Initial Environmental Examination Project Number: 52313-001 May 2020 Republic of the Philippines: Emergency Assistance for the Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi Output 3: Restoring Water Utilities and Health Infrastructure (Water Utilities Component) Prepared by Maynilad Water Services, Inc. for the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and Asian Development Bank. 2 CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 04 May 2020) Currency unit – peso/s (₱) ₱1.00 = $0.0197 $1.00 = ₱50.67 This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section on ADB’s website. 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Fall 0 8 PHI: Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi Output 3: Restoring Water Utilities and Health Infrastructure (Water Pipe Replacement) Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEER) PHI: Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi Output 3: Restoring Water Utilities and Health Infrastructure (Water Component) Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEER) Prepared by Maynilad Water Services, Inc. for the Local Water Utilities Administration and the Asian Development Bank May 2 0 2 0 PHI: Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi Output 3: Restoring Water Utilities and Health Infrastructure (Water Component) Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEER) Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................. 7 Project Description ............................................................................................................... 7 Project’s IEE Process ........................................................................................................... 7 Baseline Characterization .................................................................................................... 8 Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan, and Environmental Monitoring Plan 9 Institutional Arrangement ....................................................................................................10 Grievance Redress Mechanism ..........................................................................................10 Public Consultation .............................................................................................................10 Conclusion and Recommendation .......................................................................................11 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................12 2 Description of the Project’s IEE Process .................................................................13 2.1 Description of Philippines Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework .................13 2.2 Description of ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement .................................................14 2.3 IEE Team ...............................................................................................................14 2.4 IEE Study Schedule & Area ....................................................................................14 2.5 IEE Methodology ....................................................................................................14 3 Description of the Project ........................................................................................15 3.1 Project Location and Area ......................................................................................15 3.2 Project Rationale ....................................................................................................16 3.3 Project Components ...............................................................................................18 4 Description of the Environment ...............................................................................30 4.1 The Land ................................................................................................................30 4.1.1 Land Use ..........................................................................................................30 4.1.2 Topography ......................................................................................................33 4.1.3 Geology ............................................................................................................34 4.2 The Water...............................................................................................................35 4.2.1 Hydrology .........................................................................................................35 4.2.2 Water Quality ...................................................................................................37 4.3 The Air ....................................................................................................................38 4.3.1 Meteorology .....................................................................................................38 4.3.2 Air Quality ........................................................................................................40 4.3.3 Noise ................................................................................................................40 4.4 The People .............................................................................................................41 4.4.1 Population ........................................................................................................41 4.4.2 Economy ..........................................................................................................43 4.4.3 Infrastructure ....................................................................................................44 4.4.3.1 Power Supply ...........................................................................................44 4.4.3.2 Water Supply............................................................................................44 4.4.3.2.1 Water Supply Facilities .....................................................................46 5 Screening of Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................49 5.1 Environmental Impact Screening and Assessment .................................................49 5.1.1 Pre-Construction Phase ...................................................................................50 5.1.1.1 Consistency with Land Use ......................................................................50 5.1.1.2 Public Concern on the Impacts of the Project ...........................................50 5.1.1.3 Removal of Vegetation .............................................................................50 5.1.1.4 Preparation of Plans .................................................................................50 5.1.2 Construction Phase ..........................................................................................50 2 | P a g e PHI: Emergency Assistance for Reconstruction and Recovery of Marawi Output 3: Restoring Water Utilities and Health Infrastructure (Water Component) Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEER) 5.1.2.1 Change in Surface Topography ................................................................50 5.1.2.2 Silt Run-Off from Construction Works .......................................................51 5.1.2.3 Air Quality Degredation ............................................................................51 5.1.2.4 Nuisance due to Noise Generation ...........................................................51 5.1.2.5 Generation of Domestic Wastewater ........................................................51 5.1.2.6 Generation of Solid and Hazardous Wastes .............................................52 5.1.2.7 Impairment of Access Roads and Road Traffic .........................................52 5.1.2.8 Community Safety Risks ..........................................................................52 5.1.2.9 Occupational Safety and Health ...............................................................52 5.1.2.10 Cultural Impact .......................................................................................53 5.1.2.11 Chance-Find of Artefacts ........................................................................53 5.1.2.12 Large Population Influx and Social Conflicts ...........................................53 5.1.2.13 Displacement of Residents in the Project Site ........................................53 5.1.2.14 Employment Opportunites and Increased Revenue for LGU ..................53 5.1.3 Operations Phase.............................................................................................54 5.1.3.1 Poor Road Restoration .............................................................................54 5.2 Impact Management Plan .......................................................................................55 5.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan ...............................................................................60 5.4 Emergency Response Policy ..................................................................................62