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Impact:The general Water environment is poor due to a high level of faecalcoli. The
construction and operation of the pilot project will not result in any significant change
other than a small increase in the throwing of the human defecation directly into the
water body.Clearing of water hyacinth for an effective navigation will reduce the
mosquito breeding and will impact positively to the general environment.
Noise levelAssessments also suggest that the noise levels with the proposed project
will be slightly higher as the number of new boats would increase more noise levels.
Concrete mixing plants: should be carefully located to avoid any disturbance to the
locals.All materials should be collected,transported and used in an environmental
healthy manner.
Sanitation and solid waste generation and disposal in theworkers camp:The camps
should be properly located to avoid social nuisance to the local community.
6.2.8.1 Mitigation measures:
There will be provisions for clearing the water hyacinth for effective navigation.This will
be included in the engineering cost.The human waste from vessels operating in the area
will be suitably disposed off in a separate sewerage system.the cost of septic tank have
been incorporated in the social impact mitigation cost.With the strengthening of the basic
infrastructure and a better sewerage system the overall quality of life of all the people
living in the region will be improved.
6.2.9 WATER HYACINTH ALONG THE CANALS
One of the most important step in the project is the removal of water hyacinth and its
control.There is no observed definite pattern for its occurrence along the canals.Any mapping of
the weed is thus a futile exercise.the nature of its appearance and disappearance is
spontaneous.In monsoon due to heavy currents the hyacinths are not seen.Presence of the
hyacinth presents a poor aesthetic sight for the tourists.Water hyacinth is a threat to the
following;
1. Serious threat to local communities:The flow of water decreases.Water become stagnant as a
result mosquito breeding increases.Dirty smell etc.
2. Nuisance to Navigation and Fishing operation:Causes serious hindrance to Navigation.The
propeller of the motorized vessels often became fouled with these,causing damages.
3. Threat to Agricultural operations:They are constraints to aquatic productivity and disrupt
agricultural operations when they invade the paddy fields.
6.2.9.1 Mitigation measures:
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Water hyacinth can be used as a fodder to cattle.
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Its dried form can be used as Biogas.
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It was used as a packing material in the glass factory,since the spreading of hyacinth was
uncontrollable such a plan is dropped.
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Since it is an ornamental plant,it can be used for floral arrangements.
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Experimental results shows that Water Hyacinth is a promising material for the
production of fibre and insulation boards
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Water Hyacinth is a good fertilizer for the growth of coconut palms.Its used as a
compost in the coconut gardens.
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