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filled for composting and other (non-compost able) waste will be
sold to the authorized recycling vendors. Therefore, no adverse
impact on soil is anticipated from the solid waste.
c. Hazardous waste
The hazardous waste like transformer oil, spent oil etc will be
utilized in kiln as a source of high calorific fuel, which will also
reduce the fuel consumption and solve the problem of hazardous
waste disposal. Therefore, no adverse impact is anticipated on soil
due to hazardous waste.
d. Soil
The solid waste, which will be used for landfill, is basically ground
dust, which has no toxic elements as constituents. Hence the
question of soil contamination, by the way of disposal of soil waste,
does not arise. No adverse impact on soil is anticipated due to
sewage sludge, combustible, compost able and hazardous waste.
RAINWATER HARVESTING
It is hilly terrain. Rains are to the tune of 4,000 mm. The plant layout would
be evolved in such a manner so that rain water of the plant area is
collected and stored, which can be used for plant operations. Ground
water recharge is not practically feasible. The consumption by plant
operations shall have a positive effect on the overall hydrograph of the
area.
5.7 ECOLOGY
Mitigation measures
Following measures are proposed to mitigate ecological impacts:
Plantation programme
An extensive plantation programme will be carried out inside the plant
area, which will help in controlling air pollution and also in providing green
area for various faunal species for shelter. The plantation will cover more
than 1/3rd of the plant area. Special care will be taken while planting trees,
as regards the type and the number, within the plant premises in order to
confine the pollutants to the area and prevent their dispersal.
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