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M/s Narang Construction & Financiers Pvt. Ltd. , Group Housing Project “Max Heights”, Sector-62, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana. (EC No. 21-150/2007-IA.III Dated 30

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Vardan EnviroNet, D-142, Sushant Lok-lll, Golf Course Road, Sector 57, Gurgaon

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SIX-MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REPORT OF

STIPULATED CONDITIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

(JUNE 2013 TO NOV 2013)

FOR

GROUP HOUSING PROJECT

‘MAX HEIGHT’

SECTOR-62, KUNDLI, SONIPAT

HARYANA

FOR SUBMISSION TO:

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (MOEF)

SUBMITTED BY:

M/S NARANG CONSTRUCTION & FINANCIERS PVT LTD

409-411,4TH

FLOOR, N.N.MALL, SECTOR-3

ROHINI, NEW DELHI-110085

NOV 2013


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INDEX

Description Page No.

Chapter 1 Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance

Part A Specific Conditions for buildings in operational phase 3

I. Construction Phase 3-5

II. Operation Phase 6-7

Part B General Conditions 8

Chapter 2 Details of Environmental Monitoring

2.0 Introduction 9

2.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 9

2.1.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 9

2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology 9

2.1.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results 10

2.1.4 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area 11

2.2 Ambient Noise Monitoring 12

2.2.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations 12

2.2.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring 12

2.2.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results 12

2.2.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area 13

2.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring 14

2.3.1 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations 14

2.3.2 Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring 14

2.3.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results 15-16

2.3.4 Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area 16

2.4 Soil Monitoring 17

2.4.1 Soil Monitoring Locations 17

2.4.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring 17

2.4.3 Soil Monitoring Results 18

2.4.4 Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area 18

Figures

2.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results 11

2.2 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Noise Levels 13

Annex

1 Lab reports of ambient air, noise, water and soil monitoring


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CHAPTER 1

Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance for Buildings in

Operational Phase Part A:- SPECIFIC CONDITION:-

Construction Phase:-

S. No. CONDITIONED OF EIA CLEARENCE REPLY

[1] Vehicles hired for construction activities should be

operated only during non-peak hours.

Vehicles hired for construction activities operated

during non-peak hours & the condition was complied.

[2] All the top soil excavated during construction activities

should be stored for use in horticulture/ landscape

development within the project site.

Complied. The same excavated earth will be reused for

horticulture development.

[3] Ready mixed concrete must be used in building

construction

Yes, ready mixed concrete has been used for building

construction.

[4] Water demand during construction should be reduced by

use of Premixed concrete, curing agents and other best

practices as referred

Yes, pre-mixed concrete has been used and will be used

to reduce the water demand during the construction

phase of the project

[5] Permission to draw and use ground water for construction

work shall be obtained from competent authority prior to

construction/operation of the project.

Use ground water for construction work has been

obtained from competent authority prior to

construction/operation of the project. Copy already

submitted.

[6] Fixtures for shower, toilet flushing and drinking should be

of low flow either by use of aerators or pressure reducing

devices or sensor based control.

Complied

[7] Use of glass may be reduced up to 40% to reduce the

electricity consumption and load on air conditioning. If

necessary use high quality double glass with special

reflective coating in window.

Complied

[8] Roof should meet perspective requirements as per Energy

conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal

insulation material to fulfill requirements.

All the roofs has been designed as per ECBC norms

and will be insulated to minimize heat gain.

[9] Opaque wall should meet prescriptive requirements as per

Energy Conservation Building Code which is proposed to

be mandatory for all air conditioned spaces while it is

aspirational for non-air-conditioned spaces by use

appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill

requirement.

The project has been being developed according to

ECBC norms

[10] Strom water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS

Standards for various applications should be ensured.

Yes, being complied. Layout of storm water drainage

network has already submitted.

[11] All required sanitary and hygienic measures including

portable toilets/septic tank etc. for labour should be in

place before starting construction activities and to be

maintained throughout the construction phase.

Complied


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[12] Soil and ground water samples will be tested to ascertain

that there is no threat to groundwater quality by leaching

of heavy metals and other toxic contaminants.

Soil & ground water samples has been tested & report

is attached as Annexure 1.

[13] A first aid room as proposed in the project report shall be

provided during construction and operation phase of the

project.

Adequate first Aid facilities have been provided for

construction labors.

[14] Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be

provided for construction workers at the site. Provision

should be made for mobile toilets. Open defecation by the

labours is strictly prohibited. The safe disposal of waste

water and solid waste generated during the construction

phase should be ensured.

Yes being complied. Adequate facilities has been

provided in regard to drinking water, sanitation and

solid waste management.

[15] Disposal of muck during construction phase should not

create any adverse effect on the neighboring communities

and be disposed off taking the necessary precautions for

general safety and health aspects of people, Only in

approved sites with the approval of competent authority.

Yes, all the practicable precautions are being adopted

for the proper disposal of excavation materials at

project site and it will not go beyond our project

premises.

[16] The diesel generator sets to be used during construction

phase should be of enclosed type and should conform to

rules made under Environment (Protection) Act 1986

prescribed for air and noise emission standards.

DG sets during construction phase are used for running

only the site office. And they are operated only during

power failure; added that the construction activities are

during day time only. Hence usage of D.G. sets during

construction phase is minimal.

D.G. sets being used in the construction phase are as

per Environment (Protection) Rules for air and Noise

emission standard. Only low sulphur diesel is used for

DG sets.

[17] Ambient noise levels should conform to residential

standards both during day and night. Incremental

pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should

be closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate

measures should be taken to reduce ambient air and noise

level during construction phase, so as to conform to the

stipulated residential standards.

Noise and air monitoring has been done. Results are

enclosed in Annexure 1

[18] The construction agencies shall use fly ash based

material/products as per the provision of fly ash

notification of 14.9.1999 and as amended on 27.8.2003.

Complied

[19] Vehicles hired for brining construction material at site

should be in good condition and should have valid

pollution under check (PUC) certificate and to conform to

applicable air and noise emission standard and should be

operated only during non-peaking hours.

Complied


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[20] Construction spoils including bituminous material and

other hazardous materials, must not be allowed to

contaminate watercourse and the dump sites for such

material must be secured so that they should not leach into

the ground water and any hazardous waste generated

during construction phase, should be disposed off as per

applicable rules and norms with necessary approval of the

Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

Complied; all feasible precautions has been undertaken

to prevent water source contamination.

[21] Any hazardous waste generated during construction phase

should be disposed of as per applicable Rules & norms

with necessary approvals of the State Pollution Control

Board.

Complied

[22] Under the provisions of the Environmental

(Protection) Act 1986 legal action shall be initiated

against the project proponent if it was found that

construction of the project had started without obtaining

environmental clearance.

The environmental clearance granted on 31 March

2008 vide letter no.21-150/2007-1A.III.

[23] The diesel required for operator DG sets shall be stored in

underground tanks and if required, clearance from Chief

controller of Explosive shall be taken.

The diesel is stored in dug in pits covered

With metal sheets/asbestos sheets. The quantity of

diesel stored is less than 2500 liters so approvals of

Chief Controller of Explosives is not applicable.

[24] The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained

for structural safety of the building on account of

earthquake, adequacy of fire fighting equipments, etc. as

per National Building Code including protection measures

from lighting etc. If any forest land is involved in the

proposed site, clearance under Forest Conservation Act

shall be taken from the Competent Authority.

Yes, being complied. The project has been developed

as per NBC norms.

The said project doesn’t fall under forest land. Copy of

NOC issued from forest department, has already been

submitted.

[25] Regular supervision of the above and other measures for

monitoring should be in place all through the construction

phase so as to avoid disturbance to the surroundings.

Regular Supervision carried out time to time and

monitoring results are enclosed as Annexure -1


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Operational Phase:-

[i] Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of

backup power for lifts, common area illumination and for

domestic use should be of enclosed type and conform to

rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

The location of the DG sets should be in the basements as

promised by the project proponent with appropriate stack

height i.e. above the roof level of the building as per the

CPCB norms. The diesel used for DG sets should be of

Low Sulphur contents (maximum 0.25%).

All the DG sets provided for the project has been

acoustically treated and will conform to rules made

under Environment (Protection) Act for air and noise

emission standard. The provided DG sets are using low

sulfur content HSD.

The stack height will be provided as per CPCB norms.

[ii] Ambient Noise level should be controlled to ensure that it

does not exceed the prescribed standards both within and

at the boundary of the Proposed Residential Complex

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It is being complied. Sampling results of Ambient noise

are enclosed as Annexure 1.

[iii] Weep holes in the compound front wall shall be provided

to ensure natural drainage of rain water in the catchments

area during the monsoon period.

Complied. Relevant plans already submitted.

[iv] The STP shall be installed group housing project for the

treatment of the sewage generated to the prescribed

standards including odour and treated effluent will be

recycled to the maximum extent possible. In case treated

effluent is to be discharged separately during monsoon

period consent of State Pollution Control Board shall be

taken.

Yes, Complied.

Relevant details already submitted.

[v] Separation of the grey and black water should be done by

the use of dual plumbing line. Treatment of 100% gray

water by decentralized treatment should be done.

Complied. Dual plumbing system is adopted to avoid

the contamination between fresh water and the tertiary

level treated water.

[vi] For disinfections of the treated wastewater ultra violate

radiation or ozonization should be used.

Yes, ultra violet radiation system is adopted.

[vii] Rain water harvesting and ground water recharging shall

be practiced. Oil & Grease trap shall be provided to

remove oil and grease from the surface runoff and

suspended matter shall be removed in a settling tank

before its utilization for rainwater harvesting.

Complied.

[viii] The solid waste generated should be properly collected

and segregated. Bio-degradable waste will be decomposed

at site and dry/inert solid waste should be disposed off to

the approved sites for land filling after recovering

recyclable material.

The generated solid waste from the project will be

managed as per MSW Rules 2000. Details are already

submitted with initial compliance report.

[ix] The open spaces inside the plot should be preferably

landscaped and covered with vegetation of indigenous

variety. Green belt of adequate width and density will be

provided all around the periphery of the plot suitably with

local species to reduce noise and dust level.

Green Belt has been developed & Complied.

[x] The ground water level and its quality should be

monitored regularly in consultation with Central ground

Water Authority shall be obtained for the utilization

ground water.

Being complied. Sampling results of ground water are

enclosed as Annexure 1.


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[xi] A report on the energy conservation measures confirming

to energy conservation norms finalize by Bureau of

Energy Efficiency should be prepared incorporating

details about building materials and technology, R and U

factors, etc and submitted to SEIAA, Haryana in three

months time.

Complied.

[xii] The value of R & U for the building envelope should meet

the requirements of the hot & humid climatic location.

Details of the building enveloped should be worked out

and furnished in three months time.

Complied.

[xiii] Energy conservation measures like installation of

CFLs/TFLs for lighting the area outside the building

should be integral part of the project design and should be

in place before project commissioning. Used CFLs and

TFLs should be properly collected and disposed off/sent

for recycling as per the prevailing guidelines/rules of the

regulatory authority to avoid mercury contamination. Use

of solar panels must be adapted to the maximum extent

possible.

Same is being complied.

[xiv] Adequate measures should be taken to prevent odour

problem from solid waste processing plant as also from

the STP.

Complied.


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PART B:- GENERAL CONDITIONS

[i] The environmental safeguards contained in the documents

should be implemented in letter and spirit.

Proper environmental safeguard sare being

implemented..

[ii] Provision should be made for the supply of kerosene or

cooking gas and pressure cooker to the laborers during

construction phase.

Complied

[iii] Six monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the

Ministry and Regional Office.

Being complied.

[iv] Officials from the Regional Office of MOEF, Bhopal who

would be monitoring the implementation of

environmental safeguards should be given full

cooperation, facilities and documents/data by project

proponent during their inspection. A complete set of all

the documents submitted to MoEF should be forwarded

should be forwarded to the CCF, Regional office of

MOEF, Bhopal.

Complied

[v] In the case of any change(s) in the scope of the project,

the project would require a fresh appraisal by this

Ministry.

Noted.

[vi] The Ministry reserve the right to modify/add additional

environmental safeguards subsequently, if found

necessary. Environmental Clearance granted will be

revoked if it is found that false information has been given

for approval of the project.

Noted.

[vii] Necessary permission shall be obtained from the State

Fire Department for providing fire safety measures before

allotment of premises for residential purpose in the

township.

Complied

[viii] These stipulations would be enforced among others under

the provisions of the Water

(Prevention and Control of Pollution)Act 1974,the Air

(Prevention and control of Pollution)act1981,the

Environment(Protection)Act,1986 and the Public

Liability( Insurance) Act 1991.

All the Environmental laws are being complied in letter

and spirit.

[ix] The project proponent shall enter in to MOU with all

buyers of the property to ensure operation and

maintenance of the STP and other assets of the township.

Complied

[x] Any appeal against this Environmental Clearance shall lie

with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, with in a

period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the

National Green Tribunal Act,2010.

Noted.


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CHAPTER 2

Details of Environmental Monitoring

2.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s Narang Construction & Financiers Pvt. Ltd. was granted its Environmental Clearance on 31/3/2008.

They proposed to construction Group Housing project, named Max Height at Sector- 62, Village Kundli,

Sonipat, Haryana to facilitate services for residential.

This project has been granted Environmental Clearance by the State Environmental Impact Assessment

Authority, Haryana.

2.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

2.1.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out at two locations, one being near the Project site and the

other near Block No. A to assess the ambient air quality of Sector- 62, Village Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana.

This will enable to have a comparative analytical understanding about air quality and the changes in the air

environment in the study area with respect to the condition prevailing. The locations of the ambient air

quality monitoring stations are given in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description Environmental Setting

1. AAQ-1 Near Main Gate Group Housing

2. AAQ-2 Near Block No. A Group Housing

AAQ-1: Near Main Gate

The sampler was placed near Main Gate and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the sampling

site represent Group Housing environmental setting.

AAQ-2: Near Block No. A

The sampler was placed near Block No. A and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the

sampling site represent Group Housing environmental setting.

2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology

Monitoring was conducted in respect of the following parameters:

Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5)

Particulate Matter 10 (PM10)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

The duration of sampling of PM 2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOx was 24 hourly continuous sampling per day and

CO was sampled for 8 hours continuous, thrice in 24 hour duration monitoring. The monitoring was

conducted for one day at each location. This is to allow a comparison with the National Ambient Air

Quality Standards.

.

The air samples were analyzed as per standard methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board

(CPCB) and IS: 5182. The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectable levels

are given in Table 2.2.

Fine Particulate Sampler instruments have been used for monitoring Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5 i.e. <2.5

microns), and Respirable Dust Sampler was used for sampling Respirable fraction (<10 microns), gaseous


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pollutants like SO2, and NOx. Bladder and Aspirator bags were used for collection Carbon monoxide

samples. Gas Chromatography techniques have been used for the estimation of CO.

Table 2.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol

1 Particulate Matter 2.5 Fine Particulate Sampler, Gravimetric Method IS-5182 (Part-IV)

2 Particulate Matter 10 Respirable Dust Sampler, with cyclone separator,

Gravimetric Method

IS-5182 (Part-23)

3 Sulphur dioxide Modified West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part- II)

4 Oxides of Nitrogen Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI)

5 Carbon Monoxide Gas Chromatography IS-5182 (Part-X)

2.1.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed on-site monitoring results of PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx and CO are presented in Table 2.3.

Figure 2.1: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

S. No. Parameter

Test Result

Test Method NAAQS* Near front

gate

Near Block

No. A

1. Particulate Matter (PM2.5), g/m3 36.25 39.58 PM2.5 sampler (Gravimetric) 60

2. Particulate Matter (PM10), g/m3 88.84 80.66 IS: 5182 (P-23), 2006 100

3. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), g/m3 26.62 28.14

IS: 5182 (P-6), 1975

Reffirmed-1998 80

4. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), g/m3 17.52 19.20 IS: 5182 (P-2), 2001 80

5. Carbon Monoxide (CO),mg/ m3 0.68 0.62 IS: 5182 (P-10), 2001 4


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Figure 2.1 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Air Pollution Levels

2.1.4 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area

PM10 levels at the project site not exceed the permissible limit of 100 μg/m3 (for residential, rural and other

areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards). Whereas PM2.5, SO2, NOx was

observed within the corresponding stipulated limits (Limit for PM2.5 is 60 μg/m3, SO2 and NOx: 80 g/m

3

and limit for CO: 4.0 mg/m3) at all monitoring locations. Station wise variation of ambient air quality

parameters has been pictorially shown in Figure 2.1 & attached in ANNEXURE

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10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

PM2.5 PM10 NO2 SO2 co

AAQ1

AAQ2

Limits


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2.2 AMBIANT NOISE MONITORING

2.2.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to assess the present ambient noise levels in

project site & project boundary due to various construction allied activities and increased vehicular

movement. A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating

sources in the area. Ambient noise monitoring was conducted at the boundary of the project site as given in

Table 2.5.

Table 2.5 Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description Present Land use

1. N1 Near Project Site Group Housing Colony

2.2.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring

Noise levels were measured using sound level meter. Noise level monitoring was carried out continuously

for 24-hours with one hour interval starting at 6:00AM to 6:00 AM of next day. The noise levels were

monitored on working days only. During each hour Leq were directly computed by the instrument based on

the sound pressure levels. Monitoring was carried out at ‘A’ response and fast mode.

2.2.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

The location wise ambient noise monitoring results is summarized in Table 2.5. The location-wise

variation of noise levels are graphically presented in Figure 2.2. & attached in Annexure 1

Table 2.5 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

Day Night

Location code Location Leq Lmin Lmax Leq Lmin Lmax

N1 Near Front Gate 53.18 42.80 58.70 44.32 37.20 51.70


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Figure 2.2 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Noise Levels

2.2.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area

Day Time Noise Levels (Lday):

The day time noise level at all the locations were found to within limits prescribed for Residential area i.e. 55

dB (A).

Night Time Noise Levels (Lnight):

The night time noise level at all the locations were found to within limit prescribed for Residential area i.e. 45

dB (A).

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Leq Lmin Lmax Limit

N1 Day Time

N1 Night Time


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2.3 GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING

2.3.1 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations

Keeping in view the importance of groundwater as an important source of drinking water to the local

population, sample of ground water was collected from the project site for the assessment of impacts of the

project on the groundwater quality.

Water sample was collected from one location near the project site. The sample was analyzed for various

parameters to compare with the standards for drinking water as per IS: 10500 for ground water sources. The

details of water sampling locations are given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6 Details of Water Quality Monitoring Station

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description

1. GW 1 Near the project site

2.3.2 Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring

Sampling of ground water was carried out on May, 2014. Samples were collected as grab sample and

sampling forms are filled in as per the sampling plan. The preservative sample were properly added to

preserve as per standard operating procedures (SOP) and stored immediately in ice boxes, which were ensured

for appropriate temperatures. Sample for chemical analysis was collected in polyethylene carboys. Sample

collected for metal content were acidified to <2 pH with 1 ml HNO3. A sample for bacteriological analysis

was collected in sterilized glass bottles.

Soon after the completion of sampling, chain of custody sheets for the samples are filled in and then they were

transported by road to Vardan Envirolab, Gurgaon for further analysis. Proper care was taken during packing

and transportation of samples. After ensuring the same the samples were forwarded immediately for analysis.

The samples were analyzed as per the standard procedures specified in 'Standard Methods for the Examination

of Water and Wastewater' published by American Public Health Association (APHA) and CPCB. The

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2.3.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed groundwater quality monitoring results are presented in Table 2.7 & Attached in Annexure 1.

Table 2.7 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results

S.

No. Parameter Result Test-Method

Limits of IS:10500 -2012

Desirable

limit (Max.)

Permissible

limit in the

Absence of

Alternate

Source (Max.)

1. pH (at 25 0C) 7.34 APHA 22

nd 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) 2.50 APHA 22nd

Edition, 2130 B 1 5

4. Odour Agreeable APHA 22nd

Edition, 2150 B Agreeable Agreeable

5. Taste Agreeable APHA 22nd

Edition, 2160 B Agreeable Agreeable

6. Chloride as Cl (mg/l) 226.99 APHA 22nd

Edition, 4500-Cl- B 250 1000

7. Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mg/l) 416.00 APHA 22nd

Edition, 2340 C 200 600

8. Calcium as Ca (mg/l) 101.00 APHA 22nd

Edition, 3500 Ca B 75 200

9. Sulphate as SO4 (mg/l) 112.40 APHA 22nd

Edition, 4500 E 200 400

10. Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 932.80 APHA 22nd

Edition, 2540 C 500 2000

11. Alkalinity as CaCO3, (mg/l) 396.00 APHA 22nd

Edition, 2320 B 200 600

12. Iron as Fe (mg/l) 0.35 APHA 22nd

Edition, 3500-Fe B 0.3 No relaxation

13. Fluoride as F (mg/l) 0.96 APHA 22nd

Edition, 4500-F- D 1.0 1.5

14. Magnesium as Mg (mg/l) 39.85 APHA 22nd

Edition, 2340 B 30 100

15. Boron (mg/l) 0.90 APHA 22nd

Edition, 4500B C 0.5 1

16. Chromium as Cr (mg/l) <0.01 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.05 No Relaxation

17. Copper as Cu (mg/l) 0.25 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.05 1.5

18. Manganese as Mn (mg/l) <0.02 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.1 0.3

19. Nitrate as NO3 (mg/l) 1.85 IS 3025 (P-34) 1988 45 No Relaxation

20. Cadmium as Cd (mg/l) <0.003 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.003 No Relaxation

21. Lead as Pb (mg/l) <0.01 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.01 No Relaxation

22. Arsenic as As (mg/l) <0.01 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.01 No Relaxation

23. Mercury as Hg (mg/l) <0.001 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.001 No Relaxation

24. Selenium as Se (mg/l) <0.01 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.01 No Relaxation

25. Aluminium as Al (mg/l) <0.02 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 0.03 0.2

26. Zinc as Zn (mg/l) 0.25 APHA 22nd Edition, 3111 B 5 15

27. Residual free Chlorine (mg/l) <0.05 APHA 22nd Edition, 4500 Cl- B 0.2 1

28. Anionic Detergents as MBAS (mg/l) <0.02 APHA 22nd Edition, 5540 C 0.2 1.0


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29. Cyanide as CN (mg/l) <0.02 APHA 22nd Edition, 4500 CN-D 0.05 No Relaxation

30. Phenolic Compounds (mg/l) <0.001 APHA 22nd Edition, 5530 C 0.001 0.002

31. Total Coliform (MPN/100 ml) Absent IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) - 10.00

32. E. Coli (CFU/100ml) Absent IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) Absent Absent

2.3.4 Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area

The ground water quality in the project area is observed to having total alkalinity up to 396.00mg/L against

desirable limit of 200 mg/L. Total dissolved solids in the ground water is 932.80 mg/L which is lower than the

prescribed limit of 500 mg/L.


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2.4 SOIL MONITORING

2.4.1 Soil Monitoring Locations

The objective of the soil monitoring is to identify the impacts of ongoing project activities on soil quality

and also predict impacts, which have arisen due to execution of various constructions allied activities.

Accordingly, a study of assessment of the soil quality has been carried out.

To assess impacts of ongoing project activities on the soil in the area, the physico-chemical characteristics

of soils were examined by obtaining soil samples from selected points and analysis of the same. One

sample of soil was collected from the project site for studying soil characteristics, the location of which is

listed in Table 2.8.

Table 2.8 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description

1. S1

2.4.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring

The sampling has been done 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 (physical, chemical and heavy metal concentrations).

The soil samples were collected in the month of May, 2014

The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for physico-chemical parameters.

The heavy metals have been analyzed by using Atomic Absorption Spectro-photometer and Inductive

Coupled Plasma Analyzer.


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2.4.3 Soil Monitoring Results

The physico-chemical characteristics of the soil, as obtained from the analysis of the soil sample, are

presented in Table 2.9 & attached in Annexure 1.

Table 2.9 Physico -Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area

S. No. Parameter Result Test-Method

1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.41 IS : 2720 (P-26,1987)

2. Colour Yellowish brown USDA

3. Conductivity (mS/cm) 0.16 IS:14767,2000

4. Soil Texture Silty loam USDA Method

5. Bulk density (gm/cc) 1.32 USDA

6. Water holding capacity (%) 27.92 USDA

7. Chloride (mg/100gm) 28.38 USDA

8. Calcium as Ca (mg/100gm) 15.85 USDA

9. Sodium (mg/100gm) 8.26 USDA

10. Potassium (kg. /hec.) 167.80 USDA

11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/100gm) 1.45 USDA

12. Organic Matter (%) 0.48 IS:2720 (P-22, 1972)

13. Available Nitrogen as N (kg. /hec.) 471.49 IS:14684, 1999

14. Available Phosphorus (kg. /hec.) 80.45 USDA, APHA-4500PC

15. Zinc (mg/100gm) 3.12 APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B

16. Manganese (mg/100gm) 18.52 APHA-3030D, APHA-3111B

2.4.4 Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area

The soil in study area is characterized by moderate organic content. The soil quality in the project area has

not been affected by the project activities.

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