Environmental Impact Assessment - Municipal

EA for the Proposed STP Project Description
1.3 NEED FOR THE STUDY
Figure 1.1 TN Districts map showing Dharmapuri
Rapid urbanization has resulted in a significant impact on the environment. Now, all the
concerned authorities have realized that development cannot be sustained unless the environment is
protected. Therefore, most of the governments in the world have made it mandatory for project
developers to carryout Environmental Assessment (EA) of their development project(s) and prepare
Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) so that the environmental quality is protected.
The proposed project providing underground sewerage scheme to Dharmapuri Municipality
involves establishment of STP and hence classified under E1 category as per ESF and necessitates
carrying out EA for Dharmapuri Municipality and suggest environment management measures for
mitigating the impacts, if any, from the project during various phases of construction and operation.
1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
To assess the effect on Land, Air, Water and Noise environment and measures proposed
to counteract adverse effects
To assess impact on wildlife (including birds) habitat in project area, if any;
Assessment of impact on flora and fauna which would possibly be affected by the project
and suggest plans for their conservation.
To collect available water quality data; observe and analyze water quality at the project
area and to collect information on known pollution sources in the area.
To evaluate the impact of the project on public health, quality of life etc. during construction
and after commissioning of the project.
To assess impact on human settlements in project area, if any.
To assess impact of project on existing and proposed infrastructure including roads and to
identify measures for overcoming the same;
Analysis of Census data for demographic profile
Preparation of environmental monitoring plan for construction and operational phases.
Identifying mitigatory measures.
Preparation of sound Environment Management plan (EMP) outlining additional control
technologies to be adopted for mitigation of adverse impacts. If any.
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