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Haryana Government Gazette

Published by Authority

No. 45-2019] CHANDIGARH, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019 (KARTIKA 14, 1941 SAKA)

PART-I

Notifications, Orders and Declarations by Haryana Government

HARYANA GOVERNMENT

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Notification

The 30th October, 2019

No. 5/18/2018-3PH.— The Governor of Haryana is pleased to allow “Reuse of Treated Waste Water

Policy-2019”. The Policy is attached as Annexure ‘A’.

RAJEEV ARORA,

Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana,

Public Health Engineering Department.

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INDEX

Sr. No.

Description

Page No.

Preface

Necessity for policy on Reuse of TREATED WASTE WATER

2-3

Statutory

Vision

Objective

Implementing Timelines

3-4

Policy Consideration

4-5

Mandate of Use of TWW

5-8

Allocation of water

8-9

Environmental Aspects

9-10

Governance

10-13

Preparation of TREATED WASTE WATER projects

13-14

Pricing principles

14-15

Private/External sector participation

Stakeholders role and responsibility

15-17

Miscellaneous

Annexure-1

18-20

Abbreviations

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PREFACE

Water is by far the most important natural resource on Earth to sustain all forms of life. The availability of

water is undoubtedly of paramount importance to sustain all types of economic activities in a State. However, water is

a limited resource and needs to be used judiciously.

Haryana State has a total geographical area of 44,212 Sq Km and occupies 1.3 % of the total geographical area

of the country. Brackish water is the bane of the State and nearly 60% of the ground water in Haryana is brackish and

unfit for human consumption. Water supply in Haryana is made available through a network of canal system and

from ground water. The WJC supplies water to the districts of Panipat, Sonipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Dadri, Jind

and Jhajjar whereas the Bhakra Main Line canal feeds the districts of Hisar and Sirsa. The ground water levels in

Haryana range from 4 – 16.3 meter below ground level and the decline in ground water levels ranges between 1 – 0.6

meter/annum. The declining ground water tables lie in Gurgaon, Panipat and Faridabad, while Rewari has shown

increase in ground water levels even though its ground water table is deepest in the state.

The State is therefore, witnessing the presence of a large portion of water stressed and water parched areas,

particularly in the Southern part of the State.

As on 31st May, 2019 there are 89 notified towns in the State of Haryana with a population of 8023480 and

4 de-notified town with a population of 47631 persons as per 2011 Census population. At present, 144 STPs have

been installed by PHED/HSVP/ULBs/GMDA having a collective capacity of 1802.70 MLD. The TREATED

WASTE WATER from these STPs is being discharged into the nearby drains/canals and other water bodies. It is a

travesty of circumstances that on the one hand the surface and ground water resources are highly stressed and

depleting fast whereas on the other hand the TREATED WASTE WATER is being allowed to go waste without any

purposeful application. It is therefore imperative that a meaningful and tangible action plan is formulated to harness

and channelize the TREATED WASTE WATER so as to bridge the gap between demand and supply, to the

maximum possible extent.

NECESSITY FOR POLICY ON REUSE OF TREATED WASTE WATER

Keeping in view the limited availability of water resources in the State and also issues relating to quality of

water, it is imperative to lay emphasis on management of water resources. The State is making best possible efforts to

optimize the utilization of the water resources and a number of measures are perpetually being taken to provide rain

water harvesting structures and ground water recharging techniques. However, notwithstanding the efforts of the

Government, the portents are ominous and in case a tangible perspective action plan is not drawn to conserve the

water resources, the position would further exacerbate.

The need of the hour is therefore to consider the fast-increasing municipal TREATED WASTE WATER as a

potential water resource which can suitably be put to effective use particularly for non-potable purposes. This will go

a long way in de-stressing the ground and surface water resources and would, to some extent, result in attenuation of

the existing water imbalances.

At present, the existing untreated or partially treated or treated water finds its way into streams, ponds, drains

or other depressions resulting in pollution of the water bodies and resultantly endangering the environmental safety

and ambience. Besides, this unused water also percolates into the sub-soil strata causing contamination of the ground

water regime and thus resulting in a potential threat to the health of the public.

Besides relieving the pressure on the dwindling water resources, the reuse of TWW would help in generating

significantly high revenues which could partly meet with the operation and maintenance costs of the STPs and

eventually bring about a perceptible improvement in their functioning and performance.

STATUTORY AND POLICY FRAMEWORK

The reducing trends of the water resources have caught the attention of the Planners, Engineers and Policy

makers, over the years and the concept of waste water recycling and reuse has unanimously been found to be the most

plausible and feasible solution to partly arrest the shrinkage of the precious resource. This policy has therefore been

framed keeping in view the provisions in the Constitution of India and related State and Central statutes and policies

which find mention in Annexure-1.

VISION

“The policy envisages maximizing the collection and treatment of sewage generated and reusing the

TREATED WASTE WATER on a sustainable basis, thereby reducing dependency on fresh water resources and to

promote TREATED WASTE WATER as an economic resource”

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OBJECTIVES

The policy lays down the following objectives:

(i)

To attain a minimum coverage of 80% of the area with sewerage facilities and collection

of sewage

in all the towns of the State.

(ii)

To attain a level of 100% treatment of collected sewage as per prescribed CPCB/ HSPCB standards.

(iii)

To reuse at least 25% of the TREATED WASTE WATER by every Municipality within the time frame

set under the policy by every municipal body.



To reuse 50% of TWW by 2025



To reuse 80% TWW by 2030



Similar target for villages where sewerage facilities are being provided will be decided

accordingly.

IMPLEMENTING TIMELINES

At present, the stage of development of infrastructure for collection and treatment of sewage varies from town

to town and accordingly the timeframe for achieving the envisaged goals in the policy cannot be uniform but would

have to be staggered so as to have a realistic and pragmatic approach. Accordingly, the time frame for various

Municipalities and villages after notification of this policy can be categorized as under:

Sr.

No.

Existing status of

development in the town /

village

Target

Maximum duration for

implementation of reuse

of TREATED WASTE

WATER

Sewerage system and STP

exists

Minimum of 25%

TREATED WASTE WATER

2 Year

Sewerage system but STP is

not available

Minimum of 25%

TREATED WASTE WATER

3 years

No Sewerage system and no

STP

Minimum of 25%

TREATED WASTE WATER

4 years

Concomitant to the implementation of the policy, the additional infrastructure for collection and treatment of sewage

in the towns will continue to be developed in the towns/villages as per requirement by the different implementing

agencies and depending on the availability of financial resources.

The infrastructure to be constructed/ strengthened in the future shall inter-alia cover the following:

(a)

Extend/strengthen the sewerage network, in a phased manner.

(b)

Increase the existing capacity of the STPs and to construct new STPs which at present do not have sewage

treatment facilities. Besides, existing STPs, wherever required, may be upgraded suitably with the addition of

functional components so that the characteristics of treated effluent fall within the latest prescribed norms laid down

by GOI/HSPCB/CPCB.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

The policy is conceived on the following premises:

7.1

Responsibility of TWW

The prime responsibility for, reuse and recycling of TREATED WASTE WATER will lie with the

agency maintaining the sewerage facilities in that particular town/ village. Accordingly, planning and creation

of infrastructure of adequate capacity for reuse of TREATED WASTE WATER would be the responsibility of

operating agency of that town/ village. Responsibility of coverage of areas with sewerage facilities and

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treatment of sewage up to CPCB/HSPCB standards will also be of agency maintaining these services in that

particular areas.

PHED/HSVP/ULBs/GMDA will utilize their financial resources for up gradation of the existing

infrastructure and construct Sewage Treatment Plants in the uncovered parts of towns/areas. However, PHED

shall coordinate and consolidate/collate the entire data of the State for purpose of reuse/ recycle of treated

water

The economic rights on the TWW shall reside with the Agency providing TWW/I&WR Department.

The economic rights include any economic activity generated downstream due to supply of TWW in water

bodies such as streams, rivers, canals, lakes, etc. The guidelines under this policy will be followed by

operating agencies/I&WR Department, wherever the financial assistance from state/central government is

extended to operating agency/I&WR Department for the purpose.

7.2

Prevention of contamination of other sources of water

TWW shall meet all the statutory quality standards. Stringent quality standards will be adopted such

that it does not contaminate other sources of water- surface as well as ground water.

Treated wastewater quantity and quality are interlinked and need to be managed in an integrated

manner, honoring allocation rights, consistent with overall catchment area management and ecological

sustainability of the receiving water body.

7.3

Consider TWW as an additional source of water

TWW adhering to prescribed water quality norms shall be used for meeting the demand for non-potable

uses, as an additional source of water. Both industry and agriculture can use treated wastewater. Guidelines

shall clearly mention the standards of treated wastewater quality and there shall be no compromise in the

quality of TREATED WASTE WATER to be supplied for non-potable purposes.

7.4

Promote TWW as an economic resource

TWW shall be considered as an economic commodity and will be used to generate additional resources

which shall be expended primarily for creation of new infrastructure or strengthening existing infrastructure

required for sewage collection, treatment and distribution for reuse, besides paying for fresh water resources.

7.5

Develop Sewage Treatment Projects on a financially sustainable basis

The pricing mechanism of TWW shall be based, as far as possible, on the principle of recovery of costs

incurred for collection and treatment of municipal sewage and distribution of TWW for reuse, in order to

ensure sustainability of the projects. Corporatization of services providers and the establishment of a strong

state level regulator responsible for the whole TWW chain and setting tariff across the whole spectrum of

water users can enable substantial cost recovery through tariff for most of the water infrastructure and services

but at the same time, to encourage use of TWW, price shall be less than fresh water.

7.6

Reuse of domestic wastewater of Industrial units

Industrial establishments shall treat domestic wastewater generated within their premises and reuse it

for appropriate non-potable applications. However, the industrial effluent shall be collected and treated

separately and disposed as per prevailing standards prescribed by CPCB/HSPCB. HSPCB will ensure

installation of online analyzers in industrial unit when treated sewage is being discharged. Similarly, online

analyzers shall also be installed on all STPs/CETPs.

7.7

Consider utilization of Pond water and effluent of sewage effluent treatment plant for the

purpose of irrigation

The Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority has been constituted through Haryana

Government notification dated 19.06.2018. The authority shall perform multifarious functions for regulation,

control, protection, cleaning, beautification, conservation, reclamation, regeneration, restoration and

construction of pond.

The pond water and treated effluent from the sewage treatment plants can be considered for reuse for

the purpose of irrigation.

7.8

Standards of Treatment

The concerned departments shall ensure that the standards being adopted for treatment of sewage will

adhere to the norms depending upon the purpose of re-use as prescribed in the CPHEEO Manual.

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MANDATE OF USE OF TWW

This policy has been designed with the primary principle of utilizing TWW to substitute fresh water. However,

suitability of TWW shall be considered prior to its allocation for substituting the fresh water supply for any

application. While substituting fresh water with TWW, necessary care shall be taken that TWW is not mixed with or

used with potable water.

TWW shall be mandated for use for different class of users depending on its availability. It shall be the State’s

endeavor to use the available TWW to the maximum, but not less than the milestones prescribed in Implementation

Timeline. With the subsequent increase in sewage collection, efficiency and treatment capacity, the available TWW

shall be utilized using the same principles.

8.1

Non-Potable Use

8.1.1 Mandatory Use

8.1.1.1 Thermal Power Plants

As per notification of Ministry of Power (Government of India), under clause 6.2(5) of

their Tariff Policy dated 28.01.2016 has stipulated that The Thermal Power Plants located within

50 Km radius of sewage treatment plant of Municipality / Local bodies/ similar organization

shall in order of their closeness to the sewage treatment plant, mandatory use treated sewage

water produce by these bodies and the associated cost on this account shall be allowed as a pass

through in the tariff. Therefore, it shall be mandatory for all Thermal Power Plants within a 50

km radius of the STP or city limits to use TWW.

8.1.1.2 Industrial Units

It shall be mandatory for all Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development

Corporation (HSIIDC) estates, all Industrial units in Special Investment Region (SIR) Industrial

Parks and large industrial units consuming more than 1000 KLD of fresh water for non-potable

purposes, and which are situated within a 5.00 km radius of the STP or city limits to use TWW.

However, it shall not be mandatory to use TWW wherever there is threat for direct exposure to

humans or the water is used in processes resulting in products for human consumption. A time

bound requirement of TWW by the industries shall be made available by HSIIDC to PHED.

The Consent to Operate to industries may be linked with utilization/purchase of water.

TWW shall be considered first for meeting water requirements of the industries and extraction of

ground water as well as use of surface water shall be permitted thereafter.

A certain percentage of TWW, depending upon the total corpus, shall be given to the

expansion of industries.

8.1.2 Mandatory on fulfilling certain conditions

8.1.2.1 Construction activities

The concerned local body/implementing agency shall:

Provide facility of supplying TWW to construction sites through tankers/lorries

against a fixed, pre-determined charge. Locations for setting up filling stations for

TWW in tankers/lorries shall be developed after assessment of the demand at local

level.

The local bodies shall be made in-charge of these water sources

Lay special supply lines for TWW in developing areas/new localities, if found

feasible

Stop supply of fresh water, once the above infrastructure is functional and found

satisfactory by the user.

However, it shall be ensured by the Local Bodies or PHED, in case the STP has

been constructed to treat village waste water, that the TREATED WASTE

WATER meets the norms prescribed by HSPCB/CPCB for reuse of recycled

water, at all times. In case the standards of TREATED WASTE WATER are

found to deviate from the prescribed norms or are found to be suspect, the supply

of such TREATED WASTE WATER shall be stopped immediately and till such

time that the deficiency is removed/rectified.

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8.1.2.2 Dual water supply system in Houses/Offices/Business Establishments

Dual water supply shall be provided, with two separate distribution systems, independent

of each other, one for potable water supply and the other for supplying TREATED WASTE

WATER. The recycled water shall be utilized for flushing and watering the lawns/gardens to be

extended by respective agency.

Every home /office/Business Establishment shall have access to two water pipelines.

However, since the laying of reclaimed water transmission and distribution lines and dual

plumbing by existing users/retro-fitting of a developed urban area will be expensive and

disruptive, it is therefore, important that only new townships and new Planned Developments

should be covered under the dual system. Area where dual system is proposed in future shall be

notified.

It shall be the responsibility of the State Government/Colonizer/Developer to supply

adequate quantity of TREATED WASTE WATER for flushing in areas where dual system has

been notified.

However, irrespective of immediate availability or non-availability of TREATED

WASTE WATER, every owner of a house/apartment of a flat, Group Housing Society,

Commercial Complexes and Institutional buildings in area/areas notified for dual plumbing

system, shall make the necessary arrangements for storage and pumping of the TREATED

WASTE WATER for the purpose of flushing etc.

The following precautions shall have to be taken for use of TREATED WASTE WATER

in dual plumbing system:



Re-cycle water pipes, fittings, appurtenances, valves, taps, meters, hydrants shall

be of red colour or painted red.



Signs and symbols signifying and clearly indicating “TREATED WASTE

WATER not fit for drinking” will be stamped/fixed on the outlets, hydrants,

valves, both surface and sub-surface, covers and at all conspicuous places of re-

cycled distribution system.



Detectable marker tapes of red colour bearing the words “re-cycled water” shall

be fixed at suitable intervals on pipes.



Octagonal covers, red in colour or painted red with the words “Re-cycled- not fit

for drinking” embossed on them shall be used for re-cycled water.



All connections from the re-cycled system shall be distinguishable from

connections of potable water supply pipelines.



No cross-connections shall be made or allowed to be made between the re-cycled

water and potable water supply system.



In case re-cycled water supply is required to be supplemented with potable water,

this arrangement shall be made at the boosting station of a sector/area.

8.1.2.3 Large commercial or institutional users

Operating agency in each town/village shall make an endeavor to create conveyance

network for supplying TWW to institutional areas, business districts or areas having large

number of such users to cater to their need. If TWW is made available, such users do not require

to construct their own STPs. In such a situation, it shall be mandatory for such users to use

TWW for toilet flushing, gardening, fire hydrant system, etc.

8.1.2.4 Municipal uses

It shall be mandatory for Municipal Corporations/Municipalities/ Wards/Gram

Panchayats to use TWW for the following applications, once the infrastructure for supplying

TWW is functional in their administrative boundaries.



Maintenance of parks, gardens and developing landscaping



Rejuvenation of ponds, lakes, stream and rivers.



Water supply for emergency purposes like fire brigade, etc.

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8.1.2.5 Other non-potable uses

Local bodies/PHED/Irrigation & Water Resources/HSIIDC shall identify other potential

users, who can use TWW in some or all of their applications. Use of TWW shall be made

mandatory for these users and supply of fresh water shall be restricted only for potable purposes.

8.1.2.6 Agriculture/Irrigation

TWW shall be used for agriculture/irrigation purposes provided surplus quantity is

available after meeting the demands of the above-mentioned uses. The Irrigation & Water

Resources shall develop a suitable water grid for distribution of the TREATED WASTE

WATER from the STP located in the vicinity for irrigation of the fields. However, prior to

allocation of TWW for agriculture/irrigation purposes in any area, soil hydraulic tests for those

areas, water requirement for the crops/vegetation in the respective areas and water quality of

irrigation water to be used in those respective areas, according to these tests should be

computed.

8.2

POTABLE USE

Considering social sensitivities and public perception towards TREATED WASTE WATER, presently

it shall not be used for potable purposes and uses which involve direct human contact. However, in future,

with increase in water demand, advancements in treatment technology, competitive rates and change in public

perception, TWW may be used for potable purposes.

ALLOCATION OF WATER

9.1

Availability of TWW

The Public Health Engineering Department shall declare availability of TWW within 3 months of the

notification of the policy and thereafter on the 31^st March of every year. This information shall be

accompanied by details of both quantity and quality of TREATED WASTE WATER besides location of STPs

where TWW is available. Every operating agency will provide information regarding the geographical

area/boundary for each STP wherein the provision of this policy document will be applicable in order to

provide information to all the potential users to comply with the provisions of the policy. Such areas shall be

called notified areas.

Operating agencies shall provide the complete data relating to their respective Departments to the

Public Health Engineering Department by 31^st December of every year so as to enable Public Health

Engineering Department to consolidate the information for the entire State.

Similarly, the PHED, at the appropriate time, after significant infrastructure for sewage treatment has

been constructed in villages shall commence to declare availability of TWW on the 31^st March of every year.

This information shall also be accompanied by details of both quantity and quality of TREATED WASTE

WATER besides location of STPs where TWW is available.

9.2

Application by user

All the prospective water users throughout the state who are consuming more than 1000 KLD of water

including industrial clusters shall apply on a central portal indicating their water requirement. All new

applicants shall also follow similar procedure.

9.3

Allocation of water

Keeping in view the availability of TWW, the SLHPC shall allocate TWW in the following manner:

Where availability of TWW is more than the demand

In case the availability of TWW is more than demand, then all the mandatory users will be provided with the

required quantity of TWW. After the demand of these mandatory users has been met with, the other users or

other mandatory users outside the supply zone (50 Km distance) can be allocated the remaining TREATED

WASTE WATER. This balance TWW shall however be decided by the SLHPC. Bulk and non-bulk users can

be defined for a systematic allocation of TWW.

Where availability of TWW is less than the demand

In case the availability of TWW is less than the demand, the TWW shall be provided to the users

proportionally or in such a way as maybe decided by the State Government. Preference may be given keeping

in view a better revenue generation.

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Where there is no availability of TWW

The State Government will make efforts to create new/additional infrastructure for collection and treatment of

sewage so as to generate TREATED WASTE WATER. Fresh water shall continue to be supplied to the users

till such time TREATED WASTE WATER can be made available and subject to institutionalization of a

sustainable framework for supply of requisite TWW in terms of both quality and quantity.

9.4

Discontinuation of existing fresh water supply

The existing fresh water supply presently being issued for non potable purposes shall be

discontinued within a period of one year of TWW supply. However, before the fresh water supply is

discontinued, it shall be ensured by the operating agency that the arrangements for supply of TWW to the

users are satisfactory and the quality of the TREATED WASTE WATER meet the existing norms prescribed

by CPCB/HSPCB or amendments issued from time to time.

9.5

Enforcement for use

Enforcement for use shall be made by Irrigation & Water Resources/PHED/HSPCB or the concerned

department which gives permission for supply of fresh water to users. Besides, the mandatory users shall not

be given allotment of fresh water/reservation of fresh water except as per provisions in the policy. Further, the

existing allotment/reservation of fresh water shall stand cancelled within one year from the date of TWW

being made available after ensuring that the arrangement of supply of TWW to the user(s) is satisfactory.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

The development of projects would take into account all environmental aspects, while selecting method of

treatment, storage of wastewater and sludge management. Effective procedures will be put in place to adequately

factor in environmental and social opportunities and concerns during all stages of reuse of TWW projects. A robust

monitoring system shall be developed for analysis of wastewater quality on a regular basis, with check points in place

to identify any deviations from compliance and remedial actions for the same.

10.1 Quality Standards and treatment norms

The treatment system for municipal wastewater shall be designed so as to achieve the norms of water

quality prescribed by CPCB/HSPCB.

If a user requires TWW of a better quality, the treatment for achieving the same shall be done by the

respective user at his end. The decision to upgrade the wastewater treatment system, to produce better quality

TWW lies with the Government, should it deem so useful, owing to higher demand for TWW of better quality.

In such circumstances, the costs incurred as capital investment as well as charges for operation and

maintenance for the upgraded treatment units shall be added to the TWW cost and shall be borne entirely by

the users.

10.2

Technology options

A critical area in the planning process of a wastewater treatment system is the identification of an

appropriate treatment technology (set of unit processes) which is not only techno-economically feasible, but

also robust and simple to operate and maintain at a comparatively lower cost.

Technologies for wastewater recycling can be categorized based on wastewater characteristics,

anticipated flow rates, effluent discharge standards/norms, areas of use for recycled water, location of the

plant, etc. Chapter 7 of Part A of Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment systems (2013), CPHEEO

discusses in detail the different type of treatment technologies suitable under different conditions. The manual

also provides details on the design considerations and operating requirements for a variety of technologies

which will be suitable to produce treated water appropriate for specific uses.

The policy while suggesting use of conventional treatment technologies, does not restrict the

exploration of innovative technologies developed by IITs/NEERI or any other credible organization having

experience in the domain of water and wastewater management. However, when designing the tertiary

treatment system for treating municipal wastewater, technologies, like MBBR, MBR, SBR, ASP with BNR

etc. which are effective, successful and robust need to be explored. The policy further suggests that the

preponderant criteria for selection of appropriate wastewater treatment technology shall include lower

land/space footprint, be less energy intensive and have higher efficiency.

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GOVERNANCE

For successful implementation of the projects and for effective management of the policy, the following

Committees will be formed:

(1)

State Level High Powered Committee

(2)

State Level Technical Committee

11.1 State Level High Powered Committee (SLHPC)

State Level High Powered Committee shall be the Apex body to take decisions on various issues related

with the successful implementation of the policy. The broad terms of reference of this Committee shall be as

under:

(a)

Define Bulk users.

(b)

According in principle Administrative Approvals to the projects for conveyance of TWW,

creation of storage capacities, construction of grids for the purpose of irrigation etc.

(c)

Pricing of TWW-approve the pricing principles, formula and tariff for TWW as well as for fresh

water for each notified area or a common formula across the State.

(d)

Allocation of TWW to the eligible users

(e)

Selection of agencies for the implementation of the projects

(f)

Monitoring the progress of execution of works

(g)

Taking policy decisions on connected issues

(h)

Monitor the progress of sewerage schemes for uncovered areas in the State being executed by

the concerned Departments

(i)

Monitor the progress of works related to construction of STPs by various Departments

(j)

Monitor periodically the performance of the functional STPs across the State

(k)

Explore the possibility of mustering additional resources for construction of STPs in balance

towns and in villages.

(l)

Formulate an action Plan for achieving the timelines envisaged under this policy

(m)

To take action and impose penalty against unit/user using fresh water wherever TWW is

available.

(n)

Any other issue of importance where a final call is to be taken by the Apex body

The composition of the State Level High Powered Committee shall be as under:

S.N.

Designation

Chief Secretary

Chairperson

Administrative Secretary, Revenue Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Finance Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Irrigation & WR Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Power Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Town & Country Planning Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Industries Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Agriculture Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Health Department

Special Invitee

Administrative Secretary, Environment Department

Member

Administrative Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department

Member-Secretary

Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health Engineering Department

Convener

The state government will constitute SLHPC within three months of notification of this policy through

a Government notification. The SLHPC shall meet at least once in 3 months.

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11.2 State Level Technical Committee (SLTC)

For successful and timely execution of the projects and in order to ensure that the projects are

technically viable and cost effective, a State Level Technical Committee shall be constituted. The broad

functions of the Committee shall be as under:

(a)

Accord technical Approval to the projects related to conveyance of TWW, creation of storage

capacities, construction of grids for the purpose of irrigation etc.

(b)

Conceive and finalize formats for project agreements, formats of agreement between

implementing agency and users, incorporating all the relevant clauses including provision for

settling disputes, arbitration etc.

(c)

Monitor the progress of implementation of projects with focus on quality of construction.

(d)

Formulate guidelines for operation and maintenance of the implemented projects.

(e)

Perform the functions of Technical Adviser to the SLHPC for all matters of technical nature.

(f)

Monitor and evaluate the progress of sewerage schemes for uncovered areas being executed by

various Departments

(g)

Monitor the progress of works related to construction of STPs by various Departments

(h)

Monitor the performance of the functional STPs across the State

(i)

Monitor the various construction milestones to achieve the timelines set up under the policy

(j)

Suggest pricing formula for TWW for each notified area based on geographical locations or a

common formula across the State.

(k)

Overview the functioning of the Technical Cell created under the policy

(l)

Perform other tasks as assigned by the SLHPC or as decided by the Government.

The composition of the State Level Technical Committee shall be as under:

S.N.

Designation

Engineer-in-Chief, Public Health Engineering Department

Chairman

Concerned Chief Engineer (Rural)

Member

Concerned Chief Engineer (Urban)

Member

Concerned Chief Engineer (I & WR)

Member

Concerned Chief Engineer (HSVP)

Member

Chief Engineer (ULB)

Member

Chief Engineer (GMDA)

Member

Concerned Chief Engineer, Power Utilities

Member

Chief Engineer (DHBVNL)

Member

Chief Engineer (Panchayati Raj)

Member

General Manager (IA), HSIIDC

Member

Technical Pond Authority

Member

Member Secretary, Haryana State Pollution Control Board

Member

Chief Engineer, TWW cell

Member-Secretary

The state government will constitute SLTC within three months of notification of this policy through a Govt.

notification The SLTC shall meet at least once in 2 months or earlier, depending on the quantum of business to

be conducted.

The State Government will have the discretion to change/alter the constitution of the Committees, at any time,

through a Government notification.

11.3 TREATED WASTE WATER Cell

In order to carry out the day to day activities and to coordinate the smooth and timely implementation

of the projects, a separate Cell comprising officers of the level of SEs of different departments be

established which shall be headed by an Officer of the rank of Chief Engineer (PHED).

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11.3.1 The structure of the TWW Cell shall be as follows:

S.N.

Designation

No.

Chief Engineer

*Superintending Engineer of concerned Department

**Executive Engineer (PHED)

Head Draftsman

Tracer

Assistant

Clerk

PA to CE

Computer Programmer

Domain-PPT Expert

Computer Operators

Peon

*The concerned Department whose Project(s) are under preparation/finalization shall depute their Superintending

Engineer to assist the Cell/provide inputs to the project and shall be available till such time the CE (TWW) so desires,

in the interest of the work.

** An Executive Engineer (PHED) shall exclusively be posted in the Cell for proper functioning and for maintaining

coordination and cohesion, besides providing the necessary technical inputs and assist the Chief Engineer in matters

connected with the working of the Cell.

The functions of the Cell shall be as under:

PREPARATION OF TREATED WASTE WATER PROJECTS

12.1 Identification and Preparation of projects

12.1.1 Preliminary Information

Information regarding existing infrastructure for sewage collection and treatment shall be

collected by local authorities. It would include layout and extent of existing underground

sewerage/drainage system, areas not connected to collection system, existing number of treatment

plants (STPs) with their locations, treatment technology, capacity and operational efficiency. Also, the

local authorities shall make a database of potential users, their locations and quantum of water demand

which can be met through TWW.

12.1.2 Identification of viable project

The basis for identification of a project would be the availability of TWW location of potential

users, water demands to be met by TWW. Such projects shall be prepared by the TWW Cell and

technical approval will be given to the suitable and technically viable projects by the SLTC. The

projects which have been technically cleared shall be accorded approval in principle by the SLHPC.

Further, the SLHPC shall recommend such project(s) to the State Government for according

administrative approval.

12.1.3 Identification of the project with the hydrological unit

Hydrological unit stands for Watershed of the area/ catchment of the water body earlier

receiving treated/untreated wastewater, etc. The new projects should effectively reveal the

improvement in quality and health of watershed and ecosystem of water bodies.

12.1.4 Preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR)

If the project is found to be technically feasible and financially viable, then DPR will be

prepared. DPR shall include, but not limited to the following:

Profile of local body: Location and capacities of existing STPs, treatment technologies and

operational framework of STPs, quantity of sewage generated, coverage of collection system,

quantity of treated sewage available, quality of treated sewage, etc.

Profile of users (within the threshold radius): Type of usage, water quality required, quantity

required by each user along with their respective distances from proposed project site.

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Hydrological Profile of the water body: Watershed delineation, existing quality of the water

body (river, stream, pond, lake, groundwater), load assessment, change in water quality due to

changes in discharge of treated sewage due to projects. Improvement in quality of the water

body should be clearly demonstrated.

Plan & Layout of proposed Distribution System: Route to be adopted for laying distribution

pipelines for TREATED WASTE WATER, capacity of main distribution header, laying of a

water grid for irrigation, sub mains, branch headers, approvals required for right of way, etc.

Approximate cost of project.

Funding source.

Suggestions on implementing agency which can be a Local Body /PHED/Irrigation & Water

Resources Department/HSIIDC/HSVP or any other Government agency or an agency on PPP

mode.

Level and nature of private sector involvement.

A similar methodology as described above shall be adopted for framing DPRs relating to supply of

TREATED WASTE WATER from the STPs constructed to treat village waste.

12.2 Approval by SHPC

Based on recommendations of the State Level Technical Committee, the Special Committee shall give

in-principle approval for the project and decide the following:

Allocation of TWW to different users.

Implementing Agency for the project.

Financial and management structure of the project.

Pricing of TWW

PRICING PRINCIPLES

The TWW shall be considered as an economic commodity while determining the price of TWW. The price of

TWW shall be determined keeping in view a cost or factors such as investment made on developing infrastructure for

sewage collection and treatment, quality of treated water supplied, requirement of distribution infrastructure and other

social, cultural and business factors.

13.1 Price of fresh water

The price of TWW shall be kept lower than the price of fresh water as notified by the Government

from time to time.

13.2

Factors for consideration

While deciding the price of TWW, the SLHPC shall consider the following factors:

Life cycle cost analysis (15 years) of the STPs, which include capital, operation & maintenance

cost of the project.

Recovery of part capital and operation & maintenance cost incurred on the distribution network

and allied structures for providing TWW.

Recovery of part operation & maintenance cost of STP.

Recovery of part capital as well as operation & maintenance cost of providing tertiary treatment,

if any at the STP.

Recovery of part operation & maintenance cost of sewage collection system may also be

considered.

13.3 Variation and escalation

The price fixed for TWW shall be for the first year and a suitable price escalation clause shall be

incorporated in the agreement to be executed with the users. The price of TWW can be reviewed again, after

every five years by SLHPC.

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13.4 Recovery and Billing

Implementing Agency shall develop and have in place automated systems of measurements, billings

and recovery of water charges. Facility of on-line payments shall also be provided for the benefit of the users.

13.5 Purchase Agreements

A purchase agreement shall be executed between the implementing agency and the user. The

agreement shall be comprehensive and should not contain any ambiguity. It should vividly indicate the terms

and conditions of the water purchase and shall include in-built provisions for settlement of disputes, arbitration

etc.

PRIVATE/EXTERNAL SECTOR PARTICIPATION

Keeping in view the shrinking water resources, the use of TWW assumes a high order of priority. It is

therefore, imperative to plan, identify, formulate and execute technically viable as well as cost effective projects for

supplying TWW to the prospective users.

14.1 Financial Resource Mobilization

Since the State resources are limited, additional funds shall have to be mobilized either through Central

Government, Institutional Financing or funds from any External Agency.

14.2 Option of PPP

All efforts shall be made to get the projects implemented with the involvement of private players by

adopting any of the procurement models based on Public-Private-Partnership (PPP).

The suggested models could be any one or a combination of the following:

DBO

DFBOT -Annuity

BOT-User Charges

BOT- End User

HAM

The PPP model shall be finalized after a holistic assessment and evaluation of different variants. The

SLTC shall after due diligence recommend the most appropriate and suitable model for private participation

and a final decision in the matter shall be taken by already existing State Level High Powered Purchase

committee.

15 STAKEHOLDERS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY

15.1 Stake Holders

The development of infrastructure and sewage treatment in the towns has been created by

PHED/HSVP/ULB/GMDA and HSIIDC. These Departments are also responsible for strengthening/up-

gradation of the existing infrastructure, if required to implement the policy for supplying TREATED WASTE

WATER to the users.

The economic rights on the TWW shall reside with the respective Local Body and with PHED for such

schemes where the infrastructure for collection of sewage and its treatment is to be created.

15.2

Implementing Agency

The Implementing Agency for carrying out works for the supply of TREATED WASTE WATER to

the users shall be operating agency of sewerage facilities in the town/village or as appointed by the SLHPC

who shall plan, execute, operate and maintain the TWW projects.

15.3 Users

A user of TWW shall apply for permission to take TWW as per the terms and conditions of this policy.

15.4 Regulatory Agencies

The Regulatory Agencies shall assist in finalizing the legal frame work and quality standards/

TREATED WASTE WATER norms for using TWW for various purposes.

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The role of statutory and regulatory agencies shall be as under:

Statutory and regulatory agencies shall have obligatory responsibility to incorporate the decision of SLHPC

into the regulatory programs and implement them in letter and spirit. They shall be identified stake holders in

the process and shall promote/create potential for use of TWW.

15.1.1 Preparation of DPRs

Collection, collation and evaluation of the primary information received from the project area.

The TWW Cell would be responsible for technical clearance of the project in consultation with the line

Departments, as the case maybe.

15.1.2 Provide secretarial assistance to the SLTC/SLHPC.

As and when required, this Cell will provide secretarial assistance to the SLTC/SLHPC in proper

discharging of their functions.

15.1.3 Management Information System

The Cell will develop a Data Management and Information System to have a regular real time data with

regard to waste water generation, technology adopted for treatment, characteristics of the treated effluent,

technology adopted for reuse, operating cost of the infrastructure developed, revenue generated, etc. Complete

details of the revenue generated from individual user and as a class of users shall be maintained.

In addition, the Cell shall also maintain a data base regarding progress of sewerage works being

implemented by various Departments across the State in uncovered areas along with the progress of STPs

under construction. In this regard, the concerned Departments shall update their monthly progress report and

forward it to the TWW Cell by the 4^th of each month. The formats for monitoring shall be developed by the

TWW Cell and communicated to the concerned Departments. This will enable the TWW Cell to develop a

central data bank which shall serve as a powerful tool in future decision making.

15.1.4 Research & Development

Capacity Building of the personnel of the implementing agencies in the field of TREATED WASTE

WATER and its optimum utilization is required to be carried out periodically. This can be achieved through

Research and Development activities, development of state–of-art technologies and development of innovative

practices for effective and optimum utilization of the water resources.

The projects conceptualized using innovative technologies shall be brought to attention of various

international organizations, research and training centers, etc. to form several bilateral development

cooperation partners.

Additionally, it shall open the doors for active and intensive donor coordination and contributions along

with prospects for implementation of pilot projects, thereby enabling execution of the approved projects with

an additional external financial support.

The technical expertise of NEERI or some other technical consultants shall be sought for technically

viable projects for development of water grids required for irrigation with TREATED WASTE WATER.

Similarly, HIPA, Gurgaon is adequately equipped to impart training to various categories of personnel in

diverse fields and the available infrastructure can be optimally utilized for imparting in-service training

necessary for capacity building.

15.1.5 Public Awareness

The concept of reuse of TREATED WASTE WATER is likely to face stiff opposition, in the initial

stages keeping in view the traditional values of the people and taboo on certain acts and practices. Public

awareness therefore assumes great importance and is the key to change the mindset of the public, albeit

slowly. Intensive I.E.C activities will have to be carried out in the State to overcome the public apprehensions

regarding reuse of TREATED WASTE WATER and issues relating to health and water quality.

The tools for conducting I.E.C activities could be Mass Media, Electronic media, Print Media,

Workshops, Community awareness programs etc. The ultimate objective is to address the following issues

before implementation of the policy and ensuring the success of the projects:

(a)

Educate the public on TREATED WASTE WATER while stressing on the importance of water as a

limited resource.

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(b)

Emphasis on the present status of the availability of water resource and the alarming rate at which the

ground water reservoir is shrinking.

(c)

Propagate the need for carrying out water harvesting and recharging techniques.

(d)

Conservation of water by preventing wastage, mis-use of water and recycling of waste water for

flushing, gardening and washing.

(e)

Rope in celebrities to take up this cause and educate/motivate public on the reuse of TREATED

WASTE WATER. The public generally has a propensity to identify with celebrities and icons.

(f)

Bring about a behavioral change for the success of the projects.

MISCELLANEOUS

The State Governments may issue directions and guidelines as it deems fit and considers expedient for the

purpose of achieving the objectives and as envisaged in the policy, from time to time. In addition, the SLHPC shall be

empowered to take any decision for the successful implementation of the projects and achieving the ultimate goals.

RAJEEV ARORA,

Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana,

Public Health Engineering Department.

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ANNEXURE-1

STATUTORY AND POLICY: Government of India

The concept of wastewater recycling is recognized by most policy frameworks and institutions in India. Some

significant legislations and documents are as follows:

Constitutional provisions:

Constitution of India, part IV, lays down directive principles of State policy. Article 48A states “The State

shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and Wild Life of the

country.”

Fundamental duties of every citizen in India in Article 51A states that “It shall be the duty of every citizen of

India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have

compassion for living creatures.”

Role of self-Government (73rd and 74thConstitutional Amendments)-

These amendments make it obligatory on the State Governments to constitute Urban Local Bodies and transfer

responsibility of water supply and sanitation services to them.

As such, there is constitutional mandate to preserve, protect and promote natural resources and water constitutes the

most important ingredient amongst all.

Central statutes and policies:

1 The Environment Protection Act, 1986;

Policy statement for Abatement of Pollution, 1992;

The National Water Policy, 2012;

The National Sanitation Policy, 2008;

Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems, by Central Public Health and Environmental

Engineering Organization (CPHEEO), Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, 2013, to name

a few such references.

CHALLENGES

With the present pace of development and industrialization, the water demand in the urban and rural areas is likely to

increase considerably. It is expected that by the turn of the next decade there is going to be a burgeoning water

demand keeping in view the current development trends.

The indiscriminate tapping of the ground water reservoir, heavy pollution of the water resources, especially due to

indiscriminate discharge into the water bodies is severely affecting the availability of safe, potable water besides

impacting the environment and consequently resulting in potential health hazards. As a result, the availability of fresh

water is likely to reduce in the coming years, particularly for drinking, agricultural and industrial purposes.

It is apprehended that in the times to come, the ground and surface water resources are likely to be highly stressed

notwithstanding the fact that ground water recharging techniques are being applied, where feasible. In view of this

predicament, it is imperative that local and traditional sources are rejuvenated for supplementing the conventional

drinking water sources and ensuring water security.

DRINKING WATER SYSTEM

Haryana is one of the States which is providing only piped water supply facilities in the rural and urban areas. About

60 % of the groundwater is brackish and unfit for human consumption. In areas where the ground water is saline,

piped drinking water supply schemes are based on surface sources. In the sweet belt areas, which constitute about

40% of the area of the State, the drinking water supply schemes are based on ground water sources or tube-wells.

Drinking water in the urban areas is being made available at a norm of 135 liters per capita per day (LPCD) plus 15%

“Unaccounted for Water.” In the rural areas, the water supply schemes are based @ 70 lpcd in the Desert districts of

Hisar, Sirsa, Fatehabad, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Bhiwani, Dadri, Mohindergarh and Rewari whereas in the non-desert

districts of the State, the water supply schemes are implemented @ 55 lpcd. However, drinking water supply projects

financed by NABARD are executed at a norm of 70 lpcd.

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The State Government has recently launched the Mahagram scheme in the rural areas which envisages the provision

of sewerage facilities in villages along with treatment facilities. Keeping in view the enormity of the problem, the

scheme is being taken in hand in a phased manner. In the villages selected under this program, the existing drinking

water infrastructure will be upgraded to supply water at the rate of 135 lpcd plus 15% “Unaccounted for Water”. This

is an ambitious program and will go a long way in improving the sanitary conditions in the villages and bring about a

perceptible change in the environment besides arresting the large-scale exodus of people to the cities / towns.

UNDERGROUND SEWERAGE/DRAINAGE SYSTEM (COLLECTION AND TREATMENT)

There are 89 notified towns in the State of Haryana and sewerage facilities exist in 83 towns with a coverage area

varying from 75% to 95 %. The collected sewage is treated in the STPs which have been constructed for this purpose.

In Haryana State, STPs are being constructed by PHED/HSVP/ULBs/GMDA. In addition, HSIIDC has also

constructed CETPs in various industrial areas for treatment of the heterogeneous industrial waste which is being

discharged by different type of industries.

The status of STPs across the State is as follows:

Number of STPs constructed as on 31-05-2019.

S.N.

Name of Department

No. of STPs constructed

Capacity in MLD

PHED

116

952.9

HSVP

184.8

ULB

268

GMDA

388

M.E. S

Total

144

1802.7

Number of STPs under construction as on 31-05-2019.

S.N.

Name of Department

No.

STPs

under

construction

Proposed Capacity

in MLD

PHED

96.50

ULB

181.75

GMDA

HSVP

37.50

Total

315.75

Number of STPs under planning as on 31-05-2019.

S.N.

Name of Department

No. of STPs being planned

Proposed Capacity

in MLD

PHED

HSVP

68.50

ULB

23.75

GMDA

100.00

Panchayats

Total

204.25

Besides, the status of CETPs being constructed by HSIIDC for catering to the industrial discharge in various

industrial areas is as follows:

1 Number of CETPs constructed

No. of CETPs

Total Capacity

134.8 MLD

2 Number of CETPs under construction

No. of CETPs

Proposed Total Capacity

12.50 MLD

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Number of CETPs under planning

No. of CETPs

Proposed Total Capacity

26 MLD

From the above it can be seen that at present, 144 STPs are in existence in the urban areas having a total

treatment capacity of 1802.7 MLD, based on projected population. This does not include the CETPs constructed by

HSIIDC. Further, 37 STPs are under construction which will generate an additional treatment capacity of 315.5 MLD.

Besides, 17 STPs are in the planning stage having an envisaged capacity of 204.2.5 MLD.

Thus, it is expected that in the next 2-3 years, the total designed treatment capacity of the STPs shall be around 2500

MLD in the urban areas. It would be pertinent to mention at this juncture that the Mahagram scheme in the rural areas

is gaining great importance and in case the pace of implementation under this program is steadily maintained in the

near future, another STPs are likely to come up in the next 3 -4 years. This offers a tremendous opportunity to use

TREATED WASTE WATER and augment the depleting water resources effectively.

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ABBREVIATIONS

AMRUT

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation

BCM

Billion Cubic Meter

BOD

Bio-Oxygen Demand

BOT

Build, Operate, Transfer

CETP

Common Effluent Treatment Plant

CPCB

Central Pollution Control Board

CPHEEO

Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization

DBO

Design, Build, Operate

DFBOT

Design, Finance, Build, Operate, Transfer

DPR

Detailed Project Report

HAM

Hybrid Annuity Model

HIPA

Haryana Institute of Public Administration

HIRMI

Haryana Irrigation Research and Management Institute

HSPCB

Haryana State Pollution Control Board

HSIIDC

Haryana State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation

HSVP

Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran

IEC

Information, Education and Communication Cell

IIT

Indian Institute of Technology

KL:

Kilo Liter

LPCD

Liters Per Capita Per Day

MBBR

Moving Bed Bio-film Reactor

MBR

Membrane Bio Reactor

Mg/L

Milligram per Liter

MLD

Million Liters per Day

NEERI

National Environmental Engineering Research Institute

PHED

Public Health Engineering Department

PPP

Public Private Participation

SBR

Sequential Batch Reactor

SIR

Special Investment Region

SLHPC

State Level High Powered Committee

SLTC

State Level Technical Committee

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure

STP

Sewage Treatment Plant

TSS

Total Suspended Solids

TWW

TREATED WASTE WATER

TWW Cell

TREATED WASTE WATER Cell

ULB

Urban Local Body

WJC

Western Jamuna Canal

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