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REPUBLIC OF IRAQ
Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities
and
Public Works
Emergency Operation Development Projects (EODP)
(P155732)
Environmental and Social Management Checklist
for
Implementation of Transmission Pipeline 300 mm and Rehabilitation of Al-
Zargania Low Lift Station - Diyala Governorate – W10B
December 5 , 2017
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IRAQ: Emergency Operation for Development Project
PART A: General Project and Site Information
INSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
Country IRAQ
Project title Implementation Transmission Pipeline 300 mm and Rehabilitation of Al-Zargania low lift station - Al-Aazeem
district- Diyala Governorate – W10B
Institutional
arrangements
Project Owner: MMPW
Person in Charge: SMO
Name: Eng. Salih Jabbar Abbas
Title: PMT Director
Contact: [email protected]
Local Counterpart(s): Diyala Governorate
Person in Charge: Diyala Water Directorate
Name: Murtada Jasim Hammod
Title: Diyala Water Director
Contact: [email protected]
Environmental Resident Engineer
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and Social
Management
Implementation
arrangements
Name: To be set later
Contact:
PMT Supervision:
Name:
Title: follow up engineer
Contact:
Local Site Supervision:
Name:
Title:
Directorate: To be set later
Contact:
Local Counterpart Supervision:
Contractor:
Safeguard Supervision
Name: To be set later
Title:
Contact:
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PROJECT LOCATION & SITE DESCRIPTION
Project
Location
The project is located in the town of Al-Azim (Al-Adhim) (34° 0'30.39"N, 44°22'27.79"E), Diyala Governorate, approximately 100 km north of the capital city of Baghdad. The town is situated on the bank of the Al-Azim River.
Map below shows the project location.
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Figure 1: Project Location
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Google map of the transmission pipeline
The predominant land use in the vicinity of the project and in the area adjacent to it is rural residential and the
surrounding land is vacant.
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Old pipe drawings
Project
Description
This Subproject consist of supply, implementation new pipeline instead of the old one which will be implemented
beside the existing pipes which transport the raw water from the lift station to the booster station ( as shown in Fig.
below and rehabilitation low lift station
For the low lift station The main objective of the subproject is the rehabilitation of the facilities
Low lift station consists of the following parts:
low lifting pumps.
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Electric transformer.
Generator.
Main electrical board.
Cables.
Hydrophone system.
Site Google
Map
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Figure 2: Project Site and Adjacent Areas
Current
condition of the
facility
At present the unit is not operational due to the damage during the combat operations in the area. The damage can be
described as severe and
includes the following:
Structural damage to the existing
operational facilities;
Damage to electrical network;
Damage to mechanical parts: rusted
and broken pipes;
destroyed network
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connections, destroyed sanitary facilities.
Figure 3: Damage to
the Facilities
Current
Alternatives
At present the population relies on the water delivered by water tankers for drinking purposes which imposes
additional financial burden on the community, as well as severe limitations on the water provision.
For irrigation, in areas close to the river bank, the water is pumped directly from the river.
Project
Duration
The expected project duration is 9 months.
Table 1: Duration of Construction Activities
# Activity Duration (man days)
1 Cleaning of the site 75
2 Rehabilitation of pumps 60
3 Installation of pipes` 200
4 Casting and installation of manholes 100
Proposed
Project
Activities
The project scope comprises of the following components:
Civil Works:
Cleaning of the site;
Installation of transmission lines and network connections.
Rehabilitation of pumps.
Casting and installation of new manholes.
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Electrical and mechanical works:
The works above include supply, installation, operation and testing of the pumps and the fittings
Land
Acquisition
The project comprises the rehabilitation of the existing facilities with no additional structures to be constructed and
the new pipeline will be implemented beside the old pipelines within the roadblocks, Therefore, the project will not
require any permanent land acquisition.
The construction camp is envisioned to be located within the perimeter of the compact unit; therefore, the project
will not require the temporary land acquisition.
Contactor’s
Camp
The existing building comprises rooms as offices for the engineers and operators and others for the guards.
The Contractor's main camp, will contain, the operational center, with prefabricated offices and parking areas for
administration and technical staff. This will also include areas with sheds for materials testing storage, maintenance
and equipment cleaning. The need for residential accommodation is likely to be relatively minor, except for security
personnel and operators which they woks in 3 shifts, 3 persons for each shift.
It is to point out that the sub project run by three shifts, each shift is setup of two operators and one guard
The total number of personnel including technical, administrative staff and skilled and unskilled labor is expected
not to exceed 45 persons on daily bases. The employed personnel will be mostly from the neighborhood areas and
Iraqi nationals.
The construction camp should have independent sources of water and electricity, and the septic tank for the working
teams effluent disposal.
PROJECT BASELIN CONDITIONS
Description of
Geographic
Conditions
The terrain is characterized as flat to gently rolling plains, hills, and mountains. In the project area the elevations are
ranging between 300-550 m asl. The maximum elevation is 543.5 m asl and the minimum elevation is 313.9 m asl.
The surrounding land use is characterized as rural residential, with the predominance of the flood irrigated
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agriculture and limited rain-fed agriculture mostly of cereals.
Description of
Physical
Conditions
The climate in the project area is characterized as Mid-steppe and desert climate. The average temperature is 22.2°C.
The warmest month, on average, is July with an average temperature of 35°C. The coolest month on average is
January, with an average temperature of 9.4°C. The average amount of precipitation per year is 348 mm. The
predominant wind direction is Northeast in the months November through to April, and predominantly north-west in
the months May-October. The mean average wind speed is 10-12 km/h with the wind gusts reaching up to 26-28
km/h.
The predominant wind direction is Northeast in the months November through to April, and predominantly north-
west in the months May-October. The mean average wind speed is 10-12 km/h with the wind gusts reaching up to
26-28 km/h.
The main sources of the air pollution is dust generated by moving of vehicles on unpaved surfaces.
The area is rural residential and noise is limited to the passenger vehicle movement.
Description of
Geological
Conditions
Stratigraphically, the project area is dominated by geological formations ranging from Middle Miocene to
Quaternary. In the project location the geological formation is composed of thin-bedded, black bituminous
limestone, dolomitic limestone and black papery shale with streaks of thin black chert.
Tectonically Iraq is located in a relatively active seismic zone at the northeastern boundaries of the Arabian Plate.
Seismic zoning of Iraq is divided into four zones. The project area is located in the minor damage zone with the
seismic activity of IV on Richter scale.
Description of
Hydrogeology
Conditions
According to the hydro-geological classification of Iraq, the project area is located in the Low Fold hydro-geological
zone. The Low Fold zone is filled by sedimentary formations that range in age from Late Miocene to Recent: Fatha,
Injana, Mukdadiyah and Bai Hassan, and Quaternary cover. These formations represent the main aquifers in this
zone. The general trend of the groundwater movement is mainly from north and northwest towards south and
southeast.
Generally, the salinity of the groundwater increases from north to south. It increases from the recharge sources at the
high land areas (less than 1000 mg/l), towards the discharge areas along the Mesopotamia Zone and Al-Jazira Zone
(more than 10000 mg/l). Groundwater quality is mainly bicarbonate at the recharge areas, and becomes sulphatic at
the discharge areas. The groundwater quality in the project area is slightly brackish with the salinity of 1000-3000
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ppm. The groundwater depth in the project area ranges from 20-30 m below surface.
At present there is no information available about the wells in the project area.
Description of
Surface water
The project is located in close proximity to Adhaim Dam is a multi-purpose embankment dam on the Al Uzaym
(Adhaim) River 133 km northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. The purpose of the dam is flood control, hydro-power and
irrigation. The dam was completed in 2000 with only the embankment, spillway and intake. The power station and
irrigation outlets are unfinished. When complete, the power station will have a 27 MW installed capacity and the
irrigation outlet will be able to discharge 73 m3/s. The surface water is characterized as intermittent run-off streams
mostly filled with water in winter rainy season and dry in summer. The majority of these streams discharge the water
into Tigris River with the contribution to the river flow negligible (0.2 MCM on average for the year 2008). The area
consists of potentially fertile soils characterized as heavy alluvial soils, with some organic content and a high
proportion of clays. The soil classification is approximately 75% silty loam, the rest are silty clay loam and clay soil.
The river bed is composed of fine sand, silt and clays with rather high sedimentation load.
Description of
Ecology
Conditions
The project area is located in the Mesopotamian shrub desert terrestrial eco-region1 considered as a transitional zone
between the Syrian Desert and steppe region further north. This terrestrial eco-zone is categorized as vulnerable and
due to the security concerns have received little focused study.
Vegetation reflects the Mesopotamian province of the Irano-Turanian eco-region and is characterized by the
dominance of the drought-tolerant low shrubs with a variety of grasses and legumes.
Large mammals that are associated with this ecoregion include: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes); wildcats (Felis silvestris);
Greater Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum). Other mammalian species include: Long-eared hedgehog
(Hemiechinus auritus), Asian house shrew (Suncus murinus), Euphrates jerboa (Allactaga euphratica), black rat
(Rattus rattus).
Reptilian and amphibians associated with this eco-region include: Green Toad (Bufo viridis), Green Frog
(Pelophylax ridibunda), Keeled Rock Gecko (Cyrtopodion scaber). Persian Gecko (Asaccus elisae), Snake-eyed
lizard (Ophisops elegans), Desert monitor (Varanus griseus).
1 National Report on Biodiversity in Iraq, July 2010
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embankment_damhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baghdad,_Iraq
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The area of the project is located in a general area identified as a fly-way route for migratory birds from Eastern
Europe and West Siberia to Mesopotamia and Africa.
The riparian vegetation predominantly comprises reeds and rushes. The fauna of the freshwater eco-systems is
dominated by cyprinids, approximately 75% of the eco-region’s species and native fauna is represented by genus
Barbus considered as economically important species.
The project area does not contain any globally important habitats or ecosystems. There are no Nature Reserves or
other legally protected areas in the vicinity of the project or in a close proximity. No conservation practices are
exercised in the project area apart from the control of hunting to the extent they are controlled and monitored
throughout the country.
Description of
Physical
Cultural
Resources
Diyala Governorate has an important historical value as it witnessed the succession of Great Sumerian, Akadian,
Assyrian and Babylonian and Persian empires. Also, the governorate is located on the Silk Road connecting Iraq
with the East. There are no known sites of historical and archeological importance within the immediate vicinity of
the project, however, caution should be exercised in excavation.
Description of
Socio-
Economic
Context
Population: Diyala Governorate - 1,133,627 (3.6% of total population of Iraq). Population of Aazeem approximately
20,000. The population is predominantly urban - 74.5% and the gender division is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
The main economic activities - agriculture, livestock raising, and poultry farming.
In 2011, 10.3% of the population lived below the poverty line of US$ 2.5 per day, which is lower than the national
level (11.5%).
The overall unemployment rate is 15% above the national rate of 11.3%. 40.5% of the labor force is employed in the
services sector, while 18.7% works in the building and construction sector, 12.9% works in the wholesale and retail
trade, restaurant or hotels, and 10% works in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector.
The literacy rate is 84.2% which is higher than the national average. In 2011, enrolment in primary education was
90.3% for females and 94.2% for males.
In Diyala, the proportion of the population with sustainable access to an improved water source is 74.8%, which is
the lowest in the country but slightly higher than its value in 2006 (72.5%). 71.7% of the population relies on the
public network as first source of drinking water, while 11.9% relies on a stream, river, or a lake, and 11.7% relies on
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a water tanker or vehicle.
Access to the public sewage system is also lower than average in Diyala, with only 0,8% of the governorate’s
population primarily relying on it of effluent disposal.
The power cuts are frequent in Diyala, with almost 60% of the governorate’s inhabitants to rely on a secondary
power source besides the public network like private or shared generators to fulfill its power needs.
23.8% of the population in Diyala has home domestic waste collection services, while 4.6% relies on public
containers, and 70.6% of residents burn, bury, or dispose of domestic waste in open areas. In Khanaqin more than
30% of the population is provided with waste collection services.
Public hospitals are the health facilities most used by people in case of illness of a household member 37.6%,
followed by clinics or private medical complexes 36.5%, and clinics or governmental health centers 22.3%. Since the
beginning of the armed conflict, the area witnessed a sharp decline in provision of the healthcare services. According
to the available information, less than 10% of healthcare facilities are functional at present.
Two main Iraqi Highways cross the project area:
Highway 4: from Kirkuk to Sadiya, passes through Sulaimaniyah to Darbinadikhan and Jalula;
Highway 5: from Baquba to Qasr-el-Shirin in Iran, passes through Muqdadiyah, Sadiya and Khanaqin.
LEGISLATION & POLICIES
National &
Local
Legislation and
World Bank
Policies that
Apply to the
Project
The applicable national legislation is as following:
The Law for the Protection and Improvement of Environment No. 27, 2009;
Forests and Woodlands Law No. 30 of 2009;
Protection of Wild Animals and Birds No. 21 of 1979;
Regulating Exploitation and Protection of Aquatic Life No. 46 of 1976;
Ministry of Water Resources Law No. 50 of 2008;
Public Health Law No. 89 of 1981, amended by Resolution No.54 of 2001;
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Iraqi Drinking Water Standard No. (417)-2001;
Regulation for the Provision of Water Resources, No. 2, 2001;
Regulation for the Protection of Rivers No. 25, 1967;
Law No. 27 of 1999 concerning the establishment of the General Authority for Water and Sewage;
Instructions No. 2 of 2014 on Environmental Protection from Municipal Waste;
Directive No. (67) of 1986 Regulating the Debris Collection Areas;
Clean Air Act No. 1 of 2004;
Noise Prevention Law No. 21 of 1966;
Directive No. 4 of 1993 concerning occupational health, protection of workers against vibration;
Instructions No. 3/1985 Concerning Occupational Safety;
Law No. 6 of 1988 concerning the National Commission for Occupational Hygiene and Safety;
Law No. 55 of 2002 for The Antiquities & Heritage of Iraq;
Acquisition Law No.12. of 1981
At present, there is no national Building Code in Iraq and the most commonly used are the ACI 318 codes.
The main WB safeguard policies are:
OP/BP 4.01 Environmental Assessment
OP/BP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources
BP 17.50 Disclosure Policies
OP 4.12 Operational Policies.
Since there is no impact on cultural sites and no involuntary taking of land, therefore, OP 4.11 and OP 4.12 do not
apply for this project.
The EHS Guidelines applicable to the project are:
Environmental, Health, and Safety General Guidelines
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EHS Guidelines for Water and Sanitation
When host country regulations differ from the levels and measures presented in the EHS Guidelines, projects will be
required to achieve whichever is more stringent.
In case of the difference between the National Legislation and WB Safeguard Guidelines, it has been agreed that the
WB instructions will prevail over the national legislation provisions.
Air quality standard and the drinking water standard are presented in Annex 1.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Public
Consultation
Process
Due to the security concerns, it is not possible to conduct the public consultation meeting with the affected parties,
therefore, interviews were held with the residents and local authorities’ representatives on individual basis. There are
no active local NGOs currently in the area.
The PMT team has conducted individual interviews with the residents of the area passing by the project site on 28
December, 2016. Accordingly, a questionnaire was prepared in order to cover the key environmental and social
aspects related to the project. The questionnaire was then addressed to the local individuals in the surrounding
community randomly to have their opinions and thoughts regarding the rehabilitation activities. The questionnaire
was also conducted with women to take their opinions freely. The total number of people interviewed 4 men and 3
women. Please refer to annex 2 below for more details. During the interview the team presented the description of
the project and discussed the issues of concern of the stakeholders. The main results of the discussion are:
1. All questioned local stakeholders agreed that the Rehabilitation activities will have a strong positive impact
from the social perspectives on the local residents.
2. No claims from any local population were recorded or alleged regarding the ownership of the land where the
rehabilitation activities to take place; all agreed that is governmental land property.
3. No vegetation covers, crops, plants, trees…etc. will be removed in order to execute the rehabilitation
activities.
4. No infrastructure will be affected negatively due the reconstruction activities.
5. No deportation, dislocation of any of the local community.
6. Information about a grievance mechanism was introduced to interviewed individuals and a translated GRM form was also provided. All interviewed people were informed that they can submit their complaint to either
site engineer, or to community leader or to PMT during construction.
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GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISEM (GRM)
GRM Process
Bank procedures require that Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) be established and operational prior to
commencement of the project, and that they continue to operate for one year following completion of the works for
third party settlement of disputes. This GRM should take into account the availability of judicial recourse as well as
traditional and community dispute resolution mechanisms.
The project grievance redressed system should be developed in consultation with communities, which might include
the following for written complaints:
1. First, the affected person sends his/her grievance in writing to the communities’/community leaders. The
grievance note should be signed and dated by the aggrieved person. Where the affected person is unable to
write, s/he should obtain assistance from the community to write the note and mark the letter with his/her
thumbprint. The community should respond within 14 days.
2. Second, if the aggrieved person does not receive a response or is not satisfied with the solution provided by
the community, s/he lodges her or his grievance to PMT which should respond within 14 days.
3. Third, if the aggrieved person is not satisfied with the solution of PMT, s/he can go to the court.
In any case, the PMT must maintain records of grievances and complaints, including minutes of discussions,
recommendations and resolutions made. During interview, participants were informed that they can submit their
complaint to either site engineer, or to community leader or to PMT during rehabilitation. The contact information of
the designated GRM personnel will be posted at the project site for any complaint and redress. Also, the community
leaders’ information (mobile phone number) and PMT contact information (office and mobile phone numbers) will
be available before implementation starts and will be posted at the entrance of the project site.
. The contacts at the Ministry are:
Contact Information for GRM
# Name Job Title Phone Number E-mail
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1 Fouad Abed Jameel Engineer, Ministry +9647701019701 [email protected]
2 Saba Qasem Engineer, Ministry +9647813011556 [email protected]
INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING
Will there be
any capacity
building?
[ ] N or [X ]Y
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PART B: safeguards SCREENING AND Triggers (as indicated in the ESMF)
ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING FOR SAFEGUARDS TRIGGERS
Will the site
activity
include/involve
any of the
following??
Activity/ Typology Status Triggered Actions
1. Reconstruction of linear infrastructure, such as roads or transmission lines
[X] Yes [] No If “Yes”, see Section A in the ESMF
2. Reconstruction of private homes, housing estates, public buildings, or facilities and installations for public services
(e.g. substations, water treatment plants, pumping stations
or similar)
[] Yes [X] No If “Yes”, see Section A in the ESMF
3. Reconstruction of / impacts on surface drainage system [ ] Yes [ X] No If “Yes”, see Section B in the ESMF
4. Activities in Historic building(s) and districts [ ] Yes [X ] No If “Yes”, see Section C in the ESMF
5. Required acquisition of land2 or temporary / permanent impacts on livelihoods
[ ] Yes [ X] No If “Yes”, see Section D in the ESMF
6. Handling or presence of hazardous or toxic materials3 [ X] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section E in the ESMF
7. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [ ] Yes [ X] No If “Yes”, see Section F in the ESMF
8. Risk of unexploded ordinance (UXO) [X ] Yes [ ] No If “Yes”, see Section G in the ESMF
9. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [ ] Yes [X ] No If “Yes”, see Section H in the ESMF
2 Land acquisitions includes displacement of people, change of livelihood encroachment on private property this is to land that is purchased/transferred and affects people who are
living and/or squatters and/or operate a business (kiosks) on land that is being acquired. 3 Toxic / hazardous material includes but is not limited to asbestos, toxic paints, noxious solvents, removal of lead paint, etc.
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PART C: Mitigation measures
ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST
0. General Conditions Notification and Worker
Safety
a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of
upcoming activities
b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at
publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works)
c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation
d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner
designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment.
e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and
safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots)
f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow.
A. General Rehabilitation
and /or Reconstruction
Activities
Air Quality (a) During excavation works dust control measures shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening
the ground
(b) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with
water mist to reduce debris dust
(c) During pneumatic drilling or breaking of pavement and foundations dust shall be suppressed by
ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site
(d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of soil and debris to minimize dust
(e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site
(f) All machinery will comply with Iraqi emission regulations, shall well maintained and serviced and
there will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites
Noise (a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit
(b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical
equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible
Water Quality (a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and /
or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in canalization
and nearby streams and rivers
(b) Sewage from construction offices and rest areas will be collected and transferred by trucks to the
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nearest sewage treatment plant
Waste management (a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected
from excavation, demolition and construction activities.
(b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and
chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers.
(c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors
(d) The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed.
(e) Whenever feasible Contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except when
containing asbestos)
B. Impacts on surface
drainage system
Water Quality (a) Drainage systems will be reconstructed according to good engineering practice.
(b) Storm water drainage systems will be designed and constructed as not to silt, pollute, block or
otherwise negatively impact natural streams, rivers, ponds and lakes; including during construction
activities
(c) There will be procedures in place for prevention of and rapid response to accidental spills of fuels,
lubricants and other toxic or noxious substances, and for their recovery and appropriate disposal
(d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not
pollute natural surface water bodies There will be no unregulated extraction of groundwater, nor
uncontrolled discharge of process waters, cement slurries, or any other contaminated waters into the
ground or adjacent streams or rivers; the Contractor will obtain all necessary licenses and permits for
water extraction and regulated discharge into the public wastewater system.
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Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plan
Construction Phase
No. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Monitoring
Responsibility Additional Cost in USD
Implementation Monitoring Mitigation
measures Monitoring
0 General
Conditions
(f) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities
(g) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly
accessible sites (including the site of the works)
(h) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation
(i) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize
impacts on neighboring residents and environment.
(j) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses,
harnesses and safety boots)
(k) There is posted material indicating the nearest police station and hospital (with accident and emergency facilities).
(l) The contractor must take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized people accessing the site.
(m) Training on handling of UXO/ERW (n) Avoid the burning of materials on site. (o) Provide a first aid kits in different places of the work site
with the appropriate number of materials given the number
of workers on site. The locations of the first aid kits will be
provided to all workers.
(p) Providing extinguishers on work site. (q) If work involving the use of flammable materials is being
carried out, stop people smoking and do not allow other
work activities involving potential ignition sources to take
place nearby.
(r) Providing site boundaries by installing suitable physical boundaries (barriers, tape or fence).
(s) Marking excavation holes with physical boundaries (barriers, tape or fence)
(t) The contractor should put up barriers or covers in the area of openings and excavations.
(u) Store building materials (such as pipes, manhole rings, and cement bags) so that they cannot topple or roll over.
Bi-monthly: record of
all the licenses and
permits obtained;
Compliance with the
HSE requirements
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost No additional cost
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No. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Monitoring
Responsibility Additional Cost in USD
Implementation Monitoring Mitigation
measures Monitoring
(v) Keep walkways and stairways free of tripping hazards such as trailing cables, building materials, and debris.
(w) Everyone who works on any site must have access to adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place for preparing
and consuming refreshments, and an area for storing and
drying clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
(x) Contractor to ensure PPE (personal protective equipment) is used by all workers on site.
(y) Materials and equipment are tidily stacked, protected and covered where necessary. Additionally, there is adequate
space for new materials to be stored in secured covered
areas to avoid damage, theft, and to protect these items
from weather conditions.
(z) Scaffolding for work in elevated areas such as ceiling painting should comply with the OSHA “General
Requirements for Scaffolds §1926.451”
(aa) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow.
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Generation,
storage, disposal
of construction
and domestic
waste
(bb) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from
excavation, demolition and construction activities.
(cc) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical
wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate
containers.
(dd) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors
(ee) The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed.
(ff) Whenever feasible Contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except when containing
asbestos)
Weekly site inspections
and verifying the
records on waste
disposal
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost No additional cost
2 Deterioration of
air quality
(g) During excavation works dust control measures shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening the ground
(h) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to
reduce debris dust
(i) During pneumatic drilling or breaking of pavement and foundations dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water
Air quality parameters:
PM10, PM2.5, SO2,
NOx, CO, Ozone and
HC
Contractor Resident
engineer
Additional cost of
water
2000
Testing done by
accredited
laboratories.
Additional cost
2000 US $
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No. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Monitoring
Responsibility Additional Cost in USD
Implementation Monitoring Mitigation
measures Monitoring
spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site
(j) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of soil and debris to minimize dust
(k) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site
(l) All machinery will comply with Iraqi emission regulations, shall well maintained and serviced and there will be no
excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites
Compliance with dust
abatement measures
3 Increased level of
noise
(c) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit
(d) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall
be closed, and equipment placed as far away from
residential areas as possible
Weekly site inspection:
Compliance with the time
limitations;
Switching off the equipment not in
use;
Use of protective gear
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost No additional cost
4
Disruption of the
runoff water and
drainage systems
(e) Drainage / canalization systems will be reconstructed according to good engineering practice, including
appropriate dimensions, sedimentation basins, and
connection to treatment facilities as required
(f) Storm water drainage systems will be designed and constructed as not to silt, pollute, block or otherwise
negatively impact natural streams, rivers, ponds and lakes;
including during construction activities
(g) There will be procedures in place for prevention of and rapid response to accidental spills of fuels, lubricants and
other toxic or noxious substances, and for their recovery
and appropriate disposal
(h) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural
surface water bodies
(i) There will be no unregulated extraction of groundwater, nor uncontrolled discharge of process waters, cement slurries,
or any other contaminated waters into the ground or
adjacent streams or rivers;
(j) the Contractor will obtain all necessary licenses and permits
Weekly site inspection
during rainy season;
Bi-weekly site
inspection during dry
seasons:
debris accumulation in
water drainage
areas;
Alteration of water courses;
Signs of spillage of hazardous
materials
Contractor Resident
engineer
additional cost:
contingency water
testing by
accredited
laboratories 1000
US $
No additional cost
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No. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Monitoring
Responsibility Additional Cost in USD
Implementation Monitoring Mitigation
measures Monitoring
for water extraction and regulated discharge into the public
wastewater system.
5
Deterioration of
groundwater
quality
a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and /
or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site
and causing excessive turbidity in canalization and
nearby streams and rivers
b) Sewage from construction offices and rest areas will be collected and transferred by trucks to the nearest
sewage treatment plant
Weekly site inspection
during rainy season;
Bi-weekly site
inspection during dry
seasons
Water testing: in case
of accidental spills of
hazardous materials
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost Testing done by
accredited
laboratories.
Additional cost
3000 US $
6 Damage to fauna,
flora
(a) A survey and an inventory shall be made of large trees in the vicinity of the construction activity, large trees shall be
marked and cordoned off with fencing, their root system
protected, and any damage to the trees avoided
(b) There will be no unlicensed borrow pits, quarries or waste dumps in adjacent areas, especially not in protected areas.
Bi-weekly site
inspections:
Degree of habitat disruption due to
construction
activities
Degree of workers’ perception of
necessity of habitat
conservation
Site restoration after work completion
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost No additional cost
7 Disruption of
traffic
(a) In compliance with national regulations the Contractor will insure that the construction site is properly secured and
construction related traffic regulated.
(b) The site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards by signposting and barriers / fencing
(c) Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe
passages and crossings for pedestrians where construction
traffic interferes.
(d) Ensuring safe and continuous access to all adjacent office facilities, shops and residences during construction
Monthly site
surveillance for the
presence of
fencing/barriers and
warning signs, and
traffic speed limitations
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost No additional cost
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Responsibility Additional Cost in USD
Implementation Monitoring Mitigation
measures Monitoring
8
Deterioration of
health & safety
conditions
(a) Provide adequate signage to prevent accidental falling into open areas
(b) Fencing of the work areas (c) Deployment of HSE procedures for the construction
personnel (Annex 3)
Inspection and photo
evidence
Maintaining records of
injuries and accidents
with cause and location
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost No additional cost
9 Social Impacts
(a) Reducing impacts on the community through community and neighbour engagement.
(b) In cases of where there are minority communities speaking a different language in the area or working on site, notices
are printed in the common local language.
(c) Provide the proper GRM for handling complaints
Bi-weekly monitoring
of response to
complaints
Contractor Resident
engineer
No additional cost No additional cost
Expected additional mitigation costs: USD8450
Expected monitoring costs: USD 5 250 per year
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PART D: Monitoring Plan
Table (1) Summary of ESMP during Rehabilitation Phase
No. Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Monitoring
Responsibility Additional Cost in USD
Implementation Monitoring Mitigation measures Monitoring
1
Generation,
storage, disposal
of construction
and domestic
waste
(a) Use of non-toxic paints for repairs of the
buildings;
(b) Storage of hazardous materials used for repairs in
sealed containers;
(c) Disposal of waste to authorized disposal sites;
(d) Avoid disposal of effluent into the river
Monthly
surveillance;
Maintaining
records of
quantities of waste
and location of its
disposal
Operator Diyala Water
Directorate
No additional costs No additional cost
2 Deterioration of
air quality
(a) Water spraying for dust control in maintenance
areas;
(b) Draining of ponds to prevent stagnation;
(c) Timely disposal of effluent from sanitary facilities
in office buildings;
(d) Timely disposal of domestic waste
Once a year testing
during the dry
season:
Air quality
Parameters:
PM10, PM2.5,
SO2, NOx, CO,
Ozone and HC
Operator Diyala Water
Directorate
No additional costs 2000 US $ for air quality
monitoring
3 Increased level of
noise
(a) Advance warning to public ahead of planned
maintenance and repair activities;
(b) Restriction on working hours to 8.00-19.00 during
working days and avoidance of works during
holidays unless needed on emergency basis
Ensure the noise
levels are within
the acceptable
limits during
maintenance and
repairs
Operator Diyala Water
Directorate
No additional costs No additional costs
4
Deterioration of
groundwater
quality
(a) Timely and adequate disposal of debris generated
by maintenance activities and solid and liquid
waste from office building;
Water quality in
case of accidental
spills of hazardous
materials:
pH, Turbidity,
Electrical
Conductivity (EC),
Color, Total
Suspended Solids
(TSS), Total
Dissolved Solids
(TDS), Chemical
Operator Diyala Water
Directorate
No additional costs 500 for water testing
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Responsibility Additional Cost in USD
Implementation Monitoring Mitigation measures Monitoring
Oxygen Demand
(COD), Biological
Oxygen Demand
(BOD),
Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCBs)
5 Damage to fauna,
flora
(a) Adequate waste disposal;
(b) Draining of ponds;
(c) Re-vegetation with the plants native to the area
Monthly
inspection:
Condition of the manholes
and ditches;
Level of re-vegetation;
Absence of ponds
Operator Diyala Water
Directorate
No additional costs No additional costs
6
Drinking water
quality issues
during operation
(a) Regular checking for the condition of the storm water and sewerage networks for the presence of
leaking;
(b) Adequate waste disposal; (c) Timely draining of ponds to avoid breeding of
insects
Water quality
testing as per
requirements of the
law
Operator Diyala Water
Directorate
No additional costs No additional costs
Expected additional mitigation costs: USD No additional costs
Expected monitoring costs: USD 2 500
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Annexes:
Annex 1:
Drinking Water Quality Standard:
Characteristic Maximum Allowable Limit
Natural Characteristics
Color 10 units
Turbidity (NTU) 5 units
Smell acceptable
Taste acceptable
pH value 6.5-8.5
Chemical Characteristics (mg/L)
Arsenic 0.01
Cadmium 0.003
Chrome 0.05
Cyanide 0.02
Fluoride 1
Lead 0.01
Mercury 0.001
Nitrate (NO3) 50
Nitrite (NO2) 3
Selenium 0.01
Aluminium 0.2
Chloride (Cl) 250
Copper 1
Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 500
Iron 0.3
Manganese 0.1
Sodium 200
T.D.S 1000
Sulphate (SO4) 250
Zinc 3
Calcium 50
Magnesium 50
Barium 0.7
Nickel 0.02
Dissolved H.C 0.01
Carbon-chloroform Extracted 0.3
Industrial Detergents 0.3
Phenolic compounds 0.002
Biological Characteristics
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Characteristic Maximum Allowable Limit
Coliform (100 ml after 24hr at 35oC)
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Indicative Values for Sanitary Sewage Discharge by EHS Guidelines
Pollutants Units Guideline Value
pH pH 6 – 9
BOD mg/l 30
COD mg/l 125
Total nitrogen mg/l 10
Total phosphorus mg/l 2
Oil and grease mg/l 10
Total suspended solids mg/l 50
Total coliform
bacteria
MPNb / 100
ml 400a
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Maximum Contaminant Level by EHS Guidelines
(Possible contaminations and their effects on the human health)
Contaminant MCL or
TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from Long-
Term Exposure Above the MCL (unless
specified as short-term)
Sources of
Contaminant in
Drinking Water
Cryptosporidium TT3 Gastrointestinal illness (such as diarrhea,
vomiting, and cramps)
Human and animal
fecal waste
Giardia lamblia TT3 Gastrointestinal illness (such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps)
Human and animal
fecal waste
Heterotrophic plate
count (HPC) TT
HPC has no health effects; it is an analytic
method used to measure the variety of
bacteria that are common in water. The
lower the concentration of bacteria in
drinking water, the better maintained the
water system is.
HPC measures a range
of bacteria that are
naturally present in the
environment
Legionella TT Legionnaire's Disease, a type of pneumonia Found naturally in
water; multiplies in
heating systems
Total Coliforms
(including fecal
coliform and E.
Coli)
5.0% Not a health threat in itself; it is used to
indicate whether other potentially harmful
bacteria may be present5
Coliforms are naturally
present in the
environment; as well as
feces; fecal coliforms
and E. coli only come
from human and
animal fecal waste.
Turbidity TT
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of
water. It is used to indicate water quality
and filtration effectiveness (such as whether
disease-causing organisms are present).
Higher turbidity levels are often associated
with higher levels of disease-causing
microorganisms such as viruses, parasites
and some bacteria. These organisms can
cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps,
diarrhea, and associated headaches.
Soil runoff
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Contaminant MCL or
TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from Long-
Term Exposure Above the MCL (unless
specified as short-term)
Sources of
Contaminant in
Drinking Water
Viruses (enteric) TT Gastrointestinal illness (such as diarrhea, vomiting, and cramps)
Human and animal
fecal waste
Contaminant MCL or TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the MCL
(unless specified as short-
term)
Sources of
Contaminant
in Drinking
Water
Bromate 0.010 Increased risk of cancer
Byproduct
of drinking
water
disinfection
Chlorite 1.0
Anemia; infants and
young children: nervous
system effects
Byproduct
of drinking
water
disinfection
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) 0.060 Increased risk of cancer
Byproduct
of drinking
water
disinfection
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) ========-->-->
0.080
Liver, kidney or central
nervous system problems;
increased risk of cancer
Byproduct
of drinking
water
disinfection
Chloramines (as Cl2) MRDL=4.0 Eye/nose irritation;
stomach discomfort,
Water
additive
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Contaminant MCL or TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the MCL
(unless specified as short-
term)
Sources of
Contaminant
in Drinking
Water
anemia used to
control
microbes
Chlorine (as Cl2) MRDL=4.0 Eye/nose irritation;
stomach discomfort
Water
additive
used to
control
microbes
Chlorine dioxide (as ClO2) MRDL=0.8
Anemia; infants and
young children:
nervous system effects
Water
additive
used to
control
microbes
Antimony 0.006
Increase in blood
cholesterol; decrease in
blood sugar
Discharge
from
petroleum
refineries;
fire
retardants;
ceramics;
electronics;
solder
Arsenic
Quick reference guide
Consumer fact sheet
0.010 as of
01/23/06
Skin damage or
problems with
circulatory systems, and
may have increased risk
of getting cancer
Erosion of
natural
deposits;
runoff from
orchards,
runoff from
glass and
electronics
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Contaminant MCL or TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the MCL
(unless specified as short-
term)
Sources of
Contaminant
in Drinking
Water
production
wastes
Asbestos (fiber > 10
micrometers) 7 MFL
Increased risk of
developing benign
intestinal polyps
Decay of
asbestos
cement in
water
mains;
erosion of
natural
deposits
Barium 2 Increase in blood
pressure
Discharge
of drilling
wastes;
discharge
from metal
refineries;
erosion of
natural
deposits
Beryllium 0.004 Intestinal lesions
Discharge
from metal
refineries
and coal-
burning
factories;
discharge
from
electrical,
aerospace,
and
defense
industries
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Contaminant MCL or TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the MCL
(unless specified as short-
term)
Sources of
Contaminant
in Drinking
Water
Cadmium 0.005 Kidney damage
Corrosion
of
galvanized
pipes;
erosion of
natural
deposits;
discharge
from metal
refineries;
runoff from
waste
batteries
and paints
Chromium (total) 0.1 Allergic dermatitis
Discharge
from steel
and pulp
mills;
erosion of
natural
deposits
Copper TT7; Action
Level=1.3
Short term exposure:
Gastrointestinal distress
Long term exposure:
Liver or kidney damage
People with Wilson's
Disease should consult
their personal doctor if
the amount of copper in
their water exceeds the
action level
Corrosion
of
household
plumbing
systems;
erosion of
natural
deposits
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Contaminant MCL or TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the MCL
(unless specified as short-
term)
Sources of
Contaminant
in Drinking
Water
Cyanide (as free cyanide) 0.2 Nerve damage or
thyroid problems
Discharge
from
steel/metal
factories;
discharge
from
plastic and
fertilizer
factories
Fluoride 4.0
Bone disease (pain and
tenderness of the
bones); Children may
get mottled teeth
Water
additive
which
promotes
strong
teeth;
erosion of
natural
deposits;
discharge
from
fertilizer
and
aluminum
factories
Lead
Quick reference guide
Rule information
TT7; Action
Level=0.015
Infants and children:
Delays in physical or
mental development;
children could show
slight deficits in
attention span and
learning abilities
Adults: Kidney
problems; high blood
Corrosion
of
household
plumbing
systems;
erosion of
natural
deposits
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Contaminant MCL or TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the MCL
(unless specified as short-
term)
Sources of
Contaminant
in Drinking
Water
pressure
Mercury (inorganic) 0.002 Kidney damage
Erosion of
natural
deposits;
discharge
from
refineries
and
factories;
runoff from
landfills
and
croplands
Nitrate (measured as Nitrogen) 10
Infants below the age of
six months who drink
water containing nitrate
in excess of the MCL
could become seriously
ill and, if untreated,
may die. Symptoms
include shortness of
breath and blue-baby
syndrome.
Runoff
from
fertilizer
use;
leaking
from septic
tanks,
sewage;
erosion of
natural
deposits
Nitrite (measured as Nitrogen) 1
Infants below the age of
six months who drink
water containing nitrite
in excess of the MCL
could become seriously
ill and, if untreated,
may die. Symptoms
include shortness of
breath and blue-baby
Runoff
from
fertilizer
use;
leaking
from septic
tanks,
sewage;
erosion of
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Contaminant MCL or TT(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the MCL
(unless specified as short-
term)
Sources of
Contaminant
in Drinking
Water
syndrome. natural
deposits
Selenium 0.05
Hair or fingernail loss;
numbness in fingers or
toes; circulatory
problems
Discharge
from
petroleum
refineries;
erosion of
natural
deposits;
discharge
from mines
Thallium 0.002
Hair loss; changes in
blood; kidney, intestine,
or liver problems
Leaching
from ore-
processing
sites;
discharge
from
electronics,
glass, and
drug
factories
Contaminant MCL or
TT1(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from
Long-Term Exposure Above
the MCL (unless specified as
short-term)
Sources of Contaminant in
Drinking Water
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Contaminant MCL or
TT1(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from
Long-Term Exposure Above
the MCL (unless specified as
short-term)
Sources of Contaminant in
Drinking Water
Benzene 0.005
Anemia; decrease in blood
platelets; increased risk of
cancer
Discharge from factories;
leaching from gas storage
tanks and landfills
Benzo(a)pyrene
(PAHs) 0.0002
Reproductive difficulties;
increased risk of cancer
Leaching from linings of
water storage tanks and
distribution lines
Carbon tetrachloride 0.005 Liver problems; increased
risk of cancer
Discharge from chemical
plants and other industrial
activities
Chlordane 0.002
Liver or nervous system
problems; increased risk of
cancer
Residue of banned
termiticide
Chlorobenzene 0.1 Liver or kidney problems
Discharge from chemical
and agricultural chemical
factories
2,4-D 0.07 Kidney, liver, or adrenal
gland problems
Runoff from herbicide
used on row crops
1,2-Dibromo-3-
chloropropane
(DBCP)
0.0002 Reproductive difficulties;
increased risk of cancer
Runoff/leaching from soil
fumigant used on
soybeans, cotton,
pineapples, and orchards
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Contaminant MCL or
TT1(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from
Long-Term Exposure Above
the MCL (unless specified as
short-term)
Sources of Contaminant in
Drinking Water
o-Dichlorobenzene 0.6 Liver, kidney, or circulatory
system problems
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
p-Dichlorobenzene 0.075
Anemia; liver, kidney or
spleen damage; changes in
blood
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.005 Increased risk of cancer Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
1,1-Dichloroethylene 0.007 Liver problems Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
cis-1,2-
Dichloroethylene 0.07 Liver problems
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
trans-1,2-
Dichloroethylene 0.1 Liver problems
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
Dichloromethane 0.005 Liver problems; increased
risk of cancer
Discharge from drug and
chemical factories
1,2-Dichloropropane 0.005 Increased risk of cancer Discharge from industrial
chemical factories
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Contaminant MCL or
TT1(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from
Long-Term Exposure Above
the MCL (unless specified as
short-term)
Sources of Contaminant in
Drinking Water
Di(2-ethylhexyl)
adipate 0.4
Weight loss, liver problems,
or possible reproductive
difficulties.
Discharge from chemical
factories
Di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate 0.006
Reproductive difficulties;
liver problems; increased
risk of cancer
Discharge from rubber
and chemical factories
Dioxin (2,3,7,8-
TCDD) 0.00000003
Reproductive difficulties;
increased risk of cancer
Emissions from waste
incineration and other
combustion; discharge
from chemical factories
Endrin 0.002 Liver problems Residue of banned
insecticide
Epichlorohydrin TT8
Increased cancer risk, and
over a long period of time,
stomach problems
Discharge from industrial
chemical factories; an
impurity of some water
treatment chemicals
Ethylbenzene 0.7 Liver or kidneys problems Discharge from petroleum
refineries
Ethylene dibromide 0.00005
Problems with liver,
stomach, reproductive
system, or kidneys;
increased risk of cancer
Discharge from petroleum
refineries
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Contaminant MCL or
TT1(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from
Long-Term Exposure Above
the MCL (unless specified as
short-term)
Sources of Contaminant in
Drinking Water
Glyphosate 0.7 Kidney problems;
reproductive difficulties Runoff from herbicide use
Heptachlor 0.0004 Liver damage; increased risk
of cancer
Residue of banned
termiticide
Heptachlor epoxide 0.0002 Liver damage; increased risk
of cancer Breakdown of heptachlor
Hexachlorobenzene 0.001
Liver or kidney problems;
reproductive difficulties;
increased risk of cancer
Discharge from metal
refineries and agricultural
chemical factories
Lindane 0.0002 Liver or kidney problems
Runoff/leaching from
insecticide used on cattle,
lumber, gardens
Methoxychlor 0.04 Reproductive difficulties
Runoff/leaching from
insecticide used on fruits,
vegetables, alfalfa,
livestock
Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) 0.0005
Skin changes; thymus gland
problems; immune
deficiencies; reproductive or
nervous system difficulties;
increased risk of cancer
Runoff from landfills;
discharge of waste
chemicals
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Contaminant MCL or
TT1(mg/L)
Potential Health Effects from
Long-Term Exposure Above
the MCL (unless specified as
short-term)
Sources of Contaminant in
Drinking Water
Tetrachloroethylene 0.005 Liver problems; increased
risk of cancer
Discharge from factories
and dry cleaners
Toluene 1 Nervous system, kidney, or
liver problems
Discharge from petroleum
factories
Trichloroethylene 0.005 Liver problems; increased
risk of cancer
Discharge from metal
degreasing sites and other
factories
Vinyl chloride 0.002 Increased risk of cancer
Leaching from PVC
pipes; discharge from
plastic factories
Xylenes (total) 10 Nervous system damage
Discharge from petroleum
factories; discharge from
chemical factories
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Contaminant MCL or
TT1(mg/L)2
Potential Health Effects
from Long-Term
Exposure Above the
MCL (unless specified as
short-term)
Sources of Contaminant in
Drinking Water
Alpha particles
15 picocuries
per Liter
(pCi/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Erosion of natural deposits of
certain minerals that are
radioactive and may emit a form
of radiation known as alpha
radiation
Beta particles and
photon emitters
4 millirems per
year Increased risk of cancer
Decay of natural and man-made
deposits of
certain minerals that are
radioactive and may emit forms
of radiation known as photons
and beta radiation
Radium 226 and
Radium 228
(combined)
5 pCi/L Increased risk of cancer Erosion of natural deposits
Uranium 30 ug/L as of
12/08/03
Increased risk of cancer,
kidney toxicity Erosion of natural deposits
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Annex 2: Public Consultations
Questionnaire Form in English:
Name of the project:
Location of the project:
Name of the respondent:
Occupation of the respondent:
Date of visit:
1 In your opinion, would the rehabilitation of water/sanitation facilities have positive impact
on the residents of the area?
yes no
2 Are there any claims on private land ownership in the project area? yes no
3 Would there be any damages to income generating crops, trees, and vegetation due to the
rehabilitation activities?
yes no
4 Would there be any losses of income of local residents due to the rehabilitation activities? yes no
5 Would there be any damages whether permanent or temporary which would affect the
livelihood of the residents due to the rehabilitation activities?
yes no
6 Would the rehabilitation activities require relocation of the residents of the area, whether
permanent or temporary?
yes no
7 Is there any usage by local residents of the facilities or land of the facilities by the local
residents?
yes no
8 In your opinion, would there be any negative social impacts due to the rehabilitation
activities?
yes no
9 Would there be any changes to the demographics or social structure in the project area
induced by the rehabilitation activities?
yes no
10 Would there be any damages to the structures or houses induced by the rehabilitation
activities?
yes no
11 Would there be any disturbance to traffic during the rehabilitation activities? yes no
12 Is there any need for warning and directional signage during the rehabilitation activities? yes no
Name and signature of the interviewer:
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Photos of Interviews
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Arabic Questionnaire with Responses
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Responses to the Questionnaire in English
+
Na
me
of
the R
esp
on
den
t
Occ
up
ati
on
Gen
der
In y
ou
r o
pin
ion
, w
ou
ld t
he
reh
ab
ilit
ati
on
of
wa
ter/
san
ita
tio
n f
aci
liti
es
hav
e p
osi
tive i
mp
act
on
the r
esi
den
ts o
f th
e a
rea
?
Are t
her
e a
ny
cla
ims
on
priv
ate
la
nd
ow
ner
ship
in
the p
ro
ject
are
a?
Wo
uld
th
ere
be
an
y d
am
ag
es
to i
nco
me g
en
era
tin
g
cro
ps,
tre
es,
an
d v
egeta
tio
n d
ue t
o t
he
reh
ab
ilit
ati
on
acti
vit
ies?
Wo
uld
th
ere
be
an
y l
oss
es
of
incom
e o
f lo
cal
resi
den
ts d
ue t
o t
he
reh
ab
ilit
ati
on
acti
vit
ies?
Wo
uld
th
ere
be
an
y d
am
ag
es
wh
eth
er p
erm
an
en
t
or t
em
po
rary
wh
ich
wo
uld
aff
ect
the l
iveli
hoo
d o
f
the r
esi
den
ts d
ue
to t
he r
eh
ab
ilit
ati
on
acti
vit
ies?
Wo
uld
th
e r
eh
ab
ilit
ati
on
acti
vit
ies
req
uir
e
relo
cati
on
of
the r
esi
den
ts o
f th
e area
, w
heth
er
perm
an
en
t o
r te
mp
ora
ry?
Is t
here
an
y u
sag
e b
y l
ocal
resi
den
ts o
f th
e fa
cili
ties
or l
an
d o
f th
e f
acil
itie
s b
y t
he
loca
l resi
den
ts?
In y
ou
r o
pin
ion
, w
ou
ld t
her
e b
e a
ny n
ega
tiv
e so
cia
l
imp
acts
du
e to
th
e r
eh
ab
ilit
ati
on
act
ivit
ies?
Wo
uld
th
ere
be
an
y c
ha
ng
es
to t
he
dem
ogra
ph
ics
or s
ocia
l st
ru
ctu
re i
n t
he p
roje
ct
are
a i
nd
uced
by
the r
eh
ab
ilit
ati
on
acti
vit
ies?
Wo
uld
th
ere
be
an
y d
am
ag
es
to t
he
stru
ctu
res
or
ho
use
s in
du
ced
by t
he r
eh
ab
ilit
ati
on
acti
vit
ies?
Wo
uld
th
ere
be
an
y d
istu
rb
an
ce t
o t
ra
ffic
du
rin
g
the r
eh
ab
ilit
ati
on
acti
vit
ies?
Is t
here
an
y n
eed
fo
r w
arn
ing a
nd
dir
ecti
on
al
sig
na
ge d
uri
ng t
he r
eh
ab
ilit
ati
on
act
ivit
ies?
Recom
men
da
tio
ns
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
Yes
NO
1 Sumeyya Nateq Wali
Housewife Female X X X X X X X X X X X X
2 Abdul Jalil Mohamed Alwan
Freelancer Male X X X X X X X X X X X X
3 Murtadha Kareem Taher
Freelancer Male X X X X X X X X X X X X
4 Ali Ameer GAtea Freelancer Male X X X X X X X X X X X X
5 Wafaa Hussoun Teacher Female X X X X X X X X X X X X
6 Majeeda Hadi Al-obaidy
Housewife Female X X X X X X X X X X X X
7 Saad Humaidy M. Freelancer Male X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Annex 3: List of Mitigation Measures during Rehabilitation Phase
General Conditions
(a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities (b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites
(including the site of the works)
(c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation (d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize
impacts on neighboring residents and environment.
(e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots)
(f) There is posted material indicating the nearest police station and hospital (with accident and emergency facilities). (g) The contractor must take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized people accessing the site. (h) Training on handling of UXO/ERW (i) Avoid the burning of materials on site. (j) Provide a first aid kits in different places of the work site with the appropriate number of materials given the number of
workers on site. The locations of the first aid kits will be provided to all workers.
(k) Providing extinguishers on work site. (l) If work involving the use of flammable materials is being carried out, stop people smoking and do not allow other work
activities involving potential ignition sources to take place nearby.
(m) Providing site boundaries by installing suitable physical boundaries (barriers, tape or fence). (n) Marking excavation holes with physical boundaries (barriers, tape or fence) (o) The contractor should put up barriers or covers in the area of openings and excavations. (p) Store building materials (such as pipes, manhole rings, and cement bags) so that they cannot topple or roll over. (q) Keep walkways and stairways free of tripping hazards such as trailing cables, building materials, and debris. (r) Everyone who works on any site must have access to adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place for preparing and
consuming refreshments, and an area for storing and drying clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
(s) Contractor to ensure PPE (personal protective equipment) is used by all workers on site. (t) Materials and equipment are tidily stacked, protected and covered where necessary. Additionally, there is adequate space for
new materials to be stored in secured covered areas to avoid damage, theft, and to protect these items from weather
conditions.
(u) Scaffolding for work in elevated areas such as ceiling painting should comply with the OSHA “General Requirements for Scaffolds §1926.451”
(v) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow.
Generation, storage, disposal of construction and domestic waste
(a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from excavation, demolition and construction activities.
(b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers.
(c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors (d) The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed. (e) Whenever feasible Contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except when containing asbestos)
Deterioration of air quality
(a) During excavation works dust control measures shall be employed, e.g. by spraying and moistening the ground (b) Demolition debris, excavated soil and aggregates shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to reduce
debris dust
(c) During pneumatic drilling or breaking of pavement and foundations dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site
(d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of soil and debris to minimize dust (e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site (f) All machinery will comply with Iraqi emission regulations, shall well maintained and serviced and there will be no
excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites
Increased level of noise
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(a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit (b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be
closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible
Disruption of the runoff water and drainage systems
(a) Drainage / canalization systems will be reconstructed according to good engineering practice, including appropriate dimensions, sedimentation basins, and connection to treatment facilities as required
(b) Storm water drainage systems will be designed and constructed as not to silt, pollute, block or otherwise negatively impact natural streams, rivers, ponds and lakes; including during construction activities
(c) There will be procedures in place for prevention of and rapid response to accidental spills of fuels, lubricants and other toxic or noxious substances, and for their recovery and appropriate disposal
(d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies
(e) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in canalization and nearby streams and rivers
Deterioration of groundwater quality
(a) Sewage from construction offices and rest areas will be collected and transferred by trucks to the nearest sewage treatment plant
(b) There will be no unregulated extraction of groundwater, nor uncontrolled discharge of process waters, cement slurries, or any other contaminated waters into the ground or adjacent streams or rivers;
(c) the Contractor will obtain all necessary licenses and permits for water extraction and regulated discharge into the public wastewater system.
Damage to fauna, flora
(a) Adjacent wetlands and streams shall be protected from site run-off and siltation with appropriate measures (b) There will be no unlicensed borrow pits, quarries or waste dumps in adjacent areas; (c) Monitor the construction crew and provide punitive measures for illegal hunting and/or fishing; (d) Provide the crew with fuel for cooking to avoid burning of natural materials; (e) Apply waste management plan (f) Provide regular dredging around the cofferdams for the intake structure to ensure sufficient depth and avoid creation of
whirlpools around the cofferdam which will cause increased turbidity of the water.
Disruption of traffic
(a) In compliance with national regulations the Contractor will insure that the construction site is properly secured and construction related traffic regulated.
(b) The site will be clearly visible and the public warned of all potential hazards by signposting and barriers / fencing (c) Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe
passages and crossings for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes.
(d) Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement
(e) If required, active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site for safe passage for the public (f) Ensuring safe and continuous access to all adjacent office facilities, shops and residences during construction
Deterioration of health & safety conditions
(a) Provide adequate signage to prevent accidental falling into open areas (b) Fencing of the work areas (c) Provision of safe crossing rumps over the excavated trenches for residence access and for livestock crossing; (d) Keep walkways free of tripping hazards such as trailing cables, building materials, and debris. (e) Deployment of HSE procedures for the construction personnel as described in point: General Conditions.
Social Impacts
(a) Reducing impacts on the community through community and neighbour engagement. (b) In cases of where there are minority communities speaking a different language in the area or working on site, notices are in
the common local language.
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(c) Provide the proper GRM for handling complaints
Physical cultural resources:
Chance find procedures will be used as follows:
Stop the construction activities in the area of the chance find;
Delineate the discovered site or area;
Secure the site to prevent any damage or loss of removable objects. In cases of removable antiquities or sensitive remains, a night guard shall be present until the responsible local
authorities and the Ministry of Culture take over;
Notify the supervisory Engineer who in turn will notify the responsible local authorities and the Ministry of Culture immediately (within 24 hours or less);
Responsible local authorities and the Ministry of Culture would be in charge of protecting and preserving the site before deciding on subsequent appropriate procedures. This would require a
preliminary evaluation of the findings to be performed by the archeologists from the Department
of Antiquities and the Ministry of Culture (within 72 hours). The significance and importance of
the findings should be assessed according to the various criteria relevant to cultural heritage;
those include the aesthetic, historic, scientific or research, social and economic values;
Decisions on how to handle the finding shall be taken by the responsible authorities from DA and the Ministry of Culture. This could include changes in the layout (such as when finding an
irremovable remain of cultural or archeological importance) conservation, preservation,
restoration and salvage;
Implementation for the authority decision concerning the management of the finding shall be communicated in writing by the Ministry of Culture; and
Construction work could resume only after permission is given from the responsible local authorities and the Ministry of Culture concerning safeguard of the heritage.
These procedures must be referred to as standard provisions in construction contracts, when applicable.
During project supervision, the Site Engineer shall monitor the above regulations relating to the treatment
of any chance find encountered are observed.
Monitoring Obligations of the Contractor:
Generation, storage, disposal of construction and domestic waste:
Weekly site insp