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July’

2016

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Of

M/s. VISAKHA VALLEY RESORTS &


ESTATES (P) LTD
Site: Sy.No: 1/9, 2 & 3,
Appannadorapalem H/o. Relli Village,
Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram District,
Andhra Pradesh

Prepared By
M/s. VISAKHA VALLEY RESORTS &
ESTATES (P) LTD
D.No.10-1-2, 2nd Floor, Krishna Kamal Enclave,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Submitted to
STATE ENVIRONMETNAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
AUTHORITY (SEIAA)
32 O/o. AP POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, HYDERABAD
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT July’
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CHAPTER -1
INTRODUCTION

1.0 Purpose of the Report:

M/s. Visakha Valley Resorts and Estates Pvt Ltd was registered on 28th April, 2005.
The registered address is D.No: 10-1-12, 2nd Floor, Krishna Kamal Enclave,
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

M/s. Visakha Valley Resorts and Estates Pvt Ltd currently have 3 active Directors: Mr.
Satyanarayana Raju Gottumukkala, Mr. Pillala Ramakrishna Rao, Mr. Mandapati
Appala Narasimha Raju.

Now the group proposes to develop a township project at Sy. No: 1/9, 2 & 3,
Appannadorapalem H/o. Relli Village, Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram District,
Andhra Pradesh.

As per EIA notification S.O 1533 issued on 14th Sep’ 2006 and its subsequent
amendments the proposed project is falling under Project/Activity 8(b) –Township and
Area Development Projects, Category B (Covering an area ≥50Ha and or built up area
≥1,50,000Sq.mts) and required Environmental Clearance (EC) from SEAC/SEIAA,
A.P. The ToR meeting is held on 25.07.2016 and as per SEIAA minutes, EIA report is
prepared based on standard ToR.

The total land area for the proposed project is as follows:

Total site Area - 266.01 acres or 107.65Ha

1.1 Project Proponent:

Visakha Valley Resorts and Estates Pvt Ltd offers complete real estate services which
include identification of land, designing, construction, marketing and estate
management.

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1.2 Services provided:

Designing, Planning, Construction and Maintenance of

 Residential Apartments and Independent Houses/villas


 Integrated townships

On record, the management completed 3 nos of residential projects and one no. of
township project is under progress which is proposed now.

1.3 Brief Description of nature, Size, location of the project and its importance to the
country, region:

The proposed project is a Township and Area Development Project located at Sy. No:
1/9, 2 & 3, Appannadorapalem H/o. Relli Village, Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram
District.

Table: 1.1 – Site Details


Latitude 17°54’47.35”N
Longitude 83°12’45.36”E
Annual rainfall 103 cm
Min and max temp. 200C and 470 C
Avg. relative humidity 78 %
Avg. wind speed 8-10 KMPH
Predominant wind direction
Summer SE
Winter N & NE
Monsoon SE & NW
Nearest highway State Highway at 2.52 Kms
Nearest railway station Kothavalasa Railway station at 3.38 km
Nearest human settlement Relli Village at 1.36 Km

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Ardhannapalem village at 1.38 Km
Nearest town Vizianagaram at 28.43Kms
Nearest seaport Vizag seaport at 26.00Kms
Nearest water body Adjacent to the site small stream passing
from the hill towards NE to south
Nearest Barrage None with in 10 km
Nearest River River Gosthani at 13 Kms
Nearest Hills Simhachalam Range at 13.63Kms
Nearest National Park/Wildlife None within 10km radius
sanctuaries/Eco sensitive zones

Fig: 1.1

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1.4 Justification of the Project:

Due to ever increasing demand for residential plots, M/s. Visakha Valley Resorts &
Estates Pvt Ltd is proposing for Township and Area Development Project. The
proposed project is being planned according to rules of Visakhapatnam Urban
Development Authority

1.5 Purpose of the report


This report is the documentation based on field and laboratory studies involved in the
collection of primary and secondary data in regard to Environmental Impact
Assessment of the proposed construction project as well as the Environmental
Management Plan to be implemented by the Project Proponents as per the stipulations
of the notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt. of India in
September 2006.
This report dealing with EIA and EMP is designed for the consideration along with the
application for prior Environmental clearance (Form-I) and the checklist of
Environmental Impact (Form-IA). There is no requirement of public
hearing/consultation for this project as per the notification issued in September, 2006.

1.6 Scope of the study-details of regulatory scoping carried out:


The work on field data collection has been started immediately and keeping the aspect
of project being a non-polluting industry and classifies under Category 8(b) as per the
EIA Notification, 2006. The required studies have been taken up for the submission of
Form-I and Form-I A along with the EIA documentation.
The proposal in totality along with the requisite documentation has been submitted to
the SEIAA. The EIA report which is enclosed here is also prepared as per the generic
statement (schedule) given in the EIA notification of September 2006.

The proposal is for adequacy of EIA that has been prepared based on the primary and
secondary field data base of Environmental Attributes and Associated Studies.

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1.7 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
DOCUMENT:
In terms of the EIA notification of the MoEF dated 14th September 2006, the generic
structure of the EIA document should be as under:
 Introduction
 Project Description
 Description of the Environment
 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures
 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and site)
 Environmental Monitoring Programme
 Additional Studies
 Project Benefits
 Environmental Management Plan
 Summary & Conclusion
 Disclosure of Consultants engaged

1.8 APPROVED TERMS OF REFERENCE COMPLIANCE

S.no ToR Points Compliance

1 Examine details of land use as per Master As per the VUDA Master plan, the
plan and land use around 10km radius of the proposed site is residential area.
project site. Analysis should be made based Satellite imagery of 10km radius is
on latest satellite imagery for land use with shown above at pg. no: 12. No river is
raw images. Check on flood plain of any existing within 10km radius.
river.

2 Submit details of environmentally sensitive Details about the site and


places, land acquisition status, rehabilitation Environmental sensitive places are
of communities/villages and present status of mentioned at Table No: 1.1.
such activities.
The proposed land as taken from 2
different developers on land
development agreement. Once plots are
developed, we will hand over the area

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to the respective developers.

No rehabilitation required and present


the land is vacant land.

3 Examine baseline environmental quality Baseline data was collected during the
along with projected incremental load due to month of April’ 2016-June’ 2016 for
the project. Air, Water, Soil & Noise and the same
is included in the report

4 Environmental data to be considered in Included in the report at section


relation to the project development would be Description of Environment
(a) land, (b) ground water, (c) surface water
(d) air (e) bio-diversity (f) Noise and
vibrations (g) socio-economic and health

5 Submit a copy of the contour plan with Contour Plan is shown at page no: and
slopes, drainage pattern of the site and drainage pattern at page no:67
surrounding area. Any obstruction of the same
by the project

6 Submit the details of the trees to be felled for THE AREA IS PLAIN AND DEVOID
the project. OF TRES. Greenbelt plan is shown at
page no: 17

7 Submit the present land use and permission The proposed land is agricultural land
required for any conversion such as forest, and converted into non-agricultural
agriculture etc land.

No forest area involved in this site

8 Submit roles and responsibility of the Mentioned at page no: 2


developer etc for compliance of
environmental regulations under the
provisions of EP Act.

9 Ground water classification as per the Central As ground water available abundant
Ground water Authority. and the area is marked as low usage
area by CGWB, Vizianagaram

10 Examine the details of source of water, water Source of water, water requirement,
requirement, use of treated waste water and treated waste water & water balance

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prepare a water balance chart. chart is mentioned at Page No: 24-33

11 Rain water harvesting proposals should be Rain water Harvesting details is


made with due safeguards for ground water mentioned at page no: 34
quality. Maximize recycling of water and
utilization of rain water. Examine details

12 Examine soil characteristics and depth of The predominant soil types in the
ground water table for rainwater harvesting district are red loamy and sandy loam
occupying 37.8% and 48.3% of the
area. The depth of water level varies
from 2.35 to 10.0m bgl.

13 Examine details of solid waste generation Solid waste generation and its
treatment and its disposal treatment & disposal is mentioned at
Page No: 90-92

14 Examine and submit details of use of solar Solar energy will be used for street
energy and alternative source of energy to lighting, club house – solar heater.
reduce the fossil energy consumption. Energy
conservation and energy efficiency. Energy Conservation Measures:

1. Constant monitoring of energy


consumption and defining
targets for energy conservation.
2. Adjusting the settings and
illumination levels to ensure
minimum energy use for the
desired comfort levels. Use of
compact fluorescent lamps and
low voltage lighting
3. Behavioral change on
consumption

15 DG sets are likely to be used during 15 KVA DG set will be provided.


construction and operational phase of the
project. Emissions from DG sets must be Mitigation Measures:

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taken into consideration while estimating the Adequate stack heights will be
impacts on air environment. Examine and provided to the DG sets for the proper
submit details. dispersion of pollutants from the
DG Sets.

Usage of low sulphur fuel for


transportation and for DG sets.

16 Examine road/rail connectivity to the project Road/rail connectivity is mentioned at


site and impact on the traffic due to the page no:10 & 19-22
proposed project. Present and future traffic
and transport facilities for the region should The internal roads 80’, 60’, 40’ roads
be analyzed with measures for preventing will be provided in order avoid traffic
traffic congestion and providing faster trouble congestion.
free system to reach different destinations in
the city.

17 A detailed traffic and transportation study The layout has an approach road of
should be made for existing and projected width 12m from the existing public
passenger and cargo traffic. road.

18 Examine the details of transport of materials The construction materials like sand,
for construction which should include source concrete, bricks will be supplied by
and availability. local quarries. The transportation of
materials will be through trucks.

19 Examine separately the details for Provided EMP at page no: 88-96 and
construction and operation phases both for Monitoring plan at 80-82
Environmental Management Plan and
Environmental Monitoring Plan with cost and
parameters.

20 Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster Additional studies mentioned at page


Management Plan including emergency no: 83-85
evacuation during natural and man-made
disaster.

21 Details of litigation pending against the Nil


project, if any, with direction/order passed by
any Court of Law against the project should
be given.

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22 The cost of the project (Capital cost and The cost of the project is Rs. 24.0
recurring cost) as well as cost towards crores and the EMP budget is Rs 2.0
implementation of EMP should be clearly Crores
spelt out.

23 Any further clarification on carrying out the Anticipated impacts and mitigation
above studies including anticipated impacts measures are mentioned at page no:71-
due to the project and mitigative measures. 78

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CHAPTER – 2

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 SITE LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS:
The project is located at Sy. No: 1/9, 2 & 3, Appannadorapalem H/o. Relli Village,
Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh.

The google image and topo sheet with the project location demarcated is attached with
this report.

2.2 Reasons for Selection of Site:


 Land availability
 Meeting VUDA Master Plan
 Demand for Residential plots
 Cost of Land
 Availability of ground water
 New Developing area

2.3 CONNECTIVITY:

The project site is well connected through State Highway (Araku-Visakhapatnam


Road). The nearest railway station is Kothavalasa Railway station, about 3.38Kms from
the project site. The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam Airport at 21.0Kms from the
project site.

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Fig: 2.1
1- GOOGLE IMAGE OF 10 KM RADIUS

Project Site

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Fig: 2.2 TOPO MAP of 10 km radius

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Fig: 2.3 Base Map showing Roads,
Ro Railways, Built-up
up area, Reserve Forest

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2.4 Size of Plots:
Table: 2.1- Sizes of Plots
S.No Zones No. of Plots Plot Areas
1 Zone -1 90 100Sq.yards – 15nos, 375Sq.yards – 11nos, 333.33Sq.yards
– 14nos, 166.66Sq.yards – 18nos, 90Sq.yards – 32nos
2 Zone -2 136 166.66Sq.yards – 14nos, 200Sq.yards -43nos,
216.66Sq.yards – 22nos, 311.11Sq.yards -4nos, 375Sqyards
-10nos, 1000Sq.yards -15nos,
3 Zone -3 129 90Sq.yards -37, 200Sq.yards -9nos, 260Sq.yards -22nos,
288sqyards – 32nos, 311.11Sq.yards -10nos, 444Sq.yards-
7nos, 500Sq.yds -7nos, 555Sqyards -5nos
4 Zone-4 168 90Sq.yards -37, 166.16Sq.yards – 85nos, 180Sq.yards -
19nos, 213.33Sq.yards – 7nos, 266.67Sq.yards -20nos
5 Zone -5 167 90Sq.yards -37, 166.16Sq.yards – 58nos, 220Sq.yards -8nos,
266.67Sqyards-64nos,
6 Zone -6 168 90Sq.yards -38, 166.16Sq.yards – 58nos, 180Sq.yards -
42nos, 266.67Sq.yards -30nos
7 Zone -7 137 90Sq.yards -41, 180Sq.yards -11nos, 220 sqyds-28nos,
266.67sq.yds-35nos, 311.11sq.yds-15nos, 1000sq.yds-5nos,
1111.11sq.yds -1no, 1288.88sq.yds-1no
8 Zone -8 120 90Sq.yards -38, 220sq.yds-20nos, 266.67sq.yds-36nos,
311.11sq.yds-17nos, 1000sq.yds-9nos
9 Zone -9 154 90Sq.yards -39, 135Sq.yards – 3nos, 200Sq.yards -21nos,
260sq.yds-7nos, 266.67sq.yds-75nos, 311.11sq.yds-9nos,
1000sq.yds-9nos
10 Zone -10 177 90Sq.yards -41, 166.16Sq.yards – 18nos, 200Sq.yards -
77nos, 266.67sq.yds-32nos, 311.11sq.yds-9nos.
11 Zone -11 150 90Sq.yards -22, 166.16Sq.yards – 26nos, 180Sq.yards -
11nos, 200Sq.yards -26nos, 266.67sqyds-30nos,
311.11sq.yds -23nos, 333.33sq.yds -12nos

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12 Zone -12 139 90Sq.yards -37, 180Sq.yards -11nos, 200Sq.yards -33nos,
260sq.yds -10nos, 266.67sq.yds -8nos, 311.11sq.yds -22nos,
333.33sq.yds -4nos, 444sq.yds -7nos, 500 Sqyds -7nos
13 Zone -13 85 100Sq.yards – 15nos, 375Sq.yards – 11nos, 333.33Sq.yards
– 14nos, 166.66Sq.yards – 13nos, 90Sq.yards – 32nos
14 Zone -14 150 90Sq.yards -38, 180Sq.yards -66nos,260Sq.yds-24nos,
333.33sq.yds -17nos, 860Sq.yds -5nos
15 Zone -15 152 90Sq.yards -38, 180Sq.yards -66nos,260Sq.yds-24nos,
333.33sq.yds -17nos, 860Sq.yds -7nos
16 Zone -16 107 90Sq.yards -36, 180Sq.yards -18nos, 220sq.yds-18nos,
500sq.yds-11nos, 600/667sqyds-22nos, 1000sqyds-2nos
17 Zone -17 172 90Sq.yards -41, 180Sq.yards -7nos,216.66sq.yds-17nos,
220sqyds-74nos, 260sqyds-33nos
18 Zone -18 122 90Sq.yards -31, 180Sq.yards -24nos, 200Sq.yards -8nos,
220sq.yds-8nos, 260sqyds-40nos, 333.33sq.yds-10nos,
1111.11sq.yds-1no
19 Zone -19 122 90Sq.yards -31, 180Sq.yards -24nos, 200Sq.yards -8nos,
220sq.yds-8nos, 260sqyds-40nos, 333.33sq.yds-10nos,
1111.11sq.yds-1no
20 Zone -20 123 90Sq.yards -31, 180Sq.yards -24nos, 200Sq.yards -8nos,
220sq.yds-8nos, 260sqyds-40nos, 333.33sq.yds-10nos,
1111.11sq.yds-2no
21 Zone -21 96 90Sq.yards -43, 200Sq.yards -10nos, 600/667sq.yds-15nos,
860sqyds -15nos, 1000sqyds-13nos,
22 Zone -22 96 90Sq.yards -41,220sqyds-6nos, 600/667sqyds-45nos,
860sqyds-4nos
23 Club house G+2 Floors Total Built up area – 1742.72Sq.mts
Total 2960

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2.5 ZONE WISE AREA STATEMENT

The total area of project is 266.01Acres or 107.65Ha has been granted change of land
use. The detailed Area statement is provided below in Table-4.0:
Table: 2.2 – Zone Wise Area statement
S.No Zones Zone Description in Acres
Extent Plotted Area Roads Area Open space Plots
(Residential) area (Nos)
1 Zone -1 11.990 6.550 4.240 1.20 90
2 Zone -2 11.780 7.060 3.530 1.19 136
3 Zone -3 12.000 7.000 3.800 1.18 129
4 Zone-4 11.760 6.220 4.360 1.22 168
5 Zone -5 12.200 6.930 4.050 1.22 167
6 Zone -6 12.200 6.320 4.660 1.22 168
7 Zone -7 12.200 7.150 3.830 1.22 137
8 Zone -8 12.100 6.780 4.110 1.21 120
9 Zone -9 12.200 7.180 3.800 1.22 154
10 Zone -10 12.200 7.370 3.610 1.22 177
11 Zone -11 12.200 7.040 3.940 1.22 150
12 Zone -12 12.200 6.720 4.260 1.22 139
13 Zone -13 10.400 5.020 4.340 1.040 85
14 Zone -14 11.500 6.710 3.640 1.150 150
15 Zone -15 12.000 7.000 3.800 1.20 152
16 Zone -16 11.640 6.370 4.100 1.17 107
17 Zone -17 11.930 6.990 3.740 1.20 172
18 Zone -18 9.080 5.300 2.870 0.91 122
19 Zone -19 12.200 7.180 3.620 1.200 122
20 Zone -20 12.970 6.850 3.960 1.210 123
21 Zone -21 12.200 7.880 3.100 1.22 96
22 Zone -22 12.200 7.870 3.11 1.22 96
23 CH 4.860 -- -- -- --
Total 266.01 149.49 84.47 24.84 2960

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FIG: 2.4: - LAYOUT SHOWING INFRASTRUCTURES & GREEN BELT

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2.6 Infrastructure provided by the Developer:

The developer will provide the following infrastructure

 Bitumen surface roads


 Fits to master plan of VUDA
 Pedestrian and cycle tracks along the main road
 Pucca Masonry drain/RCC drain including load drain and drainage system in
arrangement with Gram Panchayat/nearby outlet
 Water supply arrangement with Panchayat or bore wells with internal water
supply system
 Waste water treatment and re-usage
 Storm water and water recharge
 Street light arrangements
 Rain water harvesting structures on open space/parks
 Avenue plantation

2.7 Project Requirements:


2.7.1 Construction Material:
The major construction materials required in the project are Steel, Cement, bricks,
metal, flooring tiles/stones, wood, sanitary and hardware items, electrical fittings,
water etc. All the items to be used for good quality as much as possible ISI brand
items will be used by procuring directly from the dealers or manufacturers. Local
items like sand, metal, bricks etc will be procured through local suppliers in the
market.
Some of the important raw material required for the proposed project during the
construction activity is mentioned in below Table:

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Table: 2.3- Important Raw materials required
S.No Description
1 Concrete – Cement, Sand, aggregates
2 Form works –Shuttering material, Scaffolding material
3 Steel
4 Masonry
5 Finishes

2.8 ROADS CONNECTING THE SITE:

The Layout has an approach road of width 12m from the existing public road.

The main roads within the layout of sizes 80’ and 60’roads are designed. The length of
80’ road is 1.345km and 40’road is 1.137km.

2.8.1 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE NEEDS

Cycle Track:
A cycle track is a way or a part of a roadway designed and constructed for the use of
pedal bicycles, and over which a right-of-way exists.
Adjoining cycle tracks:
These completely fit in with the carriage way and are adjacent to and on the same level
with it.
Ref: Recommended practice for the design and layout of cycle tracks –IRC: 11-1962
Lane width:
Allowing for a clearance of 25cm (9in) on either side, the total width of pavement
required for the movement of one cycle is one meter (3ft 3in).
Pedestrain Path:
Roadway and sidewalk construction projects can disrupt mobility and create special
hazards for pedestrians and cyclists. The following are the recommendations

 Enough space should be left at the edge of the construction site to allow a vehicle to
pass a cyclist.

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 Barricades and pylons can be used to create a temporary passageway for pedestrians.
This is particularly important in urban areas. Sidewalk closures should be avoided or
minimized as much as possible. Passageway should be wide enough to accommodate a
wheel chair, and should have ramps where there are height changes.

 Avoid routing bicycles onto sidewalks or onto unpaved shoulders.

 Additional lighting may be required at night to identify hazards.

Fig:2.5 - 80’-0” Wide Road

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Fig: 2.6 – 60’-0” Wide Road

Fig: 2.7-40’ Road

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Fig: 2.8 - Road Cross Section

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2.9 RESERVATION OF LAND FOR COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL
PURPOSES:

10% of the area excluding roads shall be reserved and this space shall be maintained for
the recreational open space to the satisfaction of the Authority or transfer to the local
authority designated by the authority for maintenance. It is mandatory to reserve 10%
of the layout area.
In this regard, we have left 10% from each zone and given to gram panchayati for
recreational purpose.

(Source: VUDA Handbook -2015-16)

2.9.1 ELECTRICAL LINES:

In case of sites in the vicinity of High Tension Electricity Lines besides taking other
safety precautions, a minimum safety distance (both vertical and horizontal) of 3m shall
be maintained between the building and the High Tension Electricity lines and 1.5m
shall be maintained between the building and the Low tension Electricity lines.
2.9.2 VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES
For plotted development the parking shall be provided within the plots by the
individual plot owners.
Description Area
Parking in Club house 590.71Sq.mts
Club house strength G+3 Floors
Total Built up area 1742.72Sq.mts
Ground floor Area 606.09Sq.mts
First Floor Area 587.50Sq.mts
Terrace Floor Area 549.13Sq.mts
No of 4 wheelers 30nos
No of 2 wheelers 140nos

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2.10 WATER SOURCE:
2.10.1 WATER REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLY SYSTEM
The water supply will be provided through bore wells and Panchayath supply. The total
water requirement is approx. 2010KLD, out of which domestic water (Fresh water)
requirement is 1339.4KLD and flushing water demand is 669.7KLD. The daily water
requirement calculation is given below in Table 2.4:
Table: 2.4 - Water Requirement Calculation
S.No Description No. Average No of Domestic Flushing Domestic Flushing Total
of occupancy persons water water water water Demand
units per plot demand demand requirement requirement (KLD)
(LPCD) (LPCD) KLD KLD
1 Plots 2960 5 14800 90 45 1332 666 1998
2 Visitors 2960 -- 740 10 5 7.4 3.7 11.1
@5%
Total 2009.0
Quantity and Quality of Wastewaters

Domestic Water (Fresh Water) Demand : 1339.4 KLD

Flushing Water Demand : 669.7KLD

Total Water Demand : 2009.1 KLD

Say 2010 KLD

Grey Water Generation 95 litres per capita : 1406 KLD

Black Water Generation @40 litres per capita : 592.0 KLD

Treated Water available from Grey Water Treatment Plant : 592.0 KLD

Treated Water available from Black Water Treatment Plant : Nil

Total treated water available for recycling : 1406-592 KLD

Proposed Grey Water Treatment Plant Capacity : 1406 KLD


Say 1500 KLD and
expanded to 2500 KLD

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Proposed Black Water Treatment Plant Capacity : 700 KLD

Grey water Sources:

 Bath rooms
 Showers
 Hand Basins
 Washing Machines/Cloth washing
 Dish washer
 Washing Clothes
 Kitchen Sinks
Black Water Source:
 Water closets (WC)
Storm Water Source:
 Roofs
 Driveways
 Open spaces
Mode of Disposal:
Total Waste water after treatment – 1998KLD
Toilet Flushing - 669.7KLD
For Green Belt Development - 260.0KLD
Balance 1068.0KLD will be used for the following
 RMC Plants
 Social forestry
 To panchayat for plantation purpose
Table: 2.5 - Grey Water Characteristics
Inlet Grey Water Treated Grey water
Parameter Characteristics Characteristics
5.5-7.5 7.0-7.5
pH
Total Suspended Solids
(TSS) 150-300 mg/l <10 mg/l
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
(BOD) 60-120 mg/l <10 mg/l
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Chemical Oxygen Demand
(COD) 120-180 mg/l <20 mg/l

Table: 2.6 Black Water Characteristics

Inlet Black Water Treated Black water


Parameter Characteristics Characteristics
6.0-8.0 6.5-7.5
pH
Total Suspended Solids 1500-2000 mg/l <10 mg/l
(TSS)
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 400-600 mg/l <30 mg/l
(BOD)
Chemical Oxygen Demand 600-800 mg/l <100 mg/l
(COD)

2.10.2 PROPOSED GREY WATER TREATMENT SCHEME

It is proposed to set up a treatment plant for treating wastewater generated from bath
showers, hand washbasins, washing machines and dishwaters are termed as
Sullage/Grey Water and are nearly as clean as potable water. Physical separation using
fine screens and chemical treatment using coagulation and flocculation is proposed

PROPOSED GREY WATER TREATMENT PLANT SCHEME

Table: 2.7 Units proposed for the proposed Grey Water Treatment

S.No Name of the Unit Purpose

1 Bar Screen Chamber For removing unwanted floating materials

2. Grit Chamber To remove grit


3. Oil and Grease Trap with To remove traces of oil
syphon system
4. Collection cum Equalization To even out the flow variations and continuous
Tank uniform mixing operations with stirrer

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5. Chemical Mixing & Reaction Coagulation & flocculation chemicals are added and
Tank detention time for reaction is ascertained.

6. Clariflocculator Sediment and Floc are removed

7. Pressure Sand Filter To filter out suspended solids, if any, in the treated
water

8. Activated Carbon Filter To remove color and odor, if any, in the filtered water

9. Disinfection To disinfect the treated water to make it safe to come


in contact with humans so that the treated water can
be used for gardening/allied uses.

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Fig: 2.9 Flow Chart for Grey Water Treatment Plant

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2.10.3 Design Details for Grey Water Treatment Plant
The grey water from wash basins (from rest rooms & pantry) shall be networked to the
Grey Water Treatment Plant. The treated water output from this treatment plant shall be
reused for toilet flushing and ground water recharge. The flow chart of the proposed
Grey Water treatment Plant is as below.
Table: 2.8-GREY WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DETAILS

S.No. Units No. of Units


1. Bar Screen Chamber 01
2. Grit Chamber 01
3. Clariflocculator 01
4. Flocculation Tank 02
5. Sand Filter 01
6. Carbon Filter 01

GREY WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DESIGN DETAILS


COLLECTION TANK
 Slant - 45o
 Width - 1.5 m
 Depth - 1.0 m
 Length - 2.0 m
 Screen - MS frame unit
GRIT CHAMBER
 Length - 4.0 m
 Width - 2.5 m
 Depth - 1.0 m – 2.5 m
 Method of Construction - R.C.C.
 Retention time - 20 minutes

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CLARIFLOCCULATOR
 Dia - 9.0 m
 Height - 4.0 m
 Volume - 222 m3
 Retention Time - 3.5 hr
 Method of Construction - R.C.C.
 HP Requirement - 10 HP
 Sludge Pump - 2 No’s. each of 3 HP
FLOCCULATION TANK
 Alum Dosing
 Lime Dosing
 Stirrer with 200 rpm

SAND FILTER
 Diameter - 2.5 m
 Depth - 2.2 m

SAND FILTER
 Diameter - 2.5 m
 Depth - 2.2 m

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2.10.4 BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DETAILS


Table: 2.9 – Black Water Treatment Units
S.No. Units No. of Units
I. Primary Treatment System

1. Collection Tank 02
2. UASB-Hybrid Reactor 01
II. Secondary Treatment System
1. Aeration Tank 01
2. Lamella Clarifier 01
3. Final Collection Tank 01
4. Sludge Filter Press 01
III. Tertiary Treatment System
1. Sand Filter 01
2. Carbon Filter 01
3. Chlorination 01

2.10.5 BLACK WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM DESIGN DETAILS

COLLECTION TANK
1. No. of Tanks - 02
2. Dimensions
 Dimensions - 8.0 m X 6.0 mx4.0 m
 Free Board - 0.5 m
 Volume - 192 KL
 No. of Tanks - 02

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UASB – HYBRID REACTOR
1. No. of Tanks - 01
2. Dimensions
 Dia - 8.0 m
 Liquid Depth - 7.5 m
 Volume - 380 KL
 Free Board - 0.5 m

AERATION TANK
1. No. of Tanks - 01
2. Dimensions
 Length - 5.0 m
 Breadth - 4.0 m
 Liquid Depth - 4.0 m
 Free Board - 0.5 m
 Volume of Tank - 80 KL
 HP Requirement - 10 HP
 Say about of 7.5 HP - 2 No’s.

LAMELLA CLARIFIER
1. No. of Tanks - 01
2. Dimensions
 Length - 2.0 m
 Breadth - 4.0 m
 Liquid Depth - 3.0 m
 Free Board - 0.5 m
 Volume of Tank - 24 KL

SAND FILTER
1. No. of Tanks - 01

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2. Dimensions
 Diameter - 2.2m
 Depth - 2.0 m

SAND FILTER
1. No. of Tanks - 01
2. Dimensions
 Diameter - 2.2m
 Depth - 2.0

2.11 RAIN WATER HARVESTING


The storm water disposal system for the premises shall be self-sufficient to avoid any
collection/stagnation and flooding of water. The amount of storm water run-off depends
upon many factors such as intensity and duration of precipitation, characteristics of the
tributary area and the time required for such flow to reach the drains. The drains shall be
located near the carriage way along either side of the roads. Taking the advantage of road
chamber, the rainfall run off from roads shall flow towards the drains. Storm water from
various plots/shall be connected to adjacent drain by a pipe through catch basins.
Therefore, it has been calculated to provide 172 rainwater harvesting pits at selected
locations, which will catch the maximum run-off from the area.
1. Since the existing topography is congenial to surface disposal, a network of storm
water pipe drains is planned adjacent to roads. All building roof water will be brought
down through rainwater pipes.
2. Storm water system consists of pipe drain, catch basins and seepage pits at regular
intervals for rainwater harvesting and ground water recharging.
Rain water harvesting has been catered to and designed as per the guideline of CGWA.
Peak hourly rainfall has been considered as 0.03m/hr. The recharge pit of adequate
diameter and depth is constructed for recharging the water. Inside the recharge pit, a
recharge bore is constructed having adequate diameter and depth. The ground water level
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avoid choking of the recharge bore. Design specification of the rain water harvesting plan
are as follows:
 Catchments/roofs would be accessible for regular cleaning
 The roof will have smooth, hard and dense surface which is less likely to be damaged
allowing release of material into the water. Roof painting has been avoided since most
paints contain toxic substances and may peel off.
 All gutter ends will be fitted with a wire mesh screen and a first flush device would be
installed. Most of the debris carried by the water from the rooftop like leaves, plastic bags
and paper pieces will get arrested by the mesh at the terrace outlet and to prevent
contamination by ensuring that the runoff from the first 10-20minutes of rainfall is
flushed off.
 No sewage or sullage would be admitted into the system

No sullage from areas likely to have oil, grease or other pollutants has been connected to
the system.

Table: 2.10 Calculations for Storm water load

Type of Area Area (in Sq.m) Coefficient of Peak rainfall Rainwater


run-off intensity during harvesting
one hour of potential/hour
rainfall (in m) (in M3)
Green Area 105392.2 0.1 0.03 316.17
Paved Area 944362.2 0.6 0.03 16998.51
Total Storm water load on the site with per hour retention is 17314.68
Considering 15 minutes retention time, total storm water load 4328.67
Taking the radius as 2m and effective depth as 2m, volume of a RWH pit 25.12
(π r2h)
Hence no. of pits required in approx=Total storm water load considering 15 172
minutes retention time/Volume of a RWH pit

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Total No. of pits proposed = 172 pits

Fig: 2.11 Rainwater Harvesting Structure

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Fig: 2.12 Drainage Map of 10Km Radius

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2.12 Man Power Requirement

The maximum peak man power required for the development of proposed project during
construction and occupation stage is given in below table:

Table: 2.11 Manpower Requirement

S.no Phase Number Remarks

1 Construction Phase 500 Skilled, unskilled, supervisors etc

2 Operation Phase 100 Security guards, STP operators,


gardeners, electrician, plumber etc

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CHAPTER -3

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 BASELINE DATA COLLECTION:


Baseline environmental status in and around proposed project site depicts the existing
environmental conditions of air, noise, water, soil, biological and socio-economic
environment. With proposed project as the center, aerial distance of 10km radius is
considered as ‘study area’ for baseline data collection. Baseline data was collected for
various/environmental attributes so as to compute the impacts that are likely to arise due
to proposed developmental activity.
Collection of base line data is an integral aspect of the preparation of Environmental
Impact Assessment report. Baseline environmental monitoring was carried out for the
month of April’ 2016 to June’ 2016 for the following:
 Meteorological Data
 Air Environment
 Water Environment – Ground Water
 Noise Environment
 Soil Environment
 Biological Environment

3.1.1 Site Description:


The proposed project lies between latitude 17°54'47.35"N and longitude 83°12'45.36"E.
The site is located at Sy. No: 1/9, 2 & 3, Appannadorapalem H/o. Relli Village,
Kothavalasa Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh. Vizianagaram District is
one of the nine coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam
Airport which is at 20.58Kms. The nearest railway station is Kothavalasa Railway Station
at 3.38Km.

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3.1.2 Climatic Conditions:
The average annual rainfall of the district is 1131mm, monthly rainfall ranges from nil in
January to 209.7mm in September.

3.1.3 Meteorology:
Dispersion of different air pollutants released into the atmosphere has significant impacts
on neighborhood air environment. The dispersion/dilution of the released pollutant over a
large area will result in considerable reduction of the concentration of a pollutant. The
dispersion in turn depends on the weather conditions like the wind speed, direction,
temperature, relative humidity, mixing height, cloud cover and also the rainfall in the
area.
Site Specific IMD Meteorological Data:
Month Temperature Relative Humidity Rainfall Predominant
Min Max Min Max mm Wind
direction
April’ 2016
24 43 15 91 0 SW to NE
May’ 2016
27 47 14 89 22.4 SW to NE
June’ 2016
27 43 22 85 76.4 SW to NE

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Fig: 3.1 Windrose Diagram for the period April’ 2016-June’
2016 June’ 2016

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3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT
Selection of Sampling Locations: To assess the baseline ambient air quality a
scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network was established. Air
quality monitoring study was carried out during Pre-monsoon season (i.e. April’16 to
June’16) within 10km radius of the project site. The ambient air quality monitoring
stations were selected after a brief study based on the following considerations
 Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale
 Topography of the study area
 Predominant wind direction
 Emission sources
 Receptors sensitivity

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations were set up at four locations with due
consideration to the above mentioned points. The locations of the sampling stations are
given in the Table.3.2

3.2.1 Methodology of Sampling and Analysis


Air samples collected were tested for the following parameters
 PM10
 PM2.5
 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
 Oxides of Nitrogen ( NOx)
The sampling and analysis of ambient air quality parameters was carried out as per the
procedures detailed in relevant parts of IS: 5182 (Indian Standards for Ambient Air Quality
Test Methods).

Frequency of Sampling: 24 hrly samples for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NOx, were collected from
each station.

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Table: 3.1 Techniques and Detectable limits for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
S. No. Parameter Technique Technical Minimum Detectable
Protocol Limit (g/m3)
Respirable Dust
1 PM10 Sampler (Gravimetric IS-5182 (Part-23) 5.0
method)
Fine Particulate
2 PM2.5 Sampler (Gravimetric 40 CFR USEPA 5.0
method)
Modified West and
3 Sulphur dioxide IS-5182 (Part-II) 4.0
Gaeke
Oxides of
4 Jacob &Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI) 4.0
Nitrogen

Table: 3.2 Location of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations


Direction Distance
Station Latitude and from the w.r.t Environmental
S.No Location project
Code Longitude Project Setting
site Site
1. At Site A1 17°55'1.38"N -- -- Residential
83°12'41.93"E
2. Appamadorapalem A2 17°55'51.42"N NW 1.81Km Residential
83°12'8.49"E
3. Relli Village A3 17°54'0.66"N SE 1.40Km Residential
83°13'25.06"E
4. Kothavalasa A4 17°53'29.77"N SW 2.65Km Residential
83°11'30.32"E
5. Near Factory A5 17°56'29.39"N NNE 2.63Km Residential
83°13'9.62"E

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Fig: 3.2 Ambient Air Sampling Location Map

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Summary of Analysis of Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area

Parameter PM10(µg/m3) PM2.5(µg/m3) SO2(µg/m3) NOx(µg/m3)

98th percentile

98th percentile

98th percentile

98th percentile
No.of samples

No.of samples

No.of samples

No.of samples
Monitoring
Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum
Minimum

Minimum

Minimum

Minimum
Station
Mean

Mean

Mean

Mean
A1 26 50.0 42.1 48.2 50.0 26 24.2 20.3 23.3 24.2 26 7.7 6.5 6.5 7.7 26 11.0 9.3 10.6 11.0

A2 26 48.8 36.0 42.7 48.6 26 24.0 17.7 21.0 23.9 26 7.5 5.5 6.6 7.5 26 10.4 7.7 9.1 10.4

A3 26 57.8 47.8 51.4 56.3 26 27.1 22.4 24.1 26.4 26 8.9 7.4 7.9 8.7 26 12.4 10.2 11.0 12.0

A4 26 50.4 40.8 45.2 49.9 26 24.8 20.1 22.3 24.6 26 7.8 6.3 7.0 7.7 26 10.7 8.7 9.6 10.6

A5 26 62.5 48.8 57.4 62.5 26 30.2 23.6 27.7 30.2 26 9.6 5.0 8.7 9.6 26 13.1 10.2 12.0 13.1

NAAQS 100(µg/m3) 60(µg/m3) 80(µg/m3) 80(µg/m3)

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GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY


IN THE STUDY AREA

98 percentile concentration of PM10


100

80
62.5
56.3
60 50 48.6 49.9

40

20

0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

PM10 (ug/m3) NAAQS

98 percentile concentration of PM2.5


60

50

40
30.2
30 24.2 26.4 24.6
23.9
20

10

0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

PM2.5(ug/m3) NAAQS

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GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
IN THE STUDY AREA

98 percentile concentration of SO2


80
70
60
50
40
30
20
7.7 7.5 8.7 7.7 9.6
10
0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

SO2(ug/m3) NAAQS

98 percentile concentration of NOx


80
70
60
50
40
30
20 11 10.4 12 10.6 13.1
10
0
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

NOx(ug/m3) NAAQS

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3.2.2. Existing Ambient Air Quality

On the perusal of above summary of analysis of ambient air quality in the study are it is
evident that all monitored values in various locations are well within the specified
limits of CPCB. The results are summarized below:

PM10: The highest PM10 concentration 62.5 µg/m3 was observed in the ambient air was
recorded at station A5 while the lowest PM10 concentration was found to be 36.0
µg/m3 at A2. Average PM10 and 98th percentile values monitored in study area varied
from 42.7 µg/m3 to 57.4 µg/m3 and 48.6 µg/m3 to 62.5 µg/m3 respectively. All the
monitored values of PM10 are well below the specified limit of 100 µg/m3 .

PM2.5 : The highest PM2.5 concentration 30.2 µg/m3 was observed in the ambient air
was recorded at station A5 while the lowest PM2.5 concentration was found to be 17.7
µg/m3 at A2. Average PM2.5 and 98th percentile values monitored in study area varied
from 21.0 µg/m3 to 27.7 µg/m3 and 23.9 µg/m3 to 30.2 µg/m3 respectively. All the
monitored values of PM2.5 are well below the specified limit of 60 µg/m3 .

SO2 : The highest SO2 concentration 9.60 µg/m3 was observed in the ambient air was
recorded at station A5 while the lowest SO2 concentration was found to be 5.0 µg/m3
at A5 . Average SO2 and 98th percentile values monitored in study area varied from 6.5
µg/m3 to 8.7 µg/m3 and 7.5 µg/m3 to 9.6 µg/m3 respectively. All the monitored
values of SO2 are well below the specified limit of 80 µg/m3 .

NOx : The highest NOx concentration 13.1 µg/m3 was observed in the ambient air was
recorded at station A5 while the lowest NOx concentration was found to be 8.7 µg/m3
at A4. Average NOx and 98th percentile values monitored in study area varied from 9.1
µg/m3 to 12.0 µg/m3 and 10.4 µg/m3 to 13.4 µg/m3 respectively. All the monitored
values of NOx are well below the specified limit of 80 µg/m3 .

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3.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT:
3.3.1 Ground Water Quality Assessment
In order to assess water quality impacts ground water samples are collected from the
surrounding villages. The samples analyzed for various physical and chemical
parameters to know the contamination levels as per the IS Standards.

Ground water quality --- IS 10500-1992

3.3.2 Sampling Techniques


Samples for chemical analysis were collected in polyethylene carboys. Samples collected
for metal content were acidified with 1 ml HNO3. Samples for bacteriological analysis
were collected in sterilized glass bottles. Selected physico-chemical and bacteriological
parameters have been analyzed for projecting the existing water quality status in the
study area. Parameters like temperature and pH were analyzed at the time of sample
collection.
The methodology for sample collection and preservation techniques was followed as per
the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) mentioned in Table: 3.3
Table: 3.3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) For Water Sampling
Parameter Sample Collection Sample Storage/ Preservation
Size
pH Grab sampling 50 ml On site analysis
Plastic /glass container
Electrical Grab sampling 50 ml On site parameter
Conductivity Plastic /glass container
Total suspended solids Grab sampling 100 ml Refrigeration,
Plastic /glass container can be stored for 7 days
Total Dissolved Grab sampling 100 ml Refrigeration,
Solids Plastic /glass container can be stored for 7 days
BOD Grab sampling 500 ml Refrigeration, 48 hrs
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Parameter Sample Collection Sample Storage/ Preservation
Size
Hardness Grab sampling 100 ml Add HNO3 to pH<2,
Plastic /glass container refrigeration; 6 months
Chlorides Grab sampling 50 ml Not required; 28 days
Plastic /glass container
Sulphates Grab sampling 100 ml Refrigeration; 28 days
Plastic /glass container
Nitrates Plastic containers 100 ml Refrigeration; 48 hrs
Fluorides Plastic containers only 100 ml Not required; 28 days
Alkalinity Plastic/ glass containers 100 ml Refrigeration; 14 days
Ammonia Plastic/ glass containers 100 ml Add H2SO4 to pH>2,
refrigeration, 28 days
Heavy Metals (Ar, Cd, Plastic/ Glass rinse with 500 ml Filter, add HNO3 to
Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Pb 1+1 HNO3 pH>2; Grab sample; 6
etc.) months
Source: Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, Published By
APHA, AWWA, WEF 22nd Edition, 2012

3.3.3 Analytical Techniques


The analytical techniques used for water analysis is given in the Table: 3.4
Table: 3.4 Analytical Techniques For Water Analysis
Parameter Method
pH APHA-4500-H+
Colour APHA-2120 C
Odour IS: 3025, Part-4
Temperature APHA-2550 B
Dissolved Oxygen APHA-4500 O
Electrical conductivity APHA-2510 B

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Parameter Method
Turbidity APHA-2130 B
Chlorides APHA-4500 Cl-
Fluorides APHA-4500 F-
Total dissolved solids APHA-2540 C
Total suspended solids APHA-2540 D
Total hardness APHA-2340 C
Sulphates APHA-4500 SO4-2
Arsenic APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3114 B/ APHA-3500 As
Calcium APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Ca
Magnesium APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Mg
Sodium APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Na
Potassium APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 K
Manganese APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Mn
Mercury APHA-3112 B/ APHA-3500 Hg
Lead APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Pb
Copper APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Cu
Cadmium APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Cd
Iron APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Fe
Zinc APHA-3120 B/ APHA-3500 Zn
Boron APHA-4500 B
Coliform organisms APHA-9215 D
Alkalinity APHA-2320 B
Source: Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, Published By
APHA, AWWA, WEF 22nd Edition, 2012

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3.3.4 Ground Water:
SAR - Sodium Adsorption Ratio shows that the water is suitable for irrigation

= 0.8-5.8 for irrigation


Low Usage Mandal – Kothavalasa
As ground water available abundant and the area is marked as low usage area by
CGWD. In order to protect the water it is proposed 100% rain water harvesting within
the project and proposed plan for re usage of treated water.
With this project awareness on water preservation increases and also helps to improve
the ground water levels.
The available depth of ground water in this area is about 8-10 mt from ground level.
Fig: 3.3-Depth to Water Level – Pre monsoon (May 2012)

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Fig: 3.4-Depth to Water Level – Post monsoon (Nov-2012)

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3.3.5 Water Sampling Stations
Direction
Distance
bearing
Latitude & from Source of
Code Station w.r.t
Longitude Project collection
Project
Site (km)
Site
GW1 Project site -- 17°55'5.93"N -- Ground
83°12'48.67"E water/Open
Well
GW2 Appammadorapalem NW 17°55'50.32"N 1.57 Ground
83°12'9.89"E water/Open
Well
GW3 Near Factory NNE 17°56'36.75"N 2.88 Ground
83°13'13.89"E water/Open
Well
GW4 Relli Village SE 17°54'4.31"N 1.37 Ground
83°13'25.00"E water/Open
Well
GW5 Kothavalasa SW 17°53'28.30"N 2.77 Ground
83°11'30.49"E water/Open
Well

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Fig:3.5 Water Sampling Locations

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3.3.6 Ground Water Quality of the Study Area
The summarized analysis results of the ground water quality in the study area are given
in the below table:

IS 10500 RESULT
PARAMETER UNITS
S. No. Standards 1 2 3 4 5
1. pH -- 6.5-8.5 7.64 7.64 7.34 7.54 7.23
2. Colour Hazen 5 < 2.0 < 2.0 < 2.0 < 2.0 < 2.0
3. Turbidity NTU 1 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
4. Electrical Conductivity mhos/cm - 702 690 720 684 698
5. Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 364 358 374 354 362
6. Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 200 124 118 132 112 118
7. Total Hardness( as CaCO3) mg/l 300 132 144 154 142 148
8. Calcium as Ca mg/l 75 39.2 41.6 43.2 37.6 36.8
9. Magnesium as Mg mg/l 30 8.2 9.7 11.1 11.6 13.6
10. Chlorides as Cl- mg/l 250 131 128 134 127 130
11. Sulphates as SO-24 mg/l 200 2.9 3.0 2.8 2.4 2.6
12. Fluorides as F- mg/l 1.0 0.78 0.80 0.74 0.72 0.80
13. Nitrates as NO-3 mg/l 45 2.9 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.8
14. Arsenic as As mg/l 0.05 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
15. Cadmium as Cd mg/l 0.003 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002 <0.002
16. Copper as Cu mg/l 0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
17. Lead as Pb mg/l 0.01 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
18. Manganese as Mn mg/l 0.1 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
19. Zinc as Zn mg/l 5.0 0.31 0.36 0.28 0.22 0.30
20. Iron mg/l 0.3 0.09 0.07 0.04 0.04 0.06
21. Total Coliforms MPN/100ml Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
22. E.coli MPN/100ml Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

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The groundwater in the region has been compared with respect to the Drinking water
Quality Standards as per IS: 10500.

3.3.7 Summary of Groundwater quality:


 The pH limit fixed for drinking water samples as per IS:10500 is 6.5 to 8.5. During the
study period, the pH of the groundwater was found varying between 7.23 and 7.64. The
pH values for all the samples collected in the study area during study period were
found to be within the desirable limits.
 The desirable limit for total dissolved solids as per IS:10500 is 500 milligrams per litre
(mg/l) . In groundwater samples collected from the study area, the total dissolved solids
(TDS) were found to be varying between 354 mg/l and 374 mg/l. The TDS of all the
samples were below the desirable limit.
 The desirable limit for Chloride is 250 mg/l as per IS:10500 The Chloride levels in the
groundwater samples collected in the study area were ranging from 127 - 131mg/l .
 The desirable limit as per IS:10500 for hardness is 200 mg/l . In the groundwater
samples collected from the study area, the hardness was found to be varying from 132
mg/l to 154 mg/l.
 Fluoride is the other important parameter, which has the desirable limit of 1 mg/l .In
the groundwater samples of study area the fluoride values were found to be within a
range of 0.72 mg/l to 0.80 mg/l.
All the heavy metals in all samples were found to be below the permissible limits.

An overview of the results obtained reveals that all the parameters were found within
the limits of IS: 10500 Drinking Water Standards.

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3.4 SOIL QUALITY:
3.4.1 Selection of sampling Locations
For studying soil profile of the region, sampling locations were selected to assess the
existing overall soil conditions around the project site. The study of the soil profile
establishes the baseline characteristics and this will help in future for identifying the
incremental concentrations if any, due to the proposed project. The sampling locations
have been identified with following objectives.
a) To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area
b) To determine the impact of the project activities on soil characteristics

3.4.2 Sampling and Analytical Techniques


Five sampling locations were selected to assess the existing soil conditions representing
various land use conditions and geological features. At each location, soil samples were
collected from three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the surface
and are homogenized. This is in line with IS: 2720 & Methods of Soil Analysis, Part-1,
2nd edition, 1986 of (American Society for Agronomy and Soil Science Society of
America). The homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and chemical
characteristics. The soil samples were collected and analyzed once in pre-monsoon
season.
The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for
physicochemical parameters. The heavy metals have been analyzed by using Atomic
Absorption Spectrophotometer.
The methodology adopted for each parameter is described in Table: 3.5
Table: 3.5 Analytical Techniques For Soil Analysis
Parameter Method (ASTM number)
Textural classification Chart developed by Public Roads
Administration
pH pH meter (D 1293-84)
Electrical conductivity Conductivity meter (D 1125-82)
Nitrogen Kjeldahl distillation (D 3590-84)

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Parameter Method (ASTM number)
Phosphorus Molybdenum blue, colourimetric (D 515-82)
Potassium Flame photometric (D 1428-82)
Sodium Flame photometric (D 1428-82)
Calcium IS:2720
Magnesium IS:2720
Chlorides Argentometric (D 512-81 Rev 85)

3.4.3 Details of Soil Sampling Locations


The soil sampling locations along with their texture and distance from project are
mentioned in the below Table: 3.6
Table: 3.6 Soil Sampling Locations
Direction Bearing Latitude and Distance from
Code Location/Villages
w.r.t Project Site Longitude Project Site(km)

S1 Project site -- 17°55'5.93"N --


83°12'48.67"E
S2 Appammadorapalem NW 17°55'50.32"N 1.57
83°12'9.89"E
S3 Near Factory NNE 17°56'36.75"N 2.88
83°13'13.89"E
S4 Relli Village SE 17°54'4.31"N 1.37
83°13'25.00"E
S5 Kothavalasa SW 17°53'28.30"N 2.77
83°11'30.49"E

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Fig: 3.5 Soil Sampling Locations

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3.4.4 Soil Analysis Results in the Study Area
The summarized analysis results of the soil samples in the study area are presented in
the Table:

S.No Parameter Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 S5


Appearance - Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown
1. pH (1:5) Aq Extract -- 7.02 7.15 6.39 7.28 7.16
2. Conductivity  mhos 640 589 632 550 428
(1:5 Aq Extract) /cm
3. Texture - Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay

4. Bulk Density gm/cm3 1.38 1.30 1.39 1.39 1.32


5. Moisture Content % 11.4 12.1 13.6 14.2 12.7
6. Available Nitrogen as N mg/kg 245 256 294 204 168
7. Available Phosphorous as kg/ha 15.6
35.8 39.3 40.2 44.6
P
8. Available Potassium as K kg/ha 185 205 216 188 148
9. Exchangeable Sodium as mg/kg 65 105 85 92 56
Na
10. Exchangeable Calcium as mg/kg 184 182 162 177 142
Ca
11. Exchangeable Magnesium mg/kg 95 99 106 108 102
as Mg
12. Water Soluble Chlorides as mg/kg 186 174 155 128 118
Cl
13. Water Soluble Sulphates as mg/kg 58 36 38 38 44
SO4
14. Organic Carbon % 0.88 0.90 0.89 0.82 0.74

Based on the above results, the soils in the region are moderate to good enough for cultivation
of crops

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3.4.5 STANDARD SOIL CLASSIFICATION
S.No Soil Test Classification
1. pH <4.5 Extremely acidic
4.51- 5.50 Very strongly
acidic
5.51-6.00 moderately acidic
6.01-6.50 slightly acidic
6.51-7.30 Neutral
7.31-7.80 slightly alkaline
7.81-8.50 moderately alkaline
8.51-9.0 strongly alkaline
>9.00 very strongly alkaline
2. Electrical Conductivity (ppm) (1ppm = 640 Upto 1.00 Average
µmhos) 1.01-2.00 harmful to
germination
2.01-3.00 harmful to crops
(sensitive to salts)
3. Organic Carbon Upto 0.2: very less
0.21-0.4: less
0.41-0.5 medium,
0.51-0.8: on an average
sufficient
0.81-1.00: sufficient
>1.0 more than sufficient
4. Nitrogen (Kg/ha) Upto 50 very less
51-100 less
101-150 good
151-300 Better
>300 sufficient
5. Phosphorus (Kg/ha) Upto 15 very less
16-30 less
31-50 medium
51-65 on an average sufficient
66-80 sufficient
>80 more than sufficient
6. Potassium (Kg/ha) 0 -120 very less
120-180 less
181-240 medium
241-300 average
301-360 better
>360 more than sufficient
Source : Hand Book of Agriculture, ICAR, New Delhi

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3.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
3.5.1. Identification of Sampling Locations
Noise at different generating sources has identified based on the activities in the village
area and the noise at sensitive areas. A detailed survey on noise environment was
carried in and around the project site to study the levels of noise, as the high dB (A)
levels may cause adverse effect on human beings and associated environment,
including structures, domestic animals and natural ecological systems. The locations
were identified keeping in view the land use pattern and environmental setting Spot
noise levels were measured using a precision noise level meter at project site and
residential areas in all Five locations were covered with in study zone.

Table: 3.7 Noise Levels in the Study Area


NAME OF RESULT (dB)
Location
Code LOCATION Day Night

N1 At site 17°55'1.38"N -- -- 54.3 42.2


83°12'41.93"E
N2 Relli Village 17°55'51.42"N NW 1.81Km 52.2 42.3
83°12'8.49"E
N3 Kothavalasa 17°54'0.66"N SE 1.40Km 53.6 43.0
83°13'25.06"E
N4 Near Factory 17°53'29.77"N SW 2.65Km 52.8 41.6
83°11'30.32"E
N5 Appamadorapalem 17°56'29.39"N NNE 2.63Km 65.7 54.7
83°13'9.62"E

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Fig: 3.6 Noise Sampling Locations

3.5.2 Summary of Noise Level Environment


From an overall view of the above Table: it is found that Maximum Lday and Lnight
was observed to be 65.7 at N5
N and Maximum and Lnight was 54.7 dB(A) at N5. The
minimum Lday was found to be 52.2 dB(A) was measured at N2 and minimum Lnight
was 41.6 observed at N4.
N . All the results observed where within the specified CPCB
Standards

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DAY EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVELS


75 75 75 75 65.7 75
70
60 54.3 52.2 53.6 52.8
50
40
30
20
10
0
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5

DAY EQUIVALENT CPCB LIMIT, RESIDENTIAL AREA


CPCB LIMIT, INDUSTRIAL AREA

NIGHT EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVELS


70
60 54.7
50 42.2 42.3 43 41.6
40
30
20
10
0
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5

NIGHT EQUIVALENT CPCB LIMIT, RESIDENTIAL AREA


CPCB LIMIT, INDUSTRIAL AREA

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3.5.3 Land Use Cover:
Land use/Land cover pattern of the study area delineating all the features has been
studied through Satellite imagery. The entire land use of the proposed area is an open
land.
The land use land cover details of the district are given below table: 3.8
Table: 3.8 Land use/Land Cover Details
S.No LU/LC class Area in hectare
1 Agriculture 4250.79
Crop land, Fallow, Plantation
2 Barren/Unculturable/Waste lands 473.18
3 Built up 141.38
Mining, Rural, Urban
4 Forest 1346.73
Deciduous, Forest plantation, Scrub
forest
5 Wet lands/Water bodies 326.92
Inland wetland, Coastal wetland,
River/streams/canals, Water bodies
Total 6539

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Fig: 3.7 CONTOUR MAP OF 10KM RADIUS

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3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Table: 3.9- Common plant species observed in the study area

Scientific name Habit Family Local name/Trade


name
Abutilon indicum H Malvaceae Thuthura benda
Acalypha indica H Euphorbiaceae Murupinda
Alangium salvifolium T Alangiaceae Udugu
Almania nodiflora H Amaranthaceae Node flower Almania
Alternanthera sessilis H Amaranthaceae Ponna ganti kura
Azadirachta indica T Meliaceae Vepa chettu
Brachiaria remota G Poaceae Gaddi
Cardispermum halicacabum Cl Sapindaceae Budda kakara
Celosia argentia H Amaranthaceae Gurumu
Chrysopogon aciculatus G Poaceae Pacha gaddi
Cleome viscose H Cleomaceae Kuppinta
Coccas nucifera T Arecaceae Coconut
Coccinia grandis Cl Cucurbitaceae Kaki donda
Cocculs hirsutus Cl Menispermaceae Dusaratiga
Commelina bengalensis Se Commelinaceae Day flower
Commelina erecta Se Commelinaceae Kodi kalu
Corchorus olitoris H Tiliaceae Parinta kura
Cynodon dactylon G Poaceae Gariki
Dactyloctenium aegyptium G Poaceae Crowfoot grass
Datura metal H Solanaceae Ummetha
Desmodium gangeticum H Fabaceae Kola panna
Digera muricata H Amaranthaceae Chenchala kura
Ficus hispida T Moraceae Bodda
Ficus religiosa T Moraceae Ravi
Hemidesmus indicus Cl Asclepiadaceae Sugandhi
Hyptis suaveolens H Lamiaceae Sima thulasi
Lantana camara S Verbenaceae Gaju pulu
Luecaena lucocephala T Mimosaceae Subabul
Merremia emarginata Cl Convolvulaceae Elakachevulu
Mimosa pudica H Mimosaceae Attipatti
Morinda pubescens T Rubiaceae Thogaru
Parthenium hysterophorus H Asteraceae Vayyaribama
Passiflora foetida Cl Pasifloraceae Gujutiga

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pavonia zeylanica H Malvaceae Tellajumiki
Phyllanthus maderaspatensis H Euphorbiaceae Canoe weed
Phyllanthus nirurii H Euphorbiaceae Nela usiri
Phyllanthus reticulatus S Euphorbiaceae Pindipulla
Portulaca oleracea H Aizoaceae Galijeru
Recenus communis S Euphorbiaceae Amudam
Samanea saman T Mimosaceae Ganneru
Securinega virosa S Euphorbiaceae Pilugudu
Sida acuta H Malvaceae Gayapaku
Sida cordata H Malvaceae Visha boddi
Syzygium cumini T Myrtaceae Neredu
Teramnus labialis Cl Fabaceae Masha parni
Tiliocora acuminata Cl Menispermaceae Tiga mushidi
Tinospora cordifolia Cl Menispermaceae Tippa tiga
Tribulus terrestris H Zygophyllaceae Palleru
Triumfetta rhomboidea H Tiliaceae Dekki
Urena lobeta H Malvaceae Nalla benda
Ziziphus mauritiana T Rhamnaceae Regu
Cl-Climber; G-Grass; H-Herb; S-Shrub; Se-Sedge; T-Tree

Checklist of Faunal groups recorded from the project site:


(a) Mammals
Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wildlife (Protection)Act
Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V, Section, 5
Mus rattus rattus Common House Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6
Bandicoota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6
Herpestes edwardsi Indian Grey mongoose Schedule-IV, Section, 6A
(b) Birds
Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wildlife(Protection)Act
Tringa hypoleucos Common sandpiper Schedule-IV, Section,11
Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11
Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11
Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11
Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11
Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11
Dicrurrus adsimilis Black drango Schedule-IV, Section,11
Pycnonotus cafer Red vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11
Carvus splendens House crow Schedule-V, Section,1

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(c)Reptiles:
Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wildlife(Protection) Act
Calotes versicolor Garden Lizard Schedule-IV
Wall lizard Hemidactylus fretanus Schedule-IV
(d)Amphibians:
Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wildlife(Protection) Act
Rana hexadactyla Common Frog Schedule-IV
Bufo melanostictus South Indian Toad Schedule-IV

3.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:

Development of projects goes hand in hand with environmental impact hence before
any project is undertaken the damages in relation to the benefits should be measured.
Unfortunately environmental issues are interdisciplinary, interactive, biological and
probabilistic and because information is always deficient, the outcome has a
considerable degree of uncertainty or risk.

3.7.1 Demographics:

According to the 2011 census Vizianagaram district has a population of


2,342,868, roughly equal to the nation of Latvia or the US state of New Mexico. This
gives it a ranking of 193rd in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population
density of 358 inhabitants per square kilometre (930 /sq mi). Its population growth
rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 4.16%. Vizianagaram has a sex ratio of
1016 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 59.49%.

3.7.2 Social Environment: The proposed project will boost the supply of various daily

needs of the people by various vendors such as vegetable, milk supply etc. thereby

improving the economic levels of vendors.

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CHAPTER -4

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

Environmental impact can be defined as “any alteration of environmental conditions or


creation of a new set of environmental conditions, adverse or beneficial, caused or
induced by the action or set of actions under consideration”.
This chapter assesses the nature, type and magnitude of the potential impacts likely on
the various relevant physical, biological and cultural environmental components along
the project route.
The impacts of the activities proposed as part of the project can occur during
1. Planning and Design stage
2. Construction Stage
3. Occupation stage

4.1 Environmental Aspects of Construction operations:


Major environmental concerns related to construction activities are:
 Generation, Storage and disposal of wastes
 Noise pollution due to plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement
 Air pollution due to plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement
 Generation and disposal of waste water
 Impact on ecology and
 Consumption of resources such as water, electricity and diesel
 Physical change in landscape due to earth work excavation and related activities
 Soil erosion caused due to loss of vegetation and other construction activities.

4.2 Environmental Aspects of Building Planning and Use:


Impacts identified during operation of the proposed project and their use includes major
concerns such as:
 Disposal of domestic sewage
 Disposal of Solid waste Generated
 Increase in emission due to vehicular traffic

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 Increase in noise due to heavy transport

4.3 Air Environment:


Causes for Air Pollution
4.3.1 During Construction Stage:
The construction activities will change the quality of air in the surrounding
environment of the project site. In this project the activities involves during
construction phase is construction of roads, drainage system, club house with
transportation, operation of DG sets. The nature and extent of impact on air
environment will vary from time to time, location to location and through different
stages of development of the project. There will be increase in levels of Particulate
matter and NOx levels. Vehicular movement is the major sources that can create impact
in the air environment.
Mitigation Measures:
 The vehicles carrying the dusty materials will be covered with tarpaulin or
sheets.
 The vehicles used for transportation will be maintained properly for reducing air
pollution from vehicle exhaust.
 Monitoring of particulate emissions from diesel vehicles and regular
maintenance will be carried out.
 Isolation of construction area with flexible enclosures/curtains so that the
emitted air will not spread in the surroundings.
4.3.2 During Operation Stage-
Impact on air environment during operational phase of the proposed project is mainly
due to vehicular emissions and also emissions from the operation of DG sets, which are
used as an alternate source of power supply during the emergencies of power failure.
Mitigation Measures:
 Using low sulphur fuel for vehicles and existing DG sets.
 Motor able roads in the complex shall be paved to reduce dust emission.
 Ensure operational procedures are adequately implemented and regularly
reviewed so as to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
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 Green belt development helps to minimize the buildup of pollution levels in
urban areas by acting as pollution sinks.

4.4 Water Environment:


The proposed project includes water supply, sewage and drainage facility. The total
water requirement to meet the demand is about 2009.0KLD. Adequate water storage
facilities shall be provided to store the water which will be potable.
Causes for Water Pollution
4.4.1 During Construction Stage-
Construction phase requires large quantities of water to be used in various processing
such as material preparation etc in equipments. Extraction of groundwater during
constructional phase may lead to its depletion. The source of groundwater
contamination will be due to the wastewater generated by the workforce. Change in
quality of water forms an important concern associated with the project particularly
during the construction phase. Rock excavation, earth works, crushing of stones,
cutting and modification of the terrain, alteration of drainage systems and soil erosion
are the major factors that affect the water quality during construction phase.
Mitigation Measures:
 Excavation can be avoided during monsoon season.
 Check dams shall be provided to prevent construction runoff from the site to the
surrounding water bodies.
 Runoff from the construction site shall not be allowed to stand or enter into the
roadside or nearby drain. Adequate measures shall be taken to collect such run
off and either shall be reused (if possible) or disposed at the designated
construction waste disposal location.
 To prevent surface and ground water contamination by oil/grease, leak proof
containers shall be used for storage and transportation of oil/grease.
 Controlled withdrawal of groundwater during construction.

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4.4.2 During Operation Stage-

Probable impact on water resources in the operational phase will be mainly due to
discharge of domestic sewage generated during the functional phase of the building.
The main source of waste water generation is sewage generated from the proposed
project. All these liquid waste is collected and conveyed to the full fledged treatment
plant provided at the site. After treatment the same is reused for flushing of toilets and
gardening. The quantity of waste water generated is about 1998KLD. It is proposed to
treat the liquid waste generated in a full fledged STPS - 2 Nos for grey water of 1500
KLD Capacity and black water of 700KLD Capacity.
Mitigation Measures:
 Providing adequate treatment and conditioning facilities so that the treated sewage
conforms to the regulatory standards.
 The generated waste water will be treated in STP and treated water will be utilized for
landscaping and flushing

4.5 Noise Environment:


Causes for Noise Pollution
4.5.1 During Construction Stage
The major activities which produce periodic noise, during construction phase are as
follows:
 Foundation laying construction
 Fabrication of structures
 Operation of construction equipment
 Movement of Vehicles
Mitigation Measures:
 All the workers should be provided with ear muffs and ear plugs.
 All the construction equipments and machineries should be kept in good
condition so that it will not make much noise that can change the ambient noise
level.

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 Construction activities which produce noise should not be carried out in day
time.
4.5.2 During Operational Phase

The impact on noise during the functional phase of the project will be due to vehicular
traffic and use of DG sets as a backup facility.
Mitigation Measures
 Proper and suitable acoustic barrier will also be provided around areas generating high
noise.
 DG sets will also be housed in acoustically treated room so that the ambient noise level
will not get affected.
 Green belt development along the boundary wall will reduce noise.

4.6 Land Environment:


Causes for Land Pollution
4.6.1 During Operational Phase

The project will generate garbage as solid waste. Land contamination mainly occurs
because of lack of proper storage and disposal of solid waste.
Mitigation Measures:
 Proper solid waste receptacles and storage containers will be provided, particularly for
the disposal of food items as to prevent littering of site.
 Arrangements will be made for regular collection of litter and for its disposal only at
the dump site. Sewage treatment plant will be used for treating the sewage generated.
 The solid waste segregated will be composted

4.7 Ecological Environment:


4.7.1 During Construction Phase

Dust emissions from the construction activities will affect the respiration activities of
plants and animals. The emission of particulate matter, NOx, SOx and emissions from

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DG set will affect the natural environment severely. The noise produce during
construction phase will affect the animals in and around the area. Some construction
activities will lead to removal of vegetation in that particular area
Mitigation Measures:
 Sprinkling of water can suppress dust emissions and this will be done regularly while
carrying out construction activities.
 Plantation and development of green belt will reduce the impacts of construction
activities.
 DG sets and vehicles will be maintained properly by avoiding use of adulterant fuels

4.7.2 During Operational Phase-

The probable impacts could be due to encroachment and interference of human


activities in the area. Proper measures will be taken to prevent such incidences. Further
measures such as development of green belt and plantation along the roads.
Mitigation Measures:
 The emissions during the operation phase will be restricted within the project site.
 Development of adequate green belt will act as air and noise pollution sink for the
reduction of impacts on fauna and flora.
 All the emissions should be within the limits.
 A part of treated water will be used for green belt development.
4.8 Socio-Economic Environment:
4.8.1 During Construction Phase:

The project would generate potentials of employment during construction which will
benefit the local population in getting work opportunities. Short term employment will
be created during construction activities and this will be a positive impact of the
proposed project.

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4.8.2 During Operational Phase-

The operational phase of the project will have overall positive impacts on socio
economic environment. It will create long term employment in activities such as
maintenance of the buildings and ancillary services.

4.9 Solid Waste


Causes for Solid Waste
Day to day activities will cause the generation of solid waste from the proposed project,
which is mainly a municipal solid waste which includes garbage, paper, plastic, wood
etc.
Table: 4.1 Solid Waste Details
Stage Types of Wastes Impacts
Construction Debris/construction wastes Soil contamination, storm water
flow obstruction
Packing Material Soil contamination
Empty drums and carboys Soil contamination
Spillage of fuels/construction Soil contamination leading to storm
water pollution
Sediment from stockpiles due to Soil contamination, storm water
rainwater and wind erosion flow obstruction, downstream water
body pollution
Wastes from Vehicle and equipment Soil contamination, storm water
maintenance like waste oils, cleaning pollution and some of the impact
solvents, used batteries, used tyres could be irreversible.
Occupation Garbage Soil contamination leading to
ground water pollution over long
periods of time
STP Sludge Soil contamination leading to
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periods of time if stored
improperly.
Used oils and batteries Soil contamination and storm drain
pollution
Spills and leakages Soil contamination and storm water
drain pollution

Mitigation Measures:

The above solid waste will be segregated into recyclables (metal, paper, glass, plastic
etc), bio-degradable and inerts (non-bio-degradable) inerts will be dispose to local
panchayath. The biodegradable waste will be processed in the organic converter within
the project site and the compost generated will be used as manure for greenbelt
development.

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CHAPTER -5

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY AND SITE)

5.0 Introduction:

No alternate site has been considered as the land required for the project is suitable for
residential use.

5.1 Planning:

The layout will be designed meeting the existing guidelines of VUDA. The roads are
planned to meet the traffic needs of the residents and smooth movement of fire engine
to all corners of the layout.

The waste water generated will be collected and treated in STP and part of the treated
water is reused for flushing, green belt development etc. Rainwater harvesting is
proposed at each plot and storm water drains along the roads and boundary of project
area to avoid flooding and to improve the ground water recharge.

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CHAPTER -6

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING


The Environmental Monitoring Programme essentially involves monitoring of
Environmental attributes during the construction phase on an agreed schedule and to
take follow up action in regard to the requirements. One of the impacts which would
obvious in the construction phase is in respect of dust suppression for which
appropriate arrangements would be made. This programme will be purely transitory in
nature till the construction programme is completed.
Monitoring of various Environmental parameters is carried out on a regular basis to
ascertain the following:
 State of pollution within the site and in its vicinity.
 Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.
 Examine the efficiency of Pollution Control Systems installed in the complex.
 To assess and monitor environmental impacts.
Regular monitoring of various Environmental parameters shall be carried out to
ascertain the following points,
 Status of air, noise, water, land pollution within the bulk drug activity and in its
vicinity;
 Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution; and
 To assess and monitor Environmental impacts periodically.
Table: 6.1 Suggested Monitoring Program for proposed Project
S.No Type Locations Parameters Period and Frequency
1 Ambient Air Quality Project Site Criteria Pollutants: 24 hr average samples
SO2, NOx, PM10, every quarter during
PM2.5 construction phase and
annual during operation
phase

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2 Ground Water Project Site Drinking water Half –yearly
parameters as per IS
10500

3 Ambient Noise Project site dB (A) levels Hourly day and night
time Leq levels every
quarter during
construction phase and
every year operation
phase

4 Potable water Site bore As per IS 10500 Half-yearly


quality wells potable water
standards

5 Soil Quality Project site Organic matter, Half-yearly


Calcium Hardness,
Alkalinity, Acidity,
heavy metals and
trace metal.

6 Waste Domestic Physical and Monthly


Characterization Chemical
composition

7 Treated water Outlet of BOD, MPN, Monthly


STP Coliform count etc

6.1 Awareness and Training

Training and human resource development is an important link to achieve sustainable


operation of the facility and environment management. For successful functioning of
the project, relevant EMP would be communicated.

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6.2 Environmental Monitoring Facilities

Since the proposed project being a area development project for residential, the services
of external laboratories and facilities for the routine monitoring of Air, Water, Soil,
Meteorology and Noise will be utilized on need basis.

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CHAPTER -7

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.0 Risk Assessment:

Risk Assessment is defined in this study as a technique that aims to identify and
estimate risks to personnel and property impacted upon by a project. Risk involves the
occurrence or potential occurrence of some accidents consisting of an event or
sequence of events.

7.1 Major Hazards:

The major Hazards anticipated in any major building and construction projects are
illustrated below:

 Hazardous pertaining to fires in buildings

 Fire in diesel storage areas, garbage storage areas and disposal areas

 Natural disasters viz., earthquakes, floods etc

 LPG gas leak

 Electrical accidents

 Flooding from man-made causes

7.2 Disaster Management Plan and Emergency Evacuation Plan

Environmental Assessment (EA) is a decision-making process used to promote good


environmental planning by assessing the potential effects and benefits of certain
activities on the environment. Environmental Assessment should ensure that all
environmental effects (risks and benefits) of a proposed development plans,
programmes are identified and satisfactorily addressed.

7.3 Purpose

To establish method of systematic, safe and orderly evacuation of all the occupants in
case of any emergency, in the least possible time, to a safe assembly point through
nearest safe means of escape.
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7.4 Disaster Risk Management:

The first task is to establish a Co-ordinating group.

1. The Coordinating Group should arrive at early consensus on its vision, mission and
responsibilities and establish working procedures, plans and schedules, with
allocated budgets.

2. The group must study and analyze the disaster hazards and risks posed to the destination,
especially those which are likely to be amplified by warmer climatic conditions. Some of
the common hazards affecting coastal tourism destinations include tropical cyclones, ocean
storm surges, coastal and inland flooding and landslides.

7.5 Hazard Control Measures:

7.5.1 Fires:

To increase the level of safety in proposed project, installation of smoke alarms or automatic
fire detection/alarm systems will be provided as an early warning of fire to the occupants.

7.5.2 Earthquake
Prior to any earthquake, each member should preplan and practice any steps to be taken
in the event of an earthquake.
♦ Take cover under any sturdy piece of furniture
♦ Stay away from windows or ceiling objects such as lighting fixtures
♦ Do not light matches or candles
♦ Use only battery operated flash lights and radios
♦ Find an open area outdoors and remain until earthquake stops
♦ Stay away from power poles, electrical lines, tall buildings, bridges, brick or block walls,
underpasses and trees
♦ Listen to battery operated radio for instructions
♦ Confine and secure all pets
♦ Aftershocks may occur; be prepared

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7.6 Electrical Accidents:
Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks and electrocution which can lead to serious
injury and even death. When dealing with potentially serious electrical hazards, stop
and think, instead of taking a chance and risking your personal safety, call trained
professionals to handle problems.

7.7 Prevention of Electrical Accidents:


Flexible cords connected to appliance should be wired to confirm to the international
colour code. Colour of the insulation on the wire is
 Brown represents live wire
 Blue represents neutral wire and
 Green/yellow stripes represent earth wire.

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PROJECT BENEFITS

The social impact during the construction stage will be beneficial nature. About 100
people on daily average basis will get direct employment and many others will get
indirect employment (equipment and material suppliers) during the construction phase.
Socio economic conditions of the villages due to the constructions are predicted to
improve. The economic conditions of the rural areas will likely to improve further,
thereby directly/indirectly triggering the growth of infrastructural development etc.
Therefore, the overall impact on socio-economic condition will be positive for this
project. Due to the development of this project, the economy of the surrounding ones
may rise.
Following are the benefits that surrounding area will get due to the proposed project.

8.1 BENEFITS
1. Improvements in the physical infrastructure of project:
Due to the proposed project the revenue of the local municipal will increase because of
permission and municipal taxes, sales taxes etc. The business like super markets,
provisional stores, drycleaners, hardware shops, cloth shops, haircutting saloons etc
will come up to cater the needs of the residents which will benefit existing nearby
village.

2. Improvement in the social infrastructure like roads, railways, housing, water supply,
electrical power, drainage etc:
 Development of total infrastructure with all the amenities
 With development of township, provides employment opportunities to people.
 Providing road transportation facilities by providing bus stop near the site
 Developing play ground and parks
 Developing greenbelt
 Providing STP

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 Developing and maintenance of Club house with all the amenities

3. Employment potential skilled: semi-skilled and unskilled labour both during


construction and operational phases of the project:

The main advantage of the construction sector is direct employment generation

 Absorbs rural labour and unskilled workers (in addition to semi-skilled and
some skilled)
 Provides opportunity for seasonal employment thereby supplementing workers
income from farming and
 Permits large-scale participation of women workers both furing construction
and operation phase.

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CHAPTER -9

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is aimed to mitigating the possible adverse


impact of the project and for ensuring to maintain the existing environmental quality.
The EMP converses all aspects of planning, construction and operation of the project,
which are relevant to environment. It is essential to implement the EM P right from the
planning stage and then continuing it though out the construction and operation stage.
Therefore the main objective of the EMP is to identify the project specific activities that
would have to be considered for investigation of the significant adverse impacts and the
mitigation measures required. Development of site for the proposed project involves
increase in plot area, there is no significant impacts in and around the project site. To
ensure better environment in & around the proposed project site as well as neighboring
population, an effective EMP is developed separately for construction and operational
phase.
9.1 Air quality Management during construction phase
 Construction equipment and transportation of construction material will be operated
using diesel and will contribute to SPM and gaseous emissions
 Most of the equipment will be mobile and emissions will be fugitive, hence impacts
will be localized in nature
 Sprinkling of water to control fugitive emissions
 Barricading of construction site to reduce dispersion of dusts
 PPE for construction workers
 Avoid transportation of construction material during night time
 Construction activities like concreting, mixing, casting and material movement are
primary noise generating sources and expected to produce noise levels in the range of
70-85 dB(A).
 The use of damping materials such as thin rubber/lead sheet for wrapping the work
places like compressors, generator sets
 Provision for insulating caps and aids at the exit of noise source on the machinery

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9.2 Air quality management during operation phase:
 No major air pollution sources are proposed including DG sets
 Stack with a height of 10m above GL are provided for all the DG sets
 Control measures as stipulated by MoEF and CPCB/APPCB will be strictly
implemented

9.3 Water Quality Management during construction phase:


 STP will be constructed to treat the sanitary waste water generated during operation
phase
 However, construction during monsoon period will be avoided to the extent possible
and the impact on surface water will be insignificant

9.4 Water Quality Management during operation phase:


 About 2010.0 KLD of fresh water is required for the project
 Bore well is the source of water
 Treated wastewater from STP is being reused for toilet flushing, greenbelt development

9.5 SOLID WASTE GENERATION

Solid waste would be generated both during the construction as well as during the
operation phase. The solid waste expected to be generated during the construction
phase will comprise of excavated materials, used bags, concrete, MS rods, tiles,
wood etc. The following steps are proposed to be followed for the management
solid waste:
 Construction yards are proposed for storage of construction materials.
 The excavated material such as top soil and stones will be stacked for reuse
during later stages of construction.
 Excavated top soil will be stored in temporary constructed soil bank and will be
reused for landscaping of the plotted colony.
During the operation phase, waste will comprise domestic as well as landscape
waste. The solid waste generated from the project shall be mainly domestic waste
and estimated quantity of the waste shall be approx. 6742.2 kg per day @ 0.45 Kg
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per capita per day for residents, @ 0.15 kg/day for visitors and landscape waste @
0.2Kg/acre/day.
Following arrangements will be made at the site in accordance to Municipal Solid
wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.
9.6 Solid Waste Management Plan
The solid waste generated from the project amounts to about 6742.2 kg/day, comprising
of paper, cardboards, kitchen waste, etc

3751.84kg/day of organic waste will be converted into manure using the Organic Waste
Converter onsite. The 2990.36 kg/day of inorganic waste will be sold to local recycling
agencies.

Table: 9.1 Estimation of Solid Waste Generation

Organic
Waste Inorganic Total
Total Total
per Waste Organic
Description Number No. of Inorganic Waste
S.No head per head Waste
of Module of Flats persons Waste in in
per day per day in
kg/day kg/day
in in kg/day kg/day
kg/day
Residential
1 2960 14800 0.25 0.2 3700 2960 6660
Building
2 Visitors@5% -- 148 0.08 0.07 11.84 10.36 22.2
3 Club House 200 0.2 0.1 40.0 20.0 60.0
Total 3751.84 2990.36 6742.2

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9.6.1 Collection and Segregation of waste:
1. A door to door collection system will be provided for collection of domestic
waste in plastic bags from household units.
2. The local vendors will be hired to provide separate colored bins for dry
recyclables and bio-degradable
bio waste.
3. For waste collection, adequate number of colored bins (Green, blue and dark
grey separate for Bio-degradable
Bio and non bio-degradable)
degradable) are proposed to be
provided at the strategic locations of the commercial area.
area
4. Litter bin will also be provided in open areas like parks etc.
9.6.2 Organic Waste Converter (Aerobic composting)

Organic matter is turned into compost by micro-organisms


micro organisms living in the composting
material (biomass). Giving these micro-organisms
micro the correct
ect environment means they
can work quickly and effectively.

 An aerobic compost bin, under the correct conditions creates a lot of heat, this can kill
all sorts of seeds and pathogens.
 An efficient aerobic compost bin does not emit a foul ammonia like smel
smell.
 An aerobic compost bin reduces the biomass to a usable compost quicker than its
anaerobic counterpart.

Fig: - 9.1 Flow chart for Processing Organic Municipal Solid Waste
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9.6.3 Treatment of waste:
Bio-degradable Wastes
1. Bio-degradable waste will be collected and segregated at site and subjected to
government approved vendors and the compost will be used as manure.
2. STP sludge is proposed to be used for horticultural purposes as manure
3. Horticultural waste is proposed to be subjected to government approved vendors
and will be used for gardening purposes.

9.6.4 Usage of STP Sludge

Sludge obtained from STP will be collected in special containers and transported to
main storage area and further used as manure for the landscape area in the campus.

9.7 Land Environment

 Domestic solid waste generated from the proposed project will be segregated into
Organic and Inorganic. The organic waste will be composted within the project site
using Organic Waste Converter and Inorganic solid waste will be disposed off to local
recyclers.
 Solid waste (Sludge) generated from the STP will be used for horticulture purpose
within the project premises.

9.8 Top Soil Management:

 2 inches of top soil from roads will be stored separately and utilize for development of
landscape and green belt development

9.9 Hazardous Waste Management Plan

Hazardous Waste oil of about 100 lts will be generated from DG sets per annum. This
waste oil shall be collected and stored as per norms set by CPCB in sealed drums
placed on a secondary tray, under covered roof, until sufficient quantity of the waste

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has been accumulated in order for it to be disposed off to authorized oil reprocessing
agencies.

9.9.1 E-Waste Management Plan

The e-waste from the project shall be collected separately and stored closed rooms.
About 100kg/annum of e-waste is expected to be generated from the residential project.
The e-waste shall be collected, stored and disposed to APPCB authorized agencies for
treatment and safe disposal and recycling.

E-waste will be managed as per E-waste (Management & Handling rules, 2011). It will
be handed over to Govt. approved vendors.

9.9.2 Recyclable Wastes:


1. Grass Recycling: The cropped grass will be spread on the green area. It will act
as manure after decomposition
2. Recyclable wastes like paper, plastic, metals etc will be sold off to recyclables
9.9.3 Disposal:
Only Recyclables wastes will be sold to recyclers and rest non-recyclables will be
sent to Govt. land fill site. Hence, the MSW management approach will be towards
zero landfill.

9.10 Green area:


9.10.1 Landscaping and Green Belt Development Plan

It is proposed to develop landscape and greenbelt around the periphery of the project.
The implementation for development of greenbelt is of immense importance, as it not
only acts as a pollution sink for dust emissions, gaseous pollutants and noise pollution
but also enhances the visual appearance of the developed site.

The species to be grown on the site will be fast growing native species having broad
leaf base so that a permanent greenbelt is created in a short period. The effective
plantation will also stabilize the soil and reduce any nuisance during windstorm, if any,

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in future. These together in the long term will improve the local ecology of the site.
Besides this, the visual aesthetic of the proposed site will be enhanced by developing
lawn with local ornamental plants in the open spaces.

Table: 9.2- Species are chosen for planting of greenbelt


Botanical name Habit Family Local name
Aegle marmelos T Rutaceae Maredu
Albizia lebeck T Mimosaceae Dirisena
Alstonia scholaris T Apocynaceae Edakulapala
Areca catechu T Arecaceae Vakka
Anthocephalus cadamba T Rubiaceae Kadamba
Cassia fistula T Caesalpiniaceae Rela
Bauhinia purpurea T Caesalpiniaceae Peddari
Bauhinia variegata T Caesalpiniaceae Devakanchanamu
Cassia siamea T Caesalpiniaceae Cassod tree
Peltoferrum pterocarpum T Caesalpiniaceae Konda chinta
Polyalthia longifolia T Annonaceae Naramamidi
Azadirachta indica T Meliaceae Vepa chettu
Mimusops elengi T Sapotaceae Pogada
Nyctanthus arbortristics T Oleaceae Parijathamu
Nerium odorum S Apocynaceae Ganneru
Tecoma stans T Bignoniaceae Swarna ganneru
Tectona grandis T Verbenaceae Teku
Delonix regia T Caesalpiniaceae Turai
Michelia champaca T Magnoliaceae Sampangi
Other Ornamental Plants

9.10.2 Technical Specifications for Plantation


1. The plant spacing should be 1-3 m x 1-3 m depending on width of the crown of tree,
width of greenbelt and species composition;
2. The seedlings should be transplanted in monsoon period (June 15 - July 31). So, the
land for planting is to be handed over before July 15. The soil working/pit digging
works should be done preferably before onset of monsoon;
3. All activities that are related to procurement of seeds, rising of seedlings, digging of
pits, planting and caring the plants for specified period shall be done by proponent.

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Similarly, the proponent shall ensure at least 90% of plant survival at the end of the
deal; and
4. Rising of seedling in nursery to a suitable size of transplanting - within 45 days after
placement of order.
Keeping the master plan at around the project site in mind, the stage wise plantation is
prepared.
EMP Budget:
The Total project cost: 24 Crores and budget allocated for EMP is Rs. 2.0 Crores.

Table:9.3 EMP Budget Provisions


S.No Description Rs. In Remarks
Lakhs
1 Site sanitation facilities 3.0 Cost incurred during
2 Dust control/noise attenuation screens 5.0 construction period
3 Sprinkling arrangement for dust control 2.0
4 Monitoring of air, water, soil etc 4.0
5 Environmental supervisor, external expertise etc 6.0
Sub Total 20.0
1 DG Sets –Acoustic Enclosure & Stack 7.0 Capital cost for EMP
2 Sewage Collection, Treatment & Disposal (STP- 115.0
2nos)
3 Plantation & Landscaping 10.0
4 Solid Waste Management (Organic waste 10.0
converter)
5 Rain water harvesting & storm water drain 15.0
network
Sub Total 157.0
Total
1 Environmental Monitoring 8.0 Recurring cost during
2 Annual maintenance of STP, DG set, Green belt 15.0 operation

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etc
Total 23.0
Grand Total 200.0

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CHAPTER -10

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

M/s. Visakha Valley Resorts & Estates Pvt Ltd, the plot area of the project is 266.01
acres. The project comprises of Residential plots, club house etc
Baseline studies on the various environmental components (air, water, land, flora, fauna
and socio-economic) were carried out around the project area.
The project will not have any significant generation of noise or vibration, except that
due to the operation of the DG sets during construction phase.
Total water requirement during operation stage is 2010KLD and will be met from bore
wells. Total quantity of sewage generation will be around 1998 KLD which will be
treated through STP of 1 x 1500 KLD & 1 x 700 KLD capacities. The treated sewage
will be utilized for flushing, and green belt development.
The proposed project activity includes rain water harvesting system with a proper
design to recharge the groundwater aquifers. Storm water run-off from
roads/paved/landscaped areas will be directed to shallow recharge pits. Adequate storm
water drainage is also proposed at the site.
There will not be any threat to bio-diversity due to the project, because there are no
endangered species in the proposed project site.
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) identifying the measures necessary during
preconstruction and operation of the project has been prepared based on the assessment
of the baseline conditions and the potential impacts of the project activities. Systematic
implementation and maintenance of the EMP and its regular monitoring would
minimize the adverse impacts and enhance the environmental quality.

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CHAPTER -11

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

Baseline Data for Environmental Impact Assessment studies have been carried out by
M/s. SV Enviro Labs & Consultants, Visakhapatnam.

Table: 11.1 Project Team

S.No. Department Person Incharge


1. Architect Architect:
R.Laxmi Narayana
Sri Laxmi Narayana Consultants
License No. 104/2015-2018
2. Civil Engineer G.S.Raju & Sharma
3. Electrical Sri Punnam Raju
4. Baseline data MoEF Recognized Laboratory
SV Enviro Labs& Consultants
5. Land scaping Karuna land scaping
6. ETP/STP & Sewerage system M. Murali Krishna
7. Public Health Engineer G.M.M. Krishna
I.V.Srinivasa Rao
8. Drawing & Department work Mr.E. Shriram
9. Geologist & water resource Engineer Seshagiri Rao. B
10. Green belt plan and flora studies Dr.Venkaiah
11 Baseline Data Generation for Air, SV Enviro Labs & Consultants
Water, Noise, Soil, Socio-economic, Visakhapatnam
Ecology & Biodiversity

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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

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