Baseline data study of the Lalitpur Power Generation Corporation Limited (3x 660 MW) during the construction stage

Abstract

M/s Lalitpur Power Generation Company Ltd. (LPGCL), intends to set up coal based 3x660 MW thermal power plant near Mirchwara and Buraugaon villages in Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The baseline data study of the project site has been carried out during the construction stage. The monitoring of ambient air quality, noise level and wastewater was carried out during the construction phase. The parameters considered while the ambient air quality monitoring were SOx, NOx, PM10, PM2.5 and carbon monoxide. From the results obtained it was concluded that the parameters were under the permissible limit. Mitigation measures were taken to take care of he air quality. The noise level monitoring was carried out on a daily basis by the sound level meter. The construction activities were carried out mostly in the day time to avoid any noise pollution during night. The noise pollution created from the construction activities was not causing much of the disturbance as the appropriate instruments were used. Various mitigation measures were also taken to take care of the noise level. The parameters considered while the monitoring of the wastewater quality were BOD, COD, pH, total suspended solids and oil & grease. The samples were collected from various sites and examined for their quality. Various mitigation measures were taken and hence the water quality was maintained.