A Project Report

On

Preparation of Application for Environmental

Clearance of Construction Project

In Partial Fulfillment for The Award of The Degree

OF

MASTER IN ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERING

BY

PRIYANKA SINGH

(ENROLLMENT NO: A11227912005 )

Under the guidance of

Dr. Ashutosh Tripathi

Neha Gupta

AMITY INSITUTUE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA (UTTAR PRADESH)

JUNE-2014

A Project Report

On

Preparation of Application for Environmental

Clearance of Construction Project

For the partial fulfillment for the award of the degree

OF

MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY

IN

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

AMITY INSITUTUE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA (UTTAR PRADESH)

JUNE-2014

Under the Supervision of: Submitted By:

DR. ASHUTOSH TRIPATHI PRIYANKA SINGH

Amity University, Noida Enrl No: A11227912005

MS. NEHA GUPTA

Vardan EnviroNet, Gurgaon

Declaration

I hereby declare that the work embodied in this report entitled “Preparation of Application

for Environmental Clearance of Construction Project” in partial fulfilment for the award

of Degree of “Master of Technology” in Environmental Engineering from Amity Institute

of Environmental Sciences, Amity University, Noida has been done by me from Vardan

EnviroNet, Gurgaon under the supervision of Ms. Neha Gupta during 10th December 2013 to 9th

May 2014. The work done by me during the dissertation is original and has not been submitted

by anyone in the university.

I also hereby declare that the work done by me during the dissertation is original and the content

embodied in this report has not been published anywhere for the award of any other Degree.

Priyanka Singh

Date: Enrollment No. A11227912005

Faculty Guide Approval

This is to certified that the work embodied in this dissertation entitled “Preparation of

Application for Environmental Clearance of Construction Project” has been submitted

by Priyanka Singh for the award of the Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering

is a record of industrial work carried out by her under my supervision at Amity Institute of

Environmental Sciences, Amity University, Noida. She has completed her dissertation from

Vardan EnviroNet, Gurgaon under the sub-guidance of Ms. Neha Gupta during 10 th December

2013 to 9th May 2014 on the above mentioned project.

The work is original and has not been submitted so far for award of any other degree, diploma or

other title in this university or any other university or any institute at higher learning.

Dr. Ashutosh Tripathi

Supervisor

AIES, Amity University

Noida

Acknowledgement

While doing this project, number of people contributed at various steps. They helped me

during my dissertation and they deserve special thanks. It’s a pleasure to convey my gratitude

to them.

First and Foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my project guide Dr.

Ashutosh Tripathi for giving me the opportunity to do the work on this topic. It

would never be possible for me to take this project on this level without his innovative

ideas and his relentless support, suggestion and encouragement from an initial stage of this

project.

I am extremely grateful to Mr. R. S. Yadav, Managing Director at Vardan EnviroNet for

giving me the permission to carry out my dissertation work at his organization.

I am highly thankful to Ms. Neha Gupta (Environmental Officer), Vardan EnviroNet,

Gurgaon or providing necessary guidance and suggestion for completion of this work.

Without her support and co-operation, I was not able to complete my project.

I also extend my deep sense of gratitude to entire team of Vardan EnviroNet who has

supported me all time during my dissertation at Vardan EnviroNet.

And I am especially thankful to Priyanka Raheja, Student of Delhi University and Muzahid

Khan-Associate Manager of Hitech Enviro Engineer & Consultant Pvt. Ltd. whose

educational and professional experience support was a great factor in the development of this

report.

At last but not least, I am very thankful to my parents whose moral support was always with

me during my dissertation.

Priyanka Singh

Contents

Chapter No. Titles Page No.

1 Introduction

1.1. Introduction of Environmental Clearance 2

1.2. Process of Environmental Clearance 2 - 6

1.3. TOR ( Term of References) 7

1.4. Validity of EC 7

2 Review of Literature 9-10

3Preparation of Application for Environmental Clearance

3.1. About the case 12

3.2. Proposed project location and neighborhood 12

3.3. Project outline with environmental project 16-19

3.4. Total density of local population 20

3.5. Estimated budget of proposed project 20

3.6. Quantity of daily demand for water 21-23

3.7. Sewage Treatment Technology 23- 31

3.8. Rain Water Harvesting 31- 34

3.9. Space for parking 35-39

3.10. Demand of electricity 40

3.11. Solid Waste Generation 40- 44

3.12. Green Area 44- 48

3.13. Detail of Construction Materials 49

3.14. Materials Used for Construction & Their U Values 49-50

4. Analysis and Data Collection

4.1. Environment Management Plan 52

4.2. EMP Includes Four Major Elements 52- 54

4.3. Potential Impacts and Remedial Measures of Environmental Components

55- 73

4.4. Significance of the project 74

5 References

List of Tables

S.No. Name of the table Page No.

1 Threshold limits of project 2-3

2 Area Statement 16-17

3 Population Break up 20

4 Calculations for Daily Water Demand 21

5 Technical Specifications for Sewage Treatment Plant

27-31

6 Rainwater Harvesting Calculation 32

7 Calculation of Solid Waste Generation 41

8 Green Area Calculation 44

9 Result of Ground Water Quality Monitoring 57

10 Air Quality adjacent to D Tower at the Project Site

61

11 Results of PM2.5 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

62

12 Results of PM10 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

63

13 Results of SO2 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

64

14 Results of NO2 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

65

15 Noise Level Monitoring 68

16 Results of Soil Analysis 71-72

List of Figures

S.No. Nam of Figures Page No.

1 Process of Environmental Clearance (EC) 4

2 500 m radius Google map showing the project site 13

3 Water Balance Diagram 23

4 Schematic design of STP of MBBR Technology 25

5 Typical Rain Water Harvesting Pit Design 33

6 Solid Waste Management Scheme during Construction Phase

41

7 Solid Waste Management Scheme during Operation Phase

43

8 Concentration of PM2.5 at the Monitoring Location 62

9 Concentration of PM10 at the Monitoring Location 63

10 Concentration of SO2 at the Monitoring Location 64

11 Concentration of NO2 at the Monitoring Location 65

12 Noise monitoring data 69

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

EC Environmental Clearance

FAR Floor Area Ratio

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

CRZ Coastal Regulation Zone

HUDA Haryana Urban Development Authority

MSW Municipal Solid Waste

STP Sewage Treatment Plant

KLD Kilolitres per Day

NH National Highway

ECS Equivalent Car Space

DHBVN Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam

KVA Kilo Volt Ampere

MSIHC Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical

SE South-East

NW North-West

W West

HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

MBBR Moving Bed Bioreactor

CGWA Central Ground Water Authority

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards

CPCB Central Pollution Control Board

NAB National Building Code

ECBC Energy Conservation Building Code

ISO International Organization for Standardization

M/s Masers

EWS Economically Weaker Section

T.S.S Total Suspended Solids

T.D.S Total Dissolved Solids

BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand

COD Chemical Oxygen Demand

pH Potential Hydrogen

PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride

ACF Activated Carbon Filter

M.O.C Material of Construction

R.C.C. Reinforced Cement Concrete

DU Dwelling Unit

EMS Environmental Management System

EMP Environmental Management Plan

Abstract

Construction activities are pursued in India without focusing on environmental issues. Due to

this natural resources are in pressure and also creating harmful effects on human health and well

beings and this environmental pressure is due to unplanned and unsustainable infrastructure

development. Hence, the Government of India accomplish the Environmental Protection Act in

23 May 1986 to plan the activity in sustainable way by considering the water and air

environment. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process was made mandatory on 27 th

January 1994 for projects of various categories like mining of minerals highway projects,

thermal power projects, oil and refinery projects etc except construction projects. MoEF, the

ministry of Environment & Forest had issued revised notification on Environmental Clearance

(EC) processes on 14th September 2006 vide which environmental clearance was made

mandatory for construction projects. There are certain criteria to prepare and file an application.

A report in the form of Form-I, Form- IA, Conceptual Plan and other necessary approvals has to

be submitted to SEAC/SEIAA to proceed the process of EC. Central government made a

committee named State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) and authority named State Level

Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), has power to grant EC after ensuring that

there is no environmental issue arises with this construction activity and also all the guidelines as

per EIA notifications, norms and standards made by MoEF, NBC, ECBC etc will be followed by

the proposed project.

Keywords: Environmental Clearance, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan

Objective

The main objective of this project is to serve the state of art facility to live in Gurgaon

and maximize local employment and educational opportunities.

CHAPTER-1

Chapter 1

1. Introduction

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

In India, the core sectors like thermal power plants, mining, highway, distilleries, textile

industries and construction activities etc has a significant role to play for the progress of the

country by providing with the elementary requirements of its people. Most of the times these

practices are carried out without taking into account the environmental concerns, resulting in an

unplanned urban development at the cost of sustainability and there by posing a far greater threat

to our biodiversity and increased environmental pressures. On January 27 th 1994, the Ministry of

Environment & Forests has passed a direction in order to provide for a better environment with

the projected activity vide which a project proponent has to submit a brief report called

EIA/EMP report to the SEIAA/MoEF before the commencement of the project. This report

consist a detailed description of all the impacts of the projected activity on the environment and

its measures to mitigate them. This method is coined as EIA process/EC clearance.

1.2. PROCESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE/EIA

The major objective of the EIA Notification, 2006 is to frame out the guidelines and procedures

for EC. With respect to these guidelines, an applicant needs to submit the application in

conjunction with Form I, Form I A & Conceptual Plan and a few other necessary approvals. All

construction and area development projects include a minimum threshold limit which is given in

the following Table-1.

Table 1: Threshold limits of project

S. No. Sector Category Amendment in EIA notification

2006A B

8(a) Building and construction projects

---- Less than 20,000 sqm. to greater than 1,50,000 sqm. of built-up area

No EIA

8(b) Area development projects

---- Greater than 1,50,000 sqm. of built-up area

EIA Required

[Construction Manual issued by MoEF under EIA Notification 2006]*

All these projects are classified broadly in to two major categories:-

Category A

Category B

Foregoing application for Environmental Clearance shall be recommended by Form I, Form I A,

and Conceptual plan as given in the Appendix, after spotting the project site, the additional copy

of Form I A and Conceptual plan setup together with the annexure.

There are 2 following stages within the previous EC process for brand new projects:

Screening

Scoping

Appraisal

Screening: This is the preliminary stage of the entire EIA Process. In this initial stage the

category of the project is identified which enables to make the decision whether the project or the

activity requires EIA or not for advanced environmental studies. Prior environmental clearance

depends on the project’s nature and location. The regulatory authority may reject prior EC

applications by which SEAC is concerned at this stage itself. In the event of an application being

rejected, a written communication of the decision with its reasons of rejection shall be

communicated to the applicant within sixty working days as the receipt of the application.

Scoping: This is the second part of EIA process which lays out the Terms of Reference as

granted by SEAC entirely on the basis of the initial application submitted by PP. Terms of

Reference encompasses all the mandatory points necessary for the EIA study. After

incorporating all the points of ToR the final EIA report is prepared by and submitted to the

SEIAA.

Appraisal: This is the last and final stage of EIA process in which the project report has to

presented before SEIAA by the project proponent (PP) and consultant to grant the EC which is

already recommended by SEAC and equally SEAC is also obliged in time bound to appraise the

case within the 60 days from the date of application submission. SEIAA may appraise it if

ensured that no adverse impact is anticipated from the proposed project or if proper measures of

mitigation or management plan will be proposed by the project proponent.

** SEIAA appraises/grants the EC with a specific condition that PP has to summit the

compliance report of condition mention in EC letter on a half yearly basis.

There is a list proposed for Building & Construction projects in Environmental Clearance

application. There are following documents required for EC:

Mandatory requirements (as per EIA Notification, 2006 amended to date)

S.No. Documents Remarks

1. Form -1 (as per prescribed format)

Project name should clearly indicate whether it is a new project or an expansion.

Basic information should be filled properly along with the Name of the proponent, Contact address, Contact number, email id, Fax no., etc.

The undertaking should be signed by the proponent with clear mention of date and place.

In case of Authorized signatory, the authorization letter from the proponent should be attached.

2. Form 1A (as per prescribed format)

Data/information as sought in the Form 1A should also clearly contain following: Area statement/details including permissible &

proposed Ground Coverage & FAR, Built-up area, plot area, basement area etc.

Site photographs showing present status. Details of water consumption, power requirement,

power back-up, connectivity, community facilities and parking needs.

Baseline environmental data w.r.t Ambient Air & Water quality and Noise levels from NABL accredited Laboratory with scope of work.

Water Balance Diagram / chart and details of STP. Details of Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, etc. as

applicable. Green area details along with list of trees. Building height & stack height. Energy Conservation measures and estimated energy

savings. Fire Fighting & Disaster Management Plan

Provide the checklist of construction projects to the client

Data will be provided by the client as per checklist

Environment Management Plan (EMP) with separate budget for construction and operation phase.

Action plan for Corporate Social Responsibility with budget (one time as well as recurring cost / year).

Details of RWH with schematic diagrams, as applicable

Details of RWH with schematic diagram, as applicable and location of pits on layout plan

Geo-technical Investigation Report signed by conducting agency and project proponent, etc.

3. Conceptual Plan It should include basic description of the project, existing/proposed land use details, site location, surrounding features of the proposed site (within core and buffer zones), site layout, etc.

Format of Form 1 & Form 1A is available at DPCC. (http://www.dpcc.delhigovt.nic.in/pdf/EIA%20Form.pdf

The procedure of EC mentioned above for the construction project, is summarized below Figure

1.1:

Figure 1: Process of Environmental Clearance (EC)

1.3. TOR (Terms of Reference)

The total time requirement for EC is 90 days. It is granted by SEAC which covers all the points for the preparation of EIA report.

1.4. Validity of EC

The validity of prior EC is five years however, this period could be extended if the applicant submits an application with an updated Form I, Supplementary Form IA to the regulatory authority within the validity period, the concerned authority may extend this period for construction projects or activities.

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CHAPTER-2

Chapter-2

2. Review of Literature

Zhao,Y. (2006) carried out the research on legal regine for construction projects in China and

conclude that Environmental Impact Assessment regine function as an effective decision making

tool in China for more sustainable development.

Datta,A.B. and Sengupta,I . ( 2014) studies on EIA and construction and concluded that EIA

can be considered as the appraisal of anticipated impacted impact that a proposal activity may

have on its surrounding.

Magsi,H and Torre A. (2013) worked on identifying the loop-holes &flaws of developing

countries in EIA outline and operating techniques which leads towards decision making that

were not a very accurate. He also recommended best practices for governance after finding out in

adequacies in the existing framework of EIA in Sindh, Pakistan

Wang.Y,(2003)after working on EIA in people’s republic of China while putting major

emphasis on finding on problems that exist while using EIA as a tool for protection of

environment and consequently he found out that if lack of transparency exist within the decision

makers and a EIA as a whole may lead to biased decisionsespecially in the absence of

environmental protection agency.

Modi, A and Shinkar, N.P. (2012) studied an EIA of road from Ujjain to Jaora and finds that

heavy lose of road side trees resultant in increase in Air and Noise pollution.

Chang,A .etal., (2013) studied an EIA for the new engineering development project of Suao-

Hualian Section along the Eastern Freeway and finds that the EIA-PDRI Assessment Mode can

help set the preliminary scope of the project development while enhancing the EIA performance.

Chen, Z and Li, H (2004) worked upon the integrative methodologies for environmental

management in construction activities and identified that any construction project is inclusive of

integrated EMS with a general process in all steps of the projects and these steps are expected to

support developers and contractors manage their environmental performances very effectively

and efficiently china.

Liu K and Lai J.H. (2009) developed a hybrid analytical model using fuzzy logic and fuzzy

network process to study decision-support for EIA and thereafter proposed an advanced

technique could be applied in EIA of construction sector.

Rajaram.T and Das.A (2010) studied on screening process for EIA in India will be done by

enhancing effectiveness through ecological carrying capacity management system can provide

significant inputs to enhance the effectiveness of EIA process from screening to monitoring.

Paliwal. R (2006) carried out a study on EIA practice in India followed by a through SWOT

analysis and the major finding includes awareness of the general public, engagement of

environmental groups and the community at large that could help remove the threads form the

system.

Banham.W and Brew.D (2012) highlighted the post EIA implementation assessment effect in

India that led to rejection of a large no. of construction projects in India during the period of

1990 showcasing the negligence in carrying out the mitigation measures.

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CHAPTER-3

Chapter-3

3. Preparation of Application for Environmental Clearance

3.1. ABOUT THE CASE

M/s Vatika Ltd. - a limited liability firm’s main objective is promoting the real estate

infrastructure & property developers, developers & financers and promoters. The corporate

office of the company is located at Gurgaon. It was decided by the management of the company

to develop a group housing colony in Gurgaon. Land measuring 18.08 acres had been already

acquired by the company at Village- Harsaru, Sector -88B, Gurgaon to develop and construct the

proposed project at the projected site. Government of Haryana has already issued the license

which is valid up to 25/10/2017 vide Directorate Town and Country Planning, Haryana License

No. 91 of 2013 dated 26/10/2013. The site being situated at NH-8 fits ideally for the project as it

is also near to Delhi and Gurgaon is going to become a hub for education and multispecialty

healthcare facilities. This area is already attracting well known builders and developers who are

developing the area very fast.

3.2. PROPOSED PROJECT LOCATION AND NEIGHBOURHOOD

The proposed project site location is at Village- Harsaru, Sector -88B, District –Gurgaon. The

Co-ordinates are 28°26’21.50"N and 76°57'17.04"E. The nearest highway is NH-8 which is

approx. 5 Kms south-west from project site. The nearest railway station is Garhi Harsaru

Railway Station at a distance of approx. 2.5 Km. eastwards from the proposed project site. The

nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport at a distance of approx. 21 km in northwest

direction from the project site. Project site is shown in 500 m radius of Google maps (see below)

Figure 2.

Figure-2: 500 m radius google map showing the project site

3.3. PROJECT OUTLINE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROSPECT

The total estimated land area of the proposed project for group housing colony is 76080 m2

(18.80 Acres). The factual details are provided below in Table 2.

SALIENT FEATURES OF PROJECT: Salient features of the project are as follows:-

Table 2: Area Statement

S. No. Particulars Area ( m2)

1. Project Name Vatika Urban ExpressionM/s Vatika Ltd.

2. Activity in the complexResidential Apartments, EWS Apartments, Nursery School, Service Apartments and Commercial Area

3. Total Plot Area 76080 m2/18.80 Acres

4. Net Plot Area 69939.685 m2/17.2825 Acres

5. Built-up area (FAR + Non-FAR) 227629.683 m2

6.

Permissible Ground Coverage @ 35%

24478.890 m2

Proposed Ground Coverage @ 17.52%

12255.97 m2

7.Permissible FAR @ 175% 122394.449 m2

Proposed FAR @ 174.898% 122323.503 m2

8.Non-FAR (Basement Area + Stilt Area)

73896.23 + 31409.95 = 105306.18 m2

9. Maximum Height 97.78 m

10. Maximum No. of Floor G + 29

11.Required Parking 1369 ECS

Proposed Parking 1434 ECS

12. Power Requirement & Sources5380 KWSource: Dakshin Haryana BizliVitran Nigam (DHBVN)

13. No. of DG sets42 DG sets of total capacity 10820 KVA (41 × 260 + 1 × 160 KVA)

14. Water requirement & Sources

Total Water Requirement: 719 KLD

Fresh Water Requirement: 425 KLD

Treated/Recycled Water Requirement: 294 KLD

Source: HUDA

15. Sewage Treatment & DisposalSTP capacity : 700 KLD

Sewage discharge: 580 KLD of water

16. Estimated Population 6329 persons

17. ConnectivityThe project site is connected to 12 m wide service roads which shall provided access to other parts of the city.

18.Permissible green area @ 30% 20981.91 m2

Proposed green area @ 32.62% 22814.33 m2

19. Cost of the project 670 Crores (Approx.)

3.4. TOTAL DENSITY OF LOCAL POPULATION

The estimated total population of the project will be 6329 persons. The detailed breakup of the locality in terms of population is given below in the following Table 3.

Table-3: Population Break up

S. No. Unit Type Dwelling Unit Total Population

1 Residential Apartment @ 5 724 3620

2 EWS Apartment @ 5 128 640

3 Servant Units @ 2 73 146

4Community Building @ 3 sqm/person

534.563 178

5Convenient Shopping @ 3 sqm/person

334.731 112

6

Nursery School-1 @ 4 sqm/person

Ground Floor 818.708 205

First Floor 818.708 205

7

Nursery School- @ 4 sqm/person

Ground Floor 863.295 216

First Floor 863.295 216

Second Floor 863.295 216

8 Visitors @ 10% of total population -- 575

Total Population 6329 persons

3.5. ESTIMATED BUDGET OF PROPOSED PROJECT

The estimated cost of the project is Rs 670 Crores which includes the cost of the land as well as

the developing the site.

3.6. QUANTITY OF DAILY DEMAND FOR WATER

The water will be supplied through Municipal Water Supply. Total demand for water for the

project on a daily basis will be approximately 719.19 KLD, out of which 420 KLD is fresh water

requirement and 244 KLD is recycled/treated water. The daily water requirement calculation is

given below in Table 4.

Table-4: Calculations for Daily Water Demand

S. No

.Particulars

Occupancy

Rate of water

demand

Water Requirement (KLD)

Domestic Flushing Total

1Residential Apartment

3620 135325.8

0162.9

0488.7

0

2 EWS Apartment 640 135 57.60 28.80 86.40

3 Servant Units 146 135 13.14 6.57 19.71

4Community Building

178 45 2.67 5.34 8.01

5Convenient Shopping

112 45 1.68 3.36 5.04

6

Nursery School-1 410 45 6.15 12.30 18.45

7 Nursery School-1 648 45 9.72 19.44 29.16

8 Visitors 575 15 3.45 5.17 8.62

8 Horticulture22814.33

m2 1 lit/sqm NIL NIL 23.00

10 DG Cooling -- -- NIL NIL 27.10

11

Make-up water requirement (Swimming Pool & Sunken Court)

-- -- NIL NIL 5.00

Total420.21

Say 420 KLD

243.88

Say 244 KLD

719.19

Say 719 KLD

Figure-3: Water Balance Diagram

Total Water Requirement(719 KLD)

Fresh Water Requirement(425 KLD)

Recycled/Treated Water(294 KLD)

@ 100%@ 80%

Wastewater generated (336 KLD)

Wastewater generated (244 KLD)

Wastewater generated

(NIL)

Wastewater generated

(NIL)

Domestic Water (420 KLD)

Flushing(244 KLD)

Horticulture(23 KLD)

DG Cooling(27 KLD)

Recycled/Treated water (522 KLD)

Total wastewater generated (580 KLD)

STP (700 KLD)

@ 90%

Water Tanker (228 KLD)

More than 20% of wastewater generated

Swimming Pool(5 KLD)

Wastewater Generation & Treatment:

The wastewater generated will be treated through proposed Sewage Treatment Plant having the

capacity of 700 KLD of MBBR technology inside the project premises. Approximately 522

KLD of water will be obtained by recycling from proposed Sewage Treatment Plant which will

be used for flushing, horticulture, DG cooling purposes and rest of treated water will be given to

water tanker suppliers for construction site.

3.7. SEWAGE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY

Moving Bed Bioreactor Technology:

Sewerage System

Sewage from all units will flow by gravity through the network of an external sewage and will be

collected in the proposed sewage treatment plant.

The benefits of providing the STP(Sewage Treatment Plant) with respect to the above conditions

are:

A steep reduction in quantity of net daily water requirements, and the treated waste water

are used for for Horticultural purposes.

The public utilities reduced dependence for water supply and sewerage systems.

The sludge obtained will be rich in organic content and could be used as fertilizer in

agricultural purposes.

a. Wastewater Details

(a) Daily load : 580 KLD

(b) Duration of flow to STP : 24 hours

(c) Temperature : Maximum 32oC

(d) pH : 7 to 9.5

(e) Colour : Mild

(f) T.S.S. (mg/l) : 150-400 mg/l

(g) BOD5 (mg/l) : 200-600 mg/l

(h) COD (mg/l) : 600-800 mg/l

b. Final discharge characteristics

(a) pH : 7.5 to 8.5

(b) Oil & Grease : <10 mg/l

(c) B.O.D. : <10 mg/l

(d) C.O.D. : <60 mg/l

(e) Total Suspended Solids : <50 mg/l

c. Treatment Technology

The sewage will be first passed through a Bar Screen Chamber where any extraneous matter

would get trapped. The influent would overflow by gravity to the Oil & Grease Chamber which

is provided for safety so that the oil may not inhibit the biological growth in the MBBR reactors.

The sewage then moves towards the Equalization Tank which facilitates to control the changes in

flow rate and minimize the characteristics, otherwise operational problems may arise in proper

functioning of the system. Coarse air bubble diffusion technique is used here to keep the sewage

in mixed condition.

The Bio Reactor is based on the Fluidized Random Aerobic Reactor which combines the

advantage of an Activated Sludge Plant with the Random distribution systems such as Biofilter

with capacities that could be as low as 1/10th of ASP and fractional power consumption, such a

reactor is ideal for the efficient removal of BOD and organics from the wastewater.

The tanks are packed with RIGID PP-UV-sterilized Gas Fluted Media with liquid random

distribution wherein air diffusers are placed to uniformly release air across the tanks.

Working Principle:

The MBBR works very similarly as the submerged fixed film process and in same principle the

only difference being that the media keeps floating around(not fixed) in the aeration tank. The

main advantage of this system over the submerged fixed film process is that it does not clog the

media. This prevents recirculation of sludge to a great extent in comparison of usual technologies

the MBBR is smaller and efficient, user friendly. It is highly flexible in terms of the reactor

tank’s design.

Figure-4: Schematic design of STP of MBBR Technology

Sewage Quality:

The Sewage discharged from the Bio reactor system contains sloughed biological solids, while

being completely free of soluble organic chemicals. The quantity of suspended solids and the

concentration of soluble BOD in the sewage while enetering inside the system has a substantial

effect on the quantity of the biological solids thereby making it greatly necessary to have some

means of separating the biological mass from the sewage. Package unit contains tube settlers for

sedimentation and 60 Gross fluted Rigid PVC fill media for the FAB units to treat the

wastewater for discharge into the receiving waters and/or the sanitary sewers as per the local

regulations. The media thickness changes with the design parameters/depth of the unit and can

vary from 0.25 to 0.40 mm thickness.

1. Tube Settler: Here we are providing the Tube Settler along with the PVC media which will

enhance the contact period and thereby the improved performance. The Tube settler will have a

determined lope in the bottom to collect the suspended solids from the waste water. The sludge

will be suited to the Sludge Drying Beds.

2. Pressure Sand Filter: Here the treated water coming from the TSS will be treated for the

suspended impurity removal.

3 . Activated Carbon Filter : Here the water coming from the ACF will be treated for colour

removal, suspended impurity removal and the treated water shall be sent to the sewer.

4. Filter Press: A filter is typically nothing but a set of recessed plates compressed by hydraulic

pumps from both the ends. One key thing to note here is that the pressure on the plates should be

enough to resist the internal pressure created internally by the sludge pumping system. This kind

of a vertically setup plates enables watertight and easy discharge of cakes due to the scheme of

plates’ layout. The two grooved surfaces are finely or tightly wrapped by filter clothes.

Primary Treatment: This is the basic step of sewage treatment plant which is done mostly to

remove coarse particles, oil & grease and later on other co agents are added to further remove

suspended solids by the way of sedimentation. After this technique is completed the BOD, COD,

TSS etc levels are significantly reduced to approx. 20% of initial levels

Secondary Treatment:

This step comes second in sewage treatment mostly aided by a aerobic process of the treated

water which helps in bacterial growth and then chemicals and oxygen are added to enhance the

growth of bacteria which in turn helps in settling down the biological waste as sludge. It has been

noticed that after this process the levels of BOD, COD, TSS, O&G etc after this process comes

down to normal levels.

Tertiary Treatment:

This is the final step of the waste water treatment where Sodium Hypo Chloride is mixed with

the sludge and then is made to pass though PSF dual media filter and activated carbon filter

where anthracite, sand and activated carbon is used as filter media. The final outlet water

conforms to Bio Assay test of 90% fish water after all the prescribed limits are achieved.

Table 6: Technical Specifications for Sewage Treatment Plant

ITEMS BRIFE DESCRIPTION

1.0 BAR SCREEN

Number off ONE

SIZE 1.5X1.5m & spacing 20 mm

M.O.C SS-304

2.0 SCREEN CHAMBER CUM OIL & GREASE TRAP

Number off One

Type Under ground to receive Sewage below bar screen.

Capacity 30.0 cum

Dimension 3.5 m X 2.8 X 2.5 M ( SWD )

M.O.C. R.C.C

3.0 EQUALIZATION TANK

Number off One

TYPEunder ground to receive Sewage below oil grease trap

Capacity 150.0 cum

M.O.C R.C.C

4.0 FLOCCULATION TANK

Number off Two

TypeUnder ground to receive Sewage below equalization tank

Capacity/Size Suitable for 700 KLD

M.O.C RCC

Type Agitated tank

5.0 PRIMARY SETTLER TANK

Number off Two

TypeUnder ground to receive Sewage below Flocculation tank

Capacity Suitable for 700 KLD

M.O.C RCC

6.0 SEWAGE LIFTING PUMPS

Number off : ( 1 W + 1 S)

Capacity : 20.0 m3/hr at 8-10 m head

M.O.C. C.I. /PP

Make : Kirloskar/Eckon Eqv.

7.0 FAB TANK

Number off : Two

Type Air Agitated tank

Capacity/Size Suitable for 700 KLD

M.O.C. : RCC

MEDIA : PVC

Capacity of media 1 lot

8.0 AIR BLOWER

Number off : TWO

Type Twin Lobe

Capacity 300 m3/hrs. @ 5000 mm wg

Make Everest/BETA/Eqv.

9.0 TUBE SETTLER

Number off : Two

Type. Inclined at 60 Deg

Capacity/Size Suitable for 700 KLD

M.O.C. : RCC

Media M.O.C. PVC

Supports Provided

10.0 FILER FEED SUMP

Number off : One

Type Under ground to receive the water from Tube Settler

Capacity/Size Suitable for 700 KLD

M.O.C. : R.C.C

11.0 FILTER FEED PUMP

Number off : ( 1 W + 1 S)

Capacity : 22.0 m3/hr at 20-25 m head

Type : Positive Displacement

M.O.C. C.I. /PP

Make : Kirloskar/ Eckon Eqv.

12.0 SAND FILTER

Number off : One

Type : Down flow.

Capacity/Size Suitable for 700 KLD

Pressure (Working) : 5.0 kg/cm2.

M.O.C. : MSFC

13.0 ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER

Number off : One

Type : Down flow.

Capacity/Size Suitable for 700 KLD

Pressure (Working) : 3.0 kg/cm2.

M.O.C. : MSFC

14.0 SLUDGE HOLDING TANK

Number off One

Capacity/Size Suitable for 700 KLD

Make BW/R.C.C

15.0 FILTER PRESS

Number off One

No. of Plate Nos.18

Size of Plate 910mm X 910mm

Make Welcome/ pharmatech/ equ

16.0 CONTROL PANEL

Number off ONE LOT

Components L&T Make

17.0 PIPE &FITTING ONE LOT

18.0 AIR LINE AND DIFFUERS 1 LOT

19.0 SLUDGE PUMP

Number off : ( 1 W + 1 S)

Capacity : 5 m3/hr at 20 m head

Type : Positive Displacement

M.O.C. C.I. /PP

Make : Kirloskar/ Eckon Eqv.

20.0 Online Meters

PH Meter : One

Range 0-14

Make UKL/ASTER / equ

Flow Meter : One

3.8. RAIN WATER HARVESTING

Disposal system of storm water premises shall be self-supporting to escape any collection and

flooding of water. Drainage plan of Storm water of the project is enclosed. The total amount of

storm water excessflow depends upon many aspects such as characteristics of the streamarea,

duration of precipitation, intensity and the necessity of total time for such flow to reach the

drains. Drains should beplaced near the carriage way along either side of the streets. Rain water

excess flow from roads shall flow in the direction of the drains, taking the advantage of road

camber. Storm water from severalstrategies shall be attached to nearby drain by a pipe through

catch basins. So that, 18 rainwater harvesting pits are calculated this will catch the maximum

excess flow from the area at selected locations

1) Existing topography is agreeable to surface disposal, the network of storm water drainage

is planned to the nearby roads. Rain water pipes will take down all building roof rain

water.

2) Proposal of storm water system contains pipe drain, and seepage pits at regular intervals

for rain water harvesting and ground water recharging.

3) For basement parking, the rainwater from ramps will be collected in the basement storm

water storage in tank. This water will be pumped out to the nearby external storm water

drain.

4) Designing of the storm water drainage system shall be considered by rainfall of 48mm/hr

in Peak Hours. Design of rain water harvesting should satisfy the guidelines of CGWA.

Level of the ground water level is 10 meters bglin the area. Recharge structure should be

kept 3 m above form the bottom level. To avoid the choking of the recharge bore filter

media is placed at the bottom of the recharge well. There are following specifications of

the rain water harvesting plan:

For regular cleaning catchments/roofs would be accessible.

The surface of the root should be smooth, dense and hard which is less likely to be

damaged allowing release of material into the water. Most paints contain toxic

substances and may peel off since roof painting has been avoided.

Install, the ends of all channels should be fixed with first flush device and wire mesh

screen. Mostly, 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 10-20 minutes of rainfall is

flushed off.

The system would not admit sewage or wastewater.

There is no expectation of oil, grease or other pollutants in waste water in this area

where the system is connected to this system.

Table 6: Rainwater Harvesting Calculation

S. No.

ParticularsCatchment Area

in m2 (A)

Runoff Coefficient

(C)

Rainfall Intensity in mm (I)

Discharge (m3/hr)

1. Rooftop area 12255.97 0.85 45

468.79

2. Green area 22814.33 0.20 45 205.33

3. Paved area 34869.39 0.65 45 1019.93

Total Runoff 69939.69 1694.05

Total volume of storm water (Retention time=15 min.) = 1370.13 × 0.25

= 423.51 m3

Diameter and depth of a Recharge pit 3.0 m and 3.4 m correspondingly,

Single Recharge pit’s volume (πr2h) = 3.14 × 1.5 × 1.5 × 3.4

= 24.02 m3

Hence No. of pits required = 423.51/24.02= 17.6 Say 18 Pits

Proposed rain water harvesting pits for artificial rain water recharge in this the project is 18 pits.

Figure 5: Typical Rain Water Harvesting Pit Design

3.9. SPACE FOR PARKING

NO. OF PITS: 18

Car/vehicle parking facility should be Satisfactory at the proposed project site. Traffic can be

avoided by providing the satisfactory visitor parking for visitors so which allow smooth drive at

the location.

Required Parking:

Required parking for main unit @ 1.5 ECS/DU = 724 × 1.5 =1086 ECS

Required parking for EWS @ 5% of total required parking = 1086 × 5 %

= 54.3 or 55 ECS

Required parking for Visitors @ 20% of total required parking = 1141 x 20%

= 228 ECS

Total parking required = 1086 + 55+ 228 = 1369 ECS

Proposed Parking:

Area proposed for parking on surface = 1933.642 m2

Area required for parking per ECS = 25 m2

Proposed surface parking = 1933.642/25 = 77.3 ECS Say 77 ECS

Area of Basement-1 = 37374.81 m2

Area proposed for parking in Basement-1 = 29172.429 m2

Parking Capacity of Basement-1 = 29172.429/35 m2 = 833 ECS

Proposed parking in basement-1 = 683 ECS

Area of Basement-2 = 36521.42 m2

Area proposed for parking in Basement-2 = 28559.737 m2

Parking Capacity of Basement-2 = 28559.737/35 m2 = 816 ECS

Proposed parking in basement-2 = 674 ECS

Total Proposed Parking =77 + 683 + 674 = 1434 ECS

Hence, adequate space for 1434 ECS will be provided within the project premises.

3.10. DEMAND OF ELECTRICITY

Supply of electricity shall be provided by Dakshin Haryana BijliVitran Nigam (DHBVN). The

connected consumption for the group housing colony will be 5380 KWapprox.

Details of Diesel Generator Sets: There is provision of 7 no. of DG sets having total capacity of

5380 KW i.e. 42 DG sets of total capacity of 10820 KVA (41×260 + 1×160 KVA). The DG sets

will be prepared with acoustic attachment to minimize the noise generation and acceptable stack

height for accurate dispersion.

3.11. SOLID WASTE GENERATION

During the both construction and operation phase solid waste will be generate. Solid waste like

MS rods, excavated materials, used bags,concrete; tiles, bricks, wood etcare generated during the

construction phase. For the management of solid waste following steps are proposed:

Mostly, storage of construction materials, construction backyards are proposed.

During the later stages of construction an Excavated material like topsoil and stones will

be stacked for reuse

The storage of excavated top soil will be reused for landscaping of the proposed Group

housing colony project.

Utilization of remaining soil is done by refilling / rising of site level at locations/ selling

to external agency for construction.

Used in re-filling, raising site levelSold to agency for recyclingTop soil conserved for landscaping, balance used in re-filling

As per MSW Rules, 2000 and amended Rules, 2008

Solid Waste

Construction Waste Food Waste

Construction waste,Broken Bricks,Waste Plaster

Empty cementBags, Containers

etc.

Excavated Soil

Figure 6: Solid Waste Management Scheme during Construction Phase

During the operation phase, waste will generate from service apartment, retail area, food court

area and multiplex area. Mainly domestic waste isgenerated from the project is 2253.9 kg/day

approx.

Table 7: Calculated Solid Waste Generation

S. No. Category of Solid Waste Generation Total Waste

WasteRate

(kg/cap/day)Population

Generated(kg/day)

1.Residential Refuse 0.45

3620 1629

2.EWS Refuse 0.45

640 288

3.Servant Refuse 0.45

146 65.7

4.Community Building 0.15

178 26.7

5.Convenient Shopping 0.15

112 16.8

6.

Nursery School-1

Ground Floor0.15

205 30.75

First Floor0.15

205 30.75

7.

Nursery School-2

Ground Floor0.15

216 32.4

First Floor0.15

216 32.4

Second Floor0.15

216 32.4

8. Visitors0.12

575 69

  Total   

2253.9Say 2254 kg/day

(Source: For Waste Collection, Chapter 3, Table 3.6, Page no. 49, Central Public Health & Environment Engineering Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, (Government of India, May 2000))

Figure 7 : Solid Waste Management Scheme during Operation Phase

Biodegradable Waste (1578 kg/day) Non-Biodegradable Waste (676 kg/day)

Green Bins

Vermicomposting

Manure

Blue Bins Dark Gray Bins

Final disposal through a Govt. approved agency to recyclingindustryFinal disposal through a Govt. approved agency

Solid Waste(2254 kg/day)

Recyclable Waste(473 kg/day)

Non-Recyclable Waste(203 kg/day)

There will be following arrangements made at the site in accordance to Municipal Solid

Waste Rules, 2000 and amended Rules, 2008.

1 Collection and Separation of waste

1. Collection of domestic waste is done by door to door collecting system in colored

bins from domesticthings.

2. Colorcoded bins are provided for dry recyclables and bio-degradable waste.

3. Proposed institutional waste collection is done in Green and Blue bins for bio-

degradable and non-bio-degradable.

4. Open areas like parks etc. are facilitate with Litter bin.

Treatment of solid waste

Bio-Degradable wastes

1. Vermin composting techniqueis used forthe compost of Bio-degradable waste.

2. STP sludge will be proposed for horticultural.

3. Horticultural Waste will composted and it will use for gardening purposes.

Biodegradable wastes

1. Grass Recycling – The cropped grass will be spread on the green area. It will act as

manure after decomposition.

2. Recyclable wastes will be retailed to recyclables.

3. Hazardous wastes like waste oil will be retailed to approved recyclers.

2 Disposal

Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 and amended Rules,

2008 is used for the disposal of garbage through government officialorganization for land

filling. The solid waste management scheme is represented in the above figure.

3.12. GREEN AREA

Total green area measures 22814.33 m2 i.e. 32.62 % of the net plot areaunder tree plantation

inside the offices and along the roads. Ageless tall and ornamental trees and ornamental shrubs

are proposed to be planted at the project site.

Table 8: Green Area Calculation

S. No. Description Area (m2)

1.Total Green Area Required @ 30% of the Net Plot Area (69939.685 m2)

20981.91

2. Total Green area proposed @ 32.62 % 22814.33

a. Peripheral Plantation Area @ 11.32% 7917.17

b. Avenue Plantation Area (spread 3> m) @ 10% 6993.97

c. Water Body Area @ 5.4% 3776.74

d. Shrubs Plantation Area @ 5.9% 4126.44

Plantation and landscaping

Variety of the plant species are selected on the basis of their flexibility to the surviving

geographical conditions.

Green Belt Development Plan

0.3 m × 0.3 m sizematrix was adopted for plantation of the green belt development including a

pit with a spacing of 2 m x 2 m. Moreover, earth filling and manure requirement is also

anticipated for the proper balance of nutrition and saplings’ nourishment. Recommendations also

include the plantation to be taken up at random and the aspects of landscaping to be taken into

account.

Medium height trees (7 m to 10 m) and some shrubs (5 m height) for multi-layered plantation for

the green belt will be taken. Along with some creepers to be planted through out the boundary

wall thereby enhancingthe capacity of insulation.

Selection of Plant Species for Green Belt Development

The development depends on various factors such as climate, elevation and soil.

S. No. NAME OF SPECIES (SHRUBS)

Botanical Name Common Name

1 Artocarppusheterophyllus Kathal

2 Balanitesroxburghii Desert - Date

3 Bambusaarundinacia Thorny Bamboo

4 Bambusa vulgaris Golden Bamboo

5 Alstoniascholans Apocynaceae

6 Acacia catechu Khair

7 Bauhinia acuninata Kanchan

8 Callistemon citrinus Bottle brush

9 Citrus aurantium Nebu

10 Durantarepens Duranta

S. No. NAME OF SPECIES (TREES)

Botanical Name Common Name

1 Bauhinia Semla Semla

2 Albiziachinensis Siran

3 Albizialebbeck The Siris tree

4 Cassia pumila Yellow Cassia

5 Anthocephaluschinensis Kadamba

6 Azadirachtaindica Neem Tree

7 Delbergialatifolio Black wood

8 Delonixregia Gulmohar

9 Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus

10 Ficusbenghalensis Banyan Tree

11 Ficuselastiaca Indian Rubber Tree

12 Ficusreligosa Peepal Tree

13 Grevillearobusta Silky Oak

14 Jacaranda mimosaeolia Nil - Gulmohar

15 Mangiferaindica Mango Tree

No evidence for support to significant vegetation exists. A multilayered peripheral greenbelt of local plant species is proposed to add toits aesthetic value of the areaas well as providing an awesome habitat for various groups of fauna. The existing surrounding land is urban without much habitat for wild species. Whereas this multilayered auxiliary greenbelt will provide an excellent habitat area for the native fauna. The project will however not have any direct or indirect impacts on the avifauna of the area. But it is worth mentioning that planting of trees bearing fruits in the greenbelt will be an amazing attraction to the local bird population.

3.13. DETAIL OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

List of building materials being used at site:

1. Coarse sand

2. Fine sand

3. Stone aggregate

4. Stone for masonry work

5. Cement

6. Reinforcement steel

7. Pipe scaffolding (cup lock system)

8. Bricks

9. CLC fly ash blocks

10. Crazy (white marble) in grey cement

11. P.V.C. conduit

12. MDS, MCBs

13. PVC overhead water tanks

14. 2 1/2'’ thick red colour paver tiles

15. PPR (ISI marked)

16. PVC waste water lines

17. S.W. sewer line up to main sewer

18. PVC rain water down take

19. Stainless steel sink in kitchen

20. Joinery hardware- ISI marked

3.14. MATERIALS USED FOR CONSTRUCTION & THEIR U VALUES

S. No

Building Material Proposed with U & R Values

‘R’ Values

(in Sq m. Deg C/ Watts )

‘U’ Values

(in Watts/ Sq m. Deg

C)

Solar Heat Gain Factor

1.

WALL

Brick wall (230 mm thick), both side thick sand cement plaster (12-18mm) with insulation

0.352 2.84 1.12

2.

ROOF

200 mm RCC slab with mud phuska& clay tiles with 75 mm insulation

0.409 2.44 1.00

3.GLASS

( Double glaze glass)0.333 3.00 1.8

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CHAPTER-4

Chapter-4

4. Analysis and Data Collection

4.1. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is a set of documented framework that contains the

mitigation measures for each and every respective component of environment which has a

potential future treat due to the increased activities taking place during construction&operational

phase of the project which shall be discussed in detail in subsections later.

Key points of an EMP:

It is guidedby the rules and regulationsprescribed by the MoEF and CPCB/ SPCB while

preparing an EMP.

Itconfirms that the components of the facilities are operated strictly in accordance with

the design.

A management process that makes sure thatevery operation is carried out under

supervision and monitoring

Addresses complaints of public if any during any phase of construction and operation of

the facilities very effectively and

A management system that has remedial measures in place which could be implemented

immediately.

An effective EMP facilitates different ways to manage environmental impacts that might arise

due to construction or operational activities which is major benefit and hence allows maintaining

environmental harmony.Secondary benefits include controlling of cost and better relations with

the projects stakeholders including society.

4.2. THE FOUR MAJOR COMPONENTS OF EMP

Commitment & Policy : The management is obliged toendeavor to facilitate, deliver and

execute the Environmental Management Plan which encompasses all environmental

factors related to water, air, noise and land.

Planning : Planning involves finding out the key factors like impacts on environment,

compliance issues and primary goals of environmental management.

Implementation: This is about executing the plan amongst the resources which is

available to Construction Company or real estate developers, their accountability and

providing appropriate training to workers and staff.

Measurement & Evaluation :One of the key components is constant monitoring and

evaluating if the activities are executed as per plan and counter measures are taken

wherever necessary and if records are maintained properly.

M/s Vatika Ltd. is advisedto form a monitoring committee as part of the EMP, with the site in-

charge heading the team and supported bythe representatives of the project implementation team

and environmental group. It would be the responsibility of the committee to make smooth

execution of operation and management of the EMP also taking care of regulatory compliance.

The proposed site is currently unproductive land. It has been assumed that there shall be no

hostile outcome on the land use activities in the project area due to the construction operations of

the project. The site is assigned for commercial development as per the Development Plan of

Gurgaon -Manesar Urban Complex-2021. The project will strictly follow the Building

Regulation Norms of National Building Code. HUDA building by-laws and norms of Town and

Country Planning on Covered Land, Floor Area Ratio, Height, Fire Safety Requirements, Section

and Elevation Design and other parameters will be strictly followed.

Since, careful planning has been taken into account before executing the project there will be a

lot ofprepared open spaces and green acres. Estimated area for landscaping is about 22814.33 m2.

If the plan is executed well it will have an overall positive impact in the surrounding

environment and the nearby local community.

There shall be no land disturbance resulting in erosion, subsidence and instability as it is a flat

land. As per the seismic zone map of Indiathe site comes under the zone IV which also indicates

very less damage risk zone. The project has been planned as per Indian Standards Codes which

implies that the project will be earthquake resistant.

No natural drainage routes has been intersected by this project. Also there are no perennial or

non-perennial drainage systemslies in the area of the project.

The only work which requires excavation in the proposed project is establishment of the Group

housing Colony’s pillar. The same material could be used for filling the excavated areawithout

the need for any extra material.The excavated topsoil shall be stored separately and used within

the project site for greenbelt development. Hence, no movement of soil to and from the site is

expected.

The surrounding around the site is mostly flat land and comprises of an urbanized stretch. There

are also no low lying areas or wetlands nearby.

The proposed construction poses no significant health hazard. The source of fugitive dust

generation during period of construction will be vehicular movement and material handling.

Water sprinklers will be used to suppress fugitive dust emission as and when required to

minimizeany negative impact due to the same. However, the impacts will be confined to

laborers/workers particularly with regard to occupational exposure. Masks, Ear plugs etc. and

other Personal Protective Equipments will be provided to the workers working in the potential

areas.

Careful design, planning and good site management would minimize waste of

materials .Construction wastes will be segregated as much as possible at site itself to increase the

feasibility of recycling concrete and masonry as filling material and steel pieces as saleable

scrap. Empty packaging materials, drums, glass, tin, paper, plastic, pet bottles, wood, thermocol

and other packaging materials, etc will be disposed through recyclers. The construction spoils

will be temporarily stored at designated dumpsite located inside the site premises. Later on these

wastes will be used for land filling / leveling work within the site premises.

4.3. Potential Impacts and Remedial Measures of Environmental Components

To know efficiency of pollution prevention and control measures at the project site during the

construction phase, Post Environmental Clearance monitoring is scheduled. All the testing was

conducted by “Ministry of Environment and Forests” recognized laboratory and NABL

accredited laboratory, and copies of the testing reports are attached with this Annexure.

The Post Environmental Clearance monitoring was done in the month of June 2012, for

following environmental parameters:

(i) Ground Water of the area

(ii) Soil of the area

(iii) Ambient Noise

(iv) Ambient Air Quality

(v) Stacks of DG sets being used at the site.

The results of the monitoring are discussed in the subsequent sections.The other components of

EMP are described below:

a) Water Quality: Following are the impacts and mitigation measures on water from the

proposed activity:

i. Ground Water Quality

Impacts from Construction Phase: It accounts of waste water generated from

temporary labor tents.

Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase: Mobile Toilets will be used

while construction of the project is going on for use by the labourers. Soak Pit/

Septic Tank will be proposed to manage the wastewater generated from labour

tents. Hence, no significant impact is from the construction activity.

Impacts from Operation Phase- It consists of domestic sewage from domestic use

and flushing.

Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase: A Sewage Treatment Plant will

provided for the recycling of the sewage generated from the proposed activity and

the recycled water will be reused for the purpose of flushing, horticulture and DG

cooling. Hence, no negative or significant impact on ground water quality is

envisaged.

Ground Water Quantity/Ground Water Depletion

Impacts from Construction Phase- It accounts of usage of ground water for

construction activity.

Mitigation Measured during Construction Phase: No groundwater will be used

for construction purpose. STP treated water will be used for construction

activity. There is no significant impact on ground water quality envisaged.

Impacts from Operation Phase: Ground water depletion for fresh water

requirement for residents of the group housing colony.

Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase: Fresh water requirement will be

fulfilled by HUDA Supply and the Rain Water Harvesting Scheme is also

proposed for recharging of ground water.

Quality of Surface Water / Contamination in Surface Water

Impacts on Construction Phase: It often accounts of Surface runoff from site

during the construction activity.

Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase: Under Controls through EMP &

Design, to control surface run-off, Silt traps and similar other steps such as on site

diversion ditches will be constructed additionally during site development. Since

there is no surface water receiving bodyno off-site impact is envisaged in the core

zone.

Impacts from Operation Phase- It relates with discharging of domestic wastewater

and rain water in sewer.

Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase: Domestic waste water will be

recycled in STP and reused in flushing, horticulture and DG cooling and Rain

water harvesting pits has been proposed for the management of storm water.

Hence, no water or waste water will be discharge outside the project premises.

Result:For the analysis of water quality in the project site one sample was collected from the

site.

Monitoring Methodology

The sample was analyzed for physical, chemical and biological parameters (as per BIS Standards

IS: 10500). The sampling was done very carefully using all basic precautions and cares to

avoidany contamination. Prescribed BIS and APHA procedures werefollowed in sampling with

standard methods and procedures.

Result of Ground Water Quality Monitoring

S. Parameter Result Test-Method Limits of IS:10500 -2012

No.

Requirement (Acceptable limit)

Permissible limit (no

presence of alt. source)

1. pH (at 25 0C) 7.56 APHA 22nd Edition, 4500-H+ B 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation

2. Colour (Hazen Unit) <5.0 APHA 22nd Edition, 2120 B 5 15

3. Turbidity (NTU) <1.0 APHA 22nd Edition, 2130 (B) 1 5

4. Odour Unobjectionable APHA 22nd Edition, 2150 Agreeable Agreeable

5. Taste Agreeable APHA 22nd Edition, 2160 Agreeable Agreeable

6. Specific Conductance (mS/cm) 0.271 APHA 22nd Edition, 2510 B -- --

7. Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mg/l) 320.50 APHA 22nd Edition, 2340 C 200 600

8. Chloride as Cl- (mg/l) 68.50 APHA 22nd Edition, 4500-Cl- B 250 1000

9. Calcium as Ca (mg/l) 90.50 APHA 22nd Edition, 3500 Ca B 75 200

10 Magnesium as Mg (mg/l) 23.01 APHA 22nd Edition, 2340 B 30 100

11 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 415.36 APHA 22nd Edition, 2540 C 500 2000

12 Alkalinity as CaCO3, (mg/l) 232.42 APHA 22nd Edition, 2320 B 200 600

13 Iron as Fe (mg/l) 0.25 APHA 22nd Edition, 3500-Fe B 0.3 No Relaxation

14 Fluoride as F (mg/l) 0.34 APHA 22nd Edition, 4500-F- D 1.0 1.5

15 Sulphate as SO4 (mg/l) 30.41 APHA 22nd Edition, 4500 E 200 400

16 Nitrate as NO3 (mg/l) 0.10 IS 3025 (P-34) 1988 45 No Relaxation

17 Sodium (mg/l) 26.00 APHA 22nd Edition, 3500 Na B -- --

18 Potassium(mg/l)

5.00APHA 22nd Edition, 3500 K B

-- --

Interpretation of the results

Water sample was analyzed for their physical, chemical and biological characteristics. pH value is

observed 7.56, Total Hardness is observed 320.50mg/l, Iron value is 0.25 mg/l, Chloride value is

68.50 mg/l, TDS is observed 415.36 mg/l, Calcium is observed 90.50 mg/l, Magnesium is

observed 23.01 mg/l and Alkalinity is observed 232.42 mg/l. All parameters observed are well

within the standards prescribed as per IS: 10500 except Total Hardness, Total dissolved solids and

Alkalinity, which are slightly above the desirable limit but within the permissible limit.

b) Air Quality: Potential impacts of Air Quality are :

During Construction Phase

Dust Emissions- A huge amount of dust will be generated during the construction phase

due to loading and unloading activities.

The dust wil be suppressed by water sprinklers.

Emissions of PM 2.5 & PM10, Sulphur dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen and Carbon Monoxide-

Due to operation of the construction equipments and vehicles during construction phase,

PM2.5 & PM10, Sulphur dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen and Carbon Monoxide will be

generated in the surrounding of the project site.

To mitigate the impacts from construction equipments, equipments will be maintained regularly

by oiling and greasing. The Pollution Under Check (PUC) vehicles will be used to reduce the

projected impacts.

During Operation Phase

Impacts: Running of DG sets and vehicles will be used during operation phase of the project and

results increase in SO2 and NOx.

Mitigation Measures: Stack Height of DG sets will be maintained as per norms recommended by

CPCB for the proper dispersion of smoke into the air.

PUC certified vehicles will be used by all the residents of the group housing colony.

Result- Ambient Air Quality monitoring was done on 12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013 and 12/09/2013

to 12/09/2013 at the site. The sample for Particulate Matter, Sulphur dioxide, NO2, O3, Pb, CO,

C6H6, BaP, As and Ni was collected adjacent to D Tower at the project site and tested as per the

standard methods.

Ambient Air Quality adjacent to D Tower at the Project Site

Monitored ParametersMonitoring

(Adjacent to D Tower)

Monitoring

(Adjacent to D Tower)

Units

NAAQS Industrial, residential,

Rural & other Area

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 33.54 34.71 µg/m3 60

Particulate Matter (PM10) 80.46 82.35 µg/m3 100

Nitrogen Dioxide (as NO2) 25.62 26.83 µg/m3 80

Oxide of Nitrogen (as NO2) 12.41 13.25 µg/m3 80

Carbon Monoxide (as CO) <0.5 <0.5 mg/m3 4(1-hr)

Interpretation of the Results

The interpretations of the results of each parameter are discussed below.

1. Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

The 24-hourly value of concentration of PM2.5was found to be 33.54 µg/m3on 12/09/2013 to

12/09/2013 whereas it is found to be 34.71 µg/m3 on 12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013. The values are

slightly above the prescribed standard at the construction site.

Figure-8 : Concentration of PM2.5 at theMonitoring Location

Result AAQ-1 AAQ-2 NAAQS0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

PM2.5

NO2

ppm

Results of PM2.5 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

Sampling Location

Concentration of PM2.5

(μg/m3)

Result

ResultLimit

Adjacent to D Tower 33.54 34.71 60

2. Particulate Matter (PM10)

The 24-hourly value of concentration of PM10adjacent to D Tower was found to be 80.46 µg/m3

on 12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013 whereas it is found to be 82.35 µg/m3 on 12/09/2013 to

12/09/2013. The values are exceeding the limit of 100 µg/m3 as per the NAAQs, 2009.

Figure-9: Concentration of PM10 at theMonitoring Location

Results of PM10 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

Sampling Location

Concentration of PM 10

(μg/m3)

Result

Result

Limit

Adjacent to D Tower 80.46 82.35 100

3. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Result AAQ-1 AAQ-2 NAAQS0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

PM10

NO2

ppm

The 24-hourly value of concentration of SO2adjacent to D Tower was found 12.41 µg/m3 on

12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013 whereas it was found 13.25 µg/m3 on 12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013. It can

be seen from the results of observingtime is 24 hours concentration is within the limit of 80

µg/m3 as per the NAAQS, 2009.

Figure-10 : Concentration of SO2 at theMonitoring Location

Result AAQ-1 AAQ-2 NAAQS0

102030405060708090

SO2

NO2

ppm

Results of SO2 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

Sampling Location

Concentration of SO2

(μg/m3)

Result

Result

Limit

Adjacent to D Tower 12.41 13.25 80

4. Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2)

The 24-hourly value of concentration of NO2adjacent to D Tower was found 25.62 µg/m3 on

12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013 whereas it was found 26.83 µg/m3 on 12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013. It can

be seen from the results of observing time is 24 hours concentration is within the limit of 80

µg/m3 as per the NAAQS, 2009. Air lab report 1 and graphs.

Results of NO2 adjacent to D Tower of the project site

Sampling Location

Concentration of NO2

(μg/m3)

Result

(05.06.2012 to

06.06.2012)

Result

(06.06.2012 to

07.06.2012)Limit

Adjacent to D Tower 25.62 26.83 80

Figure-11: Concentration of NO2 at theMonitoring Location

Result AAQ-1 AAQ-2 NAAQS0

102030405060708090

NO2

NO2

ppm

5. Lead (Pb), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ammonia (NH3), Benzene (C6H6), Benzo-a-Pyrene

(BaP), Arsenic (As), Nickel (Ni)

The above mentioned parameters were monitored adjacent to D Tower of the project site on

12/09/2013 to 12/09/2013, all the parameters were well within the limits at the monitoring site.

c) Noise Environment: Following are the impacts and mitigation measures on Noise

Environment from the proposed project:

During Construction Phase:

Impact: A vibrant noise will be generated from equipments of construction during building

work of construction.

Mitigation: PPEs like Earplugs and Earmuffs etc. will be supplied to the labour to mitigate

the impact of noise.

During Phase of operation:

Impact: Due to running of DG sets and vehicles, a small amount of noise is anticipated from

the proposed project.

Mitigation: Acoustic enclosure will be used for DG set and noise limit of 25 dB will be

maintained. Servicing of vehicles will be done regularly by the residents of the group

housing colony. No Horns will be used in the silence zone and institutional zone. In

additional, green belt will be madenear the project to scatter the noise in the study area.

Result:To know the Ambient Noise at the site, Ambient Noise Level monitoring for day time and night time was conducted from 11/09/2013 to 12/09/2013 on the project site.

Noise Level Monitoring

S. No.

ParametersTest Result dB (A)

Day Time(6:00 am to 10:00 pm)

Night Time (10:00 pm to 06:00 am)

1. Leq 51.60 44.75

2. Lmin 46.70 41.50

3. Lmax 57.50 50.40

CPCB Limits in dB(A) Leq ( Commercial Area)

During Day Time

(06:00 am to 10:00 pm)

During Night Time

(10:00 pm to 06:00 am)

65.00 55.00

Monitoring Methodology

A portable sound level meter with data logger is used to measure Ambient noise level and also having inbuilt facilities to studydirect noise levels in dB (A). Continuous sound pressure level were computed from the values of SPL measured with the help of noise meter. Noise measurement was conducted as per IS: 4954 as adopted by CPCB. Collected data was used for calculation of Leq, Lmax, Lmin, Lday, Lnight of the study area.

At monitoring location, continuous monitoring of noise was conducted for a period of 24 hours to getLeq values at periodic time intervals. For every location, night and day time Leq values have been estimated from the values of Leqfor which comparison could be made with the national ambient noise standards.

As per the monitoring data result observed Leq- Day was 65.00 dB(A) and Leq – Night was 55.00 dB(A).

Figure 12: Noise monitoring data

parameters Leq Lmin. Lmax.0

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40

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70

80

90

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d) Soil Contamination:

During Construction Phase:

Impacts: Top soil and inner soil will be excavated for the foundation of basements and pillars

of the proposed group housing colony “Urban Expression”.

Mitigation Measures: Top soil will be kept separately in a tarpaulin sheet and later on it will

be use for green belt development. The inner soil will be used for the leveling of the project

site. Hence, no movement of soil is anticipated outside the project premises.

During Operation Phase:

Impact: Soil erosion during the rainy season from open areas of the proposed project.

Mitigation Measures: Green belt in and around the project will be developed to prevent the

soil erosion and rain water harvesting pits has been proposed for ground water recharge.

Result: The sample of the soil has been collected from the project location and analyzed.

Results of Soil Analysis

S. No.

Parameter Result Method

1. pH (25 0C) 8.4 IS : 2720 (P-26,1987)

2. Colour yellowish brown USDA

3. Moisture Content (%) 7.6 IS:14767,2000

4. Water holding capacity (gm/cc) 115.32 USDA

5. Chloride (mg/100gm) 42.24 USDA

6. Organic Matter (%) 0.75 IS:2720 (P-22, 1972)

7. Physical Appearance Sandy clay Loam ………….

8. Calcium, Meq/100g 1.45 USDA, Titration Method

9. Phasphate , Kg/hect. 6.2IS10158-1982 Reaffirmed Aug

2009

10. Electrical conductivity 275 IS14767-2000 Reaffimed2006

µmhos/cm

11. Nitrogen as No3, Kg/hect 1.654 IS114684-1999 Reaffimed2008

12. Sulphate mg/g 1.8 IS2720 (Part28) 1977

13. Potassium,Kg/hect 28.51 USDA, Extraction Method

14. Sodium (mg/100gm) 4.02 USDA, Extraction Method

Sampling Result

The concentration of Organic matter in the soil is 0.75 % by mass. The Density of the soil

sample is 1.32 gm/cc. pH value is 8.4. Electrical Conductivity of the soil sample is observed to

be 275 µs/cm. Calcium (Ca) observed is 1.45 mg/kg.

4.4. Significance of the project

Increase in population in the country and rapid development in the Cities, specially the metro

cities resulting in large number of migration of population for employment opportunity in the

Cities. The project is located in a residential area and therefore no variations in demographic

structure are anticipated.

Construction phase: The existing demographic profile of the area will also be not impacted

because laborers engaged for construction will be from the local community.

Operation phase: Another area of attention is the changing demography in the area. At most

there will be slight spatial distribution of the local population and no significant influx of outside

population is anticipated.

Adverse effects on local communities:

Construction phase: There are no archeological monuments or important religious sites nearby the project site. Therefore exists no potential risk of impact in this regard.However this will definitely aid in providing employment to the set of unskilled, semi skilled and skilled labourers. A few senior supervising positions will also be open to eligible local candidates.

Operation phase:At completion of this project it will provide with state of the art housing society with all modern amenities.This in turn will also boost the local economy due to increased commercialization.

The developments are mostly city centric and hence the influx of people leading to huge gap

between demand and supply of three main thing viz. water, energy and habitat. To cater the need

of the people with a state of art facility to live in comfort with luxury the proposed project is

planned.

CHAPTER-5

Chapter-5

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