Environmental Monitoring Report Project Number: 42184-024 Semiannual Report March 2019

MON: Southeast Gobi Urban and Border Town

Development Project – Additional Financing

Prepared by the Ministry of Construction and Urban Development for the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank. This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank LSMI licensed soil erosion institute

BOD5 5-day biochemical oxygen demand MOE Ministry of Environment

DEIA Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment

NH3-N Ammonia nitrogen

CO2 Carbon dioxide NO2 Nitrate

CODc

r Chemical oxygen demand O&M Operation and maintenance

CSC Construction supervision company OPF Operators of project facilities

dB decibels pH potential of hydrogen; used to specify the acidity or basicity of a solution

DEIA Draft environmental impact assessment PIU Project implementation unit

DO Dissolved oxygen PM10 Particulate matter with diameter <10μ

EA Executing Agency PM2.5 Particulate matter with diameter <2.5μ

EIA Environmental impact assessment PMO Project management office

EIR Environmental impact report PPMS Project performance management system

EIT Environmental impact table PPTA Project preparatory technical assistance

EM Environmental monitoring PRC People’s Republic of China

EMA Environmental monitoring agency RP Resettlement plan

EMP Environmental Management Plan SEMSP

Site Environmental Management and Supervision Plan

EMR Environmental Management Report SO2 Sulfate

EMS Environmental monitoring station SPS Safeguard Policy Statement (of ADB)

EPB Environmental protection bureau SRT Sludge retention time

FSR Feasibility study report SS Suspended solids

FYP Five Year Plan SWM Solid Waste Management facility

GDP Gross domestic product TN Total Nitrogen

GHG Greenhouse gas TP Total Phosphorus

GRM Grievance redress mechanism TSP Total suspended particulates

IA Implementing agency WHO World Health Organization

IEE Initial environmental examination WRB Water resources bureau

LAeq Equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level, in decibels

WTP Water treatment plant

Leq Equivalent continuous sound pressure level, in decibels

WWTP Wastewater treatment plant

LIEC Loan implementation environment consultant

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 3

1.1 Description of the Project 3

1.2 Purpose of Report 3

1.3 Project Progress 4

2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP 5

2.1 Roles and Responsibilities for EMP and Monitoring Implementation 5

2.2 EMP and Monitoring Implementation Progress 6

2.3 Environmental Monitoring Data and Record 7

2.3.1 Water Quality 7

2.3.2 Air Quality 10

2.3.4 Soil Erosion 13

2.3.5 Flora and Fauna 13

2.3.6 Cultural Heritage Sites 15

2.3.7 Health and Safety 18

2.3.8 Landscape 22

2.4 Environmental Institutional Capacity Building and Training 24

2.5 2018-2020 EMP IMPLMENTATION COSTS AND EXPENDITURES 24

3 CONCLUSIONS 25

4 APPENDIX I: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP 26

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description of the Project

On 19 April 2010, ADB approved a grant of $15 million from its Asian Development Fund (ADF)

for the Southeast Gobi Urban and Border Town Development Project (Grant Project) to support

the provision of infrastructure and service improvement in urban areas in Southeast Gobi,

Mongolia. At the time, the aimags (provinces) of Dornogovi and Umnogovi were experiencing a

rapid increase in economic activity from the expansion of mining operations and the strengthening

of trade corridors with the People’s Republic of China. This resulted in the growth of urban populations, but the aimag centers and key soum centers lacked sufficient urban infrastructure

and services. The initial project’s anticipated impact was enhanced economic development and livability in the aimag centers and mining and border towns in the Southeast Gobi. Key outputs

of the initial project included urban roads, water supply networks, wastewater collection, district

heating, solid waste collection and disposal systems, and urban service delivery reforms.

On 22 April 2016 ADB approved the Additional Financing (AF) Loan of $19.4 million (the Loan)

from its ADF resources to expand the scope and coverage of the Grant Project by adding the

construction of new, modern and efficient wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) with Integrated

Fixed-film Activated Sludge (IFAS) technology in four aimag centers: Arkhangai, Dornogovi,

Umnugovi and Uvurkhangai (the AF Project). The AF Project aims to achieve higher livability

standards of local residents through construction of new WWTPs and improvement of the

wastewater treatment technology. The loan will also support institutional reform and capacity

building of the aimag Public Utilities Service Organizations (PUSOs).

A Technical Assistance project (TA 9100-MON) for the management and reuse of sewage sludge

from on-site sanitation facilities and decentralized wastewater treatment plants was approved

together with the Loan on 22 April 2016. The Ministry of Construction and Urban Development

(MCUD) is the Executing Agency (EA) of the project and is supported by the PMU for daily

management and administration of the project. MCUD is responsible for overall strategic

guidance, technical supervision, and execution of the project through the existing state-level

steering committee for externally financed urban projects. Aimag Governments of Arkhangai,

Dornogovi, Umnugovi and Uvurkhangai are the Implementing Agencies (IAs) for the project and

at the aimag level IAs will be assisted through the support units to be established at PUSOs. Staff

of PUSOs will be assigned to the project part-time to support supervision of civil works and

administration.

1.2 Purpose of Report

The purpose of this environmental monitoring report (EMR) is to describe and assess progress

for implementation of the environmental management plan (EMP) for the L3388-MON. Southeast

Gobi Urban and Border Town Development Project for the reporting period 1 July – 31 December

2018. This EMR is submitted in compliance with the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS)1 of the

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the loan agreement between ADB and the project executing

agency.

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The project is to contribute to enhanced economic development and livability in the AF aimag

centers. The expected outcome of the project is improved urban development and governance,

and expanded access to sustainable infrastructure and public utilities services in the AF project

aimag centers. The project will directly benefit more than 25,000 residents (25% of the urban

population in the project soums) and indirectly, approximately 100,000 resident.

This is the second semi-annual EMR for the project. It covers the construction of new, modern

and efficient wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) with Integrated Fixed-film Activated Sludge

(IFAS) technology in four aimag centers: Arkhangai, Dornogovi, Umnugovi and Uvurkhangai

during the construction perriod of 2018. This additional financing project was classified as

category B for environment by ADB.

The EMR describes: (i) project readiness with respect to fulfilling environmental requirements; (ii)

implementation of mitigation measures; (iii) monitoring activities; (iv) public consultations

(including grievance redress); (v) training and capacity building; (vi) expenditures for EMP

implementation (including mitigation, monitoring, and training); (vii) reporting; and (viii) an overall

assessment of key achievements, challenges, issues, corrective actions, and lessons learned,

during the reporting period.

1.3 PROJECT PROGRESS

The project became effective on June 30 of 2017, physical progress by the project was estimated

by the project management office (PMU) to be 76%. The project is currently rated by ADB as “on

track” implementation progress for subcomponents is summarized in Table 1.

This document is the EMR comprising activities carried out during the second half of 2018 or for

the period starting from 1st of July to 31st of December.

1.3.1. PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Table.1

Uvurkhangai Umnugobi Arkhangai Dornogobi

Location of the

Wastewater

Treatment Plant

In Arvaikheer, at

4km of distance

from the aimag

center

In Dalanzadgad, at 4km

of distance from the

aimag center

In Tsetserleg, at

4km of distance

from the aimag

center

In Sainshand, at

5km of distance

from the aimag

center

Loan number

ADB

Loan: 3388-MON

ADB

Loan: 3388-MON

ADB

Loan:3388-MON

ADB

Loan: 3388-MON

Client

MCUD, Local

Governor’s Office, PMU

MCUD, Local

Governor’s Office, PMU

MCUD, Local

Governor’s Office, PMU

MCUD, Local

Governor’s Office, PMU

Construction

contractor

Comfort Impex

LLC

Consortium/partnership

of the NAB LLC, SAN

LLC, S&A LLC,

Baiguulamj LLC

CHMM LLC HNC LLC

Capacity 3000 m3/day 3000m3/day 3000 m3/day 3000 m3/day

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Uvurkhangai Umnugobi Arkhangai Dornogobi

Duration of the

construction

15 Mar 2018 - 15

Sep 2019

13 Mar 2018 - 15 Sep

2019

Jul 2018 -Sep

2019 Mar 2019 -Mar 2020

Progress of the

construction

works

100% 70% 60% Will start in Mar

2019

2. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMP

2.1 Roles and Responsibilities for EMP and Monitoring Implementation

The EMP specifies the roles and responsibilities the project stakeholders (including MCUD, the

PMU, aimag environment protection authorities, State Professional Agency, contractors, and loan

implementation environment consultants) in overall environmental managemen:

- MCUD as executing agency has the overall responsibility for compliance with safeguards

plan.

- The PMU has procured the services of additional project management and implementation

support (PMIS) consultant team of Easen International Co.,Ltd and Monhydroconstruction

LLC. Implementation of the environmental monitoring plans (EMPs) will be supported by

the Contract B.1 Consultant. The Consultant will also ensure the grievance redress

mechanism (GRM) functions are effective at all project sites. Specific tasks are:

Desk review of the initial environmental examinations (IEE), EMPs, and detailed

Environmental Impact Assessments (DEIAs) for each of the four project sites

and update as needed

Assist PMU and PUSOs in establishing GRM

Review bidding and contract documents to ensure inclusion of all required

environmental specifications

Ensure EMPs, DEAIs are properly implemented at all project sites

Prepare annual EMP progress reports

Conduct training for PUSOs and construction contractors on implementation of

the EMPs.

- Each PUSO will establish a PUSO Support Group to handle the day-to-day activities under

the AF project.

- Construction Contractors will be required to formulate contractor EMPs with complete

management system for adverse impacts, e.g., dust control, noise control, access control

and temporary traffic management, addressing as a minimum the requirements of the

EMP and the relevant DEIA. The contractor EMPs will be renewed on a yearly basis,

submitted to the PSGs for review, and to aimag environment protection authorities for

approval.

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Project EMP Implementation Arrangement

2.2 EMP and Monitoring Implementation Progress

The consultant team organized workshops on the health and safety, environmental safety, and

social and gender safety for the construction contractors and construction workers at the start of

the construction works in Uvurkhangai and Umnugovi and Arkhangai aimags as well as advised

the construction contractors to have environmental protection and monitoring carried out by

professional companies twice during the construction period as part of the project’s environmental management plan.

Field research surveys and samplings took place in August and twice on September 2018 at the

wastewater treatment plant construction sites in Uvurkhangai and Arkhangai and Umnugobi

aimag centers as part of the implementation of the project EMP monitoring program. The desktop

analysis reports of the monitoring activities carried out in these aimags were reviewed and

compiled by the environmental specialist of the consultant team and developed the semi-annual

environmental report. The detailed information on the survey results and the results of the

laboratory analysis can be found in the EMP implementation reports prepared during the

construction phases of each aimags’ wastewater treatment plant. This final semi-annual report

for the second half of 2018 summarizes the measures undertaken to mitigate the environmental

impacts and their results during the construction period and the implementation of the

environmental monitoring program.

In accordance with the guidelines on preparation, review for approval and reporting of

environmental management plan approved by the decree a-05 of the minister for environment

and green development on Jan 06, 2014 as based on the provision 9.9 of the article 9 under the

environmental impact assessment law of 2018, the project EMP was prepared and approved by

the state administrative body concerning the matter. The plan was implemented with the

participation of the authorized professional organizations during the project construction phases

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in order to mitigate adverse impacts and monitor pollutions from the construction works on the

surrounding environment.

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DATA AND RECORD

During this reporting period, PMU and B.1 Consultants had organized several visits for

environment inspection of ongoing projects respectively in July, August and September.2018,

especially focusing on the inspection of construction sites, material quality assurance, and on-site

health and safety management.

Dates of the field surveys and monitoring undertaken during the construction of 2018.

Uvurkhangai Arkhangai Umnugobi

1. August 21-22, 2018 August 21-22, 2018 Aug.8-9.2018

2. September 20-21, 2018 September 19-20, 2018 September 4-5, 2018

2.3.1 WATER QUALITY

At the Uvurkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

A new borehole was drilled at the site, a record keeping book was opened and accredited water

meters were installed. The water use fees were paid accordingly to the local government fund.

The water sample was collected from the new borehole drilled at the site and tested at the

microbiological laboratory of the Public Health Institute. The test results showed that the intestinal

microorganism was detected, and the bacteria content exceeded the standard requirement, thus,

the water does not qualify for drinking water standard. But microorganism and intestinal

pathogens were undetected.

Some of the microbiological parameters of the water from the borehole do not meet the drinking

water standard requirements, therefore, it is not suitable to use it as drinking water source. The

water from the borehole was used only for the concrete mix and dust suppression. The borehole

is planned to be used for water requirements of the boiler house when the wastewater treatment

plant commences the operations.

The drinking water supply for the construction workers was purchased and transported in a 1-ton

plastic container from water distribution kiosk in the aimag center. The water storage container

was disinfected with appropriate solutions and cleaned once in a week.

The chemical composition specifications of the borehole water in the new wastewater treatment

plant site in Uvurkhangai aimag are of hydro carbonate class, of calcium group and of first grade;

and as for the quality, it is likely fresh, with relatively hard withhigh mineralization.

The microbiological test parameters for the new borehole water

No. Test parameters Standards Permitted maximum

limit

Name of the sample: borehole water

1 Number of bacteria MNS 900-2005 100 115 pieces 2 Intestinal microorganisms MNS 4697-98 Undetected E.coli- 0.1 detected

3 Airless microorganisms MNS 4694-

1998 Undetected Airless undetected

4 Intestinal pathogens MNS 6340-

2003 Undetected

Pathogen undetected at 25 ml

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Results of the chemical test analysis of the water

Anion Per 1 dm3

Cation Per 1 dm3

mg/l mg/eq mg-eq/l mg/l mg/eq mg-eq/l Cl- 107.21 3.02 21.96 Na++K+ 110.18 4.79 34.83 SO4

2- 0.07 3.43 24.91 NH4+ 0.10 0.01 0.04

NO3- 5.29 0.09 0.62 Ca2+ 103.41 5.16 37.52

NO2- 1.00 0.02 0.16 Mg2+ 44.75 3.68 26.76

CO32- 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fe2+ 1.50 0.05 0.39

HCO3- 439.34 7.20 52.35 Fe3+ 1.20 0.06 0.47

Total 552.92 13.75 100.00 Total 261.13 13.75 100.00 The sum of the anions and cations subtracted by the half of HCO3: 594.38 mg/dm3 Sum of anions and cations: 814.05 mg/dm3

Dry residue: 0.89 gr/l General hardness: 8.84 mg/dm3 pH: 7.81

ПИЧ 4.91 mg/dm3 Physical characteristics:

Smell: no Turbidity: no Color: no Taste: no Sedimentation: no

Water and salt chemical composition formula: M0. gr/l ��� SO �� Na + K Ca Mg

The chemical composition specifications of the borehole water of the wastewater treatment plant in Uvurkhangai aimag are of hydro carbonate class, of calcium group and of first grade, and as of the quality, it is fresh-like, with relatively high mineralization and hard.

Water sampling carried out from the borehole

At the Arkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

According to the results of the laboratory analysis done on the water samples taken from

downstream of the Dund River where the old wastewater treatment plant discharges into the river

stream, chemical pollutant parameters were couple of times higher than the standard

requirements or the maximum permitted levels. Negative impacts on the Dund River have been

mainly caused by the old wastewater treatment plant rather than the construction phases of the

new WWTP. Therefore, the commencement of the new wastewater treatment plant will lead to

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possible reductions in the river pollution and prevention from potential further adverse impacts on

the river.

Picture.1

Picture.2 Upper stream of Dund river Picture.3 Down stream of Dund river

Surface water quality monitoring

№ Parameters unit Upper

Stream

Down

Stream

MNS

4943:2015

1 COD г / 9.78 215.23 <10

2 BOD г / 5.88 28.48 <3

3 SS г/ 22.0 44.5 -

4 Sulfate г/ 0.00 0.00 -

5 Crome (VI) г/ 0.03 0.026 <0.01

6 Аmmonium г/ 0.11 4.78 <0.5

7 Nitrate г/ 2.39 6.12 <0.2

8 Cloride г/ 15.11 41.74 <300

9 р - 8.16 7.33 6.5-8.5

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At the Umnugovi aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

There are no permanently flowing surface water bodies, lakes or springs in the surrounding area

around the site wastewater treatment plant being built in Dalanzadgad, Umnugobi and the area

belongs to the gobi region. Therefore, there is no adverse impacts on the surface water bodies.

There are also no wells and other aquifers within the impact zone which are fed by underground

water sources.

For drinking and domestic needs of the construction workers, water was purchased from water

distribution kiosk in the aimag center and stored in a 2-ton water tank. The water storage container

was disinfected with chlorine solutions and cleaned once in a week.

Within the scope of the environmental monitoring program, water samples were collected from

the drinking and domestic water storage tank of the construction workers, and were tested at the

microbiological laboratory of the Umnugobi aimag State Inspection Agency. The test results are

included in the 2018 EMP implementation report.

The Central Laboratory for Environment and Metrology in Umnugobi aimag is responsible

for monitoring of the water quality and safety by carrying out monthly inspections on fresh water

sources of 5 wells and 36 water distribution kiosk located in the aimag center for the population

of Dalanzadgad.

Watering during construction of bio pond

2.3.2 AIR QUALITY

Internationally, there are several methods available to measure ambient air quality and

assessment of air quality levels. According to the Mongolian air quality monitoring network, the

continuous and repeated observation modes are used to measure the air quality and the results

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are compared against the relative air quality standards or conducting air quality level assessment

using the air quality index method.

The air quality samples were collected two periodic times from the wastewater treatment plant

construction site and test analysis was performed accordingly.

According to the measurement analysis of the air quality during the construction of Uvurkhangai

aimag center wastewater treatment plant carried out by two-time air quality monitoring, and the

results showed that the air quality of the site met the requirements of Mongolian Air Quality

Standards (MNS4585-2016). In other words, air pollutant gases and dust content were within

normal ranges.

Air quality measurement-1 on Aug 19, 2018

At the Uvurkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

Two-survey measurements on the air quality carried out during the construction works of the

Uvurkhangai aimag center’s wastewater treatment plant showed the results meeting the requirements of the Mongolian Air Quality Standards (MNS4585-2016). pollutant gases and dust

contents were within normal ranges. The air quality indicators and measurement results are

included in the report on 2018 EMP implementation during the construction phases of the WWTP

in Arvaikheer soum of Uvurkhangai aimag.

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Air Quality Monitoring Data

No. Sampling points SO2,

mg/m3

NO2,

mg/m3

Total dust

content,

mg/m3

Weather conditions

First round /Aug 19, 2018/

1 The camp site 0.033 0.051 0.069

On the day, Arvaikheer city

was cloudy, wind was from the

northwestern direction with 7-

9m/sec and air temperature

was +22 oC.

2 The construction site 0.025 0.020 0.100

3

Under the wind

directions at the

southwest of the site

0.022 0.025 0.216

4

Above the wind

direction at the

southeast of the site

0.025 0.029 0.098

Second round /Sep 20, 2018/

1 The construction site 0.014 0.102 0.200

On the day, Arvaikheer city

was cloudy, wind was from the

northwestern direction with

10-12 m/sec of speed, air

temperature was +3.7 oC, and

much colder than the previous

days with wind and storm

Air quality standard

MNS4585:2016 Permitted

maximum limit

0.450 0.200 0.500 -

At the Arkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

The air quality survey measurement carried out during the construction phases of the WWTP in

Arkhangai aimag center showed results meeting the requirements of the Mongolian Air Quality

Standards (MNS4585-2016).

No. Sampling points SO2,

mg/m3

NO2,

mg/m3

Total dust

content,

mg/m3

Weather conditions

First round /Aug 08, 2018/

1 The camp site 0.022 0.040 0.131

On the day, Tsetserleg city

was sunny, wind was from

the northwestern direction

with 7-9m/sec and air

temperature was +22 oC.

2 The construction site 0.025 0.031 0.11-

3

Under the wind

directions at the

southwest of the site

0.020 0.022 0.248

4

Above the wind

direction at the

southeast of the site

0.037 0.043 0.169

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Air quality standard

MNS4585:2016 Permitted

maximum limit

0.450 0.200 0.500 -

At the Umnugovi aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

In order to determine impacts on the air quality during the construction phases of the new WWTP

in Umnugobi aimag center, one- air quality measurement was carried out and results were

analyzed.

As the air quality monitoring program was implemented in September 2018, the weather was in

good and stable condition, thus, air polluting gas and dust levels were within normal ranges.

Table : Air Quality Monitoring Data

No. Sampling points SO2,

mg/m3

NO2,

mg/m3

Total

dust

content,

mg/m3

Weather conditions

First round /Aug 19, 2018/

1 The camp site 0.085 0.079 0.033 On the day, Dalanzadgad

city was windy, wind was

from the northwestern

direction 2 The construction site 0.025 0.020 0.089

Air quality standard

MNS4585:2016 Permitted

maximum limit

0.450 0.200 0.500 -

2.3.3 SOIL EROSION

At the Uvurkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

Within the impact zone of the wastewater treatment plant, soil erosions and degradations levels

were relatively low. Level of soil degradation was detected at the construction site, therefore,

water and compacting activities were carried out. According the analysis done on the soil samples

collected from the fenced area of the new WWTP some agro-chemical parameters showed that

humus content is 5.11% at the depth of 0-20cm and it decreases as goes deeper but the soil

fertility level is sufficient in general. As for the soil reaction environment, the soil is low to normal

in with carbonates, low in electric conductivity or no salt, low in mobile phosphorus supply, low

to medium level of mobile potassium supply, and it contains sandy components in terms of soil

mechanical component.

The fertility parameters for the all samples collected and tested from the site showed that the

fertility level in general is good. The fertility for the topsoil which had been stripped and stockpiled

prior to the construction work, was also good. Therefore, it is possible that site recovery processes

can be potentially speedy.

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As compared to the Mongolian Standard on Soil Pollutants /MNS 5850:2008/, heavy metal

contents in the topsoil samples were 7 to 19 times higher than the standard levels for arsenic (As)

and chromium (Cr). The construction site is within flat terrain and was unlikely to be previously

affected by significant impacts thus, the of two elements the standard requirements may had

been due to surface soil contamination caused by the spills of fuel and lubrication materials used

heavy during the construction.

The surface soil around the staff latrine toilet was tested and intestinal microorganism Proteus

0.1 and bacteria 5.9x106 were detected, thus, suitable disinfections using BIODOM mix were

carried out.

The activities and measures to reduce the soil erosions and pollutions at the wastewater treatment

plant site should be carried out according to the suggestions indicated in the table.

At the Arkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

The soil the Erdenebulgan soum of Arkhangai aimag mountainous steppe brown soil according

to its geographical location and natural characteristics (Soils of Mongolia, Dorjgotov.D).

agrochemical parameters of the soil samples collected from degraded areas at the wastewater

treatment plant site humus content at the upper level or in the 40-80 cm of depth is medium and

it is low at depths below 80cm; the soil is low in electric conductivity or no salt, with low alkaline

reaction environment, with carbonates, low mobile phosphorus supply at the surface level and

sufficient in the depth, high mobile potassium supply at the surface level and medium in the depth,

and soil mechanical component is sandy.

According to the 2015 soil survey, the soil fertility parameter was 4.18% at 0-18cm of depth or

surface level and 1.29% at 18-35cm of depth prior to the construction of the wastewater treatment

plant, whereas soil surveys conducted after the start of the construction showed that the soil

fertility parameters decreased to soil and coal waste mix detected at 0-40cm of depth, 2.62% at

40-80cm of depth and 0.57% at depths below 80cm respectively. As based on the comparisons

of the 2015 survey results to the 2018 survey, it can be stated that the soil fertility has decreased

since the start of the construction of the waste water treatment facility.

As compared to the Mongolian standard on soil pollutants /MNS 5850:2008/, heavy metal contents

in soil samples were higher than the standard levels for arsenic (As), chromium (Cr) and

molybdenum (Mo). These results are due to the fact that the construction site was former location

for boiler house and the soil of the surface area at 0-40cm depth contaminated with coal waste.

The activities and measures to reduce the soil erosions and pollutions at the wastewater treatment

plant site should be carried out according to the suggestions indicated in the table.

evel of soil erosion and degradations are high at the wastewater treatment plant construction site

due to the pollutions caused by the former boiler house, its coal and ash wastes and ruins of the

old building foundation.

at the Umnugovi aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

According to the soil-geographical region divisions of Mongolia, the soil at the location applies to

the greater region of Gobi with bio-climatic depression zones, to the Dalanzadgad 33 circle under

the southern region of Mongolia and in general pertains to the gobi brown soil characteristics.

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Two full scale soil dissection sites do not have any differences in terms of the parameters, and

the soil is in general low in humus content, low in electric conductivity or no salt, with alkaline

reaction environment, with carbonates, with very low mobile phosphorus and potassium supplies,

and its grain component is sandy mechanical component.

According to the microbiological results of the soil, intestinal microorganisms were detected, and

the total number of bacteria was significantly high (7.9х106). This is due to the open disposals of

food and domestic waste, domestic wastewater open discharges and inadequate depths as well

as improper sanitation and disinfections of the public latrine toilets. The absence of intestinal

pathogens in the test results indicates that relatively lower level of microbiological contamination

and toxicity.

The heavy metal contamination in the topsoil in terms of arsenic and chromium contents showed

2.3-10 times higher than the MNS 5850-2008 standard requirements. This is due to the potential

soil surface contaminations occurred because the spills of fuel and lubrication materials from the

vehicles and used for the construction works.

There no soil erosions detected within the impact zone of the wastewater treatment plant, but

certain degree of soil degradation was observed at the wastewater treatment plant construction

site.

The activities and measures to reduce the soil erosions and pollutions, which negatively impact

the soil at the wastewater treatment plant construction site, should be carried out according to the

suggestions on impacts mitigation and the EMP.

2.3.4 FLORA AND FAUNA

at the Uvurkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

Random sampling method was used to determine the plant species component at the 10% of the

site area. One plant species belonging to a rare species group /Stellaria dichotoma/ was recorded.

Since up to 90% of the vegetation cover around the wastewater treatment plant had been

degraded, only a few number of plants species were recorded. According to the vegetation

biological analysis, there were no medicinal and beneficial plants in the area, but forbs was the

dominant grass species.

The topsoil was stripped at the 20cm of depth and stripped soil was stored in stockpiles at the

designated place. The stored topsoil was reused for the after-construction biological rehabilitation.

This offered an advantage of reductions in the topsoil loss. As the movements of vehicles and

mechanisms increased due to the construction, greater grinds of the plant cover were prevented by

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installing road marks and signs at the construction site and establishing temporary parking lots as

well as by getting research on flora and species composition undertaken by a professional

organization. During the construction works, the edges of the construction site as well as at 50m

of radius outside the site perimeter were watered frequently in order to protect and improve the

plant cover.

Forbs-Sagebrush-Cyperaceae Population

First plot

Upper properties of the vegetation: mountainous steppe Vegetation cover: 70%

Surface: flat Sedge: 0%

Number of species: 9 Shrub cover: 0%

Grinds: 5% Gravel, small stones: 5%

Vegetation population: poaceae-forbs-cyperaceae

No. Vegetation name Abundance Cover % Biomass /gr/

1 Carex duriuscula C.A.Mey. Sol 20% 50

2 Artemisia adamsii Besser Cop 15% 25

3 Heteropappus altaicus (Willd.) Novopokr. Sp 1% 0.9

4 Sibbaldia adpressa Bunge Sp 1% 0.2

5 Taraxacum dealbatum Hand-Mazz Sp 2% 0.1

6 Chenopodium album L. Sp 2% 0.2

7 Potentilla bifurca L. Cop 3% 0.1

8 Linaria buriatica Turcz. ex Benth. Sp 2% 0.1

9 Cleistogenes squarrosa (Trin.) Keng sp 2% 0.4

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The location map for the vegetation logging carried out

at the Arkhangai aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

In terms of the vegetation cover in the study site within the wastewater treatment plant area, the

dominant plant communities were poaceae, forbs and cyperaceae plant. There were no plants

present at the site which are listed in the Red List and Red Book, as well as other registered

medicinal and valuable plants. The area was down with human activities and grazing of the

livestock, thus, the area has had very poor compositions for plant species. Although poor plant

species compositions, there was abundance in terms of green biomass and plant cover. Since

the habitats differ greatly within the area, there will be no adverse impacts on the plant species

compositions and plant cover of the Bulgan Mountain heritage site.

at the Umnugovi aimag center wastewater treatment plant construction site:

The study survey area belongs to the desert steppe community, the percentage of green plants

in the study community was 20-25% and the average height of the community was 10-15cm.

Salsola passerine and allium polyrhizium were the dominant plant communities in the study area.

As most of the study area was highly affected in terms of its vegetation cover due to the

construction, the surveys were done on the vegetation communities within the impact zone which

were representative and similar to the communities in the study area.

By the survey carried out at the new treatment plant site, total of 22 species of plants belonging

to 20 classifications under 14 families were recorded. If classified by its beneficial factors,

following plants were spread with relatively high coverage which included good quality fodder

plants for livestock such as crested wheatgrass, steppe wheat grass and wild leek; medicinal

plants as peganum nigellastrum Bunge and incense herbs; and ornamental plants such as

ephedra, wild leek, dontostemon integrifolius, lagochilus ilicifolius Bge., bindweed and caragana.

Due to the low impacts of human activities, the vegetation communities have retained their native

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properties and plants for fodder were dominantly spread. The general cover of the plant

community was 15-20% and the average height was 5-15cm.

Large mammals are not be located around the new wastewater treatment as it is close to the

residential center of the aimag center, approximately 4km away from it. But birds are likely to be

hit by a power supply line, thus, bird repellents were installed on the high-voltage power supply

poles in order to prevent from negative impacts on birds. The cost of installing bird repellents are

included in the construction work costs. The installed bird repellents are show in the picture below.

The bird repellent installations

2.3.5 CULTURAL HERITAGE SITES

Historic and cultural artifacts and tangible heritage consist of movable and immovable objects,

creation sites, building structures and unique natural formations which are of archeological,

paleontological, cultural and aesthetical significance. Tangible cultural heritage can be located in

the urban areas or surface or underground in the countryside or under the water. They can be of

local, national or international significance.

The wastewater treatment plant was planned to use the entrails of the earth and falls in the

infrastructure project category. The project planning and the location selection were done without

interfering or causing serious impacts on cultural heritage. The field study conducted within the

detailed environmental impact assessment study has confirmed that there were no visible cultural

heritages detected on the land surface. In case if any tangible cultural heritage could be detected

underground during the construction, the construction team ensured their preparedness by

carrying out their responsibilities under informed basis in terms of the cultural heritage protection

provision 38.3 of the article 38 under the Law on Cultural Heritage Protection which specifies as

“if any tangible cultural heritage is found during the lease and use of the entrails of the earth, the user shall discontinue the work and shall immediately inform soum, district governors, police

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stations and related organizations concerning the matter”. There was no tangible cultural heritage detected at the site during the construction works.

2.3.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Implement health and safety management: this includes recording and reporting of occupational

safety and sanitation violations and monitoring of provisions and use of personal protective

equipment (PPE) and others. Health and workplace management also include following:

- Training. Organize all necessary trainings for all temporary and permanent staff members

on topics such as OHS risks, regulations and rules on conduct of work, proper use of PPE,

handling and disposal of hazardous waste, emergency response measures in case of

accidents;

- Water supply. Provide building and all camps with adequate supply of fresh water;

- Wastewater and pipelines. Provide sanitary and toilet facilities at the construction site;

- Solid waste. Place waste bins at the construction site and disinfect them regularly;

- Personal protection. Provide PPE such as safety boots, helmets, gloves, safety clothes

and ear protective pieces in accordance with the OHS rules and regulations;

- Emergency preparedness and response measures. Prepare accidents and emergency

response plan to implement if emergency situations occur such as hazardous material

spills and other cases which affect the public health.

Metal containers and gers for the onsite stays of staff members, office and kitchen sections, spare

parts storage areas were set up within the camp area. OHS instruction boards were installed,

waste tires were reused for flowerbeds, trash bins and shades, and lawn in the vacant areas was

maintained and irrigated in order to create comfortable work and stay environment for the staff

members. Fence was built around the site and the temporary parking lots were set up on the left

side of the camp and marked accordingly.

The view of maintainance of the green areas

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The flowerbeds created

View of camp and kitchen for employees

The on-site signs and marks Fire safety corner

- In addition, occupational safety signs, marks and precaution boards were installed at the construction site.

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- The views of the precaution signs and boards installed

Staff training tent at Arkhangai aimag

Training boards at Arkhangai aimag, CHMM LLC

According to EMPs, Following works were implemented at each construction site during

construction of WWTPs (Uvurkhangai, Umnugovi, Arkhangai)

In order to ensure comfortable working and living conditions for the staff members, gers

were set up for the workers’ stay at the workers’ camp; office space, kitchen area, spare parts warehouse were created made of metal shipping containers; OHS signboards were

mounted; waste bins, firefighting items, shades, shower and toilet were created.

The employees were provided with OHSE clothing and protective gears.

OS engineer was responsible for environment matters during the construction

OHS instructions were provided to the workers every day before the start of the work.

Temporary working groups and newly arrived teams were also given OHS inductions and

instruction, they were permitted into the construction site only when wearing safety

helmets and vests.

OHSE workshops and instructions, specific to the project operations, were developed and

provided to the employees.

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Guidelines on keeping a log of workplace accidents and incidents were developed and

enforced during the construction work.

Complete sets of firefighting tools were placed at the work site.

The drinking water for the workers was stored in the designated water containers which

were disinfected frequently

2.3.7 LANDSCAPE

Rehabilitation plan implementation at Arvaikheer, Uvurkhangai aimag

The wastewater treatment plant construction in the Uvurkhangai aimag center was completed in

November 2018 and was handed over accordingly for operation commencement.

Technical rehabilitation measures such as backfilling and compacting of degraded land areas,

were carried out after the completion of the construction works. The previously stripped topsoil of

20cm of thickness and other layers in greater depths, that were stockpiled separately during the

building foundation preparation, were reused for the rehabilitation.

Technical rehabilitations undertaken

For the biological rehabilitation, 1080 pieces of aspen tree and elm tree planting stocks at 1 to

1.5m of heights were planted along 1387m of inner edges of the site area.

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Aspen trees and elm trees planted

Rehabilitation measures Executing

party

Cost,

thou.mnt

Related

standards,

methodology

In 2018

Soil which was dug previously was reused

for the rehabilitation undertaken after the

construction works. The

construction

contractor

800.0

/fuel cost/

Rehabilitation

methods

guidelines

А-138

Established an agreement with the local

government on permission to use common

natural resources.

9000.0 MNS 5917: 2008

Total of 1080 pieces of aspen trees and elm

trees were planted for the biological

rehabilitation.

Tsetserlegjilt

LLC 7800.0 MNS 5918-2008

Rehabilitation undertaken at the extraction

site for common natural resources.

The

construction

contractor

11000.0 MNS 5917: 2008

In 2019

Lawn and grass planting The

construction

contractor

4000.0 MNS 5918: 2008

Green area maintenance and irrigation 1800. 0 MNS 6260: 2011

Total cost 34400.0

2.4 Environmental Institutional Capacity Building and Training

Environmental Training Seminars and Workshops Topic Trainer(s) Attendees Date

Organization No.

Environmental safeguard monitoring

- EMP and environmental monitoring

- Execution and requirements and responsibilities

- ADB environmental requirements

John.F.Kouba Batdorj.Ts Khairaat.Kh

Comfort Impex LLC NaB LLC, SaA LLC, San LLC, Baiguulamj

LLC, CHMM LLC at Uvurkhangai,

Umnugovi, Arkhangai project site

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April .27.2018 April. 28.2018

Health and Labor Safety Batdorj.Ts Tsetsgee

41

April.30.2018 May.1.2019

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2.5 2018-2020 EMP IMPLEMENTATION COSTS AND EXPENDITURES

Based on the provision 9.9 of the article 9 under the Environmental Impact Assessment Law and

in accordance with the Guidelines on Preparation, Review for Approval and Reporting of

Environemntal Management Plan which has been approved by the decree A-05 of the Minister

for Environment and Tourism on Jan 06, 2014, the project EMP was prepared and had it approved

by the state administrative body concerning the matter, furthermore, the plan was implemented

with the participation of the authorized professional organizations during the project construction

operations in order to mitigate and monitor adverse impacts of the construction works on the

surrounding environment.

The EMP implementation report was prepared including executions and documentations of works

in each of the categories as soil, water, air and vegetation studies, and rehabilitation works as

required for three aimag centers and according to the approved EMPs. The table below shows

the breakdown of the costs.

No. Types of costs

Uvurkhangai Arkhangai Umnugovi

Amount,

MNT

Amount,

MNT

Amount,

MNT

1. Negative impact mitigation measures

implementation cost

3 750 000 1 400 000 2 150 000

2. Rehabilitation plan implementation cost 34 400 000 45 530 058 -

3. Relocation and compensation plan implementation

cost

- - -

4. Historic and cultural heritage protection plan cost - - -

5. Accidents and risks management plan

implementation cost

900 000 300 000 300 000

6. Waste management plan implementation cost 2 490 000 1 830 000 1 448 800

7. Costs of management and coordination plan to

implement environmental management plan

12 780 000 - 7 205.0

8. Costs for the reporting of the environmental

management plan implementation to the affected

residents and stakeholders

560 000 370000 300.0

9. Environmental monitoring and analysis program

implementation cost

4 020 000 3 916 000 2 795 0002

Total cost 58 900 000 53 346 058 14 198 800

2 Inclusive of costs to contract with and cooperate with professional organizations.

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3. CONCLUSIONS

During this reporting period, the three wastewater treatment plants under construction, have been

reviewed in terms of their environmental management performance during construction. In

accordance with EMPs, the mitigation measures have been implemented to minimize project

impacts in terms of noise control, air quality control, solid waste management and ecological

protection for construction phase.

According to the four DEIAs , the project does not have any predicted significant, long term or

irreversible impacts on the physical, biological or socio-economic environment of the four aimag

centers. However, during the construction, following corrective actions were carried out at sites;

- dust and noise generated by construction activities were not significantly impact local

residents. In some cases, the work site was irrigated to suppress the dust and reduce dust

level. Solid waste from construction activities were transported for disposal once a week

by porter truck with 2.5 tons of capacity and the construction waste once generated, was

disposed by Nordbenz truck (20 tons of load) to the central waste disposal and landfill of

the aimag center according the established contracts with the PUSO of each aimag center.

- The topsoil was stripped at 20cm of thickness during the foundation preparation of the

building before the start of the construction and the stripped topsoil was stored in

stockpiles at a designated specific place. Rest of the stripped solid at less than 20cm of

thickness was stored separately as well. In order to prevent from serious soil erosions and

degradations due to the increased traffic movements of the mechanisms and vehicles at

the site, traffic sign and marks were placed. Soil dissection sampling was carried out to

monitor soil contamination in areas where potential threats of soil contamination could

have been occurred.

- The air quality measurements at 3 to 4 location points were carried out two periodic times

during construction works and no air quality parameters showed exceeding levels of

pollution beyond the standard requirement. Therefore, there was no corrective actions

taken in this regard, but air quality monitoring activities were carried out instead.

The EMP 2018 was developed and had it approved by the state administrative and regulatory

body. The plan was implemented in order to minimize and mitigate adverse impacts on the

environment and monitor pollution and contamination control during the construction works. The

EMP implementation was carried out with the participation of authorized organizations.

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4. APPENDICES

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2018 EMP implementation during the construction works of the wastewater treatment plants

1. Potential impact and impacts mitigation measures

Cate

gory

Potential impact

and issues

Impact mitigation measures

/Protection

(Chapter 4 of the IEE & EMP)

Responsibility

Updated EMP-2018

Implementation of the Updated EMP

Uvurkhangai Arkhangai Umnugovi

B. The construction phase

Soil

resources

Earthworks, soil

erosions, and soil

contamination

Implement soil erosion

prevention and protection plan;

Stabilize the

slope areas by

implementing soil

erosion protection

measures;

Control and monitor

spills at the construction site;

Cover soil layer;

Stabilize and plant

vegetations on the eroded

slopes;

Implement

emergency

preparedness

and response

plan (spills

management);

In order to ensure

safety, place appropriate

labels on

chemical/hazardous

products or non-

biodegradable surface

Contractor

Land surface, soil cover

protection measures on

article 3 under the table

4 of 3.1.1.2 of the EMP

Land surface, soil cover

protection measures on

article 4 under the table

4 of 3.1.1.2 of the EMP

Land surface, soil cover

protection measures on

article 2 under the table

4 of 3.1.1.2 of the EMP

Land surface, soil cover

protection measures on

article 1 under the table

4 of 3.1.1.2 of the EMP

Rehabilitation plan on

3.1.2 of the EMP

Accidents and risk

management plan on

article 2 under the table

8 of 3.1.6 of the EMP

Accidents and risk

management plan on

article 7 under the table

8 of 3.1.6 of the EMP

The construction site was fenced and

guarded, and appropriate signs

mounted. The mechanisms and

vehicles were restricted to be driven

on the designated roads only.

Temporary vehicle parking was set up

at the staff camp and suitable road

signs and marks were installed.

The topsoil in the areas prone to direct

erosion and degradation during the

earthworks, was stripped according to

the standard requirements and the

stripped soil surface was watered and

compacted before stockpiled. This

reduced the amount of topsoil loss.

At the end of the construction works,

the land dug and degraded were

backfilled, compacted and covered

with the topsoil.

The construction work site and

wastewater pipeline were inspected in

order to determine concerns prior to

the start of the construction.

Guidelines on keeping a log of

workplace accidents and incidents

developed and enforced during the

construction work.

Ensured emergency response

readiness and determined the muster

points for the workers in case of fire or

other cases of emergency. The

workers were provided with related

The topsoil in the areas prone to

direct erosion and degradation

during the earthworks, was

stripped and stockpiled according

to the standard requirements.

The land areas dug and degraded

during the 2018 construction were

backfilled, compacted and covered

with the topsoil after the completion

of the construction works.

Temporary vehicle parking was set

up at the staff camp and suitable

road signs and marks were

installed.

The construction site was fenced

appropriate signs installed, and

notices were provided so that

mechanisms and vehicles were

restricted to the designated roads

only.

Ordinary solid waste was stored ,

and the waste was transported

within short intervals by the

company vehicles to the aimag

center landfill for disposal.

Construction waste was stored , and

the waste was transported by the

company vehicles to the aimag

center landfill for disposal.

The previously stripped topsoil of 0-

20cm of thickness was reused for .

Former two-story building and

The topsoil was stripped and

stockpiled and it was reused

for technical rehabilitation at

the end of the construction.

Construction waste was

segregated into 3 types and

stored temporarily at the

construction site, and it was

transported frequently by

waste transportation service

provider of Dalanzadgad

soum to the aimag center

landfill for disposal.

Ordinary solid waste was

stored temporarily at the

construction site, and the

waste was transported

frequently by waste

transportation service

provider of Dalanzadgad

soum to the aimag center

landfill for disposal .

At the selected location

points, full and surface

dissection soil samplings

were carried out which were

analyzed and by the

authorized organization.

The wastewater treatment

plant flood dam has been

complete at first and this

decreased the degree of

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Soil

resources

Earthworks, soil

erosions, and soil

contamination

waste in packages and

bury them in the ground;

Regularly clean the

construction waste and

dispose them at approved

places;

Take measures to clean

spills at the construction site and

provide appropriate equipment

and tools;

Organize trainings on

response measures to spills

emergency;

Implement quarry and

solid wastemanagement plan,

identify locations for quarry

and waste disposal point;

Keep the locations of the

quarry outside of the

settlement zone, water

sources and grazing land;

Restore the quarry

site back to normal at the

end of the use;

On 3.1.1.3.3,

preparedness plan for

potential spills

emergency equipment

set in terms of the spills

management

Detailed measures are

not planned since there

was no use of chemical

or hazardous

products/materials

except fuel and

lubrication materials.

trainings and instructions.

A set of spill emergency items had

been prepared ready at the site in case

of fuel and lubrication material spills

from the and . The set includes

absorbent materials, sand, spade,

bucket and others.

There were no storage containers

placed for fuel and lubrication

materials at the work site and they

were whenever needed purchased

from the nearest fuel refill stations in

the aimag center.. This reduced risks

greater amount of spills on site.

Chemically hazardous

products/materials were not used.

concrete foundation at the site were

cleaned and cleared.

At the selected location points, full

and surface dissection soil

samplings were carried out which

were tested and by the authorized

organization.

The project general engineer and

the occupational safety engineer

checked the fire extinguisher once

a month and kept log of records of

the inspections, testing and

implementation of the site-installed

instructions.

OHS workshops and instructions,

specific to the project operations,

were prepared which were provided

the employees.

Occupational safety signs, marks

and precaution boards were

installed at relevant locations in the

construction site.

Guidelines on keeping a log of

workplace accidents and incidents

developed and enforced during the

construction work.

Ensured emergency response

readiness and determined the

muster points for the workers in

case of fire or other cases of

emergency. The workers were

provided with related trainings and

instructions.

Complete sets of firefighting tools

were placed at the work site.

flooding of the building

foundations and staff camp

during the heavy rainfall in

July and August of 2018.

OHSE introduction and

instructions specific to the

project operations, were

developed and provided to

the employees.

Adequate amount of

occupational safety

instruction and boards and

signs were installed at the

construction site.

The staff members were

provided with personal

protective equipment and

sanitation items.

Ensured emergency

response readiness and

determined the muster

points for the workers in

case of fire or other cases of

emergency. The workers

were provided with related

trainings and instructions.

Complete sets of firefighting

tools were placed at the

work site.

The drinking water for the

workers was stored in

designated water containers

which were disinfected

frequently.

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First-aid-kits and emergency tools

and devices were placed the work

site.

Soil

resources

Earthworks, soil

erosions, and soil

contamination

Contractor

Solid waste

management plan on

3.1.7 of the EMP

Soil protection

measures plan on

article 6 and 7 of the

table on 3.1.1.2

Rehabilitation plan on

3.1.2 of the EMP and

see the contract

Land surface and soil

protection measures

under 3.1.1.2. of the

EMP

Ordinary solid waste was segregated

into 3 types and stored in temporary

containers placed at the site. The

waste was transported frequently by

the company vehicles to the aimag

center landfill for disposal.

Construction waste was segregated

into 3 types and stored in temporary

containers and the waste was

transported frequently by the company

vehicles to the aimag center landfill for

disposal.

Common natural resources extracted

and used the site which was by the

local government as established an

agreement with it.

The site used for common natural

resources was refilled, compacted,

rehabilitated to create conditions for

vegetation and handed over to the

local government.

When preparing bio-pond at the site,

the topsoil was specifically stripped

and stockpiled, and they were reused

for refill after the construction.

Solid waste disposal transportation

agreement was established with the

office of publicly owned service

provider of Tsetserleg city and

monthly payments were paid.

A temporary latrine toilet was set up

for the workers and it was

disinfected . Thorough disinfections

will be carried out and backfilled at

the end of the construction work in

2019.

Temporary storage area for regular

solid waste was disinfected and

buried in accordance with the

recommendations given by the state

administration agency and the

waste was supplied to the waste

transportation company twice a

month.

Construction waste was segregated

into 3 types and stored temporarily

on-site, and the waste was

transported frequently by the

company vehicles to the aimag

center landfill for disposal.

The workshops on segregation of

the waste generated from the

operations, making reuse a habit

and how not litter open waste were

held for the workers.

Waste wood materials were

A temporary wastewater

discharge system was made

for wastewater generated

from the workers’ handwash and kitchen and it was

disinfected and buried at the

end of the construction work.

Solid waste disposal

transportation agreement was

established with the office of

publicly owned service

provider of the local area.

A latrine toilet was set up for

the workers and it was

disinfected two times during

the operations.

Waste was segregated at the

source and disposed

accordingly

Reusable waste was supplied

to the secondary raw material

receiving centers.

The workshops on

segregation of the waste

generated from the

operations, making reuse a

habit and how not litter open

waste were held for the

workers.

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delivered to the local community as

firewood.

Air in the

surroundi

ng area

Dusts generated

from the construction

and air pollution

generated by the

construction vehicles

and mechanisms

(SO2, CO, NOx)

Blanketing

management with stockpiles:

Carry out blanketing to reduce

dust. Stockpiles should be

placed of the sensitive receiver.

Sprinkle the stockpiles before

they move. If stockpiles are

within 300 meters of human

(parks and city center), they can

be reused. Prevent stockpiles

blankets to fly away with winds

or spread out;

Construction site

management: Sprinkle

water to the dusts on the

road generated by the

construction and the

construction material

transportation, on windy

days;

Contractor

Blanketing

management was not

planned. Instead water

sprinkling was planned.

Air quality management

on article 2 of the table

3 on 3.1.1 of the EMP

Air quality management

on article 4 of the table

3 on 3.1.1 of the EMP

Measures to reduce dust were taken

such as sprinkling water and

compacting the construction site and

its surrounding areas.

Filters were installed on the exhaust

pipes of excavator, heavy-duty truck,

auto-crane, mixer and loader.

Air pollutant gas, dust and dust

particle levels were measured by

authorized organizations.

Surfaces of the construction site and

stockpiles were sprinkled with water

and compacted.

Three periodic time disinfections

were undertaken at the solid waste

storage, and the waste was

frequently transported to the aimag

center landfill disposal.

Necessary water was carried

out at some areas to suppress

dust during the earthworks.

Building foundation

preparation phase

Biopond creation phase

Topsoil stockpiles

Prior to the start of the

construction works, the

vehicles and were examined

through technical inspections

and filters were installed on

the exhaust pipes of heavy

vehicles.

The topsoil was stripped,

stockpiled, and reused for the

technical rehabilitation after

the completion of the

construction works.

Production facilities:

Keep the location of asphalt

and concrete cover facility at

least 300m of distance the

dominant wind directions of the

settlement zone;

-unnecessary

- The locations of the sites are at 4-5km away from the settlement zones, thus, it is unnecessary to consider.

Noise

Noises

generated

from the

construction

Monitor and control at

the source: Ensure the normal

operations of the exhaust pipe

system and keep regular repair

and maintenance;

Air quality management

on article 4 of the table

3 on 3.1.1 of the EMP

Noise impacts on article

Total of 15 mechanisms used for the

construction were examined through

technical inspections.

They were parked at 30m away from

the construction site because too far

away parking causes fuel

The construction summer

schedules: 08.00-19.00 (May 1 –

Sep 1)

The construction winter schedules:

09.00-18.00 (Mar 15 – April 30; Sep

1 – Nov 15)

Since the construction site is

at 4km away from the

settlement zone, it was

deemed that there was no

population impacted by the

construction noise.

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Noises

Noises generated

from the

construction

Keep the location

of the concrete mix and

other similar operations at

least 300m away from the

noise sensitive zones;

In order to avoid

unnecessary drawbacks, keep

human and vehicles working

hour schedules between 8am

and 6pm and reach consensus

on the schedule with local

business persons and

residents;

Public

announcement and guidance

on high-noise operations

schedules should be

provided to the public, the

local residents, and business

persons. Receive public

opinions and on noise

reduction;

vehicles transporting

construction materials obey

at all times the speed limit

displayed at the sign board

and drive within the speed

restrictions stated in the

construction site;

Construction material

and waste transportation

vehicles should not use sirens

when they pass through and by

the settlement zones, schools

and hospitals;

1 of the table 7 on

3.1.1.5 of the EMP

Transport safety on

3.1.6.2.3 of the EMP

Noise impacts on

3.1.1.5. of the EMP

Included in the

management and

coordination plan on

3.1.8

-

consumption, soil erosions and extra

number of road.

The construction summer schedules:

08.00-19.00 (May 1 – Sep 1)

The construction winter schedules:

09.00-18.00 (Mar 15 – April 30; Sep 1

– Nov 15).

Noise and vibration generating

vehicles and were used only during the

daytime.

Since the construction site is at 4km

away from the settlement zone, it was

deemed that there was no population

impacted by the construction noise.

Speed limit signboards were placed at

the construction site and precaution

notices were given to the drivers.

The project information dissemination

board was assembled at the

construction site.

The project information was provided

to the public and state administration

agencies. Their recommendations and

suggestions were received and paid

attention to.

Noise and vibration generating

vehicles and were used only during

the daytime.

Since the construction site is at 4km

away from the settlement zone, it

was deemed that there was no

population impacted by the

construction noise.

Noise and vibration

generating vehicles and were

used only during the daytime.

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Public announcement

and information dissemination

on the construction should

include about noise and

information on complaint and

grievance management should

be distributed through grievance

redress mechanism;

Carry out noise

monitoring activities nearby the

noise sensitive areas, especially at

the construction site in Tsetserleg

city;

Surface

and

undergrou

nd water

Water

contamination

Implement soil erosion

protection plan, approved during

the construction (according to

the specifications of the above

section on decreasing impacts

on soil);

Implement

emergency response plan in

order control lubrication and

other hazardous products

spills as stated in the EMP

(Spills management plan).

Pay special attention to the

Dund River at the

construction site in

Tsetserleg where also

current wastewater treatment

facility in operation is located;

Establish temporary

sanitary and toilet facility at the

construction site for the

Contract

or

Land surface, soil cover

protection measures on

3.1.1.2 of the EMP,

water environment

management on 3.1.1.2

Indicated on the 3.1.1.3.3 of the plan about the preparedness of spills emergency equipment sets within the spills management of the EMP.

Solid waste

The construction site was fenced appropriate signs installed, and notices were provided so that and vehicles were restricted to the designated roads only.

In case lubrication and fuels spills from

the vehicles occur at the site, a set of

emergency response items were -

prepared at the site. The set includes

absorbent material, sand, spade,

bucket and ,.

As for Uvurkhangai aimag project,

there are no surface water bodies

nearby. The Ongi River is at 8km of

distance to the east.

Mobile hand wash area for the workers

was set and the workers were provided

with the aimag center bathhouse

coupons for baths. As such, the

The drinking water supply for the

construction workers transported in

storage containers from the aimag

water distribution center.

A permission was granted by the

aimag Environment and Tourism

Department to drill a borehole. A

new borehole was drilled at the

construction site of the wastewater

treatment plant. A record book was

opened for the borehole and a water

meter was installed.

The Dund River and borehole were

sampled, tested, and test analysis

conclusions were made by the

authorized organization.

There is high probability for

flooding to occur in Gobi

region after a strong rainfall.

Therefore, the wastewater

treatment plant flood

protection dam at the site was

built and completed first.

Water in the storage

container was sampled and

tested, and test analysis

conclusions were made by

the authorized organization.

The drinking and domestic

water supply for the

construction workers were

purchased from the aimag

water distribution center and

stored in 2-ton container.

It has been not possible to

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construction workers. The

toilets should be connected to

the current wastewater

treatment facility in operation;

Ensure preparedness

of the trenches and pipelines for

water discharge in order to

ensure regular operations at the

construction site;

Make asphalt for

locations where water

discharge system nearby

the chemical storage area,

workshop, transportation

and vehicles cleaning

area, and warehouse

would be located;

management plan on

table 9 and 3.1.7 of the

EMP

amount of onsite liquid waste

generation was reduced.

Regular toilet was set up in the staff

camp and the toilet was disinfected

frequently by using BIODOM mix.

monitor underground water

because there are no nearby

borehole fed by underground

water or .

There was no technological

water use because concrete

mixing was not carried out at

the site.

Solid

waste

manage

ment

Solid waste

management

and resources

efficient uses

Implement solid waste

management plan;

Optimize the use of the

quarry in order to keep the

earthworks required at the

minimal level during the

construction works;

Reuse the construction

materials generated from

site if the current wastewater

treatment will be decided to

be demolished;

Clean the site

according the rules and

regulations and keep the

waste in piles before they

are disposed properly;

Contract

or

Solid waste

management plan on

table 9 and 3.1.7 of the

EMP

Solid waste disposal transportation

agreement was established with the

office of publicly owned service

provider of Arvaikheer city and

transportation payments were paid as

per agreement.

A temporary latrine toilet was set up for

the workers and it was disinfected two

periodic times during its use. Thorough

disinfections carried out and backfilled

at the end of its use.

The workshops on segregation of

waste generated from the operations,

making reuse a habit and not littering

open sources of waste were held for

the workers and appropriate

instructions and encouragements

Solid waste disposal transportation

agreement was established with the

office of publicly owned service

provider of Tsetserleg city and

monthly transportation payments

were paid.

A latrine toilet was set up for the

workers and it was disinfected two

periodic times during its use. It will

be disinfected thoroughly and

backfilled at the end of the

construction work in 2019.

The staff shower had its wastewater

storage but it was disinfected and

buried as recommended by the

state administration agency.

Solid waste disposal

transportation agreement was

established with the office of

publicly owned service

provider of local area.

Wastewater generated from

the handwash area and

kitchen was discharged

through temporary system

and it was disinfected and

buried at the end of the

construction works.

A latrine toilet was set up for

the workers and two periodic

time disinfections was carried

out during its use.

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Place waste bins for

the construction waste

designated for the

construction workers, seal

the liquid and solid wastes;

keep them away from

sensitive receptors; and

transport the waste on

regular basis to the

approved waste disposal

points.

Get the waste

transported from the

construction site and

disposed by a company with

the permit of the aimag

management . Burning

waste at the construction

site is strictly prohibited.

Collect the waste and

dispose them properly

according to the rules and

regulations;

were given to them.

Solid waste was segregated at the

source into four types as below:

- Regular waste

- Plastic waste

- Wood waste

- Construction waste

Discarded tires and wood materials

were reused. Recycled tires were used

for making plastic and paper garbage

storage bins, flowerbed containers and

waste wood materials were delivered

to the local community as firewood.

Regular waste was segregated into

three categories stored in the

temporary segregation bins. The

regular waste was transported

frequently by the company’s vehicle to the aimag center landfill for disposal.

Construction waste was segregated

into three types and stored temporarily

at the construction site. The waste was

transported frequently by the

company’s vehicle to the aimag center’s landfill for disposal.

The temporary regular waste

storage was disinfected and buried

as recommended by the state

administration and the waste was

supplied to transporting company

twice a month.

There used to be a boiler house

where the construction site of the

wastewater treatment plant is, thus,

the surface soil was contaminated

with coal and ash waste. Also there

was 2-storey building and concrete

building foundation which were

stripped all over at 0-40cm of depth

from the surface. The concrete

waste and stripped soil was reused

for the refill of the northern side of

the site.

Reduced the amount of waste at the

site by transporting them regularly to

the waste disposal area.

Reduced the volume of the waste at

the source.

The waste was segregated at

the source /ordinary and

construction waste/.

Domestic waste temporary

accumulation and storage

point was established and

improved its seals as

recommended by the

professional organization.

Tangible

cultural

heritage

Erosions and

damages to

the tangible

cultural

heritage

Immediately stop the

construction work if a tangible

cultural artifact is detected during

the construction;

Inform the local cultural heritage

department immediately and

take advice;

There has been no

tangible cultural heritage

found during the

construction works. If

found , the construction

will be stopped and

soum/duureg governors,

police and local

The wastewater treatment plant was planned to and falls in the infrastructure project category. The project

planning and the location selection were done as such that without interfering or causing serious impacts on

tangible cultural heritage. The field study conducted within the detailed environmental impact assessment

study confirmed that there were no visible tangible cultural heritages detected on the land surface. The

construction team was informed in advance so that to carry out their responsibilities in response to the cultural

heritage protection provision 38.3 of the article 38 under the Law on Cultural Heritage Protection which

specifies as “if any tangible cultural heritage is found during the lease and use of the entrails of the earth, the

user shall discontinue the work and shall immediately inform soum, district governors, police stations and

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Continue the construction work

only when a permission to do so

was provided by the local cultural

heritage department after the

conducting detailed study and

analysis.

organization concerning

the matter will informed

immediately in

accordance with the

article 38.3 of the Law on

Cultural Heritage

Protection.

related organizations concerning the matter” in case any tangible cultural heritage detected in the underground during the construction,. There was no tangible cultural heritage detected at the site during the

construction works.

Occupational

safety, health

and sanitation

Implement health and safety

management: this includes

recording and reporting of

occupational safety and

sanitation violations and

monitoring of provisions and use

of personal protective equipment

(PPE) and others. Health and

workplace management also

include following:

Training. Organize all necessary

trainings for all temporary and

permanent staff members on

topics such as OHS risks,

regulations and rules on conduct

of work, proper use of PPE,

handling and disposal of

hazardous waste, emergency

response measures in case of

accidents;

Water supply. Provide building

and all camps with adequate

supply of fresh water;

Wastewater and pipelines.

Provide sanitary and toilet

facilities at the construction site;

Contract

or

Accidents and risk

management plan at

3.1.6 of the EMP, Table

8-Impacts prevention,

reduction and

elimination measures

against impacts on

health and economy of

the local people and

workers

OHSE introduction and instructions

specific to the project operations, were

developed and provided to the

employees.

Plenty of occupational safety

instructions, boards and signs were

installed at the construction site.

OS engineer was responsible for

environment matters during the

construction.

The Report on EMP 2018

implementation was prepared and

submitted to the related state

authorities and PMU.

The employees were provided with

OHSE clothing and protective gears.

Guidelines on keeping a log of

workplace accidents and incidents

developed and enforced during the

construction work.

In order to ensure comfortable

working and living conditions for the

staff members, gers were set up for

the workers’ stay at the workers’ camp; office space, kitchen area,

spare parts warehouse were created

made of metal shipping containers;

OHS signboards were mounted;

waste bins, firefighting items, shades,

shower and toilet were created.

The camp temporary parking was

created by making use of the old

paved area in the north of the staff

camp and suitable signs were

mounted.

OHS instructions were provided to

the workers before the start of the

work. Temporary working groups and

newly arrived teams were also given

OHS inductions and instruction, they

were permitted the construction site

only when safety helmet and vest.

OHSE workshops and instructions,

specific to the project operations,

were developed and provided to the

employees.

Vocational and assistant

workforces required for the

construction were hired from

the local community;

The construction work site

and wastewater pipeline were

inspected to determine

concerns prior to the start of

the construction;

The project information

dissemination board was

assembled at the construction

site;

OHSE workshops and

instructions, specific to the

project operations, were

developed and provided to

the employees;

Adequate number of safety

instructions, markings and

signs were placed at the

appropriate locations

throughout the work site.

The OHS engineer .

The employees were

provided with OHSE clothing

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Solid waste. Place waste bins at

the construction site and disinfect

them regularly;

Personal protection. Provide PPE

such as safety boots, helmets,

gloves, safety clothes and ear

protective pieces in accordance

with the OHS rules and

regulations;

Emergency preparedness and

response measures. Prepare

accidents and emergency

response plan to implement if

emergency situations occur such

as hazardous material spills and

other cases which affect the

public health.

Safety instructions, markings and

signs were placed at appropriate

locations throughout the work site.

The OHS

Guidelines on keeping a log of

workplace accidents and incidents

developed and enforced during the

construction work.

Complete sets of firefighting tools

were placed at the work site.

preventive medical check-ups.

The drinking water for the workers

was stored in the designated water

containers which were disinfected

frequently1.

and protective gears .

Guidelines on keeping a log of

workplace accidents and

incidents developed and

enforced during the

construction work.

A complete set of firefighting

tools were placed at the work

site.

First-aid-kits and emergency

tools and devices were

placed the work site.

preventive medical check-

ups;

The drinking water for the

workers was stored in the

designated water containers

which were disinfected

frequently.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

1. of the environmental monitoring program for the during WWTP construction works in Uvurkhangai aimag center

Monitoring test analysis parameters Location

Timeline

and

frequency

Cost,

MNT Standards, methods and methodologies used

Air quality

- Sulfur oxide SO2

- Nitric dioxide NO2

- Dust, total

- М10

- The construction sites

- At 50m above and 100m under the

direction of the dominant wind where

the air pollutant equipment operated - 2

points

- Unpolluted clean air -1 point

- Total 4 points

2 times a

year 500 thou

- MNS 0017-2-3-16 : 1988 Guidelines to monitor air quality in

urban areas

- 3384 – 82 General requirement on atmospheric sampling

- MNS 4585:2016 General technical requirement for air quality

- For samplТnР: 0017-2-5-12-1988, ISO 8186, 0017-

2-5-11-1988, MNS 4048:1988, ISO 9855:1993, MNS

5002:2000

Soil

- Humification content

- Reaction environment

- Physical and chemical

specifications of the soil

- Total nitrogen and phosphorus

- Determining soil erosion and

degradation

- Log of waste management

- Bacterial contamination

- Heavy metal content

- At proximity to the latrine toilet

- Healthy and not impacted area

- The construction site

- The parking lots

- The topsoil stockpiles

Total 5 points

2 times a

year

1 million

200 thou.

- 3298-90 Requirement of soil sampling for test analysis

- MNS 3297:1991 Norm on health and contamination

assessment indicators for urban area soil

- MNS 5850:2008 Soil quality. Maximum permitted limits for

soil contaminating substance and elements

- For sampling: MNS:3297:1991 1; MNS 3298:1991 - 2 points

2 times a

year 620 thou

- Components and biomass of the flora species

- Components and biomass of the

flora species - Total 5-10 points Once a year 500 thou

- Keep written records and registrations using observation and

visual estimation method

Water

Physical and chemical

specifications

Safety indicators for the

microorganism studies

Borehole potable and domestic water 2 times a

year 900 thou

- MNS 900:2018 Standard on drinking water, sanitation and

monitoring

- MNS / ISO / 5667-11:2000 Standard on water quality. Water

sampling. Chapter 11. Guidelines to take samples from

underground water

Total cost 4 020 thousand2

2 The cost indicated is for only laboratory test fee and is exclusive of costs associated to specialist work and others.

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2. of the environmental monitoring program for the during WWTP construction works in Umnugobi aimag center

Monitoring test analysis parameters Location

Timeline

and

frequency

Cost

, M

NT

Standards, methods and methodologies used

Air quality

- Sulfur oxide SO2

- Nitric dioxide NO2

- М 10

- М 2.5

- Staff and workers campus area

- Construction site

- Total 2 points

Once a

year 400 thou

- 3384 – 82 General requirement on atmospheric

sampling

- MNS 4585:2016 General technical requirement for air

quality

Soil

- Humification content

- Reaction environment

- Physical and chemical specifications of

the soil

- Total nitrogen and phosphorus

- Bacteria contamination

- Heavy metal content

- Waste storage area, toilet

- Construction site

- Healthy area

- Total 3 points

Once a

year

1 mill

900 thou

- 3298-90 Requirement of soil sampling for test

analysis

- MNS 5850:2008 Soil quality. Maximum permitted

limits for soil contaminating substance and elements

- For sampling: MNS:3297:1991 1; MNS 3298:1991 - Construction site

Total 1 points

Once a

year 345 thou

Flora

- Plant species compositions, biomass - Total 5-10 points Once a

year 300 thou

- Records done in logging and visual observation

methods

Water

Microbiological parameter Drinking and domestic water Once a

year 250 thou

- MNS 900:2018 Standard requirement and monitoring

on drinking water safety and sanitation

Total cost 2 million 795

thousand3

3 Inclusive of management and coordination costs.

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3. I of the environmental monitoring program for the during WWTP construction works in Arkhangai aimag center

Monitoring test analysis parameters Location

Timeline

and

frequency

Cost,

MNT Standards, methods and methodologies used

Air quality

- Sulfur oxide SO2

- Nitric dioxide NO2

- Dust, total

- М10

- At 50m above and 100m under the

direction of the dominant wind where

the air pollutant equipment operated - 2

points

- Unpolluted clean air -1 point

Total 3 points

2 times a

year 400 thou

- MNS 0017-2-3-16 : 1988 Guidelines to monitor air quality in

urban areas

- 3384 – 82 General requirement on atmospheric sampling

- MNS 4585:2016 General technical requirement for air quality

- For samplТnР: 0017-2-5-12-1988, ISO 8186, 0017-

2-5-11-1988, MNS 4048:1988, ISO 9855:1993, MNS

5002:2000

Noise

- Noise measurement

- Silent area

- During the movement of transport

vehicles

- During the operations of equipment

- Total 3 points

2 times a

year 300 thou

- MNS 4585:2016 General technical requirement for air quality

Soil

- Humification content

- Reaction environment

- Physical and chemical

specifications of the soil

- Total nitrogen and phosphorus

- Determining soil erosion and

degradation

- Log of waste management

- Bacterial contamination

- Heavy metal content

- Waste or wastewater storage points

- Control points

- Construction site

Total 4-5 points

2 times a

year

1 million

200 thou

- 3298-90 Requirement of soil sampling for test analysis

- MNS 5850:2008 Soil quality. Maximum permitted limits for

soil contaminating substance and elements

- For sampling: MNS:3297:1991 1; MNS 3298:1991 Heavy metal

- 1-2 points

2 times a

year 616 thou

Flora

- Plant species compositions,

biomass - Total 4-5 points Once a year

500

я га - Records done in logging and visual observation methods

Water

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Monitoring test analysis parameters Location

Timeline

and

frequency

Cost,

MNT Standards, methods and methodologies used

Temperature

Suspended solid

pH

COD

BOD

Bacteria - coliforms

Dissolved oxygen

Physical and chemical

parameters

Safety norms for

microorganisms

Borehole

Drinking and domestic water

Surface water points located nearby

the project site /Dund River/

2 times a

year 900 thou

- MNS 900:2018 Standard on drinking water, sanitation and

monitoring

- MNS / ISO / 5667-11:2000 Standard on water quality. Water

sampling. Chapter 11. Guidelines to take samples from

underground water

- MNS 3934:1986 Standard on Drinking and Industrial water –

sampling, sample storage and sample transportation for

chemical analysis

Total cost 3 million 916 thousand4

4 The cost indicated is for only laboratory test fee and is exclusive of costs associated to specialist work and others.