ആര്യനാട് ഗ്രമപഞ്ചായത്തില്‍ നടപ്പിലാക്കുന്ന ദ്രവ മാലിന്യ സംസ്കരണവുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട ആക്ഷന്‍ പ്ലാന്‍ ചുവടെ പറയും പ്രകാരം അംഗീകരിച്ചു തീരുമാനിച്ചു. ArayanadGramaPanchayath Action Plan to prevent river/stream pollution from liquid and solid waste Step 1: Data Collection Sl No Action point/Activity Action by Timeline 1 Inventory development by identification of all points where liquid waste flows into rivers or streams and identification of all solid waste garbage dumps on river or river banks. It is proposed to collect the GPS coordinates of all polluting sources to map the river/stream pollution. LSGI Done 2 A data collection template to be developed for the above purpose SM Done Step 2: Evaluation Sl No Action point/Activity Action by Timeline 1 A template for evaluation of the data collected in the above step is to be developed as a part of this action plan SM Done 2 Using this template, the quantity of discharge fed into the river/streams can be calculated SM 2 weeks after receiving the filled data from the LSGI 3 Using the collected GPS coordinates, the river polluting points can be mapped over the course of the river SM 2 weeks after receiving the filled data collection template form from the LSGI Step 3: Intervention and Remediation Measures Intervention strategies to address the issues identified and quantified in above steps are proposed here 3 stage intervention and remediation measures are proposed in this action plan. The polluting sources are categorized into 3 (small, medium, and large) and priority vise remediation measures are proposed for each source. The proposed intervention/remediation strategies are as below: Sl No Proposed Intervention/remediation strategy Action by Timeline 1 Individual households/Colonies a Bringing down the grey water & black water discharge into river/streams to 75% of the current discharge LSGI First stage31/01/2022 b Bringing down the grey water & black water discharge into river/streams to 50% of the current discharge LSGI Second stage 25/02/2022 c Bringing down the grey water & black water discharge into river/streams to less that 25% of the current discharge LSGI Third stage31/03/2022 2 Apartment complexes, Hospitals/Health Care Establishments, Educational institutions, Commercial establishments a Interventions to manage the discharge from large category units LSGI/PCB NA b Interventions to manage the discharge from medium category units LSGI/PCB NA c Interventions to manage the discharge from small category units LSGI/PCB Third stage 31/03/2022 Liquid Waste management Sl No Action point/Activity Action by Timeline 1 Household latrines a New toilets for no latrine households and provision of septic tank systems for those which are discharging directly into water bodies/ drains leading to water bodies. LSGI 31/03/2022 b Community toilets to be provided wherever necessary with scientific septic tank system LSGI 31/12/2022 c Leach pits to be replaced by septic tanks LSGI 31/12/2022 d Retrofitting of old septic tanks to improve treatment efficiency. LSGI 31/12/2022 2 Installation of common STP and ETP to ensure that only treated wastewater reaches the natural streams. SM,PCB,LSGI 3 Drain interception works- In case, black water is entering any drains, storm drains etc., and connecting the lake or river or any type of water bodies, appropriate action by intercepting the drains and diverting it to either the sewerage system or STP. LSGI 31/12/2022 4 Cleaning of storm water drains (small streams, creeks leading into the river) periodically. LSGI 31/12/2022 5 Procurement of sewer cleaning machines and equipment maintenance LSGI NA 6 Propagation of vegetative cover in watersheds will reduce river pollution due to soil erosion and enhance percolation of rain water into the subsurface. In downstream stretches where the river is saline, propagation of mangroves are essential. LSGI (Through MGNREGS) 31/12/2022 7 Installation of CCTV cameras and fencing at critical areas. Installation of night vision surveillance cameras at priority sites. LSGI 31/10/2022 (with the co-operation of Ward Samithies) 8 Continuous monitoring of river banks and public places involving the participation of school students may be considered to prevent waste dumping. LSGI 31/12/2022 9 Maintaining minimum environmental flow of river by ensuring entry of rain water and rain water recharging to all natural streams and drains. LSGI 31/12/2022 10 Awareness programme & capacity building Awareness for residence association: Suchitwamission/LSGD/Corporation SWM training to children, youth, Asha workers and other stakeholders Follow up systems: Capacity building of community groups, monitoring system and active involvement of residents associations is necessary. SM,LSGI 31/03/2022 11 For the treated effluents being discharged into the river/streams, the treated effluents complying with the discharge standards prescribed by the State PCB need to be ensured. KSPCB 12 The riverine stretches are to be monitored periodically at identified locations for water quality assessment KSPCB 13 Fertilizers and chemicals application in agricultural lands are to be strictly under technical expertise. Agricultural Dept/Soil conservation 14 Eco tourism and water tourism projects are to be organized under the strict monitoring of concerned authorities in such a way that it does not induce any types of pollution to the water body. DTPC The intervention strategies to prevent the pollution of river/streams from solid wastes are listed below: Solid waste management Sl No Action point/Activity Action by Timeline 1 Biodegradable waste For decomposition of biodegradable waste at its origin; pipe compost,ring compost, biogas plants shall be implemented at all residential units. Rendering plant for poultry waste management SM,LSGI 31/03/2022 2 Non-Biodegradable waste management Door to door waste collection Mini Material Collection Facility, Material Collection Facility & Resource Recovery Facility have already started functioning at many locations for the management of non-biodegradable waste, the same shall be widely implemented to meet the waste generation demand. Implement Green Protocol effectively in local self governments. Prohibit littering of plastics in the area. Plastic wastes shall be strictly handled as per the provisions of Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2018. Installation of plastic shredding units for managing the plastic waste generated and thereby prevent its entry into water bodies SM,LSGI 100% target on 31/03/2022 31/03/2022 31/03/2022 No Project 3 Construction of retaining wall with HDPE liner at existing waste dumping yards in order to prevent the leachate discharge from the yard to rivers/streams SM,LSGI NA Step 4: Enforcement and Regulatory Measures Sl No Action point/Activity Action by Timeline 1 Continuous surveillance for protecting the waterbody. Installation of additional continuous online River water monitoring stations KSPCB Continuous activity 2 Enforcement & Penal provisions KSPCB Continuous activity 3 Identification of the establishments/commercial complexes/flats/houses/hotels etc who is discharging the sewage to the public drain and to collect fine based on polluter pay principle KSPCB Continuous activity 4 Periodical inspection in the STP/ETP, Industries, Flats, hotels, monitoring of STP,ETP. KSPCB Continuous activity