PRESENTATION TO EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE

For
COASTAL REGULATION ZONE CLEARANCE
For
Laying of proposed HDPE pipeline of length 17.50 km for disposal of
Treated Effluent from Ambernath, Addl. Ambernath & Badlapur MIDC
area to Ulhas Creek
COMPLIANCE

Proposal No: IA/MH/CRZ/126822/2019

PROJECT BY
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
Civil Division Ambernath
Thane, Maharashtra

Date --/08/2020 Meeting no. 23-- Sr. No. ----

 MOM OF 231ST EAC MEETING HELD ON 26.2.2020
The project was appraised in 231st EAC meeting held on 2.02.2020. MoM are attached herewith

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Point 1: Revised proposal with a changed alignment of pipeline and the discharge point further
down to deep sea taking a shorter route or adequate justification from NIO for selection of the
proposed discharge point location.

Reply: Existing disposal point is located in the nalla near Forest Naka, Ambernath and location of
proposed disposal point suggested by NIO deep into Ulhas Creek is 17.50 Km away.
With due consideration of above aspects NIO has decided feasibility of the location of the
proposed disposal point and the same has been specifically mentioned in their report on Page
No. (V) and (Vi) under para (4) which reads as below
Site attributes for effluent release :
The site for release of an effluent should be selected in such a manner that the
contaminants discharged to the estuary are effectively diluted on release and flushed to the sea
efficiently. For this to happen, the segment of release should have sufficient volume of water to
dilute the effluent and its location ideally should be within the tidal excursion between the sea
and the release site. From the results of study it is evident that sufficient water volume in the
estuary is available in the mouth segment and the tidal excursion being 50-55 km, ideally the
effluent release site should be within 25 km inland from the mouth considering the weak current
regime at the landward extremity

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However, the industrial and urban development along the Ulhas Estuary are confined to the
Mumbra-Ambernath zone; hence at least 40-70 km inland from the estuary mouth. Considering
the terrain, availability of land and cost implications it is not practical to lay a pipeline for MIDC
(Ambernath) to release the effluent in the mouth segment of the estuary. Hence, from the
practical and economic considerations it is prudent that the effluent release site is as close as
possible to the effluent generation selected in a manner that with appropriate EMP the impact
on the estuarine water quality is within acceptable norms
Justification of NIO for selection of the proposed discharge point location.
Vide letter No. EE/Amb/B-04884 dated 19/03/2O20 NIO was requested for furnishing
adequate justification for selection of the proposed discharge point location. Vide letter No.
958 dated 26/05/2020 NIO has furnished the justification as below :
1)The Marine EIA was done by CSIR-NIO to provide appropriate disposal point so as to
minimize the impact of treated effluent on the aquatic environment of the Ulhas Estuary.
Alignment of the pipeline is not done by CSIR-NIO. The disposal point was decided
considering detail study and dilution available at the time of study in the area. Financial
concerned also has been taken care (Pl. see page no. 84 of the report).
2)As per CRZ notification 2011, the treated effluent should be discharged in the region
having salinity >5 ppt during driest season. Hence, the report submitted by CSIR-NIO is
fully justified from environmental point of view and is in line with EIA notification 2006
and CRZ notification 2011.
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(hyperlink -NIO letter)
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MIDC’s justification for selection of disposal pipeline route.
 In respect of alternate alignment discussed in the 231st meeting of Expert Appraisal
Committee for projects related to CRZ is re-examined by MIDC and it is submitted as follows:-
 From Ch 10600 m in nalla bed alignment nearest location of creek is at Durgadi Fort which
would not be feasible as the Durgadi Fort is the historical place.
 The disposal point would have been required to be extended further about 1.80 Km i.e. at
distance of about 5400m from Ch 10600 m which is at nalla bed alignment. It means total
length of disposal pipeline would have been 16000 m (10600+5400m). Thus, as compared to
suggested disposal point at 17.50 Km reduction in length would have been 1.50 Km.
 However, there is Non- availability of service corridor within road land width of Mumbai Agra
National Highway
 Constrains in laying the pipeline in densely populated city area of Ambernath, Ulhas nagar and
Kalyan through the densely populated urban areas.
 Land acquisition constrain in densely populated urban areas.
 Difficulties to be faced in future during break down of the effluent disposal pipeline and its
maintenance aspects.
 The route proposed by MIDC to reach up to disposal point suggested by NIO is through
nalla/river does not involve land cost or land rent
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 There will be delay in completing the project of providing the effluent disposal pipeline
considering the various affidavits about completion time line period submitted by MIDC before
the Hon’ble Supreme Court Of India.
In view of above mentioned major aspects, it can be seen that the location of disposal point
suggested by NIO is based on technical, practical, economical and considering the present
scenario it is the most feasible one.

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Hyperlink-Google Map- Final Disposal
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Point 2: Endorsement of the MCZMA with the new alignment

Reply: Reply as per serial no.1 above

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Point 3: Effluent characteristics of member industries of CETP, the water quality data/report after
up gradation of CETP carried out by nationally reputed institute and endorsed/certified by the
State PCB.
Reply:
Treated effluent from the CETPs of Ambernath, Addl. Ambernath and Badlapur industrial areas of
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) will be discharged through the
proposed disposal pipeline. The CETPs in Ambernath (2 Nos.) and Badlapur (1 No) industrial areas
are in the possession of the CETP Co-operative Societies and Operation and Maintenance of
these CETPs is being looked after by the respective CETP societies.
However, the CETP in Addl. Ambernath Industrial area is in the possession of MIDC and this CETP
is not in operation since July 2016 as per directions of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board MPCB
vide letter No. MPCB/JD(WPC)/TB-2645 dated 02/07/2016 addressed to MIDC to ensure that the
CETP member industries should not be allowed to discharge industrial effluent not conforming
consented standards and also vide letter No. MPCB/JD(WPC)/TB-2647 dated 02/07/2016
addressed to Additional Ambernath Manufacturers Association (AAMA) for closing CETP
operations.
The details of CETPs contributing treated effluent to proposed 710 mm dia. HDPE disposal 8
pipeline are as follow
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Sr. No Name of Industrial Possession of CETP and Operated by Existing Capacity
Area and CETP of CETP in MLD

1 Ambernath Industrial area 

i) CMET CETP Chikhloli Morivali Effluent Treatment. 0.80 MLD
ii) ACMA CETP ACMA CETP Co-Operative Society Ltd. 0.25 MLD
  MIDC
For Operation & Maintenance of CETP MIDC
has appointed an operator and the work order 7.50 MLD
2 Additional is issued on 18/09/2019. Pre-operation
Ambernath activities are in progress for putting the CETP
Industrial Area into operation

Badlapur Industrial Badlapur Common Effluent Treatment Plant 8.00 MLD

3 Area Association

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued consent to operate to these CETPs.
The details of inlet (influent) and outlet (effluent) parameters for last 2 years published on
MPCB's web site (Hyperlink- ACMA CETP, CMET CETP, Badlapur CETP).
The DPR of upgradation of Addl. Ambernath CETP prepared by CH2M and Hyperlink
approved by NEERI. The DPR covers the details on inlet (influent) & outlet (effluent) parameters
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Point 4 :. The project proponent shall submit an in-built mechanism for ensuring that the member
of the industries is held accountable for lapses (if any) for eventuality of non-conformity of the
CETP discharge with the standards prescribed by the Central/State Pollution Control Board
Reply:
I) A tripartite agreement will be signed amongst MIDC, CETP Association and benefitial industry.
The name of the defaulter unit will be communicated to State Pollution Control board for
actions under the provisions of The Water(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974.
II) Installation of strainer on effluent collection lines with in MIDC industrial areas with locking
arrangement is made mandatory to all CETP members in MIDC industrial areas vide MIDC
Circular No C 37340of 2019 dated 02/08/2019 (copy enclosed) and brief guidelines are issued
as below :
1) The strainer keys shall be with CETP manager.
2) The strainer shall be jointly inspected once in a month by CETP and industry.
3) CETP person shall open the lock and clean the mesh.
4) In case of mesh is damaged, industry discharge shall be stopped for seven days and
penalty imposed.
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5) If repetitive choking of mesh is observed, then service charge of Rs. 5000/- will be
charged.
III) As per MIDC Water Supply agreement between MIDC and the industrial unit, MIDC is
having powers to disconnect water supply on the following grounds:-
I. In case liquid effluent is disposed by consumer on MIDC road surface/within MIDC road land
width or on any other plot or MIDC’s land without approval.
II. In case the quality of effluent being disposed in MIDC effluent collection system is not as per
the standards laid down by MPCB.
III. In case consumer throws solid/Hazardous/non-Hazardous waste including excavated stuff on
MIDC road or within MIDC road land width, on MIDC lands or any other plot.
IV. In case industrial plot holder polluted air by way of emitting objectionable gases.
V. Provided, however such action of disconnection shall be taken in respect of such issues-(g)
(k) (l) and 9m) after notifying it to the MPCB.

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Point 5 :. Typographical errors in the Recommendation letter of Maharashtra Coastal Zone
Management Authority(MCZMA) to EAC(CRZ), vide letter dated 04 th November 2019 in respect of
units of pipeline diameter and jet velocity were pointed out and discussed.
Note : This point is not included in the remark letter

Reply: Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority(MCZMA) has recommended the MIDC’s
Project to EAC(CRZ), vide letter bearing No. CRZ 2019/CR 181/TC 4 dated 04 th November 2019.
During the meeting, typographical errors in the units of diameter of proposed pipeline and jet
velocity at end point were pointed out and discussed. MIDC had approached Maharashtra
Coastal Zone Management Authority(MCZMA) for necessary
amendment in the said recommendation letter. Accordingly, MCZMA in it’s 144th meeting held on
11th June 2020 has decided to amend the minutes of the earlier meeting and recommendation
letter dated 04th November 2019 with following changes:
1) Kindly read word 710 meter dia. as 710 mm dai.
2) Kindly read the unit for jet velocity as ‘m/sec’.
(MoM of MCZMA’s 144th meeting held on 11th June 2020 is enclosed. MIDC’s matter is cited at
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Item No. 9 on page No 10 of the MoM.)
THANK YOU

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 CRZ STATUS
 CRZ clearance is required for the project as the 5 km of the pipeline is to be laid in Ulhas
creek
 Proposed project falls within the CRZ IV , the area in Creeks as per CZMP 2011
 MCZMA Recommend the project to MoEf & CC as per para 4(ii) (d) of the CRZ
Notification, 2011, laying of pipeline on vide letter no CRZ 2019/CR 181/ TC 4 dated 4 th
November 2019.

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 CRZ DEMARCATION MAP
Project alignment superimposed on approved CZMP on 1:4000 scale prepares by IRS Chennai

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Part 1.
 CRZ DEMARCATION MAP
Project alignment superimposed on approved CZMP on 1:4000 scale prepares by IRS Chennai

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Part 2.
 CRZ DEMARCATION MAP
Project alignment superimposed on approved CZMP on 1:4000 scale prepares by IRS Chennai

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Part 3.
 CRZ DEMARCATION MAP
Project alignment superimposed on approved CZMP on 1:4000 scale prepares by IRS Chennai

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Part 4.