DESIGN OF A

WATER SUPPLY
SYSTEM TO THE
OPEN
UNIVERSITY
 Table of contents
01 - Project Title
02 - Project Proponent
03 - Project Approving Agency
04 - Description of the proposed activities
05 - Methodologies for conducting environmental studies
04 - Outline of the EIA Report
05 - Required Annexures
06 - Non technical Requirements
07 - Time budget for key consultants
 Project Proponent and Approving Agencies

• Project Proponent- Group 6

Project Approving Agencies – Central Environmental Authority
National Water Supply and Drainage Board
Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage
Ministry of Urban Development and
Housing
Description of the proposed activities
• Assessment of the water demand for the students at hostel
• Identification and selection of suitable water source.
• Design and construction of hostel building and water treatment plant
• Purification and water treatment
• Design and construct water storage tank and distribution system
• Monitoring and maintenance
• Education and awareness about water conservation
Methodologies for conducting environmental
studies
• Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
• Water quality evaluation of the water source
• Identify the condition of the water source catchment
• Identification and gathering information about the local environment
• Biodiversity assessment
• Social impact assessment
Outline of the EIA Report
Chapter 01 – Introduction
Chapter 02 – Project details
Chapter 03 – Current condition of the proposed area
Chapter 04 – Anticipated environment impact
4.1 – Pre-construction stage
4.2 – Construction stage
4.3 – Operation Stage
Chapter 05 – Mitigation measures for environment impacts
Chapter 06 – Contingency management plans
Chapter 07 – Environment management plan
Chapter 08 – Conclusions and recommendations
Chapter 01 – Introduction

1.1 – Background of the proposed project

1.2 - Project location
1.3 - Project Necessity
1.4 - Initial design
Chapter 02 – Project details

2.1 – Project aim

2.2 - Project objectives
2.3 – Nature of the project
2.4 – Project activities
Chapter 03 – Current condition of the proposed area

3.1 – Topography
3.2 – Geology
3.3 – Climate
3.4 – Population
3.5 – Social condition
3.6 – Existing infrastructure & site condition
Chapter 04 – Environmental impact of the
proposed project
4.1 – Pre-construction stage

• Soil erosion, destruction to habitat and water pollution

• Social disruption
• Ecological impact
• Disruption to daily activities
4.2 – Construction stage

• Noise, dust, air pollution and vibrations

• Health and safety risk
• Disruption to daily activities
• Construction waste generation
• Water pollution
4.3 – Operation Stage

• Ground water depletion and pollution

• Maintenance costs
• Increased greenhouse gas emission
• Waste generation
• Disruption to water intake source
Chapter 5 - Mitigation measures for environment impacts
IMPACTS
Noise
Vibrations
Dust and air pollution
Health and safety risk
Disruption to daily activities
Construction waste generation
MITIGATION MEASURES
 Using Sound barriers
 Enclosing noisy equipment
 Vibration level monitoring
 Use vibration isolation techniques
 Water suppression
 Ventilation
 Use dust control products
 Safety meetings and training
 Appoint safety officer and safety supervision
 Risk assessment
 Use safety equipment's
 Use Sound barriers
 Provide alternative routes and access
 Proper scheduling of construction work
 Salvage and reuse materials
 Setup recycling stations
 Proper sorting and waste separation
 Proper waste disposal
Chapter 5 - Mitigation measures for environment impacts
IMPACTS
Water pollution
Ground water depletion and pollution
Disruption to water intake source
MITIGATION MEASURES
 Water treatment
 Monitoring and maintaining water quality
 Waste water treatment
 Proper management practices
 Proper disposal of hazardous waste
 Groundwater recharge management
 Implementation of water demand management
strategies
 Monitoring ground water quality
 Use groundwater modeling tools
 A proper implementation of contingency plans
 Water quality monitoring
 Implementation of water conservation
measures and source water protection
measures
 Conducting regular inspections and
maintenance
Required Annexures

• National Environmental Annex III– Part 2-clause 32

• National Environmental Annex III– Part 3

Non technical Requirements
• Public comments
• Progress meetings & reports
• Sources of information
• Sufficient funding
• Community awareness about water conservation
• Compatible with relevant regulation
• Sustainability
• Environment friendly
• Cost effective
• Stakeholder engagement
Time budget for key consultants

• Project manager-Time budget is 15% of the project’s total duration

• Construction manager- Time budget is 25% of the project’s total duration
• Environment consultant- Time budget is 12% of the project’s total duration
• Design consultant - Time budget is 25% of the project’s total duration
• Quality control consultant - Time budget is 8% of the project’s total duration
• Stakeholder engagement consultant - Time budget is 8% of the project’s total
duration
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