EIA Studies of 3 Pre-Identified Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites in ...

Rapid EIA Studies of 3 Pre-identified Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites in NCT - Delhi:
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• Local meteorological data (rainfall, temperature, wind direction, seismicity
etc.) for the potential sites were collected from Indian Meteorological
Department.
• Monitoring of surface water resources, ground water and ambient air was
carried out at and around three potential sites in order to establish the base
line conditions of surface and ground water quality and ambient air quality.
• Soil sampling and analysis of soil characteristics were carried out through soil
experts.
• Hydrologic features of the catchment areas and seasonal fluctuations in
ground water table, etc. were obtained from Central Ground Water Board.
These details were studied to assess hydro-geological conditions of the area.
• Data regarding the geological and geo-technical features of the sites were
collected from concerned departments.
• The movement and direction of ground water flow were assessed based on
the data available from Central Ground Water Board.
(ii) Review of the published baseline data/ information with regard to the
location of the three potential sites.
• Locations of the three potential sites were evaluated based on the baseline
data/ information collected regarding location of the sites.
(iii) Preparation of the existing land-use/ land cover maps covering 5 km. area
around each site based on remote sensing imagery.
• The services of expert agencies were employed to prepare the land use/ land
cover maps covering 5 km area around each site based on remote sensing
imagery obtained for suitable time slot from INSAT 2B/ 2C Satellite.
(iv) Investigation and evaluation of the three potential sites as per the
"Criteria for Hazardous Waste Landfills" published by the Central
Pollution Control Board in February 2001 (HAZWAMS/17/2000-2001) and
the Guidelines for Siting of Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Facilities published by Ministry of Environment & Forests on 1991.
• Three potential sites were investigated and evaluated based on the baseline
data collected as per the "Criteria for Hazardous Waste Landfills" published by
the Central Pollution Control Board in February 2001 (HAZWAMS/17/2000-
2001). The potential sites were also evaluated as per the Guidelines for Siting
of Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities published by Ministry
of Environment & Forests on 1991.
Environment Division, National Productivity Council, New Delhi
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