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Compliance Report “Group Housing Project” By Ambawatta Build Well Pvt Ltd

Six-Monthly Environmental Compliance Report of

Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance

(June 2013 to Nov 2013)

For

“Group Housing Project”

SECTOR-3, Village Gwal Pahari

Gurgaon (Haryana)

For Submission to:

Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF)

Submitted by:

Ambawatta Buildwell Pvt. Ltd.

NOV, 2013

INDEX


Description Page No.

Chapter 1 Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance

Part A Specific Conditions for buildings in operational phase 4

I. Construction Phase 4

II. Operation Phase 8

Part B General Conditions 12

Chapter 2 Details of Environmental Monitoring

2.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 14

2.2.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 14

2.2.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology 14

2.2.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results 15

2.2.4 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area 16

2.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring 17

2.3.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations 17

2.3.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring 17

2.3.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results 17

2.3.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area 18

2.4 Groundwater Quality Monitoring 19

2.4.1 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations 19

2.4.2 Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring 19

2.4.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results 20

2.4.4 Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area 21

2.5 Soil Monitoring 22

2.5.1 Soil Monitoring Locations 22

2.5.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring 22


Description Page No.

2.5.3 Soil Monitoring Results 23

2.5.4 Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area 23

Figures

2.1 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Air Quality 16

2.2 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Noise Levels 18

Annexure

1 Lab reports of Ambient Air, Ambient Noise, Water and Soil monitoring

2 Clearance from Airport Authority.

S. No. PART A:- SPECIFIC CONDITIONConstruction Phase:-


CONDITIONED OF EIA CLEARENCE REPLY

[i] A first aid room as proposed in the project

report shall be provided during

construction and operation phase of the

project.

Adequate first Aid facilities have been

ensured for construction labours.

[ii] Adequate drinking water and sanitary

facilities should be provided for

construction workers at the site. Provision

should be made for mobile toilets. Open

defecation by the labours is strictly

prohibited. The safe disposal of waste

water and solid waste generated during the

construction phase should be ensured.

Yes being complied. Adequate facilities

are being provided in regard to drinking

water, sanitation and solid waste

management.

[iii] All the top soil excavated during

construction activities should be stored for

use in horticulture/ landscape development

within the project site.

Complied. The same excavated earth

will be reused for horticulture

development.

[iv] Disposal of muck during construction

phase should not create any adverse effect

on the neighbouring communities and be

disposed off taking the necessary

precautions for general safety and health

aspects of people, Only in approved sites

with the approval of competent authority.

Yes, all the practicable precautions are

being adopted for the proper disposal of

excavation materials at project site and

it will not go beyond our project

premises.

[v] Construction spoils including bituminous

material and other hazardous materials,

must not be allowed to contaminate

watercourse and the dump sites for such

material must be secured so that they

should not leach into the ground water and

any hazardous waste generated during

Complied; all feasible precautions will

be undertaken to prevent water source

contamination.


construction phase, should be disposed off

as per applicable rules and norms with

necessary approval of the Haryana State

Pollution Control Board.

[vi] The diesel generator sets to be used during

construction phase should be of low

sulphur diesel type and should conform to

Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed

for air and noise emission standards.

DG sets during construction phase are

used for running only the site office.

And they are operated only during

power failure; added that the

construction activities are during day

time only. Hence usage of D.G. sets

during construction phase is minimal.

D.G. sets being used in the construction

phase are as per Environment

(Protection) Rules for air and Noise

emission standard. Only low sulphur

diesel is used for DG sets.

[vii] The diesel required for operator DG sets

shall be stored in underground tanks and if

required, clearance from Chief controller

of Explosive shall be taken.

Will be complied.

[viii] Ambient noise levels should conform to

residential standards both during day and

night. Incremental pollution loads on the

ambient air and noise quality should be

closely monitored during construction

phase. Adequate measures should be taken

to reduce ambient air and noise level

during construction phase, so as to conform

to the stipulated residential standards.

Available best construction practices

are followed to take care of the

Environment. The Lab Analysis Report

attach as Annexure 1.

[ix] Fly ash should be used as building material Yes, fly ash based ready mixed


in the construction as per the provision of

Fly Ash notification of September 1999

and amended as on 27th August 2003.

concrete material is used in building

construction.

[x] Ready mixed concrete must be used in

building construction.

Yes, ready mixed concrete is used for

building construction.

[xi] Strom water control and its re-use as per

CGWB and BIS Standards for various

applications should be ensured.

Yes, being complied. Layout of storm

water drainage network has already

submitted.

[xii] Water demand during construction should

be reduced by use of Premixed concrete,

curing agents and other best practices as

referred.

Yes, pre-mixed concrete is being used

and will be used to reduce the water

demand during the construction phase

of the project.

[xiii] Permission from component Authority for

supply of water shall be obtained prior to

operation of the project.

Yes, MOU will be signed With HUDA.

[xiv] Roof should meet perspective requirements

as per Energy conservation Building Code

by using appropriate thermal insulation

material to fulfil requirements.

All the roofs will be designed as per

ECBC norms and will be insulated to

minimize heat gain.

[xv] Opaque wall should meet prescriptive

requirements as per Energy Conservation

Building Code which is proposed to be

mandatory for all air conditioned spaces

while it is aspirational for non-air-

conditioned spaces by use appropriate

thermal insulation material to fulfil

requirement

The project is being developed

according to ECBC norms.

[xvi] The approval of the competent authority

shall be obtained for structural safety of the

building on account of earthquake,

Yes, being complied. The project is

being developed as per NBC norms.


adequacy of fire fighting equipments, etc.

as per National Building Code including

protection measures from lighting etc. If

any forest land is involved in the proposed

site, clearance under Forest Conservation

Act shall be taken from the Competent

Authority.

The said project doesn’t fall under

forest land. Copy of NOC issued from

forest department, has already been

submitted. The necessary approval will

be taken in the operation phase,

whoever safely measures are adopted

from any fire etc.

[xvii] The project proponent will use the water

for construction phase through tankers.

However, prior permission from CGWA

will be taken before using the bore well

water for construction purpose.

Yes, being complied. Agreement with

private water tanker to supply water

from safe zone has already been

submitted.

[xviii] The project proponent will construct rain

water harvesting pits@1pit per acre for

recharging the ground water within the

project premises.

Yes, being complied. Rain water

Harvesting pit details have already

submitted.

[xix] The project proponent will start

construction only after getting permission

of the Airport authority.

Yes, we have obtained clearance from

Airport Authority for the said project.

Copy of the same is enclosed as

Annexure 2.

Operation Phase:-[i] The STP shall be installed for the treatment Yes, will be complied.


of the sewage generated to the prescribed

standards including odour and treated

effluent will be recycled to achieve zero exit

discharge. The STP should be installed at the

remotest place in the project area.

Relevant details have been already

submitted.

[ii] Separation of the gray and black water

should be done by the use of dual plumbing

line. Treatment of 100% gray water by

decentralized treatment should be done

ensuring that the re-circulated water should

be have BOD maximum 10ppm and the

recycled water will be used for flushing,

gardening and DG set cooling and running of

fountain in the water body.

Will be complied. Dual plumbing

system will be adopted to avoid the

contamination between fresh water

and the tertiary level treated water.

[iii] For disinfections of the treated wastewater

ultra violate radiation or ozonization should

be used.

Yes, ultra violet radiation system will

be adopted.

[iv] The solid waste generated should be properly

collected and segregated. Bio-degradable

waste will be decomposed at site and

dry/inert solid waste should be disposed off

to the approved sites for land filling after

recovering recyclable material.

The generated solid waste from the

project will be managed as per MSW

Rules 2000. Details are already

submitted with initial compliance

report.

[v] Diesel power generating sets proposed as

source of backup power for lifts, common

area illumination and for domestic use should

be of enclosed type and conform to rules

made under the Environment (Protection)

Act, 1986. The location of the DG sets

should be in the basements as promised by

All the DG sets provided for the

project will be acoustically treated

and will conform to rules made under

Environment (Protection) Act for air

and noise emission standard. The

provided DG sets will use low sulfur


the project proponent with appropriate stack

height i.e. above the roof level of the building

as per the CPCB norms. The diesel used for

DG sets should be of Low Sulphur contents

(maximum 0.25%).

content HSD.

The stack height will be kept as per

CPCB norms.

[vi] Ambient Noise level should be controlled to

ensure that it does not exceed the prescribed

standards both within and at the boundary of

the Proposed Residential Complex.

Will be complied.

[vii] The project proponent should maintain at

least 20% as green cover for tree plantation

especially all around the periphery of the

project and on the road sides preferably with

local species so as to provide protection

against particulates and noise. The open

spaces inside the plot should be preferably

landscaped and covered with

vegetation/grass.

Yes, the green belt will be developed

as per the guidelines of SEAC

Haryana.

Please refer the landscape details

submitted with initial compliance

report.

[viii] Weep holes in the compound front wall shall

be provided to ensure natural drainage of rain

water in the catchments area during the

monsoon period.

Will be complied. Relevant plans

already submitted.

[ix] Rain water harvesting for roof run-off and

surface runoff, as per plan submitted should

be implemented. Before recharging the

surface run-off, pre-treatment must be done

to remove suspended matter, oil & grease.

The bore well for rainwater recharging

should be kept at least 5mts. Above the

highest ground water table.

Will be complied.

[x] The ground water level and its quality should

be monitored regularly in consultation with

Being complied. Sampling results are

covered under Monitoring Reports


Central ground Water Authority. enclosed as Annexure 1

[xi] There should be no traffic congestion near

the entry and exit points from the roads

adjoining the proposed project site. Parking

should be fully internalized and no public

spaces should be utilized.

The road network for the project has

been designed as per the applicable

guidelines. Please refer the submitted

parking plan with initial compliance

report.

[xii] A report on the energy conservation

measures confirming to energy conservation

norms finalize by Bureau of Energy

Efficiency should be prepared incorporating

details about building materials and

technology, R and U factors, etc and

submitted to SEIAA, Haryana in three

months time.

Will be complied.

[xiii] Energy conservation measures like

installation of CFLs/TFLs for lighting the

area outside the building should be integral

part of the project design and should be in

place before project commissioning. Used

CFLs and TFLs should be properly collected

and disposed off/sent for recycling as per the

prevailing guidelines/rules of the regulatory

authority to avoid mercury contamination.

Use of solar panels must be adapted to the

maximum extent possible for energy

conservation.

Installation of CFLs/TFLs for

lighting the area will be integral part

of the project design. Used/damaged

CFLs will be stored separately from

domestic waste in a HDPE container

and periodically will be handed over

only to Authorized Vendor. Solar

lighting feasibility will be explored

for the project.

[xiv] The solid waste generated should be properly

collected and segregated as per the

requirements of the MSW rules, 2000 and as

amended from time to time. The bio-

degradable waste should be composted by

vermin-compositing at the site ear marked

The solid waste generated will be

properly collected and segregated as

per the requirements.

The details of solid waste

management plan proposed for the


within the project area and dry/inert solid

waste should be disposed off to the approved

sites for land filing after recovering

recyclable material.

project have been submitted already.

[xv] The provision of the solar water heating

system shall be as per the norms specified by

HAREDA and shall be made operational in

each building block.

Since the project is a commercial

complex development so there are no

requirements of solar hot water

system.

[xvi] The project proponent will use the water

from the tube well for domestic purposes and

commercial purpose only after getting

permission from CGWA or will use water

supply from HUDA whichever is earlier

during operation phase.

All requisite permission from the

competent authorities will be taken.

[xvii] The traffic plan and the parking plan

proposed by the project proponent should be

adhered to meticulously with further scope of

additional parking for future requirements.

There should be no traffic congestion near

the entry and exit points from the roads

adjoining the proposed site. Parking should

be fully internalized and no public space

should be used.

Yes, will be complied.

Please refer the submitted parking

plan with initial compliance report.

PART B:-GENERAL CONDITIONS

[i] The environmental safeguards contained in

the EIA/EMP Reports should be

implemented in letter and spirit.

Yes, Adequate environmental

safeguards will be implemented for

the proposed project in a time bound


and satisfactory manner.

[ii] Six monthly compliance reports should be

submitted to the HSPCB and Regional

Office, MoEF, GOI, Northern Region,

Chandigarh and a copy to the SEIAA,

Haryana

Being complied.

[iii] The SEIAA , Haryana reserves the right to

add additional safeguards measures

subsequently, if found necessary,

Environmental Clearance granted will be

revoked if it is found that false information

has been given for getting approval of this

project.

We will abide by the additional

safeguards time to time if suggested

by the ministry in future as applicable

and technically feasible.

[iv] The project proponent will start construction

only after getting NOC from the forest

department that the area under consideration

does not fall under section -4 and -5 PLPA-

1990.

Yes, we have obtained clearance

from forest department for the said

project. Copy already submitted.

[v] All other statutory clearances such as the

approvals for storage of diesel from Chief

Controller of Explosives, Fire Department,

Civil Aviation Department, Forest

Conservation Act, 1980 and wildlife

(Protection) Act, 1972. Forest Act, 1927,

PLPA 1900, etc. shall be obtained as

applicable by project proponent from the

respective authorities prior to construction of

the project.

We are committed to abide by the

rules applicable for the project.

Approvals of:

Chief Controller of Explosives:

will be obtained in time.

PLPA, 1900, Forest Act, 1927:

Already submitted.

Forest Conservation Act: N/A

Wildlife Act : N/A

[vi] The project proponent will not violate any

judicial orders/pronouncements issued by the

We are committed to adhere to the

said stipulations stated by SEIAA in


Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Courts. the said EC letter.

[vii] The project proponent shall seek NOC from

the Mining Department before the start of

construction activity.

Yes, we have obtained clearance

from Mining Department for the said

project.

CHAPTER- 2

Details of Environmental Monitoring

2.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING


2.1.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out at two locations, one being near the front gate and one location is Project site of the building to assess the ambient air quality of the project site. This will enable to have a comparative analytical understanding about air quality and the changes in the air environment in the study area with respect to the condition prevailing. The locations of the ambient air quality monitoring stations are given in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring StationsS. No. Location Code Location Name Environmental Setting

1. AAQ-1 Near Front Gate Residential

2. AAQ-2 Near Project Site Residential

AAQ-1: Front Gate

The sampler was placed near front gate of building and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the sampling site represent residential environmental setting

AAQ-2: Project Site

The sampler was placed near project site of building. Vicinity represents residential environmental setting.

2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology

Monitoring was conducted in respect of the following parameters:

Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5)

Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10)

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

The duration of sampling of PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOx was 24 hourly continuous sampling per day and CO was sampled for 8 hours continuous, thrice in 24 hour duration monitoring. The monitoring was conducted for one day at each location. This is to allow a comparison with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The air samples were analyzed as per standard methods specified by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and IS: 5182. The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectable levels are given in Table 2.2.


Fine Particulate Sampler instruments have been used for monitoring Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5 i.e. <2.5 microns), and Respirable Dust Sampler was used for sampling Respirable fraction (<10 microns), gaseous pollutants like SO2, and NOx. Bladder and Aspirator bags were used for collection Carbon monoxide samples. Gas Chromatography techniques have been used for the estimation of CO.

Table 2.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol

1 Particulate Matter 2.5

Fine Particulate Sampler, Gravimetric Method

CPCB/MOEF Guideline

2 Particulate Matter 10 Respirable Dust Sampler, with cyclone separator, Gravimetric Method

IS-5182 (Part-23)

3 Sulphur dioxide Modified West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part- II)

4 Oxides of Nitrogen Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI)

5 Carbon Monoxide Gas Chromatography IS-5182 (Part-X)

2.1.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed on-site monitoring results of PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx and CO are presented in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ResultsS.No. Location

Code

Location PM10

(g/m3)

PM2.5

(g/m3)

SO2

(g/m3)

NOx

(g/m3)

CO

(mg/m3)

1. AAQ1 Near Main Gate 87.35 41.30 11.20 22.30 <0.50

2. AAQ2 Near Project Site 83.25 39.24 9.36 19.20 <0.50


PM10 PM2.5 SO2 Nox0

20

40

60

80

100

120

AAQ1AAQ2LIMIT

Figure 2.1 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Air Quality

AAQ1 AAQ2 LIMIT0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

CO(mg/m3)

Figure 2.2 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Air Quality

2.1.4 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area

PM10 and PM2.5 levels at the project site are under the permissible limit of 100 μg/m3 and 60 μg/m3 respectively (for residential, rural and other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards). SO2, NOx and CO was observed within the corresponding stipulated limits (Limit for SO2 and NOx: 80 g/m3 and limit for CO: 4.0 mg/m3) at all monitoring locations. Station wise variation of ambient air quality parameters has been pictorially shown in Figure 1&2


2.2 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING

2.2.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to assess the present ambient noise levels in project site & project boundary due to various construction allied activities and increased vehicular movement. A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the area. Ambient noise monitoring was conducted at locations at the boundary of the project site as given in Table 2.4

Table 2.4 Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring StationsS. No. Locn. Code Location Name/ Description Present Land use

1. N1 Near Main Gate Residential

2.2.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring

Noise levels were measured using sound level meter. Noise level monitoring was carried out continuously for 24-hours with one hour interval starting at 06:00 hrs to 06:00 hrs next day. The noise levels were monitored on working days only. During each hour Leq were directly computed by the instrument based on the sound pressure levels. Leq day & Leq night values were computed using correspond in hourly . Monitoring was carried out at ‘A’response and fast mode.

2.2.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

The location wise ambient noise monitoring results is summarized in Table 2.5. The location-wise variation of noise levels are graphically presented in Figure 2.2.

Table 2.5 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

Day Night

Location code LocationLeq Lmin Lmax Leq Lmin Lmax

N1 Near Main Gate 56.20 52.30 62.30 50.25 47.50 54.20


Leq Lmin Lmax0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

DayNight

Figure 2.2 Location-wise Variation of Ambient Noise Levels

2.2.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area

Day Time Noise Levels (Lday):

The day time noise level at all the locations were found to within limits prescribed for commercial area i.e. 65 db(A).

Night Time Noise Levels (Lnight):

The night time noise level at all the locations were found to within limit prescribed for commercial area i.e. 55 dB (A).


2.3 GROUNDWATER QUALITY MONITORING

2.3.1 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations

Keeping in view the importance of groundwater as an important source of drinking water to the local population, sample of ground water was collected from the project site for the assessment of impacts of the project on the ground water quality.

Water sample was collected from the project site. The sample was analyzed for various parameters to compare with the standards for drinking water as per IS: 10500 for ground water sources. The details of water sampling locations are given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6 Details of Water Quality Monitoring StationS. No. Locn. Code Location Name/ Description

1. GW 1 Onsite

2.3.2 Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring

Sampling of ground water was carried out on April 2013. Samples were collected as grab sample and sampling forms are filled in as per the sampling plan. The preservative sample were properly added to preserve as per standard operating procedures (SOP) and stored immediately in ice boxes, which were ensured for appropriate temperatures. Sample for chemical analysis was collected in polyethylene carboys. Sample collected for metal content were acidified to <2 pH with 1 ml HNO3. A sample for bacteriological analysis was collected in sterilized glass bottles.

Soon after the completion of sampling, chain of custody sheets for the samples are filled in and then they were transported by road to Vardan Enviro Lab Gurgaon for further analysis. Proper care was taken during packing and transportation of samples. After ensuring the same the samples were forwarded immediately for analysis.

The samples were analyzed as per the standard procedures specified in 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' published by American Public Health Association (APHA) and CPCB. The analytical techniques and the test methods adopted for testing of ground water are given in Table 2.7.


2.3.3 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed groundwater quality monitoring results are presented in Table 2.7.

Table 2.7 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results

S. No. Parameters Onsite Units Test Method

1 pH 7.11 - APHA 4500 – H+B

2 Colour <1.0 Hazen APHA 2120 B

3 Turbidity 5.0 NTU APHA 2130 B

4 Odour Unobjectionable - APHA 2150 B

5 Taste Agreeable - APHA 2160 B

6 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 236.50 mg/L

APHA 2340 C

7 Chloride (as Cl-) 117.50 mg/L APHA 4500 –Cl B

8 Calcium (as Ca) 69.50 mg/L APHA 3500 –Ca B

9 Magnesium (as Mg) 15.33 mg/L APHA 3500 –Mg B

10 Chlorine Residual BDL mg/L APHA 4500 –Cl B

11 Total Disolve Solids 448.50 mg/L APHA 2540 D

12 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 198.50 mg/L APHA 4500 Norg B

13 Sulphate (as SO4) 54.20 mg/L APHA 4500 NO3- B

14 Total Kjehldal Nitrogen BDL mg/L

IS: 3025-1964 (13)

15 Nitrate (as NO3-) 1.65 mg/L APHA 4500 SO4-- E

16 Fluoride (as F-) 0.56 mg/L APHA 4500 F- D,B

17 Iron Dissolve (as Fe) 0.24 mg/L APHA 3500 Fe B

18 Nickel (as Ni) BDL mg/L APHA 3111 B

19 Chromium Total

(as Cr) BDL mg/L

APHA 3111 B

20 Copper (as Cu) BDL mg/L APHA 3111 B


S. No. Parameters Onsite Units Test Method

21 Lead (as Pb) BDL mg/L APHA 3111 B

22 Zinc (as Zn) <0.01 mg/L APHA 3111 B

23 Mercury (as Hg) BDL mg/L APHA 5530 D

24 Phenolic Compounds BDL mg/L APHA 3112 B

25 Cyanide (as CN) BDL mg/L APHA 4500 CN- C

26 Cadmium (as Cd) BDL mg/L IS 3025 Part -59

27 Manganese (as Mn) BDL mg/L APHA 3111 B

28 Selenium (as Se) BDL mg/L IS: 3025 Part 56

29 Arsenic (as As) BDL mg/L APHA 3114 B

30 Boron (as B) 0.010 mg/L APHA 4500 B 8

31Total Coliform < 2/100ml

MPN/100 ml

IS: 1622:1981

32E. Coli Absent

MPN/100 ml

IS:1622:1981

2.3.4 Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area

The ground water quality in the project area is observed to be alkaline in nature with total alkalinity reaching up to 214.14 against desirable limit of 200 mg/L, however, alkalinity is less than the permissible limit of 600 mg/L. Total dissolved solids in the ground water is 590.25 mg/L which is higher then prescribed limit of 500 mg/L. However, remaining parameters are within the CPCB prescribed limits.


2.4 SOIL MONITORING

2.4.1 Soil Monitoring Locations

The objective of the soil monitoring is to identify the impacts of ongoing project activities on soil quality and also predict impacts, which have arisen due to execution of various constructions allied activities. Accordingly, a study of assessment of the soil quality has been carried out.

To assess impacts of ongoing project activities on the soil in the area, the physico-chemical characteristics of soils were examined by obtaining soil samples from selected points and analysis of the same. single sample of soil was collected from the project site for studying soil characteristics, the location of which is listed in Table 2.8.

Table 2.8 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring LocationS. No. Locn. Code Location Name/ Description

1. S1 Onsite

2.4.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring

The sampling has been done in line with IS: 2720 & Methods of Soil Analysis, Part-1, 2nd edition, 1986 of American Society for Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America. The homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics (physical, chemical and heavy metal concentrations). The soil samples were collected in the month of Oct. 2013.

The samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for physico-chemical parameters. The heavy metals have been analyzed by using Atomic Absorption Spectro-photometer .


2.4.3 Soil Monitoring Results

Single sample of soil is collected from the site to check the quality of soil of the study area .The physico-chemical characteristics of the soil, as obtained from the analysis of the soil sample, are presented in Table 2.9.

Table 2.9 Physico - Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area

S. No.

Parameters Test Method Result Unit

Onsite

1 pH TM- S/10 7.25 -

2 Moisture Content TM- S/16 1.30 %

3 Organic Matter TM- S/08 0.80 %

4 Phosphorus Available as P TM- S/11 3.36 mg/100 gm

5 Total Kjehldal Nitrogen TM- S/17 0.046 %

6 Potassium as K TM- S/13 59.68 mg/100 gm

7 Exchangable Calcium TM- S/15 2.15 %

8 Exchangable Magnesium TM- S/05 0.032 %

9 Iron as Fe TM- S/05 1.22 mg/kg

10 Zinc as Zn TM- S/25 3.20 mg/kg

11 Copper as Cu TM- S/25 1.20 mg/kg

12 Bulk Density TM- S/25 0.91 Gm/cm3

13 Lead as Pb TM- S/25 BDL mg/kg

14 Water Holding Capacity TM- S/34 101.25 ml/100 gm

15 Sodium as Na TM- S/47 27.45 mg/100 gm

2.4.4 Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area

The soil in study area is characterized by moderate organic content. The soil quality in the project area has not been affected by the project activities.

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