EP-016 Water Quality Standard

HARIPUR POWER LIMITED
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ENVIRONMENTAL ALL WATER QUALITY HPL-EP-016
PROCEDURE DEPARTMENTS STANDARD
Revision: 2 Date: May 05, 2013 Change: Date:
WATER QUALITY STANDARD
HPL-EP-016
Revised by: Mahtab Uddin Ahmed
Revision Description By Date Approved Signature

2 Approved KA 05/05/013 Kazi Alam
Haripur Environmental Procedure

Created: 02/15/06
AMENDMENT RECORD
Revision Description Date Approved
1 Change in Company Logo and correction of text 8 Feb 09 SM

2 5 May 13 KA
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OVERALL TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part Description Page
AMENDMENT RECORD 2
OVER ALL TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
ABBREVIATIONS 4
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 5
1.0 PURPOSE & SCOPE 6
2.0 PROCEDURE 9

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Chemical Metal Cleaning Any wastewater resulting from the cleaning of metallic equipment with
chemical compound including but not limited to, boiler tube cleaning
Grab Sample An individual sample collected in less than 15 minutes.
Industrial Wastewater Wastewater generated as part of an industrial process, including boiler
blow down, equipment washes, water treatment effluents, etc.
Sanitary Wastewater Wastewater limited to those domestic type sources such as toilet facilities,
sinks, and showers
Significant Materials Including raw materials; fuels, solvents, detergents, plastic pellets, final
products not designated for outdoor use, hazardous substances, fertilizers,
pesticides, and waste products that have the potential to be released with
storm water discharges.
Storm Water Associated The discharge from any conveyance, which is used for collecting and
with Industrial Activity conveying storm water, and which is directly related to manufacturing,
processing or raw materials storage areas at an industrial plant.
Storm Management A system designed and constructed or implemented to control storm water
Facilities discharges including drains, pipelines, ditches, and detention basins
intended to collect and convey storm water
Surface Water Waters upon the surface of the earth whether contained in bounds created
naturally or artificially or diffused.

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ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviations Definitions
Biological Oxygen Demand

BOD
Department of Environment
DOE
Effluent Treatment Plant
ETP
Chemical Oxygen Demand
COD
Aluminium
Al
Copper
Cu
Dissolved Oxygen
DO
Iron
Fe
Haripur Power Limited
HPL
Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS
Ministry of Environment & Forestry
MEF
Total Dissolved Solids
TDS
Total Suspended Solids
TSS
World Bank
WB
Zink
Zn

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PART 1.0
PURPOSE & SCOPE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE 8
1.1 SCOPE 8

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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that appropriate measures are implemented
at HPL for the discharge of wastewater, sanitary waste, Hydrostatic Test Water
Discharge and Chemical Cleaning of Boiler Tubes. The procedure is also intended to
outline work practices for the prevention of pollutants entering or dissolving into on-
site storm water runoff.
1.1 SCOPE
The scope of the procedure is to address all applicable local & the World Bank
regulations for the management and control of the industrial wastewater, sanitary
wastes, and storm water runoff discharges

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PART 2.0
PROCEDURES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.0 PROCEDURE 11
2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES 11
2.1.1 HSE MANAGER 11

2.1.2 PLANT MANAGER 11
2.1.3 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL 12
2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 12

2.2.1 OPERATION / DISCHARGE LIMITS 12
2.2.2 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER 13
2.2.2.1 WASTE WATER TREATMENT 13
2.2.2.2 SANITARY WASTES 13
2.2.3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 14
2.2.3.1 FROM ETP TO SEAL PIT 14
2.2.4 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MEASURES 14
2.2.5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 15
2.3 RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 16
2.4 REPORTING / NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 17

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2.0 PROCEDURE
The waste developed in HPL plant should be treated both in-house and by external
contractor.
For guidelines of treating waste in-house, please refer to the environmental procedure
HPL-EP-013 waste storage and inspection, which gives the details of in-house
treatment.
The external contractor will be DoE approved. For guidelines and responsibilities of
the contractor please refer to HPL-EP-013 Waste storage and inspection.
2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities for the implementation of the water compliance procedures are
identified below.
2.1.1 HSE MANAGER
1) Provide guidance and interpretation of Bangladesh laws and regulations as well

as permit conditions associated with water compliance issues.
2) Maintain direct involvement with water permitting and compliance issues that is
of significant concern or may pose a risk or substantial liability to HPL.
3) Review and provide comments to the Plant Manager on all reports or

correspondence prior to submittal to an agency.
4) Communicate any changes in regulatory requirements to the Plant Manager.
5) Prepare and submit permit renewal applications.
6) Communicate water compliance procedures and expectations to Operations and

Maintenance Personnel and contractors as required.
7) Communicate issues of deviation and non compliance to plant manager
8) Ensure that all environment records are maintained and readily available
9) Conduct facility inspections, through management inspections to ensure that

there is continual compliance
2.1.2 PLANT MANAGER

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1) Ensure that appropriate maintenance of the storm water management system is

provided.
2) Ensure that monitoring is conducted and reporting is completed and submitted as

required by the permits or owner requirements.
3) Conduct facility inspections to assess compliance with permit and regulatory

requirements.
4) Function as plant liaison to agency personnel, consultants, and contractors.
2.1.3 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

1) Follow plant procedures and work practices during the course of plant operation.
2) Notify the Shift Supervisor immediately of any potential compliance problem

including spills, upsets, bypasses, overflows, etc.
3) Ensure that all wastewater and storm water management systems are in good
operating condition. Initiate a proactive maintenance schedule for all equipment
as specified by the manufacturer
4) Collect wastewater samples for analysis as required by this procedure.
5) Calibrate stationary equipment (i.e., flow meter, water meter, etc.) on a periodic
basis based upon the manufacturer’s O&M procedures and/or permit
requirements
6) Inspect the facility’s storm water management system. Notify the Shift
Supervisor if storm water management facilities are in disrepair or have
accumulated a significant sediment load.
2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1 OPERATION/DISCHARGE LIMITS
The following are the limit values of effluent discharge water:

Allowable
Parameter Measured Value
Range/Limit
pH 6.0-9.0
Conductivity (µs/cm) <3000
Residual chlorine (ppm) 0.2
Phosphate (PO4) (mg/l) 1000.0
TDS (mg/l) 2100

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COD (mg/l) 200

Dissolved Oxygen (mg/l) 4.5-8.0
Zinc (mg/l) 1.0
Copper, Cu (mg/l) 0.5
Iron, Fe (mg/l) 1.0
Aluminum, Al (mg/l) 1
Oil and grease (mg/l) 10ppm
BOD at 20 0 C (mg/l) 50
TSS (mg/l) 50
Chromium, Cr (mg/l)
Temperature Difference
between river water inlet &
discharge
2.2.2 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
2.2.2.1 WASTE WATER TREATMENT
Waste water generated from backwash of pressure filter, activated carbon filter and
regeneration of demineralization train is discharged into chemical wastewater pond.
After treating in to the pH adjustment tank, coagulation tank and flocculation tank it
is sent to final effluent pond.
Boiler Tube Cleaning Water
Metal cleaning or chemical metal cleaning waste water should not be discharge at
through seal pit. Metal cleaning or chemical metal cleaning wastes and chemical
residues should be transported to abnormal waste water pond.
2.2.2.2 SANITARY WASTES
1) All the sanitary waste except kitchen sanitary waste is first treated in aeration
tank to facilitate bacterial decomposition of the human filth. The clear overflow
from the aeration tank is sent to sewage effluent pond. It is then sent to final
effluent pond for disposal to seal pit.
2) Kitchen sanitary waste is released in the Soak Pit approved by DOE.
3) Any material should not be discharged to the sanitary sewer system, which may
cause a fire, explosion, be injurious in any other way to facility employees, or
potentially cause violations or contamination of the disposal system. This
includes any toxic organic substance (i.e., solvents, pesticides, dyes, paints, etc.),
sludge’s, sediments, industrial or hazardous waste.
4) Operations and Maintenance Personnel must communicate to contractors
working on-site that facility sinks are for sanitary purposes only. Do not wash

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paintbrushes, rinse out industrial containers, or other similar activities in a

manner where residues will enter the sanitary system
2.2.3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

.
2.2.3.1 FROM ETP TO SEAL PIT
1) Monitor the discharge flow from ETP and report on the Discharge Monitoring
Report as a monthly cumulative.
2) Calibrate all automatic flow measuring and/or recording devices and/or totalizing
meters at least annually. Trained personnel shall perform calibration.
3) Do not discharge domestic sewage or any other non-permitted waste through seal
pit.
4) Retain an environmental service contractor to periodically remove oily wastes

from the oil/water separator and clarified sludge from the ponds.
5) Collect periodic grab samples in accordance with the following table. Package
and ship (or have the laboratory pick-up) the samples designated for analysis by
the contract laboratory. Report analysis results on monthly report to DOE.
Sampling Frequencies
Sampling from the ETP should be done at the following frequency:
Sampling Sampling Sample Sampling

Parameter Frequency Location Laboratory
pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, Once a day if Discharge of In House
TDS w/w system Final Disposal
runs Pump
Al, Zn, Cu, PO4,Fe,DO, COD, Once a week Discharge of In House
Free Residual Chlorine Final Disposal
Pump
Oil & Grease, TSS, BOD, Cr Once a month Discharge of Outside
Final Disposal Laboratory
Pump
All the above parameters will be tested at a laboratory acceptable to the DOE once every two
months.
2.2.4 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MEASURES

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1) Maintain plant roads, repair potholes, stabilize soils with rock, and maintain
grassed areas.
• Avoid unloading activities during rain unless unloading is conducted under a

roof.
2) In the event of spill from a delivery vehicle or from containers within the vehicle, do
the following:
• Cease all unloading operations.
• Report the spill to the control room.
• Follow pollution prevention/release response and reporting procedures as per

HPL-SP-010-Emergency Response Plan
3) Perform vehicle maintenance such as oil and coolant changes either indoors where
containment is made available or off-site at commercial vehicle maintenance facilities.
4) Limit material storage to the plant operations/maintenance building. In the event that
outdoor storage is necessary, place securely closed containers elevated above the
ground using pallets or timbers, and in portable containment. Use waterproof tarps or
temporary shelters to prevent contact with rain or storm water.
5) Use waste disposal dumpsters, which are intact, have no holes, do not allow leakage,
and are covered to prevent contact with rainwater.
6) Use or transfer materials and chemicals only inside the operations/maintenance

building, the turbine shelters, or within a secondary containment.
2.2.5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
1) Oil/Water Separator
• Visually inspect the oil/water separator on a monthly basis to determine the

water level and the presence and depth of oil. A sampling device or a
measuring stick with water indicating paste may be needed to determine the
amount of oil in the separator.
• Confirm there is no oil in the interstitial space between the separator tank and
outer shell.
• Inspect and clean, as necessary and if equipped, the separator’s coalescing

filter every six months or according to manufacturer’s recommendations. The
separator reservoir will be checked for accumulation of sediment or sludge.
When necessary, an environmental service contractor will collect and remove
sediment and oil for off-site disposal under a non-hazardous waste manifest.
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Other maintenance will be in accordance with the manufacturer’s

recommendations.
2) On-Site Ditches
• Remove excess sediment accumulation from ditches.
3) Storm water Detention Basins
• Mow banks to control weeds and brush and remove grass clippings.
• Cut or remove woody vegetation from pond.
• Remove and dispose of trash and debris.
• Replace stone riprap if eroded during a storm event.
• Remove accumulations of sediments that impede flow into or out of

retention basin.
4) Vegetation Management
5) Storm water Collection Sumps
Based upon the results of the storm water management system inspection, an
environmental service contractor will be contacted to clean the sumps or collection
basins if excess sediment is present. There should not be excess residues of floating
oils or other contaminants in this uncontaminated storm water runoff
2.3 RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
1) Maintain a copy of the following permits, plans and approvals on site:
• DOE approval for operating the ETP
• Wastewater System Operating Procedures
1) Maintain copies of all inspection reports, monitoring reports, calibration

verifications, sampling events, submittals, storm water pollution prevention
measures, wastewater processing approvals, permits, calculations, sampling
results, sampling logs, agency correspondence, and all other records pertaining to
water-related compliance issues on-site in a designated location accessible to all
plant personnel. The following record keeping requirements apply to these
records:
2) Retain and have readily available all records for a period of at least three years
and archive them on-site for an additional three years.
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3) Store and maintain the records to prevent damage, deterioration, or loss.
4) Provide a secondary copy of all agency submittals and correspondence to HPL

HSE.
2.4 REPORTING/NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

1) Notify HPL HSE of the following:
• Prior to any proposed changes in the process or chemicals used prior to

implementing the change, this could change the quality or quantity of the plant’s
wastewater.
• Prior to any alterations or modifications of the storm water system.
2) Submit bi-monthly monitoring reports to DOE.
3) Submit an annual report to the WB summarizing the monthly submitted data.
4) Report any of the following noncompliance events to DOE.
• Unauthorized discharges.
Any excess discharge with parameter higher than allowable limit as in the permit

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HARIPUR POWER LIMITED

Document Type: Location: Procedure Type: Document No

WATER QUALITY STANDARD

Revised by: Mahtab Uddin Ahmed

Revision Description By Date Approved Signature

Haripur Environmental Procedure

Revision Description Date Approved

1 Change in Company Logo and correction of text 8 Feb 09 SM

Haripur Environmental Procedure Page 2 of 17

OVERALL TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part Description Page

1.0 PURPOSE & SCOPE 6

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Biological Oxygen Demand

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PURPOSE & SCOPE

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Part Description Page

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Part Description Page

2.1.1 HSE MANAGER 11

2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 12

2.3 RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 16

2.4 REPORTING / NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 17

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2.1.1 HSE MANAGER

1) Provide guidance and interpretation of Bangladesh laws and regulations as well

3) Review and provide comments to the Plant Manager on all reports or

4) Communicate any changes in regulatory requirements to the Plant Manager.

5) Prepare and submit permit renewal applications.

6) Communicate water compliance procedures and expectations to Operations and

7) Communicate issues of deviation and non compliance to plant manager

9) Conduct facility inspections, through management inspections to ensure that

2.1.2 PLANT MANAGER

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1) Ensure that appropriate maintenance of the storm water management system is

2) Ensure that monitoring is conducted and reporting is completed and submitted as

3) Conduct facility inspections to assess compliance with permit and regulatory

4) Function as plant liaison to agency personnel, consultants, and contractors.

2.1.3 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

2) Notify the Shift Supervisor immediately of any potential compliance problem

4) Collect wastewater samples for analysis as required by this procedure.

2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 OPERATION/DISCHARGE LIMITS

The following are the limit values of effluent discharge water:

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COD (mg/l) 200

2.2.2 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER

2.2.2.1 WASTE WATER TREATMENT

Boiler Tube Cleaning Water

2.2.2.2 SANITARY WASTES

2) Kitchen sanitary waste is released in the Soak Pit approved by DOE.

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paintbrushes, rinse out industrial containers, or other similar activities in a

2.2.3 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

4) Retain an environmental service contractor to periodically remove oily wastes

Sampling from the ETP should be done at the following frequency:

Sampling Sampling Sample Sampling

2.2.4 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MEASURES

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• Avoid unloading activities during rain unless unloading is conducted under a