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EAST MEETS WEST FOUNDATION
SUBPROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (SPEAR)
Funded by
The Global Partnership for Output Based Aid (GPOBA)

and the
East Meets West Foundation (EMW)
DAI CUONG Rural Water Supply Development Project
Project Location:
O Gia Nam, O Gia Bac, Thanh Van, Trang Dien Hamlets and Hamlets 8
&9
Dai Cuong Commune
Dai Loc District, Quang Nam Province, Central Vietnam
May, 2009
Table of Contents
1. Description of the Proposed Subproject.....................................................................................3

2. Existing Environmental Conditions at the Proposed Subproject Area.......................................5
3. Subproject Screening Based on Exclusion Criteria....................................................................5
4. Description of Proposed New Water Source..............................................................................7
4.1 Source Location and Capacity.........................................................................................7
4.2 Water Source Protection Strategies ................................................................................8
4.3 Raw Water Quality of Proposed Source..........................................................................8
5. Description of Proposed New Piped Water System.................................................................10
5.1 Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Site................................................................................11
5.2 WTP Production Capacity.............................................................................................11
5.3 Proposed Water Treatment Process...............................................................................11
5.4 Estimated Lengths of Transmission and Distribution Pipelines....................................12
5.5 Proposed Construction Contract Period.........................................................................14
6. Anticipated Environmental Impacts from this Subproject........................................................14
6.1 Pre-Construction Impacts ..............................................................................................14
6.2 Construction Impacts.....................................................................................................14
6.3 Post-Construction Impacts ............................................................................................15
7. Environmental Management Process with Impacts, Mitigation and Monitoring.....................16
8. Public Consultation and Disclosure Process and Institutional Arrangements..........................25
8.1 Pre-Construction Consultation Process and Institutional Responsibilities....................26
8.2 Construction and Post Construction Institutional Responsibilities................................28
8.3 Post-Construction Management.....................................................................................28
8.4 Disclosure and the Public Consultation Process............................................................29
9. GOV Approval of Subproject Environmental Assessment Reports.........................................29
10. Engagement from the Investor................................................................................................29
Appendix 1: Proposal for Safe Water System Construction Funding

Appendix 2: MOU between EMW & Quang Nam Foreign Affairs to Fund Clean Water
System.
Appendix 3: Letter of Quang Nam People Committee to apply Policy Frame in Clean
Water Service in Quang Nam
Appendix 4: Letter of Quang Nam Department of Natural Resources and Environment
to approve Environmental Assessment of Clean Water Service Subprojects
in Quang Nam
Appendix 5: MOU between EMW and Dai Loc District People Committee to fund
Clean Water Systems in Dai Loc District
Appendix 6: Water Quality Test Results
Appendix 7: Minutes on Environmental Screening Exclusion Criteria Conducted in Dai
Cuong
SPEAR for Dai Cuong Clean Water System – Dai Loc District, Quang Nam Page 1
Acronyms
CaCO3 Calcium Carbonate

COD Chemical Oxygen Demand (the level of organic pollutants in water)
CPC Commune People’s Committee
CWP Clean Water Program (EMW)
DONRE Department of Natural Resource and Environment (at provincial level)
DPC District People’s Committee
EA Environmental Assessment
E coli Escherichia coli (a group of bacteria that are used to indicate the presence of fecal
contamination in water)
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EMW East Meets West Foundation
ES Environmental Specialist
Fe Iron
GOV Government of Vietnam
GPOBA Global Partnership for Output Based Aid
HH Household
HSBC Hygiene and Sanitation Behavioral Change
LPCD Liters per Capita per Day (water production or use)
mg/L Milligrams per Liter
mg/m3 Milligrams per Cubic Meter
Mn Manganese
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
m3 Cubic Meters (of water)
3
m /day Cubic Meters per Day (water production or use)
NH4+ Ammonia
NOx Oxidized Nitrogen
NO2 Nitrite
NO3 Nitrate
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (a measure of the turbidity of water)
O&M Operation and Maintenance (including repair and replacement of parts)
OP Operational Policies (World Bank)
OP/BP Operational Policies/Bank Policies (World Bank)
P Phosphorus
pH A measure of the acid or alkaline quality of a solution
PPC Provincial Peoples’ Committee
SPEAR Subproject Environmental Appraisal Report (such as this one)
SO2 Sulfur Dioxide
SO4 Sulfate
TSS Total Suspended Solids (a measure of solids in water that can settle out)
$US US Dollar
VND Vietnam Dong (about 17,700 VND per $US1 as of May 2009)
WQ Water Quality
WTP Water Treatment Plant (commonly referred to as the “Water Tower”)
Project Information:
• Name: Dai Cuong Rural Water Supply Development Project

• Name of Investor: East Meets West Foundation (EMW)
• Contact Address: 32 Pasteur, Danang City, Vietnam
• Telephone: 84 511 382 9110
• Fax: 84 511 382 1850
• Beneficiaries: Dai Cuong People's Committee
1. Description of the Proposed Subproject
Dai Cuong Commune is located 40 km southwest of Danang City. The commune has
5,445 people living in 1,410 households, ie an average household size of 3.9 persons. It
experiences flooding from October to December most years. About 90% of the
population subsists on farming and the rest have small businesses or work at distant
locations.
The Dai Cuong population obtains drinking water from drilled wells and washing water
from dug wells. Water from the wells has high levels of sediment, is colored and is
odorous. Some high income households purchase bottled drinking water at a cost of
20,000 VND (about $US1.10) for 20 liters. However, poorer residents are limited to
using polluted well water for their daily activities. About 85% of households have
sanitary latrines (septic and semi-septic systems).
Based on community responses during several open meetings with EMW Water Team
staff, it was anticipated that about 1,100 households, ie 4,400 people (81% of the total)
would choose to be connected to the piped water system. A brief description of the site
and the proposed water supply system is provided in Table 1.
Table 1: Summary Site Description and System Components
Location: O Gia Nam, O Gia Bac, Thanh Van, Trang Dien Hamlets
and Hamlets 8 & 9, Dai Cuong Commune, Dia Loc
District, Quang Nam Province.
Project Estimated Cost: Number of Households: Number of Beneficiaries:
$US57,966 1,100 4,400
Major System Components and Quantities:
• Location of the Water Treatment Plant: It is proposed to construct the WTP in

a rice field which is located 5 m from the paved hamlet road and about 450 m
from the water intake on the Vu Gia River. The area of the WTP land is 100 m 2
(10 m x 10 m).
• Design Water Demand: 4,400 people x 60 liters per capita per day (LPCD) for
a total of 264 m3/day for the anticipated number of beneficiaries.
• Water Source, Capacity and Seasonal Variability:
o The river water source to be utilized is the Vu Gia River.
o There are generally significant seasonal changes in flow regime of river
systems in the Central Coastal Region of Vietnam. The rainy season is
usually from August through December, and the dry season occurs during
the three months from May to July, with July being the driest month.
o Vu Gia River discharges are monitored by the National Hydro
Meteorological Services of Vietnam (Middle of Central Parts
Hydrometeorological Services) about 500 m from the proposed river water
intake location.
The highest, lowest and average river discharges recorded from 1977 to
2004 have been: Qmax = 1,015 m3/s (876,960,000 m3/day), Qmin = 356 m3/s
(30,758,400 m3/day) and Qav = 5,420 m3/s (468,288,000 m3/day).
The maximum and minimum water levels at the hydrological monitoring
site have been: Hmax = 11.72 m and Hmin = 4.50 m. The maximum water
level variation has been 7.22 m.
Even during the lowest flow conditions, the discharge in the Vu Gia River
(356 m3/s, ie 30,758,400 m3/day) is far higher than the daily water demand of
the proposed water supply system (264 m3/day). The design daily water intake
will be less than 0.001% of the lowest observed river discharge. Therefore, it is
extremely unlikely that river water abstractions for the proposed water supply
system will result in significant impacts on river discharges or levels and that
there will be any conflicts with other users of the river water.
• Water Treatment Plant (WTP): The WTP will have a height of 11.4 m and
an area of 34.11 m2 (5.84 m x 5.84 m). The elevated storage tank will have a
capacity of 35 m3 (13% of design water demand).
• Water Treatment Proposed: Sedimentation, flocculation, rapid sand
filtration and chlorination.
• Water Transmission/Distribution Pipelines: The total length of pipe will be
28,653 m. The lengths and diameters of pipes that will be used are as follows:
o 992 m of 141 mm (dia) pipe;
o 3,272 m of 60 mm (dia) pipe;
o 7,786 m of 34 mm (dia) pipe, and
o 200 m of 21 mm (dia) pipe
• Length of Pipe Trenches to be Dug by Households: Approximately 17 m
per HH (ie 18,554/1,100).
• House Connections: 1,100 HHs (4,400 people). Additional connections will
Proposed Construction May 2009 to December 2009
Contract Period:
2. Existing Environmental Conditions at the Proposed Subproject Area
The local residents currently rely on water from drilled and dug wells, which has high
levels of sediment, is coloured and is odorous.
For those who can afford it, fresh drinking water is available for purchase from local
grocery stores or markets for about $US1.10 per 20 liters. However, poorer residents are
limited to using the polluted well water for their daily activities. There is a critical need
for access to clean water for the residents in this area. Water related health issues are
common in the area.
Gray water from kitchens is diverted to nearby gardens. There is little stagnant water in
the villages except during the rainy season when minor flooding is common. Typically
all recyclable materials are reused and solid waste management ís not an issue. Garbage
dumps largely contain vegetable material that decomposes rapidly. Animal waste is
typically recycled as fertilizer.
Periodic flooding is sometimes a problem because of heavy rainfall and poor drainage.
The water treatment plant has been sited on elevated land and designed to minimize the
possibility of flooding.
Regular water river intake inspections will be carried out by site-based Water Managers,
trained by EMW Water Team staff, to ensure that the water source is properly protected
over the long term (see section 4.2 below on Water Source Protection Strategies). Since
the site is small and relatively flat, rainwater runoff causing erosion is unlikely to be a
problem.
3. Subproject Screening Based on Exclusion Criteria
Environmental screening was carried out on 27 April, 2009 prior to making any
commitment to build the water system. Exclusion criteria are defined to address
potential impacts upon:
• Physical resources (water, land, soil, mineral, forest, climate change,

environmentally sensitive areas, etc.);
• Cultural, historical, and religious sites;
• Socioeconomic and public health conditions (livelihoods, health and safety, etc.);
and
• Resettlement, relocation, compensation issues.
The environmental screening data in terms of exclusion criteria are summarized in Table
2.
Table 2: Exclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
1. Is there likely to be insufficient water because of tenure or access Yes No√
conflicts with other water users or other meteorological or hydro
geological) conditions?
2. Is the quality of the proposed water source non-compliant with Yes No√
GOV drinking water quality standards, and not treatable by a
financially feasible water treatment plant process?
3. Is the water source already (or planned to be) largely utilized by Yes No√
another legally authorized (by DONRE) water user?
4. Is there potential for contamination of the water source from Yes No√
chemical or oil spills, from motor vehicle or industrial discharges
(including accidental)?
5. If the selected source is surface water: Are there any construction or Yes No√
wastewater discharges, growing of agricultural crops in water, fish
farming or washing within the protection zone of the source (500 m
upstream of the surface water intake point and 200 m downstream
of the surface water intake point)?
6. If the selected source is groundwater: Is there ongoing construction, Yes No
such as digging of pits for manure or garbage disposal, waste
dumping or livestock breeding within the protection zone (25 m) of
the source?
If the answer to any of the above questions #1 to #6 is “Yes”, then the
subproject does not qualify to be included in the project. If not, then
move on to Question #7 below.
7. Is the proposed water treatment plant in a protected area (eg Yes No√
national park, forest reserve, nature tourism location, or similar
area)?
8. Are there special areas of cultural, historical or religious Yes No√
significance at the water treatment plant proposed site?
9. Will this subproject lead to direct or indirect environmental or Yes No√
occupational health and safety risks?
10. Will the proposed water source be from a large dam? Yes No√
If the answer to any of the questions #7 to #10 is “Yes”, then the
subproject is rejected. If all the answers are “No”, the EMP will be
integrated into the subproject EA.
11. Does the water treatment plant involve a signification conversion or Yes No√
degradation of critical natural habitat?
Exclusion Criteria
12. If the subproject is near to a protected area that would normally be Yes No√
excluded, would there be significant benefits to the protected area
itself (eg less pressure on water resources), if negative impacts can
be mitigated?
13. Is the subproject in a flood plain where flood prevention measures Yes No√
are not feasible or cost effective?
14. Will the subproject result in a significant and irreversible use of Yes No√
local natural resources (land, water, soil, minerals or forest
resources?
15. Is the subproject likely to generate a significant amount of sediment Yes No√
that cannot be easily disposed of in an environmentally safe
manner?
16 No WTP location will be selected if it involves a significant Yes No√
conversion or degradation of a natural habitat1 unless: (i) there are
no feasible alternatives for the subproject and its siting, and (ii)
comprehensive analysis demonstrates that overall benefits from the
subproject substantially outweigh the environmental costs. In case
of a significant conversion or degradation of natural habitats,
Bank’s acceptance of the proposed mitigation measures–
considering such factors as technical justification, subproject
proponent’s ability to implement and monitor appropriate
conservation and mitigation measures, and views of the local NGOs
and communities affected by the subproject–is necessary.
If the answer to any of questions #11 to #16 is "Yes", the subproject No√
will be rejected. If all the answers are "No", then the subproject is
acceptable, and an appropriate subproject EA will be prepared on the
basis of this framework.
Conclusion
Does the Environment Consultant recommend that this subproject be Yes√ No
utilized in this Project?
4. Description of Proposed New Water Source
4.1 Source Location and Capacity
The proposed water source will be the Vu Gia River, which is located about 450 m from
the WTP site. There will be 3 submersible pumps at the river water intake, each with a
1
Natural habitats are land and water areas where: (i) ecosystem biological communities are formed largely by
native plant and animal species, and (ii) human activity has not essentially modified the area’s primary ecological
functions.
capacity of 18 to 20 m3/h (ie about 480 m3/day), and the pumping time will be 10 to
15 hours per day. EMW has analyzed the Vu Gia River for seasonal flow variability and
raw water quality, and has determined that the river water should be available in
sufficient volumes to meet the service area demands for 1,100 HHs. The design daily
water intake (ie 264 m3/day) will be less than 0.001% of the lowest observed river
discharge. Therefore, it is extremely unlikely that river water abstractions for the
proposed water treatment system will result in significant impacts on river discharges or
levels and that there will be any conflicts with other users of the river water.
Furthermore, water quality in the Vu Gia River meets GOV treated water standards for
most water quality parameters (refer Section 4.3) and it can be treated to produce water
that complies with GOV treated water standards for all of the parameters.
4.2 Water Source Protection Strategies
Water source protection is important to ensure that water quality standards are
maintained over time. Source protection strategies that have been incorporated into the
engineering design process to meet the needs of this specific site include:
• Design and Construction Stage:

o Proper river intake siting, design, construction, operation and maintenance
to minimize the possibility of contaminant intrusion.
o Site selection intended to avoid potential flooding (or even just stagnant
standing water) in the area around the river water intake.
o Avoiding installing the river intake anywhere in the vicinity of wastewater
from sewers, solid waste dumps, agriculture waste and animal husbandry
operations.
o Providing communities and households with information about the importance
of maintaining the quality of their water through proper environmental
sanitation practices (eg appropriate management of household wastewater and
solid waste).
• Implementation Stage:
o Periodic water quality testing to ensure that production water meets WQ
standards on an ongoing basis–a water quality test at the WTP production
outlet and sample water HH taps will be carried out annually at each system by
the Water Managers. The cost for water quality testing will be included in the
system tariff paid on a per consumption basis for each connected household.
o Inspections to determine whether other potential problems such leaking
pipes, eroded catchments areas and damaged protection works might be
jeopardizing water quality will be carried out by the Water Manager monthly.
o Periodic (quarterly) sanitary inspections to identify ways faeces (or other
contaminants) might be contaminating water supplies, and preventing this
through source improvement and protection.
4.3 Raw Water Quality of Proposed Source
The river water source is located about 450 m from the WTP. Raw water quality in the
Vu Gia River at the proposed intake was tested by the Environmental Technology
Center-Danang Department of Natural Resources and Environment on 27 March, 2009.
The results are shown in Table 3.
Table 3: Raw Water Quality Test Results at Proposed River Intake

(Note: Only results from the proposed river intake are presented. Water quality results
from the current well are not required)
STT Water Quality Units Allowable Result Control

Criteria Limit (Raw Level
(Drinking Water)
Water)
1 pH - 6.5–8.5 6.8 1
2 Turbidity NTU 30 31 1
3 Hardness mg/L 300 200 1
4 Salinity mg/L 250 Not detected 1
5 Iron (Fe) mg/L 0.5 0.42 1
6 Phosphate (PO4) mg/L 0.7 <0.7 1
7 Sulfate (as SO4) mg/L 250 Not detected 1
8 Cyanide (CN) mg/L 0.07 Not detected 1
9 COD mg/L 2 2 1
10 Ammonia (NH4+) mg/L 1.5 0.23 1
11 Nitrite (NO2) mg/L 3.0 <3.0 1
12 Nitrate (NO3) mg/L 50 4.2 1
13 E coli No/100 mL 0 930 1
14 Total Coliforms No/100 mL 50 32
Water will be chlorinated to ensure compliance with GOV regulations for E coli
With the exception of coliform bacteria, the measured raw water contaminant
concentrations were less than or similar to the allowable drinking water limits. Water
will be chlorinated to ensure compliance with GOV regulations for E coli. Therefore,
the proposed raw water source (ie Vu Gia River) should be able to be suitably treated to
be in full compliance with the Ministry of Health (MOH) Clean Water standards2.
The term “Control Level” above refers to two different groups of water quality
indicators, and how frequently they are monitored. According to the relevant MOH
directive on water quality, Level 1 parameters (WQ parameters 1-13 in the table above)
are to be determined prior to system use, and then determined once every 6 months
thereafter. However, to be on the safe side, EMW will test Level 1 parameters every
three months for the first six months to coincide with the monitoring visits of the
2
Hygiene Standards for Clean Water (issued with MOH Decision No. 1329/2002/QĐ-BYT dated 18/4/2002).
Independent Verification Agent (IVA). Level 2 parameters (eg copper, fluoride, lead,
manganese, mercury and zinc) may also need to be monitored once before the system
goes into operation and again thereafter, but only where proposed water sources are
located downstream of areas where pollution is likely to be greater than normal (eg
industrial areas or handicraft villages such as for silk dyeing, which can pollute
groundwater and river water sources).
As a supplementary tool to the regularly scheduled quantitative water quality tests shown
in Table 3, qualitative symptoms that can help Water Managers to identify potential
water quality problems without doing actual water quality tests are summarized below in
Table 4. These “symptoms” should be discussed with EMW Water Team staff to
determine whether unscheduled water quality tests (ie tests in addition to the regular six-
monthly tests) might need to be done to check whether any water quality parameters
exceed allowable levels.
Table 4: Symptoms of Certain Water Quality Problems
Symptom of Potential WQ Problem Recommended WQ Test

More than usual gastrointestinal disease Total Coliforms, E coli
Scaly usually white residue on pipe joints, or difficulty in Hardness (as CaCO3)
getting soap to properly lather (bubble).
Bad taste or odor H2S, metals such as Fe
Corrosion of metal pipes or unusually rapid wear or A pH value of less than 4
deterioration of equipment (pumps, treatment devices etc) indicates highly corrosive
water
Later in the water system’s anticipated lifetime, more frequent than normally scheduled
water quality tests should be carried out to assess the potential source(s) of the
problem(s) noted above if any of the above symptoms arise.
5. Description of Proposed New Piped Water System
The new piped water system will consist of:
• A river water intake.

• Three submersible pumps (each with a capacity of 18 to 20 m3/hr, equivalent to
about 480 m3/day). One or two pumps will be duty pumps, depending on the
required treated water flows, and the other pump(s) will be for backup.
• Water treatment consisting of sedimentation, flocculation, rapid sand filtration and
chlorination.
• An overhead storage tank of 35 m3.
• A water production meter.
• Reticulation pipelines.
• Piped house connections with a shutoff valve and a water meter for each
connected household.
5.1 Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Site
The WTP will be constructed in a rice field which is located 5 m from the paved hamlet road
and about 450 m from the water intake on the Vu Gia River. The site is not located in a
flood plain. Local residents will not need to be relocated. The owners of the rice field
will be compensated with new plots of land.
The pipeline layout and schematic site map on shown in Figure 1.
5.2 WTP Production Capacity
EMW uses UNICEF and GOV standard water consumption criteria of 60 liters per capita
per day. Since about 4,400 people will initially benefit from the new piped water system,
its capacity will have to be at least 4,400 x 60 LPCD, ie 264 m 3/day. Taking into
consideration the steady increase (through natural population growth) in the number of
water consumers over a ten year design period, the system will be designed assuming a
population growth rate of 30% over a ten year period. Therefore, the initial daily
demand of 264 m3/day will increase to about 264 x 1.30 = 343 m3/day at the end of ten
years. Note that this calculation only assumes a 30% growth in the current population of
the service area. It does not take into account additional families moving into the service
area or any expansion of the system during that ten year period to cover a larger service
area, although there is very likely sufficient water production capacity to deal with this
additional growth.
The pumping capacity, 480 m3/day with one pump to 960 m3/day with two pumps, is
sufficient to meet current and future water demands. Furthermore, the maximum
pumping capacity represents a negligible volume of water compared to river water flows.
Water levels in the river will be monitored over time (particularly during the dry season
when the river level is lowest) to ensure that the river water source is not over pumped.
5.3 Proposed Water Treatment Process
The water quality results provided in Table 3 above indicate that the raw water has
relatively high levels of turbidity. Therefore, the water treatment process will require the
following treatment process to ensure that it is in full compliance accepted water quality
standards:
• Sedimentation: To settle out large particles of sand, silt and clay in suspension in
a settling tank at the start of the treatment process.
• Flocculation: The use of a coagulant, such as alum, to form chemical flocs that
remove turbidity from the raw water. The chemical flocs will be removed by
filtration.
• Filtration: A rapid sand filter will be used to remove the chemical flocs. The
filter will be periodically cleaned by back washing with treated water from the
elevated storage tank.
• Disinfection: Chlorine will be used to kill potentially dangerous microorganisms
that can cause illnesses such as diarrhea, especially in young children. This is a
relatively easy but effective method to disinfect water. EMW will continue to
monitor residual chlorine levels to ensure that:
o the chlorine level is sufficiently high to eliminate E coli bacteria (most E
coli strains are harmless and are used as indicator organisms to test for fecal
contamination in water); and
o the chlorine level is not so high that it can be tasted because people do not like
the taste of chlorine in drinking water.
5.4 Estimated Lengths of Transmission and Distribution Pipelines
According to measurements carried out by the EMW Water Team, the estimated total
length of all required diameters of distribution pipelines is 18,554 m (refer to Table 1 in
Section 1 for pipeline lengths by diameter). The overall pipeline layout is shown on the
following page.
Figure 1: Overall Pipeline Layout for the Dai Cuong Piped Water System
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5.5 Proposed Construction Contract Period
The proposed construction period will be approximately four months in the period from
May 2009 to December 2009. However, this proposed target startup date and
construction period may be affected by potential delays in the procurement process due
to the current high demand for water system contractors because of competing and more
remunerative commercial and residential building opportunities. It has become apparent
that the current EMW contractors are in great demand on other types of projects.
6. Anticipated Environmental Impacts from this Subproject
While the environmental impacts of rural water supply systems are typically minor and
largely positive, it is useful to briefly summarize here the likely environmental impacts
of this particular subproject.
Project implementation will involve three phases, pre-construction, construction, and

post-construction.
6.1 Pre-Construction Impacts
These are likely to be minimal, as the WTP will be located on public land of relatively
modest size (about 10 m x 10 m) that would otherwise be used for agriculture.
6.2 Construction Impacts
Likely construction phase impacts will be caused by transportation, weather,

construction workers, power supply and flora and fauna, as described below:
• Transportation Related Impacts: There is an existing paved road about 5 m from

the proposed WTP. Impacts include:
o Small trucks (3.5 ton trucks) that can carry about 3.5 m3 of material will be
used to carry construction materials (eg cement, sand and rebar) and
equipment.
o Transportation will be required for a 20 day period during the approximate
four month construction period.
o An average of about five truck loads per day is anticipated.
o There will be a modest level of noise and vibration by the trucks and
construction equipment such as generators, concrete mixers and cement
vibrators. Depending upon when the power line is installed to the WTP,
electrical generators may also be used to provide power to lift containers of
concrete for the WTP walls and overhead storage tank.
o Dust generated by trucks may be a problem because the WTP site is only
about 5 m from the paved hamlet road.
• Weather Related Impacts: The WTP site is located in a flat but area that is not
likely to experience significant flooding, except possibly over very short periods
during torrential rains. Rainwater runoff that can cause erosion is unlikely to be a
problem because the area is flat. Depending upon when EMW actually obtains
approval to proceed with procurement and construction, there may not be any
significant rainfall during the construction period as construction may not take
place during the rainy season.
• Construction Worker Impacts: Usually there will be 10 workers at a time
working at the site, except when concrete is being poured, at which time there will
be as many as 20 workers at the site. The small number of workers will not result
in significant impacts due to increased population. The construction supervisors,
inspectors and site engineer will be EMW staff based in Danang. EMW staff will
be provided with suitable sleeping quarters in a house selected by the beneficiary
community. This is typically in the house of the head of the hamlet or the
equipment and materials storehouse. They will share the latrine with the families
they stay with.
• Power Supply Impacts: The small amount of electrical power used during
construction will have no significant impacts on the local electrical power system.
Grid power is required for installing and checking all the electrical components
such as pumps, controls, water treatment etc. It will be brought to the site from
the nearest available good quality power transformer. However, small generators
are often used in the early stages of construction until the connection to the
transformer has been completed. EMW staff will ensure that appropriate
measures are in place for the storage and handling of petrol to limit potential
impacts of spillage when small generators are used.
• Flora and Fauna Impacts: Potential impacts on local flora and fauna are expected
to be minimal. Since this is primarily a farming area, there are very few non-
domestic animals that will be affected by construction activities and the use of the
new water supply system.
6.3 Post-Construction Impacts
Post-construction impacts are also likely to be modest and mostly positive:
• Surface Water Impacts: The design capacity of the river water intake is 480 to
960 m3/day. EMW has determined that water will be readily available in
sufficient quantities to meet the service area demands for 1,100 HHs
(ie 264 m3/day). Therefore, there are unlikely to be any significant impacts on
river water discharges or levels in this area over the short or long terms, based on
historical river discharge data.
• Sludge Generation Impacts: River water will be treated by settling in a
sedimentation tank, flocculation with alum, rapid sand filtration and disinfection
with chlorine. The sedimentation and sand filter back flush operations can
generate considerable sludge, depending on levels of suspended solids and
turbidity in the river water. Sludge will be stored in a sludge drying bed at the
WTP site. No sludge will be deposited into local irrigation canals.
Sludge will be tested every six months to determine whether it can be safely
used for construction or other beneficial purposes. Sludge tests will include:
o Electrical conductivity (a measure of salinity);
o pH (a measure of the acid or alkaline quality);
o Nitrate; and
o Toxicity. A suitable indicator of the absence of any significant toxicity in the
sludge is the occurrence of earthworms. Earthworms in soils improve water
movement, break down and distribute residues, improve nutrient availability
and enhance soil structure and soil stability. While not essential to high
quality soil, earthworms usually indicate a healthy system with favorable
moisture conditions.
• Positive Public Health Impacts: Easy access to clean water for drinking, cooking,
bathing and washing hands will generate significant positive health impacts.
Improved hygiene and sanitation behavior through community consultation on
hand washing with soap will have a positive impact upon community health.
• School Latrines: The Vietnamese government does not have sufficient funding
available to meet the high demand for construction of new schools, or the
replacement of dilapidated ones that are unsafe for use. EMW helps to fill that
gap by funding construction and renovation of early childhood education centers,
elementary schools and a series of large facilities that serve universities in
Vietnam. EMW always provides piped water connections to local schools and
local government offices in communities supported by its school construction
program. While many rural schoolchildren do not yet have access to improved
sanitation or hand washing facilities, all communities where the EMW Clean
Water Program is implemented do have improved water supply for hand washing
and sanitary latrines in their local schools. Ready access to improved latrines and
water for washing hands will very likely reduce the number of missed school days
by reducing the incidence of diarrhea and other waterborne diseases. All schools
that are constructed by EMW have separate toilet facilities for boys and girls.
EMW does not provide school latrines for schools that were not built by EMW.
7. Environmental Management Process with Impacts, Mitigation and

Monitoring
The Environmental Management process, including anticipated environmental impacts,

mitigation measures, monitoring protocols and responsibilities, is described in detail in
Table 5.
Table 5: Environmental Management Process
(Including anticipated environmental impacts, mitigation measure, and monitoring protocol, by project phase)
Impact Area Potential Impact Mitigating Action Monitoring Method Responsibility/Frequency

Pre-Construction Phase
Land Use The proposed site is None required. None required. None.
used for low value
agriculture.
No negative impact-
upgrading will
significantly increase
value.
River Water No negative impacts None required. None required. None.
Source
Land Use in Proposed use of Confirm land use classification one None required Local Authorities and EMW.
Master Plan local Master Plan for time.
Commune planning.
Construction Phase
Air Quality Construction vehicle Spray water on material to be Check trucks entering Construction Supervisor (EMW).
and equipment transported and cover truck beds to site to assess emissions EMW will hire/train
exhaust, and dust reduce dust. Spray water on the and licensing. Visually environmental specialists (ES) to
from vehicles and road to the construction site. inspect loading do environmental monitoring at
grading. Require transport vehicles owners practices. all sites.
to only use properly registered Daily.
vehicles with mufflers to mitigate
noise and emissions.
Noise Noise and vibration Truck operators required to Visually inspect safety Construction Supervisor and ES
from trucks, large/ minimize use of horns on site and equipment use and (EMW).
small equipment (eg to avoid using concrete mixers observe vehicle noise Daily.
generators, cement near religious sites. Workers at levels.
mixers). distances less than 5 m from
construction equipment must wear
ear protection to minimize noise
impacts. Machinery and vehicles
should be maintained in good
working condition to minimize
noise levels.
Soil Erosion from site Minimize grading, plant trees, Periodic check of Construction Supervisor and ES
grading and change bushes and/or grass to minimize uncontrolled drainage or (EMW).
of use from channel/rainwater runoff. All leaks. Weekly.
agricultural to liquid/solid waste, fuel and
infrastructure. chemicals will be properly stored
above ground to avoid spills/leaks.
Water storage tanks and water
production equipment to be
frequently inspected for and leaks
or damage.
Flora and Fauna Negligible impacts Additional trees and gardens will Confirm that landscape Construction Supervisor and ES
because the WTP be planted on water system use conforms to EMP. (EMW).
site is small and grounds. Weekly.
there will only be
small numbers of
workers and truck
movements.
Increased Up to 20 workers Maximize use of local labor for Confirm source(s) of EMW.
Population during construction unskilled positions, in part to labor. Weekly.
phase. minimize the need for temporary
camps, and also to ensure
socioeconomic equity for the local
population.
Surface Water Site rainwater runoff Proper site grading, planting of Periodic visual EMW.
Runoff will wash away trees, bushes, and gardens will confirmation of run-off Weekly.
residues, garbage, reduce surface water runoff. drainage sites.
leaves, grease,
thereby potentially
polluting nearby
surface water.
Solid Waste Construction Paper, resin, iron and steel to be Monitor waste Construction Supervisor (EMW).
materials (wood, sold to other enterprises to be production and Weekly.
steel bar, cement recycled. management to ensure
etc), paper, packing. Construction wastes (concrete, maximum collection,
bricks etc) to be disposed of removal and recycling.
weekly by, eg burial on site, use
for other local construction
purposes and/or removal from site.
Human Waste From construction Human waste on site will be Ensure: Construction Supervisor and ES.
and pipe installation collected and buried. o Toilet pits built Daily.
workers Construction workers will share on site.
latrines with the families they live o Workers share
in when they are not working. latrines with the
families they live
with.
Electrical Power Low voltage power No negative impacts. Ensure that power is Construction Supervisor.
Supply and suitable "off" when not required. Daily.
transformer are
available within
60 m of the site.
Extension of low
voltage electrical
line to WTP will
have negligible
impact.
Employment Up to 20 skilled and Use of local skilled and unskilled Survey workers as to EMW and Construction
unskilled laborers labor will be one of the important where they come from. contractor.
will be needed for contractor proposal evaluation
site clearance and criteria.
construction.
Safe Operations by Potential accidents. Laborers will be advised of labor On-going: advise EMW and Construction
Workers safety code. Awareness raising of workers as to their contractor.
safety practices and use of safety understanding of labor
devices (helmets, gloves, safety safety code.
belts, proper use and maintenance
of tools, etc).
Transport and Current access roads Trucks hauling equipment/ Check licenses of Construction Supervisor, EMW
Rural Road may be in poor materials will only operate during vehicles and drivers. Project Manager.
Improvement condition, and WTP the day. Vehicles and operators Weekly.
construction may must be fully licensed. .
make this worse. No
new roads will be
built.
Water Access Workers may use Provide good quality drinking Confirm water access. EMW & site supervisor.
untreated water from water to workers on site. Check monthly.
shallow or deep dug
wells.
Local Labor Potential conflicting Ensure that planned construction None required. EMW.
Demand for allocation of local period does not conflict with local Once.
Agriculture labor required for crop planting or harvesting
planting and periods.
harvesting periods.
Social Evils Construction crews Maximize use of local laborers None required. Construction Supervisor &
may generate who will live at home during EMW.
increased demand construction. Weekly.
for prostitution,
illegal drugs,
gambling, etc.
Post-Construction Phase
Change in Post No impact: no None required. None required. None required.
Construction change in population
Population after construction.
Water Source Water system will Ensure that raw WQ is suitable for Periodic WQ tests will Project Management Board3.
use river water treatment using the WTP treatment be carried out. Test treated water quality every
intake as primary processes (sedimentation, three months for the first six
water source. flocculation, filtration, months, then every six months
chlorination). thereafter4.
3
Project Management Board, chaired by the Vice Chairman of the Communes with members from Heads of the project hamlets, water managers or operators, is the body
responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the water system. The Board can delegate the responsibility to water managers/ operators for water quality and
capacity testing.
4
Ref: Hygiene Standards for Clean Water, (Issued with MOH Decision No. 09/2005/Qÿ-BYT, dated 11/3/2005).
WTP Sludge Sludge from the Sludge can either be stored in a Periodic sludge quality EMW.
sedimentation and sludge drying bed or used (eg for tests will determine Every six months.
filtration processes construction fill and building whether or not the
needs to be managed roads) if it is not toxic. sludge is toxic. See
appropriately. details in Section 7
above.
Fauna Negligible impacts None required. Observations and EMW.
because the WTP discussion with Once a year.
site is small and community.
there will be no
waste emissions, eg
sludge, or will be
controlled, eg
rainwater.
Greywater/Runoff Negative Wastewater (greywater) will be Visually confirm water EMW (once upon completion).
Management environmental largely reused in gardens and reuse. Project Management Board
impacts if untreated watering landscape. (every six months thereafter).
greywater and runoff Excess water from proposed
is released to the rainwater catchments will be
environment. diverted to natural drainage.
Pipeline Leakage Pipeline leakage will Install production water meters on Monitor data from Water Managers.
not only waste main pipeline branches. production and house Monthly.
treated water, but Periodically check residual water meters.
potentially allow chlorine levels to ensure that it is Measure residual
intrusion of high enough to eliminate adverse chlorine level, at user
contaminated water impacts of any external water taps that are furthest
into drinking water intrusion. from the WTP outlet.
pipes. Repair leaks as they occur.
School and Sanitary latrines Septic systems will be periodically Visually confirm proper Water Managers.
Household with septic drainage desludged and treated effluent will septic system O&M Monthly.
Sanitation will be built at be properly discharged to the
schools. Hygienic environment through a septic field,
latrine promotion. at user's cost
Emergency Health hazards to the a) EMW Water Team is available Water Manager – EMW Water Team jointly with
Measures- population from on short notice to identify suitable informs community or Local Authorities.
Contingency drinking "unsafe" solutions to rectify problems. local authorities. EMW As required, after checking
Planning (1) treated. b) When a problem is identified Water Team provides results of periodic WQ tests as
and a solution agreed upon, EMW emergency rectification shown above. Include response
will find qualified specialists to support. in annual Water Manager
deal with the problem. This will training.
require using O&M funds from the
monthly water tariffs.
c) If O&M funds are insufficient to
rectify problem, EMW will work
with CPC to identify an acceptable
solution possibly requiring
supplemental funds.
Emergency Safety risks from a) Short term: EMW Water Team Water Manager. EMW Water Team and local
Measures- unsafe use of will be made available on short Water Managers.
Contingency chemicals. notice to identify a suitable As required.
Planning (2) solution to rectify the problem.
b) Long term: EMW Water Team
members will train local Water
Managers in dealing with chemical
safety risks.
The Environmental Monitoring Program tasks and responsibilities as given in Table 5
are tailored to meet the specific conditions of each subproject site. As the project
evolves, EMW Water Team members will be trained to carry out the necessary
environmental monitoring tasks, and they will in turn train the local Water Managers
(whether those Water Managers are government staff hired by the CPC, or Private
Operators who have been contracted to manage the systems). The cost of the
environmental monitoring program has been assessed through field visits carried out
during preparation of this subproject Environmental Assessment Report.
It should also be noted that EMW Water Team members have already been involved in
gathering relevant environmental information from site visits and consultations with the
local authorities and beneficiary communities. Refer to Appendix 1: Proposal for Safe
Water System Construction Funding (Dai Cuong Clean Water System), which is
summarized as follows:
• Identification of water source(s);

• EA survey conducted (environmental screening);
• Meetings with subproject beneficiaries;
• MOU signed with local authorities;
• Check of historical Vu Gia River flow rates to assess anticipated sustainable
yields, and to ensure that other downstream river water users will not be otherwise
adversely affected by the water system;
• Water quality tests;
• Preparation of technical proposal;
• Design of water transmission and distribution pipelines;
• Identification of water treatment plant (WTP) location; and
• Preparation of tender documents and invitation/notification of bidding for
provision of goods and materials, and WTP construction.
Given the relatively modest operational cost of the EMW Water Team, and given the fact
that nearly all of the required water quality testing can be done in the field with WQ
testing equipment that the Water Team has already acquired and has become familiar
with, environmental monitoring costs are likely to be relatively modest compared to the
overall O&M costs. As Water Managers become trained in the required environmental
monitoring program tasks, the cost of the monitoring program per site will very likely
decrease further.
8. Public Consultation and Disclosure Process and Institutional

Arrangements
The public consultation process reflects the primary objective of the EMW Clean Water
and Sanitation Program, which is to maximize the number of rural families who have
access to improved water supply and environmental sanitation in a sustainable and
affordable way. This is achieved through:
• A consultative process to inform prospective beneficiaries, develop ownership,

ensure the commitment of both beneficiaries and local authorities to the
development process and to develop acceptance of mutual responsibilities among
all stakeholders;
• Beneficiary cash and in-kind contributions to the initial capital investment;
• Field tested and cost effective water system designs that can be readily managed
by trained and motivated local water managers;
• Early selection and training of local private operators or CPC-employed Water
Managers to competently carry out all required operating, maintenance, repair and
replacement functions, and to regularly collect and properly manage consumption-
based water fees; and
• Establishment of affordable full cost recovery tariffs sufficient to ensure long term
financial sustainability of the water scheme.
Institutional arrangements and responsibilities for all of the subproject environmental

aspects, including anticipated impacts, mitigation measures and monitoring protocol
responsibilities, are described in detail in Table 5 above, according to project phase (pre-
construction, construction, and post-construction).
8.1 Pre-Construction Consultation Process and Institutional Responsibilities
The standardized steps in the EMW consultation process for this site were:
• The Dai Loc District People’s Committee (DPC) from Quang Nam Province
submitted requests to EMW for assistance to expand coverage of rural water
supply in certain communes within the district during 13 February, 2009. A
description of the program approach and summary of responsibility sharing was
sent to the local authorities, and copied to community HHs to review and
consider.
• EMW then carried out a preliminary investigation/survey to assess basic
information about the proposed subprojects, such as willingness and ability to pay
for improved water services, and the likely availability of a suitable water source
to develop. Meetings with local people were held in Dai Cuong Commune on 20
February, 2009.
• The consultations with the local authorities and prospective beneficiaries focused
on:
o Project implementation roles and responsibilities, particularly with respect
to cash and in-kind contributions;
o The need to pay monthly consumption-based water tariffs covering all
O&M, repair and replacement costs; and
o The possible management solutions for the scheme, either through local
private operator or CPC-hired water managers.
• EMW cooperated with Dai Cuong PC then carried out an environmental screening
process on 27 April, 2009 to confirm whether or not the prospective site met the
required environmental criteria. This was then incorporated into this Subproject
Environmental Assessment Report (SPEAR).
• EMW met with the Quang Nam Foreign Affairs on 1 January, 2009 to sign the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and provided them with a draft SPEAR
for their consideration. After the World Bank has reviewed this final draft
SPEAR, EMW will submit the final version of the SPEAR to provincial and
district level DONRE.
• EMW staff and community members have already completed an investigation of
the proposed water source, and assessed the sustainable capacity of the proposed
river water source, and water samples were taken and analyzed.
• With its water quality field testing equipment, EMW then tested water samples
from potential sources to determine whether or not it can be feasibly treated to
meet Government of Vietnam (GOV) water quality standards. Raw water quality
tests showed that the water was well within the acceptable range according to the
GOV water quality standards.
• EMW has already determined the water transmission and distribution pipeline
layouts, and has prepared a preliminary engineering design and cost estimate.
(Refer to Section 5 above).
• EMW and the Quang Nam Foreign Affairs agreed on and signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) on 1 January, 2009.
• This SPEAR will be translated and made available to (among others) the Dai
Cuong PC and District Office of Natural Resources and the Environment for
certification, to Quang Nam Foreign Affairs and DONRE for environmental
approval, and then to Dai Cuong Commune PC and six project hamlets, where the
local citizens can review it.
• The competitive selection process for the local private operator or private water
managers is now underway, in coordination with initiating World Bank
procurement procedures.
• EMW has obtained approval from District level authorities for the engineering
design.
• EMW has prepared a project construction schedule, and will shortly advertise for
and obtain bids from suitably qualified local contractors to carry out construction.
Construction will begin after suitably qualified contractors have been selected and
contracted. The selection of the local private operator or water managers would
preferably be completed at that stage to allow for on the job training and
institutional capacity building.
8.2 Construction and Post Construction Institutional Responsibilities
• Periodic inspections of construction progress will take place by EMW Water

Team staff to ensure quality control and timely construction progress.
• After construction completion and final inspection, the formal turnover ceremony
(official sign-off and transfer of ownership documents) will take place. As the
implementation phase begins, the CPC and the selected local private operator or
water managers will enter into a performance-based contract for the delegated
management of the scheme.
• On-going reporting of operation and maintenance issues and initial review of
project accounts by the site-based Water Managers will take place every three
months with periodic assistance from EWM as required in addition to its one year
guarantee of good quality design and construction.
• In addition to inspections carried out in conjunction with regular Quarterly
Reports as required by the Operations Manual, EMW will routinely conduct a
detailed evaluation one year after the completion of construction to determine if
any follow up actions are required to ensure that the water system is operating at
its full design capacity.
8.3 Post-Construction Management
After finishing construction and following a joint final inspection by the relevant
agencies (CPC, DPC, and EMW), the ownership of the facilities will be transferred to the
local Government for management. Financial plans, operating budgets and management
arrangements will be jointly developed by the CPC, the selected operator/water
managers (CPC-employed or private) and EMW. Water tariffs (at least for the first year
of operation) will be calculated and agreed to by all parties, with the understanding that
these tariffs may have to be revised from time to time to reflect evolving operational
financial requirements to ensure the financial sustainability of the water system. This is
especially important in view of the constantly increasing cost of electricity, which is
typically the most expensive component of O&M costs.
EMW is in the process of reviewing appropriate water tariff levels based on actual costs
that have been incurred by other EMW water projects to ensure that a sustainable tariff is
established. A ball park figure of 3,000 VND/m3 to 3,500 VND/m3 was mentioned
during the consultation process to ensure willingness to pay when households register for
the connection. It was mentioned that this tariff will need to be adjusted to reflect the
evolving financial requirement to sustain the operation and maintenance of the system.
The selected local private operators or CPC-based water managers will be trained by
EMW throughout the construction phase and at the start of implementation on how to
manage and operate the system technically and financially. In addition, regular (at least
annual, possibly semi-annual) additional training will be provided to strengthen their
capacity and capability to efficiently carry out all required obligations including
mechanical operation, water treatment, financial management, procurement (of
replacement parts and materials), reporting and environmental mitigation measures.
8.4 Disclosure and the Public Consultation Process
The results of these consultations will be summarized after the ongoing public
consultation process described in Section 8.1 above has been completed. It will include
a description of activities carried out, results of the various meetings with the local
authorities and beneficiary groups focusing on the specific issues mentioned in Section
8.1. Specifically, public disclosure should probably take place in the CPC Office in the
relevant commune, in the Vietnamese language and before the public consultation
process to ensure timely feedback. A copy of this document will be submitted to the
World Bank Development Information Center in Hanoi.
9. GOV Approval of Subproject Environmental Assessment Reports
The Provincial Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DONRE) is

responsible to appraise and approve these SPEARs that will are prepared by EMW water
team staff and consultants in each of the provinces where the project will be
implemented. After this SPEAR is submitted and approved, EMW will provide copies in
English and Vietnamese.
10. Engagement from the Investor
The Dai Cuong Clean Water Supply Subproject is a humanitarian project, aimed at
serving poor people in the project area that have used polluted water for drinking and
sanitary purposes to date. Environmental impacts from this subproject will be
insignificant because it is a small water supply scheme (the WTP will utilize an area of
34 m2 and will only require 49 m3 of concrete to construct) and it is 450 m from the water
source (Vu Gia River). Almost all of the impacts will be positive and it is therefore not
necessary to conduct the Environmental Impact Assessment as a Vietnam LEP.
EMW is committed to following all requirements in the Vietnamese Laws on

Environment Protection. This includes the water treatment process, the environment
mitigation measures and the management plan as described in this SPEAR. When the
subproject is completed and put into use, the Clean Water System will be handed over to
the Dai Cuong People’s Committee for management.
Investor
Minh Chau Nguyen

Country Director of East Meets West Foundation
Appendix 1:
Proposal for Safe Water System Construction Funding

Dai Cuong Clean Water System
Submitted by: East Meets West Foundation (EMW)

Date: 2 May, 2009
Funding Agency/Donor: GPOBA
Project Code: WB-05-WQN09
Project Name: Dai Cuong Rural Water Supply Development Project
Scope: Design and construction of a water system with a water storage tank with a
capacity of 35 m3, pump installation, water treatment, 18,554 m of water
transmission and distribution pipelines, electrical and control systems.
Geographic O Gia Nam, O Gia Bac, Thanh Van, Trang Dien and Hamlets 8 & 9, Dai
Location: Cuong Commune, Dia Loc District, Quang Nam Province, Viet Nam.
Community Dai Cuong Commune is located 40 km south west of Danang City. The
Information: commune has 5,445 people living in 1,410 households, ie an average
household size of 3.9 persons. It experiences flooding from October to
December most years. About 90% of the population subsist on farming and
the rest have small businesses or work at distant locations.
Current Water The Dai Cuong population obtains drinking water from drilled wells and
& washing water from dug wells. Water from the wells has high levels of
Environmental sediment, is coloured and is odorous. Some high income households are
Sanitation able to purchase bottled drinking water at a cost of 20,000 VND (about
Conditions: $US1.10) for 20 litres. However, poorer residents are limited to using
polluted well water for their daily activities. About 85% of households have
sanitary latrines (septic and semi-septic systems).
There is a critical need for access to clean water for the residents in this area
because water related health issues are common in the area.
Needs Many people in the Dai Cuong Commune hamlets do not have convenient
Assessment: access to sufficient quantities of good quality water for domestic purposes.
Construction of a new water system directly piped into homes will help
address local needs for good quality water in sufficient quantity for drinking,
cooking, washing and other domestic uses.
The water system, connected directly to resident's homes, will save
beneficiaries time and energy. Adults can invest the extra time and labor
into income-generating activities to improve their living standards as well as
to pay for their children’s schooling. Children, who are often tasked with the
chore of obtaining water, would have more time for their studies and
extracurricular activities.
Access to clean water and improved hygiene and sanitation behavior will
decrease the incidence of water-borne diseases, such as trachoma, diarrhea,
and cholera, and improve overall community and family health, with
associated improvement in health-related socioeconomic indicators.
Beneficiaries: It is anticipated that at least 1,100 HHs, ie 4,400 people (81% of the total),
will choose to be connected to the piped water system.
The beneficiaries have agreed to participate in the project and contribute as
much as possible to the construction of the system, as a minimum they will
provide the free labour required for digging and backfilling the pipeline
trenches. They will also pay the full upfront cost of their house connections.
The number of households willing to connect to the system will be
determined before the start of the project to ensure sufficient numbers of
customers for long-term sustainability. The beneficiaries will pay monthly
consumption–based water tariffs to cover operation, maintenance, repair,
replacement and potential expansion costs.
Major Project • Assessment of the needs of local residents for safe water.
Activities:
• Assessment of the willingness and ability of beneficiaries to pay for both
initial investment costs for house connections and monthly consumption-
based water tariffs; and, contribution of labor to the construction for
digging and backfilling pipeline trenches.
• Identification of the highest capacity, best quality and most reliable
supply of clean water in the area (water will be taken from the Vu Gia
River).
• Water quality testing of the Vu Gia River and certification of the source
as fit for drinking before commencement of design and construction.
• Holding consultation meetings with potential beneficiary groups and the
local authorities in order to allow everyone to voice their concerns and
opinions about the proposed project as well as to share local knowledge
and experience about hygiene and clean water usage.
• The following standard activities will be carried out: design and
construction of the water storage tank(s), river water intake, intake pipe,
electrical and control systems, water treatment system (as determined by
the water quality test results), and the water transmission and distribution
systems (about 18,550 m). A water production meter will be installed on
the outlet to the main distribution line to help monitor water production
and downstream water losses.
• Technical and management skills training of Water Managers and the
Project Management Board to make sure the proper system maintenance
will be undertaken when the EMW involvement ceases.
• Carry out a hygiene and sanitation behavioral change program to
maximize the community health benefits of the new water supply
system. The EMW Hygiene and Sanitation Behavioral Change (HSBC)
program will raise awareness, provide training and provide financial
incentives to help families build latrines and carry out social marketing
activities to encourage people to adopt more effective hygiene and
sanitation behaviors. The HSBC program is currently being prepared.
Implementation May 2009 to December 2009
Period:
Project The local authorities of Dai Cuong Commune and Dai Loc District, EMW
Partners: and the residents of O Gia Nam, O Gia Bac, Thanh Van, Trang Dien
Hamlets and Hamlets 8 & 9.
Planning and The anticipated responsibilities for the various groups planned to be
Implementation involved in this project are as follows:
Responsibilities 1. Local Authorities of Dai Cuong Commune and Dai Loc District
:
a) Before and During Project Construction:
• Be responsible for all necessary formalities to obtain legal permission
from local authorities (at the provincial level) to build the system, and to
have legal access to the proposed water source.
• Cooperate with EMW in identifying suitable water sources as well as a
suitable and convenient location for the water tower, water intake and
storage tanks.
• Provide land for the water system of suitable size and elevation.
• Assist EMW in preparing a detailed map of the proposed transmission
and distribution system.
• Identify and assess the experience and capabilities of potential local
contractors. Provide necessary information to the contractors for the
bidding process to be conducted by EMW.
• Be responsible for setting up a Project Management Board and two local
Water Managers to work in conjunction with EMW staff for project
management and supervision, and eventually operation, maintenance,
repair, replacement and potentially system expansion to accommodate
increased demands for clean water services as the population grows.
• Be responsible for identifying a qualified technical supervisor to
cooperate with EMW supervisors in providing proper monitoring and
supervision during installation of the water system.
• Provide, at no cost to EMW, electricity (sufficient size transformer of
adequate capacity located in close proximity to the water system site)
during project construction. Provide other necessary facilities and
services, such as storage facilities, labor and carts to transport equipment
and materials from the storage facility to the water system site.
• Facilitate the work of EMW staff, builders and plumbers during
construction and provide security.
• Meet with local community members to discuss various aspects of the
project, including their responsibilities and expected contributions.
• Direct beneficiaries to dig and backfill the main pipeline trenches after
the pipe has been installed by EMW plumbers.
b) After Construction is Completed:
• Be responsible for operating, managing and maintaining the water
distribution system, or alternatively, contracting out these responsibilities
to a suitably qualified contractor, but only with the agreement of EMW
on contractor selection.
• Regularly (on a monthly basis) to collect water fees from each
beneficiary household, and to inspect house connections to make sure
that the water meters are working properly and no water is being lost by
leakage or theft.
• Prepare quarterly reports (in a format provided by EMW) for submission
to EMW on the operational status of the system.
• Have water samples tested every six months to ensure the water
continues to meet basic water quality standards and is safe for cooking
and drinking.
2. EMW
• Coordinate with local authorities to identify a suitable water source(s) as
well as locations for the water intake and storage tanks.
• Carry out water quality tests and production capacity of the proposed
water source(s).
• Provide funding for following necessary tasks:
o Testing water samples.
o Purchase and installation of all equipment, including pumps and
water treatment facilities (which will include sedimentation,
flocculation, filtration to remove flocs, possibly iron removal and
disinfection by chlorination).
o Building the water storage tank and related piping and structures.
o Installing the electrical power and control systems to run the water
system.
o Quality control and quality assurance monitoring.
• Manage the implementation of the water system and assist local
authorities in selecting and training qualified water managers to manage
and operate the water system.
• Assist the beneficiaries in installing the pipe system.
• Assist with maintenance of the system during the first 12 months.
• Provide technical and management skills training for the Water Manager
and the Project Management Board to make sure they will provide the
proper maintenance of the water system when EMW involvement ceases.
3. Residents of O Gia Nam, O Gia Bac, Thanh Van, Trang Dien Hamlets
and Hamlets 8 & 9
• Pay for costs of the project not covered by EMW, including digging and
backfilling all the main pipelines leading from the water tower through
the hamlets.
• Purchase and install water meters, pipes, and fittings from the main lines
to their homes.
• Pay monthly consumption-based water tariffs.
• Report any system malfunctions, leaks or other potential problems to the
Water Manager as soon as they occur.
Photos from
Project Area:
The contaminated water from the household
The proposed site of Water Treatment Plant for Dai Cuong Sub-project
Appendix 2:
MOU between EMW & Quang Nam Foreign Affairs to Fund Clean Water System.
Appendix 3:
Water Quality Test Results
Appendix 4:
Minutes on Environmental Screening Exclusion Criteria Conducted in Dai Cuong

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SUBPROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (SPEAR)

The Global Partnership for Output Based Aid (GPOBA)

DAI CUONG Rural Water Supply Development Project

1. Description of the Proposed Subproject.....................................................................................3

Appendix 1: Proposal for Safe Water System Construction Funding

CaCO3 Calcium Carbonate

• Name: Dai Cuong Rural Water Supply Development Project

1. Description of the Proposed Subproject

Table 1: Summary Site Description and System Components

• Location of the Water Treatment Plant: It is proposed to construct the WTP in

2. Existing Environmental Conditions at the Proposed Subproject Area

3. Subproject Screening Based on Exclusion Criteria

• Physical resources (water, land, soil, mineral, forest, climate change,

4. Description of Proposed New Water Source

4.1 Source Location and Capacity

4.2 Water Source Protection Strategies

• Design and Construction Stage:

4.3 Raw Water Quality of Proposed Source

Table 3: Raw Water Quality Test Results at Proposed River Intake

STT Water Quality Units Allowable Result Control

Table 4: Symptoms of Certain Water Quality Problems

Symptom of Potential WQ Problem Recommended WQ Test

5. Description of Proposed New Piped Water System

The new piped water system will consist of:

• A river water intake.

5.1 Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Site

The pipeline layout and schematic site map on shown in Figure 1.

5.2 WTP Production Capacity

5.3 Proposed Water Treatment Process

5.4 Estimated Lengths of Transmission and Distribution Pipelines

D42-L65 Thu D60-L103 D90-L186 D60-L148

Saïch Caính Taïnh 6H Baíy

D34-L35 Cäng D42-L190

2H Haình D34-L45 Long 2H Häö

D42-L286 3H 3H D42-L135 12H Anh Laìo

3H D49-L87 D34-L50 tr Çn kiªmhuy

6. Anticipated Environmental Impacts from this Subproject

Project implementation will involve three phases, pre-construction, construction, and

6.1 Pre-Construction Impacts

6.2 Construction Impacts

Likely construction phase impacts will be caused by transportation, weather,

• Transportation Related Impacts: There is an existing paved road about 5 m from

6.3 Post-Construction Impacts

Post-construction impacts are also likely to be modest and mostly positive:

7. Environmental Management Process with Impacts, Mitigation and

The Environmental Management process, including anticipated environmental impacts,

Impact Area Potential Impact Mitigating Action Monitoring Method Responsibility/Frequency

• Identification of water source(s);

8. Public Consultation and Disclosure Process and Institutional

• A consultative process to inform prospective beneficiaries, develop ownership,

Institutional arrangements and responsibilities for all of the subproject environmental

8.1 Pre-Construction Consultation Process and Institutional Responsibilities

• Periodic inspections of construction progress will take place by EMW Water

8.3 Post-Construction Management

9. GOV Approval of Subproject Environmental Assessment Reports

The Provincial Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DONRE) is

10. Engagement from the Investor

EMW is committed to following all requirements in the Vietnamese Laws on

Minh Chau Nguyen

Proposal for Safe Water System Construction Funding

Submitted by: East Meets West Foundation (EMW)

Project Name: Dai Cuong Rural Water Supply Development Project

The contaminated water from the household