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M/s Godrej Highview LLP (in collaboration with AumShri Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd.) Project: Residential Group Housing Colony at Village- Dhunela, Sector-33,Sohna, Gurgaon, Haryana

(EC No. SEIAA/HR/2017/885 dated 29-12-2017& Corrigendum No. SEIAA/HR/2018/1009 dated 10-08-2018)

SIX-MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REPORT OF

STIPULATED CONDITIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (APRIL 2019 TO SEPTEMBER 2019)

FOR

GROUP HOUSING COLONY

At

Village Dhunela, Sector-33, Sohna,

Distt- Gurugram, Haryana

FOR SUBMISSION TO:

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)

SUBMITTED BY:

M/s Godrej Highview LLP (in collaboration with M/s AumShri Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.)

Corp. office- 3rd Floor, UM House, Plot no. 35-A, Sector-44, Gurugram, Haryana-122002

Regd. Office- Godrej One, 5th Floor, Pirojshanagar, Eastern Express

Highway, Vikhroli (E), Mumbai- 400079



INDEX

Chapter Description Page No.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Methodology for Preparation of Report 1

1.2 Generic Structure of Report 2

Chapter 2 Adherence to Specific and General Conditions

Part A Specific Conditions 3

i. Construction Phase 3-7

ii. Operation Phase 7-11

Part B General Conditions 11-14

Chapter 3 Details of Environmental Monitoring

3.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 15

3.1.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 15

3.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology 15

3.1.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results 16

3.1.4 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area 16

3.2 DG Stack Monitoring 17

3.2.1 Methodology of Stack Emission Monitoring 17

3.2.2 Discussion on Stack Emission Monitoring in Study Area 17

3.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring 18

3.3.1 Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations 18

3.3.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring 18

3.3.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results 18

3.3.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area 19

3.4 DG Noise Monitoring 19

3.4.1 Methodology of DG Noise Monitoring 19

3.4.2 Discussion on DG Noise Levels in the Study Area 20

3.5 Water Quality Monitoring 21

3.5.1 Water Quality Monitoring Locations 21

3.5.2 Methodology of Water Quality Monitoring 21

3.5.3 Water Quality Monitoring Results 22

3.5.4 Discussion on Water Quality in the Study Area 23

3.6 Soil Monitoring 24

3.6.1 Soil Monitoring Locations 24

3.6.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring 24

3.6.3 Soil Monitoring Results 25

3.6.4 Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area 25

3.7

Site Photographs of Baseline Data Collection 26-28



Annexure

1. Copy of Environmental Clearance Letter

2. Lab Reports



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INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction

M/s Godrej Highview LLP has proposed a Residential Group Housing Colony at Village- Dhunela, Sector-33, Sohna, Gurgaon. The Project has been granted Environmental Clearance from State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Haryana with the EC letter No. SEIAA/HR/2017/885 dated 29/12/2017 in the name of AumShri Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.After grant of Environment Clearance, a corrigendum for name change of proponent from M/s AumShri Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. to M/s Godrej HighviewLLPhas been obtained from SEIAA Haryanavide letter no. SEIAA/HR/2018/1009 dated 10/08/2018 copy of which is attached as Annexure-I.

1.2 Purpose of the Report

As per the “Sub Para (ii)” of “Para 10” of EIA Notification 2006& its amendments till date, it is stated that “It shall be mandatory for the project management to submit half-yearly compliance reports in respect of the stipulated prior environmental clearance terms and conditions in soft copies to the concerned regulatory authority, on 1st June and 1st December of each calendar year”. Also, as per the General condition no [ii] mentioned in the Environment Clearance Letter, the proponent shall submit six monthly reports on the status of compliance of stipulated EC conditions including results of monitored data to Northern Regional Office of MoEF, HSPCB and SEIAA, Haryana. Various scheduled Site Visits were conducted by a team of Experts to Monitor Pollution related parameters as defined by CPCB / HSPCB. Samples for water and soil were also collected by NABL/ MoEF approved laboratory for analysis. Based on the Specific and General Conditions mentioned in the EC Letter, a Compliance Report has been prepared to be submitted to the authority. The Environmental assessment has been carried out to verify that:

1) The proposed project does not have any adverse effect on the project site as well as its surroundings.

2) There is compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance Letter.

3) The Project proponent is implementing the environmental safeguards in true spirit.

4) The non-conformity in the project with respect to the environmental implication of the project.

5) The project proponent is implementing the environmental pollution mitigative measures as suggested in approved Form-1 and Form – 1A, Environmental Management Plan and Building Plan.

1.3 Methodology for Preparation of Report is as follows:

1) Study of EC Letter & Related Documents,

2) Site Visits by a Team of Experts,

3) Monitoring of Environment Parameters, viz. Ambient Air, DG sets, Water, Ambient Noise & Soil by the NABL/MoEF labs.

4) Interpretation of Monitoring Results.

5) Preparation of half yearly Environmental Compliance Report.

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1.4 Generic Structure of Report:

1) Purpose of the Report, explaining the need of a Compliance Report and Methodology Adopted for preparation of Report.

2) Compliance Report, explaining the entire General & specific conditions in the EC Letter and providing details w.r.t. each condition/ guideline.

3) Monitoring Reports & Analysis, showing the level of emission within the project site for various Environment Parameters.

4) Photographs showing status of the project and site.

5) Supporting Documents which are mandatory for the project.



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ADHERENCE TO SPECIFIC AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART A – SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

I. Construction Phase

S. No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance

1. “Consent for Establish” shall be obtained from Haryana State Pollution Control Board under Air and Water Act and a copy shall be submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana before the start of any construction work at site.

Consent to Establish has been obtained vide letter no. HSPCB/Consent/:329962318GUNOCTE4935117 dated05.02.2018. After receiving the corrigendum in Environment Clearance, request for name change of developer in CTE has been submitted to HSPCB (Gurgaon North) dated 09.10.2018. Reminders have been submitted dated 18.04.2019 & 30.05.2019. The revised CTE letter is awaited from the department.

2. A first Aid Room as proposed in the project report shall be provided both during construction and operation phase of project

The project is in construction phase and a first aid room with ambulance facility has been provided at the site. First aid facility shall be provided at site during operation phase.

3. Adequate drinking water &sanitary facilities shall be provided for construction workers at the site Provision should be made for mobile toilets. Open defecation by the laborers is strictly prohibited. The safe disposal of wastewater and solid wastes generated during the construction phase should be ensured.

Adequate drinking water &sanitary facilitieshave been provided for construction workers at site. Mobile toilets have been provided at site& open defecation isstrictly prohibited. Waste water and solid waste shall be safely disposed.

4. All the top soil excavated during construction actives should be stored for use in horticulture /landscape development within the project site.

The excavated top soil is being stored at site & the same shall be used for gardening purpose within the project site in future. Rest of the excavated soil shall be used for backfilling purposes.

5. The project proponent shall ensurethat the building material required during construction phase is properlystored within the project area anddisposal of construction waste shouldnot create any adverse effect on the neighboring communities and should be disposed of after taking necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people, only in approved sites with the approval of the competent authority.

Use of ready mix concrete is being encouraged at the site & thus very minimal building material is present at the site which is being properly stored within the project area only. Care shall be taken that disposal of construction waste shall not create any adverse effects on the neighboring communities. It shall be looked to re-use the construction debris for backfilling, temporary road making to the extent possible and disposal, if required shall be done only after taking necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects.

6. Construction spoils including bituminous material and other hazardous material must not beallowed to contaminate water courses and the dump sites for such material must be secured so that they shouldnot leach into the ground water andany hazardous waste generated during construction phase, should bedisposed off as per applicable rulesand norms with necessary approval of the Haryana State Pollution

The construction spoils are being stacked/stored within the project site and being disposed off securely to avoid any contamination of ground or surface water. Used oil from the DG sets in SMALL quantityis being generated & being disposed offas per applicable rules and norms through an authorized vendor.

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Control Board.

7. The diesel generator sets to be usedduring construction phase shall be of ultra-low Sulphur diesel type and should conform to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for airand noise emission standards.

D.G. sets being used in the construction phase are ultra-low sulphur diesel type and are compliant with the Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for Air and Noise emission standards.

8. The diesel required for operating DGsets shall be stored in undergroundtanks and if required, clearance fromChief Controller of Explosive shall betaken.

During Construction phase, diesel is being procured on ‘as &when required’ basis. When required, diesel for DG set shall be stored inleak proof containers in an isolated areaand the storage of diesel does not exceed the permissible quantity as per the Petroleum Act, 1934, thus, permission from Chief Controller of Explosive is not required..

9. Ambient noise levels shallconform to the residential standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air andnoise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures should be taken to reduce ambient air pollution and noise level during construction phase, so as to confirm to the stipulated residential standards of CPCB/MoEF.

Regular monitoring of ambient air quality & ambient noise levels is being done. The ambient air quality is not within permissible limits due to high PM concentration in Delhi NCR region. The results of ambient noise levels are within the permissible limit and conforms to the CPCB Guidelines. Lab Reports enclosed as Annexure II. To reduce noise levels, machineries of best reputed make are being used and acoustically enclosed DG sets have been installed. The machineries & DG sets are fitted with silencers. Movement of construction vehicles is being done during non-peak hours. To reduce ambient air pollution, measures like sprinkling of water, covering of construction material, covered transportation, etc. are being taken.

10. Fly ash shall be used as building material in the construction as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999 and amended as on27th August, 2003.

Fly ash based building materials arebeing utilized as per the provisions of Fly Ash Notification of September, 1999and amended as on 27th August, 2003. IS: 3812 is being followed for the use of flyash.

11. Storm water control and its reuse as per CGWB and BIS standards for various applications should be ensured.

Storm water channelization drains & recharging structures shall be developed after the completion of structural work& shall be made functional in operational phase of the project. The harvested storm water shall be recharged to ground through the recharge structures.

12. Water demand during construction shall be reduced by use of pre-mixed concrete, curing and other best practices.

Pre-mixed concrete is being used at site to reduce the water demand. Adhesives are being used to bond the AAC blocks which further reduces the curing requirements. The required curingis being done by STP treated water and other best practices are being used to further reduce the water demand during construction phase.

13. Roof must meet prescribed requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation material.

Noted. Roofs shall be constructed as per the requirement of Energy Conservation Building Code.

14. Opaque wall must meet prescriptive requirement as per Energy Conservation Building Code which is proposed to be mandatory for all airconditionedspaces while it is desirablefor non-air-conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal insulation material to fulfill requirement.

Opaque wall swill be made as per Energy Conservation Building Code.

15. The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of the building on account of earthquake, adequacy of firefighting

Necessary approval for structure safety&firefighting schemehasalready been obtained. There is no Forest land falling within the zoning of the project. Forest NOC has been



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equipments, etc. as per National Building Code including protection measures from lightening etc. if any forest land is involved in the proposed site, clearance under Forest Conservation Act shall be obtained from the competent Authority.

obtained vide letter no. 2128-G Dated 07.02.2013 & the copy of the same has been submitted in Initial Compliance and compliance report Dec’2018 & June’2019. However, an area of 0.038 ha of forest land needs to be diverted to enable access to Group Housing Colony and diversion approval, from Forest Department has been obtained for the same vide letter no. 9-HRB064/2018-CHA dated 23.03.2018 and the copy of the same has been submitted in Initial compliance and compliance report of June’ 2018 & Dec’ 2018.

16. In view of the severe constrains in water supply augmentation in the region and sustainability of water resources, the developer will submit the NOC from CGWA specifying water extraction quantities and assurance from HUDA/utility provider indicating source of water supply and quantity of water with details of intended use of water- Potable and non-Potable. Assurance is required for both construction and operation stages separately. It shall be submitted to theSEIAA and RO, MOEF, Chandigarh before the start of construction.

Ground water extraction is not proposed in either constructionphase or operation phase of the project. NOC for Construction &Water assurance from HUDA for water supply to the project have been obtained vide letter no. 829 dated 17/10/14(Construction NOC) and letter no. 181525 dated 27/09/2017(Water assurance) and the same has been submitted with the Initial Compliance Report& Compliance report of June’ 2018. If at any point of time, ground water extraction will be required, NOC fromCGWA shall be obtained.

17. Overexploited ground water and impending severe shortage of water supply in the region requires the developer to redraw the water and energy conservation plan. Developer shall reduce the overall footprint of the proposed development. Project proponent shall incorporate water efficiency/saving measures as well as water reuse/ recycling within 3 months and before start of construction to theSEIAA, Haryana and RO, MOEF, GOI, Chandigarh.

Ground water extraction is not proposed in either construction phase or operation phase of theproject. The water requirement has been worked out by factoring in the watersaving measures. Water recycling is proposed in the project. The water calculation& water balance has been submitted to SEIAA, Haryana in theEIA report& the copy of same has been submitted with the Initial Compliance report.

18. The project proponent as stated in the proposal shall construct total 18 rainwater harvesting pits for recharging the ground water within the project premises. Rain water harvesting pits shall be designed to make provisions for silting chamber and removal offloating matter before entering harvesting pit. Maintenance budget and persons responsible for maintenance must be provided. Care shall also be taken that contaminated water do not enter any RWH pit.

18 nos. of rain water harvesting pits for recharging the ground water within the project premises shall be developed. De-silting chamber, bar screens etc. shall be provided to prevent contaminated water from entering any RWH pit. Periodic maintenance of the RWH pits shall also be carried out to take care of these aspects.

19. The project proponent shall provide for adequate fire safety measures and equipments as required by Haryana Fire Service Act, 2009 and instructions issued by the local Authority/Directorate of Fire from time to time.Further the project proponent shall take necessary permission regardingfire safety scheme/NOC fromCompetent Authority as required.

Fire safety measures &equipments required during construction phase are placed at various locations during the construction phase. The labours aregiven awareness training regarding firefighting measures from time to time. During the operation phase of the project, adequate fire safety measures and equipments shall be provided as per the Haryana Fire Service Act, 2009and any instructions issued by the local Authority /Directorate of Fire. Necessary permission regarding fire safety scheme as required has been obtained and has been submitted with the initial compliance & compliance report of June’ 2019.

20. The Project Proponent shall submit assurance from the DHBVN for supply of 4600 KW of power supply before the start of construction. In no case project,

Necessary assurance from DHBVN for power supply has been obtained vide memo no. 5618 dated 17.10.2014. The copy has been submitted in compliance report of June’2019.



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will be operational solely on generators without any power supply from any external power utility.

The project shall not be operational solely on generators.

21. Detail calculation of Power load and ultimate power load of the project shall be submitted to DHBVN under intimation to SEIAA Haryana before the start of construction. Provision shall be made for electrical infrastructure in the Project area.

Necessary assurance from DHBVN for power supply has been obtained vide memo no. 5618 dated 17.10.2014. The copy has been submitted in compliance report of June’2019.

22. The project proponent shall not raise any construction in the natural land depression/ Nallah/ water Course and shall ensure that the natural flow from theNallah/water course is not obstructed.

No natural land depression/ nallah/water course exists within the project. As a result, no natural flow will be obstructed.

23. The project proponent shall keep the plinth level of the building blocks sufficiently above the level of the approach road to the Project. Levels of the other areas in the Project shall also be kept suitably so as to avoid flooding.

The plinth level of building blocks will be kept sufficiently above the approach road. Levels of the other areas will also be kept suitably to avoid flooding.

24. Construction shall be carried out so that density of population does not exceed norms as approved by Director General Town and Country Department Haryana.

Building Plan Approval from Director General Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana has been obtained. Density of population shall not exceed the approved planning.

25. The project proponent shall submit an affidavit with the declaration that ground water will not be used forconstruction and only treated water should be used for construction.

Affidavit declaring that we will not be extracting any groundwater during construction phase has already been submitted to the SEAC/ SEIAA. Copy of Affidavit has been submitted in Initial Compliance & Compliance report of June’ 2019.

26. The project proponent shall not cut any existing tree and project landscaping plan should be modified to include those trees in green area.

The project planning involvedcutting/ transplantation of trees for which Tree cutting/ transplantationpermission hasbeen obtained fromForest departmentvide letter no.C-VII-23/VOL-VIII/1344-G dated 21/08/18 and C-VII-23/VOL-VIII/ 1214-G dated 08/08/18 respectively. The copy of permissions has been submitted in compliance report of Dec’ 2019. All the trees required to be cut as per the permission have been cut & trees to be transplanted have been transplanted at the site itself.

27. The project proponent shall provide 3-meter-high barricade around the project area, dust screens for every floor above the ground, proper sprinkling and covering of stored material to restrict dust and air pollution during construction.

The permanent project boundary is being developed around the site. Dust screens at every floor, water sprinkling & material covering is being followed to restrict dust and air pollution.

28. The project proponent shall construct asedimentation basin in the lower levelof the project site to trap pollutant andother wastes during rains.

Measures to trap pollutants and other wastes during rains shall be deployed at the site.

29. The project proponent shall provideproper Rasta of proper width andproper strength for the project beforethe start of construction.

A proper Rasta as per the requirement has-been provided.

30. The project proponent shall ensure that the U-value of the glass is less than 3.177 and maximum solar gain coefficients 0.25 for vertical fenestration.

We shall follow ECBC norms for Residential Complexes.

31. The project proponent shall adequately control construction dusts like silica dust, non-silica dust, and wood dust. Such dusts shall not spread outside project premises. The project proponent shall provide

No silica dust or wood dust is being generated at the site However; other dust emissions during the construction are being controlled by adequate water sprinkling. Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)including nose masks, gloves,



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respiratory protective equipment to all construction workers.

boots, helmets, etc. have been provided to all the construction workers and appropriate usage of PPEs is strongly enforced at the site.

32. The Project Proponent shall develop complete civic infrastructure of the Group Housing Colony including internal roads, Green Belt development, sewerage line, Rainwater recharge arrangements, Storm water drainage systems, solid waste management site and provision for treatment of bio-degradable waste,STP, Water Supply line, dual plumbing line, electric supply lines, etc. and shall offer possession of the unit/flats thereafter.

Noted. The project is being developed in phases & possessions of units shall be offered in phase wise manner. Thus, possession shall be offered only after developing the civic infrastructure of the respective phase of the Group Housing Complex.

33. The Project Proponent shall provide one refuge area till 24 meter, one till39 meter and one after 15 meter each, as per National Building Code. The Project Proponent shall not convert any refuse area in the habitable space and it should not be sold-out/commercialized.

The project has been planned as per NBC-2005 and as per the NOTE given in Section 4.12.3 of Part 4 (Fire & Life Safety) in NBC- 2005, “the residential flats in multi-storied building with balcony, need not be provided with refuge area, however flats without balcony shall provide refuge area". Since, all the units in the project will have balconies, thus, provision of refuge area is not applicable.

34. The Project proponent shall provide fire control room and fire officer for building above 30 meters as per National Building Code.

Noted. Fire control room and fire officer shall be provided as per NBC.

35. The project proponent shall obtain permission of Mines and Geology Department for excavation of soil before the start of construction.

Permission from Department of Mines &Geology for excavation & disposal of soil has been obtained. Copy of the Mining permission has been submitted in the Initial Compliance & compliance report of June’ 2019.

36. The Project proponent shall seek specific prior approval from concerned local authority/ HUDA regarding provision of storm drainage and sewerage system including their integration with external services of HUDA/local authorities beside other required services before taking up any construction activity.

Necessary approvals from the regulatory authorities required before start of construction have been obtained. We have obtained the assurance from HUDA to dispose off sewage of the Group Housing Colony in the HUDA sewer line. Sewerage disposal assurance has been submitted with Initial Compliance & the Compliance report of June’ 2018. The connection sanction for storm &sewerage connection shall be obtained after obtaining Occupational Certificate.

37. The site for solid waste management plant be earmarked on the layout plan and the detailed project for setting up the solid waste management plant shall be submitted to the Authority within one month.

The site for solid waste management storage & management plant (Organic Waste Converter) earmarked on the layout &the planning of solid waste management has already been submitted to SEIAAin the EIA report and also submitted in the Initial Compliance report.

38. The Project Proponent shall submit the copy of fire safety plan duly approved by fire department before the start of construction.

The firefighting scheme has beenapproved by the Fire departmentvide memo no. DFS/Supdt/2017/733/79258 dated17/10/2017.Copy of the firefighting scheme approval and fire safety plan has been submitted in Initial compliance & compliance report of June’ 2018 & December’ 2018.

39. The Project proponent shall discharge excess of treated waste water/storm water in the public drainage system and shall seek permission of HUDA before the start of construction.

The excess treated water from theSTP shall be discharged in the public sewer for which permission has been obtained& submitted to SEIAA in theEIA report.Copy of the same has been submitted in Initial Compliance report & Compliance report of June’ 2019.

40. The Project Proponent shall maintain the distance between STP and water supply line.

Noted.

41. The project proponent shall ensure that the stack height is 6 meter more than the highest tower.

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42. The project proponent shall ensure that structural stability to withstand earthquake of magnitude 8.5 on Richter scale.

Noted.

Operation Phase

S. No Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance

a. “Consent to Operate” shall be obtainedfrom Haryana State Pollution ControlBoard under Air and Water Act and acopy shall be submitted to the SEIAA,Haryana.

Noted. Consent to Operate under Airand Water Act shall be obtained and copy shall be submitted to theSEIAA, Haryana through the sixmonthly compliance reports.

b. The Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) shall be installed for the treatment of the Sewage to the prescribed standards including odor and treated effluentwill be recycled to achieve zero exit discharge. The installation ofSTP shall be certified by an independent expert and a report in this regard shall be submitted to theSEIAA, Haryana before the project is commissioned for operation. Tertiary treatment of waste water is mandatory. The project proponent shallremove not only Ortho-Phosphorus but total Phosphorous to the extent ofless than 2mg/liter. Similarly, total Nitrogen level shall be less than2mg/liter in tertiary treated wastewater. Discharge of treated sewage shall conform to the norms and standards of CPCB/HSPCB, whichever is environmentally better. Project proponent shall implement such STPtechnology which does not require filter backwash. The project proponentshall essentially provide STPpreferably equivalent to 50% of totalcapacity or as per the initial occupancyas the case may be.

The Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) based on MBBR technology shall be installed for the treatment of the sewage to the prescribed standards including odor. Treated effluent shall be recycled in flushing, horticulture &miscellaneous purposes and only excess treated water shall be discharged to public sewer. Discharge of treated sewage shall conform to the norms and standards of CPCB/ HSPCB.

c. Separation of the grey and black watershould be done by the use of dual Plumbing line. Treatment of 100% greywater by decentralized treatment should be done ensuring that the re-circulatedwater should have BOD level less than 5mg/liter and the recycled water will beused for flushing, gardening and DG set Cooling etc. to achieve zero exitdischarge.

Dual plumbing lines for separation of grey & black water shall be laid down in the complex. The generated waste water shall be treated in STP up to prescribed standards and treated water shall be reused within the complex for flushing, horticulture &miscellaneous purposes. Only excess treated water shall be discharged to sewer line with prior permission. Permission to discharge treated water to the sewer has been obtained & has been submitted with the Initial Compliance report & Compliance report of June’ 2019.

d. For disinfection of the treated wastewater ultra-violet radiation orozonization process should be used.

Ultraviolet radiation system shall be used for disinfection of the treated water.

e. Diesel power generating sets proposed as source of back-up 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 D.G sets shall be in the open as promised by the project proponent with appropriate stack heightabove the highest roof level of the project as per the CPCBnorms. The diesel used for D.G setsshall be

Acoustically enclosed DG Sets shall be used during operation phase which shall conform to rules made under the Environment(Protection) Act, 1986.The DG sets, as proposed in the planning during EC approval, shall be installed in the basement with adequate stack height as per CPCBnorms. The diesel used for D.G sets will be ultra-low Sulphur diesel.



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ultra-low sulphurdiesel (35ppm Sulphur), instead of low Sulphurdiesel.

f. 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 Group Housing Colony.

Ambient noise level shall bemaintained as per the prescribedstandards for both within and at the boundary of the proposed Residential Colony. Periodic monitoring of Ambient Noise levels shall be done.

g. The project proponent as stated in the proposal should maintain at least 32% as green cover area for tree plantation especially all around the periphery of theproject and on the road sides preferably with local species which can provide protection against noise and suspended particulate matter. The open spaces inside the project shallbe preferably landscaped and covered with vegetation/grass, herbs & shrubs. Only locally available plant species shall be used.

Adequate green area shall be developed in the project. The open spaces inside the project shall be preferably landscaped and covered with vegetation/grass, herbs &shrubs.

h. The project proponent shall strive to minimize water in irrigation of landscape by minimizing grass area, using native variety, xeriscaping and mulching, utilizing efficient irrigation system, scheduling irrigation only after checkingevapo-transpiration data.

Sprinkler irrigation shall be done in order to minimize use of water in landscaping. Also, treated water from the STPshall be used for irrigation purpose.

i. Rain water harvesting for run-off and surface run-off, as per plan submitted should be implemented. Before recharging the surface run off, pretreatment through sedimentation tanks must be done to remove suspended matter, oil and grease. The bore well for rainwater recharging shall be kept at least 5mts. above the highest ground water table. Care shall be taken that contaminated water do not enter anyRWH pit. The project proponent shallavoid rain water harvesting of first 10minutes of rain fall. Roof top of thebuilding shall be without any toxicmaterial or paint which can contaminate rain water. Wire mess and filters shouldbe used wherever required.

We shall implement the Rain water harvesting for run-off and surface run-off as per plan submitted to SEIAA. Before recharging the surface runoff, pre-treatment troughed-silting chamber & oil &grease trap shall be done to remove suspended matter, oil and grease. Thebore well for rainwater recharging shall be kept 5 mtrs.above the highest ground water table. Care shall be taken that contaminated water does not enter any RWH pit.

j. The ground water level and its quality should be monitored regularly in consultation with Central Ground Water Authority.

Noted.

k. A report on the energy conservation measures conforming to energy conservation norms finalized by Bureau ofEnergy Efficiency should be prepared incorporating details about building materials& Technology, R & U factorsetc. and submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana in three months’ time.

Energy conservation measures proposed in the project along with the Building material and R & U values had already been submitted in the EIA report.

l. Energy conservation measures like installation of LED only for lighting the areas outside the building and inside the building should be integral part of the project design and should bein place before project commissioning. Use of solar panels must be adapted to the maximum energy conservation.

Energy conservation measuresshall be adopted by maximum use of LED lights. Solar panels as perHREDA norms shall be installed.

m. The project proponent shall use zero ozone depleting potential material in insulation, refrigeration, air-conditioning and adhesive. Project proponent shallalso provide halon free fire suppression system.

Noted. We shall comply as per applicability.

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collected and segregated as perthe requirement of the MSW Rules, 2000and as amended from time to time. Thebio degradable waste should be treatedby appropriate technology at the site earmarkedwithin the project area anddry/inert solid waste should be disposed off to the approved sites for land filling after recovering recyclable material.

segregatedas per the requirement of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Biodegradable waste shall be treated in Organic Waste Converter within the project. The other wastes shall be given to authorized vendors.

o. The provision of the solar water heating system shall be as per norms specified byHAREDA and shall be made operational ineach building block.

The mandatory requirement of solar water heating system has been omitted by HAREDA vide its order dated 14.03.2016. Necessary provision of solar panel shall be made as per prevailing HAREDA norms.

p. The traffic plan and the parking plan proposed by the PP should be adhered to meticulously with further scope of additional parking for future requirement. 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 space should be used.

Parking & Traffic circulation plan has already been submitted in theEIA report which shall be adhered and parking shall bekept fully internalized. Traffic congestion near the entry and exitpoints from the roads adjoiningthe proposed project site shall beavoided.

q. The project shall be operationalized only when HUDA/local authority will provide domestic water supply system in the area.

We have obtained the assurance from HUDA that required water shall be supplied to the project when the project becomes operational. The project shall beoperationalized when HUDAwill supply the domestic water to theproject.

r. Operation and maintenance of STP, solidwaste management and electrical infrastructure, pollution control measures shall be ensured even after the completion of project.

Operation and maintenance ofSTP, Solid Waste management system, Electrical infrastructure &Pollution Control Measures will be ensured even after the completion of project.

s. Different type of wastes should be disposed off as per provisions of Municipal Solid Waste, Biomedical Waste, Hazardous Waste, E-waste, Batteries andPlastic Rules made under Environment Protection Act, 1986. Particularly E-wasteand Battery waste shall be disposed of asper existing E-waste Management Rules2011 and Batteries management Rules2001. The project proponent should maintain a collection center for E-wasteand it shall be disposed of to only registered and authorized dismantler/recycler.

Noted. We will comply with the requirement.

t. Standards for discharge of environmental pollutants as enshrined in various schedule of rule 3 of EnvironmentalProtection Rule 1986 shall be strictlycomplied with.

We will comply with the standards prescribed in Environmental Protection Rules.

u. Water Supply shall be metered amongdifferent users for different utilities.

Necessary provisions for metering of water supply shall be made.

v. The project proponent shall ensure that the stack height of the DG sets is more than the highest tower and also ensure that the emission standards of Noise and air are within the CPCB latest prescribed limits. Noise and emission level of DG sets greater than 800 KVA shall be as per CPCBlatest standards for high capacity DG sets.

Stack height of D.G sets shall be provided as per the CPCBguidelines. We shall also maintain that the emission standards of noise and airshall be within the CPCB prescribed limits.

w. All electric supply exceeding 100-amp, 3phase shall maintain the power factorbetween 0.98 lag to 1 at the point ofconnection.

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x. The project proponent shall not use freshwater for HVAC and DG cooling. Air basedHVAC system should be adopted and only treated water shall be used by project proponent for cooling, if it is at all needed. The project proponent shall also use evaporative cooling technology and double stage cooling system for HVAC in order to reduce water consumption. Further temperature, relative humidity during summer and winter season should be kept at optimal level. Variable speed drive, best co-efficient of performance(CoP), as well as optimal integrated point load value and minimum outside fresh air supply may be resorted for conservation of power and water. Coil type cooling D.Gsets shall be used for saving cooling water consumption for water cooled D.G sets.

No HVAC cooling or DG cooling isproposed in the project. Radiator cooled DG sets shall beinstalled in the project.

y. The project proponent shall ensure that the transformer is constructed with high quality grain oriented, low loss silicon steel and virgin electrolyte grade copper. The project proponent shall obtain manufacturer’s certificate also for that.

We will comply as per applicability at site.

z. The project proponent shall ensure thatexit velocity from the stack should be sufficiently high. Stack shall be designed in such a way that there is no stack downwash under any metrological conditions.

Noted.

aa. The Project Proponent shall provide water sprinkling system in the project area to suppress the dust in addition to the already suggested mitigation measures in the Air Environment Chapter of EMP.

Necessary measures shall be takento mitigate Air pollution at site.

ab.

The project proponent shall ensure proper Air Ventilation and light system in the basements area for comfortable living of human being and shall ensure that number of Air Changes per hour/ (ACH) in basement never falls below 15. In case of emergency capacity for increasingACH to the extent of 30 must be provided by the project proponent.

Noted.

ac.

The Project proponent shall ensure drinking/domestic water supply as per prescribed standards till treated water supply is made available by HUDA.

Noted.

ad. The project proponent shall provide green area on terrace and roof top.

It shall be implemented if feasible.

ae. The project proponent shall install solar panel for energy conservation.

Noted. Solar panel shall be provided as per prevailing HREDAnorms.

PART B – GENERAL CONDITIONS

S.No. Conditions of Environmental Clearance Status of Compliance

i. The project proponent shall ensure the commitments made in Form-I,Form- 1A, EIA/EMP and other documents submitted to the SEIAAfor the protection of environment and proposed environmental safeguards are complied with in letter and spirit. In case of contradiction between

We ensure to comply with the commitments made in Form 1, Form 1A,EIA/EMP and other documents submitted for the protection of environment in letter and spirit.



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two or more documents on any point, the most environmentallyfriendly commitment on the point shall be taken as commitment by project proponent.

ii. The project proponent shall also submit six monthly reports on the status of compliance of the stipulated EC conditions including results of monitored data (both in hard copies as well as email)to the Northern Regionaloffice of MOEF, HSPCB, and SEIAAHaryana.

Noted. We are regularly submitting the sixmonthlyreports to the concerned departments.

iii. STP outlet after stabilization and stack emission shall be monitored monthly. Other environmental parameters and green belt shall be monitored on quarterly basis. After every 3(three) months, the project proponent shall conduct environmental audit and shall take corrective measures, if required, without delay.

Necessary monitoring shall be done. Environment Audit is beingdone periodically& accordingly corrective measuresare being taken, when required.

iv. The SEIAA, Haryana reserves the right to add additional safeguard 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. SEIAA reserves the right to revoke the clearance if conditions stipulated are not implemented to the satisfaction of SEIAA/MOEF.

Noted.

v. The project proponent shall not violate any judicial Orders/pronouncements issued by any Court/Tribunal.

Noted.

vi. 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 proponents from the respective authorities prior to construction of the project.

Necessary clearances like Firefighting scheme approval, AAI NOC, Forest NOC, Aravali NOC, and other applicable approvals required before start of construction have already been obtained.

vii. The project proponent should inform the public that the project has been accorded Environment Clearance by the SEIAA and copies of the clearance letter are available with the Haryana State Pollution ControlBoard & SEIAA. This should beadvertised within 7 days from the date of issue of the clearance letter at least in two local newspapers that are widely circulated in the region and the copy of the same should be forwarded to SEIAAHaryana. A copy of environmental Clearance conditions shall also be put on project proponent’s website for public awareness.

As required, a Public Notice had been published in two widely circulated local newspapers. Copiesofadvertisement published in the newspaper were submitted with Initial Compliance Report &Compliance report of June 2019.

viii. Under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, legal action shall be initiated against the Project Proponent if it was found that construction of the project has been started before obtaining environmental clearance.

Noted.

ix. Any appeal against the Environmental Clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if

Period of 30 days has passed & no such appeal against the Environment Clearance was made.



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preferred, within a period of 30days as prescribed under section 16of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

x. The project proponent shall put in place Corporate Environment Policy as mentioned in MoEF, GOI OM No.J-11013/41/2006-IAII (I) dated26.04.2012 within 3 months period. Latest Corporate Environment Policy should be submitted to SEIAA within 3 months of issuance of this letter.

Noted.

xi. The fund ear-marked for environment protection measures should be kept in separate account and should not be diverted for other purposes and year wise expenditure shall be reported tothe SEIAA/RO MoEF, GOI under rules prescribed for Environment Audit.

Noted.

xii. The project proponent shall ensure the compliance of forest Department, Haryana Notification no. S.O. 121/PA2/1900/S.4/97dated: 28.11.1997.

Noted and shall be complied.

xiii. The Project proponent shall ensure that no vehicle during construction/operation phase enters the project premises without valid “Pollution under control” certificate from competent Authority.

Vehicles operated during construction phase are having valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. Vehicle during operation phase shall also be guided to have valid PUCcertificates.

xiv. The Project proponent isresponsible for compliance of all conditions in Environmental Clearance letter and project proponent cannot absolve himself/herself of the responsibility by shifting it to any contractor engaged by project proponent.

Noted. We will comply with the conditions mentioned in EC letter.

xv. The project proponent shall seek fresh Environmental Clearance if at any stage there is change in planning of the proposed project.

Noted.

xvi. Besides the developer/applicant, the responsibility to ensure the compliance of Environmental safeguards/ conditions imposed in the Environment clearance letter shall also lie on the licensee/licensees in whose name/names the license/CLU has been granted by the town & Country Planning Department, Haryana.

Noted.

xvii. The Proponent shall upload the status of compliance of the stipulated ECconditions, including results of monitored data on their website and shall update the same periodically. It shall simultaneously be sent to the Regional office of MoEF, the respective Zonal Office of CPCB and the SPCB. The criteria pollutant levels namely; PM2.5, PM10, SOX, NOX, Ozone, Lead, CO, Benzene, AmmoniaBenzopyrine, Arsenic and Nickel(Ambient levels as well as stackemissions) or critical sectoralparameters, indicated for the projectshall be monitored and displayed at aconvenient location near the main gate of the company in the public

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domain.

xviii. The Environmental statement for each financial year ending 31st March inForm-V as is mandated to be submitted by the project proponent to the HSPCB Panchkula as prescribed under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, as amended subsequently, shall also be put on the website of the company along withthe status of compliance the ECconditions and shall also be sent tothe respective Regional Offices ofMoEF by e-mail.

The project is in construction phase. Form- V for each financial year shall be submitted as per the requirement duringoperational phase of the project.

xix. The Project Proponent shall conduct environment audit at every 3 months interval and thereafter corrected measures shall be taken without any delay. Details of environmental audit and corrective measures shall be submitted in the monitoring report.

Noted.

xx. Corporate Environment and Social Responsibility (CSER) shall be laid down by the project proponent (2%shall be earmarked) as per guidelines ofMoEF, GoI Office Memorandum No.J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated18.05.2012 and Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GoI Notification Dated27.02.2014. A separate audit statement shall be submitted in the compliance. Environment related work proposed to be executed under this responsibility shall be undertaken simultaneously. The project proponent shall select and prepare the list of the work implementation ofCSER of its own choice and shall submit the same before the start of construction.

Noted. The list of work planned for CSER has alreadybeen submitted to SEIAA during theEIA appraisal of the project.

xxi. The validity of this environment clearance letter is valid up to 7 yearsfrom the date of issuance of EC letter.The environment clearance conditions applicable till life space project in case of Residential Project will continue to apply. The resident welfare association/Housing co-operative societies shall responsible to comply conditions laid down in EC. In case of violation the action would be taken as per the laid down law of land. Compliance report should be sent to this office till life of the project.

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DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

3.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING 3.1.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out at 1 location; 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 3.1.

Table 3.1 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

S. No. Location Code Location Name/ Description

1 AAQ-1 Project Site

AAQ-1: Project Site The sampler was placed Project Site and was free from any obstructions. Surroundings of the sampling site represent Residential environmental setting.

3.1.2 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)

Installation of Respirable Dust sampler (RDS) & Fine Particulate Sampler (FPS) was done with the attachment for 24 hourly ambient air qualities monitoring as per Gazette Notification 16thNovember 2009. 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 3.2. 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 of Carbon monoxide samples. Gas Chromatography techniques have been used for the estimation of CO.

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Table 3.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol

1 Particulate Matter 2.5 Fine Particulate Sampler, Gravimetric

Method #SOP No. VEL/SOP/01,

Section No. SP 63

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)

# SOP - As per Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure.

3.1.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed on-site monitoring results of PM 2.5, PM 10, SO2, NOx and CO are presented in Table 3.3.

Table 3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results

S. No. Parameter

Test Result

NAAQS*

AAQ1

1. Particulate Matter (PM2.5), g/m3 62.30 60

2. Particulate Matter (PM10), g/m3 118.54 100

3. Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), g/m3 19.84 80

4. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), g/m3 10.50 80

5. Carbon Monoxide (CO) mg/m3 0.38 4

*NAAQS – National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Schedule-VII, [Rule 3 (3B)], [Part-II-sec.-3(i)] 18.11.2009

3.1.4 Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area

PM10 and PM2.5 levels at the project site were found exceeding the permissible limit (for residential, rural and other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards) due to increased concentration of PM10& PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR region. SO2, NOx and CO were observed within the corresponding stipulated limits (Limit for SO2 and NOx: 80g/m3 and limit for CO: 4.0g/m3) at the monitoring location.All other parameters of heavy metals are also within the permissible limit.



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3.2 Stack Emission Monitoring

The objective of sampling in Stack Emission Monitoring Procedure is to determine accurate degree of pollutants present in discharge emitted from stack. Laminar flow should be present in stack to get accurate readings.

3.2.1 Methodology of Stack Emission Monitoring

Stack Emission monitoring procedure includes tasks of Measurement, testing, sampling and analysis. Onsite determination of physical parameters of flue gases such as temperature, flow and pressure is also involved in Stack emission monitoring.

The sampling port has to be built into the stack and permanent sampling platform has to be provided to ease the collection of sample from the stack for the monitoring team.

Table 3.4. Details of Stack Monitoring Stations

S. No. Location Capacity

1. DG1 125 KVA

2. DG2 62.5 KVA

3. DG3 125 KVA

4. DG4 100 KVA

5. DG5 45 KVA

Table 3.4.1 Stack Monitoring Results of DG 1

S. No. Parameter Protocol Result Unit Limits

(As Per CPCB)

1. Particulate Matter (PM) IS 11255 (P-1) Gravimetric Method 0.064 gm/Kw-hr ≤0.2

2. Nitrogen Dioxide (as NO2) IS 11255 (P-7) Colorimetric Method 1.32 gm/Kw-hr

≤4.0 3.

*Total Hydrocarbon as

Methane By Gas Chromatography Method 0.62 gm/Kw-hr

4. Carbon Monoxide (as CO) #SOP No. VEL/SOP/01, Section No. SP

74 1.01 gm/Kw-hr ≤3.5

Note:* This parameter is not covered under our NABL Scope. # SOP-Laboratory Standard operating procedure.

Table 3.4.2Stack Monitoring Results of DG 2


(As Per CPCB)



≤4.0 3.




74 0.57 gm/Kw-hr ≤3.5




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(As Per CPCB)



≤4.0 3.




74 1.64 gm/Kw-hr ≤3.5




(As Per CPCB)



≤4.0 3.




74 1.79 gm/Kw-hr ≤3.5

Note:* This parameter is not covered under our NABL Scope.

# SOP-Laboratory Standard operating procedure.



(As Per CPCB)



≤4.0 3.




74 1.84 gm/Kw-hr ≤3.5

Note:* This parameter is not covered under our NABL Scope.

# SOP-Laboratory Standard operating procedure.

3.2.2 Discussionon Stack Emission Monitoring in Study Area

The stack emission statistic datafor the reporting period April 2019 to September 2019 has been

collected and the collected data resultsfound within the prescribed limits as per CPCB guidelines.



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3.3 AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING

3.3.1 AmbientNoise Monitoring Locations The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to assess the present ambient noise levels at Project Site 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 atthe boundary of the project site as given in Table 3.3.1.

Table 3.3.1 Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Station

S.No. Location Code Location Name/ Description

1 N1 Project Site (Boundary)

3.3.2 Methodology of Noise Monitoring

Noise levels were measured using sound level meter. Noise level monitoring was carried out continuously for 24-hours starting at 06:00hrs to 06:00hrs 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. Monitoring was carried out at ‘A’ response and fast mode.

3.3.3 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results The ambient noise monitoring results is summarized in Table 3.3.2

Table 3.3.2 Ambient Noise Monitoring Results

Parameters

Location Code

N1

Day Time Night Time

Lmax 62.5 53.2

Lmin 46.8 37.1

Leq 53.84 41.20

CPCB Limits in dB(A) Leq (Residential Area)

55.0 45.0

3.3.4 Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area

Day Time Noise Levels (Lday): The day time noise level at the location was found to within limits prescribed for Residential Areai.e. 55db(A). Night Time Noise Levels (Lnight): The night time noise level at the location was found to within limit prescribed for ResidentialAreai.e. 45dB(A).



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3.4 DG Noise Monitoring

The main objective of DG Noise monitoring is to focus on generator set noise and its impact on nearby communities, noise mitigation is an essential component of generator set installation. Obtaining precise acoustical data allows for the design of effective and cost-effective noise control solutions that bring generator sets in compliance with community and federal noise limits.

Table 3.4.1 Details of DG Noise Monitoring Stations

S. No. Location Capacity of DG sets inside the D.G Set Area

1. DG 1 125 KVA

3.4.1 Methodology of DG Noise Monitoring

Noise levels were measured using sound level meter. Noise level monitoring was carried out for half an hour (30 minutes). The noise levels were monitored on working days only. During noise level monitoringLeq were directly computed by the instrument based on the sound pressure levels.

Table 3.4.2 DG-1Noise Monitoring Results

Note-*A “decibel” is a unit in which noise is measured. 3.4.2 Discussion on DG Noise Levels in the Study Area

Necessary noise control equipment such as mufflers have to be provided to DG sets with Insertion loss of minimum 25 dB (A) so as to ensure noise level both within and outside the Residential area not exceed the below mentioned limit. Day Time (6 A.M. to 9 P.M.) 55 dB (A) Leq Night Time (9 P.M. to 6 A.M.) 45 dB (A) Leq

S. No. Parameters Protocol

Open the Canopy of D.G Set

Result dB(A)

Close the Canopy of D.G Set

(0.5 mtr Distance)

Result dB(A)

Insertion

Loss

1. Leq IS 9989 R-2003 96.48 70.72 25.76

2.

CPCB Limits in dB (*A)

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3.5 WATER QUALITY MONITORING

3.5.1 Water Quality Monitoring Locations Keeping in view the scarcity & pollution of water in the region, sample of drinking water was collected from nearby location of the project site for the assessment of impacts of the project on the water quality. Water sample was collected fromanearby location of project site. The sample was analyzed for various parameters to compare with the standards for water as per IS: 10500 for water sources. The details of water sampling locations are given in Table 3.5.1.

Table 3.5.1 Details of Water Quality Monitoring Station


1. DW 1 Drinking Water

2. GW1 Near project site

3.5.2 Methodology of Water Quality Monitoring

Sampling of drinking water was carried out inSeptember 2019. Samples were collected as grab sample and sampling forms are filled in as per the sampling plan. The preservative 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.

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). The analytical techniques and the test methods adopted for testing of RO water are given in Table 3.5.2.



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3.5.4 Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed drinking water quality monitoring results are presented in Table 3.5.2.

Table 3.5.2Water Quality Monitoring Results

S. No. Parameter Test-Method Result Unit

Limits of IS:10500 -2012

Requirement

(Acceptable

Limits)

Permissible limit in the Absence of Alternate

Source

1. pH (at 25 0C) APHA ,4500-H+ B Electrometric Method 7.23 -- 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation

2. Colour APHA ,2120 B, Visual Comparison Method *BDL (**DL 5Hazen) Hazen 5 15

3. Turbidity APHA, 2130 B, Nephlelometric Method *BDL (**DL 0. 1 NTU) NTU 1 5

4. Odour APHA, 2150 B , Threshold Test Method Agreeable -- Agreeabl

e

Agreeable

5. Taste APHA , 2160 B, Threshold Test Method Agreeable -- Agreeable Agreeable

6. Total Hardness as

CaCO3

APHA , 2340 C, EDTA Titrimetric Method 65.51 mg/l 200 600

7. Calcium as Ca APHA, 3500 Ca B, EDTA Titrimetric Method 10.69 mg/l 75 200

8. Alkalinity as CaCO3 APHA , 2320 B, Titrimetric Method 49.82 mg/l 200 600

9. Chloride as Cl APHA, 4500-Cl- B, Argentometric Method 21.26 mg/l 250 1000

10. #Cyanide as CN APHA , 4500 CN- D *BDL(**DL 0.05 mg/l) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation

11. Magnesium as Mg APHA , 3500 Mg B, Calculation Method 9.55

mg/l 30 100

12. Total Dissolved Solids APHA , 2540 C, Gravimetric Method 112.00 mg/l 500 2000

13. Sulphate as SO4 APHA , 4500 E, Turbidimetric Method 11.62 mg/l 200 400

14. Fluoride as F APHA , 4500-F- D, SPADNS Method 0.54 mg/l 1.0 1.5

15. Nitrate as NO3 IS 3025 (P-34) ,Chromotropic Method 0.20 mg/l 45 No Relaxation

16. Iron as Fe APHA , 3500-Fe B 1,10 Phenanthroline Method 0.09 mg/l 0.3 No relaxation

17. #Aluminium as Al APHA , 3111 B *BDL(**DL 0.02 mg/l) mg/l 0.03 0.2

18. Boron APHA, 4500B C, Carmine Method *BDL(**DL 0.01mg/l) mg/l 0.5 1

19. Total Chromium as Cr APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method *BDL(**DL 0.03 mg/l) mg/l 0.05

No Relaxation

20. Phenolic Compounds APHA, 5530 C Chloroform Extraction Method *BDL(**DL 0.001 mg/l) mg/l 0.001 0.002

21. #Mineral Oil Clause 6 of IS:3025(Part 39) *BDL(**DL 0.05mg/l) mg/l 0.5 No Relaxation

22. Anionic Detergents as

MBAS

APHA, 5540 C MBAS Method *BDL(**DL 0.02 mg/l) mg/l 0.2 1.0

23. Zinc as Zn APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL(**DL 0.03 mg/l) mg/l 5 15

24. Copper as Cu APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL(**DL 0.03 mg/l) mg/l 0.05 1.5

25. Manganese as Mn APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL(**DL 0.06 mg/l) mg/l 0.1 0.3

26. Cadmium as Cd APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL(**DL 0.03 mg/l) mg/l 0.003 No Relaxation

27. Lead as Pb APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method


28. #Selenium as Se APHA , 3114 B, Manual Hydride Generation *BDL(**DL 0.01 mg/l) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation

29. #Arsenic as As APHA , 3114 B, Manual Hydride Generation *BDL(**DL 0.01 mg/l) mg/l 0.01 0.05

30. #Mercury as Hg APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL (**DL 0.001 mg/l) mg/l 0.001 No Relaxation

31. Total Coliform IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) Absent MPN/100m

l

Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample

32. E. Coli IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) Absent MPN/100ml Shall not be detectable in

any 100 ml sample

Note: - *BDL-Below Detection Limit, **DL- Detection Limit #These parameter are not covered in our NABL scope.



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3.5.4 GroundWater Quality Monitoring Results

The detailed Groundwater quality monitoring results are presented in Table 3.5.3

Table 3.5.4Water Quality Monitoring Results


Limits of IS:10500 -2012

Requirement

(Acceptable

Limits)

Permissible limit in the Absence of Alternate

Source

1. pH (at 25 0C) APHA ,4500-H+ B Electrometric Method 7.56 -- 6.5 to 8.5 No Relaxation

2. Colour APHA ,2120 B, Visual Comparison Method *BDL (**DL 5Hazen) Hazen 5 15

3. Turbidity APHA, 2130 B, Nephlelometric Method *BDL (**DL 0. 1 NTU) NTU 1 5

4. Odour APHA, 2150 B , Threshold Test Method Agreeable -- Agreeabl

e

Agreeable

5. Taste APHA , 2160 B, Threshold Test Method Agreeable -- Agreeable Agreeable

6. Total Hardness as

CaCO3

APHA , 2340 C, EDTA Titrimetric Method 192.00 mg/l 200 600

7. Calcium as Ca APHA, 3500 Ca B, EDTA Titrimetric Method 31.34 mg/l 75 200

8. Alkalinity as CaCO3 APHA , 2320 B, Titrimetric Method 146.80 mg/l 200 600

9. Chloride as Cl APHA, 4500-Cl- B, Argentometric Method 62.47 mg/l 250 1000

10. #Cyanide as CN APHA , 4500 CN- D *BDL(**DL 0.05 mg/l) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation

11. Magnesium as Mg APHA , 3500 Mg B, Calculation Method 27.99

mg/l 30 100

12. Total Dissolved Solids APHA , 2540 C, Gravimetric Method 372.00 mg/l 500 2000

13. Sulphate as SO4 APHA , 4500 E, Turbidimetric Method 19.46 mg/l 200 400

14. Fluoride as F APHA , 4500-F- D, SPADNS Method 0.36 mg/l 1.0 1.5

15. Nitrate as NO3 IS 3025 (P-34) ,Chromotropic Method 5.47 mg/l 45 No Relaxation

16. Iron as Fe APHA , 3500-Fe B 1,10 Phenanthroline Method 0.27 mg/l 0.3 No relaxation

17. #Aluminium as Al APHA , 3111 B *BDL(**DL 0.02 mg/l) mg/l 0.03 0.2

18. Boron APHA, 4500B C, Carmine Method *BDL(**DL 0.01mg/l) mg/l 0.5 1

19. Total Chromium as Cr APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame Method


20. Phenolic Compounds APHA, 5530 C Chloroform Extraction Method *BDL(**DL 0.001 mg/l) mg/l 0.001 0.002

21. #Mineral Oil Clause 6 of IS:3025(Part 39) *BDL(**DL 0.05 mg/l) mg/l 0.5 No Relaxation

22. Anionic Detergents as

MBAS

APHA, 5540 C MBAS Method *BDL(**DL 0.02 mg/l) mg/l 0.2 1.0

23. Zinc as Zn APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

0.35 mg/l 5 15

24. Copper as Cu APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

0.20 mg/l 0.05 1.5

25. Manganese as Mn APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL(**DL 0.06 mg/l) mg/l 0.1 0.3

26. Cadmium as Cd APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method


27. Lead as Pb APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL(**DL 0.01 mg/l) 0.01 No Relaxation

28. #Selenium as Se APHA , 3114 B, Manual Hydride Generation *BDL(**DL 0.01 mg/l) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation

29. #Arsenic as As APHA , 3114 B, Manual Hydride Generation *BDL(**DL 0.01 mg/l) mg/l 0.01 0.05

30. #Mercury as Hg APHA , 3111 B, Direct Air, Acetylene Flame

Method

*BDL (**DL 0.001 mg/l) mg/l 0.001 No Relaxation

31. Total Coliform IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) <2 MPN/100m

l

Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample

32. E. Coli IS 1622,1981(Reaffirmed 2003) Absent MPN/100ml Shall not be detectable in

any 100 ml sample

Note: - *BDL-Below Detection Limit, **DL- Detection Limit #These parameter are not covered in our NABL scope.



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3.5.5 Discussion on water quality in the Study Area

The water quality in the project area is observed with total alkalinity reaching up to 49.82mg/L,146.80 mg/l at project against desirable limit of 200 mg/L,.Total dissolved solids in the drinking water are112.00 mg/L,372.00mg/l at project site which is lower than the prescribed limit of 500 mg/L. However, remaining parameters are within the CPCB prescribed limits. Arsenic and mercury which are considered to be the very risky contaminants were found below detection limit. The microbiological contaminants like E. Coliis absent and Total Coliform is in minimal quantity in the water sample taken from the project site.



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3.6 SOIL MONITORING 3.6.1 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 3.16.

Table 3.6.1 Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location


1. S1 Project Site

3.6.2 Methodology of Soil Monitoring

The sampling has been done in line with USDA method. 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 September 2019.The heavy metals have been analyzed by using Atomic Absorption Spectro-photometer.



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3.6.3 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 3.17.

Table 3.6.2Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area

*SOP-Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure.

#Chromium- This parameter is not covered our NABL scope.

3.6.4 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.


1. pH (at 25 0C) IS : 2720 (P-26) by pH Meter 7.25

--

2. Conductivity IS:14767 by Conductivity meter 0.251 mS/cm

3. Soil Texture IS : 2720 (P-22, RA2003) Silty --

4. Color SOP , SP-78,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 Yellowish --

5. Water holding capacity SOP , SP-81,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 42.36 %

6. Bulk density SOP , SP-80,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 158.20 gm/cc

7. Chloride as Cl SOP , SP-85,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 19.62 mg/100g

8. Calcium as Ca SOP , SP-82,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 32.84 mg/100g

9. Sodium as Na SOP , SP-84,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 16.50 mg/kg

10. Potassium as K SOP , SP-84,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 52.48 kg/hec.

11. Organic Matter IS:2720 (P-22) Titrimetric Method 0.64 %

12. Magnesium as Mg SOP , SP-83,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 13.87 mg/100g

13. Available Nitrogen as N IS:14684 Distillation Method 167.00 kg./hec.

14. Available Phosphorus SOP , SP-86,Issue No.-01& Issue Date-14/02/2013 35.74 kg./hec.

15. Zinc (as Zn) USEPA 3050B 5.38 mg/kg

16. Manganese (as Mn ) USEPA 3050B 1.59 mg/kg

17. Lead (as Pb) USEPA 3050B 1.72 mg/kg

18. Cadmium (as Cd ) USEPA 3050B 4.30 mg/kg

19. Chromium (as Cr) USEPA 3050B 0.47 mg/kg

20. Copper (as Cu ) USEPA 3050B 3.25 mg/kg



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3.7 Site photographs

D.G. Noise Level Monitoring

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring



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Ambient Noise Level Monitoring

Soil Sampling



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Water sampling