be monitored

Location Monitoring Method Monitoring Frequency

Mitigation/Monitoring Responsibility

Conduction of all excavation work in the dry season

All sites Site observations Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Leaving spaces for access between mounds of soil

Network sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Provision for planks/walkways to allow people & vehicles to cross open trenches

Network sites Site observations Weekly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

*Compensation for businesses for lost income

Where required Shopkeeper survey; LSGD record As needed Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Increase of workforce in inhabited areas to finish work quickly

Network sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Advance information to shopkeepers and residents of work

Network sites Resident surveys; CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Confirmation of location of infrastructure and avoid these sites

Network sites Site observation; design reports Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Location of water and sewer pipes on opposite sides of roads


Integration of subprojects to conduct trenching at same time


Work conduction during light traffic Network sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Ensuring that police provide traffic diversions when required


Proper planning for transport routes to avoid narrow streets, important or fragile buildings, religious and tourism sites

Network sites Observations off site: CC record Weekly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Proper planning of work to avoid peak traffic and main festival/tourism season


Avoidance of using pneumatic drills Network sites Site observations; CC records Weekly Contractor/


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near buildings at risk from vibration PMU/ULB/PC Usage of modern vehicles and machinery and proper maintenance as specified


Consultation with authorities, custodians of buildings, communities to address key issues and avoid working at sensitive times

Network sites Site observations; CC records; resident surveys

Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Preparation and implementation of a site H&S Plan (safety of workers/public)


Exclusion of public from the site All sites Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Ensuring that workers wear Personal Protective Equipment


Provision for Health and Safety training for all personnel

All sites CC records; worker interviews Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Following of documented procedures for all site activities


Maintenance of accident reports and records

All sites CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Employ at least 50% of workforce from communities near sites

All sites CC records; worker interviews Monthly Contractor/ PMU/ULB/PC

Operation Stage Monitoring Potential for gas explosion in Pipes – gas monitoring

Sewer pipes Gas monitoring in the sewerage network Monthly once as part of Plant operation

ULB

Odor emission control at Sewerage System

Sewer network Proper operation and Maintenance of the Sewerage system.

• Frequent flushing or scraping.

Regular/routine –daily maintenance

ULB


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• Solid separation; keeping solid stockpiles dry and preferably covered or compost them.

Windbreaks to reduce airflow across lagoons.

Detection and repairing of sewer leaks rapidly and effectively

Network sites Site observation; resident survey Monthly ULB

Advance information of work to shopkeepers and residents

Network sites Resident surveys Monthly ULB

Provision of walkways/planks for public and vehicles


Requesting police to divert traffic if necessary

Network sites Site observations Monthly ULB

Avoidance of usage of drills or heavy vehicles near fragile buildings

Network sites Site observations Monthly ULB

Completion of work quickly in sensitive areas

Network sites Site observations; OMC records Monthly ULB

Consultation with communities to avoid working during sensitive periods


Preparation and operation of H&S plan to protect workers and citizens

All sites Site observations; OMC records Monthly ULB

Survey of public health and incidence of water borne disease

Nippani Town Hospital records; resident surveys Annual for 6 years ULB


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Table 5.5: Environmental Monitoring Plan for urban drainage up-gradation in Slums Mitigation Measures & Parameters

to be monitored Location Monitoring Method Monitoring Frequency Mitigation/Monitoring

Responsibility Design/Location Stage Monitoring No significant impacts envisaged N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Construction Stage Monitoring All construction related mitigation measures; Construction site management plan to control dust and noise nuisance, and road blocks

N.A. Incorporation of mitigation measures in the contract documents Verification of contract documents before signing the contract


PMU

Implementation of Construction site management plan: dust and noise nuisance at site; and traffic maintenance

Storm water drain/nallah sites and surroundings

Monitoring of air quality and noise is not required. Ensure the implementation of mitigation measures (usage of standard equipment complying with CPCB Noise Standards for construction equipments); assess the situation through visual inspection and interviews with local people

Weekly Contractor/ ULB with the assistance of Investment Program consultants

Work conduction during light traffic Storm water drain/nallah sites and surroundings

Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU, ULB & PC

Ensuring that police provide traffic diversions when required

Storm water drain/nallah sites and surroundings

Site observations; CC records Monthly Contractor/ PMU, ULB & PC

Operation Stage Monitoring No significant impacts envisaged N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

N.A. = Not applicable


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Table 5.6: Occupational Health Risks and Safety Plan for workers

Components Location Activities Health Risks Safety Measures Monitoring Responsibility I. Construction Stage Water

Supply

Sewerage

System

Urban drainage

Water supply lines laying sites, Sewer lines laying sites, Storm water drain sites and WTP site

Trenching and laying of water supply pipelines, sewer lines and storm water drains

Respiratory problems due to dust, accidents due to traffic problems and stock piling and causing injuries or death

Providing personal protective equipments such as helmet, mask, boots, gloves, etc.

Daily inspection throughout construction stage. Monthly inspection of accident reports and complaints register

Contractor, PMU and ULB

Improper management of equipments / machines Transportation of construction materials to and from sites

Traffic Management and Construction site access control Providing first aid and safety training to construction staff Removal of excess or waste materials immediately from the site after completion of the work and wetting of the area Following documented procedures for all site activities Maintenance of accident reports and records


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Components Location Activities Health Risks Safety Measures Monitoring Responsibility II. Operation Stage Water

Supply

Water supply network sites and WTP site

De-silting and Repair work

Skin problems such as allergy and injuries

Providing personal protective equipments such as helmet, mask, boots, gloves, etc.

Monthly inspection of operation and maintenance records

ULB

Water supply network sites

Treating contaminated drinking water

Skin problems - allergy

Personal protective equipments such as boots and gloves. Immediate washing of the affected area with potable water and applying first aid measures Water quality testing for its potability

WTP site

Chlorine handling Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and skin problems

Store chemicals in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed containers

Monthly inspection of operation and maintenance records

ULB

Monthly health check-up for workers

Handling of other chemicals such as lime, alum, etc.

Training to operators for safe handling of chemicals

Maintenance of accident reports and records

Sludge handling

Installation of safety showers and eye wash units/stations near all chlorine using units/areas Health check-up for WTP staff


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Components Location Activities Health Risks Safety Measures Monitoring Responsibility Sewerage system

Sewer Network sites

Repair work and de-silting

Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and skin problems such as allergy and injuries

Providing personal protective equipments such as mask, boots, gloves, etc.

Monthly inspection of operation and maintenance; and accident records

ULB

Sewer cleaning – sewage mixed with hazardous materials and industrial waste

Immediate medical attention and first aid

Treating ground water contamination

Training to operators for safe handling of chemicals First aid and awareness training to staff

Gas monitoring in sewer pipes

Respiratory problems – allergy, nausea, asphyxia, etc.


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Table 5.7: Annual environmental cost estimate (2009) Sl. No. Item Cost (Rs.) Monitoring during Operation Phase

1 Water quality testing/sludge testing 10,0002 Gas monitoring in the sewerage network

(slum area) 10,000

Training cost 1 Program 1 3,0002 Program 2 3,0003 Program 3 2,000

Other 1 Group Discussions 2,0002 Health checkups for workers 10,000

TOTAL 40,000Amount in Figures: Rupees Forty thousand only


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6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION & INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

90. To achieve the public consultation requirements of the Asian Development Bank, the

PC undertook extensive field visits and held detailed discussions with the public,

Government Departments such as Urban Development Board, Public Works

Department, Pollution Control Board, Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Sewerage

Board, etc. and CMC officials. Focus group discussions were involved in Public

consultation. Ample opportunities were ensured for the public to participate in the

design process of all the project components. A socioeconomic and perception survey

was conducted to provide a baseline for assessment of perceptions of residents on the

environment. Baseline information was collected by public consultation to ascertain

opinions on significant environmental conditions/features within the project area with

reference to project components and the merit or its rehabilitation.

91. During field visits, CMC officials (including the commissioner) and local people

(farmers, businessmen, Govt. officials, so on) were consulted to evaluate the present

situation of the project area environment and to establish necessary mitigation measures

for the project components. These consultations have given insight into the concerns

and requirements of CMC officials and publics with relation to implementation of

program components within the CMC area. These contacts provided an opportunity for

the local community to involve in the initial stages of the project activities. Table 6.1

below gives details of the Public Consultation.

Table 6.1: Details of Public consultation for the NKUSIP components in Nippani ULB Date Place Taluk District No. of participants

11-07-2008 Bus stand Area,

Nippani

Nippani Belgaum 30

11-07-2008 CMC, Nippani 20

11-07-2008 Tahsildar Office 15

92. Overall, Public opinion was that the implementation of the project components within

the CMC limits should be carried out without any delay, but should include proper

operation and maintenance, environmental mitigation measures particularly with

reference to sewerage and sanitation, improvement of the public health and the quality

of life for the local communities.


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Table 6.2: Queries and Responses during Public consultation S. No. Queries Responses

1 Will mosquito breeding

be stopped?

Yes. UGD facilities improve sanitary conditions

and helps in controlling mosquitoes.

2 Will the project enhance

the environmental

conditions of the city?

Yes. The purpose of the program is to provide

sewerage facilities and STP with due concern to

the environment.

3 Is there any

contamination of potable

water with sewage water?

No. There will be routine maintenance by ULB.

So, contamination of potable water does not

occur.

4 Will skin problems and

health risks be avoided?

What about health risks

of UGD and STP

handling workers?

workers?

Above mentioned response. Workers will be

provided with protective coverings to overcome

any health risks.

UGD facilities must be properly used by the

communities to avoid any water/wastewater

related health problems. Open faeciation must be

completely avoided.

5 Will choking of drains be

stopped? Will odor

problem be stopped?

Yes. Routine maintenance will be done by ULB.

A B

Fig. 6.1: Public Consultation


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Grievance Redress Committee (GRC)

93. Grievances will first be brought to the attention of the implementing NGO. Grievances

not redressed by the NGO will be brought to the grievance redress committee (GRC)

established in each Investment Program district. The GRC process is designed to be

transparent, gender responsive, culturally appropriate and commensurate to the risks and

adverse impacts of the project, as well as readily accessible to all segments of the

affected people. Affected people are to be appropriately informed about the mechanism

through media and public outlets. This participatory process shall ensure that all views

of the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and

implementation process.

94. A District Level Project Steering Committee (DLPSC) headed by the Concerned District

Commissioner (DC) has been established under the NKUSIP project vide GO: No N. A.

E. 45 PRJ 04 dated 18/06/04 for 21 towns. In addition to the functions of the committee,

Grievance redress was included as additional functions vide GO: No. N. A. E. 167 PRJ

05 dated 22/09/05 for the same towns and for the additional two towns of NKUSIP

Package II – Nippani and Ilkal, which were included. Later the DLPSC was established

along the function of grievance redress vide GO: No. N. A. E124 PRJ 2007, dated

29/11/07, hence a grievance redress mechanism is in place for the project.


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7. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 Findings

95. The proposed Investment Program components have less significant (direct/indirect)

environmental impacts. Water supply rehabilitation component has no significant

environmental issues and required mitigation measures have been suggested for the

component during construction and operation phases. Sewerage system improvement in

slums has certain environmental issues and required mitigation measures during

construction and operation phases have been provided. Urban drainage component in

slums has no significant environmental issues and the potential impacts of the

component during construction phase are negligible. The overall potential

environmental impacts of the Program components can be overcome by adopting

suggested mitigation measures. The implementation of the proposed Investment

program will create many beneficial impacts on Physical, Biological and Socio-

economic environment. The nature of the proposed project component, being

community upgrading, will fundamentally improve the overall urban environment. The

overall environmental benefits will outweigh any localized negative impacts.

96. The suitable Activity plans required for these construction and operation specific

impacts of all program components should be prepared by the ULB in association with

Program Consultants before construction phase and must be included in the Contract

Document. The Activity Plans based on identified mitigation measures include Sludge

Management and Disposal Plan (with reference to STP) and Health Risk Plan (with

reference to health of workers involved in Sewerage system and STP). CMC and

Contractors should implement these plans during program construction and operation

phases.

7.2 Recommendations

97. It is expected that the proposed project components have only minor, negative,

localized, temporary and less significant environmental impacts. These impacts can be

easily mitigated through adequate mitigation measures and regular monitoring during

the Design, Construction and Post Construction Phase of the project. It is recommended

that PMU should have monitoring responsibility in environmental issues of all program

components and to ensure the environmental sustenance of NKUSIP.


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8. CONCLUSIONS

98. The Investment program emphasizes the importance of conducting an IEE to identify

environmental considerations during project component - site identification, design, and

feasibility analysis. The findings and recommendations enriched the engineering

designs to incorporate simple mitigation measures such as dust suppression, timing of

heavy equipment operation to avoid disturbances due to noise, proper handling of

domestic wastewater and its re-use for irrigation purposes, and traditional construction

practices that overlook these mundane impacts. The IEE also pointed out the need to

revise the engineering designs to avoid adverse environmental impacts, reducing

potential risk of erosion and groundwater contamination, among others.

99. The proposed Investment Program is beneficial to the environment and the society. The

project falls under the Category B of ADB's Guidelines. From this IEE, it can be

understood that this Investment Program is of small-scale and does not cause any

significant adverse environmental impacts and so a full scale EIA is not required. It is

recommended that project can be implemented with proper mitigation measures to

protect the environment. This IEE with the recommended institutional requirement and

environmental monitoring plan becomes the completed EIA. This IEE for the proposed

Investment Program meets all the required environmental criteria for subproject

selection in EARP. Present status of the project study recommends only IEE for

proposed project components. Therefore, no separate EIA is required.

APPENDICES


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APPENDIX 1: RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECK LIST Country/Project Title: India/North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program Sector Division: Package II – Belgaum – Nippani CMC

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No Remarks A. Project Siting Is the project area… • Densely populated? √

• Heavy with development activities? √

• Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive areas?

• Cultural heritage site √ • Protected Area √ • Wetland √ • Mangrove √ • Estuarine √ • Buffer zone of protected area √ • Special area for protecting biodiversity √ • Bay √

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?

√ Pollution of raw water supply from upstream wastewater discharge is not expected. However, pollution due to soil erosion runoff is anticipated, as the river is flowing through agricultural areas.

• Impairment of historical/cultural monuments/areas and loss/damage to these sites?

√

• Hazard of land subsidence caused by excessive ground water pumping?

√ There is no ground water exploitation for proposed water supply improvements.

• Social conflicts arising from displacement of communities?

√ There is no resettlement of people required for project implementation. Hence, no social conflicts expected with reference to dislocation/displacement.

• Conflicts in abstraction of raw water for water √ The proposal includes only pumping of

Instructions: • This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to

be attached to the environmental categorization form that is to be prepared and submitted to the Chief Compliance Officer of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department.

• This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in a Regional

Department. • This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions

are adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklists and handbooks on (i) involuntary resettlement, (ii) indigenous peoples planning, (iii) poverty reduction, (iv) participation, and (v) gender and development.

• 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.

WATER SUPPLY


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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No Remarks supply with other beneficial water uses for surface and ground waters?

surplus water from Jawahar Reservoir and Vedaganga River to an impounding reservoir during monsoon. Therefore, there will be no possibility of reduction in availability of water in the river for any other uses throughout the year.

• Unsatisfactory raw water supply (e.g. excessive pathogens or mineral constituents)?

√ The existing water supply is supposed to continue.

• Delivery of unsafe water to distribution system? √ Up-gradation or maintenance aspects are not included in the proposal for water treatment plant. The treatment plant should be maintained by the ULB to have the outlet quality meeting drinking water standards.

• Inadequate protection of intake works or wells, leading to pollution of water supply?

√ The existing intake well is in good condition. Therefore, there is no possibility for pollution due to inadequate protection of intake works/wells.

• Over pumping of ground water, leading to salinization and ground subsidence?

√ There is no ground water exploitation for proposed water supply improvements.

• Excessive algal growth in storage reservoir? √ Regular cleaning of storage reservoir must be ensured by Nippani CMC to avoid excessive algal growth.

• Increase in production of sewage beyond capabilities of community facilities?

√ The regular supply of 100 lpcd for the public will not result in excess sewage production. The proposed STP is designed to meet the sewage generated with 80 lpcd.

• Inadequate disposal of sludge from water treatment plants?

√ Altering of design/facilities for WTP is not included in the present proposal. Regular sludge removal from water treatment plants must be ensured by the CMC to meet standards of treated water.

• Inadequate buffer zone around pumping and treatment plants to alleviate noise and other possible nuisances and protect facilities?

√ Sufficient buffer zone/noise barrier is to be developed around pumping station to alleviate noise.

• Impairments associated with transmission lines and access roads?

√ Temporary impairments are anticipated along the new transmission line routes during construction stage. No new access roads are proposed.

• Health hazards arising from inadequate design of facilities for receiving, storing, and handling of chlorine and other hazardous chemicals.

√ No health hazards are expected because altering of design/facilities for water treatment plant is not included in the present proposal.

• Health and safety hazards to workers from the management of chlorine used for Disinfection and other contaminants?

√ Any Changes in operation of WTP are not included in the proposal. Nippani CMC must ensure proper safety practices/measures to workers in WTP.

• Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people?

√ There is no resettlement of people for project implementation.

• Social conflicts between construction workers from other areas and community workers?

√ The local labor force will be utilized by the contractor for construction activities and hence, there is no possibility for social conflict regarding employment opportunities during construction phase.

• Noise and dust from construction activities? √ It is suggested in EMP that all construction machineries used will comply with the noise standards as suggested by CPCB. Dust suppression must be done by sprinkling of water.

• Increased road traffic due to interference of construction activities?

√ The construction material transport will increase traffic within the city. Proper traffic management plan must be implemented to avoid conflict between public transport and construction material transport.

• Continuing soil erosion/silt runoff from construction operations?

√ The construction debris/excess soil generated at construction sites should be properly disposed to avoid erosion.

• Delivery of unsafe water due to poor O&M treatment processes (especially mud

√ The present project does not involve any proposal for altering design/facilities/operation


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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No Remarks accumulations in filters) and inadequate chlorination due to lack of adequate monitoring of chlorine residuals in distribution systems?

and maintenance in water treatment plant. Nippani CMC has to ensure efficiency of operation of water treatment plant.

• Delivery of water to distribution system, which is corrosive due to inadequate attention to feeding of corrective chemicals?

√ The present project does not involve any proposal for altering design/facilities/operation and maintenance in water treatment plant. Nippani CMC has to ensure the performance of Water Treatment Plant to avoid corrosion of distribution system with corrective chemicals.

• Accidental leakage of chlorine gas? √ The present project does not involve any proposal for altering design/facilities/operation in Water Treatment Plant.

• Excessive abstraction of water affecting downstream water users?

√ The present proposal involves abstraction of water from Jawahar Reservoir and Vedaganga River only during surplus months of monsoon; hence drawing of water will not have any impact on downstream water users.

• Competing uses of water? √ The present proposal involves abstraction of water from Jawahar Reservoir and Vedaganga River only during surplus months of monsoon, when there are no competing uses of water.

• Increased sewage flow due to increased water supply

√ The proposal is for ensuring regular water supply of 100 lpcd for the public, which will result in increased sewage generation. The proposed STP for the city is designed to meet the sewage generated with 80lpcd.

• Increased volume of sullage (wastewater from cooking and washing) and sludge from wastewater treatment plant

√ The proposed STP for the city is designed to meet the sullage generated due to the project. Nippani CMC has to ensure that the sludge generated in STP is disposed off with safe disposal practices.

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