Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Proposed Table of ...
REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
AZERBAIJAN AMELIORATION AND WATER FARM JOİNT STOCK COMPANY
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM INVESTMENTS FOR 4 RAYONS
(AGSU, ISMAYILLI, SIYAZAN AND SHABRAN)
WITHIN SECOND NATIONAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT
ISMAYILLI RAYON
EPTISA Servicios de Ingenieria, S.L
Hydrometeorology Consulting Company
Baku-November 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABREVIATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................4
EXECUTİVE SUMMARY… …………………………………………………………………………………5
1.0 INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………....26
1.1 Context of the EIA ………………………………………………………………………….26
1.2 Purpose of the EIA ………………………………………………………………….............28
1.3 Methodology ………………………………………………………………………………..28
2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK……………………………………30
2.1 Policy Framework ………………………………………………………………………….30
2.2 Legal Framework …………………………………………………………………………...34
2.3 Administrative Framework …………………………………………………………………35
3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………………………………….39
3.1 Problem Statement…………………………………………………………………………..39
3.2 Project Identification ………………………………………………………………………..45
3.3 Map of project area and the location of project infrastructure to be included………............59
3.4 Legal and Institutional Strengthening………………………………………………………..61
4.0 BASELINE DATA ………………………………………………………………………………….63
4.1 Bio-Physical Description of Project Area ………………………………………………….63
4.2 Socio-Economic Description of the Project Area ………………………………………….71
4.3 Projected Changes In Project Area…………………………………………………………74
4.4 Data Reliability …………………………………………………………………………….75
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ……………………………...…………………………………….77
5.1 Environmental Issues…………………………………………………………………….…77
5.2 Potential Positive Project Impacts ……………………………………………………….…78
5.3 Potential Negative Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures ……………………………..79
5.4 Data Evaluation …………………………………………………………………………….90
6.0 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES …………………………………………………………………91
6.1 No Project Scenario ………………………………………………………………………...92
6.2 Water Supply System improvement only ………………………………….…………….....92
6.3 Water Supply and Waste Water Management System improvement………………………95
7.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION…………………………………………………………….................97
8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN …………………………………………………...105
8.1 Application of Mitigation Measures ………………………………………………………113
8.2 Monitoring ……………………………………………………………………………..….119
8.3 Capacity assessment for the Environmental Management of the Project ……………..…124
LIST OF REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………………124
ANNEXES…………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 125
ANNEX I. Project Area in Ismayilli region
ANNEX II Existing Water supply in Ismayilli region
ANNEX III. Existing Sewer System in Ismayilli region
ANNEX IV Proposed Water supply system options in Ismayilli region
ANNEX V. Water supply zones
ANNEX VI. Drinking water quality requirementa and standards
ANNEX VII. Water quality analysis results of Ismayilli
ANNEX VIII . Characteristics of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water..
ANNEX IX Treated waste water and sludge requirements
ANNEX X. Summary report of consultation meetings with key stakeholders
ANNEX XI. Public meeting on discussion of EİA report for Ismayilli
ACRONYMS and ABBREVIATIONS
|ADB |Asian Development Bank |
|AZERSU |Azersu Joint Stock Company |
|AZN |AZN Azeri New Manats |
|AWFC |Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm Joint Stock Company |
|FS |Feasibility Study |
|HH |Household |
|IBRD |International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (The World Bank) |
|IT |Information Technology |
|IDA |International Development Association |
|IDP |Institutional Development Plan |
|masl |Meters above sea level |
|MENR |Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources |
|mm |Millimeters |
|MoH |Ministry of Health |
|O&M |Operation and Maintenance |
|P.A. |Per Annum |
|PIU |Project Implementation Unit |
|Project |Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project - Feasibility Study for 16 Rayons in Azerbaijan |
|SNWSSP |Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project |
|SSC |State Statistics Committee |
|TOR |Terms of References |
|UN |United Nations |
|VAT |Value Added Tax |
|WB |World Bank |
|WHO |World Health Organization |
|WSS |Water supply and sanitation |
|WW |Wastewater |
|WWTP |Wastewater Treatment Plant |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. GENERAL
The Azerbaijan Second National Water Supply and Sanitation (SNWSS2) Project is financed by the Government of Azerbaijan and World Bank. The employer for the project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm Joint Stock Company (OJSC) .
Gauff and Temelsu JV Int. Eng. Ser. Inc. Joint Venture is contracted to prepare Feasibility Studies of Water Supply and Wastewater Investments in 16 Rayons.
The first phase of the project includes Aghsu, Ismayilli, Shabran and Siyezen rayons. This report has been concentrated on Ismayilli region water and sanitation investments proposed to be financed under the noted project..
Eptisa (Spain) in association with Hydrometeorology Consulting Company (Azerbaijan) is contracted to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project to assess the environmental and social impacts of project and to identify the mitigation measures both during construction and operation. This EIA study provides recommendations on mitigation measures and proposes an environmental management plan including mitigation measures and proper monitoring actions to reduce and prevent impacts form the proposed civil works.
This EIA study provides recommendations on mitigation measures and proposes an environmental management and monitoring plan.
Ismayilli rayon is located in the south part of the Greater Caucasus. The southern part of the rayon is partly highland. The elevation of the land area of the Ismayilli Rayon varies from 200 m to 3,629 m above the sea level.
Its territorial area is totally 2,074 km2 and population of 77,511 people according to the population census of year 2009. This makes a population density of rayon approximately 37 persons per km2. It has 106 villages within its territory. In Ismayilli rayon center 15.411 people live.
The landscape of the rayon is mainly mountainous. The elevation of the land area of the Ismayilli Rayon varies from 200 m to 3,629 above the sea level. Surface waters include rivers such as Goychay, Girdiman chay Akhokchay and Ayrichay as well as artificial surface waters Yekehane and Ashagibayramli. Ismayilli is bordered by mountainous zones. The Babadag which belongs to the Greater Caucasus Mountains is located at the North border of the İsmayilli rayon. Its height is 3,629 meters. Kupuc Mountains are located at the Northwest of the rayon. In the North, the Maral and Talistan mountains surround the rayon, and Niyal mountains are in the Northeast of the rayon. The higher mountainous areas are composed of the rocks formed during the Cretaceous period and south part of the rayon has been composed of deposits formed by Cenozoic eugeosynclinal, miogeosynclinal and molasse.
The rayon is located in a seismic zone. Mineral water resources and burning schist exist in the rayon area.
The project service area will include the Ismayilli, Mican and 1/5th of Talistan villages(since this area it is within the development area of Ismayilli rayon center) and Ismayilli rayon center. Estimated population figures for water supply sewerage and wastewater treatment is 28,100(covering almost all population of the project area) on year 2030.
2. EXISTING SITUATION
Water Supply
The main water sources for Ismayilli town are:
1) Drainage facilities on Ax-Oh River, build in 1970;
2) Talistan forest’s springs; and
3) Sub-artesian wells.
Potable water is mostly provided from Akh-Okh river at a distance of 14 km from Ismayilli is built in 1970. Water abstraction structures include a small reservoir which is fed by Giz Galasi spring and 3 lines with drainage structures along the river. The daily production of these sources ranges between 1800 and 2000 m3/d, which seem to be less than it was originally obtained. System is supplying 60% of the population (25% permanently, 35% at 8h/d). In Ismayilli there are currently 352 of 2568 subscribers who are billed by water meters. 40% of the households supply themselves mostly from their own wells but also by buying water from tank trucks. In general people are dissatisfied about the limited water supply and complain of the bad quality especially when the deep well pumps are operated
There are no meters at water intake and distribution points. Untreated water is being supplied to the network by gravity. In spite of that quarterly water quality tests identify that water quality meets all requirements for ‘potable water”.
The transmission line from Akh-Okh (Khanagah Village) to Ismayilli (~14km) was commissioned in 1980 to transfer water to the reservoirs of the municipal distribution system. This regular steel pipe has a huge size (DN720) and is operated as a partly filled channel. Due to this and damages in the past it can be estimated that the operational life of this pipeline has expired.
As capacity of the Akh-Okh sources does not meet the present demand f or water, 5 deep wells within the urban area are temporarily used to provide sufficient water in the morning and evening. Most important are the wells with Pumps 1-3 (60m3/h, H=120m, 1982) which feed directly different parts of the network and the connected reservoirs. Pump 3 is responsible for supply of the uppermost area of Ismayilli Town (>660 masl) where a lot of new houses have been built.
A second generation of deep wells (Pumps 4-6) was installed in 2007 and has smaller capacities (15m3/h). Pumps 5 and 6 feed small local networks . Pump 4 is defective. Due to high energy costs these pumps are mostly operated only 5 h/day. When water production from the Akh-Okh sources decreases in summer they run up to 10 h/day.
The distribution network of the northern quarters (~630 – 660 masl) is fed by Reservoir 1 (1000 m3) and is normally operated by gravity. The remaining areas of Ismayilli Town and parts of close-by Mugan Village and Ismayilli Village are supplied in the same way by the 2 Reservoirs with 1000 m3 each. All reservoirs are in bad condition with obvious leakages. These are the only 3 of originally 9 reservoirs constructed in 1963. It can be suggested that all central parts of the existing distribution network (DN50-159) are of regular steel and originate from the 1960’s. Also the pipes in the development areas after 1980 are in poor condition. Only the central area (which was reconstructed some years ago) is equipped with new HDPE pipes. The length of the existing network is given to be 54 km with estimated water losses of 40 – 45 %. In some areas, untreated groundwater or drainage water enters the distribution system so that supplied water becomes turbid in autumn and spring.
Wastewater System:
In 1980-85 a sewer network was constructed in the city center and in the areas close to the main streets where the main sewers were laid. These pipes are mostly of asbestos cement DN330. During rehabilitation of the central city area some years ago new sewers DN400 were constructed. In general there exist only a few manholes in the system and these are not being used for maintenance purposes. This network is mainly connected to administrative, cultural, medical and commercial buildings and consists of 12.0 km main collector, 18.0 km secondary lines and a biological treatment plant, currently not functional, with capacity of 2,700 m3/d.
It was stated that due to blockages and breakages of the old pipes only 3-5 km of originally 23 km network are operational and 25% of the population is connected. In some places wastewater from blocked sewers is forced to the surface, and enters the drainage system of creeks and ditches. This system is often used for wastewater disposal in the un-served areas of the town and in the villages. Furthermore most of the comparatively large properties have their own sewerage pits feeding the drainage system by groundwater connections. The existing drainage system has three discharge points at the south to Aghrichay River. In the lower areas near the river some ditches function as open sewers. Wastewater accumulates as a result of blockages, constituting a serious health risk of the population. The given rates of water borne diseases are relatively high in Ismayilli. This might also result from people who supply their own water from wells that use mostly the uppermost aquifer for gardening and other purposes.
The original collector system was designed to transfer all wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant constructed in 1988-90, which is situated 1.5 km southwest of the town near Gazli Village. The trunk main (DN1000) leading to the plant is damaged and its present status not clear. The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a Soviet model of extended aeration system constructed on concrete slabs and with prefabricated components. It was reported that after commissioning in 1990 this plant was not functioning and therefore operation was stopped. During 20 years the WWTP has deteriorated as a result of theft of equipment and mobile components and corrosion of concrete segments and steel as well as a result of damages and activities of the present inhabitants.
As only a few buildings might be reusable demolition and reconstruction of WWTP and the trunk main would be extraordinarily costly compared to construction of new facilities at another site. The Rayon administration has offered a plot of land near the main road at the southern edge of the town which is much more suitable than the old WWTP site.
3. PROBLEMS
Water has been supplied intermittently, and a water supply system has not been provided for half of population. The hygienic conditions within the houses are poor due to unsupplied drinking water. Some families pay for water supplied by truck. Most of the houses don’t have a water metering device therefore their payment has been decided by an inspector of Local Birleshmish Su Kanal Authority. A large amount of water leakage was observed at the pump stations of water system. Physical and administrative losses sum up to estimated loss rates of more than 70%.
Untreated wastewater discharged to the small canals and wastewater seeping from the septic tanks to ground result in groundwater contamination, odor and hygienic problems in Ismayilli rayon center. in addition, ground water resources which are partly used by the consumers in Ismayilli Rayon center are contaminated with the wastewater leaking from the septic tanks and reaching to the aquifers. The sewerage system under construction is not designed well to make house connections efficiently. Also unhealthy situation of the existing wastewater treatment plant imposes health and safety conditions of the people living around it.
In general existing problems are depletion of existing water supply and sanitation (WSS) assets due to lack of sustainable investments and insufficient capacities for Operation and Maintenance (O&M), little appreciation of public infrastructure sector and its organizations due to bad quality and service – consumers implement their individual solutions without a general concept, limited budgets, low awareness of hygienic interrelations of water supply, wastewater disposal and livestock farming cause high rates of water borne diseases and major WSS supply lines and other facilities often affected by landslides and earthquakes.
In particular in the Water Supply system there is lack of mechanism for application of legislation to water withdrawal from sources, no sound legal protection of future investments, limited number and capacity of water supply pumps and reservoirs – no extension according to growth of population and industry, damages caused by great age, low material quality and insufficient installation depth of pipes lead to high losses within the water distribution network. Interrupted water supply and temporarily empty pipes cause bad water quality at house connections (bacteria, sediments, rust etc). There are hygienic problems by private water storage tanks. New water supply lines/areas were implemented on the standards of the old systems i.e. regular steel pipes and manually operated pumps and valves Manual operation of the water distribution system – no automation and control. Preference of gravity flow systems and bad reputation of pumps – as high manual effort and energy cost necessary to operate the existing old pumps.
Wastewater
Wastewater collection, treatment and discharge is considered to be of minor importance compared to water supply facilities – it is low priority and receives no investment. Damages of existing sewers results in irregular wastewater flows at the surface . There are too few shafts causing very limited access to existing sewer network, no equipment for maintenance and repair – no chance for troubleshooting. Sewerage disposal in unlined pits leads to pollution of ground and surface water – as private wells are also used for water supply this constitutes a serious health risk. Sludge disposal from pits and septic tanks is done illegally outside the municipal area
Socio-Economic Situation is characterized by the low connection rate to public water supply network – many people are used to living with little water as they must carry it for a longer distance or buy it from tank trucks, Toilets mostly outdoor using open pits without flushing – future connection to a new sewer system will depend on personal interest and require private investments.
Popular cohabitation with livestock within the urban settlement without sufficient disposal of excrements
Institutional Situation is characterized by the low level of support for Local Sukanal (water agency) Departments by central organizations and institutions, and very limited provision of know how, equipment, vehicles etc. from central departments, institutional complexity and dependency on central organizations and institutions inhibits solutions and investments on Rayon level, National Water Supply Tariffs are not cost-effective to cover necessary investments – for better water quality and 24hour supply the majority of consumers need to agree to higher rates. The current tariff rates apply to a normative demand which is much higher than actual. Value and qualification of Rayon Sukanal staff are affected by the need of manual handling and trouble shooting. They are not in line with future O&M requirements. Skepticism of villages concerning incorporation by the cities and/or integration by larger WSS organizations – disadvantages due to limited independence and priority of the city.
There is an immediate need to address these issues through development and implementation of an efficient and effective WSS system that is affordable to local communities and which meets the needs of the range of stakeholders that it must serve.
Project Description
The Government of Azerbaijan planned the implementation of National Water Supply and Sanitation Project with the financial assistance of World Bank since 2007. The second phase of the same project has been approved on date 27 May 2008 as Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project (SNWSSP). The implementing agency of this second phase project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Management Open Stock Company AWMC.
The general objective of this Project is to improve the availability, quality, reliability, and sustainability of water supply and sanitation (WSS) services in 16 of Azerbaijan's regional (rayon) centers. Better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities shall be implemented to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth.
Gauff and Temelsu JV consortium is contracted to prepare Feasibility Studies of Water Supply and Wastewater Investments in 16 Rayons, one of which is Ismayilli Rayon. The contract for this work entered into force on 16th March 2010 with a mobilization period: 30 days. Official Project Commencement date is the 5th of April 2010 and scheduled completion date is 5th of April 2011. The project is intended to provide better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities in order to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth.
The Project contains 3 components:
• A1: Rayon Investment component, which will finance priority investments in the WSS sector, such as the rehabilitation and extension of WSS systems, including facilities for wastewater and septic sludge treatment in rayon centers across Azerbaijan;
• B1: Institutional Modernization component which will support development and implementation of an Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Azersu and its subsidiary companies and Amelioration and Water Farm JSC( AWFC), to improve the operational efficiency and sustainability of WSS services;
• C1: Project Implementation and Management component, which will support project implementation by financing project management activities including Incremental Operating Costs due to the project, training, and annual audits of the project and entity accounts and financial statements.
As indicated in FS document the water quality analysis carried out in Ismayilli at one location of Akhokhchay Drains shows collected sample fits into the WHO, EU and Azeri drinking water standards(Annex 7).
Water supply system of the city shall be reconstructed in order to supply water from Akhokchay Drain system and Giz- Qalasi spring. The length of main transmission line will be approximately 13 km. The supplied water shall be treated with simple physical treatment and/or disinfection then will be supplied to the water distribution network.
Three new water reservoirs with volumes of, 1000, 800 and 500 m3 have been proposed to be constructed and two reservoirs with volumes of 1500 and 600 m3 have been proposed to be reconstructed instead of existing water reservoirs. The existing reservoirs will be kept during construction except one of the existing one in the proposed construction area of the 800 m3 which will be demolished prior to construction. The total length of main pipes between the water reservoirs will be approximately 5 km.
All of the existing drinking water distribution network shall be reconstructed and extended with steel and/or high density polyethylene pipes. The total length of distribution lines will be approximately 158 km.
The sewerage system under the construction is proposed to be used as storm water collection system. A new sewerage collection system shall be reconstructed and extended corrugated high density poly ethylene pipes. The length of sewerage network construction will be approximately 136 km.
The collected wastewater shall be treated within a wastewater treatment plant having a capacity of 30,000 PE on year 2030 and discharged to the one of the drainage collectors.
Institutional strengthening for an efficient operation and maintenance shall be implemented.
Within the scope of the Project, polyethylene corrugated pipes will be laid to create a wastewater network and a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) will be constructed approximately 2 km away from the town center. The land belongs to the Municipality.
General characteristics of the WTTP are Population Equivalent: 30,000 person (2030), Daily Flow: 6,232 m3/d, Dry Weather Peak Flow: 378 m3/h , Rainy Weather Peak Flow: 637 m3/h
The extended aeration process with sludge drying beds is selected by the Consultant as project proposal for the treatment of wastewater of Ismayilli.
Treated wastewater will be discharged to the Agricay. Daily, 1,500 kg sludge will be produced in the WWTP and dried in drying beds. According to Item 3.7, 3rd Article, Azerbaijan Republic Cabinet of Ministers Decision about Sanitary Rules, Hygiene and Environmental Specifications Based Cities and Other Cities and Other Populated Areas Treatment, Temporary Domestic Waste Storage, Regular Removal and Neutralization Guidelines dated 21 April 2005 No. 74, the sludge has reutilization value and cannot be disposed of in a landfill. Therefore the sludge will be stored within the Plant and will be used in agricultural activities during the season. The use of the sludge in agriculture is subject to the sludge meeting the quality requirements of the environmental control standard presently effective in Azerbaijan.
According to health statistics of İsmayilli Rayon between 2000 and 2009, the commonest water borne disease is acute intestinal infections. Its occurrence is app. 4.3 in a year. Viral hepatitis, dysentery and salmonellas follow acute intestinal infections with 4.2, 0.6 and 0.4 occurrences in a year respectively. Water source diseases are thought to be decreased in time with the upgrade of infrastructure facilities in the rayon.
Expected project benefits in the project area are the prevention of the ground and surface water pollution, protection of the public health, prevention of wasting of water resources and energy and prevention of the soil pollution and supply of free fertilizers (i.e. sludge of proper quality from the WWTP) to farmers.
5. INSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
In Azerbaijan the following organizations are engaged in questions of water resources
management:
• The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources;
• Amelioration and Water Farm JSC
• Azersu JSC
• Ministry of Health with the Center on Epidemiology and Hygiene
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is responsible for safety and protection
from pollution of water resources. The Ministry carries out the state account of water resources and
supervises their quality by carrying out of stationary hydrometric, hydro-geological and
hydro-chemical supervision, make water balances and forecasts of elements of a water
regime, estimates reserves of ground waters, prosecutes with the questions of rational use
and reproduction of water resources. The ministry establishes and approves norms of maximum
permissible limits of run-off waters and carry out their control by means of regional
offices.
Amelioration and Water Farm Joint Stock Company is responsible for integrated use of water resources, studies requirements for water resources, develops plans and norms of water use, maintains irrigation systems, and together with various branches of economy, establishes a payment for water use and together with other departments and addresses issues of management of water resources of trans-boundary rivers.
Responsibilities of above agencies are described in the Chapter 2 of the main text.
6. EIA PROCESS
Eptisa (Spain) in association with Hydrometeorology Consulting Company (Azerbaijan) is contracted to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project to: (i) assess the environmental and social impacts of project, (ii) identify the mitigation measures both during construction and post development and (iii) prepare an environmental management and monitoring plan.
The issues covered by the EIA study are focusing on the most important impacts and especially to raise concerns of the impacted households . The EIA also identifies which of the project activities has a potential to interact with the environment in the specific context of the natural, regulatory (i.e. legal) and socio-economic environments in which these activities will occur.
Scoping was conducted early in the EIA process so that a focus on the priority issues (i.e. those that have the greatest potential to affect the natural and/or socio-economic environment) could be established for the rest of the EIA process. Scoping also helped identify gaps in the environmental, socio-economic and engineering information that need to be addressed so that an informed impact assessment can be completed.
Different categories of issues, as identified below, were considered in the EIA. The potential beneficial and adverse effects in each category were identified based on literature review, onsite data collection and surveying, intensive investigations by individual experts through field surveys and site specific investigations.
The following categories of impacts were considered:
1) Natural plants and their habitat impacts were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.
2) Natural animal, birds and their habitat were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.
3) Surface and groundwater data were obtained from available reports and were used to map surface and groundwater existence. Later these data were used to assess the hydrogeology and surface water catchments.
4)Agricultural impacts were investigated by looking at the agricultural values, gathering crop and soil types, and through field survey.
5) Air quality impacts were based on generalized regional level data combined with growth forecasts. In addition, acoustic impacts (noise and vibration) were investigated.
6) Socio-economic impacts (living and employment conditions) were investigated using available data and the data of the of State Statistical Committee.
7) Municipal services and utilities impacts (water supply, sewerage system, solid waste collection and disposal, electricity, telecommunication, etc.) were investigated using existing information and the Region Master Plan. Site visits enhanced these investigations.
8) Health and safety measures have been investigated and identified as being in accordance with the national requirements and international Safety Guidelines
9) Further impacts and assessments were investigated through field survey and site visits.
In this section, identified components and project-related issues associated with those components are integrated to identify the extent to which the project may impact environmental components and the significance of those impacts on national, community and local scales. For assessment of what level of significance to assign to an environmental component and or the potential impact of a project on an environmental component an objective methodology is required to permit assessment of the potential significance of environmental issues.
In the evaluation process a semi-quantitative analysis has been undertaken, to summarize “Valued environmental components” (VEC’s) according to whether they are “high”, “medium” or “low”. Valued environmental components that are valued as “high” are those that are broadly important across society. VEC’s that are ranked as “medium” are those that are important at a community level, but are of limited significance at a wider level. VEC’s that are ranked as “low” are significant at a localized level. All these issues have been taken into consideration during development of mitigation measures and Environment Management Plans
7. ALTERNATIVES
Following alternatives have been considered during the EIA process:
-No Project Scenario
-Water Supply System improvement only
Water Supply and Waste Water Management System improvement
For the water supply of Ismayilli rayon center there are two alternatives exits. The first to supply surface water by the rehabilitation of the supply from Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalası Spring; and the second alternative is to supply groundwater from the Vicinity of Mican Village. The first alternative includes 5 main reservoirs and one accumulation reservoir. In the second alternative, the same sized 5 main reservoirs and small sized balancing reservoirs and four pumping stations need to be constructed.
Alternative 1, upgrading the supply from Rehabilitation of the Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalasi Spring is the preferred in from technical, financial and economical points of view. This selection is predicated on the assumption that:
- By construction of structurally sound main water supply trunk the water can be supplied in a sustainable manner with good operating condition and a regular annual maintenance program.
- Water quality from the Akhokhchay Drain System meets EU, Azeri and WHO water quality standards.
- The operating and construction costs of the groundwater source are not an economical solution for Ismayilli town.
This selection can also be proved from environmental point of view. In case of use of ground waters their level can be significantly changed if relevant replenishment doesn’t take place The quality of used water also will have some social and environmental concern.
There are no main technical alternatives for reconstruction of water distribution network except the sub-alternatives like the type of pipe material.
The sewerage collected at South West edge of the Ismayilli presents one technical alternatives in order to transfer the collected wastewater into the treatment plant.
The wastewater treatment plant option has been evaluated from the point of economy and operability of process alternatives. The extended aeration process with sludge drying beds is selected by project FS Consultant
8. PUBLIC CONSULTATION
This activity is aimed at informing identified stakeholders and other interested parties concerning the project and gathering perspectives from them. Public consultation presents stakeholders with the opportunity to voice both their positive opinions and their concerns and to enable these issues to be addressed in the EIA and incorporated into the project design.
Stakeholder Meeting in Ismayilli Rayon took place on June 12 2010 and was chaired by Mr. Rovshan Agayev, Deputy head of district execute authority, Head of Rayon Commission on WSS project implementation
Workshop was organized in Ismayilli town on October 23 , 2010 in the meeting venue provided by the Ismayilli Rayon Executive Powerş The representative of EPTİSA Rafig Verdiyev provided the general information about the Project EIA document to participants and answered asked questions. Main discussions where about proposals of Project Alternatives, Proposal Water sources , Environment Impact Assessment, Scheduled Activities for Environment Management Plan, Proposed Mitigation Measures.
The Presented findings were been actively discussed. Discussions topics were related to water supply, location of waste water treatment plant, sewer canals, project schedule and employment of local people in project construction work.
The environmental consultant of the PIU informed that provided proposals will be considered in the EIA. Audience was informed that proposals related to above issues has been incorporated into EIA and will be taken into account by the detailed design of the project.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Measures for mitigating possible negative environmental impacts are directed at minimizing possible negative environmental and social-economic impacts during the construction and utilization phases of the project. These measures will be carried out by the construction company during the construction phase of the WSS project and by the local Water Canal Company during utilization phase.
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlines the management mechanisms (i.e. working arrangements) for how the environmental and social elements of the project should be managed from detailed design and construction through operation.
The EMP is aimed at reduction to minimum level of any potentially negative environmental impacts during construction and operation. It requires that all aspects of the works comply with the relevant legislation and norms., and that measures to mitigate impacts identified in the EIA are implemented, and that environmental monitoring and emergency measures are carried out during the construction works on the site. Within the EMP required environmental controls and monitoring procedures are considered during construction and after the work is completed. The Contractor is responsible for the implementation of these mitigation measures and emergency measures during construction.
There are several mechanisms of ensuring delivery during construction of both general and site specific mitigation developed through the EIAs. These include that the Contractor will further develop the outline requirements of the in an EMP by designing individual Management Plans, for, project activities that include such as oil and fuel storage, waste management, traffic management and pollution prevention.
A tabulated summary of the environmental management is presented below.
There is an initial environmental assessment for the Category A typed project in the prepared project Feasibility Study Document, where the “Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist” was filled for both sewerage and water supply systems. This checklist summarizes the existing project area in Ismayilli and potential environmental impacts, which the project may cause. According to the checklist some issues of impact can take place in the project implementation. These issues then in the EIA process have been compared with the “Valued Environmental Components and Potential Negative Effects” (Chapter 5.1) and then relevant mitigation measures have been identified accordingly.
9. APPLICATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES
The potential main impacts and mitigation measures to reduce these impacts at the construction and operation stages are summarized in the following table. The table includes It is based on recommendations of the Feasibility Study document, together with additional measures that are considered necessary as a result of the EIA process. which was added with necessary additional measures in the EIA process and presented in below table
Table. Potential Main Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
|STAGES |ECOLOGICAL COMPONENT |POTENTIAL IMPACTS |IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES |ESTIMATED COST OF IMPACT MITIGATION |Responcibility |Monitoring |
| | | | |MEASURES | | |
|Construction stage|Air quality |Dust, gases/aerosol associated |Dust prevention by watering and other means; |Provision of water: $10,000 | | |
| | |with construction (toxic gasses |Transportation of grainy or dusty materials in the top-coated trucks; | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |discharged by construction |Watering of dust sources; |No cost for other measures provided | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |machineries, wind blown |Transportation of dust producing materials during calm days (not in the |they are integrated into normal | | |
| | |construction materials etc.) |windy days); |operating procedures | | |
| | | |Avoid making open fires; | | | |
| | | |Avoid setting fire on residue grease, isolation materials, and other | | | |
| | | |substances; | | | |
| | | |Efficient use of machinery and other technologies; | | | |
| | | |Application of adequate construction methodologies and facilities; | | | |
| | | |Careful implementation of works in vulnerable areas. | | | |
| |Earth |Waste pollution, especially |Protection of the surroundings of the construction site; |Provision of materials and cover to | | |
| | |wastes caused by construction and|Limited works in the vulnerable zones; |prevent landslide risks: $10,000 |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |domestic activities; |Identify adequate areas to store residue materials, and transportation of | | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |Material storage, civil works and|all construction related effluent materials into the predetermined site; |Traffic management signage: $5,000 | | |
| | |other impacts; |Control of erosion process; | | | |
| | |Landfill of wastes and other |Provide earth stabilization/green cover over vertical points and slopes to |No cost for other measures provided | | |
| | |materials; |minimize land slide risks; |they are integrated into normal | | |
| | |Impacts of excavation works; |Prevent discharge of excavated material to the river beds or lakes; |operating procedures | | |
| | |Possibility of erosion; |Avoid unwanted traffic blockage, collect excavated spoil material and | | | |
| | |Wastewater. |discharge somewhere close to the construction site; | | | |
| | | |Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of | | | |
| | | |toilets and septic tanks. | | | |
| |Topsoil |Damage to the topsoil resulting |Adequate design works and selection of proper route to minimize impact on |Proper storage of toxic | | |
| | |from material storage, excavation|the topsoil; |materials/effluents: $12,500 |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |works, temporary roads etc. |Usage of excavated soil material for the agriculture purposes; | | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |Loss of topsoil during |Cut, store and restore topsoil where possible after the completion of the |Measures against landslides addressed | | |
| | |excavation; |construction works; |above | | |
| | |Flushing of topsoil and soil |Discharge of materials to the predetermined areas by secondary routs; | | | |
| | |erosion due to polluted water |Measures against land slides |No cost for other measures provided | | |
| | |streams; |Storage of toxic materials and effluents in the safe and predetermined |they are integrated into normal | | |
| | | |areas, its provision with drainage waters, and processing where necessary; |operating procedures. | | |
| | | |Standards applied, including soil erosion prevention by good soil practice | | | |
| | | |and drainage control. Good soil conservation measures and effective reins | | | |
| | | |to prevent future erosion and soil loss. | | | |
| |Water resources and waste |Pollution of surface and | |No cost for identified measures | | |
| |waters |groundwater sources due to |Avoid discharge of harmful chemical substances into sewage lines or ground |provided they are integrated into |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |domestic and construction |surface; |normal operating procedures | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |effluents, including harmful |Design and operation of natural drainage and consideration for alternative | | | |
| | |residues, leakage of fuel and |directions; | | | |
| | |other oil related products; |Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of | | | |
| | |Blockage of surface and |toilets and septic tanks. | | | |
| | |groundwater filtration and |Required standards applied, including safe removal of wastewater during | | | |
| | |creation of stagnant water |renovation works, use of appropriate equipment by workers and ongoing | | | |
| | |accumulations. |liaison with residents and fencing off contaminated areas. | | | |
| | |Connected with project connected |Balanced use of water sources to avoid significant pressure on them in low | | | |
| | |with project problems of water |flow period and also eliminate water shortage problems for all users.. | | | |
| | |scarcity in low flow periods of| | | | |
| | |the year and also those connected| | | | |
| | |with the increase of water supply| | | | |
| | |problem for other users which use| | | | |
| | |the same sources | | | | |
|Construction stage|Noise |Disturbance due to noise |Use of adequate construction materials and equipment; |No cost for identified measures | | |
| | |generated from construction works|Adherence to predetermined work schedule to minimize disturbance and |provided they are integrated into |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |and intensive traffic |implementation of noise generating works during normal work hours; |normal operating procedures | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | |Minimum use of noise generating equipment (example, stone cutters, | | | |
| | | |compressors); | | | |
| | | |Minimize traffic during dark hours, and use of silencers. | | | |
| |Natural habitat |Disturbance of the natural |Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; |No cost for identified measures | | |
| | |habitat due to construction |Application of relevant construction and seasonal work methodologies; |provided they are integrated into |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |related noise, dust, non-seasonal|Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site. |normal operating procedures | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |works, unprocessed residues and | | | | |
| | |etc. | | | | |
| | |Loss of natural settlement areas | | | | |
| | |due to construction works. | | | | |
| |Flora and fauna |Earthworks, operation of |Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; |Storage, processing, liquidation of | | |
| | |machines, noise and etc.; |Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site; |wastes addressed above |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |Losses or degradations during and|Application of seasonal work methodologies where necessary. | | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |after construction works, | |No cost for other measures provided | | |
| | |non-seasonal works, change of | |they are integrated into normal | | |
| | |ecological situation etc. | |operating procedures. | | |
|Construction stage|Aesthetics and landscape |Impact of works on landscape and |Careful design and location of works; |Restoration/planting of greenery: | | |
| | |disturbance to natural sights, |Restoration of damaged trees, protection lines and etc.; |$50,000 |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |greenness and trees; |Planting of greenery in the construction site, careful implementation of | | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |Noise, dust, residue and etc. |works in the work sites, and management of wastes. |No cost for remaining measures | | |
| | |during and after construction. | |provided they are integrated into | | |
| | | | |normal operating procedures. | | |
| |Agriculture |Damage to agricultural lands, |Liaise effectively with relevant organizations and residents before start | | | |
| | |including drainage and irrigation|of construction, maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly|No cost for identified measures |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |infrastructure. |control machinery and vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas |provided they are integrated into | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | | |normal operating procedures. | | |
| |Livestock |Livestock resources damaged by |Liaise effectively with farmers and residents before start of | | | |
| | |machinery and vehicles. |construction, maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly |No cost for identified measures |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |control machinery and vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas |provided they are integrated into | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | | |normal operating procedures. | | |
| |Health and safety of |Health risks from unprocessed |Planning of measures dealing with security and environmental protection |Trainings: $25,000 | | |
| |residents and workers |wastes; |issues; | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |Use of harmful substances (paints|Adherence to project standards, good signage, ongoing consultation with |No cost for identified measures | |Amelioration JSC |
| | |with heavy metal, lead |residents, including schools. All workers to use appropriate PPE and be |provided they are integrated into | | |
| | |compositions), asbestos- cement |trained at project induction. Safety fencing provided. |normal operating procedures. | | |
| | |slabs, inflammable and toxic |Organization and implementation of security and safety related trainings; | | | |
| | |materials etc.). |Requirements of y WB will be followed(Chapter 8) when replacing the | | | |
| | | |asbestos-cement pipes. |Construction of warehouse for temporal| | |
| | | |Management of materials in accordance with the relevant ecological and |storage of hazardous wastes: $50,000 | | |
| | | |sanitary-hygiene norms; | | | |
| | | |Identification of dangerous sites, proper storage/liquidation of waste | | | |
| | | |materials. | | | |
| |Areas of historical and |Damage to areas of historical and|There are no areas of historic/cultural value to be affected by project. |No cost for identified measures | | |
| |cultural value |cultural value located in the |But if it appears relevant measures need to be taken. |provided they are integrated into |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |project area |Staff awareness; |normal operating procedures | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | |Inform adequate organizations in case of archaeological findings; | | | |
| | | |Temporary termination of works. | | | |
| |Resettlement |Loss of property, land and damage|There no need for resettlement. |Costs for resettlement (if any) to be | | |
| |Land acquisition |to living areas of population |For areas where lands used for agricultural crop production relevant plans |negotiated by project owner in |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |need to be prepared, which includes provision of replacement lands or |accordance with relevant legislation, | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | |compensation for lost access to plots of arable land and lost fruit or nut |contractual agreement or other | | |
| | | |trees. |documents. | | |
|Operation stage |Risks to human health and |Quality of treated water |Operation supervision of treatment facilities in due accordance with the |No cost for identified measures | | |
|(potable water |environment | |operation guidelines; |provided they are integrated into |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
|systems) | | |Quality control of water flows entering the system; |normal operating procedures | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | |Avoid pollution of treated waters with the wastewater flows; | | | |
| | | |Avoid over-chlorination of water flows supplied to the consumers. | | | |
| | |Breakages and emergency |There is need to develop scheduled preventative maintenance |Training cost identified below | | |
| | |situations |Training of staff on safety and human security issues; |No cost for remaining measures |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |Measures to avoid leakage of chlorine gas. |provided they are integrated into | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | | |normal operating procedures | | |
| |Social-economical |Reduction of treated water |Prevent illegal connections to the system; |No cost for remaining measures | | |
| | |quantities |Proper operation of the system including water treatment, pipelines, |provided they are integrated into |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |connection lines and etc. |normal operating procedure | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | |Ensure an affordable tariff structure and proper collection of fees. | | | |
| | |Quality of wastewater and its |Constant monitoring of wastewater flows coming out of the wastewater |Monitoring of downstream environmental| | |
| | |impacts on human health and |treatment plant; |quality: $12,500 one time every 2 |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
|Operation stage |Risks to human health and |environment |Discharge of wastewater into the environment only after adequate treatment;|years for 20 years | |Amelioration JSC |
|(sewage and |environmental impacts | |Training of operation staff for their qualification raising; | | | |
|wastewater) | | |Monitoring of downstream habitats to evaluate the extent to which they |No cost for remaining measures | | |
| | | |return to their previously unpolluted state. |provided they are integrated into | | |
| | | | |normal operating procedures | | |
| | |Quality of sediments in the |Adequate processing of sludge; |Monitoring of sludge quality: | | |
| | |treatment structures (sludge), |Monitoring of nematodes, coliforms and heavy metals in the composition of |$10,000/year |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |risks due to agricultural |output sludge; |Transportation of sludge $10,000/year| |Amelioration JSC |
| | |consumption of these wastes. |Transportation of sludge in the closed containers; | | | |
| | | |Training of operation staff for their qualification raising. |Training cost identified below | | |
| | | |Training In application of sludge, and monitoring of sludge application | | | |
| | |Smell generations in the |Planning and management of smell mitigation; |Odour masking agents: $US 5,000/year | | |
| | |wastewater treatment structure; |Tight shutting of smell producing equipment and containers. | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | | |No cost for remaining measures | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | | |provided they are integrated into | | |
| | | | |normal operating procedures | | |
| |Safe storage of hazardous |Risks to human health |Use of authorised sites for non-hazardous waste disposal; support and |Training: $25,000 in first year; | | |
| |and non-hazardous wastes | |arrangements for setting facilities for hazardous waste safe storage |$5,000/year in each following year |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | | | | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | | |No cost for identified measures | | |
| | | | |provided they are integrated into | | |
| | | | |normal operating procedures | | |
| |Human health |Risks to health of residents and|Training of staff on safety and human security issues; | | | |
| | |workers and to the environment |Training of staff on sanitary and hygiene rules to prevent infections from | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |wastewater discharges and sludge residues; | | |Amelioration JSC |
| | | |Provide staff with adequate protection uniforms and facilities; | | | |
| | | |Measures to prevent emergency situations such as leakage of chlorine gas. | | | |
| | | |Monitoring of drinking water and wastewater quality | | | |
|Note: All mitigation measures identified in this Table should be specified in all contracts for construction and operation of the project, and should also be including in all manuals or operating procedures that are developed. Based |
|on above measures in total around 200000 USD need to be allocated to implement main mitigation measures. |
11. MONITORING
Conducting monitoring is the major strategic tool in environmental management and the extent of project monitoring will be dependent on the nature, scale and potential impact of the project activities. Monitoring may require the services of environmental specialists or a company with laboratory and analytical facilities (for complex environmental problems) or inspection by the local government environmental officers.
The Main elements of the environmental monitoring plan in the construction phase are the dust, noise, solid waste, waste water and soil monitoring. In the operations utilization phase monitoring of water volume in water sources and water storages, microbiological and chemical composition of water distributed to people, comparison to water standards, pollution level of sewage, waste waters after treatment/purification, depositions settled in water cleaning plants, cleaned/treated sewage in the place where it joins to sewage collector and soil where depositions generated in water cleaning plants will be used as fertilizers.
Monitoring of all activities during construction period will be under the responsibility of the Contractor, performance of which will be controlled by the Amelioration JSC or supervisor appointed by JSC. The Contractor will prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) that addresses all aspects of the EMP identifies above, and will establish a team for the monitoring activities. The Contractor will be responsible for the compliance of the constructions with the national norms and standards. Monitoring of construction activities will have to ensure that mitigation measures of construction impacts are being implemented properly. Contractor’s Environmental Team will be subject to the government inspections from time to time. An individual auditing company may also inspect the Contractor on a long-term basis, such as every 3 months or 6 months.
Monitoring responsibility of operation activities will be under the operator for the WWTP and under the local authorities for the network systems. Performance of monitoring activities will be controlled by the Amelioration JSC or supervisor appointed by JSC. Necessary and planned measurements should be realized in WWTP in order to certify of fulfillment to discharge criteria. Again WWTP operator will be subject to the government inspections from time to time.
Regular reports on implementation of monitoring plan will be submitted to Contractor .
A training and equipment package is included in the project. As key agency responsible for implementation for SNWSSP the Amelioration and Water Farm JSC will need to have adequate capacity for control of realization of EMP.
Although the Department on Control of Protection and Use of Water Resources have been trained by ADP Flood mitigation project and other programs, there is still need for required knowledge on Environment Management issues during the construction and operation.
In order to increase capacity of Environmental specialist at PIU and also for local SuKanal relevant training is planned to be organized within the project. Staff will be trained in Environmental management during the construction and also in operation phase, in the necessary aspects for effective operation of the water and sanitation service to minimize impact to the environment. The training requirements and training modules are currently being developed in discussions between the World Bank and Amelioration JSC and AZERSU.
Amelioration JSC PİU will also need to have relevant trained staff to supervise the construction process and monitor implementation of EMP.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Azerbaijan Second National Water Supply and Sanitation (SNWSS2) Project is financed by the Government of Azerbaijan and World Bank. The employer for the project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) .
Gauff and Temelsu JV is contracted to prepare Feasibility Studies of Water Supply and Wastewater Investments in 16 Rayons, of which one is Ismayilli Rayon. Eptisa (Spain) in association with Hydrometeorology Consulting Company (Azerbaijan) is contracted to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed project to assess the environmental and social impacts of project and to identify the mitigation measures both during construction and post development. This EIA study provides recommendations on mitigation measures and proposes an environmental management and monitoring plan.
1.1 Context of the EIA
This report presents an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project in Ismayilli. The EIA identifies potential impacts on the natural environment and the social situation in Ismayilli region during construction and operation of the project. Where potential adverse effects are predicted, mitigation has been developed and its implementation is presented in an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP).
This project has been identified as a Category A project in the World Bank classification for EIA (OP/BP4.01). This requires an EIA report and an Environmental Management Plan. Moreover, public consultations are required to discuss the project and the proposed environmental management plan.
A detailed description of the project is presented below in section 3
There are following definitions used in this report:
▪ Definition of environmental aspects: The International Standard Organisation’s standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), ISO 14001 defines an environmental aspect as: “An element of a......, product or service that can interact with the environment.”
▪ Definition of impacts: ISO 14001 defines an environmental impact as: “Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s activities, products or services.” This definition will be used in the identification of the proposed project’s environmental impacts. An environmental or socio-economic impact may result from any of the identified project aspects; that is, activity-receptor interaction. The potential for an environmental or socio-economic impact exists where an environmental or socio-economic aspect has been identified; that is, where a project activity has been determined to have the potential to interact with the biophysical environment or with the socio-economic context of the community.. Impacts can be either negative or positive. The primary objectives of the impact assessment are to: establish the significance of identified potential impacts that may occur as a result of a project activity being undertaken, and differentiate between those impacts that are insignificant (i.e. can be sustained by natural systems) and those that are significant (i.e. cannot be sustained by natural systems). Significant potential impacts would require alternative and/or additional mitigation measures above and beyond those already incorporated in the base design for the project/activity.
Scoping was conducted early in the EIA process so that a focus on the priority issues (i.e. those that have the greatest potential to affect the natural and/or socio-economic environment) can be established for the rest of the EIA process. Scoping also helped identify gaps in the environmental, socio-economic and engineering information that need to be addressed so that an informed impact assessment can be completed.
The potential beneficial and adverse effects were identified based on literature review, onsite data collection and surveying, intensive investigations by individual experts through field surveys and site specific investigations.
The following categories of impacts were considered in the EIA:
1. Natural Plant and their habitat impacts were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.
2. Natural Animal, birds and their habitat were investigated using available technical reports and through field survey.
3. Surface and groundwater data were obtained from available reports and were used to map surface and groundwater existence. Later these data were used to assess the hydrogeology and surface water catchments.
4. 4)Agricultural impacts were investigated by looking at the agricultural values, gathering crop and soil types, and through field survey.
5. Air quality impacts were based on generalized regional level data combined with growth forecasts. In addition, acoustic impacts (noise and vibration) were investigated.
6. Socio-economic impacts (living and employment conditions) were investigated using available data and the data of the of State Statistical Committee.
7. Municipal services and utilities impacts (water supply, sewerage system, solid waste collection and disposal, electricity, telecommunication, etc.) were investigated using existing information and the Region Master Plan. Site visits enhanced these investigations.
8. Health and safety measures have been investigated and identified as being in accordance with the national requirements and international Safety Guidelines
9. Further impacts and assessments were investigated through field survey and site visits.
1.2. Purpose of the EIA
In accordance with the Environmental Assessment requirements of the World Bank and the Environmental legislation of the Azerbaijan Republic, an EIA process is required in support of the proposed project.
The objectives and rationale of the assignment are, in general, clearly stated in the Terms of Reference (ToR).
The aim of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to ensure that any adverse environmental or socio-economic impacts arising from proposed project activities in each individual rayon are identified and where possible eliminated or minimized through early recognition of and response to the issues.
The purpose of the assignment is to help the Client to:
• Ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into the project planning and design activities
• Ensure that a high standard of environmental performance is planned and achieved for the project
• Ensure that environmental and socio-economic aspects and impacts are identified, quantified where appropriate, and assessed and mitigation measures proposed
• Ensure that legal and policy requirements and expectations are addressed
• Consult with all of the project stakeholders and address their concerns; and
• Demonstrate that the project will be implemented with due regard to environmental and social considerations in mind
The purpose of this EIA study is to identify the direct and indirect impacts that the development of WSS will have on the natural resources, ecosystem, and the socioeconomic dimensions of the communities and populations. Accordingly, mitigation measures will be proposed and an
environmental management and monitoring plan will be prepared to address the identified impacts and the corresponding mitigation measures.
The EIA document is intended to provide the decision makers and international donors with an understanding of the impacts of developing WSS, in order for them to make an informed decision. The assessment includes suggested efforts to avoid or minimize the adverse effects and methods to enhance the positive effects.
1.3. Methodology
In the course of the assignment potential impacts of all stages of the project from pre-construction, through construction and installation to operation in each rayon are evaluated against applicable environmental standards, regulations and guidelines, the existing environmental conditions, and issues and concerns raised by all project stakeholders. Evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness, of existing and planned environmental controls and monitoring and mitigation are considered.
The EIA process constitutes a systematic approach to the evaluation of a project in the specific context of the natural, regulatory and socioeconomic environments of the project area in which development is proposed. The assessment process incorporates the following key stages:
Project stakeholder consultation is a vital component of the EIA process. The consultation process is focused on, seeking comment on key issues and concerns, sourcing accurate information, identifying potential impacts and offering the opportunity for alternatives or objections to be raised by the potentially affected parties; non-governmental organizations, members of the public and other stakeholders. Consultation helps to develop a sense of stakeholder ownership of the project and the realization that their concerns are taken seriously, that the issues they raise, if relevant, will be addressed in the EIA process. Consultation with all project stakeholders in 4 rayons started during the Scoping stage and continued throughout the EIA process. All relevant stakeholders have been identified using the most recent and accurate information available and the consultation results including:
- a list of stakeholders consulted in each rayon; and
- a summary of the issues and concerns raised.
From the environmental and social point of view the above definition of the environment and potential project impact is used in the identification of the proposed project’s environmental, legal and socio-economic aspects.
2.0 POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK
1. Policy Framework
EIA in Azerbaijan
During its years of independence, Azerbaijan has steadily improved its system of environmental protection. The policy, legal and institutional framework that it inherited from the former Soviet Union was not designed to operate within a market economy, and insufficient attention had been given to issues of efficiency and environmental protection.
Much progress has now been made, particularly in updating the environmental legal framework, although further improvements are still needed, including in environmental impact assessment. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources was established in 2000 and other institutional reform is being undertaken.
The ecological strategy of the country is aimed at preservation of natural resources at national, regional and international spheres; application of scientifically substantiated development principles; and sustainable use of economic and human resources of the country that would meet interests of existing and future generations through enhanced coordination of activities in the area of protection of the environment. As a manifestation of environmental polices in the Republic of Azerbaijan, it should be noted that it is oriented to the development of a relevant legislative basis in accordance with European standards, improvement of state environmental management system, and gradual realization of priority projects through broadened ties with international organizations.
In Azerbaijan, EIA is applied under the State ecological expertise (SEE) procedure. In the EIA process the main objects are projects of state importance which cover the various spheres of industry and agriculture.
In 1996 the Government of Azerbaijan adopted the procedure of EIA process, which compliancy with systems used in most countries. The new rules are described in Regulations on carrying out of Environment Impact Assessment in Azerbaijan Republic (UNDP / State Ecology Committee, 1996). These regulations states, that “Activities on assessment of impacts of wastes to environment should begin in the stage of planning of the project”. The process of Environmental Impacts Assessment is one of means regulating protection of environment, efficient use if nature and effectiveness of economic development.
This existing normative, legal basis of the Azerbaijan Republic broadly uses the notion of EIA The main aim of the EIA process is: Recovery of natural systems violated due to previous economic activity; prevention of degradation of environment; ecological – economical balancing of future economic development; creation of favorable living conditions for peoples; decrease of level of ecological hazard of envisaged activity.
This document was made up before decisions on fulfillment of any of projects.
The EIA document is a document which determines the character of all potential forms and level of danger of impacts to the environment caused by an economic or other activity that is proposed to be carried out. The EIA is document evaluates results of fulfillment of the project from ecological, social and economical view of point.
State Expertise Board of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is authorized state organ for EIA process.
For concrete projects the EIA process begins from planning and feasibility study and its realization. The Applicant (the project proponent, nature user) is responsible for content and final version of EIA document submitted to Ministry of Ecology. The Applicant bear the responsibility for fulfillment of conditions shown in the given permission and also for carrying out of monitoring of the project.
There are 2 steps:
First: The originator (applicant) of the activity submits application to Ministry of Ecology and informs about major project decisions and possible results of negative Impacts to Environment. Ministry of Ecology after consideration of the Application informs the Applicant about necessity of carrying out of EIA and scale of this activity. In rare cases, after consideration of application, the permission for carrying out of work may be given immediately (Article 2.5).
Second: The documents (on EIA) prepared by the Applicant are considered by the Group of Experts and Summary is made. The summary also includes proposals and critics of community. On the basis of the summary, the Ministry of Ecology may give permission for work or refuse to permit to activity, explaining reasons for rejection. The Ministry of Ecology determines 3 months maximal period for consideration of EIA documents.
Enforcement and compliance are the responsibility of the general inspection system. EIA process is described in below figure(See figure 2.1).
The Republic of Azerbaijan pursuing a policy of integration to the World Community and in recent years has signed and ratified scores of International and bilateral conventions, treaties and agreements, including 15 Conventions related to environment.
Each law of Republic of Azerbaijan includes a special chapter or article stating that if International Agreements provide rules which differ from existing relevant rules of Azerbaijan Legislation, the rules of international documents should prevail.
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. The World Bank Safeguards Policy
The World Bank requires an environmental assessment (EA) of projects proposed for Bank financing to help ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus improve decision making (OP 4.01, January 1999). The EA that is required by the Bank is in effect the same document as the EIA that is required under Azerbaijan legislation.
EA evaluates the potential ecological risks of a project and its impact to the territories covered by the project; analyzes alternatives of the project; determines ways for development of choice, location, planning, design and execution of the project, by taking measures on mitigation, compensation and bringing to minimum of harmful ecological impacts and strengthening its positive impacts to the environment. The Bank prefers preventive measures, if any, to mitigation or compensation measures.
The EA takes into account the environment (air, water and land); humans health and safety; social aspects (obligatory resettlement, residents and cultural heritage property); and trans - boundary and global environmental aspects. At the same time it takes into account all changes taking place in the project and country; results of ecological studies held in the country, plans of local ecological measures; common political framework of the country, local legislation and institutional possibilities on ecological and social aspects; obligations of the country on international Agreements and Treaties concerning the projects activities.
The Bank doesn't fund the project activities which are contrary to such country's obligations as it would be determined during the EA.
Key considerations to be taken into account during the EA process include:
• Generic initial screening to determine appropriate environmental assessment;
• Compliance with existing environmental regulations in Azerbaijan;
• Linkages with socio-economic assessment, or inclusion of socio-economic assessment within the scope of the EA;
• Analysis of alternatives;
• Public participation and consultation with affected people and organizations; and
• Disclosure of information.
The Bank undertakes environmental screening of each proposed project to determine the appropriate extent and type of EIA. The Bank classifies the proposed project into one of four categories, depending on the type, location, sensitivity and scale of the project and the nature and magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. The four Categories are A, B, C, and Fl.
Whilst the objectives of the project include provision of a safe, reliable, potable water supply and vastly improved treatment of wastewater, the extent and nature of the works required result in it being classified as Category A, for which an EIA and EMP are required. This category of project may have significant adverse environmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area broader than the sites or facilities subject to physical works, can cause serious and irrevocable impact upon the environment or human health. The EIA for a Category A project examines the project’s potential negative and positive environmental impacts, compares them with those of feasible alternatives (including the "without project" scenario), and recommends any measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts and improve environmental performance for a Category A project.
2.2 Legal Framework
Environmental protection in Azerbaijan is governed by the Law on Environment Protection (1999). The Law establishes the main environmental protection principles, and the rights and obligations of the State, public associations and citizens regarding environmental protection. It establishes the requirements for the preparation of environmental impact assessments, environmental quality standards, and requirements for permitting the activities that affect the environment, prevention and reduction of environmental pollution, environmental monitoring and control, the role of the public and sanctions imposed on law violators.
Other laws governing specific issues such as sanitary-epidemiological welfare, land reform, energy, health, water, forests, cadastre and land use, industrial and domestic wastes, ecological safety, water supply and wastewater, atmospheric protection and specially protected areas have been adopted since 1992.
The questions related to protection of environment and regulation of use of nature are regulated through the with following Laws of relevant legislation of Azerbaijan Republic: Water Code (1997), Land Code (1999), Forest Code (1997), On Entrails (1998), On Protection of Flora (1996), On Fauna (1999), On Obligatory Insurance (2002), On radioactive Wastes (1994), On Industrial and Household wastes (1998), On Radioactive safety of population (1997), On Sanitary - Epidemiological Safety (1992), On Melioration and Irrigation (1996), On Water Supply and Waste Water(1999), On Safety of Hydrotechnical Plants (2002), On State land cadastre, monitoring of lands and structure of earth (1998), On Pesticides and agrochemical
substances (1997), On protection of the Soil fertility (1999), On specially protected nature
areas and objects (2000).
In addition, a large number (some 75+) of Decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers have been issued to help interpret the body of environmental legislation and related Presidential Degrees and Orders.
Republican criminal legislation and legislation on administrative faults includes some measures directed to protection of environment and efficient use of nature.
The relevant legislation in force includes some laws regulating activity of natural persons and legal entities in the various spheres of use of natural resources (underground resources, water ad land resources, forests, fishes, etc.).
The International Agreements and Conventions signed by Azerbaijan are an inseparable part of the
legislation system of the country.
Principles of rational water use, its state registration, settlement of water disputes and responsibility for violation of water legislation are described in the following below legal documents:
• -Laws of Azerbaijan Republic on Water Supply and Wastewater (Decree of President of Azerbaijan Republic dated January 26, 2000);
• Water Code of Azerbaijan Republic (Decree of President of Azerbaijan Republic dated December 26, 1997);
• RESOLUTION No 206 on approval of some rules regarding water legislation of Azerbaijan Republic (Cabinet of Ministers, October 15, 1998);
• RESOLUTION No 195 on approval of Rules on implementation of state control over consumption and preservation of water objects (Cabinet of Ministers, September 25, 1998);
• RESOLUTION No 197 on approval of Rules on identification of construction sites of enterprises, structures, and other objects to be constructed, agreement of its work drawings, its state expertise and commissioning. (Cabinet of Ministers, September 28, 1998);
• Resolution No 7 on approval of state water registration rules, (Cabinet of Ministers, January 17, 2000).;
2.3 Administrative Framework
In Azerbaijan the following organizations are engaged in questions of water resources management:
• The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources;
• Amelioration and Water Farm JSC
• Ministry of Health with the Center on Epidemiology and Hygiene
• Azersu JSC
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is responsible for safety and protection from pollution of water resources. The Ministry carries out the state account of water resources and supervises their quality by carrying out of stationary hydrometric, hydro-geological and hydro-chemical supervision, make water balances and forecasts of elements of a water regime, estimates reserves of ground waters, prosecutes with the questions of rational use and reproduction of water resources. Establishes and approves norms of maximum permissible limits of run-off waters and carry out their control by means of regional offices.
The Expertise Department of the Ministry conducts State ecological examination of new projects on water distribution, water use, new structures, other works executed in this area and gives its opinion on realization or non realization of projects and works.
Department of Environmental Policy and Environmental Protection defines the basic directions of a policy on maintenance of safety and protection of water resources from pollution.
Department of Environmental Protection coordinates activity on monitoring and implementing of nature protection statutory acts, on conditions of water resources checks a level of conformity of influence of planned activity to working statutory acts and applies sanctions.
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is the responsible authority for state of environment It determines whether a project requires no EIA at all or a full EIA or anything in between. The regional departments of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources receive applications and ensure that adequate information has been provided.
Amelioration and Water Farm Joint Stock Company is responsible for complex use of water resources, studies requirements for water resources, develops plans and norms of water use, maintains irrigating systems, together between various branches of economy, establishes a payment for water use and together with other departments and the organizations are busy with the questions on management of water resources of trans-boundary rivers.
Ministry of Health with the Center on Epidemiology and Hygiene is responsible for drawing up of standards and realization of monitoring of drinking water quality. In the areas there are corresponding divisions of the ministry for realization of monitoring, quality assurance of waters, etc.
Azersu Joint Stock Company. Till July 11, 2004 with questions of water supply of the cities Baku and Sumgait was engaged Absheron Joint-stock Water Society. In July, 2004 service on water supply and run-off waters of other regions of the country was also transferred to it (earlier the State Committee on Architecture and Construction was engaged in it) and Joint-stock company
Azersu was established. The Basic function of Azersu is operation and rehabilitation of systems of water supply and sanitation.
Joint-stock company Azersu has established different tariffs for use of water by population, by budgetary organizations and in the industry. In connection with economic problems, for the population lower tariffs are established. The collecting of means makes 80 %. Water-measuring devices are few. The collected means do not pay expenses.
The administrative structure of water supply and sanitation system comprises four levels, with the Cabinet of Ministers at the top; AZERSU joint Stock Company; “Joint SuKanal” Limited Liability Company (LLC) esponsible for water supply and sanitation (WSS) in small towns and rural settlements; and finally local uCanals at the bottom which report directly to Joint SuCanal.
AZERSU is a financially independent body which receives no subsidy from senior bodies. Its main revenues are from water fees it receives from consumers.
The Non Governmental organizations (NGOs) in Azerbaijan carry out projects on informing the public on existing problems in the water sector, explain legal aspects of questions on protection of water resources by edition of bulletins and booklets, speak to the press/media and carry out of training. Since they lack their own resources, NGO’s carry out their activities within the framework of projects and grants. Frequently these projects are directed on increasing of knowledge of the population.
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
In Azerbaijan, engineering survey, design and construction standards and regulations are governed by the State Construction Committee. Rules of conducting supervision and control procedures by the State Construction Committee (in several areas regarding to safety of construction by the recently established Ministry of Emergencies) had been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in 2003. Subject to the State Construction Committee regulations all construction operations are to be carried out with due regard to the environmental requirements. Following the existing construction rules, construction or renovation works are
to be carried out on the basis of the approved project (design) documents only.
The State Construction Committee issues special licenses to conduct engineering survey and design operations (no license is required for construction operations).
The project design documents include descriptions of proposed construction and related activities together with applications for permits from relevant authorities for geological studies of soil characteristics, fire safety, public health, utilities (gas, water, electricity,
telecommunication) and environmental assessment. The relevant authorities conduct inspections during construction to monitor compliance with the permits, and may issue significant fines if violations are found.
Land availability
Land acquisition and resettlement that might be required under this project will be governed by a esettlement Policy Framework (RPF)that has been developed and approved by Amelioration JSC and is acceptable to the World Bank.
A RPF was developed in 2007 to cover the first Water Supply and Sanitation Project as a whole, as part of Bank screening procedures. The RPF concludes that there should be no justification for moving PAPs dwellings or other fixed assets and that the majority of cases will involve land used for arable or livestock grazing.
The procedure envisioned by the RPF involves the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) determining the legal status of affected lands and then determining the compensation mechanism, taking into account that users may not actually have legal tenure or permissions to use the affected land. The final step involves agreement and payment of compensation to PAPs at the stage of detailed design and before construction commences. The compensation could take several forms, involving land swap or monetary payment and should be determined and undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the RPF..
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Problem Statement
Physical Background of the Rayon İsmayilli rayon is located in the south part of the Greater Caucasus. The southern part of the rayon is partly highland. It is surrounded by Quba rayon on the North, Shamakhi rayon on the South-East, Aghsu and Kurdemir rayons on the South, and with Gabala rayon on the West and on the Southwest.
There are some mud baths and mineral springs in the rayon area. Its territorial area is 2,074 km2 and the population is 77,511 people according to the population census of 2009. This makes a population density in the rayon of approximately 37 persons per km2. It has 106 villages within its territory.
The landscape of the rayon is mainly mountainous. The elevation of the land area of the Ismayilli Rayon varies from 200 m to 3,629 above the sea level. Surface waters include rivers such as Goychay, Girdiman chay Akhok chay and Ayrichay as well as artificial surface waters Yekehane and Ashagibayramli.
Ismayilli is bordered by mountainous zones. The Babadag which belongs to the Greater Caucasus Mountains is located at the North border of the İsmayilli rayon. Its height is 3,629 meters. Kupuc Mountains are located at the Northwest of the rayon. In the North, the Maral and Talistan mountains surround the rayon, and Niyal mountains are in the Northeast of the rayon. The higher mountainous areas are composed of the rocks formed during the Cretaceous period and south part of the rayon has been composed of deposits formed by Cenozoic eugeosynclinal, miogeosynclinal and molasse. The rayon is located in a seismic zone. Mineral water resources and burning schist exist in the rayon area.
Climate of the Rayon The climate is mild-hot. Annual precipitation level is 600-1,000 mm. Among nine climatic zones being existed in Azerbaijan, three are presented in Ismayilli district. Climate in plain is hot and moderate., with cooler climates are higher elevations.
Socio-Economic Activities Analysis of Ismayilli population growth rates, show a smooth continuous decrease between the years 2000 to 2006, but this decrease is very little. For Ismayilli city between 2004 and 2005 no population growth is seen. After that a big fluctuation has been observed between the years 2008 and 2009 in the rate of population growth.
The economy of Ismayilli rayon is based mainly on agriculture. The main economic activities within the Ismayilli rayon are cattle breeding, grain, grape, fruit, and tobacco growing. Main cultivated agricultural crops include: grain, grapes, potato, fruits, vegetables, tobacco plant, sunflower and maize. Cattle-breeding is developed all over the rayon.
Current Water Supply Due to the hydro geological conditions with small springs at different elevations (550–950 masl) there exist in Ismayilli Town and nearby villages a complex system of natural and artificial creeks and surface water ditches within the housing areas. It is working successfully as a drainage network which is essential for the municipal infrastructure. In any case it should be sustained for the future.
The main water sources for Ismayilli town are:
1) Drainage facilities on Ax-Oh River, build in 1970;
2) Talistan forest’s springs; and
3) Sub-artesian wells.
Potable water is mostly provided from Akh-Okh river at a distance of 14 km from Ismayilli is built in 1970. Water abstraction structures include a small reservoir which is fed by Giz Galasi spring and 3 lines with drainage structures along the river. The daily production of these sources ranges between 1800 and 2000 m3/d, which seem to be less than it was originally obtained.
There are no meters at water intake and distribution points. Untreated water is being supplied to the network by gravity. In spite of that quarterly water quality tests identify that water quality meets all requirements for ‘potable water”.
The transmission line from Akh-Okh (Khanagah Village) to Ismayilli (~14km) was commissioned in 1980 to transfer water to the reservoirs of the municipal distribution system. This regular steel pipe has a huge size (DN720) and is operated as a partly filled channel. Due to this and damages in the past it can be estimated that the operational life of this pipeline has expired.
As capacity of the Akh-Okh sources does not meet the present demand f or water, 5 deep wells within the urban area are temporarily used to provide sufficient water in the morning and evening. Most important are the wells with Pumps 1-3 (60m3/h, H=120m, 1982) which feed directly different parts of the network and the connected reservoirs. Pump 3 is responsible for supply of the uppermost area of Ismayilli Town (>660 masl) where a lot of new houses have been built.
A second generation of deep wells (Pumps 4-6) was installed in 2007 and has smaller capacities (15m3/h). Pumps 5 and 6 feed small local networks . Pump 4 is defective. Due to high energy costs these pumps are mostly operated only 5 h/day. When water production from the Akh-Okh sources decreases in summer they run up to 10 h/day.
Place when existing line enters to Ismayilli near head way is shown below(Figure 3.1.)
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Figure 3.1. Water pipe from Akh-okh river crosses the main road and enters to city.
The distribution network of the northern quarters (~630 – 660 masl) is fed by Reservoir 1 (1000 m3) and is normally operated by gravity. The remaining areas of Ismayilli Town and parts of close-by Mugan Village and Ismayilli Village are supplied in the same way by the Reservoirs 2A and 2B with 1000 m3 each. All reservoirs are in bad condition with obvious leakages. These are the only 3 of originally 9 reservoirs constructed in 1963. It can be suggested that all central parts of the existing distribution network (DN50-159) are of regular steel and originate from the 1960’s. Also the pipes in the development areas after 1980 are in poor condition. Only the central area (which was reconstructed some years ago) is equipped with new HDPE pipes. The length of the existing network is given to be 54 km with estimated water losses of 40 – 45 %. In some areas, untreated groundwater or drainage water enters the distribution system so that supplied water becomes turbid in autumn and spring.
Daily water production is given to be 3000-3200 m3 supplying 60% of the population (25% permanently, 35% at 8h/d). In Ismayilli there are currently 352 of 2568 subscribers who are billed by water meters. 40% of the households supply themselves mostly from their own wells but also by buying water from tank trucks. In general people are dissatisfied about the limited water supply and complain of the bad quality especially when the deep well pumps are operated.
The Villages of Talistan and Julyan are situated north-east and north-west of Ismayilli on a higher hillside level (700–820 masl). The villages do not belong administratively to Ismayilli and operate their own water sources, reservoirs and distribution networks independently from the Rayon Sukanal (water agency). Although Talistan has several sources, only limited water can be provided for Ismayilli, especially as water production decreases significantly in the summer. A Water Drainage System at Talistan River which was refurbished in 2008 (funded by World Bank) has been demolished by flooding since that time.
Current Wastewater Management In 1980-85 a sewer network was constructed in the city center and in the areas close to the main streets where the main sewers were laid. These pipes are mostly of asbestos cement DN300. During rehabilitation of the central city area some years ago new sewers DN400 were constructed. In general there exist only a few manholes in the system and these are not being used for maintenance purposes. This network is mainly connected to administrative, cultural, medical and commercial buildings and consists of 12.0 km main collector, 18.0 km secondary lines and a biological treatment plant, currently not functional, with capacity of 2,700 m3/d.
It was stated that due to blockages and breakages of the old pipes only 3-5 km of originally 23 km network are operational and 25% of the population is connected. In some places wastewater from blocked sewers is forced to the surface, and enters the drainage system of creeks and ditches. This system is often used for wastewater disposal in the un-served areas of the town and in the villages. Furthermore most of the comparatively large properties have their own sewerage pits feeding the drainage system by groundwater connections. The existing drainage system has three discharge points at the south to Aghrichay River. In the lower areas near the river some ditches function as open sewers. Wastewater accumulates as a result of blockages, constituting a serious health risk of the population. The given rates of water borne diseases are relatively high in Ismayilli. This might also result from people who supply their own water from wells that use mostly the uppermost aquifer for gardening and other purposes.
The original collector system was designed to transfer all wastewater to the wastewater treatment plant constructed in 1988-90, which is situated 1.5 km southwest of the town near Gazli Village. The trunk main (DN1000) leading to the plant is damaged and its present status not clear. The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) is a Soviet model of extended aeration system constructed on concrete slabs and with prefabricated components. It was reported that after commissioning in 1990 this plant was not functioning and therefore operation was stopped. During 20 years the WWTP has deteriorated as a result of theft of equipment and mobile components and corrosion of concrete segments and steel as well as a result of damages and activities of the present inhabitants.As only a few buildings might be reusable demolition and reconstruction of WWTP and the trunk main would be extraordinarily costly compared to construction of new facilities at another site. The Rayon administration has offered a plot of land near the main road at the southern edge of the town which is much more suitable than the old WWTP site.
The following problems exist:
General
• Depletion of existing WSS assets due to lack of sustainable investments and insufficient capacities for Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
• Little appreciation of public infrastructure sector and its organizations due to bad quality and service – consumers implement their individual solutions without a general concept
• Provisional solutions become permanent solutions – mostly in consequence of damages and due to the limited budgets
• Low awareness of hygienic interrelations of water supply, wastewater disposal.
• Major WSS supply lines and other facilities often affected by landslides, floods and other natural occurrences.
Water Supply
• Lack of mechanism for application of legislation to water withdrawal from Water Transmission Pipelines,
• No sound legal protection of future investments
• Limited availability and/or capacity of existing water sources especially during summer
• Well fields and water drainage systems which were implemented in the mountainous river gravel beds, were often destroyed by flooding
• Low water quality of the wells in Ismayilli; inefficient well pumps cause high energy costs and therefore operated only in the morning and evening
• Limited number and capacity of water supply pumps and reservoirs – no extension according to growth of population and industry
• Damages caused by great age, low material quality and insufficient installation depth of pipes lead to high losses within the water distribution network
• Interrupted water supply and temporarily empty pipes cause bad water quality at house connections (bacteria, sediments, rust etc.)
• Hygienic problems by private water storage tanks
• Manual operation of the water distribution system – no automation and control
• Preference of gravity flow systems and bad reputation of pumps – as high manual effort and energy cost necessary to operate the existing old pumps.
Wastewater
• Wastewater collection, treatment and discharge is considered to be of minor importance compared to water supply facilities – low priority and nearly no investments since 1985.
• Damages of existing sewers results in wastewater flows at the surface.
• Too few shafts causing very limited access to existing sewer network
• No equipment for maintenance and repair – no chance for troubleshooting
• Sewerage disposal in unlined pits leads to pollution of ground and surface water – as private wells are also used for water supply this constitutes a serious health risk
• Sludge disposal from pits and septic tanks is done illegally outside the municipal area
Socio-Economic Situation
• Low connection rate (approx. 60%) to public water supply network – many people are used to living with little water as they must carry it for a longer distance or buy it from tank trucks.
• Low connection (approx. 25%) rate to sewer system.
• Bathrooms not common in the Rayon towns – improvement requires modification or extension of the houses and will depend on economic possibilities of the owners
• Toilets mostly outdoor using open pits without flushing – future connection to a new sewer system will depend on personal interest and require private investments
• Popular cohabitation with livestock within the urban settlement without sufficient disposal of excrements
Legal and Institutional Situation
• Low level of support for Local Sukanal (water agency) Departments by central organizations and institutions, and very limited provision of know how, equipment, vehicles etc. from central departments.
• Institutional complexity and dependency on central organizations and institutions inhibits solutions and investments on Rayon level
• National Water Supply Tariffs are not cost-effective to cover necessary investments – for better water quality and 24hour supply the majority of consumers need to agree to higher rates. The current tariff rates apply to a normative demand which is much higher than actual.
• Value and qualification of Rayon Sukanal staff are affected by the need of manual handling and trouble shooting. They are not in line with future O&M requirements.
• Skepticism of villages concerning incorporation by the cities and/or integration by larger WSS organizations – disadvantages due to limited independency and priority of the city.
• The management structure and skills of Sukanals are poorly aligned for operating as a service industry.
• Weak legal framework for wastewater discharge means that industries do not need to comply with wastewater discharge requirements
There is an immediate need to address these issues through development and implementation of an efficient and effective WSS system that is affordable to local communities and which meets the needs of the range of stakeholders that it must serve.
3.2. Project description
The Government of Azerbaijan planned the implementation of National Water Supply and Sanitation Project with the financial assistance of World Bank since 2007. The second phase of the same project has been approved on date 27 May 2008 as Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project (SNWSSP). The implementing agency of this second phase project is Azerbaijan Amelioration and Water Farm Company AWMC( Amelioration JSC)..
The general objective of this Project is to improve the availability, quality, reliability, and sustainability of water supply and sanitation (WSS) services in 16 of Azerbaijan's regional (rayon) centers. Better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities shall be implemented to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth.
Gauff and Temelsu JV is contracted to prepare Feasibility Studies of Water Supply and Wastewater Investments in 16 Rayons, one of which is Ismayilli Rayon. The contract for this work entered into force on 16th March 2010 with a Mobilization Period: 30 days. Official Project Commencement date is the 5th of April 2010 and scheduled completion date is 5th of April 2011. The project is intended to provide better infrastructure services of the secondary towns and cities in order to improve living conditions, reduce poverty and support local economic growth.
The Feasibility Study was conducted by the Ismayilli water project in 2010. In the project documentation it is indicated that the primary objective of the project is to improve the health and livelihoods of the urban communities through the provision of safe, potable quality and adequate water supply and sanitation.
The Project contains 3 components:
• A1: Rayon Investment component, which will finance priority investments in the WSS sector, such as the rehabilitation and extension of WSS systems, including facilities for wastewater and septic sludge treatment in rayon centers across Azerbaijan;
• B1: Institutional Modernization component which will support development and implementation of an Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Azersu and its subsidiary companies and State Amelioration and Water Management Agency (SAWMA), to improve the operational efficiency and sustainability of WSS services;
• C1: Project Implementation and Management component, which will support project implementation by financing project management activities including Incremental Operating Costs due to the project, training, and annual audits of the project and entity accounts and financial statements.
The November 2003 Presidential Decree No: 3 requires the Cabinet of Ministers to undertake measures for elimination of socio economic problems and to apply the norms of the European Social Charter. The proposed WSS project falls squarely within the scope of the Decree. The national WSS norms state that water supply to the population shall be 24 hour coverage of potable quality and delivered to the consumer at the appropriate pressure. These norms accord with the European Social Charter.
The Government’s sector policies, strategy and development are based on a National WSS Strategy (2000), which recommended the setting up of ‘Autonomous Commercially-Run Utilities, under the Regulatory Control of Local Government. In secondary towns, these utilities, known as SuKanals (Secondary towns water supply agency, prefixed by town name to designate the local branch – Ismayilli SuKanal refers to the agency in the town of Ismayilli), were to be transformed into financially self-sufficient institutions eventually be able to attract the private sector to participate in their operation and management. This was followed by a Presidential Decree No. 893 of March 2002, which further set out the sector development approach. This Decree promotes private section participation, an improved tariff system, metering of water supply and revision of the accounting systems.
As Part of the Second National Water Supply and Sanitation Project (WSS) within the A1 project component, consulting services are required to study the existing conditions and to identify feasible water supply and wastewater investments in 16 Rayons, including Ismayilli. Gauff and Temelsu JV has assessed the technical feasibility of proposed project measures and financial feasibility for each area based on cost estimations of proposed measures. In the project documentation it is indicated that the primary objective of the project is to improve the health and livelihoods of the urban communities through the provision of safe, potable quality and adequate water supply and sanitation.
The following indicators will be followed:
• Secure supply with potable water meeting World Health Organization (WHO) and/or national quality standards
• Continuous water supply for 24 hours per day
• Supply of each user with sufficient water for domestic needs
• Water distribution system workable under operational pressures with low leakage rates
• Safe collection and treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater and reduction of aquifer pollution
• Compliance of water supply facilities, sewer system and wastewater treatment plant with international and/or Azeri standards.
• Affordable water supply and sanitation prices for consumers and within determined service tariffs
• Minimum use of natural resources to keep the impact of WSS measures on the environment at minimum level during implementation and maintenance.
Mainproject infrastructure location place is shown below(Figures 3.2- 3.4)
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Figure 3.2. Proposed place of location of new WSS facility
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Figure 3.3 Proposed place of location of new WSS facility
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Figure 3. 4. Proposed place of location of new WSS facility
The secondary objective is to implement an Action Plan that will upgrade and improve the sustainability in the Rayon centers.
The Project aims to achieve its objectives through:
• Implementation of a new, efficient and appropriately sized water and sanitation infrastructure by rehabilitation of existing facilities and construction of new ones where this is necessary.
• Determine the operational bottlenecks of the water and sanitation system and develop project proposals to improve efficiency
• Strengthening of local know how and capacity to deliver and maintain these services
• Developing a sense of local ownership through community participation
In the project FS Document 2 alternatives have been considered for WSP. They are described at the section 6. These are source of ground waters near Mican village(Alternative 1 ) and Akhokhchay Drains and Giz-Qalasi sprngs (Alternative 2).
In the FS document second alternative has been selected as a potential water source for Ismayilli city. This optiona has advantage in comparison with alternative 1 from economical (low cost of construction and operation) , water quality and sustainability of water supply point of view.
The designed water demand for Ismayilli has been determined by the Feasibility Study as 64.19 l/s, which includes 58.63 l/s for domestic purposes of 30000 person(180 l./c/.d), 3.34 l/s for agricultural purposes and 2.22 l/s for industrial / commercial purposes.
The highest point is approximately 720 masl, the lowest 540 masl. Ismayilli presently supplies its water from Akhokhchay drains and groundwater resources located within the Ismayilli town center. In order to have adequate amount of water Akhokhchay Drain System needs to be rehabilitated. Besides this rehabilitation Giz Qalasi Spring needs to be constructed. The system has been observed on 7-8 of April 2010 and 26th of June 2010. It has been observed that 10 l/s of water could be obtained safely from Giz Galasi Spring Resources and the main portion of the water demand of Ismayilli town will be obtained from Akhokhchay Drains which is approximately 55 l/s. Based on the records approximately 13,3 l/s of water has been supplied form the existing water resources. Besides that a flow of 30 l/s has been observed in the drainage borehole number 1 which has depth of 3 m. By reconstruction of a new drainage line parallel to Akhokchay with a depth of 4 to 5 m and with a length of 80 to 100 m within the alluvial zone of Akhokchay, the observed water at 2 meter depth could be drained. A water collection reservoir will be constructed at this Akhokhchay Drains. Since the Giz Qalasi Spring has been located at upstream the water that will be collected within by the intake structures of Giz Galasi will be connected to the same reservoir having volume of 50 m3.
The water supplied from this integrated resources shall be conveyed with a gravity pipe line to the Ismayilli town. At the Culyan Village the main transmission line will be branched into two. The first branched pipe will feed the water reservoir 1 and the second branched pipe will feed water reservoirs 4 and 5. Then the water received by Water Reservoir 4 into Water Reservoir 3. The Water Reservoir 2 will be fed by Water Reservoir 3. The volumes of Water Reservoirs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be 1.000, 1.500, 800, 600 and 500 m3 respectively. The reservoirs is proposed to be newly constructed within scope of project accept the water reservoir 2 which needs to be reconstructed. (See Figure 4.1). The water quality of this resource has been investigated and according to the results they are compliant with Azeri standards and EU and WHO quality criteria. (See Appendix VI). According to the results this water falls into Category A according to the EU Council Directive 75/440/EEC. However, there are registered elevated colonies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa above EU criteria. That is it could be used as a drinking water with simple physical treatment and disinfection, e. g. rapid filtration and disinfection.
The proposed water distribution system of İsmayilli is supplied from the reservoirs by only gravity which means that the required pressure in the network will be obtained by difference of elevations without water extraction directly from force mains. Network is divided into pressure zones in order to satisfy pressure constraints.
During water supply average and minimum water flow of Akhokhchay river should be taken into account for each month to avoid environmental and water supply problems for other users connected with water shortage in sources because of increased intake by projected facilities. These figures are given in below table.
Table 3.1. Average and minimum water flow of Akhokhchay river
|Months |I |
|BOD5 |Mg/l |25 |
|COD |Mg/l |125 |
|TSS |Mg/l |35 |
|N,tot |Mg/l |-- |
|P,tot |Mg/l |-- |
The requirements for sludge treatment proposed by the Consultant are stabilization of sludge and dry solids content of approx. 20% - 25%. which can be achieved by sludge drying beds.
By year 2030 main indicator will be 34,000 PE.
Mainly planned in the project the extended aeration system is feasible from economic and exploutation point of view and is characterised with low probability of accidents as in this variant heated septic reservoir and utilization of qas isn’t required
Treated wastewater will be discharged to the Agricay. Daily, 1,500 kg sludge will be produced in the WWTP and dried in drying beds.
According to Item 3.7, 3rd Article, Azerbaijan Republic Cabinet of Ministers Decision about Sanitary Rules, Hygiene and Environmental Specifications Based Cities and Other Cities and Other Populated Areas Treatment, Temporary Domestic Waste Storage, Regular Removal and Neutralization Guidelines dated 21 April 2005 No. 74, the sludge has reutilization value and cannot be disposed of in a landfill. Therefore the sludge will be stored within the Plant and will be used in agricultural activities during the season. The use of the sludge in agriculture is subject to the sludge meeting the quality requirements of the environmental control standard presently effective in Azerbaijan.
According to health statistics of İsmayilli Rayon between 2000 and 2009, the commonest water related disease is acute intestinal infections. Its occurrence is app. 4.3 in a year. Viral hepatitis, dysentery and salmonellas follow acute intestinal infections with 4.2, 0.6 and 0.4 occurrences in a year respectively. Water source diseases are thought to be decreased in time with the upgrade of infrastructure facilities in the rayon.
Expected project benefits in the project area:
• Prevention of the ground and surface water pollution
• Protection of the public health
• Prevention of wasting of water resources and energy
• Prevention of the soil pollution and supply of free fertilizers (i.e. sludge of proper quality from the WWTP) to farmers
3.3 Map of project area and the location of project infrastructure to be included.
İsmayilli rayon is located in the south part of the Greater Caucasus. The southern part of the rayon is partly highland. It is surrounded by Quba rayon on the North, Shamakhi rayon on the South-East, Aghsu and Kurdemir rayons on the South, and with Gabala rayon on the West and on the Southwest. (See Figure 3.5).
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Figure 3.5. Map of location of Ismayilli region
Below is given division of the rayon territory to different areas depending on land use and type of economical activity(Figure 3.6).
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Figure 3.6. Land use, and economic areas in Ismayilli region
Map of location of existing and proposed in the FS document infrastructure are given in the ANNEXES I-IV
3.4 Legal and Institutional Strengthening
Existing Organization: Services related to sewerage system and storm water are under the responsibility of Local Birleshmish SuKanal Authority. Six management and administration staff including one manager, 9 accounting staff, 10 technical staff responsible for water supply systems and 2 technical staffs responsible for sewerage systems has been employed by Local SuKanal Authority.
The project Feasibility Study underlines the importance of strengthening the Institutional Structure. The main proposal in this project for the organization is to separate Ismayilli SuKanal Department from the central organizations like AZERSU and Birleshmish SuKanal in order to have an efficient and operational management structure.
Existing organizational structure of the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department is proposed to be kept mainly as it is. However some small modifications within the organization structure have been proposed to be realized in order to improve the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department. As a must, the constructed wastewater treatment plant will require a few skilled staff, like plant director, engineer/chemist and a technician, and ordinary workers. The technician and workers for the wastewater treatment plant could be selected and trained from the existing staff of the Ismayilli Su Kanal Deparment. Besides that a part time Information Technologies Specialist (IT Specialist) is proposed to assist to the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department Head. IT specialist will assist to the installation and development of information technologies within the organization. After that the total number of Ismayilli Su Kanal Department will not be increased more than three people. (See Figure 3.7 for the extended units of the Organizational Structure of the Ismayilli Su Kanal Department)
FIGURE 3.7. PROPOSED ORGANIZATION DIAGRAM OF ISMAYILLI SU KANAL DEPARMENT(FS)
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4. BASELINE DATA
4.1. Bio-physical description of project area
Relief and geological structure
Ismayilli region is situated on the south slope of Big Caucasus mountains of the same natural region. The area of the region have complex relief condition. Mountainous relief forms are superior. There are also flat and foothills here. Absolute altitude changes between 200-3629 m. The highest top is Babadag (3629m).
Flat part of the area is on south of region.
The north part (mountanious) of the region is on Big Caucasus tectonic ascend zone, south part is on Kur inter mountain ddeviation zone.
Ismayilli region is situated on magnitude 9 seismic zone. Geological structure of the area is complex. There are two geological Age of Mammals and Age of Reptiles rocks from three that are mentioned in Azerbaijan. On mountanious zone Age of Reptiles rocks are spreaded more widely. The highest part of the region is covered with Yura aged rocks, but middle mountainous part is covered with Chalk aged rocks. Age of Mammals is represented with third and forth age rocks.
Forth age rocks are more widely spreaded (in centre and south). The third age rocks are only on above small area of Girdimanchay alluvial cone.
The whole area of Ismayilli region is covered with sedimentary rocks.
The region is not wealthy with minerals. There are shale oil, clay and sand resources. Forest resources are of local importance.
Climate
According to the climate condition the area of Ismayilli region can be divided into three parts. Flat, foothills and low mountanious relief forms are superior on the south and middle side soft warm climate type is superior, cold climate type is superior on north part with mountain relief forms and on the highest watershed part mountain tundra climate type is superior (as per Keppens’ classification).
In the region area there are two subtypes of moderate warm climate type:
1. Moderate warm climate in whcih the summer is dry;
2. Moderate warm climate in which the rainfalls distribute equally in all seasons.
The first subtype is more widely spreaded and typical for the south side region. Rains mainly fall here at the end of spring and in autumn. Humidity coefficient is between 0.75-1.0.
Ismayıllı town is situated on the border of first and second climate types.
The second subtype is observed on the south side of mountainous part (on 1000-1500 m). This climate type differs with its soft winter and moderate warm summer. Humidity coefficient is equal to 1.
Sub-type of cold climate type the rainfalls of which fall equally in all seasons observed on 1500-2700 m. This climate sub-type is extremely humid. Humidity coefficient is 1.2-1.5. Its winter is cold, snowy, long and summer is short and cool. Temperatures above 10 ºC varied only between 400-1500 ºC.
Mountain tundra climate observed on the high 2700 m areas. Humidity coefficient is between 1.5-2.0 and all seasons are cold. Temperatures above 10 ºC varied only between 0-400 ºC. The coldest month is January and the hottest is August. Main part of rains fall in spring and autumn.
Table 4.1 describes average monthly and annual amounts of the main climate elements of Ismayilli region and on Pic. 4.1 wind flower is given. The climate information is given according to the Ismayilli meteorological station. As it seems from Pic. 4.1 the west and east winds are superior in the region.
Table 4.1. Average monthly and annual amounts of the main climate elements of the Ismayilli meteorological station
|№ |Name of element |I |II |
|1 |Mountain meadow |60 |13410 |
|2 |Mountain forest |84 |104880 |
|3 |Meadow brown |85 |56970 |
|4 |Mountain-grey-brown |63 |18270 |
|5 |Mountain chestnut |60 |3240 |
|6 |Chestnut (simple) |80 |6570 |
|7 |Chestnut (irrigated) |77 |5670 |
|8 |Alluvial-meadow |69 |57240 |
|9 |Gravels of river beds |10 |1710 |
|Total |65 |267960 |
One part of soils changed into agro-irrigation landscapes. Mainly dry-farming is developed.
Ecosystems
Natural landscape types
In Ismayilli region four main landscape types are (ecosystem type) distributed:
1. Mountain field ecosystem;
2. Mountain forest ecosystem;
3. Mountain meadow ecosystem (subalpine and alpine meadows);
4. Nival ecosysem (rock landscape type).
These landscape types situated according to vertical zonal rule.
Vegetative cover
Field plants are on the south flat and foothills side of the region. There are oats, thyme and shrubs. One part of these fields arose as the result of destruction of forests. Lone trees are alive witnesses of past forests. Natural grass cover of main fields cover over 70-80% of sand surface. Most of fields replaced with dry sown area and garden.
Forest plants are on low and middle mountainous zone. The upper part of forests arose in cold climate and lower part in moderate hot climate condition. That is why on upper borders of forests beech, hornbeam and on lower border dry firm oak and other trees grow. Forests on 600-1600 m height create whole zone.
Meadow plants are typical for alpine and sub-alpine meadows of mountainous zone (2600-3000 m). Here oats, leguminous plants, etc. are superior. These area used as hayfield and pastures.
On high mountainous zone (above 3000 m) there are almost no vegetative cover.
The animal world
Typical animals of semi-desert and dry fields are wolf, fox, jackal, rabbit, etc. Preyers occur close to sheep-pens and villages, as well as in open semi-desert areas. Because of fox and jackal being mainly rodent feeders, they usually live far away from settlements. Grey, chestnut and red coloured small fox (Vulpes Alpheraklyi) feeding with insect and rodents are widely spread.
In semi-desert and dry fields from rodents Badger, spotted or polecat (Vormela Sarmatica) and weasel occur.. Field mouse (Microtus Socialis), Red tail mouse (Meriones crythrourusi), Bogdanov field mouse, Williams arab rabbit, small arab rabbit, grey mountain mouse (Cricetulus Migratorius), house and forest mouses, sand mouse, rabbit are typical rodents of semi-desert and dry fields. Here, from insect feedings lop-eared hedgehog, long-tailed white-toothed, stink badger (Pachyure etrusca) considered as the smallest mammallia also occur.
In semi-desert and dry fields from birds stonebird (Ocnanthe isabelino), crested lark (Alanda ciristata), grey lark, field lark, red duck, simple dove, etc. can be shown.
Reptiles commonly occur in semi-deserts and arid-denuded low mountains. Tortoise, some types of lizards including snake-eyed lizard and others, occur.. Snakes are also widely spread: adder (Vipera labitina), təlxə (Coluber jugularis), venomous snake, blind snake, feeding with insects (Contia collaris).
From amphibians only green land frog (Bufo Viridis) can be shown. There are many types of different insects.
The mountain forest zone differs dramatically from other landscape-ecological systems in Ismayilli. One of the rare animals of this place is forest cat.
In mountain-forest landscape badger and squirrel are rarely mentioned. Here, some types of mouses and forest mousesrı, bush mouse, Caucasus mouse), shrew and other rodents are widely spread.
Mountain forests are dwelling place for black woodpecker, three types of many-coloured woodpecker, snow bird, colourful nightingale, siskin, red throat. There are also water sparrow, long-tailed tomtit (in winter months), grey eagleowl in this belt.
From reptiles, snake, rock lizard, grass-snake are mentioned in this belt.
Mountain forests are also rich with insects (dark blue proserus insect, blue alpine insect), forest bee and snails.
Anthropogenic transformation of natural landscape
In Ismayilli region three of widely spreaded four main landscape types subjected to anthropogenic impact.
All of the forests arose on as the result of destruction of old oak tree forests. And now the anthropogenic degree of these fields is 80%. In fields mainly dry plant is developed and grape, potatoe, grain are cultivated. One part of dry zones is under orchards. On the irrigated part of fields water-melon and vegetables cultivated.
In XX century 50% of Ismayilli forests destructed. At present forests are under recovery. But the development of cattle-breeding in forest zone delay this process.
As the result of occupation of Garabakh zone main parts of summer pastures of Azerbaijan lost. That is why summer pastures of Big Caucasus and Ismayilli region subject to strong anthropogenic impact. Sharp increase of cattle number decrease the thickness of natural grass cover of alpine and sub-alpine meadows and accelerate erosion process.
Protected areas
Ismayıllı preserve created in 1981 in Ismayilli region. The puprose of organization of preserve is to protect forest natural complex.
The area of Ismayilli preserve is 5780 ha. Preserve area is on 800-2250 m height. Its 96.3% is on mountanious and the rest on flat zone. 87% of the are covered with thick forest. Only 4% of Ismayilli preserve is on sub-alpine meadow zone of Govdag chain.
Ismayıllı preserve mainly situated on Akhokhchay, partly on Goychay basin. The preserve according to its geological and geomorphological structure does not seriously differ from the rest part of south slope. Here is yura, mainly chalk deposits (clay, sand stone, limestone layers), partly palaeogene layer clays spreaded. The area is much broke with river valleys.
The forests of Ismayilli preserve are mainly consisted with beech, hornbeam, oak trees. Here is also birch-tree, ash-tree forests.
40 types of mammals, 17 types of creepings, 6 types of amphibians, 4 types of fishes, 104 types of birds live in preserve. From birds Caucasus tetra from mammals brown bear, lynx, roe, included into “Red Book”.
Underground and surface waters
Surface waters
Main rivers of Ismayilli region are Goychay, Akhokhchay and Ayrichay.
Analuze of quality of water of rivers shows that iy meets required international standards for drinking water(Annex VII)
Main morphometric and flow characteristics of these rivers have been given on Table 4.3 and food sources on Table 4.4.
Table 4.3. Average long-term and extremal water use of rivers
|N |River post |Annual flow norm, m3/s |
|1. |Goychay-Buynuz |8.72 |
|4. |Girdimanchay-Gandab |4.21 |42.4 |0.39 |
| | | | | |
|I | |Goychay |
|1. |Goychay-Buynuz |32 |24 |44 |
|2. |Akhokhchay-Khanagah |19 |43 |38 |
|3. |Ayrichay Ismayilli |21 |34 |46 |
|II | |Girdimanchay |
|4. |Girdimanchay-Gandab |25 |35 |40 |
|5. |Girdimanchay-Garanohur |23 |38 |39 |
Goychay begins from 1980 m height. Its length is 115 km, basin area is 1770 km2, average height is 538 m.
In the basin forest occupies 510 km2 area. Average river inclination is 17.2‰, density of river network is 0.48km/km2. It is tumultuous in spring and high water flood river in autumn. Ismayilli is connected with Girdimanchay with artificial river-bed and by this way they flow into Kura.
In the chemical content of Goychay hydrocarbonate anion and calcium cation are superior. Mineralization degree changes between 300-400 mg/l.
Water resources of Goychay are used in irrigation of Shirvan flat and river area and in water supply of Goychay town.
Akhokhchay and Ayrichay are left tributaries of Goychay.
Girdimanchay begins from south slope of Babadag on 2900 m height. It is tumultuous in spring and high water flood river in autumn. Very often stream is observed in the river. In water structure of the river the sulphate and hydrocarbonate anions quantity is approximately equal (140-450 mg/l). Its cause the flow of mineral spring into the river. River water is used in irrigation.
Yekakhana and Ashigbayramli water reservoirs are also in Ismayilli region. their useful volume are 8 and 3.4 mln m3. Water of these reservoirs use in irrigations.
Underground waters
Therea are little underground waters in Ismayilli region. Convenience of hiydrogeological condition is connected with geological structure and climate condition of the area. Only on mountainous side of the region there is suitable condition for formation of underground waters.
Based on formation condition of underground waters the are of the region can be divided into three zone:
• Fold mountain zone;
• East end of Ganikh-Ayrichay inter mountain flat zone;
• East end of Ajinohur foothill zone.
Fold mountain zone occupy small place of the region (north). Spring flow here is 5-10 l/s, but sometimes 20-30 l/s. These waters are little mineralized, fresh and according to chemical content hydrocarbonated-calcium.
East end of Ganikh-Ayrichay inter mountain flat zone i sin Ismayilli region. Intensive water exchange zone of underground waters on surface layer cut with Goychay valley and create all necessary facilities for spring formation. Springs flow is between 0.3-10 l/s. Gorund water horizon spreaded everywhere in 2-90 m depth throughout flat. Pressured water horizon form in 10-70 m depth of alluvial cone.
The thickness of water rocks are up to 100 m, filtration coefficient is 35 m/day.Ajinohur foothill zone occupy small area of the region and almost, waterless zone. Only in alluvial rocks of Girdimanchay fresh ground waters occured (60 l/s).
By the information of Ministry of Ecology this area is characterized by development of fresh groundwater confined to loose deposits of river valleys and dislocations. These waters are hydrocarbon waters with mineralization of less than 1 mg/l
4.2. Social-economic character of Project area
Economical-geographical position
Ismayilli region is one of the four administrative regions (Ismayilli, Shamakhi, Agsu, Gobustan) of Mountainous Shirvan economical-geographical region. The area of Ismayilli region is 2074 km2 and population is 79 100 person.
Economical-geographical position of the Ismayilli region is very suitable. The passing of transport and communication lines from the territories of this region going from Baku to Georgia and west and north-west of Azerbaijan, also, as Absheron economical region the closeness of Azerbaijan to the highly developed industrial centre play an important role in developing of economy and territorial forming of Mountanious Shirvan ecnomic region and Ismayilli region. The transport network of the region is mainly represented by automobile transport.
Population
Ismayilli town is the third big town of Mountanoius Shirvan economic region.
Increase dynamics of population number in the region is given on Table 4.5.
Table 4.5. Increase dynamics of population number in Ismayilli region (thousand persons)
|Area |1st of January situation |
| |1990 |1995 |2000 |2005 |2009 |
|Republic of Azerbaijan |7131.9 |7643.5 |8032.8 |8447.3 |8896.9 |
|City population |3847.3 |4005.6 |4116.4 |4477.6 |4818.3 |
|Village population |3284.6 |3637.9 |3916.4 |3969.7 |4078.6 |
|Mountanoius Shirvan economic region – |212.6 |240.0 |252.1 |266.7 |280.5 |
|total | | | | | |
|City population |58.0 |66.6 |70.1 |80.3 |88.2 |
|Village population |154.6 |173.4 |182.0 |186.4 |192.3 |
|Ismayilli region |61.7 |70.6 |73.0 |76.4 |79.1 |
|City population |12.7 |15.1 |15.4 |16.4 |17.3 |
|Village population |49.0 |55.5 |57.6 |60.0 |61.8 |
As it seems from Table 4.5 most of people live in villages and urbanization level is 22%.
Average population density is 38 person per km2.
In the region in 90th of last century if the natality per 1000 person was 28.8 person, now this indicator is 7.1 person. At the recent years decrease on rate of growth of region population is connected with existed demographic situation in the Republic. In 2008 decrease of town population is noted (1.3%).
One part of the region immigrated to the CIS countries. Displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh are also inhabited in the region. Displaced persons having limited economic means and facing with unemployment are on the most protection required population level.
Economic-social situation
The economy of Ismayilli region is mainly connected with agriculture. Main economy areas are cattle-breeding, grain-growing, fruit-growing (pomegranate) and tobacco-growing. Here also wheat, grape, potatoe, sunflower and maize are cultivated.
In Ismayilli region approximately 90% (2802 persons) of employed persons work in governmental sector. Average monthly salary of persons work in private and state sector is AZN 130.2 and AZN 159.7.
The social-economic indicators of the region are given in Table 4.6.
Table 4.6. The social-economic indicators of Ismayilli region.
|Number of doctors, person |127 |Number of infant schools |10 |
|Number of doctors per 10000 persons |16.1 |Number of children there, person |375 |
|Number of average medical workers, person |417 |Number of children against 100 places in |62 |
| | |infant schools | |
|Number of average medical workers per 10000|52.7 |Internal general education schools |81 |
|persons | | | |
|Number of hospitals |7 |Number of pupils there, person |13397 |
|Number of hospital beds |515 | | |
In territorial division of labour of Azerbaijan in Ismayilli region together with agriculture, based on local raw material resources historically food industrial spheres, hardware production, etc. spheres have been specialized.
There are carpet factory, brick and beer plants in Ismayilli.
At recent times wheat planting is considerable increased (Table 4.7). Throughout Ismayilli region production of plant-growing crops and productivity on agriclutural spheres are given in Table 4.8 and 4.9.
Table 4.7. Sowing areas over Ismayilli region, ha
|№ |Sowing areas |2000 |2003 |2004 |2005 |2006 |2007 |
|Cow and bufallo |17890 |24632 |24719 |24735 |23503 |23593 |23681 |
|Sheep and goat |136278 |177197 |178073 |178457 |176017 |176633 |178006 |
In broiler establishments before meat produced. But now only eggs produce (Table 4.11).
Table 4.11 Animal produce production throughout Ismayilli region
|№ |Production|2000 |2003 |
| |fields | | |
|A. Project site | | | |
|Project area... | | | |
|Densely populated? | |X | |
|Involved in development projects? | |X | |
|Close to temporary reserves or including? | |X | |
|Cultural heritage | |X | |
|Protection zone | |X | |
|Swamp area | |X | |
|Estuary | |X | |
|Buffer zone of protected area | |X | |
|Special zone to protect biodiversities | |X | |
|Bay | |X | |
|B. Potential Environmental Impacts | | | |
|Will this project cause impacts...? | | | |
|Damage to historical/cultural monuments /areas? | |X |There are no cultural facilities and archaeological |
| | | |monuments in the direct project zone. If any |
| | | |historical-cultural areas are to be recorded in the |
| | | |project zone in the future, proper measures are to be |
| | | |taken in accordance with Environmental Management Plan |
| | | |(EMP). |
| | | |These measures should ensure protection of historical |
| | | |archaeological excavations and cultural heritage of |
| | | |national and international value. |
|Constraint to other enterprises and access to |X | |It is expected that project related impacts during the |
|buildings; noise, bad smell related disturbance to | | |construction works will be temporary, short-term and |
|neighbouring areas and flow of rodents, insects etc.? | | |insignificant. The contractor should consider and take |
| | | |adequate measures to build temporary alternative roads,|
| | | |passages and relevant infrastructure to ensure access |
| | | |of people, reduce distribution of noise, bad odor and |
| | | |reach of wastewater to other sites. |
|resettlement or necessary relocation of local people | |X |The project doesn’t include relocation of local people.|
| | | |It is also unlikely to result in loss of real estate, |
| | | |income sources and settlement areas. In case of |
| | | |temporary or permanent withdrawal of land owned by |
| | | |people during construction of water pipes or sewage |
| | | |lines, the losses will be compensated in accordance |
| | | |with relevant legislation of Azerbaijan republic. |
|damage to quality of downstream water in case of | |X |Currently there is no adequate source for discharge of |
|discharge of improperly treated or untreated | | |treated wastewater. Wastewater flows are usually |
|wastewater? | | |discharged into open areas without any treatment which |
| | | |cause pollution of surface and ground water sources. |
| | | |It is believed that in the future the treated |
| | | |wastewater will be discharged into dry river bed or |
| | | |reused for irrigation purposes. If reused for |
| | | |irrigation, then in the periods out of irrigation |
| | | |season treated wastewater might cause damage to |
| | | |environment and health of people. Therefore, level of |
| | | |treatment shall be adjusted depending on the conditions|
| | | |of reuse and discharge. |
| | | |The wastewater flows will be treated to comply with the|
| | | |Surface Water Protection requirements of BOD205-3mg/l. |
| | | |So, 24 hour aeration process is envisaged with the |
| | | |application of full biological treatment. Wastewater |
| | | |flows treated up to BOD20= 20mg/l will undergo full |
| | | |retreatment in the natural pools. |
|Flooding of private properties with untreated | |X |Project includes construction of wastewater treatment |
|wastewater | | |works somewhere outside the urban area. The structures |
| | | |will comply with the modern technological standards and|
| | | |the process of construction will be supervised by the |
| | | |technical expertise. The operation and maintenance of |
| | | |the structure will be carried out by the qualified |
| | | |operator adhering to relevant technological schemes, |
| | | |design parameters and normative acts. The situations |
| | | |causing flooding the neighbouring settlements and |
| | | |private property, other than natural disasters and |
| | | |technical breakages are unlikely. |
|Environmental pollution due to improper sludge | |X |Sludge produced by wastewater treatment will be |
|operation or discharge of industrial wastewater into | | |processed properly. Sludge processing shall ensure full|
|public sewage system? | | |liquidation of its pollutant and harmful compositions. |
| | | |If sludge will be used for agricultural purposes, the |
| | | |proper processing will be included in the wastewater |
| | | |treatment process and respond to relevant |
| | | |sanitary-hygiene norms. |
| | | |If sludge will not be used in agriculture, it will be |
| | | |processed accordingly, stored in sludge fields and |
| | | |buried in the areas agreed with Rayon Executive Power |
| | | |and sanitary center. |
| | | |The body responsible for the maintenance of the |
| | | |treatment plant and sanitary-hygiene department will |
| | | |control discharge of inadmissible harmful substances, |
| | | |wastes and materials into the sewage collector. |
|Noise and vibration due to explosions and other |X | |Construction works will be carried out in accordance |
|construction works? | | |with bidding process. It will be implemented with due |
| | | |compliance with specifications, ecological and sanitary|
| | | |norms and regulations. The quality and scope of works |
| | | |will be supervised by PIU and selected consultants. The|
| | | |constructor will take necessary measures in due time, |
| | | |with a view not to exceed allowable level of noise and |
| | | |vibration. |
|Discharge of toxic substance into sewage system which | |X |Inadequacy of contractor’s project related activities |
|may damage the system and harm workers health? | | |may cause damage to environment, staff health, and |
| | | |health security of local people, including discharge of|
| | | |toxic chemical substances to sewage collectors which |
| | | |may lead to bad consequences. The organization of works|
| | | |in accordance with the best practices and |
| | | |implementation of trainings for the local staff are the|
| | | |key components to eliminate or mitigate adverse |
| | | |environmental impacts and risk to human health. |
|Buffer zone to mitigate noise or other potential | |X |Presently there are no protection lines/buffer zones |
|damages to surrounding locations and supply structures| | |around existing sewage structures and pumping stations.|
|with protection zones? | | |The planned new structures or rehabilitation of |
| | | |existing ones will require allocation of sanitary |
| | | |protection zone as indicated in the sanitary-hygiene |
| | | |norms. The planting of trees to provide a fence around |
| | | |these zones and implementation of other adequate |
| | | |arrangements will contribute mitigation of noise, |
| | | |vibration and other potential impacts. |
|Conflicts between construction staff from other areas | |X |Social studies implemented in the project zone show the|
|and local workers? | | |sufficiency of local labour force with different |
| | | |disciplines. One of the project outcomes is the |
| | | |creation of new temporary and permanent employments. |
| | | |Thus, local expertise must be favoured in the process |
| | | |of employment. Any conflicts resulted on any grounds |
| | | |will be resolved under procedures of Management of |
| | | |Social Impacts. |
|Traffic closures and temporary flooding of roads due | |X |It is expected that construction of water supply and |
|to earth excavation works and during rainfall seasons?| | |sanitation system implies enormous earth excavation |
| | | |works. The contractor will plan the work phases, |
| | | |provide temporary roads for local population, protect |
| | | |surrounding areas from flooding due to excavation works|
| | | |and take proper actions to handle excavated material. |
|Noise and dust caused by construction works? |X | |Noise and dust caused by construction works will be |
| | | |mitigated by the application of best ecological |
| | | |practices. These measures may include implementation of|
| | | |works during ordinary working hours and application of |
| | | |noise silencers. Noise production rate cannot exceed 65|
| | | |dB in the daytime and 45 dB in the dark hours in |
| | | |accordance with Azerbaijani standards and norms. The |
| | | |dust distribution must be eliminated by minimum |
| | | |application of machines and mechanisms producing |
| | | |disturbing noise, watering of the construction site, |
| | | |provision of coatings over dusty materials and |
| | | |temporary fences and other methods. |
|Traffic constraints due to transportation of | |X |Construction works must be organized in such a way that|
|construction materials and wastes? | | |they don’t cause constraints to normal traffic and |
| | | |extra noise. |
| | | |In order to avoid pollution of central urban areas |
| | | |excavated materials will be transported through |
| | | |alternative secondary roads rather than main highways. |
| | | |(to be agreed with rayon SRP). |
|Excavation of temporary silt? | |X |One of the environmental impacts is the silt and other |
| | | |earth materials generated due to construction works. |
| | | |Such materials will be handled in accordance with the |
| | | |EMP, surrounded to ensure flow to other areas, covered |
| | | |(if necessary) and discharge to areas as agreed with |
| | | |the Rayon Executive Power. |
|Health risks due to flooding and groundwater pollution| |X |Treatment structures will be operated in compliance |
|due to sewage line deterioration? | | |with the relevant guidelines and standard documents. |
| | | |These structures will be provided with emergency |
| | | |outlets in cases of breakages and other damages. |
| | | |Emergency outlets will be used with the prior awareness|
| | | |of the adequate local bodies. |
| | | |The emergency plan of the operator of the treatment |
| | | |structure will include early warning of unexpected |
| | | |emergency situations. |
|Damage to water quality due to bad sludge treatment or| |X |The plant should include internal laboratory to ensure |
|discharge of wastewater without treatment? | | |operation of treatment structures in compliance with |
| | | |the relevant ecological and sanitary norms and |
| | | |adherence to permissible pollution level of the treated|
| | | |water content. |
| | | |The operation of these structures will also be followed|
| | | |by the local sanitary agencies and MENR regional |
| | | |departments. |
|Pollution of surface and groundwater sources due to | |X |Negligence of control of sludge accumulation in |
|sludge accumulations? | | |ecologically vulnerable areas can increase risk of |
| | | |pollution of surface and groundwater sources. The |
| | | |contractor will apply best practices to mitigate such |
| | | |risks. |
|Risks to health of operation staff resulting from | |X |Wastewater operation staff should follow adequate |
|toxic gases, harmful substances, including pathogens | | |technological instructions and sanitary norms in daily |
|in the wastewater and sludge residues? | | |working hours and be provided with relevant safety |
| | | |uniforms and facilities. |
| | | |The security experts of wastewater treatment plant are |
| | | |responsible for safe working conditions and training of|
| | | |operation staff on security issues. |
|Conflicts of raw water supply with the consumers of |X | |The supply of water will surely affect the capacity of |
|other surface and groundwater sources? | | |the supply source but have no conflicting factor with |
| | | |other water consumers. |
|Supply of unreliable raw water (including extra | |X |Water sources meeting potable water norms and having |
|pathogens and mineral compositions)? | | |required flow rates approved by the government, |
| | | |including necessary technical, economical, financial, |
| | | |and ecological requirements are seen as reliable |
| | | |alternative sources. The project excludes investigation|
| | | |of sources irrelevant to the above indicators. |
|Delivery of irrelevant water flows into the | |X |The development of operation department must ensure |
|distribution system? | | |adherence to the wastewater treatment operation |
| | | |procedures and exclude any delivery of irrelevant and |
| | | |inadequate to water standards water flows into the |
| | | |distribution system. |
|Irrelevant protection of intake structures or wells | |X |A sanitary-protection zone is envisaged for water |
|resulting in pollution of water supply? | | |supply source to be selected through comparison of |
| | | |different alternatives meeting technical, ecological, |
| | | |financial and ecological conditions and adequate |
| | | |structures to be built on this source. This zone will |
| | | |ensure any discharge of wastes or substances and |
| | | |illegal access to the selected water supply facilities.|
|Oversupply of groundwater flows resulting in soil | |X |The project studies will prioritize water sources with |
|salinization and ground setting? | | |sufficient flow capacity and adequate quality (rivers, |
| | | |main water pipelines etc.), including artesian wells. |
| | | |The risk of soil salinization or ground settling will |
| | | |be determined by adequate geological investigations. |
|Overgrowth of water-plants in the water reservoir? | |X |Growth of water plants on the walls and bed of water |
| | | |reservoirs is unlikely. |
|Production of wastewater flows which surpass design | |X |Improvement of water supply will certainly increase |
|capacity of domestic sewage system? | | |production of domestic wastewater flows in the project |
| | | |towns. However, project activities include construction|
| | | |of adequate sanitation system and wastewater treatment |
| | | |structures which will prevent environmental pollution |
| | | |with additional wastewater flows. |
|Risks resulting from inadequate design of structures | |X |The chlorine to be applied in the primary production |
|envisaged for purchase, storage and application of | | |structures and water reservoirs and transportation, |
|chlorine and other toxic chemicals? | | |storage and application of reagents to be used for |
| | | |water cleaning purposes and laboratory analyses will be|
| | | |carried out in accordance with the ‘National Strategy |
| | | |on the Management of Hazardous Substances and Wastes of|
| | | |the Republic of Azerbaijan’, including inventory of |
| | | |these substances. The given provision excludes any |
| | | |adverse impact of these substances on adequate staff |
| | | |and local population. |
|Health risks due to application of chlorine and other | |X |Chlorine and other reagents to be used for disinfection|
|substances to disinfect water? | | |of potable water is unlikely to cause any health risks |
| | | |because the staff working with such substances will |
| | | |have necessary knowledge of behavior with such |
| | | |substances and follow adequate guidelines and |
| | | |instructions. |
|Risks of inadequate water supply and disproportionate | |X |The project envisages full replacement of pipes, |
|chlorination in the distribution system due to bad | | |structures and other facilities of water supply and |
|operation and maintenance (siltation of filters)? | | |sanitation system of the project area and their |
| | | |maintenance in accordance with the best practices and |
| | | |laboratory analyses of potable water supplied to urban |
| | | |population. The application of new operation model to |
| | | |the water supply facilities will cause operational and |
| | | |service improvement of this sector. In line with above |
| | | |notes it is not likely that the level of chlorine in |
| | | |the water flows supplied to local population will |
| | | |increase permissible levels. |
|Delivery of water to corroded distribution network due| |X |Modern and more reliable construction materials |
|to negligence of proper proportionate application of | | |(polymer pipes etc.) will be used in the reconstruction|
|chemical substances? | | |of the water supply and sanitation system which will |
| | | |ensure proper operation of distribution system and its |
| | | |corrosion resistance. |
|Unexpected leakage of gas chlorine? | |X |Transportation, storage and application of any chemical|
| | | |substances to be used for disinfection of potable water|
| | | |will be carried out in accordance with the adequate |
| | | |guidelines. The adherence to such guidelines will |
| | | |prevent any leakages. |
|Oversupply of water to the downstream consumers? | |X |According to the current studies existing water sources|
| | | |used for water supply are irrelevant, with negligence |
| | | |for physical-chemical treatment which causes health |
| | | |risks. The improvement of water supply and sanitation |
| | | |system will cause no risk for downstream consumers. |
In addition to the findings in above table for comparison also a semi-quantitative analysis has been undertaken to further evaluate potential environmental impacts., and Accordingly, “Valued environmental components” (VEC’s) are determined and ranked according to whether they are “high”, “medium” or “low” ( Table 5.2). Each of the environmental components identified in the Table has been identified during the consultations or as a result of technical analysis. Valued environmental components that are valued as “high” are those that are broadly important across society. VEC’s that are ranked as “medium” are those that are important at a community level, but are of limited significance at a wider level. VEC’s that are ranked as “low” are significant at a localised level[1]
The table evaluates the significance of potential impacts with respect to each VEC. The “significance of potential environmental effects” is ranked based on the intrinsic potential of the identified potential effects to impact the VEC’s. As identified in the Table, the potential significance of possible project effects is ranked as “high” for most of the VEC’s that are highly valued. However, the significance of project impacts on land use is considered to be “medium” since the amount of land in question is limited, some future land uses would be enhanced (and development costs lowered) by facility development and specific alternate land uses have not been proposed.
The significance of potential project effects on VEC’s ranked as “medium” varies. In some cases, potential project effects are ranked as “high” and in other cases as “medium”. This recognises that the project may have effects ranked as “high” or “medium” even though these effects may be on VEC’s that are not themselves ranked as “high”; these effects will be important to address to ensure that the project does not disadvantage the communities in which facilities are located. The project has only “low” potential with respect to the location of reservoirs and treatment plant facilities to impact property values, however, since Ismayilli community is located in a distance from the proposed site.
VEC’s ranked as “low” are those that are relevant at the scale of individual property owners and users of the land on which proposed facilities are proposed to be located. Notwithstanding that they are considered as “low” from the perspective of society as a whole, they may be of the highest importance to the individuals and their families who depend on the proposed site locations for their livelihood. Potential project impacts on VEC’s at this level are “high”, since the project has potential to seriously disrupt both the livelihoods of those who use the land as well as the amenity values they associate with the land.
Table 5.2 also identifies the availability of mitigation measures. As indicated in the table, mitigation measures are available to address all potential negative effects identified during the period of the preparation of this document.
Table 5.2 :Valued Environmental Components and Potential Negative Effects
|Valued Environmental Components |Significance of Potential Negative Effects |Availability of Mitigation Measures |
|Priority |
|High |Ground and surface water |Pollution of ground and surface water |High |Measures available |
| |Land Use |Long term reduction of choices for land development at the area |Medium |Measures available |
| |Natural habitat |Disturbance of the natural habitat due to construction related noise, dust, |Medium |Measures available |
| | |non-seasonal works, unprocessed residues and etc. | | |
| | |Loss of natural areas due to construction works. |Low |Measures not available |
| |Flora and fauna |Earthworks, operation of machines, noise and etc.; |Medium |Measures available |
| | |Losses or degradations during and after construction works, non-seasonal | | |
| | |works, change of ecological situation etc. | | |
| |Drinking water quality |Pollution of drinking water sources |High |Measures available |
| |Cultural heritage |Loss of cultural heritage |Medium |Measures available |
| |Public health |Injury from use of harmful substances in construction (paints with heavy |High |Measures available |
| | |metal, lead compositions), asbestos- cement slabs, inflammable and toxic | | |
| | |materials etc.) | | |
| |Air quality |Dust, gases/aerosol associated with construction (toxic gasses discharged by |Medium |Measures available |
| | |construction machineries, wind blown construction materials etc.) | | |
| |Soil |Contamination of soil from land disposal of construction wastes |Low |Landfill for disposal of wastes is not |
| | | | |available |
| |Traffic/construction vehicle impacts |Increased level of truck/construction vehicle traffic in communities |Medium |Measures available |
| |Odour, dust and noise impacts from |Odour, dust and noise impact at staff and off-site receptors |Medium |Measures available |
| |construction activities | | | |
|Medium |Environmental pollution form WWTP |Environmental pollution due to improper sludge operation or discharge of |Low |Measures available |
| | |industrial wastewater into public sewage system | | |
| |Socio-economic stability |Inability of local communities to pay for services |High |Measures available |
| |Public health |Health risks from unprocessed wastes; |High |Measures available |
| | |Use of harmful substances by users of the WSS system (paints with heavy | | |
| | |metal, lead compositions, toxic materials etc.) | | |
| |Soil |Contamination of soil from land disposal of sludge; |High |Measures available |
| | |Possibility of erosion related to wastewater discharge; | | |
| |Flooding of sewage system |Production of wastewater flows which surpass design capacity of domestic |High |Measures available, except that landfill |
| | |sewage system as a result of increase of water supply | |for disposal of wastes is not available |
| |Odour impacts from wastewater treatment plant|Odour impacts on nearby properties |High |Measures available |
| |site activities | | | |
| |Reduction of land in productive agricultural |Reduced land availability for grazing and crops |Medium |Measures available |
| |use | | | |
| |Limitations on future development |Reduction of development options (reservoirs, WWTP area) |High |Measures available |
| |Limitations on future development |Reduction of development options (reservoirs, WWTP area) |High |Measures available |
| |Environmental pollution from WWTP |Soil, air and/or water pollution from improper storage of construction |Medium |Measures avaiilable |
| |construction |materials | | |
|Operational Phase |
|High |Socio-economic stability |Inability of community to pay for facilities |High |Measures available |
| | |Reduction in property values |Low |Measures available |
| |Public health |Health risks from sludge disposed as waste |High |Landfill to protect public health from |
| | | | |health risks related to waste not |
| | | | |available |
| |Soil |Contamination of soil from land disposal of sludge |High |Landfill to protect soil quality from |
| | | | |contamination related to waste not |
| | | | |available |
| | |Possibility of soil erosion related to wastewater discharge; |Medium |Measures available |
| |Flooding of sewage system |Production of wastewater flows which surpass design capacity of domestic |High |Measures available, except that landfill |
| | |sewage system as a result of increase of water supply | |for disposal of wastes is not available |
| |Odour impacts from wastewater treatment plant|Odour impacts on nearby properties |High |Measures available |
| |site activities | | | |
| |Reduction of land in productive agricultural |Reduced land availability for grazing and crops |Medium |Measures available |
| |use | | | |
| |Reduction in local property values. |Loss of investment value by residents |Low |Measures available |
|Medium |Limitations on future development |Reduction of development options (reservoirs, WWTP area) |High |Measures available |
| |Visual impact |Unsightliness of treatment facilities |Low/medium |Measures available |
| |Employment/livelihood |Loss of traditional employment/livelihood |High |Measures available |
|Low |Amenity value |Loss of amenity value adjacent to treatment facilities |Low |Measures available |
Mitigation measures may be at the level of facility siting, design, construction and operation, and may include physical, financial, institutional or other measures. An environmental monitoring plan will ensure that all measures are appropriately undertaken and that required environmental standards are maintained. This will document the nature and frequency of the monitoring required. For the WWTP site, environmental monitoring will include a schedule for regular monitoring for key indicators of contamination.
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After treatment, waste waters will be discharged into Ayrichay river. Currently river is polluted by waste waters and other pollutants and is classified into poluted river category. Content of BOD , NH4) and suspended materials exseed allowed norms .
If during the treatment process enviromental quality standards will be followed then it shouldn’t be any negative impact to the river. High contend of some element in ntreated water may also n’t significantly impact to the quality of receiving waters. In Ayrichy minimal water discharges(65l/s) exceed the amount of treated waters(Table 5.3). In Goychay where Ayrichy river flows this figure makes 8.72 m3/s which is enough to disspolve pollutant entering into river. In general quality of water in Ayrichay should be improved becouse of treatment of waste waters entering into it.
Table 5.3.Water discharges of Ayrichay river (m3/s)
|Months |I |
| |Water Supplied |Sewerage Served |Waste Water Treatment |
|2009 |24,247 |24,247 |24,247 |
|2015 |25,700 |25,700 |25,700 |
|2020 |26,800 |26,800 |26,800 |
|2025 |27,600 |27,600 |27,600 |
|2030 |28,100 |28,100 |28,100 |
Source: the Feasibility Study of Ismayilli WSS Project, 2010
With the population growth rate shown above, water demand, and consequently waste water production and wastewater generation will considerably increase over the years.
6.2. Water Supply System Improvement Scenario
According to the Feasibility Study, the average daily water consumption is estimated as 64.16 l/s for the design purpose. This estimate includes water use by households, entities, stock feeding, industry etc. The current water losses in the system will be eliminated in the improved water supply system.
The following water supply options have been analyzed:
Alternative 1: Rehabilitation of the supply from Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalası Spring.
Ismayilli rayon extends to its surrounding villages around each direction. The highest point is approximately 720 masl, the lowest 540 masl. Ismayilli presently supplies its water from Akhokhchay drains and groundwater resources located within the Ismayilli town center. In order to have adequate amount of water Akhokhchay Drain System needs to be rehabilitated. Besides this rehabilitation Giz Qalasi Spring needs to be undertaken. The system has been observed on 7-8 of April 2010 and 26th of June 2010. It has been observed that 10 l/s of water could be obtained safely from Giz Galasi Spring Resources and the main portion of the water demand of Ismayilli town will be obtained from Akhokhchay Drains which is approximately 55 l/s. Based on the records approximately 13,3 l/s of water has been supplied from the existing water resources. Besides that a flow of 30 l/s has been observed in the drainage borehole number 1 which has depth of 3 m. By reconstruction of a new drainage line parallel to Akhokchay with a depth of 4 to 5 m and with a length of 80 to 100 m within the alluvial zone of Akhokchay, the observed water at 2 meter depth could be drained. A water collection reservoir will be constructed at this Akhokhchay Drains. Since the Giz Qalasi Spring has been located at upstream the water that will be collected within by the intake structures of Giz Galasi will be connected to the same reservoir having volume of 50 m3.
The water supplied from this integrated resources shall be conveyed with a gravity pipe line to the Ismayilli town. At the Culyan Village the main transmission line will be branched into two. The first branched pipe will feed the water reservoir 1 and the second branched pipe will feed water reservoirs 4 and 5. Then the water received by Water Reservoir 4 into Water Reservoir 3. The Water Reservoir 2 will be fed by Water Reservoir 3. The volumes of Water Reservoirs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be 1.000, 1.500, 800, 600 and 500 m3 respectively. The reservoirs are proposed to be newly constructed within scope of project to accept the water reservoir 2 which needs to be reconstructed. (See Figure 4.1). The water quality of this resource has been investigated and according to the results they are compliant with Azeri standards and EU and WHO quality criteria. (See Appendix VI). According to the results this water falls into Category A according to the EU Council Directive 75/440/EEC. However, there are registered elevated colonies of Pseudomonas aeruginosa above EU criteria. That is it could be used as a drinking water with simple physical treatment and disinfection, e. g. rapid filtration and disinfection.
Alternative 2: Groundwater from the Vicinity of Mican Village: The source of water proposed within the scope of the second alternative is groundwater resources which have been reserved as a water resource for Ismayilli town by the MENR. The water will be sucked from 3 wells which have depths of 165 meters each. The sucked water shall be transferred to the pump station number 2 having a balancing reservoir. The amount of water is equal to 64.19 l/s which is total demand of Ismayilli town for the year 2030. Then this water shall be transferred to the Water Reservoir Number 2 by the pump station 2. The water reservoir number 2 will feed the water reservoir 1 with a gravity pipeline and water reservoir 4 with a forced main. The water reservoir 4 will be fed by pump station number 3. Then the pump station 4 will transfer water into water reservoir 5 with 1+1 pumps. This alternative is assessed in FS document to be more energy consumptive one. The location, number and sizes of water reservoir within this alternative are same as the alternative one except one small reservoir located at the pumping station having a capacity of 100 m3. Actually this reservoir has been replaced with the small sized reservoir of the alternative 1 which has been located in the Akhokhchay drainage facilities.
Alternative 1, upgrading the supply from Rehabilitation of the Akhokhchay Drain System and Giz Qalasi Spring is the environmentally-preferred option for the following reasons:
• It utilizes existing flows of water that have been shown to be sustainable and which can be utilized without threatening downstream natural communities or other users of the river. By contrast, Alternative 2 would utilize groundwater and would potentially result in changes to the groundwater regime, with potential negative consequences that cannot easily be predicted. In the face of these uncertainties, the application of the “precautionary principle” is recommended.
• It is a technically simpler solution (i.e. greater reliance on gravity-feed and less on pumping), which means that risks associated with operator failure poor maintenance are lower than Alternative 2. Alternative 1 is therefore more sustainable over time, resulting in higher socio-economic benefits for the users of the water system and the town in general.
Notwithstanding that Alternative 1 is preferred, the existence of a resort area near the source (within 300 m) may affect the quality of water to be supplied unless appropriate measures are taken. In this regard, a water protection zones will need to be created around the water intake area according to existing legislation in order to ensure that water quality is not adversely impacted by the resort area activities..
Project construction and operation phase EI is described in Chapter 5 and the list of potential negative impacts is given in Table 5.1
It should be noted that during the construction of reservoirs relevant environmental requirements need to be followed. Though there is no sensitive natural zones at the places to be used for their construction, but process of construction n should be carried according to environmental management plant with due attention on impact to soil, water resources and other spheres.
Solid waste like asphalt cover, rocks, concrete, gravel, metals etc. may be generated during drilling and putting or replacement of pipes. During this process it will be necessary to remove of asphalt surface and importation of suitable materials (sand and others) as well as backfilling using suitable excavated material. During repair of paved roads and walkways and asphalt surfaces relevant rules should be followed.
Water is going to be supplied to İsmayilli from Akhokhchay Springs via a 13.000 m long transmission line with 450 mm diameter.
There are five water supply zones in İsmayilli as a result of topographical requirements. These are respectively:
1- Pressure Zone-1 (540 m - 575 m)
2- Pressure Zone-2 (575 m – 610 m)
3- Pressure Zone-3 (610 m – 640 m)
4- Pressure Zone-4 (640 m – 680 m)
5- Pressure Zone-5 (680 m – 720 m)
Pressure Zone-1 will be supplied by Reservoir-1 which is supplied from a branch of 13 km long line with 1.200 m length and 200 mm diameter. Other branch of this line goes for 2.200 m and again divided into two. One of these pipes is connected to Reservoir-5 and has a length of 900 m and diameter 160 mm. The other one supplies Reservoir-4. This pipe has 100 m length and 315 mm diameter. Reservoir-3 is supplied by Reservoir-4 from the network of Zone-4. Similarly, Reservoir-2 is supplied by Reservoir-3 from Zone-3 by gravity. Locations of these two reservoirs are selected according to topography, accessibility to İsmayilli town and availability of land as well as the location of source of water. Proper locations for reservoirs at required elevations are hardly found, so there is no chance to change selected locations.
Three new water reservoirs with volumes of, 1000, 800 and 500 m3 have been proposed to be constructed and two reservoirs with volumes of 1500 and 600 m3 have been proposed to be reconstructed instead of existing water reservoirs. The existing reservoirs will be kept during construction except one of the existing one in the proposed construction area of the 800 m3 which will be demolished prior to construction. The total length of main pipes between the water reservoirs will be approximately 5 km. As a result of these facts described above, no other variants are developed for water distribution. Because of this reason, economical analyses for variants are not carried out. Since the existing distribution is in a very bad situation, partial rehabilitation of the network cannot be considered as an alternative to this project. The proposed water distribution system of İsmayilli is supplied from the reservoirs by only gravity which means that the required pressure in the network will be obtained by difference of elevations without water extraction directly from force mains. Network is divided into pressure zones in order to satisfy pressure constraints.
6. 3. Water supply and Waste Water System Improvement
After the supply of reliable and persistent drinking water to the towns within the scope of the SNWSSP, wastewater generation is estimated to increase substantially. The domestic wastewater flow rates were determined in FS document by estimating the wastewater generation rate as 90 % of the supplied water excluding losses and the specific wastewater generation per capita as 176 l/ca*day.
As identified above under the “no project scenario”, wastewater is currently disposed either in ditches along the roads or in pits within the properties which causes public health problems, pollution of the aquifers by drainage from these pits and discharge of untreated wastewater to creeks. Alternatives for wastewater systems improvements are therefore presented in this section.
Different options for the improvement of the water supply system have been considered above. Project related environmental impact for the construction and operation phases are described in Chapter 5, and list of potential negative impact is given in the Table 5.1
Alternative 1: Renovation of the Existing Sewerage System
Renovation of the existing sewerage system by extensions and replacement of sections causing problems has been evaluated. This alternative would address the 23 km of poorly designed sewerage system was constructed in 1980’s, and which is substantially not operational due to blockages and cracks. Some parts of the existing system were renewed in the last 5 years. However, the renewal has been made without making a design improvements (e.g. the installation of a suitable number of manholes to permit maintenance) and simply by changing the pipes. The existing wastewater treatment plant has fallen into a state of advanced disrepair and decay such that it is structurally unsound and would require replacement.
Implementation of this alternative will bring only limited environmental and socio-economic benefits. The renovation of the existing collection network would bring socio-economic benefits to the areas of the city that would be served by the collection network, but the impact of these would be reduced by the negative impacts associated with continued disposal of untreated wastewater into the environment in parts of the city where there is no wastewater network to renovate.
Alternative 2 :Design/Implementation of a New Wastewater Collection/Management System
The alternative of designing and implementing a new wastewater collection and management system allows for a strategic approach to wastewater collection and management that will bring long term benefit to the community; the FS targets a 20 year period to 2030. This approach will allow the collection of wastewater from generators throughout the city using a properly designed gravity-flow collection network with appropriate manholes for proper maintenance and operation. A new wastewater treatment located on land provided by the city and in close proximity to the city will treat wastewater in accordance with international standards ( EU Directive 91/271/EEC requirements are given in Annex IV). Wastewater treatment plant sludge would be managed in accordance with EU requirements (see Annex IV).
This wastewater collection/management system will bring socio-economic benefits to the community as a whole through a proper collection and treatment of wastewater, and will reduce or eliminate the negative environmental impacts related to the discharge of untreated wastewater to the environment that is associated with the current wastewater collection/management system.
It should be noted that after treatment waste waters is planned to be discharged to Ayrichay river to be used for irrigation. Currently the river is polluted by waste waters and other pollutants and is classified into poluted river category. Content of BOD , NH4) and suspended materials exseed allowed norms. The implmentation of Alternative 2 will therefore bring environmental benefits through a reduction in the pollutant load entering the river, and may bring socio-economic benefit through provision of a new source of irrigation water.
Based on this analysis, Alternative 2 is recommended as the preferred environmental option for managemetn of wastewater.
7. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
This activity is aimed at informing of identified stakeholders and other interested parties of proposed project components, presents stakeholders with the opportunity to voice both their positive opinions and their concerns and to enable these issues to be addressed in the EIA and incorporated into the project design. This includes stakeholder consultation and technical analyses.
Stakeholder Consultations Stakeholder issues relevant to the EIA have been identified through a consultative process.. Stakeholder consultations have therefore been integral to the design of the EIA, and the issues identified through these consultations have been an important input into the identification of issues to be addressed by the EIA. All stakeholder consultations have been undertaken in Arzeri. Where non-Azeri consultants have participated in consultations, their comments have been translated into Azeri in order to allow all discussions to be undertaken in Azeri.
Not all stakeholders have been involved in the consultations associated with project preparation. Accordingly, additional stakeholder consultations have been undertaken during this scoping phase for the specific purpose of identifying and clarifying issues, and particularly issues concerning those:
• Who live near sites that are proposed for new WSS facilities
• Who have specialist technical or scientific knowledge relevant to the proposed WSS system
• Whose work is relevant to the proposed WSS system.
Section 4 presents details of the consultation process.
Technical Analysis While the issues identified by stakeholders are key to the overall presentation of issues in this document, they are limited to the extent that the knowledge of stakeholders concerning the new WSS system is limited. Thus, during the consultation process it has been clear that the ability of stakeholders to identify issues has, to a degree, been limited by their knowledge of modern WSS systems. Technical analysis has therefore been undertaken to determine whether there might be issues additional to those identified by stakeholders that should be addressed by the EIA, even though they might not have been identified by stakeholders, or may not have been prioritized by stakeholders. Technical analysis complements the stakeholder consultations.
Table 1 identifies the stakeholders with whom consultations have been undertaken. As indicated in the Table, stakeholders fall into two categories:
• Public stakeholders. These stakeholders are members of the public in general on whom the project may be anticipated to have an impact. At the broadest level, these stakeholders include all members of the public that will be served by the project, and who will benefit from it. However, some public stakeholders may be more greatly impacted by the project because they live in proximity to proposed project facilities. These stakeholders may be expected to identify a range of issues that is different to those that would be identified to other public stakeholders.
• Special interest stakeholders. These stakeholders have interests in the project because they have either specialist knowledge relevant to the project or because their work in some way is relevant to, or is impacted by, the project. These stakeholders may identify issues relevant to the EIA as a result of either their work or their knowledge.
In this project, stakeholders are those affected by the proposed WSS facilities, and those who have the ability to influence, positively or negatively, the course and outcome of the project. The range of stakeholders relevant to this document is reflected in Table 1.
The list of all stakeholders that have been consulted is provided in Annex A.
Table 1 identifies the consultation mechanisms selected to identify issues associated with the various stakeholders, and also identifies the status of the consultations.
Technical meetings and interviews with staff from different local government units have been undertaken on an on-going basis. During the meetings, discussions were held on technical and managerial levels and an accurate picture about the current WSS system was developed, together with common understandings of options and issues associated with potential future actions. A clear picture was made about the rating of water management skills and the rate of satisfaction of the public about WSS services. The wishes and concerns of the residents were also raised during the meetings. In most cases and after the meeting a field visit was made to water intake facilities, pipelines locations, pumping stations, reservoirs and sewage facilities and information was obtained about the problems of each site.
Consultation and planning workshops were undertaken during the preparation of this document. As identified in Table 7.1, these included consultation with municipal and village councils, and with government agencies.
Table 7.1
Stakeholders and Consultation Mechanism
|Stakeholders |Consultation Mechanism |Status of Consultation |
|Public Stakeholders |
|Affected People |Interviews with affected people |Interviews have been conducted as part of|
| | |EIA study in communities where new water |
| | |intake facilities, pipelines, pumping |
| | |stations, reservoirs and treatment |
| | |facilities will be located |
|Wider Community |Information to be supplied to the media and the|Meetings have been conducted with the |
| |general public to be invited to submit |representatives of local radio and |
| |comments. |newspapers during which they received |
| | |needed information, which was later |
| | |spread by them in their news canals, |
| | |including newspapers and radios |
|Community Leaders |Interviews of directly affected communities; |Workshops held; interview conducted in |
| |meetings with community leaders |communities where new reservoirs and |
| | |treatment facilities will be located; |
| | |meetings held with community leaders |
|Special Interest Stakeholders |
|Non-Governmental Organisations |Round Table meeting |Round Table meeting and Scoping Workshop |
| |Scoping Workshop |held |
|Municipalities and Village |Technical meetings, Consultation and Planning |Consultation and planning workshops held |
|Councils |Workshops | |
|Media |Media relations strategy required |Representatives of media have been |
| | |involved into EIA process. They |
| | |participated in discussions, public |
| | |meeting and spread obtained materials |
| | |through their publication in local |
| | |newspaper and also via local radio |
|Academics and Researchers |Round Table meeting, Scoping Workshop |Meeting and Scoping Workshop held |
|Government Ministries/Agencies |Consultation and Planning Workshops |Consultation and Planning Workshops held;|
| |Round Table Meeting |Round Table Meeting held |
|Private sector |Meetings with representatives of relevant |Meetings with representatives of relevant|
| |sectors/companies |sectors/companies held |
|International Organisations/Donors|Consultation and |Consultation and Round Table Meeting |
| |Round Table meeting |held |
A round table meeting was held on 11 June, 2010 and hosted by the Executive Power of Ismayilli region. Representatives of different agencies, Amelioration JSC, Azersu , MoE and NGOs attended and their concerns were also reported. The meeting was solely dedicated for defining the scope of the EIA..
Consultation and planning workshop was hold on 11 June 2010. These consultations and workshop were organized by the project consultant, in collaboration with the Amelioration JSC, Executive power and Municipality of Ismayilli.
Areas of Ismayilli city and nearby communities adjacent to the proposed facilities have been identified that will be affected by project. Representatives of the population of these communities have been interviewed. The communities to be directly affected by the project activities are listed in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2 Communities Adjacent to the Proposed Project Facilities (Ismayilli Rayon)
|Community |Location |Population |
|Ismayilli city |Adjacent to the proposed reservoirs and Water supply| |
| |pipes | |
|Ismayilli village |Adjacent to a proposed water supply and sanitation |5300 |
| |system | |
|Mugan |Located close to proposed waste water treatment |3000 |
| |facilities | |
All interviews were conducted on 13th of June 2010 in Ismayilli city and the nearby communities adjacent to the proposed facilities.
During the selection of the population sample for interview purposes, consideration was given to the economic situation of the family, and to the distance to the facilities to be constructed. The objectives of the surveys were to:
• Share information about the project and the proposed construction work.
• Identify important interests and concerns at the local level.
• Identify potentially affected individuals, groups and publics.
• Identify community concerns about the construction work.
• Understand the values about the environment held by individuals/groups that might be affected by the project.
Meetings with municipality members in these communities were also carried out, as possible, to understand concerns and issues that they may have.
11 Principal Issues
The principal concerns raised during the consultation process were:
• Potential for odor, insects, dust and noise impacts from site activities;
• Compensation measures to be taken by the Authorities for temporary loss of land in productive use;
• Reduction in local property values;
• Impacts on ground and surface water;
• Limitations for expansion of villages in the future; and
• Aesthetic distortion (e.g. visual impacts).
These issues were highlighted by most of the people interviewed.
Other issues that were highlighted during the consultations include:
• Training and public awareness;
• Financial sustainability;
• Detection and control of hazardous waste waters;
• Waste water collection, treatment, utilization or discharge to the sea;
• Health and safety;
• Social and economic impacts; and
• Compensation of directly affected communities through the project itself by incentives.
As indicated above, the project team has considered the issues that have been raised during the consultations and has assessed the identified issues in the context of the overall scope of the proposed project. The purpose of this assessment has been to determine whether there are additional issues that should be considered by the EIA even though they may not have been specifically identified by stakeholders during the consultations. As a result of this assessment, it has been concluded that in addition to the potential impacts identified through the consultations, the EIA study should also address review of the potential positive and negative impacts associated with the proposed project on:
• Land use;
• Cultural heritage;
• Traffic
• Public health;
• Local employment; and
• General issues associated with sitting of treatment plant
The stakeholders support the proposed WSS project. The issues raised by the stakeholders are reasonable concerns that should be addressed by the EIA study, and the recommendations of the EIA study should be integrated into the design of project implementation. However, as identified above, stakeholder knowledge of potential positive and negative impacts associated with the project is incomplete and issues additional to those identified by the stakeholders should be considered by the EIA.
Stakeholder Meeting in Ismayilli Rayon took place on June 12 2010 and was chaired by Mr. Rovshan Agayev, Deputy head of district execute authority, Head of Rayon Commission on WSS project implementation
Agenda of the meeting included brief welcoming speech by the Head of the Commission Mr. Rovshan Agayev and Representative of PCU Mr. Panah Abdullayev. They informed attendance about the aim and importance of realization of the project.
Then Rafig Verdiyev, representative of Eptisa and Prof. Farda Imanov, Representative of Hydrometeorology Consulting Company informed participants about the aim of the Environmental and social Impact Assessment process, issued to be discussed in this regards during the project implementation.
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Figure 7.1. Presenting of WSS project during public consultation meeting in Ismayilli
Participants then requested to participate actively in discussions and identify their suggestions to be included into list of issues of environmental and social concern and taken into consideration by developed Environment Management Plans to minimize negative project impacts.
Participants highly assessed the importance of project and thanked organizers for the information that they were provided about it.
Mr. Aftandil Rahimov asked about sources of drinking water.
He was informed that it will be in Qizqalasi above Akhokhchay river. There will be water reservoir near the river.
Other question was if the resort area will affect the quality of water.
Response was that water source will be located upper that area and there wouldn’t be impact from tourists.
Mr. Mammadov Raqif informed that sewage waters of rayon pollute lake and asked to inform about how sewage waters will impact to environment and population in new project. He was informed that after mechanical and biological treatment sewage water will be used for irrigation.
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Figure 7.2.. Discussions on WSS project in Ismayilli
Mr. Seyidov Milalasger asked if the reservoir in Qizqalasi will be protected from pollution. In response he was informed that there will be water protection zone to provide required water quality.
Then he informed that the derange system in Ismayilli. Isn’t owned by someone. It doesn’t work properly and often after rain the exceeding ground waters go to surface. It often appears in basement of buildings.
He was informed that ground waters management belong to irrigation system and rain waters management to municipality.
Then Mr.Maharram Ahmadov informed that project is serious and should be carried thoroughly and without delay. Otherwise it may create many problems.
The other question was with pressure of water, if it will be regulated. Response was yes.
The other issue raised by Mr. Aftandil Rahimov was about absence of iodine in waters and had asked how this issue will be solved.
Professor Farda Imanov in response to this question noted that iodine is problem for many areas of greater Caucasus and is connected with the type of ground system.. He said that different technologies will be used to solve this issue. One of option is adding of iodinated soil to water.
Mr. Khanlar Qambarov asked if sewage water coming from upstream residential areas can reach the reservoir to be served water supply source role. In response to this question he was informed that the location of reservoir will take all issues into account, Polluted waters won’t be able to enter there. Water will go by gravity to distribution network. Polluted waters will be directed to treatment facilities.
Head of Ismayilli water canal office Mr. Agasaf Aliyev informed that this project consider supply of good quality waters coming from Akhokhchay near Khanaga area. Water will come by gravity.
Then Mr. Rovshan Agayev asked if crossing of communication system will be well managed and also pipelines protected.
It was responded that when crossing communication systems map-plan agreed with different agencies will be followed. It will be relevant protection zone for water intake facilities, reservoir and pipelines for their entire duration.
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Figure 7.3. Discussions on WSS project in Ismayilli
As result areas of Ismayilli city and near located communities adjacent to the proposed facilities have been identified to be affected by project. Representatives of the population of these communities have been interviewed.
The list of participants of public consultation meeting on Ismayilli rayon WSS project, hold on June 12 2010 is given in ANNEX X.
7.2 Presentation of the Draft EIA Report
Information on public discussion of the draft EIA report for Ismayilli and WSS projects was held on October 22 2010.. This meeting was advertised 15 day before this date and most of stakeholders have been contacted by the local executive authorities regarding the participation of the event. Further information on the meeting is provided in Annex XI.
The recommendations of the draft EIA were presented to the meeting. There were no negative responses to the draft report, or its recommendations. However, participants did raise issues that were raised in the earlier consultations in June 2010 and which have been addressed in the EIA report. This points to the need for a proper monitoring of the mitigation measures set out in this document in order ensure that mitigation measures are appropriately implemented.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
From the above description of environmental impacts the list of key aspects associated with the Project activities is identified and described in Table 8-1 below.
Table 8-1 Environmental Aspects
|Project Component |Environmental Aspects |
|Construction |Temporary removal of habitat for sewer pipeline construction |
| |Renovation and construction of existing steel water delivery mains |
| |Potential polluted run-off and spillage of untreated wastewater during sewer renovation |
| |Pedestrian, vehicle and community safety |
| |Procurement and delivery of construction materials |
| |Use, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery |
| |Air and noise pollution from preparation of construction Materials such as bitumen, asphalt and |
| |concrete. |
| |Extraction/purchase of sands and gravels for earthworks |
| |Construction yard for equipment and machinery |
| |Waste and hazardous materials management |
| |Construction of new reservoirs for water supply |
| |Service disruption (electricity, telecoms, water) |
| |Disruption to irrigation and drainage infrastructure |
| |Soil management issues during pipe laying |
| |Construction of new WWTP works on a new site |
|Operation |Operation of the water and wastewater networks |
| |Sludge disposal |
| |Community safety |
| |Induced development |
| |Air and noise quality |
| |Use of maintenance machinery and equipment |
| |Storm water management |
| |Wastewater discharge |
|Accidental (Non-Routine) Events |Spills and leaks |
| |Inappropriate waste or sludge disposal |
| |Sewer flushing due to blockage |
These aspects and proposed mitigation measures are discussed below.
Geology and soils
Construction phase
Hazardous material
Spills of fuel, oil and other liquids have the potential to cause contamination of soil and groundwater. The Contractor shall implement measures to contain such spills and avoid contamination as much as possible. However, it is possible that some contamination may occur and the Contractor will be required to implement remediation measures in accordance with project and national requirements.
Soil erosion
The area is susceptible to surface erosion, especially after heavy rain, therefore efforts will be made to reduce the potential for soil erosion during construction activities. Temporary berms will be constructed where necessary to control any run-off to prevents rills or gulleys forming or soil wash out to surface water features. Correct ground works and compaction will be specified in the contract documentation to prevent soil erosion.
Waste management
Inert, solid waste (metals, asphalt chunks, rocks, concrete, gravel, sand and etc.) will be generated during drilling well and pipeline installation operations. The replacement and installation of water distribution pipes in the town will include removal of asphalt surface and importation of suitable padding and backfill (eg sand) as well as backfilling using suitable excavated material. Repair of paved roads and walkways and asphalt surfaces will also be required.
Solid wastes generated in construction sites and during the construction of pipelines and sewer drains will be transported by the construction contractor. Transportation and disposal of such waste will be agreed with the local executive authority and regional department of MENR, as necessary.
The construction works will generate hazardous waste, such as used oils, solvents and other construction waste, which will be required to be disposed of. However, there is no licensed hazardous waste disposal facility in the region (and in fact this is a problem nationally) and therefore it will be necessary to arrange an appropriate containment or disposal place in agreement with MENR and the regional officials. The EMP allows for the cost of this item and it can be managed by the municipality, as per the agreement with Amelioration JSC.
Parts of the existing water supply and sanitation network may have been constructed using asbestos containing material (ACM), which will require careful handling during its removal. Measures compliant to good health and safety practice will need to be employed, including appropriate PPE for workers, dampening down of any material that may be abraded or otherwise generate potentially inhalable dust particles and appropriate containment prior to its storage at an approved/agreed secure facility.
A construction yard needs to be created, for laydown of plant and material, maintenance of machinery and prefabrication of infrastructure components. All construction sites will be managed as follows:
• Boundaries of construction sites will be marked beforehand and signs will be erected warning people not to enter or dump garbage;
• Metal wastes will be collected and taken to metal processing companies;
• Construction debris (sand, soil, rocks) will be re-used as an additional material for filling deep trenches when needed and where suitable. If not needed, they will be taken to city dumping-grounds, as agreed with local environmental/planning authorities;
• Removed asphalt debris will be taken to bitumen factories for recycling, egg at the asphalt plant
• Speed limits will be set for all trucks operating within the town; this will be important for those transporting waste.
Operational phase
No adverse effects are anticipated as a result of normal operations, as the wastewater will be treated to EU standards prior to its discharge, which is a distinct improvement from the current situation, which sees no functioning wastewater treatment. Discussions are ongoing regarding the treatment of the final effluent, as under the Soviet system, chlorination of effluent (for disinfection) was the norm. However, disinfection is not the norm in Europe and in fact the addition of chlorine is a biological hazard to the aquatic ecosystems to which the effluent will be discharged. It would be preferable to use ultraviolet (UV) radiation or rely on natural exposure to UV to reduce bacteria loadings in the final effluent. The recommendation to use UV has been made strongly in this EIA and also in discussions with Amelioration JSC, who are very supportive of this approach and the intention is to implement this.
Air quality
Construction phase
It will be the responsibility of the construction management to schedule construction activities and to apply best practices for dust control, to minimize occurrences of excessive dust concentrations in sensitive neighbouring areas and at the worksite. It will be the responsibility of the construction management to apply best practices for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, wherever feasible. Aspects such as a reduction of idle driving, selection of new equipment where possible and maintenance of all machinery and engines should be encouraged.
Operational phase
Adverse air quality effects are not predicted during operation, due to the nature of the project. All machinery will either be new and/or will be maintained according to the manufacturer’s service programme. Furthermore, significant noxious odours are only typically generated from a WWTP in the vicinity of pumping operations, where an aerosol effect is produced or when sewage has gone septic due to operational problems. All the main potential locations where noxious odour could be generated will be housed and ventilated. In addition, there are no sensitive receptors nearby to the operating facility, which is located at the edge of town well away from residential areas.
Noise
Construction phase
The nature and extent of the works, particularly those involving replacement of the water distribution system will result in noise and disturbance to local residents. Amelioration JSC will ensure that the contractor minimizes disruption and noise, by inter alia, liaising with residents. It must also be noted that the residents are supportive of the project, as it will result in provision of a reliable, constant water supply and will therefore generally be tolerant of disruption to some extent.
According to the Azerbaijan standards allowable noise level should be 65 dBA in daytime; and 45 dBA at night-time, which is close to the international standards.
Mitigation
There are three ways to reduce noise emissions: mitigation at the source, mitigation along the path and mitigation at the receptor. The following examples of construction noise mitigation methods could be considered during planning of the works and are expected to be a source of guidance to the contractors. In many cases, the magnitude of the dB reduction can first be ascertained when construction work has begun and measurements can be made.
Source controls
In general, source controls are the most effective method of mitigating noise. The impact of a noise source is reduced before it emits offensive noise levels.
Operational phase
Negligible operational noise is anticipated, as the pumping stations will be housed within buildings and the new WWTP is situated far away from residential housing in a fenced compound and is designed to emit limited noise.
Ecology and protected areas
Construction phase
The main potential effects on ecology are associated with water intake; the associated access road upgrade; construction of the new pipeline route water supply to the town; construction of the new reservoirs themselves; and construction of the interceptor and new WWTP
The offtake and reservoir construction work will have to be carefully designed during the detailed design phase to avoid damage to the riparian habitat.
The widening of the access road may affect habitats associated, however nothing particularly rare or unusual is anticipated due to the disturbed nature of the general location, which was until recent years well populated and farmed by some crops.
The work will need to be undertaken carefully, with good planning (in the detailed design stage) to conserve topsoil; reduce encroachment and damage to features such as tree roots; avoid water pollution; avoid erosion and soil or material run-off; and ensure good reinstatement. Full adherence to good site practice should be ensured, as well as storage and handling of fuels and oils to avoid contamination.
Protected areas
There are no protected areas potentially affected by the project, although located at the north of rayon the Shahdaq National park and Ismayilli State reserve is far from project area(see Figure 8.1). There would be no impact of water intake facilities and entire project to water reserves(ground and surface) and ecosystem of the protected areas.
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Figure 8.1. Protected area map
Operational phase
The receiving watercourses and ground waters currently adversely affected by polluting untreated wastewaters will be expected to improve considerably and can be expected to see improvements as nutrient and bacteria levels significantly reduce.
Surface and ground water
Construction phase
Many of the risks to surface and groundwater are similar to those already covered under the soils section above and are therefore not repeated here. Due to the nature of the works there is the potential for spillage of wastewater to ground or watercourse, which is generally poorly treated or untreated and could also lead to the spread of disease to workers or local residents.
In addition, the wastewater from existing pipelines and sumps will require to be purged. Likely options are to either empty the wastewater into temporary excavated pits and then remove the material by suction into septic tanks on sewer trucks or continue to use soakaways until connections to the sewer area made.
Mitigation
Fuel and oil storage
Fuel and oil storage tanks will not be located within 50m of any watercourse, well or dry river bed. Certain plant and equipment may be required to be maintained in a position closer than 50m from the water course (and are not able to be relocated just for refuelling) and therefore special measures will be implemented to avoid spillage of fuels and oils, such as deployment of spill-retaining materials, mobile drip trays and the like ad specific training given to operators in this regard.
Areas for road tanker parking and delivery shall be hard surfaced (concrete) and drained to an interceptor. Discharge of rainwater and waste from these areas will be via a treatment system designed to meet the water discharge standards.
At each site where diesel is delivered and stored, spillage equipment shall be installed to contain any spillage during loading. Specific drainage requirements, which include oil interceptors, will be put in place at facilities where diesel is stored and used.
All fuel storage areas will be securely fenced and locked to prevent unauthorized access. Only Refuelling Operators will be allowed to dispense fuel as set out below. All fuel storage areas will be equipped with an adequate supply of spill containment materials.
Exceptions to the above are to be made for smaller fuel equipment. Generators will be self-bunded and will have an integral fuel tank. Refuelling will be undertaken as per the procedures below.
Refuelling will be carried out by the nominated Refuelling Operators who will be specifically trained in the relevant procedures. Upon arriving at the refuelling areas, the Refuelling Operators will dispense the required fuel.
Drip Trays
The use of integral drip trays for generators, tanks and other fixed plant will be will be encouraged throughout the project.
Individual drip trays will be necessary for temporary secondary containment of materials.
Storage and Use of Chemicals
All chemicals will be stored in designated, locked storage areas, taking care to ensure segregation of potentially reactive substance (e.g. flammables should not be stored with toxic substances). These areas will have an enclosed drainage system/bund to avoid contamination. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be provided for all substances and used in project health and safety assessments.
Efforts will be made to avoid and minimize the use of hazardous chemicals during construction where possible.
Operational phase
The average flow rate in Baku 1 and Baku 2 canals is 4000l/s. With water intake to be 64.6 l/s, no adverse impact is envisaged onto the operation of the canals, other users and the original water source (Shollar springs).
An improved situation in the receiving watercourses and adjacent wetlands currently adversely affected by polluting untreated wastewaters is expected.
Groundwater impacts
The water resources in the project area include groundwater, which can be expected to benefit from the reduction in discharge of untreated wastewater.
Social – Cultural Environment
Construction phase
The main effects on the local community during construction are associated with the considerable disruption that the works will have within the town through excavation of defunct infrastructure and installation of new water mains and sewer pipes in the roads and connection of water supply pipes and water meters to individual properties. The proximity of the works to residents also raises the issue of health and safety, as well as traffic disruption and interference with access to houses, work places and public buildings such as hospitals and schools.
There may be land acquisition issues associated with construction of the service reservoirs and the connecting pipelines, as the infrastructure may cross parcels of privately owned land. Potential land issues may arise due to permanent restrictions on land use above any buried pipeline or due to temporary occupation of land during construction. These aspects will all be considered during the detailed design and the contractor will be made fully aware of the RPF and RAP policies. The RAP will be developed by Amelioration JSC once the details of the resettlement aspects are known.
Mitigation
Safety at the work site, both for workers and residents has been discussed at length with A Amelioration JSC, who will ensure that contractors develop and implement safe working practices. The construction contractor will train its personnel on safety, environment and quality control, as well as implementation of all the safety rules. Works will be guided by existing laws, sanitary rules and Amelioration JSC work manuals.
The following measures will be taken to protect the health of personnel working in polluted areas:
• Health and safety training will be conducted as part of project induction for all workers;
• All personnel will be supplied with special coveralls and the minimum PPE;
• Personnel working in excavation of polluted soils and collection, loading, transportation and disposal of sewage waters will be supplied with protective safety glasses, gloves, long rubber boots and dust masks;
• Mobile shower cabins will be set up for personnel;
• Personnel will pass regular medical check-ups.
• Use of asbestos and other dangerous substances is not planned.
As referenced earlier, impacts on people and their economic activity, public transport and agricultural activities during construction phase are possible. Construction sites will be divided into sections, works will be planned according to schedule prepared beforehand and people and organizations will be notified ahead of time. Borders of construction sites will be marked, safety boards will be placed, signs regulating movement of pedestrians and traffic will be erected.
Furthermore, discussions have been held with Amelioration JSC regarding the need to keep residents informed of planned activities, but also to be receptive to their requirements. Thus contractors will be required to develop a traffic management plan in consultation with Amelioration JSC and the municipality and to discuss this at a public meeting prior to start of the works. This should ensure that disruption of residents is minimized and works are coordinate to limit impeded access.
Work with asbestos
The International Labor Organization (ILO) established an Asbestos Convention (C162) in 1986 to promote national laws and regulations for the “prevention and control of, and protection of workers against, health hazards due to occupational exposure to asbestos. The convention outlines aspects of best practice: Scope and Definitions, General Principles, Protective and Preventive Measures, Surveillance of the Working Environment, and Workers’ Health.
Some of the ILO asbestos convention requirements:
• work clothing to be provided by employers;
• double changing rooms and wash facilities to prevent dust from going home on street clothes;
• training of workers about the health hazards to themselves and their families;
• periodic medical examinations of workers,
• periodic air monitoring of the work environment, with records retained for 30 years;
• development of a work plan prior to demolition work, to protect workers and provide for proper waste disposal; and
• protection from “retaliatory and disciplinary measures” of workers who remove themselves from work that they are justified in believing presents a serious danger to health.
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8 8.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES
This section of the report further elaborates on the mitigation measures to address the potential negative environmental impacts. The impacts, propose measures and institutional responsibilities are summarized and tabulated in the (EMP) in Table8.2. It outlines the management mechanisms (i.e. working arrangements) for how the environmental and social elements of the project will be managed from detailed design and construction through operation.
The EMP contains environmental requirements which are required for the successful implementation of mitigation measures, environmental monitoring, emergency measures and environmental auditing to be carried out during the construction works on the site. The implementation of mitigation measures and emergency measures shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. He shall ensure compliance with all environmental legislation, regulations and conventions. The responsibility for environmental monitoring lies with the Amelioration JSC and the World Bank.
Table 8.4 Potential Main Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
|STAGES |ECOLOGICAL COMPONENT |POTENTIAL IMPACTS |IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES |ESTIMATED COST OF IMPACT MITIGATION |Responsibility |Monitoring |
| | | | |MEASURES | | |
|Construction |Air quality |Dust, gases/aerosol associated |Dust prevention by watering and other means; |Provision of water: $10,000 | | |
|stage | |with construction (toxic gasses |Transportation of grainy or dusty materials in the top-coated trucks; | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |discharged by construction |Watering of dust sources; |No cost for other measures provided they | |Amelioration |
| | |machineries, wind blown |Transportation of dust producing materials during calm days (not in the windy |are integrated into normal operating | |JSC |
| | |construction materials etc.) |days); |procedures | | |
| | | |Avoid making open fires; | | | |
| | | |Avoid setting fire on residue grease, isolation materials, and other substances;| | | |
| | | |Efficient use of machinery and other technologies; | | | |
| | | |Application of adequate construction methodologies and facilities; | | | |
| | | |Careful implementation of works in vulnerable areas. | | | |
| |Earth |Waste pollution, especially wastes|Protection of the surroundings of the construction site; |Provision of materials and cover to | | |
| | |caused by construction and |Limited works in the vulnerable zones; |prevent landslide risks: $10,000 |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |domestic activities; |Identify adequate areas to store residue materials, and transportation of all | | |Amelioration |
| | |Material storage, civil works and |construction related effluent materials into the predetermined site; |Traffic management signage: $5,000 | |JSC |
| | |other impacts; |Control of erosion process; | | | |
| | |Landfill of wastes and other |Provide earth stabilization/green cover over vertical points and slopes to |No cost for other measures provided they | | |
| | |materials; |minimize land slide risks; |are integrated into normal operating | | |
| | |Impacts of excavation works; |Prevent discharge of excavated material to the river beds or lakes; |procedures | | |
| | |Possibility of erosion; |Avoid unwanted traffic blockage, collect excavated spoil material and discharge | | | |
| | |Wastewater. |somewhere close to the construction site; | | | |
| | | |Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of toilets | | | |
| | | |and septic tanks. | | | |
| |Topsoil |Damage to the topsoil resulting |Adequate design works and selection of proper route to minimize impact on the |Proper storage of toxic | | |
| | |from material storage, excavation |topsoil; |materials/effluents: $12,500 |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |works, temporary roads etc. |Usage of excavated soil material for the agriculture purposes; | | |Amelioration |
| | |Loss of topsoil during excavation;|Cut, store and restore topsoil where possible after the completion of the |Measures against landslides addressed | |JSC |
| | |Flushing of topsoil and soil |construction works; |above | | |
| | |erosion due to polluted water |Discharge of materials to the predetermined areas by secondary routs; | | | |
| | |streams; |Measures against land slides |No cost for other measures provided they | | |
| | | |Storage of toxic materials and effluents in the safe and predetermined areas, |are integrated into normal operating | | |
| | | |its provision with drainage waters, and processing where necessary; |procedures. | | |
| | | |Standards applied, including soil erosion prevention by good soil practice and | | | |
| | | |drainage control. Good soil conservation measures and effective reins to prevent| | | |
| | | |future erosion and soil loss. | | | |
| |Water resources and |Pollution of surface and | |No cost for identified measures provided | | |
| |waste waters |groundwater sources due to |Avoid discharge of harmful chemical substances into sewage lines or ground |they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |domestic and construction |surface; |procedures | |Amelioration |
| | |effluents, including harmful |Design and operation of natural drainage and consideration for alternative | | |JSC |
| | |residues, leakage of fuel and |directions; | | | |
| | |other oil related products; |Discharge wastewater flows to the closest sewage line, installation of toilets | | | |
| | |Blockage of surface and |and septic tanks. | | | |
| | |groundwater filtration and |Required standards applied, including safe removal of wastewater during | | | |
| | |creation of stagnant water |renovation works, use of appropriate equipment by workers and ongoing liaison | | | |
| | |accumulations. |with residents and fencing off contaminated areas. | | | |
| | |Connected with project connected | | | | |
| | |with project problems of water |Balanced use of water sources to avoid significant pressure on them in low flow | | | |
| | |scarcity in low flow periods of |period and also eliminate water shortage problems for all users. | | | |
| | |the year and also those connected | | | | |
| | |with the increase of water supply | | | | |
| | |problem for other users which use | | | | |
| | |the same sources | | | | |
|Construction |Noise |Disturbance due to noise generated|Use of adequate construction materials and equipment; |No cost for identified measures provided | | |
|stage | |from construction works and |Adherence to predetermined work schedule to minimize disturbance and |they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |intensive traffic |implementation of noise generating works during normal work hours; |procedures | |Amelioration |
| | | |Minimum use of noise generating equipment (example, stone cutters, compressors);| | |JSC |
| | | |Minimize traffic during dark hours, and use of silencers. | | | |
| |Natural habitat |Disturbance of the natural habitat|Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; |No cost for identified measures provided | | |
| | |due to construction related noise,|Application of relevant construction and seasonal work methodologies; |they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |dust, non-seasonal works, |Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site. |procedures | |Amelioration |
| | |unprocessed residues and etc. | | | |JSC |
| | |Loss of natural settlement areas | | | | |
| | |due to construction works. | | | | |
| |Flora and fauna |Earthworks, operation of machines,|Adequate storage, processing or liquidation of wastes; |Storage, processing, liquidation of wastes| | |
| | |noise and etc.; |Protection of vulnerable areas located close to the construction site; |addressed above |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |Losses or degradations during and |Application of seasonal work methodologies where necessary. | | |Amelioration |
| | |after construction works, | |No cost for other measures provided they | |JSC |
| | |non-seasonal works, change of | |are integrated into normal operating | | |
| | |ecological situation etc. | |procedures. | | |
|Construction |Aesthetics and |Impact of works on landscape and |Careful design and location of works; |Restoration/planting of greenery: $50,000 | | |
|stage |landscape |disturbance to natural sights, |Restoration of damaged trees, protection lines and etc.; |No cost for remaining measures provided |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |greenness and trees; |Planting of greenery in the construction site, careful implementation of works |they are integrated into normal operating | |Amelioration |
| | |Noise, dust, residue and etc. |in the work sites, and management of wastes. |procedures. | |JSC |
| | |during and after construction. | | | | |
| |Agriculture |Damage to agricultural lands, |Liaise effectively with relevant organizations and residents before start of |No cost for identified measures provided | |Supervisor/ |
| | |including drainage and irrigation |construction, maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly control|they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Amelioration |
| | |infrastructure. |machinery and vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas |procedures. | |JSC |
| |Livestock |Livestock resources damaged by |Liaise effectively with farmers and residents before start of construction, |No cost for identified measures provided | |Supervisor/ |
| | |machinery and vehicles. |maintain dialogue, develop a grievance procedure, strictly control machinery and|they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Amelioration |
| | | |vehicle access and reinstate all affected areas |procedures. | |JSC |
| |Health and safety of |Health risks from unprocessed |Planning of measures dealing with security and environmental protection issues; |Trainings: $25,000 | | |
| |residents and workers|wastes; |Adherence to project standards, good signage, ongoing consultation with | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |Use of harmful substances (paints |residents, including schools. All workers to use appropriate PPE and be trained |No cost for identified measures provided | |Amelioration |
| | |with heavy metal, lead |at project induction. Safety fencing provided. |they are integrated into normal operating | |JSC |
| | |compositions), asbestos- cement |Organization and implementation of security and safety related trainings; |procedures. | | |
| | |slabs, inflammable and toxic |Management of materials in accordance with the relevant ecological and | | | |
| | |materials etc.). |sanitary-hygiene norms; | | | |
| | | |Identification of dangerous sites, proper storage/liquidation of waste |Construction of warehouse for temporal | | |
| | | |materials. |storage of hazardous wastes: $50,000 | | |
| |Areas of historical |Damage to areas of historical and |There are no areas of historic/cultural value to be affected by project. But if |No cost for identified measures provided | | |
| |and cultural value |cultural value located in the |it appears relevant measures need to be taken |they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |project area |Staff awareness; |procedures | |Amelioration |
| | | |Inform adequate organizations in case of archeological findings; | | |JSC |
| | | |Temporary termination of works. | | | |
| |Resettlement |Loss of property, land and damage |There no need for resettlement. |Costs for resettlement (if any) to be | | |
| |Land aquisation] |to living areas of population |For areas where lands used for agricultural crop production relevant plans need |negotiated by project owner in accordance |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |to be prepared, which includes provision of replacement lands or compensation |with relevant legislation, contractual | |Amelioration |
| | | |for lost access to plots of arable land and lost fruit or nut trees. |agreement or other documents. | |JSC |
|Operation stage |Risks to human health|Quality of treated water |Operation supervision of treatment facilities in due accordance with the |No cost for identified measures provided | | |
|(potable water |and environment | |operation guidelines; |they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
|systems) | | |Quality control of water flows entering the system; |procedures | |Amelioration |
| | | |Avoid pollution of treated waters with the wastewater flows; | | |JSC |
| | | |Avoid over-chlorination of water flows supplied to the consumers. | | | |
| | |Breakages and emergency situations|There is need to develop scheduled preventative maintenance |Training cost identified below | | |
| | | |Training of staff on safety and human security issues; |No cost for remaining measures provided |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |Measures to avoid leakage of chlorine gas. |they are integrated into normal operating | |Amelioration |
| | | | |procedures | |JSC |
| |Social-economical |Reduction of treated water |Prevent illegal connections to the system; |No cost for remaining measures provided | | |
| | |quantities |Proper operation of the system including water treatment, pipelines, connection |they are integrated into normal operating |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |lines and etc. |procedure | |Amelioration |
| | | |Ensure an affordable tariff structure and proper collection of fees. | | |JSC |
| | |Quality of wastewater and its |Constant monitoring of wastewater flows coming out of the wastewater treatment |Monitoring of downstream environmental | | |
| | |impacts on human health and |plant; |quality: $12,500 one time every 2 years |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
|Operation stage |Risks to human health|environment |Discharge of wastewater into the environment only after adequate treatment; |for 20 years | |Amelioration |
|(sewage and |and environmental | |Training of operation staff for their qualification raising; | | |JSC |
|wastewater) |impacts | |Monitoring of downstream habitats to evaluate the extent to which they return to|No cost for remaining measures provided | | |
| | | |their previously unpolluted state. |they are integrated into normal operating | | |
| | | | |procedures | | |
| | |Quality of sediments in the |Adequate processing of sludge; |Monitoring of sludge quality: $10,000/year| | |
| | |treatment structures (sludge), |Monitoring of nematodes, coliforms and heavy metals in the composition of output|Transportation of sludge $10,000/year |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | |risks due to agricultural |sludge; | | |Amelioration |
| | |consumption of these wastes. |Transportation of sludge in the closed containers; |Training cost identified below | |JSC |
| | | |Training of operation staff for their qualification raising. | | | |
| | | |Training In application of sludge, and monitoring of sludge application | | | |
| | |Smell generations in the |Planning and management of smell mitigation; |Odour masking agents: $US 5,000/year | | |
| | |wastewater treatment structure; |Tight shutting of smell producing equipment and containers. | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | | |No cost for remaining measures provided | |Amelioration |
| | | | |they are integrated into normal operating | |JSC |
| | | | |procedures | | |
| |Safe storage of |Risks to human health |Use of authorized sites for non-hazardous waste disposal; support and |Training: $25,000 in first year; | | |
| |hazardous and | |arrangements for setting facilities for hazardous waste safe storage |$5,000/year in each following year |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| |non-hazardous wastes | | | | |Amelioration |
| | | | |No cost for identified measures provided | |JSC |
| | | | |they are integrated into normal operating | | |
| | | | |procedures | | |
| |Human health |Risks to health of residents and |Training of staff on safety and human security issues; | | | |
| | |workers and to the environment |Training of staff on sanitary and hygiene rules to prevent infections from | |Contractor |Supervisor/ |
| | | |wastewater discharges and sludge residues; | | |Amelioration |
| | | |Provide staff with adequate protection uniforms and facilities; | | |JSC |
| | | |Measures to prevent emergency situations such as leakage of chlorine gas. | | | |
| | | |Monitoring of drinking water and wastewater quality | | | |
|Note: All mitigation measures identified in this Table should be specified in all bidding documents (Bill of Quantities) and contracts for construction and operation of the project, and should also be including in all manuals or |
|operating procedures that are developed. Based on above measures in total around 200000 USD need to be allocated to implement main mitigation measures. |
The Contractor will be contractually required to conform to the requirements specified in the EIA and EMP and will be accountable to Amelioration JSC, as the client, through its Project Implementation Unit (PIU). It is recommended (as agreed with Amelioration JSC) that the PIU is supported in achieving project environmental and social safeguard objectives will be achieved if the construction supervision consultant has an environmental expertise and carries out environmental supervision as part of the overall project supervision... The precise details have not yet been determined, but the consultant will advise and support the PIU in implementation of the EIA standards during construction and into operation. Furthermore, local Bank staff will work with the consultant and the PIU during development of the environmental plans.
There are several mechanisms of ensuring delivery during construction of both general and site specific mitigation developed in EIAs. One mechanism favored for the project involves requiring the Contractor to further develop the outline requirements in an EMP by designing individual Management Plans, such as oil and fuel storage, waste management, traffic management and pollution prevention.
This approach for each individual scheme will benefit from oversight by the PIU to form a set of environmental requirements applicable to the project as a whole, which will ensure compliance of the work to both national and Bank standards. Such measures will be mandated in the bidding and contract documents, so that an overall good standard of work is achieved. This approach also has benefits of institutional capacity training, as the knowledge and capability of Amelioration JSC will be extended to effective environmental management and as each scheme comes on stream the PIU will benefit from knowledge gained on previous schemes. Main elements of the Specific Management Plans are given in able 8.3
Table 8.3 List of Specific Management Plans
|Specific Management Plan|Outline of Content |
|Waste Management |Measures to reduce, handle, separate, store and dispose waste from operations and work |
| |sites. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting. Instructions for |
| |the storage and handling of various types of hazardous materials. |
|Waste Water Management |Measures to control, collect, treat or reuse wastewater from various sources to avoid |
| |pollution. |
|Air Quality Control |Measures to reduce and control air emission from various sources. Requirements for |
| |monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting. |
|Dust Control |Measures to reduce and control dust emissions from roads, work sites and construction |
| |activities. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting. |
|Noise and Vibration |Measures to reduce and control noise and vibrations generated by plant at all work sites and|
|Control |from transport activities. Requirements for monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting.|
|Traffic Management |Procedures for minimising disruption to traffic and access, especially for public buildings |
| |such as hospitals and schools. |
|Emergency Response |Procedures for response to a range of incidents and emergencies. Requirements for |
| |monitoring, recording, inspection and reporting. |
|Archaeology and Cultural |Measures to reduce adverse impacts on cultural heritage during construction. If any late |
|Heritage |finds are made measures must be taken to ensure ‘conservation’ in accordance with |
| |legislation. |
|Oil and fuel storage and |Specification for storage of all oils and fuels (secondary containment etc) and procedures |
|refuelling |for refuelling vehicles, plant and equipment so as to ensure environmental protection. |
|Site Inspection |Procedures for site inspection and reporting including notification of non-compliance |
|Handling of Complaints and|Procedures for handling of complaints including response to complainer and reporting. |
|Grievances | |
|Environmental Training |- Project Induction |
| |- Toolbox talks |
| |Training requirements and procedures including target groups, contents of training sessions |
| |and verification. |
|Storage and use of |Registration, logging of material safety data sheets and risk assessment of materials and |
|hazardous products & |chemicals being used in the project. Documentation requirements. |
|substances | |
|Reinstatement Plan |Plan for topsoil management and removal of all equipment and materials from temporary work |
| |sites and reinstatement of areas to a standard at least as good as the pre-construction |
| |condition. |
9 8.2. MONITORING
Conducting monitoring is the major strategic tool in environmental management and the extent of project monitoring will be dependent on the nature, scale and potential impact of the project activities. Monitoring may require the services of environmental specialists or a company with laboratory and analytical facilities (for complex environmental problems) or inspection by the local government environmental officers.
Main elements of the environmental monitoring plan are the following:
In construction phase:
• Dust monitoring;
• Noise monitoring;
• Solid wastes monitoring;
• Waste waters monitoring;
• Soil monitoring.
In utilization phase:
• Monitoring of water volume in water sources and water storages;
• Monitoring of microbiological and chemical composition of water distributed to people, comparison to water standards;
• Monitoring of pollution level of sewage;
• Monitoring of waste waters after purification;
• Monitoring of depositions settled in water cleaning plants;
• Monitoring of cleaned sewage in the place where it joins to sewage collector;
• Monitoring of soil where depositions generated in water cleaning plants will be used as fertilizers.
Monitoring of all activities during construction period will be under the responsibility of the Contractor, whose environmental performance will be controlled by the Amelioration JSC (PIU and Environmental Specialist) and supervising consultant appointed by PIU. The Contractor will prepare Specific Management Plans (see Table 8.3 above)_ addressing all aspects of the EMP, and will establish a team for the monitoring activities(Table 8.3).
The Contractor will be responsible for the compliance of the constructions with the national norms and standards. Monitoring of construction activities will have to ensure that mitigation measures of construction impacts are being implemented properly. Contractor’s Environmental Team will be subject to the government inspections(MENR, MoH) from time to time. The PIU may involve an individual auditing company to conduct additional environmonital monitoring of the contractors performance. The construction supervision consultant should have an environmental expert who will provide environmental monitoring of construction work and report to PIU. Based on the input from supervision consultant and aududing company the PIU should handle raised environmental issues and regularly report to world bank as part of overall project progress reporting
The Environmental Monitoring Plan (see Table 8.4 below) has been prepared based on an initial monitoring plan developed as part of the Feasibility Study.
Table 8.4. Environmental Monitoring Plan
|Item |Element |Location |Type of monitoring |Frequency of monitoring |Purpose of monitoring |Cost |
|Construction repair |Dust |In the construction |Visual monitoring |During periodic site visits to be|To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
|works | |sites | |carried on daily basis by |protection requirements | |
| | | | |contractor and by monitor | | |
| | | | |appointed in the contract | | |
| | | |Project site and surrounding area |Each month |Relevance to standards and rules |2500 USD |
| |Wastewater flows generated in |In the construction |Visual monitoring |During monthly site visits |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| |the construction sites |sites | | |protection requirements | |
| | | | | | | |
| |Collection of solid wastes |In the construction |Visual monitoring |During periodic site visits |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| | |sites | | |protection requirements | |
| |Utilization of solid wastes |Abandoned areas |Visual monitoring |During periodic site visits |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| | | | | |protection requirements | |
| |Use of dangerous materials h |In the construction |Visual monitoring and study of documentation |Each month |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| |(paints with heavy metals, lead |sites with right | | |protection requirements | |
| |compositions, asbestos-cement |documentation | | | | |
| |slabs, pipes, inflammable and | | | | | |
| |toxic substances etc.) | | | | | |
| |Protective measures in the |In the construction |Visual monitoring |Each month |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| |construction site |sites with right | | |protection and safety requirements | |
| | |documentation | | | | |
| |Protection of nature |In the construction |Visual monitoring |Each month |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| | |sites | | |protection requirements | |
| |Earth restoration after |In the construction |Visual monitoring |At completion of construction |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| |excavation works |sites | |works |protection requirements | |
| |Noise & vibrations resulting |Project area/close to |Portative noise metering device |During periodic site visits, on |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| |from equipment work |settlements | |daily basis |protection requirements | |
| |Traffic operation /movement |In the construction |visual monitoring of machinery and |During periodic site visits |To ensure adherence to environmental |2500 USD |
| | |sites |b) trucks carrying construction materials | |protection requirements | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| |Reduced access |In the construction |visual monitoring |During periodic site visits on |To ensure adherence to requirements |1000 USD |
| | |sites | |daily basis | | |
| |Vehicle and pedestrian safety |In the construction |visual monitoring by supervisor |On daily basis during nonworking |To ensure adherence to requirements |2500 USD |
| |when there is no construction |sites | |hours | | |
| |activity | | | | | |
|Operation |Utilization of solid wastes |Abandoned areas |Visual |Periodic visits |To ensure adherence to environmental |1000 USD |
| | | | | |protection requirements | |
| |Quality of treated potable water|Inlet to treatment |Measuring (pH, turbidity, suspended solids, |In accordance with the schedule |Relevance to standards and norms |6000 USD Each year |
| | |structure |bacteria) | | | |
| |Adequacy of treated potable |Outlet to treatment |Measuring (physical-chemical and bacteriological, |In accordance with the schedule |Relevance to potable water standards |6000 USD |
| |water to standards |structure |including heavy metals and pesticides on permanent| | | |
| | | |basis) | | | |
| |Quality of treated wastewater |Outlet to treatment |Measuring (physical-chemical and bacteriological |In accordance with the schedule |Relevance to standards and norms |6000 USD each year |
| | |structure |analyses) | | | |
| | |Water quality (visual, |At up and downstream points of water discharge and|Each month |To ensure adherence to environmental |6000 USD |
| | |water smell, |water discharge areas (basins) | |protection requirements | |
| | |bacteriological, | | | | |
| | |chemical) | | | | |
| |Quality of sludge (sediments) |Monitoring of nemotodes,|Physical, chemical and bacteriological analyses |After sludge processing |Relevance to FAO requirements for |6000 USD |
| | |coliforms and heavy | | |neutralization or reuse for | |
| | |metals of sludge | | |agricultural purposes | |
| | |composition | | | | |
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3. Capacity Assessment for the Environmental Management of the Project
There is a Department on Control of Protection and Use of Water Resources in the Amelioration JSC, consisting of 5 staff trained under several international initiatives and programs (e.g. ADB Flood Mitigation Project). The main functions of this department include also control of compliance with water quality and quantity requirements during the abstraction and use of water resources for different purposes.. The PIU for this project has a full-time Environmental Specialist who has obtained significant experience under the Irrigation and Drainage Project financed by the World Bank. In order to further strengthen te capacity of the PIU and the Amelioration JSC (including its local departments), the project will provid resources for specifically targeted training sessions to cover aspects of environmental management for both construction and operational phases of water projects. Also, the project will involve international consultancy services to supervise the construction works, which will include environmental supervision expertise.
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ANNEXES:
ANNEX I. Project Area in Ismayill region
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ANNEX II Existing Water supply In Ismayilli region
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ANNEX III. Existing Sewer Syastem in Ismayilli region
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ANNEX IV Proposed Water supply system options in Ismayilli region
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ANNEX V. Water supply zones
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ANNEX VI. DRINKING WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS
A. Drinking Water
Drinking water treatment requirements should determined according to the quality of raw water from the different sources.
EU Council Directive 75/440/EEC describes the quality required for surface water which is intended for the abstraction of drinking water in the EU Member States:
The surface water is divided into 3 categories (A1, A2, A3) according to limiting values:
Category A1: Simple physical treatment and disinfection, e. g. rapid filtration and disinfection
Category A2: Normal physical treatment, chemical treatment and disinfection, e. g. pre-chlorination, coagulation, flocculation, decantation, filtration, disinfection (final chlorination)
Category A3: Intensive physical and chemical treatment, extended treatment and disinfection, e. g. chlorination to break-point, coagulation, flocculation, decantation, filtration, adsorption (activated carbon), disinfection (ozone, final chlorination)
In the summary project FS document proposes to consider the values according to EU Directive 75/440/EEC as criterion for this Project. It has to be emphasized that treated water quality must meet the limiting values set in “EU Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the Quality of Water Intended for Human Consumption”. Parametric values are divided in
A) Microbiological Parameters
B) Chemical Parameters
C) Indicator Parameters
The parameters and the limiting values are listed in Annex I to Council Directive 98/83/EC.
Relevant water qualiity standards in Azerbaijan are given in below Table.
Table. Water qiality standards in Azerbaijan
|INDICATOR |Standards |
|pH |6,0-9,0 |
|Turbidity |1.5 mg/l |
|Microorganism (Colonies are formed in 1 ml test water) | 50 (G) |> 30 (G) |
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|Dissolced Oxiygen Satuaration Rate | | | | |
|Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) |mg/l O2 |< 3 (G) |< 5 (G) |< 7 (G) |
|Nitroogen (N) by Kjeldahl Method (Except NO3) |mg/l |1 (G) |2 (G) |3 (G) |
|Ammonia (NH4) |mg/l |0.05 (G) |1.5 |4 |
|Substances Extrahable with Chloroform |mg/l SEC |0.1 (G) |0.2 (G) |0.5 (G) |
|Total Coliforms at 37 °C |/100 ml |50 (G) |5000 (G) |50000(G) |
|Faecal Coliforms |/100 ml |20 (G) |2000 (G) |20000(G) |
|Faecal Streptococci |/100 ml |20 (G) |1000 (G) |10000(G) |
|Salmonella | |Not present in |Not present in | |
| | |1000 ml |1000 ml | |
Note: values marked with “G” shall be respected as guidelines.
Depending on the category the following standard methods of treatment for transforming surface water into drinking water are defined:
ANNEX IX TREATED WASTE WATER AND SLUDGE REQUIREMENTS
In the proposed FS document it is shown that WWTP should meet the requirements of international standards. As it states the amounts of 50 g BOD5/cap/d, 100 g COD/cap/d , 10.5 g N/cap/d and 70 g/cap/d total suspended substances seems to be consistent with acting standards and those used in other European countries like Germany, Turkey etc.
As there is no legislation in Azerbaijan defining the limit effluent values of WWTPs to use international standards for this purposes. The standard for wastewater treatment in the European Union is presented in the Urban Wastewater Directive 91/271/EEC issued on May 21 1991. The EU-Standard differentiates between sensitive and non-sensitive receiving water bodies.
Table 6.2 . Effluent Standards acc. EU-Directive 91/271/EEC
|Parameter (Unit) |Sensitive Area |Non-Sensitive Area |
|BOD5 |mg/l |25 |25 |
|COD |mg/l |125 |125 |
|TSS |mg/l |35 |35 |
|N,tot |mg/l |15 |-- |
|P,tot |mg/l |2 |-- |
The requirements for N and P refer to annual mean values and a minimum wastewater temperature of 12° C.
According to the Azerbaijan rules, discharge of wastewaters into water bodies is allowed only after obtaining a permit for "special water-use". The degree to which discharged wastewaters have to be treated (purified) is determined by the Maximum Allowable Discharge (MAD) norms for polluting substances. These norms are normally imposed in order to gradually improve surface water quality and meet the sanitary-hygienic requirements in proximity to water-intake structures.
Application of certain methods of use of waste water on irrigated fields depend on preliminary preparation, with consideration of natural conditions and type of cultivated crops.
Assessment of waste water quality and its sludge, applied for irrigation and fertilization is conducted in complex way according to agrochemical and sanitary-hygienic and veterinary-sanitary indications.
Regulation of indicators of quality of watering water and its sludge is made with consideration of soil-climatic, hydro-geological conditions of territory of specific object, biological specific features of cultivated crops and technology of irrigation. Chemical composition of waste water, used for irrigation is assessed on the basis of activity of hydrogen ion (pH), composition of amount of dissolved salts, availability of main biogenic elements (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), micro-elements and organic substances.
Requirements for quality of wastewater and its sludge
Quality of waste water and its sludge, used for irrigation is regulated by chemical, bacteriological and parasitological indications.
Admissible concentration of heavy metals in waste water is established depending on irrigation norm, and it is defined in each specific case in accordance with acting requirements to waste water quality and its sludge, used for irrigation and fertilization.
Waste water, containing microelements, including heavy metals in quantities not exceeding MAC for economy-potable water use, may be used for irrigation without restrictions.
Possibility of use of treated industrial and mixed waste water in at irrigated fields is settled in each specific case by bodies and institutions of state sanitary-epidemiology and veterinary services on base of results of special researches, directed for learning of degree and character of impact of waste water on soil, cultivated crops, live-stock and cattle breeding production.
Requirements concerning sludge from wastewater, applied for fertilization
Use of sludge of waste water for fertilization may be admitted after its sterilization by one of methods in accordance with acting Sanitary rules of installation and operation of agricultural fields of irrigation.
Before use of sludge at lots for fertilization, agrochemical examination of soil on following parameters is to be conducted: pH, composition of active forms of phosphorus, potassium, heavy metals-lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, mercury, zinc. Examination is made on base of methods, accepted at agrochemical service.
As a rule, content of heavy metals in sludge of waste water from enterprises, reprocessing agricultural production is lower, however, nutritive substances are higher, than in sludge from city treatment facilities. With the aim to exclude hazard of pollution of soil, production and environment by heavy metals sludge of waste water purposed for fertilization are to be obligatorily analyzed for checking of heavy metals: lead, cadmium, chrome, copper, nickel, mercury, and zinc.
Application of sludge of industrial –domestic waste water, containing heavy metals and composts from them is prohibited, if introduction of these fertilizers will increase level of pollution of soils up to values 0,7-0,8 MACs
Quality control of waste water and its sludge, which are applied for irrigation and fertilization
Production laboratory control on envisaging of sanitation rules and standards at operation of at irrigated fields includes:
• control of effectiveness of operation of plants on preliminary preparation of waste water and its sludge before introduction at agricultural fields;
• quality control of underground and surface water, which are in the area of impact at agricultural fields
quality control of soil
ANNEX X. .The List Of Participants Of Public Consultation Meeting in Ismayilli
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| |NAME |WORK PLACE |CONTACTS |
|1 |Verdiyev Rafig |EPTISA |050 349-58-84 |
|2 |Agayev Rovsan |Deputy Head of Ismailli Rayon executive power, Head of |050 367-21-01 |
| | |Rayon Commission on WSS project implementation | |
|3 |Aliyev Sukram |Ismailli QIS |050 612-59-88 |
|4 |Rahimov Aftandil |MRX head physician |050 595-09-29 |
|5 |Macidov Vusal |Chairman of the Ismailli municipality |050 363-76-66 |
|6 |Ismayilov Sakir |Ecology department head |050 208-58-80 |
| | | |055 208-58-80 |
|7 |Mammadov Rafig |Mican v |050 345-97-90 |
|8 |Mammadov Faxraddin |Ismaillyi v |050 626-74-30 |
|9 |Isayev Sadig |Galincag |050 393-73-48 |
|10 |Rahimov Feyruz |Xanagah |050 235-63-50 |
|11 |Fataliyev Vazirxan |Xanagah |050 571-85-45 |
|12 |Aliyev Agasaf |Water agency head |050 665-57-27 |
|13 |Soltanov Shahmammad |Ismailli news |050 514-86-21 |
|14 |Mammadli Rafail |Ismailli SR |070 250-68-69 |
|15 |Tarverdiyev Ismayil |Ismailli MIS |070 311-49-05 |
|16 |Gambarov Xanlar |Director of the GEM |630-13-89 |
|17 |Muradov Hidayat |Director of the RHM |366-87-64 |
|18 |Ahmadov Maharram |Representative on city of the RIHB |050 335-89-49 |
|19 |Seyidov Miralasgar |Head architect |371-81-45 |
|20 |Garibli Ilqar |Resident of Ismailli city |333-01-32 |
|21 |Allahverdiyev Asad |Resident of Ismailli city |050 465-03-08 |
|22 |Makanov Rasul |Resident of Ismailli city | |
|23 |Abdullayev Parvin |Resident of Ismailli city | |
|24 |Aliyev Samir |Resident of Ismailli city | |
|25 |Guliyev Ilgar |Resident of Ismailli city | |
Annex XI. Public meeting on discussion of EİA report for Ismayilli region
Ismayilli town 23 October 2010
Workshop was organized in Ismayilli town on October 23 , 2010 in the meeting venue provided by the Ismayilli Rayon Executive Powerş The representative of EPTİSA Rafig Verdiyev provided the general information about the Project to participants and answered asked questions. Main discussions where about proposals of Project Alternatives, Proposal Water sources , Environment Impact Assessment, Scheduled Activities for Environment Management Plan, Proposed Mitigation Measures.
The Presentation followed up with interesting discussions. Discussions were mainly about water supply, location of waste water treatment plant, sewer canals, project schedule and employment of local people in project construction work. Some people asked about length of construction works and potential its impacts/
The environmental consultant of the EIA informed that provided proposals will be considered in the EIA.
The essential questions and proposals during the presentation:
| |Question |Responce |
|1 |Bilalov Azer |Waste waters will be treated according to the international standards |
| | |mechanically and biologically and used for irrigation. |
| |Will the new project prevent waste waters negative | |
| |social and environmental impact | |
|2 |Samadov Rustam: |All pipelines will be replaced by the project |
| |Will the project change all water supply pipelines? | |
|3 |Rahim Hasanov: How will the problem of the lack of |Different technologies will be used to add iodine to water. One of options is |
| |enough iodine in water be solved ? |adding to water iodine mixed soil |
|4 |Alasgarovov Sahin |Rain waters are to be managed by the municipalities and project will only address|
| | |waste waters from households and other bildings. But negotiations are ongoing |
| |As a drenage system in Ismayilli isn’t operational, |with the rayon management to address this issue properly. |
| |after reinfall water enters to the basement of | |
| |houses. How this problem will be solved? | |
|5 |Alasgarovov Sahin |Issues related to the crossing of different communication and other lines will |
| | |be agreed with relevant organizations according to the map- scheme of |
| |Will the measures taken to protect communication and |construction work |
| |other lines(water supply, qas etc) at places where | |
| |new pipelines during the construction will cross | |
| |them ? | |
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[1] The identification and priority assigned to a VEC has been informed by the public consultations that took place in June 2010.
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