THE STUDY ON WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT IN SKOPJE IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA DRAFT SCOPING FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY TOKYO ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS CO., LTD. in association with CTI ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Table of Contents 1. Title of the Cooperation Project, and Names of Project Proponent and Consultants............ 1 1.1. Title of the Cooperation Project..................................................................................... 1 1.2. Names of Project Proponent .......................................................................................... 1 1.3. Names of the Consultants .............................................................................................. 1 2. Environmental Category and Reasons for Categorization .................................................... 1 3. Outline of the Project Proposed in the Study ........................................................................ 1 3.1. Objectives of the Project................................................................................................ 1 3.2. Location of the Project Area .......................................................................................... 1 3.3. Scope of the Study ......................................................................................................... 2 3.4. Proposed Project ............................................................................................................ 2 4. Description of the Project Area ............................................................................................. 3 4.1. Physical Environment .................................................................................................... 3 4.1.1. Geography .............................................................................................................. 3 4.1.2. Soil Quality ............................................................................................................ 3 4.1.3. River....................................................................................................................... 3 4.1.4. Ground Water ......................................................................................................... 4 4.1.5. Climate and Meteorology....................................................................................... 5 4.1.6. Ecology................................................................................................................... 7 4.1.7. Protected areas in and around Skopje City............................................................. 8 4.2. Socio-economic condition.............................................................................................. 8 4.2.1. Population............................................................................................................... 8 4.2.2. Water Use ............................................................................................................... 9 4.2.3. Work force and Employment.................................................................................. 9 4.2.4. Households and accommodation.......................................................................... 10 4.2.5. Education.............................................................................................................. 10 4.2.6. Health ................................................................................................................... 11 4.2.7. Economic parameters ........................................................................................... 11 4.2.8. Land Use .............................................................................................................. 12 4.3. Public Hazard............................................................................................................... 13 4.3.1. Ambient Air Quality............................................................................................. 13 4.3.2. Ambient Noise...................................................................................................... 16 4.3.3. Water Pollution..................................................................................................... 16 4.3.4. Solid Waste........................................................................................................... 16 5. Legal Framework of Environmental and Social Considerations......................................... 18 5.1. Laws and Regulations on EIA ..................................................................................... 18 5.1.1. EIA Process in Macedonia ................................................................................... 19 5.1.2. Requirements for EIA Report............................................................................... 21 5.1.3. Result of the Consultation with Recipient Government....................................... 21 5.2. Emission Standards...................................................................................................... 21 5.3. Expropriation ............................................................................................................... 24 6. Alternatives including without project option..................................................................... 25 6.1. With/Without................................................................................................................ 25 6.2. Alternatives.................................................................................................................. 26 7. Notification, Screening and Scoping................................................................................... 26 7.1. Notification and Screening........................................................................................... 26 7.2. Scoping ........................................................................................................................ 27 8. Stakeholder Meeting ........................................................................................................... 27 9. Terms of Reference for EIA on the Feasibility Study ......................................................... 28 3.3. Scope of the Study The following items were set up at the Scope of the Study: Phase 1: Formulation of a basic plan on wastewater management [1.1] Presentation and discussion of the inception report [1.2] Collection of relevant information/data such as planning and policies [1.3] Confirmation on existing condition of sewerage and industrial wastewater management [1.4] Field reconnaissance for formulation of basic plan (1) Public awareness survey (2) Water utilization survey (3) Water quality test (4) Industry survey [1.5] Understanding of institutional and financial issues and formulation of basic plan for A/P [1.6] Formulation of basic plan targeted on year 2020 [1.7] Conducting F/S, CD to city of Skopje and PE "water supply and sewerage" Skopje, and confirmation of priority items including industrial wastewater management [1.8] Environmental and Social Considerations at Basic Plan Stage [1.9] Presentation and discussion of Progress report Phase 2-1: Conducting Feasibility Study (F/S) on sewerage Development [2-1.1] Setting Up of Design Concept/Parameter for F/S [2-1.2] Surveys [2-1.3] Design on Sewerage Facilities such as WWTP, Pipelines and the Relevant Facilities [2-1.4] Preparation of Plans on Construction Schedule and Material Procurement [2-1.5] Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Plan [2-1.6] Estimate of Project (Construction) and O/M cost [2-1.7] Environmental and Social Considerations at F/S stage [2-1.8] Study for CDM application to this project [2-1.9] Project Evaluation regarding Economical, Financial, Technical, Social and Environmental Aspects [2-1.10] Setting Up Project Effect Indicator Phase 2-2: Preparation of A/P on Organizational and Financial Aspects [2-2.1] Share with the C/P of the outcome of capacity assessment on Organizational and Financial Aspects related to wastewater management and the principle of CD [2-2.2] Preparation of A/P on organizational and financial aspects for wastewater management by Skopje City and the PE (including a rise in consumer’s awareness) [2-2.3] Conducting Workshop and Capacity Development Relevant Activities Phase 2-3：Formulation of Action Plan (A/P) on Industrial Wastewater Management and Water Quality Monitoring System [2-3.1] Issues on Industrial Wastewater Management and Water Quality Monitoring System [2-3.2] Formulation of Action Plan [2-3.3] Conducting Workshop and Capacity Development Relevant Activities Phase 1 had finished at the end of March 2008 and Phase 2 has started from May 2008. 3.4. Proposed Project The major components of the Proposed Project for which an EIA study will be carried out are: • Construction of WWTP in Trubarevo The location of WWTP will be within the “water economy facility zone” of General Urban plan of Skopje City. Treatment capacity: 164,000 m3/d 2 Treatment process: CASP (Conventional Activated Sludge Process) Sludge treatment process: Thickening, digesting, drying, landfill or reuse Inflow Grid Distribution Primary Final Aeration Disinfection Chamber Tank Settling Settling Tank Tank Pump Tank Tank Raw Return Sludge Sludge Outflow Setting Tank for Excess Sludge Storm Water Anaerobic Gravity Drying Sludge Thicker Bed Transport Digester • Installation of Main Collector Main collector on left bank: diameter 1,500~1,600 mm, 4 km Main collector on right bank: diameter 1,800 mm, 5 km 4. Description of the Project Area 4.1. Physical