Executive Summary of Draft EIA Report M/S. RVD Waste Tech Pvt. Ltd

Executive Summary of Draft EIA Report For Proposed Establishment of Common Biomedical Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility(CBWTF) By M/s. RVD Waste Tech Pvt. Ltd. (RVDWTPL), Plot No. L.R. 184 & R.S.141, Mouza: Rahimpur, P.S: Gazole, District: Malda, West Bengal.

1. THE PROJECT

The management of M/s. RVD Waste Tech Pvt. Ltd. (RVDWTPL), West Bengal have decided to go for an establishment of CBWTF where biomedical waste generated from healthcare establishments will be suitably treated to reduce adverse effects to human health and environment.

This report is made in the overall context of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification No. S. O. 1533 (E) dated 14.09.2006 and subsequent amendments thereto made in 2009 and 2015 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC); New Delhi. The project as per the said notification comes under Category B, schedule 7(da). EIA report has been prepared by incorporating required information with regards to the project as mentioned in the Terms of References (ToRs) issued by State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC); West Bengal vide letter Memo No: 979-2N-50/2019 (E) dated 02.09.2019. ToRs were issued in 179th SEAC meeting held on 24.08.2019. The capital investment of the facility is Rs. 10 Crores.

Table 1 Environmental Settings& Project Siting

No. Particulars Details 1 Name and Address of the Facility M/s. RVD Waste Tech Pvt. Ltd. Plot No. L.R. 184 & R.S.141, Mouza: Rahimpur, P.S: Gazole, District: Malda, West Bengal. 2 Total Land Acquired 1.26 Acres (0.51 Ha) 3 Elevation 32 M above Mean Sea Level (MSL) 4 Nearest Habitation Rahimpur (0.6km) 5 Nearest City Gazole (7.0km) 6 Nearest Highway NH-10, NH-34 (6.5km) 7 Nearest Railway Station GazoleRailway Station(7.0km) 8 Nearest Airport Bagdogra Airport (167.0km) 9 Defense Installations Nil within 10 km radius 10 Archaeological Important Places Nil within 10 km radius 11 Ecological Sensitive Zones (ESZ) Nil within 10 km radius 12 Reserved / Protected forest / Nil within 10 km radius National Parks / Wildlife Sanctuary (from Project Site) 13 Nearest Streams / Rivers / Water Bamangola River (11.0km) bodies (from Project Site) 14 Interstate Boundary Nil within 10 Km radius 15 Site Co-ordinates (All corners) Latitude - 25°10'42.8"N Longitude - 88°14'49.0”E

2. THE PLACE

Proposed CBWTF of RVDWTPL would be established on Plot No. L.R. 184 & R.S.141, Mouza: Rahimpur, P.S: Gazole, District: Malda, West Bengal.The proposed site is located at 22.0km from Malda (NNE) and 290.0 km from Kolkata (N). The total land acquired by the industry is 1.26 Acres (0.51 Ha).The total built up area would be 0.84 Acres. Detailed area break-up is presented below-

Table 2 Area Statement of RVDWTPL

Built Up Area No. Description Sq. M. Acres Ha 1 Incinerator Shed - 1 256 0.0633 0.0256 2 Waste Bucket Shed 128 0.0316 0.0128 3 Auto Clave Shed 128 0.0316 0.0128 4 Store Room 100 0.0247 0.0100 5 Temporary Ash Storage Shed 100 0.0247 0.0100 6 Recycle Material Storage Shed 100 0.0247 0.0100 7 Treated Glass Store Shed 49 0.0121 0.0049 8 Consumable Storage Shed 49 0.0121 0.0049 9 Incinerator Shed - 2 144 0.0356 0.0144 10 ETP & Lab 60 0.0148 0.0060 11 Vehicle Wash Platform 25 0.0062 0.0025 12 Vehicle Repair Shed 50 0.0124 0.0050 13 Electrical Sub Station 84 0.0208 0.0084 14 Administration Building 180 0.0445 0.0180 15 Chimney Foundation 6.25 0.0015 0.0006 16 Security Room 9 0.0022 0.0009 17 Staff Rest Room, Toilet, Cycle Stand 72 0.0178 0.0072 18 Parking Area 495 0.1223 0.0495 19 Rain Water Harvesting 20 0.0049 0.0020 20 Underground Water Reservoir 32 0.0079 0.0032 21 Maintenance Shed 100 0.0247 0.0100 A Total Built Up Area 2187.25 0.5405 0.2187 B Area Under Roads 1212.00 0.2995 0.1212 C Proposed Green Belt Area (33 % of Tot. plot) 1699.00 0.4198 0.1699 D Total 5098.25 1.2598 0.5098 (Say 1.26) (Say 0.51)

Refer Appendix- A of EIA report for plot layout plan of RVDWTPL.

3. THE PROMOTERS

Table 3 Promoters of RVDWTPL

No. Name Designation 1 Mr. Ramakant Burman Director 2 Mrs. Vineeta Burman Director

4. THE PURPOSE

A CBWTF project comprehensively takes care of possible challenges that may be posed to human health and environment by biomedical waste. Since around 35% of the total biomedical waste collected is recyclable, further processing of the same will finally lead to creation of wealth out of waste. In view of the difficulties faced by private hospitals, nursing homes and clinics that could not make their own arrangements due to high cost involved in setting up treatment and disposal facilities, the need for a centralized system for treatment was felt.

CPCB in its guidelines of 2016 has stated that in a coverage area where 10,000 beds are not available within a radial distance of 75 km, CBWTF in the locality (located within the respective State/ UT) may be allowed to cater the healthcare units situated up to 150 km radius. In Malda, Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur districts, total number of beds is 8460, which is less than 10,000 beds. Hence, we consider our study area covering about 10,000 beds of all health care establishments of Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Part of Murshidabad and Part of Darjeeling.

In order to give relief to all health care establishments in aforesaid mentioned districts, providing relief from the monopolistic atmosphere, this alternative facility will provide cost- effective, efficient and timely management of a huge quantity of biomedical waste, which is not always advisable to be handled and controlled by only one facility. Hence, RVD Waste Tech Pvt. Ltd. proposes to set up this Common Integrated Biomedical Waste Management Facility with a capacity to treat 8.4 MT/Day, covering about 28,000 beds of all health care establishments of Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, Part of Murshidabad and Part of Darjeeling.

5. EMPLOYMENT GENERATION POTENTIAL

The proposed activity could provide employment opportunities to the skilled and semi-skilled local populace, especially in small-scale business and other related services. During construction phase of the proposed CBWTF, the labours and workers will be hired from nearby villages, thus providing them with a source of income in their local area. Total number of persons required in operational phase is about 70.

Table 4 Manpower Details

No. Job Profile/Designation No. of Persons 1 Unit Head 1 2 Plant Manager 1 3 Asst. Plant Manager 1 4 Logistics Manager 1 5 Supervisor 2 6 Plant Operator 2 7 Assistant Operator 2 8 Gardener 1 9 Mechanic 1 10 Vehicle Drivers 12 11 Pickers 12

No. Job Profile/Designation No. of Persons 12 Labours 20 13 Asst. Accountant 1 14 Marketing Executives 8 15 Security 2 16 Housekeeping and Store Keeper 3 17 Total 70

6. SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

Table 5 CBWTF Facility Details

No. Equipment Installed Capacity Number 1 Incinerator–1 200 Kg/Hr (Phase - 1) 1 2 Incinerator–2 150 Kg/Hr (Phase - 2) 1 3 Autoclave 640 Lit./Batch 2 4 Shredder 200 Kg/Hr 1 5 Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) 50 KLD 1

7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

A. Water Use, Effluent Generation and its Treatment

The water requirement will be met through bore wells and water tankers. A rainwater harvesting system will also be set up at the plant to ensure better water management.

Table 6 Water Consumption and Effluent Generation (CMD)

Water Consumption Effluent No. Description Treatment Fresh Recycle Total Generation Septic Tank followed by 1 Domestic 3.5 -- 3.5 3 Packaged STP 2 Industrial a. Process 4 36 40 36 Proposed ETP b. Washing 5 -- 5 5 (Installed Capacity - 50 Industrial KLD) 9 36 45 41 Total (Recycle 88 %) 3 Other 1.5 -- 1.5 -- (Gardening) 4 Grand Total 14 36 50 44

Figure 1 ETP Flow Diagram

RVDWTPLis in processfor Application for Water lifting permission from Irrigation Department; Govt. of West Bengal.

B. Air Emissions

Under proposed facility, a boiler of 0.35 TPH would be installed to incinerators. The same would be provided with stack of 30 M and Multicyclone & Quenching, Wet scrubber, venturi scrubber, cyclonic droplet separator.

Table 7Details of Boiler and Stack

No. Description Specifications 1 Stack Number (s) 1 2 2 Attached to Incinerators (2 Nos.) DG Set 3 Capacity 350 Kg/Hr 80 KVA 4 Fuel Type LDO HSD 5 Fuel Quantity (Lit. /Hr) 30 10 6 Material of construction (MOC) MS MS 7 Shape (Round/Rectangular) Round Round 8 Height (m) 30 6 (ARL) 9 Diameter/size Base 2100 mm 100 mm Top 450 mm

No. Description Specifications 10 Air Pollution Control Device Multicyclone & -- (APCD) Quenching, Wet Scrubber, Venturi Scrubber, Cyclonic Droplet Separator

C. Solid Waste

Table 8Details of Solid Waste Generation & Disposal

No. Description Disposal Facility 1 Plastic Scrap/ MS Scrap / Other Waste Authorized Recycler

D. Hazardous Waste

Table 9 Details of Hazardous Waste

Quantity Mode of No. Description Category (MT/M) Disposal 1 Incineration Ash 09 7.5 CHWTSDF for (BMW Rules) Secured 2 ETP Sludge 35.3 1.25 Landfilling (HW Rules) 3 Other Residues: Disinfected / de- 04 and 07 0.9 shaped, shredded plastic material (BMW Rules)

E. Noise Pollution Aspect

i. Expected source of noise would be DG set. Adequate noise abatement measures like silencer & maintenance of pumps, motors, and compressors would be carried out and enclosures would be provided to abate noise levels at source. Moreover, enclosures to the machinery would be provided wherever possible. ii. Adequate green belt would be augmented in phase wise manner in and around the industry. Isolation, separation and insulation techniques to be followed, Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPEs) in the form of earmuffs, earplugs etc. would be provided to workers. DG Sets are enclosed in a separate canopy to reduce the noise levels.

F. Odour Pollution

There would be number of odour sources like emissions, loading & unloading, improper housekeeping. Adoption of Good Management Practices (GMPs) and good housekeeping would be done. PPEs in the form of masks etc. would be provided to workers. Adequate green belt would be augmented in phase wise manner in and around the industry.

G. Compliance with the Norms

All the relevant acts, rules and guidelines with respect to effluent treatment and disposal, solid & hazardous wastes handling and disposal as well as in respect of emission handling and disposal, wherever applicable, as specified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or any other concerned authority shall be strictly followed after implementation of proposed facility.

H. Environmental Management Plan

RVDWTPL shall have Environmental Management Cell of 10 qualified and experienced persons including Environmental officer, safety officer, ETP chemist, Operators and supporting staff.

Details of capital as well as Operation and Maintenance (O & M) costs towards environmental aspects under proposed establishment setup are as follows -

Table 10Capital as well as O & M Cost

Capital Cost O & M Cost No. Description (Rs. In Lac.) (Rs. In Lac.) 1 Air Pollution Control - Scrubber, Stack 40 10 2 Water Pollution Control - ETP 35 5 3 Solid & Hazardous Waste Management 5 5 4 Green Belt Development 5 3 5 Miscellaneous Cost 5 2 6 Environmental Monitoring and Analysis -- 5 7 Total 90 30

I. Rainwater Harvesting Aspect

 Roof Top Harvesting Yield -863.36 M3/Season (from roof top area of 800 M2)  Surface Harvesting Yield -2899.17 M3/Season (from surface area of 4298.25 M2)  Total water available -3762.53 M3/Season  Reuse of Harvested Water shall save Fresh Water for Domestic and Gardening Purposes.  Storage - Rain Water Harvesting Tanks

J. The Green Belt

 Green Belt to be Developed: - 0.17 Ha (0.42 Acres) i.e. 33 % of Plot  Features: Shelterbelt Plantation, Avenue Plantation (Along Road, Fuel and Ash Storage), Mass Plantation (Pockets of Plot), Landscaping & Lawns.  Plantation of Species shall be done as per CPCB Norms (Programme Objective Series: PAOBES/75/1999-2000)

Criteria for Green Belt Development Plan

Emission of SPM, SO2 is the main criteria for consideration of green belt development. Green belt development is provided to abate effects of the emissions of SPM & SO2. Moreover, there would also be control on noise from the industry to surrounding localities, as considerable attenuation would occur due to the barrier of trees in proposed green belt.

K. Socio-Economic Development

Socio economic study was carried out in 6 villages out of 30 villages and settlements within 10 km radius of the study area with the help of an interview schedule. 28 questions in Hindi, which was drafted prior to and employed during the survey.Schedule was administered using Simple Random Disproportionate and Snowball Sampling Techniquein month of November 2019.

 The villages have basic facilities like drinking water, preliminary educational infrastructure, toilets and electricity.  Most respondents from all study villages are dependent on agriculture and some are daily wages for their livelihood and small business. Paddy is the dominant crop in the study area. Major crops grown in the area are potato, onion, cereals and pulses along with some vegetables and sugarcane. A majority of the population within the sample size had considerable income, which is mostly due to agriculture, local employment and small- scalebusiness.  In most of village’s lack of proper drainage system, wastewater management and solid waste management are problems to be tackled.

Refer Chapter- 3 of EIA report for detailed information of socio-economic aspect.

L. Ecology-Biodiversity

Ecology-Biodiversity study was carried out in 6 villages out of 30 villages and settlements within 10 km radius of the study area with the help of an interview schedule. 21 questions in Hindi, which was drafted prior to and employed during the survey. Schedule was administered in month of November 2019.

In biodiversity study random sampling method for flora, particularly trees, and opportunistic sighting method for fauna (Larsen and Viana, 2016) were followed. In general, visual observation and estimation method was used for qualitative study of the biota. Line transects method (Sale and Berkmuller, 1988), and standard point count method (Altmann, 1974) was followed in bird survey.

 There are no major natural habitats in the study area except some scanty pockets of woodland areas scattered in the study area. The topography of the region is mostly plane flat surface.  The farms, fellow lands and scanty woodlands and trees along human settlements are the only habitats for faunal diversity in the area.  In case of aquatic habitats, there are divers’ wetlands like Tangan River and number of tributaries and major streams along with some natural and manmade water tanks. Other water bodies include marshy areas and swamps in agriculture areas.Some of these water bodies were visited during field visit. The Tangan River and major streams near

Agampurand Banipur found partially full while all the tanks are found full of water during site visit.  Catchments of all the water bodies are mostly covered under agriculture and plantation along the borders of farms is observed. The expansion of agricultural areas over owned land, which were previously scrubby or marshy grasslands, is common observation in these areas. Though fragmented and disturbed due to increasing human interference, these natural and manmade habitats, both terrestrial and aquatic are found supporting comparatively moderate biodiversity in the area.  Birds are considered as good indicators of habitat health condition; avifauna was given more attention during the EB field study visits. Thus, a total of 20 bird species belonging to 7 orders, 15 families and 19 genera were recorded during the brief field survey.

Refer Chapter - 3 of EIA report for detailed information of Ecology-Biodiversity aspect.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

Reconnaissance of the study area was undertaken in the month of October 2019. Field monitoring for measuring meteorological conditions, ambient air quality, water quality, soil quality and noise levels was initiated in October 2019. Report incorporates the data monitored during the period from October 2019 to December 2019 and secondary data collected from various sources, which include Government Departments, related to ground water, soil, agriculture, forest etc.

A. Land Use

Land use study requires data regarding topography, zoning, settlement, industry, forest, roads and traffic etc. Collection of this data was done from various secondary sources viz., Census books, Revenue records, State and Central Government Offices, Survey of India Toposheet as well as high-resolution satellite image and through primary field surveys.

B. Land Use/ Land Cover Categories of Study Area

Table 11 Land Use/ Land Cover

No. Classes Area in Ha. Percentage (%) 1 Built Up Area 2180 6.94 2 Crop Land 23305 74.18 3 Fallow Land 5105 16.25 4 River/ Nala 180 0.57 5 Water Bodies 645 2.05 6 Total 31415 100

C. Meteorology

Methodology adopted for monitoring surface observations is as per the norms laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the India Meteorology Department (IMD). On-site monitoring was undertaken for various meteorological variables in order to generate the data.

Further, certain secondary meteorological data like temperatures, relative humidity, rainfall intensity etc. have been taken from Regional Meteorological Centre Malda, West Bengal.

Meteorological parameters were monitored during the period October 2019 to December 2019. Details of parameters monitored, equipment’s used and the frequency of monitoring have been given in Chapter- 3 of the EIA report.

D. Air Quality

Ambient air monitoring was conducted in the study area to assess the quality of air for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO. The various monitoring stations selected are given in Table No. 12and the frequencies of sampling are given in Table No. 13.

Table 12 Ambient Air Quality-Monitoring (AAQM) Locations

Distance Direction Location Location Name Type from site Latitude Longitude w.r.t site (Km) 1 Industrial Site (A1) Industrial -- -- 25°10'42.80"N 88°14'49.00"E 2 Balarampur (A2) Upwind 2.50 NW 25°11'51.51"N 88°13'57.56"E 3 Bamangram (A3) Upwind 3.67 NW 25°12'12.13"N 88°13'22.64"E 4 Khanta (A4) Downwind 1.12 SE 25°10'16.27"N 88°15'16.99"E 5 Bania Kandar (A5) Downwind 1.50 SE 25°10'16.19"N 88°15'34.47"E 6 Bankati (A6) Crosswind 1.45 SW 25°10'15.62"N 88°14'06.68"E 7 Bahadurpur (A7) Crosswind 1.91 NE 25°11'20.66"N 88°15'42.90"E 8 Baje Karanja (A8) Nearest Habitation 0.50 S 25°10'26.76"N 88°14'50.40"E

Table 13 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) by CPCB (Notification No. S.O.B-29016/20/90/PCI-L by MOEFCC; New Delhi dated 18.11.2009)

Zone Station Industrial, Residential, Rural Ecologically Sensitive Area & Other Area PM10 24 Hr 100 100 (g/M3) A.A. 60 60 PM2.5 24 Hr 60 60 (g/M3) A.A. 40 40 SO2 24 Hr 80 80 (g/M3) A.A. 50 20 NOx 24 Hr 80 80 (g/M3) A.A. 40 30 CO 8 Hr 2 2 (mg/M3) 1 Hr. 4 4

(A.A. - represents Annual Average)

Results observed after monitoring from above locations are well within the limits as per CPCB, 2009. Refer Chapter- 3 of EIA report for detailed Air Quality Aspect.

E. Water Quality

Sampling and analysis of water samples for physical, chemical and heavy metals were also undertaken.Eight locations for surface water and eight locations for ground water were selected. The monitoring stations selected for surface water are given in Table No. 14 and monitoring stations selected for ground water are given in Table No. 15.

Table 14 Details of Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network

Distance Direction Location Location Name Type from site Latitude Longitude w.r.t site (Km) 1 Rahimpur(SW1) Pond 0.18 S 25°10'37.10"N 88°14'47.76"E 2 Agampur(SW2) Stream 3.35 E 25°10'48.89"N 88°16'48.46"E 3 Atila(SW3) Stream 4.44 NE 25°11'55.38"N 88°17'05.97"E 4 PurbbaRanipur(SW4) Stream 2.62 NNE 25°11'48.75"N 88°15'48.05"E 5 Bania Kandar(SW5) Stream 1.78 ESE 25°10'19.77"N 88°15'47.39"E 6 Dogachhi(SW6) Stream 3.64 SE 25°09'16.59"N 88°16'18.00"E 7 Chengtor(SW7) Stream 1.68 SSW 25°09'52.57"N 88°14'25.85"E 8 Sahazadpur (SW8) Stream 2.84 NNW 25°12'12.25"N 88°14'24.11"E

Table 15 Details of Ground Water Quality Monitoring Network

Distance Direction Location Location Name Type from site Latitude Longitude w.r.t site (Km) 1 Rahimpur(GW1) Bore well 0.13 W 25°10'42.56"N 88°14'44.37"E 2 Bartali(GW2) Bore well 4.38 NW 25°12'15.38"N 88°12'50.84"E 3 Amlidanga(GW3) Bore well 1.02 NE 25°11'01.82"N 88°15'18.16"E 4 Bahuthar(GW4) Bore well 2.20 ESE 25°10'11.42"N 88°15'58.83"E 5 Taherpur(GW5) Bore well 2.41 SSE 25°09'25.74"N 88°14'58.31"E 6 Bansbari(GW6) Bore well 2.63 SSW 25°09'30.45"N 88°13'59.46"E 7 Bankati(GW7) Bore well 1.28 SW 25°10'16.41"N 88°14'11.73"E 8 Harirampur(GW8) Bore well 2.51 NNE 25°12'03.21"N 88°14'58.89"E

Results observed after monitoring from above locations are well within the limits as per IS10500:2012.Refer Chapter-3 of EIA report for detailed Water Quality Aspect.

F. Soil Quality

Sampling and analysis of soil samples for physical, chemical and biological were also undertaken. The various monitoring stations selected are given in Table No. 16 -

Table 16 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Network

Distance Direction Location Location Name Type from site Latitude Longitude w.r.t site (Km) 1 Industrial Site (S1) Industrial -- -- 25°10'42.80"N 88°14'49.00"E 2 Balarampur (S2) Rural 2.50 NW 25°11'51.51"N 88°13'57.56"E 3 Bamangram (S3) Rural 3.67 NW 25°12'12.13"N 88°13'22.64"E 4 Khanta (S4) Rural 1.12 SE 25°10'16.27"N 88°15'16.99"E 5 Bania Kandar (S5) Rural 1.50 SE 25°10'16.19"N 88°15'34.47"E 6 Bankati (S6) Rural 1.45 SW 25°10'15.62"N 88°14'06.68"E 7. Bahadurpur (S7) Rural 1.91 NE 25°11'20.66"N 88°15'42.90"E 8. Baje Karanja (S8) Rural 0.50 S 25°10'26.76"N 88°14'50.40"E

Results observed after monitoring from above locations are well within the limits as per ISO/TC 190. Refer Chapter -3 of EIA report for detailed Soil Quality Aspect.

G. Noise Level Survey

Study area of 10 km radius with reference to the proposed project site has been covered for noise environment. Four zones viz. Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Silence Zones have been considered for noise monitoring. Some of the major material roads were covered to assess the noise due to traffic. Noise monitoring was undertaken for 24 hours at each location. Details of noise monitoring stations are given in Table No. 17 -

Table 17 Details of Noise Monitoring Network

Distance Direction Location Location Name Type from site Latitude Longitude w.r.t site (Km) 1 Industrial Site (N1) Industrial -- -- 25°10'42.80"N 88°14'49.00"E 2 Balarampur (N2) Rural 2.50 NW 25°11'51.51"N 88°13'57.56"E 3 Bamangram (N3) Rural 3.67 NW 25°12'12.13"N 88°13'22.64"E 4 Kanta (N4) Rural 1.12 SE 25°10'16.27"N 88°15'16.99"E 5 Bania Kandar (N5) Rural 1.50 SE 25°10'16.19"N 88°15'34.47"E 6 Bankati (N6) Rural 1.45 SW 25°10'15.62"N 88°14'06.68"E 7 Bahadurpur (N7) Rural 1.91 NE 25°11'20.66"N 88°15'42.90"E 8 Baje Karanja (N8) Rural 0.50 S 25°10'26.76"N 88°14'50.40"E

Results observed after monitoring from above locations are well within the limits as per Noise Rule, 2000 and amendments thereat. Refer Chapter- 3 of EIA report for detailed Noise Quality Aspect.

H. Socio-Economic Profile

The survey of 6 villages in close proximity, selected out of 30 villages and settlements, taking the reference of census 2011, within the 10 km radius of RVDWTPL, was carried out with the help of a structured close ended interview schedule prepared for the exercise, comprising

of 28 questions in Hindi. Refer Chapter-3 of EIA report for detailed Socio-Economic Aspect.

I. Ecology-Biodiversity Profile

The survey of 6 villages in close proximity, selected out of 30 villages, within the 10 km radius of RVDWTPL, was carried out with the help of a structured close ended interview schedule prepared for the exercise, comprising of 21 questions in Hindi. Refer Chapter - 3 of EIA report for detailed Ecology-BiodiversityAspect.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

A. Impact on Topography

No major topographical changes are envisaged in the acquired area. In acquired area, the changes would be due to the manmade structures, like ancillary units. The industrial activity would invite positive benefits in the form of land leveling and tree plantation in the plant vicinity and other premises.

B. Impact on Climate

Impact on the climate conditions due to the proposed CBWTF is not envisaged, as emissions to the atmosphere of flue gases with very high temperatures are not expected.

C. Impact on Air Quality

A study area of 10 km radius is considered for determination of impacts.

 Baseline Ambient Air Concentrations

th 24 hourly 98 percentile concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO in Ambient Air, recorded during the field study conducted for the season October 2019-November 2019 - December 2019 are considered as baseline values. They represent impact due to operations of existing nearby industries on this region. Average concentrations of above-mentioned parameters, at this location, are considered to be the ‘Baseline Concentrations’ to determine the impact of proposed industrial operation on ambient air quality. Existing baseline concentrations are summarized in following table and the GLC of the same is included in 4thchapter of EIA report.

Table 18 Baseline Concentrations (98 Percentile)

Parameter Concentration(g/m3) (98 Percentile) NAAQS 3 PM10 60.66 100 g/m 3 PM2.5 17.19 60 g/m 3 SO2 16.62 80 g/m 3 NOX 19.67 80 g/m CO 0.9mg/m3 2 mg/m3

D. Impact on Water Resources

 Impact on Surface Water Resources & Quality

Total water consumption for industrial purpose under proposed CBWTF would be 45 CMD. Out of which 36 CMD would be recycled water from ETP, which is about 88 %. In addition to this, water required for domestic use and gardening would be 3.5 CMD and 1.5 CMD respectively. Hence, total water consumption for the proposed facility would be 50 CMD. As far as trade effluent is concerned, wastewater generated would be 41 CMD and the same shall be treated in proposed ETP. Domestic sewage will be treated in Septic Tank followed by Packaged STP. More details about water budget are presented in EIA report at Chapter - 2,Section 2.11.1.

 Impact on Ground Water Resources & Quality

Ground water will be a source of raw water for the proposed CBWTF. The same shall be used in a controlled manner. Moreover, there will not be any discharge of untreated effluent so there will not be any impact on ground water level and quality.

E. Impact on Soil

Impact on the soil characteristics is usually attributed to air emissions, wastewater discharges and solid waste disposal. Under proposed facility, there will not be discharge of any untreated effluent on land. Solid waste generated would be in the form of plastic scrap and other waste would be sold to authorized recycler. Hazardous waste in the form of incineration ash, ETP sludge and other residues will be forwarded to CHWTSDF facility for secured landfill. Hence, there will not be any major increase in chemical constituents of soil through deposition of air pollutants/ discharge of wastewater. Moreover, there will not be any process emissions worth mentioning, the impact on the soil characteristics will be nil.

F. Impact on Noise Levels

There will be minimal impact of noise levels on the workers in the facility. The major source of noise would be DG Set, which shall be used only during power failure. The workers exposed to noise would be provided with PPEs. People working near the source need risk criteria for hearing damage while the people who stay near the industry need annoyance and psychological damage as the criteria for noise level impact analysis.

G. Impact on Land Use

Present land use of the project is barren land. Hence, no change in the land use pattern is expected. Therefore, the impact on land use is non-significant.

H. Impact on Flora and Fauna

Discharge of the untreated wastewater from the industry in surrounding area can also cause significant environmental impact on the aquatic habitats and affect dependent biodiversity. In case of air pollution, the industry is going to contribute in particulate matter (PM) pollution load in the nearby area. This may have negative impact particularly on avifauna, surrounding crop yields and local population.

I. Impact on Historical Places

No major impact on Historical Places was observed during site visit.

10. ADDITIONAL STUDIES & INFORMATION

 Risks Assessment -

Risk to human health is inherent. It is safe only when the installation is dismantled at the end of its useful life. The following principles should be used as guidelines for the selection of risk criteria - 1. Increase in risk, caused by the presence of the plant to local community (i.e. neighboring public) should be negligible in comparison to the risk they already have in their daily life. 2. Work force on the plant should be expected to accept a potentially greater risk than members of the local community since the work force have been trained to protect themselves from the possible hazards and thus reducing the actual risk to themselves.

Risk criteria considered by Green A.G. (1982) are given as below -

1. Risk to Plant: This risk is to be given priority only when it is proved beyond doubt that the risk to life is so low that reducing this risk may not be justified. Under this consideration, the risk to economic damage may be considered. 2. Risk to Public and Employees: The scale used for risk to employee and public is Fatal Accident Rate (F.A.R.) or more commonly Fatal Accident Frequency Rate (F.A.F.R.). The F.A.R. and F.A.F.R. is defined as number of deaths from industrial injury expected in a group of 1000 worker during their working period. For more details, w.r.t. this aspect, Chapter- 7 of EIA may be referred.

11. SALIENT FEATURES OF EMP

The following routine monitoring programme as detailed in Table No. 19shall be implemented at site. Besides, to this monitoring, the compliances to all Environmental Clearance conditions and regular permissions from CPCB /MoEFCC shall be monitored and reported periodically.

Table 19 Environmental Monitoring During Project Operation Stage

Parameters for Frequency of Person No. Attribute Location Conducted By Monitoring Monitoring Responsible 1 Air Emissions Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) PM10, PM2.5, SO2, Quarterly or CPCB / Environmental MoEFCC and NABL (Near Parking Area, Near Incinerator NOX, CO, NH3, WBPCB Engineer Approved Laboratory Shed I) Ozone, As, Pb, Ni, requirement AAQ Two Locations within the Benzene, B(a)P, Quarterly or CPCB / industrial premises VOC, Dioxins, WBPCB (Near Main Gate, Near Incinerator Shed Furans requirement I) Work zone Air Quality Monitoring in Quarterly or CPCB / process operations WBPCB (Incinerator Shed I, Incinerator Shed II requirement and Autoclave Shed) 2 Stack Emissions Incinerators - 2 Nos. and 1 DG Set SO2, SPM, NOx Quarterly or CPCB / Environmental MoEFCC & NABL WBPCB Engineer Approved Laboratory requirement 3 Noise Ambient Noise - Spot Noise Level Quarterly or CPCB / Environmental MoEFCC and NABL 4 villages within 5 km from site recording; Leq(n), WBPCB Engineer Approved Laboratory (Rahimpur, Muradpur, Baje Karanja, Leq(d), Leq(dn) requirement Amlidanga) Ambient Noise Locations within the Quarterly or CPCB / industrial premises WBPCB (Near Main Gate, NearIncinerator Shed requirement I, Near Store Room, Near Treated Glass Store Room, Parking Area) Work zone Noise at areas - Incinerator, Quarterly or CPCB / Process Operations, ETP WBPCB requirement 4 Effluents ETP- (Treated & Untreated) PH, TSS, TDS, Quarterly or CPCB / Environmental MoEFCC and NABL 2 Nos. of Samples BOD, COD, WBPCB Engineer Approved Laboratory Chlorides, requirement Sulphates, Oil

Parameters for Frequency of Person No. Attribute Location Conducted By Monitoring Monitoring Responsible &Grease IS10500 5 Drinking water Administration Building Parameters as per Quarterly or CPCB / Environmental MoEFCC & NABL drinking water Std WBPCB Engineer Approved Laboratory requirement 6 Water Quality Locations in Study Area are- Comprehensive Quarterly or CPCB / Environmental MoEFCC and NABL (Ground Water Ground Water (GW): 8 Nos. monitoring as per WBPCB Engineer Approved Laboratory & Surface Surface Water (SW): 8 Nos. IS 10500 requirement Water) 7 Waste Implement waste management plan Records of Solid Twice in a year Environmental By M/s. RVD Waste Management that Identifies and characterizes every Waste Generation, Engineer Tech Pvt. Ltd. waste associated with proposed Treatment and CBWTF activities and which identifies Disposal shall be the procedures for collection, handling maintained & disposal of each waste arising. 8 Emergency Fire protection and safety measures to On site Twice in a year Safety Officer By M/s. RVD Waste Preparedness take care of fire and explosion hazards, Emergency Plan, Tech Pvt. Ltd. such as Fire to be assessed and steps taken for their Evacuation Fighting prevention. Plan, firefighting mock drills 9 Green Belt Additional Plantation of indigenous Survival rate of In consultation with Environmental By M/s. RVD Waste trees in premises along compound planted sapling DFO Engineer/ Tech Pvt. Ltd. wall, internal roads, buildings as well Safety Officer as nearby villages. 10 Health Check up Employees and migrant All relevant health Once in a Year Safety Officer By M/s. RVD Waste labor health check ups checkup Tech Pvt. Ltd. parameters as per factories act. 11 CER As per activities -- Twice in a year -- By M/s. RVD Waste Tech Pvt. Ltd.