Initial Environmental Examination Document Stage: Final Project Number: 38254 October 2009 India: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (Tranche 2)—Bijapur CMC Prepared by Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation For the Government of Karnataka North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program 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 II Sub-Projects in Bijapur CMC Initial Environmental Examination October 2009 Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation, Government of Karnataka North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program Package I – Dharwad Tranche II Sub-Projects in Bijapur CMC Initial Environmental Examination October 2009 Wilbur Smith Associates Private Limited (WSAPL) NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche II Sub-Projects in Bijapur CMC Initial Environmental Examination Abbreviations ADB : Asian Development Bank ASI : Archeological Survey of India ASP : Activated Sludge Process BM : Bituminous Macadam DoEEF : Department of Ecology, Environment and Forests EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment EMP : Environmental Management Plan EP Act : Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 FAL : Facultative Aerated Lagoon GoI : Government of India GoK : Government of Karnataka GSB : Granular Sub-base IEE : Initial Environmental Examination KSPCB : Karnataka State Pollution Control Board MLD : Million Litre per Day MoEF : Ministry of Environment and Forests MSL : Mean Sea Level MSS : Mix Seal Surface NKUSIP : North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program NOC : No Objection Certificate NOx : Oxides of Nitrogen OM : Operations Manual PCC : Profile Concrete Course PWD : Public Works Department SOx : Oxides of Sulphur STP : Sewage Treatment Plant RSPM : Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter TSPM : Total Suspended Particulate Matter WMM : Wet Mix Macadam KUIDFC i WSAPL NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche II Sub-Projects in Bijapur CMC 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 Bijapur........................................................... 6 1. Karnataka - Health Status......................................................................................................6 C. Existing Basic Infrastructure Facilities in Bijapur CMC ................................................ 8 1. Sewerage System .....................................................................................................................8 2. Urban Drainage System........................................................................................................10 D. Proposed Improvements in Bijapur CMC ..................................................................... 11 1. Sewerage System ...................................................................................................................11 2. Urban Drainage System........................................................................................................17 E. Investment Program Implementation Schedule........................................................... 17 F. Investment Program Benefits .......................................................................................... 17 1. Sewerage System Improvements ...........................................................................................18 2. Urban Drainage System Improvements................................................................................18 G. Investment Program Alternatives................................................................................... 18 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT........................................................................ 20 A. Environmental Profile of Bijapur .................................................................................... 20 1. Physiography.........................................................................................................................20 2. Seismology.............................................................................................................................20 3. Climatic Conditions ..............................................................................................................20 4. Surface Water........................................................................................................................21 5. Groundwater .........................................................................................................................21 6. Air Quality............................................................................................................................21 7. Flora and Fauna ....................................................................................................................22 8. Socio Economic Characteristics.............................................................................................22 9. Cultural and Historic Places.................................................................................................23 B. Environmental Settings of Investment Program Component Sites ........................... 25 1. Sewerage................................................................................................................................25 2. Urban Drainage ....................................................................................................................27 IV. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES ....................................................................................................................................... 28 V. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN................................................................................................................................................... 47 A. Institutional Requirements .............................................................................................. 47 B. Training Needs .................................................................................................................. 53 C. Environmental Monitoring Plans ................................................................................... 54 D. Cost Estimates of Environmental Monitoring Plan............................................................. 67 VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ............................. 68 A. Overview ............................................................................................................................ 68 KUIDFC ii WSAPL NKUSIP (Package I - Dharwad) Tranche II Sub-Projects in Bijapur CMC Initial Environmental Examination B. Redress of Grievances....................................................................................................... 69 VII. FINDING AND RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................... 71 A. Findings .............................................................................................................................. 71 B. Recommendations............................................................................................................. 71 VIII. CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................................... 73 Tables Table 1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance of NKUSIP Components ...........................2 Table 2. Water borne / related Diseases in Karnataka ..............................................................7 Table 3. Project Components to be Built under Tranche II......................................................11 Table 4. Sewage Generation in Bijapur CMC in Design Period..............................................12 Table 5. Design Parameters of STP .............................................................................................13 Table 6. Land Requirement for STP in Bijapur..........................................................................14 Table 7. Existing STP Land Details .............................................................................................14 Table 8. Investment Program Alternatives................................................................................19 Table 9. Climatological Characteristics of Bijapur....................................................................21 Table 10. ASI Protected Monuments in Bijapur Town...............................................................23