Action Plan for Rejuvenation of River Tungabhdra of Kurnool District Priority – Iv

ACTION PLAN FOR REJUVENATION OF RIVER TUNGABHDRA OF KURNOOL DISTRICT PRIORITY – IV

Approved by:

Andhra Pradesh River Rejuvenation Committee

(Constituted in compliance of order of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal)

1 Submitted to: Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi

CONTENTS

1 Executive Summary 4-5 2 Preamble 6 3 Achievable targets as per Hon’ble NGT Directions. 7-8 4 Identified Polluted River Stretches in the State. 9 5 Major Towns and Industrial Pockets in the catchment of River Tungabhadra 12 6 National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP) along the River 13 Tungabhadra 7 Detailed Gap Analysis. 14-17 8 Monitoring of Action plan 18 9 River Tungabhadra Rejuvenation Plan. 19-36 Action Plan for management of sewage. Action Plan for management of industrial effluents. Action Plan for Biomedical Waste Management. Action Plan for Construction & Demolition Waste. Action Plan for Groundwater Quality Monitoring. Action Plan for management of utilization of treated sewage. Action Plan for management of solid waste. Action Plan for management of Flood Plain Zone (FPZ). Action Plan for management of greenery development 10 PERT Chart 37 13 Protection Phase Of River Tungabhadra Stretch 38 14 Improvement Phase Of River Tungabhadra Stretch 39 15 Conclusion 40

2 ABBREVIATIONS

S. No. Acronym Abbreviation 1 CPCB Central Pollution Control Board 2 IDA Industrial Development Area 3 MA&UD Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department 4 NGT National Green Tribunal 5 PHED Public Health & Engineering Department 6 RRC River Rejuvenation Committee 7 RD Rural Development 8 SPCB State Pollution Control Board 9 APPCB Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board 10 UTs Union Territories

S. No. Acronym Abbreviation 1. ASP Activated Sludge Process 2. BGL Below Ground Level 3. BIS Bureau of Indian Standards 4. BOD Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand 5 COD Chemical oxygen demand 6 DPR Detailed project report 7 DO Dissolved oxygen 8 ETP Effluent Treatment Plant 9 FPZ Flood Plain Zones 10 KLD Kilo Liters per Day 11 LPCD Liters per capita per day 12 MLD Million Liters per day 13 MPN Most Probable Number 14 MSW Municipal Solid Waste 15 OCEMS Online continuous effluent monitoring system 16 STP Sewage Treatment Plant 17 TPD Tons Per Day 18 TDS Total Dissolved Solids 19 TOC Total organic carbon 20 TSS Total suspended solids 21. TSDF Treatment storage and disposal facility 22. ULB Urban Local Body 23 ZLD Zero Liquid Discharge

3 Executive Summary Executive Summary of Action Plan for Restoration of Water Quality of Tungabhadra River Sr. Description of Item Details No. 1. Name of the identified polluted river and its : Tungabhadra river from Mantralayam to tributaries Bavapuram 2. Is river is perennial and total length of the : 62 kms polluted river Major Towns on the banks of the river with : Local Body Population population Kurnool 4,30,214 (2011 census) a. Sewage generation & Treatment in MLD : Total Sewage Generation- 76 MLD Total STP Capacity- 10 MLD & 2 MLDSTP is under progress

b. Total no. of existing STPs and proposed : Existing: 0 STPs with total capacities in MLD Proposed:3 Proposed:64 MLD +10 MLD+2 MLD c. Gaps in sewage treatment in MLD : 67MLD

a.Major industries located : 1.M/s. Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd., Unit-I, 2.Mis. Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd., Unit• IV, 3.Mis. Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd., at Gondiparla (V), Kurnool (M), Kurnool District

b Industrial effluent treatment : These three units have treatment facilities in place and have not been permitted by APPCB for discharging any type of effluent outside the premises or into the river Tungabhadra c. No of CETP’s and their treatment : Nil capacity d. Gaps in treatment of industrial effluent : Nil

Waste Management : a. Solid Waste Generation & processing : Solid waste generation-170 TPD and it is being transported to Garghepuram Dumpyard . The Kurnool Municipal Corporation was proposed 2 onsite composting facilities at vegetable market and the necessary approvals are under progress.

b. Biomedical Waste Generation & : Generation: 456 Kg/day. treatment Quantity Kurnool Municipal Corporation limits is 257 Kg/day.

4 CBMWTF : M/s. Medical Waste Solutions, Sy.No.200/2 & 202/2, Chetlamallapuram (V), Kallur (M), Kurnool District c. E-Waste Management Generation & : E-waste generation is 20 MT/Day by industries and treatment collection centers of 3 no’s

Action plan includes mainly covering : • RRC has already requested the Water aspectS such as Resource Dept,Govt. of A.P for maintaining (Proposal for utilization of sewage, ground minimum E-flows,water shed management, water recharging or rain water harvesting, plantation on both sides of the river and measures for regulating ground water use, protection and management of flood plain setting up of bio-diversity parks. zone, maintaining minimum E-flows and • MA&UD Dept,Govt. of A.P has submitted water shed management, plantation on both action plan for utilization of treated sewage sides of the river, setting up of bio-diversity parks etc., as per Hon’ble NGT Orders dated 20.09.2018 and 19.12.2018) Min. and Max. required time period for 2- 5 Years implementation of action plans Total estimated budget in crores towards Preliminary Project Report prepared for implementation of proposed action plans ( construction of STPs with 64 MLD capacity with an e.g. No. of STPs, capacity, total cost) estimated cost of Rs.373.93 crores and submitted to GoI to support under NRCP Proposed to construct a Drain along the Hundri river to divert the sewage to proposed STPs near confluence point of Hundri and Tungabadra River near Jammi chettu.

Under AMRUT Phase II 10 MLD & 2 MLDSTP is sanctioned at a cost of Rs.47.93 Cr and is under progress Whether ‘River Rejuvenation Committee : Yes. (RRC) constituted by the State Govt./UT River Rejuvenation Committee (RRC) constituted Administration and If so, Date of vide EFS & T Dept., Govt. of AP, vide G. O. Rt. constitution of ‘RRC’. No. 177, dated 05.12.2018.So far 5 RRC meetings were conducted. Responsible Organisation (s) for : 1. Water Resource & Irrigation Department, implementation of proposed action plans 2. Municipal Administration & Urban Development 3. RWS &S and Public Health Dept. 4. Forests Department. 5. AP Pollution Control Board. Expected deliverables w r to achieving Goals : 1. To achieve 100% sewage collection and treatment –by March 2022 2. To achieve 100% MSW, BMW, E-waste, Hazardous waste, C&D waste collection, transportation and treatment-by March 2022. 3. Quality of river water should meet within the B.O.D standard- water is meeting the BOD standards for the year 2019

5 Preamble The present action plan has been prepared in compliance to the directions given by Hon’ble NGT for taking remedial action for rejuvenation of polluted river stretches in Andhra Pradesh. 1.1 Current Status which led to the NGT order

The Hon’ble NGT noted that there are 351 river stretches in the country in their Order dated 28th September, 2018 in O.A. No.673/2018 regarding monitoring and restoration of water quality of identified polluted river stretches and inter alia directed all States and Union Territories to prepare action plans within two months for bringing all the polluted river stretches to be fit at least for bathing purposes (i.e. BOD< 3 mg/L and FC< 500 MPN/100ml) within six months from the date of finalization of the action plans.

In compliance of the directions of Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in the matter of news published in “The Hindu” authored by Shri Jacob Koshy, Titled “More river stretches are now critically polluted CPCB”, Government of Andhra Pradesh constituted River Rejuvenation Committee (RRC) for effective abatement of pollution, rejuvenation, protection and management of the identified polluted River stretches for bringing the polluted river stretches to be fit at least for bathing purposes within six months from the date of finalization of the action plans. Due care has been taken to prepare the action plan in accordance with the following directions given by NGT. 1.2 Hon’ble NGTs Specific Directives for preparation of action plan

The proposed plan has been prepared covering the following: (a) Recognition phase, (b) Restoration phase, (c) Protection phase, and (d) Improvement phase, with speedy, definite, or specific timelines. An attempt has been made that the components of the action plan incorporates and addresses to the extent possible, the points mentioned below Identification of polluting sources and dilution of pollutants in the rivers/streams as per prescribed norms.

• Functional status of STPs/ETPs/CETPs, • Solid waste management and processing facilities, • Trade and sewage generated in the catchment area • Issues related to groundwater extraction, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharging • Protection and management of Flood Plain Zones (FPZs), • Maintaining minimum environmental flow of the river • Plantations on both sides of the river. • Setting up of biodiversity parks on flood plains

6 • Interception and diversion of sewage carrying drains to the STPs with emphasis on utilization of treated sewage so as to minimise extraction of ground or usage of surface water. • Interventions on watershed and catchment area for conservation and recharge of rainwater.

The following five river stretches have been identified by CPCB for rejuvenation in State of Andhra Pradesh

S. River Stretch BOD range/ No. Name Identified Stretch Max. Values Priority in mg/l 1. Godavari Rayanpeta to Rajamendravaram 3.1-3.4 V 2. Krishna Amaravathi to Hamsala deevi 3.2 V

3. Tungabhadra Mantralayam to Bavapuram 3.2-6.7 IV 4. Kundu Nandyala to Madduru 7.7 IV 5. Nagavali Along Thotapally 3.2 V (Source: River Stretches for Restoration of Water Quality, CPCB, New Delhi)

1.3 Achievable goal:

The objective/goal of the action plan is that the quality of river water should meet with the required value as given under: Quality Parameter Standard to be achieved BOD < 3.0 mg/l. Dissolved Oxygen (DO) More than 5.0 mg/l. Faecal Coliform Less than 500 MPN/100ml.

7 RECOGNITION PHASE 1.4 Introduction:

The Tungabhadra River is formed by the confluence of the Thunga River and the Bhadra River at Koodli which flow down the eastern slope of the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka. The River Tungabhadra is a river starts and flows through the state of Karnataka during most of its course and ultimately joining the Krishna River near Sangameswaram village in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.

The Tunga and the Bhadra is 147 km (91 mi) and 171 km (106 mi) respectively. The total catchment area of the river is 69,552 km2 (26,856 Sq miles) up to its confluence with Krishna and it is 28,177 km2 (10,880 Sq miles) up to Tungabhadra Dam. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and a tiger reserve as part of Project Tiger, located 23 km (14 mi) south of Bhadravathi town and 38 km (24 mi) northwest of Chikkamagaluru town in Karnataka state.

The river meanders through the plains to a distance of 531 km and merges with the Krishna River at Gondimalla, near the famous Alampur in Mahbubnagar District of Telangana. The Krishna River continues in the east direction and evacuates in the Bay of Bengal. The locked land that lies in the north of Tungabhadra River between the Tungabhadra and the Krishna River is called the ‘Raichur Doab’.

Kurnool is the headquarters of Kurnool district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is often referred as the Gateway of Rayalaseema. It was the capital of Andhra State from 1st October 1953 to 31 October 1956. As of 2011 census, it is the fifth most populous city in the state with a population of 430,214. Kurnool is located at 15.8333°N 78.05°E it has an average elevation of 273 metres (898 feet).

Kurnool lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The Hundri and Neeva rivers also flow through the city. The K.C.Canal (Kurnool – Cuddapah) was built by the Dutch for transportation, but later used for irrigation. Kurnool district has three Revenue divisions viz., Kurnool, Nandyal, Adoni divisions.

The district has 54 mandals and 53 Panchayat Samitis (Blocks) under these revenue divisions. It also has a Municipal Corporation of Kurnool and 8 municipalities namely, Nandyal, Adoni, Yemmiganur, Atmakur, Allagadda, Nandikotkur, Gudur and Dhone.

8 Sl. Salient Features of Data No Town 1 Geographic location 15083’330 N & 78.05’E 2 Altitude 145 m 3 Climate Tropical 4 Temperature Ranging from 26 °C (78.8 °F) to 46 °C (114.8 °F) in the summer and 12 °C (53.6 °F) to 31 °C (87.8 °F) in the winter 5 Rainfall About 705 millimetres (28 in).

1.5 Objective of the Action Plan:

In compliance of the direction of Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in the matter of news published in “The Hindu” authored by Shri Jacob Koshy, Titled “More river stretches are now critically polluted CPCB”, Government of Andhra Pradesh constituted River Rejuvenation Committee (RRC) for effective abatement of pollution, rejuvenation, protection and management of the identified polluted River stretches under Priority-IV, for bringing the polluted river stretches to be fit at least for bathing purposes within six months from the date of finalization of the action plans.

1.6 Identified Polluted River Stretch:

Central Pollution Control Board, vide letter no. A-14011/1/2017-MON-16008, dated 22.12.2017 has identified the Tungabhadra river stretch from Mantralayam to Bhavapuram as polluted stretch based on the analysis data of Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) parameter during the period of two years, 2016 & 2017 and categorized as Priority- IV as the BOD value found to be exceeding the standard limit of 3.0 mg/lit at some instances between 3.2 and 6.7 mg/lit. The length of the identified polluted stretch is about 62 kms. During the period of years 2018-2019 onwards BOD value found to be below 3.0 mg/lit.

9 Table 2: Details of the polluted river stretches under Priority IV in the District of Kurnool

Identified SL. Name of the BOD Priority Details polluted No rivers/streams range wise stretches Tungabhadra River is formed by the confluence of the Thunga River and the Bhadra River at Koodli which flow down the eastern slope of the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka. The two Polluted stretches rivers originate in Mudigere are tributaries & Taluk of Chikmagalur 3.2 – drains of 1 Tungabhadra District of Karnataka along 6.7 IV Tungabhadra and with the Nethravathi (west- mg/l downstream of flowing river, joining Kurnool city. the Arabian Sea near Mangalore), the Tunga and the Bhadra rise at Gangamoola, in Varaha Parvatha in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 1198 metres (near Samse Village).

The main source of pollution is due to domestic waste and municipal sewage which is being dumped and flows into the nullahs & river. All sorts of waste and untreated sewage are released randomly into the Tungabhadra River in absence of a sewage treatment facility.

1.7 Major Drains Contributing Pollution into River Tungabadra:

Drains carrying untreated sewage from the Mantralayam Grampanchayat and Kurnool Municipal Corporations joining river Tungabhadra. There is no underground planned sewerage system in Kurnool, thus sewage management is being done with natural slope in open drain system leading to valleys. Means of night soil disposal is mostly through septic tanks and other sources

1.8 National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP) along the river Tungabadra:

In order to assess the water quality in the state, the A.P. Pollution Control Board in collaboration with the Central Pollution Control Board under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP) monitors 4 (four) stations in the river Tungabhadra, which are monitored on a monthly basis. The NWMP locations with coordinates are given in the Table 6 below:

10 Table 6: Water Monitoring Stations at River Tungabhadra and its tributaries:

Latitude & Monitoring District Photos Longitude Location

Tungabhadra at Manthralayam 15.94364 Kurnool (Entry to 77.42117 Andhra Pradesh)

Tungabhadra at Bhavapuram 15.88273 Kurnool (CWC station) 77.95707 after Sunkesula reservoir.

Kurnool River Tungabhadra at Gondiparla

Kurnool River Tungabhadra at Padidampadu

Fig 1: Topo Map showing the Thungabhadra stretch

1.9 Major Towns and Industrial Pockets in the Catchment of River Tungabhadra:

The major towns located on the catchment of River Tungabhara are Mantralayam and Bavapuram. However, the main pollution load comprises after crossing Kurnool city which has a total population of 4,30,214 (2011 census) consisting of 55 election wards with 1,35,000 households River Tungabhadra makes its way into the state of Andhra Pradesh near Mantralayam and passes through the Kurnool Municipality and joins river Krishna at Sangameswaram, border between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana State. Hence, the major settlements are Mantralayam, a pilgrimage centre and Kurnool towns located along the stretch of river Tungabhadra. There are three water pollution potential industries located in the vicinity of river Tungabhadra near Kurnool town. The three industries are, M/s. Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd., Unit-I, Sy. No. 16, 17, 23, 67 & 68, M/s. Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd., Unit• IV, Sy. No. 13/A1 and M/s. Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd., Sy. No. 61, 62A, 628, 63 & 64 at Gondiparla (V), Kurnool (M), Kurnool District. These three units have treatment facilities in place and have not been permitted by APPCB for discharging any type of effluent outside the premises or into the river Tungabhadra. The domestic effluents of

12 Mantralayam Grampanchayat town and Kurnool Municipal Corporation are located in the vicinity of river Tungabhadra and discharging about 1.35 MLD and 47 MLD untreated domestic effluents into the river Tungabhadra, respectively. These local bodies do not have treatment facilities for the domestic effluents generated by them. There is no Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CEFT) in the Kurnool 2.0 Status of Water Quality: In order to assess the water quality in the A.P. Pollution Control Board in collaboration with the Central Pollution Control Board under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP) monitors 4 (four) stations of Tungabhadra in Kurnool district. The major stations of river Tungahadra at Kurnool namely River Tungabhadra at Manthralayam (Entry to Andhra Pradesh); River Tungabhadra at Bhavapuram (CWC station) after Sunkesula reservoir; River Tungabhadra at Gondiparla, River Tungabhadra at Padidampadu are monitored on monthly basis.

The water analysis data for all the stations along the river Tungabhadra for the year 2018 and 2019 (January - December) has been shown in the Tables 9 (a) & (b) given below:

Table 9 (a): Water Analysis Report showing the average values of different parameters during the year 2018 (Jan – Dec) for River Tungabhadra is given below:

Sl. STATION CODE PARAMETERS No. Mantralayam Bavapuram 1785 1174 1 Dissolved Oxygen 6.3 6.3 2 pH 7.9 7.7 3 Conductivity 1143.9 1216 4 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 2.2 2.3 5 Nitrate 1.4 2.1 6 Nitrite BDL BDL 7 Fecal Coliform 100.0 100.0 8 Total Coliform 483.3 550.0 9 Turbidity 8.6 6.9 10 Bicarbonate as CaCo3 175.6 175.8 11 Chlorides 149.7 159.3 12 Chemical Oxygen Demand 26.6 18.3 13 Total Kjeldal Nitrogen BDL BDL 14 Ammonical Nitrogen BDL BDL 15 Hardness as CaCo3 208.3 218.1 16 Calcium as CaCo3 107.2 103.6 17 Magnesium as CaCo3 101.1 114.5 18 Sulphates 173.6 193.8 19 Sodium 161.0 176.1 20 Total Dissolved Solids 691.5 747.4 21 Total Fixed Solids 553.3 598.6

13 22 Total Suspended Solids 21.2 24.7 23 Ortho Phosphates 0.2 0.3 24 Boron BDL BDL 25 Potassium 6.0 5.2 26 Flouride 0.6 0.7 27 % Sodium 59.0 59.8 28 SAR 4.6 5.0

Table 9 (b): Water Analysis Report showing Average Value of different parameters during the year 2019 (Jan- Dec) is given below:

Sl. No PARAMETERS STATION CODE Mantralayam Bavapuram Padidampadu Gondiparla 1785 1174 4389 4388 1 Dissolved Oxygen 6.2 6.1 5.4 5.3 2 pH 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 3 Conductivity 793.9 1151.7 1094.6 1237.8 Biochemical Oxygen 4 1.7 2.4 2.4 2.4 Demand 5 Nitrate 1.2 1.1 2.7 2.7 6 Nitrite 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.4 7 Fecal Coliform 116.7 100.0 137.5 114.3 8 Total Coliform 614.3 533.3 744.4 644.4 9 Turbidity 11.1 10.4 16.3 14.1 10 Bicarbonate as CaCo3 154.6 199.0 217.6 202.1 11 Chlorides 86.7 155.3 180.4 225.3 12 Chemical Oxygen Demand 13.0 18.9 19.4 19.6 13 Total Kjeldal Nitrogen 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.1 14 Ammonical Nitrogen 0.5 0.9 0.9 0.8 15 Hardness as CaCo3 169.9 216.5 218.1 241.2 16 Calcium as CaCo3 97.4 110.2 106.2 144.8 17 Magnesium as CaCo3 72.4 106.3 111.9 96.4 18 Sulphates 127.0 148.6 110.6 133.4 19 Sodium 112.6 173.4 169.1 188.6 20 Total Dissolved Solids 507.4 701.8 716.8 823.0 21 Total Fixed Solids 408.0 565.3 587.2 670.2 22 Total Suspended Solids 32.0 33.6 51.4 44.4 23 Ortho Phosphates 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.1 24 Boron 0.9 1.1 1.6 1.7 25 Potassium 3.4 4.7 9.0 15.1 26 Flouride 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 27 % Sodium 54.5 58.7 56.1 58.3 28 SAR 3.6 4.7 4.7 5.0 2.1 Gap Analysis:

Detail gap analysis with regard to sewage, industrial effluents, waste (municipal solid waste, industrial hazardous waste, biomedical waste, plastic waste, construction and demolition waste) waste management are detailed below:

14 Sewage Management:

The major town attributing to River Tungbhadra is in Kurnool town which are the main contributors of pollution load. According to an official source, at least 80 cusecs of water has to be drawn from Thungabhadra River on round the clock basis to cater to the drinking water needs of 6.5 lakh population of the city. But Tungabhadra River was seen totally dry up with water pools formed here and there. The main source of water supply to Tungabhadra River is Sunkesula Barrage which has also gone down to dead storage. There were no rains on the upper stream with which the Barrage is not receiving any inflow. It has just only 0.121 TMC out of 1.290 TMC of water storage capacity. More than 95 per cent of the families depend on the water supplied by Kurnool Municipal Corporation. The KMC officials draw water from Gajula Dinne Project (GDP) located at Gonegandla village, at a distance of 100 km from Kurnool city. Water from Gajula Dinne Project used to pump to Summer Storage (SS) Tank in Kurnool city. Unfortunately, the GDP wore a deserted look due to water reaching to dead storage. The GDP has only 0.100 TMC of water out of total storage capacity 4.500 TMC. The KMC estimated that around 76 MLD of sewage was flowing into the river. The Municipal Corporation under construction of STPs 2 No’s of 09 MLD. Proposed STPs is 56 MLD DPR under process.

Table 11: Detailed status of existing STPS in Kurnool city is tabulated below :

Year of Sl. Latitude / Installed STP Name Address Commi- Status No. Longitude Capacity ssioning 1 Sankal Bagh 15.84017 / Sankal Bagh Near March, 2019 0.8 MLD Good STP 78.04532 Durga Ghat, Kurnool 2 Tungabhadra 15.84715 / Tungabhadra Pump November, 0.8 MLD Good Pump House 78.0279 House, Sunkesula 2018 STP Road, Kurnool 3 Jemmichettu 15.81725 / Jemmichettu, near March, 2019 0.8 MLD Good STP 78.05687 Joharapuram, Kurnool

INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT:

Most of the existing industries are predominantly air pollution potential and small numbers of industries are generating trade effluents. About 26 No. of waste water generating industries are functioning in Kurnool District and the estimated generation of waste water

15 is about 5.5 MLD. All the industries in the District which are generating trade effluents and domestic waste water has provided waste water treatment plants. The industries are being monitored periodically to ensure compliance of prescribed standards and for control of pollution. This office is regularly monitoring of industries by periodical collection of Sewage / Trade Effluent Samples for ascertaining Water Quality and monitoring of industries by conducting Ambient Air Quality Survey in the vicinity of Industries for ascertaining Air Quality. The total amount of water consumption by the different category of industries is about 28.4 MLD and the amount of industrial effluent generated is 5.5 MLD. However, in Red Category there are 26 industries in Kurnool District and are having ETPs with adequate capacities. All the 371 numbers of industries (Red -176, Orange- 163, Green - 32) have been issued consent under Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The samples of effluent from the ETPs are tested from time to time to check whether the industries are complying as per the treated effluent standards. All the units operating ETPs facility are complying with the discharge norm as prescribed. INDUSTRIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE:

The River Tungabhadra Stretch at Kurnool Industrial Hazardous Waste Management generation is about 3169 Tons/annum.

Disposal details: M/s.SRAAC Secured land fill and incinerator & authorized waste oil recycling units.

The Hazardous waste management the industries located nearby Kurnool Town shall be handled carefully and shall be disposed landfill, incineration are co-processing at Cement Plants as authorized by APPCB. The APPCB is inventorizing of Hazardous waste generating units and issuing authorization of Hazardous waste generating units and compliance monitoring.

MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Rule - 15 & 16 specified duties of local bodies for solid waste management. The APPCB shall enforce these Rules through local bodies. With respect to effective implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, Hon’ble NGT had laid down several orders, of which, Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench on 22nd December 2016 has passed judgment in Original Application No. 199 of 2014 filed by Mrs. Almitra Patel with regard to Solid Waste

16 Management.

Further, for effective implementation of the said Rules, the Hon’ble NGT in its orders dated 31.08.2018 had constituted Apex Committee, Regional Committee and State Committee. Also, as per Hon‟ble NGT order dated: 16.01.2019 in O.A. No.606/2018, State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC) in Andhra Pradesh is constituted under the Chairmanship of Justice B. Seshasayana Reddy, Rtd. High Court Judge. The State Monitoring Committee meetings are being conducted periodically every month.

KURNOOL TOWN:

The present municipal solid waste generation is 170 TPD and it is being transported to Garghepuram Dumpyard which is located 17 Kms away from the Kurnool town. The Kurnool Municipal Corporation was proposed 2 onsite composting facilities at vegetable market and the necessary approvals are under progress.

INDUSTRIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE:

BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT:

Bio-Medical waste generation is 456 Kg/day. No of Hospitals i.e., Govt., Private, Bedded, non-bedded, Primary Health Centers, Committee Health Centers and Quantity of Bio-Medical generation in KMC limits is 257 Kg/day.

HCFs tied up with Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment & Disposal facility (CBMWTF) operating in the name of M/s. Medical Waste Solutions, Sy.No.200/2 & 202/2, Chetlamallapuram (V), Kallur (M), Kurnool District.

17 CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE: C&D Waste Management – generation of Kurnool Town is 17000 Kgs/day

Presently there is no proper inventory with regard to the generation of construction and demolition waste, same is required to be carried out to develop adequate infrastructure for management of C&D waste generating in the catchment of river Tungabhadra.

The concerned departments/ULBs have to identify land for disposing off the construction and demolition waste. However, at present the generated construction and demolition wastes are used for filling up in low lying areas.

GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING:

Groundwater is an important source for drinking as well as for other useful activities. About 70% of the population in Kurnool district depends on groundwater. The groundwater quality management is performed under the provision of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP) facilitates evaluation of nature and extent of pollution and effectiveness of pollution control measures, water quality trends and prioritization of pollution control efforts.

3.0 MONITORING OF THE ACTION PLAN

In compliance with the order passed on OA No. 673/2018 dated 20.09.2018 by the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal (NGT) Principal Bench, New Delhi, “River Rejuvenation Committee” was constituted by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, vide Notification No. Order Rt. No.177, dated 05.12.2018

The proposed Action Plans will be monitored by the River Rejuvenation Committee (RRC).

The Committee is functioning under the supervision and coordination of Special Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary, Environment, Forests, Science and Technology for preparation and monitoring of action plans for River Rejuvenation of polluted river stretches. Table 19: River Rejuvenation Committee:

Sl. No. Member of the Committee Designation

1 Commissioner, Industries Member

2 Commission & Director, MA&UD Member

3 Member Secretary, APPCB Member Convener

4 Special Secretary to Government Member Environment, Forest, Science &

18 Technology Department

The River Rejuvenation Committee is holding meetings quarterly to review the progress of works as per the action plans.

➢ APPCB issued notices to the Mantralayam Grampanchayat and Kurnool Municipal Corporation to intercept and divert the sewage from entering into river Tungabhadra and to provide sewage treatment facilities.

➢ During financial year 2016-17, APPCB has sanctioned & released an amount of Rs.18.93 crores towards funding for construction of STPs by five urban local bodies, i.e., Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Bheemavaram, Tanuku and Srikakulam, which are engaged in discharge of untreated sewage into rivers and water bodies.

➢ Regular monitoring of industries, M/s. Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd., Unit-I, M/s. Sree Rayalaseema Hi-Strength Hypo Ltd.. Unit-IV and M/s. Rayalaseema Alkalies and Allied Chemicals Ltd. at Gondiparla (V), Kurnool (M), Kurnool District for compliance of consent conditions.

➢ The Govt., of AP has sanctioned performance guarantee of Rs. 10 Crs vide letter dt 24.02.2020 and submitted to CPCB, as per directions of Hon’ble NGT is enclosed as Annexure-II.

19 4.0 River Tungabhadra Rejuvenation Plan

1. Action Plan for Management of Sewage:

• Department of Water Resources will monitor the measurement of flows of the drains to prepare detailed project report (DPR) for each drain and corresponding town. • The flow in each drain should exclude monsoon flow. Further, any drain if receiving fresh water from any escape channel etc, should be examined for its diversion rather than mixing with sewage. • Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) for each town and related drains should be properly designed with the interception and diversion plan. • Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and its design should be based on its full utilization capacity and ensuring simultaneous house connections to sewers as applicable to each drain and town. • Sewage Treatment Plan should also consider treatment and disposal of sewage from Villages including discharges from toilets constructed under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. • Hotels/Restaurants particularly located on road-side should not dispose untreated sewage and solid waste into nearby public drain or rivers. A direction will be issued to install a captive ETP / STP and such establishments which do not comply will be regulated and levied with fines in case of any violation.

ACTION PLAN:

present Action Plans For status and Restoration Of Time Acheivable or S.No Identified Polluted Targets for Remarks Target pendency River Streches In Compliance in terms of State % DPR prepared , Agency Commissioning of 2.40 MLD Existing Functioning attending STPS with State of 10.00 MLD Dec - 2020 Under Technical 1 Art technologies 2.00 MLD Dec - 2020 Execution remarks raised including flow 41.76 MLD 2023 Under by the SE, measuring devices Execution Public Health, at all salient points _ Ananthapur. This Laying of new Corporation is Sewerage pipelines not having 2 _ _ _ & House U.G.D. net connections work. It is under proposal

STP Sludge 3 _ _ _ _ management It is Included septage in the STP's 4 management contruction itself. At present 0.44 MLD is utilising for Greenery and road sprinking. Utilization of After 5 treated sewage completion of STPs treated water will be utilised for industrial requirement. Existing 3 STPs are functioning successfully and treated water is being tested Ensuring proper periodically. operation and Fixed agencies 6 maintenance of for STPS maintenance of STPs. After completion of remaining STPs maintenece agecies will be alloted. Desiltation is regularly being done for internal drains. Desiltation for periperal drains are being done Maintenance of through mini drains and sewage JCBs once in a 7 network including week. periodic cleaning Disposal drains and strom water drains were desilted through tender system every year before monsoon

21 season. Awereness programmes are conducted regularly to Awareness and minimize the training for the discharge of 8 concerned sullage water authorities in to water bodies by using water to house gardening Source: Action plan submitted by MA&UD Dept. Gov.t of A.P

2. Action Plan for Management of Industrial Effluents

The Tungabhadra river stretches No of major and other industries is 05 No’s, Quantity of effluent generation and treatment and disposal details is 2295 KLD. APPCB has been monitoring.

M/s. Rayalaseema Alkalis, Kurnool under Ease of Doing Business and carrying out regular inspections to verify the compliance to achieve ZLD for the trade effluents, the industry has provided ETP domestic effluents after treatment utilised for green belt development within the premises.

M/s.SreeRaylaseema Hi-Strength Hypo- Limited, is having 04 units in Gondiparla (V), Kurnool (M&Dist) and unit-I is engaged in manufacturing of Calcium hypo chlorite, sulphuric acid etc., unit-II is Hydrogen bottling unit, unit-III is stable bleaching powder unit, Unit-IV is sodium hydrate, sodium Meth-oxide and power plant of 9 MW. All these units are located within a vicinity of about 0.5 Kms (max). The treatment of effluents generated from the industry, they provided ETP, MEE, ATFD and stripper etc.

At present, there are no industrial discharges into the Tungabhadrariver, only sewage generated from Kurnool Municipality is being discharged into the river course

ACTION PLAN:

Sl. Proposed Action Plans Proposed Proposed Present Remarks No for Restoration of Achievable Time Status and Identified Polluted Target Targets for or River Stretches in Compliance pendency in States/UTs terms of % Industrial Effluent Management 1 Identification of non- --- Not Not As there are complying as well as applicable applicable no non- illegal units. complying

22 units, illegal units operating in the catchment of polluted river stretch i.e., Tungabhadra 2 Closure Direction for --- Not Not There are no non-complying and applicable applicable non- illegal units. complying units, illegal units operating in the catchment of polluted river stretch i.e., Tungabhadra, No Closure directions were issued. 3 Upgradation of existing ------captive ETPs or construction of new ETPs by individual industries. 4 Commissioning of new --- Not Not No CETPs with State of Art applicable applicable technologies. 5 Interception & diversion --- Not Not No industry is of industrial effluent applicable applicable discharging from drains carrying the industrial industrial effluents. effluents into river stretch i.e., Tungabhadra river. However, the Kurnool Municipal Corporation, and Grampanchay at of Mantralayam are discharging the sewage effluents in to the River.

23 6 Installation of OCEMS --- Provided Provided. --- by industries and connectivity of all OCEMS with SPCB/PCC and CPCB server. 7 Upgradation of existing --- Not Not No CETP is CETPs with State of Art applicable applicable existing in the technologies. Jurisdiction of Kurnool. 8 Utilization of treated --- Utilizing the Utilizing the --- effluent and reduction of Treated Treated water consumption by the effluents effluents industries. partially for partially for industrial industrial purposes and purposes partially for and partially onland for onland application application 9 Adoption of Zero Liquid --- Adopted Adopted --- Discharge by the industries as per Directions of CPCB. 10 Notification of ETP ------standards. 11 Awareness and training ------for the concerned authorities of O & M of ETPs/CETPs.

3. Action Plan for Management of Solid Waste:

• Implementation of Door-to-Door collection. • Source segregation as biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. • Identification of suitable site for setting up common waste processing and secure landfill facility. • Transportation, disposal and treatment facilities of municipal solid wastes generated from town in accordance of provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. • Restriction on illegal disposal of solid waste along the river bank and flood plain zones. • Prohibition on burning of solid wastes. • Development of integrated solid waste management facility (provision of segregation, treatment, • compost, pellets making as well as sanitary landfill with leachate treatment provision in accordance with solid waste management rules, 2016 • Bio-mining of existing municipal dumpsite in accordance with the Solid Waste

24 Management Rules, 2016.

ACTION PLAN: Sl. No Proposed Action Proposed Proposed Present Remarks Plans for Restoration Achievable Time Status and of Identified Polluted Target Targets for or pendency River Stretches in Compliance in terms of States/UTs % 1 Commissioning of _ _ _ A) Total wet waste Integrated Waste generation is 130 Management Facilities TPD. for processing or Sanitary Land Fills waste RFP invited and or Bio manure or Pellets making or submitted CR to Waste to Energy District Collector for Plants. finalising the agency. B) Total Dry waste generation is 40 TPD. For processing dry waste invited Expression of Interest and LOA is issued to M/S CUBE BIO. MRF facility will be provided with in 3 months span. 2 Bio-Mining and _ _ _ At present nearly 1.50 capping of existing lakh metric tonnes of dump sites. legacy waste was dumped at abandened compostyard at Joharapuram. For reclimination of land LOA issued to M/S Sagar Motors, Latur, Maharastra. Bio- mining process will be commenced with in 3 months after establishing the plant. 3 Leachate management _ _ _ The lechate coming in including Ground from the waste Water remediation in processing is used to the vicinity of existing the gardening and dumpsites. plants at dividers 4 Remediation of any _ _ _ 1)100 % door to door contaminated site in collection of waste is the catchment of already implemented Polluted River Stretch. and awareness is being created to public through

25 announacement vehicle regularly in all colonies not to through garbage into river stretches . 2) Part of river streches Corporation is implementing greenary and avenue plantation. 3) For all disposal drains, grills, meshes were provided at disposal points to avoid garbage mixing into river streches. Source: Action plan submitted by MA&UD Dept. Gov.t of A.P

4. Action Plan For Management of Drains & Flood Plain Zone (FPZ):

Department of Water Resources should identify /demarcate Flood Plain Zone and regulate the activities. Such regulations would also cover the following • Plantation in Flood Plain Zone (FPZ). • Checking and removal of encroachments periodically. • Prohibition of disposal of municipal and bio-medical waste particularly in drains; • Notification of the Flood Plain Zones • The river Tungabhadra carry natural waters during the monsoon and even during the lean season as the river is perennial river. Provisions of roof top rain water harvesting in Govt. building, commercial buildings, hotels and Houses will be emphasized. Restoration of old lakes for enhancement in storage capacity and as well as creation of artificial lakes or ponds.

ACTION PLAN:

Sl. Proposed Action Plans Proposed Proposed Present Remarks No for Restoration of Achievable Time Targets Status and or Identified Polluted River Target for pendency in Stretches in States/UTs Compliance terms of % 1 Bioremediation of Drains The major town in the reach is Matralayam. The construction of STP for cleaning the water is to be taken up

2 Restoration of natural The right side bank of the Tungabhadra river in the stretch storm water drains for from Mantralayam to Bavapuram lies in Andhra Pradesh ensuring natural flow. territory snd the natural storm water drains are maintained under regular O&M activity

26 3 Adoption of Good The Tugabhadra river receives flood in the monsoon period Irrigation Practices from July to November. The number of flood days are not staggered evenly to utilize the waters for the KC canals ayacut. The available major storage is at Srisalam which is constructed on Krishna river in Gundrevula village with a storage capacity of 20 TMC is under construction. 4 Flood Plain Zone No erosion of flood banks is observed in the reach from Protection and its Mantralayam to Bavapuram management 5 Rain water Infiltration wells will be digged in the river bed wherever harvesting/ground water necessary by otainig permission from CWC/KRMB recharge aspects 6 Maintaining E-flows and The flows in the river during non monsoon period i.e from watershed management November to June are almost nil. For maintain the ecological flows throughout the year, it is not possible. 7 Removal of encroachments No encroachments are observed on the drains. to maintain natural flow in drains

Action plan on Biomedical Waste Management:

Sl. Proposed Action Plans for Proposed Proposed Present Remarks No Restoration of Identified Achievable Time Targets Status and Polluted River Stretches in Target for or pendency States/UTs Compliance in terms of % 1 Commissioning of new -- No No No New Common Biomedical Waste Common Treatment and Disposal Biomedical Facilities (CBMWTF) Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities (CBMWTDF) is proposed in Kurnool District as the existing facility caters the requirement of the HCFs Located in the Kurnool District. 2 Ensuring disposal of -- Already 100 % --- generated Biomedical waste Complied through captive measures by the Healthcare Facilities

27 where there is CBMWTF. 3 Implementation of Barcode -- Partially 70 % The Regional system by Healthcare complied. office Kurnool facilities and CBMWTF. is pursuing the CBMWTDF to achieve 100 % 4 Up-gradation of existing --- Already 100 % --- CBMWTF. Complied.

ACTION PLAN ON HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT:

In Kurnool District, about 82 No. of Hazardous waste generating industries are functioning. The hazardous waste shall be handled carefully and shall be disposed to landfill, incineration or co-processing at cement plants as authorized by APPCB. The APPCB is inventorizing of Hazardous Waste generating units and issuing authorization of Hazardous waste generating units and compliance monitoring Sl. Proposed Action Plans for Proposed Proposed Present Remarks No Restoration of Identified Achievable Time Status and or Polluted River Stretches Target Targets for pendency in in States/UTs Compliance terms of % 1 Commissioning of -- Not Not applicable No Integrated Integrated Hazardous applicable Hazardous Waste Management Waste Facility/Secured Land fill Management facilities / Incinerators. Facility/Secured Land fill facilities / Incinerators is proposed in the Kurnool District 2 Resource recovery and --- Already 100 -- recycling of Incinerable cement waste through Cement plants is Kilns or Waste to energy carrying out Plants. the co- processing of the hazardous waste in the Cement Kilns

Action plan for C&D Waste Management

C&D Waste Management – generation of Kurnool Town is 17000 Kgs/day Presently there is no proper inventory with regard to the generation of construction and demolition waste, same is required to be carried out to develop adequate infrastructure for management of C&D waste generating in the catchment of river Tungabhadra.

28 The concerned departments/ULBs have to identify land for disposing off the construction and demolition waste. However, at present the generated construction and demolition wastes are used for filling up in low lying areas. Sl. Proposed Action Plans Proposed Proposed Present Status Remark No for Restoration of Achievable Time and or s Identified Polluted River Target Targets for pendency in Stretches in States/UTs Compliance terms of % 1 Commissioning of Kurnool 1year E.O.I under --- Construction & approval stage Demolitions Waste Management Facility 2 Actions against Kurnool --- No unregistered --- unregistered Manufacturing or manufacturing or recycling units recycling units identified.

Action plan for E-Waste Management: Sl. Proposed Action Plans Proposed Proposed Present Remarks No for Restoration of Achievable Time Status and Identified Polluted Target Targets for or River Stretches in Compliance pendency in States/UTs terms of % 1 Kurnool - Not Not There are no E-Waste 20 MT/Day applicable applicable E-waste Development of E-waste management management facilities or facilities or Dismantlers or recyclers. Dismantlers or recyclers existing in Kurnool district. Awareness is being created to the public for separation and handing over of E- waste. 2 Development of adequate -- As per EPR ------number of E-waste authorization collection Centers under s 03 EPR. collections centers are existing in Kurnool Town

29 ACTION PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT OF GREENERY DEVELOPMENT:

ACTION PLAN FOR RAISING OF 50 km RIVER BED PLANTATION (3 ROWS ONE SIDE) IN STRAGGERED MANNER AT 3mt SPACEMENT WITH A GAP OF 3mt BETWEEN ROWS AND PLANTS UNDER A.P.P.C.B. SCHEME DURING 2020-21 TO 2023-2024. I. INTRODUCTION : Forests in Andhra Pradesh spread over an area of 37,258 Sq.km which is 23% of the State’s geographical area. Tree cover outside the forests in the State is over 4243 Sq.km which accounts to 3% of the state geographical area. Thus the total area under forests and Tree cover is around 26% of the State’s geographical area. Further, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (A.P.P.C.B) has communicated the “River Rejuvenation Committee” (RRC) approved action plans for implementation for restoration of water quality in the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) identified polluted river stretches in Andhra Pradesh. The Committee requested the concerned stakeholder Departments to submit the action plan in the prescribed format for the 5 polluted river stretches with budgetary support so as to submit to the C.P.C.B. Tungabhadra river stretch i.e. from Mantralayam to Bavapuram is one of among them. The RRC requested the Prl.Chief Conservator of Forests, A.P., Guntur to submit the action plans. Further, the Addl. Prl. CCF, Kurnool has also instructed the Divisional Forest Officer, S.F. Kurnool to submit the action plans in the prescribed proforma.

II. BUDGET ALLOCATIONS: Forest Dept., will provide budget and works will be executed by Social Forestry wing duly involving the Vana Samrakshna Samithies (VSS). The action plan is prepared with reference to the Forest Schedule of Rates for the year 2019-20 of Kurnool Circle with financial outlay of Rs.8.773 crores for raising of 50 km River bed plantation followed by 3 years maintenance. III. OBJECTIVES 1. To restore the water quality. 2. To increase the green cover along the river. 3. To improve ecological conditions of the project area. 4. To fulfill broader objective of sustainability, environmental conservation for the general good of the people.

30 IV. AREA PROPOSED: From Mantralaym to Bavapuram along Tungabhadra river (A.P. side). It is proposed to raise 50 km river bed plantation during 2020-21 and followed by 3 years maintenance i.e., upto 2023-24. V. IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM / METHODOLOGIES FOR RIVER BED PLANTATION: i. PROCUREMENT OF TALL PLANTS (8”x12”) : Planting of tall seedlings in plantations is very important to ensure better survivals in the plantation. Hence, it is proposed to procure tall seedlings of above 1.50mt height raised in 8”x12” bag seedlings from private nursery centres. The average cost proposed is Rs.200/- each which includes transportation to nearby nursery centres. The seedlings will be procured by calling e-tenders or as per the rates finalized by the Collector & District Magistrate / DWMA Department / any other Departments. ii. CLEARING OF UNWANTED GROWTH: It was observed that lot of miscellaneous and prosophis growth is existed along the river bed where planting has to be taken up. Hence, it is very essential to clear off the unwanted growth along the river bed to take up plantation and maintaining the same for a period of 3 years. Hence, it is proposed to clear fell the heavy miscellaneous growth as well as prosophis growth along the river bed. The plan is prepared for clearing of the unwanted growth @ 10mt width as per the rates provided in Forest Schedule of Rates of Kurnool Circle for the year 2019-20. It is proposed Rs.29,200/- per ha which includes clearing & uprootal of growth at 50% area as medium growth and 50% of the area as light jungle growth. At the time of execution, the actual amount will be paid depending upon the existing growth. iii. RIVER BED PLANTATION – METHOD OF TREATMENT : Under this component an extent of 50 km river bed plantation has been proposed with financial outlay of Rs.8.773 crores as shown in Annexure-I, which includes cost of very tall seedlings, clearing of unwanted growth, providing tree guards, watering etc., The unit rate for Raising of avenue plantation (Zero year) and post planting care i.e. 1st to 3rd year Maintenance of avenue plantation are appended as Annexure-II to V. The technique for raising of river bed plantation digging of 0.60 mt3 pits for all 3 rows. The planting will be taken up an espacement of 3mt x 3mt from plant to plant and row to row in staggered manner. Thus, the total number of seedlings to be planted per km is 1000 Nos. The calendar of operations like watering, weeding cum soil working will be taken up as per the provisions in the Forest Schedule of Rates of Kurnool Circle.

31 iv. PLAN PERIOD: 2020-21 TO 2023-24 (4 years)

v. LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Along Tungabhadra river from Mantralayam to Bavapuram.

vi. MONITORING & EVALUATION : An amount of Rs.7.563 lakhs i.e., 1% of the project cost is proposed for monitoring and evaluation of the project.

vii. CREATION OF AWARENESS AMONG LOCAL INSTITUTIONS: An amount of Rs.37.815 lakhs i.e. 5% of the project cost is proposed for creation of awareness on improvement of green cover along the river bed, conservation of environment etc. through conducting Vanam-Manam, Prakruthi pilustondi programmes in the Govt. institutions like Schools and Colleges etc.,

MISSION ORGANIZATION, OPERATION MAINTENANCE, CONTINGENCIES AND OVER HEADS : An amount of Rs.75.63 lakhs is proposed under this component to meet the administrative expenses like maintenance of office such as communication charges, power charges, stationary, maintenance of computer etc., maintenance of Government vehicles, maintenance of Government buildings, remuneration to the supporting staff etc., during the plan period

Sl. Proposed Action Plans Proposed Proposed Present Remarks No for Restoration of Achievable Time Status and or Identified Polluted Target Targets for pendency in River Stretches in Complianc terms of % States/UTs e 1 Greenery or plantation on 50 4 years 0 The river both side of the river bed plantation is proposed one side of the river only, as the other side falls in Telangana State. 2 Area covered under 98 Ha 4 years 0 - plantation along the river stretch 3 Setting up of bio- - - - - diversity parks

32 Note: 1. Action Plan for Raising og 50 km River bed plantation along Tungabhadra river from Mantralayam to Bavapuram Period : 2020-21 to 2023-24. 2. Abstract Estimate for Greenary or plantation (on A.P. State side) of the river along Thungabhadra River bed (From Mantralayam to Bavapuram) over 50 km.

ACTION PLAN FOR GROUND WATER

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) is monitoring ground water quality on half-yearly basis. The pre-monsoon monitoring is carried out in the month of May and post monsoon monitoring in the month of October of every year. The location is selected in such way that the polluted points are given priority for observation of ground water contamination. Annual average values of water quality monitoring results for the years 2013-14 and 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 & 2018-19 are as follows:

S. No. Code year NWMP Station pH TDS Nitrate Hardness F

1517 2016-17 05 Bore well at 7.8 3034 2.4 380 1.00 2017-18 Kurnool near Thungabhadra 7.8 2232 2.9 434 1.20 river, 2018-19 Mamidalapadu (V), 7.4 3182 9.4 632 1.25 Kurnool district 2019-20 7.5 3287 3.8 512 1.50

Sl. Proposed Action Proposed Proposed Present Remarks No Plans for Achievabl Time Status Restoration of e Target Targets and or Identified for pendenc Polluted River Complian y in Stretches in ce terms of States/UTs % 1 Capping of Nil Nil Nil Mantralayam to Bhavapuram :Drinking contaminated Water tested in Manchala, Ground water Kalludevakunta and Chilakaladona of sources – Hand Mantralayam Mandal, halaharvi, pumps, Tube wells Dharmapuram and Mugathi of and alternate water Nandavaram mandalam, Kadimetla and supply Ralla Doddi Habitations of

33 arrangements for Yemmiganur mandalam, Gonegandla, drinking purpose in Handri Kairavadi and Vemugodu GW affected areas habitations of Gonegandla mandalam, Varkur, Kodumur, Pyalakurthi and Ramachandrapuram of Kodumur mandalam, K.Nagalapuram habitation of Gudur Mandalam, Ulchala, Nidzur,G.Singavaram and Bavapuram HabitationofKurnool Mandalam.Identified 26 Quality affected Hand Pumps. 2 Sampling location ------of five rivers and water quality data 3 Latest water ------RWS & S Department taking River quality – River, Tungabhadra and Ground Water tributaries, drains Samples (i.e. from bore wells , Open and groundwater wells ) to test Water Quality. And the characteristics in following tests are conducting the catchment. 1.pH ,2. EC, 3TDS, 4.Alkalinity, 5.Chlorides, 6.Total Hardness, 7.Calcium,8.Magnesium,9.Fluoride,10. Nitrate,11.Sulphate,12.Iron. 4 Proposed project ------works

Average BOD values in River Tungabadhra 3 2.8 2.8 2.7

2.5 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.1 2.1 2 1.8 1.7 Bhavapuram (1174)

1.5 mg/l Manthralayam (1785) 1

0.5

0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Year wise

34 2016 Month-wise BOD values in River Tungabadhra 3.5 3.2 3.2 3 3 3 3 2.8 2.82.8 2.8 2.7 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.2 2 2 2 1.8 Bhavapuram… Manthralaya… mg/l 1.51.5 1.5 1.5 1.3 1.31.3 1.3 1.2

0.5

0 JAN, 16FEB, 16MAR, 16APR, 16MAY, 16JUN, 16JUL, 16AUG, 16SEP, 16OCT, 16NOV, 16DEC, 16 Month wise

8 2017 Month-wise BOD values in River Tungabadhra

7 6.7

4 Bhavapuram (1174) mg/l

3 2.82.8 Manthralayam (1785) 2.5 2.4 2.5 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.3 2 2 1.8 1.5 1.5 1.3 1 1 1 1 1 1 0.50.5

0 JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, 17 AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, 17 17 17 17 17 Month17 wise 17 17 17 17 17

35 2019 Month-wise BOD values in River 3.5 3.33.3 3.2 Tungabadhra

3 2.8 2.82.8 2.82.8 2.8

2.5 2.5 2.2 2.2 2 2 2 2 1.8 1.7 1.6 Bhavapuram (1174) mg/l 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.3 1.2 Manthralayam (1785) 1 1 1

0.5

0 JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, 18 18 18 18 18 Month18 wise18 18 18 18 18 18

8 Average DO values in River Tungabadhra

6.8 7 6.6 6.4 6.3 6.1 6.2 6.2 6.1 5.9 5.9 6 5.3 5 4.8 Bhavapura…

4 Manthrala… mg/l

0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Year wise

36 140 Average F.Coli in River Tungabadhra

117 120

100100 100100 100 100

80 Bhavapuram (1174)

MPN/100ml Manthralayam (1785) 40 35 35

21 20 22 22 20

0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Year wise

12. PERT Chart

Timelines for Action Plan Implementation after the Approval of Action Plan

Action Plan March June- Sep- Dec20 March June- Sep- Dec March - May Aug Nov 20- - May Aug Nov 2021- - May 2020 2020 2020 Feb 2021 2021 2021 Feb 2024 2021 2022 Identification of location for proposed STPs Preparation of DPR Tender finalization and award of work Set up of STPs Installation of peizometers and recharge shafts Greenery

37 13. PROTECTION PHASE OF RIVER TUGHABHADRA STRETCH

After the implementation of the action plan, certain measures need to be undertaken to ensure that the health of the watershed is maintained and ensures smooth functioning of the identified solutions. The protection measures to be undertaken are as follows:

• Regular follow up on the compliance of the implemented action plan by various Stakeholder departments • To ensure smooth functioning of the proposed STPs and river rejuvenation • Assessment of the increase in sewage load to the STPs if any • Assessment of the health of the population (frequency of diseases) before and after the implementation of the action plan (restoration phase) • Awareness through Educational Institutions for protection and improvement of surrounding environment • Awareness programmes by the State Government at each level in the towns and villages about the protection of the environment • Rehabilitation of slums along the river stretch Frequent checking of encroachments of the catchment areas around the freshwater lakes/ Cleaning of the storm water drains before meeting the River • Checking of constructions on flood plains and reallocation of all the settlements on the flood plain zone • Plantation along the banks of the polluted river stretch • Involvement of the public, private and Industrial sector in maintaining the river water quality • Inspection on the proper management of the waste management to avoid public health problems 14. IMPROVEMENT PHASE OF RIVER TUGHABHADRA STRETCH

The improvement phase involves up-gradation/modification of the implemented measures in all sectors of the identified problems. The improvement phase includes the following: • Community mobilization and stakeholder consultations on continuous basis • Formation of river community management groups • Creation of public spaces, jogging track along the river stretch • Improvement in the river water quality to match the outdoor bathing standards

38 • Plantation of indigenous species to restore the soil quality and enhance the water adsorption capacity and control soil erosion • Approved Action plans are proposed to be placed on website to involve educational and other institutions and the public at large.

15. CONCLUSION:

As per the NWMP data for the years from 2014-19, it was observed that F.Coli levels are less than 500 MPN/100 ml. The BOD levels recorded are less than 3 mg/l except in the month of April & May, 2016 and Aug, 2017. As the BOD and F. Coli levels are within the outdoor bathing standards, during the years 2018 & 2019, it is requested that Tungabhadra River Stretch may be deleted from the list of 351 Polluted River Stretches identified.

ANNEXURE-I

Abstract Estimate for Greenary or plantation (on A.P. State side) of the river along Thungabhadra River bed (From Mantralayam to Bavapuram) over 50 km

Unit Cost Physical Amount Sl. Year of Description Unit per plant (in Nos/ (Rs. in No. execution (in Rs) km) lakhs)

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 Procurement of tall plants 2020-21 Each 200.00 57500 115.000 2 Clearing the unwanted growth 2020-21 Ha 29200.00 50 14.600 including uprootal 3 Raising year 2020-21 2.5 km 1298000.00 50 259.600 4 1st year Maintenance 2021-22 2.5 km 1149500.00 50 229.900 5 2nd year Maintenance 2022-23 2.5 km 540000.00 50 108.000 6 3rd year Maintenance 2023-24 2.5 km 146000.00 50 29.200 756.300

7 Monitoring and Evaluation (1%) 7.563 8 Creation of awarenss among local 37.815 institutions (5%) 9 Mission organization, operation 75.630 and maintenance, contingenceis and over heads (10%)

Total 877.308