Environmental Planning Document____________ April 2010 IND: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program—Sub-Projects in Davangere CC (Tranche 2) The 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. Tranche I Sub-Projects in Davangere CC Initial Environmental Examination April 2010 Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation, Government of Karnataka North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program Package I – Dharwad Tranche I Sub-Projects in Davangere CC Initial Environmental Examination April 2010 Wilbur Smith Associates Private Limited (WSAPL) NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche I Sub-Projects in Davangere CC Initial Environmental Examination Abbreviations AC : Asbestos Cement ADB : Asian Development Bank APMC : Agriculture Produces Marketing and Cooperatives ASI : Archaeological Survey of India CAGR : Compound Annual Growth Rate CI : Cast Iron CC : City Corporation DC : District Commissioner DI : Ductile Iron DLPSC : District Level Project Steering Committee DMA : Directorate of Municipal Administration DoEEF : Department of Ecology, Environment and Forests EA : Executing Agency EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment FY : Financial Year GoI : Government of India GoK : Government of Karnataka GRC : Grievance Redress Committee IA : Implementing Agency IEE : Initial Environmental Examination IMD : India Meteorological Department KSPCB : Karnataka State Pollution Control Board KSSIDC : Karnataka Small Scale Industries Development Corporation KUIDFC : Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation KUWS & DB : Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board LPA : Local Planning Area LSGD : Local Self Government Department MLD : Million Litre per Day MoEF : Ministry of Environment and Forests MSL : Mean Sea Level NGO : Non-Governmental Organisation NKUSIP : North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program NRAP : National River Action Plan O & M : Operation and Maintenance OHT : Over Head Tank OM : Operation Manual OMC : Operation and Maintenance Contract PC : Program Consultant PMU : Program Management Unit PVC : Poly Vinyl Chloride RCC : Reinforced Cement Concrete REA : Rapid Environmental Assessment RH : Relative Humidity SoER : State of Environment Report STP : Sewage Treatment Plant UGD : Under Ground Drainage KUIDFC i WSAPL NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche I Sub-Projects in Davangere CC Initial Environmental Examination UIDSSMT Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns ULB : Urban Local Bodies WTP : Water Treatment Plant KUIDFC ii WSAPL NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche I Sub-Projects in Davangere CC Initial Environmental Examination Contents I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1 A. Overview................................................................................................................................ 1 B. Environmental Regulatory Compliance................................................................................. 1 C. Purpose of Initial Environmental Examination...................................................................... 3 D. Scope of IEE .......................................................................................................................... 3 E. Report Structure ..................................................................................................................... 3 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS............................. 4 A. NKUSIP Investment Program Goal ....................................................................................... 4 B. Need for Infrastructure Improvement in Davangere .............................................................. 6 1. Karnataka - Health Status.....................................................................................................6 C. Existing Basic Infrastructure Facilities in Davangere CC...................................................... 7 1. Sewerage System....................................................................................................................7 2. Water Supply System..............................................................................................................8 D. Proposed Improvements in Davangere CC .......................................................................... 11 1. Sewerage System..................................................................................................................11 2. Water Supply System............................................................................................................17 E. Investment Program Implementation Schedule ................................................................... 19 F. Investment Program Benefits............................................................................................... 19 1. Sewerage System Improvements ..........................................................................................19 2. Water Supply System Improvements ....................................................................................20 G. Investment Program Alternatives......................................................................................... 20 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT........................................................................... 22 A. Environmental Profile of Davangere.................................................................................... 22 1. Physiography .......................................................................................................................22 2. Seismology ...........................................................................................................................22 3. Climatic Conditions .............................................................................................................22 4. Surface Water.......................................................................................................................24 5. Groundwater........................................................................................................................24 6. Air Quality ...........................................................................................................................25 7. Flora and Fauna ..................................................................................................................25 8. Socio Economic Characteristics ..........................................................................................25 9. Cultural and Historic Places ...............................................................................................26 B. Environmental Settings of Investment Program Component Sites...................................... 26 1. Sewerage..............................................................................................................................26 2. Water Supply........................................................................................................................29 IV. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES........................................................................................................................................ 30 V. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 45 A. Institutional Requirements ................................................................................................... 45 B. Training Needs..................................................................................................................... 51 C. Environmental Monitoring Plans ......................................................................................... 52 VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE .................................. 63 A. Overview.............................................................................................................................. 63 VII. FINDING AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................... 67 A. Findings................................................................................................................................ 67 KUIDFC iii WSAPL NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche I Sub-Projects in Davangere CC Initial Environmental Examination B. Recommendations................................................................................................................ 68 VIII. CONCLUSIONS.................................................................................................................... 69 KUIDFC iv WSAPL NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche I Sub-Projects in Davangere CC Initial Environmental Examination Tables Table 1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance of NKUSIP Components....................................2 Table 2. Water borne / related Diseases in Karnataka.....................................................................7 Table 3. Proposed Sewerage System Sub-components .................................................................12 Table 4. Design Parameters of STP...............................................................................................14 Table 5. Proposed Water Supply Sub-components........................................................................19