Question

Jalanidhi projects classify schemes based on their environmental impact to ensure proper mitigation. Which category would a large DEWATS unit in an environmentally sensitive area likely fall under?

• A. Category I (Low impact)
• B. Category III (High impact)
• C. Category II (Medium impact)
• D. Category IV (No significant impact)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Category III (High impact)

• Jalanidhi (Jalanidhi-II) utilizes an Environmental Management Framework (EMF) where schemes are classified into Category I, II, or III based on environmental impact.

• A large system like DEWATS in an environmentally sensitive area would require higher scrutiny and is generally classified as a higher impact category (II or III).