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EIA Report of Common Effluent Treatment Plant (Capacity-2MLD)Location: Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, Industrial Area, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh

Proponent: Ms Sirmour Green Environ Limited.

Consultant: Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd. pg. 1-i

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

REPORT

PROPOSED COMMON EFFLUENT TREATMENT PLANT (CETP) AT GONDPURINDUSTRIAL AREA, PAONTA SAHIB

PROPOSED CAPACITY – 2 MLD

AT

PLOT NO. 96-97, GONDPUR, INDUSTRIAL AREA,

PAONTA SAHIB, HIMACHAL PRADESH

PROPOSED BYM/s SIRMOUR GREEN ENVIRON LTD

PREPARED BY

SHIVALIK SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

(QCI/NABETACCREDITED EIA CONSULTANT ORGANIZATION)

NABET/EIA/1619/RA 0040

SCO 20-21, 2nd Floor, Dhakoli,

Zirakpur Punjab- 140 604

Phone/Telefax: 01762 – 509496



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Certificate of Accreditation(NABET/QCI)



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Table of Content

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Purpose of the Project..........................................................................................................................1-1

1.3 Category of the Project ........................................................................................................................1-2

1.4 Project Proponent.................................................................................................................................1-2

1.5 Project Description & its Location ...................................................................................................1-2

1.6 Approach of the EIA study..................................................................................................................1-4

1.7 Structure of the EIA Report:................................................................................................................1-4

1.8 Compliance of TOR................................................................................................................................1-5

2 Project Description............................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Introduction- Type of project ............................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Identification of the project................................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Brief Description of nature of the project .....................................................................................2-2

2.4 Land area details: ...................................................................................................................................2-2

2.5 Need of the Project ...............................................................................................................................2-4

2.6 Process Overview .................................................................................................................................2-11

2.7 Characteristics of Effluent :.............................................................................................................2-11

2.8 Detailed design of the proposed treatment unit of CETP : ..................................................2-13

2.9 Effluent Transportation as per Topography ...............................................................................2-21

2.10 Water Balance and its Management .........................................................................................2-23

2.11 Sludge Generation and Disposal...............................................................................................2-24

3 Description of Environment.............................................................................................3-1

3.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Study Area.................................................................................................................................................3-1

3.3 Meteorology – Climate & Rainfall Long Term Meteorology ..................................................3-3

3.4 Methodology of the study ..................................................................................................................3-4

3.5 Land Use Pattern Details ..................................................................................................................3-21

3.6 Biological Environment ......................................................................................................................3-24

3.7 Socio Economic Impact Assessment .............................................................................................3-39

4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures.......................................4-1



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4.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Air Environment ......................................................................................................................................4-3

4.3 Impact on land ........................................................................................................................................4-6

4.4 Noise environment ................................................................................................................................4-7

4.5 Solid Waste Management ...................................................................................................................4-8

4.6 Socio - Economic Impacts.................................................................................................................4-10

4.7 Biological Environment ......................................................................................................................4-10

4.8 Corporate Social Responsibility......................................................................................................4-13

5 Analysis of Alternatives ....................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Site Selection ...........................................................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Treatment Scheme.................................................................................................................................5-1

6 Environmental Monitoring Programme .........................................................................6-1

6.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 Areas of Concern....................................................................................................................................6-1

6.3 CETP Emergency Management System..........................................................................................6-6

6.4 Emergency Preparedness and Response System .......................................................................6-6

6.5 Additional Studies..................................................................................................................................6-9

7 Additional Studies.............................................................................................................7-1

7.1 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................7-1

7.2 Risk Assessment......................................................................................................................................7-1

7.3 Objective of the Study..........................................................................................................................7-1

7.4 Hazard Identification.............................................................................................................................7-2

7.5 Major Hazards and Damage Criteria ...............................................................................................7-4

7.6 Occupational Health And Safety Program....................................................................................7-8

7.7 Safety Features and Emergency Capabilities ...............................................................................7-9

7.8 Disaster Management Plan...............................................................................................................7-11

7.9 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................7-12

8 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................................8-1

8.1 Benefits: Economic and Social Infrastructure...............................................................................8-1

8.2 Employment Opportunities................................................................................................................8-1

8.3 Benefits of Industries ............................................................................................................................8-1



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8.4 Social Responsibility .............................................................................................................................8-2

9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS ........................................................9-3

10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ..........................................................................10-1

10.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................10-1

10.2 Aims & Objectives ...........................................................................................................................10-1

10.3 Objectives of Environmental Management Plan ..................................................................10-1

10.4 Construction Phase..........................................................................................................................10-2

10.5 Operation Phase...............................................................................................................................10-3

10.6 Construction Phase Management..............................................................................................10-5

10.7 Operational Phase Management................................................................................................10-6

10.8 Conveyance ........................................................................................................................................10-6

10.9 Details Of Environmental Management Plan.........................................................................10-7

10.10 Water Environment..........................................................................................................................10-7

10.11 Hazardous Waste .......................................................................................................................... 10-10

10.12 Noise Environment ....................................................................................................................... 10-11

10.13 Land Environment......................................................................................................................... 10-11

10.14 Ecological Balance ........................................................................................................................ 10-11

10.15 Socio-Economic Survey .............................................................................................................. 10-12

10.16 Biological Environment (Operation Phase).......................................................................... 10-12

10.17 Organizational Hierarchical Structure ................................................................................... 10-14

10.18 Environmental Management Cell ............................................................................................ 10-14

10.19 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY (CER) ...................................................... 10-15

10.20 Budgetory Provisions For EMP ................................................................................................. 10-16

11 Summary and Conclusions .............................................................................................11-1

11.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................11-1

11.2 Category of the project..................................................................................................................11-1

11.3 Size and Magnitude of Operation..............................................................................................11-2

11.4 Manpower Requirement................................................................................................................11-3

11.5 Effluent Transportation & Effluent Treatment Charges .....................................................11-3

11.6 Major Aspects of Mitigation Measures Incorporated Into the Project..........................11-3

11.7 Existing Environmental Scenario ................................................................................................11-4



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11.8 Socio-Economic Environment Impact Assessment ............................................................11-6

11.9 Observations and Conclusions....................................................................................................11-6

12 Disclosure of Consultants...............................................................................................12-1

List of Tables

Table 1-1: Co-ordinates of the project site............................................................................................................1-3

Table 1-2: Compliance of ToR ....................................................................................................................................1-5

Table 2-1: Details of the Industrial Areas in District Sirmour. .........................................................2-1

Table 2-2: Salient Features of The Project ............................................................................................................2-2

Table 2-3: Land Area Breakup. ..................................................................................................................................2-3

Table 2-4: Details Of Effluent Generating Industries.............................................................................2-5

Table 2-5: Industrial Units Outside Gondpur Industrial Area .......................................................................2-7

Table 2-6: Details of Raw material and their Consumption ........................................................................ 2-21

Table 2-8: Standards for Discharge of Effluent ................................................................................................ 2-23

Table 3-1:Observed Meteorological Data for the month of Oct-Dec, 2017..............................................3-4

Table 3-2: Location of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations.................................................................3-5

Table 3-3: Methods adopted for Ambient Air Parameters..............................................................................3-6

Table 3-4: Ambient Air Quality Data ...............................................................................................................3-7

Table 3-5: Location of Water Monitoring Stations.............................................................................................3-9

Table 3-6: CPCB water quality criteria ................................................................................................................ 3-11

Table 3-7: Surface Water Results for month Oct-Dec, 2017........................................................................ 3-11

Table 3-8: Ground Water Results for month October 2017 to December 2017.................................. 3-13

Table 3-9: Noise Level Monitoring Stations in the Study Area................................................................... 3-15

Table 3-10: Noise Monitoring Results of October 2017................................................................................ 3-16

Table 3-11: Soil quality Results for month Oct-Dec, 2017............................................................................ 3-17

Table 3-12: Standard Soil Classification.............................................................................................................. 3-17

Table 3-13: Soil Quality Results for month Oct-Dec, 2017 (Sampling Depth-30 cm)............................ 18

Table 3-14: Land use of study area ....................................................................................................................... 3-21

Table 3-15: Forest Within 10 Km Radius From The Project Site .............................................................. 3-24

Table 3-16: Mode of data collection & parameters considered during the survey ............................ 3-27

Table 3-17: Flora in the study Area (Core zone).............................................................................................. 3-28

Table 3-18: Flora in the study Area (Buffer zone) .......................................................................................... 3-28

Table 3-19: List of Fauna in the core zone ......................................................................................................... 3-32

Table 3-20: Fauna of the Buffer zone ................................................................................................................... 3-32

Table 3-21: Demographic Profile (Village Wise) of the study area (10km):......................................... 3-41

Table 3-22: Demographic Profile (Category Wise) of the study area (10km) : ................................... 3-42

Table 4-1: Impact Identification Matrix .............................................................................................................. 4-12

Table 4-2: Potential Impacts And Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase ........................ 4-14

Table 4-3: Potential Impacts And Mitigation Measures During Operation Phase .............................. 4-16



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Table 6-1: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme for Implementation during Project

Construction Phase.........................................................................................................................................................6-3

Table 6-2: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme for Implementation during Project

Operation Phase...............................................................................................................................................................6-3

Table 7-2: Hazards and Its Control...........................................................................................................................7-3

Table 7-4: Earthquake Control Measures ..............................................................................................................7-4

Table 7-5: Fire Fighting System .................................................................................................................................7-4

Table 7-6: Occupation Hazards And Its Control Measure.................................................................................7-5

Table 7-7: Structure of the Emergency Management....................................................................................... 7-12

Table 7-8: - Roles and responsibilities................................................................................................................. 7-12

Table 10-1 Issues and their management during Construction Phase. .................................................. 10-2

Table 10-2 Issues and Management during Operation Phase. .................................................................. 10-3

Table 10-3: Corporate Social Responsibility ...................................................................................................10-16

Table 10-4: Details of EMP ................................................................................................................................10-16

Table 11-1: Basic features of the projects .......................................................................................................... 11-1

Table 12-1: Details of the Consultant Organization........................................................................................ 12-1

Table 12-2 Key Personnel/FAEs (Functional Area Experts) Associated with the Study................. 12-1

Table 12-3:Key Personnel/FAA(Functional Area Associate) Associated with the Study ................ 12-3

List of Figures

Figure 1-1: Location Map of project site ................................................................................................................1-3

Figure 2-1 Map Showing the pillar coordinates of Proposed CETP.............................................................2-3

Figure 2-2 Map showing Gondpur Industrial Area & location of Proposed CETP Site .......................2-8

Figure 2-3 Map showing location of Proposed CETP Site and industries located outside industrial

area .......................................................................................................................................................................................2-9

Figure 2-4: Photographs of the Proposed Project Site are shown ........................................................... 2-10

Figure 2-5:Map showing the Layout plan of proposed CETP Site............................................................ 2-18

Figure 2-6: Map showing the Layout plan of proposed supporting facility for CETP ...................... 2-19

Figure 2-7:Process Flow Chart of treatment process .................................................................................... 2-20

Figure 2-8:Conveyance System for collection of effluent and supply of treated water. ........................... 2-22

Figure 2-9:Water balance ......................................................................................................................................... 2-24

Figure 3-1: The location map of project site with 10 km radius around project site. ..........................3-2

Figure 3-2:Showing Drainage Pattern In The Study Area ...............................................................................3-3

Figure 3-3: Wind rose for Oct-Dec 2017 ................................................................................................................3-5

Figure 3-4 : Location Map of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations & Noise Monitoring locations.

................................................................................................................................................................................................3-6

Figure 3-5 : Monitoring location map of Water (Ground & Surface water) and Soil ......................... 3-10

Figure 3-6: Graphical Presentation of Land Use/ Land Cover Classification........................................ 3-21

Figure 3-7:Stellite map (FCC) of the study area ............................................................................................... 3-22



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Figure 3-8: Land Use map of the study area ...................................................................................................... 3-23

Figure 3-9 : Eco sensitive Zone of Simbalwara National Park.................................................................... 3-30

Figure 3-10: Showing 10 Km Buffer Map Showing Settlements................................................................ 3-40

Figure 10-1: Schematic Diagram Of Recharge Well ......................................................................................10-10

1 Copy of approved ToR Annexure - I

2 Land Registration Document Annexure-II

3 Undertaking to member industries of proposed CETP with M/s SirmourGreens

Annexure-III

4 Layout Plan of Proposed CETP Annexure-IV

5 NOC from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (Wildlife)-cum-Chief Wildlife warden, H.P Related to NBWL not required

Annexure-V

6 NOC regarding fresh source of water from Department of Industries Annexure-VI

7 Minutes of Meeting from HPPCB regarding exclusion of ZLD Annexure-VII

8 Monitoring Test Reports Annexure-VIII



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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 OverviewThe Gondpur Industrial Area near Paonta Sahib falls in district Sirmaur of Himachal Pradesh. It inhouses 76

industrial units. The Industrial Association of Paonta through Sirmour Green Environ Limited, a company

registered in India, proposes to set up Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) to serve Gondpur industrial

area and industries located in nearby area within 10 km zone for management of industrial effluents and

to protect ecology from further deterioration. The proposed CETP is expected to treat around 2 MLD

industrial effluents including sewage component.

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the

biophysical, social and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken

and commitments made. These studies integrate the developmental activities in to the process of decision-

making.

The purpose of EIA study is to understand the prevailing quality of environment, to assess the impacts of

proposed industrial activity on environment and to plan appropriate environmental control measures to

minimize adverse impacts and to maximize beneficial impacts.

1.2 Purpose of the ProjectThe concept of CETP has been adopted to achieve end-of-pipe treatment of combined effluent to avail the

benefit of scale of operation. In addition, the CETP also facilitates in reduction of number of discharge

points in an industrial estate for better enforcement and also to make the skilled man power available for

proper treatment of effluent.

The following major objectives of setting up of CETP is :

To achieve economy of scale in waste treatment, thereby reducing the cost of pollution abatement for

individual industry.

To take care of the problem of lack of technical assistance and trained personnel as needed for skill

operation of effluent treatment plant.

To solve the problem of lack of space as the centralized facility can be planned in advance to ensure

that adequate space is available.

To reduce the problem of monitoring by the Pollution Control Boards.

To organize the appropriate disposal of treated waste water including reuse and sludge generated to

authorized facility.

Keeping in view the fast Industrial Development in the area and to meet the growing demand, it is proposed

to setup Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) of 2 MLD capacity where effluent, generated from a

number of different types of industries located in Gondpur Industrial area and outside Gondpur Industrial

Area, is suitably treated as per the prescribed procedure & norms laid down in the regulation. Considering

the scattered locations of member industries like, Pharmaceutical, Soap, & detergent, calcium carbonate,

and food dairy industry etc in the region which produce effluent, there will be dedicated closed circuit

pipeline network system for the effluent to be received at CETP. The consumption of more resources results

in the generation of more effluent waste. The treated wastewater from CETP will be used for Gardening &

Horticulture.




The treatment system involves Raw Effluent Collection by M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd followed by

Primary Treatment (Fine Screening, Grit removal, Oil Removal, and Equalization) followed by Physico-

Chemical Treatment followed by Secondary treatment (Activated Sludge Process Extended aeration),

Secondary setting, followed by Tertiary Treatment in form of plosing Tank, Multi- Grade Filtration, activated

Carbon filtration.

The Decision of the Committee for evaluation of technology proposed for the setting up CETP has been

decided that Advance treatment in form of reverse Osmosis, and Multiple Effect Evaporators for Zero Liquid

Discharge shall be Excluded from Proposal but provisiom Shall be kept for future consideration copy of

Minutes of meeting from HPPCB attached as Annexure -VII

1.3 Category of the ProjectCETP units are listed at Serial no. 7(h) of the Schedule of EIA Notification of 14.09.2006 and as amended

thereof categorized as ‘Category B’ but the propsed project is considered as Category A, as due to project

falls within 10 km of Inter-State boundary Himachal Pradesh with Uttarakhand.

The major Environmental Acts & Rules applicable to the proposed project are:

The Water Act, 1974 and the rules there under,

The Air Act, 1981, and the rules there under,

The Environmental Protection Act, 1986 [as amended] and the rules there under,

EIA Notification - 2006 [and amended],

1.4 Project Proponent

Proponent Agency: Sirmour Green Environ Limited

Agency Address: 50, Industrial Area, Gondpur,

Paonta Sahib, District-Sirmour,

Himachal Pradesh, India – 173025

The Sirmour Green Environ Ltd is a SPV formed by Industrial Association proposes to set up CETP . As per

the statutory requirement of all units are required to provide effluent treatment plant to have complete

reuse and recycle of the treated wastewater back within their unit as a part of water conservation measures.

Thus, common effluent treatment plant with recycling of treated wastewater and conveyance system for

water jet looms bearing industries is a necessity for the sustainable development of the Industrial growth

center.

The proposed CETP, with reuse facility to a large extent, will provide numerous environmental benefits.

This project will facilitate the reuse of recycled water thereby reducing the ground water consumption

ensuring the following –

Reduction of the environmental footprint of industrial site by substantial reduction in the

ground water usage.

Elimination of Multiple Discharges thereby facilitating compliance to all the smaller units at

a centralized place and will provide ease of monitoring to concerned Authority.

Reduction in the overall cost of pollution abatement at individual member unit.

Compliance with environmental standards.

1.5 Project Description & its LocationThe Gondpur Industrial area houses 76 industrial units. Taking into consideration the scope of future

expansion, the proposed CETP is designed for treating 1.5 MLD of Industrial effluent and 0.5 MLD of

Domestic sewage. Waste water thus generated by the associated industries will be collected through




pipeline network for treatment. The waste water after treatment would be recovered and recycled for

industrial purpose to the extend possible.

Project Location: Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, Industrial Area,

Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh.

Project Coordinates: The project coordinates are given below in table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Co-ordinates of the project site

S. No. Latitude Longitude1 30º28'24.288” N 77º37’35.988”E

2 30º28'24.933” N 77º37’36.459”E

3 30º28'25.299” N 77º37’37.174”E

4 30°28'24.113"N 77°37'38. 605"E

5 30°28'23. 416"N 77°37'37. 942"E

Location map of the project site is given in figure 1-1 as below:

Figure 1-1: Location Map of project site




1.6 Approach of the EIA studyBased on approved TOR vide F. No. 10-23-2017-IA-III, dated 10.08.2017 as approved in the Expert Appraisal

Committee (Infra-2) in its 19th meeting held on 27th – 29th June 2017, the present EIA study has been conducted in

four parts.

The first part focuses on describing waste water treatment facility and the existing environmental conditions,

with regards to the identified environmental attributes based on the information gathered for the proposed

project activities, which are likely to be impacted. For the purpose, the relevant baseline data has been collected

as per the MoEF guidelines.

The second part of the study report covers identification, prediction and evaluation of the likely impacts.

Anticipated environmental impacts require specific studies for significance as given in impact matrix (Manual

method may be referred). Tools as given in the manual may be used for the assessment of environmental

impacts. The baseline information provides a datum for prediction and evaluation of the impacts. Also, analysis

of alternate resources and technologies have been carried out.

The third part of the report deals with the Environmental Monitoring Program and Health & Safety aspects of

the proposed project.

The fourth part is devoted to the development of the Environment Management Plan, which highlights the

mitigation measures necessary for preventing and/or minimizing the identified adverse impacts, project

benefits and summary and conclusion.

1.7 Structure of the EIA Report:The entire EIA report has been prepared in line with generic structure of EIA document as annexed as Annexure III

of EIA notification 2006:

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Purpose of the setting up of CETP project, Identification of project site & project

proponent, Brief description of nature, size, location of the project and its importance to the country, region, Scope

of the study – details of regulatory scoping carried out (As per Terms of Reference)

Chapter 2: Project Description (Based on pre-feasibility Report)

This chapter includes Details of CETP, Need for the CETP project, Location (maps showing general location, specific

location, project boundary & project site layout), Size or magnitude of CETP operation (including associated

activities required by or for the project, Proposed schedule for approval and implementation, Technology of

treatment and process description, Project description (Including drawings showing project layout, components of

project etc. Schematic representations of the feasibility drawings which give information important for EIA purpose),

Description of mitigation measures incorporated into the project to meet environmental standards, environmental

operating conditions, or other EIA requirements (as required by the scope), Assessment of New & untested

technology for the risk of technological failure.

Chapter 3: Description of the Environment

It covers Study area, period, components & methodology, Establishment of baseline for valued environmental

components, as identified in the scope, Base maps of all environmental components.

Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

It includes Details of Investigated Environmental impacts due to project location, possible accidents, project design,

project construction, regular operations, final decommissioning or rehabilitation of a completed project, Measures

for minimizing and/or offsetting adverse impacts identified, Irreversible and Irretrievable commitments of

environmental components, Assessment of significance of impacts (Criteria for determining significance, Assigning

significance) and Mitigation measures.




Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site)

In case if scoping includes any alternative then it includes description of each alternative, Summary of adverse

impacts of each alternative, Mitigation measures proposed for each alternative and Selection of alternative.

Chapter 6: Environmental Monitoring Program

This chapter covers technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures (including

Measurement methodologies, frequency, location, and data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures,

detailed budget & procurement schedules).

Chapter 7: Risk Assessment and additional Studies

This chapter includes Public Consultation, Risk assessment, Social Impact Assessment and Rehabilitation &

Resettlement Action Plans.

Chapter 8: Project Benefits

This chapter describes the benefits coming from the project in terms of improvements in the physical and social

infrastructure, employment potential –skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled and other tangible benefits.

Chapter 9: Environmental Cost &Benefit Analysis

This chapter describes if recommended at the Scoping stage.

Chapter 10: Environmental Management Plan

This chapter describes the administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their

effectiveness monitored after approval of the EIA.

Chapter 11: Summary and Conclusion

It includes overall justification for implementation of the project and Explanation of how, adverse effects have been

mitigated

Chapter 12: Disclosure of consultants Engaged

The names of the Consultants engaged with their brief resume and nature of Consultancy rendered.

1.8 Compliance of TOR.The Compliance of Terms of Reference for the proposed Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) project located

at Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, Industrial Area, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, given in Table below-

Table 1-2: Compliance of ToR

S. No. ToR Points Compliance

1.

Reasons for selecting the site with details of

alternate sites examined/rejected/ selected on

merit with comparative statement and

reason/basis for selection. The examination

should justify site suitability in terms of

environmental angle, resources sustainability

associated with selected site as compared to

rejected sites. The analysis should include

parameters considered along with weightage

criteria for short-listing selected site.

Refer Section 5.1 of Chapter 5 at page no. 5-1.

2.

Details of the land use break-up for the proposed

project. Details of land use around 10 km radius

of the project site.

Refer Section 2.4 of Chapter 2 at page no 2-2 for

land use breakup of Project Site

Refer Section 3.5 of Chapter 3 at page no 3-21 for

land use around 10 km radius of the project site.




3.

Details of member units, its production capacity,

waste generation, characteristic and details of

primary treatment provided by the member

units.

Refer Section 2.5.3 & Table 2-4 of Chapter 2 at

page no 2-4.

4.Details on present treatment and disposal

systems.Refer Section 2.6 of Chapter 2 at page no. 2-11.

5.Details of effluent collection system from

member units levelRefer Section 2.5.3 of Chapter 2 at page no 2-4.

6.Details of hazardous waste collection full proof

arrangementRefer Section 4.5 of Chapter 4 at page no. 4-8.

7.Examine and submit details of inlet

characteristics.Refer Section 2.8 of Chapter 2 at page no. 2-13.

8.Details of the CETP with design parameters.

Layout plan of CETP and open spaces.

Refer Section 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 of Chapter 2 at page no

at 2-11.

9.

Details of the adequate power back up facility, to

meet the energy requirement in case of power

failure from the grid.

Power requirement during construction and

operation phase of 2 MLD of CETP plant are 2X630

KVA and it is supplied by Grid Power Supply and

Captive Power Plant. For Power Backup 1 No. D.G of

1000 KVA will be is installed at the site.

10.Details of the usage of treated effluent for green

belt development and horticulture.Refer Section 2.9.1 of Chapter 2 at page no 2-22.

11.Submit a copy of MoU made between the

Member units.Copy of MoU is attached as Annexure III.

12. Details of storage facility available at the CETP.

Storage of Chemicals to be used for treatment shall

be done at the additional plot .

Storage Details given in Layout Plan in Figure No.

2.6, Chapter 2, Page 2-19.

13.

Examine and submit details of sludge/solid waste

generated and method of disposal.

MoU in this regard.

Refer Section 2.11 of Chapter 2 at page no. 2-24.

In this regard, MoU is attached.

14.Details of water requirement, source and water

balance chart.

Refer Section 2.10 of Chapter 2.10 at page no. 2-

29.

15. Details of green beltRefer Section 10.6.1 of Chapter 10 at page no.10-

12.

16.Details of performance monitoring, lab facility

with technical persons.

The laboratory shall be properly established with all

the necessary equipments.

17.

Details of litigation pending against the project,

if any, with direction/order passed by any Court

of Law against the Project should be given.

No litigation is pending against the project.

18.

The cost of the Project (capital cost and recurring

cost) as well as the cost towards implementation

of EMP should be clearly spelt out.

The estimated cost of the Project is Rs.10.2 Crores

(Approx).

The EMP cost is Rs. 13.00 Lakhs as Capital Cost & Rs.

7.1 Lakhs as recurring cost.

19.Details of water meters for inflow and outflow

monitoring etc.

Water meters for inflow and outflow will be installed

for the flow monitoring along with online pH and




TOC monitor. (Water Meter marked on Layout Plan

is attached as Annexure IV).

20.

Any further clarification on carrying out the

above studies including anticipated impacts due

to the project and mitigative measure, project

proponent can refer to the model ToR available

onMinistry website "http://moef.nic.in

/Manual/CETPs".

Complied. Refer Chapter 4 at page no. 4-78.

Specific Condition

1. Importance and benefits of the project Refer Chapter 8 at page no. 8-12.

2.

A chapter on Quantification and Characterization

of Inlet Characteristics including methodology

adopted.

Refer Chapter 2 at page no. 2-13.

3. NBWL clearance is required for the project

The Simbalbara wildlife sanctuary is located within

10 km radius of project site. but outside the Eco

Sensetive Zone of the notified Wild life Senctury.

Thus NBWL clearance is is not required.

NOC from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests,

(Wildlife)-cum-Chief Wild life warden, H.P. has been

obtained and attached as Annexure V.

4. Process flow diagram of the proposed CETP. Refer Figure 2-7 of Chapter 2 at page no. 2-20.

5. Layout plan of CETP Layout pLan of CETP is attached as Annexure IV.

6. Cost of project and time of completion

The proposed project cost is Rs. 10.2 Crores

(approx.)

The project will be completed after 24 months after

getting all satutary Clearance from concerned

department.

7. Area earmarked for CETPRefer Section 2.4, Figure 2-1 of Chapter 2 at Page

No. 2-3.

8.Method for conveyance of effluent from the

individual industrial unit to CETP.Refer Section 2.9 of Chapter 2 at Page no. 2-21.

9.

Explore the option to recycle the treated effluent

to individual industrial unit instead or

discharging outside

Refer Section 2.9.1 of Chapter 2 at page no 2-22.

10. Reuse & Recycle option to treated effluent Refer Section 2.9.1 of Chapter 2 at page no 2-22.

11.List of hazardous waste to be handle and their

source along with mode of transportationRefer Section 2.11 of Chapter 2 at page no. 2-24.

12.Other chemicals and materials required with

quantities and storage capacitiesRefer Section 2.8.1 of Chapter 2 at Page no. 2-21.

13.Details of temporary storage facility of storage

of hazardous waste at project site.

Storage yard for temporary storage of Hazardous

waste will be provide at project site and storage yard

location marked on Layout plan of CETP at Figure

No. 2-5 at Page No. 2-18

14.Details of pre- treatment facility of hazardous

waste at proposed incinerator siteNot applicable




15.Details of air emission, effluents, hazardous/solid

waste generation and their managementRefer Chapter 10 at page no. 10-7.

16.Hazard identification and details of proposed

safety systemRefer Section 7.5 of Chapter 7 at page no. 7-4.

17.

Layout maps of proposed solid waste

Management facilities indicating storage area,

plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc

Refer Figure 2-5 & 2-6 of Chapter 2 at page no. 2-

18.

18. Disaster Management Plan Refer section 7.8 of Chapter 7 at page no. 7-11.

19. Status of court case pending against the project No litigation is pending against this project.

20.A tabular chart with index for point wise

compliance of above TORComplied

General Guidelines

1The EIA document shall be printed on both sides,

as for as possible.Complied

2All documents should be properly indexed, page

numbered.Complied

3Period/date of data collection should be clearly

indicatedComplied

4Authenticated English translation of all material

provided in Regional languages.Complied

5

The letter/application for EC should quote the

MoEF&CC File No. and also attach a copy of the

letter prescribing the ToR.

Complied

6

The copy of the letter received from the Ministry

on the ToR prescribed for the project should be

attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP

Report.

Complied

7

The final EIA-EMP report submitted to the

Ministry must incorporate the issues mentioned

in ToR. The index of the final EIA-EMP report,

must indicate the specific chapter and page no.

of the EIA-EMP Report where the specific ToR

prescribed by the Ministry have been

incorporated. Questionnaire related to the

project (posted on MoEF&CC website) with all

sections duly filled in shall also be submitted at

the time of applying for EC.

Complied

8 Grant of ToR does not mean grant of EC. Complied

9

The status of accreditation of the EIA consultant

with NABET/QCI shall be specifically mentioned.

The consultant shall certify that his accreditation

is for the sector for which this EIA is prepared

Complied

10

On the front page of EIA/EMP reports, the name

of the consultant/consultancy firm along with

their complete details including their

accreditation, if any shall be indicated. The

Complied




consultant while submitting the EIA/EMP report

shall give an undertaking to the effect that the

prescribed ToRs (ToR proposed by the project

proponent and additional ToR given by the

MoEF&CC) have been complied with and the

data submitted is factually correct (Refer

MoEF&CC Office memorandum dated 4th

August, 2009).

11

While submitting the EIA/EMP reports, the name

of the experts associated with/involved in the

preparation of these reports and the laboratories

through which the samples have been got

analysed should be stated in the report. It shall

clearly be indicated whether these laboratories

are approved under the Environment (Protection)

Act, 1986 and the rules made there under (Please

refer MoEF&CC Office Memorandum dated 4th

August, 2009). The project leader of the EIA study

shall also be mentioned.

Complied

12All the ToR points as presented before the Expert

Appraisal Committee (EAC) shall be coveredComplied




2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Introduction- Type of projectDistrict Sirmaur has taken long strides in the field of Industrial development, particularly after the

announcement of special industrial package - 2003 and it has emerged as 2nd largest industrialized District

in Himachal Pradesh. Today, it has more than 1600 Micro, Small, Medium & Large Industries with total

capital investment of about Rs. 4000 Crores and providing direct employment to more than 26000 workers.

Although Industries are mainly concentrated around Kala Amb and Paonta Sahib area but over the years,

Industries have also come up in good numbers in other areas like Dhaulakuan, Sataun, Khodowala etc.

Being bordering district to Haryana and Uttrakhand, Sirmour is one of the favorite destinations for industrial

investment. Some of the reputed Industrial houses like Sun Pharma, Mankind Pharma, Marico, Bajaj oil,

Carlsberg Beer, Himalayan Mineral Water, Akorn inc, Blue Star, United Biscuits, Pioneer Embroidery,

Himalaya International Ltd, Tirupati Group, etc. have established their manufacturing facilities in the District.

Products being manufactured by these Industries have very high quality standards which have achieved

reputation in global markets.

For the smooth development of Industries, two Industrial areas have been developed in the district, the

details of which are given in table 2-1 :-

Table 2-1: Details of the Industrial Areas in District Sirmour.

Name of

Industrial AreaNo. of Plots

Area in

(Bighas)

Plots AllottedVacant

No. of plots No. of parties

Kala Amb 67 221.03 67 52 0

Paonta Sahib

(Gondpur)

126 585.17 124 76 2

The I.A. Gondpur was established in 1974-75 in a stretch of 585 bighas. The water supply is of about 500

KLD to all units of I.A. through piped water supply which is provided by the Industries department. Besides

the piped water supply, most of the Industries have bore wells within their premises to meet the

requirement of industrial processes. The industrial units located in I.A. Gondpur have strength of

approximately 3000 workers. The total number of industries set up in this area is 76. It is necessary to know

the type of industry, the quality and quantity of resources used by these industries and also the pollution

potential of each of these clustering industries.

The proposed Common Efflent Treatment Plant shall treat the effluent from various industrial units to

meet the prescribed standards for influent and effluent quality as per the requirement of the State

Pollution Control Board..

The project planning and scope includes:

1. Inventory of participating industrial units.

2. Collection of raw effluent from member industries through collection sump and piped conveyance by

gravity.

3. Effluent treatment facility of (1.5 MLD of industrial effluent+ 0.5 MLD of domestic sewage) to treat

the effluent for reuse.




2.2 Identification of the projectCETP units are listed at Serial no.7(h) of the Schedule of EIA Notification of 14.09.2006 and as amended

thereof categorized as ‘Category B’ but the proposed project is considered as Category A, as due to:

Inter-State boundary of Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand within 10km radius of the proposed project

site.

2.3 Brief Description of nature of the projectThe Proposal is to set up the CETP of 2 MLD for the effluent from different types of industries located in

Gondpur Industrial area, Sirmour. The salient features of the proposed project are given in table 2-2 below

:

Table 2-2: Salient Features of The Project

LocationLatitude: 30o 28' 24.91” N

Longitude: 77o 37’ 36.93” E

Land Area Plot measuring about 4,412 Sq.m. has been allotted for the proposed CETP.

Screening Category 7(h), Category A as per EIA Notification 14th Sep, 2006 and amended thereof.

Project Profile

The Proposed CETP is expected to treat around 2 MLD industrial effluents along

with sewage from the industries located in Gondpur industrial area and other

industries located in 10 Km radius

Cost of the Project Approx. Rs. 10.2 Crores

Resource Requirement

Source & Quantity of

Water

5 KLD of Water for construction and domestic purpose will be met from the water

supply sheme of industries department

Power2 X 630 KVA = 1260 KVA.

Power Backup: DG set 1000 KVA – 1 Nos.

Man PowerDuring Construction Phase = Approx. 25 to 30 labours will be engaged.

During Operation Phase= 11 people will be employed during operation phase.

Environmental Management System

Effluent Treatment

Scheme.

Proposed CETP is for the effluent mainly from clusters of pharmaceutical

formulation Industries with sewage.

Flue Gas Emission No flue gas emissions except from operation of DG set as standby power source.

Hazardous Waste ETP Sludge, Used oil, Discarded containers/liners.

2.4 Land area details:

The proposed project of 2.0 MLD capacity to treat the effluent generated from nearby industries, located at

Plot No. 96-97, and additional plot located nearby for office, storage and laboratory in Gondpur, Industrial

Area, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh.

The land area breakup is given in the below table 2-3:




Table 2-3: Land Area Breakup.

Sr. No Title Particulars

1. Total Site Area 2000 +2,412 = 4,412 sq.m.

2. Plot -I 96-97Proposed Area for CETP Units 2000 Sq.m.

3. Plot -II Office,Laboratory &Chemical Storage 2412Sq.m

4. Proposed Green Belt Development Area @45%) 2000 Sq.m.

Google Earth Satellite imagery showing project site is shown in below figure 2-1 :

Figure 2-1 Map Showing the pillar coordinates of Proposed CETP




Power

Power requirement during construction and operation phase of 2 MLD of CETP plant are 2 X 630 KVA and it is

supplied by Grid Power Supply and Captive Power Plant. For Power Backup 1 No. D.G set of 1000 KVA will be

installed at the site.

2.5 Need of the ProjectAlthough all basic facilities are, like roads, water supply, sewerage & storm water drainage arrangement etc, but

due to absence of CETP, the effluent from sewer and storm water network is being pumped out in open thereby

adversely affecting the ambience, for which The industrial Association of Poanta M/s The Sirmaur Green Environ Ltd

has awarded the work of planning, designing, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing,

commissioning and thereafter operation & maintenance of CETP with all allied works of 2 MLD capacity based on

recycle and reuse to the extent possible at Gondpur industrial area Poanta, Sirmaur H.P.

Land area of nearly 585.17 bigha housing nearly 76 units in Paonta industrial belt which accommodates small gamut

of wet processing plants mainly pharmaceuticals, followed by Calcium Carbonate plants and some small

engineering units. This in addition to about 15 to 20 waste water generating units mainly pharmaceutical & a dairy

industry located in 10 Km periphery of proposed site for CETP and expansion in future may form heterogeneous

character of the effluent to be discharged into the common effluent treatment plant.

Most of the units are equipped with their own treatment system. But, the complexity of the effluent characters

makes it very expensive to meet the statutory standards even despite the best efforts made by the entrepreneurs.

The bio degradability is difficult to achive in some pharmaceutical waste due to refractory COD. More over units

are scattered over large industrial area, monitoring mechanism along with conveyance cost is another major concern

while deciding the mode of transportation of effluent. With a view to circumventing the above constraints, the

sector wise load estimation seems to be a mandatory part of preliminary exercise. There are as many as about 20

pharmaceutical formulation units in Gondpur industrial area besides other units in the periphery. A Common

Effluent treatment is necessarily required to meet the challenges faced by the Industrial Estate.

2.5.1 Establishment of CETP has following advantages:

Saving in Capital and Operating cost of treatment plant. The Common treatment is always cheaper than small

scattered treatment units.

Contribution of nutrient and diluting potential make the complex industrial waste more amenable to

degradation.

The neutralization and equalization of heterogeneous waste makes its treatment techno-economically viable.

Professional and trained staff can be made available for operation of CETP which is not possible in case of

individual plants.

Disposal of treated wastewater & sludge becomes more organized.

Reduced burden of various regulatory authorities in ensuring pollution control requirement.

2.5.2 Employment Generation due to Project

20-25 persons will be employed from nearby villages during construction phase and 4 persons will be employed

during operation stage.

2.5.3 Inventory of Participating Industries

The table 2.4 below- shows the details of industrial units located in Gondpur Industrial Area and outside Gondpur

Industrial area. The Map shows the location of industries outside Gondpur Industrial area. Some of the industries

fall under industrial categories of Pharmaceuticals, Soap & detergent and calcium carbonate which produces

effluent. Data of some of units presently not in operation




Table 2-4: Details Of Effluent Generating Industries

S. No Name of Unit. Plot No Land Area(Sq. Mtrs)

Industry (TypeAnd Capacity)

Discharge in KL

1 M/S Superior Tyre Retreads 1A 422 Tyre Retreading NA

2 M/S Shree Shyam Industries 1 1200 Fans 0.2

3 Industrial Sheds with HPSSI&EC 2-9 5340 - NA

4 M/S Stark Batteries 7-A 800 Carpet 0.2

5 M/S Fair Deal Industries 8-A 540 Electric wire -

6 M/S Quality Food Products 10 640 LS Powder 0.2

7 M/S Virk Associates 11&12 1440 Lead 0.5

8 M/S Paonta Health Care Industries 12 A 860 Sugar Syrup 0.2

9 M/S Sharp Tools 14-16 5075 Cutting Tools 0.6

10 M/S Process Equipment India 17 1800 Boiler 0.5

11 M/S Regency Ferro & AlliedProducts

18 3000 Ferro Silicon 2.0

12 M/S Regency Carbide 19 3840 Calcium Carbide 0.6

13 M/S International Cylinders (P)Ltd 20 4800 LPG Cylinders 8.0

14 M/S H H Industries 21 1000 Soap 1.5

15 M/S Bhagwati Chemicals 22 1000 Hydrated Lime 0.216 M/S Pharma Force lab 23 & 24 1000 Pharma products 1.5

17 M/S Copmed Pharmaceuticals 25-26 2000 Phaarma products 1.1

18 M/S Chhiba Agro products 27 1000 Toilet cleaners. 0.3

19 M/S M I Industries 28-29 2250 Hydrated Lime 0.3

20 M/S Cal Chem Industries India Ltd 30,109,10-113

12700 Calcium Carbonate 100.0

21 M/S Lime Chemicals Ltd 31-35 34196 Calcium Carbonate 0.8

22 Green Belt 36-45

23 M/S Medoforce healthcare 46 1480 Pharmaceuticals 5.5

24 M/S Zee Laboratories Ltd 47 6100 Pharmaceuticals 6.8

25 M/S Zee Laboratories Ltd Behind47

6100 Pharmaceuticals 8.1

25 M/S Relax Pharmaceuticals 48A & B 3200 Pharmaceuticals 1.9

26 M/S Relax Pharmaceuticals, Unit-II 49A 1280 Pharmaceuticals 1.31

27 M/S Copmed Pharmaceuticals Unit-I 49B 1280 Pharmaceuticals 0.35

28 M/S CopmedPharmaceuticals Unit-I 50 2560 Pharmaceuticals 1.15

29 M/S Laborate Pharmaceuticals 51 3560 Pharmaceuticals 5.0

30 Green Belt 52 -

31 M/S Pharma Force Labs Unit I 53-55 5600 Pharmaceuticals 2.3

32 M/S Him Stone Rubber (P) Ltd 56-57 3600 Cycle Tyre 0.633 M/S Avalon Cosmetic (P) Ltd 58-59 3000 Powder & talc 9.0

34 M/S Om Besco super frictions P. ltd. 60-63 4535 Railway Brake Shoe 0.6

35 M/S Jolly Industries 64 1000 Fire Bricks -

36 M/S Shree Shanti Nath Electricals 65 1000 Electric Iron -

37 M/S Sai Bliss Drug &Pharmaceuticals

66-67 2000 Pharmaceuticals 1.8

38 M/S Bhagwati Chemical 68 1000 LS Powder NA

39 M/S Bhagwati Chemical Industry 69 1000 Hydrated Lime -

40 M/S Valley Industries 70 1000 M.S.BunPharmaceuticals gs

-

41 M/S Savita Industries 70 - V.P.Rings -

42 M/S N.S.Industries 71 1000 Pharma printing 0.8






Discharge in KL

43 M/S N.S,Industries 72 1000 Pharma printing 0.8

44 M/S Regency bio-care Pvt. Ltd. 73 1000 Cosmetics 0.9

45 M/S Relax Pharmaceuticals 74 1000 Pharmaceuticals 1.9

46 M/S Himachal Agro ChemicalIndustry

75 1000 Ginger -

47 M/S Poanta Process Equipments 76 1000 Pharma fabrication 0.5

48 M/S A D Printers 77 1000 Printing 0.4

49 M/S Mehar Industries 78 1000 Adhesive 0.2

50 M/S Standard Mfg. Corpn. 79 1000 Pharmaceuticals 2.3

51 IADA Tube Wells 80 -

30 Green Belt 52 - -

31 M/S Pharma Force Labs Unit I 53-55 5600 Pharmaceuticals 2.3

32 M/S Him Stone Rubber (P) Ltd 56-57 3600 Cycle Tyre 0.2

33 M/S Avalon Cosmetic (P) Ltd 58-59 3000 Powder & talc 9.0

34 M/S Om Besco super frictionsP.ltd. 60-63 4535 Railway Brake Shoe -35 M/S Jolly Industries 64 1000 Fire Bricks -

36 M/S Shree Shanti Nath Electricals 65 1000 Electric Iron 0.5

37 M/S Sai Bliss Drug &Pharmaceuticals

66-67 2000 Pharmaceuticals 1.8

38 M/S Bhagwati Chemical 68 1000 LS Powder NA

39 M/S Bhagwati Chemical Industry 69 1000 Hydrated Lime -

40 M/S Valley Industries 70 1000 M. S. BunPharmaceuticals gs

NA

41 M/S Savita Industries 70 - V. P. Rings -42 M/S N.S. Industries 71 1000 Pharma printing NA

43 M/S N.S, Industries 72 1000 Pharma printing NA

44 M/S Regency bio-care Pvt. Ltd. 73 1000 Cosmetics NA

45 M/S Relax Pharmaceuticals 74 1000 Pharmaceuticals 1.9

46 M/S Himachal Agro ChemicalIndustry

75 1000 Ginger -

47 M/S Poanta Process Equipment’s 76 1000 Pharma fabrication -

48 M/S A D Printers 77 1000 Printing 0.2

49 M/S Mehar Industries 78 1000 Adhesive 0.2

50 M/S Standard Mfg. Corpn. 79 1000 Pharmaceuticals 1.0

51 IADA Tube Wells 80

52 M/S Jai Murthy Mineral & 81-82 & 7420 Calcium Carbonate 180

53 M/S Himalaya Carbonate 1A 83 3080 Calcium Carbonate 100

54 M/S Himalaya Intt. Ltd 84, 87- 90 13420 Compost Unit 0.8

55 M/S Pharma Force lab unit-II 85-86 7680 Pharmaceuticals 13.556 M/S A.S.Packers 91-93 5680 Corr. Boxes 0.6

57 M/S Venketashwara Ferro Alloys 94 1900 Calcium Carbide 0.8

58 M/s Lime Chemicals 95 7000 100

59 M/S Sapphire Pet Corp..of India 96 1000 Pet Bottles 0.8

60 M/S Accurate Healthcare 97 1000 Pharmaceuticals 2.0

61 M/S Solvopet 98 1500 Pet Bottles 0.462 M/S Athene Laboratories 99 1800 Cosmetics &

Toiletries9.0

63 M/S A.S.Packers 100 1500 Print Cartons 0.6

64 M/S Upkaar Pharmaceuticals 101 800 Pharmaceuticals 1.865 Service Building Complex 102 - - 0.5






Discharge in KL

66 M/S Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd 103 7200 Pharmaceuticals 0.5

67 M/S Sirmour Pet Industries 104 600 Pet bottles. 0.5

68 M/S Pharma pet Industries 105 500 Pet bottles 0.4

69 M/S Elder Healthcare Ltd 106-107 930 Pharmaceuticals 0.2

70 M/S Standard Surfactants 114 1250 Soap 1.5

71 M/S H.P Chamber of Comm & Inds 115 500 Chamber Office 0.5

72 M/s Ajit Mittal Corporation 52-A 552 Printing 0.8

73 Lenark Laboratoies EL SS Cosmetics 9.0

74 Sirmaur Remedies NahanRoad

Pharmaceuticals 3.0

75 Mankind Specilites NearGondpur

Pharmaceuticals 3.0

76 Vet Vista Pharmaceuticals 3.0

Total 612.21

Table 2-5: Industrial Units Outside Gondpur Industrial Area

Sr. No Name of Unit Address ProductDischarge

(In KLD)

1M/s Nanz Med Science Pharma Pvt.

Ltd.Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical 20

2 M/s Glide Chem Pvt. Ltd Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical 0.5

3 M/s Jeps Pharmaceuticals Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical 0.5

4 M/s Bioveda Action Research Co. Rampur Ghat Herbal Cosmetics 10

5 M/s Mankind Pharma-Ill Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical 2.6

6 M/s Next Wave India Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical 12

7 M/s Nitin Life Sciences Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical 5

8 M/s Mankind Pharma-I Kishanpura Pharmaceutical 12(ETP+STP)

9 M/s Mankind Pharma-II Kishanpura Pharmaceutical 33

10 M/s Ban Lab Pvt Ltd Dhaula Kuan Cosmetics 20(ETP+STP)

11 M/s Merico Industries Dhaula Kuan Cosmetics ----

12 M/s Zeon Life Sciences Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical Combined

(32-50)13 M/s Mahan Foods Biosys Rampur Ghat Pharmaceutical

14 M/s Tirupati Life Sciences Surajpur Pharmaceutical 10

Total 175.6

Effluent Quantity indicated above is as per consent issued by SPCB earlier and quantity of wate supplyr , which may

increase when CETP comes up. The Gondpur Industrial area houses 76 industrial units and outside are 14 Units. .

As per Department of Industry about 500 KLD of water is supplied to industries located in Gondpur Industrial Area

through piped water supply. Beside this most of the large and medium industrial units have their own

handpump/tube wells to meet their water requirement. Taking into consideration the scope of future expansion,

the proposed CETP is designed for treating 1.5 MLD of Industrial effluent and 0.5 MLD of domestic Sewage.

The industrial cluster layout showing CETP site at Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, Industrial Area, Paonta Sahib, Himachal

Pradesh is shown below:in fig 2.2. also shown below the location of industrial units outside the Industrial area in

fig 2.3 and site photographs in fig 2.4.




Figure 2-2 Map showing Gondpur Industrial Area & location of Proposed CETP Site




Figure 2-3 Map showing location of Proposed CETP Site and industries located outside industrial area




Figure 2-4: Photographs of the Proposed Project Site are shown




2.6 Process OverviewAt present individual industrial units are treating the waste within their premises and discharging as per the consent

condtions prescribed by the State Pollution Control Board.

The proposed treatment system involves raw effluent collection from the member industries though pipeline upto

CETP in the equalization tank followed by the four stage treatment is required in order to achieve required

parameters of discharge standard of drain fixed by pollution control board. Additional treatment facility is also

provided for the quantity of water supplied to units for reuse applications (Possible reuse of treated effluent is for

different applications in industries and for Horticulture development). Provisions shall also be kept for using the

treated effluent to be used by nearby farmers for irrigation for sustainable development of area as it faces water

shortage during summer season. The Sludge generated from the CETP shall be sent to authorized TSDF site at

Nalagarh.

Design Details

1) Trade Effluent Generated from the Industrial units (A) = 1.5 MLD

2) Sewage Inflow from Industrial units and residential area in the region (B) = 0.5 MLD

Total flow= (A)+(B) = 2MLD

2.7 Characteristics of Effluent :Key characteristics of wastewater that has been considered in designing of the CETP include flow, and physical,

chemical, and biological characteristics of the wastewater. Detailed analysis of of effluent from selected pharma

industries was carried out as given in table 2-7 . For the purpose of designing the CETP , Characteristics of effluent

from pharamaceutical industries and other industries combined with sewage have been considered.

Table 2-6: Detailed Analysis of Effluent Samples from Industries given below

Unit/ Parameter Unit Result

1 Mediforce Health Care Pvt. Ltd.ETP Water

(Untreated Composite)COD mg/l 604

TDS mg/l 495

TSS mg/l 61

Oil & Grease mg/l 43.33

BOD mg/l 235

2. Comped pharmaceutical (P) Ltd. UnitETP Water

(Untreated Composite) II

3. Relax Pharmaceutical (P) Ltd. Unit-II

COD mg/l 3098

TDS mg/l 708TSS mg/l 11

Oil & Grease mg/l 40

BOD mg/l 1080

4 Relax Pharmaceutical Ltd. Unit IETP Water (Untreated

Composite)

COD mg/l 19941

TDS mg/l 14986

TSS mg/l 207


BOD mg/l 11462




Unit/ Parameter Unit Result

5 Pharma Force lab Unit- IETP Water (Untreated

Composite)

COD mg/l 272

TDS mg/l 830

TSS mg/l 65


BOD mg/l 75

6 Copmed Pharmaceutical Ltd. Unit-1ETP Water (Untreated

Composite)

COD mg/l 759

TDS mg/l 1530

TSS mg/l 62


BOD mg/l 420

7 Pharma Force Lab Unit-IIIETP Water (Untreated

Composite)

COD mg/l 1533

TDS mg/l 3878

TSS mg/l 178

Oil & Grease mg/l 23.33BOD mg/l 1061

8 Pharma Force Lab Unit-IIETP Water (Untreated

Composite)

COD mg/l 3593

TDS mg/l 2224TSS mg/l 30


BOD mg/l 2350

9 Sirmour Remedies (P) Ltd.ETP Water (Untreated

Composite)

COD mg/l 3051

TDS mg/l 3036

TSS mg/l 250


BOD mg/l 2050

10 Next Wave India Ltd.ETP Water (Untreated

Composite)

COD mg/l 1905

TDS mg/l 868

TSS mg/l 70


BOD mg/l 980

There are number of assumptions made in estimating the load calculation:

On safer side, the water consumption has been made equivalent to the quantity of effluent/sewage generation.

The latest list of units provided by the concerned DIC

Some of the units though very small but for reference, it is not omitted from the list.

There are effluent treatment plants in major water consuming industries. It is expected that the raw effluent will be

discharged and not after treatment.

A factor of safety is necessary for the plant design.




2.8 Detailed design of the proposed treatment unit of CETP :

CETP shall receive discharged effluent from 76 Units of Gondpur Industrial area & about 16 units located in nearby

area outside Industrial area and domestic sewage discharged by these units.

Total Inflow of waste water to proposed CETP will be 2 MLD for which plant is designed. Treatment units for each

treatment step is designed for treatment capacity of 2 MLD having parameters at inlet approved by the state

pollution control Board as mentioned in table below;

Table –2.7 Inlet Parameter

S.No. Parameters Unit Value for design

1. pH 4-10

2. TDS Mg/L 2000

3. TSS Mg/L 150

4. Oil & Grease Mg/L 1005. BOD Mg/L 1100

6. COD Mg/L 3000

TREATMENT PROCESS

The following treatment process is followed for the purpose of treatment of Effluent. Effluent from industrial

units carrying grit, dust, plastic, fiber, fabrics etc as impurities. Series of screen shall be used to prevent entry

of heavy particles, plastic, fiber etc. coming in effluent stream at entry of effluent point in CETP in Bar Screening

arrangement.

A series of Coarse Bar Screen followed by Fine Bar Screen shall be used for preventing entry of these forgine

materials to next stage of treatment in CETP.

Oil & Floating material carried with effluent are one of the objectionable materials which create hurdle in further

treatment. Due to difference in specific gravity Oily part in effluent will be separated in Oil trap. The trapped material

is transferred to oil collection sump through tilting channel mechanism

Oil free Effluent collected in equalisation tank. From equalisation tank Effluent is pumped for Chemical treatment

in chemical treatment section.

Chemical dosing depends on parameters specially pH of the incoming stream at Chemical Mixer. Dosing of chemical

will do duel purpose of pH balancing as well as reduction of pollution load in effluent stream. It is proposed to dose

Lime & electrolyte in chemical mixer to maintain pH in chemical mixer at 8 – 8.5. The mixed stream from chemical

mixer transferred to flocuulator tank where Cationic polyelectrolyte is dosed. In alkaline phase flocks are formed by

addition of polyelectrolyte.

Each dosing unit comprising of a Holding tank of 1000 Ltr with an agitator and two dosing pumps.

Three type of chemicals are dosed at different stages of treatment and it is proposed to have two sets of dosing

unit for each type of chemicals will results in total six chemical dosing units.

After chemical treatment and removal of chemical sludge from effluent stream it will pass through Bio-logical

treatment i.e. secondary treatment where pollutants are Bio-degraded. Anaerobic treatment followed by aerobic




treatment using of Bio-Active sludge as activated sludge in these process. UASB reactor used for anaerobic

treatment where as MBBR reactor is primarily used for Bio-degradation of pollutants at secondary treatment.

MBBR reactor is primarily used for Degradation of organic pollutants. Main stream reaching to MBBR Reactor is

Chemically treated clear effluent from PST. Other stream are backwash of different sections i.e. tertiary section &

PF unit.

To maintain MLSS concentration in MBBR reactor sludge is also kept in re-circulation from SST. All these streams

meet together in MBBR reactor. Pollution load of mixed stream is average of individual stream from different

sources. Air Polishing tank is proposed for degradation of carry pollutants transferring from MBBR reactor. Same

treatment technology of Diffused aeration using activated sludge is used in Air Polishing tank.

For tertiary treatment sand filtration and activated carbon filteration is proposed to meet the effluent standard for

recycle and reuse of treated water in industries and for horticulture.

Sections of treatment & step of treatment are as under;

I. Physio-Chemical Treatment Section

1. Bar Screening.

2. Oil Trapping.

3. Equalisation.

4. Chemical Mixing.

5. Sludge settling in P.S.T.

II. Anaerobic treatment.

1. Anaerobic bio-degradation in UASB reactor.

2. Circulation in USAB reactor.

3. Bio-Gas collection and/or flaring,

III. Aerobic Treatment Section.

1. Bio-Degradation in MBBR Reactor.

2. Polishing in Air Polishing tank.

3. Settling of Bio-Active sludge in S.S.T.

4. Recirculation of Bio-Active sludge from S.S.T.

IV. Tertiary treatment.

1. Pumping of Treated water to Tertiary unit.

2. Restriction of carry solids in DMF.

3. Absorption of carry pollutants in ACF.

V. PF Filtration

1. Restriction of carry solids and Turbidity in PF units.

2. Back washing of PF units.

VI. Sludge De-watering:

1. Sludge conditioning.

2. Sludge thickening.

3. Sludge De-watering.

The Decision of the Committee for evaluation of technology proposed for the setting up CETP has been decided

that Advance treatment in form of reverse Osmosis, and Multiple Effect Evaporators for Zero Liquid Discharge shall

be Excluded from Proposal but provisiom Shall be kept for future consideration copy of Minutes of meeting from

HPPCB attached as Annexure -VII




Table 2-8 Process Efficiency







The treatment plant shall be installed at plot no 96-97 as shown in the layout map given in figure—and other

supporting facilities such as office, laboratory and chemical storge shall be located at the nearby plot . The process

flow chart is given in fig

The final treated water will reach to the parameters mentioned in table2.8 meeting drain parameters fixed by

pollution control board.

It is proposed to use part of treated water for the Horticulture development in the area. Total green field area

available in Gondpur Industrial area is 57813.68 Sq. Mtr treated water from CETP will be used for development in

the green field area of Gondpur Industrial area where it is planned to develop 8672 no. of trees with the help of

treated water. Balance water will be drained to through nearby nallah to Bata River.

Table –2.9 Discharge Parameters

S.No. Parameters Unit Value

Discharge Standards Design Parameter

1. pH 5.5-9.0 6-8

2. TDS Mg/L <2100 20003. TSS Mg/L <100 <50

4. Oil & Grease Mg/L <10 <5

5. BOD Mg/L <30 <20

6. COD Mg/L <250 <200




Site Layout

The layout plan of the proposed CETP project having capacity 2.0 MLD is shown below:

Figure 2-5:Map showing the Layout plan of proposed CETP Site

:




Figure 2-6: Map showing the Layout plan of proposed supporting facility for CETP




Figure 2-7:Process Flow Chart of treatment process




2.8.1 Raw Material Required for CETP

The monthly quantity of chemicals required for the treatment of effluents is given in Table2-6 below:

Table 2-6: Details of Raw material and their Consumption

Sr.No. Chemical Qty Per Day (Kg) Storage Area

1. Hydrated Lime 50

45 m22. Ferric Alum 50

3. Polyelectrolite 2

4. Urea 10

5. DAP 5

2.9 Effluent Transportation as per TopographyThe Effluent from the various industries shall be transported through tankers and fixed pipeline. The transportation

through tankers will be from the units located away at far distance from the CETP site and the topography is such

that the effluent cannot be transported through pipeline. For the purpose of transportation of effluent from nearby

units, survey was conducted and as per the topography it was decided that the effluent from nearby units shall be

transported through pipeline.

All the pipes shall be laid 2 ft below the ground level taken from the level of industry from where the pipeline shall be

laid. All the pipes will be sealed in the concrete 30 cm below the ground and would run parallel to the road on the

side. The vehicular load is not to be taken on the concealed pipe. The booster stations will be installed at the

appropriate points. All the pipes will be fitted with pressure gauge etc which will be used in the assessment of flow

rate and will help the maintenance staff for trouble shooting. The booster stations will ensure the desired flow with

or without clogging.

The material of construction of pipe will be FRP with a pressure rating 10 to 12 kg/cm2 much above the operating

pressure taking care of thermal expansion safety factor.

The effluent may be acidic or alkaline due to single point discharge from the unit hence, FRP pipe will not be

affected. The effluent is expected to contain suspended solids which may upset the design pressure otherwise the

low friction factor will eliminate this problem, keeping the low pressure drop over the entire length. Moreover, FRP

has temperature tolerance. Hence, discharge of 60ºC is not going to affect the transportation process. At the

manhole, flange joint is being provided for easy maintenance. All branches for the disposal to the header or sub

header must be done through pumping with desired pressure.

Details of Pipeline From Industry To CETPTotal length of pipeline to be laid as per the survey is- 3500 m

Diameter of the pipe - 12 inches

Material of Pipe GRP/FRP

Depth of lying of pipeline 24 inches

No. of Chambers- As per the requirement and location

Pressure 10 kg/cm3

The Details Of Pipeline From CETP To Industry For Treated Water:




Total length of pipeline to be laid as per the survey is- 3500 m

Diameter of the pipe - 3 inches

Material of Pipe GI

Depth of lying of pipeline 24 inches

No. of Chambers- As per the requirement and location

Pressure 15 kg/cm3

Figure 2-8:Conveyance System for collection of effluent and supply of treated water.

2.9.1 Treated Effluent Usage Details

The Treated effluent is required to meet the discharge standards laid down for CETP under EPA for disposal into

inland surface water. In this case the proposed CETP is designed for reuse and recycle of treated waste water ,

whereby after tertiary treatment ultra filteration the BOD shall further reduce, and the treated effluent will meet

such limits as will be prescribed by the SPCB and to meet the requirement of recycle & reuse of treated water by

the industrial units.

It is proposed to use part of treated water for the Horticulture development in the area. Total green field areaavailable in Gondpur Industrial area is 57813.68 Sq. Mtr treated water from CETP will be used for development inthe green field area of Gondpur Industrial area where it is planned to develop 8672 no. of trees with the help oftreated water.

Discharge standards prescribed by CPCB based on the disposal methodology are as under:




General Standards for discharge of Environment Pollutants, GSR 422(E)-of CPCB, India, The Environmental

(Protection) Rules, 1986 1[SCHEDULE - VI], (See Rule 3A) Part - A: Effluents. Standards laid down for Common

Effluent Treatment Plants as per Environment Protection Rules,1986 for treated effluent Quality are given in below

table 2-8:

Table 2-7: Standards for Discharge of Effluent

[Concentration in mg/l except pH & Temperature]

ParametersInto Inland Surface

Waters

On Land for

Irrigation

pH 5.5-9.0 5.5-9.0

BOD (3 days at 27oC) 30 100

Oil & Grease 10 10

Temperature

Shall not exceed 400ºC in any section ofthe

stream within 15 meters downstream from the

effluent outlet

--

Suspended Solids 100 200

Dissolved Solids (inorganic) 2100 2100

Total residual Chlorine 1.0 --

Ammonical nitrogen (as N) 50 --

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (as

N)100 --

Chemical Oxygen Demand 250 --

Arsenic (as As) 0.2 0.2

Mercury (as Hg) 0.01 --

Lead (as Pb) 0.1 --

Cadmium (as Cd) 1.0 --

Total Chromium (as Cr) 2.0 --

Copper (as Cu) 3.0 --

Zinc (as Zn) 5.0 --

Selenium (as Se) 0.05 --

Nickel (as Ni) 3.0 --

Boron (as B) 2.0 2.0

Percent Sodium max -- 60

Cyanide (as CN) 0.2 0.2

Chloride (as Cl) 1000 600

Fluoride (as F) 2.0 --

Sulphate (as SO4) 1000 1000

Sulphide (as S) 2.8 --

Pesticides Absent Absent

Phenolic compounds

(as C6H5OH)1.0 --

2.10 Water Balance and its Management

The freshwater requirement for CETP will be 4.5 KLD which will be provided by already available water supply

system. During the operational phase, the number of working people will be approximately 11. Considering

water consumption of @45lpcd, the domestic water requirement will be about 0.5 KLD.




There will be use of some water for the preparation of sensitive dosing chemicals to be used in the microfiltration

and washing of membrane to an extent of 3 KLD.

There may be requirement of makeup water for the purpose of cooling of equipment of 1 KLD.

The water required for dust suppression and washing is not included in the water requirement as the treated

effluent will be used for irrigation of green belt, dust suppression and for washing.

Figure 2-9:Water balance

2.11 Sludge Generation and Disposal

CALCUALATION OF SLUDGE :

S.No. Sludge Slurry Stream Unit Qty. TSS Para. (ppm) Total Dry Solids

1 Slurry from PST (Chemical Sludge ) KLD 20 28767 575.34

2 Slurry from SST (Biological Sludge) KLD 10 29007 290.07

3 TOTAL 30 865.41

4 Moisture contain in stored cake % 20 173.08

Net Solid waste Qty Kgs/Day 1,038.49 approx.

The generated sludge will be transported to TSDF site at Nalagarh.




3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 IntroductionThe baseline environmental quality in the vicinity of the project site and the study area is useful for identification,

prediction and evaluation of impacts due to proposed project activities. Prevailing environmental conditions served

as an essential tool to determine the extent of impacts likely to occur due to proposed activity. The existing

environmental conditions provide a datum to predict and assess the environmental changes likely to occur. The

environmental quality with reference to different environmental attributes namely Air, Water, Noise, Soil, Ecology

and Socioeconomic has been determined, as desired at the scoping stage. The study covers the core zone and

buffer zone around the 10km radius of the project site.

3.2 Study AreaThe Gondpur Industrial Area near Paonta Sahib falls in district Sirmaur of Himachal Pradesh.The State of Himachal

Pradesh is divided into twelve districts, the Sirmaur district lies between 77°01’12” and 77°49’40” East longitude and

33°22’30” and 31°01’20” North latitude in the outer Himalayan ranges commonly called as Shivalik. The

geographical area of the district is 2,825 Sq. Km. which is almost 5.07% of the total geographical area of the State.

Like other parts of Himachal Pradesh, it has beautiful landscapes, bracing climate and legendry temples which hold

abiding attraction for the tourists. River Giri is the biggest river in the district which originates from Kotkhai/Jubbal

Tehsil of Shimla district and flows down in the south-east direction. It ultimately joins the river Yamuna near Paonta

Sahib. The river Giri is very useful as it is a main source of livelihood in this district. Another important river which

forms the eastern border of the District Sirmour is river Tons. In this District, there are three administrative Sub

Divisions, Six Tehsils, four Sub Tehsils, six Community Development Blocks, two Municipal Committees and one

Notified Area Committee

For the description of baseline environmental scenario, the project area for 2.0 MLD CETP falling within the premises

of Gondpur Industrial area has been considered as the core zone. The area falling within a distance of 10 km from

the boundary of the core zone has been considered as the buffer zone. The core zone and the buffer zone, combined

together, form the study area, shown in fig 3.1

3.2.1 Topography and Soil Type

Sirmaur district presents an intricate mosaic of high mountain ranges, hills and valleys with altitude ranging from

300 to 3000m above MSL. There is general increase in elevation from south to north and from east to west. In

general trance Giri terrain exhibits highly rugged mountain terrain. The highest peaks in Chaur dhar remain snow

bound through out the year. Low denuded hill ranges of Siwalik represent the southwestern part of the district. In

the areas underlain by high hill ranges of Himalayas, the valleys are narrow and deep with steep slopes. The terrain

is moderately to highly dissected with steep slopes. Paonta valley, trending NW-SE, have an area of about 230 sq

km and lies between the main Himalayan ranges on the north and outer Siwallik hill range in the south. The Yamuna

River that forms the eastern district boundary with the State of Uttranchal drains major part of Sirmaur district. Tons,

Giri, Bata are its major tributaries. Only a small area in the southeast is drained by river Markanda of the Ghaggar

river basin. Giri River practically bisects the district in to two parts, namely trans Giri area and cis-Giri area. Paonta

valley is drained by river Bata a tributary of Yamuna.

The soil in the district varies from thin and bare soil of high mountains to rich deep alluvial soil of the valleys. In the

hilly area i.e. northern part soils are veneer and brown in colour, these are high base status soil of humid regions.

In the southern part, combination of shallow black, brown and alluvial soils are found.




Figure 3-1: The location map of project site with 10 km radius around project site.

3.2.2 Ground Water Scenario

Major parts of the district are hilly & mountainous with highly dissected and undulating terrain. These areas are

underlain by semi-consolidated and consolidated hard rocks of Tertiary and pre-Tertiary period. Ground water

potential in such areas is very low due to its hydro-geomorphic set up.Springs are the main ground water structures

that provide water supply for domestic and irrigation in major rural and urban areas. Springs are the major ground

water sources of water supply in the district. These springs are mainly gravity, contact or fracture type and springs

located along major thrust/faults or structurally weak planes are high yielding.

The springs, locally called Chasma, have discharges varying from seepages to 15 litres per second. Bowries, a type

dug well, are another structure constructed in the hill slopes to tap the seepages. Such Bowries are common and

observed in southern part of the district. In the last more than a decade, state government have drilled shallow bore

wells fitted with hand-pumps to provide domestic water. These hand pumps have depth up to average 50-60m and

have low discharges up to 1 lps. In valley area of Poanta, the ground water occurs in porous unconsolidated alluvial

formation (valley fills) comprising, sand, silt, gravel, cobbles/pebbles etc. Ground water occurs both under phreatic

& confined conditions. Wells and tube wells are the main ground water abstraction structures. Ground water is

being developed in the area by medium to deep tube wells, dug wells, dug cum bore wells. Depth to water level

shows wide variation from near surface to more then 35 m bgl. Yield of shallow aquifer is moderate with well

discharges up to 10 lps. CGWB has drilled/constructed 11 exploratory wells in the valley area in the depth range of

90.00 to 163.00 m bgl. Static water level of the tubewells ranges from 2 m to 43.00 m bgl and discharges ranges

from 200 to 3220 lpm. In Poanta valley area, there are 12-hydrograph network stations where depth to water level

is monitored four times a year and ground water quality once during pre-monsoon period. Depth to water table




shows wide variation. During pre-monsoon period it ranged between 3.76 & 43.98 m bgl, while during the post-

monsoon period depth to water level ranged from 2.98 to 37.35 m bgl. Deeper water levels are observed mainly in

northwestern part and along the foothills. In major parts of the valley the depth to water level are less than 17.00

m bgl.

Long-term water level fluctuation was analysed for the period of May 2012 with respect to decadal average of 2002

to 2011. In general, fall in water level up to 2 m is observed in most part of the valley. However, in isolated pockets

in western and eastern part of Paonta valley rise of water level up to 5 m is also observed.

Drainage map is shown in below figure3-2

Figure 3-2:Showing Drainage Pattern In The Study Area

3.3 Meteorology – Climate & Rainfall Long Term MeteorologyThe climate of the district is sub-tropical to temperate depending upon the elevation. Four major seasons that is

the winter season extends from Nov to February; summer season from March to June followed by the monsoon

period extending from July to September end. Maximum precipitation in the form of rain occurs during July to

September. Average annual rainfall in the district is about 1405 mm, out of which 90% occurs during monsoon

season. In the non monsoon season precipitation as snowfall also occurs in the higher reaches above 1500 m amsl,

the peaks of Choor dhar remains covered by snow. During winter period rainfall also occurs in lower hill sand valleys

parts. Mean maximum and minimum temperature of 30°C and -0°C respectively.




Micro-Meteorological Data

Site specific Micro- meteorological data of the core zone observed is described below;

Table 3-1:Observed Meteorological Data for the month of Oct-Dec, 2017

Period

Temperature Humidity Wind Speed Predomina

nt wind

DirectionMin Max Avg. Min Max Avg.

Min

(km/hr)

Max

(km/hr)

Avg

(km/hr)

Oct-

201718oC 33oC 23.15oC 20% 97% 68% 1.9 7.4 4.6 NE

Nov-

20179oC 29oC 17.2 oC 21% 98% 72% 1.9 5.6 3.7 NE

Dec-

20178oC 26oC 14.5oC 24% 100% 77% 1.9 5.6 3.7 NE

Wind direction and Wind Rose

In the present study, most frequent direction of windblown is towards NE . Frequency of occurrence of winds from

different wind directions under different wind speed ranges, also called wind rose pattern, have been computed

from the hourly average values recorded continuously during the three months period. Based on the data, wind

rose diagrams for monthly averaging period have been prepared and shown in figure:3-2

Winds generally are not very strong during the season. The mean monthly wind roses for morning and evening

indicates that during the entire season in the morning most prominent wind direction is northeast and in the

evening is Northwest while in the month of July & August, the most prominent wind direction is southeast in the

morning and northwest in the evening. In the month of September most prominent wind direction is northeast in

the morning and northwest in the evening. In both the months the prominent wind speed in the morning as well

as in the evening is 1.9-7.4 kmph. The frequencies of calm winds both in the morning and evening are highest in

the month of November and the lowest in October.

3.4 Methodology of the studyThe baseline environmental conditions within the study area of 10 km has been determined based on collection of

primary data. The field samples have been collected and analyzed as per the standard procedures and standard

methods for measurement of environmental indicators. The Ambient Air, Soil, Water & Noise monitoring has been

carried out from Oct 2017 to Dec, 2017 as per Terms of Reference (TOR) . The samples of Water, Soil and Air have

been analyzed by NABL approved laboratories. The monitoring locations for Air, water (both surface & ground),

Soil & Noise is given in the table below .

3.4.1 Air Environment

To quantify the impact of the project on the ambient air quality, the existing ambient air quality of the areahas been

evaluated. The existing ambient air quality, in terms of Particulate Matter-10 (PM10), Particulate Matter-2.5 (PM2.5),

Sulphur-dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen dioxides (NO2), and VOC has been measured through a planned field monitoring.

To assess the ambient air quality level, 8 (eight) monitoring stations were set up.




Figure 3-3: Wind rose for Oct-Dec 2017

Table 3-2: Location of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

S.No. Monitoring location Distance (km) Direction

AQ1 Project site (GondPur) - --

AQ2 Paonta sahib 3.94 SW

AQ3 Ajaiwala 4.2 W

AQ4 Bangran 4.88 NE

AQ5 Narain Garh 1.74 NE

AQ6 Amarkot 1.5 SE

AQ7 Haripur 2.82 E

AQ8 Krishanpur 3.82 SW

Monitoring Schedule: Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out for the month of Oct 2017 to Dec, 2017 with

a frequency of 24 hours twice a week. Location on topo map is shown in Figure3-4 below-




Figure 3-4 : Location Map of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations & Noise Monitoring locations.

Table 3-3: Methods adopted for Ambient Air Parameters

Parameters Technique Technical Protocol

P.M 2.5 Gravimetric method CPCB Guidelines

PM 10 Gravimetric method IS 5182 (Part-23)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Improved West and Geake method IS-5182 (Part-2)

Nitrogen Dioxides (NO2) Modified Jacob & Hochheiser method IS-5182 (Part-6)

Carbon Monoxide (CO) CO Analyzer (NDIR technology) CPCB Guidelines

Volatile organic carbon

(VOC’s)--

CPCB Guidelines &IS-5182

P-14 2000




Table 3-4: Ambient Air Quality Data

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-1 (Project site -Gondpur CETP)

Particulars PM 2.5 (µg/m3) PM10(µg/m3) NO2(µg/m3) SO2(µg/m3)Benzene(µg/m3)

Average 47.03 86.86 13.99 4.04

BDL (DL=4)Minimum 44.33 81.13 11.80 2.20

Maximum 48.65 92.28 16.38 5.2598 Percentile 48.65 91.98 16.14 5.17

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-2(Paonta sahib)

Particulars PM2.5(µg/m3) PM10(µg/m3) NO2(µg/m3) SO2(µg/m3)Benzene(µg/m3)

Average 44.63 76.16 10.68 BDL

BDL (DL=4)Minimum 42.28 70.63 9.95 BDL

Maximum 45.96 83.81 11.87 3.37

98 Percentile 45.95 83.69 11.62 3.27

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-3(Ajaiwala)


Average 33.92 65.41 9.96 BDL


Maximum 35.54 72.88 10.87 BDL

98 Percentile 35.47 71.97 10.77 BDL

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-4(Bangran)


Average 33.75 83.80 11.84 3.17


Maximum 35.89 89.56 14.48 4.75

98 Percentile 35.87 89.02 14.13 4.37

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-5 (Narain Garh)


Average 24.73 68.09 10.50 BDL

BDL (DL=4)Minimum 23.57 63.00 8.97 BDLMaximum 25.95 71.70 11.80 BDL

98 Percentile 25.88 71.20 11.72 BDL

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-6 (Amarkot)


Average 32.27 61.17 8.90 BDL

BDL (DL=Minimum 31.21 58.17 7.92 BDL

Maximum 33.87 67.47 9.55 BDL

98 Percentile 33.67 67.10 9.46 BDL

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-7 (Haripur)


Average 27.06 65.09 10.18 BDL


Maximum 29.80 70.36 11.15 3.6898 Percentile 29.79 70.10 11.13 3.66

Location detail Ambient Air Quality Data AAQ-8 (Krishanpur)





Average 21.47 54.50 8.33 BDL


Maximum 23.90 56.47 9.06 BDL

98 Percentile 23.88 56.46 9.01 BDL

Figure 3-5: Showing graphical representation of PM2.5,PM10, NO2 and SO2 wrt various locations

0

10

20

30

40

50

60PM2.5

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3.4.1.1 Results And Discussion

From the summarized monitoring results it is clear that, in all cases, the 24-hourly average levels of SO2 and NO2

observed were within the limit i.e. 80 µg/m3 for residential, rural & other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient

Air Quality Standards. Also, in all cases, the PM2.5 levels were within the corresponding permissible limit of 60

µg/m3. as well as PM10 level were within the corresponding permissible limit of 100 µg/m3 NAAQS.

The maximum PM2.5 was found 48.65 µg/m3 at project site Gondpur CETP area being located in Industrial area

whereas the minimum PM2.5 was found 20.00 µg/m3 at Krishanpur being rural area . The maximum PM10 was found

92.28 µg/m3 at project site Gondpur CETP area whereas the minimum PM10 was found 58.17 µg/m3 at Amarkot. The

maximum NO2 was found 16.38 µg/m3 at Bangran having traffic , whereas the minimum NO2 was found 6.93 µg/m3

at Krishanpur. The maximum SO2 was found 5.25 µg/m3 at project site Gondpur CETP area whereas it is found Below

Detection limit at most location. Therefore, all values exist within the permissible limits.

3.4.2 Water Environment

Water quality of ground water as well as surface water has been studied in order to assess proposed water-uses in

construction, drinking, cooling and horticulture purpose.

Monitoring Schedule: Water monitoring was carried out in the month of October 2017. The water monitoring

locations are described in the below table 3-5.

Table 3-5: Location of Water Monitoring Stations

Surface Water

Location Distance(Km) Direction

SW-01 Giri River 4.72 SW

SW-02 Yamuna River 4.62 SE

Ground Water

Location Distance(Km) Direction

GW-01 Project site (GondPur) -- --

GW-02 Paonta sahib 3.94 SW

GW-03 Narain Garh 1.74 NE

GW-04 Amarkot 1.5 SE

GW-05 Haripur 2.82 E

The monitoring location map of Water (Ground water & Surface water) and Soil are shown in below figure:




Figure 3-5 : Monitoring location map of Water (Ground & Surface water) and Soil

Sampling Frequency and Sampling Techniques

Samples were studied at monthly intervals in the study period. Quality of ground water was compared with IS:

10500: 2012 (Reaffirmed 1993 with Amendment No.3 July 2010) for drinking purposes. Surface water quality was

analyzed for parameters as mentioned in the ‘Annexure VII of CPCB guidelines’ and it was rated according to the

CPCB water quality criteria (Designated Best Use). Water samples were collected in a 5 liter plastic jerry can and 500

ml sterilized clean glass bottles for physico-chemical and bacteriological tests respectively. GW sampling was done

after flushing out the source (minimum 10 minutes) to get the fresh ground water and grab sampling method was

used. River water samples were collected about 10 cm below the water surface. All sampling, preservative and

sample handling techniques were in accordance with APHA for examination of water& wastewater/ IS: 3025 (Part-

1)/ IS: 1622. The samples were analyzed as per Indian Standard /APHA latest edition.

The surface water quality comparison with CPCB water quality criteria are given in below table 3-6:




Table 3-6: CPCB water quality criteria

Designated-Best-Use Class of water Criteria

Drinking water source without

conventional treatment but after

disinfection

A

Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be 50 or less;

pH between 6.5 and 8.5;

Dissolved Oxygen 6mg/l or more

Outdoor bathing (Organized) B

Total Coliforms Organism MPN/100ml shall be 500 or less;

pH between 6.5 and 8.5;


Drinking water source after

conventional treatm disinfectionC

Total Coliform Organism MPN/100ml shall be 5000 or less;

pH between 6 to 9;


Propagation of Wild life and

FisheriesD

pH between 6.5 to 8.5;

Dissolved Oxygen 4mg/l or more;

Free Ammonia (as N) 1.2 mg/l or less

Irrigation, Industrial Cooling,

Controlled Waste disposalE

pH between 6.0 to 8.5;

Electrical Conductivity at 25°C micromhos/cm Max.2250;

Sodium absorption ratio max. 26;

Boron Max. 2mg/l

Below-E Not Meeting A, B, C, D & E Criteria

Surface Water Quality

Surface Water Results given in table 3-7 below:-

Table 3-7: Surface Water Results for month Oct-Dec, 2017

S. No. Parameters Unit SW1(Giri River) SW2(Yamuna River)

1. pH - 7.69 7.15

2. Chloride as Cl mg/l 10.27 11.99

3. Sulphate as SO4 mg/l 31.40 31.48

4. TSS mg/l 1 2

5. TDS mg/l 280 272

6. Total Solids mg/l 281 274

7. Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 3.7 3.8

8. BOD mg/l 1.21 1.02

9. COD mg/l 4.39 8.76

10. Calcium mg/l 51 53

11. Copper as Cu mg/l BDL (DL=0.02) BDL (DL=0.02)

12. Zinc as Zn mg/l BDL (DL=0.02) BDL (DL=0.02)

13. Cyanide as CN mg/L BDL (DL=0.02) BDL (DL=0.02)

14. Lead as Pb mg/l BDL (DL=0.008) BDL (DL=0.008)

15. Nickel as Ni mg/l BDL (DL=0.01) BDL (DL=0.01)




S. No. Parameters Unit SW1(Giri River) SW2(Yamuna River)

16. Total Arsenic as As mg/l BDL (DL=0.009) BDL (DL=0.009)

17. Total Chromium as Cr+6 mg/l BDL (DL=0.04) BDL (DL=0.04)

18. Mercury as Hg mg/l BDL (DL=0.001) BDL (DL=0.001)

19. Boron as B mg/l BDL (DL=0.2) BDL (DL=0.2)

20. Phenolic Compounds mg/l BDL (DL=0.001) BDL (DL=0.001)

21. Magnesium mg/l 18 23

22. Oil and Grease mg/l 0.2 0.3

23. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l BDL (DL=0.003) BDL (DL=0.003)

24. Fluoride as F mg/l 0.44 BDL (DL=0.1)

25. Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 3.05 3.17

26. Iron as Fe mg/l BDL (DL=0.02) BDL (DL=0.02)

27. Manganese as Mn mg/l BDL (DL=0.09) BDL (DL=0.09)

28. Total Coliform MPN/100ml >1600 >1600

29. Fecal Coliform MPN/100ml Present Present

Results and Discussion

The pH was found in the range 7.15 to 7.69 . The total dissolved solids were found to be in the range of 274 to 281

mg/l. Nitrate content was found in the range of 3.05mg/l to 3.17 mg/l. Magnessium was found in the range between

18 to 23mg/l. Calcium was found in the range between 51 to 53mg/l.




Ground Water Quality

The ground water results obtained from the monitoring samples collected are given in below table 3-8 :

Table 3-8: Ground Water Results for month October 2017 to December 2017

S.No Parameter

Limit as per IS:10500

Unit

GW-01 GW-02 GW -03 GW -04 GW-05

DesirableLimit

PermissibleLimit

Project sitePaontaSahib

NarainGarh

Amarkot Haripur

1 Colour 5 15 Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5

2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

3 Turbidity 1 5 NTU <1 <1 <1 <1 <1

4 pH 6.5-8.5 NoRelaxation - 7.85 7.88 7.74 7.45 7.29

5 Conductivity - - µmos/cm 625 623 616 606 554

6Total

Hardness (asCaCO3)

200 600 mg/l 318 313 323 308 293

7Calcium(as

Ca)75 200 mg/L 71 69 73 69 65

8Magnesium

(as Mg)30 100 mg/L 34 34 34 33 32

9Chlorides(as

CI)250 1000 mg/L 11.99 11.99 15.41 13.7 10.27

10Total

DissolvedSolids

500 2000 mg/L 375 374 370 364 344

11Sulphate(as

S042)200 400 mg/L 5.66 5.62 5.58 5.74 5.72

12 Iron (as Fe) 0.3 No Relaxation mg/L 0.54 0.55 0.58 0.44 0.45

13Nitrate (as

NO3)45 No Relaxation mg/L 0.27 0.25 0.24 0.45 0.048

14 Fluoride(as F) 1 1.5 mg/L 0.55 0.54 0.52 0.47 0.45

15Total

Alkalinity (asCaCO3)

200 600 mg/l 193.92 189.88 185.84 181.8 177.776




S.No Parameter

Limit as per IS:10500

Unit

GW-01 GW-02 GW -03 GW -04 GW-05

DesirableLimit

PermissibleLimit

Project sitePaontaSahib

NarainGarh

Amarkot Haripur

16Copper (as

Cu)0.05 1.5 mg/l BDL (DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02

17 Zinc (as Zn) 5 15 mg/l 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.14 0.18

18Cyanide (as

CN)0.05 No Relaxation mg/l BDL (DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02)

BDL(DL=0.02)

19 Lead (as Pb) 0.01 No Relaxation mg/l BDL (DL=0.008)BDL

(DL=0.008)BDL

(DL=0.008)BDL

(DL=0.008)BDL

(DL=0.008)

20Cadmium(as

Cd)0.003 No Relaxation mg/l BDL (DL=0.003)

BDL(DL=0.003)

BDL(DL=0.003)

BDL(DL=0.003)

BDL(DL=0.003)

21Total

Arsenic(as As)0.05 No Relaxation mg/l BDL (DL=0.009)

BDL(DL=0.009)

BDL(DL=0.009)

BDL(DL=0.009)

BDL(DL=0.009)

22 Nickel (as Ni) 0.02 No relaxation mg/L BDL (DL=0.01)BDL

(DL=0.01)BDL

(DL=0.01)BDL

(DL=0.01)BDL

(DL=0.01)

23Phenolic

Compounds(as C6H50H)

0.001 0.002 mg/L BDL (DL=0.001)BDL

(DL=0.001)BDL

(DL=0.001)BDL

(DL=0.001)BDL

(DL=0.001)

24 Boron (as B) 0.5 1 mg/l BDL (DL=0.2)BDL

(DL=0.2)BDL

(DL=0.2)BDL

(DL=0.2)BDL

(DL=0.2)

25Manganese

(as Mn)0.1 0.3 mg/l BDL (DL=0.09)

BDL(DL=0.09)

BDL(DL=0.09)

BDL(DL=0.09)

BDL(DL=0.09)

26Mercury (as

Hg)0,001 No Relaxation mg/l BDL (DL=0.001)

BDL(DL=0.001)

BDL(DL=0.001)

BDL(DL=0.001)

BDL(DL=0.001)

27Total

Chromium (asCr)

mg/l BDL (DL=0.04)BDL

(DL=0.04)BDL

(DL=0.04)BDL

(DL=0.04)BDL

(DL=0.04)

Microbiological Parameter

28 Coliform 10 MPN/100ml <1.8 <1.8 <1.8 <1.8 <1.8

29 E-coli

noDetectable in

any 100mlsample

- Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent




Results & Discussion:

The analysis results indicate the pH ranges in between 7.29 to 7.88, the maximum pH of 7.88 was observed at

Haripur and the minimum pH of 7.29 was observed at Poanta Sahib.Total hardness was observed to be ranging

from 293 to 323 mg/l. The maximum hardness was recorded at Narain garh and minimum was recorded at Haripur.

Chloride was found to be in the range of 10.27 to 15.41 mg/l, the maximum concentration of chloride was observed

at Naraingarh and minimum value was observed at Haripur, respectively. Sulphates were found to be in the range

of 5.58 to 5.74 mg/l Maximum value observed at Amarkot whereas the minimum value observed at Narain garh.

The total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations were found to be ranging in between 344 to 375mg/l, the maximum

TDS observed at Project Site and minimum concentration of TDS observed at Haripur.

The water quality in the impact zone was assessed through physico-chemical and bacteriological analysis of ground

water samples. The results have been compared with the drinking water quality standards specified in IS: 10500. It

was observed that all the physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals from ground water samples are below

stipulated drinking water standards. All the ground water samples analyzed can be considered fit for drinking

purpose in the absence of alternate sources.

3.4.3 Noise Environment

Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes annoyance, distracts from

work, disturb sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human environment. Noise Pollution survey has therefore been

carried out. In order to know the baseline noise levels, in and around the project site, noise levels were measured

at the plant site and also at villages in the study area.

Locations of the noise monitoring stations of the study area given in Table 3-9 below:

Table 3-9: Noise Level Monitoring Stations in the Study Area

S.No. Monitoring location Distance (km) Direction

N1 Around Project Boundary (PS) 0 --

N2 Paonta sahib 3.94 SW

N3 Ajaiwala 4.2 W

N4 Bangran 4.88 NE

N5 Narain Garh 1.74 NE

N6 Amarkot 1.5 SE

N7 Haripur 2.82 E

N8 Krishanpur 3.82 SW

N9 NH-72 0.03 E

The noise monitoring results from the sampling carried out in the month of October 2017 is given below:




Table 3-10: Noise Monitoring Results of October 2017

S.

No.Location Zone

LIMIT(as per CPCB

Guidelines), Leq dB

(A)

Observed Value, Leq, dB

(A) Test

Method

DAY* NIGHT* DAY* NIGHT*

1Around Project

Boundary (PS)

Industrial

Zone75 70 60.6 51.6

IS:

9989:1981

R-2002

2 Paonta sahibResidential

Zone55 45 69.8 58.3

3 AjaiwalaResidential

Zone55 45 51.8 42.3

4 BangranResidential

Zone55 45 52.6 41.6

5 Narain GarhResidential

Zone55 45 54.9 44.1

6 AmarkotResidential

Zone55 45 45.6 42.6

7 HaripurResidential

Zone55 45 49.2 40.2

8 KrishanpurResidential

Zone55 45 48.2 40.1

9 NH-72 71.2 68.6

Note:

1. Daytime is from 6.00am to 10.00 pm and Night time is from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am

2. Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of hospitals, educational institutions and courts.

Use of vehicle horns, loud speakers and bursting of crackers are banned in these zones.

Results & Discussion

Results are summarized in Table above, from the Noise results of various Project Site locations, it is evident that the

equivalent noise level of locations varies from 45.6-71.2 dB(A) during day time and 40.1-68.6 dB(A) during night

time respectively. The ambient noise level at the project site during day was 60.6 dB(A), which is within permissible

limit of industrial area are ~75 dB(A). During night, the noise level at the project site was observed to be 51.6 dB(A),

which is also within permissible ambient noise level.

3.4.4 Soil Environment

To determine the exact impacts of any proposed project on soils, it is very essential to determine the existing status

of soil quality and existing stress through a study of soil quality assessment. Considering this, surface soil (0-30 cm)

samples were collected from eight locations of study area as per standard procedure of soil sample collection, once




in study period. Outcome of soil quality studies is given in Table below.The analysis was done for physico-chemical

characters.

Table 3-11: Soil quality Results for month Oct-Dec, 2017

Sampling Station Monitoring location Distance (km) Direction

SS-01 Project site (Gondpur) - --

SS-02 Paonta sahib 3.94 SW

SS-03 Narain Garh 1.74 NE

SS-04 Amarkot 1.5 SE

SS-05 Haripur 2.82 E

SS-06 Krishanpur 3.82 SW

Sampling Process & Analysis

The soil samples were collected once during the study period from each location. The sampling was done using

Augur Sampler and samples were filled in polythene bags, labeled in the field with number and site name and sent

to laboratory for analysis. Sampling & Analysis of soil was done as per ISO/ IS: 2720/ Soil Chemical Analysis by M.L.

Jackson.

Table 3-12: Standard Soil Classification

S. No. Parameters Classification

1 pH

<4.5 extremely acidic

4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic 5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic 5.51-6.0 moderately acidic

6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic

6.51-7.3 neutral

7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline 7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline 8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline

>9.0 very strongly alkaline

2

Salinity Electrical

Conductivity

(millimho/cm)

Up to 1.0 average

1-2 harmful to germination 2-3 harmful to crops

3 Nitrogen (kg/ha) Up to 50 very less 51-100 less 110-150 good 151- 300 better >300 sufficient

4Phosphorus (Kg/ha)

Up to 15 very less

15 – 30 less

31-50 medium

51-65 on average sufficient

66-80 sufficient

>80 more than sufficient

5Potasium (Kg/Ha) 0-120 very less 120-180 less

180-240 medium 241-300 average 301-360 better >360 more than sufficient



Consultant: Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd. pg. 18

Table 3-13: Soil Quality Results for month Oct-Dec, 2017 (Sampling Depth-30 cm)

S.No Parameters Unit

SS-01 SS-02 SS-03 SS-04 SS-05 SS-06

Method ReferenceProject

SitePaontaSahib

NarainGarh

Amarkot Haripur Krishanpur

1 pH (1:2.5 at25ºC)

- 7.2 8.14 8.16 8.02 8.17 8.18 IS:2720 (Part 26) 1987

2 Soil Texture -SandyLoam

SandyLoam

ClayLoam

ClayLoam

ClayLoam

Clay LoamManual of Soil Testing in

India, Ministry ofAgriculture (GOI)

3 Sand % 81.2 81.5 22.5 22.8 18.7 17.2Manual of Soil Testing in


4 Clay % 15.5 15.8 45.2 48.8 58.4 58.5Manual of Soil Testing in


5 Silt % 3.3 2.7 32.3 28.4 22.9 24.3Manual of Soil Testing in


6 Bulk Density g/cc 1.45 1.48 1.44 1.41 1.32 1.44Manual of Soil Testing in


7 Porosity % 32 35 27 28 24 28Manual of Soil Testing in


8Conductivity

(1:2.5 at 25°C)µmhos/

cm116.1 91.9 102.4 84.5 87.4 92.8 IS 14767-2000

9 Organic carbon % 0.33 0.33 0.50 0.48 0.42 0.40 IS:2720 P-22 1972 R 2010



Consultant: Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd. pg. 19

10 Organic Matter % 0.58 0.58 0.86 0.83 0.72 0.68 IS 2720 P-22 1972 R 2010

11 Available N % 0.12 0.07 0.16 0.24 0.27 0.28Manual of Soil Testing in


12Available

Phosphorusmg/g 0.36 0.042 0.034 0.034 0.044 0.045

Manual of Soil Testing inIndia, Ministry ofAgriculture (GOI)

13AvailablePotasium

mg/kg 60.5 35 29.7 45 48 52Manual of Soil Testing in


14 Available Cr mg/kgBDL

(DL=0.2)BDL

(DL=0.2)BDL

(DL=0.2)BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)


15 Available Pb mg/kgBDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)


16 Available Ni mg/kgBDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)

BDL

(DL=0.2)


17 Available Zn µg/g 7.25 7.28 7.44 7.27 7.32 7.45Manual of Soil Testing in


18Available Cu µg/g 4.1 4.4 5.1 4.2 5.2 5.8


19Available Fe µg/g 15.43 16.22 17.11 15.17 14.45 17.18





Results & discussions:

Physical characters

The physical characters include grain size distribution (textural analysis), Porosity, Water holding capacity,

permeability.

Texture: Indicates relative proportion of various sizes of primary soil particles such as sand, silt and clay present in

the soil. Based on their quantities present in the soil samples and using the textural classification diagram. The

textural classes of six soil samples are mainly Sandy Loam & Clay Loam.

Chemical Characteristics

The parameters considered for chemical analysis are: Soil reaction (pH), Electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter,

Available Potassium, organic carbon, total nitrogen, and Olsen phosphorous

A. Soil reaction (pH): The nutritional importance of pH is illustrated, thus hydrogen ion concentration has influence

not only on, solubility of nutrients, but also upon facility with which these nutrients are absorbed by plants, even

already in soil solution for e.g. Fe,Mn and Zn become less available as pH rises from to 7.2 to 8.18 indicating soil is

slightly alkaline.

B. Electrical conductivity (EC): The salt content of the soils are estimated by EC measurements, and is useful to

designate soils as normal or sodic (saline). Electrical conductivity is expressed as µmhos/cm at 25○C, or mmhos/cm.

The EC of six soil samples is between 84.5 to 116.1 µmhos/cm and are called as saline or salt affected and hence

the soils are normal for crop growth.

C. Organic matter : Although accounting for only a small part of the total soil mass in mineral soils, organic matter

influences physical, chemical and biological activities in the soil .organic matter in soils is plant and animal residue

which serves as a reserve for many essential nutrient especially nitrogen. Determination of organic carbon in turn

converted to organic matter, helps to estimate the nitrogen which will be released by bacterial activity for the next

season depending on the climatic condition, soil aeration, pH, type of organic material and other factors. The

organic matter converted from organic carbon values ranges between 0.58% to 0.86% in the six soil samples and is

very low from crop growth point of view.

D. Available Phosphorus (P2O5): Soil phosphorous is available in very low amounts to plants since most of the

total soil phosphorous is tied up in insoluble compounds, and its availability depends on the soil pH. Calcium

phosphate is formed in neutral and alkaline soils .Iron and aluminum phosphate is formed in acidic sols.

Phosphorous is most available from pH 6 to7 and is absorbed by plant as orthophosphate.P2O5 converted from

Olsen P ranges between 0.034 to 0.045 mg/g and considered as low.

E. Available Potassium as (K2O): Potassium is absorbed by plants in larger amounts than any other mineral

element except nitrogen and, in some cases, potassium helps in the building of protein, photosynthesis, fruit quality

and reduction of diseases. The Potassium content of six soil samples ranges between 29.7mg/g to 60.5 mg/g.




3.5 Land Use Pattern DetailsA recent satellite image for the study area was taken from Google Earth, land usage of the study area is shown in

below table 3-14 :

Table 3-14: Land use of study area

S.no Class Area in Ha Percentage (%)

1 Built up Area 1897 6.04

2 Agricultural Land 9022 28.72

3 River/Nadi/Water bodies 500 1.59

4 Hill/ Forest Area 17145 54.58

5 River dry Sand Area 2851 9.08

Total 31,415 100

The above table shows that the agriculture land available is 28.72%. The covered forest area is 54.58% and River dry

sand area available is 9.08% of the total study area. However, nearby settlements/structures comprise of 6.04%. The

graphical representation of the same is shown below in figure 3-5:

Figure 3-6: Graphical Presentation of Land Use/ Land Cover Classification

6.04%

28.72%

1.59%

54.58%

9.08%

Land use/ Land Cover Classification

Built up Area

Agricultural Land

River/Nadi/WaterbodiesHill/ Forest Area

River dry Sand Area




Figure 3-7:Stellite map (FCC) of the study area




Figure 3-8: Land Use map of the study area




3.6 Biological EnvironmentBiological diversity comprises the variability of genus, species and ecosystems and is very crucial for maintaining

the basic processes on which the life depends. Broadly it can be divided into two types i.e. the floral diversity

and faunal diversity. Conservation of the biodiversity is essential for the sustainable development as it not only

provides the food, fodder and medicine but also contribute in improvement of essential environmental attributes

like air, water, soil, etc.

Before starting any Environmental Impact Assessment study, it is necessary to identify the baseline of relevant

environmental parameters which are likely to be affected as a result of operation of the proposed project. A

similar approach has been adopted for conducting the study on Biological Environment for this Project. Both

terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems have been studied to understand the biological environment.

3.6.1 Biological Aspects Of The Study Area

Plant and animal communities are indicators of the environment. They respond not only to one environmental

factor but also to an interactive group of factors. These communities influence and react sensitively to change

in the balance of environmental stresses. Depletion of biodiversity is mainly due to intense anthropogenic

pressure owing to “Population growth” mainly for expansion of agriculture, over grazing and illicit felling, shifting

cultivation, development activities like irrigation, construction of roads all leading to dysgenic selection. Rational

use of the resources is therefore; quite important in the management of biodiversity, the habitat, species and

gene pools prevalent in an area, because once it is lost, it becomes an uphill task to reverse the process.

Therefore, a detailed knowledge of the diversity of the area definitely helps in managing the area properly

following suitable practices.

The data pertaining to flora & fauna in the project area was collected to assess all possible consequences on the

biological environment. The present study is highlighting the various issues pertaining to diversity of flora &

fauna in the core & buffer zone i.e. area within 10 km radius. Also 3 rivers are there i.e. Yamuna, Giri & Bata nadi

in the buffer zone. The data was initially collected from Department of Forest and verified through field surveys

in order to understand the ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline information and

evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment. The location of various protect/reserved forest in

the buffer zone are listed below in table3-15.

Table 3-15: Forest Within 10 Km Radius From The Project Site

S.No. Name and Type of the Forest Direction Distance in Km

1. Jamotwala RF NNW 0.34

2. Kukron RF NE 2.2

3. Malgi RF NNE 7.73

4. Jamniwala RF North 1.1

5. Gorakhpur RF NNE 1.36. Rajdan RF NE 5.58

7. Janjli RF NW 8.46

8. Jambli RF NW 0.18

9. Garibwala RF ENE 3.17

10. Giri RF SE 4.4211. Kandela RF NE 9.58

12. Danda RF ENE 8.38

13. Amboa RF ENE 9.45

14. Rampur Beli RF SE 4.53

15. Rampur RF SE 5.2216. Kulhal RF South 5.46

17. Aduwala RF SE 9.8

18. Dhaula RF SSW 6.63

19 Kothiwali khol RF SW 9.0

20. Mahadev khola RF WSW 7.48

21. Surajpur RF West 7.92




S.No. Name and Type of the Forest Direction Distance in Km

22. Banswali RF WSW 9.23

23. Kiarda RF West 8.58

24. Jankandiyan RF WNW 4.31

25. Lai RF NW 5.60

26. Jhara RF NW 5.5427. Byas RF NW 9.8

28. Khara RF NW 5.75

29. Sarah RF NNW 9.62

30. Jamunwala RF NW 0.84

3.6.2 Forest Cover

Himachal Pradesh, predominantly a mountainous state in the Western Himalayas, it has a geographical area of

55,673km2. The altitude of the state varies from 350m to 6,975m above the mean sea level. It is located between

latitude 30°22' to 33°12' N and longitude 75°45' to 79°04'E.

The state has three distinct regions, viz, the Shiwaliks with altitudes upto 1,500m, Middle Himalayan region

between 1,500m to 3,000m and the Himadris higher than 3,000m. About one third of the state is permanently

under snow, glaciers and cold deserts which do not support tree growth. The average annual rainfall is about

1,800mm. The temperature varies from sub-zero to 35°C.

The forest cover in the state based on interpretation of satellite data of October-December 2008, was 14,679

km2 which was 26.37% of the state's geographical area. In terms of forest canopy density classes, the state has

3,224 km2 area under very dense forest, 6,381 km2 area under moderately dense forest and 5,074 km2 area under

open forest.

(Source: India State of Forest Report 2011: FSI)

3.6.3 Types of Forests found in the District Sirmaur

Bhabar-Dun Sal Forest: This type occurs on the Dun and gentle Bhabar slopes which are gravelly in nature or

underlain by gravels and boulders fairly close to the surface. The species which are characteristic of this type are

Shorea robusta, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Mallotus philippensis etc.

Northern Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest: This type is characterized by the presence of Anogeissus latifolia,

Acacia catechu. The upper canopy is light but fairly even and continuous in the climax form.

Dry Deciduous Scrub: A low broken soil cover of shrubby growth, 3 to 6m high including some tree species

reduced to similar conditions, usually many stemmed from the base is the common vegetation of this type. The

main tree species are Acacia catechu, Butea monosperma, Lannea coromandelicaetc, and the bushes include

Nyctanthes arbor tristis, Dodonaea viscosa, Woodfordia fruticosa etc.

Lower or Siwalik Chir Pine Forest: The Pinus roxburghii stands singly or in groups with a scattered lower

deciduous tree storey. These forests occur at the elevation of 800 to 1700m. This type occurs mainly on Shiwalik

conglomerates and sandstones.

Himalayan Subtropical Scrub: Over considerable areas in the Shiwalik Chir zone, extending up to Himalayan

Chir forest and down into the mixed deciduous forest. Carissa spp, Dodonaea and Rhus parviflora scrub are

common in this forest type.

Euphorbia Scrub : A frequent formation in which fleshy Euphorbias are the most important constituent.

(Source: “Atlas Forest Types Of India” by FSI-MoEF, GoI as per Champion and Seth (1968))




Climate

The climate of Sirmaur is very pleasant especially for the tourists coming from plains and passing through the

town in summer season. It is believed that “Nahan and Paonta” is one of the nearest station from plains of

“Haryana” Uttaranchal Pradesh, Punjab and Chandigarh, where one can visualize snow clad mountains, in winter.

The temperature varies between 3°C to 35° C with January as coldest and June as hottest month, respectively.

Most of the rainfall occurs in July to September and average rainfall is 17 cms. Local mountain and valley winds

affect micro-weather conditions of the town. The land is ideal for plantation of various plant specious like pine

(Chil), mango and eucalyptus.

Environment

The physical environment of Sirmaur district is undergoing rapid changes. Because of the new constructions

and other commercial pursuits. Initially the area had various types of vegetation and wild life which have now

extinct. As regards physical environment, it is felt that climate is warming up in the district and there is less snow

fall on-Shivalik Mountains, causing less volume of water in the “Khads” passing in and around Nahan and Paonta

area. Three main components of physical environment namely mountains, rivers, vegetation and wild life are

under threat. Natural resources are being exploited. There is an indifferent attitude of development agencies

towards physical environment.

District wise forest Cover

(Source: India State Of Forest Report 2011- FSI)

The proposed forest area is comprising of agricultural land. There are thirteen RF present within 10 km buffer of

the study area Table no: 3.15, but no National Parks, Sanctuary or ecologically sensitive areas within the 10 km

periphery of the proposed CETP site. Due to temperature and humidity the area comprises of sub-tropical moist

deciduous vegetation. No wildlife protected area declared protected under “Wildlife (Protection) Act-1972” is

located within 10 km radius of the proposed CETP project.




Methodology

Detailed survey was conducted to evaluate floral and faunal composition of the study area. Primary data on floral

and faunal composition was recorded during site visit and secondary data was collected from the Forest

department and published relevant literature. Inventory of flora and fauna has been prepared on the basis of

collected data. The mode of data and parameters considered during field investigations is given in Table 2.

Field study period

The ecological survey has been conducted for one season. The details are given as below in table 3-16:

Post-monsoon : October to December 2017

Core zone : At the project site

Buffer zone : Around the project site in 10 km radius.

Table 3-16: Mode of data collection & parameters considered during the survey

Aspect Data Mode of data collection Parameters monitored

TerrestrialEcology

Primary datacollection

By field surveyFloral and Faunal

diversity

Secondary datacollection

From authentic sources like Forestsdepartment Sirmaur & Dehradun and

published literatures in the Scientific journals.

Floral and Faunaldiversity and study of

vegetation, forest type,importance etc.

AquaticEcology

Primary datacollection

By field surveyFloral and Faunal

diversity

Secondary datacollection

From authentic sources like Forestsdepartment Sirmaur & Dehradun and

published literatures in the Scientific journals.

Floral and Faunaldiversity and study of

vegetation, forest type,importance etc.

3.6.4 Primary Survey of Flora

The natural vegetation follows a climatic altitudinal zonation. In the altitude range of 1200-1800m, as in Paonta

Sahib Tehsil, the vegetation is tropical and sub-tropical in character. 'Sal' is the main species of the broad-leaved

hill forest. Some patches on the hill slopes are clad in dense forests which are ‘reserved’. Though most of the

forests have been reserved but small patches particularly in the valley bottom and along the lower slopes have

been terraced into cultivated fields. Amongst the tree species Acacia catechu (Khair) Cassia fistula (Amaltas)

Grewia optiva and Erythrina suberosa (Tesu) and Mangifera indica (mango) Lannea coromandelica are found.

Among the shrubs Woodfordia fruticosa Lantana camara, Murraya koenigii (Curry Patta) and Colebrookia

oppositifolia, Dendrocalamus strictus (Bamboo) are common. In case of herbs Cassia tora is the dominant herb

followed by Euphorbia hirta, Ageratum conyzoides and Parthenium hysterophorus. Eupatorium adenophorum.

Ageratum conyzoides, etc.

Medicinal plants commonly used by the people of the area included, Acacia catechu (Khair), Aegle marmelos

(Bael), Bacopa monieri, Berberis asiatica, Berberis lycium (Kashmal), Cannabis sativa, Cassia fistula (Amaltas),

Tinospora cordifolia (Giloe), Viola serpens, Vitex negundo (Bana). The detail list of flora found in core & buffer

zone are listed in Table 3-17:




Table 3-17: Flora in the study Area (Core zone)

S.No. Species Family Habit

1. Ageratum conyzoides Asteraceae Herb

2. Adina cordifolia Rubiaceae Rubiaceae Tree

3. Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Herb

4. Buchanania latifolia Anacardiaceae Tree

5. Callistemon viminalis Myrtaceae Tree

6. Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Shrub

7. Cannabis sativa Canabaceae Herb

8. Chenopodium album Chenopodiaceae Herb

9. Cassia fistula Fabaceae Tree

10. Datura innoxia Solanaceae Shrub

11. Eucalyptus spp. Myrtaceae Shrub

12. Ficus glomerata Moraceae Tree

13. Hydrolea zeylanica Hydrophylaceae Herb

14. Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae Shrub

15. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Oleaceae Shrub

16. Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae Tree

Table 3-18: Flora in the study Area (Buffer zone)


1. Alternanthera paronychioides Amaranthaceae Herb

2. Alternanthera pungens Amaranthaceae Herb

3. Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae Herb

4. Anogeissus latifolia Combretaceae Tree

5. Cedrela toona Meliaceae Tree

6. Cordia latifolia Boraginaceae Herb

7. Colocasia esculenta Araceae Herb

8. Ageratum conyzoides Asteraceae Herb

9. Grangea maderaspatana Asteraceae Herb

10. Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae Herb

11. Cassia tora Fabaceae Herb

12. Cannabis sativa Cannabaceae Herb

13. Chenopodium album Chenopodiaceae Herb





14. Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae Herb

15. Brachiaria ramosa Poaceae Herb

16. Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Herb

17. Eleusine indica Poaceae Herb

18. Eragrostis tenella Poaceae Herb

19. Imperata cylindrica Poaceae Herb

20. Saccharum spontaneum Poaceae Herb

21. Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Tree

22. Physalis minima Solanaceae Herb

23. Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Shrub

24. Cassia occidentalis Fabaceae Shrub

25. Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae Shrub

26. Abutilon indicum Malvaceae Shrub

27. Bougainvillea spectabilis Nyctaginaceae Shrub

28. Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Shrub

29. Datura innoxia Solanaceae Shrub

30. Solanum virginianum Solanaceae Shrub

31. Lantana camara Verbenaceae Shrub

32. Berberis vulgaris Berberidaceae Shrub

33. Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae Tree

34. Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae Tree

35. Ficus racemosa Moraceae Tree

36. Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae Tree

37. Albizia lebbeck Fabaceae Tree

38. Bauhinia acuminata Fabaceae Tree

39. Butea monosperma Fabaceae Tree

40. Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Tree

41. Bombax ceiba Malvaceae Tree

42. Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Tree

43. Melia azedarach Meliaceae Tree

44. Leucaena leucocephala Fabaceae Tree





45. Bauhinia variegata Fabaceae Tree

46. Terminalia bellirica Combretaceae Tree

47. Terminalia chebula Combretaceae Tree

48. Morus alba Moraceae Tree

49. Delonix regia Fabaceae Tree

50. Pinus roxburghii Pinaceae Tree

51. Celtis australis Cannabaceae Tree

52. Grewia optiva Tiliaceae Tree

53. Holoptelea integrifolia Ulmaceae Tree

3.6.5 Wild life and Avifauna of the study area:

Buffer zone of project area comprises of Simbalbara Wildlife sanctuary & Aasan Conservation Reserve, that

supports healthy aquatic bird population. The area supports suitable proliferation of various wild lives species.

however, no wild mammalian species encountered during the field visit to study area, while livestock of local

people are significantly using the area.

The Simbalbara wildlife sanctuary is located within 10 km, but outside the Eco Sensetive Zone of the

notified Wild life Sancturay hence, application for NBWL clearance is not required as per OM F.No. J

11013/41/2006- IA-II (I) (Part) dated 20.08.14 issued by MoEFCC . The Map of Wildlife Sanctuary with ecosensive

zone boundary is s shown in the map below;

Figure 3-9 : Eco sensitive Zone of Simbalwara National Park




There are many small river channels present in the buffer zone of study area which restricts movement of wild

life to the residential areas. The area is major attraction site for avifauna because of the Asaan barrage. Aasan

barrage is famous for winter migratory birds, almost 140 bird species were enlisted during field visits as well as

from the authentic records, majority of these are migratory aquatic birds. As far as the reptile community is

concerned, rat snake and house lizard are reported from the study area.

The core area does not support good habitat for wild life species, probably due to various anthropogenic

activities, being notified industrial area, A list of wild fauna of the study area has been prepared on the basis of

local information and from the village people and from the authentic available published literatures. The

conservation value at regional level of identified fauna was gathered from the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972,

moreover, global conservation status of species was estimated from Red data book of IUCN.

The fauna of study area can be grouped in to aquatic and terrestrial as the core area mostly comprises of aquatic

fauna and the buffer area provides shelter to the terrestrial animals.

Aquatic fauna:

Aquatic fauna mostly comprises of Amphibians & Fishes which cannot survive without water. Detail list of aquatic

birds is shown in tabular form.

Amphibian: Amphibians are commonly found at the places along the margin of aquatic and terrestrial systems.

Due to presence of water bodies like river, nullah, etc. the study area is providing shelter to many amphibian

species. Some of the commonly reported species are Bufo melanostictus (common Indian toad), Euphlyctis

cyanophlyctis (Indian skipper frog), Hoplobatrachus tigerinus (Indian bull frog) etc.

Fish: The fish species which are commonly found in the proposed site are Labeo bata (Bhangan or Bata), Gudusia

chapara (Chappera or Palla), Labeo rohita (Dumra or Dhambra), Notopterus notopterus (Pari or Battu), Catla catla

(Theila), Clarius batrachus (mangur), etc

Terrestrial fauna

Mammals: Area is not rich in wild mammals, but many domesticated mammal species are reported from buffer

zone during the field survey. Common grazing animals like buffalo, cow, goat etc. can be noticed in open grass

fields. Small mammals like Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) and field mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)

are noticed in vicinity of village. Inquiry from village people regarding wild animals reveals that Rhesus macaque

(Macaca mulatta), Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis), fruits bat (Pteropus conspicillatus), etc. are often seen in the

area. Schedule I species i.e. Common Leopard is also found in the study area.

Reptiles: The reptilian species commonly reported are Agama (Laudakia tuberculata) in settlement area, Garden

lizard (Calotes versicolor) and Eutropis macularia along shady places in agricultural field or where growth of

bushes is noticed. Among non-poisonous snake’s rat snakes (Ptyas mucosus) are commonly noticed in field,

followed by poisonous snakes like Indian Cobra (Naja naja) and Banded krait (Bungarus multicinctus) are

reported to be seen by farmers.

Avifauna: Asan conservation reserve comes within 10 km the Buffer zone of the area and hence the area is rich

in avifauna population, a list of avifauna is included in the Table:3-19.




Table 3-19: List of Fauna in the core zone

Sr.No.

Common Name Scientific NameWildlifeschedule

IUCN RedList Status

Avian fauna (Bird)

1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis IV LC

2 Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscicollis IV VU

3 House Crow Corvus splendens V LC

4 Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus IV LC

5 Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata IV

6 Indian cuckoo Cuculus micropterus IV

7 Koel Eudynamys scolopacea IV NA

8 Sparrow Passer domesticus IV LC

9 Oriental turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis IV LC

10 Rock Pigeon Columba livia IV LC

11 Rose ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri IV LC

12 Red vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer IV LC

Mammals

1 Squirrel Funambulus pennantii IV DD

2 Rat Rattus rattus V LC

3 Mongoose Herpestes spp. II

Amphibians

1 Common Indian toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus IV NA

2 Indian skipper frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis IV NA

3 Indian bull frogHoplobatrachus

tigerinusIV NA

LC: Least Concern, VU: Vulnerable, NA: Not Assessed, DD: Data deficient.

Table 3-20: Fauna of the Buffer zone

S.No. Common Name Scientific nameWildlife

Schedule

IUCN Red

Category

Wild Animals (Mammals)

1 Squirrel Funambulus pennantii IV DD

2 Rhesus Monkey Macaca mulata II

3 Common Langur Presbytis entellus II

4 Jungle cat Felis chaus II




5 Indian fox Vulpes bengalensis II

6 Barking deer Muntiacus muntjak II

7 Nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus III

8 Rabbit Lepus nigricolis IV

9 Rat Rattus rattus V LC

10 Wild pig Sus scrofa III LC

11 Indian Jackal Canis aureus II NA

12 Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis V LC

13 Fruit Bat Rousettus leschenaultii V LC

14 Crested porcupine Hystrix indica IV LC

Reptiles & Amphibians

1 Common Toad Dutta phrynus melanostictus IV NA

2 India bull frog Rana tigrina IV DD

3 Indian tree frog Polypedates maculatus IV NA

4 Skipping frog Bufo stomaticus IV NA

5 Garden lizard Calotes versicolor NA

6 House lizard Hemidactylus sp IV NA

7 Rat snakes Ptyas mucosa II NA

8 Viper Viper russeli II

9 Cobra Naja naja II

10 Krait Bungarus caeruleus IV

Fishes

1. Bhareli Barilius bendelisis LC

2. Chaguni Chagunius chagunio LC

3. Singhala Mystus bleekeri LC

4. Bidrelga Danio devario

5. Pothi Puntius sophore LC

6. Pothia Puntius ticto LC

7. Gadhera Garra lamta LC

8. Baam Mastacembelus armatus LC

9. Bhangan or Bata Labeo bata NA

10. Chappera or Palla Gudusia chapara DD




11. Dumra or Dhambra Labeo rohita NA

12. Pari or Battu Notopterus notopterus NA

13. Theila Catla catla NA

14. Mangur Clarius batrachus

Avi fauna (Birds)

S.No. Common Name Scientific name WPA IUCN

1. Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus IV LC

2. Bank Myna Acridotheres ginginianus IV LC

3. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis IV LC

4. Blyth’s Reed Warbler Acrocephalus dumetorum IV LC

5. Clamorous Reed Warbler Acrocephalus stentoreus IV LC

6. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos IV LC

7. Common Iora Aegithina tiphia IV LC

8. Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja IV LC

9. Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis IV LC

10. Red Avadavat Amandava amandava IV LC

11. White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus IV LC

12. Northern Pintail Anas acuta IV LC

13. Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata IV LC

14. Common Teal Anas crecca IV LC

15. Falcated Duck Anas falcata IV LC

16. Eurasian Wigeon Anas penelope IV LC

17. Mallard Anas platyrhynchos IV LC

18. Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha IV LC

19. Gadwall Anas strepera IV LC

20. Darter Anhinga melanogaster IV LC

21. Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons IV LC

22. Greylag Goose Anser anser IV LC





23. Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus IV LC

24. Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus IV LC

25. Rosy Pipit Anthus roseatus IV LC

26. Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta IV LC

27. Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis IV LC

28. House Swift Apus affinis IV LC

29. Common Swift Apus apus IV LC

30. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea IV LC

31. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea IV LC

32. Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii IV LC

33. Spotted Owlet Athene brama IV LC

34. Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri IV LC

35. Common Pochard Aythya ferina IV LC

36. Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula IV LC

37. Ferruginous Pochard Aythya nyroca IV LC

38. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis IV LC

39. Yellow-breasted Greenfinch Carduelis spinoides IV LC

40. Common Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus IV LC

41. Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis IV LC

42. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis IV LC

43. White-capped Water Redstart Chaimarrornis leucocephalus IV LC

44. Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis IV LC

45. Rock pigeon Columba livia IV LC

46. Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis IV LC

47. Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis IV LC

48. HouseCrow Corvus splendens IV LC

49. Northern House Martin Delichon urbica IV LC

50. Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda IV LC

51. Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Dendrocopos mahrattensis IV LC





52. Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica IV LC

53. Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus IV LC

54. Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus IV LC

55. Black-rumped Flameback Dinopium benghalense IV LC

56. Little Egret Egretta garzetta IV LC

57. Great Thick-knee Esacus recurvirostris LC

58. Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopacea IV LC

59. Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassina IV LC

60. Common Coot Fulica atra IV LC

61. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus IV LC

62. Jungle Owlet Glaucidium radiatum IV LC

63. Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis IV LC

64. White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis IV LC

65. Common Hawk Cuckoo Hierococcyx varius IV LC

66. Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus IV LC

67. Red-rumped Swallow Hirundo daurica IV LC

68. Streak-throated Swallow Hirundo fluvicola IV LC

69. Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus IV LC

70. Brown-headed Gull Larus brunnicephalus IV LC

71. Pallas’s Gull Larus ichthyaetus IV LC

72. Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus IV LC

73. Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa IV LC

74. Indian Silverbill Lonchura malabarica IV LC

75. Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata IV LC

76. Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris IV LC

77. Crested Kingfisher Megaceryle lugubris IV LC

78. Coppersmith Barbet Megalaima haemacephala IV LC

79. Lineated Barbet Megalaima lineata IV LC

80. Brown-headed Barbet Megalaima zeylanica IV LC

81. Crested Bunting Melophus lathami IV LC





82. Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis IV LC

83. Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus IV LC

84. Black Kite Milvus migrans IV LC

85. Blue-capped Rock Thrush Monticola cinclorhynchus IV LC

86. Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius IV LC

87. White Wagtail Motacilla alba IV LC

88. Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea IV LC

89. Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala IV LC

90. Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica IV LC

91. Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina IV LC

92. Cotton Pygmy-goose Nettapus coromandelianus IV LC

93. Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata IV LC

94. House Sparrow Passer domesticus IV LC

95. Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus IV LC

96. Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo IV LC

97. Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscicollis IV LC

98. Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger IV LC

99. Tickell’s Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus affinis IV LC

100. Lemon-rumped Warbler Phylloscopus chloronotus IV LC

101. Hume’s Warbler Phylloscopus humei IV LC

102. Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides IV LC

103. Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus IV LC

104. Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus IV LC

105. Plain Prinia Prinia inornata IV LC

106. Black Ibis Pseudibis papillosa IV LC

107. Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala IV LC

108. Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria IV LC

109. Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri IV LC

110. Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer IV LC

111. Himalayan Bulbul Pycnonotus leucogenys IV LC

112. Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta IV LC





113. Plumbeous Water Redstart Rhyacornis fuliginosus IV LC

114. Plain Martin Riparia paludicola IV LC

115. Sand Martin Riparia riparia IV LC

116. Grey Bushchat Saxicola ferrea IV LC

117. Common Stonechat Saxicola torquata IV LC

118. River Tern Sterna aurantia IV LC

119. Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis IV LC

120. Asian Pied Starling Sturnus contra IV LC

121. Brahminy Starling Sturnus pagodarum IV LC

122. Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis IV LC

123. Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea IV LC

124. Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna IV LC

125. Common Wood shrike Tephrodornis pondicerianus IV LC

126. Asian Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi IV LC

127. Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus IV LC

128. Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis IV LC

129. Common Redshank Tringa totanus IV LC

130. Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus IV LC

131. Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus IV LC

132. Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator IV LC

133. Common Hoopoe Upupa epops IV LC

134. River Lapwing Vanellus duvaucelii IV LC

135. Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus IV LC

136. Oriental White-eye Zosteops palpebrosus IV LC

LC: Least Concern, NA: Not Assessed, DD: Data deficient, NT: Near Threatened.

The location of the proposed project is on the left bank of the Jambu Khala a small seasonal stream, tributary of

Bata nadi (River). This river acts as a natural barrier and restricts movement of wild life from the sanctuary area

to the proposed CETP project site. Since, the proposed project site is in the Notified Industrial Area, there is a lot

of anthropogenic activities and hence, the area does not support good habitat for wild life.




3.7 Socio Economic Impact Assessment

3.7.1 Introduction

Social Impact Assessment is a major pre-requisite to begin any new project. The study area consists of the core

area and the buffer zone. The core area is where the project is expected to come up and a buffer area encircling

the project area with a radius of 10 kilometers from the periphery of the project site. For every new project

socioeconomic impact assessment is mandatory.

Major developmental activities in industrial sector are required for overall development as well as creation of

employment opportunities (direct & indirect) and to meet the basic/modern needs of the society, which

ultimately results in overall improvement of quality of life through development of social and financial conditions

of the local people, better facilities for health and medical treatment, Education nutrition status in project region.

The industrial projects are also expected to generate/discharge different types of pollutants in the surrounding

environment. They may cause natural resource degradation, ecological and human health risks, unless the

development is planned properly and implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner through

implementation of pollution prevention, mitigation and control measures. In this manner all developmental

projects have direct as well as indirect relationship with Socio- Economic aspect, which also include public

acceptability for new developmental projects.

The assessment is made through a socio-economic survey and secondary data analysis. The outcome of the

study relies on both quantitative and qualitative measure of impacts. The impacts are evaluated in terms of

changes in community demographics, housing, employment, wage income, market effects, public services, retail

business, quality of life and artistic qualities of the community. Qualitative assessment of community perceptions

about development is an important measure of development impacts. Assessing proposed developments in

socio-economic context will help the community leaders and local people identify potential social equity issues,

evaluate the adequacy of social services and determine whether the project has adverse effects on overall social

well-being or not.

3.7.2 Industrial estate

Paonta Sahib is also one of the major industrial town of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is located in the south of

Sirmaur district, on National Highway 72. Major industries are cement production (Cement Corporation of

India in Rajban), power generation and renewable energy, pharmaceuticals (Sun Pharmaceutical, Mankind

Pharma. Limited), textiles, chemicals and food, as well as Country's biggest limestone market at Sataun. There is

Gondpur Industrial area near Paonta Sahib which includes bulk drug manufacturing

units; chemical manufacturing units specially cement production and a few textile plants.

General information about the project site: The Proposed CETP is expected to treat around 2 MLD industrial

effluents along with sewage from the industries located in Gondpur industrial area and other industries located

in 10Km radius. The project is falling under Category “A” due to existence of Simbalwada wild life sanctuary and

interstate boundary of Uttarakhand within 10 km of project site.

Paonta Sahib is a census town in Sirmaur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This is about 3.7 km

from project site. It is on the bank of the river Yamuna, the river being the boundary between the states of

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Paonta Sahib is surrounded by Shimla district in North, Uttarakhand State

in East and Yamunanagar, Haryana in south west direction and North West is covered by Solan district. Kalesar

National Park is 12 km from Paonta. Paonta Sahib, Naraingarh, Gondpur, Amarkot are towns near to project site.

Paonta Sahib City have facilities of many Schools, Colleges, Petrol pumps, Hospitals, Temples, Hotels, ATMs,

Cinema Theaters, Bus stops etc. the civil amenities and civil institutions are falling under a distance of 4km

(approx)from project site Gondpur.

3.7.3 Study Area

Gondpur is in SW direction(0.9km), Paonta Sahib in SW direction(3.7km), Naraingarh in ESE(1.07km), Amarkot inSE(1.61km), Ganguwala Jamniwala in WSW(2km) are the nearby Villages to project site. Gondpur is surrounded




by Paonta Sahib Taluka towards South West, Nahan Taluka towards North West. The site is located at about 30o

28' 24.91” North Latitude and 77o 37’ 36.93” East Longitude. The Yamuna, river is the boundary between thestates of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand is around 4.64 km from project site. Hindi is the Local Languagehere.

Methodology

The socioeconomics profile has been studied through random sample primary surveys and secondary data.

Proper care and wattage will be given to the local people in employment and providing other amenities. Namely

data was collected from local villages. Accordingly; both qualitative and quantitative data was analyzed from

secondary sources. Primary Census Abstract 2011 is the main source of secondary data. Collection and evaluation

of baseline data for various socio-economic parameters in and around the proposed sites has been done (within

10 km radius of the study area from the project boundary). Village, within the study area are being identified

from survey of India Toposheet. Fig 3-8 is showing the location of villages falling within10 km radius of boundary.

On the basis of a preliminary reconnaissance survey, a questionnaire was developed to make it suitable to fulfill

the objectives of the study. The data collected during the above survey was analyzed to evaluate the prevailing

socio-economic profile of the area.

Figure 3-10: Showing 10 Km Buffer Map Showing Settlements

Baseline Data

Total 30 villages are found in the radius of 10 km from project site as per toposheet. According to the2011 census

data population of district Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh) in 30 villages are 30058. The male population is 15797

and female population is 14261.The sex ratios of Paonta Sahib in 30 villages are 902.

The majority of the people depend on Agriculture with the implementation of the proposed project the

occupational pattern of the people in the area will change making the people engaged in industrial activities.

Demographic Profile of the study area (10km) in Gondpur villages District Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh:

Table 3-21.




Table 3-21: Demographic Profile (Village Wise) of the study area (10km):

SR. No Name No_HH TOT_P TOT_M TOT_F P_06 P_SC P_ST P_LIT TOT_WORK_P MAINWORK_P MARGWORK_P NON_WORK_P

1 Pipal Wala 116 534 279 255 98 95 101 341 156 130 26 378

2 Haripur 128 660 344 316 117 213 210 370 248 152 96 412

3 Malgi Dadhyat 58 324 163 161 46 178 1 204 257 24 233 67

4 Salag Saddi 23 121 61 60 18 48 0 76 95 22 73 26

5 Phandi Boriwala 62 329 177 152 46 194 0 279 82 21 61 247

6 Fatehpur 185 902 453 449 92 59 0 617 258 252 6 644

7 Gulab Garh 162 888 440 448 127 68 44 575 343 272 71 545

8 Toka Nagla 266 1408 737 671 175 45 4 931 538 515 23 870

9 Ajia Wala 123 650 359 291 81 20 1 427 230 221 9 420

10 Bain Kuan 168 889 459 430 107 81 0 627 242 242 0 647

11 Surajpur 275 1406 728 678 214 82 19 854 470 453 17 936

12 Amargarh 173 960 513 447 146 274 84 607 345 319 26 615

13 Johron 141 635 341 294 92 72 0 431 369 162 207 266

14 Ganguwala 8 61 34 27 6 8 0 45 22 20 2 39

15 Kishan Pura 334 1600 843 757 189 645 0 1125 554 495 59 1046

16 Rampur Ghat 203 1098 576 522 180 12 15 669 492 381 111 606

17 Taruwala 215 1018 511 507 125 161 3 790 300 289 11 718

18 Gondpur 225 1024 555 469 127 104 0 716 459 397 62 565

19 Amar Kot 357 1624 908 716 205 139 66 1057 807 502 305 817

20 Narain Garh 172 909 478 431 145 45 303 517 292 247 45 617

21 Muglawala Kartarpur 222 1192 629 563 154 102 0 799 379 365 14 813

22 Bangran 179 965 487 478 127 71 1 612 308 202 106 657

23 Shivpur 139 625 332 293 66 0 0 488 237 187 50 388

24 Akal Garh 160 780 408 372 80 5 7 581 257 238 19 523

25 Baroti Wala 88 379 201 178 38 45 0 280 66 20 46 313

26 AmbwalaSingh Pura 41 195 95 100 27 0 0 133 44 18 26 151

27 Manpur Dewra 673 3306 1784 1522 460 75 156 1855 1497 473 1024 1809

28 Shampur Gorkhuwala 919 4584 2386 2198 590 449 7 2887 1941 1073 868 2643

29 Guruwala 96 497 256 241 63 49 39 330 211 115 96 286

30 Bhatrog 82 495 260 235 71 220 0 284 138 122 16 357

Total Villages = 30 5993 30058 15797 14261 4012 3559 1061 19507 11637 7929 3708 18421




Table 3-22: Demographic Profile (Category Wise) of the study area (10km) :

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SUM TOTAL of 30

Villages5993 30058 15797 14261 4012 3559 1061 19507 11637 7929 3708 18421

Source: Census 2011

The above table presents the demographic profile of the 30 villages located within 10km radius of the project area in district Paonta Sahib Himachal Pradesh. All these

villages are falling within Paonta Sahib Taluka.

3.7.4 Baseline Data

The total Household in these30 villages are 5993and the total population is 30058. The male population is 52.55% and female population is 47.44%. Literacy rate is around

64.89% which is considerably lower than the overall state figure which is 78.8%.The SC population is 11%.The ST community found in these villages is 0.035%. There is good

no of population in these villages from SC community. The population below six year is 13.34%.Total working population is concerned 38.7%. Population is considered as

main worker is 26.37%and Non worker is 61.28%whereas marginal worker considered 12.33% within study area.




3.7.5 Social CompositionPopulation of Sirmaur district is predominantly Hindus and next come Mohammedans and third being the Sikhs.

There is a sprinkling of Jains and Christians in the district. The Panwars, Kashyaps, Chauhans and Pandiars etc. are

the predominant classes of Rajput & the Scheduled Castes communities like Koli, Dumna, Chanal, Chamar, Lohar,

and Badhi etc. in the district. From the baseline data it is found that the majority of population in these villages

follows the Hindu religion with a sizable portion of Sikh. There is also a good number of Mohammedans

communities. Hindi is the most widely spoken language with Sirmauri, Mahasui and Mahasu Pahari dialects.

Culture

The culture of Paonta Sahib we will find a mix of people, both from their roots in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

along with settlers from the nearby states. The Himachali Hindu people worship Hindu deities(devtas), Sikh Worship

Gurus and various customs and rituals are observed by the people. The Hindi remains the most commonly spoken

language in this region; Pahari and Punjabi also have definite prominence.

Bishu is a popular fair that is held at several places, and features the Thoda dance. Natty, Gee, Rasa and Budhechu

are the popular forms of folk dance of Sirmaur, that are enjoyed at occasions such as marriages and Diwali.

Economy

The local economy is mainly based on agriculture, including potatoes, ginger, tomatoes, apples, mangoes and

peaches in the Rajgarh region, known locally as "the Peach Bowl". At Dhaula Kuan near Paonta Sahib there is a

government-operated fruit research centre. At the village Lana-cheta, farmers grow mainly grain.

In recent years there has been growth in various light industries including pharmaceuticals and manufacturing in

Paonta Sahib. This has been mainly because of the town's location and proximity to other state borders. The state

government has also provided subsidies on taxes to entrepreneurs and an industrialist to set up their operations in

the town. The district has mineral resources. Kamrau is a small village known locally as the "place of limestone

millionaires". Sataun is the largest limestone market of South East Asia.

Employment

The project would be promoting employment and ancillary business opportunities of local population. The local

area is backward and most of the population is engaged in agricultural activities and income in this area is low. The

Proposed CETP shall enhance the socio economic status of the area. There are around 25 to 30skilled and unskilled

labour will be employed in the CETP project.

Road, Rail and Air Connectivity

Paonta Sahib at the distance of 3.7 km from project site is well connected with Road and railway. The Nearest

Railway Station: Dehradun Railway Station Approx. 42 km, in ESE direction. The Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport,

Dehradun: 62 km, in SE Direction. The Nearest Highway: National Highway-72 is at a distance of approx 3.0 km in

SW.

3.7.6 Basic Amenities

Educational

The Paonta Sahib has facility of all levels of schools and colleges and educational institutes which is approx 4

km from the project site is village Gondpur District Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh. Govt. Girls’ Senior Secondary




School, Paonta Sahib is located at the distance of 4.23 Km from the CETP site. Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Govt.

College approx. at the distance of 3.18 Km.

Medical

The Paonta Sahibhas facilities of Nursing Homes, Charitable Hospitals, Health Centers and Civil Hospitals besides

many private clinics which is about 5km from the project site village Gondpur. Paonta Sahib Civil Hospital is

situated at the 4.20 Km from the project site.

Electricity

Electricity is available in all small villages of study area.

Housing and Drinking water

A major part of the houses in the study area pucca houses. All villages in the study area have water supply for

domestic purposes. The sources of water supply in most of the villages are through pipe line however people

have preference for ground water. The water source in these areas is through the municipal connection and

private bore wells.

Transport

The general mode of transportation is by road. NH -72 is at the distance of 0.200 Km. Private Vehicles like private

buses services share a major responsibility of the transport in the study area. Numbers of buses, private and state

Govt. of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) are operating on roads. The existing local transport facility

is, appears to be sufficient.

Post and Telegraph

The Post office facility, telegraph office and telephone office and telephone, FAX, STD, ISD etc. is located in nearest

villages. The study area is connected through mobile network. The Paonta Sahib town with all modern facility is

at distance of 3.7 Km (approx).

Place of Historical or Archaeological Interest

Paonta Sahib is the place of Historical or Archaeological importance exists near the proposed project site. It is an

important place of worship for Sikhs, hosting a large Gurdwara named Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, Guru Gobind

Singh ji the tenth guru of sikhs was the person in whose memory the Gurdwara of Paonta Sahib was built. It is

believed that Guru Gobind Singh and his horse stopped at this place and he decided to stay here. He lived here

for four and a half years. He wrote the Dasam Granth of Sikh religion and then went to Anandpur Sahib to establish

the Khalsa Panth. It is situated at the banks of the river Yamuna. The river is the boundary between the states of

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Prominent Industries in Gondpur Tehsil Paonta Sahib

The Various Manufacturing setup of top names like Bajaj Crop Ltd, Ranbaxy, Immuna Life Sciences, Regency

Power Group and Elder pharmaceutical Ltd. All have their units in the city. With hundreds of companies in present

times, there are more that are making way to this city in Himachal Pradesh. The some of the defining industrial

sectors & companies that contributes majorly in the economy & business growths of Paonta Sahib region are

given as below




Leading Pharmaceutical Industries in India are located in Paonta Sahib Such as:-Ranbaxy Ltd., Mankind Pharma

Limited, APJ laboratories Ltd., Elder Pharmaceutical Ltd., Sirmaur Remedies Pvt. Ltd. and Tirupati Medicare Pvt.

Ltd.etc. Other Industries:-Bajaj Corp Ltd., A Power Himalayas, Nagarjuna Cement Ltd., Himalaya International Ltd.,

Lime Chemicals and International Cylinder etc.

3.7.7 Impact Assessment & Conclusion

The project activity together with inflow of capital and employment of local inhabitants has shown positive impact

on the overall social and economic condition of the people of the area. The project has provided a direct job

opportunity to the local persons as both technical and non-technical workers. Literacy has further increased because

of better income and awareness amongst the people. Indirect employment is being generated in trade and other

ancillary services. Employment in these sectors is both permanent and temporary or contractual and involvement

of unskilled labour. Major parts are this labour force is mainly from local villagers who are expected to engage

themselves both in agriculture and project activities. This enhances their income and lead to overall economic

growth of the area. The following socio-economic changes are expected due to project activities:

The project provides employment to the local peoples.

The proposed CETP project will help to increases the working ratio & income of this area.

Approximately 25-30 local people shall be directly benefitted by this project.

The project is having positive impact on income through multiplier effect.

The employment shall be in the form of skilled as well as unskilled worker.

The project has brought about changes in the pattern of demand from food to non-food items as sufficient

income is being generated.

CETP reduce water pollution.

Cleanness of the area will be improved by the management of industrial effluent by CETP.

There will be positive effect on livelihood of people living in this area.

The establishment of CETP is essential, because the effluents are coming from mainly pharmaceutical industries.

So to maintain the social and environment balance construction and impact of the proposed project is for the

betterment of local people and their livelihood.

3.7.8 Rehabilitation &Resettlement (R&R) Action Plan

Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) plan is not applicable to proposed project as it is located in well-developed

industrial area and the allotted plot is vacant too.




4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 IntroductionThis chapter discusses identification and appraisal of various environmental impacts due to proposed CETP. Generally,

the Environmental Impacts can be categorized as Direct, Indirect and Cumulative. Direct Impact occurs through direct

interaction of an activity with an environmental, social or economic component.

Indirect impact on the environment is those which are not a direct result of the project often produced away from the

impact pathway. As a project is in the same vicinity of other project than impacts occur when the incremental impact of

the project is combined with the cumulative effect of other past, present and future projects.

The development, construction and functional phase of the project comprises of various activities, each of which may

have some impact on physical, ecological and socio-economic environment.

Various impacts during the development, construction and operation phase on the environmental parameters have

been studied to estimate the impact on environment and minimizing the adverse impact and thereafter enhance the

beneficial impacts on environment quality both during pre and post project. Suitable approach and methodology was

adopted to ascertain likely impacts both during construction and operation stage.

Valued environmental components (VECS) were identified during initial site visit followed by its detailed investigation

during later stage of the study.

Impacts were evaluated using engineering judgment and comparing with Best Management Practices. The impacts

during the construction phase will be temporary in nature for a short construction period.

The Impact Identification and Prediction process aims to:

1. Identify potential source or cause of impact throughout the life of project.

2. Characterize the potential impacts affecting the social, economic and environmental attributes.

3. Assess the potential of changing likelihood of impact through Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

4. Prediction of the impacts due to the development, construction and functional activities encompass the

developmental processes to be undertaken during construction and functional phases.

5. In following sub sections, the potential impacts and magnitude of the impacts from the project have been assessed

and discussed in detail.

4.1.1 Identification of Impacts

This section discusses the impacts of the project activities on the environmental receptors that stand to get affected by

the project. It discusses probable impacts during various phases of the project lifecycle to the environmental receptors.

Many scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts on physico ecological and socio-

economic environment. Such predictions are superimposed over the baseline (pre-project) status of environmental

quality to derive the ultimate (post-project) scenario of environmental conditions. The prediction of impacts helps to

identify and implement environmental management plan during and after the execution of the CETP to minimize the

deterioration of environmental quality.

Activities to be undertaken for proposed CETP project is divided into two phases:

A. Construction

1. CETP:

a) Site clearing and leveling

b) Excavation, foundation, and construction

c) Transportation of construction materials, equipment & machineries

d) Erection & commissioning

2. Conveyance Line

a) Laying of pipeline




B. Operation Phase

3. Conveyance System:

a) Leaks, Spills.

b) Pumping

c) Maintenance

4. CETP:

a) Plant operation and maintenance

b) Handling of sludge

c) Laboratory and R&D

d) Green belt development

e) Final disposal of effluent

Predictions and Evaluation of impacts

Evaluation is an absolute term used for assessment and prediction by means of numerical expression or value.

Assessment is the process of identifying and interpreting the environmental consequences of the significant actions.

Prediction is a way of mapping the environmental consequences of the significant actions. Significant action depicts

direct adverse changes caused by the action and its effects on health of biota including flora, fauna and man, socio-

economic conditions, landforms and resources, physical and cultural heritage properties and quality of bio-physics

surrounds. Prediction requires scientific skill drawn from many disciplines. Prediction of ecological components is

often uncertain, because their response to environmental stress cannot be predicted in absolute terms.

The following methods and resources are used for the impact assessment.

1. Field surveys and monitoring,

2. Guideline and modeling,

3. Literature surveys and interviews,

4. Qualification and experience.

An impact can be defined as any change in physical, chemical and biological, cultural and or socio economic

environment that can be attributed to activities related to alternatives under study for meeting the project needs.

Impact methodology provides an organized approach for prediction and assessing these impacts. Impact

assessment is based on conceptual notions on how the universe acts that is intuitive and/or explicit assumption

concerning the nature of environmental process. In most of cases the predictions consist of indicating merely

whether there will be degradation, no change or enhancement of environment quality. In other cases, quantitative

ranking scales are used. The selection of indicator is crucial in assessment because impacts are identified and

interpreted based on impact indicator. An Impact Indicator is a parameter that provides a measure (in at least some

qualitative or numerical sense) of the significance and magnitude of the impact. In india indicator is developed by

the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the form of Primary Water Quality Criteria, Biological Water Quality

Criteria, and National Ambient Quality Criteria for air and noise. The impact of the proposed project on the

environment has been considered based on the information provided by the proponents and data collected at the

site. The environmental impacts have been categorized as long or short term and reversible or irreversible. Primary

impacts are those, which are attributed directly by the project while secondary impacts are those, which are

indirectly induced. These typically include the associated investment and changed pattern of social and economic

activities by the proposed action. The operational phase of the proposed project comprises several of which have

been considered to assess the impact on one or another environmental parameter.




Scientific techniques and methodologies based on mathematical modeling are available for studying impacts of

various project activities on environmental parameters. The nature of the impacts due to said project activities are

discussed here in detail. Each parameter identified in proceeding chapters, is singularly considered for the

anticipated impact due to various activities listed. The impact is quantified using numerical scores 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and

5 in increasing order of activity. In order to assess the impact accurately, each parameter is discussed in detail

covering the following:

a) Project activities like to generate impact,

b) Quantification and prediction of impact.

Minor and temporary impacts are expected due to the construction activities. All the impacts of construction phase

will be short term only and it is very limited as minor construction work is anticipated for requirement of project.

Operation of the project may have potential to affect quality of life, air, noise, water, land, flora, fauna and human

by increasing air, noise and water pollution, by increase in hazardous waste generation, by pollution from

spillage/surface run-off, by disturbance to flora and fauna, by loss of trees resulting from increased assess, by

increase in land values threatening agriculture, etc.

During the operation phase, the following activities are considered significant.

a) Air Emission (Significant),

b) Noise Generation (Minor),

c) Hazardous Waste Generation (Significant),

d) Water Use and Waste Water Discharge (Significant),

e) Employment Generation (Significant).

The operation of the project will involve discharge of pollutants. There will be wastewater generation, air emissions,

hazardous waste generation and mechanical noise. An assessment of the quantitative changes in the various

environmental components is therefore essential for predicting the impact. Operational phase activities will have

impacts, either short terms or long term and reversible or irreversible on ambient air and noise, surface and ground

water, land, socio-economic and cultural environment.

4.2 Air Environment

4.2.1 Construction Phase Impacts

Construction of the proposed CETP will be carried out on designated land. Land is clear. There is no construction or

vegetation on proposed project site. Hence it would not involve extensive land preparation & clearing. The existing

transportation infrastructure will be utilized for the proposed project during construction phase. The major source

of air pollution during construction phase will be fugitive emission due to transportation activity. Dust may arise

due to movement of dump trucks, construction equipment & other vehicles on unpaved roads & mixing and

batching of aggregate for concrete preparation.

Due to the capability of the ambient air to return to its original form once activities that generate air emissions are

stopped, impacts on the air environment are necessarily transient and temporary owing to the time bound nature

of construction work.

A number of sources in construction phase that cause potential impacts on air quality, which include:

Dust and air emission particularly due to the excavation, construction and movement of vehicles resulting in air

pollution.




Dust and other exhaust atmospheric emissions generated by vehicle movement, concrete mixing machinery,

concrete conveyers, bucket conveyers, air bowers.

Particulate emission due to machinery and instrument operation for cleaning and construction works.

Fumes and gases near the work area due to welding activities.

Emission due to excavation, cutting, heating, welding and vehicle movement.

Generation of fumes and exhaust gases.

Dust emission due to removal of scrap materials, remaining and waste construction materials, construction

machinery, dismantling and removal of temporary structures, site cleaning and disposal of these materials.

4.2.2 Mitigation Measures

Mitigation measures for air quality impacts during construction phase are:

Periodical checking of vehicles and construction machinery to ensure compliance of emission standards

Attenuation of pollution /protection of receptor through greenbelt/green cover.

Ensure periodical washing of construction equipment and transport vehicles to prevent accumulated dust.

Regular sprinkling of water must be carried out to control dust/fugitive emission.

Construction materials must be stored in covered shed.

Condition of all vehicles, generators and compressors has to be maintained and regularly serviced- PUC

certified.

4.2.3 Operation phase impacts

Being a project of Common Effluent Treatment plant there will not be any need of combustion process except

occasional operation of DG set in case of failure of power. Hence there will not be any regular and continuous point

source of flue gas emission. However, because of movement of tankers for receiving effluent there will be minor

impact on ambient air quality.

Considering the type of industrial effluent to be received the chances of odour nuisance of chemicals will not be

likely to be there. But because operation of biological treatment plant and sludge drying process to certain extent

there may be chance of odour nuisance

The source of emission will be mainly in form of point source (dg set) and fugitive emission.

Fugitive Emission - movement of vehicles.

Point Source Emission- Point Source Emissions are From D.G. Sets (stand by for power in case of emergency).

4.2.4 Mitigation Measures

Mitigation measures for air quality during operation phase are:

Attenuation of pollution/protection of receptor through greenbelt/green cover.

The generators would be provided with a stack of proper height (as per environment (P) rules, 1986, item 96)

for the proper dispersal of pollutants emitted from the stack.

Dilution of odorant, odor counter action or neutralize, odor masking or blanketing

Regular monitoring of air polluting concentrations

Control vehicle speed on sight.

DG sets will be operated during power failure only.

Aromatic plants shall be planted in the proposed green belt area in order to control odor related problems.

In order to meet the standards as prescribed in naaqs, the following mitigation measures are implemented:

For Fugitive Emission




In proposed CETP, exposed surfaces will be very less. Regular & periodic sprinkling of water on all exposed surfaces

to suppress emission of dust. Frequency of sprinkling may be increased to keep dust emissions under control.

For Point Source Emission

DG Set will be installed with proper stack height (with canopy), to run in case of emergency during power failure.

So, it will be occasionally operative. And adequate stack height will be provided to minimize the pollutant effect in

surrounding atmosphere.

As there is no release of air pollutants from operation of cetp, the ambient air quality of study area will not be

affected due to operation of proposed project.

4.2.5 Water Environment

With respect to water environment, the aspects related to eia are: raw water availability, consumption, wastewater

generation and its disposal. The first priority in water quality assessment is to maintain and restore the desirable

level of water quality in general.

Construction Phase Impacts

There are three activities that have potential to cause impact upon the water environment, viz. Construction

activities, abstraction of water for construction requirement and sanitation.

No ground water quality impacts are expected due to the construction activities because no ground water will be

trapped.

Surface water quality is likely to be affected due to soil erosion during first rain and generation of wastewater

mainly from construction labor camp.

Surface runoff from project site, oil/fuel and waste spills. Improper debris disposal.

The wastewater produced from labour colony may be a concern for the public health.

Runoff related to unpaved and excavated areas during the rain shower.

Run off related to area where lubricant, fuel and other materials are stored, used and disposed off.

Ground water quality would be polluted by debris, soil excavation and waste generation. During construction

and operation phase no ground water will be excavated so, impact on the ground water hydrology will be

insignificant.

Mitigation Measures

During the construction phase, the modular septic tanks will be provided.

Excavation during dry season and management of excavated soils.

Clearing all debris from site as soon as construction is over.

Care will be taken to securely store the excavated material and to reuse it as early as possible in construction or

for land filling during landscaping.

Hazardous chemicals as waste oil will be handled properly.

Storm water drainage system to collect surface runoff.

Exposed stockpiles should be covered with tarpaulin or impervious sheet before a rainstorm occur.

Operation Phase Impacts.

Identified Impacts

The purpose of CETP is to:

a. Provide treatment to waste water to make wastewater reusable.




b. To work as an additional safety measure to safe guard environment.

As proposed project is engaged in conveyance and treatment of industrial effluent, the major source of water

pollution during operation phase would be:

Leakage from the CETP units.

Leakage from waste water conveyance system.

Disposal of effluent without proper treatment.

These activities would significantly impact on inherent characteristics of water bodies.

Mitigation Measures Proposed

Society will appoint the qualified personnel for efficient plant operation and handling of waste water. Preventive

maintenance will be carried for effective operation of equipment/plant:

Environmental Management Plan will be strictly followed.

Ensure no treated water discharge outside premises.

Ensure Online Effluent Quality Monitoring scheme in place

Ensure effluent collection system & monitoring in place

Ensure effluent management in place

Ensure pipelines maintenance program in place

The treated effluent from CETP will be recycled and reused to the maximum extent.

Domestic wastewater from industrial areas and from office/canteen will be treated along with industrial effluent

stream

CETP will be constructed with strong foundation and water proof strong RCC work to avoid any seepage and

with enough free paces to avoid spillage.

The partially treated and untreated industrial effluent is mandatorily passed through CETP. Thus it offers double

safety in order to meet the stringent norms.

CETP will be constructed with strong foundation and water proof strong RCC work to avoid any seepage and

with enough free pace to avoid spillage.

Monitoring of ground waters will be done regularly.

4.3 Impact on land

Impact of any project on land environment can be because of air pollution, water (effluent) and solid wastes

(hazardous). Impact can be direct or indirect. It can be beneficial or harmful. Impact can be at construction &

operational stage.

Construction phase impact

For proposed construction of treatment units at an area of 4,500 sq.m., there will not be any change in land use due

to proposed project. However certain impacts envisaged are:

Overburden and construction waste, if not properly stacked, may pollute the soil

The top soil will be stripped from constructional areas and stockpiled for later reuse in landscaping.

To ensure against any chances of soil pollution, it is imperative to establish a well-planned solid waste

collection system covering all areas of the project site




Mitigation Measures

The project site is an open area without vegetation or human activity, and is allotted for the development of cetp;

therefore, there will not be any impact on the present land use pattern of the area.

The overburden and construction waste will be reused as early as possible in the construction and for land filling

during landscaping of project site.

Proper drainage system shall be provided to deal with the storm water in case of rain

Operation Phase Impact

The CETP is only a treatment of untreated influents received from different member units; treated water will be

utilized to extent possible and remaining will be discharged outside the premises. Hence minimal adverse impact

is envisaged.

Mitigation measures

No significant impacts are envisaged on land even though following mitigation measures are proposed to ensure

safe operation of CETP. Preventive maintenance will be carried for effective operation of equipment/plant: -.

Environmental management plan will be strictly followed.

Ensure minimum treated water discharge outside premises.

Ensure effluent quality monitoring scheme in place

Ensure effluent collection system & monitoring in place

Ensure effluent management in place

Ensure pipelines maintenance program in place

4.4 Noise environmentConstruction Phase Impact and Mitigation Measures

Identified Impacts:

The main source of noise generation will be construction machinery, vehicular traffic and fabrication activities. The

operation of these activities will generate noise up to 85 dbA. This type of noise generation and its impact will be

short-term or temporary.

During the construction phase of project, noise will be generated from the various sources. Some major sources of

noise generation at project site are listed here under:

Generation of noise during movement of vehicles carrying materials, loading and unloading activities.

Generation of noise from excavation machines, concrete mixer and other construction machines,

Generation of noise during the operation of D.G. set

Generation of noise during concreting, hammering, etc.

Mitigation Measures Proposed:

The following noise control measures shall be provided’;

Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as muffles/plugs etc to the workers.

Acoustic enclosures to be provided for compressors for drills and rock cutter.

All construction equipment shall be fitted with noise control measures.




Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery to be done regularly and during routine servicing operation,

the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will be checked and if found defective to be replaced.

Vehicle for bringing construction material at site shall conform to the noise emission standards and to be

operated during non-peak hour

Construction work will be carried out during day time only.

Ambient noise level monitoring shall be conducted at suitable locations at periodic intervals during

construction phase to conform to the stipulated standards during both day and night time. Data shall be

reviewed and analyzed by the project manager for adhering to any strict measures

Operation Phase Impact and Mitigation Measures

The operation of CETP does not lead to emission of noise that may have significant impact on the surrounding

communities in terms of increase in noise levels and associated disturbances. The potential impacts on noise level

may arise out of the following:

Impacts due to operation of treatment units

The operation of CETP does not have any adverse impact on surrounding environment as sufficient greenbelt will

be provided in periphery of plot boundary. The operation of ETP units and associated machinery such as pumps,

blowers, agitators, aerators including the D.G. set is likely to emit noise in the range of 60 to 65 db (A) and can be

experienced at site boundary. Moreover, as treatment of effluent is a continuous activity, such noise is emitted

during both daytime and night time. All noise emitting equipments provided such as air blowers and DG sets will

be provided with suitable acoustic enclosures in order to control noise.

Mitigation Measures Proposed:

Use of protective equipments such as ear plugs and mufflers for operating staff in the CETP Area

Pumps and blowers may be mounted on rubber pads or any other noise absorbing materials;

Proper scheduling of noise generating activities to minimize noise impacts.

Usage of well-maintained construction equipment meeting the regulatory standards

Provision of acoustic enclosures on noise generating equipments (such as air blowers and DG set) during

operation.

Periodic maintenance of equipments /replacing whenever necessary/ lubrication of rotating parts etc, will

reduce noise levels from operating equipments ,

In case of steady noise levels above 85-db(a), initiation of hearing conservation measures

Plantation of trees for noise attenuation.

4.5 Solid Waste ManagementImpacts

During construction phase excavated earth will be used for backfilling and leveling of project site. The topsoil will be

preserved separately and reused for landscaping. The construction wastes are largely scraps, aggregates and other

construction material rejects. While no health hazard is expected from such wastes, unplanned disposal can cause

safety concerns.

During operation phase, some amount of municipal waste both biodegradable and non biodegradable in nature are

likely to be generated due to activites of the workers. From CETP operation about 1038.49 approx. kg/day of ETP

sludge will be generated as hazardous waste which will be sent to authorised TSDF site at Nalagarh.

Mitigation Measures

To ensure against any nuisance caused by improper disposal of wastes, it is proposed to identify waste




collection areas within the site that will be regularly cleared. Recyclable wastes will be sold off to scrap dealers and

recyclers, while inert wastes will be made available for filling and leveling of low lying areas. Hazardous wastes will

be disposed off as per the provisions of the hazardous and other waste (management and , transboundary

movement) rules, 2016.

Waste oil and batteries will be disposed through sale to authorized recyclers and buy back arrangements

respectively. . CFLs shall be stored in the premises until ‘lamp recycling units’ are set up that will receive and recycle

the bulbs in an environmentally sound manner. Storage shall be in a cemented and covered area.

All hazardous wastes will be stored and disposed as per the Hazardous and Other Waste (Management And ,

Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.. All movements of the hazardous waste shall be in accordance to the manifest

system in the said notification. The wastes shall be disposed at the authorized TSDF site at Nalagarh through

authorised transportation facility.

Infrastructure and Services

Diesel generator having a capacity of 1000 KVA (1 Nos.) Is proposed at site for emergency purposes. The

transportation of raw materials and hazardous/solid waste will be by road. As stated earlier, the site is near to

National Highway no. 72. As a result of implementation of project, there will be a marginal increase in transportation

activity as compared to present total traffic.As a result of development of industry, the neighboring areas are

developed for commercial use. The infrastructure services e.g. roads, state transport, post and telegraph,

communication, education and medical facilities, housing, etc in the surrounding areas are improved.

Housing

No township is constructed or proposed. Enough number of dwellings is available in nearby towns and villages for

accommodating extra workforce. In neighboring towns or villages, the impact on this account is minimal.

Ecology

The impact due to operation of the project and its activities on the ecological parameters like natural vegetation,

cropping pattern, fisheries and aquatic life, forests and species diversity is summarized below.

Natural Vegetation

During construction phase dust would be the main source of emission due to site development, laying the effluent

pipeline network. Due to generation of fugitive dust emission there would be slight impact on natural vegetation

of the surrounding area which will be a short period of time. The proper measure shall be taken i.e. sprinkling of

water to resist the dust emission and proper surface treatment. Therefore, the adverse impact on natural

vegetation is negligible. Green belt will be developed by the industry, which will lead to beneficial impact.

During the operation phase, spillage of effluent from the site and conveyance system shall impact on the natural

vegetation. The proper measure shall be taken to avoid any spillage of effluent from the site and conveying system

and regular monitoring will be carried for prevention of same. Therefore, the adverse impact over any of the

ecological components of the environment is negligible.

Hydrology

The water requirement for the construction phase shall be met through water supply . No ground water will be

extracted hence impact will be insignificant.The water requirement for the operation phase will be sourced from

bore well and member units shall reuse the treated water for their industrial activities.

Forest And Species Diversity

The details of flora / fauna species and the wildlife habitat in the study area have been collected to determine the

existence of rare and / or endangered species. There exist a Simbalwada Wild Life Sanctuary within 10 km radius of




the proposed project but outside the eco sensetive zone of the notified wild life senctury. Hence impact will be

insignificant.

Fisheries and Aquatic Life

To the extent possible no treated water will discharged outside of premises, hence minor impact may be

envisaged on aquatic life if EMP will be followed.

4.6 Socio - Economic Impacts

4.6.1 Demography, Economics, Sociology And Human Settlement

There are beneficial effects due to improved communication and that resulted in economic prosperity, better

educational opportunities and access to better health and family welfare facilities. There has been a beneficial effect

on human settlement due to employment opportunities from various industries in the area. Local quality of life will

be improved due to the proposed plant. This factor combined with all other mitigation measures like proper

treatment and disposal of hazardous and liquid wastes, has a beneficial impact on human settlement and

employment opportunities. There is no displacement of population in plant area. Any major activity that may lead

to resettlement of the people is considered as permanent impact. Hence, there is no permanent impact on this

account.

4.6.2 Employment Opportunities

During construction phase, skilled and unskilled manpower will be needed. This will temporarily increase the

employment opportunity. Secondary jobs are also bound to be generated to provide day-to-day needs and services

to the work force. This will also temporarily increase the demand for essential daily utilities in the local market.

The manpower requirement for the proposed CETP is expected to generate some permanent jobs and secondary

jobs for the operation and maintenance of plant. This will increase direct / indirect employment opportunities and

ancillary business development to some extent for the local population. This phase is expected to create a beneficial

marginal impact on the local socio-economic environment.

4.6.3 Public Health

During construction period, workers will be provided with basic amenities like safe water supply, low cost sanitation

facilities, first aid, required personal protective equipment, etc. Otherwise, there could be an increase in diseases

related to personnel hygiene.

Hence, there will not be any significant change in the status of sanitation and the community health of the area, as

sufficient measures have been taken and proposed under the EMP.

4.6.4 Places Of Archaeological/Historical/Religious/Tourist Interest

There is a religious sacred Gurudwara Sahib within the study area i.e.10 km radius of plant site. Through proper

follow of mitigation measures, no environmental impacts are envisaged.

4.7 Biological EnvironmentPrediction of impacts is based both on the direct and indirect; short-term as well as long-term; irreversible and

irreversible impacts that are most likely to occur, owing to the proposed activity during establishment and

operation. The ecological factors that are considered most significant as far as the impact on flora and fauna are

concerned:

1. Whether there shall be any reduction in species diversity?




2. Whether there shall be any habitat loss or fragmentation?

3. Whether there shall be any additional risk or threat to the Rare or Endangered or Endemic or Threatened

(REET)Species?

4. Whether there shall be any impairment of ecological functions such as (i) disruption of food chains, (ii) decline in

species population and or (iii) alterations in predator-prey relationships?

The proposed CETP shall treat the effluent generated from Member Units. All the effluent shall be sent to the CETP

through an underground pipeline. No direct or indirect damage is expected to the flora and fauna of the buffer

zone as there is no stack or emissions. Further, as there are no Rare or Endangered or Endemic or Threatened (REET)

Species, the project does not pose any threat to the flora and fauna of the study area. As the facility is required to

operate and maintain the effluent norms within the limits specified by the CPCB / SPCB, the effects of the CETP on

the flora and fauna of the buffer zone shall be negligible. Neither the storm water nor the effluent water nor any

other kind of rain or waste water from the CETP shall get in to the drinking water resources.

4.7.1 Terrestrial Ecology

4.7.2 Anticipated Impacts

Construction works at the project site involves land clearance and leveling leading to loss of the present flora. But

there are no valuable ecological or biological resources. There are trees mainly outside the project boundary and

none of them will be cut, they will be saved as in garden area. During construction, there is every possibility of dust

generation which could impact the growth and health of pants. Since there shall be no vegetation in the project

site, there shall be adverse impact on flora or fauna.

Mitigation Measures.

All standard and routine mitigation measures applicable to CETP shall be in place. Modern techniques like water

sprinklers and other means, as referred under air environment section need to be followed.

During Construction Phase & Operation Phase

Construction mainly involves a few sheds, a stack and erection and fabrication of equipment. At least one such unit

is in operation in every district all over india. As the site is mostly barren with only one medium size tree, the loss

of any vegetation is negligible. However, during operation, if the waste materials or recyclables or rejects are

discarded or disposed improperly, it could lead to contamination of soil.

Impact Matrix

Various activities from the CETP project are likely to have some impact on the environmental constituents during

its construction as well as operational phase. The matrix method has been adopted for the identification and

evaluation of the environmental impacts. The method involves identification of the interaction between project

activities and environmental characteristics.

The Impact Assessment Matrix given in table 4.1 reveals the impact associated with each activity of the project on

various environmental parameters during construction and function phase respectively before any mitigation

measures are implanted. Environmental impacts have been identified based on an assessment of environmental

aspects associated with the project.




Table 4-1: Impact Identification Matrix

Project Activity

Environmental Attributes

Land UseSoil And

Earth

Ground

Water

Quality

Surface

WaterAir Noise Ecology Aesthetics

Construction Phase

Site Clearing √ √ √ √ √ √

Excavation and Embankment √ √ √ √ √

Construction of Water Distribution Networks √ √ √ √ √ √

Construction of Storm Water Network √ √ √ √ √

Construction of Wastewater Treatment Plant √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Development of Haulage Road √ √ √ √

Quarrying √ √ √ √

Construction of Laying Of Roads √ √ √ √

Construction of Industrial Units √ √ √ √

Operational Phase

Operation of DG Sets √ √

Operation of Machine √ √

Vehicular Movement √ √ √

Solid Waste Disposal √ √

Wastewater Disposal √ √




4.8 Corporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to responsibility of a company to ensure positive impact on

environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere.

Project promoter shall undertake social responsibilities as per the need of the people in the study area. These could

include education, skill building for livelihood of people, health, cultural and social welfare etc., particularly

targeting the people at disadvantaged sections of society.

The execution of the project will not disturb the people living in the area as there will be no blasting and

large scale digging. The project will generate employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers in

the vicinity, which will produce multiple effects on the life and economy of the local people.

4.8.1 Infrastructural Development

The increasing infrastructural activity will boost the commercial and economic status of the locality. The CETP facility

will be helpful to further boost the industrial development especially small scale industries so that large number of

local people will be benefitted.

Public Health

Temporary hutment for the construction workers will be provided with basic amenities like low cost sanitation

facilities, first aid, safe drinking water supply and personal protective equipment etc. The workers will be provided

the medical assistance whenever required.

The workers will be provided regular medical check-up camps and hospital facility.

The workers will be provided with skill development training and training in risk assessment and disaster

management.

Adequate mitigation measures will be ensured to reduce odor emissions and disease from proposed site to

eliminate the nuisance of effluents/sewage.

Transportation And Communication

The Proposed CETP site is very well connected by transport and communication facility and will not cause any

additional burden and impact on the environment.

Summary Of Potential Impacts And Mitigation Measures During Construction And Operation Phase

The potential impacts during construction and operational stage along with mitigation measures are presented in

table 4.2 and 4.3 respectively.




Table 4-2: Potential Impacts And Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase

Environmental

Component

Sources Of

ImpactsPotential Impacts Mitigation Measures Remarks

Air Quality Land Preparation

And Construction

Activity

Vehicular Traffic

Dust emission

Stacking of construction

material may block

roads

Water spraying on haul roads

in project site

Regular maintenance of

vehicles

Vehicles with PUC

Insignificant increase in dust

emission and other air

pollutants

The construction activity will

be completed in shortest

possible period

Noise HEMM, Heavy

Machineries and

Truck Movement

Workers exposed to

increased noise near

machineries

Construction work during day

time only

Ear plugs for worker

Regular maintenance of

machineries and trucks

Noise will be below stipulated

standard of 75 dB (A)for

occupational area

Water Quality of

Wastewater

produced from

labour colony

Excavated material

Public health concern

due to wastewater

Storm water with sediments

from excavated material

Modular septic tank for

wastewater treatment

Secured storage and reuse of

excavated material in

construction and land filling

Land

Quality

Land Preparation

and Construction

Activity

Change in land use

pattern

Overburden &

construction waste may

pollute soil

Project site is open land

allotted for cetp so no change

in land use pattern,

Reuse of o.b. & construction

waste in construction and for

land fill during landscaping

Quantum of excavated O.B. &

construction waste will be

small

Ecology (Terrestrial

And Aquatic)

Land preparation for

construction of CETP

Production of noise Construction work during day

time only and vehicles will be

maintained in good condition

Increase in noise will be very

small

Socio-

Economic Construction of CETP No adverse impact

Direct and indirect

employment opportunities

Improvement in

socioeconomic status of local

people




Environmental

Component

Sources Of

ImpactsPotential Impacts Mitigation Measures Remarks

Infrastructure &

Services

Construction activity

require many

products from other

industries

Development of

industries in the area

Insanitary conditions &

public health problems

Commercial and economic

development

Low cost sanitation facility and

safe water will be provided

First aid and medical help will

be provided

Personal protective equipment

will be provided

Environmental

Hazards Construction of CETP

No major

environmental hazard

Provide preventive measures

for potential fire hazards with

requisite fire detection, fire-

fighting facilities and adequate

water storage

Construction of CETP will not

involve blasting activity




Table 4-3: Potential Impacts And Mitigation Measures During Operation Phase

Environmental

ComponentSources Of Impacts Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Remarks

Air Quality Small volume of vehicular

movement

Operation of DG

generators during

emergency only

CETP operation

Small amount of dust

emission due to vehicular

movement

Negligible emission of air

pollutants due to DG sets

Traces of odour may be

produced

Vehicular movement is reduced

due to pipeline conveyance of

effluent

Good housekeeping will be

maintained

Vehicles will be maintained in

good conditions with PUC;

Roads will be maintained in

good condition;

Generators (DG) with proper

height of stack as per guidelines

and will be used during

emergency only

Peripheral green belt will

minimize odour further

Generators will be

used only during

load shedding

period.

Noise Waste treatment pumps,

fans, generator and

vehicles

Some amount of increase

in noise levels

Noise from generator sets will be

within stipulated standards due

to acoustic enclosures

Machineries within acoustic

enclosures / rooms

Ear plugs to workers

Increase in noise

levels will be within

limits

Water Quality Possibility of

contamination of ground

water

Better quality of treated

industrial effluent due to

treatment scheme with

recovery/reuse potential.

Recycle and reuse of treated

effluent. Domestic sewage will

also be treated in CETP

CETP will be constructed with

strong foundation and water

proof rcc work to avoid any

seepage

The partially treated

and untreated

industrial effluent

and sewage will be

mandatorily passed

through CETP




Environmental


Land Quality Generation of hazardous

chemical sludge

No impact due to proper

management

Chemical sludge after

decantation will be sent to

authorized TSDF site at

Nalagarh.

Record of sludge

disposal shall be

kept as per

Hazardous And

Other Waste

(Management And ,

Transboundary

Movement) Rules,

2016.

Ecology

(Terrestrial And

Aquatic)

Operation of CETP No impact due to

insignificant emission

through air.

Discharge of treated

effluent to required

standard will not

significantly effect the

quality of receiving water

body supporting aquatic

flora & fauna.

CETP will have beneficial effect

on the environment

Green Belt/Plantation will be

developed around the CETP

No Biologically

Sensitive Area Is

Present within 19

Km radious but

project site is

outside ecosenstive

zone

Socio-

Economic

Operation of CETP:

Construction Phase And

Operation Phase

Negligible influx of outside

people as workers

Beneficial impacts with

respect to employment and

other socioeconomic

aspects

Local people will be given

preference in employment or

contract jobs

Generation of primary &

secondary employment for local

people

Other benefits:

Industrial

development

Improvement in

aesthetic and

hygienic

environment

Public health will be

improved

Infrastructure &

Services

Operation of CETP Infrastructural and

industrial development will

take place in terms of

Commercial and economic

development will be possible

Treated water will

be circulated for

horticulture &




Environmental


transportation of waste

from industries located out

industrial area in tankers &

treatment of combined

effluent.

agricultural. This

will lead to

conservation of

water &

improvement in

over all

environment.

Transportation And

Communication

Pressure on Transportation

and Communication

No major impact on

transportation &

communication as all the

facilities are already well

developed in the area

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Historical,

Archeological And

Architectural Sites

CETP Operation Gurudhwara Sahib is

located at PoantaSahib.

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The Aggregate Impact Value, for the proposed project is:

A positive Aggregate Environmental Impact Value suggests that the project has highly favorable benefits and advantages.

The negative impact value factoring is due to the eventuality of an accident for which adequate safeguards are to be put in place to reduce the

probability of any such eventualities reducing to almost zero.

The harmful effects are easily mitigatable and manageable.

Thus, the assessment favors realization of the proposed project at the suggested site




5 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

This chapter describes the various alternatives considered in developing the project. This chapter also describes the

criteria on the basis of, which site is selected.

The proposed site of CETP has been earmarked by the Department of Industries based on topography of the area

to receive waste water mostly through gravitational flow from the industries located in the Gondpur Industrial area.

The treatment technology and treatment Scheme CETP project has been finalized on the basis of quality and

quantity of the effluent generated by the industries located in the area and to meet the statutory standards laid

down by the State Pollution Control Board.

5.1 Site Selection

The following guiding factors have been considered while assessing the suitability of the site for the establishment

of CETP.

1. The land falls in the Industrial Zone and the proposed project site is earmarked for CETP.

2. Land -Acquisition has already been done by M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd.

3. The effluent collection is through the dedicated pipeline system & vehicle transport.

4. All infrastructures are easily available. Proposed site is well connected to NH-72 at a distance of approx. 200

meters in the SE direction.

5.2 Treatment Scheme

Mainly clusters of Sun Pharma, Mankind Pharma, Marico, Bajaj oil, Carlsberg Beer, Himalayan Mineral Water, Akorn

inc, United Biscuits, Pioneer Embroidery, Himalaya International Ltd, Tirupati Group like industries are located in

the Gonpur industrial Zone of Paonta Shaib, proposed project located at Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, Industrial Area,

Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh,. Thus the physico-chemical nature of the industrial effluents also varied widely

from each other. There is the provision for primary treatment shall be done by the industries itself to meet the

prescribed standard and after getting the desired parameters in the effluent discharged by the industries located

at Gonpur industrial area, in the CETP further treatment of the same shall be carried out , so that the treated water

may be utilized for the plantation and reuse in industries .

Treatability studies have been carried out by using different recent technologies and it was ensured that the effluent

meets the stipulated standards. Attempt has been made to do sludge minimization through proper scheme

selection. Treatment Scheme has been mentioned in detail in Chapter 2




6 Environmental Monitoring Programme

6.1 IntroductionRegular monitoring of important parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of environment during

plant operation. With the knowledge of baseline conditions, a properly planned monitoring program can serve as

an indicator for assessment of any deterioration in environmental conditions. This will facilitate undertaking suitable

measures to mitigate adverse impacts during the operation of the plant and further help to protect the environment

in the area. The main attributes for which monitoring shall be carried out are:

Waste water quality at inlet & outlet

Surface water quality of receiving water body.

Ambient air Quality,

Stack Emission,

Noise Level.

The purpose of the monitoring program is to ensure that the specified mitigation measures defined in the

Environment Management Plan (EMP) are compiled and leads to the desired benefits for the target area and its

population. To ensure the effective implementation of the EMP and gauge the efficiency of the mitigation measures,

monitoring shall be undertaken both during the construction and operation phases of the project. This chapter

describes the outlines of the monitoring program for the different environmental components during the

construction and operation phases for evaluation of the environmental status of the area due to the project as

development of block printing cluster affects environment and monitoring is tool to assess quality of environment

parameters and suggest to apply mitigation measures to recover environment which is affected due to project

activities. Monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out on a regular basis to ascertain the

following:

State of pollution within the project site and in its vicinity.

Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.

Examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site.

To assess environmental impacts.

The primary aim of monitoring is to provide information that will aid impact management, and secondarily, to

achieve a better understanding of cause-effect relationships and to improve EIA prediction and mitigation methods.

Both the immediate and long-term benefits from undertaking monitoring as part of EIA are widely recognized.

Monitoring will be used to:

Measure the impacts that occur during project construction and operation;

Check their compliance with agreed conditions and standards;

Facilitate impact management, e.g. by warning of unanticipated impacts; and determine the accuracy of impact

predictions and the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

6.2 Areas of ConcernThe best way to ensure that the new CETP facility operates in a consistent and environmentally sound manner is to

provide for a rigorous monitoring programme based on the guidelines of CPCB and MoEF& CC. The objective of

this programme is to comply with inlet effluent norms and standards of treated effluent.

To keep the record of pollution load from each unit, the member industry will monitor the important physico-

chemical parameters in their effluents on daily basis. The records of data on flow rate and daily quantity of effluent

from member units will also be maintained by concerned industry on daily basis. The data will be provided to CETP




operator for management of CETP. Treatment efficiency programme for CETP will be established within the

treatment plant.

Therefore, from the monitoring point of view, the important parameters are quality and flow of effluent from

member units and its compliance to major effluent quality parameters, quality of inlet effluent to CETP and outlet

treated effluent from CETP and its compliance to the stipulated standards, surface water and groundwater quality

in the buffer zone, air quality, noise, etc. Suggested monitoring parameters and programmes are described in the

subsequent sections.

6.2.1 Performance Indicators (PIs)

The physical, biological and social components are of particular significance to the project is as listed below:

Air quality

Water quality

Noise levels

Solid waste management

Plantation success / survival rate

To ensure the effective implementation of the mitigation measures and environmental management during

construction and operation phases of project, it is essential that an effective Environmental Monitoring Plan be

designed.

6.2.2 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring

Ambient air quality parameters recommended for monitoring with regard to constructional activities are PM, CO,

SO2, NO2. Monitoring shall be carried out twice a week for one month in each season during construction phase in

accordance to the National Ambient Air Quantity Standards 2009. The locations with the pollution parameters to

be monitored are detailed out in the Environmental Monitoring Plan (Table6-1).

6.2.3 Noise Level Monitoring

The measurements of noise levels will be carried out at all designated locations in accordance to the Ambient Noise

Standards formulated by MoEF as given. Noise level will be monitored on twenty-four hourly bases. Noise should

be recorded at “A” weighted frequency using a slow time response mode of the measuring instrument. The

measurement location, duration and the noise pollution parameters monitored are detailed in the Environmental

Monitoring Plan (Table6-1).

6.2.4 Success of Vegetation

To ensure the proper maintenance and monitoring of the proposed plantation activities, a regular survey of the

survival rate of the planted trees is being proposed up to a period of 2 years from the start of operation of the

project.

6.2.5 Summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme

The summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme for implementation during project construction and

operation phases is given in (Table 6-1) and respectively.




Table 6-1: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme for Implementation during ProjectConstruction Phase

S.No. Aspects Parameters to be monitoredFrequency ofMonitoring

1Surface and Ground Water

Quality

Surface water

Color, Odour, Turbidity, Temperature, pH,Salinity,

Conductivity, TDS, TSS, Turbidity, D.O.,BOD, Phosphates, Nitrates, Sulphates,Chlorides, Fluoride, Total Hardness asCaCO3, Calcium (as Ca), Magnesium as

(Mg), Total Alkalinity, Iron;

Half Yearly

Ground water

Drinking water standards

2 Ambient Air Quality PM10, SO2, NO2 Half Yearly

3 Noise Level Monitoring Equivalent Noise level Half Yearly

4 Soil QualitypH, Conductivity, Texture, Bulk Density,

organic matter, N.P.KHalf Yearly

Table 6-2: Summary of Environmental Monitoring Programme for Implementation during ProjectOperation Phase

S.No. Aspects Parameters to be monitoredFrequency of

Monitoring

1Surface and Ground Water

Quality

Surface water

Color, Odour, Turbidity, Temperature, pH,

Salinity,

Conductivity, TDS, TSS, Turbidity, D.O.,

BOD, Phosphates, Nitrates, Sulphates,

Chlorides, Fluoride, Total Hardness as

CaCO3, Calcium (as Ca), Magnesium as

(Mg), Total Alkalinity, Iron;

Half Yearly

Ground water

Drinking water standards

2 Stack monitoring for DG Set PM, SO2, NO2 Half Yearly

3 Ambient Air Quality at Plant PM10, SO2, NO2 Half Yearly

4 Noise Level Monitoring Equivalent Noise level Half Yearly

5 Soil QualitypH, Conductivity, Texture, Bulk Density,

organic matter, N.P.KHalf Yearly




S.No. Aspects Parameters to be monitoredFrequency of

Monitoring

6 Green Belt DevelopmentRate of survival and

growth of various speciesOnce per month

Formation of Environmental Management Cell (EMC)

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of various environmental

components is necessary. M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd. will have a full-fledged Environmental Management Cell

(EMC) reporting directly to Functional Head for environmental monitoring and control. An environment

management cell shall constitute the staff of CETP operation created to perform the following functions:

Achieve objectives of the ‘Environment Protection Policy’ of the management.

Collect information from regular monitoring and create a database.

Analyze the data and decide thrust areas.

Based on the data collected, decide target for each thrust area.

Carry out ‘Projects’ in each thrust area to arrive at practical solutions to environmental problems.

Discuss the reports of study on environment and disseminate the information.

Work out ‘Action plan’ for implementation of the recommendations made in the reports.

Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports and budget for environment management program.

6.2.6 Responsibility

6.2.6.1 Plant In charge

Distribution of responsibilities at operational and administration level.

Ensuring through regular interactions with senior management that each and every personnel in their respective

functions are meeting the Environmental Policy commitments.

Getting regular updates in the environmental performance and appraise suitably. In specific the regular

monitoring of the data/information resource consumed and the pollution levels in the CETP treatment system

Implementation of projects and follow up with each departmental heads.

Authorization of documents.

Ensuring that each department for related areas of Policy meets with the Environment Policy statements.

Getting regular updates on environmental Performance of the department.

Provide day to day resources like manpower, materials, chemicals etc. to each department.

Ensure that data, records/information related to the resources consumed, Pollutants generated, Pollutants

reduced at plant.

Ensure that all legal compliance is properly attended at appropriate time.

Undertaking to arrange any corrective and preventive action related to any non-conformance or potential

nonconformance that is to be raised.

Doing training needs assessment on regular basis.

Updating and Identifying Environmental Regulations applicable.

Submitting regular monthly Environment statements to SPCB.

Identify Emergency conditions in operation and provide Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Ensuring regular trials or mock drills as per the schedule.

Ensure that Operational Control Procedures are effectively implemented by all employees.




Ensure regular conduct of inter Audit as per Internal Audit Plan and monitor its follow up actions including

corrective actions.

Ensure conducting Management Review Meetings & Implement the decisions taken during Management

Review Meetings.

6.2.7 Maintenance Supervisor

Ensure proper Operation of CETP units to achieve the targeted results without damaging Environment within

section.

Give Plant Operators Operation Manual in Hindi. Ensure Plant operators & workers follow effective operational

practices in achieving environmental commitments.

Educate & train Plant Operators and Workers in application of Environment Policy statements.

Maintain coordination amongst workers.

Maintaining proper Environmental data/records with respect to resources consumed and pollutants

concentration reduced after each treatment stage.

Maintain record of plant operations as per applicable formats.

Assisting Plant In-charge in preparing Environment compliance to statutory body (Monthly statement).

Ensuring the maintenance of good housekeeping in plant specifically with respect to No leakage/spillage of

effluent from tank, pumps, piping and vessel. No spillage of liquid or dried sludge during handling of sludge.

Put Safety signboards at various locations.

Train workers for use of safety accessories & motivate them to use whenever required.

Identify Emergency conditions in plant operations & prepare preventive action plan.

Train Plant Operators & workers for their responsibilities during Emergency conditions by conducting mock

drill.

Communicating observations on plant operations to Plant-Incharge, which arise to non compliance of

environmental commitments.

Undertake corrective & preventive actions related to any noncompliance of environmental statements.

Updating on latest Environmental regulations through Magazines, Circulars, and Newspapers & Electronic

media.

Prepare Maintenance schedule in consultation with Maintenance Technician and carry out preventive and

corrective maintenance efficiently without obstructing the treatment cycle as far as possible.

Ensure proper plant maintenance for achieving objectives & targets of EMS.

Understand & Implement Environment Policy requirements.

Identify & prepare preventive Maintenance schedule in consultation with Plant In-charge.

Prepare Preventive Maintenance Planner for each unit, Equipment, Machinery and Installation and get it

approved by Plant In-charge.

Implement Preventive Action Plan and keep record of it.

Update & Modify maintenance planner as per process requirement priority and inform Plant In charge of the

same.

Understand Emergency requirements, Emergency Preparedness Plan & Implement the same as applicable.

Ensure to keep all stands by equipment in working condition

Coordinate with Plant In-charge and conduct training programme for Plant Operators & workers to operate

Fire Extinguishers, Water Hose.

Check all working as well as non-working equipment & machinery daily and report any defect to Plant In-charge

and or Maintenance Technician for attending the same on priority basis.

Understand action to be taken during Emergency conditions in plant.




If an Emergency situation arises during off-hours of staff or Plant in-charge, the same will be informed to

General Manager immediately.

6.3 CETP Emergency Management SystemAn Emergency Management System for smooth functioning of CETP is elaborated as under:

Power Failure – A DG Set of 1000 KVA (1Nos.) will be provided for back up during power failure situation.

Equipment Failures – All the equipments provided in the CETP will have standby units. Moreover sufficient spares

for each of the equipments will be made available in stores for quick maintenance resolution. Sufficient staff in

terms of manpower for minor and major maintenances will be provided.

Personnel Protective Equipments will be provided to each of the individuals employed in the CETP. PPEs such as

Hand gloves, Mask, Googles, Safety Shows, Fire Apron, Safety Belt etc are provided.

A Fire Tender can be called for in case of emergency of Fire in the CETP.

Process Failures – In case of process failures, bypass system is provided after each stage of treatment i.e. Primary

Clarifier Bypass, Ist Stage Secondary Settling Tank recirculation bypass, IInd Stage Secondary recirculation bypass,

Final Collection Tank Bypass; Recirculation of effluents in case of not meeting norms for disposal. Moreover

oxidation treatment using chlorine system is also provided in the CETP which helps in oxidizing the Chemical COD

in case of process failures.

6.4 Emergency Preparedness and Response SystemThe objective is to address the three components by the proponent agency:

Establish and maintain the system to identify the potential for and the response to the accidents and emergency

situation in order to prevent environmental impact associated with such situation.

To review and revise the implementation effectiveness after the incidental situation of emergency situations.

Testing of emergency plan wherever feasible to know the effectiveness of the systems evolved.

The organization will have defined and maintained system for dealing with environmental incidents and

potential emergency situations. The operating procedures and control include, where appropriate consideration

of:

Accidental discharge of effluent to land and water.

Accidental disposal of solid waste to land,

Specific environment and ecosystem effects from accidental releases.

The procedure takes into account incidents arising or likely to arise as consequences of:Abnormal operating

condition

Accidents and potential emergency situation

The agency has developed emergency preparedness plan, which covers the potential for disaster in the premises

in the worst case in the area.

The emphasis of such plan is placed upon ensuring that business services are least affected due to the incidence,

instead of disruption of the member industries is least affected.

Safety of individual staff, property of the company and surrounding is also considered in the emergency

preparedness plan




The emergency preparedness plan consists of following:

Emergency organization and responsibilities

A list of key personnel

Details of emergency services

Internal and external communication plans

Actions to be taken in the event of different types of emergencies;

Information on hazardous materials including each material’s potential impact on the environment

Training plans and testing for effectiveness.

It will be ensured that emergency preparedness plans are prepared and are maintained in place and believes

that even when the risk are low, the emergency preparedness plans are still necessary as without it minor

incidence can turn in to a major one.

Review and revise the implementation system after the incidence.

In case of a misses the organization will ensure that such potential accidents are recorded and reviewed and

not hidden away or forgotten. Such incidents indicate the area of risk, which on other occasion may turn into

an accident.

For every such misses the appropriate action will be taken, documents are amended, people are trained to

ensure that the operation is carried out as per the revised procedure and such incidents are prevented.

The record of the accidents or near miss situation in the plant will be recorded & maintained.

Environmental Policy

The Executives of the agency have defined the Environmental Policy and approved by Plant-Incharge. The agency

ensures that the policy is appropriate to the nature, scale and environmental impact of its activities for treating the

effluent.

The policy mentions about monitoring of the system, continuous improvement, pollution prevention and ensuring

to comply with the relevant Regulations as per SPCB Water consent and Hazardous waste consent condition,

member units and surrounding residents, employees and expectations of interested parties.

While deciding for environmental policy the Industry has considered the following:

The organization’s mission, vision, core values and beliefs

Requirements of and communication with interested parties

Continual improvement

Minimization of pollution

Training Employees

Specific local or regional conditions

The relevant environmental regulations

Nonconformity at Plant Level

As a day to day operation whenever the nonconformity is observed at the plant level in the form of

Violation of effluent disposal norms of SPCB,

Variations in quality of effluent received at CETP from member units,

Spillage/leakage of liquid sludge from sludge drying bed or during conveyance.




6.4.1.1 Action to be taken against Nonconformity

Non-conformance detail report will be filled by the section in charge in the respective operator report of each

section. This includes the details of the nonconformance occurred due to the operational equipment failure or due

to any other situation, which would have significant environment, impact or unsafe working condition.

The company will not utilize any major chemicals, which causes Environmental Hazard. There is a remote possibility

of environmental hazard due to spillage of anti-static agent, lubricating oils & fuel oils.

There is no possibility of accidental fire in the production / power generation plant. However, any incidence of

environmental leakage, fire or safety related issues will be recorded. The analysis is of such environmental non-

conformance will be recorded in the non-conformance register.

The details will be analyzed for probable reason for nonconformance and the actions required to be taken/action

taken as a corrective measure. The disposal actions appropriate to the nature of the nonconformity will be

suggested and actions will be taken to ensure that such nonconformance do not occur in future. If corrective /

preventive actions are required then the details of corrective/ preventive action Planned, taken and record

maintained.

Nonconformity of effluent & Solid Waste Collection, Treatment, Generation and Disposal Level. The effluent &

hazardous waste collection, Treatment and Disposal process will be done as per the Water Consent Norms specified

by the SPCB.

Any nonconformance in complying with the conditions specified by SPCB in the NOC/Consents will be reported in

the Non-conformance Register stating about the nonconformance observed at the final discharge level by SPCB

The findings of the nonconformance at the plant level, reported by the legal bodies and interested parties will be

part of the discussions at the board meeting and the decisions of the meeting will be implemented to ensure that

incidence of such non-conformance of similar nature do not occur in the subsequent period. As a result of

nonconformance for any of the two conditions mentioned above and corrective / preventive actions will be taken

to eliminate the potential causes, the procedure and work instruction may be revised to incorporate the revised

system.

System of Reporting of Noncompliance / Violations Of Environmental Norms To Board Of Directors / Share

Holders

A Board meeting will be conducted every month, where all the matters related to the CETP functioning and any

non-compliances/violations to environmental norms will be discussed and shared to the associated member

industries. The agenda points of the meeting are as under:

Review of Plant Operations – Any abnormality and Corrective actions taken.

Plant Performance – Overall plant operating parameters.

Inlet Quality and Quantity of Effluents received.

Defaulter Member units for special parameters such as Lead and Chromium.

Strict Vigilance on the member units for influent parameters and also collection of effluents from member units.

Details of members violating the inlet norms.

Details of members not sending their effluents and further action taken by sending notices.

Outlet COD results during the month – Actual Analysis as well as TOC Readings.

Reports of Third Party analysis on final treated effluents.

Reports of SPCB samples.




Sludges Disposal Report.

Notices of SPCB Non-Compliance.

Fire Call Report.

Action to be Taken Report is prepared during the meeting.

Action Taken Report of last meeting is reviewed.

Strict actions are taken against any non-conformity and violation of the effluent parameters by member units

or by CETP internally.

6.5 Additional StudiesActivities AT CETP

A) Activities to Be Performed

Activities to be carried out in CETP for treatment of effluent includes following:

Operation of treatment plant.

Handling of treatment chemicals.

ETP sludge handling.

Control of flow and processing of wastewater.

Monitoring of control panel.

Adjustments of valves and gates manually or automatically.

Observation of variations in operating conditions.

Starting and stopping of pumps and other equipment.

Maintenance work of CETP units.

To carry out sampling and testing of effluent samples.

B) Instruments & Equipment Handling:

The workforce of Treatment plant is anticipated to handle following instruments /equipment:

Laboratory equipment.

Measuring and metering devices.

Mechanized lifting and disposal equipment.

Portable mechanical working tools.

Pumps and blowers.

Control ignition sources on site.




7 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 IntroductionCommon Effluent Treatment Plant rank moderate on the industrial occupations where on the job injuries may

occour. The wastewater treatment plant operators are exposed to a variety of hazardous chemical agents, contained

within the effluents and the reagents used in the water processing, or generated during the wastewater treatment.

These chemical agents may cause poisoning, chemical accidents (e.g., skin burns, injury to the eyes, etc.) damage

to the respiratory system, allergies, dermatitis, chronic diseases, etc. Wastewater treatment plant operators may also

be injured by slips, trips and falls on wet floors; by falls into treatment ponds, pits, clarifiers or vats and by splashes

of hazardous liquids; they may suffer cuts and pricks from sharp tools, contusions, etc.

They are exposed to hazards related to work in confined spaces. Other common hazards include electric shock,

explosion, entanglement in moving machinery, etc. However, accidents do occur and these can cause serious injury

to employees or the public, and damage to property. The public concern at such events invariably leads to call for

additional control at national and international levels. It is against this background that the various Section and

Rules under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, the Factories Act, 1948 and other Acts specify the requirements

for a safe and reliable working of an industry. These require carrying out various studies and analysis to assess and

mitigate hazard prevalent in line with the above goal of safe and reliable working. These are more commonly known

as “Risk Assessment Studies”. This chapter explains the basis of Risk Assessment and its objectives.

7.2 Risk AssessmentMajor hazard installations have to be operated to a high degree of safety; this is the duty of the management. In

addition, management holds a key role in the organization and implementation of a major hazard control system.

In particular, the management has the responsibility to:

Provide the information required to identify major hazard installations.

Carry out hazard assessment;

Report to the authorities on the results of the hazard assessment;

Set up an Disaster Management plan;

Take measures to improve plant safety.

In order to fulfill the above responsibility, the Management must be aware of the nature of the hazard, of the events

that cause accidents and of the potential consequences of such accidents.

7.3 Objective of the StudyIdentification analysis and assessment of hazard and risk are very useful in providing information to risk

management. It provides basis for what should be type and capacity of its on-site and offsite emergency plan also

what types of safety measures are required. The main objectives of the Risk Assessment Studies are as given below:

To define and assess emergencies, including risk impact assessment.

To control and contain incidents.

To safeguard employees and people in vicinity.

To minimize damage to property and environment.

To inform the employees, the general public and the authority about the hazards /risk assessed, safeguards

provided, residual risk if any and the role to be played in them in the event of emergency.

To be ready for mutual aid if need arise to help neighboring unit. Normal jurisdiction of an OEP (On-site

Emergency Plan) in the own premises only, but looking to the time factor in arriving the external help or off -




site emergency plan agency, the jurisdiction must be extended outside the extent possible in case of emergency

occurring outside.

To inform authorities and mutual aid centers to come for help.

To affect rescue and treatment of casualties. To count injured.

To identify and list any death.

To inform and help relatives.

To secure the safe rehabilitation of affected areas and to restore normalcy.

To provide authoritative information to the media.

To preserve records, equipments, etc., and to organize investigation into the cause of emergency and preventive

measures to stop its recurrences.

To ensure safety of the workers before personnel re - enter and resume work.

To work out a plan with all provisions to handle emergencies and to provide for emergency preparedness and

the periodical rehearsal of the plan.

7.4 Hazard IdentificationAs proposed project is common effluent treatment facility which does not involve major hazardous chemicals both

quality and quantity wise during operation phase. The hazards identified are:

Health hazardous due to leakage of untreated effluent.

Health hazard due to use of treatment chemical i.e. lime, alum etc.

Toxic and corrosive hazard due to hydrochloric acid handling.

Fire hazard due to ignition of flammable chemical i.e. HSD.

Electrical hazards due to the electrical major equipment/ machinery, operations, welding, motors, and heavy

lift devices, cabling, human intervention (short circuit possibility), maintenance work (due to machinery

breakdown etc.), plant lighting related electrical hazards.

Possibility of human injury due to working with mechanical machines, manual handling etc.

Possibility of injury during chemicals handled, during operations and due to intoxication.

Major dropped objects hazard due to large number of physical handling steps / operations involved with crane/

overhead lifting/ hoisting equipment.

Fires in any part of the plant working areas - there is a possibility of rapid escalation if it is not brought under

control quickly.

Possibilities of fire hazards at transformers, switchgear and other electrical equipment etc.

Safety Precautions

Following precautions is/shall be taken while storage of chemicals:

The tanks shall be located and marked in the designated area for the hazardous chemical storage.

Tanks of proper material of construction will be selected.

The tanks shall be filled up to 85-90% of its capacity

All tanks shall be uniformly tagged.

Level indicators in tanks shall be provided.

Dyke wall shall be provided.

Industrial type electrical fittings shall be provided.

Electrical installation shall be as per hazardous area clarification.

Safe working place shall be provided in between all tanks/equipments.

Adequate fire-fighting equipments shall be provided.




Anti-corrosive painting to be done.

No smoking board shall be displayed.

Safety instruction board shall be displayed.

Standard Operating Procedure for the storage will be prepared.

Proper earthing/bonding shall be provided.

Lightning arrestor should be provided.

While hazards of other type along with safety measures, flood control measures and earthquake control measures

are given in Table-7.2, Table-7.3 and Table-7.4 respectively.

Table 7-1: Hazards and Its Control

SR.

NO

NAME OF

POSSIBLE

HAZARD &

EMERGENCY

IT’S SOURCE

& REASONS

IT’S EFFECT ON

PERSONS

PROPERTY &

ENVIRONMENT

PLACE OF

EFFECT

CONTROL MEASURES

TO BE PROVIDED

1 Fire

TransformerTransfer oilshort circuit,DG fuel etc.

Health effects,Damage of

storage facilitiesand air & soilcontamination

Transformernear Power

controlCentre, fuelstorage area

*Fire FightingEquipment's

*Graved bed for oilspillage or soaking

isolated fenced area*Lightening arrestor

nearby*DG set for emergency

power supply*Lightening arrestor at

buildings

2Spillage of

untreated effluent

NaturalDisaster,

Earthquakes,Manmade war

etc.

Health effect tohuman and land

and watercontamination.

Plant area &population

nearby

*First aid available*Security at all the time

guarding importantlocations *extra spareparts will be provided

* immediatemaintenance will be

done

Table 7-3: Flood Control Measures

SR.

NO.HAZARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EMERGENCY CONTROL

1 Electric shock

*All electric line cut off / switch off

from main supply.

*Give artificial respiration if needed.

*Shock proof hand gloves should be

used if needed

*Stop electric power

*Inform site main controller for

outside help

2 Slippery Surface

* Clean the working place

*Keep away all persons at safe

assembly points

*Start the emergency water

tapping




Table 7-2: Earthquake Control Measures

SR.NO HAZARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EMERGENCY CONTROL

1.

Toxic gas release /

Fire

Minimum stock of chemicals Earthquake

proof

building

* Stop the leakage.

* Inform site main controller

for outside help

2.

Mixing of

incompatible

chemicals

Safe distance between chemicals Dyke

wall at all storage tank of

chemicals

*Stop the leakage

* Inform site main controller

for outside help

Fire Fighting System

CETP management shall take into consideration fire prevention measures at the project planning and during plant

commissioning stage to avoid any outbreak of fire.

Table 7-3: Fire Fighting System

SR.NO. LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER

1 LDO/HFO/Oil storage area DCP/ABC

2 Electrical DB DCP/ABC

3 Electrical panel Dry CO2

4 Office and administration DCP/ABC

5 DG room DCP/ABC

6 Hazardous waste storage area DCP/ABC

7 Vehicle parking area DCP/ABC

8 Security cabin DCP/ABC

7.5 Major Hazards and Damage CriteriaHazard is the associated term with material, which is a measure or the likely hood of the damage to human working

with, or studying the material in question. All the probable potential hazardous is classified under different heads.

1) Fire hazards

2) Toxic gas release hazards

3) Explosion hazards

4) Corrosion hazards

5) Biological hazards

Fire Hazards

Since the Stone Age term 'fire' is associated with fear. It is very dangerous if occurs in uncontrolled manner. It

should be clearly understood that when a liquid is used having flash point below the normal ambient temperature,

it could, in suitable circumstances, liberate a sufficient quantity of vapor to give rise to flammable mixtures with

air. CETP shall use inflammable chemicals like diesel as a fuel for Standby DG set which may lead to fire hazard.




Diesel will be stored in Drum/tank in separate storage area. Rule of no smoking will be observed strictly in the

storage area.

Sufficient water storage tank will be designated for emergency situation.

Toxic Hazards

Toxic substances affect in three ways by ingestion, absorption & inhalation. Proposed CETP Project may be using

lime etc in minor quantity which may be lead to toxic hazard. Adequate provision of safety along with personal

protective equipment will be made; breathing apparatus and emergency kit shall be provided.

Explosion Hazards

Release of energy in a rapid and uncontrolled manner gives rise to explosion. Proposed project shall not be using

any explosive material.

Corrosion Hazards

Corrosion is a chemical reaction-taking place at the surface of metal. Proposed CETP shall be using the

polyelectrolyte, Alum and lime which is corrosive in nature. These chemicals have their typical hazard when it comes

in contact with human tissues. This has adverse effects on weakening the strength of material in contact. CETP will

take due care to overcome the hazard i.e. scrubbing system will be provided as per requirement. All the metal units

and pipe line will be painted with special type of anticorrosive paint. Good quality materials shall be used for

transferring corrosives. Regular thickness testing of equipment, pipelines etc. will be carried out to have the exact

picture of effect of corrosion.

Biological Hazards

Proposed project is waste water treatment facility which involves the biological activities for treatment of effluent

so biological hazards can’t be eliminated. The most common way of biological hazards is by hand to mouth contact

during eating, drinking and smoking or by wiping the face with contaminated hands or gloves or by licking splashes

from skin or by breathing them in, as dust, aerosol or mist. The major source of biological hazard on proposed site

is biological sludge drying bed, filter press, biological storage sump etc. Practically, complete elimination of

biological hazards cannot be possible. It will be reduce by adopting the safe practice guards.

Occupational Hazards And It Control Measure

The detail of hazard involved with common effluent treatment plant facility and its preventive measure required to

be taken for the health and safety of the workers/operators are given in table:7-6

Table 7-4: Occupation Hazards And Its Control Measure

HAZARDS ACTIVITIES CONTROL MEASURES

Accident hazards 1. Slips and falls on floors made

slippery by water, aqueous

solutions.

2.Falls into ponds, pits, clarifiers or

tanks causing injuries or drowning

1. Use safety shoes or boots with non-slip

soles.

2. Make area dry as much as possible.

3 Railing shall be provided.





1. Blows and contusions caused by

falling heavy articles, including

containers of chemical reagents, or

by contact with moving machinery

or vehicles

1. Wear personal protective equipment and

chemical resistant clothing to avoid exposure

of skin or eyes to corrosive and/or polluted

solids, liquids, gases or vapors

2.First aid box shall be provided

3.Moving parts of machines will be provided

with suitable guards

1. Hazards related to entry into

confined spaces - suffocation due to

oxygen deficiency, poisoning (e.g. by

hydrogen sulfide), etc.

1. Do not mix chemicals without the

supervision of a qualified chemist or safety

professional

2. Obey safety-instructions regarding the

storage, transport, handling or pouring of

chemicals

1. Electric shock caused by contact

with faulty electrical equipment,

cables, etc.

1. Check electrical equipment for safety before

Use Verify that all electric cables will properly

Insulated.

2. Repair and test all faulty or suspect electrical

equipment before reused

3.All electric line cut off / switch off from main

Supply.

4. Hand siren use to declare emergency Shock

proof hand gloves should be used if needed

1. Cuts and pricks by sharp tools

sharp edges of articles to be plated

sharp deposits on jigs etc.

2. Injuries (especially of eyes)

caused by flying particles.

1. Wear safety goggles in all cases where the

eyes may be exposed to dust, flying particles,

or splashes of harmful liquids.

2. Leather hand gloves during handling of

sharp edges articles.

1. Vigorous chemical reactions

caused by uncontrolled mixing of

chemicals (e.g., if water is mixed

with lime, Alum, during the

preparation of reagents for

wastewater treatment.

1. Wear respirator, or gas mask, when

exposed to harmful aerosols, dusts, vapors or

gases Obey safety-instructions regarding the

storage, transport, handling or pouring of

chemicals

2. Take extreme care when handling highly

corrosive and toxic agents such as

concentrated acids or alkalis, or when toxic

gases may be emitted from the reagents etc.

1. Acute poisoning caused by various

chemicals present in the wastes, used

as reagents or released during the

treatment; a particular hazard is

caused by the possible release of a

number of poisonous gases e.g.,

hydrogen-sulfide etc.

1. Take extreme care when handling highly

corrosive agents such as liquid and

concentrated acids or alkalis, or when toxic

gases may be emitted from the reagents, etc.

2. Obey safety instructions concerning entry

into confined spaces.





Physical hazards 1. Exposure to excessive noise levels

from mechanical equipment.

2. Exposure to adverse weather (low

Or high temperature, rain, snow,

storms, etc.)

1. Preventive maintenance of equipment.

2. Ear plug and ear muff shall be provided.

3. Vibration pads shall be installed for high

vibrating equipments.

Chemical hazards 1. Chronic poisoning by inhalation

or ingestion of many of the

chemicals used in wastewater

treatment

2. Dermatitis caused by exposure of

the skin to waste waters, cleaning

formulations, acid and alkaline s

solutions, etc.

3. Irritation of mucous membranes

(in particular of the respiratory

tract) by acid or alkaline vapors or

aerosols, by hydrogen sulfide, and

other substances

1. Wear respirator, or gas mask, when exposed

to harmful aerosols, dusts, vapors or gases.

2. Only qualified/experience personnel shall be

allowed to work for critical/hazards operation.

3. First aid box shall be provided.

Biological hazards 1. Diseases caused by infectious

agents (bacteria, viruses, protozoa,

1. All workers should undergo periodic

examinations by occupational physician to

helminthes and fungi) present in the

raw wastewater (mainly from human

origin)

reveal early symptoms of possible chronic effects

or allergies.

2. Diseases caused by contact with

the toxins released by the infectious

agents

2. Safe manual handling procedure shall be

followed.

3. Diseases caused by insects or

rodents proliferating in the sludge

drying beds





Ergonomic,

psychosocial and

Organizational

factors

A

Musculoskeletal injuries caused by

overexertion while handling heavy

loads, such as containers of

chemicals, or by awkward working

postures (including frequent

bending), etc. Discomfort and

psychological problems related to

prolonged wear of protective

clothing (including heavy boots,

aprons and other impermeable

pieces), to the bad smells of the

wastes, to the feeling of working

with "soiled" liquids in a "dirty" and

not too "respectable" occupation,

and to the apprehensions caused

Learn and use safe lifting and moving

techniques for heavy or awkward loads such as

containers of chemicals; use mechanical aids

to assist in lifting

7.6 Occupational Health And Safety ProgramHealth hazards associated with the occupation are called occupational hazards. CETP shall carry out the following

checks to curb the problem:

a. Periodical medical checkup shall be done for all employees as per requirement.

b. First aid training shall be given to the employees.

All precautions shall be taken to avoid foreseeable accidents like spillage, fire and explosion hazards and to

minimize the effect of any such accident and to combat any emergency at site level. Preventive safety measures

shall be taken to minimize the risk of accident with respect to Technical Safety, Organizational Safety and Personal

Safety are listed below:

The operator/incharge shall take all reasonably practicable measures to minimize the risk of such accident in

compliance with the legal obligation under the relevant safety.

All building plans and installations shall be as per relevant acts and duly approved by competent government

authorities.

Process and Equipment shall be designed by qualified and experienced professionals and fabricated to

applicable national / international codes with stage wise inspection.

Hazardous processes shall be operated by trained workers and shall be looked after by qualified & experienced

supervisors.

Safety features such as fire extinguishers and suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be provided.

Regular operations and testing of fire hydrant system and fire extinguishers shall be carried out.

Use of flameproof electrical equipment, flame arresters and breather valves shall be done.

Provision of Earthing and lighting arrestor to prevent electrical fires and explosions in flammable chemical

storage area areas shall be done.

Drums storing hazardous liquid chemicals shall be place separately to confine any spillage and facilitate easy

collection. Necessary separation distance shall be maintained.

Training of workers and Staff shall be given for fire fighting, work permit system, first aid, safe handling of

hazardous chemicals and integrating safety, in all activities.




Good housekeeping in plant premises shall be ensured.

Accident / Incident reporting system and information of employees about the same shall be done for better

awareness.

Suitable notices / boards shall be displayed at several locations indicating appropriate hazards warning as well as

DOs and DON’Ts for ensuring operational and personal Safety for information of workers / staff and visitors.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be provided to employees as per the job requirements.

Strong communication system shall be provided.

7.7 Safety Features and Emergency Capabilities

Objectives Of Emergency Procedures

The objective of the procedure is to define role of key personnel of different services during major emergency to

be effectively utilized to:

a. Safeguard lives

b. Contains of incident and bring it under control

c. Minimize damage to property & neighboring environment

d. Rescue & treatment of casualties & evacuation of persons to safe areas

e. Identification of affected persons, information to relatives and extending necessary assistance.

f. Preservation of information, records etc. which will help in investigation

g. Welfare assistance to casualties

h. Providing relevant information to police, district authorities and news media

i. Passing of information to relevant persons/agencies and warning the persons who are likely to be affected.

j. Mobilizing inside resources.

k. Initiating and organizing evacuation of affected persons.

l. Collecting latest status, other information and requirement.

Basis of plan and handling of emergency

a. It is not possible to envisage and detail every action, which should be taken during an emergency. The basic

philosophy is to get key personnel of necessary discipline who have the knowledge and background to assess

the situation and give directions as per the objectives as quickly as possible.

b. The plan identifies the services/departments required to combat emergencies and identifies the key persons

to discharge the duties.

c. Key personnel have been identified for emergencies and are responsible for providing necessary assistance.

d. Any outside assistance, which RFTP shall get, shall be co-ordinate by the Main Site Controller on duty.

e. Messages via telephones are restricted to key personnel only. This is required to keep the telephones free for

key personnel to contact for necessary feed-back.

f. Senior person who arrives on scene is automatically in-charge for the service group. He should not leave the

site without entrusting the charge to his deputy. All the key personnel should be available at the main control

room. All key personnel of other services will report to main site controller, who will coordinate between

various departments and outside agencies.

Information about emergency and subsequent actions

a. Any person noticing fire/explosion should shout FIRE, FIRE or HELP, HELP and will activate the emergency

bell.

b. Inform respective control rooms.




c. The Dept. Head will immediately rush to the incidence site to assess and take immediate action required to

control the source of incidence. They will also inform Security and administration to come to the place of

disaster/emergency and assist them.

Instructions to employees (Do’s & Don’t)

The plan assumes certain discipline at site during emergency as given below;

a. Do not get panicky

b. Do not approach the scene of disaster as a spectator

c. Do not engage phones/ P.A. system unnecessarily

d. Non-essential personnel to gather at security gate after receiving instructions

e. Do not move here & there unnecessarily

f. Do not approach unnecessarily to get information or more inquiry

g. Remain at your working place unless called and be attentive to instructions

h. Ensure that all contract laborers working in the premises are immediately sent to main security gate. They will

receive further instructions from main site controller

i. All non - essential staff members should gather at safe assembly point and wait for further instructions which

will be communicated through PA system or by other available means.

Instructions to Contractors

The plan assumes certain discipline at site during emergencies as given below;

a. Do not get panicky

b. Do not approach the scene of disaster as a spectator

c. Do not engage phones/ P.A. system unnecessarily

d. Non-essential personnel to gather at security gate after receiving instructions

e. Do not move here & there unnecessarily.

f. Do not approach unnecessarily for information or more inquiry.

g. Remain at your working place unless called and be attentive to instructions

h. Ensure that all contract laborers working in the premises are immediately sent to main security gate. They will

receive further instructions from main controller and wait for further instructions which will be communicated

through PA system or by other available means.

i. All fabricator contractors should ensure that all welding machines are switched off and all cylinders are closed

before leaving the working area.

j. All civil contractors should be gathered at assembly points after declared emergency.

7.7.1 Mitigation of consequences during major accident

No major hazard installation can ever be absolutely safe. Even if a hazard assessment has been carried out, if the

hazards have been detected and appropriate measures have been taken, the possibility of an accident cannot be

completely ruled out.

So safety systems provide, which can mitigate the consequences of accident or emergency situation.

Other measures for mitigating the consequences of an accident deal mainly with the response to a release of a

hazardous substance. In order to be able to initiate counter measures in the event of an accident, CETP shall install

various safety systems to mitigate the consequences during Major Accident are as under:

a. First aid handling team available round the clock.

b. Alarm System

c. Training to all employees regarding emergency preparedness




7.7.2 Emergency control centre with list of equipment and accessories

Administration office will act as Emergency Control Center. It is equipped with all necessary accessories as

mentioned below:

A. Documents

Site Plan

List of essential telephone numbers

List Firefighting equipment with their location

B. Personal Protective Equipment

Hand gloves

Gum boots

Goggles

Helmets

Safety belts

Aprons

Fire

Proximity suit

C. Equipment List

Internal / External Telephone

Portable alarm

Torches

Emergency Cupboard with necessary PPE Racer watches (STOP WATCH)

7.8 Disaster Management Plan

Defining the nature of emergency

Level of emergency can be classified in three categories:

LEVEL - 1:

The leakage or emergency, which is confinable within the plant, premises. It may be due to -

a) Small fire in the plant

b) Low toxic gas release for short duration.

c) Collapsing of equipment that do not affect outside premises.

LEVEL - 2:

The emergency, which is confinable within the plant premises. It may arise due to -

a) Major fire inside the plant premises.

b) Medium scale explosion confined to the plant premises.

c) Toxic / flammable gas leakage for short duration.




LEVEL - 3:

The emergency, which is not confinable within the premises and general public in the vicinity likely to be affected.

It may arise due to Explosion of high magnitude affecting the adjacent area Heavy / Profuse leakage of toxic /

flammable gases for a long duration.

Structure of The Emergency Management

Table 7-5: Structure of the Emergency Management

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANT PERSONNELIncident Controller Plant Operational Head

Accident Site Controller Shift In Charge/Operations I/C

Liaison Officer Head Personnel & Administration

Engineering Team Eng; Manager, Maintenance MANAGER

Safety Team Manager Safety, Safety Officers, Firemen.Medical Team Doctor, Nurse, Ambulance Driver

7.9 Roles and Responsibilities

Table 7-6: - Roles and responsibilities

S.No Team Leader Role & Responsibility

1. Incident Controller Overall incharge of the control of incidents

On being informed rushes to emergency control centre

Co-ordinates with accident site controller

Co-ordinates with liaison officer

Responsible for decision making.

Informs the owners as he feels fit

Orders the start of emergency siren

Orders the start of all clear airen

Decides and informs liaison officer the external

requirements, communication to be done.

Interacts with the accident site controller in

his operations.

Calls a review meeting to discuss the actions taken

during emergency.




S.No Team Leader Role & Responsibility

2. Accident Site

Controller

Controls the accident site.

Decides the actions to stop plant & machinery with

engg. Team

Decides the actions required to mitigate the accident

with safety team.

Discusses with liaison officer on the

treatment requirements of injured persons.

Obtains the list of missing persons from liaison officer and

informs rescue team for search and rehabilitation.

Advises incident controller to start emergency siren

Advises the incident controller to blow all clear siren

Cleans the area of emergency to restart operations.

3. Liaison Officer In charge of gate traffic regulation at main gate.

In charge of all external communications and

facility requirements from outside.

In charge of medical treatment to injured personnel.

In charge of head count operations to find out missing

persons.

In charge for regulating the personnel inside

the organization.

4. Engineering Team Will assist accident site controller in protecting the plant &

machinery

Will assist in emergency shut down operations.

Will assist movement of materials reduce the

severity of accident.

5. Safety Team Will assist accident site controller in mitigating the accident

causes-fire, toxicity, major spillages,

6. Medical Team Will render medical assistance inside and outside the

plant premises. Will report to accident site controller.

7. Rescue Team Will render rescue & rehabilitation operations as per

the instructions of accident site controller.

Emergency organization for night shifts, holidays and sundays

Incident Controller: The senior person in the service dept. will become the incident controller till the

designated person joins.

Accident Site Controller: The senior person in the Operations side will become the Accident Site Controller




till the designated person joins.

Liaison Officer: The senior person of the HR/security will become the liaison officer till the designated person

joins.

List of key emergency personnel and communication about emergency

List of key emergency personnel will be informed about the emergency through a group ‘SMS’. Their reply will be

recorded.

Information of emergency siren location and FAQs

(1) What is an Emergency Siren?

This system relates to the routine Siren system which is in use for shift and recess. This siren creates the voice after

a fix interval for Emergency.

(2) When this system should be used?

Always use this system only when a major emergency occurred at the facility.

(3) Who is authorized to operate this system?

When major incident occurs, the Security -In -Charge will operate the siren on the instructions of incident

controller.

(4) How emergency siren will be operated?

> The siren will be operated on a wailing mode (Ambulance Siren)

10 seconds on – 5 seconds off – 10 seconds on - 5 seconds off...for 3 minutes

(5) How all clear siren will be operated?

> The siren will be operated on a continuous mode (Ambulance Siren)

10 seconds on – 5 seconds off – 10 seconds on - 5 seconds off...for 5 minutes

Information of assembly points

At the time of emergency, non - essential workers, casual workers, visitors and others are to be assembled to

Assembly Points and separate in-charge is nominated.

In case of an emergency, the visitors, contract persons and employees will gather at nearby assembly point. Pre-

designated persons will take their roll call. If needed, they can be evacuated easily through any gate in a short

period as per instruction of site main controller List of Assembly Point along with accommodation capacity. Two

locations are identifying viz. main gate and parking area.




8 PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 Benefits: Economic and Social InfrastructureThe project will benefit the people living in the neighboring villages by giving preference to them in relation to

direct employment associated with the various project activities. The process of site preparation will involve a certain

number of laborers. There is a possibility that local people will be engaged for this purpose. The process will involve

a number of skilled and unskilled workers. There is a possibility that local people will be engaged for this purpose

to the extent possible and hence improve the existing employment scenario of the region. A systematic employment

policy will be drawn, considering the impact is significantly positive.

General development with expected improved environment conditions after installation of CETP , the area will

have possitive impact on the local economy; since the activities involve number of workers residing in the site area,

there will be an obvious rise in the developmental and commercial activities of the region. Local business (e.g.

suppliers of construction materials, owners of grocery shops of the nearby area) in this region is also expected to

flourish.

8.2 Employment OpportunitiesThe manpower requirement for the proposed project will generate permanent and secondary jobs for the operation

and maintenance of plant. The manpower requirement for the project is estimated at about 10. This will increase

direct and indirect employment opportunities and ancillary business development to some extent for the local

population. This phase is expected to create a beneficial impact on the socio-economic environment. The project

will benefit the people living in the neighboring villages by giving preference to them in relation to direct

employment associated with the various project activities. Construction and operation phase of the proposed

project will involve a certain number of laborers. There is a possibility that local people for construction phase as

well as a number of local skilled and unskilled people will be engaged in the employment which will improve the

existing employment scenario of the region. The managerial, supervisory and skilled personal shall be sourced from

nearby area.

8.3 Benefits of IndustriesThe industries in the area will be benefited with installation of CETP to meet the the regulatory requirement of

discharge standards economically. Also overall environment of the area will improve with better waste management

practise ,thus attract new investment opportunities . The increasing industrial activity will boost the commercial and

economical status of the locality, to some extent.




8.4 Social ResponsibilityM/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd. is abided to provide a good social environment to people in the vicinity of project

site and in the region. In future, it is continually committed to behave ethically and to contribute to economic

development, while improving the quality of environment and living conditions of workforce and their families, as

well as the local community and society at large. The company shall earmark funds for social development and

welfare measures in the surrounding villages. Following activity shall be under taken as a part of CSR.

Capacity building programmes would be implemented by undertaking vocational trainning programme for

skill development in required area.

Plantation of suitable species of trees to enhance esthetic quality of the area.

Organise medical camps for health checkup of workers .

Installation of street Solar lights.




9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSISThe upcoming project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local people. The CETP

will create employment including skilled as well as semi-skilled staff directly or indirectly. The secondary

employment in the form of providing services to the employed manpower will also be developed in the neighboring

villages.

Settingup of CETP shall also help in overall improvement of environment in the area thus attracting further growth

in the area.

The project will generate a fair amount of direct, indirect and induced employment in the study region. The local

economy will receive a boost due to employee spending and services generated by applicant.

Advantages Of CETP

Saving in Capital and Operating cost of treatment plant. The Common treatment is always cheaper than small

scattered treatment units.

Availability of land which is difficult to be ensured by all individual units in the event they go for individual

treatment plants.

Contribution of nutrient and diluting potential, making the complex industrial waste more amenable to

degradation.

The neutralization and equalization of heterogeneous waste makes its treatment techno-economically viable.

Professional and trained staff can be made available for operation of CETP which is not possible in case of

individual plants.

Disposal of treated wastewater & sludge becomes more organized.

Reduced burden of various regulatory authorities in ensuring pollution control requirement.




10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 IntroductionAn EMP is a site-specific plan developed to ensure that all necessary measures are identified and implemented in

order to protect environment and comply with environmental legislation and then being implemented with a

primary objective to minimize harm to the environment.

In Chapter 4 of this EIA report, anticipated impacts during construction and operation phases of the proposed

project have been identified, predicted and evaluated. Conventionally most of the identified impacts can be

managed through the proposed effluent treatment and gaseous emission controls already described. However,

where potential sources of environmental impacts could not be managed through such measures, additional

mitigation measures are required. This chapter on the Environmental Management Plan [EMP] lists and describes

those measures, they are either of an organization, procedural or technical/instrumental nature. These measures

are over and above all items already incorporated in the design of project facilities.

The details provided by the proponent about the proposed project [technical data, policy matters, approach to

environmental protection, etc.] and the baseline environmental status monitored through field surveys during the

study period have formed the basis to predict the impact on all individual components of environment.

The impact identification and prediction has been made keeping in view the predicted results primarily based on

design details and the baseline data gathered during the study period. The EMP relevant to construction and

operation phases is delineated in the following sections.

10.2 Aims & ObjectivesThe aims of EMP are:

Overall conservation of environment.

Minimization of waste generation and pollution.

Judicious use of natural resources and water.

Safety, welfare and good health of the work force and populace.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Control measures against probable disasters and accidents.

Monitoring of cumulative and longtime impacts.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

10.3 Objectives of Environmental Management PlanThe main objectives in formulating the environment management plan are:

To treat the effluent generated from the units at Gonpur Industrial area Paonta sahib to a level so that the

effluent can be recycled & reused.

To minimize the air emission, noise and hazardous waste with appropriate technology.

To comply with all the regulations stipulated by MoEF& CC & CC/Central/State Pollution Control Boards related

to effluents inlet norms discharge standard and air emission as per Air & Water pollution control laws.

To handle hazardous waste as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management andTransboundary Movement)

Rules, 2016 as amended thereof under Environment(Protection) Act,1986.

To improve the overall environmental status and to improve methods of environment management.




To establish green belt/plantation/garden/lawn around the project area to improve the aesthetics of the area.

To create good occupational environment for the benefit of the employees to improve their work efficiency.

To take effective measures to curb the fire and accidental hazards on the project site.

To arrange regular medical health check-up of the employees and to provide the medical aid to them.

To conduct the skill up-gradation training programmes for the employees and for conducting training about

preventive measures and for on-site and off-site emergency conditions.

To allocate the required funds for the effective environmental management.

Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for better environment.

10.4 Construction Phase

The phase will typically involve on-site activities relating to civil construction, steel structure erection and erection

of machinery/equipment. The associated impacts are largely temporary, and localized. The EMP is tabulated as

under;

Table 10-1 Issues and their management during Construction Phase.

Sr. No Issue Management/Mitigation measures

1. Water environment Water usage to be optimized

Water quality (use based) – to be strictly regulated

Domestic wastewater to be treated in the proposed project.

2. Air environment Regular sprinkling of water on construction material

Limited storage of construction material in open at the site

DG sets to be in strict compliance with applicable norms

3. Land environment Careful preservation of fertile top-soil (excavated) – to be relaid for green

area development

Excavated earth to be utilized for local fill to the extent possible

4. Safety during

construction

All manpower will be provided with personal protective equipment

Working hours and working conditions, as per norms, will be strictly

adhered to. adequate preventive measures to be implemented

Workers to be properly trained in on-site emergency response

management.

5. Labour welfare The labour will be provided with necessary facilities in functional and

hygienic manner

No labour is allowed to stay at site as per contract agreement

However toilets would be provided for labour use during day time and

operated so that there is no health hazard

Special toilet arrangements for female workers will be made to ensure their

privacy

6. Equipment and

machinery

All equipment and machinery will conform to the relevant BIS norms, various

other statutory provisions (in terms of performance, emissions, noise, etc.)

A record of PUC will be maintained for all plant and machinery.




Sr. No Issue Management/Mitigation measures

7. Parking and machinery

bays

The area for parking of construction vehicles, fuel/lubricant storage area,

equipment and machinery area, will be lined

All operations will be carried out in a way to prevent the contamination of

ground from spillage of fuels/lubricants

Arrangement will be provided to arrest the run-off from the area

8. Construction material The material to be procured from existing approved sources conforming to

the applicable environmental provisions and should have valid

consents/permissions/ authorizations.

9. Construction operations Construction material will be regularly sprinkled with water to keep the

exposed surface wet and preventing it from getting air borne.

10. Material transportation

and handling

The vehicles should conform to Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Covered transportation will be preferred

Due care to be taken during material unloading

11. Environmental

monitoring

Periodic monitoring of air, water, noise, and soil quality, through an approved

monitoring agency will be periodically undertaken to ensure safe

environmental conditions

10.5 Operation Phase

The phase will typically involve activities as follows;

a) Raw effluent collection, door-to-door collection and its transportation to the CETP through vehicle (LCV/HCV)

mounted tanks

b) Treatment of the collected effluent (to achieve zero liquid discharge Reuse & recycle of waste water)

c) Distribution/sale of high quality reclaimed water

d) Collection, storage and disposal of hazardous waste generated

The management plan to address identified significant environmental aspects and impacts are as under;

Table 10-2 Issues and Management during Operation Phase.

Sr.no Issue Management/Mitigation measures

1. General Operation Management Committee (OMC) – comprising of qualified and

experienced professionals and reporting to Board of Directors – will manage

key issues of day-to-day operations

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good operational practices

(GOPs) will be developed and strictly followed for operation and

management of the CETP (subjected to periodic review and revision, if need

be)

Chemicals to be used for treatment process shall be of high quality and purity

minimizing their consumption and secondary pollution (sludge generation)

as well as improving water recovery during tertiary operations (RO/MEE)

Periodic performance study/audit of the CETP through reputed

institution/organization





In case of emergency shut-down, information will be immediately conveyed

to the member industries and the regulatory authorities

All data/information regarding operation and monitoring of the CETP will be

periodically shared with the regulatory authorities

Guidelines issued by CETP or SPCB regarding CETP operation and

management, from time-to-time, will be meticulously observed

2. Water environment CETP being designed to receive and treat ~2000 m3/day of raw effluent.

Fresh water (groundwater) to be used only for domestic purposes.

Manifest/record of raw effluent collection and receiving from individual

member industries to be assiduously maintained and regularly

communicated to the SPCB.

Special care to be taken for transportation of collected raw effluent.

Provision of online measurement and recording of key water quality

parameters and flow rates through various CETP units

Setting up in-house laboratory for regular process control and monitoring

Chemical dosage (for coagulation, flocculation, etc.) to be optimized

regularly – at least once a day – through laboratory based assessment

In case of emergency stoppage of the treatment process, provision will be

made for raw effluent storage of at least 1-day equivalent of the effluent

received

Domestic wastewater to be treated in the CETP.

3. Air environment Periodic preventive maintenance of machinery/equipment of air pollution

control system

Periodic monitoring of combustion emissions

Development of appropriate green belt – will address air pollution

abatement and improve aesthetics

DG sets to be in strict compliance with applicable norms

4. Solid/hazardous waste The dried sludges/solids from CETP operation to be stored on-site in HDPE

bags (inside covered isolated room – marked for hazardous waste storage)

and finally disposed through the nearby TSDF facility

Spent oil will be stored in MS barrels (inside covered isolated room –

marked for hazardous waste storage) and finally sold to authorized

recyclers

Proper record of hazardous waste generation and manifest of hazardous

waste storage to be maintained and appropriately communicated to the

SPCB through periodic returns

Trained manpower to be deployed for hazardous waste handling

5. Health and safety All manpower will be provided with personal protective equipment

Working hours and working conditions, as per ILO norms, will be strictly

adhered to

Workers will be trained for safe handling of chemicals

The CETP units will be provided with safety rails

Appropriate provision of fire-fighting and electrical safety as per the

statutory guidelines





Provision of on-site first-aid – workers to be properly trained

Periodic health check-up of workers

Workers to be properly trained in on-site emergency response

management.

6. Worker’s welfare The labour will be provided necessary facilities in functional and hygienic

manner

The sanitation and sewage system are designed, built, and operated, such

that no health hazards occur and no pollution to air, ground water, etc.,

takes place

No labour is allowed to stay at site as per contract agreement

However toilets would be provided for labour use during day time and

operated so that there is no health hazard

Special toilet arrangements for female workers will be made to ensure their

privacy

7. Equipment and

machinery

All equipment and machinery will conform to the relevant BIS norms,

various other statutory provisions (in terms of performance, emissions,

noise, etc.)

The project proponent will follow “buy quite” while selecting machinery and

equipment to achieve employee daily noise exposures of or below an LAeq,8h

of 85 dB(A)

Adequate provision of standby machinery and equipment of critical

importance to avoid any breakdown related shutdown

Identification of critical spares and maintaining adequate inventory of all

Undertaking scheduled and preventive maintenance of machinery and

equipment diligently

8. Raw effluent

transportation and

handling

The collected effluent will be underlined Pipelines

Well qualified/experienced manpower to be retained for the work –

loading/unloading, treatment, monitoring, etc.

Manpower to be adequately trained.

9. Environmental

monitoring

Periodic monitoring of air, water, noise, and soil quality, through an approved

monitoring agency will be periodically undertaken to ensure safe

environmental conditions

10.6 Construction Phase ManagementEnvironment impact during the construction phase can be attributed to the site preparation, civil works, erection &

mechanical fabrication, waste disposal, welding etc. and provision of civic amenities to the construction workforce.

The potential for environmental impact during construction phase on most of the environmental component, except

land use, is temporary, and environment returns back to its previous status on completions of the construction.

However, the land use change and any associated loss of flora, is permanent.

The site preparation and construction for the plant shall be undertaken on open land and topography of the site is

plain. Thus, change in land use and destruction of flora from the construction area is not involved. The Environment

Management Plan for construction phase is described below:




During site preparation, the excavated materials i.e. topsoil and stones shall be stacked at safe place for reuse

at a later stage.

To prevent soil erosion during construction phase, temporary seeding and sedimentation basin shall be

provided.

During dry weather, control of the nuisance created by excavation, leveling and transportation activities shall

be carried out by water sprinkling.

Fugitive dust emissions due to transportation activities can be controlled by water sprinkling.

Excavation area would be barricaded.

Safety equipment such as ear plugs, ear muffs, helmet face shields and safety goggles etc. will be provided to

workers engaged in high risk areas.

The contractor should employ as many labors as possible. This will generate employment in the area.

This will also help in reducing some of the problems associated with accommodating the workers brought from

outside.

For the outside workers, the contractor should make provisions for accommodating his workers in temporary

dwellings and provide them with the basic amenities like water, toilet facility to maintain the sanitary conditions

of the area and ensure proper standards of hygiene. All these can be avoided by employing locals.

The activities generating noise should be stopped after 6.00 pm.

Vehicles should be properly maintained to minimize exhaust emissions, reduce noise and prevent leaking of oil

from vehicles.

Development of green belt shall be started along with the construction activities itself.

10.7 Operational Phase ManagementThe detail study was carried out for operational phase aspect, impact and their mitigation measure. Several control

measures have been incorporated in the process technology to minimize wastes generation and subsequent

environment impacts during the operational phase.

10.8 ConveyanceThe Effluent from the various industries shall be transported through tankers and fixed pipeline. The transportation

through tankers will be from the units located away at far distance from the CETP site and the topography is such

that the effluent cannot be transported through pipeline. For the purpose of transportation of effluent from nearby

units, survey was conducted and as per the topography it was decided that the effluent from nearby units shall be

transported through pipeline.

All the pipes shall be laid 2 ft below the ground level taken from the level of industry from where the pipeline shall

be laid. All the pipes will be sealed in the concrete 30 cm below the ground and would run parallel to the road on

the side. The vehicular load is not to be taken on the concealed pipe. The booster stations will be installed at the

appropriate points. All the pipes will be fitted with pressure gauge etc which will be used in the assessment of flow

rate and will help the maintenance staff for trouble shooting. The booster stations will ensure the desired flow with

or without clogging.

The material of construction of pipe will be FRP with a pressure rating 10 to 12 kg/cm2 much above the operating

pressure taking care of thermal expansion safety factor. The effluent may be acidic or alkaline due to single point

discharge from the unit hence, FRP pipe will not be affected. The effluent is expected to contain suspended solids

which may upset the design pressure otherwise the low friction factor will eliminate this problem, keeping the low

pressure drop over the entire length. Moreover, FRP has temperature tolerance. Hence, discharge of 60oC is not

going to affect the transportation process. At the manhole flange joint is being provided for easy maintenance. All

branches for the disposal to the header or sub header must be done through pumping with desired pressure.




10.9 Details Of Environmental Management Plan

10.9.1 During Construction Phase

Air Environment

Construction of the proposed CETP will be carried out on land dedicated for the project. The management plan

suggested in order to prevent air pollution due to construction activities is as mentioned below:

Whenever feasible, construction materials will be procured from local market. It will minimize pollution due

to transportation.

The vehicles used for transportation of construction material will be certified valid PUC.

The trucks carrying cement and sand will be covered in order to prevent the fugitive emissions due to

material handling.

Temporary shed will be developed in order to store the construction material inside the project premises.

The machinery used for construction purpose will be properly maintained and serviced.

It will be ensured that diesel powered vehicles and construction machinery are properly maintained to

minimize the exhaust emissions as well as noise generation

The construction debris generated will be properly stored in the shed and later should be used for leveling

of low lying area and road construction.

Regular water sprinkling will be done in the storage area and within the plant boundary for dust

suppression.

The fuel used for the machines will be of good quality.

Proper arrangement will be made to prevent washout of construction material during the monsoon season.

Temporary shed of brick should be constructed during the monsoon season for the storage of construction

material.

Proper storm water management system will be integrated in design phase and civil works will be carried

out accordingly at project site.

Once the construction phase is completed, proper clean up of the plant area will be done and the

construction debris and the other waste will be disposed off at the low lying areas.

10.9.2 During Operation Phase

Air Environment

Point Source emission:

Only silent DG set will be installed, to run the emergency services in case of power failure. So it will be occasionally

operative. And adequate stack height will be provided to minimize the pollutant effect in surrounding atmosphere.

Fugitive emission:

In order to meet the standards as prescribed in NAAQS, the following management plan was implemented

In proposed CETP, exposed surfaces will be very less. Regular & periodic sprinkling of water on all exposed

surfaces to suppress emission of dust. Frequency of sprinkling may be increased to keep dust emissions

under control.

10.10 Water EnvironmentAT CETP SITE

M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd would adopt the following EMP to prevent water environment:




Water conservation measures would be taken to optimize the fresh water requirement and record of water

consumption would be maintained.

Record of the inlet wastewater quantity and treated water/disposal quantity would be maintained.

Environment testing laboratory would be established.

Records of analysis results of untreated wastewater would maintain.

Records of analysis results of treated effluent would be maintained.

Annual environmental audit from recognized environmental auditor would be conducted.

Adequate spares for effluent collection, handling and transfer would be maintained.

Preventive maintenance schedule would be made and implemented.

Proper housekeeping should be adopted to prevent spillages and contaminated surface runoff going to

storm water drains.

Rainwater harvesting facility would be provided within the premises.

Monitoring plan shall be implemented as per schedule.

Member Units

Quantify the effluent and record will be maintained.

Quality of individual member’s effluent/ chamber will analyze and record will be maintained.

Periodically visual inspection would be done at center chamber/member units as per requirement. If any

illegal addition and withdrawal of effluent will be found during inspection legal action would be taken.

Odor Management Plan

Following control measure shall be taken to avoid the odor problem:

All the aspects has adopted during the designing.

Aerobic condition shall be maintained.

Oxidizing/ precipitate the odorous compound by using oxidizing agent i.e. lime ferrous sulfate, charcoal

etc. as per requirement.

Minimize turbulence in effluent flow.

Avoiding the overloading in processes.

Avoiding the solids inventory and sludge backlog.

Controlling the release of aerosols.

Continuous disposal of sludge.

Proper operating condition shall be maintained.

Proper housekeeping shall be done

Green belt shall be developed to restrict the odor.

Water Conservation

The first step towards the management of water environment would be conservation of the water. Proper

step shall be taken to conserve the water, apart from the reuse and recycle of the wastewater generated.

Storm water drainage network shall be designed

Total generated wastewater will be treated in CETP. Treated effluent shall be completely reused and recycled

within the plant premises. No treated water will be discharged outside of premises.

Dripping system can be installed for watering the landscaping.

Rain water harvesting scheme shall be implemented.




10.10.1 Waste Water Generation During Construction Phase:

Waste water generated during construction activities shall be collected in a septic tank with impervious lining to

avoid seepage of wastewater in groundwater. Waste water monitoring shall be done as per CPCB guidelines.

Any spill from vehicle during construction phase shall be recorded & mitigated. Vehicle cleaning at the end of the

day will be done in designated area; water from there shall be connected to septic tank for proper discharge.

10.10.2 Waste Water Generation During Operation Phase:

The wastewater generated shall be collected and treated in CETP of 2.0 KLD capacity. Treated effluent will not be

discharged outside the premises. The CETP treated water will be further disposed off onto green area for

development.

Monsoon Plan

Total quantity of treated waste water will be sent back to member units for reuse in washing purpose and green

area development

10.10.3 Drainage And Storm Water Management

Proper peripheral drainage system with collection system will be provided. During the operational phase, storm

water from the CETP area will be collected and managed at the site in an environmentally sound manner. During

monsoon appropriate mitigation steps will be taken to reduce the contamination risks. For example storm water

drainage has been accounted for while designing the facility. Mitigative measures during pre-monsoon, monsoon

and post monsoon are identified and will be implemented to reduce the contamination risks. Measures should be

taken to prevent entry of runoff into the storage area. The plan incorporates best management practices, which

includes the following:

Regular inspection and cleaning of storm drains.

Cover waste storage areas.

Avoid application of pesticides and herbicides before wet season.

Secondary containment and dykes in fuel/oil storage facilities.

Conducting routine inspections to ensure cleanliness.

Preparation of spill response plans, particularly for fuel and oil storage areas.

Good housekeeping in the above areas.

10.10.4 Rain Water Recharging Scheme

Rain water recharging is a way to capture the rain water when it rains, store that water above ground or charge the

underground and it will be useable later. The scheme of recharge well is shown below figure. Roof top area of any

constructed structure, any surface or the paved areas can be treated as catchment as these areas receive the direct

rainfall. Rooftops are the best among them because of the large coefficient of runoff generated from them and

there are less chances of contamination of water. Conveyance system basically includes rain gutters and down pipes

which collects the rain water from catchment to the storage tank. These rain gutters are usually built during the

time of construction. They need to be designed appropriately as to avoid the loss of water during the conveyance

process. A tank of 6m x 5m x 10m (or bigger size suitable for the user) is to be made around the recharge tube well.

The upper 2 to 3 m of the well casing should be filtered and wrapped with micron or resin filter. The whole tank

should be filled with uniform sized gravel up to the top level. The rain water stocks towards the bore hole are filtered

through the gravel and pass through the micron filter and poured automatically inside the tube well.




Figure 10-1: Schematic Diagram Of Recharge Well

10.10.4.1 Pre-Treatment Of Storm Water

Storm Water Drainage Line: Channels will be installed wherever required to transport rain water to the recharging

pit. Drainage will be semi-circular and will be made using Galvanized Iron sheet folded to required shapes.

Drainages will be fixed using Iron Brackets.

Conduits: Pipes will be used to carry rain water from catchment to the recharge pit, passing through filter. A valve

will be put at the end of wall for first flushing.

Filter: Sand Filter will be used to remove suspended pollutants from the rainwater.

10.10.5 Solid/ Hazardous Waste Managenent

Solid Waste

Environment Management plan to be implemented for solid waste generation will include the following

points:

Recyclable material to be separated at source, & shall be sold to contractors for recycling.

No waste will be dumped at any location outside site boundary.

Construction material shall be used on site as fill material or sold as scrap. Paint containers etc. shall be

returned to suppliers.

Record of all waste generated, recycled, sold or disposed shall be maintained in a Waste tracking Register.

10.11 Hazardous Waste

Construction phase

Hazardous materials such as lubricating oil, paints and varnishes are required during construction phase which

should be stored properly as per the safety regulations at isolated places.

Accidental spillages of oil from construction equipment and storage sites should be prevented.




Operation phase

In the proposed project only 1038.49 approx. Kg/day of ETP Sludge & used oil from DG set will be generated. ETP

sludge will be sent to the TSDF site and the used oil shall be sold to registered recycler. All hazardous waste will be

separated from other waste & stored in designated areas with restricted access & proper marking. Record of the

hazardous waste generated shall be maintained as per the Hazardous and other Waste (Management and ,

Transboundary movement) Rules, 2016.in the prescribed format and the same shall be regularly submitted to

statutory authority.

Direct manual handling of waste will be avoided. The person handling the waste will be equipped with hand gloves

resistant to the waste, face mask and goggles.

10.12 Noise EnvironmentConstruction Phase

The major noise generation during construction activity will be from the construction equipments and machineries.

Following steps will be taken to combat the same:

Noise generation due to friction from the machines shall be avoided by regular maintenance

Ear muffs shall be provided to workers to minimize the effect of noise during construction activity.

Operation Phase

The major noise generation during operation phase will be from the operation of CETP and D.G. set.

The mitigation measures to be adopted while working close to the noise generating equipments are as follows:

Noise producing equipment should be placed at distance from each other to reduce the cumulative noise level.

Rotation of workers shall be done based on their exposure to noise level during the working hours as per the

Factory Act, 1948 and amendments thereof.

Entry to the working area wherein the noise generating sources are located should be permitted with PPE’s like

ear muff, ear plugs.

Display should be made clearly indicating noise prone area along with dB level

To reduce the Noise generation during the transportation activities; the vehicle shall be kept periodically

serviced and maintained as per the requirement of latest trend in Automobile industry.

Only those Vehicles with PUCs and spark arresters shall be allowed for the transportation.

All equipment in the plant would be designed/operated to have a total noise level not exceeding 85 to 90 dB

(A) as per the requirement of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standard and the

Environment (Protection) Rules.

The company will develop a green belt around periphery of the premises, which shall act as a barrier to the

propagation of noise from the CETP premises. This further reduces the noise levels appreciably.

10.13 Land EnvironmentFollowing steps are proposed to take care of impact of construction activity on project land area:

On the completion of civil works, all debris etc. will be completely removed from site to avoid any

incompatibility with future use.

Other materials like paint, diesel etc. will be properly stored and handled to prevent any spillage on land.

All the wastes will be stored at a designated site within the premises to prevent scattered discharge on land.

10.14 Ecological BalanceThe total area for the proposed CETP is 4,412 Sq. Mtr approximately. The company has allotted 2,000 m2 for green

belt development. The green belt development will be started during construction activity. Hence, no major impact

on ecology is anticipated.




10.15 Socio-Economic SurveyAs there will be no temporary housing colony for construction workers, no socio-economic impact due to the same

is envisaged. Overall socio-economic effect of construction phase will be positive due to direct and indirect

employment opportunity for the local livings. Local people from nearby villages of the surroundings of the site will

be employed for construction work to the maximum extent possible.

10.16 Biological Environment (Operation Phase)

10.16.1 Green Belt DevelopmentTree plantation is one of the effective remedial measures to control the Air pollution/dust emission and noise

pollution. It also causes aesthetics and climatologically improvement of area as well as sustains and supports the

biosphere. It is an established fact that trees and vegetation acts as a vast natural sink for the gaseous as well as

particulate air pollutants due to enormous surface area of leaves. It also helps to attenuate the ambient noise level.

Plantation around the pollution sources control the air pollution by filtering the air particulate and interacting with

gaseous pollutant before it reaches to the ground. Tree plantation also acts as buffer and absorber against

accidental release of pollutants.

Adequate green belt will be developed as per the CPCB norms.

The plants used for Green belt development should exhibit following characteristics in order to be selected for

plantation.

1. The species should be fast growing and providing optimum penetrability.

2. The species should be wind firm and deep rooted

3. The species should form a dense canopy.

4. As far as possible, the species will be locally available.

5. Species tolerance to air pollutants like PM, SO2, and NOx should be preferred.

6. The species should be permeable to help create air turbulence and mixing within the belt.

7. There should be no large gaps for the air to spill through.

8. Tree with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area and hairy on both the surface.

9. Ability to withstand conditions like inundation and drought.

10. Soil improving plants (Nitrogen fixing, rapidly decomposable leaf litter).

11. Attractive appearance with good flowering and fruit bearing.

12. Bird and insect attracting tree spacing.

The plot area of CETP is devoid of any tree species. therefore, no felling of trees will be there. Choice of species forgreenbelt development in this area is thoughtfully done. It is also kept in mind that mostly local fast-growing speciesare recommended.

The general consideration involved while developing the greenbelt are: Evergreen species up to 10 m or above in height are selected for plantation in various available spaces of the

proposed project. Species with dense foliage are selected to attenuate sound and odor. Planting of trees to be undertaken in 2.5 x 2.5m (P x P and R x R) distance within the project site. Generally fast-growing local species with aesthetic values are preferred. Since, the tree trunk is normally devoid of foliage up to a height of 3 m, it may be useful to have shrubbery in

front of the trees so as to gives coverage to this portion.

The species recommended for greenbelt development are given below:




Along the Roadside

S.No. Botanical Name Local Name Habitat

1. Bombax ceiba Simbal Tree2. Delonix regia Gulmohar Tree

3. Jacaranda mimosifolia Neeli Gulmohar Tree

4. Cedrela toona Tun Tree

5. Toona ciliata Tun Tree

6. Azadirachta Indica Neem Tree

7. Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Tree/Shrub8. Acacia auriculiformis Earleaf acacia Tree

9. Magnolia grandiflora Bull Bay Tree

10. Melia azedarach chinaberry Tree

11. Pterospermum acerifolium Kanak champa Tree

12. Millettia Pinnata Karanja Tree13. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Tree

14. Bauhinia variegata Kachnar Tree

15. Polyalthia longifolia Ashoka Tree

Along the CETP Infrastructure shrubs are planted

S.No. Botanical Name Local Name1 Saraca asoka Asoka

2 Abutilon indicum Indian Mallow

3 Bougainvillea spp Boogan bel

4 Ziziphus spps Ber

5 Nerium oleander oleander

The proposed plantation will be at a spacing of 2.5 x 2.5 m distance as mentioned above. Total area for Greenbelt

development is 2000 sqm and accordingly 300 number of trees are proposed to be planted. Dead and decayed

plants shall be replaced immediately with a healthy plant.

The maintenance of the plantation area will also be done by the project proponent. Treated water from CETP will

be used for irrigation of the green belt area of CETP Plant. The total cost of plantation estimated is about at Rs.1 lac

(Approx.) which includes transplantation, nursery, labor, cost of manure, weeding, etc.




10.17 Organizational Hierarchical Structure

10.18 Environmental Management CellIn order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of various environmental

components is necessary. M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd. will have a full-fledged Environmental Management Cell

(EMC) reporting directly to Functional Head for environmental monitoring and control. The EMC team will take care

of pollution monitoring aspects and implementation of control measures.

A group of qualified and efficient engineers with technicians will be deputed for maintenance, up keeping and

monitoring the pollution control equipment, to keep them in working at the best of their efficiencies.

10.18.1 Responsibilities of EMC

The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:

Regular environmental monitoring will be carried out to ensure that pollution is limited below prescribed limits and

to take corrective action by either optimizing the treatment process or providing new equipment or improving the

performance of pollution control equipment. In case the monitored results of environment pollution will indicate

parameters exceeding the prescribed limits, remedial actions will be taken through the concerned plant authorities.

The actual operation and maintenance of pollution control equipments of each department will be under respective

department heads.

To implement the environmental management plan.

To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.

To ensure regular operation and maintenance of CETP.

To minimize environmental impacts of operations as by strict adherence to the EMP

To initiate the environmental monitoring as per approved schedule.

Review and interpretation of monitoring as per approved schedule and corrective measures in case monitoring

results are above the specified limits.

Maintain documents of good environmental practices and applicable environmental laws as ready reference

Maintain environmental related records.

Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants, monitoring laboratories.

Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control equipment.




Ensuring that standards are maintained.

Developing the green belt.

Ensuring water use is minimized by recycling.

Organizing meetings of the Environmental Management Committee and reporting to the committee.

Management and Maintenance of Conveyance System

Environmental friendly and cost-effective system of effluent conveyance has been planned to bring the effluent

from the units to the proposed CETP.

Following are the special provisions made in conveyance system to protect the environment from any

malfunction and for smooth conductance.

Effluent will be transported via pipeline system from each industry to CETP after meeting the discharge

standards.

Proper Inspection will be carried out of the effluents received & discharged.

Cleaning of pipeline will be carried out as per requirement.

The routine monitoring of pipeline shall be carried out.

Management of Water Environment at CETP

Record of daily effluent received from each member units and disposal of treated effluent is maintained.

Effective Wastewater treatment in CETP by proper operations and controls in order to meet the disposal

norms.

After the effluent treatment, the hazardous sludge produced will be sent to designated hazardous waste

management facility.

Regular maintenance of the plant will be carried out & care will be taken that the generated leachate or

any other waste water does not contaminate the ground water of the area. The treated water will be recycled

and reused for the horticulture & agricultural purposes to have the eco-friendly system. Adequate Spares

for effluent collection, handling, treatment and transfer will be maintained.

To record the stipulated quality parameters of the influent and treated effluent daily.

The daily record of the quality and quantity of the influent and treated effluent will be maintained by each

member industry and is submitted on daily basis to CETP authorities. This will facilitate the smooth

functioning of the treatment plants at CETP and to calculate the share of charge of individual member

industries on pollution loads basis.

10.19 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITY (CER)Corporate Environment Responsibility (CER) Budget towards capital expenditure in accordance to the MoEF&CC’s

Office Memorandum F.No. 22-65/2017-IA.III dated 01.05.2018 for Social Welfare.

Rs. 20 Lacs (2 % of the project cost) has been earmarked for the Corporate environment Responsibility (CER) to

meet expenditures for the stakeholders as per social impact assesments

The details of activities to be undertaken and the budget allocated are given in Table below:




Table 10-3: Corporate Social Responsibility

Sr. No. Activities DetailsTotal Amount

(in Lakhs)

1. PlantationPlantaion & mainatance of green

area in Industrial Zone2.0

2. Solar LightsSolar lights in Industrial Area &

near by villages4.0

3. Public ToiletProvision of 2 Public Toiletsseparate for male & female inGondpur Industrial area

3.0

4.Skill Development andLivelihood)

Conducting skill development/vocational training programmesfor unemployed youth /women ofsurrounding villages

4.0

5 Health CareOrganizing health checkup campnear by villages

5.0

6Drinking water & sanitationfacilities

Provision of drinking water &sanitation facilities in nearbyschools

2.0

Total 20.0

10.20 Budgetory Provisions For EMPAdequate budgetary provisions have been made by the management for execution of environmental management

plans. Total capital cost for environmental pollution control measures would be Rs.13 Lacs and recurring cost per

annum would be Rs. 7.1 lacs. Budget earmarked for pollution control/ monitoring equipment; operation and

maintenance of pollution control facilities, greenbelt development and maintenance.

Table 10-4: Details of EMP

S.No. ActivityCapital Cost

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Operating Cost

(Rs. in Lakhs/ Year)

1. Air Pollution Control Measures - 1.5

2. Solid/ Hazardous Waste Management 0.5 1.0

3. Green Belt Development 1.0 1.5

4. Occupational Health & Safety 0.5 0.1

5.Ambient Air, Soil, Noise, Water Quality

monitoring, Laboratory equipments etc.1.0 1.5

6.On line Monitoring system as per CPCBnorms

10.0 1.5

Total 13.0 7.1




11 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

11.1 IntroductionThe industrial Association of Paonta through Sirmour Green Environ Limited, a company registered in India having

its registered office at 50, Industrial Area, Gondpur, Paonta Sahib, District-sirmour, Paonta sahib, Himachal Pradesh,

India – 173025, proposes to set up Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) to serve Gondpur industrial area and

industries located in nearby area within 10 km zone for management of industrial effluents and to protect ecology

from further deterioration. The proposed CETP is expected to treat around 2 MLD industrial effluents including

Sewage component.

The treatment system involves Raw effluent Collection followed by Primary Treatment (Fine Screening, Grit removal,

Oil Removal and Equalisation) followed by Physico Chemical Treatment & Secondary biological Treatment

(Activated sludge Process diffused aeration), and finally tertiary treatment in Dual Media filter followed by effluent

will pass through activated carbon column.

The Decision of the Committee for evaluation of technology proposed for the setting up CETP has been decided

that Advance treatment in form of reverse Osmosis, and Multiple Effect Evaporators for Zero Liquid Discharge shall

be Excluded from Proposal but provisiom Shall be kept for future consideration copy of Minutes of meeting from

HPPCB attached as Annexure -VII

The project is for common effluent treatment plant to treat the effluent being generated from the industries located

at Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, Industrial Area, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh,Waste water thus generated by the

associated industries will be collected through pipeline network for treatment. The waste water after treatment shall

be reutilized for the green belt development and industrial purposes with the discharge standards laid down by

MoEF& CC. The treated water will be further used for horticulture & agricultural purpose.

11.2 Category of the projectAll the CETP units are listed at Serial no. 7(h) of the Schedule of EIA Notification of 14–09-2006 and as amended

thereof categorized as ‘Category B’ but the present project is considered as ‘Category A’, due to Simbalwada Wild

life sanctuary and Inter-State boundary with Uttarakhand falling withing 10km radius from Project site. The features

of the proposed project is given in Table 11-11 below:

Table 11-1: Basic features of the projects

S. No Parameters Description

1 Name of the Project Common Effluent Treatment Plant

2 Location of Project Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, Industrial Area, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh

3 Identification of project

CETP units are listed at Serial no. 7(h) of the Schedule of EIA Notification of14–09-2006 and as amended thereof categorized as ‘Category B’ but theproposed project is considered as Category A, due to project falls within 10km of Simbalwada Wild life sanctuary and Inter-State boundary withUttarakhand

4 Project Proponent M/s. Sirmour Green Environ Ltd.




S. No Parameters Description

5Brief description ofnature of the project

A Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) is a set up where effluentgenerated from the cluster of industries encompasses mainlypharmaceutical formulation units and some lime & food processing unitsat Gondpur industrial area, are suitably treated as per the prescribedprocedure & norms laid down in the regulation.Proposed project of setting up of the Common Effluent Treatment Plants(CETPs) of 2 MLD capacity based Physico-Chemical, Extended AerationProcess including Tertiary Treatment on turnkey basis at GondpurIndustrial area Paonta Sahib. The Raw Effluent generated in that arearequire treatment before its final disposal.The treated wastewater from CETP will be used for Gardening &Horticulture.

6Transportation ofEffluent

The transport of effluent is through Pipelines

7Disposal of Hazardouswaste

Hazardous waste will be disposed at authorized TSDF facility. (NalagarhSite)

8 Total Plot Area 4,412 Sq. Meters

9 Water requirementWater requirement: -During construction & operation phase approximately -5.0 KLD

10 Source of water bore wells within their premises for water supply for industrial processes.

11 Man Power

During Construction Phase = Approx. 25 to 30 labours will be engaged.

During Operation Phase= 11 people will be employed during operationphase

12Electricity/ Powerrequirement

Power requirement would be approx. 1260 KVA with provision of 2X630KVASupply source – Grid Power Supply and Captive Power Plant. In case ofpower failure D.G. Set can be used (1X1000 KVA capacity).

13Land form, Land use andland ownership

The proposed project is to be located in the Gonpur Industrial area nearPaonta SahibLanduse: Industrial purposesLand Owner –M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd.Land was acquired from Gov. of Himachal Pradesh after the Notification.

14 ConclusionThe estimated cost of the Project is about 10.2 Crores. Setting up of CETPsby M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd, Paonta shall be an important endeavorto mitigate the degradation of environment in the region.

11.3 Size and Magnitude of Operation2 MLD wastewater treatment facility will be based on advanced technology that will have specific treatment unite

described below:




Primary Treatment Coarse Screen Chamber

Collection Sump and Pumping Station

Inlet Chamber

Fine Screen Chamber

Grit Removal Unit

Oil & Grease Removal Unit

Equalization Tank

Phsico-Chemical Treatment Parshal Flume for Flow Measurement

Flash Mixer

Clarifloculator

Sludge Sump-1

Secondary Treatment (Biological

Treatment)

Aeration Tank

Secondary Clarifier

Return Activated Sludge Sump-2

Tertiary Treatment Dual Media Filter

activated carbon column

Sludge Handling Filter Press

Sludge Drying Beds and Dry Sludge Storage

11.4 Manpower Requirement

During Construction Phase = Approx. 25 to 30 labours will be engaged.

During Operation Phase= 11 people will be employed during operation phase

11.5 Effluent Transportation & Effluent Treatment ChargesEvery member industry has to pay for the treatment of effluent based on their pollution load. This will encourage them

to give primary treatment to the wastewater before sending the effluent to the CETP for treatment. Environmental

friendly and cost effective system of effluent conveyance has been planned to bring the effluent from industries located

in Gonpur industrial area Paonta Sahib. Following are the special provisions made in conveyance system to protect the

environment from any malfunction and for smooth conductance.

Effluent will be transported through pipeline system from each industries to CETP

Proper Inspection will be carried out.

Cleaning of pipeline will be carried out as per requirement.

The routine monitoring of pipeline shall be carried out.

11.6 Major Aspects of Mitigation Measures Incorporated Into the ProjectThe major issues in common effluent treatment plant are to meet the prescribed inlet norms and effluent discharge

after treatment

To achieve above objectives following mitigation measures will be implemented:

The individual industries will have to be equipped with their own waste treatment devices, so that the inlet effluent

quality to CETP will meet the prescribed norms.




Every member industry will daily monitor the specified parameters of effluent and its flow and the data will be

submitted to CETP operator on regular basis. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)/RLA will be executed

between M/s Sirmour Green Environ Ltd. and the member industries before commissioning of project.

Economical and environmental friendly method of effluent collection system at member units level

Member industries of CETP shall regularly pay their shares towards meeting the treatment cost and operation and

maintenance of CETP

Adequate linkages with treatment, storage and disposal facility TSDF Nalagarh site for disposal of hazardous waste

generated from the facility will be ensured.

Inlet norms effluent discharge standards of the CETP will be complied with irrespective of the degree of treatment

i.e. primary, secondary or tertiary. Continuous flow meters will be installed at the outlet of the CETP to monitor the

same.

Adequate measures will be taken to control air pollution, noise levels, water pollution, apart from having proper

landscaping and green belt & plantation development.

Social welfare measures will be undertaken

Occupational Health and Safety Plan will be formulated and implemented.

11.7 Existing Environmental ScenarioExisting environmental scenario has been described for the specific environmental components as delineated in ToR

for study area of CETP.

The baseline study related to the water bodies in the study area has been carried out during Oct-Dec 2017 by Shivalik

Solid Waste Management Ltd. Lab, Nalagarh.

Ambient Air Quality

From the summarized monitoring results it is clear that, in all cases, the 24-hourly average levels of SO2 and NO2

were observed to be within the limit i.e. 80 µg/m3 for residential, rural & other areas as stipulated in the National

Ambient Air Quality Standards. Also, in all cases, the PM2.5 levels were within the corresponding permissible limit

of 60 µg/m3. as well as PM10 level were within the corresponding permissible limit NAAQS.

The maximum PM2.5 was found 48.65 µg/m3 at project site Gondpur CETP area whereas the minimum PM2.5 was

found 20.00 µg/m3 at Krishanpur. The maximum PM10 was found 92.28 µg/m3 at project site Gondpur CETP area

whereas the minimum PM10 was found 58.17 µg/m3 at Amarkot. The maximum NO2 was found 14.48 µg/m3 at

Bangran whereas the minimum NO2 was found 6.93 µg/m3 at Krishanpur. The maximum SO2 was found 5.25 µg/m3

at project site Gondpur CETP area whereas it is found Below Detection limit at most location. Therefore, all values

exist within the permissible limits.

Surface Water quality

The pH was found in the range 7.15 to 7.69 . The total dissolved solids were found to be in the range of 274 to 281

mg/l. Nitrate content was found in the range of 3.05mg/l to 3.17 mg/l. Magnessium was found in the range between

18 to 23mg/l. Calcium was found in the range between 51 to 53mg/l.

Ground Water Quality

The analysis results indicate the pH ranges in between 7.29 to 7.88, the maximum pH of 7.88 was observed at

Haripur and the minimum pH of 7.29 was observed at Poanta Sahib.Total hardness was observed to be ranging

from 293 to 323 mg/l. The maximum hardness was recorded at Narain garh and minimum was recorded at Haripur.




Chloride was found to be in the range of 10.27 to 15.41 mg/l, the maximum concentration of chloride was observed

at Naraingarh and minimum value was observed at Haripur, respectively. Sulphates were found to be in the range

of 5.58 to 5.74 mg/l Maximum value observed at Amarkot whereas the minimum value observed at Narain garh.

The total Dissolved Solids (TDS) concentrations were found to be ranging in between 344 to 375mg/l, the maximum

TDS observed at Project Site and minimum concentration of TDS observed at Haripur.

The water quality in the impact zone was assessed through physico-chemical and bacteriological analysis of ground

water samples. The results have been compared with the drinking water quality standards specified in IS: 10500. It

was observed that all the physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals from ground water samples are below

stipulated drinking water standards. All the ground water samples analyzed can be considered fit for drinking

purpose in the absence of alternate sources.

Noise Quality

From the Noise results of various Project Site locations, it is evident that the equivalent noise level of locations

varies from 45.6-71.2 dB(A) during day time and 40.1-68.6 dB(A) during night time respectively. The ambient noise

level at the project site during day was 60.6 dB(A), which is within permissible limit of industrial area are ~75 dB(A).

During night, the noise level at the project site was observed to be 51.6 dB(A), which is also within permissible

ambient noise level.

Soil Quality

Physical characters

The physical characters include grain size distribution (textural analysis), Porosity, Water holding capacity,

permeability.

Texture: Indicates relative proportion of various sizes of primary soil particles such as sand, silt and clay present in

the soil. Based on their quantities present in the soil samples and using the textural classification diagram. The

textural classes of six soil samples are mainly Sandy Loam & Clay Loam.

Chemical Characteristics

The parameters considered for chemical analysis are: Soil reaction (pH), Electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter,

Available Potassium, organic carbon, total nitrogen, and Olsen phosphorous

A. Soil reaction (pH): The nutritional importance of pH is illustrated, thus hydrogen ion concentration has influence

not only on, solubility of nutrients, but also upon facility with which these nutrients are absorbed by plants, even

already in soil solution for e.g. Fe,Mn and Zn become less available as pH rises from to 7.2 to 8.18 indicating soil is

slightly alkaline.

B. Electrical conductivity (EC): The salt content of the soils are estimated by EC measurements, and is useful to

designate soils as normal or sodic (saline). Electrical conductivity is expressed as µmhos/cm at 25○C, or mmhos/cm.

The EC of six soil samples is between 84.5 to 116.1 µmhos/cm and are called as saline or salt affected and hence

the soils are normal for crop growth.

C. Organic matter : Although accounting for only a small part of the total soil mass in mineral soils, organic matter

influences physical, chemical and biological activities in the soil .organic matter in soils is plant and animal residue

which serves as a reserve for many essential nutrient especially nitrogen. Determination of organic carbon in turn




converted to organic matter, helps to estimate the nitrogen which will be released by bacterial activity for the next

season depending on the climatic condition, soil aeration, pH, type of organic material and other factors. The

organic matter converted from organic carbon values ranges between 0.58% to 0.86% in the six soil samples and is

very low from crop growth point of view.

D. Available Phosphorus (P2O5): Soil phosphorous is available in very low amounts to plants since most of the

total soil phosphorous is tied up in insoluble compounds, and its availability depends on the soil pH. Calcium

phosphate is formed in neutral and alkaline soils .Iron and aluminum phosphate is formed in acidic sols.

Phosphorous is most available from pH 6 to7 and is absorbed by plant as orthophosphate.P2O5 converted from

Olsen P ranges between 0.034 to 0.045 mg/g and considered as low.

E. Available Potassium as (K2O): Potassium is absorbed by plants in larger amounts than any other mineral element

except nitrogen and, in some cases, potassium helps in the building of protein, photosynthesis, fruit quality and

reduction of diseases. The Potassium content of six soil samples ranges between 29.7mg/g to 60.5 mg/g.

Biological Environment

Detailed study has been conducted within the study area of 10 km to describe the biological environment

surrounding the CETP with specific reference to type of crops, floral and faunal diversity, endangered species etc.

Simbalwada wild life sanctuary area falls with the periphery of 10 km buffer zone from the project site but outside

the Eco Sensetive Zone of the notified Wild life Senctury.

List of Flora & fauna has been incorporated in chapter-3.

11.8 Socio-Economic Environment Impact AssessmentBased on the project design details provided by proponent, data collected to describe the existing environmental

scenario and to satisfy the requirements of ToR, the impacts have been identified and assessed.

11.9 Observations and Conclusions(A) WATER:

• The plant will have treatment consisting of physical, chemical, biological, conventional filtration & tertiary

treatment units with sludge handling infrastructure.

• Treated water will be used for recycling back to the member industries for washing , flushing in toilet, horticulture

& agricultural purpose to meet the eco friendly system.

(B) AIR:

• Dust emission during construction & emission will be controlled & occasionally, operation of DG set will be there

in case of failure of power.

(C) LAND:

• The change in land use pattern is not in conflict with any present and/or future use of the land.

• The overburden and construction waste will be reused as early as possible in the construction and for land filling

during land-scaping of project site.




(D) BIOLOGICAL:

There are no notified ecological sensitive locations, migratory paths, sanctuaries etc. within the study area except

.Simbalwara wild life Sanctury but the the project site is located outside the Eco Sensetive Zone of the notified

Wild life Senctury.

• The proposed project does not envisage any destruction or displacement of any endemic faunal species.

• Green belt development

(E) SOCIO-ECONOMIC:

• As the proposed project is located within the city limits with lot of employment opportunities, it is not going to

have any significant impact on the overall employment generation. The socio-cultural economic structure within

the study area is also not likely to be affected by the proposed project.

(F) OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• As the operation of CETP involves handling and use of chemicals such as Lime, Acid, Ferrous sulphate, Poly

electrolyte, Urea, DAP etc. the safety of workers invites safety considerations.




12 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited (SSWML) has been appointed as Consultant to carry outEnvironmental Impact Assessment study of the proposed CETP project (2MLD) at Plot No. 96-97, Gondpur, IndustrialArea, Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh.

Brief profile of SSWML is as below:

Table 12-1: Details of the Consultant Organization

Name of theConsultancyCompany

M/s. Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.

Address

Registered Office:Village-Majra, P.O. Dabhota, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt. Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 174101Phone/Telefax: 01795-260427, 260227Zirakpur Office:SCO 20-21, 2ndFloor, Near Hotel Dolphin, Baltana, Zirakpur Punjab- 140604Phone/Telefax: 01762–509496

E-mail [email protected]@gmail.com

Website www.sswml.net

Nature of ServicesTreatment, Storage & Disposal Facility, EIA Consultancy, Environmental, Health & SafetyAuditing, EMS, Environmental Monitoring & Laboratory Analytical Services, Waste waterManagement, Energy Audit Greens Concept Development, etc.

Shivalik Solid Waste Management Limited (SSWML), Nalagarh is offering high quality technical services in the fieldof EIA, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Environmental Monitoring & Laboratory Analytical Services etc.SSWML is supported by distinguished professionals, engineers, scientists etc. SSWML Professionals have excellentexperience in executing EIA and other environmental projects.For Environmental Monitoring related work, we have our in-house laboratory approved by NABL. Following expertsare associated with SSWML for EIA and Environmental projects.

Table 12-2 Key Personnel/FAEs (Functional Area Experts) Associated with the Study

S. No. Functional Areas Name of the Expert/s Involvement (Period & Task**)

1. AP*(Air Pollution Monitoring,Prevention & Control)

Ms. Daksha Gupta & Quantification of Air pollution andAssessment of Impacts.

Period of Involvement: Oct 2016 –till date

2. WP* (Water PollutionMonitoring, Prevention &Control)

Daksha Gupta & MrSnehal R. Lokhandwal.

Quantification of water pollution andAssessment of Impacts.

Period of Involvement: Oct 2016 – tilldate.




S. No. Functional Areas Name of the Expert/s Involvement (Period & Task**)

3. SHW* (Solid and HazardousWaste Management)

Ms. Daksha Gupta Quantification of Solid & HazardousWaste and Assessment of Impacts.


4. SE* (Socio-economics) Ms. Sayantani Chaterjee Collection and Compilation of Socio-economic data. scenario and CSR Plan.

Period of Involvement: Oct 2016 –tilldate

5. EB* (Ecology & Biodiversity) Mr. S. Brahma &Ms. Shivani Dutt.

Conducted primary survey work at site,collected information about flora andfauna from Forest dept and checked.Period of Involvement: Oct 2016 –tilldate.

6. HG* (Hydrology, GroundWater & Water Conservation)

Mr. Yamesh Sharma Provided guidance on Hydrology aspectsof the EIA Report.

7. GEO* (Geology) Mr. Subhash ChanderSharma

Geology and geomorphologic analysisbased on secondary data.

8. SC* (Soil Conservation) Mr. BS Lole. Interpretation of baseline data of soilanalysis and its interpretation.Preparation of draft report consideringimpact and mitigation on Soil as perguidelines.

9. AQ* (Meteorology, Air QualityModeling & Prediction)

Ms. Daksha Gupta Checking air quality data, evaluation ofresults of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring(AAQM), supervision of air qualitymodeling and prediction, identificationof impacts, suggestion and finalization ofmitigation measures.

Period of Involvement: Oct 2016 –tilldate

10. NV* (Noise & Vibration) Mr. Vinay Kurakula Quantification of Noise & Vibration andAssessment of Impacts.

Period of Involvement: Oct 2016 –tilldate.

11. LU*(Land use) Mr. Vinay Kurakula Prepared Land Use Land Cover Maps.


12. RH* (Risk Assessment &Hazard Management)

Mr. Ashok Sharma Identification and Assessment of Risk andHazards.





Table 12-3:Key Personnel/FAA(Functional Area Associate) Associated with the Study

S.No.

Functional Areas Name of theTM/FAA

Involvement(Period & Task**)

1. AP*(Air PollutionMonitoring,Prevention &Control)

Mr. VishalKalhapure

Assisted approved FAE Period of Involvement: duringstudy period Tasks: Assisted FAE Site visit, checking airquality data, evaluation of results of Ambient Air QualityMonitoring (AAQM), and contribution to EIAdocumentation & compilation of report.

2. WP* (WaterPollutionMonitoring,Prevention &Control)

Mr. Dilbagh Singh Assisted approved FAE Period of Involvement: duringstudy period Assisted approved FAE, PerformanceEvaluation of existing CETP, Treatability Studies based onevaluation of performance for the proposed treatmentscheme, selection of sampling locations for surface andground water sampling, evaluation of water pollutioncontrol management, identification of impacts, suggestionof mitigation measures, contribution to EIAdocumentation.

3. SHW* (Solid andHazardous WasteManagement)

Mr. VishalKalhapure

Ms. Niraj KumariParihar

Assisted approved FAE Period of Involvement: duringstudy period, Identification of solid and Hazardous Wastesgenerated, designs for temporary storage facilities forhazardous wastes, mitigation measures for managementof hazardous waste, contribution to the EIAdocumentation.

4. SC* (SoilConservation)

Mr. S. Brahma(TM) & Mr. SanjaySharma (TM)

Assisted approved FAE Period of Involvement: duringstudy period Interpretation of base line data of soil analysisand its interpretation along with field observationPreparation of draft report considering impact andmitigation on Soil as per guideline

5. NV* (Noise &Vibration)

Ms. Niraj KumariParihar

Assisted approved FAE Period of Involvement: duringstudy period, analysis of data, identification of impactsand mitigation measures, and contribution to EIAdocumentation.

6. RH* (RiskAssessment &HazradManagement)

Mr. Baseem Zafar Assisted approved FAE Period of Involvement: duringstudy period Coordinating safety studies, finalization ofDMP, contribution to RA/DMP Documentation andcontribution to EIA documentation.

7. AQ* (Meteorology,Air Quality Modeling& Prediction)

Mr. Baseem Zafar Assisted approved FAE Period of Involvement: duringstudy period, checking air quality data, evaluation ofresults of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM), andcontribution to EIA documentation& compilation ofreport.




Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization/Authorized person

I, Ashok Sharma, hereby, confirm that above-mentioned experts prepared the EIA of proposed CETP (2MLD) atGondpur Industrial Area. I also confirm that the consultant organization shall be fully accountable for any miss-leading information of above mentioned statement.

Signature:

Name: Ashok Kumar SharmaDesignation: CEOName of the EIA Consultant Organization: Shivalik Solid Waste Management Ltd.NABET Certificate No NABET/EIA/1619/RA0040. & Issue Date: 28th March 2017.