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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

LAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARD

WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

(WaSSIP)

REHABILITATION AND AUGMENTATION OF BUTERE, MUSANDA AND

NAVAKHOLO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Client / Employer:

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERLAKE VICTORIA NORTH WATER SERVICES BOARDP.O. BOX 673 - 50100KAKAMEGAKENYA

Consulting Engineers:

CES / MANGAT, I.B. PATEL & PARTNERS JVCONSULTING ENGINEERSP.O. BOX 48674, 00100 – GPONAIROBI, KENYATEL.: +254-20-2710500 / 1, FAX: +254-20-2710549 EMAIL: [email protected]

EIA / EMP BUTERE, MUSANDA & NAVAKHOLO

MARCH 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................1-11.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1-11.2 NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT PROPONENT............................................................1-11.3 TITLE OF PROJECT.......................................................................................................1-21.4 OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT................................................................................1-21.5 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT..............................................................................................1-21.6 LOCATION OF PROJECT................................................................................................1-21.7 PROJECT MANAGER.....................................................................................................1-21.8 PROJECT MANAGER’S REPRESENTATIVE.......................................................................1-21.9 CONTRACTOR..............................................................................................................1-21.10 PROJECT COST............................................................................................................1-21.11 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS..............................................................................................1-31.12 RELEVANT BANK OPERATIONAL POLICIES.....................................................................1-31.13 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS) GUIDELINES...........................................1-4

2 BASELINE SURVEY.........................................................................................................2-12.1 PROJECT AREA............................................................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Administrative Description......................................................................................2-12.1.2 Socio Economic Infrastructure...............................................................................2-1

2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE..........................................................................................2-22.2.1 Butere Town and Musanda Trading Centre - Butere/Mumias District...................2-22.2.2 Navakholo Trading Centre - Kakamega District.....................................................2-32.2.3 Water Resources...................................................................................................2-4

2.3 POPULATION AND WATER DEMAND...............................................................................2-62.4 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT OF EXISTING FOR BUTERE, MUSANDA AND NAVAKHOLO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS....................................................................................................................2-7

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................3-13.1 SCOPE OF PROJECT.....................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Butere Works.........................................................................................................3-13.1.2 Musanda and Navakholo Works............................................................................3-1

4 POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES........................4-14.1 MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT..............................................4-14.2 MEASURES TO MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS......................................................4-14.3 POSSIBLE SEVERITY, DISTRIBUTION AND DURATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS........4-14.4 POTENTIAL NEGATIVE IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES.........................................4-1

5 THE NO-PROJECT OPTION............................................................................................5-1

6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)............................................................6-1

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ANNEX 1 - MINUTES OF STAKEHOLDERS MEETING

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction

The Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) has mainstreamed its National Water Policy to envisage 100% access to safe water for the Country’s population by 2030. To achieve this target, the GoK has been implementing a far reaching sector reform program since 2002 aimed at harmonizing the Management of Water Resources and Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) throughout the Country. This reform has been propelled by the Water Act (2002), which aims at harmonizing the Management of Water Resources and Water Supply and Sanitation Services.

The World Bank has been supporting the GoK in its Water Sector Reforms through financing of programmes towards improvement of Water and Sanitation Services in the Country. In this regard, the (GoK) and World Bank, through the International Development Association (IDA), have agreed on the implementation of the Water and Sanitation Services Improvement Project (WaSSIP).

This Project aims at supporting the Water Sector Reform effort by achieving the following three objectives namely:

(i) Increase access to reliable, affordable and sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Services.

(ii) Improve the Water and Wastewater Services.

(iii) Institutional Strengthening and capacity building of Water Service Providers, within the Lake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB) area of jurisdiction.

One of the activities identified under Component (3) is – Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Water Supply Systems. LVNWSB has undertaken Detailed Designs and prepared Tender Documents and Drawings for the Works. LVNWSB is in the process of procuring a Contractor for the Implementation of these Works.

The present Water Services in Butere, Musanda and Navakholo are under extreme pressure due to the high population increase, development and growth over the last decade.

In addition, sections of the system are either dilapidated or require urgent rehabilitation due to normal wear, tear and age. The problems are at times compounded by interference with the existing infrastructure such as damage to appurtenances etc. The suppressed water supply in some areas affects the well being and living standards of the population in these areas.

1.2 Name and Address of Project Proponent

Chief Executive OfficerLake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB)Off Kakamega – Kisumu RoadP.O. Box 673 – 50100KAKAMEGA, KenyaTel.: +254-56-30795 / 31552 ; Fax: +254-56-31506E-mail: [email protected]

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1.3 Title of Project

Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Water Supply Systems Contract No. NC / PH III / LOT 6 / Butere, Musanda and Navakholo (C)

1.4 Overall Objective of Project

The overall objective of the Project is to expand treated water output and transmit the same to supply Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Towns and part of their environs.

1.5 Project Development

The following Reports have been prepared as part of Project Development:

Inception Report Final Design Report Tender (Bid) Documents for Implementation of Works

1.6 Location of Project

The Project Location Plan is shown in Figure 1.1 on page 1-5.

1.7 Project Manager

Chief Executive OfficerLake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB)Off Kakamega – Kisumu RoadP.O. Box 673 – 50100KAKAMEGA, KENYATel.: +254-56-30795 / 31552Fax: +254-56-31506E-mail: [email protected]

1.8 Project Manager’s Representative

(To be appointed)

1.9 Contractor

(To be appointed)

1.10 Project Cost

The Contract Price based on Final Design (Exclusive of Contingencies) for the Works is Kshs 107,406,658.

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1.11 Public Consultations

Pursuant to Legislative Requirements, a Stakeholders’ Meeting was held on 21st July 2010 in Butere for Stakeholders interested in the Project to allow for their active interaction for the Project to move to Construction Stage.

Minutes of the Stakeholders’ Meeting are given in this Report as Annex 1.

1.12 Relevant Bank Operational Policies

The following are the relevant World Bank Operational Policies that have been taken into account in this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) / Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

1. OP/BP 4.01 Environmental Assessment (January 1999) Environmental Assessment is one of the 10 safeguard policies of the World Bank. The objective of the World Bank Environment and Social Safeguard Policies is to improve decision making, to ensure that project options under consideration are sound and sustainable, and that project affected people have been properly consulted.

The World Bank's environmental assessment policy and recommended processing are described in Operational Policy (OP)/Bank Procedure (BP) 4.01. The World Bank system assigns a project to one of three project categories, as defined below:

Category A: An EIA is normally required because the project may have diverse significant impacts (projects in this category are forestry, large industrial plants, irrigation and drainage, mineral development (including oil and gas), pipelines (oil, gas, and water), resettlement, rural roads, tourism, urban development, large transmission lines, etc.).

Category B: A limited environmental analysis is appropriate, as the project may have specific environmental impacts. Projects in this category include agro-industries (small scale), aquaculture & marine culture, small industries, mini-hydropower station, public facilities (hospitals, schools, housing complexes, rural electrification, telecommunications, small-scale tourism, rural water supply, etc.)

Category C: Environmental analysis is normally unnecessary, as the project is unlikely to have significant environmental impacts. Projects in this category include education, family planning, nutrition, institutional development, technical assistance, etc.

This Project has been assigned to Category B as it is a rural water supply project involving some construction works and use of chemicals for water treatment.

2. OP/BP 4.04 Natural Habitats (June 2001) Supports the conservation of natural habitats and the maintenance of ecological functions as a basis for sustainable development. The Bank does not support projects that involve the significant conversion or degradation of critical natural habitats.

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3. OP 4.36 Forests (November 2002) Aims to reduce deforestation and enhance, through sustainable economic development, the environmental and social contribution of forests. The Bank does not support projects which involve significant conversion or degradation of critical forest areas or related critical natural habitats.

4. World Bank Policy on Access to InformationThe World Bank Policy on Access to Information sets out the policy of the World Bank on public access to information in its possession. This Policy supersedes the World Bank Policy on Disclosure of Information, and took effect on July 1, 2010. This Policy is based on five principles:

Maximizing access to information. Setting out a clear list of expectations Safeguarding the deliberative process Providing clear procedures for making information available Recognizing requester’s right to an appeals process.

In disclosing information related to member countries / borrowers in the case of documents prepared or commissioned by a member country / borrower (in this instance, safeguards assessments and plans related to environment and resettlement - OP / BP 4.01, Environmental Assessments, and OP / BP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement), the Bank takes the approach that the Country / Borrower provides such documents to the Bank with the understanding that the Bank will make them available to the public.

1.13 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines

The relevant Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines that have been taken into account in this Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) / Environmental Management Plan (EMP) are the World Bank EHS General Guidelines and the EHS Guidelines for Water and Sanitation.

The World Bank Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines can be found at www.ifc.org/EHSGuidelines 2007

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2 BASELINE SURVEY

2.1 Project Area

2.1.1 Administrative DescriptionButere Town and Musanda Trading CentreButere Town and Musanda Trading Centre lie within Butere/Mumias District, one of the eight districts that make up Western Province. It was curved out of the larger Kakamega District on 2nd March 1998. It covers a total area of 939.3km2. The district borders Busia and Bungoma Districts to the west, Siaya and Vihiga Districts to the south and Kakamega District to the north. The District lies between Longitudes 34o 21” East and 34o 41’ East and Latitudes 0o 15’ North and 0o 29’ North of the equator.

The district has two Local Authorities namely Mumias Municipal Council and Butere/Mumias County Council. Butere/Mumias County Council has nineteen Electoral Wards.

Butere Town is the Administrative Headquarters of Butere/Mumias District. It is located 13 kilometers south of Mumias Town on the South Western part of the Western Province.

Navakholo Trading CentreNavakholo Town lies within Kakamega District in Western Province. The district borders Butere/Mumias and Bungoma Districts to the west, Nandi District to the east, Vihiga District to the south and Lugari District to the north. The District lies between Latitudes 0o 07’30” North and 0o 15” North and Longitudes 34o 32” East and 34o 57’ 30” East. The District covers a total area of 1,395km2.

The Trading Centre is located approximately 25km from Kakamega Town, the administrative headquarters of both Kakamega District and Western Province.

2.1.2 Socio Economic InfrastructureButere TownWith a population growth rate of 2.5% per annum, Butere Township Location has a population of 11,352 including an urban population of approximately 2,212. There is no established industry in the area. The informal sector is dominated by commercial facilities such as retail shops, catering services, butcheries, tailoring, dispensing chemists, posho mills and bars.

The area is served with good all weather murram roads, which connects the District headquarters at Butere Town to Mumias which is 13km to the North. Yala and Luanda towns are connected via the Ekero-Luanda road at Sabatia Market. It is also well connected to Kakamega Provincial Headquarters via Mumias Town or through Bukura Market to Sigalagala trading center on the Kisumu – Kakamega road.

Butere Town has both Electricity and Telephone facilities. Postal services are available at Butere Post Office in Town.

The Town has 5No. mixed Government Primary Schools, 1No. Private Primary School and 5No. Secondary Schools. It also has 6 public health institutions (Butere District Hospital, Kakamega Highway Nursing Home and 4No. Private Clinics).

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Musanda Trading CentreMusanda Trading Centre and its environs has a population of 2,928. Main commercial activities include operation of wholesale and retail shops, selling of new and second hand clothes (mitumba), hardware, catering services, education, health and social welfare. At present, there are 40 shops, 11 restaurants, 4 bars and 3 butcheries within Musanda Trading Centre. There are no industrial activities within the Trading Centre.

The area is served with a good all weather murram road to Mumias Town in the North, Butere Town to the East and Unguja to the West.

Postal and wireless network mobile phone services are available at Musanda. It is served with electricity from the National Grid.

Musanda Trading Centre and its immediate environs has 4 health centres, 1 financial institution, 3 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), 3 Primary Schools, 3 Secondary Schools and 1 tertiary institution (Bangani Village Youth Polytechnic). All the three NGOs are involved in caring of orphans.

Navakholo Trading CentreNavakholo Trading Centre and its environs has a population of 9,743. Main commercial activities include selling of new and second hand clothes (mitumba), hardware, education, health and social welfare.

The Trading Centre is located approximately 25Km from Kakamega Town. Presently, there are approximately 40 shops, 11 restaurants, 4 bars and 1 butchery within Navakholo Trading Centre. There are no industrial activities within the Trading Centre.

The area is served with a murram road, which connects the Trading Centre with Kakamega and Malava Towns. Navakholo Trading Centre is the headquarters of Navakholo Division. The Trading Centre has both Electricity and Telephone facilities.

2.2 Environmental Baseline

2.2.1 Butere Town and Musanda Trading Centre - Butere/Mumias District

Topography: The district has a varying topography with a few hills and valleys dissected by a number of small streams. The district has an extensive undulating peneplain that dips southwards from about 1,641m to 1,500m above mean sea level to a further 1,250m to the west. The lowest part of the district stands at about 1,240m above sea level.

Geological profile: Granitic rocks cover more than half of the district roughly north of the Bukura-Butere road. On the other hand, Meta-sedimentary rocks of the Kavirondian system cover most of the southern part of the area, but with narrow strips of Nyanzian system volcanic rocks such as basalts and andesites. Large deposits of sand and some clay also occur in various parts of the district.

Soils: The district has a variety of soils. Most parts of Mumias, Matungu and South Wanga Divisions have predominantly loamy soils. There are also a few areas in the southern part of Matungu with black cotton soils. Butere division on the other hand has soils ranging from sandy loam, clay loams and well darained loam soils. Khwisero division has predominantly shallow sandy loams that are highly eroded. The eastern parts of Khwiero have red soils. The loamy soils do support various crops such as sugarcane, pulses and cereals as is evident in Mumias, Matungu, South Wanga and

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parts of Butere Division. The good and well-developed soils in Mumias, Butere, South Wanga and Matungu Division have led to farmers devoting almost 68% at their arable land on cane production. The poor soils in Khwisero Division have led to poor crop development hence higher levels of poverty.

Rivers: The district is dissected by a number of streams and rivers giving it ample surface water resources. The major rivers include River Nzoia, Yala, Lusumu, Lairi, Viratsi and their tributaries. The rivers flow all year round.

Butere Town is situated midway between two tributaries of the Viratsi River. A confluence of the two tributaries is located about 3 kilometers west of Town. One of the tributaries flows in Southeast-Northwest, while the second one flows Northeast –Southwest direction, which is also the direction of the Viratsi River. The Viratsi is at upper course stage, flowing on rocky bed.

Climate: The district has high rainfall almost all year round. However, the rainfall is less in intensity between December and February. The annual rainfall ranges from 1,597 – 2,873mm per year. The district has an almost uniform rainfall distribution. It has high temperatures all the year round. The mean maximum is about 29C. The high temperatures and rainfall allow for crop development all year round, enabling farmers to have two cropping seasons district-wide.

2.2.2 Navakholo Trading Centre - Kakamega District

Topography: The district has a varying topography with altitudes ranging from 1,250 meters to 2,000 meters above sea level. Kakamega Town lies on the altitude 1500 meters above sea level. The district can be divided into two main physiographic units, namely the southern hills made up of rugged granites rising to 1,950 meters above sea level, and the peneplain with remnants of denudation at Kakamega and Kambiri. The Nandi Escarpment forms a prominent feature on the district’s eastern border with its main scarp rising from the general elevation of 1,600 to 2,000metres.

Climate: There are two rainy seasons in the district, the long rains and the short rains. The long rains start in March and end in June with the peak in May. The short rains commence in July and end in September and peaks in August. The driest months are December, January and February. Generally rainfall varies from 1,000mm per annum in northern parts of the district to 2,400mm per annum in southern parts. Most rainfall received in the district comes in the form of heavy afternoon showers with occasional thunderstorms.

The district has high temperatures all year round with slight variations in mean maximum and minimum ranges of 28oC to 32oC and 11oC to 13oC respectively. Low temperatures are usually recorded at night while the very high temperatures are recorded during the day. The mean annual evaporation ranges from 1,600mm to 2,100mm with high humidity and low evaporation rates. It is only a few low lying parts of the district that receive annual average evaporation of more than 1,800mm.

Agriculture: The heavy rainfall that Kakamega receives makes the soils vulnerable to erosion and this tends to reduce the agricultural productivity of farms in the district. 70 per cent of the area in Kakamega is under maize cultivation with cash crops, mainly sugarcane, in Lurambi, Navakholo, and Kabras Divisions. Tea is grown on a small scale in Shinyalu and Ikolomani Divisions. Livestock rearing is another dominant land use in the district. The flat topography in the southern part of the district coupled with heavy rainfall makes the area suitable for sugarcane growing.

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The well-drained soils and flat topography also provides a good potential for irrigation, though this potential has not been tapped. However, the flat and swampy soil leads to regular water logging and flooding.

Drainage: One of the main rivers found in the district is River Yala, which originates from the Nandi Hills, east of Kakamega District. It flows westwards through Kakamega Forest and the southern part of the district. The Nandi Escarpment forms the catchment zone for streams such as the Shitiya, Kabkalet and Nurungo, which flow westward to join the River Nzoia.

The Kakamega area is drained towards Lake Victoria by River Isiukhu. The River Isiukhu is a tributary of Nzoia River. It originates from the Nandi Escarpment and flows through Kakamega Forest before reaching Kakamega Town.

Several small streams form tributaries to these main rivers, exhibiting dendritic drainage patterns dissecting the peneplain surface often with steep erosional valleys. Only the northwestern part of the district to the north of Mumias is swampy due to low gradients and poor drainage. The area is well suited for sugarcane growing.

Geology: The general geology of the district consists of intrusive (mainly granites), Nyanzian Volcanics and the Kavirondian sediments. However, the granites cover most parts of the district.

2.2.3 Water Resources

a) Existing Water Supply Situation in Butere Town

Butere Town is primarily served by groundwater supply system. The system consists of 4 Nr boreholes located within the Town. The 4 Nr. Boreholes were drilled in 1960, 1968, 1988, and 2004 respectively. Two boreholes are located at Ministry of Agriculture compound, 1 at Ministry of Water & Irrigation yard and 1 at Butere Girls’ High School.

The present average water production is 420m3/day whereas the present demand is 1,348m3/day. The present average production is therefore 31% of the total demand. This creates a scarcity of water and as a result alternative water sources have been developed. These are described below:

Shallow Wells – The rural communities have shallow wells installed with hand pumps. Most are fitted with concrete covers and a few are open.

Protected Springs – 4Nr. existing springs that were protected by Kenya-Finland Western Water Supply Programme (KEFINCO). The water quality is good though the yields are low (0.5 – 1.2m3/hr).

Unprotected springs – Majority of the people in rural and peri-urban areas collect water from Unprotected Springs that are polluted.

Roof Catchments – Some of the residents have constructed tanks and harvest water from the roofs during the rainy season.

Boreholes: Community-managed boreholes drilled by KEFINCO and KWAHO (Kenya Water for Health Organization)

Amukowa Borehole Community Water Supply in Sabatia market supplies water to about 50Nr. households.

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There is no existing Sewerage System in Butere Town. Most of the residential areas are served by pit latrines. A few institutions have septic tanks such as the District Hospital, Kakamega Highway Nursing Home and Eshimuli Guest house. Most Secondary Schools have VIP latrines.

b) Existing Water Supply Situation in Musanda Trading Centre

Musanda Trading Centre is presently served by groundwater supply system. The system consists of 2Nr Boreholes located at Musanda Primary School and the Market Centre respectively. At present only one Borehole (C5715) is operational and is located at Musanda Primary School with a yield of 1.83m3/hr. This Borehole is privately owned by the School. The second Borehole (C6989) that is not operational and has a yield of 1.36m3/hr. The combined present yield of the two Boreholes is 75m3/day. The Water Supply System is managed by the Local Community.

Water from the School Borehole is pumped to an elevated plastic ‘Kentainer’ tank (capacity 5m3) located within the school compound and supplied to 4Nr water kiosks and 30nr individual consumers without disinfection. The tank is also owned by the School. At present, only two water kiosks are in operation. Consumers purchase water from these water kiosks at a fee of Kshs.5 per 20 litre container of water.

The water kiosks are owned and operated by the local community. The community pays the School a monthly sum as electricity and pump maintenance charges.

Other sources of water for the residents of Musanda are:

Protected springs – 2Nr located within the vicinity of the Trading Centre. One of the springs was developed under the KEFINCO programme.

Shallow wells – 2Nr hand-dug wells are located within the area.

Roof catchment – Most residents have constructed tanks and harvest water from the roofs during the rainy season.

There is no existing Sewerage System in Musanda Trading Centre. Most households rely on on-plot sanitation facilities, predominantly pit latrines. The pit latrines are generally around 6m deep.

c) Existing Water Supply Situation in Navakholo Trading Centre

Navakholo Trading Centre is presently served by groundwater supply system. The system consists of 2Nr Boreholes located next to the Buheri-Kasisi junction. At present only one Borehole is operational with a yield of 58m3/hr (C-9232). The second Borehole which is not currently operational has a yield of 29m3/hr (C-9243). The combined present yield of the two Boreholes is 2,088m3/day. The Water Supply System is managed by the Local Community.

Water from the Boreholes is pumped to a masonry tank (capacity 225m3) located at Emuhuni Hill and distributed to consumers without disinfection or any mode of treatment.

Navakholo Sub-District Hospital has its own Borehole and an Elevated Steel Storage Tank (capacity 30m3). Presently, the hospital’s Borehole is not in operation due to siltation and is not equipped with a pump. The hospital is currently served by the community-managed water supply system via a 50mm dia. pipe tapped from the raw water pumping main to Emuhuni Hill Storage Tank.

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The Water Supply System is presently operating below its design capacity due to technical and operational deficiencies. The average recorded production as at end of July 2006 was 146m3/d, which is 7% of the design capacity of the system.

There is no existing Sewerage System in Navakholo Trading Centre. Most households rely on on-plot sanitation facilities, predominantly pit latrines. The pit latrines are generally around 6m deep.

2.3 Population and Water Demand

The Population and Water Demand for Butere, Musanda and Navakholo was established in a Feasibility Study undertaken by CES/GFA/MIBP Consulting Engineers under the Water Supply and Sanitation Programme for the Nzoia Cluster in 2007.

The Populations and Water Demand are as follows, projected to Year 2025:

Table 2.1: Summary of Population and Overall Water Demands for Butere Town

Year 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025Population 11,352 12,864 14,577 16,517 18,717Domestic Water Demand 777 945 1,071 1,214 1,376Health/ Education/ Institution 172 212 241 273 309Commercial/ Industrial 10% 78 95 107 121 138Unaccounted for Water - 25% 25% 257 313 355 402 456Treatment Works Losses - 5% 5% 64 78 89 100 114Total Water Demand 1,348 1,644 1,862 2,110 2,391

Table 2.2: Summary of Population and Overall Water Demands for Musanda Trading Centre

Year 2006 2010 2015 2020 2025Population 2,928 3,167 3,496 3,861 4,267 Domestic Water Demand 132 143 157 174 192 Health/ Education 20 22 24 27 30 Institutional/Administration 6 6 7 8 9 Commercial 1 2 2 2 2 Livestock 8% 11 11 13 14 15 Unaccounted for Water - 25% 25% 43 46 51 56 62 Treatment Works Losses - 1% 1% 2 2 3 3 3 Total Water Demand (m3/day) 215 232 256 283 313

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Table 2.3: Summary of Population and Overall Water Demands for Navakholo Trading Centre

Year 2006 2010 2015 2020 2025Population 9,743 10,522 11,590 12,773 14,087

Domestic Water Demand 438 473 522 575 634

Health/ Education 68 74 81 89 99 Institutional/Administration 19 21 23 26 28 Commercial 5 5 6 6 7 Livestock 8% 35 38 42 46 51 Unaccounted for Water - 25% 25% 142 153 168 186 205 Treatment Works Losses - 1% 1% 7 8 8 9 10 Total Water Demand (m3/day) 715 772 850 937 1,033

Source: Feasibility Report - Rural Water and Sanitation Schemes prepared by CES/GFA/MIBP Consulting Engineers. February 2007)

2.4 Environmental Audit of Existing for Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Water Supply Systems

An Environmental Audit has been carried out for the Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Water Supply Systems. The Environmental Audit is detailed in the following Tables.

Table 2.4 - Environmental Audit for Existing Butere Water Supply System

Facility/Activity Description

Observation Environmental Impact Mitigation measures

Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MoWI) Compound

- Signboard: present at gate- Fence: Chainlink fence.- Lighting: 9No Security lights

present. Only 2 Working.- Cleanliness: Site well

maintained. Grass cut.- Sanitation facility: 1No pit

latrine, septic tank and bathroom present. All in good and operational condition.

- Fire fighting equipment: None.

- First aid equipment: None.- Security: Site manned by

1No. staff living within compound.

- Communication equipment: Fixed landline telephone available.

- Incidents: None.

- Inadequate lighting may pose safety and security hazards during nightime operation.

- Lack of first aid equipment and fire fighting equipment at the works is risky.

- Lack of security guards could expose fittings within the compound to vandalism.

- Faulty security lights to be replaced.

- Fire extinguisher (appropriate number, size and type) to be provided.

- Well-equipped first aid box to be provided and training offered on first aid procedures.

- Security guards to be placed at the compound.

BOREHOLE No. 1

Borehole No. 1(C-8534)

- Borehole chamber: Good.- Cover: Missing; 620 x

620mm.- Pump lifting gantry: Firmly in

place.- Chamber cleanliness: Soil,

stones and debris in chamber.

- Missing cover poses a safety hazard.

- Untidy chamber poses a safety hazard during routine maintenance.

- Replace missing cover and install a locking mechanism.

- Chamber to be cleaned.

- Install wire gauze on vents of

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- 3nr vent holes on walls of chamber do not have a protective mesh.

- Flow Meter: Available, ELSTER KENT, SNo. 517732-08; in good working condition.

- Fencing: Chainlink fence all round MoWI compound.

- Site: Well maintained.

General remarks:- Located at MoWI compound- Constructed in 1968- Pump run for 24hours.

- Open vents without mesh pose a safety hazard.

borehole chamber.

BOREHOLE No. 2

1) Borehole No. 2

(C-5322)

- Borehole chamber: In good structural condition. Stones and soil inside.

- 3nr vent holes on walls of chamber do not have a protective mesh.

- Pump lifting gantry: Firmly in place.

- Flow Meter: 40mm dia flow meter available, working.

- Fencing: Isolation fence not available.

General remarks:- Located at Butere Girls’ High

School Compound.- Constructed in 1988- Pump run for 24hours.


- Open vents without mesh pose a safety hazard.


- Install wire gauze on vents of borehole chamber.

2) Valve Chambers

- Some are broken.- Covers: Some are missing.- Cleanliness: Soil, stones

and debris in chambers.

- Broken and uncovered chambers are a safety hazard


- Replace missing covers to chambers.

- Reconstruct broken chambers.

- Chambers to be cleaned.

3) Control building and Panel

- Location: Within Butere Girl’s Secondary School compound.

- Controls pumps for Borehole No. 2.

- Building: In good structural condition.

- Windows: 2 No. glazing broken.

- Lights: Both internal and external lights are not working.

- Room cleanliness: Not wept; dusty.

- Control Panel: Some hour meters are not working.

- Broken window glazing a safety hazard.

- Lack of working lights a safety hazard during nightime operations.

- Dusty room poses a health hazard.

- Replace broken window glazings.

- All lights to be in good working order.

- Room to be regularly cleaned.

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BOREHOLE No. 3


- Borehole chamber: Section of wall is broken. Stones and soil in chamber.

- Cover: Metal cover available with locking mechanism.


- Flow Meter: Missing.- Fencing: Existing fence is

broken.- Site: Maize planted within

borehole site. Site is generally bushy.

General remarks:- Located at Ministry of

Agriculture Compound.- Constructed in 1999- Pump run for 24hours.

- Untidy and broken chamber poses a safety hazard during routine maintenance.

- Bushy site a safety hazard.

- Repair broken section of chamber.

- Clean chamber.- Install flow meter- Grass to be cut

and site to be properly maintained.

BOREHOLE No. 4

Borehole No. 4 - Borehole chamber: In good structural condition. Stones and soil in chamber.

- Electrical switch box dangerously hanging on wall of chamber.

- Cover: Concrete cover available but fittings are prone to vandalism.


- Flow Meter: Missing.- Fencing: Chainlink isolation

fence in place.- Site: Very bushy.

General remarks:- Located at Ministry of

Agriculture Compound.- Constructed in 2004- Pump run for 24hours.


- Loosely hanging electrical switch box is a safety hazard.

- Bushy site a safety hazard.

- Provide a metal cover with locking mechanism.

- Clean chamber.- Install flow meter.- Safely clamp the

electrical switch box to wall of chamber.

- Grass to be cut and site to be properly maintained.

STORAGE TANKS

124m3 Elevated Steel Tank

- Located at Ministry of Water and Irrigation Compound.

- Tank: Some panels are rusted.

- Tank access: Access to tank by fixed metal ladder.

- Access Chamber: 1No. Cover missing.

- Vent pipe: Protective mesh missing.

- Cleaning of tank: Irregular. Not cleaned for over a year.

- Rusted metal panels a safety hazard.

- Water may be contaminated through unlocked access chamber and unclean tank.

- Access chambers to be covered and locked.

- Tank to be regularly cleaned.

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Steel Tank No. 2 at Butere Girls’ High School compound.

- Tank: Some panels are rusted.

- Walkways: Steel panels are rusted.

- Tank access: Access to tank by fixed metal ladder.

- Access Chamber: In good condition but not cover locked.

- Vent pipe: Protective mesh missing.

- Cleaning of tank: Irregular.

panels a safety hazard.

- Water may be contaminated through unlocked access chamber and unclean tank.

to be covered and locked.

- Tank to be regularly cleaned.

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1) 6.5 Km of water pipeline

- Material: uPVC, GMS- Air valves: Several are

faulty.- Marker posts: Several

missing

- Lack of fire hydrants in the network a safety hazard.

- Faulty air valves leads to formation of air locks in the distribution system and subsequently bursts.

- Replace faulty air valves.

- Install marker posts.

2) Chambers: - Chambers: Some are broken.

- Chamber Covers: Some broken while some are missing.

- Broken chambers a safety hazard.

- Missing/broken covers is a safety hazard.

- Re-construct broken chambers.

- Broken covers to be replaced.

3) Marker posts:

- Several are missing. - Replace missing marker posts.

Table 2.5 - Environmental Audit for Existing Musanda Water Supply System

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General Remarks:- Water supply system consists of 2nr boreholes C-5715 (yield 1.83m3/hr) and C-6989 (yield 1.36m3/hr).- Water from the boreholes is distributed to consumers without disinfection.

BOREHOLES


- Location: Musanda Primary School compound.

- Depth: 51m- Drilled in 1990.- Borehole chamber: Good.- Cover: Concrete cover

available. However sections of roof slab concrete is damaged.


- Chamber cleanliness: Stones, soil, grass, sticks inside the chamber.

- Electrical installations: Switch box is loosely tied onto the rising main.

- Pipe fittings: In good condition, no leakages observed.

- Fencing: None.- Site: Grass is cut and site

generally well maintained.- Control switch: The control

switch and cables have been dangerously mounted on the wall of the School’s administration block next to the staircase. School children have free access to them.

General remarks:- There is free access of

school children accessing the borehole.

- Damaged sections of roof slab pose a safety hazard.

- Safety hazard to attendants working in chambers with stones, soil and grass.

- Loosely attached electric switchbox may lead to electrical shocks.

- Lack of fence may give way to unauthorized persons.

- Repair damaged sections of concrete roof slab.


- Safely clamp the switchbox on the wall of chamber.

- Provide fence with lockable gate at the borehole site.


- The borehole had been fitted with a handpump that has since been vandalized.

- Location: Next to Musanda Market, in private land.

- Depth: 50m- Drilled in 1990.- Pump: None. - Electrical installations: None.- Pipe fittings: None.- Fencing: None.- Site maintenance: Site is

bushy with twigs, soil and rubbish over the pump platform.

General remarks:- There is free access of local

residents and domestic animals to the borehole.


- Overgrown grass and may form a habitat for dangerous snakes.


- Grass and bush to be cut and proper site maintenance observed.

PUMPING MAIN

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(1) Pipeline - Material: GMS.- Size: 50mm diameter.- Length: 107m.- Age: Laid in 1990.- Valves and Fittings: Flow

meter not operational.- Pipeline: In good condition.

- Replace faulty flow meter.

(2) Chambers - Number: 1nr.- Chamber Covers: Broken.- Chambers structure: Walls

are broken.- Cleanliness of chambers:

Dirty with soil, stones and rubbish.

- Broken cover and chamber a safety hazard.


- Broken cover to be replaced.

- Broken chamber to be repaired/reconstructed.

- Meter chamber should always be kept clean, locked and structure well maintained.

(3) Marker posts - None - Install marker posts.

STORAGE TANK

(1) Plastic elevated tank on a steel tower and timber platform.

Capacity: 23m3

Height of tower: 6.6m

- Location: Musanda Primary School.

- Fence: None.- Structure: Plastic tank in

good condition.- Tank roof access: Steel

ladder is provided.- Access chambers: Covered

with a plastic lid.- Washwater disposal:

Opening washout valve. Discharge to roadside drain.

- Tank cleanliness: Tank is not regularly cleaned.

- Platform: Some timber pieces are rotten and broken.

- Steel structure: In good condition.

- Valves and fittings: 1nr gate valve is not working.

- Damaged platform a safety hazard.

- Lack of fence and gate gives way to unauthorized entry.

- Dirty tank may lead to contamination of the stored water.

- Replace broken timber pieces and rehabilitate the tank’s platform.

- Fence with lockable gate to be provided.

- Tank to be regularly cleaned and regular maintenance observed.

- Replace faulty gate valve.

(2) Incidents: - Past Occurrence: None.- Records: None.- Type of Record Books Kept:

None.- First aid equipment: None.- Warning sign: None.

- Lack of record books hampers the monitoring of activities and people accessing tank sites.

- Record books to be kept.

- Warning sign to be installed for trespassers.

DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

(1) Pipeline - Material: uPVC and Galvanized Mild Steel.

- Size: 25 to 50mm diameter.- Age: Laid in 1990.- Total length: Approx. 4km.- Valves and Fittings: Several

are leaking.- Pipeline: Some sections are

exposed, making them prone to vandalism.

- Exposed pipes make them prone to vandalism and subsequent contamination of disinfected water.

- Faulty valves to be replaced.

- Provide cover to exposed pipes by re-laying and backfilling in trenches.

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(2) Chambers - Number: 1nr within the network.

- Chamber Cover: Concrete cover is broken.

- Chamber structure: The chamber walls are broken.

- Cleanliness of chambers: Dirty with soil, stones and rubbish.

- Broken cover and chamber a safety hazard.


- Broken cover to be replaced.

- Broken chamber to be repaired/reconstructed.

- Meter chamber should always be kept clean, locked and structure well maintained.

(3) Marker posts - None - Install marker posts.

(4) Water Kiosks - Number: 4nr.- Structure: Masonry structure

with corrugated iron sheets roof. Roofs are leaking.

- Cleanliness: Floors are wet and slippery.

- Doors: Wooden doors are present.

- Windows: Wooden windows are present.

- Usage: None of the water kiosks is presently in use.

- Pipes and fittings: Several are leaking.

- Leaking roofs, broken/missing doors and windows, untidy water kiosks pose safety and health hazards.

- Water kiosks to be rehabilitated.

- Repair/replace leaking pipes and fittings.

Table 2.6 - Environmental Audit for Existing Navakholo Water Supply System



General Remarks:- Water supply system consists of 2nr boreholes C-9232 (yield 58m3/hr) and C-9243 (yield 29m3/hr)- Average volume of water produced per month was reported to be 7,000m3.- Location: Next to Buheri-Kasisi junction in Nambacha Sub-location.- Water from the boreholes is distributed to consumers without disinfection.

BOREHOLES, CONTROL BUILDING & CONTROL PANEL


- Depth: 66.3m- Drilled on 27th November 1990.- Borehole chamber: Good.- Cover: Metal cover available,

locked, though rusted. However sections of roof slab concrete is damaged.


- Chamber cleanliness: Spare electrical cable kept haphazardly inside the chamber.

- Electrical installations: Switch box is detached from the wall of the chamber.

- Flow Meter: Available, 75mm diameter in good condition.


- Fencing: None.

- Rusted metal cover and damaged roof slab pose a safety hazard.

- Untidy chamber poses a safety hazard during regular operation and routine maintenance.

- Detached electric switchbox may lead to electrical shocks.


- Clean and paint rusted metal cover.


- Chamber to be cleaned and spare electric cable to be stored at appropriate goods store.

- Safely clamp the detached switchbox on the wall of chamber.


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- Site: Grass is cut and site generally well maintained.

General remarks:- The borehole is within the same

site with 1nr break pressure tank, old test borehole (abandoned) and the pumps control building.


- Depth: 68.9m- Drilled on 22nd January 1990.- Borehole chamber: Good.- Cover: Metal cover available,

locked, though rusted. However sections of roof slab concrete is damaged.


- Chamber cleanliness: Dirty with soil, timber and grass inside the chamber.

- Electrical installations: Switch box safely clamped to wall.

- Flow Meter: Available, 75mm diameter in good condition.


- Fencing: None.- Site: Site is bushy with

overgrown grass and weeds.

General remarks:- The borehole is located 110m

from Borehole No. 1.

- Rusted metal cover and damaged roof slab pose a safety hazard.

- Untidy chamber poses a safety hazard during regular operation and routine maintenance.


- Overgrown grass and weeds may form a habitat for dangerous snakes.

- Clean and paint rusted metal cover.




- Grass and weeds to be cut and proper site maintenance observed.

Control Building and Panel

- Location: Within the same compound with Borehole No. 1.

- Usage: Building houses the control panel for both borehole pumps.

- Control Panel: Hour meters not working. Electrical short circuit for BH No. 2 as the switch trips whenever it’s switched on. Books stored on top of the panel and posters have been stuck on the panel.

- Building: Masonry structure with several sections of floor slab concrete detached, cracks on walls and leaking roof.

- Windows: 1nr metallic.- Door: 1nr metal door.- Lighting: 1nr fluorescent tube,

working.- Room cleanliness: Untidy;

Jembe, broom, shoes, chairs, tins haphazardly kept in the room.

- Warning sign: Sticker available on the door of the control panel.

- First aid equipment: None.- Fire fighting equipment: None.

- Short circuiting in the control panel may cause a fire.

- Storage of books and sticking of posters on the control panel a safety hazard.

- Damaged sections of floor slab, leaking roof, cracks on walls of building are safety hazards.

- Haphazard storage of items on floor of building poses a safety hazard.

- No first aid equipment available in case of accidents.

- Lack of fire fighting equipment a safety hazard.

- Rehabilitate pumps control panel.

- Books and posters should be removed from the control panel.

- Rehabilitate the control building to seal off cracks, leaking roof, etc.

- Room to be regularly cleaned and items kept on floor transferred to an appropriate storage facility.

- Well-equipped first aid box to be provided.

- Fire extinguisher (appropriate type and size) to be provided in the control building.

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General remarks:- At time of visit power supply

had been disconnected by KPLC due to unpaid bills.

PUMPING MAIN

(1) Pipeline - Material: uPVC and GMS.- Size: 80 and 150mm diameter.- Length: 2.9km.- Age: Laid in 1990.- Valves and Fittings: Several are

not operational.- Fire hydrants: None.- Pipeline: Some sections are




- Fire hydrants to be installed and frequent pressure tests conducted.



(2) Chambers - Number: 11nr.- Chamber Covers: Some

missing/broken.- Chambers structure: Several

have broken walls.- Cleanliness of chambers:

Several are dirty with soil, stones and rubbish.




- Missing/broken covers to be replaced.

- Broken chambers to be repaired / reconstructed.

- All valve chambers should always be kept clean, locked and structure well maintained.

(3) Marker posts - General remarks: Several missing/broken.

- Missing/broken marker posts to be replaced.

STORAGE TANK(1) Ground level masonry tank at Emuhuni Hill

Capacity: 225m3

- Location: Emuhuni hill on top of a rock.

- Fence: None.- Structure: Walls are cracked

and plaster is broken in several sections.

- Tank roof access: Metal cat ladder is provided.

- Access chambers: Metal ladder mounted on wall of tank. Metal cover in place; locked.

- Washwater disposal: Opening washout valve. Discharge to open surface on the foot of the rocky hill.


- Valve chambers: 2nr chambers with sections of roof slab damaged. Metal covers available; locked.

- Chambers cleanliness: Soil, stones, grass and rubbish inside the chamber.

- Valves and fittings: In good condition.

General remark:- Vent pipe not fitted with

protective mesh.

- The stored water could be contaminated through unprotected vent pipe.

- Damaged tank structure a safety hazard.



- Damaged sections of roof slab of valve chambers a safety hazard.


- Leaking sections of tanks to be repaired and tank rehabilitated.

- All vent pipes to be fitted with protective mesh.



- Rehabilitate valve chambers.


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- Tank is leaking.






BREAK PRESSURE TANKS

General remarks:- 2nr break pressure tanks, each of capacity 10m3.- Tanks constructed in 1990

(1) Ground level masonry Break Pressure Tank at Borehole No. 1 Site.

Capacity: 10m3

- Location: Buheri-Kasisi road junction. Within the same site as BH No.1.




- Access chambers: Metal ladder mounted on wall of tank. Metal cover in place; locked although rusted.

- Washwater disposal: Opening washout valve. Discharge to roadside drain


- Valve chambers: 2nr chambers with sections of roof slab damaged. Metal covers available; locked but rusted.

- Chambers cleanliness: Soil, stones, grass and rubbish inside the chambers.

- Valves and fittings: Sluice valves not working.


protective mesh.- Tank is leaking.










- Clean and paint rusted metal covers.




(2) Ground level masonry Break Pressure Tank along Malaha Line

Capacity: 10m3

- Location: At Malaha-Ingotse road junction.




- Access chambers: Metal ladder mounted on wall of tank. Metal cover in place; locked although rusted.

- Washwater disposal: Opening washout valve. Discharge to roadside drain


- Valve chambers: 2nr chambers with sections of roof slab damaged. Metal covers are missing.






- Safety hazard to attendants working




- Clean and paint rusted metal covers.



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- Chambers cleanliness: Soil, stones, grass and rubbish inside the chambers.

- Valves and fittings: Sluice valves are both working.

- Site maintenance: Site is bushy with overgrown grass and sugarcane grown around it.


protective mesh.- Tank is leaking.

in chambers with stones, soil and grass.

- Lack of covers to chambers a safety hazard.

- Overgrown grass and may form a habitat for dangerous snakes.

chambers should always be kept clean, locked and structure well maintained.

- Missing covers to be replaced.

- Grass and weeds to be cut and proper site maintenance observed.






DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

(1) Pipeline - Material: uPVC and Galvanized Mild Steel.

- Age: Laid in 1990.- Valves and Fittings: Several are

leaking.- Fire hydrants: None.- Pipeline: Some sections are




- Fire hydrants to be installed and frequent pressure tests conducted.



(2) Chambers - Number: Approximately 40 within the network.

- Chamber Covers: Several are missing/broken.

- Chambers structure: Several chambers have broken walls.

- Cleanliness of chambers: Most are dirty with soil, stones and rubbish.




- Missing/broken covers to be replaced.

- Broken chambers to be repaired / reconstructed.


(3) Marker posts - General remarks: Several missing/broken.

- Missing/broken marker posts to be replaced.

(4) Water Kiosks - Number: 4nr.- Structure: Masonry structure

with asbestos roof tiles. Roofs are leaking through holes made by stones/vandals.

- Cleanliness: Floors and walls dirty.

- Doors: Wooden, many have been vandalized.

- Windows: Wooden, many have been vandalized.

- Usage: None of the water kiosks is presently in use.

- Leaking roofs, broken/missing doors and windows, untidy water kiosks pose safety and health hazards.

- Water kiosks to be rehabilitated.

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3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Scope of Project

The Final Design for Construction of New Water Supply System for Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Towns is based on the Feasibility Report - Rural Water and Sanitation Schemes prepared by CES/GFA/MIBP Consulting Engineers (February 2007).

The Works to be undertaken are as follows:

3.1.1 Butere Works

Rehabilitation Works:

Rehabilitation of existing 4 Nr Boreholes including cleaning and developing of Borehole and provision of suitable Control Panel,

Rehabilitation of existing Transmission Main, Storage Tank and Distribution Network.

New Works:

Development of 4 Nr Production Boreholes, approximate depth 60m - 70m, each with estimated total yield of 29m3/hr, including installation of pumps, control panels, site and ancillary works etc.

Borehole Manifold Pipeline – length 2.1km, 80mm dia., ferrous pipe

Pumping Main from Borehole to Elevated Pre-Pressed Steel Tank– 50mm dia. ferrous pipe, total length approximately 100m

2no.Elevated Pre-Pressed, Steel Tank – total capacity 300m3

On-Site Sanitation & Hygiene Campaigns

Construction Programme to Build Ventilated Improved Pit Latrines

Artisan Training Programme

Hygiene and Community Awareness Campaigns

A Schematic Layout Plan showing location of the Proposed Works including Boreholes, Transmission Mains and Storage Tanks is given in Figure 3.1 on Page 3-3.

A Site Layout Plan of a Typical Borehole, Chlorination and Storage Tank Site is given in Figure 3.2 on Page 3-4.

3.1.2 Musanda and Navakholo Works

Under the Water and Sanitation Improvement Project (WaSSIP) only Rehabilitation of the Existing Water Supply systems for Musanda and Navakholo Trading Centres is to be carried out. The Objective is to Rehabilitate the Existing Water Supply Systems in these two areas to optimise supply.

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The Scope of the Rehabilitation Works is follows:

i) Musanda Trading Centre

a) Borehole Site – Musanda Primary School Borehole Development and cleaning to original depth 43m Construction of Borehole Control Room Installation of Borehole Control Panel and Switchgear Ancillary Works e.g. fencing drainage, etc.

b) Distribution System Construction of Water Kiosk (1Nr.) Rehabilitation of existing Storage Tanks Rehabilitation of Appurtenances, gate valves, water meters, etc.

c) Chlorination Facility A provision has been allowed for 1Nr. Chlorination Facility at the Borehole

Sites, however, implementation will depend on availability of funds

ii) Navakholo Trading Centre

a) Borehole Site – Bukhari Market Development and cleaning to original depth - 67m Construction of Borehole Control Room Installation of Borehole Control Panel and Switchgear Ancillary Works e.g. fencing drainage, etc.

b) Distribution System Construction of Water Kiosk (3Nr.) Rehabilitation of Storage Tanks Rehabilitation of Appurtenances, gate valves, water meters, etc.

c) Chlorination Facility A provision has been allowed for 1Nr. Chlorination Facility at the Borehole

Sites, however, implementation will depend on availability of funds

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4 POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Major Elements of the Surrounding Environment

There are no sensitive parts of the natural environment which may be adversely affected by the Project during construction or after completion of the Project.

In fact, the proposed works will improve the natural environment considerably and bring it to acceptable levels as leaking appurtenances will be repaired, excavated areas backfilled and planted with natural growth in the area, etc.

4.2 Measures to Minimize Environmental Impacts

In order to minimise the Project’s potential effects on the environment, efforts will be made to do the following:

Disturb as little land as possible.

Store construction materials sheltered from the weather in approved Contractor’s yards.

Efficiently plan the logistical aspects of the work so as to minimise the pollution caused by transport vehicles. Watering of dirt roads wherever required.

Minimise hauling of saturated excavated loads.

Carry out the work in as precise and short time as possible.

Leave the site as clean as or cleaner than the condition that it was initially found in.

Keep the local residents informed, in advance, of works to be carried out in the area.

4.3 Possible Severity, Distribution and Duration of Environmental Effects

Only a localised minor environmental effect is anticipated as a result of this part of the Project. The effects should be of a very short term as the local flora and fauna adjust to the new environment.

4.4 Potential Negative Impacts and Mitigation Measures

The anticipated environmental impacts and their potential mitigation measures are given in Table 4.1 that follows.

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Potential Impact Mitigation Measure Scale of Impact / Remark

Construction Impacts Minor destruction of

natural habitats, forests

wetlands, vegetation

cover, etc

There are no protected or ecologically sensitive

natural habitats, forests, wetlands or protected

areas in the immediate vicinity of the works that

will be damaged or exploited by the project

construction or operation

Any adjacent wetlands and streams shall be

protected from construction site runoff and

appropriate filtering and siltation prevention

measures shall be undertaken

Landscaping to be done after construction works to

blend with the surrounding area

Land to be rehabilitated by planting trees and

ornamental bush / flowers on disturbed areas

Direct, temporary

Vibration, noise, air

pollution and dust

generation by traffic and

machinery

Strict control under construction contract to limit

these impacts to acceptable levels

Watering to be enforced to keep dust levels low

Use of approved construction plant during normal

working hours (daytime only)

Cover to haul trucks carrying excavated material

Construction plant and equipment Machinery to be

well maintained to prevent oil spillage, air

pollution, etc

Workers to wear masks and ear muffs in sensitive

areas

Control speed and operation of construction

vehicles

Contractor to have a designated area where

maintenance will be carried out that is protected

from rain water that would carry oil to the river

Prohibit idling of vehicles

Direct, temporary

Storage of construction

material, oil and

gasoline for machinery

Strict control by Supervising Engineer to ensure

acceptable storage practices

Contractor to have a designated storage area that

is protected from rain water

All oil products to be stored and handled carefully

Direct, temporary

Dumping of excavated

material

Earthworks have been designed such that cut and

fill balance will be maintained (zero mass balance)

to avoid disposal of or need for extra material

Dumping to be done at designated sites only

During decommissioning stage land to be

rehabilitated by removing unnecessary materials

Direct, temporary

Zero mass balance

will reduce

construction traffic

from and to

construction site

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that shall be covering the land and preventing the

natural biodiversity

significantly

Soil erosion and

Compaction

At decommissioning of Contractor’s Yard / other

Sites phase, land to be rehabilitated by loosening

the soil which would be compacted by the project

Soil conservation structures to be provided over

areas prone to soil erosion mostly to reduce

impact by run-off

Direct, temporary

Disruption of normal

water supply and

wastage

Entry of sediments and

pollutants in the

distribution system

Provision of temporary make up pipe pieces and

fittings to maintain continuity of supply

Execute flushing and disinfecting affected sections

Direct, temporary

Solid Waste Generation Construction of a central waste collection point with

bulk storage facilities

The site will have waste receptacles at convenient

points to prevent littering during occupation

During operation phase, waste to be collected and

disposed off appropriately

Indirect, Long Term

during operation

phase

Work camp increases

pressure on

environment, e.g.

firewood cutting,

poaching, etc.

Awareness workshop for workforces to be held

periodically

Strict control under construction contract

Direct, temporary

Workforce accidents by

unsafe working

practices, e.g. work in

ditches, contact with

wastewater, fire

outbreak, etc

Awareness workshop for workforces on safe

working practices, periodically

Strict control by Supervising Engineer to limit safety

hazards

First Aid Equipment to be provided during the

construction at reasonable places and sites for

providing care in case of accidents.

Warning signs, lighting and backfilling trenches as

soon as works are completed

Protection rails / warning signs at deep trenches

Well maintained sanitary facilities for the workers

and visitors on site

Proper signage to be put in place to notify those

within areas of Works of the activities and heavy

vehicles and to direct traffic

Direct, temporary

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Fire fighting drills to be carried out frequently

Fire fighting emergency response plan to be in

place all the time

Fire fighting equipment which is to be regularly

maintained, serviced and inspected to be in place

Fire hazard signs and directions to emergency exit,

route and assembly point to be indicated in case

of fire outbreak

Operational Impacts Pollution by Stored Water

Treatment Chemicals –

Chlorine

Safe Storage facilities to be provided. Chemical

Storage areas to be constructed with hardened

cement screed floor finish with approved epoxy

floor coating. Chemical solutions pipes to raw

water tanks will be uPVC protective piping.

Direct, long term

Pollution by Disposal of

chemical sludges -

chlorine.

Calcium hypochlorite residual waste to be kept in

Soak Pits, which will be constructed to drain away

from river / water courses.

Water treatment will be done at a minimum

disinfection / chlorination.

Sludge to be dried and sold or disposed in dumps.

Sludge is not expected to contain high percentage

of heavy metals as there are no heavy industries

in the vicinity. However testing for trace metals to

be undertaken regularly before sale of sludge for

agricultural use.

Periodic monitoring to be undertaken to ensure that

suspended solids and biodegradable organics in

sludge discharges will not clog rivers or result in

unduly reduced oxygen levels

Testing for heavy metals in dried sludge for sale

and in Disposal Pits to be carried out once a year.

Where wastewater is to be disposed in rivers /

water courses testing of water in the receiving

body to be carried out monthly.

Direct, long term

Pollution by Wastewater

Generation and

disposal by workers and

visitors to Disinfection

Sites

Septic Tank to be provided for sanitation Direct, long term

Socio-Economic, Health and Safety Impacts Work camp increases

pressure on public services e.g. transportation, water demand, etc.

Provision of services for work camp, e.g. transportation to town, on-site water supply etc

Direct, temporary

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Workforce requirements might lead to increased immigration of people from other areas into the Town

Employment of local people for most of the workforce requirements. Imported staff limited to skilled staff and permanent employees of contractor

Indirect, long term

Increase in sexually transmitted diseases e.g. AIDS

Awareness workshop for workforces to be held periodically

Controlled access of outsiders to work camp

Indirect, long term

Health risks and Injury to workers on site during construction and operation

All workers to be provided with full protective gear i.e. working boots, overalls, helmets, goggles, earmuffs, masks and gloves

Well stocked First Aid Kits to be provided within the Site and all construction vehicles. The kits to be fully equipped at all times and managed by a qualified person

Contractor to have workmen’s compensation which is to be compliant with Workmen’s Compensation Act, as well as Ordinances, Regulations and Unions Agreements

Adequate sanitary facilities to be provided and general cleanliness maintained

Food handlers preparing food for the workers at the site to be controlled and monitored to ensure that food is hygienically prepared

Security guards to be provided during construction and operational phase

Adequate lighting and alarm systems installed at strategic points

Safety equipment and fire extinguishers to be provided on-site. To be provided and monitored by LVNWSB

Site to be fenced to prevent access by unauthorised persons

Septic tank provided for sanitation and potable water provided to on-site workers from an elevated tank (existing elevated tanks to be rehabilitated by cleaning and rust-proofing). Staff housing to be fenced off from rest of the Works.

Indirect, long term

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5 THE NO-PROJECT OPTION

The No-Project Option is considered if the Project would not be implemented according to common EIA-Guidelines with regard to the assessment of benefits and impacts.

Generally, it can be stated that the minor adverse impacts caused by the Project construction activities such as impacts on soil, air and vegetation would not occur. During operation, no adverse impacts are foreseen.

The No-Project Option however would consequently result in a number of more important negative effects which refer to:

- The population of the Towns and their environs will go on suffering from water shortages.

- Some population in informal settlements and rural areas will continue drinking water which is at present not treated or subjected to any disinfection processes, resulting in increase of water borne diseases.

- Institutions like Schools, Health Centres, etc. will keep on suffering from unreliable treated water supply giving rise to water borne diseases.

- The existing appurtenances will not be rehabilitated and will go on deteriorating with all associated environmental risks.

- Time used in search of water will not be saved for utilisation in economical activities.

- Employment opportunities connected with the Project implementation would not be available.

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6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

As part of an EIA, the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999, requires that an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) be provided.

In the EMPs presented in this Chapter, key Impacts and mitigation measures as described in Chapter 4 are summarised. Parties responsible for the various actions and monitoring activities are identified and an indication of the cost involved is given, where possible.

Detailed EMPs are given in the following Tables.

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Table 6.1: EMP for Planning Phase of Project

Issue / Impact Management Strategy

Actions Performance Indicators

Monitoring Requirements

Responsibility Cost

Purchase of Land for: - Borehole Sites in

Butere

To ensure land owners are adequately compensated and the process complies with the laws of Kenya

Land valuation to be undertaken and the sites to be purchased at current market values on basis of “willing seller, willing buyer”.

Compensation of any existing crops and trees destroyed according to present crop valuation. Valuation to be undertaken by District Agricultural Officer

Lack of Complaints

Documentation LVNWSB and a series of private land owners

District Agricultural Officer

To be determined based on market land and crop values.

Selection of most suitable water supply source

Ensure sustainability of water supply source

Water Resources Studies have been carried out which show the proposed source, supply from Boreholes, is the most economically viable.

Hydrogeological Field Investigations carried out using Resistivity Sounding Technique established the sustainable yields from the 4 Nr Proposed Borehole Sites ranging between 3 -10 m3/hr.

N/A Regular Test Pumping e.g. Annually

Consultants - CES/MIBP To be determined at operations stage.

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Table 6.2: EMP for Construction Phase of Project




Responsibility Cost

Habitat loss – construction will result in loss of some flora and fauna in: the Borehole / Chlorination / Storage Tank Sites and along transmission pipes routes

Provide measures to protect habitats for flora and fauna

Habitat loss will be minimized and monitored.

Where possible, no trees will be removed.

Replanting with indigenous plants and trees to be implemented. e.g. indigenous tree seedlings to be planted along the transmission mains some metres away from the pipeline on either side of the pipeline where permissible.

Presence of a good balance of flora and fauna

Lack of flooding in project area

Comparison between baseline habitat and current habitat

Changes in local runoff characteristics

Contractor, monitored by the Supervising Engineer.

Cost of indigenous tree seedlings for length of transmission route estimated to be approx. KShs. 5,000.

Increased soil erosion – this may occur along trenches for water pipelines

Implement technical measures to prevent soil erosion

Soil erosion induced by excavation activities to be reduced by sowing of grass.

Shoring and support to be provided for Deep water pipeline trenches

Sediment presence in storm channels and runoff

Lack of complaints

Daily visual inspection of work sites and storm channels especially after heavy rainfall

Supervising Engineer.


District Environmental Officer

Cost of Preventive measures included in detailed Bills of Quantities

No additional cost.

Deterioration of soil properties – the levelling of the Borehole / Chlorination / Storage Tank Sites and the excavation of trenches for water pipelines will result in disturbance of natural soil structure, mixing of layers and compaction.

Implement measures to protect natural soil properties

Top soil to be stockpiled separately from subsoil. After completion of works, the top soil to be spread over those areas which can be partially restored in order to facilitate natural regeneration of those areas.

Compaction of soil to be minimized by careful stockpiling and separation of top and sub-soils. All excavated material to be carefully re-used, replaced and/or levelled and planted up with grass and other indigenous seedlings, as necessary.

Regeneration and re-growth of vegetation

Monitoring 3 months, 6 months and 9 months after replacement of soil. If re-growth and regeneration of material has not taken place, Contractor to replant the area.

Supervising Engineer


District Environmental Officer

Included in the Bills of Quantities

No additional cost.

Deterioration in air quality – activities such as site clearance and excavation at Borehole / Chlorination

Implement measures to minimise air pollution

A water bowser will be used to miminize dust generation on all murram (dirt) roads.

Vehicle and equipment emissions to be kept within

Lack of complaints

Daily inspection of work sites

Contractor, monitored by Supervising Engineer

Compliance included in Bills of Quantities and Specifications.

No additional cost.

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/ Storage Tank Sites, Pipeline trenches, and transportation of materials on unpaved roads will result in dust emissions

reasonable limits by maintaining equipment to manufacturer’s specification. In addition, Contractors to be encouraged to use unleaded petrol and low sulphur diesel (both now available in Kenya) for all vehicles and equipment.

Pollution of areas adjacent to construction sies by construction waste materials e.g. used lubricants, oil, paints and other construction materials

Effective management of the sites, contractors yards and storage yards

Wastes to be properly contained in designated areas on the sites prior to disposal

Wastes to be regularly cleared from site and disposed of in approved manner

Staff to be regularly trained and sensitized on waste management

Absence of waste at sites except in designated locations

Laboratory tests

Regular site inspections and Laboratory Tests

Supervising Engineer.

District Water Officer.

Specified in the Bills of Quantities and Specifications with a penalty Clause for non-compliance.

No additional cost.

Health and Safety of Contractor’s Team and Construction Work

Provide appropriate safety equipment and work conditions to reduce risk to workers

Ensure Contractor’s staff have undergone appropriate training and ensure appropriate signage and procedures are used.

First Aid Equipment to be provided during the construction at reasonable places and sites for providing care in case of accidents.

Frequency of accidents / incidents


Supervising Engineer. Included in the Bills of Quantities and Specifications

No additional cost.

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Table 6.3: EMP for Operation Phase of Project




Responsibility Cost

Improved Water Supply to the Project Area

Ensure Project operation achieves intended objective i.e. improved water supply and sanitation for area residents

Ensure all water connections are metered

Minimise water losses. Develop Management Plans,

Maintenance Plans, Evaluation and Monitoring Plans

Set management performance targets

Project technical and financial sustainability

Unaccounted for Water levels (UFW)

Customer feedback

Develop and implement an Evaluation and Monitoring Plan

LVNWSBWater Service Provider Council Water OfficersCommunity Members

Cost is variable and primarily dependent on allocated budget form LVNWSB for checking water metering and losses.

Pollution by Water Treatment Chemicals Storage - Chlorine

Provide safe storage facilities according to health and safety regulations.

Safe Storage facilities to be provided, with appropriate Personal and (Environment) Protective Equipment (PPE).

Chemical Storage areas to be constructed with hardened cement screed floor finish with approved epoxy floor coating. Chemical solutions pipes to raw water tanks will be uPVC protective piping.


Regular inspection of storage sites

LVNWSB / Water Service Provider

No additional cost.

Pollution of adjacent land and water courses by Disposal of Sludge from Chlorination Processes.

Develop appropriate disposal practices

Water Quality Testing to ensure that potable standards are maintained and that any effluent meets NEMA’s standards.

Calcium hypochlorite, Alum and Soda Ash residual waste to be kept in Soak Pits, which will be constructed to drain away from river / water courses.

Water treatment will be done using minimum amount of chemicals. Periodic laboratory tests on raw water to be done to determine minimum dosage of chemicals to be used – alum, soda ash, chlorine.

Sludge to be dried and sold or disposed in dumps. Sludge is not expected to contain high percentage of heavy metals as there are no heavy industries in

Favourable environmental health

Regular Monitoring of soil condition of disposal sites / pits


No additional cost.

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the vicinity. However testing for trace metals to be undertaken regularly before sale of sludge for agricultural use.

Periodic monitoring to be undertaken to ensure that suspended solids and biodegradable organics in sludge discharges will not clog rivers or result in unduly reduced oxygen levels

Testing for heavy metals in dried sludge for sale and in Disposal Pits to be carried out once a year. Where wastewater is to be disposed in rivers / water courses testing of water in the receiving body to be carried out monthly.

Health and Safety of operations staff

Provide training, appropriate safety equipment and work conditions to reduce risk to workers

Awareness workshop for staff on safe working practices, periodically

First Aid Equipment to be provided for providing care in case of accidents.

Fire fighting drills to be carried out frequently and Fire fighting emergency response plan to be in place

Fire hazard signs and directions to emergency exit, route and assembly point to be indicated in case of fire outbreak

Adequate lighting and alarm systems installed at strategic points

Safety equipment and fire extinguishers to be provided on-site and monitored by LVNWSB

Site to be fenced to prevent access by unauthorised persons




To be established at operations phase.

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Staff housing to be rehabilitated, septic tank provided for sanitation and potable water provided to on-site workers from an elevated tank (existing elevated tanks to be rehabilitated by cleaning and rust-proofing). Staff housing to be fenced off from rest of the Works.

Continuing degradation and destruction of water catchment areas in the region.

Development of a catchment protection plan

Formation of a Catchment Protection Association (CPA) urgently required. This association should aim to:

Design and execute public awareness campaigns to educate the population on the importance of the preservation of the forest and natural resources

Establish a nursery and propagate indigenous and exotic species

Systematically re-plant sections of the catchment

Systematically encourage the surrounding communities to embrace farm forestry and plant a mix of indigenous and exotic trees on their farms. Set targets of, for example 10 trees per plot per year.

Improved and sustained river flow regime for rivers / ground water in the region

Develop and implement a Catchment Monitoring Plan

LVNWSB

District Forest Officer

District Water Officer

District Environment Officer

Key Community Members

To be established at operations phase.

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MINUTES OF STAKEHOLDERS MEETING

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WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION PROGRAMMENZOIA CLUSTER – PHASE III, STEPS 1 AND 2:Four (4) Towns: Butere, Malakisi, Mumias and KimililiThree (3) Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Clusters andNine (9) Independent Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Schemes

WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SERVICES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (WASSIP)

Water Supply and Sanitation for the Nzoia Cluster Phase III, Step 1 and 2:Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Water Supply

Systems

MINUTES OF STAKEHOLDER’S MEETING HELD ON 21 st JULY, 2010 AT ESHUMULI GUEST HOUSE, BUTERE FROM 11:00 HRS

PRESENT:

Nr. Name Designation/Organization

1. Mr. Peter Sewe Engineer, CES/MIBP JV2. Mr. Paul Kogo Engineer, CES/MIBP JV3. Mr. Bernard Mulele District Water Officer, Butere District.4. Mr. B. K. Cheboswony District Water Officer, Mumias District.5. Mr. Daniel C. Jakait District Water Officer, Khwisero District.6. Mr. Enos Mwanza Deputy District Water Officer, Butere District.7. Mr. Albert S. Kulundu Deputy District Water Officer, Kakamega Central District.8. Mr. Protus Musawa District Environmental Officer, Butere/Mumias Districts.9. Mr. Stanley K. Langat Provincial Administration /District Officer, South Wanga

District.10. Mr. Jacob Mumia District Development Officer, Butere District.11. Mr. Edward B. Wekesa Catchment Development Officer, Water Resources

Management Authority, Butere District.12. Mr. Fredrick Opondo Deputy Public Health Officer, Butere District.13. Mr. Harrison Mugera Boarding Master, Butere Boys Secondary School.14. Mr. Julius Shireka Chairman, Musanda Community Piped Water Project.15. Mr.Francis Mulama Caretaker Chairman, Musanda Community Piped Water

Project.16. Mr. Edwin Namayi Caretaker Clerk, Musanda Community Piped Water Project.17. Ms. Melsa Khaoya Member, Water Action Group, Butere District.18. Mr. Gerald M. Siambiri Chairman, Navakholo Water Supply.19. Mr. Charles Juma

WambongoSecretary, Navakholo Water Supply.

20. Mr. Edward Wabwire Wakhura

Executive Member, Navakholo Water Supply.

21. Mr. Francis Mapesa Wakhura

Vice Chairman, Navakholo Water Supply.

22. Mr. Lazarus Kwabi Baserecha

Vice Secretary, Navakholo Water Supply.

23. Mr. John Nambua O. Clerk, Navakholo Water Supply.24. Mr. Faustino O. Shitabule Chairman, South Wanga Water Users Association.

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1. INTRODUCTION

LVNWSB Representative welcomed all present and after self introduction of all present, explained that the meeting had been convened to receive feedback on the proposed Project - Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Butere, Musanda and Navakholo Water Supply Systems.

LVNWSB Representative emphasized that participation of the stakeholders is vital in ensuring success of the Project and asked all present to air their views freely. The agenda of the meeting was set as follows;

1. Consultants Brief on the Proposed Project;2. Participants’ Comments/Queries/Remarks and Responses by LVNWSB and

CES/MIBP JV;3. Closing Remarks from LVNWSB;4. Any Other Business.

2. CONSULTANT’S BRIEF ON THE PROPOSED PROJECT

CES/MIBP JV Representative gave a brief of the proposed project as follows:

A. WATER SUPPLY COMPONENTS

1. Butere Town

New Water Supply Facilities Comprising of 4Nr. New Boreholes, Pipelines and Ancillary works will be constructed for Butere. The capacity of the New Borehole System will be 570m3/day. The existing boreholes and pipelines will also be rehabilitated.

Briefly, the Project Components are as follows:

Development of 4Nr. Boreholes, approximate depth 60 – 70m, each with estimated yield ranging from 3m3/hr to 8m3/hr, including installation of Pumps, Control Panels and Site & Ancillary Works at each Borehole Site.

Borehole Manifold pipeline – length 2.1km, 80mm dia. ferrous pipe. 2Nr. 150m3 elevated Pressed Steel Storage Tank including 12m high tower,

associated pipework and fittings. 3Nr. Chlorination Buildings including equipping with mixing tanks, dosers,

mixers, dosing pumps, etc. Gravity Main – length 4.0km, 100mm dia. ferrous pipe.

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Minor Rehabilitation Works at 2nr. existing Boreholes Sites including associated ancillary works.

2. Musanda and Navakholo Trading Centres

For Musanda and Navakholo Trading Centres, only Rehabilitation Works for existing boreholes is proposed under the current phase of the Project. Extra funds are being sourced by LVNWSB for Expansion Works.

The Rehabilitation Works involve rehabilitation of 1Nr. Existing Borehole in each of the two Trading Centres, rehabilitation of existing Pipelines and Storage Tanks and construction of Water Kiosks.

Briefly, the Project Components are as follows:

(i) Musanda Trading Centre

a) Borehole site - Musanda Primary School Borehole Development and clearing to original depth 43m; Construction of Borehole control Room; Installation of Borehole Control panel and switchgear; Ancillary works e.g. fencing, drainage, etc.

b) Distribution System Construction of Water Kiosk (1Nr.); Rehabilitation of existing Storage Tanks; Rehabilitation of Appurtenances; Gate Valves, Water Meters, etc.

c) Chlorination Facility. A provision has been made for construction of 1 Nr. Chlorination

Facility at the Borehole sites.

(ii) Navakholo Trading Centre

a) Borehole site – Bukhari Market Development and cleaning to original depth -67m; Construction of Borehole Control Room; Installation of Borehole Control Panel and Switchgear; Ancillary works e.g. fencing, drainage, etc.

b) Distribution System. Construction of Water Kiosks (3Nr.); Rehabilitation of Storage Tanks; Rehabilitation of Appurtenances; Gate Valves, Water Meters, etc.

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c) Chlorination Facility

A provision has been made for construction of 1nr. Chlorination Facility at the Borehole sites.

B. ON-SITE SANITATION. Construction Programme to Build Ventilated Improved pit Latrines Artisan Training Programme Hygiene and community Awareness Campaigns.

3. PARTICIPANTS’ COMMENTS/QUERIES/REMARKS AND RESPONSES BY LVNWSB AND CES/MIBP JV;

No NAME AND DESIGNATION

QUESTION RESPONSE

1. Mr. Harrison Mugera, Boarding Master, Butere Boys Secondary School.

What are the dangers posed to consumers by supplying un-chlorinated water while using the existing system?

Although chlorination was not being carried out, periodical tests show that the level of contamination has been negligible and within acceptable limits.

However, there has been an increase in rural to urban migration. This has increased the population of persons living in town. Since there is no proper sewerage, there is likelihood that level of contamination may go high. That is why the Project has undertaken to construct chlorination units.

2. Mr. Fredrick Opondo, Deputy Public Health Officer, Butere District.

You have mentioned that the project will carry out Hygiene and Community Awareness Campaigns as well as Construction programme to build Ventilated Improved Pit Latrines. What role will the Public Health Office play?

The role of Public Health Office will be to liaise with the Project Team in carrying out Hygiene and Community Awareness Campaigns as well as identification of locations for Construction of Ventilated Improved Pit Latrines.

3. Mr. Edward B. Has the project carried out Environmental Impact Assessment

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QUESTION RESPONSE

Wekesa, Catchment Development Officer, WRMA, Butere District.

an Environmental Impact Assessment for this project?

for this project has been carried out. However the Assessment will not be deemed fully completed before the views of all the affected stakeholders is heard and discussed. This meeting serves to record all this views.

Are there any plans to construct sewerage plants?

The scope of works does not include construction of a sewerage facility. The study carried out shows that the construction of Ventilated Improved Pit Latrines will keep the hygiene situation at manageable levels.

What is the status of land acquisition especially where the Boreholes are located?

LVNWSB is in the process of acquiring any private land deemed necessary prior to commencement of the Project.

4 Mr. Gerald M. Siambiri, Chairman, Navakholo Water Supply.

Will the funding cater for enough reservoir tanks since we are encountering a lot of leakage problems on the existing tanks?

All the existing tanks will be rehabilitated.

How will the compensation of the lands affected be carried out?

All the procedures of compensation shall be carried out based on government procedures for land acquisition.

What is the percentage of funding between the towns of Navakholo & Musanda? How was it reached at?

The allocation of funds is based on scope of works necessary to ensure potable water provision to each Town.

5. Mr. B. K. Cheboswony, District Water Officer, Mumias District.

Will the scope of work include supply of steel tanks to replace existing PVC tanks which are leaking?

Our scope of work only entails rehabilitation. If however, some tanks are beyond repair, supply of equivalent tanks shall be considered based on availability of funds.

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QUESTION RESPONSE

6. Mr. Albert S. Kulundu, Deputy District Water Officer, Kakamega Central District.

Even when the Boreholes in Navakholo are rehabilitated, the cost of power is too high.Is there any possibility of looking into other options of power supply?

LVNWSB shall look into policies and tariffs, so as to make water affordable to consumers with manageable cost of supply.

Other options of power supply are wind energy and solar energy, which were not considered because of limited funding.

7. Mr. Gerald M. Siambiri, Chairman, Navakholo Water Supply.

We have done feasibility of using solar energy on one borehole in Navakholo and we have drafted a KShs. 1.5 Million proposal.We have presented this to Lurambi CDF but they say it is too high. Will the board consider this proposal?

The proposal should also be submitted to the water Board to consider.

8. Mr. Bernard Mulele, District Water Officer, Butere District.

So as to avoid interruptions in supply of water during rehabilitation of the existing 72m3 reservoir at Butere, will the project supply or build a new one to be used during this construction period?

The contract will be asked to include measures to ensure continuous supply of water during construction.

9. Mr. Jacob Mumia, District Development Officer, Butere District.

Why can’t we go for gravity schemes with little operation cost even with the little money we have rather than boreholes which have high running costs.

The capital cost of a gravity scheme that can apply to this are is much higher than the funds available.

10. Mr. Protus Musawa, District Environmental Officer,

What Conservation measures have been planned to ensure that the source of water for the

Planting of trees and vegetation to minimize surface run-off and thus encourage recharge of underground aquifer.

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QUESTION RESPONSE

Butere/Mumias Districts.

Project is sustainable?

Did the Project consider other sources of supply?If so what are the results of Cost Benefit Analysis that made the Consultant choose the boreholes as source of supply?

The Project is not a new water supply system but rather is an improvement of already existing water supply systems. Majority of the works is rehabilitation with minor new works like Chlorination Units.

4. CONCLUSION

The Stakeholders’ Meeting concluded by unanimous resolution of No Objection to the implementation of the Proposed Project, Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Malaba & Malakisi Water Supply Systems.

5. CLOSING REMARKS

LVNWSB Representative, Mr. Bernard Mulele, thanked all the participants for their positive input during the discussions and assured that all concerns raised and recorded will be addressed accordingly.

Mr. Mulele further notified that there being no objection to the commencement of the construction phase of the Project, the Project is expected to commence before the end of the year and take 12 months to complete.

6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

There being no other business the meeting concluded at 12:15 Hrs with prayers from Ms. Melsa Khaoya.

Notes by Paul Kogo CES / MIBP JV

Attachments:

1. Photographs2. Signed Attendance Lists3. Copies of Invitation Letters

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Consultant’s Representative, Mr. Sewe, gives a Presentation on the Proposed Project.

Participants listen to the Consultant’s Presentation

LVNWSB Representative, Mr. Bernard Mulele, responds to Participants’ queries at the

Meeting

Some of the Participants at the Meeting

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SIGNED ATTENDANCE LIST