Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance in Himachal Pradesh
Introduction
The State Government is committed to provide safe water and adequate water supply to every individual in rural areas. The initiatives taken by the State Government for promoting community participation in Rural Water Supply Scheme has to be extended to Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance system.
Although appearance, taste and odor are useful indicators of quality of drinking water, suitability in terms of public health is determined by physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics. In this regard sensitizing and training of grass root level workers & Panchayats functionaries on Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance are being organized in a phased manner to the Panchayats where schemes have been taken over by the PRIs, as they need to be exposed to the importance of safe drinking water, health related issues with regard to Water Quality & Sanitation. Field Water Testing Kits are being distributed in the Panchayats after imparting practical training in various training programmes being organized in DIETs.
Strategy
1. Three Grass Root Level workers will be identified by the Panchayat amongst the following :
:: Panchayat member (Mandatory)
:: Primary School Teachers.
:: Health Workers.
:: Angan Bari Workers.
:: From NGOs or
:: Members of Mahila Mandals.
2. These three Grass Root Level Workers (As identified by the Panchyats) will be trained in the DIETs centers at District level in three days training programme.
3. After imparting practical training of the use of field kits, one Field Water Testing Kits and H2S vials will be handed over to the Panchyat members ( one of the three grass root level workers) and will be kept in the Panchyat Ghars for their use in the field.
4. Samples will be tested by these Grass Root Level Workers and record will be maintained at the Panchayat level. Also the report will be submitted to the District Laboratory for necessary action.
5. In case samples fail, then Panchayat will inform the concerned Departments for taking immediate remedial measures.
Cost Norms for Water Testing and Reporting
1. IEC Activities
:: As per the weight age of population in the State (total budget = Rs. 120 crores for 5 years period).
::IEC activities to be carried out at State, District, Block and Panchayat levels as per requirement.
::IEC activities at village level may include awareness camps for one day with 25 participants and a cost of Rs. 100 per participants I allowed, as per CCU guidelines.
2. Training.
:: Number of persons to be trained at State = 2
:: Number of persons to be trained at District = 4, Block = 5 & Gram Panchayat = 5.
:: Maximum number of persons per course at all levels should not exceed 25.
:: Maximum cost per course: District officials at the State level: upto Rs. 1,92,500 for 5 days excluding TA / DA ( For TA/DA average Rs. 2000 i.e. TA Rs. 1500/-, DA Rs. 100/- per day) Block officials at the District level – upto Rs. 30,000 for 3 days inclusive of TA / DA and Gram Panchayat functionaries at the Block level upto Rs. 15,000 for 2 days inclusive of TA & DA.
3. Laborataries
:: For strengthening – Rs. 1.00 lakh per Laboratory (further financial support to be assessed based on SRI report and NRI recommendation).
:: For establishment of new laboratory – Rs. 4.00 lakh per laboratory as per the existing norms.
:: like CSIR labs, Engineering colleges, Polytechnics + 2 level schools, District Health Laboratory etc. for implantation of the programme.
4. Field Test Kits
:: Units cost of held test kit shall be upto Rs. 2500 (on FOR destination basis) for chemical parameters – FTK would be provided to all GPs on the norms of one kit per GP.
:: H2S vials / Strips at a unit cost of Rs. 18/- will be used for bacteriological testing – Testing should be done 4 times per year.
:: Saving generated from procurement of field testing kits, if any, can be utilized for procurement of additional kits.
:: GP / VWSC to ensure testing the quality of all drinking water sources in their PRI area including private drinking water source.
5. Travel and Transport at GP Level
:: Rs. 60/- per quarter per GP (The average cost of travel by bus is expected not to cost more than Rs. 30/- per trip between the village and block / district HQ.
6. DATA REPORTING AT DISTRICT LEVEL LABORATORY.
:: Number of sample x Rs. 0.70
7. STATIONARY TO GRAM PANCHYAT
Rs. 50/- per GP per year.
8. HONORARIUM TO DISTRICT LEVEL SURVEILLANCE COORDINATORS -
:: Rs. 1500/- per month honorarium for one coordinator per district preferably an employee from local Health Department.
9. CONSULTANCY FEE TO NICD (NRI) AND SRI
:: For NRI – as per MoU agreement.
:: State level Training – 2 persons per State – funding as per Key Resource Centre guidelines.
:: For SRI - Rs. 48 lakh per year to be paid for technical consultancy, tour and travel, documentation and stationary.
10. WATER TESTING, LOCUMENTATION AND DATA ENTRY FEE TO DISTRICT LABORATORY.
:: Rs. 90/- per sample. It is estimates that 30% of total water quality sources in the State may be required for testing.
11. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
:: It is estimated that a contribution of Rs. 1/- per family per month could meet all the below mentioned expenses.
:: Refilling cost at GP – Rs. 500/- per kit.
:: Annual Honorarium to ASHA / Anganwadi / Science Teacher / Health Personnel & other grass root level workers for awareness, testing and record keeping ( 5 Nos. per GP) @ Rs. 500/- per person per annum.
:: Cost of disinfectants, minor remedial expenses, etc at the GP level Rs. 1500/- per annum per GP.
:: Annuity cost – Rs. 250/- for GP per year.
:: Honorarium to GP level Coordinator – One person per GP @ Rs. 1200/- per annum.
Introduction
The State Government is committed to provide safe water and adequate water supply to every individual in rural areas. The initiatives taken by the State Government for promoting community participation in Rural Water Supply Scheme has to be extended to Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance system.
Although appearance, taste and odor are useful indicators of quality of drinking water, suitability in terms of public health is determined by physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics. In this regard sensitizing and training of grass root level workers & Panchayats functionaries on Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance are being organized in a phased manner to the Panchayats where schemes have been taken over by the PRIs, as they need to be exposed to the importance of safe drinking water, health related issues with regard to Water Quality & Sanitation. Field Water Testing Kits are being distributed in the Panchayats after imparting practical training in various training programmes being organized in DIETs.
Strategy
1. Three Grass Root Level workers will be identified by the Panchayat amongst the following :
:: Panchayat member (Mandatory)
:: Primary School Teachers.
:: Health Workers.
:: Angan Bari Workers.
:: From NGOs or
:: Members of Mahila Mandals.
2. These three Grass Root Level Workers (As identified by the Panchyats) will be trained in the DIETs centers at District level in three days training programme.
3. After imparting practical training of the use of field kits, one Field Water Testing Kits and H2S vials will be handed over to the Panchyat members ( one of the three grass root level workers) and will be kept in the Panchyat Ghars for their use in the field.
4. Samples will be tested by these Grass Root Level Workers and record will be maintained at the Panchayat level. Also the report will be submitted to the District Laboratory for necessary action.
5. In case samples fail, then Panchayat will inform the concerned Departments for taking immediate remedial measures.
Cost Norms for Water Testing and Reporting
1. IEC Activities
:: As per the weight age of population in the State (total budget = Rs. 120 crores for 5 years period).
::IEC activities to be carried out at State, District, Block and Panchayat levels as per requirement.
::IEC activities at village level may include awareness camps for one day with 25 participants and a cost of Rs. 100 per participants I allowed, as per CCU guidelines.
2. Training.
:: Number of persons to be trained at State = 2
:: Number of persons to be trained at District = 4, Block = 5 & Gram Panchayat = 5.
:: Maximum number of persons per course at all levels should not exceed 25.
:: Maximum cost per course: District officials at the State level: upto Rs. 1,92,500 for 5 days excluding TA / DA ( For TA/DA average Rs. 2000 i.e. TA Rs. 1500/-, DA Rs. 100/- per day) Block officials at the District level – upto Rs. 30,000 for 3 days inclusive of TA / DA and Gram Panchayat functionaries at the Block level upto Rs. 15,000 for 2 days inclusive of TA & DA.
3. Laborataries
:: For strengthening – Rs. 1.00 lakh per Laboratory (further financial support to be assessed based on SRI report and NRI recommendation).
:: For establishment of new laboratory – Rs. 4.00 lakh per laboratory as per the existing norms.
:: like CSIR labs, Engineering colleges, Polytechnics + 2 level schools, District Health Laboratory etc. for implantation of the programme.
4. Field Test Kits
:: Units cost of held test kit shall be upto Rs. 2500 (on FOR destination basis) for chemical parameters – FTK would be provided to all GPs on the norms of one kit per GP.
:: H2S vials / Strips at a unit cost of Rs. 18/- will be used for bacteriological testing – Testing should be done 4 times per year.
:: Saving generated from procurement of field testing kits, if any, can be utilized for procurement of additional kits.
:: GP / VWSC to ensure testing the quality of all drinking water sources in their PRI area including private drinking water source.
5. Travel and Transport at GP Level
:: Rs. 60/- per quarter per GP (The average cost of travel by bus is expected not to cost more than Rs. 30/- per trip between the village and block / district HQ.
6. DATA REPORTING AT DISTRICT LEVEL LABORATORY.
:: Number of sample x Rs. 0.70
7. STATIONARY TO GRAM PANCHYAT
Rs. 50/- per GP per year.
8. HONORARIUM TO DISTRICT LEVEL SURVEILLANCE COORDINATORS -
:: Rs. 1500/- per month honorarium for one coordinator per district preferably an employee from local Health Department.
9. CONSULTANCY FEE TO NICD (NRI) AND SRI
:: For NRI – as per MoU agreement.
:: State level Training – 2 persons per State – funding as per Key Resource Centre guidelines.
:: For SRI - Rs. 48 lakh per year to be paid for technical consultancy, tour and travel, documentation and stationary.
10. WATER TESTING, LOCUMENTATION AND DATA ENTRY FEE TO DISTRICT LABORATORY.
:: Rs. 90/- per sample. It is estimates that 30% of total water quality sources in the State may be required for testing.
11. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
:: It is estimated that a contribution of Rs. 1/- per family per month could meet all the below mentioned expenses.
:: Refilling cost at GP – Rs. 500/- per kit.
:: Annual Honorarium to ASHA / Anganwadi / Science Teacher / Health Personnel & other grass root level workers for awareness, testing and record keeping ( 5 Nos. per GP) @ Rs. 500/- per person per annum.
:: Cost of disinfectants, minor remedial expenses, etc at the GP level Rs. 1500/- per annum per GP.
:: Annuity cost – Rs. 250/- for GP per year.
:: Honorarium to GP level Coordinator – One person per GP @ Rs. 1200/- per annum.
