Action Plan for Rejuvenation of River Krishna of Krishna District Priority

ACTION PLAN FOR REJUVENATION OF RIVER KRISHNA OF KRISHNA DISTRICT

PRIORITY – V

Approved by: Andhra Pradesh River Rejuvenation Committee

(Constituted in compliance of order of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal) Submitted to: Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi

1 CONTENTS

1 Executive Summary 5 2 Introduction. 7 3 Achievable targets as per Hon’ble NGT Directions. 8 4 Identified Polluted River Stretches in the State. 10 5 Action Plan for restoration of polluted river stretches of River Krishna 11 (Priority-V): 6 Major Towns and Industrial Pockets in the catchment of River Krishna 16 7 Major Drains contributing pollution into River Krishna 17 8 National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP) along the River 18 Krishna 9 Identification of Sources of Pollution. 30 10 Detailed Gap Analysis. 31-40 Sewage Management. Industrial Effluent Management. Municipal Solid Waste Management. Industrial Hazardous Waste. 11 Monitoring of Action plan 41 River Godavari Rejuvenation Plan. 42 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 12 PERT Chart 43 13 Protection Phase Of River Krishna Stretch 44 14 Improvement Phase Of River Krishna Stretch 45 15 Conclusion 46

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 Krishna River Sr. Description of Item Details No. 1. Name of the identified polluted river and its : Krishna river from Amarvathi to Hamsaladeevi tributaries 2. Is river is perennial and total length of the : Length- 270 Km. polluted river 5. Major Towns on the banks of the river with : Local Body Population population Vijayawada 10.5 lakhs as per 2011 census

6. a. Sewage generation & Treatment in MLD : Total expected Sewage Generation- 250 MLD Total STP Capacity- 130MLD

b. Total no. of existing STPs and proposed : Existing: 7 STPs with total capacities in MLD Proposed:1 Existing Capacity:130 MLD , Proposed: 100 c. Gaps in sewage treatment in MLD : 100 MLD

7. Major industries located : No’s of major industries

total industrial effluent generation in MLD : Total water consumption- KLD and waste water generation-43,32,239 KLD KLD STP of 800 KLD capacity b. No. of industries having captive STPs : 1 no’s and their treatment capacity in MLD c. No of CETP’s and their treatment : Nil capacity d. Gaps in treatment of industrial effluent : Nil

Waste Management : 8. a. Solid Waste Generation & processing : The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is carrying out bio-mining of MSW with a capacity of 20 TPD at Ajith Singh Nagar for separation of recyclable waste . M/s. Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bio-mined 2.5 Lakh Tons of legacy waste out of which 1 Lakh Tons of combustible/RDF was recovered and transported to nearest cement plants and disposed through co-processing/co-incinerated. The VMC also tied up with nearest cement plants for disposal of plastic waste generated from the 8 no. of

4 Municipalities existing in the Krishna District under Swachha Bharat The VMC is also having ‘Construction and demolition waste processing’ facility owned by M/s. Pro Enviro C & D Waste Recycling Facility located at Ajith Singh Nagar with a capacity of 200 Tons/day

b. Biomedical Waste Generation : 593 bedded hospitals & treatment 478 non-bedded hospitals are functioning. Out of the above, 12 Government Hospitals, 88 Primary Health Centers, 13 CHC and 958 Private Hospitals are functioning. c. E-Waste Management Generation & : E-waste generation is TPA by industries and is treatment being sent to APPCB authorized E-waste Dismatlers/ Recyclers d. Hazardous waste management 380 No. of Hazardous waste generating industries are functioning. 15 oil reclamation units are existing in Krishna District.

The hazardous waste shall be handled carefully and shall be disposed to landfill, incineration or co- processing at cement plants as authorized by APPCB

e. Construction & Demolition waste Generation 70 TPD across the 9 ULBs functioning at Management Krishna District.

M/s. Pro Enviro C & D Waste Recycling Facility,

located at Azithsingh Nagar with a capacity of

200 Tons/day,

The Recovered sand-30 Tons/day, Aggregate-90 Tons/day, Green products like paver blocks,

tiles etc.,-50 Tons/day and soil-30 Tons/day.

5 9. Action plan includes mainly covering : • RRC has already requested the Water Resource aspects such as Dept,Govt. of A.P for maintaining minimum E- (Proposal for utilization of sewage, ground flows,water shed management, plantation on water recharging or rain water harvesting, both sides of the river and setting up of bio- measures for regulating ground water use, protection and management of flood plain 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) 10. Min. and Max. required time period for 2- 5 Years implementation of action plans 11. Total estimated budget in crores towards : Preliminary Project Report prepared for implementation of proposed action plans ( construction of STPs with 100 MLD capacity with e.g. No. of STPs, capacity, total cost) an estimated cost of Rs.278.38 crores and submitted to GoI to support under NRCP

The Existing 2 STPs of 20 MLD capacity are also proposed for upgradation with “Extended Aeration Technology”. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Expected deliverables w r to achieving : 1. To achieve 100% sewage collection Goals 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 quality is meeting the BOD standards for the year 2019

6 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),

7 • Maintaining minimum environmental flow of the river • Plantations on both sides of the river. • Setting up of biodiversity parks on flood plains • 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 in Priority 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.

8 RECOGNITION PHASE

1.4 Introduction:

Krishna river is one of the longest rivers in India. The Krishna river is around 1,400 km in length (282 KM in Maharashtra). The Krishna river originates at Mahabaleshwar near the Jor village in the extreme north of Wai Taluka, Satara District, Maharashtra in the west and empties into the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi (near Koduru) in Andhra Pradesh, on the east coast. Vijayawada is the largest city on the River Krishna. It causes heavy soil erosion during the monsoon floods. As the water availability in the Krishna river was becoming inadequate to meet the water demand, Godavari River is linked to the Krishna river by commissioning the Polavaram right bank canal with the help of Pattiseema lift scheme in the year 2015 to augment water availability to the Prakasam Barrage in Andhra Pradesh. The irrigation canals of Prakasam Barrage form part of National Waterway 4.

Vijayawada is the only city situated on the left bank of River Krishna. The Vijayawada city was originally called Bezawada. The city was very famous due to existing of Goddess of Kanakadurgamma temple and Prakasam Barrage and also Kondapalli handcrafts, Kuchipudi dance.

The City is a major hub of industry and agriculture. There are many mining units, stone crushers, bulk drug units, NTTPS, Lanco Kondapalli and major dairy units like, Vijaya Dairy, Model Dairy etc., are existing in Krishna District.

The Machilipatnam is the district head quarters and the second largest town in the district. The Andhra Scientific Company is the major industrial establishment of the Town. It manufactures scientific instruments which are mainly used in Laboratories of educational institutions and has a standing of over 35 years, which was merged into M/s. Bharath Electronics Ltd., in 1990s. Now, the BEL is manufacturing Opto- Electronics/Opto-Mechanical Instruments-7,000 Nos./Annum and obtained Auto renewal of CFO of the Board on 23.05.2019, which is valid up to 31.05.2024. Kalamkari industry in which colour printing on the cloth is done by natural colours, avoiding the use of chemical colours is famous. Gold covering also a local industry which attracts customers throughout the State.

The Krishna District is in the eastern coast of the state bordering West Godavari district in the East, Bay of Bengal in the South, Guntur and Suryapet district of Telangana in the West and Khammam district of Telangana in the Northern

9 direction. The Krishna district occupies an area of 8,727 square kilometres (3,370 sq mi). It has a total coastline of 88 km. The District is divided into 50 Mandals covering 4 Revenue Divisions viz., 1.Bandar 2. Vijayawada 3. Gudivada 4. Nuzvid. The District is naturally divided into 1.Delta 2.Upland Zones. All the Mandals existing in Bandar, Gudivada divisions and part of Vijayawada division ( Penamaluru, Kankipadu, Thotlavalluru part of Vijayawada Rural) comprise delta and Unguturu, Vuyyuru, Pamidimukkala and part of Gannavaram and Bapulapadu Mandals of Nuzvid Division and all the mandals existing in Nuzvid division and the remaining Mandals of Vijayawada Division constitute upland. The upland consists of an undulating broken by low ranges of Eastern Ghats. (The main sources of water for Irrigation in upland are tanks. It is being benefited by the water of Nargarjuna Sagar also. The delta land is being irrigated by canals of river Krishna).

The population of the District is 4517398 comprising of 970 inhabited and 35 uninhabited villages. It took third rank in population density (518 per Sq.Km). There are 9 Municipalities viz., 1. Machilipatnam 2. Pedana 3. Gudivada 4.Nuzvid and 5. Jaggaiahpeta 6.Nandigam 7.Tiruvuru 8.Vuyyuru and one Municipal Corporation in Vijayawada.

Sl. Salient Features of Data No Town 1 Geographic location 16.5062° N, 80.6480° E 2 Climate Tropical

3 Temperature Tropical Climate conditions with extreme hot summer and cold winter prevail in this district. April to June is the hottest months with high temperature in May.

4 Rainfall The normal rainfall of Krishna District is 1033.5 M.M. The average rainfall recorded during the year 2016-17 it is 794.7 M.M and in 2017-18 it is 804.0 M.M.

The famous river Krishna is flowing in this district. Part of upland mandals as well as the delta Mandals is now having the facility of utilising the Krishna river water for irrigation purpose. Krishna being a great and sacred river of South Indian like Godavari and Cauvery flows almost across the peninsula from West to East and finally joins the sea by two principal mouths. Among the other streams and tributaries Muniyeru, Budameru and Tammileru are significant. Munneru is the chief tributary of the river Krishna and it flows from North to South across erstwhile Jaggaiahpeta and Nandigama taluks. This is an

10 additional irrigation source available in this district. The Budameru is another hill streams which flows through several mandals viz., Mylavaram, G.Konduru, Unguturu, Vijayawada, Gannavaram, Gudivada, Mandavalli, Kaikaluru and finally falls into Kolleru Lake. Agriculturally, the importance of the above sources is more as they not only feed minor irrigation tanks but also provide for lift irrigation sources and ground water potential.

The Mandals like, Avanigadda, Nagayalanka and Koduru are located close to River Krishna are affected by frequent floods incurring heavy losses to properties and farmlands. The farmers in this belt are not guaranteed crops until harvested, as no one can predict the precise arrival of floods. From July to December there are several instances of flooding on this river.

1.5 Objective of the Action Plan:

To restore the quality of this priority -V polluted stretch (Krishna river from Amaravathi to Hamsaladeevi) to be fit for at least bathing purposes. Accordingly of action plan was prepared as directed by Hon'ble National Green Tribunal vide its order dated 20th September 2018 passed in the original Application No 673/2018 in the matter of News Item Published In 'The Hindu' Authored By Shri Jacob Koshy Titled " More River Stretches Are Now Critically Polluted: CPCB.

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 Krishna river stretch identified from Amaravathi to Hamsaladeevi 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- V as the BOD value found to be exceeding the standard limit of 3.0 mg/lit at some instances between 3.5 to 5.3 mg/lit. The length of the identified polluted stretch is about 270 kms.

11 Table 2: Details of the polluted river stretches under Priority V in the Vijayawada town

SL. Name of the Identified BOD Priority Details No rivers/streams polluted range wise stretches 1 Krishna Krishna river is one of the longest rivers in River stretch 3.5 to V 5.3 India. The Krishna river is around identified from mg/l 1,400 km in length (282 KM in Amaravathi to Maharashtra). The Krishna river's source is Hamsaladeevi at Mahabaleshwar near the Jor village in the extreme north of Wai Taluka, Satara District, Maharashtra in the west and empties into the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi (near Koduru) in Andhra Pradesh, on the east coast. Vijayawada is the largest city on the River Krishna.

It causes heavy soil erosion during the monsoon floods.

As the water availability in the Krishna river was becoming inadequate to meet the water demand, Godavari River is linked to the Krishna river by commissioning the Polavaram right bank canal with the help of Pattiseema lift scheme in the year 2015 to augment water availability to the Prakasam Barrage in Andhra Pradesh.The irrigation canals of Prakasam Barrage form part of National Waterway 4.

Topo map of Krishna river stretch

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

The quality of water in the river Krishna has been monitored under a National project by the name National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP). Samples are being collected from four stations, i) Pavitrasangamam ii) Prakasam Barrage, iii) Puligadda along the river stretch in Krishna District from Amaravathi to Hamsaladeevi. The water has been tested for various physico- chemical, bacteriological and biological parameters. The monitoring has been carried out on monthly basis. The data thus generated is being communicated to Central Pollution Control Board. The water quality data for the period from 2016 to 2019 is table below:

Station Code Location (Latitude & Longitude) District Krishna river at Pavitrasangamam, Ibrahimpatnam 4375 Krishna N16o 57’689”; E80o 52’049” Krishna river at Prakasam barriage 25 Krishna N16o 29’241”; E80o 37’301” Krishna river at Puligadda 1782 Krishna N15o 57’091”; E81o 07’079”

13 • Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2016 is given below: Krishna River at Prakasam Barriage S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 22 28 2 DO (mg/L) 6.2 7.2 3 pH 6.74 8.09 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 265 960 5 BOD (mg/L) 0.5 0.8 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.26 2.35 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) 0 0 8 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) 0 <2 9 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 400 1400 10 Saprobity index ------11 Diversity index ------12 Turbidity (NTU) 0.82 6.65 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) 10 10 14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 20 175 15 Chloride (mg/L) 47 225 16 COD (mg/L) 4 8 17 TKN (mg/L) BDL BDL 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) BDL BDL 19 Hardness (mg/L) 50 370 20 Calcium (mg/L) 20 200 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 15 170 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 16 54 23 Sodium (mg/L) 18 40 24 TDS (mg/L) 145 530 25 TFS (mg/L) 155 520 26 TSS (mg/L) 4 6 27 Phosphate (mg/L) 0.1 0.26 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.15 0.26 29 Potassium (mg/L) 2 2 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.18 0.6 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 12.75 50.88 32 SAR (mg/L) 0.57 1.54

• Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2017 is given below:

14 Krishna river at Prakasam Barriage S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 24 26 2 DO (mg/L) 6.8 7.5 3 pH 7.12 8.41 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 210 806 5 BOD (mg/L) 0.8 2.1 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.65 1.85 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) BDL BDL 8 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) BDL <2 9 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 400 800 10 Saprobity index 5.1 5.1 11 Diversity index 0.58 0.66 12 Turbidity (NTU) 1.03 15.2 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) 20 20 14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 40 195 15 Chloride (mg/L) 25 120 16 COD (mg/L) 4 10 17 TKN (mg/L) 0 0 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) 0 0 19 Hardness (mg/L) 70 225 20 Calcium (mg/L) 18 56 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 6 22 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 10 90 23 Sodium (mg/L) 6 85 24 TDS (mg/L) 140 495 25 TFS (mg/L) 134 488 26 TSS (mg/L) 5 10 27 Phosphate (mg/L) BDL 0.56 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.22 0.29 29 Potassium (mg/L) 2 5 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.4 0.85 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 28.2 48 32 SAR (mg/L) 0.7 2.5

Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2018 is given below:

Krishna river at Prakasam Barriage S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 23 29 2 DO (mg/L) 6.8 7.4 3 pH 7.21 8.49 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 283 920 5 BOD (mg/L) 1.4 2

15 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.6 0.96 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) ---- 0 8 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) <2 4 9 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 800 1100 10 Saprobity index ---- 5.1 11 Diversity index 0.58 0.58 12 Turbidity (NTU) 0.54 1.46 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) ------14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 88 800 15 Chloride (mg/L) 24 210 16 COD (mg/L) 10 12 17 TKN (mg/L) BDL BDL 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) BDL BDL 19 Hardness (mg/L) 76 224 20 Calcium (mg/L) 21 48 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 6 27 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 17 91 23 Sodium (mg/L) 30 120 24 TDS (mg/L) 170 550 25 TFS (mg/L) 164 538 26 TSS (mg/L) 4 6 27 Phosphate (mg/L) BDL BDL 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.18 0.4 29 Potassium (mg/L) 2.4 5.6 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.16 0.88 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 26.3 64.1 32 SAR (mg/L) 1 4.4 Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2019 is given below:

Krishna river at Prakasam Barriage S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 22 28 2 DO (mg/L) 7.1 7.4 3 pH 7.11 8.07 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 286 1041 5 BOD (mg/L) 0.8 1.6 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.36 1.36 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) ---- 0 8 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) <2 2 9 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 210 800 10 Saprobity index ---- 0.62 11 Diversity index 0.58 0.66 12 Turbidity (NTU) 0.28 0.67 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) ------14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 64 214

16 15 Chloride (mg/L) 40 142 16 COD (mg/L) <10 12 17 TKN (mg/L) BDL BDL 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) 0.04 0.38 19 Hardness (mg/L) 100 292 20 Calcium (mg/L) 44 144 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 38 148 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 22 96 23 Sodium (mg/L) 21 90 24 TDS (mg/L) 178 650 25 TFS (mg/L) 172 642 26 TSS (mg/L) 4 6 27 Phosphate (mg/L) 0.02 0.2 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.04 0.4 29 Potassium (mg/L) 2.65 4.4 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.15 1.2 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 28 49.6 32 SAR (mg/L) 0.6 2.8

• Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2016 is given below: Krishna river at Puligadda S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 22 28 2 DO (mg/L) 4.2 5.9 3 pH 7.12 7.87 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 9730 34700 5 BOD (mg/L) 0.5 1.8 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.16 3.19 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) 0 0 Fecal Coliform 8 0 <2 (MPN/100ml) Total Coliform 9 800 1700 (MPN/100ml) 10 Saprobity index ------11 Diversity index ------12 Turbidity (NTU) 0.76 7 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) 10 10 14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 50 860 15 Chloride (mg/L) 2100 6900 16 COD (mg/L) 4 12 17 TKN (mg/L) BDL BDL 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) BDL BDL

17 19 Hardness (mg/L) 1280 4100 20 Calcium (mg/L) 208 1500 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 144 3520 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 133 940 23 Sodium (mg/L) 900 3200 24 TDS (mg/L) 5500 26843 25 TFS (mg/L) 5390 26820 26 TSS (mg/L) 8 12 27 Phosphate (mg/L) 0 0 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.18 0.52 29 Potassium (mg/L) 300 500 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.21 1.95 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 30.7 74.27 32 SAR (mg/L) 6.2 31.12

Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2017 is given below: Krishna river at Puligadda S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 22 27 2 DO (mg/L) 4.6 7.8 3 pH 6.9 8.16 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 743 34100 5 BOD (mg/L) 1.2 2.1 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.27 1.42 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) BDL BDL Fecal Coliform 8 BDL <2 (MPN/100ml) Total Coliform 9 800 1700 (MPN/100ml) 10 Saprobity index 5.1 6.2 11 Diversity index 0.58 0.66 12 Turbidity (NTU) 0.6 2.38 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) 30 30 14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 90 190 15 Chloride (mg/L) 180 10200 16 COD (mg/L) 10 12 17 TKN (mg/L) 0 0 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) 0 0 19 Hardness (mg/L) 160 5367 20 Calcium (mg/L) 36 1200 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 16 600 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 40 1360 23 Sodium (mg/L) 80 6100 24 TDS (mg/L) 480 21500 25 TFS (mg/L) 470 21200

18 26 TSS (mg/L) 6 12 27 Phosphate (mg/L) BDL 0.36 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.18 0.28 29 Potassium (mg/L) 3 300 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.38 1.84 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 47.8 77.5 32 SAR (mg/L) 2.7 41.7

Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2018 is given below: Krishna river at Puligadda S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 23 30 2 DO (mg/L) 5.9 7.2 3 pH 7.18 8.09 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 26600 37420 5 BOD (mg/L) 1.6 2.8 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.6 1.6 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) ---- 0 8 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) <2 4 9 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 1100 1400 10 Saprobity index ---- 6.2 11 Diversity index 0.58 0.58 12 Turbidity (NTU) 1.12 2.96 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) ------14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 120 260 15 Chloride (mg/L) 6800 12300 16 COD (mg/L) <10 20 17 TKN (mg/L) BDL BDL 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) 0 0 19 Hardness (mg/L) 860 6600 20 Calcium (mg/L) 56 1520 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 175 1059 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 1080 2300 23 Sodium (mg/L) 2792 6500 24 TDS (mg/L) 16500 23500 25 TFS (mg/L) 16180 23582 26 TSS (mg/L) 8 16 27 Phosphate (mg/L) 0 0 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.27 0.7 29 Potassium (mg/L) 120 400 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.61 1.28 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 52.2 92.1 32 SAR (mg/L) 16.8 82.9

19 • Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2019 is given below: Krishna river at Puligadda S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 25 31 2 DO (mg/L) 4.9 5.7 3 pH 7.16 7.98 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 21320 38100 5 BOD (mg/L) 1.8 2.6 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.68 1.06 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) ---- 0 8 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) <2 4 9 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 210 1300 10 Saprobity index ---- 5.1 11 Diversity index 0.66 0.66 12 Turbidity (NTU) 0.74 2.2 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) ------14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 138 160 15 Chloride (mg/L) 6520 11200 16 COD (mg/L) 14 20 17 TKN (mg/L) BDL BDL 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) BDL BDL 19 Hardness (mg/L) 1890 6100 20 Calcium (mg/L) 790 2010 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 1100 4300 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 1200 2430 23 Sodium (mg/L) 4100 5800 24 TDS (mg/L) 13430 24000 25 TFS (mg/L) 13402 23966 26 TSS (mg/L) 8 14 27 Phosphate (mg/L) BDL BDL 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.16 0.8 29 Potassium (mg/L) 24 316 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.5 0.9 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 65.8 80.9 32 SAR (mg/L) 30.9 40.8

• Water analysis report showing different parameters of minimum and maximum values during 2019 is given below: Krishna river at Pavitra Sangamam

S.No Parameters Min Max 1 Water Temp(0C) 24 30 2 DO (mg/L) 7 7.4 3 pH 7.32 8.1 4 Conductivity uS/cm) 250 677 5 BOD (mg/L) 0.8 0.8

20 6 Nitrate-N (mg/L) 0.32 1.2 7 Nitrite-N (mg/L) 0 0 8 Fecal Coliform (MPN/100ml) 210 240 9 Total Coliform (MPN/100ml) 460 800 10 Saprobity index 0 0

11 Diversity index ------12 Turbidity (NTU) 0.16 0.52 13 Phen-Alk. (mg/L) 0 0 14 Total Alk. (mg/L) 88 156 15 Chloride (mg/L) 28 98

16 COD (mg/L) <10 <10 17 TKN (mg/L) BDL BDL 18 Ammonia-N (mg/L) 0.04 0.06 19 Hardness (mg/L) 80 224 20 Calcium (mg/L) 52 94 21 Magnesium (mg/L) 24 132 22 Sulphate (mg/L) 15 74 23 Sodium (mg/L) 20 56 24 TDS (mg/L) 154 428 25 TFS (mg/L) 144 420

26 TSS (mg/L) 4 4 27 Phosphate (mg/L) 0.04 0.2 28 Boron (mg/L) 0.04 0.34 29 Potassium (mg/L) 2.48 5.32 30 Fluoride (mg/L) 0.14 1.08 31 %Sodium (mg/L) 31.6 42.1 32 SAR (mg/L) 0.9 1.7

It is observed from the data that the Dissolved Oxygen in the river Krishna in the above stretch is always remained above 4. It ranges from a minimum of 4.2 mg/ltr to a maximum of 7.5 mg/ltr which is a healthy indicator for the aquatic fauna to sustain. The BOD values ranges from a minimum of 0.5 mg/ltr to 2.8 mg/ltr in the above period i.e., 2016 to 2019. Therefore it is evident that the water quality of the river Krishna in the above stretch is mostly meeting the prescribed standards. The present water quality may be designated as class ‘C’ as per the CPCB water quality criteria, which can be used for drinking after conventional treatment and disinfection.

21 Table : Annual average values with respect to DO and BOD of River Krishna at the sampling stations for the period 2016 to 2019 are as follows : RIVER KRISHNA Puligad S.No Year Parameter Prakasam da Pavitra Sangamam barrage Aquedu ct

Dissolved

Oxygen (D.O) 6.90 5.03 mg/lt 1 2016 Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand 0.76 1.08 (BOD) mg/lt Dissolved Oxygen (D.O) 7.08 5.84 mg/lt 2 2017 Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand 1.80 1.90 (BOD) mg/lt Dissolved Oxygen (D.O) 6.99 5.90 mg/lt 3 2018 Bio-chemical

Oxygen Demand 1.80 established Station 2019. NWMP was June, in 1.60 (BOD) mg/lt Dissolved Oxygen (D.O) 7.20 7.00 5.40 mg/lt 4 2019 Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand 1.00 0.80 2.30 (BOD) mg/lt From the above annual average values, during the period from 2016 ,2019, the water quality of above station can be designated as ‘B’ Category, but for the presence of Higher Coliform, as the BOD value is less than 2 mg/lt. and DO is more than 5.0 mg/lt.

• Water analysis reports showing Heavy Metals in the Polluted River stretch Amaravathi to Hamsaladevi) from the year 2016 to 2019 are given below: Station Code : 25 2016 2017 2018 2019

S.No Prakasham Apr Oct Apr Oct Apr Oct Apr Oct barrage

1 Arsenic ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

2 Cadmium ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

3 Copper ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

22 4 Lead ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

5 Chromium ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

6 Nickel ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

7 Zinc 0.026 0.041 ND 0.12 0.146 0.15 0.144 0.15

8 Iron(Total) 0.041 0.21 ND ND 0.028 0.032 0.03 0.032

Station Code :1782 2016 2017 2018 2019

S.No Puligadda Apr Oct Apr Oct Apr Oct Apr Oct aqueduct

1 Arsenic ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

2 Cadmium ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

3 Copper ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

4 Lead ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

5 Chromium ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

6 Nickel ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND

7 Zinc 0.046 0.032 0.015 0.086 0.072 0.084 0.072 0.084

8 Iron(Total) 0.28 0.225 0.21 0.012 0.048 0.052 0.06 0.052

Note : ND – Not Detectable Eight Heavy Metals viz. Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Chromium, Nickel, Zinc and Iron(Total) are being analysed in the River Water. The results shows there is no occurrence of Heavy Metals in the River water except traces of Zinc and Iron, which are within Drinking Water standards. 2.1 Gap Analysis: Detail gap analyses with regard to sewage, industrial effluents, waste (municipal solid waste, industrial hazardous waste, biomedical waste, plastic waste, construction and demolition waste) management are detailed below: a. Sewage Management: Status of Sewage management in Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)

Total sewage generation : 130 MLD

Total sewage treatment : 130 MLD

No of STPs existing in Vijayawada town : 7

23 No of STPs to be Commissioned : 1 b. Industrial Effluent 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 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.

Industries located: Auto Nagar, Vijayawada is the only Industrial area located in the vicinity of Vijayawada Municipal Corporation limited. This industrial area is mostly housed small scale engineering and other allied industries. The Auto Nagar, Vijayawada is well connected with drainage network and connected to Sewage Treatment Plant of capacity 20 MLD. Apart from STP, there is one common effluent treatment plan operational since August, 2011 with a capacity of 200 KLD to treat the industrial waste water in the area. There is no scope for discharge of industrial waste water in this industrial estate either directly or indirectly into River Krishna. M/s. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS):

M/s. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station (NTTPS) is a 1760 MW Thermal Power Plant and is located at Ibrahimpatnam (V), Krishna District. The AP Pollution Control Board issued CFO to the power plant which is having valid CFO upto 31-12-2021. The power plant is operating in four stages of capacity 1760 MW (210 MW X6, 500 MW X1). The industry is utilizing water for cooling tower make up, boiler feed and other purposes from the river Krishna to the tune of 4332239 KLD and generates waste water through condenser cooling, boiler blow down, floor washings, ash pond decant and other sources. The above once through cooling water, boiler blow down water from stage I to stage III and the excess

24 waste water after recycling in stage IV is being discharged into Budameru diversion channel which finds its way into river Krishna. The domestic sewage of residential quarters of A- colony, C-colony and security colony is being treated in the STP of 800 KLD capacity & from B-Colony the domestic sewage is treated in STP of 2000 KLD which is being constructed and it will be completed in about 3 months. The increase in temperature of condenser cooling water from inlet to the outlet of condenser is maintained below the 100C as stipulated by the Board. Samples are being collected regularly from the unit and observed that the industry is meeting the waste water discharge standards as stipulated by the Board. Ground and surface water quality in the vicinity of the unit is observed to be satisfactory. The online effluent monitoring system was installed in the power house and the data is being uploaded to CPCB and APPCB websites regularly. The industry is having seven boilers (unit I to VII) of capacity 700 TPH x 2, 690 TPH x 4 and a 1625 TPH, stacks attached to all these boilers are connected to three chimneys. Unit I & II were upgraded to 50 mg/Nm3 by installing parallel ESPs. Unit III & IV improved to achieve 100 mg/Nm3 by implementation of advanced EPIC – II controllers. Unit V & VI were designed for 100 mg/Nm3 and further upgraded by installing advanced system of ARECA intelligent type controllers. Ammonia dosing is introduced in ESPs and in practice for units I to VI. The industry further proposed to increase the utilization of washed coal and replacement of ESP controllers with latest technology in the current year.Dust extraction and suppression systems were installed at silos, ash trucks packing yard, wagon tippler, coal transfer points, crusher houses and coal stock yard. Further, manual dust suppression nozzles are placed with fugitive control system in transfer points. Green belt was developed in about 160 ha. of land at various places of the unit. The industry achieved 100% ash utilization during the years 2018 and 2019. 3 nos. of CAAQM stations were provided at Ibrahimpatnam, Kondapalli and near Rayanapadu wagon workshop as specified by the Board and the data is being uploaded to APPCB website regularly. Further, the online stack emission monitoring systems for the stack emissions of all units were provided and the data is being uploaded to APPCB web site. c. There are no industries present along the stretch of the Krishna River.

d. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT:

The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is carrying out bio-mining of MSW with a capacity of 20 TPD at Ajith Singh Nagar for separation of recyclable waste. M/s. Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd., is a state of art technology company has been engaged for Bio-mining of legacy waste piled up in the dumpsite located at Azithsingh Nagar, Vijayawada. The above said company Bio-mined 2.5 Lakh Tons of legacy waste

25 out of which 1 Lakh Tons of combustible/RDF was recovered and transported to nearest cement plants and disposed through co-processing/co-incinerated.

The VMC also tied up with nearest cement plants for disposal of plastic waste generated from the 8 no. of Municipalities existing in the Krishna District under Swachha Bharat The VMC is also having ‘Construction and demolition waste processing’ facility owned by M/s. Pro Enviro C & D Waste Recycling Facility located at Ajith Singh Nagar with a capacity of 200 Tons/day e. Industrial Hazardous Waste:

In Krishna District, about 380 No. of Hazardous waste generating industries are functioning. 15 oil reclamation units are existing in Krishna District. The hazardous waste shall be handled carefully and shall be disposed to landfill, incineration or co- processing at cement plants as authorized by APPCB f. Biomedical Waste Management:

In Krishna District, 593 bedded hospitals and 478 non-bedded hospitals are functioning. Out of the above, 12 Government Hospitals, 88 Primary Health Centers, 13 CHC and 958 Private Hospitals are functioning. All the above, HCF tied up with Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment & Disposal facility (CBMWTF) operating in the name of M/s. Safenviron, Dharmavarapupadu Thanda Village, Jaggaiahpet Mandal, Krishna District. In addition 30 no. of Veterinary Hospitals are functioning in the District, with valid BMW authorization. g. Construction & Demolition Waste:

In Krishna district the expected generation of Construction & Demolition waste is about 70 TPD across the 9 ULBs functioning at Krishna District. The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) and 8 Municipalities are advised to ensure that the C&D waste to dispose for road embankment, low level filling and other means to bare minimum impacts in the surrounding environment. h. The APPCB issued Consent for Operation for ‘Construction and Demolition Waste Processing’ facility by name M/s. Pro Enviro C & D Waste Recycling Facility, located at Azithsingh Nagar with a capacity of 200 Tons/day, which is valid up to 31.08.2023. The facility in operational since 01-10-2018. This Facility is having CFO to produce the Recovered sand-30 Tons/day, Aggregate-90 Tons/day, Green products like paver blocks, tiles etc.,-50 Tons/day and soil-30 Tons/day.

26 i. Groundwater Quality Monitoring:

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) is monitoring ground water 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 locations are selected in such way that the polluted points are given priority for observation of ground water contamination.

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. Member of the Committee Designation No.

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 & Technology Department

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

27 4.0 River Godavari Rejuvenation Plan

1. Action Plan for Management of 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 directions will be issued to install a captive ETP and such establishments which do not comply will be regulated and levied with fines in case of any violation Proposed Action plans for restoration Proposed time Proposed Achievable Present status and or Sl.No of identified polluted targets for Remarks Target pendency in terms of % river streches in Compliance States 1. Total target proposed is 150 Mld. Civil works completed. At present there are (7) Errection of electro- STPs having a total September,2020 mechanical equipments and capacity of 130 Mld and instrumentation to be taken one no. of 20 Mld up at Jakkampudi. capacity at Jakkampudi is under construction.

2. Upgradation of Commissionning of following STPs were Prepartion of DPR for STPs with state of art planned to the latest rejuvenation of of existing technologies including technology so as to STPs and DP stations to 1 flow measuring comply the effluent meet effluent parameters devices at all salient standards as per NGT and installation of biogas points guidelines. energy plants as per (a) 10 Mld STP located December, CPHEEO, MoHUPA, at Ramalingeswara 2020. MoEF and NGT norms in Nagar from extended VMC was entrusted to M/s areation technology to NCPE Infrastructure India UASBR. (b) Pvt. Ltd., hyderabad on 02- 10 Mld STP located at 01-2020. The agency was Autonagar from asked to submit DPR within extended areation three months. technology to UASBR.

28 3. Flood proptection wall was already existing along the left margin of Krishna river from Kotinagar to Ramalingeswara Nagar. The balance length of Flood protection wall from Kakakadurgamma Taken up by Water varadhi to Kotinagar was proposed by Water Resources department Resources department and sanction was already accorded for an amount of Rs.122.90 crores vide GO Rt. no.31 Water resources (Projects-II) department dated 13-01- 2020 Two works at an estimated costs of Rs.434.60 lakhs & Laying of new sewer Rs.500 lakhs were taken up lines in unserved areas to provide 19.70 km length were taken up under UGD lines in Circle-1 area. Laying of new 14th FC grants and September, Already 9.00 km length 2 sewarage pipelines and completed and the balance AMRUT. Soonafter 2020. house connections work is expected to be competion of laying of completed by september, sewer lines, UGD 2020. Under AMRUT about HSCs will be given sewerlines was taken up at a cost of Rs.39.88 Crores and work is nearing completion. The STP sludge is STP Sludge utilised as a manure 3 Management for the greenery in STPs at all places. Already co processing unit established in 20 Mld STP at Singh The DPR for Nagar. Also proposed establishments of two no. of 10 KLD December, FSSTPs is under 4 Septage Management each capacity Faecal 2020. preparation by ASCI, sludge Sewage Hyderabad. It is expected Treatment Plants at a within two months. cost of Rs.200 lakhs under Go AP grants for 2019-20. All the treated sewage coming out from STPs is dichared into Budameru Drain exceping the two STPs Utilization of treated ( 10 Mld & 20 Mld) 5 sewage located at Ramalingeswara Nagar, which is being discharged into Krishna river after proper chlorination.

29 VMC is spending nearly Rs.4.40 Crores per annum for Ensuring proper Operation and 6 Operation and Maintenance of (7) Maintanance of STPs STPs by way of chemicals, man power and power charges. VMC is having about 1095 Km of Pucca drains. It is taking up regular and periodic cleaning of drains duly spending nearly Rs.9.35 crores per annum. Further 798 Maintanance of drains km length of Sewer and sewage network 7 network and 34065 includuing periodic UGD manholes are cleaning regularly cleaned for ensuring smooth flow. An amount of Rs.4.40 Crores is being spent per annum towages of man power and hiring charges of Airtech machines. Exposure visits are arranged to the staff Awareness and under Swacch Bharat 8 training for the Programme for better concerned authorities sanitation with latest technology .

Tadepalli Municipality:

Proposed Action plans for Present Proposed time restoration of identified Proposed Achievable status and or Sl.No targets for Remarks polluted river streches in Target pendency in Compliance States terms of %

Commissionning of STPs Preparation of with state of art technologies Model Town 1 Flow Measurements 31.03.2023 _ including flow measuring DPR is in devices at all salient points progress

Preparation of Laying of new sewarage Laying of 140 Kms Model Town 2 pipelines and house 31.03.2023 _ Sewerage network DPR is in connections progress Preparation of Model Town 3 STP Sludge Management Cleaning 31.03.2023 _ DPR is in progress

30 Preparation of Model Town 4 Septage Management Cleaning 31.03.2023 _ DPR is in progress Treated Treated Sewage is Treated Sewage is Sewage is being utilized for being utilized for being utilized 5 Utilization of treated sewage plantation and _ plantation and for plantation watering of the watering of the roads. and watering roads. of the roads. At present 2 STPs are functioning in good Ensuring proper Operation 14 MLD sewage plant O & M for 7 years 6 condition _ and Maintanance of STPs is proposed. after completion under O&M . (0.4 MLD including both STPs) Maintanance of drains and Maintanance of drains and sewage 7 sewage network includuing _ _ _ network is periodic cleaning being done regularly. Awareness and training Awareness and training for is being 8 _ _ _ the concerned authorities conducted thrice in a week.

2. Action Plan For Management Of Industrial Effluents

a. All the industries (water polluting) will be directed to have captive ETPs and ensure to compliance to effluent discharge norms. b. All the water polluting industries will be directed to have online Continuous Effluent Monitoring System (OCEMS). c. Industries will be directed to adopt best practices to minimize water consumption and for recycling of treat waste water. d. Provision of waste water treatment system.

e. There are no industries discharging industrial waste water either directly or indirectly into Krishna River.

31 Industrial Effluent Management : Proposed Action Proposed Proposed Present Remarks Plans for Achievable Time Status Restoration of Target Targets for and or Identified Polluted Compliance pendenc River Stretches in y in States/UTs terms of %

Identification of No illegal and non-complying industries were identified along 1 non-complying as the Krishna river stretch encompassing Krishna district i.e., well as illegal units. from Muktyala to Hamsaladeevi. 2 Closure Direction No closure directions were issued for non complying and illegal for non-complying units along the Krishna river stretch encompassing Krishna and illegal units. district i.e., from Muktyala to Hamsaladeevi. Upgradation of The issue of upgradation and construction of captive ETPs or existing captive construction of new ETPs by individual industries does not arise ETPs or as no illegal / non-complying industries have been identified

construction of new along the Krishna river stretch. ETPs by individual industries. Upgradation of The issue of upgradation and construction of CETP does not existing CETPs with arise as no illegal / non-complying industries have been State of Art identified along the Krishna river stretch. technologies. Commissioning of new CETPs with State of Art technologies. 3 Interception & No illegal and non-complying industries were identified along diversion of the Krishna river stretch encompassing Krishna district i.e., industrial effluent from Muktyala to Hamsaladeevi. from drains carrying industrial effluents. Installation of The issue of installation of OCEMS by industries and OCEMS by connectivity of all OCEMS with SPCB/PCC and CPCB server industries and does not arise as no illegal / non-complying industries have connectivity of all been identified along the Krishna river stretch. OCEMS with SPCB/PCC and CPCB server. Utilization of treated Utilization of treated effluent and reduction of water effluent and consumption by the industries does not arise as no illegal and reduction of water non-complying industries were identified along the Krishna consumption by the river stretch encompassing Krishna district i.e., from Muktyala industries. to Hamsaladeevi. Adoption of Zero The issue of adopting Zero Liquid Discharge by the industries Liquid Discharge by does not arise as there are no industries were identified. along the industries as per the Krishna river stretch encompassing Krishna district i.e., Directions of CPCB. from Muktyala to Hamsaladeevi. Notification of ETP standards.

32 Awareness and training for the concerned authorities of O & M of ETPs/CETP

a. 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 and capping of existing municipal dumpsite in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. A. Municipal Solid Waste Management.

Proposed Action Proposed Proposed Present Status Remarks Plans for Achievable Time and or Restoration of Target Targets pendency in Identified Polluted for terms of % River Stretches in Complianc States/UTs e

Commissioning of VMC is going December, Total Municipal Integrated Waste to adopt new 2022 Solid waste technologies generation is 550 Management for integrated TPD from Facilities or Sanitary management Vijayawada Land Fills or Bio facility and in Municipal manure or Pellets the process of Corporation making or Waste to installing (VMC) limits. waste to Energy Plants. energy plants Out of which, 240 and tonnes of Wet scientifically waste is processed

33 secured as Compost, Power sanitary land Generation in fills around different ways. VMC limits. 1. 20 tonnes of wet waste is processed through Bio methanization for Power generation and is under process.

2. 14 tonnes of wet waste is processed through Vermi Compost at different locations in the city.

3. 206 tonnes of wet waste is processed as compost through anaerobic process like windrow, compost beds in centralized plants.

4. Out of 285 tonnes of dry waste 5 tonnes of Plastic waste processing facility is established at MRF (Material Recovery Facility) Centre in collaboration with UNDP & Coco- Cola Company at Ajith Singh Nagar.

5. Nearly 177 tonnes of Dry waste is sent to different processing plants through the Kabadiwalas

Nearly 100 to 150 tonnes of waste is going to Scientific Landfill at Pathapadu.

Bio-Mining and VMC has December, VMC has allotted capping of existing proposed to 2020 work to M/s. develop Park Zigma Global dump sites. on reclaimed Environment Pvt. land after Ltd., for biomining. reclamation of the old dump yard at Ajith Singh Nagar in 42 acres. Approximately 2.5 lakh MT waste is already processed and 56,000 MT is under process. Rs.10 crores is sanctioned to develop Park in reclaimed land.

Leachate VMC is in the December, VMC is sending management in process of 2021 100 to 150 tonnes acquiring new of waste to including Ground technologies Pathapadu village Water remediation for for scientific in the vicinity of management landfill. The existing dumpsites. of leachate to leachate is avoid ground collected through water pipes and sent to contamination. leach pits for decomposition and disposal.

Tadepalli Municipality:

B. Municipal Solid Waste Management.

Commissionning of 9 01-06-2020. 01-06-2020. This ULB has - Integrated waste met an MOU

35 Management facilities with Zindal or sanitary landfills or Urban Waste for Bio Manure or waste Conversion of to Energy plants Power from solid waste

This ULB is being dumped garbage in the Quarry pits Bio Mining and (Dump yard). So 10 capping of existing - - - there is no need dump sites of bio mining and capping of existing dump site.

Leachate Management There is no including ground House holds water remediation in Residing in the 11 - - - the vicinity of existing vicinity of dump sites Existing Dump site.

In Tadepalli ULB at bank of the Krishna we have Errected 2 STP's each 0.2 MLD Capacity functioning in Remediation of any good condition. contaminated site in The Treated 12 - - - the catchment of water is utilising polluted river stretch to plantation for other purpose only, Hence there is no Sewege water line directly into krishna river stretches.

36 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 ACTION PLAN:

Department : Water Resources & Irrigation Proposed Action Plans for Present Status Proposed Proposed Time Restoration of Identified and or S.No Achievable for Targets for Remarks Polluted River Stretches in Pendency in Target Compliance States/UT’s terms of % Vijayawada ULB is taking up construction of STPs for 1 Bioremediation of Drains cleaning the water. Restoration of natural storm Storm water drains entering into River Krishna from 2 water drains for ensuring Amaravathi to Hamsala Deevi are being maintained under natural flow O&M activity. As the available water from River Krishna is not sufficient for irrigation, on & off system is being adopted due to which less Adoption of good irrigation water is reaching drains. 3 practices Further, all the canals and drains are maintained regularly by taking up operation and maintenance starting from the month of June to March. Flood plain zone protection No erosion of flood plain or flood banks is observed in the 4 and its management reach from Amaravathi to Hamsala Deevi Rain water 5 harvesting/ground water -NA- recharge aspects Though ecological flows are to be maintained year long from Maintaining E-flows and Prakasam Barrage into Sea, it is not possible during non 6 watershed management monsoon period due to in adequate releases from Upper reservoirs. Removal of encroachments No encroachments observed on vagus which drained into River 7 to maintain natural flow in Krishna from Amaravthi to Hamsala Deevi drains

Action plan on Biomedical Waste Management:

In Krishna District, 593 bedded hospitals and 478 non-bedded hospitals are functioning.

Out of the above, 12 Government Hospitals, 88 Primary Health Centers, 13 CHC and 958 Private Hospitals are functioning. All the above HCFs are tied up with Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment & Disposal facility (CBMWTF) operating in the name of M/s. Safenviron,

37 Dharmavarapupadu Thanda Village, Jaggaiahpet Mandal, Krishna District. In addition 30 no. of Veterinary Hospitals are functioning in the District, with valid BMW authorization. All the HCFs having bed strength of 25 and above are being pursued to establish STPs for treating the waste water before discharging into municipal sewer.

S.N D. Biomedical Waste Management : Proposed Action Plans for Proposed Proposed Time Present Status Remarks Restoration of Identified Achievable Targets for and or Polluted River Stretches in Target Compliance pendency in States/UTs terms of % 1 Commissioning of new A CBWTF, -NA- 100% complied. No New Common Biomedical Waste M/s. Common Treatment and Disposal Safenviron Biomedical Facilities (CBMWTF) (Unit-II) is Waste existing in Treatment and Krishna Disposal District to Facilities collect (CBMWTF) is transport, proposed in treat and Krishna dispose the District, as the BMW existing facility generated by caters to the the HCFs. requirement of all the HCFs As it is Located in having Krishna adequate District. capacity there is no necessity for a new CBWT facility. 2 Ensuring disposal of generated -NA- -NA- -NA- ---- Biomedical waste through captive measures by the Healthcare Facilities where there is CBMWTF. 3 Implementation of Barcode ---- Partially 60 % The Regional system by Healthcare facilities complied. office, and CBMWTF. Vijayawada is pursuing the CBWTF to achieve 100 % compliance. 4 Up-gradation of existing -NA- Already 100 % No upgradation CBMWTF. Complied. to the existing CBMWTF is required

ACTION PLAN ON HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT:

In Krishna District, about 380 No. of Hazardous waste generating industries are functioning. 15 oil reclamation units are existing in Krishna District. The hazardous waste shall be handled carefully and shall be disposed to landfill, incineration or co-processing at cement plants as authorised by APPCB.

A. Hazardous Waste Management Proposed Action Proposed Proposed Present Remarks Plans for Achievable Time Status and or Restoration of Target Targets for pendency in Identified Polluted Compliance terms of % River Stretches in States/UTs Commissioning of NIL NIL NIL No industries Integrated were identified Hazardous Waste which require Management installation of Facility/Secured integrated Land fill facilities / hazardous waste Incinerators. management facility along the Krishna river stretch in Krishna district. Remediation of any NIL NIL NIL No contaminated site in contaminated the catchment of site has been Polluted River identified for Stretch. remediation in the catchment of Krishna river stretch. Resource recovery NIL NIL NIL There are no and recycling of sites have been Incinerable waste identified along through Cement the river stretch Kilns or Waste to of Krishna river energy Plants. for resource recovery and recycling of Incinerable waste through Cement Kilns or Waste to energy Plants. However, Bio mining of remaining

39 legacy waste by M/s. Zigma Global Enviro Solutions Private Limted at VMC dump site Ajithsingh nagar, is under progress, as a resource recovery in the form of RDF being transported to Cement plants at Jaggayyapet to be utilized as alternative fuel in place of coal as per CPCB norms.

Action plan for E-Waste Management:

E-Waste Proposed Action Proposed Proposed Present Remarks Plans for Achievable Time Targets Status and Restoration of Target for or pendency Identified Polluted Compliance in terms of River Stretches in % States/UTs Development of E- NIL NIL No E-Waste management waste management facilities or dismantlers or facilities or recyclers, E-Waste collection Dismantlers or centres were identified along recyclers. the Krishna river stretch in Krishna district.

Development of NIL NIL adequate number of E-waste collection Centers under EPR.

Action plan on C& D waste:

A. Construction & Demolition. 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 % Commissioning of NIL NIL No Construction & Demolitions

40 Construction & Waste Management Facility has Demolitions Waste been identified along the Krishna Management Facility. river stretch in Krishna district.

Action plan on Plastic waste:

+ B. Plastic Waste Management Proposed Action Proposed Proposed Present Status and or Plans for Restoration Achievable Time pendency in terms of % of Identified Polluted Target Targets for River Stretches in Compliance States/UTs Actions against NIL NIL No unregistered manufacturing unregistered or recycling units along the manufacturing or Krishna river stretch in Krishna recycling units. district

ACTION PLAN FOR GROUND WATER

The APPCB follows the Monitoring Protocol as recommended by the Central Pollution Control Board and the Results are referred according to the Indian Standard Drinking Water Specification (Second Revision), BIS 10500:2012. S. No. Code year NWMP pH TDS Nitrate Hardness F Station 01 0026 2013 -14 Bore well, 7.7 887 0.8 235 0.6 2014 -15 Grama 7.7 1377 5.3 435 0.8 2015 -16 Panchayath 7.5 995 4.7 316 0.54 2016-17 Office, 7.8 675 3.6 335 0.12 2017-18 Kaanuru (V) 8.0 880 3.4 335 0.23 2018-19 at 7.6 997 3.7 499 0.30 2019-20 Vijayawada, 7.9 1154 2.0 518 0.81 Krishna District. 02 1513 2013 -14 Bore well, 2014 -15 Autonagar, 2015 -16 (Plot No. 79, 2016-17 H. No. 74-1- 7.9 700 1.9 365 0.15 2017-18 7/2C), 8.1 878 1.5 385 0.23 2018-19 Vijayawada, 7.8 1005 3.1 481 0.24 2019-20 Krishna 7.6 1138 2.3 530 0.56 District. 1514 2013 -14 Bore well, 03 2014 -15 Autonagar 2015 – 16 (H/o 7.4 1274 2.8 455 0.58 2016-17 Vijaykumar), 7.7 675 0.7 400 0.21 2017-18 Vijayawada, 8.0 910 2.8 375 0.24 2018-19 Krishna 7.4 1157 2.4 502 0.29 2019-20 District. 7.6 1072 0.8 556 0.60

41 New station:

S. No. Code year NWMP Station pH TDS Nitrate Hardness F 3087 2013 - Bore well near village 7.8 1318 5.2 390 0.8 13 14 Secretariat, Pathapadu 2014 - (V), Nunna (M), Near 7.3 1120 4.1 320 0.76 15 Krishna district. 2015 -16 7.4 2023 6.8 488 0.67 2016-17 8.0 940 3.9 455 0.41 2017-18 7.5 1375 0.4 485 0.41 2018-19 7.8 1112 5.0 370 0.60 2019-20 7.7 1356 2.8 499 0.72

Sl. Action Plans for Achievable Time Present Status and Remarks No Restoration of Target Targets for or pendency in Identified Polluted Complianc terms of % River Stretches in e States/UTs 1 Capping of contaminated Ground water sources – Hand pumps, Tube wells No Not and alternate water -- -- contamination required supply arrangements for of ground water drinking purpose in GW affected areas 3 Latest water quality – Details River, tributaries, drains mentione On and groundwater Nil - d in the going characteristics in the report catchment.

Average BOD values in River Krishna 2 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.6

1.4

1.2 Amaravathi (1787) 1 0.9 mg/l 0.8 0.8 0.7 Prakasam Barriage 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 (0025)

0.4

0.2

0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year wise

42 7.3 Average DO values in River Krishna 7.2 7.2 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.1 7 7 7 6.9 6.9

6.8 Amaravathi (1787) mg/l 6.7 6.6 6.6 6.6 Prakasam Barriage (0025) 6.5

6.4

6.3 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year wise

Average F.Coli in River Krishna 2.5

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1.5

Amaravathi (1787)

MPN/100ml 1 Prakasam Barriage (0025)

0.5

0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year wise

43 12.PERT Chart

Timelines for Action Plan Implementation after the

Approval of Action Plan

Action Plan March June Sep- Dec March June- Sep- Dec March- - May - Nov 2020 - May Aug Nov 2021- May 2020 Aug 202 - Feb 2021 2021 2021 Feb 2022 2020 0 2021 2022 Identification of location for proposed STPs Preparation of DPR Tender finalizationand award of work Set up of STPs Installation of peizometers and rechargeshafts Implementatio n of fecal management with co- treatment facilities at various STPs Water Quality sampling after set up of STPs Flow measurements of all the drains and calculation of E-flow Preparation of final report after the implementation of the action plan

44 13. PROTECTION PHASE OF RIVER GODAVARI 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) • Educational Institutions must teach regarding the protection and improvement of surrounding environment • Awareness programmes to be organized 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 the 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 GODAVARI 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

45 • 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 are also recorded less than 3 mg/l. As the BOD and F. Coli levels are within the outdoor bathing standards from 2014-19, it is requested that Krishna River Stretch may be deleted from the list of 351 Polluted River Stretches identified.

46 VIJAYAWADA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

Proposed Action plans for Present status restoration of Proposed time Proposed and or Sl.No identified targets for Remarks Achievable Target pendency in polluted river Compliance terms of % streches in States 1. Total target proposed is 150 Civil works Mld. completed. At present there are Errection of (7) STPs having a electro- total capacity of September,2020 mechanical 130 Mld and one equipments and no. of 20 Mld instrumentation capacity at to be taken up Jakkampudi is at Jakkampudi. under construction. Prepartion of DPR for rejuvenation of 2. Upgradation of of existing Commissionning following STPs STPs and DP of STPs with were planned to the stations to meet state of art latest technology so effluent technologies as to comply the parameters and 1 including flow effluent standards installation of measuring as per NGT biogas energy devices at all guidelines. plants as per salient points (a) 10 Mld STP CPHEEO, located at MoHUPA, December, Ramalingeswara MoEF and 2020. Nagar from NGT norms in extended areation VMC was technology to entrusted to UASBR. M/s NCPE (b) 10 Mld STP Infrastructure located at India Pvt. Ltd., Autonagar from hyderabad on extended areation 02-01-2020. technology to The agency UASBR. was asked to submit DPR within three months.

47 3. Flood proptection wall was already existing along the left margin of Krishna river from Kotinagar to Ramalingeswara Nagar. The balance length of Flood protection wall from Taken up by Kakakadurgamma Water varadhi to Resources Kotinagar was department proposed by Water Resources department and sanction was already accorded for an amount of Rs.122.90 crores vide GO Rt. no.31 Water resources (Projects-II) department dated 13-01-2020 Two works at an estimated costs of Rs.434.60 lakhs & Rs.500 lakhs were taken up to provide Laying of new 19.70 km sewer lines in length UGD unserved areas lines in Circle- were taken up Laying of new 1 area. Already under 14th FC sewarage 9.00 km length grants and September, 2 pipelines and completed and AMRUT. 2020. house the balance Soonafter connections work is competion of expected to be laying of sewer completed by lines, UGD HSCs september, will be given 2020. Under AMRUT about sewerlines was taken up at a cost of Rs.39.88 Crores and

48 work is nearing completion.

The STP sludge is utilised as a STP Sludge 3 manure for the Management greenery in STPs at all places. Already co processing unit established in 20 The DPR for Mld STP at Singh establishments Nagar. Also of FSSTPs is proposed two no. under Septage December, 4 of 10 KLD each preparation by Management 2020. capacity Faecal ASCI, sludge Sewage Hyderabad. It is Treatment Plants expected within at a cost of Rs.200 two months. lakhs under Go AP grants for 2019-20. All the treated sewage coming out from STPs is dichared into Budameru Drain exceping the two Utilization of STPs ( 10 Mld & 5 treated sewage 20 Mld) located at Ramalingeswara Nagar, which is being discharged into Krishna river after proper chlorination. VMC is spending nearly Rs.4.40 Crores per annum Ensuring proper for Operation and Operation and 6 Maintenance of (7) Maintanance of STPs by way of STPs chemicals, man power and power charges.

49 VMC is having about 1095 Km of Pucca drains. It is taking up regular and periodic cleaning of drains duly spending nearly Rs.9.35 crores per annum. Maintanance of Further 798 km drains and length of Sewer 7 sewage network network and 34065 includuing UGD manholes are periodic cleaning regularly cleaned for ensuring smooth flow. An amount of Rs.4.40 Crores is being spent per annum towages of man power and hiring charges of Airtech machines. Exposure visits are arranged to the Awareness and staff under Swacch training for the 8 Bharat Programme concerned for better sanitation authorities with latest technology . Municipal Solid Waste Management

50 Total Municipal Solid waste generation is 550 TPD from Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) limits.

Out of which, 240 tonnes of Wet waste is processed as Compost, Power Generation in different ways.

1. 20 tonnes of wet waste is processed through Bio methanization for Power generation and is under Commissionning process. of Integrated

waste 2. 14 tonnes of wet Management waste is processed 9 facilities or through Vermi sanitary landfills Compost at or Bio Manure or different locations waste to Energy in the city. plants

3. 206 tonnes of wet waste is processed as compost through anaerobic process like windrow, compost beds in centralized plants.

5. Nearly 177 tonnes of Dry waste is sent to different processing plants through the Kabadiwalas

Nearly 100 to 150 tonnes of waste is going to Scientific Landfill at Pathapadu.

VMC has allotted work to M/s. Zigma Global Environment Pvt. Ltd., for reclamation of the old dump yard at Bio Mining and Ajith Singh Nagar capping of in 42 acres. 10 June, 2020 existing dump Approximately 2.5 sites lakh MT waste is already processed and 56,000 MT is under process. Rs.10 crores is sanctioned to develop Park in reclaimed land. Leachate VMC is sending Management 100 to 150 tonnes including of waste to 11 ground water Pathapadu village remediation in for scientific the vicinity of landfill. The existing dump leachate is

52 sites collected through pipes and sent to leach pits for decomposition and disposal.

Remediation of any contaminated site 12 NIL in the catchment of polluted river stretch