Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives

Local Government Division
Local Government Engineering Department (LGED)

Environmental Quality Test Report

For
Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project (CTEIP)
Contract Package: e-GP/CTEIP/2016-17/Gal/MM-01

Galachipa Pourashava
January 2021
Development Solutions Consultant Limited
House-734 (5-B), Road-10, Avenue-04, DOHS Mirpur,
Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh, Tel: +8801822857548
E-mail: dscl@dsclbd.com, Web: www.dsclbd.com
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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................... iii
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Project Description .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope of Work ........................................................................................................... 1
2 Methodology ............................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Air Quality ................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Sound Level .............................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Groundwater Quality .................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Soil Quality................................................................................................................ 4
3 Results & Discussions ............................................................................................... 6
3.1 Air Quality ................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Sound Level .............................................................................................................. 7
3.3 Groundwater Quality .................................................................................................. 7
3.4 Soil Quality................................................................................................................ 8

List of Table
Table 3.1: Test Result of Ambient Air Quality Analysis of Sub-projects Location ........................... 6
Table 3.2: Noise Level at of Sub-project Locations ..................................................................... 7
Table 3.3: Results for Groundwater Quality of Sub-project Location ............................................ 8
Table 3.4: Test Result of Soil Quality Analysis of Sub-Project Locations ....................................... 9

List of Figure
Figure 1.1: Sub-Project Locations .............................................................................................. 2
Figure 2.1: Equipment’s used for Air Quality Sampling ................................................................ 3
Figure 2.2: Sound Level Meter (SL-1352) ................................................................................... 4
Figure 3.1: Air Quality Monitoring at Sub-project Locations ......................................................... 6
Figure 3.2: Noise Level Monitoring during Day and Night Time at Sub-project Locations ............... 7
Figure 3.3: Groundwater Sample Collection and Onsite Testing at Sub-project Location ................ 7
Figure 3.4: Collection of Soil Sample at the Sub-Project Location ................................................ 8

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project (CTEIP) is a key infrastructure
initiative of the Government of Bangladesh. The project consists of three components (i)
improved climate-resilient municipal infrastructure, (ii) strengthened institutional capacity,
governance, and awareness, (iii) project management and administration support. The
outcome of the project will be improved access to climate-disaster resilient municipal
services, including (i) municipal infrastructure such as drainage, cyclone shelters, urban
roads, bridges, culverts, solid waste management, bus terminals, slum improvements,
boat landings, and markets, (ii) water supply, and (iii) sanitation.
The package consists of Construction of multi-purpose super market complex at ward no
04, under Galachipa Pourashava, Patuakhali. The infrastructure will provide market
facilities to the people of Galachipa Pourashava.
This environmental quality test (air, water, noise & soil) report has been prepared keeping
in view the work order as provided by the client. The results of air quality test show that
the concentration of the measured air quality parameters for the ambient air for the sub-
project locations did not exceed the national standard. The results show that time
weighted average value of the sound monitored in the sub-project location do not exceed
the national standard set for the commercial area both for day and night time. Most of the
parameters of groundwater quality have not yet been standardized and rest are within the
standard set by ECR,1997. From the test result it is found that the concentration of
potassium is 2.40 %, zinc is 18.6 mg/kg, sulfur is 56.2 mg/kg, iron is 4.68 mg/kg and
nitrate is 6.50 mg/kg for the sub-project location.

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1 Introduction
1.1 Project Description
The Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project (CTEIP) is a key infrastructure
initiative of the Government of Bangladesh. The project consists of three components (i)
improved climate-resilient municipal infrastructure, (ii) strengthened institutional capacity,
governance, and awareness, (iii) project management and administration support. The
impact of the project will be improved climate change resilience and natural disaster
preparedness in coastal towns. The outcome of the project will be improved access to
climate-disaster resilient municipal services, including (i) municipal infrastructure such as
drainage, cyclone shelters, urban roads, bridges, culverts, solid waste management, bus
terminals, slum improvements, boat landings, and markets, (ii) water supply, and (iii)
sanitation.
The package consists of Construction of multi-purpose super market complex at ward no
04, under Galachipa Pourashava, Patuakhali.

1.1 Scope of Work

This environmental quality test (Air, Water, Noise & Soil) report has been prepared
keeping in view the scope of works provided by the Client. The scope of the present
environmental monitoring report describes the following most important features:
❖ The ambient air quality monitoring at one (01) subproject location.
❖ The collection of groundwater sample from the one (01) subproject location and
to carry out testing of defined parameters.
❖ The ambient sound level monitoring at one (01) subproject location for both day
and night time.
❖ The collection of soil samples from the one (01) subproject location and to carry
out testing of defined parameters.
❖ Preparation of an environmental quality test (air, water, noise & soil) report.

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Figure 1.1: Sub-Project Locations

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2 Methodology
2.1 Air Quality
Air Quality Parameter Equipment
PM10 LATA Envirotech APM 250
PM2.5 Combined PM-10/ PM-2.5 Sampler
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) LATA Envirotech LES 411
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) LATA Envirotech LES 411
Carbon Monoxide (CO) HTC Carbon Monoxide Meter CO-01
Measured Parameters
PM10
PM2.5
Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2)
Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Procedure

• The aerosol masses of coarse particle (PM10 and PM2.5) were determined by the
weighing (Gravimetric measurement) (after moisture equilibration at 22°
temperature and 50% moisture) the filter papers before and after the exposure.
• The gaseous air pollutants (NO2 and SO2) were collected by passing the air through
particular absorbent solutions in individual impinger at a constant flow rate (100 to
200 ml/min). The absorbent solutions finally analyzed and determined in UV-Visible
Recording Double Beam Spectrophotometer.
• For the determination of CO, HTC Carbon Monoxide Meter CO-01 was used and
value is expressed in ppm.

HTC Carbon
Gaseous Sampling Attachment LES
High Volume Sampler Monoxide Meter
411
CO-01
Figure 2.1: Equipment’s used for Air Quality Sampling

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2.2 Sound Level
Noise level was measured from one (01) subproject location, during the day time (0600 -
2100 hours), and during the night time (2100 - 0600 hours). All the Measurements were
taken using an HTC Scientific Sound Level Meter (SLM), SL – 1352. Both day and night
time noise was recorded for at least 15 minutes.

Figure 2.2: Sound Level Meter (SL-1352)

The calibrated Sound Level Meter set to A-weighting, fast response and statistical
analysis settings. The Sound Level Meter (SLM) was mounted on a tripod at a height of
approximately 1.5m, facing in the direction of the apparent predominant noise source.
The SLM was programmed to record statistical noise levels for at least 15 minutes at the
location and was calibrated before and after the survey; no significant drift was detected.

2.3 Groundwater Quality

Groundwater sample was collected from one (01) sub project location on 26 January
2021. The parameters measured were Temperature, pH, Electric Conductivity (EC), Total
Dissolved Solids (TDS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Salinity, Hardness, Chlorine and
Manganese.
The sample was collected in plastic sampling bottle, kept in an ice cooler, after necessary
stabilization/fixing, and analyzed within 72 hours of being collected. However,
Temperature, pH, EC, TDS, Salinity and DO was tested on the site by the DSCL
personnel. The calibrated EZDO Multimeter was used to conduct the on-site test of
temperature, pH, EC, TDS and Salinity. Lutron DO-5509 (Figure 2.3) was used to
conduct the on-site test of Dissolved Oxygen (DO).

2.4 Soil Quality

The investigation of chemical releases to soil usually requires collection of composite
samples to characterize a large area or volume of near-surface soil in likely contaminated
areas. In this context a composite soil sampling technique was followed to measure the
contaminant. The composite samples were created from equal volume subsamples
collected from:
• four to five equally spaced locations sampling area; and
• a common 6-inch-thick vertical depth interval.
The exact size and shape of the sampling area may be adjusted to meet site specific
conditions. All subsamples used to create a given composite sample was collected from

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the same 6-inch depth interval. The methods used to collect composite samples for
characterizing soil samples are:
i. Use of a new pair of disposable gloves during the creation of each
composite sample to prevent cross contamination of the samples;
ii. Mixing of all the subsamples in a large clean surface (in this case clean
plastic surface was used);
iii. Decant or drain away any liquids;
iv. Removal of large stones, sticks and vegetation;
v. Thoroughly mixing the subsamples together with hands covered with new
disposable gloves;
vi. Transfer an adequate volume of the composite sample to a lab cleaned
plastic jar; and
vii. Wipe the threads, then cover, label and seal the container.

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3 Results & Discussions

3.1 Air Quality
The ambient air quality monitoring was performed at one (01) subproject location on 26
January 2021 (Figure 3.1). The weather was sunny during the monitoring period. Results
of the air quality monitored at the sub-project location have been showed in Table 3.1.

CTEIP_MM_AAQ (Municipal super market, Purba Bazar, Galachipa, Patuakhali)

Figure 3.1: Air Quality Monitoring at Sub-project Locations

The result (Table 3.1) shows that the concentration of the measured air quality
parameters for the subproject location did not exceed the national standard set for
Bangladesh.
Table 3.1: Test Result of Ambient Air Quality Analysis of Sub-projects Location

Concentration Present
CTEIP_MM_AAQ
Municipal super market, Bangladesh Duration Weather
Parameter Unit Purba Bazar, Galachipa, Method of Analysis
Standard (Hours) Condition
Patuakhali
N: 22.169183°
E: 90.412160°
PM2.5 µg/m3 53.6 65 24 Gravimetric
PM10 µg/m3 81.3 150 24 Gravimetric
SO2 µg/m3 7.83 365 24 Sunny West-Geake

NOX µg/m3 4.61 100 Annual Jacob and Hochheiser

CO* ppm <1 10 8 CO Meter

* CO concentrations and standards are 8-hourly only. DSCL Laboratory, January 2021
** The Bangladesh National Ambient Air Quality Standards have been taken from the Environmental Conservation Rules,
1997 which was amended on 19thJuly 2005 vide S.R.O. No. 220-Law/2005.

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3.2 Sound Level
Noise level has been monitored inside the subproject location during both day and night
time on 26 January 2021 (Figure 3.2). Result of the noise level monitored along with
details of the sampling locations have been showed in Table 3.2.

CTEIP_MM_NM (Municipal super market, Purba Bazar, Galachipa, Patuakhali)

Figure 3.2: Noise Level Monitoring during Day and Night Time at Sub-project Locations
Table 3.2: Noise Level at of Sub-project Locations

Noise Level
Location Time
(dBA)
CTEIP_MM_NM GPS Land Use Day Night
Municipal super market, Location Category
Day Night
Purba Bazar, Galachipa, Start End Start End
Patuakhali
N: 22.169183° 02:50 03:05 09:15 09:30
CTEIP_MM-NM Commercial 61.31 48.37
E: 90.412160° PM PM PM PM
Notes:
▪ Land use category is based on the classification provided in the Noise Pollution Control Rules (2006).
▪ The sound level standards for Commercial area at day and night are 65 dBA and 55 dBA respectively.
▪ Noise Level is the average noise recorded over the duration of the monitoring period.
The results show that time weighted average value of the sound monitored inside the
project area did not exceed the national standard set for the subproject location during
day or night time.

3.3 Groundwater Quality

The groundwater sample was collected from one (01) subproject location on 26 January
2021 (Figure 3.3). Results of the groundwater quality for the sub-project location have
been showed in Table 3.3.

CTEIP_MM_GW (Beside High School Play Ground, Galachipa, Patuakhali)

Figure 3.3: Groundwater Sample Collection and Onsite Testing at Sub-project Location

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The laboratory test result of the groundwater sample along with the GoB standards for
potable water (ECR, 1997) are shown in Table 3.3. All the parameters are found within
the GoB standards for potable water (ECR, 1997) for the subproject location.
Table 3.3: Results for Groundwater Quality of Sub-project Location

CTEIP_MM_GW
Beside High School Standards for
Parameters Unit Play Ground, Potable Water ** Analysis Method
Galachipa, Patuakhali (ECR,1997)
N: 22.169216°
E: 90.412649°
Temperature* ºC 24.2 20-30 Multimeter

pH* - 7.6 6.5 – 8.5 Multimeter

Salinity* ppm 0.74 NYS Multimeter
Dissolve Oxygen (DO)* mg/L 5.1 5 or more DO Meter
Electric Conductivity (EC)* µs/cm 1316 NYS Multimeter

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)* mg/L 809 NYS Multimeter

Manganese (Mn) mg/L 0.09 0.1 Iris Visible spectrometer

(H-1801-02)
Iris Visible spectrometer
Hardness mg/L 13 200-500
(H-1801-02)
Iris Visible spectrometer
Chlorine mg/L 0.13 0.2
(H-1801-02)
**Standards for Potable Water followed by Environment Conservation Rules (ECR)’97
*On-site Test Result

3.4 Soil Quality

Soil sample was collected from one (01) subproject location on 26 January 2021 (Figure
3.4). Collected soil sample was sent to laboratories for analysis of defined parameters.
The laboratory test results are given is Table 3.4

CTEIP_MM_SL (Beside High School Play Ground, Galachipa, Patuakhali)

Figure 3.4: Collection of Soil Sample at the Sub-Project Location

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Table 3.4: Test Result of Soil Quality Analysis of Sub-Project Locations

CTEIP_MM_SL
Beside High School Play Ground, Galachipa,
Parameters Unit Patuakhali
N: 22.169727°
E: 90.412661°
Potassium % 2.40
Zinc (Zn) mg/kg 18.6
Sulfur mg/kg 56.2

Iron mg/kg 4.68

Nitrate mg/kg 7.41

From the test results it is found that, the concentration of potassium is 2.40 %, zinc is
18.6 mg/kg, sulfur is 56.2 mg/kg, iron is 4.68 mg/kg and nitrate is 6.50 mg/kg for the sub-
project location.

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