Appendix 10-4:: Water Quality Survey Report Prepared by YCDC-WSD

Project for Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment Management and
EIA System in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Final Report
Appendix 10-4:
Water Quality Survey Report prepared by YCDC-WSD

PROJECT FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN BASIC WATER
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND EIA SYSTEM IN THE
REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR
WATER QUALITY SURVEY REPORT FOR

HLAING RIVER BASIN
FINAL VERSION
JANUARY 2018
PREPARED BY:
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (WATER AND SANITATION)
YANGON CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (YCDC)
Project for Capacity Development
in Basic Water Environment Management and EIA System WATER QUALITY SURVEY REPORT
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................i
1 Introduction and Objectives .................................................................................... 2-1

1.1 Background .................................................................................................................. 2-1
1.2 Objectives .................................................................................................................... 2-2

(1) To investigate the seasonal changes of water quality in Kokkowa and Wataya which
are the upper parts of Hlaing River. .................................................................................... 2-2
(2) To confirm water quality whether it is suitable for domestic water supply. ............ 2-2
1.3 Legal basis of water quality survey ............................................................................. 2-2
2 Survey Methods ...................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Role and responsibility of survey team........................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Sampling schedule ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Sampling points ........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Survey parameter ......................................................................................................... 2-2

2.4.1 Measurement parameter ....................................................................................... 2-2
2.4.2 Guideline levels .................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Sampling and Measurement......................................................................................... 2-3

2.5.1 Sampling method .................................................................................................. 2-3
2.5.2 On-site measurement method ............................................................................... 2-4
2.5.3 Laboratory analysis method ................................................................................. 2-5
3 Results and Discussion ........................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Water quality results .................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Basic parameters................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Organic substances ............................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Nutrients ............................................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.4 Pesticides .............................................................................................................. 3-5
3.2 Discussion .................................................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.1 Discussion of basic parameters results ................................................................. 3-6
3.2.2 Discussion of organic substances results .............................................................. 3-7
3.2.3 Discussion of nutrients ......................................................................................... 3-9
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3.2.4 Discussion of other ............................................................................................... 3-9
4 Conclusions and Recommendations ....................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Conclusions.................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Recommendation ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Appendices
Appendix 1 Photographs
Appendix 2 List of Data
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1-1 Role and responsibility of 3rd survey team............................................................ 2-1
Table 2.4-1 Water quality standards guideline......................................................................... 2-3
Table 2.5-2 Field Measurement Equipment ............................................................................. 2-4
Table 3.1-1 Pesticides monitoring results of Wataya and Kokkowa ..................................... 3-6
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1-1 Target Area of Water Quality Survey.................................................................. 2-1
Figure 2.3-1Sampling Points of Water Quality Survey ........................................................... 2-2
Figure 2.5-1 Photos of Water Sampling ................................................................................ 2-4
Figure 2.5-2 Photos of On-site Measurement at Kokkowa ................................................... 2-4
Figure 3.1-1 pH level of Kokkowa and Wataya .................................................................... 3-1
Figure 3.1-2 Turbidity level of Kokkowa and Wataya ......................................................... 3-2
Figure 3.1-3 Salinity level of Kokkowa and Wataya ............................................................ 3-2
Figure 3.1-4 BOD level of Kokkowa and Wataya ................................................................ 3-3
Figure 3.1-5 COD level of Kokkowa and Wataya ................................................................ 3-3
Figure 3.1-6 T-P level of Kokkowa between Dry and Wet Season ...................................... 3-4
Figure 3.1-7 T- N level of Kokkowa between Dry and Wet Season ..................................... 3-5
Figure 3.2-1 Turbidity level of Kokkowa and Wataya sampling points ............................... 3-7
Figure 3.2-2 BOD level of Kokkowa and Wataya sampling points ...................................... 3-8
Figure 3.2-3 COD level of Kokkowa and Wataya sampling points ...................................... 3-9
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand

COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
DISI Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection
DO Dissolved Oxygen
EC Electrical Conductivity
ECD Environmental Conservation Department
EIA Environment Impact Assessment
IZ Industrial Zone
JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency
MOH Ministry of Health
ORP Oxidation Reduction Potential
TDS Total Dissolved Solid
N/P Nitrogen/Phosphorus
T-N Total Nitrogen
T-P Total Phosphorus
TSS Total Suspended Solid
PCCD Pollution Control and Cleansing Department
YCDC Yangon City Development Committee
EDWS Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation)
WHO World Health Organization
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
i) Background and Purpose
The main objectives of the water quality survey are set to confirm the pollution statuses in the
target river basin and to examine the impacts of industrial wastewaters or other pollution
sources on Hlaing River in Yangon. The water quality survey was composed of total five times
surveys: in February 2016, June 2016, January - February 2017, September 2017 and February
2018 in order to cover the dry season and rain season from 2016 to early 2018. This water
quality survey report presents the results from 3rd survey and 4thsurveys focusing to check the
suitability of possible intake points for future water supply.
ii) Findings
The findings from 3rd and 4th water quality surveys at Kokkowa in the Hlaing River basin and 4th
water quality survey in Wataya are summarized as follows.
(1) Basic parameters of two sampling points are acceptable for water supply as new water
sources. However, turbidity was more than 200 times of WHO standards. Therefore
sedimentation treatment should be applied.
(2) Moderate level of organic substances at Kokkowa was indicated by COD. It was not an
elevated level, but slightly higher than desirable level for water supply source in the dry season.
It needs to be noted for the water supply plan and water treatment plant design.
(3) Pesticides values from both sampling points fall under the acceptable limit by comparing
with Japanese and Vietnamese standards. However pesticides should be monitored by season
because there is agricultural land along the river.
iii) Conclusions and Recommendations

The water quality monitoring results at Kokkowa and Wataya were analyzed. Overall, water
quality in the Kokkowa River, which will be used as the water supply source, is likely to be
suitable for water supply purposes. However, the pesticides, BOD and COD parameters etc.
should be monitored seasonally. Wataya point requires more surveys and examination to
confirm check the suitability as a drinking water source.
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1 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
1.1 Background
JICA Expert Team, ECD Yangon and YCDC (WSD and PCCD) conducted water quality
surveys of the Hlaing River basin from February 2016 to February 2018. The primary purpose
of this study was to collect and analyze data to be used in the assessment on the condition of
surface water in the Hlaing River. In detail, Kokkowa is proposed for intake point of Kokkowa
Water treatment plant by YCDC. Wataya is considered to be potential intake point for water
supply to Hlawga Reservoir. The water quality of Kokkowa and Wataya analysis are very
important for future water supply in Yangon (see the target area in Figure 1.1-1).
The Project for Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment Management and EIA
System in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, has been implemented cooperated with
Environmental Conservation Department (ECD), Pollution Control and Cleansing Department
(PCCD) and Engineering Department Water and Sanitation (EDWS) of Yangon City
Development Committee (YCDC), and JICA Expert Team. This project aims to get the
knowledge and information on the water quality survey for the current status of the Hlaing
River Basin through the on-site measurement and laboratory analysis.
The water quality survey was conducted for a total five times: in February 2016, June 2016,
January - February 2017, September 2017 and February 2018.
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 1.1-1 Target Area of Water Quality Survey
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1.2 Objectives
The water quality data in Kokkowa and Wataya is collected and analyzed, focusing on physical,
biological and chemical contamination. Considering the design of Kokkowa Treatment Plant
and other water supply plan, the objectives of water quality survey for target area are developed
as follows,
(1) To investigate the seasonal changes of water quality in Kokkowa and Wataya which are the
upper parts of Hlaing River.
(2) To confirm water quality whether it is suitable for domestic water supply.
1.3 Legal basis of water quality survey

YCDC was initially established as a city municipal organization since Myanmar was under the
British to carry out municipal works, and its name was changed in history as Ran-goon City
Municipal Corporation in 1922, as Rangoon City Municipal Committee in 1972, as Rangoon
City Development Board in 1977, as Rangoon City Development Committee in 1985 (YCDC,
2014a).
According to the provisions of Yangon City Development Law (14 May 1990), YCDC
bestowed wide powers and authority, for instance, YCDC was authorized to implement its own
project by using its own funding resources. However, at present, YCDC needs to apply
permissions of projects to the national government, and the funding sources of YCDC are
incorporated into the national budget by the new policy. YCDC set up as a ministerial level and
comprises with 20 departments and one committee office, to create a modern city with the
features and characteristics of city while preserving its greenery and the intrinsic beauty for its
citizens by the guidance of the national government. YCDC is directly responsible for the
development and maintenance of Yangon City in all aspects.
According to Yangon City Development Law, YCDC must organize with minimum seven
members to maximum 15 members; the Chairman, Vice-Chairman (Vice-Mayor), Secretary,
Joint Secretary, and the other are Committee Members. Mayor of Yangon City is responsible
not only the Chairman of YCDC but also the minister of Development Affairs of Yangon
Region.
Engineering Department (Water & Sanitation) (EDWS) is one of the 20 departments under
YCDC, which is responsible to supply of clean and potable water to the citizens of Yangon City
and to serve sewerage and sanitation facilities of the city.
Department of engineering (Water& Sanitation) is trying to implement the duties &

responsibilities of department by doing the following five objectives activities-
1. To distribute daily clean and fresh drinking water to the people who are living in Yangon.
2. To collect the water tariff fully.
3. To protect the non-revenue water.
4. To develop and manage the water distribution and the system of sewage with the help of
modern technology.
The Organization of Engineering Department (Water & Sanitation) has one Head of Department
as chief engineer and three Deputy Head of Department for three deputy chief engineers. There
are reservoir division, supporting division, water supply division, electrical and mechanical
division, pipe plant division, administration finance division, and sanitation division in
Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation). Water quality monitoring section is one of the
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sections under supporting division. Responsibility of water quality monitoring section is water
quality analyzing and monitoring of reservoir, tube well and water distribution pipeline which
supply by YCDC. Furthermore it monitors the Kokkowa River, new water source, for water
supply. EDWS laboratory can monitor 26 parameters which is physical, chemical and
bacteriological analysis. Water Quality Monitoring Section have to change of the existing
monitoring methods to the standardize methods which are recommended in Myanmar National
Drinking Water Quality Standard.
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2 SURVEY METHODS
2.1 Role and responsibility of survey team

Following tables show role and responsibility of 3rd and 4th survey team.
Table 2.1-1 Role and Responsibility of 3rd survey team

Organization Responsibility
JICA Expert Team Supervisor of water quality survey
Environ Myanmar Co.,Ltd Surveyors
- Water quality sampling and onsite measurement
- Send water samples to Lab.
- Outsource the water quality analysis.
ECD (Yangon), YCDC Counterparts
(EDWS , PCCD) - Analyze water sample in EDWS Lab.
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Table 2.1-2 Role and Responsibility of 4th survey team

Organization Responsibility
JICA Expert Team Supervisor of water quality survey
- Outsource the water quality analysis to Japanese lab
Social & Environmental Surveyors
Associates-Myanmar - Water quality sampling and onsite measurement
- Send water samples to Lab.
- Outsource the water quality analysis to Myanmar lab
ECD (Yangon), YCDC Counterparts
(EDWS , PCCD) - Analyze water sample in EDWS Lab.
Source: EDWS, YCDC
2.2 Sampling schedule

The sampling schedule for 3rd water quality survey in Hlaing River Basin is listed below.
- 8:00 – 16:30, 30 January 2017: Sampling in the Hlaing River and Shwe Pyi Thar IZ
- 8:00 – 16:30, 31 January 2017: Sampling in the Hlaing River and Pan Hlaing River
- 8:00 – 14:00, 1 February 2017: Sampling in Kokkowa
The sampling schedule for 4th Water quality survey in the Hlaing River Basin is listed below.
- 8:00 – 16:30, 18 September 2017: Sampling in the Hlaing River and Pan Hlaing River
- 8:00 – 16:30,19 September 2017: Sampling in the Hlaing River, Pan Hlaing River and
Shwe Pyi Thar IZ
- 8:00 – 14:00, 20 September 2017: Sampling in Kokkowa
2.3 Sampling points
The surface water samples were taken from 10 points in the Hlaing River basin. Among them,
in the report, two points, namely, Kokkowa and Wataya were selected to evaluate the results
because YCDC has a plan or preliminary idea to take raw water for water treatment plant from
these points. See these two main sampling points in Figure 2.3-1.
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Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 2.3-1 Sampling Points of Water Quality Survey

2.4 Survey parameter
2.4.1 Measurement parameter
Following parameters are analyzed for each water sample.
1) Onsite measurement parameters -
Air temperature, pH, EC, salinity, turbidity, water temperature, ORP, DO, TDS
2) Laboratory Analysis parameters -
Total coliform, TSS, BOD, COD, cyanide, oil and grease, phenols, total phosphorus, total
nitrogen, zinc (Zn), total chromium (T-Cr), chromium (hexavalent), arsenic (As), copper (Cu),
total mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), pesticides and PCBs
This report will focus on eight parameters, i.e., BOD, COD, pesticides, turbidity, pH, salinity,
total phosphorus and total nitrogen of Kokkowa and Watayar sample. Among them, seasonal
changes between dry and wet season are examined for total phosphorus and total nitrogen data
of Kokkowa sampling point.
2.4.2 Guideline levels

In Myanmar, there is Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines (NEQG) (MOECAF, 2015)
to be applied for wastewater, storm water runoff, effluent and sanitary discharges and Myanmar
National Drinking Water Quality Standards by MOH. Moreover, EDWS central laboratory use
drinking water quality guideline values of WHO and Myanmar National Drinking Water
Quality Standards by MOH for domestic water supply. At the present, there has no river water
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quality standards in Myanmar. Therefore, Japanese Environment Standard. (Environment

Agency Notification No. 59) and Vietnamese environmental standard (QCVN08:2015) are also
introduced for reference. To evaluate surface water quality in this surveys, Vietnamese
environmental standard was selected to be referred because Myanmar and Vietnam are
neighboring countries and water quality characteristic is similar.
Table 2.4-1 Water Quality Standards Guidelines
No Parameter Unit Japanese Vietnamese Drinking Drinking

Environment Environment water water
Standard al Standard quality quality
(A1) guideline Standard
used in of MOH
EDWS
mainly
based on
WHO
guideline
1 BOD mg/l ≤ 1 – 10 mg/l (for 4 ≤2 -
rivers)
2 COD mg/l - 10 - -
3 Pesticides mg/l - See Table See Table See Table
3.1-1 3.1-1 3.1-1
4 Turbidity NTU - - 5 5
5 pH mg/l 6.0 – 8.5 (Class D: 6.0 – 8.5 6.0 – 8.5 6.5 – 8.5
Water for
agricultural use in
rivers)
6 Salinity ppt - - 0.5
7 Total mg/l < 0.1 (Class V: - - -
phosphorus Fishery class for
(T-P) marine products
and agricultural use
in lakes)
8 Total nitrogen mg/l < 1 (Class V: - - -
(T-N) Fishery class for
marine products
and agricultural use
in lakes)
Source: Environment Agency Notification No. 59 (Ministry of Environment in Japan, last
amended in 2016), Vietnamese national technical regulations on surface water quality (A1
Class: for domestic water supply) (QCVN 08-MT 2015/BTNMT), Draft national drinking water
quality standards (MOH superseded by MOHS, 2014), Guidelines for drinking-water quality
(fourth edition, WHO, 2011)
2.5 Sampling and Measurement

2.5.1 Sampling method
The water samples were taken from a boat or bridge. Firstly, a plastic bucket was rinsed three
times directly with sample water. Sample water was taken and mixed to be homogeneous water
in the bucket. Each sample bottle was rinsed three times with the homogeneous water and then
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filled by the sample water for laboratory analysis. After samples were collected, they were kept
in an ice-box and transported to laboratories.
Source: JICA Expert Team
Figure 2.5-1 Photos of Water Sampling

2.5.2 On-site measurement method
The pH, EC, DO and some other measurement parameters were analyzed by an on-site water
quality meter.
Figure 2.5-2 Photos of On-site Measurement at Kokkowa
The following Table shows a list of equipment used for on-site measurement.
Table 2.5-1 Field Measurement Equipment

No. Manufacture Model Name Parameter
1 Horiba U52G Multiparameter Water pH, DO, conductivity (EC),
Quality Meter salinity, TDS, water temperature,
turbidity, ORP
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2.5.3 Laboratory analysis method

The following Tables show laboratory analysis methods of 3rd and 4th water quality survey.
Table 2.5-3 Analysis Method of 3rd Water Quality Survey
No. Parameter Method Name of laboratory
1 BOD In-house method based on Standard CLT(Thailand)
methods for the examination of water
and wastewater (APHA, AWWA, and
WEF) 22nd Edition, 2012, 5210 B
2 COD Cr In-house method based on Standard CLT(Thailand)
methods for the examination of water
WEF) 22nd Edition, 2012, 5220 C
3 Total organic In-house method based on EPA Method CLT(Thailand)
chlorine 508 by GC/µ-ECD
pesticides
4 Total organic In-house method based on EPA Method CLT(Thailand)
phosphorus 507 by GC/FPD
pesticides
5 Total nitrogen In-house method based onStandard CLT(Thailand)
(T-N) methods for the examination of water
WEF) 22nd Edition, 2012, 4500-N C
5 Total In-house method based on Standard CLT(Thailand)
phosphorus methods for the examination of water
(T-P) and wastewater (APHA, AWWA, and
WEF) 22nd Edition, 2012, 4500-P J
Table 2.5-4 Analysis Method of 4th Water Quality Survey

1 BOD Respirometric DOWA Eco-system–Myanmar Co., Ltd. for
method (HACH survey in Hlaing River basin
Method 10099)
2 COD Cr JIS K0102 (2016) OSUMI CO., Ltd.
20.1
3 Pesticides See below OSUMI CO., Ltd.
4 Total nitrogen JIS K0102(2016) OSUMI CO., Ltd.
(T-N) 45.2
5 Total JIS K0102(2016) OSUMI CO., Ltd.

phosphorus 46.3.1
(T-P)
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3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Water quality results

Overall, pH value as well as the concentration of salinity and BOD were acceptable for raw
water in the proposed area of water treatment plant for Kokkowa River water. The Wataya point
showed higher pollution level compared with Kokkowa with regard to turbidity, COD, total
phosphorus and total nitrogen.
3.1.1 Basic parameters

(i) pH
The figure illustrates the range of pH value at Kokkowa and Wataya water sampling point. The
pH range of the drinking water quality standard of MOH is 6.5 to 8.5. The values of Kokkowa
point and Wataya point in the 4th survey are 7.8 and 7.61 respectively. Compared with Drinking
Water Quality Standard of MOH, these sampling results of pH value is acceptable for raw water
of proposed water treatment plant.
Note: MOH line shows the acceptable range of draft national drinking water quality guideline value (MOH,
2014)
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 3.1-1 pH Level of Kokkowa and Wataya
(ii) Turbidity
Figure 3.1-2 shows the turbidity of Wataya and Kokkowa sampling point. As the river water
character, turbidity is quite high in both points compared with the WHO guideline and MOH
standards.
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Note: 5 NTU is suggested by WHO Standard: Guidelines for drinking-water quality (fourth edition, WHO,
2011) as a requirement for small and rural water supplie
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 3.1-2 Turbidity level of Kokkowa and Wataya
(iii) Salinity
Figure 3.1-3 provides the salinity of Wataya and Kokkowa sampling points. The salinity level
of both points at Wataya and Kokkowa are under the value of drinking water guideline applied
in EDWS.
Source: EDWS, YCDC

Figure 3.1-3 Salinity Level of Kokkowa and Wataya
3.1.2 Organic substances
(i) BOD
Figure 3.1-4 shows the BOD levels obtained from Wataya and Kokkowa. The amount of BOD
in Wataya and Kokkowa are 2.3 and 3.72 respectively while the Vietnamese environment
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standard of BOD is 4 mg/l. BOD levels in Wataya and Kokkowa points are lower than
Vietnamese standard.
Vietnam Standard (A1): Vietnamese national technical regulations on surface water quality (A1 Class: for
domestic water supply) (QCVN 08-MT 2015/BTNMT)
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 3.1-4 BOD level of Kokkowa and Wataya
(ii) COD
Figure 3.1-5 shows the COD levels obtained from Wataya and Kokkowa. The Vietnamese
environment standard of COD is 10 mg/L (A1 Class for domestic water supply). The amount of
COD in Wataya and Kokkowa are 11 and 8.3 respectively. Wataya point shows slightly higher
COD than reference Vietnamese environment standard. The Kokkowa point’s valude is lower
than the Vietnamese standard.
Vietnam Standard (A1): Vietnamese national technical regulations on surface water quality (A1 Class: for
domestic water supply) (QCVN 08-MT 2015/BTNMT)
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 3.1-5 COD Level of Kokkowa and Wataya
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3.1.3 Nutrients
(i) Total phosphorus (T-P)
Total phosphorus concentrations were recorded during dry season by the 4th survey and wet
season by the 3rd survey for the Kokkowa sampling point as well as during the dry season by the
4th quality survey for Wataya. Total phosphorus results of Wataya and Kokkowa in the dry
season exceeded the reference Japan Environment Standard. i.e., 0.1 mg/L for lakes, while it is
less than 0.1 mg/l of standard in the wet season.
The total phosphorus to be applied to the river water quality is not included in the reference
standard shown in Table 2.4-1. It is know that the high phosphorus values may trigger the
significant algae bloom in the enclosed water body and in general not much considered for
conservation of flowing river water. Although the possible adverse impact by phosphorus in
rivers could be limited, such moderate level of phosphate in the dry season indicates the
pollution impact from domestic wastewater, agricultural wastewater and others.
Note: “Japan Standard” shows Class V, fishery class for marine products and agricultural use in lakes,
Environment Agency Notification No. 59 (Ministry of Environment in Japan, last amended in 2016),
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 3.1-6 T-P Results
(ii) Total Nitrogen (T-N)
The figure 3.1.7 illustrates T- N level of Kokkowa between the dry and wet season. The T-N
concentration of dry season (6.58 mg/l) was sharply decreased in the wet season (1.1 mg/l). In
the 4th quality survey of Wataya, T –N concentration is slightly higher than the reference
standard; Japanese Environment Standard for lakes (1.1 mg/L).
As mentioned above for T-P, T-N is also not included in the reference standard shown in Table
2.4-1. In general, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate, not total nitrogen are specified in the surface
water quality standard for rivers. At this time such individual nitrogen forms were not
investigated because of unavailability of reliable laboratories. The laboratories that can analyze
a slight level of phosphorus with good precision in water environment were not found local area
and it was difficult to assure good preservation conditions to transport phosphorus samples to
overseas countries. In order to evaluate the nitrogen-related water quality status, each chemical
form of nitrogen needs to be checked.
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Note: “Japan Standard” shows Class V, fishery class for marine products and agricultural use in lakes,
Environment Agency Notification No. 59 (Ministry of Environment in Japan, last amended in 2016)
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 3.1-7 T- N Results
3.1.4 Pesticides
The following table shows the concentration of pesticides at two sampling points. According to
results, any pesticides were not detected under this survey conditions. It was good in terms of
usage for water supply. However, the monitoring must be closely linked to periods of pesticide
use. In the excessive rainfall time or irrigation period, the water containing pollutants flushes
out from the land to the river. Therefore, pesticides and other residues including nitrates and
phosphates can be quickly transported and contaminate ground water and fresh water over a
large geographical area. The individual pesticides have unique properties and many variable
factors that determine the specific risk in terms of water pollution. Thus more monitoring data
targeting on the pesticides use period and flood season will be necessary.
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Table 3.1-1 Pesticides monitoring results of Wataya and Kokkowa
No. No Unit No.1 No.10 Reference Standard or

Guideline
Location name Wataya Kokkowa Surface Drinking Water
Water
Vietnam Myanmar
Left/Center/Right Center Center Env.Std MOH Draft
(QCVNO8:2 National
015) Drinking Water
Sampling Date 19/9/2017 20/9/2017 A2 Quality Std
(2014)
Sampling Time 11:16 9:46 For Domestic
water supply
with
treatment
1 Aldrin mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 0.1 <0.00003
(Aldrin+Diel
drin)
2 Atrazine mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - 0.1
3 4,4'-DDD mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - -
4 4,4'-DDE mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - -
5 4,4'-DDT mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 0.001(DD 0.01(DDT)
T)
6 Endosulfan mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - 0.03
7 Endosulfan sulfate mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - -
8 Endrin mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - 0.0006
9 HCH-alpha (benzene mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 0.00002 -
hexachloride-alpha) (BHC)
(alpha-BHC)
10 HCH-beta(beta-BHC) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 -
11 HCH-delta(delta-BHC) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 -

12 HCH-gamma(Lindane) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 -
(ganma-BHC)
13 Alachlor mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - 0.02
14 Diazinon mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - -
15 Chlorpyrifos mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - 0.03
16 Dimethoate mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - 0.006
17 Imidacloprid mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - 0.01
Source: EDWS, YCDC
3.2 Discussion
3.2.1 Discussion of basic parameters results
(i) pH is an important parameter for evaluating toxicity of an aquatic system. High
acidity (a low pH) can convert insoluble metal sulfides to soluble forms, which
increases the bioavailability. A high pH can also cause ammonia toxicity. The
surface measurements from the two sampling points showed the pH level fell in the
acceptable limit of drinking water quality standard of MOH. Therefore the pH level
of these sampling points are suitable for water supply.
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(ii) Turbidity is the cloudiness of the water, which is related to the shape, size and
concentration of particles suspended in the water. Turbidity typically increases
during high flow events (e.g. heavy rain, snowmelt, etc.) as soil particles are
washed off from city streets, parking lots and agricultural fields. Resuspension of
river sediments under high flow conditions can also contribute to higher turbidity
levels. In the Hlaing river basin, turbidity is higher than twenty times of WHO
standards. As a result, if they are applied for water supply, sedimentation treatment
will be required.
Source: EDWS, YCDC

Figure 3.2-1 Turbidity level of Kokkowa and Wataya sampling points
(i) Salinity of the river water is the concentration of total salts dissolved in the water.
Rain falling over the river will add freshwater back to the surface and decrease the
salinity, although the salinity can increase in the blackish water or sea water
depending on the tidal effect. Salinity is typically expressed in units of “parts per
thousand” (ppt). Regarding samples taken in the raining season, salinity values
were under the guideline of WHO standards. Thus these sampling points were
suitable for water supply at the survey time. However, especially in Wataya, which
is closer to the sea, the change in salinity and behavior of saltwater intrusion should
be checked.
3.2.2 Discussion of organic substances results
(i) Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD, also called biological oxygen demand) is the
amount of dissolved oxygen needed (i.e. demanded) by aerobic biological organisms to
break down organic material present in a given water sample at certain temperature
over a specific time period. The BOD value is commonly expressed in milligrams of
oxygen consumed per liter of sample during 5 days of incubation at 20 C. It is often
used as an indicator of organic pollution level in the water. BOD is similar in function
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to chemical oxygen demand (COD) and to be measured for estimating the amount of
organic compounds in water. The survey found that BOD value of two sampling points
is less than target value of Vietnamese standards. On the other hand, COD value of
Wataya point is slightly higher than Standards value. In consequence, there are slight
concerns on potential health risk that might be caused by organic material in water
treatment plant. If chlorine disinfection process is applied in the treatment system,
chlorine reacts with natural organic matter in raw water, resulting in formation of
undesirable byproduct: trihalomethanes (THMS), haloacetic acids (HAAs),
haloacetonitriles (HANs) and other chemical compounds. Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
will be an important parameter for that concern. Moreover, Wataya sampling point
needs to be further investigated to monitor seasonal water quality to consider future
water supply.
Source: EDWS, YCDC
Figure 3.2-2 BOD level of Kokkowa and Wataya Sampling Points
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Source: EDWS, YCDC

Figure 3.2-3 COD Level of Kokkowa and Wataya Sampling Points
3.2.3 Discussion of nutrients

(i) Total Nitrogen is a sum of measurement amount of all forms of nitrogen (organic and
inorganic). The importance of nitrogen in the aquatic environment varies depending on
the forms of nitrogen, which can be present as ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and organic
nitrogen. Analytically, total nitrogen can be determined by firstly digesting the sample
followed by colorimetric measurement. Total nitrogen is reported as mg/l N. According
to 4th water survey result, total nitrogen level at target sampling points are under 0.1
mg/L, the Japanese environmental standard for lakes (Class V, for fishery class for
marine products and agricultural use in lakes). However, the dry season of Kokkowa
results was higher than that reference value. Although the water quality standard for
lakes are not totally suitable to be referred for water quality, this result implies the more
pollution impact of nitrogen in the dry season. The nitrogen level for each chemical
form needs to be analyzed and monitored seasonally to consider the future water supply.
(ii) Total Phosphorus express both inorganic and organic forms of phosphorus. Due to the
longer residence time in lakes, total phosphorus rather than just orthophosphate is
considered to be the most critical nutrient in most cases of lake environment.
Analytically, it is normally determined by prior digestion of the sample followed by
colorimetric measurement. The total phosphorus is typically reported as mg/l. T-P level
at Kokkowa was more than 0.1 mg/L in the dry season, but decreased in the wet season.
On the other hand, the Wataya sampling point showed more than 0.1 mg/L of T-P even
in the wet season. Water quality at Wataya sampling point needs to monitored over time
to examine the possibility of future water supply.
3.2.4 Discussion of other
(i) Pesticides are largely used in agricultural settings, and to a lesser extent, in urban areas.
They can be transported into water bodies where they pose a risk to aquatic life and
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human health. In Wataya and Kokkowa sampling point, no pesticides pollution was
confirmed within the scope of survey. However, water quality of these sampling points
need to be analyzed and monitored by season because there is a wider area of
agricultural land in upstream of the river.
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4 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Conclusions
According to the water quality results, the following conclusions are came out,
1.) As for basic parameters, pH values obtained from the Kokkowa River sampling point and
Wataya sampling point are ranged in the acceptable limit and not too much different each other.
Turbidity and salinity values from these two sampling points have almost the same value.
However, the turbidity values are higher than the guideline value suggested by WHO although
salinity values are acceptable. As a result, if such high-turbid water is applied for water supply,
sedimentation treatment will be required.
2.) Compared with the Vietnamese surface water quality standard, the value of BOD obtained
from Kokkowa and Wataya are in the acceptable limit but BOD at Kokkowa is around 1mg/l
higher than Wataya value. In COD results, the value of COD from Wataya is much higher than
the Kokkowa results and does not meet with the Vietnamese standard. The BOD and COD
concentration is not specifically considered to judge the suitability for water supply and water
treatment plant design. However, in order to consider the effect of organic carbon, which may
be a health problem risk when chlorine disinfection is applied, Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
will also need to be checked.
3.) The total phosphate value of Wataya point is 0.2 mg/l higher than the Kokkowa result in the
dry season. Compared the water quality of Kokkowa between the wet season and dry season, it
was found that its T-P value in the dry season is higher than one in the wet season, while results
of two sampling time exceeded the reference standard value for lakes. For total nitrogen value,
T-N shows that the value of Wataya is slightly higher than the Kokkowa value. The nutrient
level for specific nitrogen forms at these two sampling points needs to be analyzed and
monitored by season to consider future water supply.
4.) Pesticides values from both sampling points was under the acceptable limit compared with
Japanese and Vietnamese standards. However pesticides should be monitor seasonally because
there are a wide area of agricultural land beside and upstream of the river.
4.2 Recommendation
Overall, water quality in the Kokkowa River, which will be used as water supply source, is
likely to be suitable for water supply purposes. However, the pesticides, BOD and COD
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parameters etc. should be monitored seasonally. Wataya point requires more surveys and
examination to confirm the suitability as a drinking water source.
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Appendices
Project for Capacity Development WATER QUALITY
in Basic Water Environment Management and EIA System SURVEY REPORT
Appendix 1 Photo Gallery
Haling River Pan Hlaing River
Creek in ShwePhy Thar IZ in Yangon (Shwe-5) Sub-stream of Hlaing River (Shwe-1)
Appendix 1- 1
A2.1 Analysis Results of 4th Water Quality Survey
Table A.2.1-1 Results of Wataya and Kokkowa Sampling point (Osumi (Jp Lab))
Location name Wataya Kokkowa
Left/Center/Right Center Center
No Unit
Sampling Date 19/9/2017 20/9/2017
Sampling Time 11:16 9:46
On-site measurement
1 Air Temperature °C 33.20 31.00
2 Water Temperature °C 28.80 28.49
3 pH - 7.61 7.89
4 ORP mv 320 190
5 Conductivity ms/cm 0.125 0.099
6 Turbidity NTU 618 545
7 DO mg/L 6.67 6.68
8 TDS mg/L 81 66
9 Salinity ppt 0.1 0.0
Laboratory analysis
1 BOD mg/L 2.30 3.72
2 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 35000 4600
Total Suspended Solids
3 mg/L 420 120
(TSS)
4 COD Cr mg/L 11 8.3
5 Cyanide(total) mg/L < 0.1 < 0.1
6 Oil and grease mg/L <1 <1
7 Phenols mg/L < 0.005 < 0.005
8 Total phosphorus (T-P) mg/L 0.16 0.089
9 Total nitrogen (T-N) mg/L 1.0 0.71
10 Zinc (Zn) mg/L 0.054 0.029
11 Total chromium (T-Cr) mg/L 0.048 0.019
12 Chromium (Hexavalent) mg/L < 0.005 < 0.005
13 Arsenic (As) mg/L 0.0026 0.0016
14 Copper (Cu) mg/L 0.017 0.010
15 Total Mercury (Hg) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
Appendix 2-1
16 Cadmium (Cd) mg/L < 0.001 < 0.001

17 Lead (Pb) mg/L 0.0097 < 0.005
18 Pesticides mg/L See Table 3.3-1 See on Table 3.3-1
19 PCBs mg/L < 0.0005 -
BOD/COD ratio 0.21 0.45
N/P ratio 6.3 8.0
Table A.2.1-1 Results of Wataya and Kokkowa Sampling point (YCDC Lab)
Location name Wataya Kokkowa
Left/Center/Right Center Center
No Unit
Sampling Date 19/9/2017 20/9/2017
Analysis result by Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation)- YCDC
1 pH - 7.33 7.38
2 EC mS/cm 0.116 0.103
3 Turbidity (NTU) NTU 346 198
4 TDS mg/L 58 52
5 Salinity ppt 0.06 0.05
7 Chloride mg/L 10 12
6 Total Nitrogen mg/L 3 6
8 Nitrite nitrogen (NO2-N) mg/L 0.006 0.001
9 Nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N) mg/L 0 0
10 Ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) mg/L 0.23 0.21
11 Phosphate mg/L 0.54 0.28
12 Sulphate mg/L 5 2
Analysis result by WWTP lab- YCDC
1 pH - 8.6 7.8
2 Turbidity NTU 314 231
3 DO mg/L 0.53 0.61
4 TDS mg/L 60.2 91.3
5 BOD mg/L 15.9 3.7
6 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/L 228 33.5
7 COD Cr mg/L 40 0.2
BOD/COD ratio 0.40 18.50
Appendix 2-2
Appendix 10-5:
Water Quality Survey Report prepared by ECD Mandalay

WATER QUALITY SURVEY REPORT FOR

TAUNGTHAMAN LAKE
APRIL, 2018
PREPARED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT (MANDALAY)
Table of Content
1 Introduction and Objectives ............................................................................... 1

Background ..................................................................................................................... 1
Objective of water quality survey report........................................................................ 2
Survey Area ..................................................................................................................... 3

Water inlets of the Taungthaman Lake ................................................................... 3
Water Usage of the Taungthaman Lake .................................................................. 3
Information of Taungthaman Lake .......................................................................... 3
Target Area .............................................................................................................. 3
Pollution Source near the Target Area ........................................................................... 4

Mandalay Industrial Zone ........................................................................................ 4
Residential Quarter ................................................................................................. 6
Agriculture and Livestock ........................................................................................ 7
Legal basis of water quality survey ................................................................................. 8

Related Legislations for Water Environment Management .................................... 8
Water Quality Standards ....................................................................................... 10
Survey objectives .......................................................................................................... 10
2 Survey Methods ............................................................................................... 11

Role and responsibility of survey team ........................................................................ 11
3rd Water Quality Survey Sampling Team Members ............................................. 11
4th Water Quality Survey Sampling Team Members ............................................. 11
Sampling schedule ........................................................................................................ 12

3rd Water Quality Survey Sampling schedule ........................................................ 12
4th Water Quality Survey Sampling schedule ........................................................ 12
Sampling points ............................................................................................................ 12

3rd Water Quality Survey Sampling points............................................................. 12
4th Water Quality Survey Sampling points............................................................. 13
Survey parameter ......................................................................................................... 14

Measurement parameter ...................................................................................... 14
The Levels of Water Quality Standards ................................................................. 15
Sampling and measurement ......................................................................................... 15
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Sampling method .................................................................................................. 15

Laboratory analysis method .................................................................................. 17
3 Results and Discussion ..................................................................................... 19

Water Quality Results ................................................................................................... 19
Water quality results ............................................................................................. 19
Basic parameters ................................................................................................... 20
Organic substances ................................................................................................ 21
Bacteria.................................................................................................................. 24
Nutrients ................................................................................................................ 25
Heavy metals ......................................................................................................... 28
Discussion ..................................................................................................................... 31
Findings about the Pollutant Levels ...................................................................... 31
Finding about the Pollution Sources ..................................................................... 32
Finding about the Water Quality Status ................................................................ 32
Finding about the Water Quality Changes ............................................................ 32
4 Conclusions and Recommendations.................................................................. 33

Conclusions ................................................................................................................... 33
Recommendations ........................................................................................................ 33
Appendices
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.4-1 List of industries along Pa Yan Taw Creek ................................................................ 4
Table 1.4-2 Key Industries in Mandalay Industrial Zone and References to the Emission
Guidelines ............................................................................................................................ 6
Table 1.4-3 List of Parameters related to Suspected Pollutants from Industries along Pa Yan Taw
Creek ................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 1.4-4 List of General Pollutants from the Residential Area ............................................... 7
Table 1.4-5 List of General Pollutant for the Seasonal Crops Plantation and Duck Farms ......... 8
Table 2.1-1 Survey Team Members in 3rd Water Quality Survey .............................................. 11
Table 2.1-2 Survey team members in 4th Water Quality Survey ............................................... 11
Table 2.3-1 3rd Water Quality Survey Sampling Points and Time of Taungthaman Lake and ... 12
Table 2.3-2 Sampling Points and Time of Taungthaman Lake and Pa Yan Taw creek in 4th Survey
........................................................................................................................................... 13
Table 2.4-1 Referenced Surface Water Quality Standards ....................................................... 15
Table 2.5-1 Sample Preservation Methods ............................................................................... 16
Table 2.5-2 Laboratory Analysis Methods for samples (4th water quality survey).................... 17
Table 3.1-1 3rd Water Quality Results of Target Points ............................................................. 19
Table 3.1-2 4th Water Quality Results of Target Points ............................................................. 19
Table 3.1-3 Total Coliform Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Vietnamese Standard ................. 24
Table 3.1-4 T-N Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Standards ..................................................... 26
Table 3.1-5 Comparison between T-P and Standards ............................................................... 27
Table 3.1-6 Pb Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Standards ...................................................... 29
Table 3.1-7 As Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Standards ....................................................... 30
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1-1 Target Area.............................................................................................................. 2
Figure 1.4-1 Plot map of Mandalay Industrial Zone .................................................................... 5
Figure 2.5-1 Photo of on-site sampling ..................................................................................... 17
Figure 3.1-1 Comparison between TSS Levels and Standards .................................................. 21
Figure 3.1-2 Comparison between BOD Levels and Standards ................................................. 22
Figure 3.1-3 Comparison between COD Levels and Standards ................................................. 23
Figure 3.1-4 Comparison between Total Coliform levels and standards .................................. 25
Figure 3.1-5 Comparison between T-N levels and standards ................................................... 26
Figure 3.1-6 Comparison between T-P levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and with standards ......... 28
Figure 3.1-7 Comparison between Pb levels in 3rd and 4th surveys with standards.................. 29
Figure 3.1-8 Comparison between As levels in 3rd and 4th surveys with standards .................. 30
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank

EU European Union
IZ Industrial Zone
JET JICA Expert Team
MCDC Mandalay City Development Committee
MONREC Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
TSS Total Suspended Solid
USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
TP Total Phosphorus
TN Total Nitrogen
WQS Water Quality Survey
PTM Paw Taw Mu
PYTC Pa Yan Taw
TT Tagon Taing
UST U Shwe Taung
N-TTML Northern Taungtaman Lake
S-TTML Southern Taungthaman Lake
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
i) Purpose
System in Myanmar has been implemented as a bilateral technical cooperation between
Ministry of Natural Resource and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) and Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which is three-year project starting from June 2015 to
June 2018. The implemented project areas are the Hlaing River Basin in Yangon and the Doke
Hta Waddy River Basin in Mandalay. The project output (2) is to enhance the Capacity for
implementing water quality survey in order to obtain reliable information. Five times water
quality survey had been conducted during the project period; two times in the raining season
and three times in the dry season.
This report has been developed by the representative group of Environmental Conservation
Department (Mandalay). The target area of the report is Taungthaman Lake which is located in
the Doke Hta Waddy River Basin of Mandalay. The reason to choose this area is that
Taungthaman Lake has been surrounded by the Mandalay Industrial Zone, household,
agricultural and livestock lands. Therefore, there have many concerns about the influent
wastewater from those potential pollution source into the lake.
This report is aiming to access the water quality changes in Taungthaman Lake which are
affected by the pollution sources nearby based on third and fourth water quality survey results
of the project. The concerned pollution sources are the Mandalay Industrial Zone, squatting area,
restaurants, domestic household, plantations and duck farms.
ii) Findings
The 4th WQS Results represent the rainy season and 3rd WQS Results represent the dry
season. The TSS, BOD and COD levels are much higher at the Pan Yan Taw Creek and diluted at
Taungthaman Lake. Total coliform level is high at both Pa Yan Taw and Taungthaman lake. Total
nitrogen (T-N) and total phosphorus (T-P) levels are high at Taungthaman Lake. The lead (Pb) at
the U Shwe Taung Bridge is high for ambient water quality.
The TSS, BOD and COD are higher in dry season than in the rainy season. Total coliform is
higher in the rainy season than in the dry season. The flood washes out the impurities of the
squatting area into the water bodies. Thus the concentration of total coliform in the rainy season
is higher than the dry season. And T-N and T-P are higher in the dry season than rainy season,
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which might be affected by the restaurants, domestic household, plantations and duck farms on
the lake.
The water quality of the Pa Yan Taw Creek is not suitable for the irrigation purpose. And the
water quality of the Taungthaman Lake is not suitable for the domestic use of water. However,
it is suitable for agricultural use. The water quality of the north Taungthaman Lake is worse than
the southern Thaungthaman Lake.
The water quality of the Taungthaman Lake is changed due to the effect of pollution sources
nearby and seasonally. Therefore, the wastewater from the Mandalay Industrial Zone, squatting
area, restaurants, domestic household, plantations and duck farms can be the main factors that
will impact the water quality of Taungthaman Lake.
The awareness programs for the notification for the priority nine industries to implement
the EMP should be conducted in the Mandalay Industrial Zone Area. The water quality
monitoring and inventory of biodiversity index should be conducted to build the database
system and to ensure the environmental status. The awareness programs on the collected
information and knowledge of the environmental status of Taungthaman Lake should be
conducted with the stakeholders of the Lake to share the knowledge and to get the suggestion
for environmental quality promoting processes. The water quality of Taungthaman Lake should
be maintained or improved to be suitable for the agricultural use.
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1 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
Background
The Project for Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment Management and
EIA System in Myanmar has been implemented as a bilateral technical cooperation between
Ministry of Natural Resource and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) and Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This is three-year project starting from June 2015 to
June 2018. There are six outputs of the project according to the work plan; four outputs for
Water Environment Management component and two outputs for EIA System component. The
implemented project areas are the Hlaing River Basin in Yangon and the Doke Hta Waddy River
Basin in Mandalay. One of the achievements of the project is output (2) Enhancement of the
Capacity for implementing water quality survey to obtain reliable information. Five times water
quality survey had been conducted during the project period; two times in raining season and
three times in dry season.
This report has been developed by the representative group of Environmental

Conservation Department (Mandalay). There have four members for this group who are Khin
Myo Sat Aye (Staff Officer of ECD- Nay Pyi Taw), Pyae Pyoe Kyaw (Staff Officer of ECD- Shan
State), Aye Moe Kyaw (Deputy Staff Officer of ECD- Mandalay) and Khaing Thandar Kyaw
(Deputy Staff Officer of ECD- Mandalay).
The target area of the report is Taungthaman Lake which is located in the Doke Hta
Waddy River Basin of Mandalay. The reason of the choosing this area is due to a lot of fish dying
in 2015. Besides, Taungthaman Lake has been surrounded by the Mandalay Industrial Zone,
household, agricultural and livestock lands. Therefore, there have many concerns of influent
wastewater from them into the lake. Furthermore, Taungthaman Lake and U Pein Bridge are the
historic place of Myanmar and it is famous among Myanmar people and the tourists. Moreover,
almost 2000 locals from the thirteen villages depend on the Taungthaman Lake for a living.
Target area is shown in Figure 1.1-1.
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Source: ECD Mandalay
Figure 1.1-1 Target Area
Objective of water quality survey report
According to the Environmental Conservation Law (2012), Ministry of Natural

Resources and Environmental Conservation may has a responsibility for laying down, carrying
out and monitoring programmes for conservation and enchancement of the environment, and
for conservation, control and abatement not to cause environmental pollution. Moreover, this
Ministry may have to fullfill the related rules and regulations to maintain and promote the
Environmental Quality. Environmental Quality Standards, one of the most important regulations,
have not developed yet in Myanmar. It is not only the Ministry’s reponsibility but also the key
of the enforcement of the law. Therefore, the Ministry may need to investigate the actual status
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of the environment and may have to take an action for the safety of people by stipulating the
related regualtion or plan.
Therefore, this report is aiming to access the water quality changes in Taungthaman
Lake which are affected by the pollution sources nearby based on third and fourth water quality
survey results of the project.
Survey Area
Water inlets of the Taungthaman Lake
The water inlets of the Taungthaman Lake are Pa Yan Taw Creek and Lat Khote Pin
Stream. The Pa Yan Taw Creek passes the agricultural land, Mandalay Industrial Zone and
residential area. There is a branch of Pa Yan Taw Creek, Kolumbo Channel which crosses the
domestic quarter. The Lat Khote Pin Stream passes the agricultural and residential areas.
Water Usage of the Taungthaman Lake
Some villagers near the Taungthaman Lake do fishing for their living and use the lake
for washing and bathing. Moreover, the lake has been used for fishery from the past. Both
seasonal cultivation and duck farms have been established round and on the lake. It is also used
for the recreation for enjoying view of the lake and U Pein Bridge as well as riding the sampan
in the lake. Therefore, the water of the lake is used for agriculture, livestock, recreation and
livelihood.
Information of Taungthaman Lake
Taungthaman Lake is situated in Amarapura Township of the Mandalay within the

Doke Hta Waddy River Basin. Its area was 2500 acre hundred years ago and then it became
about 800 to 1000 acre in normal rainfall. Sometimes it is around 1800 acre during the heavy
rainfall and it has raised 9 fts to 15 fts depth. The water level of the lake drops from November
to May and the rainy season is started from June to the beginning of October. Almost five million
species of flora and fauna occur in the lake. The water of the lake flows into the Shwe Sar Yan
Creek and then enters into the Ayeyarwaddy River.
Target Area
This report focuses on the water quality changes of Taungthaman Lake which would
be affected by inlets. Pa Yan Taw Creek is concerned to the variety of pollution sources including
Mandalay Industrial Zone and it is combined with the Lat Khote Pin Stream near the lake.
Therefore, the target survey areas of the report are northern and southern parts of
Taungthaman Lake as well as Pan Yan Taw Creek.
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Pollution Source near the Target Area
There are seven townships in Mandalay District; Amarapura, Aungmyaetharzen,

Chanayetharzan, Mahaaungmyay, Patheingyi, Pyigitagon. Taungthaman Lake is geologically
connected with the Pyigyitagon Township which is located at the eastern part of the
Taungthaman Lake. The inlets of the lake pass through the Pyigyitagon Township and the lake is
located in Amarapura Township.
Mandalay Industrial Zone
Mandalay Industrial Zone has been established since 1990, located in Pyi Gyi Tagon
township of Mandalay, and has 3530 plots on the 1820 acre. This Industrial Zone has involved
1292 industries in total; 392 in large, 304 in medium and 596 in small including distillery, sugar
factory, textile industry, wood processing, plastic goods, battery, detergent, pharmaceutical,
fertilizer, metal smelting, metal casting, tannery, paper mill and so on. Central Wastewater
Treatment System for Mandalay Industrial Zone is under construction stage. Therefore, most of
the industries directly discharge the wastewater into the water resources nearby and 10 inches
pipeline. There have only 93 wastewater discharging industries in the industrial zone; 10
industries are discharging into 10 inches pipeline, 18 industries are discharging into Pan Yan Taw
creek, 65 industries are discharging into No. 6 Irrigation water discharged channel respectively.
There are 27 industries along the Pa Yan Taw Creek; the industrial type and number of these 27
industries are six distilleries, one candy factory, ten sugar factory, one textile industry, five
tanneries, one paper ,ill and three cardboard factory.
The list of industries along the Pa Yan Taw Creek and the plot map of Mandalay
Industrial Zone are descried in Table 1.4-1and Figure 1.4-1.
Table 1.4-1 List of industries along Pa Yan Taw Creek

No. Name of the Industry Remark
1. Kyar Min Gyi Distillery
2. Shwe Myanmar Distillery
3. Shwe Myin Pyan Distillery
4. Sein Pwint Distillery Stopped
5. Nant Yan Distillery
6. Good Taste Candy Factory
7. Su Lat sugar factory
8. Aung Sein Textile
9. San Chain Distillery Stopped
10. KKK Sugar Factory
11. Chan Sein Min Thar Tannery
12. Tyne Kyaw Tannery
13. Emperor Paper Mill
14. Man Thiri Sugar Factory
15. Thuzar Sugar Factory
16. Pyaewa Sugar Factory
17. Mya Bayin Sugar Factory
18. Pyae Win Maung Sugar Factory
19. Man Myoe Sugar Factory
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No. Name of the Industry Remark

20. Thein Than Sugar Factory
21. Lucky Tannery
22. U Mg Mg Than Tannery
23. Nweni Tannery Stopped
24. Aye Mya Chanthar Cardboard Factory
25. Susee Chanthar Wave Cardboard Factory
26. Ya Pyae Cardboard Factory
27. Great Wall Sugar Factory
Source: Mandalay City Development Committee
Source: MCDC
Figure 1.4-1 Plot map of Mandalay Industrial Zone
According to the aforementioned Figure 1.4-1, sugar factories seem to be the biggest
pollution source in this area, followed by the distillery and tannery. But sugar factories are
operated only between October and April of a year. Moreover, Ministry of Home Affairs
announced to stop the operation of distilleries without wastewater treatment system on August
15th, 2017.
Regarding those industry types, i.e., distillery, candy factory, sugar factory, textile,
tannery and paper mill and cardboard factory, the Emission Guideline was referred from the
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annex (1) of the National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines (EQEG) (2015) as shown
in Table 1.4-2. Based on these references, Table 1.4-3 was prepared to show the possible water
pollutants discharged from these industries along the Pa Yan Taw Creek.
Table 1.4-2 Key Industries in Mandalay Industrial Zone and References to the Emission
Guidelines
No. Industry Reference of Emission Guidelines in NEQG
1 Distillery 2.3.1.8 Breweries and Distilleries
2 Candy Factory
3 Sugar Factory 2.3.1.7 Sugar Manufacturing
4 Textile 2.3.2.1 Textile Manufacturing
5 Tannery 2.3.2.2 Tanning Leather Finishing Manufacturing
6 Paper Mill 2.3.3.3 Pulp and Paper Mills
7 Cardboard Factory
Source: Annex (1), Myanmar National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines (NEQG) (2015)
Table 1.4-3 List of Parameters related to Suspected Pollutants from Industries along Pa Yan
Taw Creek
No. Parameters Remark
1 5-day Biochemical oxygen demand
2 Active ingredients / Antibiotics
3 Adsorbable organic halogens
4 Ammonia
5 Biocides
6 Cadmium
7 Chemical oxygen demand
8 Chloride
9 Chromium (hexavalent)
10 Chromium (total)
11 Cobalt
12 Color
13 Copper
14 Nickel
15 Oil and grease
16 Pesticides
17 pH
18 Phenol
19 Sulfate
20 Sulfide
21 Temperature increase
22 Total coliform bacteria
23 Total nitrogen
24 Total phosphorus
25 Total suspended solids
26 Zinc
Source: Myanmar National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines (EQEG) (2015)
Residential Quarter
Pyi Gyi Tagon Township has 28.5 km2 in area, 8343/km2 in density and its population is
about 234,698. Pyi Gyi Tagon combines both the industrial and urban nature. Amarapura
Township has 237,618 in population, 205 km2 in area and 1160/km2 in density. Most of the area
of Amarapura Township is the rural communities and they depend on the Taungthaman Lake
for their living. The villages near the Taungthaman Lake are Taungthaman Village, Da None
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Village, Nat Yaae Kan Village, Hin Thar Bone Oe Village, Kan Peit Village,Let Pan Zin Village, Tha
Gyi Yar Village and so on.
Yadanarbon University is situated at the eastern part of the lake in Amarapura.

Therefore, there has a lot of hostels and restaurants to support the university students.
Furthermore, area occupied by squatters or illegal tenants has been situated between northern-
east of the lake and the Mandalay Industrial Zone which has no sanitary latrine system. The
heavy rain causes floods around the Taungthaman Lake every year and the water has remained
in the squatting area and it is dried in summer season.
Furthermore, there have around 73 restaurants near the edges of the U Pein Bridge
situated between north and south of the Taungthaman Lake. These restaurants discharge the
wastewater directly into the lake. Besides, there have around 45 small boats as the recreational
facilities.
Therefore, Section 2.6.4 “Tourism and Hospitality Development” in EQEG’s Annex (1),
is referred for the possible effluent parameter of the residential area. The general pollutants in
the wastewater from the residential area are described in the following Table 1.4-4.
Table 1.4-4 List of General Pollutants from the Residential Area

No. Parameters
1 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
2 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
3 Oil and Grease
4 pH
5 Total Coliform Bacteria
6 Total Nitrogen
7 Total Phosphorus
8 Total Suspended Solids
Agriculture and Livestock
During the dry season starting from November to May of the year, the water level of
the lake is dropped. Meanwhile, the bed of the lake appears and the cultivation on the lake
starts. Seasonal crops including bean, corn, paddy, onion are planted on and around the lake.
Besides, the duck farms are built on the brink of the lake all year round. The ducks swim near
the strand of the lake and eat the pests of the cultivated vegetable. Therefore, EQEG’s Annex
(1), 2.2.2 Annual Crop Production and 2.2.4 Poultry Production are referred for the potential
effluent parameter from those agricultural activities. The general pollutants in the wastewater
discharged from the seasonal crops plantation and duck farms, are described in the following
Table 1.4-5.
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Table 1.4-5 List of General Pollutant for the Seasonal Crops Plantation and Duck Farms
No. Parameters
1 5-day Biochemical oxygen demand

2 Active ingredients / Antibiotics
3 Arsenic
4 Biological oxygen demand
5 Cadmium
6 Chemical oxygen demand
7 Heavy metals (total)
8 Lead
9 Mercury
10 Oil and grease
11 pH
12 Temperature increase
13 Total coliform bacteria
14 Total nitrogen
15 Total organochlorine pesticides
16 Total phosphorus
17 Total suspended solids
Legal basis of water quality survey
Related Legislations for Water Environment Management
Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
The Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was stipulated in 2008,
expresses that the Union shall protect and conserve natural environment and every citizen has
the duty to assist the Union in carrying out environmental conservation.
Myanmar Environmental Conservation Law, Rules and regulations
Myanmar Environmental Conservation Law was enacted on 30th March, 2012 and
expresses that Ministry may have a responsibility to carry out the activities regarding the
conservation and the enchancement of the environment to protect and solve the pollution
problem developing the related plans and regulations. Articles 10 and 11 express as the Ministry
may formulate and modify Environmental Quality Standard (EQS) including surface water,
groundwater, costal and marine, atmospheric, emission, effluent, noise, vibration and others
with the approval of the Union Government and Committee. Article (13) describes the Ministry
shall implement the the comprehensive monitoring system on the performance of waste
disposal and possible pollution by itself or in co-ordination with relevent organizations. Besides,
Articles 14 and 15 are related with installation of wastewater treatment plant.
Environmental Conservation Rules was adopted on 5th June, 2014 and Rules 26 (A)
expresses the Department may have a responsibility to carry out the collection and compiling of
data for the conservation and enhancement of the environment, doing research and conducting
training program. Rule 38 expresses the amendment of EQS that may be necessary, for the
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interest of the public according to the time and location. Projects and business, identified by the
Ministry in accordance with the Article 21 of the EC Law and EC Rules 62, are required to
undertake IEE or EIA or to develop an EMP, and to obtain an ECC in accordance with the Article
21 of the EC Law and EC Rules 52, 53 and 55. The Rules 69 (A) expresses that any person shall
not emit, ask to emit, dispose, ask to dispose, pile and ask to pile, by any means, hazardous
waste or hazardous substances stipulated by notification according to any rules in this rules at
any place which may affect the public directly or indirectly.
Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure (EIA Procedure) and National

Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines (EQEG) were issued on 29 December 2015. No.108
of the EIA Procedure describes the project proponent shall submit monitoring reports to the
Ministry not less frequently than every six months, as provided in a schedule in the EMP, or
periodically as prescribed by the Ministry. No. 6 of the EQEG expresses that provision of the
Guidelines shall be reflected in EMP and ECC as commitment of the project.
Law for Conservation of Water Resources and Rivers and its rules
The Law for Conservation of Water Resources and Rivers was enacted in 2006 and the
Rules were stipulated in 2013. This law intends to conserve and protect the water resources and
rivers system, to smooth and safety waterways navigation along rivers and to protect the
environmental impact. Its Rules 9 describes that if the Department repairs for the protection of
water pollution and conservation of environment, the polluter who caused water pollution and
environmental impact in the rivers will be fined the adequate amount of money for expense of
repair.
Myanmar National Water Policy
Myanmar National Water Policy was formulated in 2015 and its objectives are to
disseminate knowledge and create awareness, develop responsible behaviors and create
enabling environment for sustainable water use as well as to enhance water information,
knowledge, know-how, technology, cooperation, consultation and partnerships. This policy
describes that the present scenario of water resources and their management in Myanmar has
given rise to several concerns, one of the important amongst them is “Water Quality Standards”
should be set by relevant Ministries under the direction of the NWRC for the purpose of both
“domestic and industrial” and “economical use and their discharges” to prevent surface, ground
and marine water.
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Standing Order No.3 of Ministry of Industry (1), Water and Air Pollution
Control Plan (1995)
This standing order was adopted by the Ministry of Industry aiming to develop the
Cleaner Production in the industries under the Ministry of Industry (1) and to prevent the
pollution caused by industries. It expresses about the water pollution control, specific factories
for reporting monitoring results of wastewater, setting time frame for wastewater treatment
facilities.
Water Quality Standards
Water Quality Standards (WQS) have not been developed yet in Myanmar, although
the development of ambient Water Quality Standards is ongoing under MONREC with the
assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Myanmar National Drinking Water Quality
Standards has been already drafted in 2014. Therefore, in this report, other countries’ WQS,
namely, Vietnamese WQS, Japanese WQS and Ireland EPA Surface Water Quality Standards will
be used in this report to evaluate the Water Quality Status of the Taungthaman Lake.
Survey objectives
The objective of the water quality survey for Taungthaman Lake and Pa Yan Taw Creek are
as follows:
1) To access water quality changes and confirm the current water quality of the
Taungthaman Lake from 3rd and 4th WQ survey results
2) To train the staffs of counterpart organizations on water quality survey
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2 Survey Methods
Role and responsibility of survey team
The survey works were conducted by a local environmental consultant company under
the management of JICA Expert Team. The staff of ECD (Mandalay) and MCDC participated the
sampling activities to supervise the survey works and to get the experience during the project
period.
3 rd Water Quality Survey Sampling Team Members
The 3rd water quality survey sampling team members of the Doke Hta Waddy River
Basin of Mandalay are shown in Table 2.1-1.
Table 2.1-1 Survey Team Members in 3rd Water Quality Survey
No Members Organization Note

1. Ms. Tomoe Takeda JICA Expert Team to supervise the survey activities
2. Mr. Salai Thura Zaw JICA Expert Team Ditto
3. Ms. Thet Su Su Hnin JICA Expert Team Ditto
4. Mr. Josiah Bowles ENVIRON Myanmar Co., Ltd to conduct the survey activities
5. Supporting surveyors ENVIRON Myanmar Co., Ltd to conduct the survey activities
6. Mr. Pyae Pyo Kyaw Environmental Conservation to supervise the survey works
Department (Mandalay) and to get the experience
7. Staffs Mandalay City Development to supervise the survey works
Committee and to get the experience
4 th Water Quality Survey Sampling Team Members
The 4th water quality survey sampling team members of the Doke Hta Waddy River
Basin of Mandalay are shown in Table 2.1-2.
Table 2.1-2 Survey team members in 4th Water Quality Survey

No Members Organization Note
1. Ms. Tomoe Takeda JICA Expert Team to supervise the survey activities
2. Ms. Thet Su Su Hnin JICA Expert Team Ditto
3. Ms. May Thinzar Kyaw JICA Expert Team Ditto
4. Mr. Josiah Bowles Social & Environmental to conduct the survey activities
Association-Myanmar
5. Supporting surveyors Social & Environmental to conduct the survey activities
Association-Myanmar
6. Staffs Environmental Conservation to supervise the survey works
Department (Mandalay) and to get the experience
7. Staffs Mandalay City Development to supervise the survey works
Committee and to get the experience
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Sampling schedule
3 rd Water Quality Survey Sampling schedule
The 3rd water quality sampling was undertaken from 8:00 AM to 16:30 PM of 23rd and
24th October 2017 in the Doke Hta Waddy River Basin of Mandalay.
4 th Water Quality Survey Sampling schedule
The 4th water quality sampling was undertaken from 8:00 AM to 16:30 PM of 25th and
26th September 2017 in the Doke Hta Waddy River Basin of Mandalay.
Sampling points
The 3rd and 4th water sampling activities were conducted in the Doke Hta Waddy River
Basin at the following sampling points.
3 rd Water Quality Survey Sampling points
During the 3rd water quality survey, sampling activities were conducted in 15 different
sampling points. Along the Doke Hta Waddy River, there have four sampling points; upstream
and downstream of discharge point, discharge point and Myint Nge Bridge. There has only six
sampling points regarding the Taungthaman Lake and Pa Yan Taw Creek, these points are
considered for this report to access the water quality changes from upstream of water inlet and
the lake. The three sampling points of Pa Yan Taw Creek are PTM Bridge, PYTC1’ and TT Bridge.
The point at the UST Bridge is situated under the junction of Pan Yan Taw Creek and Lat Khote
Pin Stream. These sampling points of the creek show the behavior of pollution sources nearby.
There has only two sampling points at the centers of the northern and southern parts of
Taungthaman Lake, namely N-TTML and S-TTML which can indicate the actual water quality level
of the lake. The 3rd water quality survey sampling points and time of Taungthaman Lake and Pa
Yan Taw creek are shown in Table 2.3-1.
Table 2.3-1 3rd Water Quality Survey Sampling Points and Time of Taungthaman Lake and
Pa Yan Taw Creek

Sampling Location
Location Name Sampling Date
Time Latitude Longitude
PTM Bridge
23-1-2017 9:29 21.9457 96.1311
(Paw Taw Mu Bridge)
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Sampling Location
PTYC-1’
(Pa Yan Taw Creek [Myo Ma Aung 23-1-2017 12:59 21.9015 96.094
Myin Street])
TT Bridge
23-1-2017 12:13 21.8989 96.0871
(Tagon Taing Bridge)
UST Bridge
23-1-2017 15:36 21.8996 96.0766
(U Shwe Taung Bridge)
N-TTML
24-1-2017 10:35 21.9016 96.0591
(NorthernTaungthamanLake)
S-TTML
24-1-2017 10:35 21.8854 96.0568
(Southern Taungthaman Lake)
4 th Water Quality Survey Sampling points
During the 4th water quality survey, water samples were collected from the 15 different
sampling points. There has seven sampling points regarding the Taungthaman Lake and Pa Yan
Taw Creek, these points are taken into account for this report to access the water quality
changes of the lake due to the water inlet. The four sampling points of Pa Yan Taw Creek are
PTM Bridge, PYTC-62nd St, PYTC1’ and TT Bridge to access the water quality affected by the
pollution sources nearby. The point at the UST Bridge is situated under the junction of Pan Yan
Taw Creek and Lat Khote Pin Stream. There has two sampling points at the centers of the
northern and southern part of the Taungthaman Lake to investigate the actual water quality
levels of the lake. The 4th water quality survey sampling points and time of Taungthaman Lake
and Pa Yan Taw are shown in Table 2.3-2.
Table 2.3-2 Sampling Points and Time of Taungthaman Lake and Pa Yan Taw creek in 4th Survey
Sampling Location
PTM Bridge
2-10-2017 10:48 21.9457 96.1311
(Paw Taw Mu Bridge)
PTYC-62nd Str.
(Pa Yan Taw Creek [on 62nd street, 2-10-2017 11:50 21.9137 96.1099
upstream from Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ])
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Sampling Location
PTYC-1’
(Pa Yan Taw Creek [Myo Ma Aung 2-10-2017 15:30 21.9015 96.094
Myin Street])
TT Bridge
2-10-2017 14:36 21.8989 96.0871
(Tagon Taing Bridge)
UST Bridge
2-10-2017 16:50 21.8996 96.0766
(U Shwe Taung Bridge)
N-TTML
3-10-2017 16:11 21.9016 96.0591
(NorthernTaungthamanLake)
S-TTML
3-10-2017 16:40 21.8854 96.0568
(Southern Taungthaman Lake)
Survey parameter
Measurement parameter
The water quality survey team undertakes on-site measurement and sampling
collection during the survey time. During the 3rd water quality survey, nine parameters for on-
site measurement and twenty-eight parameters for laboratory analysis were analyzed. For the
4th water quality survey, nine parameters for on-site measurement and nineteen parameters for
laboratory analysis were analyzed.
There are a number of factories such as distilleries, paper mill, textile and tannery as
well as residential area which are situated at the upstream of the Pa Yan Taw Creek and water
catchment of the Taungthaman Lake. Moreover, residential area, agricultural and livestock area
are located on and around the Taungthaman Lake. Therefore, the potential pollutant; Total
Suspended Solid (TSS), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD Cr),
total coliforms, Total Phosphorus (T-P), Total Nitrogen (T-N), lead (Pb) and arsenic (As), totally
eight parameters will be focused in this report.
TSS is selected to access inorganic and organic particles in the water, which would be
affected by the discharge of industry and residential area. BOD and COD are selected to estimate
the organic pollution of the water and they are also the important indicators of overall water
quality. Total coliforms represent fecal and other bacteria which are the indicators of possible
presence of pathogenic micro-organisms. T-P and T-N are the nutrient parameters and they are
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selected to estimate the eutrophication status of the water. Pb and As are the heavy metals to
access the health risk to aquatic life of the lake and residents.
The Levels of Water Quality Standards
Surface Water Quality Standards of Myanmar have not been developed yet. Therefore,
reference standards of foreign countries such as Japan Water Quality Standards, Vietnam Water
Quality Standards and Ireland Environmental Protection Agency will be used as references. Table
2.4-1 shows the reference standards for surface water quality to make the comparison with the
results of surveys.
Table 2.4-1 Referenced Surface Water Quality Standards

Japan WQS1 Vietnam Ireland EPA3
WQS2
No. Parameter Unit
Human River River lake Lake
B1 A3 waters
Health (D) (E) (B) (V)
1 BOD mg/l - ≤8 ≤10 - - 15 7
2 Total MPN/100 - - - - - 7500 100,000
Coliform ml
3 TSS mg/l - ≤100 - ≤15 - 50 -
4 COD Cr mg/l - - - ≤5 - 30 40
(Mn)
5 T-P mg/l - - - - ≤0.1 - -
6 T-N mg/l - - - - ≤1 - 20
7 Pb mg/l ≤0.01 - - - - 0.05 0.05
8 As mg/l ≤0.01 - - - - 0.05 0.10

Source: 1- Japan Water Quality Standards; River (D): Water for agricultural use, River (E): Does not have bad odor,
Lake (B): Fishery of Carp etc. and water for agricultural use, Lake (V): Fishery class for marine products such as carp
and agricultural water etc., CAL: For conservation of aquatic life, 2- Vietnam Water Quality Standards; B1: For
Irrigation, 3- Parameters of Water Quality, Interpretation and Standards, Ireland Environmental Protection Agency;
A3: for Surface Water
Sampling and measurement
Sampling method
A water quality survey team conducted on-site measurement and sampling collection
during the survey times. During the 3rd water quality survey, twenty-eight parameters for
laboratory analysis were collected and sent to the laboratory in Thailand. For the 4th water
quality survey, seventeen parameters for laboratory analysis were analyzed in Japanese
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laboratory while the other two parameters that requires immediate analysis were analyzed in
Myanmar laboratory. The sampling activities were conducted in accordance with the Standards
Operation Procedure for surface water sampling of the project. Some parameters were analyzed
at the MCDC’s water laboratory. The collected samples were preserved referring to the Japanese
Industrial Standards (JIS) and other official procedures summarized in Table 2.5-1. Figure 2.5-1
shows the picture of on-site sampling in the 4th survey.
Table 2.5-1 Sample Preservation Methods

Water Example of required
No. Parameter Sample water sample Methods
Bottle volume (ml)
Store it in a cool, dark place at between 0˚C and 10˚C. Testing

1 BOD P, G 1000
should be carried out as soon as possible.
Cool<10˚C, 0.08% Na2S2O3 (0.1 ml 10%Na2S2O3/125 ml)&

2 Total Coliform P (sterile) 250
15%EDTA
Quickly filter, separate and measure. TDS and TR increase if
stored in a soft glass bottle. When iron or manganese is included,

3 TSS P, G (B) 500
close the lid tightly to avoid any exposure to the air, and store it
in a dark place at 10˚C or lower (but without freezing).
Store it in a cool, dark place at between 0˚C and 10˚C.

4 COD Cr P, G 100
Measurements should be carried out as soon as possible.
These can preserve by adding sulfuric or nitric acid until the pH

5 T-P G (A) 100
around 2.
25%H2SO4 to pH <2, Cool ≤6˚C, 0.008% Na2S2O3 to de-

6 T-N P 500
chlorinate
7 Pb P 500 1+1 HNO3 to pH <2
8 As P 500 1+1 HNO3 to pH <2

G: Glass bottles, P: Poly bottles
(A): washed with acid, (B): borosilicate glass, (S): washed with organic solvent for the parameters sensitive to
photochemical reactions, samples should be kept in amber-colored glass bottles or covered with black boxes.
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Figure 2.5-1 Photo of on-site sampling
Laboratory analysis method
The water sample analysis in laboratories was conducted both in Myanmar and in
Japan. The following Table 2.5-2 shows the method and the name of laboratory for the target
parameters at the 4th survey in this report.
Table 2.5-2 Laboratory Analysis Methods for samples (4th water quality survey)
Laboratory analysis in Myanmar
1 BOD Respirometric method (HACH DOWA Eco-system–Myanmar Co., Ltd. for
Method 10099) survey in Hlaing River basin
Membrane electrode method (SM REM-UAE Laboratory and Consultant Co.,
2012:5210 B and 4500-O G) Ltd. for survey in Doke Hta Waddy River
basin
2 Total Coliform Standard total coliform fermentation DOWA Eco-system–Myanmar Co., Ltd. for
method (APHA 9221 B) survey in Hlaing River basin
Multiple tube fermentation REM-UAE Laboratory and Consultant Co.,
technique (SM 2012:9221 B) Ltd. for survey in Doke Hta Waddy River
basin
Laboratory analysis in Japan
1 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Environment Agency OSUMI CO., Ltd.
Notification No. 59,
1971, Appendix, Table 9
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2 COD Cr JIS K0102 (2016) 20.1 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
3 Total phosphorus (T-P) JIS K0102(2016) 46.3.1 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
4 Total nitrogen (T-N) JIS K0102(2016) 45.2 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
5 Lead (Pb) JIS K0102(2016) 54.4 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
6 Arsenic (As) JIS K0102(2016) 61.4 OSUMI CO., Ltd.

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3 Results and Discussion
Water Quality Results
The 3rd WQS results are used as background data comparing with the 4th WQS results to
access the water quality changes of the lake. The 3rd WQS was conducted in January 2017 and
the results represent for the dry season. The 4th WQS represents the rainy season data.
Water quality results
The following Table 3.1-1 expresses the water quality results of the target sampling
point of 3rd WQS in Pa Yan Taw Creek and Taungthaman Lake.
Table 3.1-1 3rd Water Quality Results of Target Points
No Parameters PTM Bridge PYTC-62nd St PYTC1’ TT Bridge UST Bridge N-TTML S-TTML
1 BOD (mg/l) 7.92 23.67 337.50 482.50 206.25 67 15.25
Total Coliform -
2 1,300 33,000 - 79,000 28,000 33
(MPN/100ml)
3 TSS (mg/l) 80 - 208 25 210 47 50
4 COD Cr (mg/l) 14.22 44.70 883.92 1056.64 215.39 103.63 62.99
5 T-P (mg/l) 0.20 0.52 - - 3.65 2.63 0.44
6 T-N (mg/l) 0.45 2.63 - - <0.05 19.22 0.83
7 Pb (mg/l) - - - - 0.1914 <0.0005 0.0016
8 As (mg/l) - - - - 0.0081 0.0044 0.0022

Note: T-P and T-N in lakes are compared with Japanese environmental standard for lakes (V Class: for fishery for smelt
etc., industrial water, agricultural water, and conservation of the environment). The other parameters are compared
with Vietnamese surface water quality standard (B1 class for irrigation).
Source: ECD-Mandalay based on the data from JICA Expert Team
The following Table 3.1-2 presents the water quality results of the target sampling
point of 4th WQS in Pa Yan Taw Creek and Taungthaman Lake.
Table 3.1-2 4th Water Quality Results of Target Points
No Parameters PTM Bridge PYTC-62nd St PYTC1’ TT Bridge UST Bridge N-TTML S-TTML
1 BOD (mg/l) 6.6 2.3 5.1 4.8 5.6 6.0 5.4
Total Coliform
2 - - > 160,000 - > 160,000 17,000 24,000
(MPN/100ml)
3 TSS (mg/l) 44 68 36 28 22 15 14
4 COD Cr (mg/l) 14 23 32 34 31 28 28
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5 T-P (mg/l) 0.063 0.28 0.31 0.39 0.31 0.38 0.36
6 T-N (mg/l) 0.63 2.1 2.1 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.7
7 Pb (mg/l) - <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.0051 <0.005 <0.005
8 As (mg/l) - 0.0032 0.0035 0.0034 0.0041 0.0037 0.0042

Note: T-P and T-N in lakes are compared with Japanese environmental standard for lakes (V Class: for fishery for smelt
etc., industrial water, agricultural water, and conservation of the environment). The other parameters are compared
with Vietnamese surface water quality standard (B1 class for irrigation).
In Table 3.1-1 and Table 3.1-2, pink color fillings represent the maximum point of each
parameter and the values in red show the results that are above the reference standards.
Basic parameters
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
TSS is investigated to estimate the conditions of the water quality. TSS is a physical
parameter which is used to describe the inorganic and organic particles of the water body. And
the most common pollutant in the world is the dirt in the form of TSS. The high concentration
of TSS will cover the aquatic life and interfere with the sufficient oxygen transfer. Besides, it will
reduce the light penetration in the surface water. It can seriously damage fishery water and
affect the fish life. It will give the rise to septic and offensive conditions and may indicate the
presence of unsatisfactory sewage effluent discharge.
Figure 3.1-1 shows comparison of TSS levels with reference standards for 3rd and 4th
WQS. The level of TSS of 3rd WQS results differs from the point to point and the level of 4th is
slightly decreased from upstream to downstream in the flow direction. However, the TSS level
of the 3rd survey is much higher than one of the 4th survey. Compared with the Vietnamese
Surface Water Quality Standards for irrigation for reference, the TSS level of 3rd survey exceed
the reference standard at PTM Bridge, PYTC-1’ and UST Bridge. Especially the results at PYTC-1’
and UST Bridge were more than four-times higher than the reference standard. On the other
hand in the 4th survey, only PYTC-62nd St was around 1.4 times higher than reference standard.
The point of PYTC-62nd St was not analyzed in 3rd WQS.
Compared with Japanese lake water quality standards for agricultural use to access the
water quality of Taungthaman Lake, the 3rd WQS result is 3.1 times higher than the Japanese
standard at N-TTML and 3.3 times higher at S-TTML. The TSS value of 4th WQS in the lake met
with the standards.
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The 3rd WQS samples were taken in the dry season. Thus it is likely that the water level
is low and the concentration of TSS become higher. The 4th WQS represents the rainy season
and the concentration is lower due to dilution effect by large water volume.
Note: The sample of PYTC-62nd St was not analyzed in 3rd WQS
Figure 3.1-1 Comparison between TSS Levels and Standards
Organic substances
In consideration for the organic pollutants from the pollution sources in the Pa Yan
Taw Creek and Taungthaman Lake, BOD and COD are investigated to estimate the pollution
status in these water bodies. BOD is measured as the amount of oxygen consumed by
microorganisms during decomposition of organic matter and it can indicate biodegradable
organic compound of water. COD is the amount of oxygen required for degradation of the
organic compounds of wastewater to occur. The bigger COD value the wastewater has, the more
oxygen it consumes in the water bodies.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Figure 3.1-2 shows comparison of BOD levels with reference standards for 3rd and 4th
surveys. The levels of BOD in the 3rd WQS were extremely high and lower in the 4th WQS. The
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level of 3rd WQS is higher than the 4th WQS. Compared with the Vietnamese Surface Water
Quality Standards for irrigation, the 3rd WQS results are 1.6 times higher at PYTC-62nd St, 23 times
higher at PYTC-1’, 32 times at TT Bridge and 14 times higher at UST Bridge. On the other hand,
Japanese surface water quality standard for Class E is stricter than the Vietnamese standard for
irrigation water.
Compared with Vietnamese Surface Water Quality Standards for irrigation to access
the water quality of Taungthaman Lake, the result is 4.5 times higher than the standard at N-
TTML in the 3rd WQS. And the water quality at S-TTML in the 3rd WQS meets almost with the
Vietnam standard. The water quality results of 4th WQS meet with the Standards. On the other
hand, there is no BOD level for lake water quality in the Japan Standard.
The 3rd WQS is for dry season so the water level is low and the concentration of BOD is
high. The 4th WQS represents for the rainy season so the concentration is lower due to the high
water volume.
Figure 3.1-2 Comparison between BOD Levels and Standards
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Figure 3.1-3 shows comparison of COD levels with standards for 3rd and 4th surveys.
The levels of COD in the 3rd WQS were extremely high in large part and lower in the 4th WQS.
The level of 3rd WQS is mostly much higher than that of the 4thWQS. Compared between the
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WQS results and the Vietnam Surface Water Quality Standards for irrigation, the result in 3rd
WQS is 1.5 times higher than the standard at PYTC-62nd St, 29 times higher PYTC-1’, 35 times at
TT Bridge and 7.2 times higher at UST Bridge. On the other hand, there is no COD-Cr level for
river water quality in the Japanese standard.
Referred to Vietnamese Surface Water Quality Standards for irrigation to access the
water quality of Taungthaman Lake, the result is 3.5 times higher in the 3rd WQS. And the result
of S-TTML in the 3rd WQS is closer to but still slightly higher than the Vietnamese standard. The
COD-Mn level of lake water quality standard for Class E in Japan is stricter than the Vietnamese
standard for irrigation water even though COD-Mn result is lower than COD-Cr result due to the
difference in the analytical method. The COD of Japanese standard for lakes is specified for COD-
Mn that is analyzed by Manganese catalyst process. The COD results of the lake in the 4th WQS
meet with the Standards.
The 3rd WQS is conducted in the dry season so the water level is low and the
concentration of COD could be high. The 4th WQS represents the rainy season so the
concentration is low with the high water volume.
Figure 3.1-3 Comparison between COD Levels and Standards
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Bacteria
According to the wastewater pollutants from the pollution sources of Pa Yan Taw Creek
and Taungthaman Lake, total coliform is investigated to estimate the possible conditions of the
water quality in terms of bacteria. Total coliform indicates the degree of pollution and sanitary
of water.
Total coliform
Table 3.1-3 shows total coliform levels in the 3rd and 4th surveys and Vietnamese
standard. Figure 3.1-4 shows a comparison of total coliform levels with the standards for the 3rd
and 4th surveys. The levels of total coliform in some points of 3rd WQS and 4th WQS are extremely
high. The level of total coliform in the 4th WQS is much higher than that in the 3rd survey.
Compared with the Vietnamese Surface Water Quality Standards for irrigation, the WQS results
are 4.4 times higher than the standards at PYTC-1’ and 10 times at UST Bridge in the 3rd WQS as
well as it is more than 20 times higher at PYTC-1’ and UST Bridge in the 4th WQS. The water for
the point of PYTC-62nd St and TT Bridge were not analyzed in the 3rd WQS. It was same to PTM
Bridge, PYTC-62nd St and TT Bridge in the 4th WQS.
Referred to Vietnamese Surface Water Quality Standards for irrigation to access the
water quality of Taungthaman Lake, the result is 3.7 times higher at N-TTML in the 3rd WQS and
3.2 times higher at S-TTML in the 4th WQS.
The 3rd WQS is for dry season and the 4th WQS represents for the rainy season.
According to the flooding behavior of this area, the impurities of the squatting area are washed
out into the water bodies. Therefore, it is likely that the concentration of total coliform in the
rainy season is higher than the dry season at most points.
Table 3.1-3 Total Coliform Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Vietnamese Standard
No WQ/Standard PTM Bridge PYTC-62nd St PYTC1’ TT Bridge UST Bridge N-TTML S-TTML
1 3rd WQS 1300 - 33000 - 79000 28000 33
2 4th WQS - - >160,000 - >160,000 17000 24000
Vietnamese
3 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500 7500
Standard
Source: ECD-Mandalay based on data from JICA Expert Team
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Note: PYTC-62nd St and TT Bridge in the 3rd WQS as well as PTM Bridge, PYTC-62nd St and TT Bridge in the 4th WQS
were not surveyed for total coliforms.
Figure 3.1-4 Comparison between Total Coliform levels and standards
Nutrients
According to the wastewater pollutants from the pollution sources of Pa Yan Taw Creek
and Taungthaman Lake, T-N and T-P are investigated to estimate the possible conditions of the
water quality in terms of nutrients. T-N is the nutrient parameter and the main sources of
nitrogen compounds in water are fertilizers and domestic wastewater. It may lead to the
eutrophication. T-P is the nutrient parameter and the main sources of nitrogen compounds in
water are human and animal waste, soil erosion, detergents, septic system and runoff from
farmland or fertilized lawns. It may lead to the eutrophication.
Total nitrogen (TN)
Table 3.1-4 shows T-N levels in the 3rd and 4th surveys and reference standards, and
Figure 3.1-5 shows comparison between T-N levels in the 3rd and 4th surveys and the standards.
The levels of T-N at all points of Pa Yan Taw Creek and Taungthaman Lake in the 3rd WQS and 4th
WQS are in line with the Ireland EPA for surface water
Referred to Japanese Lake Water Quality Standards for agricultural water to access the
water quality of Taungthaman Lake, the T-N level in the 3rd WQS is 19 times higher than the
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standard at N-TTML but less than the standard at S-TTML. On the other hand, in the 4th WQS,
the T-N level in the 4th survey is less than the standard at S-TTML but 1. 7 times higher than the
standard at S-TTM. There is no T-N level in the Vietnamese Standards.
The 3rd WQS is conducted in the dry season and the 4th WQS represents the rainy
season. T-N concentration of N-TTML in 3rd WQS is much higher than that in the 4th survey.
Table 3.1-4 T-N Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Standards
No WQ PTM Bridge PYTC-62nd St PYTC1’ TT Bridge UST Bridge N-TTML S-TTML
1 3rd WQS 0.45 2.63 - - <0.05 19.22 0.83
2 4th WQS 0.63 2.1 2.1 3 2 2 1.7
3 Japan Stds 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
4 Ireland EPA 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Note: The T-N for the points PYTC1’ and TT Bridge were not analyzed in the 3rd WQS.
Figure 3.1-5 Comparison between T-N levels and standards
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Total phosphorus (TP)
Table 3.1-5 shows T-P levels in the 3rd and 4th surveys and reference standards. Figure
3.1-6 shows comparison between T-P levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and the standards. Referred to
Japanese Lake Water Quality Standards for agricultural water to access the water quality of
Taungthaman Lake, the T-P levels of 3rd WQS are 26.3 times higher than the standard at N-TTML
and 3.4 times higher at S-TTML., and the 4th WQS results are 3.8 times higher at N-TTML and 3.6
times higher at S-TTML. There is no TN level for Vietnam Standards and Standards for the Creek.
The 3rd WQS is for dry season and the 4th WQS represents the rainy season. T-P
concentration of N-TTML in the 3rd WQS is much higher than the 4th survey because most of the
restaurants, domestic household and duck farms are located in this area. All points of the lake
show high TP level and thus it can lead to the eutrophication process.
Table 3.1-5 Comparison between T-P and Standards
1 3rd WQS 0.20 0.52 - - 3.65 2.63 0.44
2 4th WQS 0.63 0.28 0.31 0.39 0.31 0.38 0.36
3 Japan Stds - - - - - 0.1 0.1

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Figure 3.1-6 Comparison between T-P levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and with standards
Heavy metals
In consideration of the wastewater pollutants from the pollution sources of Pa Yan Taw
Creek and Taungthaman Lake, lead (Pb) and arsenic (As) are considered to estimate the possible
conditions of the water quality.
Pb is a heavy metal and it is found in coal ash, industrial waste, paint, pipes and
naturally occurring. The exposure of lead (over 15 ppb) can affect the nervous and reproductive
systems, cause muscle and joint pain, and damage the brain.
As it is a heavy metal and it is mainly intake via the food and drinking water. The long
term exposure of arsenic in drinking water tends to be the risk of skin cancer.
Lead (Pb)
Table 3.1-6 shows Pb levels in the 3rd and 4th surveys and reference standards. Figure
3.1-7 shows a comparison between Pb levels and the standards. The Pb levels of 3rd and 4th
WQS in most points are in line with the all reference surface water quality standards and only
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the point of UST Bridge in 3rd WQS is higher than the Japanese standards. Compared with the
Vietnamese Surface Water Quality Standards for irrigation, the 3rd WQS results is 3.83 times
higher than the standard at UST Bridge. The other points meet with the standards. Japanese
water quality standard for human health is stricter than the Vietnam standard for irrigation
water.
The point of UST Bridge is located in Mandalay Industrial Zone. Therefore, it can be
affected by the wastewater of the industries nearby. But the level of Pb in the 4th WQS is much
lower than the 3rd WQS. Therefore it is thoughtful for the seasonal condition and the behavior
of industrial process.
Table 3.1-6 Pb Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Standards
1 3rd WQS - - - - 0.1914 0.0005 0.0016
2 4th WQS - <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.0051 <0.005 <0.005
3 Japan Stds ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01
4 Vietnam 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
5 Ireland EPA 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05

Figure 3.1-7 Comparison between Pb levels in 3rd and 4th surveys with standards
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Arsenic (As)
Table 3.1-7 shows As levels in the 3rd and 4th surveys and standards. Figure 3.1-8 shows
a comparison between As levels in 3rd and 4th surveys with standards. The levels of As in 3rd WQS
and 4th WQS are under the all reference standards at all points. The level of As at UST Bridge in
3rd WQS is a little bit higher than other points. The point of UST Bridge is located in Mandalay
Industrial Zone. Therefore, there would have a potential pollution source discharging the
wastewater containing arsenic from the industries nearby.
Table 3.1-7 As Levels in 3rd and 4th surveys and Standards
1 3rd WQS 0.0081 0.0044 0.0022
2 4th WQS 0.0032 0.0035 0.0034 0.0041 0.0037 0.0042
3 Japan Stds ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01 ≤0.01
4 Vietnam 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
5 Ireland EPA 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

Figure 3.1-8 Comparison between As levels in 3rd and 4th surveys with standards
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Discussion
Findings about the Pollutant Levels
The 4th WQS results represent the rainy season and 3rd WQS results represents the dry
season. According to the abovementioned data, the results of TSS at PTM Bridge, PYTC-1’ and
UST Bridge in the 3rd WQS and at PYTC-62nd St in the 4th WQS are higher than others. The point
of PYTC-62nd St was not analyzed in the 3rd WQS. The TSS levels of N-TTML and S-TTML in the 3rd
WQS are higher than 4th WQS.
The levels of BOD at PYTC-62nd St, PYTC-1’, TT Bridge, UST Bridge and N-TTML in the 3rd
WQS are higher than the reference standards of Vietnam. The BOD results of 4th WQS meet with
the standards. The results of COD at PYTC-62nd St, PYTC-1’, TT Bridge, UST Bridge N-TTML and S-
TTML in the 3rd WQS are much higher than the standards. The COD results of 4th WQS meet with
the standards. As a whole, TSS, BOD and COD are much higher at the Pan Yan Taw Creek and
diluted at the Lake. TSS, BOD and COD are higher in dry season than rainy season. The high water
volume can dilute the concentration of TSS, BOD and COD in the rainy season. TSS, BOD and
COD are high at the Industrial Zone area.
Meanwhile, the level of total coliform at PYTC-1’, UST Bridge and N-TTML in the 3rd
WQS as well as at PYTC-1’, UST Bridge, N-TTML and S-TTML in the 4th WQS are higher than the
standards. The results of 4th WQS are much higher than that of 3rd WQS in large part. Therefore,
total coliform is high at both Pa Yan Taw and Taungthaman lake. Total coliform is higher in the
rainy season than dry season. This might be because that flood washes out the impurities of the
squatting area into the water bodies so the concentration of total coliform in the rainy season
is higher than the dry season. Total coliform is affected by the Industries, squatting area,
restaurants, domestic household, plantations and duck farms.
For T-N and T-P, the levels of T-N at N-TTML in 3rd WQS and at N-TTML and S-TTML in
4th WQS are higher than the standards. The levels of T-P at N-TTML and S-TTML in both 3rd WQS
and in 4th WQS are higher than the standards. Therefore, T-N and T-P are high in Taungthaman
Lake. It was found that T-N and T-P are higher in dry season than rainy season. It might be
affected by effluent from the restaurants, domestic household, plantations and duck farms at
the NTTML. Therefore, it can lead to the eutrophication process at NTTML.
For heavy metals, the levels of Pb in all points of the 4th WQS are in line with the
surface water quality standards and only the point of UST Bridge in the 3rd WQS is higher than
the standards. The results of As of 3rd WQS and 4th WQS are under the standards in all points.
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The level of As of 3rd WQS in UST Bridge is a little bit higher than other points. Therefore, Pb and
As are high at the UST Bridge. It might be affected by the wastewater of the industries nearby.
Finding about the Pollution Sources
It is affected by the wastewater discharging from the industries on the Pan Yan Taw
Creek. The flood in the rainy season has seriously affected on the sanity of water quality. It is
affected by the restaurants, domestic household and duck farms on the lake.
Finding about the Water Quality Status
The water quality of the Pa Yan Taw Creek is not suitable for the irrigation purpose.
And the water quality of the Taungthaman Lake is not suitable for the domestic use of water.
But it is still suitable for agricultural use. The water quality of the northern part of Taungthaman
Lake is worse than the southern part of the Lake.
Finding about the Water Quality Changes
The water quality has been changed in accordance with the water allocation as there have
usually found organic pollutants and nutrients. But the flooding behavior causes deterioration
on sanity of water. Therefore, the levels of organic pollutants and nutrients are decreased in
rainy season, while the level of total coliform is increased. On the other hand, the levels of
organic pollutant and nutrients are high in dry season.
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4 Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions
The water quality of the Taungthaman Lake is changed due to the effect of pollution
sources nearby and seasonally. Therefore, the wastewater from the Mandalay Industrial Zone,
squatting area, restaurants, domestic household and duck farms totally affect the water quality
of Taungthaman Lake. But it is needed to clarify with more specific information and to conduct
regular water quality monitoring to investigate the actual status.
Recommendations
The central wastewater treatment plant for the Mandalay Industrial Zone is now under
construction stage. And the notification for the priority nine industries to implement the EMP
during one year was developed in January 2018. Besides, awareness programs for the
notification for the priority nine industries to implement the EMP should be conducted in the
Mandalay Industrial Zone Area. After the awareness period, the warning period and notice letter
should be undertaken for the enforcement. It is the very final step to take action on the non-
compliance industries cooperating with the relevant Ministry.
It is important to ensure the knowledge of the environmental status of the water

bodies; state of water quality and state of ecosystem health. Therefore, regular water quality
monitoring and inventory of biodiversity index should be conducted to build the database
system and to ensure the environmental status cooperating with the academic field; Yadanabon
University which located near Taungthaman lake. The awareness programs on the collected
information and knowledge of the environmental status of Taungthaman Lake should be
conducted with the stakeholders of the Lake to share the knowledge and to get the suggestion
for environmental quality promoting processes.
The water of Taungthaman Lake should be the agricultural use. And it is not suitable
for the domestic use of water. To improve the water quality of the lake, abovementioned
activities should be undertaken definitely.
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REFERENCES
1. The PowerPoint of Sayar U Khin Maung Thin, Mandalay City Development Committee,
2. The inspection report for Taungthaman Lake
3. The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census, the Union Reports, May 2015,
4. Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2008)

5. Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure (2015)
6. National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines (2015)
7. Law for Conservation of Water Resources and Rivers (2006)
8. Conservation of Water Resources and Rivers rules (2013)
9. Myanmar National Water Policy (2015)
10. Standing Order No.3 of Ministry of Industry (1), Water and Air Pollution Control Plan (1995)
11. Japan Water Quality Standards,
12. Vietnam Water Quality Standards,
13. Parameters of Water Quality, Interpretation and Standards, United States Environmental
Protection Agency
14. Water Quality Survey Manual (Draft Version), JICA Expert Team
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Appendices
Taungthaman Lake Taungthaman Lake
TT Bridge PYT Creek
Columbo Stream Taungthaman Lake

Appendix 1-1
A2.1 Analysis Results of 3rd Water Quality Survey
Table A.2.1-1 3rd survey results of specified parameters in target area for this report
Quantities of Water Quality Sampling and Analysis

3rd water quality sampling and analysis in Mandalay
Date 23/01/17 23/01/17 23/01/17 23/01/7 23/01/17 24/01/17 24/01/17
Sampling time 9:29 11:32 12:59 12:13 15:36 9:47 10:35
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
PTM Upstream
Abbreviated name PYTC1 TT Bridge UST Bridge N-TTML S-TTML
Bridge of PYTC2
Paw Taw
Upstream Northern
No. Parameter Muu Pa Yan Tagon U shwe Southern
of PYTC, Thaung
Location name Bridge Taw Taing Taung Thaung Tha
before Tha Man
(Upstream Creek 1 Bridge Bridge Man Lake
confluence Lake
of PYTC3,
Left/Center/
Center Center Center Center Center - -
Right
Depth Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface
On-site measurement
1 pH 8.13 8.32 6.88 7.13 7.22 7.98 8.92
2 pH mv -74 -84 -6 -20 -25 -66 -118
3 Conductivity mS/cm 0.741 1.4 1.64 1.62 1.64 1.31 0.446
4 Salinity ppt 0.4 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.2
5 Turbidity NTU 103 151 114 86.9 91.1 78.2 83.2
6 TDS g/L 0.475 0.896 1.05 1.04 1.05 0.839 0.29
Water Degree C 20.54 22.46 27.37 25.19 27.23 24.61 26.17
7
Temperature
8 ORP mv 225 206 -247 -216 -234 119 99
9 DO mg/L 11.33 4.81 0.81 1.01 8.82 4.4 5.2
Ambient air Degree C 29.3 32.5 33.9 33.6 31.7 28.7 30.4
10
temperature
Laboratory analysis
Total Suspended mg/L 80.00 208.00 25.00 210.00 47.00 50.00
1 Solids (TSS)
2 BOD mg/L 7.92 23.67 337.50 482.50 206.25 67.00 15.25
3 COD Cr mg/L 14.22 44.70 883.92 1056.64 215.39 103.63 62.99

Total mg/L 0.20 0.52 3.65 2.63 0.44
4 phosphorus (T-
P)
Phosphate (PO4- mg/L 0.02 1.89 0.3 0.21
5
)
Total nitrogen (T-mg/L 0.45 2.63 <0.05 19.22 0.83
6
N)
7 Zinc (Zn) mg/L 0.0090 <0.0015 <0.0015
8 Arsenic (As) mg/L 0.0081 0.0044 0.0022
9 Lead (Pb) mg/L 0.1914 <0.0005 0.0016
10 Total Coliform MPN/100m 1,300 33,000 79,000 28,000 33
L
Appendix 2-1
Table A.2.2-1 4th survey results of specified parameters in target area for this report
No. of Analysis Report A17J0134-1 A17J0129-1 A17J0130-1 A17J0128-1 A17J0127-1 A17J0132-1 A17J0133-1
No 13 8 9 7 6 11 12
PYTC-62nd
PTM Bridge PYTC-1' TT Bridge UST Bridge N-TTML S-TTML Surface
Str.
Pa Yan Taw
Paw Taw Creek (on
Pa Yan Taw
Muu Bridge 62nd
Location name Creek 1 Tagon U shwe Northern Southern
(Upstream street,
(Myo Ma Taing Taung Thaung Tha Thaung Tha Japan
in PYTC, upstream
Aung Myin Bridge Bridge Man Lake Man Lake
after from Pyi
No Unit Street) Lab. Name
confluence) Gyi Tagon
IZ)
Left/Center/Right Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Env. St
Sampling Date 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 Human
Sampling Time 10:48 11:50 15:30 14:36 16:50 16:11 16:40
On-site measurement
1 Air Temperature °C 33.8 31.90 34.50 35.77 34.33 32 32.39 -
2 Water °C 30.46 30.65 31.71 31.60 33.06 31.63 31.23 -
3 pH - 7.56 7.86 7.82 7.46 7.77 8.18 8.56 -
4 ORP mv 196 147 95 -78 123 118 132 -
5 Conductivity ms/cm 0.339 0.424 0.447 0.504 0.435 0.424 0.409 -
6 Turbidity NTU 74 97.10 72.1 73.5 52.2 34 35.5 -
7 DO mg/L 7.38 6.31 8.89 5.11 6.70 5.12 6.43 -
8 TDS mg/L 227 275 310 323 283 275 266 -
9 Salinity ppt 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 -
Laboratory analysis
1 BOD mg/L 6.6 2.3 5.1 4.8 5.6 6.0 5.4 REM-UAE
MPN/
2 Total Coliform - - > 160,000 - > 160,000 17,000 24,000 REM-UAE
100m
Total Suspended
3 mg/L 44 68 36 28 22 15 14 Osumi (Jp Lab)
Solids (TSS)
4 COD Cr mg/L 14 23 32 34 31 28 28 Osumi (Jp Lab)

Total phosphorus
5 mg/L 0.063 0.28 0.31 0.39 0.31 0.38 0.36 Osumi (Jp Lab)
(T-P)
Total nitrogen (T- ≤10 (s p
6 mg/L 0.63 2.1 2.1 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.7 Osumi (Jp Lab) ni tra te
N) ni tri te
7 Zinc (Zn) mg/L - 0.014 0.011 0.0096 0.016 0.0074 0.0050 Osumi (Jp Lab)
8 Arsenic (As) mg/L - 0.0032 0.0035 0.0034 0.0041 0.0037 0.0042 Osumi (Jp Lab) ≤
9 Lead (Pb) mg/L - < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.0051 < 0.005 < 0.005 Osumi (Jp Lab) ≤
Appendix 2-2
Appendix 10-6:
Water Quality Survey Report prepared by MCDC-WSD

WATER QUALITY SURVEY REPORT

FOR DOKE HTA WADDY RIVER BASIN
FINAL VERSION
APRIL2018
PREPARED BY:
WATER AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT
MANDALAY CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Table of Content
Executive Summary
1 Introduction and Objectives ................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Background .................................................................................................................. 1-1
Targets of the Project............................................................................................ 1-1
Brief information on report and focus areas ......................................................... 1-2
Outline of water quality surveys ........................................................................... 1-3
1.2 Legal basis of water quality survey ............................................................................. 1-4
1.3 Survey objectives ......................................................................................................... 1-6
2 Outlines of the survey ........................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Data source .................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Role and responsibility of survey team........................................................................ 2-1
2.3 Sampling schedule ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Sampling points ........................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Survey parameter ......................................................................................................... 2-3

Measurement parameter ....................................................................................... 2-3
Guideline levels .................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6 Sampling and measurement ......................................................................................... 2-6

Sampling method .................................................................................................. 2-7
On-site measurement method ............................................................................... 2-7
Water flow measurement method ......................................................................... 2-8
Laboratory analysis method ................................................................................. 2-8
Quality control method (On-site measurement) ................................................... 2-9
3 Results and Discussion.......................................................................................... 3-2

3.1 Hydrological conditions............................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Applied water quality standards .................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Water quality results .................................................................................................... 3-3

Basic parameters................................................................................................... 3-3
Organic substances ............................................................................................... 3-5
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Bacteria ................................................................................................................. 3-6

Nutrients ............................................................................................................... 3-7
Heavy metals and other pollutants........................................................................ 3-7
3.4 Discussion .................................................................................................................... 3-7

Impact on the Doke Hta Waddy River by industrial wastewater ......................... 3-7
Potentiality for source of water distribution ......................................................... 3-7
4 Conclusion and Recommendations ..................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Conclusions.................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Recommendations........................................................................................................ 4-1
Appendices
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.1-1 Overall Goal, Project Purpose and Outputs of the Project ................................. 1-1
Table 1.2-1 Types of Water Quality Survey in Myanmar ..................................................... 1-5
Table 2.3-1 Overall Sampling Schedule ............................................................................... 2-2
Table 2.5-1 Measured Parameters ......................................................................................... 2-4
Table 2.5-1 Guideline Levels to be Referred ........................................................................ 2-5
Table 2.6-1 Equipment for On-site Measurement .................................................................... 2-7
Table 2.6-2 Equipment for Water Flow Measurement .......................................................... 2-8
Table 2.6-3 Measurement Method in MCDC Lab ................................................................ 2-8
Table 3.1-1 Monthly Mean Temperature in Mandalay District (Average), Years 2005-2014
.......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Table 3.1-2 Monthly Rainfall in Mandalay District (Average), Years 2005-2014 ............... 3-2
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Table 3.3-3 TSS Status in 3rd and 4th Survey......................................................................... 3-5
Table 3.3-4 Coliform Status in 3rd and 4th survey ................................................................. 3-6
LST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.1-1 Industrial Wastewater Directly Discharging into Doke Hta Waddy River ...... 1-3
Figure 1.1-2 Water Sampling in the Doke Hta Waddy River ............................................... 1-4
Figure 2.2-1 Water Sampling by the Local Consultant Company ........................................ 2-1
Figure 2.4-1 Sampling Points in 4th Water Quality Survey ................................................... 2-3
Figure 2.6-1 Photos of Water Sampling ................................................................................ 2-7
Figure 2.6-2 Photo of On-site Measurement ......................................................................... 2-8
Figure 3.3-1 pH Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey.................................................. 3-3
Figure 3.3-2 DO Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey ................................................. 3-4
Figure 3.3-3 BOD Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey .............................................. 3-5
Figure 3.3-4 COD Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey .............................................. 3-6
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LST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank

C/P Counterpart
DISI Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection
DO Dissolved Oxygen
EC Electrical Conductivity
EU European Union
GIS Geographic Information System
GOM Government of Myanmar
GPS Global Positioning System
GLV Guideline Value
IZ Industrial Zone
JET JICA Expert Team
MCDC Mandalay City Development Committee
MOALI Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation
MOE Ministry of Education
MOECAF Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry
MOH Ministry of Health
MOI Ministry of Industry
MONREC Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
MOST Ministry of Science and Technology
MOT Ministry of Transport
SS Suspended Solid
USEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
YCDC Yangon City Development Committee
IV
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
i) Background and Purpose
As one of activities under the Project for Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment
Management and EIA System in Myanmar, the water quality survey were implemented to build
the capacity of the government staff from Environmental Conservation Department (ECD)
under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC), Yangon
City Development Committee (YCDC) and Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC).
The report is written by a team from Water and Sanitation Department (WSD), MCDC as a part
of the requirement to enhance the report writing skill relating with water quality surveying.
Water quality surveys were implemented in total of five times. Based on the acquired water
quality results from 3rd and 4th survey among them, the report aims to assess the impact on the
water quality of Doke Hta Waddy River Basin by the direct industrial wastewater disposal. To
assist the future water supply project for Pyi Gyi Tagon township which will be utilized as the
water source form Doke Hta Waddy River, the water quality of necessary parameters are
examined as an preliminary study.
ii) Findings
The following facts were discovered when evaluating the water quality data.
(1) Pollution impact on the Doke Hta Waddy River by the industrial wastewater disposal
- The level of orgnaic pollution in the Doke Hta Waddy River is still limited due to a
large water dilution capacity even if the industrial wastewater from Shwe Pyi Thar
IZ contains high concentration of nutrition such as nitrogen and phosphorus and
discharges to the river.
- The oil and grease, phenol and chromium hexavalent were also detected at the
discharge point but the adverse effect to the river still could be negligible level at
the time of survey.
- The quality of wastewater from the 10 inches pipeline did not wholly comply with
the guideline values applied to wastewater (general application, Environmental
Quality (Emission) Guideline, 2015).
(2) Potentiality of Doke Hta Waddy River to use as a source for water supply
- The parameters compared in the report such as pH, DO, TSS, BOD and COD
satisfied the desirable water quality level for domestic supply with suitable
treatment system according to the reference standard (A2 category, Vietnamese
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National Technical Regulations on Surface Water, QCVN 08: 2015/BTNMT)

except for the total coliform during wet season.
- No severe level of toxic chemical or heavy metals was detected in the surveys.
The water quality survey results are concluded as follows.
- The significant adverse effect to the water quality of Doke Hta Waddy River by the
pollutants from the direct discharging of the industrial wastewater was not overserved,
apparently due to the result of large dilution effect of river water.
- The water from the river can be utilized for water distribution by applying suitable
treatment system.
The recommendations are remarked as follow.
- To acknowledge the long-term effect by the industrial wastewater as well as seasonal

and temporal changes on the Doke Hta Waddy River, the continuous monitoring such as
implementation of biweekly water quality survey is vital.
- Based on the results from the two times surveys, the river water quality is good enough
to use as a source of water supply. However the investigation on the maximum and
minimum available quantity of water especially in the hot season also must be
considered due to the Ye Ywar Dam which is located at the upstream of the proposed
water intake point.
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1 Introduction and Objectives
1.1 Background
System in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was started in June 2015 by Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to support and enhance capacities of Ministry of
Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (hereinafter referred to as “MONREC”),
formerly known as Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (MOECAF) and other
associated organizations such as MCDC and YCDC to manage water environment and to
implement EIA reviews. The overall project will be finalized in June 2018.
Targets of the Project
There are two main components in project activities, namely (i) the water environment
management component and (ii) the EIA component. Under the water management component
and the EIA component, a total of six outputs are included. Table 1.1-1 below describes the
overall goal, project purpose and outputs of the project.
Table 1.1-1 Overall Goal, Project Purpose and Outputs of the Project
Item Contents Components
Overall Impact of industrial effluents from industrial zones on river water quality is
Goal alleviated, and advanced EIA approach for complicated issues are taken into
account.
Project Capacity for developing basic water pollution control measures based on
Purpose obtained and interpreted information is enhanced and the institutional
framework of the EIA review works is established.
Outputs Output 1 Inspection procedure is standardized. Water
environment
management
Output 2 Capacity for implementing water quality survey Water
to obtain reliable information is enhanced. environment
management
Output 3 Database of water pollution sources and river Water
water quality is developed. environment
management
Output 4 Capacity of interpreting the information for Water
water pollution control measures is enhanced. environment
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management
Output 5 Necessary technical manuals and forms for the EIA
EIA review are developed.
Output 6 Capacity of MONREC and the EIA Report EIA
Review Body on the EIA review is enhanced.
Brief information on report and focus areas
The output 2 focuses on the water quality surveys, which were planned in total of five times.
The report writing trainings were implemented to develop the capacity of the government staff
and assigned them to write own reports based on the acquired 3rd and 4th water quality survey
results. The official from YCDC, MCDC and ECD (Mandalay) were involved in developing
individual reports. This report is mainly written by the staff from Water and Sanitation
Department (WSD), MCDC.
The main water body which will be covered in this report is called the Doke Hta Waddy River.
It is also known as Myit Nge River that originates from the northern Shan State where it is
known as Namtu River, flourishing westwards along the mountainous terrain to meet with the
Irrawaddy River at the heart of Myanmar as a tributary. The Doke Hta Waddy River has been
serving for agriculture as a water source along its way. At 52 kilometers southeast of Mandalay
City, Ye Ywa Dam is located on the Doke Hta Waddy River. The Ye Ywa Dam is the site of a
790-Megawatt hydroelectric power plant which is the largest dam in Myanmar.
The water quality survey targeting the Doke Hta Waddy River Basin is carried out to identify
and monitor the impacts on the river water by the direct discharging of the industrial wastewater
from 10 inches pipeline. The pipeline comes from the Industrial Zone (IZ) which has been
established since 1990 in Pyi Gyi Tagon township. With the growth of industries in Pyi Gyi
Tagon township from time by time, concerns about the industrial wastewater disposal system
was arisen as taking into account for wastewater treatment system and acknowledgements to
environmental pollution were evoked. Thus, six waste stabilization ponds were constructed in
Taung Myint Ward in 1998. Thereafter, the effluent was discharged by 3 miles long, 8 inches
pipeline which ended up in an open drainage channel leading to Taung Inn creek and Myaut Inn
creek and afterwards, finally flowed into Doke Hta Waddy River. In 2008, many complaints and
protests were occurred near the stabilization ponds due to the raising of nuisance smell.
Therefore, the stabilization ponds were terminated and a sedimentation pond was constructed at
No. (La La – 22), near No. (6) irrigation over water stream. It has 50,000 gallons of capacity
and the wastewater were pumped into a pipe with a length of 2 miles and a diameter of 10
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inches with the flow rate capacity of 500,000 gal/day. In 2015, the pipeline was joined to
discharge the industrial wastewater from 50 industrials directly into the Doke Hta Wadddy
River. Presently, a centralized industrial wastewater treatment plant is being constructed by
Hydrotek Supreme Company Limited.
Source: MCDC
Figure 1.1-1 Industrial Wastewater Directly Discharging into Doke Hta Waddy River
On the other hand, in the near future, there will be a project to distribute water utilizing the
source of Doke Hta Waddy River. Therefore, an investigation on the river water quality status is
also performed in this report as a purpose of preliminary study to supply water to the dwellers
from Pyi Gyi Tagon township. Water quality results from different labs is also be compared to
assess the quality control and assurance measures in the MCDC lab. This report encapsulates
the survey methodology from the actual activities as well as the water quality data acquired
from the on-site measurement and laboratory analysis.
Outline of water quality surveys
The water quality survey is composed of five-time surveys totally: in February 2016, June 2016,
January 2017, October 2017 and February 2018. In Mandalay, a comparative analysis program
was carried out in December 2016 as a supplement of the survey to check the accuracy of
chemical analysis.
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Source: MCDC
Figure 1.1-2 Water Sampling in the Doke Hta Waddy River
1.2 Legal basis of water quality survey
According to the Article 45 of the Constitution of the Union of Myanmar (2008), there is an
expression that the Union shall protect and conserve natural environment. Therefore, the
Environmental Conservation Law (Law No.9, 2012) and the Environmental Conservation Rules
(2013) were enacted as a basic environmental law and rules. To specify precise authorization of
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC) in planning,
implementing and monitoring of environmental conservation programs, there is a description
about it in the Article 7 of the Environmental Conservation Law. Article 13 of the
Environmental Conservation Law specifies that MONREC shall maintain a comprehensive
monitoring system and implementation of necessary matters by MONREC itself or in
coordination with relevant parties, relating to environmental pollution. Apart from that,
Environmental Conservation Rules (Notification No.50, 2014) remarks that the required special
inspections and investigations at necessary time and place to enable to stipulate environmental
quality standards may be conducted by the Environmental Conservation Department (ECD),
though environmental quality standards are under development. Thus, MONREC has the
authority to monitor the water quality for conservation, pollution and establish the
environmental quality standards.
For pronouncing effective administration decisions, it is vital to monitor the water quality of
public water bodies and obtain spatial and historical data. However, there are no laws or rules
that stipulate the specific mandate or responsibilities of water quality monitoring in the public
water bodies yet, and a nation-wide or region-wide water quality monitoring has not been
conducted by national or local governments with regard to water environment conservation and
management. The detailed measures of water quality survey have not yet specified as well.
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In general, a surface water quality survey in Myanmar is conducted by an organization that has
a special interest in the water body. Such surveys include drinking water monitoring by Ministry
of Health and Sports or local governments from the view point of public health: river water
monitoring by a managing ministry or organization of specific river section, such as Ministry of
Transportation and Communications and Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation: water
environmental survey for specific projects, such as an EIA study for checking the basic water
quality status: and other on-demand water quality survey, as shown in Table 1.2-1. Each
organization conducts the survey based on internationally recognized or their own method
considering the purpose of the survey.
Mandalay City Development Committee, a city administrative body under the regional
government, has authority to manage water environment around Mandalay city boundary. In
1992, Mandalay City Development Committee Law was enacted. The law was amended in 2014
and again in 2016 by the Mandalay Region Hluttaw. The law mentions in Section 69 that
MCDC has responsibility to manage the water for consuming, wasted polluted water and liquid
of excrement in accord with the standards of WHO or concerned ministry as prescribed by time
to time. Therefore, MCDC and MONREC cooperate in this project to monitor water quality in
Doke Hta Waddy river basin concerning with wastewater disposal.
Table 1.2-1 Types of Water Quality Survey in Myanmar

No Implementer Example Cases
1 Government/public [Periodical survey]
institution - MOTC periodically conducts the water quality monitoring
in the Ayeyarwady River.
- A department in charge of water supply in the local
government such as WSD/MCDC checks the water quality of
the supplied water every week.
- In addition, WSD/MCDC conducts the every-week water
quality monitoring in Doke Hta Waddy River as well as
Taung Tha Man Lake and channels flowing into/out from
Taung Tha Man Lake.
[Demand-based survey]
- A joint inspection team composed of representatives from
relevant ministries and organizations checked the water
quality to investigate the water pollution status in Taung Tha
Man Lake and other areas in 2015.
2 Project proponent of EIA - A water quality survey is generally conducted in a basic
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No Implementer Example Cases

environmental survey of EIA/IEE in surrounding of project
area or project-affected area based on the requirement of EIA
Procedure (2015) and the result is evaluated according to
National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines
(2015).
- As one of example, an EIA study for a central wastewater
treatment plant to be constructed nearby the Doke Hta
Waddy River investigated the water quality in Doke Hta
Waddy River in early 2016.
3 Others (NGO, researchers - A research team from Yadanabon University
etc.) conducted the water quality survey mainly in
Ayeyarwaddy River and once in Thaung Tha Man Lake
for their research about water resource.
1.3 Survey objectives
The objectives of the survey are set up as follow.
i. To identify the impact on Doke Hta Waddy River water quality due to direct industrial
wastewater disposal
ii. To investigate the water quality status of Doke Hta Waddy River for domestic water
supply
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2 Outlines of the survey
2.1 Data source
Most of the analyzed water quality data are acquired from the 3rd and 4th water quality survey
conducted by ECD, MCDC and JET. The final validated and analyzed water quality data results
used in the official report by JET are applied in the report. Data utilized from the relevant
governmental department are also mentioned at the bottom of the respective figure or table.
2.2 Role and responsibility of survey team
The sampling works for both 3rd and 4th surveys were done by the local environmental
consultant company under the management of JICA Expert Team (JET). The 3rd survey was
done by Environ-Myanmar Co., Ltd and the 4th survey was done by Social and Environmental
Associates Myanmar (SEAM). Relevant government staff from WSD (MCDC) and ECD
(Mandalay) joined the survey to learn the water sampling techniques and to support the
sampling work during the survey.
Source: MCDC
Figure 2.2-1 Water Sampling by the Local Consultant Company
The members from JICA Expert Team (JET) provided assistance and supervision on overall
water sampling. The local consultant company mainly has done most of the water sampling job.
2.3 Sampling schedule
The sampling times were adjusted according to season variations in order to obtain the seasonal
impacts to the water bodies by conducting the surveys once in the wet season and once in the
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dry season per year. The water sampling works from 1st to 5th water quality survey for the Doke
Hta Waddy River Basin were carried out according to the following schedule.
Table 2.3-1 Overall Sampling Schedule

Title Survey Remark
1st water quality survey 17, 18 and 25 (re-sampling) Since the survey team found
February 2016 out that the sample volumes
were not enough to analyze,
re-taking of water samples
took place in 25th February
2nd water quality survey 27 and 28 June 2016 The samples of the Doke Hta
Waddy River were taken at
night time.
Comparative analysis 17 December 2016 Supplemental survey to check
program the accuracy of chemical
analysis
3rd water quality survey 23 and 24 January 2017 -
4th water quality survey 3 October 2017 Wastewater discharging pipe
was under the Doke Hta
Waddy River.
th
5 water quality survey 26 and 27 February 2018 -
2.4 Sampling points
During the 3rd water quality survey, 14 sampling points were taken for environmental analysis.
In the 4th water quality survey, the sampling points were slightly changed. In order to gain the
water quality status of the Ayeyarwady River at the intake source point of Booster Pumping
Station – No.8, an additional sampling point was chosen and there were a total of 15 sampling
points in that survey. One unknown sample (duplicate sample) was also taken in both 3rd and 4th
water quality survey to compare the results for analytical quality assurance.
In this report, only four sampling points from the 4th survey: industrial wastewater discharging
point (DP), upstream of discharge point (DHWD – 1) and downstream of discharge points
(DHWD- 2 and Myint Nge Bridge) will be utilized to identify the impact by industrial
wastewater disposal. In addition, the 3rd survey results will be referred to make a comparison for
seasonal changes. The sampling points in the 4th water quality survey are shown in the following
figure.
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Figure 2.4-1 Sampling Points in 4th Water Quality Survey
2.5 Survey parameter
Measurement parameter
Different parameters were selected to examine based on the sampling point locations and other
criterions and agreed in the meetings and discussions with the relevant stakeholders from time
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to time. Some parameters were measured on-site using a multi-parameter water quality meter
and the other parameters were measured at the respective laboratories.
The parameters assessed in this report are pH, BOD, COD, TSS and Total coliforms. The
following table described the number of parameter measured in 3rd and 4th water quality survey
(analyzed in the field and laboratories in Myanmar, Thailand and Japan).
Table 2.5-1 Measured Parameters

No. Tested Parameter Total analyzed quantity (Unit = Sample)
3rd survey 4th survey
1. Air Temperature 14 15
2. Water Temperature 14 15
3. pH 14 15
4. Oxidation-Reduction Potential 14 15
(ORP)
5. Conductivity 14 15
6. Turbidity 14 15
7. Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 14 15
8. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 14 15
9. Salinity 14 15
1. Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 13 16
2. BOD 15 16
3. COD Cr 15 16
4. Cyanide(total) 7 13
5. Oil and grease 9 13
6. Phenols 7 13
7. Total phosphorus (T-P) 10 15
8. Phosphate (PO4-) 8 -
9. Total nitrogen (T-N) 10 15
10. Ammonia nitrogen(NH3-N) 8 -
11. Nitrite nitrogen(NO2-N) 8 -
12. Nitrate nitrogen(NO3-N) 8 -
13. Zinc (Zn) 7 13
14. Total chromium (T-Cr) 9 13
15. Chromium (Hexavalent) 9 13
16. Arsenic (As) 7 13
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No. Tested Parameter Total analyzed quantity (Unit = Sample)

3rd survey 4th survey
17. Copper (Cu) 7 13
18. Total Mercury (Hg) 9 13
19. Cadmium (Cd) 7 13
20. Lead (Pb) 7 13
21. Total Coliform 10 11
22. Total organic chlorine 2 -
pesticides
23. Total organic phosphorus 2 -
pesticides
24. PCB* 1 1
25. Pesticides See Appendix -2 See Appendix -2
Table A 2.2-3 Table A 2.2-3
* PCBs for the 3rd survey is “Aroclor 1254”.
Guideline levels
The values in the table below are the guideline levels which will be utilized in the report.
Table 2.5-2 Guideline Levels to be Referred

Vietnam Myanmar
(QCVN NEQG (2015), for
08:2015) wastewater, storm
No Parameter Unit
water runoff, effluent
A2 and sanitary discharges
application)
1 pH value 6-8.5 6-9
2 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l ≥5 -
3 BOD5 20 ͘C mg/l 6 50
4 Coliform MPN/100 ml 5000 400
5 Total Suspended Solid mg/l 30 50
6 COD Cr mg/l 15 250
7 Cyanide mg/l 0.05 1
8 Oil and Grease mg/l 0.5 10
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Vietnam Myanmar
(QCVN NEQG (2015), for
08:2015) wastewater, storm
No Parameter Unit
water runoff, effluent
A2 and sanitary discharges
application)
9 Phenols mg/l 0.005 0.5
10 Total Phosphorus (T-P) mg/l - 2
11 Total Nitrogen (T-N) mg/l - -
12 Zinc mg/l 1.0 2
13 Total Chromium (T-Cr) mg/l 0.1 0.5
14 Chromium (Hexavalent) mg/l 0.02 0.1
15 Arsenic mg/l 0.02 0.1
16 Copper (Cu) mg/l 0.2 0.5
17 Total Mercury (Hg) mg/l 0.001 0.01
18 Cadmium (Cd) mg/l 0.005 0.1
19 Lead (Pb) mg/l 0.02 0.1
2.6 Sampling and measurement
To obtain the accurate results, water sampling and measurement were done according to the
operation procedures recommended by the JET.
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Source: MCDC
Figure 2.6-1 Photos of Water Sampling
Sampling method
The surface water was taken with a sampling bottle directly or with a sampling plastic bucket
before filling into the sampling bottle pre-cautiously. The water collected each time into the
sampling bucket was assured to be well homogenized as described in detail in Section 2.6.5. In
the 4th water quality survey, most measurement parameters except for BOD and total coliform
were analyzed in Japan and it required two or three days transportation period. Thus, sample
preservation with chemicals for different measured parameters was also performed by the
supervision of JET.
On-site measurement method
For on-site measurement, Horiba multi-parameter water quality meter was used for the
measurement of the parameters as mentioned in the table below.
Table 2.6-1 Equipment for On-site Measurement

No. Parameter Model Name Parameter
1 Horiba U52G Multi-parameter Water pH, DO, conductivity (EC), salinity,
Quality Meter TDS, water temperature, turbidity, ORP
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Source: MCDC
Figure 2.6-2 Photo of On-site Measurement
Water flow measurement method
The same equipment was used in the both 3rd and 4th survey according to the water quality
survey manual developed by the JET to measure the water velocity as described in the following
table.
Table 2.6-2 Equipment for Water Flow Measurement

No. Parameter Model Name Parameter
1. Tamaya Digital current meter UC-200v Water velocity
2. Global Water Global water flow probe FP111 Water velocity
Laboratory analysis method
The laboratory analysis methods will be shown in Appendix 2. The water samples were also
analyzed by MCDC WSD laboratory. The below table shows the MCDC laboratory analysis
method.
Table 2.6-3 Measurement Method in MCDC Lab

No. Parameter Measurement Method /
Equipment
1. TP, TN, CN, Cu, Zn, Color, As, SO4, NO3, Using
Cr6+, NH3-N DR-3900-Spectrophotometer
2. Ca, Mg, Hardness, Total Alkalinity, Titration Method
Chloride
3. BOD Winkler’s Method
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4. COD Digestion Method

5. DO Membrane Electrode Method
(senION 378)
6. TDS, Salinity, EC Membrane Electrode Method
(senION 156)
7. TSS Using
DR-3900-Spectrophotometer
8. Total Coliform Fermentation Method
Source: MCDC
Quality control method (On-site measurement)
The on-site measuring equipment, Horiba U52G was calibrated in accordance with its manual
before taking into the field. For the analyzed results accuracy, the instrument was used in the
shady place as measuring in the direct sunlight could intervene the results. Since water samples
were collected from the source directly by taking with a plastic bucket for a couple of times to
fill into the larger plastic bucket until the require amount of water is obtained, substantially
mixing of the sample water was executed when two water bodies (e.g. creek, stream and river)
confluence just before the sampling point. The larger plastic bucket was rinsed carefully every
time with the sample source before placing the water into it.
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3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Hydrological conditions
The Doke Hta Waddy River is a branch of Ayeyarwady River which sources from the Northern
Shan State flowing west direction, meeting the Ayeyarwady River at Ava. Therefore, it has an
enormous basin. It is also difficult to delineate the exact boundary of the basin around Mandalay
because the land is quite flat and there are artificial channels as well as the 10-inch pipeline that
drains the wastewater from Pyi Gyi Ta Gon IZ to Doke Hta Waddy River. Table 3.1-1 and
Table 3.1-2 describe monthly mean temperature and monthly rainfall in Mandalay from 2005 to
2014.
Table 3.1-1 Monthly Mean Temperature in Mandalay District (Average), Years 2005-2014
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean Temp; 22.4 25 29.2 32.3 31.9 31.2 31.1 30.4 29.8 28.9 26.4 22.6
(C)
Source: 2015 Myanmar Statistical Yearbook, Central Statistical Organization, Ministry of National Planning and
Economic Development
Table 3.1-2 Monthly Rainfall in Mandalay District (Average), Years 2005-2014

Rainfall 2 2 8 36 152 99 56 158 199 178 22 12
(Millimeters)
The river water level which is collected from Department of Metrology and Hydrology under
Ministry of Transport and Communication is summarized in the Appendix 2.
3.2 Applied water quality standards
The following water quality standards, which also mentioned wholly in Section “2.5.2
Guideline levels” will be utilized in this report.
(1) QCVN 08:2015/BTNMT (National Technical Regulations on Surface Water, Vietnam)
(2) Wastewater, Storm Water Runoff, Effluent and Sanitary Discharges (General Application),
National Emission Quality Guideline (NEQG) (2015), Myanmar
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The water quality from the points; DHWD1, DHWD2 and Myint Nge Bridge, will be compared
with the above-mentioned Vietnamese quality standard while the quality from DP will be
compared with the NEQG.
3.3 Water quality results
Basic parameters
pH
Source: MCDC and JICA Expert Team
Figure 3.3-1 pH Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey
The pH values in the both 3rd and 4th water quality survey fall within the Vietnam Standard
Guideline Values (A:2 – Domestic Water Supply) ; between 6 and 8.5 except at DP in the 3rd
survey, which shows pH 5.49. The pH value from the 3rd survey at DP of 5.49 also did not
comply with NEQG (2015). Therefore, it may affect the ecological conditions and aquatic life in
the river near DP. In the 4th water quality survey, the 10 inches pipeline was submerged in the
river and was unable to acquire sample water directly. Thus, pH value at DP in the 4th water
quality survey was not significantly different with those of river water.
Turbidity
Due to season dissimilarity in the survey period, turbidity in the sample water of 3rd water
quality survey (conducted in hot season) was far less than for the 4th water quality survey
(conducted in wet season). The considerable difference of turbidity value was observed at DP
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and it was likely caused because the wastewater from pipeline was diluted with the river water
when sampling.
Table 3.3-2 Turbidity Status in 3rd and 4th Survey
Location DHWD1 DHWD2 Myint Nge Bridge DP
3rd survey 0.4 1.9 4.3 >1000
4th survey 39.5 32 34 90.2
Unit: NTU
DO
With the exception of DP, all points satisfied the DO limit of reference standard ( ≥ 5 mg/L) in
the both surveys.
Figure 3.3-2 DO Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey
TSS
Total suspended solids (TSS) values in the Doke Hta Waddy River met the Vietnamese standard
(A:2 – Domestic Water Supply) in the both seasons even if the direct discharging of the
industrial wastewater was flowing to the water body of the Doke Hta Waddy River.
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Table 3.3-1 TSS Status in 3rd and 4th Survey
Location DHWD1 DHWD2 Myint Nge DP Vietnam Standard

Bridge value (A:2 –
Domestic Water
Supply)
3rd survey 0.5 0.5 6.0 5160 30
4th survey 14 16 22 86 30
Organic substances
BOD
Figure 3.3-3 BOD Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey
The BOD values were within the acceptable range of Vietnamese standard value (A:2 –
Domestic Water Supply) of 6 mg/l apart from at the DP. The significant reduction in BOD at
DP during the 4th quality survey was encountered due to the 10 inches pipeline submerging the
river and could not access to take sample without diluting with the river water.
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COD
Figure 3.3-4 COD Status in 3rd and 4th Water Quality Survey
COD values complied with the A2 category (domestic water supply with treatment) of the
Vietnamese surface water standard besides at the Myint Nge Bridge in the 3rd water quality
survey which was a little higher than the standard value.
Bacteria
Total coliform
In the wet season, the total coliform numbers in all sampling points were exceedingly more than
the reference standard value likely due to the runoffs from precipitation which conveys organic
pollutants. At DHWD1 and Myint Nge Bridge points, less number of coliform (below the
standard value) was detected in the dry season. DHWD2 was neglected to examine the total
coliform since the Myint Nge Bridge point is also the downstream of the DP. The red-colored
values in the blow table represent the ones which are higher than the standard value.
Table 3.3-2 Coliform Status in 3rd and 4th survey
Location DHWD1 Myint Nge DP Vietnamese Standard value (A:2

Bridge – Domestic Water Supply)
3rd survey 79 25 16,000,000 5,000
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4th survey 92,000 160,000 > 160,000 5,000
Nutrients
Total nitrogen and total phosphate levels were high at the DP in both survey. At the Myint Nge
Bridge, the levels were stabilized to nearly the original condition as in DHWD1 (see Appendix
2).
Heavy metals and other pollutants
Based on the surveys, no heavy metal was detected above the standard value aside from DP.
The high level of phenols, oil and grease and chromium hexavalent were also observed at the
DP (see Appendix 2).
3.4 Discussion
Impact on the Doke Hta Waddy River by industrial wastewater
From the water quality analysis results, it can be discovered that the impact by the industrial
wastewater is still limited due to the large effect of dilution by river water. As the water level of
the Doke Hta Waddy River is linked to the Ye Ywa Dam which is situated at the upstream,
continuous monitoring is necessary by collaborating with the relevant stake holders. Arising of
the nuisance smell around the discharge point was also found out. Any toxic chemicals and
heavy metals were not detected at the moment in the River apart from DP. Due to fluctuation of
the rate of industrial wastewater disposing from the pipeline, a long-term monitoring is required
to assess its quality in the broader spectrum.
Potentiality for source of water distribution
In terms of water quality, the Doke Hta Waddy River has the acceptable range in most of the
parameters, comparing with Vietnamese surface water standard values. From the water quality
results of 3rd and 4th survey, advanced water treatment system to remove toxic matters would not
necessary and ordinary water treatment will be enough to use the Doke Hta Waddy River as a
source. But, in order to ensure that the water quality of this River is suitable enough for
domestic water supply and distribution over the time, it is essential to investigate more details of
water quality considering the external factors such as seasonal impacts, nonpoint pollution
sources and geographical conditions. In terms of quantity, water discharge rate from the Ye
Ywa Dam should be accounted before initializing of the water supply project. See more detailed
discussions in the Water Quality Status Report prepared by JICA Expert Team for output 4 of
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the Project. Overall, it is considered that the Doke Hta Waddy River has a huge potential as a
source for water provision.
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4 Conclusion and Recommendations
4.1 Conclusions
Based on the survey evaluation, the following significant points were discovered.
- The impact by the industrial wastewater to the Doke Hta Waddy River is still limited
due to large water dilution capacity despite the fact that the industrial wastewater
contains oil and grease, chromium hexavalent, phenols and high concentration of
nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus.
- The wastewater discharged from the 10 inches pipeline does not comply with the the
guideline values applied to wastewater (general application, Environmental Quality
(Emission) Guideline, 2015) for most parameters.
- In the Doke Hta Waddy River, except for the number of total coliform analyzed in the
4th survey (wet season), other water parameters tested in the both survey satisfied the A2
category of Vietnamese National Technical Regulations on Surface Water (for domestic
water supply with treatment and conservation of aquatic lives, QCVN 08:2015
/BTNMT)
- With the application of suitable water treatment system, the water from the Doke Hta
Waddy River has an enormous potential to use as a source for water distribution.
4.2 Recommendations
Overall recommendations are listed as below.
- To acknowledge the long-term effect by the industrial wastewater and seasonal and temporal
changes on the Doke Hta Waddy River, continuous monitoring such as implementation of
biweekly water quality survey is vital.
- Based on the results from the two surveys, the river water quality is good enough to use as a
source to supply but investigation on the maximum and minimum available quantity of
water especially in the hot season must be considered, since the river water quality would be
significantly affected by operation of the Ye Ywa Dam which is located at the upstream of
the proposed water intake point.
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REFERENCES
- Draft Water Quality Survey Report, JICA Expert Team, March 2017
- National Technical Regulations on Surface Water, QCVN 08:2015/BTNMT (Vietnam)
- National Emission Quality Guideline (2015), Myanmar
- PowerPoint presentation on 4th water quality survey result, JICA Expert Team, November 2017
- PowerPoint presentation on Water Quality Status Report No.2 in Mandalay, JICA Expert Team,
March 2018
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Appendices
Doke Hta Waddy River Water Sampling in Doke Hta Waddy River
Water Sampling in Doke Hta Waddy River Water Sampling at Discharge Point
Water from Discharge Point Doke Hta Waddy River Basin

Appendix 1- 1
Table A.2.1-1 Results of 3rd Water Quality Survey – (1)

Date 24/01/17 24/01/17 24/01/17 24/01/17 23/01/17 23/01/17 23/01/7 23/01/17 23/01/17 24/01/17 24/01/17 23/01/17 23/01/17 23/01/17 Unknown
Sampling time 13:10 14:26 16:01 15:15 16:13 15:36 12:13 12:59 13:59 9:47 10:35 10:42 11:32 9:29
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Myint Nge Upstream
Abbreviated LKP UST TT After-aeration TPK PTM Total
No. Parameter DHWD1 DHWD2 Bridge DP PYTC1 N-TTML S-TTML of UK-M
name Stream Bridge Bridge 2 Bridge Bridge Q'ty
(DHWD 4) PYTC2
Left/Center/Right Center Center Center - Center Center Center Center Center - - Center Center Center -
Depth Surface Surface Surface - Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface -
On-site measurement
(1) pH - - 7.98 8.17/8.15 5.49 8.52 7.22 7.13 6.88 7.74 7.98 8.92 8.16 8.32 8.13 - 15
(2) pH mv -75 -66 -77 71 -96 -25 -20 -6 -53 -66 -118 -75 -84 -74 - 15
Conductivity mS/cm 0.443 0.435 0.434/0.449 5.36 1.81 1.64 1.62 1.64 1.29 1.31 0.446 0.54 1.4 0.741 15
(3) -
(4) Salinity ppt 0.2 0.2 0.2/0.2 2.9 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.2 0.3 0.7 0.4 - 15
(5) Turbidity NTU 0.4 1.9 1.2/4.3 >1000 210 91.1 86.9 114 34.8 78.2 83.2 139 151 103 - 15
(6) TDS g/L 0.288 0.287 1.27/0.292 3.37 1.16 1.05 1.04 1.05 0.824 0.839 0.29 0.346 0.896 0.475 - 15
Water Temperature Degree C 24.2 23.7 29.64/24.53 31.62 27.42 27.23 25.19 27.37 26.32 24.61 26.17 21.23 22.46 20.54 15
(7) -
(8) ORP mv 126 147 59/86 -255 42 -234 -216 -247 -248 119 99 197 206 225 - 15
(9) DO mg/L 8.04 8.29 4.78/6.43 0.62 5.27 8.82 1.01 0.81 8.97 4.4 5.2 7.4 4.81 11.33 - 15
Ambient air Degree C 32.1 31.6 29.8 30.4 30.5 31.7 33.6 33.9 32.8 28.7 30.4 30.1 32.5 29.3 15
(10) -
temperature
Laboratory analysis
Total Suspended mg/L <0.50 <0.50 6.00 5160.00 154.00 210.00 25.00 208.00 8.00 47.00 50.00 80.00 2.00 13
(1) - -
Solids (TSS)
(2) BOD mg/L 3.05 1.88 3.60 7600.00 29.00 206.25 482.50 337.50 20.67 67.00 15.25 15.33 23.67 7.92 <1.00 15
(3) COD Cr mg/L 12.19 8.13 16.26 10295.47 71.12 215.39 1056.64 883.92 34.54 103.63 62.99 22.35 44.70 14.22 8.13 15
(4) Cyanide(total) mg/L <0.05 - <0.05 0.14 - 0.09 - - - <0.05 <0.05 - - - <0.05 7
(5) Oil and grease mg/L 13.12 - 1.88 72.81 - 31.61 - - - 22.67 25.63 3.74 - 8.22 25.71 9
(6) Phenols mg/L <0.001 - <0.001 1.26 - <0.001 - - - <0.001 <0.001 - - - <0.001 7
(7) Total phosphorus mg/L <0.10 - <0.10 77.85 - 3.65 - - - 2.63 0.44 0.31 0.52 0.20 <0.1 10
Appendix 2-1
(T-P)
(8) Phosphate (PO4-) mg/L 0.00 - 0.01 7.47 - 1.89 - - - 0.3 0.21 - - 0.02 N.D 8
(9) Total nitrogen (T-N) mg/L <0.05 - <0.05 10.06 - <0.05 - - - 19.22 0.83 2.07 2.63 0.45 <0.05 10
Ammonia mg/L 0.54 0.38 98.11 12.26 28.36 1.61 0.46 0.54 8
(10) - - - - - - -
nitrogen(NH3-N)
Nitrite mg/L <0.02 <0.02 0.21 <0.20 <0.20 <0.2 0.22 <0.02 8
(11) - - - - - - -
nitrogen(NO2-N)
Nitrate mg/L <0.50 <0.50 <0.05 <0.05 <0.50 <0.05 <0.50 <0.50 8
(12) - - - - - - -
nitrogen(NO3-N)
(13) Zinc (Zn) mg/L 0.0026 - <0.0015 0.1292 - 0.0090 - - - <0.0015 <0.0015 - - - 0.0017 7
Total chromium mg/L <0.0015 <0.0005 0.0135 0.0017 0.0025 0.0023 <0.0015 <0.0005 <0.0005 9
(14) - - - - - -
(T-Cr)
Chromium mg/L <0.0025 <0.025 <0.05 <0.025 <0025 <0.0025 <0.025 <0.025 <0.025 9
(15) - - - - - -
(Hexavalent)
(16) Arsenic (As) mg/L 0.0020 - 0.0035 0.0049 - 0.0081 - - 0.0044 0.0022 - - - 0.0020 7
(17) Copper (Cu) mg/L 0.0005 - <0.0005 0.0248 - 0.0029 - - <0.0015 <0.0015 - - - <0.0005 7
(18) Total Mercury (Hg) mg/L <0.0002 - 0.0011 0.0018 0.0013 0.0014 - 0.0012 - 0.0013 0.0011 - - - 0.0010 9
(19) Cadmium (Cd) mg/L <0.0005 - <0.0015 <0.0005 - <0.0015 - - <0.0005 <0.0005 - - - <0.0005 7
(20) Lead (Pb) mg/L <0.0005 - <0.0005 0.0041 - 0.1914 - - <0.0005 0.0016 - - - <0.0005 7
(21) Iron (Fe) mg/L - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
(22) Manganese(Mn) mg/L - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
(23) Total Coliform MPN/100mL 79 - 25 16,000,000 490 79,000 - 33,000 - 28,000 33 - - 1,300 49 10
Total organic mg/L <0.001 0.001 2
(24) - - - - - - - - - - - - -
chlorine pesticides
Total organic mg/L <0.005 <0.005 2
(25) phosphorus - - - - - - - - - - - - -
pesticides
(26) PCB (Aroclor 1254) mg/L - - <0.01 - - - - - - - - - - - 1
Appendix 2-2
Table A.2.2-1 Results of 4th Water Quality Survey – (1)

No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Myint Nge LKP UST TT PYTC-62nd PTM Intake
Location name DHWD1 DHWD2 DP* PYTC-1' After-aeration N-TTML S-TTML SK Creek UK-M
Bridge Stream Bridge Bridge Str. Bridge AYWD
Unit
No Left/Center/Right Center Center Center - Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Left -
Sampling Date 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 -
Sampling Time 10:20 11:30 14:11 12:01 16:10 16:50 14:36 11:50 15:30 12:55 16:11 16:40 10:48 9:53 8:45 -
On-site measurement
1 Air Temperature °C 39.22 38.55 38.60 29.27 35.67 34.33 35.77 31.90 34.50 35.94 32 32.39 33.8 34 32 -
2 Water Temperature °C 28.50 29.00 29.43 38 33.47 33.06 31.60 30.65 31.71 31.59 31.63 31.23 30.46 29.88 31 -
3 pH - 8.40 8.30 7.96 7.59 8.03 7.77 7.46 7.86 7.82 7.93 8.18 8.56 7.56 8.02 7.88 -
4 ORP mv 140 145 185 69.00 135 123 -78 147 95 -232 118 132 196 160 206 -
5 Conductivity ms/cm 0.235 0.293 0.289 0.348 0.363 0.435 0.504 0.424 0.447 1.10 0.424 0.409 0.339 0.306 0.199 -
6 Turbidity NTU 39.5 32 34 90.20 32.3 52.2 73.5 97.10 72.1 104 34 35.5 74 96.6 74.1 -
7 DO mg/L 7.73 6.21 7.78 4.82 6.57 6.70 5.11 6.31 8.89 5.36 5.12 6.43 7.38 8.52 7.68 -
8 TDS mg/L 160 190 191 234 242 283 323 275 310 701 275 266 227 202 133 -
9 Salinity ppt 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 -
Laboratory analysis
1 BOD mg/L 5.4 4.5 1.1 11.0 2.7 5.6 4.8 2.3 5.1 3.9 6.0 5.4 6.6 1.6 5.4 4.2
2 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 92,000 - 160,000 > 160,000 35,000 > 160,000 - - > 160,000 160,000 17,000 24,000 - - 92,000 54,000
Total Suspended Solids

3 mg/L 14 16 22 86 7.8 22 28 68 36 28 15 14 44 62 45 17
(TSS)
4 COD Cr mg/L 5.3 6.0 4.2 150 17 31 34 23 32 70 28 28 14 15 11 4.6
5 Cyanide(total) mg/L < 0.1 - < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 - - < 0.1 < 0.1
6 Oil and grease mg/L <1 - <1 9.1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 - - <1 <1
7 Phenols mg/L < 0.005 - < 0.005 0.012 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.0086 < 0.005 < 0.005 - - < 0.005 < 0.005
Total phosphorus
8 mg/L < 0.06 - < 0.06 0.32 0.10 0.31 0.39 0.28 0.31 2.7 0.38 0.36 0.063 0.20 0.077 < 0.06
(T-P)
9 Total nitrogen (T-N) mg/L 0.30 - 0.34 2.8 0.60 2.0 3.0 2.1 2.1 18 2.0 1.7 0.63 1.2 0.51 0.27
10 Zinc (Zn) mg/L 0.0081 - 0.0098 0.014 0.010 0.016 0.0096 0.014 0.011 0.018 0.0074 0.0050 - - 0.0087 0.0094
11 Total chromium (T-Cr) mg/L 0.0058 - < 0.005 0.0050 < 0.005 0.011 < 0.005 0.0054 0.0054 0.0050 < 0.005 < 0.005 - - 0.0056 0.0050
Appendix 2-3
No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Myint Nge LKP UST TT PYTC-62nd PTM Intake
Location name DHWD1 DHWD2 DP* PYTC-1' After-aeration N-TTML S-TTML SK Creek UK-M
Bridge Stream Bridge Bridge Str. Bridge AYWD
Unit
No Left/Center/Right Center Center Center - Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Center Left -
Sampling Date 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 3/10/2017 3/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 2/10/2017 -
Sampling Time 10:20 11:30 14:11 12:01 16:10 16:50 14:36 11:50 15:30 12:55 16:11 16:40 10:48 9:53 8:45 -
12 Chromium (Hexavalent) mg/L < 0.005 - < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 - - < 0.005 < 0.005
13 Arsenic (As) mg/L 0.0016 - 0.0019 0.0033 0.0040 0.0041 0.0034 0.0032 0.0035 0.0041 0.0037 0.0042 - - 0.0017 0.0019
14 Copper (Cu) mg/L < 0.005 - < 0.005 0.016 < 0.005 0.0097 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 - - < 0.005 < 0.005
15 Total Mercury (Hg) mg/L < 0.0005 - < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 - - < 0.0005 < 0.0005
16 Cadmium (Cd) mg/L < 0.001 - < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 - - < 0.001 < 0.001
17 Lead (Pb) mg/L < 0.005 - < 0.005 0.0056 < 0.005 0.0051 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 - - < 0.005 < 0.005
See Table See Table
18 Pesticides mg/L - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
A 2.2-3 A 2.2-3
19 PCBs mg/L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - < 0.0005 -
Appendix 2-4
Table A.2.2-2 Results of 4th Water Quality Survey (MCDC)

Date 3.10.2017 3.10.2017 3.10.2017 3.10.2017 2.10.2017 2.10.2017 2.10.2017 2.10.2017 2.10.2017 2.10.2017 3.10.2017 3.10.2017 2.10.2017 2.10.2017 2.10.2017 3.10.2017
Location Name DHWD-1 DHWD-2 Myint Nge DP LKP UST TT Bridge PYTC-62 PYTC-1 After- N-TTML S-TTML PTM SK Creek Intake UK-M
Bridge stream Bridge Str aeration 2 Bridge AYWD
Time 10:20am 11:30am 2:11pm 12:00 4:10pm 4:50pm 2:36pm 11:50am 3:30pm 12:55pm 4:11pm 4:40pm 10:48am 09:53am 8:45am 10:20am
Latitude 21˚49'35.2" 21˚49'54.6" _ _ 21˚53'28.1" 21˚53'59" 21˚53'56.1" 21˚54'49.1" 21˚54'5.5" 21˚54'34.1" 21˚54'56" 21˚59'7.9" 21˚56'44.4" 22˚01'20.6" 21˚59'24.4" 21˚49'35.2"
Longitude 96˚05'40.6" 96˚05'14.3" _ _ 96˚04'53.9" 96˚04'36.1" 96˚05'13.7" 96˚06'36.3" 96˚05'38.4" 96˚05'25.6" 96˚03'32.7" 96˚03'23.6" 96˚07'51.9" 96˚05'28.3" 96˚03'37.3" 96˚05'40.6"
On Site measurement
1 Air Temperature ( °C ) 39.2 38.55 38.61 _ 35.67 34.33 35.77 31.9 34.5 35.94 32 32.39 33.77 _ _ 39.2
2 Temperature ( °C ) 28.5 29 29.43 29.27 33.42 33.06 31.6 30.65 31.71 31.59 31.63 31.23 30.46 29.88 31 28.5
3 pH 8.4 8.3 7.96 7.59 8.03 7.77 7.46 7.86 7.82 7.93 8.18 8.56 7.56 8.02 7.88 8.4
4 pHmV -86 -80 -60 -38 -65 -49 -30 -54 -52 -59 -74 -97 -36 -64 -56 -86
5 ORPmV 140 145 185 69 135 123 -78 147 95 -232 118 132 196 160 206 140
6 EC (mS/cm) 0.235 0.293 0.289 0.348 0.363 0.435 0.504 0.424 0.477 1.1 0.424 0.409 0.339 0.306 0.199 0.235
7 Turbidity (NTU) 39.5 32.3 34 90.2 32.3 52.2 73.5 97.1 72.1 104 34 35.5 74 96.6 74.1 39.5
8 DO (mg/l) 7.73 6.21 7.78 4.82 6.57 6.7 5.11 6.31 8.89 5.36 5.12 6.43 7.38 8.52 7.68 7.73
9 TDS (g/l) 0.16 0.19 0.191 0.234 0.242 0.283 0.323 0.275 0.31 0.701 0.275 0.266 0.227 0.202 0.133 0.16
10 Salinity (ppt) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1
Lab Analysis
1 Total Suspended Solid 13 12 15 73 14 24 40 37 38 71 17 17 33 24 41 13
2 DO (mg/l) 6.8 5.93 5.82 5.46 5 2.77 0.93 3.92 2.66 0.35 5.79 6.3 5.43 5.38 5.91 6.08
3 BOD(mg/l) 4.5 4.4 4.6 9.5 21 28 45 38 42 58 28 26 35 4.8 3.9 4.6
4 CODcr (mg/l) 11.25 11 11.5 23.75 52.5 70 112.5 95 105 145 70 65 87.5 12 9.75 11.5
5 cyanide (total) (mg/l) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
6 Total phosphorus (T-P)(mg/l) 0.898 3.95 2.97 5.63 2.62 3.82 8.39 9.29 4.84 18.1 5.69 6.45 3.04 7.62 1.26 1.25
7 Total Nitrogen (T-N)(mg/l) 0.067 0.532 0.433 0.544 0.573 1.17 1.07 0.258 1.06 7.64 1.32 1.34 0.293 0.33 0.238 0.035
8 Zinc (Zn)(mg/l) 0.13 0.21 0.18 0.04 0.05 0 0.15 0 0 0.06 0.17 0.44 0.12
9 Copper (Cu)(mg/l) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Source: MCDC
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Table A 2.2-3 Results of 4th Water Quality Survey (Pesticide)
No No.1 No.15
Location name DHWD1 Intake AYWD
Upstream of the Intake point of
Location Description wastewater-dischargi Ayeyarwaddy
No. Unit
ng point River
Left/Center/Right Center Left
Sampling Date 3/10/2017 2/10/2017
1 Aldrin mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
2 Atrazine mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
3 4,4'-DDD mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
4 4,4'-DDE mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
5 4,4'-DDT mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
6 Endosulfan mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
7 Endosulfan sulfate mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
8 Endrin mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
HCH-alpha (benzene
9 mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
hexachloride-alpha)(alpha-BHC)
10 HCH-beta(beta-BHC) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
11 HCH-delta(delta-BHC) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
HCH-gamma(Lindane)(ganma-B
12 mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
HC)
13 Alachlor mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
14 Diazinon mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
15 Chlorpyrifos mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
16 Dimethoate mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
17 Imidacloprid mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005
Source: MCDC
Appendix 2-1
2017/3/6
2017/1/15
2016/11/26
2016/10/7
2016/8/18
2016/6/29
2016/5/10
2016/3/21
WATER QUALITY SURVEY REPORT DRAFT VER.1.0
2016/1/31
2015/12/12
2015/10/23
2015/9/3
2015/7/15
2015/5/26
2015/4/6
2015/2/15
2014/12/27
2014/11/7
2014/9/18
2014/7/30
2014/6/10
2014/4/21
2014/3/2
2014/1/11
2013/11/22
2013/10/3
2013/8/14
Water Level at Myintge (Doke Hta Waddy River)
2013/6/25
2013/5/6
2013/3/17
2013/1/26
2012/12/7
2012/10/18
Water Level at Doke Hta Waddy River
2012/8/29
2012/7/10
2012/5/21
2012/4/1
2012/2/11
2011/12/23
2011/11/3
2011/9/14
2011/7/26
2011/6/6
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2011/4/17
2011/2/26
2011/1/7 Date
2010/11/18
2010/9/29
2010/8/10
2010/6/21
Figure A.2.3
2010/5/2
2010/3/13
2010/1/22
2009/12/3
2009/10/14
2009/8/25
2009/7/6
2009/5/17
2009/3/28
2009/2/6
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2008/9/9
2008/7/21
2008/6/1
2008/4/12
2008/2/22
2008/1/3
2007/11/14
2007/9/25
2007/8/6
2007/6/17
2007/4/28
2007/3/9
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2006/11/29
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2006/2/2
2005/12/14
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Table A.2.3-2 Analysis Method of 4th Water Quality Survey (Japan Lab) –(1)
No Parameter Method Name of laboratory
.
Laboratory analysis in Myanmar
1 BOD Respirometric method DOWA Eco-system–Myanmar
(HACH Method 10099) Co., Ltd. for survey in Hlaing
River basin
Membrane electrode REM-UAE Laboratory and
method (SM 2012:5210 B Consultant Co., Ltd. for survey
and 4500-O G) in Doke Hta Waddy River basin
2 Total Coliform Standard total coliform DOWA Eco-system–Myanmar
fermentation method Co., Ltd. for survey in Hlaing
(APHA 9221 B) River basin
Multiple tube REM-UAE Laboratory and
fermentation technique Consultant Co., Ltd. for survey
(SM 2012:9221 B) in Doke Hta Waddy River basin
Laboratory analysis in Japan
3 Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Environment Agency OSUMI CO., Ltd.
Notification No. 59,
1971, Appendix, Table 9
4 COD Cr JIS K0102 (2016) 20.1 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
5 Cyanide(total) JIS K0102 (2016) 38.1.2 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
and 38.3
6 Oil and grease Standard Method 5520 B OSUMI CO., Ltd.
7 Phenols JIS K0102(2016) 28.1.1 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
and 28.1.2
8 Total phosphorus (T-P) JIS K0102(2016) 46.3.1 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
9 Total nitrogen (T-N) JIS K0102(2016) 45.2 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
10 Zinc (Zn) JIS K0102(2016) 53.3 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
11 Total chromium (T-Cr) JIS K0102(2016) 65.1.4 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
12 Chromium (Hexavalent) JIS K0102(2016) 65.2.1 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
13 Arsenic (As) JIS K0102(2016) 61.4 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
14 Copper (Cu) JIS K0102(2016) 52.4 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
15 Total Mercury (Hg) Environment Agency OSUMI CO., Ltd.
Notification
No.59, 1971, Appendix,
table 1
Appendix 2-3
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in Basic Water Environment Management and EIA System VER.1.0
Table A.2.3-2 Analysis Method of 4th Water Quality Survey (Japan Lab) –(2)
No Parameter Method Name of laboratory
.
16 Cadmium (Cd) JIS K0102(2016) 55.4 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
17 Lead (Pb) JIS K0102(2016) 54.4 OSUMI CO., Ltd.
18 Pesticides See below OSUMI CO., Ltd.
19 PCBs Environment Agency OSUMI CO., Ltd.
Notification
No.59, 1971, Appendix,
table 3
Laboratory analysis in Japan (pesticides)
1 Aldrin GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
2 Atrazine GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
3 4,4'-DDD GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
4 4,4'-DDE GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
5 4,4'-DDT GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
6 Endosulfan GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
7 Endosulfan sulfate GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
8 Endrin GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
9 HCH-alpha (benzene GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
hexachloride-alpha)(alpha-BHC)
10 HCH-beta(beta-BHC) GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
11 HCH-delta(delta-BHC) GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
12 HCH-gamma(Lindane)(ganma-BHC GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
)
13 Alachlor GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
14 Diazinon GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
15 Chlorpyrifos GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
16 Dimethoate LC-MS/MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
17 Imidacloprid GC-MS * Nihon Ecotech Co., Ltd.
*Analyze based on "Notice by the Director General of the Environment Management Bureau No.170391 of
March 9, 2017"
Appendix 2-3
Appendix 11:
Manual for Operation and Maintenance of Databases

Japan International Cooperation Agency
Republic of the Union of Myanmar Manual for Operation and
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Maintenance of Databases
Ver. 4.0 (December 2017)
PROJECT FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN BASIC

WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND EIA
SYSTEM IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF
MYANMAR
MANUAL
FOR
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
DATABASES
VERSION 4.0
December 2017
PREPARED BY:
JICA EXPERT TEAM
PREFACE
This manual for database operation and maintenance was developed as part of the outputs of the
bilateral technical cooperation project between Myanmar and Japan entitled “Project for
Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment Management and EIA System in the
Republic of the Union of Myanmar (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”). The project has the
aim to support and enhance capacities of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental
Conservation (MONREC) and other organizations concerned to manage water environment and
to implement EIA reviews. Among the six outputs of the project, this manual was produced to
fulfill the goal of Output 3 “database of water pollution sources and river water quality is
developed”. We sincerely hope that this manual helps each organization develop and maintain
databases of water pollution sources and surface water quality for good management of water
environment.
JICA Expert Team

Flow Chart for Database Development

Category Task Page
(New Database)
Is there any existing data (do you want to No (1)-1 Have you already understood how to No Go to p.1
update the data)? develop database? (1. Background)
Yes (Existing Database) Yes (already experienced) - Understand the outline of database
Confirmation of development by using Excel & QGIS
Purpose
(1)-2 Have you already decided what kinds of map No Go to p.4
you want to make? (2.1 Introduction)
Yes (Map type is already decided) - Decide the type of map
(2)-1 No Go to p.4
Have you already collected data?
(2.2.1 Data Collection)
Yes - Unify the unit of each data
- Collect coordinate by GPS/map software
Have you already updated the Excel No (2)-2 No Go to p.4

Have you already input data in Excel?
/CSV file? (2.2.2 Data Digitizing)
Yes Yes - Pay attention to table format
Data Storage - Pay attention to input format
[Excel]
(2)-3 No Go to p.5
Have you already linked coordinate?
(2.2.3 Coordinate Linking)
Yes - Unify the unit to decimal degree system
(2)-4 Have you already converted Excel file into No Go to p.7

CSV? (2.2.4 Data Convert)
Yes - No blank row on the top of the table
- No blank column on the left of the table
(3)-1 No Go to p.9
Have you already installed QGIS software?
(2.3.1 Installation of QGIS Software)
Yes - Download the latest long term release
(LTR) version
(3)-2 Have you already developed folder No Go to p.10

structure? (2.3.2 Development of Folder Structure)
Yes - Confirm & Categorize the data to display
- Prepare the folder for each
(3)-3 Have you already read base-map data (e.g. No Go to p.10

river, road, administrative boundery, etc.)? (2.3.3 Start of QGIS Operation)
Yes - Start QGIS
- Read & Overlay base-map data
Analysis with - Change the order of layers
GIS
[QGIS] Have you already read CSV file on QGIS No (3)-4 Have you already read CSV file on QGIS (or No Go to p.15
(or prepared shapefile)? prepared shapefile)? (2.3.4 Data Reading & Overlay)
Yes Yes - Read the main data (CSV file)
Have you already changed style (e.g. No (3)-5 Have you already changed style (e.g. No Go to p.19
classification, color, etc.) classification, color, etc.) (2.3.5 Data Classification & Style Change)
Yes Yes - Classify data
- Change color
(3)-6 No Go to p.20
Prepare Output by "Print Composer"
(2.3.6 Output)
- Add necessary items
(e.g. direction, scale, legend, etc.)
- Arrange style
(e.g. font, backgroud, border, etc.)
Do you want to practice how to prepare Yes (4)-1 Go to p.24

Tutorial-1: Pollution Source Map
the map based on each "category"? (2.4.1 Tutorial-1)
Practice
Do you want to practice how to prepare Yes (4)-2 Go to p.34
Tutorial-2: Water Quality Survey Map
the map based on each "value"? (2.4.2 Tutorial-2)
Yes (5)-1 Go to p.44

Do you want to check data? Data Check & Confirmation
(3.1 Data Check & Confirmation)
Database
Maintenance
Yes (5)-2 Go to p.45
Do you want to store "back-up"? Database Back-up
(3.2 Database Back-up)
Manual for Database Operation
and Maintenance
Table of Contents
1 BACKGROUND .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background .................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Objectives ....................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Target and Use of Manual ............................................................................. 1
1.3.1 Target ...................................................................................................... 1
1.3.2 Use of Manual ......................................................................................... 1
1.4 Structure and Flow ........................................................................................ 2
1.4.1 Database Structure ................................................................................. 2
1.4.2 Data Flow ................................................................................................ 3
2 DATABASE OPERATION ................................................................................... 4
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Data Storage .................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 Data Collection ........................................................................................ 4
2.2.2 Data Digitizing ........................................................................................ 4
2.2.3 Coordinate Linking ................................................................................. 5
2.2.4 Data Convert ........................................................................................... 7
2.3 Analysis with GIS .......................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Installation of QGIS Software ................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Development of Folder Structure ......................................................... 10
2.3.3 Start of QGIS Operation ....................................................................... 10
2.3.4 Data Reading and Overlay.................................................................... 15

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Manual for Database Operation
and Maintenance
2.3.5 Data Classification & Style Change ..................................................... 19
2.3.6 Output ................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Tutorials ....................................................................................................... 24
2.4.1 Tutorial 1: To make the location map of Sector (Pollution Source) ..... 24
2.4.2 Tutorial 2: To make the BOD map (Water Quality)............................. 34
3 DATABASE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 44
3.1 Data Check & Confirmation ........................................................................ 44
3.2 Database Back-up ........................................................................................ 45
3.2.1 Daily Back-up [Save in Different Folder] ............................................. 45
3.2.2 Regular Back-up [Save in External Storage Media] ............................ 45
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Project for Capacity Development Manual for Database Operation
in Basic Water Environment Management and EIA System and Maintenance
in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ver. 4.0 (December 2017)
1 BACKGROUND
1.1 BACKGROUND
In order to manage the water environment of rivers and lakes, it is necessary to consider both
pollution sources and water quality of water bodies in each river basin, and for this purpose,
related information on pollution sources and water bodies should be collected, stored and
analyzed. With the recent increase in industrial activities and their impact to water environment
in Myanmar, the demand for databases for managing such information is increasing rapidly. In
order to demonstrate how such databases may be developed, this project constructed databases
of pollution sources and databases of surface water quality in the target areas, namely Hlaing
River basin in Yangon and Doke Hta Waddy River basin in Mandalay.
This manual shows how to operate and maintain these databases for water environment
management.
1.2 OBJECTIVES
This manual was developed to support officers and staff members of ECD, YCDC and MCDC
in managing environmental information by developing and using databases. The objective of the
manual is:
- To provide officers and staff with a tutorial document about the databases developed in this
project, so that they can self-teach and/or train others how to operate, add new data and
maintain theses databases for water environment management.
1.3 TARGET AND USE OF MANUAL
1.3.1 Target
The main target of the manual is officers and staff members of ECD, YCDC and MCDC who
are in charge of database development, operation and maintenance.
1.3.2 Use of Manual
This manual contains the following two hands-on tutorial modules in Section 2.4:
- [Let’s Try (1)] To make the location map of Sector (Pollution Source)
- [Let’s Try (2)] To make the BOD map (Surface Water Quality)
These modules are the core of this manual, and you are strongly encouraged to try these
modules. However, to go through these tutorials, you will need some basic knowledge in GIS.
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To help you gain such knowledge quickly, more basic explanations about the structure of the
database and GIS software are given in other sections of the manual.
1.4 STRUCTURE AND FLOW
1.4.1 Database Structure
Two types of databases are explained in this manual, namely “Pollution Source Database” and
“Surface Water Quality Database”.
- Pollution Source Database: To store many kinds of information of pollution source
- Surface Water Quality Database: To store analysis results of water quality of target
rivers/lakes
Figure 1-1 shows the database structure. “DB” means Database, “PS” means Pollution Source
and “WQ” means Surface Water Quality of public water bodies, such as rivers and lakes.
Database
- 2017XXXX_YGN.qgs
00_QGIS - 2017XXXX_MDL.qgs
…
- 2017XXXX_PS_YGN.xlsx/.csv/.dbf/.qpj/.shp/.shx
10_Pollution Source DB - 2017XXXX_PS_MDL.xlsx/.csv/.dbf/.qpj/.shp/.shx
…
- 2017XXXX_WQ_YGN.xlsx/.csv/.dbf/.qpj/.shp/.shx
20_Surface Water
- 2017XXXX_WQ_MDL.xlsx/.csv/.dbf/.qpj/.shp/.shx
Quality DB
…
[Vector/Raster File]
30_Base Map - Administrative Boundary, River, Road, etc.
…
- [Folder] 201701XX
40_Back-up - [Folder] 201704XX
…
… (if necessary)
- Manual for Database

90_Others …
Figure 1-1 Database Structure
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1.4.2 Data Flow
Figure 1-2 shows the data flow for the Pollution Source Database and the Surface Water Quality
Database.
Pollution Source Database Surface Water Quality Database
Information Collection Sampling in river/lake

(inspection, questionnaire survey, etc.)
Water Quality Analysis
1) Factory Data [Confirmation of Application]

(Name, Layout, Water Usage, Production, etc.)
2) Water Quality of Wastewater [Wastewater Sampling]
Database Development
1) Data Storage (Excel)
- Digitizing
- Linking Coordinate Base Map
- Data Check & Confirmation - Administrative
Boundary,
2) Analysis (QGIS) - River,
- Overlay - Road, etc.
- Data Classification
- Output (print composer)
Database Management
1) Data Check & Confirmation
2) Database Back-up
Data (1): Pollution Source

Sample of Analysis (QGIS) Factory Data
(e.g. Name, Layout, Water Usage, Production, etc.)
Water Quality of Wastewater
Data (2): Water Quality (River/Lake)

BOD, COD, Heavy Metals, etc.
Discharge Volume, etc.
Data (3): Base Map

Administrative Boundary
River
Road, etc.
Figure 1-2 Data Flow

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2 DATABASE OPERATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, procedures of database operation (usage), including data storage by using Excel
and analysis by using QGIS, are shown. Then, two tutorial modules are presented in Section 2.4
to give users hands-on experiences in using the databases developed in this project.
2.2 DATA STORAGE
2.2.1 Data Collection
When you start preparing maps by using QGIS, it is necessary to collect the coordinate of each
point. The main ways to collect coordinate are as follows.
GPS Device
Coordinate can be collected easily by using GPS device which has the function to record the
coordinate of a lot of points (e.g. “Waypoint Manager”, etc.). The below photo shows the
sample of GPS device. In addition, some kinds of mobile phone have functions to collect
coordinate recently.
Waypoint Manager
Map Software
If you cannot collect coordinate by GPS device, it is one option to find coordinate by map
software, some of which is available free of charge.
2.2.2 Data Digitizing
Data in a database should be readily accessible to users, and the data in the databases developed
in this project were first stored in Excel spreadsheet files. In this way user can always access
and analyze data without specialized software. However, to see the data in GIS software, QGIS,
it is necessary to convert the data to CSV (comma-separated value) format. Thus, in this section,
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the user will learn how to enter data into Excel, and then convert the file to CSV format. Table
below shows an example of an Excel data set of surface water quality.
In Excel data entry, the first row contains the column names (title) and definition for the data
type in each column. Data analysis with Excel is beyond the scope of this manual, but users can
carry out most data analysis using Excel.
If you need to create a data table from scratch, follow the following guidelines for organizing
your data.
- The data should be organized in rows and columns, with each row containing information
about one record, such as a sample ID, or factory type.
- In the first row of the list, each column should contain a short, descriptive and unique
heading.
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- Each column in the list should contain one type of data, such as dates, currency, or text.
- Each row in the list should contain the details for one record, such as a factory type order.
If possible, include a unique identifier for each row, such as an order number.
- The list should have no blank rows within it, and no completely blank columns.
- The list should be separated from any other data on the worksheet, with at least one
blank row and one blank column between the list and the other data.
2.2.3 Coordinate Linking
Before creating the CSV file, you need to make sure to enter geographical coordinate data
(longitude and latitude) of the location of interest so that the GIS software can recognize the
geographical location of the data in the system as explained in the following figure.
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[Factory Data] (EXCEL) [Coordinate] (GPS)

Factory Name, BOD, COD, etc
Link these data
Figure 2-1 Image of Linking Coordinate
The coordinate data can be obtained using a GPS device. The way to see and input coordinate is
shown below.
Degree: 21̇ 54' 46.4" 21+(54/60)+(46.4/3600) = 21.9289
=54/60 =46.4/3600
Waypoint Manager
In this example, the coordinate data in degree-minute-second system Input

(21°54’46.4”) is converted
here (degree, minute, second)
to decimal degree system (21.9289°) so that Excel can readily recognize the numerals. Enter
both longitude and latitude data in decimal degree unit into the Excel file.
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2.2.4 Data Convert
After the data digitizing and linking coordinate, the Excel data should be converted into CSV
format. The necessary steps are as follows:
File  Save as  Computer  <your data folder>
Select the location where you want to save your file. (e.g. “Database/10_Pollution Source DB”
folder)
Next, in “Save As” box, select “Save as type” in “CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv)”.
Then type your file name in “File name” box and press “Save”.
After you click Save, Excel will display the following message saying: Some features in your
workbook might be lost if you save it as CSV (Comma delimited).
This info-notification can be ignored. Thus, you can click Yes to get your current worksheet
saved in the CSV format. The original workbook (the .xls/.xlsx file) will be closed and you will
notice that the name of your current sheet will change.
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To check the CSV file, which you recently saved in your database folder, you could use
Notepad that comes with Windows or other text editor such as notepad++. Figure below shows
an example of a CSV file opened with text editor.
If you open the same file by using Excel, you can see the data as follows.
A CSV data is simply a table with column breaks that are identified by a comma. The column
names and definitions are enclosed in quotes and are separated by commas.
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2.3 ANALYSIS WITH GIS

This section explains how to use QGIS to analyze geographical data. Before analysis by QGIS,
it is necessary to install QGIS software.
2.3.1 Installation of QGIS Software
QGIS is open source software, and it can be installed on Windows, various Linux distributions,
Unix, Mac OS X, and Android. Both binary packages and source code can be downloaded from
www.qgis.org. In this section, we will cover how to install QGIS on Windows operation system.
1. Go to QGIS download page.

https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html
The recommended download file is the QGIS Standalone Installer Version 2.18 (32 bit or 64 bit
depending on your computer)
Note: Go to “Computer”  “System Properties” to check if your computer system type is 32 bit
or 64 bit.
Start to install QGIS, double click on downloaded .exe file.
Click Next for all the default properties. You can select the sample datasets if you would like,
but it is not necessary. QGIS will then be saved in your Program Files and an icon should
appear on your desktop when it has finished installing.
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2.3.2 Development of Folder Structure
Before starting QGIS operation, it is desirable to confirm what kinds of data shall be displayed
on the map. After confirming and categorizing the necessary data, the folder for each shall be
prepared so that the data of QGIS can be shared with others. The samples of folder structure are
shown below.
Table 2-1 Sample of Folder Structure

Type of Database Necessary Data on Map Category (Folder Name)
Surface Water - Sampling Point - Surface Water Quality
Quality - River - Base Map
- Road
- Administrative Boundary
- Other folders for QGIS - QGIS (for project file)
operation - Back-up
- Output
If both of “Pollution Source DB” and

“Surface Water Quality DB” are prepared
and displayed on the same QGIS map, this
kind of folder structure is convenient for
updating each data.
Figure 2-2 Sample of Folder Structure
2.3.3 Start of QGIS Operation
This section explains how to open QGIS, and how to overlay the data in CSV format or other
maps.
To Open QGIS
To open QGIS, you can go to the start menu, and click on the QGIS Desktop.
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If you have a project file of QGIS with extension “qgs”, you can also open the file by duble
clicking on the file.
1) Open “QGIS”
“20151210_MDL_Training.qgs”
Double Click
2) You can see “QGIS”
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To Read & Overlay Base-map (River shapefile, Road shapefile, Boundary

shapefile, etc.)
If you already have GIS files in shape-file format, you can easily overlay such files by dragging
them on the window of QGIS as a layer.
Firstly, you have to go to the folder that contains the shape-files. Then, among the many types of
files, you have to select shape file that means the extension of file must be “.shp”. Please see as
Step-1 in below figure. Then, you can easily move to QGIS window. Please see as Step-2 in below
figure.
Finally, in QGIS window, the shape-file will appears as below figure.

You can add another shape-file such as roads, boundary to QGIS window by the above steps.
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*** Remark – when you move the shape-file to QGIS window, it should be placed under
“Base map > Handwriting > YGN”. Most of the shape-files must be under “Base Map >
Handwriting” layer feature.
To Overlay Google Satellite

In addition, you can add Google maps by following the following steps.
Web  OpenLayers plugin  OpenStreetMap/Google Maps/Bing
Maps/MapQuest/OSM/Stamen/Apple Maps  select the map you want to add.
To Check Coordinate System

In order to overlay GIS files, the coordinate system should be the same. Here is how to check
coordinate system of a layer.
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Right Click on layer  Properties  General
To Change the Order of Layers

Sometimes, the order of layer is required to change if the layer that you want to make it appear is
not shown in QGIS window. Please see the below Figure (A). In the below Figure (A), the shape-
file of river was overlaid by Satellite image. In such case, you need to change the order of layer.
Because, the layer of “Satellite” is overlaid on the layer of “River_Hlaing (shape-file).
Figure (A)
In such case, you just need to move the layer by dragging. Please compare and see in Figure (B)
and Figure (C).
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Figure (B) Figure (C)
2.3.4 Data Reading and Overlay
In order to read the main data as CSV file into QGIS as a layer, the following steps are
necessary.
Layer
Add Layer
Add Delimited Text Layer
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Browse
Select the CSV File
Check “CSV(comma separated values)

Select “X field” as Longitude and “Y field” as Latitude
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Select “WGS84”
You can see the point on the map
Browse
Select the CSV File
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Check “CSV(comma separated values)

Select “X field” as Longitude and “Y field” as Latitude
Select “WGS84”
You can see the point on the map
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2.3.5 Data Classification & Style Change
To Change Style (e.g. Change the Color of Points)

This section explains an example of how to change the appearance of data in a layer.
* To Set “Graduated”, number of “Classify”, “Color Change” and “Apply”
1) Select the Point Data and “Right Click”

2) Select Properties
3) Select “Style” and “Graduated”
1) Select “BOD” in Column

2) Input 10 in Classes
3) Select “OrRd” (or other) in
Color ramp
4) Select “Classify” and “OK”
You can change
the criteria here
You can see the color points
on the map
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2.3.6 Output
To Open Print Composer

To prepare a standardized output map in QGIS, you need to use print composer. With print
composer, you can easily add a legend, scale bar, bearing mark or logo of your organization.
To create new print composer

Project  New Print Composer
- Type your composer title

- Composer window will
display automatically.
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To Use Print Composer (1st Step)
1) To add new map: Click Add new map icon from Toolbar.
2) To Add scale bar: Click Add new scalebar icon from Toolbar.
3) To Add legend bar: Click Add Legend icon from Toolbar.

4) To Add north arrow bar: Click Add arrow icon from Toolbar.
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To Use Print Composer (2nd Step)
To change the layout properties:

- Select the item (e.g. scalebar, north arrow, legend, etc.)
- Go to Item properties and edit (e.g. font, background, borders, etc.)
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Output Image
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2.4 TUTORIALS
In this section, two tutorial modules are presented for you to practice how to use the Pollution
Source Database and the Surface Water Quality Database. In order to follow these modules, you
need a set of files distributed by JET for GIS training.
2.4.1 Tutorial 1: To make the location map of Sector (Pollution Source)
Create CSV File

1) Open the folder “10_Pollution Source DB”
2) Open the file “20160812-1105_PS_YGN.xlsx”
The data of “1-1) Name of Factory”, “1-4) Longitude”, “1-5) Latitude” and “1-6) Type of
Business” will be extracted.
*Remarks: Longitude and Latitude have already been filled. If you get new data, it is necessary
to be filled by yourself.
3) Delete the first two rows

4) Delete the column of “C” and “D”
5) Copy from “A1” to “E101”

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6) Create a new file and paste
7) Delete the unnecessary word like “1-1) “ and Save as CSV file
“Save As” box > “Save as type” in “CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv)” and store the same
folder “10_Pollution Source DB”
Name: 201701_YGN_PS.csv
Overlay the “Base Map” on QGIS

1) Open QGIS software (Double click of “QGIS Desktop 2.X.X”)
2) Create groups of “Pollution Source”, “Water Quality” and “Base Map”
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3) Select the group “Base Map”

4) Open the folder of “30_Base Map”, “MIMU” and
“GIS_ShapeFiles_Yangon_VT_250k_MIMU”.
5) Select “mmr_ygn_polbnda_adm4_250k_mimu.shp” and drag to QGIS display
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Overlay the “Pollution Source” data from CSV file on QGIS

1) Click the group “Pollution Source”
2) Select “Layer”, “Add Layer” and “Add Delimited Text Layer”
3) Select “Browse” and the CSV file “201701_YGN_PS.csv”
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4) Check the setting of “X (Longitude)” and “Y (Latitude)”

If these fields are not properly delineated, you need to set them by yourself.
5) Click “OK” and Select the Coordinate Reference System (CRS)

Let’s select “WGS 84” here.
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The data of pollution source will appear. These points carry the same data as the CSV file. Let’s
right click “201701_YGN_PS” and select “Open Attribute Table” to check the data.
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Change Layer Properties of Pollution Source

In this exercise, you will display locations of pollution sources with markers of different colors
depending on the sector of the business.
1) Right Click of “201701_YGN_PS” and Select “Properties”
2) Select Style and change “Single Symbol” to “Categorized”
3) Select “Column” and Set “Type of Business”
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4) Right Click the symbol and Change Color
5) Click “OK” and the points will be colored
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Output
1) Select “Base Map” and Open “30_Base Map”, “Satellite” and Drag
“YGN_Google_modified.tif” to QGIS display
2) Select “WGS 84 / Pseudo Mercator” as CSR
3) Select “Project” and “New Print Composer”
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4) Add Map, Legend, Scale Bar and Image as you need
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2.4.2 Tutorial 2: To make the BOD map (Water Quality)
Create CSV File

Open the folder “20_Water Quality DB”
1) Open the file “20160627-28_WQ_MDL.xlsx”
Let’s see the title is described in the first row and latitude & longitude are described in the
column “D” & “E”.
*Remarks: Longitude and Latitude have already been filled. If you get new data, it is necessary
to be filled by yourself.
2) Save as CSV file

“Save As” box > “Save as type” in “CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv)” and store the same folder
“10_Pollution Source DB”
Name: 20160627-28_WQ_MDL.csv
Overlay the “Base Map” on QGIS

1) Open QGIS software (Double click of “QGIS Desktop 2.X.X”)
2) Create groups of “Pollution Source”, “Water Quality” and “Base Map”
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3) Select the group “Base Map”

4) Open the folder of “30_Base Map”, “MIMU”,
“GIS_ShapeFiles_Mandalay_VT_250k_MIMU” and “Mandalay_VT”.
5) Select “mmr_mdy_polbnda_adm4_250k_mimu.shp” and drag to QGIS display
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Overlay the “Water Quality” data from CSV file on QGIS

1) Click the group “Water Quality”
2) Select “Layer”, “Add Layer” and “Add Delimited Text Layer”
3) Select “Browse” and the CSV file “20160627-28_WQ_MDL.csv”
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4) Check the setting of “X (Longitude)” and “Y (Latitude)”

If it doesn’t fit, it is necessary to be set by yourself.
5) Click “OK” and Select the Coordinate Reference System (CRS)

Let’s select “WGS 84” here.
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The data of water quality will appear. These points carry the same data as the CSV file. Let’s
right click “20160627-28_WQ_MDL” and select “Open Attribute Table” to check the data.
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Change Layer Properties of Pollution Source

1) Right Click of “20160627-28_WQ_MDL” and Select “Properties”
2) Select Style and change “Single Symbol” to “Graduated”
3) Select “Column”, Set “BOD (ppm)”, Change “Classes” from 5 to 6 and “Classify”
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4) Double Click each “Value” and Change as follows
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5) Right Click the symbol and Change Color
6) Click “OK” and the points will be colored
Output
5) Select “Base Map” and Open “30_Base Map”, “Satellite” and Drag
“MDL_Google_modified.tif” to QGIS display
6) Select “WGS 84 / Pseudo Mercator” as CSR
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7) Select “Project” and “New Print Composer”
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8) Add Map, Legend, Scale Bar and Image as you need
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3 DATABASE MAINTENANCE
3.1 DATA CHECK & CONFIRMATION

When you digitize the result of the survey, it is necessary to take care of the following issues.
 Data input error,
 Error of data itself (e.g. inaccurate data due to the capacity of laboratory, etc.),
 Missed significant figure, etc.
You can try the following methods to check and confirm the data and/or ask senior staff to
overview /supervise.
Methods of Checking Target Remarks
[Self-Double Check] - Data input error e.g.
To input data twice and compare - To input “=A1-B1” /
the results by using the formula in “=EXACT (A1, B1) in another
Excel cell,
- To highlight blank cell by
using “Conditional Formatting”,
etc.
[Insert Chart] - Data input error e.g.
To insert chart and see the ratio of - To see the ratio of “BOD” &
relative parameters - Inaccurate data “COD” (or “T-N” & “T-P”) and
compare,
etc.
EC ms/cm EC ms/cm
:1.100 :1.10
In the case of that the value shall be expressed to three significant figures.
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3.2 DATABASE BACK-UP

When you manage the database development, it is important to deal with the risk of losing data
by database back-up. The risk that you can face are described as follows.
 Operation mistake,
 Error in operation due to the software trouble,
 PC crush, etc.
Daily back-up and regular back-up are required to avoid these risk.
3.2.1 Daily Back-up [Save in Different Folder]

When you finish the operation, it is desirable to save the folders in the different folder as
follows.
Step 1. Select the folders that you update (Hold “Ctrl” & Click each
folder)
Step 2. Copy the folders that you select and Paste in “40_Back-up” folder
[Step 1]
Hold “Ctrl” key
& Click each folder
[Step 2]
Drag to “40_Back-up” folder
3.2.2 Regular Back-up [Save in External Storage Media]

In addition to the daily back-up, it is desirable to save the folders in the external storage media
regularly. Below table shows the type of external storage media and each feature. Hard Disk
Drive (HDD) or Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is desirable for regular back-up.
No. Back-up Additional Material Data Evaluation
Media Setting Management Security
1 HDD Good Good Good1) Good for regular back-up
/DVD (No Need)
2 USB Good Easy to lose Good1) Good portability, but easy
(No Need) to lose because of its size
3 On-line Necessary Good Risk of PC Not good to store sensitive
(No Need) virus, etc. data because of its security
risk
1) If you can keep the back-up media securely, data security can be evaluated as “Good”.
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Following steps are recommended as regular back-up. It should be noted that it is

good to compress the whole folder to avoid missing the file properties.
Step 1. Compress the whole folder (in a zipper file or something similar)
Step 2. Create a folder in HDD/DVD (e.g. “20171220_4th_Survey”, etc.)
Step 3. Save the compressed file in the created folder
All folders shall be involved
Save the compressed file in HDD or DVD.

If you name the folder with the date, like
“20171220_4th_Survey”, you can sort and
search the folders easily in the future.
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Appendix 12:
Water Quality Status Report

PROJECT FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN BASIC
WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND EIA
SYSTEM IN THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF
MYANMAR
WATER QUALITY STATUS REPORT
June 2018
PREPARED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF NATURAL
RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
YANGON CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MANDALAY CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
JICA EXPERT TEAM
Republic of the Union of Myanmar Water Quality Status Report
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
PREFACE
This water quality status report was developed as part of the outputs of the bilateral technical
cooperation project between Myanmar and Japan entitled “Project for Capacity Development in
Basic Water Environment Management and EIA System in the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar (hereinafter referred to as “the Project”). The project has the aim to support and
enhance capacities of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
(MONREC), Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC), Mandalay City Development
Committee (MCDC), and other organizations concerned to manage water environment and to
implement EIA reviews. Among the six outputs of the project, this manual was produced to
fulfill the goal of Output 4 “Capacity of interpreting the information for water pollution control
measures is enhanced.”. We sincerely hope that this report helps each organization to develop
strategies for water pollution control and water environment management.
JICA Expert Team

Republic of the Union of Myanmar Water Quality Status Report
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
Mandalay
Yangon
Location Maps of the Project Areas

Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background .................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Objectives ....................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Procedures of Preparation of Water Quality Status Report ......................... 2
1.4 Case Studies for Information Interpretation for Water Quality Status ....... 3
1.5 Structure of Water Quality Status Report .................................................... 5
2 Water Quality Status in the Pilot Area of Yangon (Hlaing River Basin) ........... 6
2.1 Outline of Hlaing River Basin ....................................................................... 6
Overview of Hlaing River ....................................................................... 6
Downstream area of Hlaing River (Pilot area of Yangon)..................... 6
2.2 Natural Conditions ........................................................................................ 7
Topography ............................................................................................. 7
Meteorology ............................................................................................ 8
Geology ................................................................................................... 9
Soil Condition ....................................................................................... 11
2.3 Social Conditions ......................................................................................... 12
Administrative Boundary .................................................................... 12
Population ............................................................................................ 12
Industrial Zones ................................................................................... 14
Land Use .............................................................................................. 15
2.4 Organizations related to water environment management........................ 17
Yangon City Development Committee ................................................ 17
2.5 Water Use .................................................................................................... 19
2.6 Water Quality .............................................................................................. 20
Outline of water quality survey for the Hlaing River Basin ............... 20
Refence Standards ............................................................................... 22
Water quality survey results ............................................................... 22
2.7 Pollution Source ........................................................................................... 26
Industrial pollution source................................................................... 26
2.8 Impact of Pollution on River Water Quality ............................................... 30
Overall pollution pathways to rivers ................................................... 30
Pollution load analysis ......................................................................... 31
Impact of pollution on river water quality .......................................... 32
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2.9 Pollution Control Activities ......................................................................... 34

Pollution Control Activities by Factories............................................. 34
Pollution control measures by government organizations .................. 37
2.10 Issues to be Addressed for Water Pollution Control and Water
Environment Management .................................................................................... 39
2.11 Strategies for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment
Management in the Pilot Area of Yangon ............................................................. 41
Strategies for water pollution control and water environment
management ....................................................................................................... 41
Actions plans for water pollution control from water environment
management ....................................................................................................... 43
3 Water Quality Status in the Pilot Area of Mandalay (Doke Hta Waddy River
basing and Taung Tha Man Lake basin) .................................................................. 45
3.1 Outline of Hlaing River Basin ..................................................................... 45
Overview of Doke Hta Waddy River .................................................... 45
Downstream area of Doke Hta Waddy River and Taung Tha Man
Lake (Pilot Area of Mandalay) ........................................................................... 46
3.2 Natural Conditions ...................................................................................... 47
Topography ........................................................................................... 47
Metrology.............................................................................................. 47
Geology ................................................................................................. 48
Soil Condition ....................................................................................... 48
3.3 Social Conditions ......................................................................................... 49
Administrative Boundary .................................................................... 49
Population ............................................................................................ 49
Industrial Activities ............................................................................. 51
Land Use .............................................................................................. 52
3.4 Organizations related to water environment management........................ 53
Mandalay City Development Committee ............................................ 53
ECD Mandalay ..................................................................................... 54
3.5 Water Use .................................................................................................... 55
3.6 Water Quality .............................................................................................. 57
Outline of water quality survey in the pilot area of Mandalay........... 57
Overall view on water quality in the Doke Hta Waddy River ............ 58
3.7 Pollution Sources ......................................................................................... 65
Industrial Pollution Sources ................................................................ 65
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3.8 Impact of Pollution on River/ Lake Water Quality ..................................... 69

Overall pollution pathways to rivers and lakes .................................. 69
Pollution Load Analysis ....................................................................... 71
Impact of pollution on river/ lake water quality.................................. 73
3.9 Pollution Control Activities ......................................................................... 75
Pollution control measures by factories ............................................... 75
Pollution control measures by government organizations .................. 77
Environment Management .................................................................................... 79
3.11 Strategies for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment
Management in the Pilot Area of Mandalay ......................................................... 82
Strategies for water pollution control and water environment
management ....................................................................................................... 82
Action plans for water pollution control and environment
management ....................................................................................................... 83
4 Strategy for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment Management at
National Level ........................................................................................................... 85
4.1 Approaches for development of strategy for water pollution control and
water environment management .......................................................................... 85
Environment Management at the National Level ................................................ 86
4.3 Strategy for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment
Management at National Level ............................................................................. 86
5 Recommendations ............................................................................................... 93
5.1 Promoting Actions for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment
Management in the Pilot Area of Yangon and Mandalay .................................... 93
Presentation of Action Plans to Decision Makers ............................... 93
Preparation of “Written Strategies” .................................................... 93
Periodical Updating of Water Quality Status Report ......................... 93
5.2 Promoting Actions for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment
Management at National Levels ........................................................................... 94
Starting Up Priority Actions ................................................................ 94
Approaches to National Environmental Conservation and Climate
Change Central Committee (NECCCCC) for High Decision ............................ 95
Investigation for Introduction of Pollution Control Tools ................... 95
Attachments .............................................................................................................. 97
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Attachment 1 Pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Yangon (Case Study 1)
................................................................................................................................ 98
A1. Case Study 1: Pollution load analysis in in the Pilot Area of Yangon ........... 99
A1.1 Outline of Case Study 1 ............................................................................. 99
A1.2 Procedures and conditions of pollution load analysis ............................... 99
A1.3 Results of pollution load analysis ............................................................ 107
Attachment 2: Pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Mandalay (Case Study
2)........................................................................................................................... 109
A2. Case Study 2: Pollution load analysis in the Pilot Area of Mandalay ......... 110
A2.1 Outline of Case Study 2 ........................................................................... 110
A2.2 Conditions of pollution load analysis ...................................................... 110
A2.3 Results of Pollution Load Analysis .......................................................... 114
Attachment 3: Installation of centralized wastewater treatment system in Hlaing
Thar Yar Industrial Zones (Case Study 3) .......................................................... 116
A3. Case Study 3: Installation of Centralized Wastewater Treatment System in
Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zones....................................................................... 117
A3.2 Procedures and conditions of examination of dilution capacity.............. 117
A3.3 Development of proposed treatment process and layout ........................ 120
A3.4 Examination of Options for Project Scheme ........................................... 120
A3.5 Identified issues to be solved ................................................................... 122
Attachment 4: Preliminary estimation of dilution capacity for water quality in
Doke Hta Waddy River (Case Study 4) ............................................................... 123
A4. Case Study 4: Preliminary Estimation of Dilution Capacity in Doke Hta
Waddy River ........................................................................................................ 124
A4.2 Procedures and conditions of examination of dilution capacity.............. 124
A4.3 Setting water balance .............................................................................. 127
A4.4 Setting cases for examination of dilution capacity ................................. 127
A4.5 Results of examination of dilution capacity ............................................ 128
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Project for Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment Water Quality Status Report
Management and EIA System in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
Myanmar has been facing considerable challenges in environmental management such as water
and air pollution due to the increasing infrastructure developments in industrial, urban and rural
sectors. In order to control and limit such drawbacks, the Government of Myanmar (hereinafter
referred to as “GOM”) enacted the Environmental Conservation Law in 2012, subsequently
established the Environmental Conservation Rules for implementation of the law in 2014, and
also enacted EIA Procedures and National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines in
2015. To enforce such laws and regulations, the Environmental Conservation Department
(hereinafter referred to as “ECD”) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental
Conservation (hereinafter referred to as “MONREC”) was established as the focal institution for
pollution control, EIA review and other environmental management activities. Similarly, large
municipalities such as Yangon City Development Committee and Mandalay City Development
Committee (hereinafter referred to as “YCDC” and “MCDC”, respectively) have started
requiring pollution sources to install wastewater treatment facilities and carrying out regular
inspections. However, in order to firmly establish the framework for environmental
management, these institutions have to urgently develop their capacities.
Under these circumstances, GOM requested Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to
support and enhance the capacities of MONREC and other organizations to manage water
environment and to implement EIA reviews by implementing this project entitled “The Project
for Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment Management and EIA System
(hereafter named as “the Project”). Table 1-1 shows the overall goal, project purpose and
outputs of the Project. This Water Quality Status Report was prepared as one of the activities of
Output 4 related to interpretation of information gathered through activities of Output 1, 2, and
3 in the pilot sites namely, the Hlaing River Basin in Yangon and the Doke Hta Waddy River
Basin in Mandalay.
Table 1-1 Overall Goal, Project Purpose and Outputs of the Project
Item Contents Component
Overall Goal Impact of industrial effluents from industrial zones on river water quality is alleviated, and advanced EIA
approach for complicated issues are taken into account.
Project Capacity for developing basic water pollution control measures based on obtained and interpreted
Purpose information is enhanced and the institutional framework of the EIA review works is established.
Outputs Output 1 Inspection procedure is standardized. Water environment
management
Output 2 Capacity for implementing water quality survey to obtain reliable Water environment
information is enhanced. management
Output 3 Database of water pollution sources and river water quality is Water environment
developed. management
Output 4 Capacity of interpreting the information for water pollution control Water environment
measures is enhanced. management
Output 5 Necessary technical manuals and forms for the EIA review are EIA
developed.
Output 6 Capacity of MONREC and the EIA Report Review Body on the EIA EIA
review is enhanced.
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1.2 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of preparation of the Water Quality Status Report are as follows:
- To understand water quality status such as current water quality, important sectors for water
pollution control, magnitude of water pollution impact from industrial zones and other sectors,
and dilution capacity of rivers in the pilot areas of Yangon and Mandalay,
- To identify issues to be addressed in the pilot areas of Yangon and Mandalay
- To formulate framework of strategy for water pollution control from industries and water
environment management in the pilot area and national level for development of “Written
Strategies”, and
- To explain decision makers at regional levels and national levels about water quality status and
strategies by MONREC-ECD, YCDC, and MCDC.
1.3 PROCEDURES OF PREPARATION OF WATER QUALITY STATUS

REPORT
The processes of preparing the Water Quality Status Report, including information
interpretation, five steps was proceeded as shown in Figure 1-1.
Water Quality Database (Output 3) & Information Inter-

Monitoring (Output 2) Inspection (Output1) pretation (Output 4)
Step 1: Basic Data and Information Collection

1) Natural and Social Condtion, 2) Water Use, 3) Water Quality,
4) Pollution Sources, 5) Pollution Control Measures etc.
Step 2: Case Studies for informtion interpretation

1) Pollution load analysis
2) Examination of installation of Centraliezed WWTP
3) Exnamination of diluation capacity
Step 3: Identification of issues to be addressed
Step 4: Development of framework of stragegies and actions for water

pollution control and water environment mangaement
1) Strategies in Yangon and Mandalay
2) Strategies in National Level
Step 5: Preparation of Water Quality Status Report
Figure 1-1 Processes of Preparation of Water Quality Status Report
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1.4 CASE STUDIES FOR INFORMATION INTERPRETATION FOR WATER

QUALITY STATUS
Five case studies were selected through meetings among C/Ps in Yangon, Mandalay, and Nay
Pwi Taw to meet the requirements of current water environment management in each pilot area.
They were categorized into two types: (i) pollution load analysis in order to prioritize sectors to
control wastewater, and (ii) examination of possible countermeasures for water environment
management, such as control of industrial wastewater, estimation of dilution capacity leading to
future water resource management, and industrial water pollution control measures at national
level. These case studies are as follows:
[Pollution Load Analysis in order to prioritize sectors to control wastewater]
Case Study 1: Pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Yangon (See Section 2.8.2 and
Attachment 1)
Case Study 2: Pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Mandalay (See Section 3.8.2 and
Attachment 2)
[Examination of possible countermeasures for water environment management]
Case Study 3: Installation of centralized wastewater treatment system in Hlaing Thar Yar
Industrial Zones (See Section 2.11.1 and Attachment 3)
Case Study 4: Preliminary estimation of dilution capacity for water quality in Doke Hta Waddy
River (See Section 3.8.3 and Attachment 4)
Case Study 5: Industrial water pollution control measures at national level (See Section 4.3)
Table 1-2 summarizes outline of case studies to interpret water quality status.
Table 1-2 Case Studies to Interpret Water Quality Status

Case Study Item Description
Case Study 1 Target Level [Target level]
Pollution load and Area Regional Level (Yangon)
analysis in the [Target Area]
Pilot Area of Hlaing River Basin, Yangon
Yangon Objective To identify key pollution sources to be controlled in the pilot area in Yangon City
Methodology Sectoral pollution loads are estimated based on available information and unit of
pollution load in order to prioritize sectors required to control wastewater.
Expected The results of the pollution load analysis with prioritized sectors required to
outcome control wastewater can be a basic information to make a certain strategy for water
environment management to conserve water uses in Hlaing River basin in future.
Target Decision Mayor and Committee Member of YCDC/Yangon Region Government
Maker
Pollution load and Area Regional Level (Mandalay)
analysis in the [Target Area]
Pilot Area of The catchment area of Taung Tha Man Lake
Mandalay y Objective To identify key pollution sources to be controlled in the catchment of Taung Tha
Man Lake.
Methodology Sectoral pollution loads are estimated based on the existing available information
and unit of pollution load to set prioritize sectors required to control wastewater.
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Expected The results of the pollution load analysis with prioritized sectors required to
outcome control wastewater can be a basic information to make a certain strategy for water
environment management to conserve water uses in Taung Tha Man Lake.
Target Decision Mayor and Committee Member of MCDC/ Mandalay Region Government
Maker
Installation of and Area Regional Level (Yangon)
centralized [Target Area]
wastewater Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zones
treatment system Objective To examine installation of a centralized industrial wastewater treatment system in
in Hlaing Thar the Industrial Zone as an effective tool for water environmental management
Yar Industrial Methodology As the case study, Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zones No.1 to No.4 are selected
Zones (under and an examination is carried out including a possibility of installation of
activity of centralized wastewater treatment plant and identification of issues to promote
Output 1) PPP scheme for construction such centralized industrial wastewater plant.
Expected The results of the examination can identify issues to promote PPP scheme for
outcome construction of the centralized industrial wastewater treatment plant such as
financial feasibility, operation and maintenance, fee collection, securing land.
The lessons and learned of the case study can be also utilized to other existing
industrial zones to install the treatment plant.
Target Decision Industrial Zone Steering Committee of Yangon Region Government
Maker
Preliminary and Area Regional Level (Mandalay)
estimation of [Target Area]
dilution capacity Doke Hta Waddy River
in Doke Hta Objective To examine dilution capacity for water quality in Doke Hta Waddy River, and to
Waddy River consider available water resource taking into account any future development
along the target river such as a new hydropower plant upstream of Yeywa dam, a
small weir with hydropower function, and irrigation development.
Methodology Water quality in the current and future are estimated based on existing water
quality data and water volume information especially water discharge from
hydropower dam and water intakes for irrigation. Based on the existing
information dilution capacity for water quality in Doke Hta Waddy River will be
estimated as preliminary examination.
Expected The results of estimation of dilution capacity for Doke Hta Waddy water quality
Outcome can be utilized for coordination of water resource management among water
users such as MCDC, Irrigation Department and Fishery Department of MOALI,
Electricity Power Generation Enterprise of Ministry of Electricity and Energy,
Directorate Water Resources and Improvement of River System of Ministry of
Transport and Communication.
Target Decision Mayor and Committee Member of MCDC, Mandalay Regional Government
Maker
Industrial and Area Central Level
wastewater [Target Area]
pollution control Nationwide
measures at Background Recently, industrial pollution control has become one of the key issues to be
national level taken by the governments because some residents started to protest against
operation of existing factories without any proper industrial wastewater treatment
and construction of new factories. MONREC-ECD has to play a vital role of
leading the enforcement of promoting policies of industrial wastewater pollution
control to be formulated.
4

Objective To develop a framework of strategies and its action plans for water pollution
control and water environment management
Methodology An examination is carried out to review current and future administration actions
on industrial pollution control by MONREC-ECD with international cooperation
projects. Then, prioritization of administrative actions to regulate pollution from
industries is done through a series of discussions between ECD and JET.
Expected Framework of strategies and action plans for water pollution control and water
Outcome environment management will be developed on the basis of current and future
governmental administration.
Target Decision National Environmental Conservation and Climate Change Central Committee
Maker (NECCCCC)
Source: JET
1.5 STRUCTURE OF WATER QUALITY STATUS REPORT

The Water Quality Status Report is structured to describe the water quality status in the pilot
area of Yangon (Hlaing River Basin), the water quality status in the pilot area of Mandalay
(Doke Hta Waddy River Basin and Taung Tha Man Lake Basin) incorporating with the results
of water quality from Output1, the results of pollution source from Output2, the results of
pollution load analysis from Output 4, and the results of case studies for each pilot area. Based
on the current water quality status in each pilot area, then, the strategy for water pollution
control from industries and water environment management in pilot area in both Yangon and
Mandalay are proposed with specific key strategies and regional level action plans from short to
long term aspects. Moreover, the national level strategies for water environment management in
Myanmar are presented with action plans for industrial pollution control, water environmental
management, and strengthening organizations from short to long term aspects.
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2 WATER QUALITY STATUS IN THE PILOT AREA OF
YANGON (HLAING RIVER BASIN)
2.1 OUTLINE OF HLAING RIVER BASIN
Overview of Hlaing River

Hlaing River is the middle section of a tributary of Ayeyarwaddy River and its name evolves as
Myit Ma Ka River, Hlaing River, and Yangon River as it flows down toward the sea. The length
of Hlaing River is around 110 km and the starting point is the boundary between Yangon
Region and Bago Region, and the ending point is before confluence of Pan Hlaing River
between Hlaing township and Hlaing Htar Yar township in Yangon City as shown in Figure
2-1.
Bago Region
Myi Ma Kha River
Upstream
Hlaing River
Yangon Region
Aye Yar Waddy Region Downstream

(in Yangon City)
Yangon River
Source: JICA Expert Team based on dataset prepared by MIMU
Figure 2-1 Map of Hlaing River, Myi Ma Kha River, and Yangon River
Downstream area of Hlaing River (Pilot area of Yangon)

This report mainly focuses on the downstream area of Hlaing River located in Yangon City as
the pilot area because of the presence of many industrial zones and the water quality may be
deteriorated by the impact of wastewater from these industrial zones. Figure 2-2 shows map of
the downstream of Hlaing River and its tributaries namely, Pan Hlaing River, Kokkowa River,
and Baw Le River.
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Hlaing River
Baw Le River
Kokkowa River
Pan Hlaing River
Source: JICA Expert Team based on dataset prepared by MIMU
Figure 2-2 Map of Downstream of Hlaing River and its Tributaries
2.2 NATURAL CONDITIONS
Topography
The Dala area, which extends to the southern bank of the Yangon River, is generally lower in
elevation than the northern bank where the main part of Yangon City is located. Figure 2-3
shows the general topography of the area in terms of elevation. In this figure, the boundary area
marked in brown and red indicates that the area is above EL.5 m, while the area shown in
yellow, green, and blue is less than EL.5 m. Most of the Dala area has an elevation between EL.
2 m and 6 m, while most of the urban area which is north of the river has an elevation of more
than EL. 5 m. It is noteworthy that the EHWL (at the time of Cyclone Nargis) was at EL. 4 m,
and there was extensive flooding in the Dala area. Also, the normal high water level of the
Yangon River is approximately EL. 3 m.
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Source: Final Report of the Project for the Strategic Urban Development Plan of the Greater Yangon (JICA, 2014)
Figure 2-3 Topography of Yangon
Meteorology
Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 show monthly mean temperature and monthly rainfall in Yangon from
2005 to 2014. As for temperature, the hottest month in a year is April (30.5 ºC) and the coldest
month is January (24.7 ºC), but the mean monthly temperature does not change drastically
through the year. The rainfall pattern is divided into two distinctive seasons namely, rainy
season (May to October) and dry season (November to April).
Table 2-1 Monthly Mean Temperature in Yangon (Average), Years 2005-2014
Mean
24.7 26.8 28.8 30.5 28.7 27.2 26.5 26.5 26.8 27.9 27.4 25.2
Temperature (ºC)
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Table 2-2 Monthly Rainfall in Yangon (Average), Years 2005-2014
Rainfall
6 1 20 39 375 520 671 554 480 215 50 16
(millimeters)
Geology
The regional geomorphic features of the entire area include ridges and deltaic lands lying south
of the Pegu Yoma between the Sittaung River in the east and the Irrawaddy River in the west.
This area is in a north-south trending sedimentary basin containing thick sedimentary deposits
from the Tertiary to Quaternary periods. The Tertiary deposits are strongly folded into narrow
en echelon anticlinal folds such as the Yangon Ridge, the Thanlyin-Kyauktan Ridge, and the
Twentay-Kawhmu Ridge. All these ridges are trending south towards the Gulf of Martaban.
Rocks of the Tertiary Period contain well consolidated marine sandstone and shale of the Pegu
Group and semi-consolidated, continental deltaic, and marginal marine deposits of the
Irrawaddy Formation. The synclinal valley or through west of the Yangon Anticlinal Ridge is
filled with unconsolidated deposits from the Quaternary Period. There forms a wedge-shaped
alluvial accumulation, ranging in thickness from a few feet near the ridge up to 100 m in the
synclinal valley. The wedge-shaped form of these sediments extends both in the east-west and
north-south directions and shows thickening toward the south and west. These sediments
include clay, silt, sand, and very coarse-grained gravel.
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Source: Myanmar Earthquakes History (3rd Edition, August, 2017)
Figure 2-4 Geology of Yangon
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Soil Condition
The main types of soil are Ferrosols, Gleysols, Solovechaks, and Arenesols. Ferrosols (plinthic)
or lateritic soils are found on low hills along Thanlyin-Kyauktan. The soil is good for growing
rubber and vegetables as well as for gardening. Gleysols (dystric) or meadow gley soils occupy
much of the area in the Hlaing River Basin as shown in Figure 2-5. About 90% of these soils are
composed of silt and clay, but humus content varies from place to place. These soils are
favorable for paddy cultivation. The main problem, however, is the poor drainage and water
logged conditions. Meadow Solonchak are usually found in lowlands under impeded drainage.
In the rainy season, they are covered with flood water. Because of the high content of clay, these
soils become very dry and crack in the dry season. Solonchaks (gleyic) or saline swampy gluey
soils are found along the coastal area. These soils develop from sediments transported and
deposited in the estuaries of the Yangon River.
Source: Data from the Land Use Division, Myanmar
Figure 2-5 Soil Map of Yangon
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2.3 SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Administrative Boundary
Figure 2-6 shows township boundaries in Yangon Region. In the pilot side of Hlaing River
Basin, there are six townships in the North Yangon District and West Yangon District as
follows;
- Insein Township
- Shwe Pyi Thar Township
- Hlaing Tharyar Township
- Mayangon Township
- Hlaing Township
Population
Table 2-3 shows population of five townships located in the pilot site. In total 1.7 million
persons live in these townships, and 84.1% of them live in the urban areas of five townships.
Table 2-3 Population of Townships in the Pilot Area

Urban
Township Total Male Female Ratio Urban Rural
Population
Insein 305,283 146,158 159,125 91.9% 305,283 - 100%
Shwe Pyi Thar 343,526 164,264 179,262 91.6% 279,795 63,731 81.4%
Hlaing Tharyar 687,867 322,862 365,005 88.5% 482,128 205,739 70.1%
Mayangon 198,113 93,392 104,721 89.2% 198,113 - 100%
Hlaing 160,307 75,029 85,278 88.0% 160,307 - 100%
Total 1,695,096 801,705 893,391 89.7% 1,425,626 269,470 84.1%
Source: The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census, Union Report, Census Report Volume 2.
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Source: MIMU
Figure 2-6 Township Boundaries in Yangon Region
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Industrial Zones
Table 2-4 shows industrial zones in the pilot area of Yangon. In total, around 1,100 factories are
located in seven industrial zones which opened in during 1995-2014. The major sectors are food
and beverage, clothing, accommodation, and general industries. Figure 2-7 shows location of
the industrial zones in the pilot area of Yangon.
Table 2-4 Industrial Zones in the Pilot Area of Yangon

Established Number of
Industrial Zone Township Area [ha] Main Sectors
Year Factories (2012)
1. Food and Beverage
Hlaing Thar Yar Hlaing
1995 567.1 519 2. General
(1,2,3,4,6,7) Tharyar
3. Accommodation
1. Accommodation
Hlaing Thar Yar Hlaing 2. Food and Beverage
1996 90.2 164
(5) Tharyar 3. Industrial Equipment/
Machinery
1. General
Shwe Than Hlaing
2001 176.5 10 2. Food and Beverage
Lwin Tharyar
3. Clothing
1. Domestic Material
Hlaing
Shwelinban 2002 445.2 203 2. Food and Beverage
Tharyar
3. Accommodation
Shwe Pyi Thar Shwe Pyi
1990 136 132 2. Accommodation
(1) Thar
3. Clothing
Shwe Pyi Thar
Insein 1998 399.6 108 2. Accommodation
(2,3,4)
3. Clothing
Shwe Pyi 1. Accommodation
Wataya 2004 445 3
Thar 2. Food and Beverage
Total 1139
Source: Myanmar Industrial Association
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Source: JET
Figure 2-7 Location of Industrial Zones in Pilot Area of Yangon
Land Use
Figure 2-8 shows land use map in Yangon area and in 2012, agricultural area occupied 51% of
the total area, followed by 22% of urbanized areas. In the pilot area of Yangon, most land are
used as residential area, industrial area and some areas in northern part of the pilot area are used
as cultivated area.
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Source: Final Report of the Project for the Strategic Urban Development Plan of the Greater Yangon (JICA, 2014)
Figure 2-8 Land Use Map in Yangon
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2.4 ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Yangon City Development Committee
(1) Pollution Control and Cleansing Department (PCCD)

The Pollution Control and Cleansing Department (YCDC-PCCD) is in charge of solid waste
management and pollution control in Yangon City. YCDC-PCCD has 39 officers, 1,040 staff,
and 3,800 laborers and divided into two areas: (i) east and south and (ii) west and north as
shown in Figure 2-9. Activities of YCDC-PCCD include solid waste management such as
collection, transportation, final disposal, environmental management, pollution control (air,
wastewater and land), and cemeteries management. Most of the activities of YCDC-PCCD are
closely related to water environment management.
Head of Department
Deputy Head (East + South) Deputy Head (North + West)
Assistant Head Assistant Head

Assistant Head Assistant Head Assistant Head Assistant Head Assistant Head Assistant Head
Pollution Pollution
East South Admin Vehicle North West
Control Control
1 Divisional 1 Divisional
2 Divisional 2 Divisional 1 Divisional 2 Divisional 2 Divisional 2 Divisional
Head Head
Heads Heads Head Heads Heads Heads
(Pollution (Pollution
(East District) (South District) (Admin) (Vehicles) (North District) (West District)
Control) Control)
Final Disposal 7 Townships 9 Townships 7 Townships 9 Townships Final Disposal

Site Cleansing Cleansing Cleansing Cleansing Site
(Dawei Chaung) Forces Forces Forces Forces (Htain Bin)
Source: YCDC-PCCD (as of 2016)
Figure 2-9 Organization Chart of YCDC-PCCD
(2) Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation)

The Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation), called “YCDC-DEWS” or simply as WSD
in this report, is the department for water supply and distribution, wastewater treatment, and
production of pipes. YCDC-DEWS has 6 divisions: (1) Reservoir Division, (2) Water
Distribution Division, (3) Electrical & Mechanical Division, (4) Finance & Administration
Division, (5) Sewerage Division, (6) Pipe Plant Division and one support branch including
research section, store section, computer section, and water quality monitoring section as shown
in Figure 2.5. As of January 2016, 195 officers, staff, and workers belong to YCDC-DE (Water
and Sanitation) as shown in Figure 2-10. Main activities of YCDC-DE (Water and Saniation)
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related to water environment management are: (i) wastewater treatment, (ii) water quality
monitoring for supplied water and wastewater, and (iii) reservoir management.
Head of Dept.
Deputy Head of Deputy Head of

Dept. Dept.
Supporting Branch Administration &

Reservoir Division Finance Division
- Research section
Office section, 4 Reservoirs - Store section Admi., Expenditure, Public
- Computer section water charge, water meters,
Water Distribution - Water quality monitoring sections,
Division section
Sewerage Division
Office section, 4 District, 2 Office section, Wastewater
Pipe sections, House treatment section,
connection Compressor section, 4
District
Electrical & Mechanical
Division Pipe Plant
Office Section, Electrical Admi. section, Budget
section, Mechanical section, section, Management
Tube well section etc. section, Production section,
Quality control section
Source: YCDC-DEWS (JET modified based on “The Project for the Improvement of Water Supply, Sewerage and
Drainage System in Yangon City”, JICA, 2014)
Figure 2-10 Organization Chart of YCDC-ED (Water and Sanitation)
(3) MONREC-ECD Yangon

ECD Yangon has 14 officers in total: 1 Director, 2 Deputy Directors, 2 Assistant Directors, and
4 Staff Officers, and 5 Assistant Staff Officers. ECD Yangon has four sections: policy section,
EIA section, pollution control section, and finance section as shown in Figure 2-11. Main
activities of ECD Yangon related to water environment management include conducting/
joining inspections on environmental awareness to school children. As for inspection activities,
there are four types: (i) conducting inspection by ECD Yangon, (ii) joining inspection by
Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection (DISI) of Ministry of Industry (MOI), (iii)
joining inspection by Yangon Environmental Conservation and Management Committee, and
(iv) joining inspection by Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems
(DWIR) of Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC). In April 2018, ECD
Yangon Region opened the branch offices at district level named “ECD Yangon North District”
and “ECD Yangon South District”. Each ECD district office has Assistant Director with 4 staff
and will be in charge of implementation of inspection and environmental awareness.
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Director (1)
Deputy Director (1)
EIA and Environmental Management, Finance,

Pollution Prevention Section Policy and Education Section
- Assistant Director (1) - Assistant Director (1)
EIA Unit Env. Pollution Management & Policy & Education

1. Officer (1) Prevention Unit Finance Unit Unit
2. Deputy Head 1. Deputy Head 1. Deputy Head 1. Deputy Head
Officer (2) Officer (1) Officer (2) Officer (2)
2. Deputy Assistant 2. Accountant (2) 2. Assistant Head (1)
Head Officer (1)
Source: ECD Yangon Region (as of 2016)
Figure 2-11 Organization Chart of ECD Yangon Region
2.5 WATER USE

At present, Hlaing River and its tributaries are used for navigation and fisheries. A water
treatment plant is planned for construction by YCDC on the bank of Kokkowa River, a tributary
of Hlaing River. In addition to the planned water supply from Kokkowa River as water source
of Yangon City, WSD/YCDC is also seeking the possibility to supply water from Hlaing River
to Hlawga Lake and Phu Gyi Lake to prevent a drawdown of water level in these lakes during
the dry season. Moreover, there is a new city development plan led by Yangon Region
Government named “New Yangon City Project”. This project involves township and industrial
zone development including construction of electricity power plant, water supply system,
wastewater treatment facilities and a sluice gate with a function of preventing the inflow of salt
water to secure fresh water instead as shown in Figure 2-12.
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Phu Gyi Lake
Hlaing Water Intake Point

(Planned1)
Hlaing Water Intake Point

(Planned2)
Hlagwa Lake
Kokkowa Intake Point

(Construction)
Pan Hlaing Intale Point for New Sluice in

Yangon City Project Pan Hlaing River
New (Planned)
Yangon
City
Project
Source 1: JET based on dataset prepared by MIMU
Source 2: New Yangon City Development Development Company Ltd.
Figure 2-12 Water Supply Plans along Hlaing River and Kokkowa River and New Yangon
City Project along Pan Hlaing River
2.6 WATER QUALITY
Outline of water quality survey for the Hlaing River Basin

The water quality surveys were conducted in total five times targeting one time in the rainy
season and another time in the dry season for each year. Table 2-5 summarizes water quality
survey plan for the Hlaing River Basin. The map of sampling points of the surveys is shown in
Table 2-5.
Table 2-5 Summary of Water Quality Survey Plan for the Hlaing River Basin
Item Contents
Sampling Point Hlaing River: 3 – 5 points, varied upon the survey time
Channels in Shwe Pyi Thar IZ: 3 points
Channels in Hlaing Tharyar IZ: 0 – 2 points, varied upon the survey time
Pan Hlaing River: 2 points
Kokkowa River: 0 – 1 point, varied upon the survey time
Sampling Time [Season]
- 1st survey: dry season in 2016
- 2nd survey: rainy season in 2016
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Item Contents
- 3rd survey: dry season in 2017
- 4th survey: rainy season in 2017
- 5th survey: dry season in 2018
[Time]
- At the time of ebb tide near spring-tide day as much as possible
Measurement [All points]
Parameters - pH, EC, DO, TDS, salinity, turbidity, water temperature, ORP
[Basic points]
- Flow rate (if available), TSS, BOD, COD, oil and grease, total coliform
[Representative points]
- Total phosphorus, total nitrogen, cyanide, phenols, zinc, total chromium, hexavalent
chromium, arsenic, total mercury, cadmium, and lead
- Color, odor, iron and manganese in the 1st survey
- Copper, phosphate, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen in the 1st – 3rd
surveys
[Only one or two points]
- Pesticides* and PCB
* Total organic chlorine pesticides and total organic phosphorus pesticides for second and third surveys
* Aldrin, atrazine, 4,4'-DDD, 4,4'-DDE, 4,4'-DDT, endosulfan, endosulfan sulfate, endrin, HCH-alpha (benzene
hexachloride-alpha), HCH-beta, HCH-delta, HCH-gamma(Lindane), alachlor, diazinon, chlorpyrifos,
dimethoate and imidacloprid for fourth and fifth surveys
Source: JET
Source: JET
Figure 2-13 Sampling Points of Water Quality Surveys in Hlaing River Basin
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Refence Standards
Since there is no ambient water environmental quality standard in Myanmar yet, C/Ps and JET
evaluated the water qualities based on reference standards and related guidelines in Myanmar,
Vietnam and Japan, considering the type and usage of water. They included (i) Vietnamese
national technical regulations on surface water quality (QCVN 08, 2015), (ii) Japanese
environmental quality standard for water pollution in lakes (Environment Agency Notification
No. 59, last amended in 2016), (iii) draft national drinking water quality guideline (MOH, 2014)
and (iv) National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guideline (MONREC, 2015) for
wastewater. The water quality in each target river basin is summarized below based on the past
survey results.
Water quality survey results

The overall view on water quality in Hlaing River basin is described below. All measurement
results are shown in the “Water Quality Survey Report (Appendix 10)”
Pollution levels in Hlaing River and Pan Hlaing River

- Except TSS (Total Suspended Solid) and total coliform, the water quality in Hlaing River
and Pan Hlaing River in the rainy season (September 2017) was acceptable for
conservation of aquatic lives, irrigation and water transportation based on the Vietnamese
surface water quality guideline values. During the dry season (February 2018), the water
quality deteriorated showing the high COD detected at some points and slight oil and
grease detected at all points. Only the upstream area of Hlaing River (upstream of Shwe
Pyi Thar Bridge) maintained the good water quality desirable for irrigation and water
transportation except above-mentioned TSS, total coliform and oil and grease. In the
middle-stream of Pan Hlaing River (upstream of Hlaing Bridge), the river water was
extremely muddy in February 2018 resulting in very low dissolved oxygen (DO) and high
BOD and COD, presumably due to the effect of sediment in the water stirred by a surging
tide flow or other reasons. See Table 2-6 for the result list of BOD and COD.
- Moreover, the results in these rivers did not exhibit levels of toxic pollutants harmful for
human health. Only slight lead (0.058 mg/L) was detected in downstream area of Pan
Hlaing River in February 2018, but it was considered as the one originally contained in the
natural sediment.
Table 2-6 Classification of BOD and COD Levels in the Hlaing River Basin
Unit: mg/L
BOD COD
Target Rainy Season(Sep 2017) Dry Season(Feb 2018) Rainy Season(Sep 2017) Dry Season(Feb 2018)
Min Max Average Min Max Average Min Max Average Min Max Average
River Hlaing River 1.2 2.3 1.6 2.4 3.7 3.0 10 14 12 20 71 44
Pan Hlaing River 0.7 1.6 1.1 3.8 44.6 24.2 12 14 13 63 3400 1732
Kokkowa River 3.7 5.7 8.3 5.2
Creek Creek in Shwe Pyi Tar IZ 5.4 32 14 134 268 222 19 44 28 230 5700 3610
Vietnamese Environmental Standard(QCVN08:2015) for reference

Water Usage BOD COD
A1 For domestic water supply 4 10
A2 For domestic water supply with treatment and conservation of aquatic lives 6 15
B1 For irrigation 15 30
B2 For water transportation and other purposes with demand for low-quality water 25 50
Less than B2 >25 >50
Source: JET
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Spatial distribution of pollution in Hlaing River: difference in water quality

from upstream to downstream
- The results in the Hlaing River did not show clear deterioration of the surface water quality
in the flow direction during the rainy season (see Figure 2-14).
- During the dry season, the COD level increased from the up-stream to downstream (Figure
2-15). while there was no significant difference in BOD level among the locations. It
implies that the high COD in the dry season in the downstream area was largely due to
organic matter associated with suspended solid in the water and not soluble organic
substance.
- More monitoring data is required to identify spatial and temporal changes of surface water
quality in the Hlaing River.
Upstream Downstream
Source: JET
Figure 2-14 Water Quality Distribution in the Hlaing River
Seasonal changes of water quality

- The concentration of pollutants in the dry season was higher than one in the rainy season
for most sampling points and for most parameters as represented by BOD and COD (see
Figure 2-15). It indicated that in the rainy season the storm water diluted such pollutants
and alleviated the pollution impact in the river. The result revealed that the pollution impact
of industrial wastewater and domestic wastewater from the basin gets larger during the dry
season basically due to the less water capacity in the river, making it difficult to fully
maintain the desired water quality in the Hlaing River during the dry season.
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Creek in Shwe Pyi Thar IZ
（middle and downstream） Creek in Shwe Pyi Thar IZ

Creek in Shwe Pyi Thar IZ
Pan Hlaing River （middle and downstream）
（upperstream） Creek in Shwe Pyi Thar IZ
（upperstream）
Hlaing River
Pan Hlaing River
(Close-up figure)
Hlaing River
BOD COD
Source: JET
Figure 2-15 Water Quality Changes between Rainy Season and Dry Season (Hlaing River
Basin)
Pollution impact from IZs

- In order to evaluate the pollution impact from IZ to the water body, the water quality of the
Ta Gu Chan creek flowing through Shwe Pyi Thar Industrial Zone(IZ) to Hlaing River was
monitored. In the creek, the water quality in the past surveys until February 2017 was
significantly worse due to the inflow of wastewater, which was indicated by low DO as
well as high concentrations of COD, BOD, oil and grease, nutrients, phenol and others.
- The water quality of this creek improved in September 2017 probably because the
operation of distilleries along the creek was suspended. This order was given by the
Yangon Region Government to six distilleries in the IZ in August 2017. However, after the
new pipeline from distilleries was constructed in the creek, the water quality deteriorated
again (see Figure 2-16).
- The water quality in the creek hinges on the impact of wastewater from these factories. It is
important to continue to monitor the wastewater from these pollution sources which could
improve or deteriorate depending on the factories’ operation status and performance of
wastewater treatment in each factory.
- Overall, Hlaing River has a significant capacity to dilute water from the creek and the
pollution impact to Hlaing River does not appear to be so high, though the impact of
localized pollution such as pollution of creek passing through IZs would be a concern.
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Hlaing River
Flow in creek
Pollution plume from a pipeline

discharging the wastewater in the creek in Brown-colored water flow in the creek to
Shwe Pyi Tar IZ(downstream of Shwe-3) Hlaing River (downstream of Shwe-1)
Source: JET
Figure 2-16 Pollution Plume in the Creek of Shwe Pyi Tar IZ
Water quality for domestic water supply at Kokkowa River and Wataya
- The sampling points of Kokkowa and Wataya were investigated as possible future intake
point(s) of domestic water supply to Yangon City. The water treatment plant is planned for
construction on the bank of the Kokkowa river, upstream of Hlaing River. WSD-YCDC is
also seeking the possibility to withdraw water from Hlaing River to Hlawga Lake to
prevent a drawdown of Hlawga lake in the dry season. Judging from the results, the water
qualities at Kokkowa and Wataya in rainy season was suitable enough for domestic water
supply use if the water is treated at a water treatment facility using filters and other
ordinary means. It satisfied the draft national drinking water guideline values (MOH, 2014)
with respect to the measured parameters except turbidity at both sampling points in
September 2017 and February 2018 as well as total chromium and lead at Wataya point in
February 2018 (see Table 2-7). It was hypothesized that chromium and lead, whose
concentrations were not very high, were contained in the suspended sediment and are of
natural origin. Whether they can be removed during water treatment or not should be
confirmed.
- The pesticides were not detected in both surveys in September 2017 and February 2018,
but needs to be further investigated in other seasons including the farming season.
- There are some potential pollution sources along Hlaing River in the surrounding of
Wataya. The water samples in these surveys were taken during the spring tide time and
when the water was flowing downward after high-tide. However, the pollution level might
change in a farming season, or when the water flows upward after low-tide.
- It should be noted that these surveys were conducted as part of the environmental
monitoring under the Project activities, and the results do not guarantee the safety of waters
for drinking and other purposes. The measurement parameter in these surveys were limited
and did not cover all the guideline values. Thus, it is crucial to continue to check the water
quality throughout the year for a wider range of parameters and with continuous monitoring
in one tide cycle per day and between spring tide and neap tide.
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Table 2-7 Comparison with Draft Drinking Water Quality Standard for Possible Domestic
Water Supply (Hlaing River Basin)
Kokkowa Wataya
MOH Draft National
Parameter Unit Drinking Water Quality
Sep 2017 Feb 2018 Sep 2017 Feb 2018
Std(2014)
pH - 7.89 8.35 7.61 8.21 6.5 - 8.5

Turbidity NTU 545 169 618 >1000 5
TDS mg/L 66 140 81 156 1000
Cyanide(total) mg/L < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.07
Zinc (Zn) mg/L 0.029 0.014 0.054 0.13 3
Total chromium (T-Cr) mg/L 0.019 0.010 0.048 0.11 0.05
Arsenic (As) mg/L 0.0016 0.0015 0.0026 0.011 0.05
Copper (Cu) mg/L 0.010 0.0054 0.017 0.045 2
Total Mercury (Hg) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 0.001
Cadmium (Cd) mg/L < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.003
Lead (Pb) mg/L < 0.005 < 0.005 0.0097 0.024 0.01
Specified for some
Pesticides (total 17 parameters)
mg/L <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005
parameters respectively
: Satisfied with reference standard

: Not satisfied with reference standard
Source: JET
2.7 POLLUTION SOURCE
Industrial pollution source
Factories in Industrial Zones

In Yangon, there are as many as 3,500 factories under the jurisdiction of YCDC and based on
the January 2015 data from DISI, there are 1,083 factories in the six target IZs (see Figure
3-17). Food and beverage is the most common sector with a share of 38%, followed by clothing
with 15%. With respect to employment, there are in total 90,211 employees working in the
1,083 factories in the IZs and the clothing sector employs as much as 63% of them.
In Mandalay, there are 1,228 DISI-registered factories in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ as shown in Figure
3-16 where 48% is from general mechanics sector such as small machine shops, 18% is from
mineral sector such as metal processing, and 15% is food and beverage sector including
distilleries.
The labor figure in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ is shown in Figure 3-17 where 24%, the largest number of
employees, comes from the food and beverage sector, 16% is from general mechanics sector,
and 13% is from accommodation sector. While the number of factories in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ
(1,228 factories) is comparable to those of IZs in the Hlaing River basin in Yangon (1,083),
only 16,150 people are employed by factories in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ compared to 90,211 in
Hlaing River basin. Factories in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ are much smaller in scale than those in IZs in
Hlaing River basin.
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Source: JET based on DISI’s data
Figure 2-17 Number of Factories in Industrial Zones in Hlaing River Basin
1,781 3,139
2% 3% Food and Beverages
1,356
2% Clothings
12,824 Accommodation
14% Domestic Materials
8,044
9% Household Materials
3,454 Literature and Art
4% Raw Material
Minerals
Agricultural Equipment/Machinery
Industrial Equipment/ Machinery
Transportation Vehicles Manufacturing
56,509
63% Electricity
General Mechanics
Figure 2-18 Number of Employees in Industrial Zones in Hlaing River Basin
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Industrial Effluent Status

In the summer of 2016 (hereafter Period 1), 25 factories that were major dischargers and/or
representative of the industrial sectors in the Hlaing River Basin were selected, and wastewater
samples were collected and analyzed1. Figure 2-19 shows target sectors for wastewater
sampling in the Period 1 and Period 2. The analytical parameters were selected based on
NEQEG (2015) of corresponding sectors so that percentage of factories meeting the guideline
could be evaluated. In addition, a follow-up survey was implemented from August to September
2017 (hereafter Period 2) targeting 25 factories. In 2017, some effluent samples were analyzed
at laboratories not only in Myanmar and Thailand but also in Japan to confirm data reliability.
Details of both surveys in 2016 and 2017 are available in the “Pollution Source Survey Report
(Appendix 13)”.
2 Food and Beverages

Manufacturing
Garments, Textile and Leather
3 Products
Wood Manufacturing
2 Chemicals Manufacturing
13
Manufacture of Glass and
Ceramics
5 Manufacture of Construction
Materials
Metal, Machinery and Electronics
3 Food and Beverages

Manufacturing
Products
Wood Manufacturing
4
Chemicals Manufacturing
13
1 Manufacture of Glass and
Ceramics
Manufacture of Construction
4
Materials
Metal, Machinery and Electronics
Source: JET
Figure 2-19 Target Sectors for Wastewater Sampling in Period 1 (Upper) and
Period 2 (Lower) in Hlaing River Basin
1 Some of the results, such as the analytical results of total nitrogen, were deemed suspicious.
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1) Organic Pollution and Nutrient

Table 2-8 and Table 2-9 show effluent concentrations of BOD and COD. The values of NEQEG
for BOD and COD are 50 mg/L for BOD and 250 mg/L respectively, for most industrial sectors.
It should be noted that NEQEG (2015) was not legally-binding even at the time of the follow-up
survey in 2017 and thus, these factories have no obligation to satisfy the guideline. Although
some target factories in Period 2 are different from those in Period 1, there was no difference in
the trend that most of the wastewaters did not meet the guideline values for BOD and COD.
Table 2-8 Comparison Results of BOD (Period 1 and Period 2) in Hlaing River Basin
Category Period 1 (in 2016) Period 2 (2017)
0-20 mg/L 6 1
20-50 mg/L 1 4
50-100 mg/L 1 8
100-1,000 mg/L 10 12
1,000- mg/L 5 0
No Data 2 0
Total 25 25
Note: The BOD value of NEQEG is “50 mg/L”.
Source: JET
Table 2-9 Comparison Results of COD (Period 1 and Period 2) in Hlaing River Basin
0-100 mg/L 9 0
100-250 mg/L 2 1
250-1,000 mg/L 7 6
1,000-2,000 mg/L 1 15
2,000- mg/L 4 3
No Data 2 0
Total 25 25
Note: The COD value of NEQEG is “250 mg/L”.
Source: JET
Table 2-10 summarizes the results of comparison with the guideline values for BOD, COD,
total nitrogen (T-N) and total phosphorus (T-P) which are different by sector for survey in
Period 2 in Yangon. Wastewater from around 50% of factories (13 out of factories for COD, 11
out of 21 factories for T-N and 12 out of 24 factories for T-P) met the guideline values of COD,
T-N, and T-P. COD, T-N, and T-P are high ratio of meeting the guideline value than the value
for BOD because only 20% of factories (5 out of 24 factories for BOD) met the guideline value.
Table 2-10 Results of BOD, COD, T-N, and T-P with NEQEG in Yangon (Period 2)
Category BOD COD T-N T-P
Equal to or under NEQEG Value 5 13 11 12
Over NEQEG Value 19 11 10 12
No Evaluation 1 1 4 1
Total 25 25 25 25
Note: "Pulp and / or Paper Mills" have NEQEG value with different unit as "kg/Air dried metric ton" and some
sectors do not have NEQEG value for these parameter.
Source: JET
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2) Heavy Metals, Toxic Substance

In the survey in Period 1 (2016), differences in wastewater quality were investigated by sector
but some of the data were deemed not reliable. Thus, in the follow-up survey in Period 2 (2017),
wastewaters from a total 9 factories representing different sectors, such as food and beverage,
textile manufacturing, Semiconductors and Other Electronics Manufacturing, etc., were
analyzed at a certified laboratory in Japan. They were selected considering their potential
impacts on water environment (e.g. volume of wastewater, concentration of main parameters
such as BOD or COD, existence of heavy metal pollutants, etc.). Although the number of
investigated factories in each sector was very limited (see Table 3-12), the results confirmed the
general characteristics of different sectors as follows:
- Lead was detected from the wastewater of one battery factory as “Semiconductors and
Other Electronics Manufacturing”.
- Zinc was detected from the “Textiles Manufacturing” factories.
Table 2-11 Number of Target Factories for each Sector in Yangon (analyzed in Japan)
Serial Number
No. Sector Number of Factories
(NEQEG)
1 2.3.1.3 Fish Processing 2
2 2.3.1.4 Food and Beverage Processing 3
3 2.3.2.1 Textiles Manufacturing 2
4 2.3.3.3 Pulp and / or Paper Mills 1
Semiconductors and Other Electronics Manufacturing
5 2.3.7.5 1
* Battery factories were selected.
Total 9
Source: JET
2.8 IMPACT OF POLLUTION ON RIVER WATER QUALITY
Overall pollution pathways to rivers

Figure 2-20 shows pollution pathways to Hlaing River and Pan Hlaing River with locations of
industrial zones and intake points for water supply in the pilot area in Yangon. The pollution
pathways are divided into three areas: left bank (east side) of Hlaing River, right bank (west
side) of Hlaing River, and left bank (north side) of Pan Hlaing River. Pollution generated in
each area reaches the rivers through creeks and drainage channels and some creeks and drainage
channels flow through industrial zones. As for intake points from the rivers, there are three
planned intake points: (i) intake point at Kokkowa in Kokkowa River for water supply project
by YCDC, (ii) potential intake point at Wataya in Hlaing River for future water supply project
by YCDC, and (iii) potential intake point at a point between Hlaing Thayar industrial zone and
Shwe Than Lwin industrial zone in Pan Hlaing River for planned water supply to New Yangon
City Development Area.
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Source: JET based on dataset prepared by MIMU
Figure 2-20 Pollution Pathway to Rivers with Location of Industrial Zones and
Planned Intake Points for Water Supply in the Pilot Area of Yangon
Pollution load analysis

The results of the pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Yangon is summarized in Figure
2-21. In this analysis, pollution loads from industrial, domestic and non-point sources, such as
agricultural fields, were estimated using the results of the pollution source survey as well as unit
pollution load for different pollution sources established in different countries. According to the
results, 85,000 kg/day of BOD pollution load is generated in the townships of Yangon City
(Hlaingtharya, Mayangone, Insein, Hlaing, Shwepyithar townships) in the Hlaing River basin,
and 63,000 kg/day of generated BOD reaches Hlaing River and Pan Hlaing River. Among
63,000 kg/day of pollution load reaching the rivers, 60% is from domestic wastewater, 36% is
from industries, and 4% is from livestock and non-point sources. Evidently, sewage from
domestic sources is the main source of BOD load but the contribution of industrial sources is
also significant. The major types of industries which generate large pollution load are distillery,
food and beverage, and textile, and these three industries generate 93% of BOD pollution load
from industrial sources. The detailed results of pollution load estimation is shown in
Attachment-1.
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BOD (Pilot Area of Hlaing River Basin) [kg/day]
1,875
At Source 22,256 47,368 13,841
1,125
Reaching River 22,256 37,894
1,384
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000
Industry Domestic Non-Point Livestock
BOD in Yangon - Industry Sector - [kg/day]

39, 0% 14, 0%
26, 0% 0,
1,003, 5% 0%
4, 0%
Distillery 1,670, 7%
Sugar
Food and
Beverages
Textile/ Dyeing 8,387, 38%
Paper/ Pulp
Leather
Pesticide/ Fertilizer
11,112, 50%
Cement
Metal Smelting
0, 0%
Others
Figure 2-21 Estimated Pollution Load in the Pilot Area of Yangon (Upper Left: Pollution
Load Generated at Source and Reaching Rivers by Sector, Lower Left: Industrial
Pollution Load by Industries)
Impact of pollution on river water quality
Upstream area of Hlaing River

In the upstream area of Hlang River at Kokkowa, the water quality met the Vietnamese standard
for domestic water supply (Class A1 or A2) except for TSS and total coliform both in the latest
rainy season (September 2017) and dry season (February 2018) because there are no large-scale
towns, industrial zones, and intensive agriculture/livestock activities in the upstream area. There
are no new town development and industrial zone development plans in the upstream till now,
thus most likely the water quality at Kokkowa can be maintained at the current level (possible
for domestic water supply in accordance with Vietnam surface water quality standard in another
5-10 years), though more detailed assessment is needed.
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Downstream area of Hlaing River

In the downstream area of Hlaing River (at Wataya, Hlaing-1, -3, and -5), the water quality in
the latest rainy season met the surface water quality standard for domestic water supply in
Vietnam (Class A1 or A2) except for TSS and total coliform. In the latest dry season, the levels
of CODCr, which is one of the key parameters for water use, at Wataya and Hlaing-1 in the
upstream of Shwe Pyi Thar IZ were less than 30 mg/L (the Vietnam standard for irrigation
water supply; Class B1), but at Hlaing-3 and Hlaing-5 in the downstream of the industrial zone,
the levels were more than 50 mg/L (the Vietnam standard for navigation; Class B2). As shown
in Section 2.4.9, it was hypothesized that the high value of CODCr in this area is due to organic
matter associated with suspended solid in the water and not soluble organic substance because
there was no significant difference in BOD level among the locations, though this is not
conclusive at the moment. Moreover, this elevated CODCr could also be the direct or indirect
results of a number of factors related to pollution: (i) insufficient capacity to absorb impact of
wastewater from industry, domestic, and other activities2, (ii) pollution from Myaung Dagar IZ
and domestic wastewater from Hmawbi Township located at 25km upstream of Wataya, (iii)
pollution from Shwe Pyi Thar IZ and domestic wastewater from Shwe Pyi Thar Township in
case of back-flow by tidal effect, and (iv) limited mixing and slowdown of river flow in the
downstream area due to sea water intrusion. Further investigation is needed to clarify whether or
not the water quality at Wataya intake point can be used for domestic water supply, and for this,
pollution mechanism should be elucidated based on long-term water monitoring data,
hydrological data, and water use information. As for the impact of industrial pollution on water
quality, Ta Gu Chan Creek, which is a tributary draining to Haing River through the Shwe Pyi
Htar Industrial Zone, is a good example of how industrial wastewater could affect water quality.
This creek was polluted by industrial wastewater and domestic wastewater in the dry season at
the downstream point (Shwe1) of the creek, and the concentrations of organic matter and
nutrients were high (BOD: 267 mg/L, CODCr: 4,900 mg/L, T-N: 130 mg/L, T-P: 10 mg/L).
Lead concentration was also somewhat elevated (Pb: 0.066 mg/L). Thus, one of the reasons for
water deterioration in Hlaing River in the dry season is the impact of industries, though the
impact of reduced river flow and the impact domestic wastewater are also significant.
Pan Hlaing River

In the latest rainy season, water quality in Pan Hlaing River ranged between Class A2 (for
domestic water with treatment and conservation of aquatic life) and Class B1 (for irrigation)
except for total coliform and TSS. The water quality is slightly worse than water quality in
Hlaing River because Pan Hlaing River has smaller capacity of receiving wastewater from
domestic and industrial sources.
In the latest dry season, water quality at “PH1” located between Hlaing Tharyar IZ and Shwe
Than Lwin IZ, where the planned water intake point for development of New Yangon
Development is located, was worse than the rainy season presumably because the flow was
limited and the bottom sediment was suspended in water. The levels of organic matter and
nitrogen compounds were high (BOD: 47 mg/L, COD: 3,400 mg/L, T-N: 92 mg/L). The water
quality at PH2 located before confluence of Hlaing River was the same level as Hlaing-5
because water was mixed by tidal flow. One heavy metal parameter exceeded the Vietnam
2Water discharge of Yangon River before confluence of Bago Rover is estimated as around 200 m3/s in the lowest
month (April), 7,000 m3/s in the highest month (Aug) by Delft3D-FLOW Model of the Yangon Port, Dec 2015 (R.J.
DE KOING & M.P.J. Janssen).
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standard (Pb: 0.058 mg/L) presumably because the stirred sediment containing naturally-
occurring lead affected the result. In addition to the impact by reduced river discharge in the dry
season, there are three possible impacts by pollution: (i) pollution from Shwe Than Lwin IZ and
domestic wastewater around the industrial zone located at 500m upstream of the planned intake
point of Yangon New Development water supply, (ii) pollution from Hlaing Tharyar IZ and
domestic wastewater around the industrial zone 100m to 5km downstream of the intake point in
case of back-flow by tidal effect, and (iii) limited mixing and slowdown of river flow over the
stretch of the river from the potential intake point at PH1 to the downstream due to sea water
intrusion, which also caused stirring of polluted bottom sediment. However, more investigation
on pollution mechanism is needed based on long-term water monitoring data, hydrological data,
and water use information.
2.9 POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Pollution Control Activities by Factories

In 2016, a questionnaire survey of 100 factories in the Hlaing River basin was conducted to
examine operations as well as environmental management of the target factories. For detail, see
the “Pollution Source Survey Report (Appendix 13)”.
Measures to minimize pollution

With respect to measures to minimize pollution, it was found that only 10% of factories in
Yangon are equipped with water meters to monitor water usage (see Figure 2-22) and many
factories are not aware of their water consumption. On the other hand, about half of 100
factories replied that they are trying to minimize solid waste from entering wastewater stream.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Flow Meter (Water Usage) 10 90
Flow Meter (Wastewater) 4 96
Water Recycling 12 88
Separation of Rain Water 2 98
Minimization of Solid Waste from Wastewater Stream 44 56
Separation of Toxic Substances 13 87
Others 1 96
Yes No
Source: JET based on Pollution Source Survey in 2016
Figure 2-22 Measures to Minimize Water Pollution in Factories in the Hlaing River Basin
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Installation of Wastewater Treatment

One of the key questions related to wastewater treatment was how many of the factories are
equipped with primary treatment facilities3 mainly to remove solids. According to the results of
the questionnaire survey in 2016, 54% of 100 factories surveyed in the Hlaing River basin are
equipped with some kind of primary treatment facilities and simple settling basin to remove
settleable solids, which is the most common primary treatment facilities, as shown in Figure
2-23. Screens to remove large solids and settling basin to remove settleable solids are among the
simplest wastewater treatment facilities and this means roughly half of factories have essentially
no treatment facilities at all.
With respect to the secondary treatment4 to remove organic matter, 6% of the factories in IZs in
Hlaing River basin were equipped with treatment facilities in 2016 (see Figure 2-24).
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
[Any Primary Treatment] 54 46
Screen 36 64
Equalization Tank 7 93
Settling Basin 50 50
Oil Separator 9 91
Chemical Coagulation 4 96
Yes No
Figure 2-23 Status of Primary Treatment Installation in the Hlaing River Basin
3
In this survey, facilities such as equalization tank and chemical coagulation, were included in primary
treatment, though primary treatment usually refers to physical removal of solid by screening and
settling.
4
In this survey, basic septic tank was included in secondary treatment. Also, removal of toxic substances
was included in this category for simplicity, although the process of removal of toxic substances is often
chemical and not biological.
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
[Any Secondary Treatment] 6 94
Basic Septic Tank 1 99
Activation Sludge 2 98
UASB 1 99
Removal of
3 97
Toxic Sustances
Yes No
Source: JET based on Pollution Source Survey in 2016 and 2017
Figure 2-24 Status of Secondary Treatment Installation in the Hlaing River Basin
Another question is the difficulties these factories are facing to install an adequate wastewater
treatment plant (WWTP). There could be many reasons, such as absence of internal or external
expert, other factories are not compliant, high cost compared with benefit, limited land, etc. The
results of factories in the Hlaing River basin are mixed and none of the reasons stood out as the
main reasons common to most factories (see Figure 2-25).
0 1 2 3 4 5
Absense of Internal Env. Expert 2.77

Absense of External Env. Expert 2.72
Other Industires are not compliant 2.57
High Cost comparing to Benefit 2.8
Difficulties of obtaining Funding 2.4
Limited Land 3.12
Unclear Regulatory Requirement 2.91
Unrealistic Environment Regulation 2.82
Figure 2-25 Difficulties of WWTP Installation in the Hlaing River Basin
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Pollution control measures by government organizations
Inspections by government organizations

At present, inspection activities by government organizations is under business licensing/
registration and inspection for YCDC business license, DISI business legislations, and ECD
Environmental License (Environmental Compliance Certificate: ECC). In the business
licensing/registration and inspection activities, there are two types of environmental inspections:
(a) environmental inspection related to business licensing and registration, and (b) inspection to
resolve environmental complaints by YDCD-PCCD, ECD Yangon Region. Please see the
“Inspection Manual (Appendix 6)” in detail. Table 3-5 summarizes inspections by ECD Yangon
Region in April 2016 – March 2017.
Table 2-12 Inspections by ECD Yangon Region in April 2016 – March 2017
Number of
State/
Types of Inspection Inspections (Apr.
Region
2016 – Mar. 2017)
Yangon 1) Regular Inspection of ECD (Yangon) 83
2) Inspection by ECD (Yangon) according to Complaints 7
3) Inspection by ECD (Yangon) according to instruction of Union Minister 2
4) Inspection by ECD (Yangon) according to instruction of Region 3
Government
Sub-Total 95
Source: JET based on information provided by ECD
Notification No.03/2018 on preparation of EMP and obtain ECC to existing

large scaled factories in 9 industrial sectors
MONREC issued notification No.03/2018 in January 2018 to prepare Environmental
Management Plans (EMP) and acquire Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECC) within 9
to 12 months in accordance with EIA procedures to existing factories in 9 industrial sectors that
are considered pollution intensive (e.g. distilleries, food and beverage, paper and pulp, and
cement). On the other hand, MONREC-ECD has to play a central role in controlling
environmental performance of factories in 9 target sectors, and it has been already requested to
set criteria of issuing ECCs (e.g., wastewater control, emission control and environmental
management) for 9 sectors and to issue ECCs to the factories accordingly. ECD Yangon Region
will face various difficulties to implement these tasks in near future because the number of
target factories are expected be more than thousand and the number of officers in ECD who
have expertise of pollution control is limited.
Centralized wastewater treatment plant in industrial zones

As for pollution control in industrial zones, Yangon Region Industrial Supervision Committee
has been discussing the upgrade of infrastructure of existing industrial zones in order to improve
provision of utilities, such as electricity, water, wastewater treatment and solid waste treatment
services. An example of these is the Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme. YRG is the
organization who can promote installation of centralized wastewater treatment plants in the
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existing industrial zones in Yangon Region including Yangon City. However, any industrial
zones has not been started to construct the centralized wastewater treatment plan yet.
Domestic wastewater treatment

As for domestic wastewater treatment, YCDC is conducting feasibility studies with JICA (C1
and W1 areas) and ADB (W2 area) as shown in Figure 2-26. However these planned sewerage
areas are located in south and east pars of Yangon City and far from the pilot area. So, it may
take time to construct sewerage system in the pilot area of Yangon.
At present, YCDC-WSD is collecting black water (toilet wastewater) from households by
YCDC septic tank trucks and send it to the existing sewerage treatment plant in downtown of
Yangon City. Sometimes stored wastewater are overflowed and discharging to channel network.
On the other hand, gray water (wastewater other than toilet wastewater) from household are
discharged to channel network directly. As the first step to take actions for domestic wastewater
pollution control, YCDC-WSD issued the notification letter for new houses and facilities not to
infiltrate toilet wastewater. YCDC-WSD also checks wastewater treatment system of new
households and facilities at the timing of issuing building permit by construction section of
YCDC.
Development
up to 2020
Development
up to 2025
Development
up to 2040
Source: Preparatory survey report on the project for the improvement of water supply, sewerage and drainage system in Yangon city
(JICA, 2014)
Figure 2-26 Sewerage Development Plan in Yangon
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2.10 ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND

WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
As described in the above sections, current water quality status in the pilot area of Yangon was
investigated based on the collected information and activities of the project, and some issues
related to water pollution control and water environment management were found. Table 2-13
summarizes the issues and the suggested measures to control water pollution and to improve
water environment management.
Table 2-13 Issues on Water Environment Management to be addressed, its Expected

Measures in the Pilot Area of Yangon
Identified Issues on Water Environment Management to be
Categories Necessary Measures
Addressed
1) Water [Upstream of Hlaing River] - Water environment
use and - Current water uses are mainly for irrigation, navigation, and fishery. management plan in the
water Important planned water use is for public water supply to Yangon priority areas
quality City at Kokkowa and the public water supply project has been (Kokkowa, Wataya, Pan
started. Hlaing) shall be
- Water quality in the Kokkowa River can be maintained at the developed and
current level in another 5-10 years because there are no implemented.
development plans such as township development and industrial - Long-term surface water
development. However, more detailed assessment is needed quality monitoring in
whether water quality at Kokkowa River can be maintained in 10- the priority areas shall
20 years. be implemented to
[Downstream of Hlaing River] understand pollution
- Current water uses are mainly for navigation and fishery. YCDC mechanism and trend of
has a plan to intake water at Wataya for public water supply to water quality and to
Yangon City. check whether water can
- Water quality in the latest rainy season met the surface water be used or not.
quality standard for domestic water supply in Vietnam (Class A1 or
A2) except for TSS and total coliform. In the latest dry season,
water quality was worse than the rainy season and indicate
relatively high such as CODCr. Further investigation is needed to
clarify whether or not the water quality at Wataya intake point can
be used for domestic water supply, and for this, pollution
mechanism should be elucidated based on long-term water
monitoring data, hydrological data, and water use information.
[Pan Hlaing River]
- Current water uses are mainly for irrigation, navigation, and fishery.
Yangon Regon Government has a plan to intake water at a location
between Hlaing Thar Yar industrial zone and Shwe Than Lwin
industrial zone for public water supply to New Yangon City.
- Water quality in the latest rainy season was ranged between Class
A2 (for domestic water and aquatic life) and Class B1 (for
irrigation) except for total coliform and TSS. In the latest dry
season, water quality near planned intake point was worse than the
rainy season presumably because the flow was limited and the
bottom sediment was suspended in water. However, more
investigation on pollution mechanism is needed based on long-term
water monitoring data, hydrological data, and water use
information.
2) Impact of [Water quality in tributaries] - A centralized
industrial - Ta Gu Chan Creek, which is a tributary draining to Haing River wastewater treatment
pollution on through the Shwe Pyi Htar Industrial Zone, is a good example of system shall be installed
water how industrial wastewater could affect water quality. Water quality in each industrial zone.
quality of the creek was polluted by industrial wastewater and domestic - Some support tools for
wastewater especially in the dry season. At the downstream point of factories to promote
the creek, the concentrations of organic matter and nutrients were water pollution control
high (BOD: 267 mg/L, CODCr: 4,900 mg/L, T-N: 130 mg/L, T-P:
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Addressed
10 mg/L). Lead concentration was also somewhat elevated (Pb: themselves shall be
0.066 mg/L). Thus, one of the reasons for water deterioration in introduced.
Hlaing River in the dry season is the impact of industries, though
the impact of reduced river flow and the impact domestic
wastewater are also significant. Thus, some countermeasures to
improve water quality of tributaries shall be taken.
[Wastewater treatment by factories]
- According to the questionnaire survey to 100 factories in the pilot
area of Yangon, only 6% of factories installed secondary
wastewater treatment plant. In addition, labor-intensive industries
such as food processing and clothing. Major pollutants from such
sectors may be organic pollution (BOD, T-N, T-P) and coliforms.
Moreover, it was found that 83% of the factories have sales of less
than 1 billion MMK, and about 55% fall under the category of less
than 100 million MMK or 85,000 USD and many factories are not
very large, and have limited capacity to invest in environmental
measures. Thus, it takes a certain time that all of the factories in
industrial zones install individual wastewater treatment plants.
3) Impact of [Major pollution sources] - Improvement of water
pollution - As the results of BOD pollution load analysis, 60% is from pollution from existing
sources domestic wastewater, 36% is from industries, and 4% is from residential area,
other than livestock and non-point sources. Evidently, sewage from domestic commercial area, large
industries sources is the main source of BOD load but the contribution of scale facilities are
on water industrial sources is also significant. required.
quality [Status of sewerage system development] - Expansion of sewerage
- YCDC is conducting feasibility studies with JICA and ADB in network is required.
Yangon City. However, these planned sewerage areas are located in
south and east pars of Yangon City and far from the pilot area. So,
it may take time to construct sewerage system in the pilot area.
4)Industrial [Regulation by government] - Improvement of
pollution - There are some issues on inspection activities such as i) inspection activities are
control clarification of environmental requirements and ii) clarification of required
inspection procedures for each environmental requirement, and iii) - Examining the
implementation of inspection without measurement as the identified possibility to introduce
issues through the Project activities (Output 1). wastewater discharge
- ECD Yangon Region will face various difficulties to implement fee system are required.
tasks of Notification No.03/2018 in near future because the number - Strengthening to
of target factories are expected be more than thousand and the implement tasks of
number of officers in ECD Yangon Region who have expertise of Notification No.03/2018
pollution control is limited. for preparation of EMP
- Most of the factories discharges wastewater without any treatment and obtain ECC is
and there is no system of charging wastewater fee from factories to required.
discharge water body. - Development of support
[Pollution control activities by factories (other than wastewater tools for water
treatment)] environment
- Most factories in the industrial zones in the pilot areas are small- management by
and medium-scale enterprises, and they have many constraints to factories is required.
improve water pollution control because of insufficient budget,
human resources, land, and so on. Thus, it is necessary to not only
strengthen supervision of factories by the government, but also to
support factories to promote implementation of water pollution
control measures
Source: JET
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2.11 STRATEGIES FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND WATER

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT IN THE PILOT AREA OF YANGON
Strategies for water pollution control and water environment management

To formulate strategies for water pollution control from industrial zones and other pollution
sources, a draft framework of key strategies was created following a thorough brainstorming
discussions with C/Ps based on related project activities on inspection, water quality surveys,
pollution source survey, development of databases, and information interpretation, as shown
below:
- Key Strategy 1: Installation of centralized wastewater treatment plants in industrial zones to
prevent pollution to surrounding area
- Key Strategy 2: Development of a mechanism for promoting water environment management
by factories
- Key Strategy 3: Development of water environment management plans and its
implementation in priority areas
The key strategies shall be finalized by the C/P organizations within a few years after
completion of the project to achieve the overall goal indicators.
Key Strategy 1: Installation of centralized wastewater treatment plants in

industrial zones
As for pollution control in industrial zones, the Yangon Region Industrial Supervision
Committee has been discussing the upgrade of infrastructure of existing industrial zones in
order to improve provision of utilities, such as electricity, water, wastewater treatment and solid
waste treatment services. An example of these is the Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.
YRG is the organization who can promote installation of centralized wastewater treatment
plants in the existing industrial zones in Yangon Region including Yangon City. Currently,
YRG and the Urban and Housing Development Department of Ministry of Construction, which
has experience in the construction of a centralized wastewater treatment in Mingaladon
Industrial Park with a Japanese developer in 1990s, together with other relevant stakeholders
such as UNIDO, are starting a pilot project to install a centralized wastewater treatment plant in
an existing industrial zone. The knowledge and experience of building a centralized wastewater
treatment plant, including its operations, through this pilot project will provide good lessons
learnt to be applied in other industrial zones.
The installation of a centralized wastewater treatment plant is one of the critical actions for
water pollution control in industrial zones. A key factor to actualize the installation of a
treatment plant in this consideration is financing, such as securing a government subsidiary
(and/or ODA loan) and finding partners (investors) of a government organization that can
supply utility services (electricity, water, wastewater treatment, solid waste treatment) to reduce
the financial burden of installation of the treatment plant. Moreover, in the case of application of
PPP scheme for this kind of installation of the treatment plant, there are several issues to
consider such as securing land, guarantee of minimum volume of wastewater to be treated,
demarcation of government responsibilities and private sector responsibilities, etc. Thus, a
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prompt initiative led by YRG to install centralized wastewater treatment plants is a key strategy
for wastewater management in industrial zones.
Key Strategy 2: Development of mechanism for promoting water

environment management by factories
Currently, most of the actions implemented by the C/Ps are oriented toward strengthening
governmental control over factories. However, most factories in the industrial zones in the pilot
areas are small- and medium-scale enterprises, and they have many constraints to improve water
pollution control because of insufficient budget, human resources, land, and so on. Thus, it is
necessary to not only strengthen supervision of factories by the government, but also to develop
support tools for factories to promote implementation of water pollution control measures by
their own initiatives. In the future, the following tools can be prepared by the government at the
regional level:
- Organizing seminars for introduction of good practices on pollution control in Myanmar
- Setting consultation desks in district/township ECD offices to provide advices/information

to factories on pollution control
- Establishment of an award system for factories and provision of some incentives (reduction
of monitoring frequency and reduction of tax rate)
- Establishment of a low interest loan for factories to install a wastewater treatment plant and
other pollution control facilities
Key Strategy 3: Development of water environment management plans and

its implementation in priority areas
In the pilot area in Yangon, one of the important issues on water environment management is to
conserve water quality at the planned intake points for water supply to the new Yangon City
development areas in Pan Hlaing River, and to Yangon City in Hlaing River (at Kokkowa and
Wataya). These planned intake points for water supply shall be selected and identified as the
priority areas, and water environment management plans in priority areas shall be developed.
- Setting the target water quality level to meet the objective of water use
- Setting socio-economic development scenarios in the future
- Examination of dilution capacity at the planned intake points in the future
- Development of water pollution reduction plans for each sector in main pollution sources
- Formulation of support programs for factories and facilities on pollution control
- Development of water quality monitoring plan
- Development of budget plan for implementation of water environment management
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- Summarizing water environment management plan for each sector in the priority areas on the
bases of the above examinations
Actions plans for water pollution control from water environment

management
On the basis of the above strategies, actions for water pollution control and water environment
management were identified through the results of a series of discussions and workshops among
YCDC, ECD Yangon Region Office, and JET. Table 2-14 summarizes the outline of the action
plans for water pollution control from industrial zones in the pilot area of Yangon. The actions
are divided into three terms: short-term (within three years), middle-term (within five years),
and long-term (within 10 years).
Table 2-14 Outline of Action Plans for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment
Management in the Pilot Area of Yangon
Target year Short term: FY2020-21 (from October 2018 to September 2021)
Middle term: FY2022-23 (from October 2021 to September 2023)
Long term: FY2027-28 (from October 2023 to September 2028)
Key Key Strategy 1: Installation of centralized wastewater treatment plants in industrial zones to
Strategies prevent pollution to surrounding area
Key Strategy 2: Development of a mechanism for promoting water environment management
by factories
Key Strategy 3: Development of water environment management plans and its
implementation in priority areas
Actions and Key Strategy 1: Installation of centralized wastewater treatment plants in industrial zones to
Schedule prevent pollution to surrounding area
[Yangon Region Government]
AY1-1: Setting policy for installation of centralized wastewater treatment plants in
industrial zones (short-term)
AY1-2: Construction and operation of a pilot centralized wastewater treatment plant in an
industrial zone (short-term to middle-term)
AY1-3: Formulation of PPP scheme on construction and operation of centralized
wastewater treatment plants in priority industrial zones (short-term)
AY1-4: Construction and operation of centralized wastewater treatment plants in priority
industrial zones (middle-term to long-term)
Key Strategy 2: Development of a mechanism for promoting water environment management
by factories
[YCDC]
AY2-1: Improvement of inspection activities for issuing/renewing licenses by YCDC
Administration Department in accordance with the revised YCDC law to be enacted
(short-term)
AY2-2: Strengthening on-site monitoring such as wastewater monitoring, noise
monitoring, air emission monitoring (short-term)
AY2-3: Examining the possibility to introduce wastewater discharge fee system in
Yangon City, such as research for similar systems in ASEAN countries (middle-term)
[ECD Yangon Region]

AY2-1: Collection of information on existing factories which have been requested to
prepare EMPs in accordance with the Notification No. 03/2018, and identification of
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important factories associated with large pollution load through guidance seminars to each
industrial zone for collection of target factories and awareness raising to factories by ECD
Yangon Region, collection of information from DISI/MOI, collection through inspection
activity by ECD Yangon Region, DICA/MOPF and collection from PCCD/YCDC (short-
term)
AY2-2: Establishment of monitoring/supervising system to check status of preparation of
EMPs by the prioritized factories, such as monitoring/supervising through inspection
activities (short-term)
AY2-3: Organizing seminars for introduction of good practice on pollution control in
Myanmar (short-term)
AY2-4: Setting consultation desks in district/township ECD offices to provide
advices/information to factories on pollution control (middle-term)
AY2-5: Examining the possibility to promote water environment management (e.g.
awarding system with some incentives, establishment of low interest fund, consultation on
cleaner production) in Yangon Region, through research for similar systems in ASEAN
countries (middle-term)
Key Strategy 3: Development of water environment management plans and its implementation
in priority areas
[YCDC]
AY3-1: Improvement of domestic and commercial wastewater of existing factories
(short-term to middle-term)
AY3-2: Expansion of sewerage areas (middle-term to long-term)
AY3-3: Development of water environment management plans and its implementation in
the priority areas (short-term to middle term)
[ECD Yangon Region]
AY3-4: Establishment of water quality testing laboratory (middle-term)
AY3-5: Starting-up and implementation of surface water quality monitoring in rivers in
the Region (middle-term to long-term)
Source: YCDC, ECD Yangon Region, and JET
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3 WATER QUALITY STATUS IN THE PILOT
AREA OF MANDALAY (DOKE HTA WADDY
RIVER BASING AND TAUNG THA MAN LAKE
BASIN)
3.1 OUTLINE OF HLAING RIVER BASIN
Overview of Doke Hta Waddy River

Doke Hta Waddy River is the downstream section of a tributary of Ayeyarwady River, named
Myitnge River or Nam Tu River. The length of Myitnge River is approximately 350 km and the
starting point is the northern part of Shan State while the ending point is before the confluence
of Ayeyarwady River. Doke Hta Waddy River is the part of Myitnge River starting from Yeywa
Dam to before confluence of Ayeyarwady River with around 95 km length as shown in Figure
3-1.
Mandalay City
Aye Yar Wady Rv.
Patheingy T.s.
Amarappura T.s.
Sitgaing T.s.
Downstream of
Yeywa Dam
Doke Hta Waddy Upstream
(in Mandalay City)
Figure 3-1 Map of Doke Hta Waddy River
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Downstream area of Doke Hta Waddy River and Taung Tha Man Lake
(Pilot Area of Mandalay)
As shown in Figure 3-2, this report mainly focuses on the downstream area of the Doke Hta
Waddy River and the Taung Tha Man Lake Basin in Mandalay City and Amarappura,
Patheingy, and Sitgaing townships as the pilot area because the wastewater from the industrial
zones such as the Pyi Gyee Tagon industrial zone which is the biggest industrial zone in
Mandalay City, may deteriorate the water quality in these areas.
Figure 3-2 Map of Downstream of Doke Hta Waddy River and Taung Tha Man Lake
(Pilot Area of Mandalay)
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3.2 NATURAL CONDITIONS
Topography
Figure 3-3 shows a topography map around Mandalay City including Doke Hta Waddy River
basin. The area in and around Mandalay City along Ayawaddy River including the area
downstream of Doke Hta Waddy River is largely floodplain. The city is bound by hills and the
mountain ranges in the east side of city.
Source: Topographic-map.com
Figure 3-3 Topography of Mandalay Area
Metrology
Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 show monthly mean temperature and monthly rainfall in Mandalay
from 2005 to 2014. As for temperature, the hottest month in a year is April (33.3 ºC) and the
coldest month is January (22.4 ºC). The difference between the highest and the lowest monthly
average temperature is around 10 ºC. The rainfall pattern in Mandalay is distinctly divided into
rainy season (May to October) and dry season (November to April).
Table 3-1 Monthly Mean Temperature in Mandalay District (Average), Years 2005-2014
Mean Temperature
22.4 25.0 29.2 32.3 31.9 31.2 31.1 30.4 29.8 28.9 26.4 22.6
(ºC)
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Table 3-2 Monthly Rainfall in Mandalay District (Average), Years 2005-2014

Rainfall
2 2 8 36 152 99 56 158 199 178 22 12
(millimeters)
Geology
Geology information in Mandalay is limited during basic information and data collection in the
Project activities. According to Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the Mandalay
Urban Services Improvement Project funded by ADB, the geology of Mandalay City is
composed of Quaternary unconsolidated sediments of Middle Pleistocene to Holocene age: the
fluvial sediments of the Ayeyarwaddy River and the piedmont colluvium deposits from the
marginal highlands of the Shan Plateau. Rock types in Mandalay region include both hard rocks
such as limestone, dolomite, gneiss, schist, and granitic rocks, and soft rocks such as sandstone,
shale, limestone and conglomerate.
Soil Condition
Figure 3-4 shows soil map of Mandalay. Several types of soils are observed in Mandalay City
area and Ayeyarwaddy River. Mountain red earth soils, cinnamon soils and dark compact
savannah soils cover together more than the eastern half of the city.
Source: IEE for the Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project (ADB, 2015)
Figure 3-4 Soil Map of Mandalay
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3.3 SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Administrative Boundary
Figure 3-5 shows township boundaries in Mandalay Region. In the pilot area of Doke Hta
Waddy River and Taung Tha Man Lake, there are seven townships in the Mandalay District as
follows;
1. Aungmyetharzan Township.
2. Chanayetharzan Township.
3. Mahaaungmye Township.
4. Chanmyatharzi Township.
5. Pyigyidagun Township.
6. Amarapura Township.
7. Patheingyi Township.
Population
Table 3-3 shows the population of the seven townships which are located in the pilot area. 1.5
million people live in these townships and 84.1% of them live in urban area of the townships.
Table 3-3 Population of Townships located in the project area in Mandalay shown as
gender and urban/rural population
Urban
Township Total Male Female Ratio Urban Rural
Population
Aungmyetharzan 265,779 129,959 135,820 95.7 265,779 - 100
Chanayetharzan 197,175 93,245 103,930 89.7 197,175 - 100
Mahaaungmye 241,113 116,903 124,210 94.1 241,113 - 100
Chanmyatharzi 283,781 137,528 146,253 94 283,781 - 100
Pyigyidagun 237,698 120,794 116,904 103.3 237,698 - 100
Amarapura 237,618 114,481 123,137 93 80,824 156,794 34
Patheingyi 263,725 129,004 134,721 95.8 13,082 250,643 5
Total 1,695,096 801,705 893,391 89.7 1,425,626 269,470 84.1
Source: The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census, Union Report, Census Report Volume 2.
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Source: MIMU
Figure 3-5 Township Boundary of Industrial Zones in Mandalay
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Industrial Activities
Table 3-4 shows the industrial zone in the pilot area of Mandalay. There is the only one
industrial zone; named “Pyi Gyi Tagon industrial zone” in Mandalay City. Around 1,400
factories are located in the indusrial zone which opened in during 1990. The major sectors are
general, mineral, and food and beverage factories. shows location of the Pyi Gyi Tagon
industrial zone in the pilot area of Mandalay.
Table 3-4 Industrial Zones in the Pilot Area of Yangon

Established Number of
Industrial Zone Township Area [ha] Main Sectors
Year Factories (2012)
1. General
Pyi Gyi
Pyi Gyi Tagon 1990 501.5 1379 2. Mineral
Tagon
Source: Myanmar Industrial Association
Source: JET
Figure 3-6 Location of Pyi Gyi Tagon Industrial Zone in Mandalay City
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Land Use
Figure 3-7 shows land use map in Mandalay City in 2014, the largest portion is residential area,
and followed by military and heritage areas. Outside of the map, Pyi Gyi Tagon Industrial Zone
is located in the western part of the city and agricultural area is also located in west from the
Mandalay City.
Source: Land Use/Land Cover Change Mapping of Mandalay City presented by Dr. Myint Myint Khaing, Mandalay
Technology University (International Land Cover/Land Use Changes Regional Science Team Meeting in
South/Southeast Asia, 2016)
Figure 3-7 Land Use Condition in Mandalay City
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3.4 ORGANIZATIONS RELATED TO WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Mandalay City Development Committee
Water and Sanitation Department

The Water and Sanitation Department (MCDC-WSD) is responsible for the water supply and
distribution, wastewater treatment, and water environmental monitoring in Mandalay City.
MCDC-WSD has one head of department, one deputy head of department, more than 400
officers and staffs as of May 2014, and consists of four sections: (i) Procurement, storage,
maintenance section, (ii) Sanitation section, (iii) Water distribution section, and (iv) Well,
electricity, machinery section as shown in Figure 3-8. Main activities of MCDC-WSD related to
water environment management are: (i) wastewater treatment, (ii) surface and industrial water
quality monitoring, and (iii) laboratory analysis under Sanitation section.
Head of Dept. (1)
Branch Head (1) Branch Head (1) Branch Head (1)
Procurement,
Water Distribution Well, Electricity,
Storage, Sanitation Section
Section Machinery Section
Maintenance Section 52 Officer and Staff
190 Officer and Staff 100 Officer and Staff
53 Officer and Staff
Source: MCDC-WSD (JET modified based on “PREPARATORY SURVEY for the Project for Implement of Water
Supply System in Mandalay City in Japanes”, JICA, 2015)
Figure 3-8 Organization Chart of MCDC-WSD
Cleaning Department
The Cleaning Department (MCDC-CD) is in charge of solid waste management, license
issuance and inspection including pollution control in Mandalay City. CD has more than 2,000
officers, staffs, workers and consists of: (i) Branch controlling three townships, (ii) Branch
controlling three townships including Pyi Gyi Tagon township, (iii) Head of Branch for Public
Branch, and (iv) other offices as shown in Figure 3-9. Main activities of MCDC-CD related to
water environment management are (i) inspection, and (ii) solid waste management.
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Head of Cleansing Department

Deputy Director
Head of Branch Head of Branch Head of Branch

(supervise three townships) (supervise three townships) (Public Health) Office
Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director
Aung
Chan Aye Maha Aung Chan Mya Pyi Gyi
Myae Thar Amarapura
Thar San Myae Thar Si Tagon
San
Officers -9
Staffs - 104
Labors/Workers - 1940
Source: MCDC-CD (as of 2016
Figure 3-9 Organization Chart of MCDC-CD
ECD Mandalay
ECD Mandalay was established in 2013 and has 21 officers in total: one Director, one Assistant
Director, three Staff Officers and six Deputy Staff Officers. ECD Mandalay has two sections
(Natural Resources Conservations, EIA and PCD section and Management, Finance, Policy and
Education section), but there is no staff for Management, Finance, Policy and Education section
as of December 2015 as shown in Figure 3.6. Main activities of ECD Mandalay related to water
environment management include conducting/joining inspections and environmental education
to school children. As for activities of inspections, there are three types of inspections: (i)
conducting inspection by ECD Mandalay, (ii) joining inspection by Ministry of Industry (MOI),
(iii) joining inspection by MCDC.
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Director (1)
Deputy Director (0)
Natural Resources Conservation and Environmental Management, Finance, Policy and

Impact Assessment and Pollution Control Section Education Section
Assistant Director (1 ) Assistant Director (0)
Administrative Section Policy, International

Natural Resources Conservation
Relation and
and Environmental Impact
Staff Officer (1) Training/Research Section
Assessment and Pollution
Deputy Staff Officer (2)
Control Section
Staff Officer (1)
Staff Officer (1)
Source: JET based on the hering from ECD Mandalay (as of 2016)
Figure 3-10 Organization Chart of ECD Mandalay
3.5 WATER USE
Upstream Area
In the upstream area of Doke Hta Waddy River, main water uses are hydropower and irrigation
as shown in Figure 3-11. Yeywa Dam is the largest hydropower dam in Myanmar (790 MW)
which has been in operations since 2010. According to Electric Power Generation Enterprise
(EPGE), Ministry of Energy and Electricity (MOEE), the average monthly water discharge at
highest and lowest month in 2016 are in August (1,160 m3/s) and in March (210 m3/s). There
are four main intake points for irrigation in the upstream of the river.
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Intake for Irrigation

Yeywa Dam
(Hydropower)
Source: JET based on MOEE, MOALI and dataset prepared by MIMU
Figure 3-11 Water Uses in the upstream of Doke Hta Waddy River
(4) Downstream Area

In the downstream area of Doke Hta Waddy River, main water uses are irrigation as shown in
Figure 3-12. Some individual water uses for domestic (drinking, washing and bathing),
recreation (swimming), navigation, and fisheries are also found. There are ten intake points for
irrigation in the downstream of the river. A water treatment plant for domestic water supply is
planned by MCDC in the downstream area of the river. Taung Tha Man Lake is an important
water body for fishery, agriculture, and tourism in Mandalay City.
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Legend
Road
River
Thaung Tha Man Lake Domestic water
supply by MCDC Water Body
(planned) Intake for Irrigation
Irrigation
Source: JET based MCDC, MOALI and dataset prepared by MIMU
Figure 3-12 Water Uses in the downstream of Doke Hta Waddy River
3.6 WATER QUALITY
Outline of water quality survey in the pilot area of Mandalay

The water quality surveys were conducted in total five times targeting one time in the rainy
season and another time in the dry season for each year. Table 3-5 summarizes water quality
survey plan for the Doke Hta Waddy River Basin. The map of sampling points of the surveys is
shown in Figure 3-21.
Table 3-5 Summary of Water Quality Survey Plan for Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
Item Contents
Sampling Point Doke Hta Waddy River: 3 – 4 points, depending on the survey time
Wastewater pipeline discharging to Doke Hta Waddy: 1 point
Taung Tha Man Lake: 2 – 3 points
Flow path to Taung Tha Man Lake :4 – 7 points depending on the survey time
Ayeyarwaddy River: 0 – 1 point, depending on the survey time
Shwe Kyin Creek: 0 – 1 point, depending on the survey time
Sampling Time 1st survey: dry season in 2016
2nd survey: rainy season in 2016
3rd survey: dry season in 2017
4th survey: rainy season in 2017
5th survey: dry season in 2018
Measurement Parameters [All points]
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Item Contents
pH, EC, DO, TDS, salinity, turbidity, water temperature, ORP
[Basic points]
Flow rate (if available), TSS, BOD, COD, oil and grease, total coliform
[Representative points]
Total phosphorus, total nitrogen, cyanide, phenols, zinc, total chromium, hexavalent
chromium, arsenic, total mercury, cadmium, and lead
Color, odor, iron and manganese in the 1st survey
Copper phosphate, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen and nitrite nitrogen in the 1st –
3rd surveys
[Only one or two points]
Pesticides* and PCB
* Total organic chlorine pesticides and total organic phosphorus pesticides for second and third surveys.
* Aldrin, atrazine, 4,4'-DDD, 4,4'-DDE, 4,4'-DDT, endosulfan, endosulfan sulfate, endrin, HCH-alpha (benzene hexachloride-
alpha), HCH-beta, HCH-delta, HCH-gamma(Lindane), alachlor, diazinon, chlorpyrifos, dimethoate and imidacloprid for fourth and
fifth surveys
Source: JET
Overall view on water quality in the Doke Hta Waddy River

The overall view on water quality in Doke Hta Waddy River basin is described below. All
measurement results are shown in the “Water Quality Survey Report (Appendix 10)”.
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Source: JET
Figure 3-13 Sampling Points of Water Quality Surveys in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
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Pollution impact of the industrial wastewater to Doke Hta Waddy River

- The Doke Hta Waddy River seems to have adequate water quality for domestic water
supply with water treatment facility using filters and other ordinary means. The level of
organic pollution does not appear to be very high. None of the results in this project
showed elevated levels of toxic substances. The water quality did not dramatically vary in
seasons or from point to point. See Table 3-6 for the results of BOD and COD, and see
Table 3-7 for the results of water qualities at future intake points compared with drinking
water quality guideline value.
- Until the 3rd water quality survey in February 2017, the wastewater discharged from 10-
inch pipeline contained high concentrations of pollutants that included oil and grease,
phenols and hexavalent chromium in addition to organic materials and nutrients. The
concentrations of these pollutants were higher than the guideline values applied to general
wastewater (general application, National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines,
2015). It was noted that the pollution impact of this 10-inch pipe wastewater on water
quality of Doke Hta Waddy River was limited because of the large dilution capacity of the
river, though localized pollution and adverse impact such as unpleasant odor affecting
residents in the vicinity of the discharging point, were undeniable.
- After several distilleries in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ shut down their operation temporarily from
June - August 2017 under instructions from the Mandalay Region Government and MCDC,
the pollution load decreased from the 10-pipe line. However, the wastewater discharges
still contained oil and grease, phenols, and other pollutants.
- The concentrations of pollutants in the dry season was higher than those in the rainy season
for most sampling points and for most parameters. This is similar to the Hlaing River basin
(Figure 3-14). On the other hand, the pollution loads of organic substances, i.e., BOD and
COD, in Doke Hta Waddy River in October 2017 seemed larger than those in February
2018 (DHWD-1 in Figure 3-20). It indicated that the storm water in the rainy season
flushed more organic substances with soils from the upper basin to the river, though the
concentrations of organic substances is not higher because of the dilution effect.
Table 3-6 Classification of BOD and COD Levels in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
Unit: mg/L
BOD COD
Target Rainy Season(Sep 2017) Dry Season(Feb 2018) Rainy Season(Sep 2017) Dry Season(Feb 2018)
Min Max Average Min Max Average Min Max Average Min Max Average
River Doke Hta Waddy River 1.1 5.4 3.7 4.7 5.7 5.0 4.2 6 5.2 2.8 5.2 3.6
Ayeyarwaddy River 5.4 4.7 11 4.4
Lake Taung Tha Man Lake 5.4 6.0 5.7 23 357 190 28 28 28 130 280 205
Creek Inflow to Taung Tha Man
Lake
(LKP Stream, UST Bridge, 2.3 6.6 4.4 9.8 354 206 14 70 32 21 540 209
Pa Yan Taw Creek,
Columbo Creek)
Vietnamese Environmental Standard(QCVN08:2015) for reference

Water Usage BOD COD
A1 For domestic water supply 4 10
A2 For domestic water supply with treatment and conservation of aquatic lives 6 15
B1 For irrigation 15 30
B2 For water transportation and other purposes with demand for low-quality water 25 50
Less than B2 >25 >50
Source: JET
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Table 3-7 Comparison with Draft Drinking Water Quality Standard for
Existing/Possible Domestic Water Supply (Doke Hta Waddy River Basin)
DHWD1 Intake AYWD

MOH Draft National Drinking
Location Name Unit
Water Quality Std(2014)
Sep 2017 Feb 2018 Sep 2017 Feb 2018
pH - 8.40 8.15 7.88 8.06 6.5 - 8.5

Turbidity NTU 39.5 9.5 74.1 80 5
TDS mg/L 160 0.245 133 0.101 1000
Cyanide(total) mg/L < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.07
Zinc (Zn) mg/L 0.0081 < 0.005 0.0087 0.0078 3
Total chromium (T-Cr) mg/L 0.0058 < 0.005 0.0056 < 0.005 0.05
Arsenic (As) mg/L 0.0016 0.0023 0.0017 0.0013 0.05
Copper (Cu) mg/L < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.014 2
Total Mercury (Hg) mg/L < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 < 0.0005 0.001
Cadmium (Cd) mg/L < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.003
Lead (Pb) mg/L < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01
Specified for some
Pesticides mg/L - < 0.0005 < 0.0005
parameters respectively
: Satisfied with reference standard

: Not satisfied with reference standard
Source: JET
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Inflow creek
Inflow creek to
to Taung Tha Man Lake
Taung Tha Man Lake
Taung Tha Man Leke
Taung Tha Man Leke
Doke Hta Waddy River
Doke Hta Waddy 川
BOD Concentration COD Concentration
BOD Load COD Load

Source: JET
Figure 3-14 Water Quality and Pollution Load Changes between Rainy Season and Dry
Season (Doke Hta Waddy River Basin)
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Pollution level of Taung Tha Man Lake

- The water quality in Taung Tha Man Lake is characterized as eutrophic. The lake
manifested traits like higher phosphorus and nitrogen concentrations compared to general
indicators for eutrophication: 0.01 mg/L for total phosphorus and 0.15 mg/L for total
nitrogen (USEPA, Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual, 2000), and has relatively
low DO but high COD and pH.
- As a whole, the water quality in the lake significantly deteriorated in the dry season
compared with the rainy season (Table 3-8 and Figure 3-15) especially in February 2018,
when the nutrient level was very high (4.3 mg/L for total phosphorus and 25 mg/L of total
nitrogen) in the northern lake. At that period, the lake’s water level was quite low and the
water area was enclosed without enough water exchanges between the lake and other water
bodies in the dry season. In such condition, the influent nutrients are further accumulated in
the lake and will likely increase algae and phytoplankton and may result in internal organic
production, which accelerates eutrophication. There is no doubt that the lake is eutrophic,
even hypereutrophic. However, the detailed eutrophication mechanism in the lake is not
clear and complicated. Since the water quality in the lake has changed or fluctuated
dramatically over time or with seasons, further monitoring data is necessary to examine the
mechanism of water pollution in the lake.
- The creek flowing through U Shwe Taung Bridge, which is a confluence of Pa Yan Taw
creek, Let Khot Pin stream and Columbo creek, is one of the major pollution paths to
Taung Tha Man Lake. Among these creeks, the highest pollution loads of organic material
and nutrients were found in Pa Yan Taw creek except the total nitrogen in the dry season.
This implies that the Pa Yan Taw creek basin would be given the highest priority for
pollution control measures among these three basins in order to reduce the load to Taung
Tha Man Lake. Pollution control measures based on pollution load are discussed in Section
3.6.2.
- In addition to BOD and COD, moderate levels of oil and grease (max. 10 mg/L) and
phenols (max. 0.06 mg/L) were detected from these creeks, which are considered to
originate from domestic wastewater and industrial wastewater.
- Harmful levels of toxic substances for human health such as heavy metals were not
detected.
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Table 3-8 Nutrients Level in Taung Tha Man Lake

mg/L
Total Phosphorus Total Nitrogen
Location Name
Oct 2017 Feb 2018 Oct 2017 Feb 2018
N-TTML 0.38 4.3 2.0 25
S-TTML 0.36 1.7 1.7 9.2
Comparison with Japanese Environmental Standard (lake) for reference
I Conservation of natural environment 0.005 mg/L or less 0.1 mg/L or less

Water supply for purify water using filters and
II other simple means, fishery for salmon/troun, 0.01 mg/L or less 0.2 mg/L or less
sweetfish, bathing etc.
Water supply for purify water using pre-
III 0.03 mg/L or less 0.4 mg/L or less
treatment and other advanced methods
IV Fishery for smelt etc. 0.05 mg/L or less 0.6 mg/L or less
Fishery for smelt etc., industrial water,
V agricultural water, and conservation of the 0.1 mg/L or less 1 mg/L or less
environment
1 Standard values are based on daily average values.
Remarks
2 Standard values for total phosphorous are not applicable to water for agricultural use.
Source: JET
Figure 3-15 Water Quality Changes in Northern Taung Tha Man Lake
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3.7 POLLUTION SOURCES
Industrial Pollution Sources
Factories in Industrial Zones

In Mandalay, there are 1,228 DISI-registered factories in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ as shown in Figure
3-16 of which 48% is from general mechanics sector such as small machine shops, 18% is from
mineral sector such as metal processing, and 15% is food and beverage sector including
distilleries.
The number of employees in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ is shown in Figure 3-17 where 24% is from food
and beverage sector and is considered as the largest number of employees, 16% is from general
mechanics sector, and 13% is from accommodation sector. While the number of factories in Pyi
Gyi Tagon IZ (1,228 factories) is comparable to those of IZs in the Hlaing River basin in
Yangon (1,083), only 16,150 people are employed by factories in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ, compared
to 90,211 in Hlaing River basin. Factories in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ are much more small-scaled than
those in IZs in Hlaing River basin.
Food and Beverages

Clothings
178, 15% Accommodation

35, 3% Domestic Materials
52, 4% Household Materials

Literature and Art
592, 48% 56, 5% Raw Material
15, 1% Minerals
3, 0% Agricultural Equipment/Machinery
41, 3% Industrial Equipment/ Machinery
10, 1% Transportation Vehicles Manufacturing

224, 18%
Electricity
17, 2% 1, 0% 4, 0% General Mechanics
Figure 3-16 Number of Factories in Industrial Zones in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
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Food and Beverages

Clothings
Accommodation
78, 1% 2,618, 16%
Domestic Materials
3,890, 24% Household Materials
3, 0% 858, 5%
Literature and Art
77,
Raw Material
0%
1,757, 11%
1,889, 12% Minerals
Agricultural Equipment/Machinery
Industrial Equipment/ Machinery
635, 4% 2,105, 13% Transportation Vehicles Manufacturing
1,922, 12%
72, 0%
Electricity
246, 2%
General Mechanics
Figure 3-17 Number of Employees in Industrial Zones in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
Industrial Effluent Status

25 factories that were considered major dischargers and/or representatives of the industrial
sectors in the Doke Hta Waddy River Basin were selected, and wastewater samples were
collected and analyzed in the summer of 20165. Figure 3-18 shows target sectors for wastewater
sampling in the Period 1 and Period 2. The analytical parameters were selected based on
NEQEG (2015) of corresponding sectors so that percentage of factories meeting the guideline
could be evaluated. A follow-up survey was implemented from August to September 2017
targeting 25 factories. In 2017, some effluent samples were analyzed not only in Myanmar and
Thailand but also in Japan to confirm data reliability. Details of both surveys in 2016 and 2017
are available in the “Pollution Source Survey Report (Appendix 13)”.
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Some of the results, such as the analytical results of total nitrogen, were deemed suspicious.
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Wastewater Sampling in Mandalay (2016)
Food and Beverages

3, 12% Manufacturing
Products
10, 40% Wood Manufacturing
5, 20%
7, 28%
Wastewater Sampling in Mandalay (2017)
Food and Beverages

3, 12% Manufacturing
Products
Wood Manufacturing
5, 20% 11, 44%
6, 24%
Source: JET
Figure 3-18 Target Sectors for Wastewater Sampling in Period 1 (Upper) and
Period 2 (Lower) in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
1) Organic Pollution and Nutrient

Table 3-9 and Table 3-10 show effluent concentrations of BOD and COD. The values of
NEQEG for BOD and COD are 50 mg/L for BOD and 250 mg/L, respectively, for most
industrial sectors. It should be noted that NEQEG (2015) was not legally-binding even at the
time of the follow-up survey in 2017 and thus, these factories have no obligation to satisfy the
guideline. Although some target factories in Period 2 are different from those in Period 1, there
was no difference in the trend that most of the wastewaters did not meet the guideline values for
BOD and COD.
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Table 3-9 Comparison Results of BOD (Period 1 and Period 2)

in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
0-20 mg/L 2 0
20-50 mg/L 1 0
50-100 mg/L 2 0
100-1,000 mg/L 6 16
1,000- mg/L 8 9
No Data 6 0
Total 25 25
Note: The BOD value of NEQEG is “50 mg/L”.
Source: JET
Table 3-10 Comparison Results of COD (Period 1 and Period 2)

in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
0-100 mg/L 1 0
100-250 mg/L 2 1
250-1,000 mg/L 4 2
1,000-2,000 mg/L 1 9
2,000- mg/L 11 13
No Data 6 0
Total 25 25
Note: The COD value of NEQEG is “250 mg/L”.
Source: JET
Table 3-11 summarizes the results of comparison with the guideline values for BOD, COD,
total nitrogen (T-N) and total phosphorus (T-P) which are different by sector. Wastewater from
around 60% of factories (12 out of 19 factories for T-N and 12 out of 19 factories for T-P) met
the guideline values of T-N and T-P. T-N, and T-P are high ratio of meeting the guideline value
than the value for BOD and COD because no factories met the guideline value for BOD and
only around 10% of factories (3 out of 20 factories for COD) met the guideline value for COD.
Table 3-11 Comparison Results of BOD, COD, T-N, and T-P with NEQEG in Mandalay
(Period 2)
Category BOD COD T-N T-P
Equal to or under NEQEG Value 0 3 12 12
Over NEQEG Value 20 17 7 8
No Evaluation 5 5 6 5
Total 25 25 25 25
Note: "Pulp and / or Paper Mills" have NEQEG value with different unit as "kg/Air dried metric ton" and some
sectors do not have NEQEG value for these parameter.
Source: JET
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2) Heavy Metals, Toxic Substance

In the 2016 survey, differences in wastewater quality were investigated by sector but some of
the data were deemed not reliable. Thus, in the follow-up survey in 2017, wastewaters from the
total 9 factories representing different sectors, such as distillery, textile manufacturing, tanning
and leather finishing, etc., were analyzed at a certified laboratory in Japan. They were selected
considering their potential impacts on water environment (e.g. volume of wastewater,
concentration of main parameters such as BOD or COD, existence of heavy metal pollutants,
etc.). Although the number of investigated factories in each sector was very limited (see Table
3-12), the results confirmed the general characteristics of different sectors as follows:
- Phenol and Sulfate were detected from both factories of “Tanning and Leather Finishing”
sector investigated.
- Total Chromium was detected from the wastewater of one of the “Tanning and Leather
Finishing” factories. It was noted that many tanneries in Myanmar employ vegetable
tanning method.
- Zinc, Mercury and Manganese were detected from the wastewater of one battery factory as
“Semiconductors and Other Electronics Manufacturing”.
- Zinc was detected from the “Textiles Manufacturing” factories.
Table 3-12 Number of Target Factories for each Sector (analyzed in Japan)
Serial Number
No. Sector Number of Factories
(NEQEG)
1 2.3.1.4 Food and Beverage Processing 1
2 2.3.1.8 Breweries and Distilleries 2
3 2.3.2.1 Textiles Manufacturing 1
4 2.3.2.2 Tanning and Leather Finishing 2
5 2.3.3.3 Pulp and / or Paper Mills 1
6 2.3.4.8 Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Manufacturing 1
Semiconductors and Other Electronics Manufacturing
7 2.3.7.5 1
* Battery factories were selected.
Total 9
Source: JET
3.8 IMPACT OF POLLUTION ON RIVER/ LAKE WATER QUALITY
Overall pollution pathways to rivers and lakes

Figure 3-19 shows the pollution pathways with locations of industrial zones and intake points
for water supply in Mandalay City and its surrounding area. The pollution pathways in
Mandalay City are divided into two areas: (i) Taung Tha Man Lake basin in the central and east
part of Mandalay City, and (ii) Shwe Kyin Creek, Mandaly Kantawgyi Lake, and some small
creeks in west part of Mandalay City. In the central and east part of Mandalay City, pollution
from Pa Yan Taw Creek, Let Khot Pin Stream, other small creeks and drainages reaches Thaung
Tha Man Lake then discharges to Ayeyarwaddy River. Among the creeks and stream, Pa Yan
Taw Creek flows through Pyi Gyi Tagon industrial zone into the lake. In the west part of the
city, pollution from Shwe Kyin Creek, Mandalay Kantawgyi Lake, and some small creeks reach
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Ayeyarwaddy River directly, so this area was excluded from the pilot area because the
wastewater in west part of Mandalay City is not linked with Doke Hta Waddy River.
Doke Hta Waddy River is located in the southern part of Mandalay City and the wastewater
from Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ is collected through a 10-inch-pipeline constructed by MCDC and
discharged to the river. MCDC has entrusted a private company to construct a centralized
wastewater treatment plant by Build-Operation-Transfer (BOT) scheme in the outskirt of the
industrial zone before the outlet of the pipeline to the river.
As for intake points for domestic water supply from rivers, there is currently one and another
one being planned by MCDC: (i) intake point from Ayeyarwaddy River for water supply to
Mandalay City, and (ii) planned intake point at 10km upstream from the discharge point of the
10-inch-pipeline in Doke Hta Waddy River. As for other water use, Taung Tha Man Lake is
used for fisheries, recreation, and flood control. Doke Hta Waddy River is used for irrigation,
ship navigation, recreation, and domestic for residences along the river.
Intake Point for Water

Supply to Mandalay City
Water use for Fishery

and Recreation
10 Inch Pipeline
Planned Intake Point for Water

Supply to Mandalay City
Pollution pathway to Taung Tha
Man Lake and Doke Hta Waddy
River (through IZs)
Pollution pathway to Taung Tha
Man Lake (through urban creek)
Pollution pathway to Ayeyarwady
River
Figure 3-19 Pollution Pathways to Rivers with Locations of Industrial Zones and
Existing and Planned Intake Points for Water Supply in the Pilot Area of Mandalay
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Pollution Load Analysis
Doke Hta Waddy River basin

The results of pollution load analysis in Doke Hta Waddy River basin (the basin from the outlet
of Yeywa dam to before the confluence of Ayeyawaddy River with 17,000km2) are summarized
in Figure 3-20. 825,000 kg/day of BOD pollution load is generated in the basin and 35,000
kg/day of BOD is reaching Doke Hta Waddy River. Among 35,000 kg/day of pollution load
reaching the river, 53% is from domestic wastewater, 9%6 is from industries, 19% is from
livestock, and 19% is from non-point sources. The ratio of pollution load reaching the river is
less than 10% only due to natural attenuation in the basin, especially in the rural areas. The
major types of industries which generate large pollution load are distillery and food and
beverage, and these two industrial sectors are responsible for 84% of the BOD pollution load.
The detailed results of pollution load estimation is shown in Attachment-2.
Taung Tha Man Lake Basin (Yellow)

BOD (Doke Hta Waddy River Basin) [kg/day]
92,419
At Source 661,583
3,109 68,678
18,484
6,868
Reaching River
3,109 6,616
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000
BOD in Doke Hta Waddy Riv Basin -Industry-

Distillery 2 , 0% 0 , 0% 9 , 0%
101 , 3% 234 , 8%
Sugar 70 , 2%
Food and 35 , 1%
Beverages
Textile/ Dyeing
Paper/ Pulp 370 , 12%
Leather 45 ,
2%
2,244 , 72%
Cement
Metal Smelting
Figure 3-20 Estimated Pollution Load in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin (Upper Right:
Pollution Load at Source and reaching to Rivers by Sector, Lower Right: Industrial
6 Industrial wastewater from Pyi Gyi Tagon Industrial Zone is discharges in two directions: discharge to Doke Hta
Waddy River through 10-inch pipeline and discharge to Taung Tha Man Lake through creeks. The amount of each
wastewater discharge is fifty and fifty.
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Taung Tha Man Lake basin

The results of BOD, T-N, and T-P pollution load analysis in Taung Tha Man Lake basin are
summarized in Figure 3-21. BOD pollution loads generated at source and reaching the lake are
44,000 kg/day (at source) and 23,000 kg/day (to the lake), respectively. Among the 23,000
kg/day of pollution load reaching the lake, 79% is from domestic wastewater, 13% is from
industries, 4% is from livestock, and 4% is from non-point sources. As for T-N and T-P
pollution loads related to eutrophication, 10,000 kg/day of T-N is generated at source while
2,400 kg/day is reaching the lake. As for T-P, 1,600 kg/day is generated at source and 300
kg/day is reaching the lake. Among the T-N and T-P pollution loads reaching the lake, 59% of
T-N pollution load (50% of T-P pollution load) is from domestic wastewater, 4% of T-N (5% of
T-P) is from industries, 16% of T-N (24% of T-P) is from livestock, and 16% of T-N (21% of
T-P) is from non-point sources. The major pollution source of T-N and T-P is from domestic
wastewater as well as BOD pollution load, whereas the second and third largest pollution load
are from livestock and non-point sources. These ratios are relatively high compared with BOD
pollution load. The detailed results of pollution load estimation is shown in Attachment-2.
BOD (Taung Tha Man Lake) [kg/day]
3,109 1,470
At Source 22,451 16,954
3,109 882
848
Reaching River 17,961
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000
T-N (Taung Tha Man Lake) [kg/day]
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At Source 1,755 515 7,515
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Reaching River 1,404 515 376
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000
T-P (Taung Tha Man Lake) [kg/day]
15
At Source 175 1,365
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15
Reaching River 140 68
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0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Figure 3-21 Estimated Pollution Load in Taung Tha Man Lake Basin
(BOD, T-N, and T-P Pollution Load at Source and reaching to Rivers by Sector)
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Impact of pollution on river/ lake water quality

The water quality of Doke Hta Waddy River near Mandalay City (DHWD1, DHWD2, Myint
Nge bridge) met the Vietnam standard for domestic water supply (Class A1 or A2) both in the
latest rainy season (September 2017) and dry season (February 2018) except for total coliform
in the rainy season. This is due to the following factors:
- There are no large towns, industrial zones, and intensive agriculture/ livestock activities in
the upstream area
- The river has enough capacity to receive untreated wastewater from Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ
transmitted through the 10-inch pipeline7
- The volume of wastewater from the 10-inch-pipeline was limited at the times of water
quality surveys.
In the future, MCDC has plans to utilize water for domestic supply from Doke Hta Waddy
River from a point upstream of the outlet of the 10-inch-pipeline. Meanwhile, new hydropower
development projects such as upper Yeywa dam project and Deedoke hydropower project, are
planned in addition to the Yeywa dam development. If these hydropower projects and other
industrial and urban developments would take place in the future, water quality of Doke Hta
Waddy River may deteriorate due to reduced water volume from the dams and increased
industrial pollution. In order to examine such impact, a preliminary study of the dilution
capacity of the Doke Hta Waddy River was implemented as a case study for information
interpretation (See Attachment 4). Figure 3-22 summarizes the result of the study. Compared
with the current situation (Case 0), BOD concentration in the downstream of the 10-inch
pipeline could double if the river flow rate decreases due to the operation of the dam(s) as well
as the increased water use for irrigation and domestic water supply, and if the industrial
wastewater discharge from 10-inch pipeline increases without centralized wastewater treatment
(Case 1). If the operation of the centralized wastewater treatment plant started, the water quality
in the downstream would remain at current level, even if the river flow decreased (Case 2).
7 Monthly average of water discharge from Yeywa dam is around 200 m3/s in the lowest month (Jul), 1,100 m3/s in
the highest month (Aug) according to daily data in 2016 provided by EPGE under MOEE.
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10 inch pipeline Case 0 0.03 m3/s (capacity of WWTP) with 6,500 mg/L (without treatment, inlet BOD of WWTP)
Case 1 0.05 m3/s (twice of Case 0) with 6,500 mg/L (same as Case 0)
and Future
Case 2 0.05 m3/s (twice of Case 0) with 50 mg/L (with treatment by WWTP)
WWTP
Future Water supply Case 0 0 m3/s (current)
(2 mil people 200 L/p/d) Case 1 5 m3/s (for 2mil people, 200L/p/d)
Case 2 Ditto
Sub stream (820 km2)

5 m3/s ave in the lowest month
Evaluation BOD 4.7 mg/L Yeywa Dam

Point (5th WQ survey) 28,000 km2
Case 0 200 m3/s (ave in lowest month)
Case 1 100 m3/s (half of Case 0)
Case 0 BOD 4.7 mg/L Intakes for Irrigation Case 2 100 m3/s (half of Case 0)
Case 1 BOD 8.8 mg/L Case 0 10 m3/s (maximum)
Case 2 BOD 4.7 mg/L Case 1 20 m3/s (twice of Case 0)

Case 2 20 m3/s (twice of Case 0)
Source: JET
Figure 3-22 Results of Preliminary Examination of Dilution Capacity in Doke Hta

Waddy River
Taung Tha Man Lake

As explained in Section 3.6 on the results of the water quality surveys, the water quality in
Taung Tha Man Lake is characterized as eutrophic due to high phosphorus and nitrogen
concentrations as well as relatively low DO and high COD in both the latest rainy season
(September 2017) and the dry season (February 2018). The main stream/creeks feeding Taung
Tha Man Lake are Let Khot Pin stream, Pa Yan Taw creek, and Colombo creek, and these
stream/creeks are receiving pollution loads from the domestic sources in the city, including
industries in the Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ not connected to the 10-inch pipeline, livestock and non-
point sources. The lake water quality has worsened in the dry season due to the reduced lake
water level. The water quality of the lake changes dramatically or fluctuate over time/seasons,
and additional monitoring data are necessary to examine the mechanism of water pollution in
the lake. As for the impact of industrial pollution to the lake, it has shown decline year by year
because most of the large factories connected to the 10-inch pipeline constructed by MCDC
divert the industrial wastewater to Doke Hta Waddy River.
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3.9 POLLUTION CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Pollution control measures by factories

In 2016, a questionnaire survey of 100 factories in the Doke Hta Waddy River basin was
conducted to examine operations as well as environmental management of the target factories.
For details, see the “Pollution Source Survey Report (Appendix 13)”.
Measures to Minimize Pollution

With respect to measures to minimize pollution, it was found that only 2% of the factories in
Mandalay are equipped with water meters to monitor water usage (see Figure 3-23). Many
factories are not aware of their water consumption. On the other hand, about half of the 100
factories replied that they are trying to minimize solid waste from entering wastewater stream.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Flow Meter (Water Usage) 2 98
Flow Meter (Wastewater) 2 98
Water Recycling 6 94
Separation of Rain Water 0 100
Minimization of Solid Waste from Wastewater Stream 46 54
Separation of Toxic Substances 1 99
Others 0 100
Yes No
Figure 3-23 Measures to Minimize Water Pollution in Factories in Doke Hta Waddy
River Basin
Installation of Wastewater Treatment Facilities

One of the key questions related to wastewater treatment was how many of the factories are
equipped with primary treatment facilities8 mainly to remove solids. Based on the survey
results in 2016, only 35% of the factories are equipped with a primary treatment facility in Pyi
Gyi Tagon IZ (see Figure 3-24). Screens to remove large solids and settling basin to remove
settleable solids are among the most basic wastewater treatment facilities being used, and this
means more than half of the factories have essentially no treatment facilities at all. With respect
8
In this survey, facilities, such as equalization tank and chemical coagulation, were included in primary
treatment, though primary treatment usually refers to physical removal of solid by screening and settling.
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to the secondary treatment9 to remove organic matter, 5 % of the factories were equipped with
facility in Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ in Mandalay (see Figure 3-25).
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
[Any Primary Treatment] 35 65
Screen 22 78
Equalization Tank 4 96
Settling Basin 34 66
Oil Separator 0 100
Chemical Coagulation 0 100
Yes No
Figure 3-24 Status of Primary Treatment Installation in the Doke Hta Waddy River
Basin
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
[Any Secondary Treatment] 5 95
Basic Septic Tank 1 99
Activation Sludge 4 96
UASB 1 99
Removal of
0 100
Toxic Sustances
Yes No
Source: JET based on Pollution Source Survey in 2016 and 2017
Figure 3-25 Status of Secondary Treatment Installation in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
9 In this survey, basic septic tank was included in secondary treatment. Also, removal of toxic substances was
included in this category for simplicity, although the process of removal of toxic substances is often chemical and
not biological.
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Another concern these factories are facing is the difficulty to install an adequate wastewater
treatment plant (WWTP). These factories cite various reasons, such as absence of internal or
external expert, other factories are not compliant, high cost compared with benefit, limited land,
etc. In Mandalay, lack of expertise, unrealistic regulation and limited land appear to be the main
difficulties factories are facing to install treatment facilities (see Figure 3-26).
0 1 2 3 4 5
Absense of Internal Env. Expert 4.75

Absense of External Env. Expert 4.45
Other Industires are not compliant 2.24
High Cost comparing to Benefit 3.34
Difficulties of obtaining Funding 3.58
Limited Land 4.27
Unclear Regulatory Requirement 2.49
Unrealistic Environment Regulation 4.63
Figure 3-26 Difficulties of WWTP Installation in the Doke Hta Waddy River Basin
Pollution control measures by government organizations
Inspections by government organizations

At present, inspection activities by government organizations is under business licensing/
registration and inspection for MCDC business license, DISI business legislations, and ECD
Environmental License (ECC). In the business licensing/ registration and inspection activities,
there are two types of environmental inspections: (a) environmental inspection related to
business licensing and registration and (b) inspection to resolve environmental complaints by
MDCD-CD, WSD, ECD Mandalay Region. Please see the Inspection Manual (Appendix 6) in
detail. Table 3-5 summarizes ECD Mandalay Region in April 2016 – March 2017.
Table 3-13 Inspections by ECD Mandalay Region in April 2016 – March 2017
Number of
State/
Types of Inspection Inspections (Apr.
Region
2016 – Mar. 2017)
Mandalay 1) Regular Inspection of ECD (Mandalay) 46
2) Inspection by ECD (Mandalay) according to Complaints 16
3) Inspection by ECD (Mandalay) according to instruction of Union 18
Minister
4) Inspection by ECD (Mandalay) according to instruction of Region 108
Government
Total 188
Source: JET based on information provided by ECD
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Installation of central wastewater treatment plant for factories

MCDC made a contract with a Thailand-Myanmar joint venture to construct and operate the
centralized wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) by BOT (Build-Operation Transfer) scheme in
order to treat industrial wastewater from the Pyi Gyi Tagon industrial zone through the 10-inch
pipeline. As of May 2018, the centralized WWTP is under construction. The designed capacity
of the centralized WWTP is 2,500 m3/day and the designed inlet and outlet BOD concentrations
are 6,500 mg/L (inlet) and 50 mg/L (outlet). As mentioned in Section 3.8.3 about preliminary
examination of dilution capacity in the Doke Hta Waddy River, in case that the operation of the
centralized wastewater treatment plant is started, the water quality in the downstream would
remain at current level, even if the river flow decreases to half of monthly average volume in the
lowest month (June in 2016).
Domestic wastewater treatment

MCDC has implementing a sub-project on improvement of wastewater and drainage
management under the Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project (MUSIP) co-financed by
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the French Development Agency (AFD). A public
sewerage system has been started in the western area of the Mandalay City (outside of the
Taung Tha Man Lake Basin) as shown in Figure 3-27. MCDC also has a plan to expand
sewerage area including the Taung Tha Man Lake Basin. However, it will take time to start the
sewerage expansion project within several years in the Taung Tha Man Lake Basin.
At present, MCDC-WSD is collecting black water (toilet wastewater) from households by
MCDC septic tank trucks and send it to ponds like a lagoon located 15 km north of Mandalay.
Sometimes stored wastewater are overflowed and discharging to channel network. On the other
hand, gray water (wastewater other than toilet wastewater) from household are discharged to
channel network directly. As the first step to take actions for domestic wastewater pollution
control, MCDC is preparing to issue a notification letter for new large scaled facilities such as
housing, condominium, shopping center, school, hospital, hotel to install wastewater treatment
system under instruction of Mandalay Region Government and Mayor of Mandalay.
Other pollution control

Another pollution control activities is awareness raising for famers about application of fertilizer
by Department of Agriculture in Mandalay Region (DOA Mandalay Region) According to
DOA Mandalay Region, rice is primary crop and bean, cone, tomato, cucumber, watermelon,
and other fruits and vegetables are also common crops. The agricultural areas, which supplied
irrigation water from Sedaw dam located 50km northern from the central area of Mandalay
City, are cultivated two seasons a year and water from agriculture land is discharging to Pa Yan
Taw Creek and Lat Khote Pin Creek then reaching to Taung Tha Man Lake. On the other hand,
agriculture areas around Taung Tha Man Lake are cultivated only one season a year due to
effect of high water level during rainy season from June to October. The peak month of
application of fertilizer is November and May after planting, and application of pesticide is
steady for insecticide and herbicide. DOA Mandalay Region has workshops for famers to
introduce how to use fertilizers and pesticides before each crop season.
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Source: IEE for the Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project (ADB and AFD, 2015)
Figure 3-27 Plans for Project on Improvement of Wastewater and

Drainage Management in Mandalay City

WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
As described in the above sections, current water quality status in the pilot area of Mandalay
was investigated based on the collected information and activities of the project, and some
issues related to water pollution control and water environment management were found. Table
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3-14 and Table 3-15 summarize the issues and suggested measures to control pollution and
improve water environment management.

Measures in the Pilot Area of Mandalay (Doke Hta Waddy River Basin)
Addressed
1) Water - In the upstream area, there is a hydropower dam, named “Yeywa - A committee which has
use and Dam”. Yeywa Dam” is the largest hydropower dam in Myanmar a function to coordinate
water (790 MW) which has been in operations since 2010. In the among water users shall
quality downstream of Yeywa Dam, current water use is mainly for be established.
irrigation. Some individual water uses for domestic (drinking, - In addition to current
washing and bathing), recreation (swimming), navigation, and water quality monitoring
fisheries are also found. Important planned water use is for public program in Mandalay
water supply to Mandalay City by MCDC to intake water at around City by MCDC, surface
10km upstream of the 10-inch pipeline. water quality monitoring
- Water quality in the latest rainy and rainy seasons met the surface outside of the Mandalay
water quality standard for domestic water supply in Vietnam (Class City shall be
A1 or A2). However, MCDC has plans to utilize water for domestic implemented to
supply from the Doke Hta Waddy River from a point upstream of understand trend of
the outlet of the 10-inch-pipeline. Meanwhile, new hydropower water quality and to
development projects such as upper Yeywa dam project and check whether water can
Deedoke hydropower project, are planned in addition to the Yeywa be used or not.
dam development. If these hydropower projects and other industrial
and urban developments would take place in the future, water
quality of Doke Hta Waddy River may deteriorate due to reduced
water volume from the dams and increased industrial pollution.
2) Impact of [Water quality from outlet of the 10-inch pipeline] - Construction of the
industrial - Currently, impact of industrial water pollution from outlet of the 10- centralized wastewater
pollution on inch is limited even though the centralized wastewater treatment treatment system for Pyi
water plant for the Pyi Gyi Tagon industrial zone has not been operated. Gyi Tagon industrial
quality However, if new hydropower projects and other industrial and zone shall be completed.
urban developments would take place in the future, water quality of - Some support tools for
Doke Hta Waddy River may deteriorate due to reduced water factories to promote
volume from the dams and increased industrial pollution. water pollution control
[Wastewater treatment by factories] themselves shall be
- According to the questionnaire survey to 100 factories in the pilot introduced.
area of Mandalay, only 5% of factories installed secondary
wastewater treatment plant. Number of the factories which connect
the 10-inch pipeline is increasing due to instruction of MCDC.
However, factories cite various reasons, such as absence of internal
or external expert, other factories are not compliant, high cost
compared with benefit, limited land, etc.
3) Impact of [Major pollution sources] N/A
pollution - As the results of BOD pollution load analysis, among 35,000
sources kg/day of pollution load reaching the river, 53% is from domestic
other than wastewater, 9% is from industries, 19% is from livestock, and 19%
industries is from non-point sources. On the other hand, water quality in the
on water latest rainy and rainy seasons met the surface water quality standard
quality for domestic water supply in Vietnam (Class A1 or A2). Thus,
water pollution from other than industries are also limited.
4)Industrial [Regulation by government] - Strengthening to
pollution - There are some issues on inspection activities such as i) implement tasks of
control clarification of environmental requirements and ii) clarification of Notification No.03/2018
inspection procedures for each environmental requirement, and iii) for preparation of EMP
implementation of inspection without measurement as the identified and obtain ECC is
issues through the Project activities (Output 1). required.
- ECD Mandalay Region will face various difficulties to implement - Support tools for water
tasks of Notification No.03/2018 in near future because the number environment
of target factories are expected be more than hundred and the management by
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Addressed
number of officers in ECD Mandalay Region who have expertise of factories shall be
pollution control is limited. developed.
[Pollution control activities by factories (other than wastewater
treatment)]
- Most factories in the industrial zones in the pilot areas are small-
and medium-scale enterprises, and they have many constraints to
improve water pollution control because of insufficient budget,
human resources, land, and so on. Thus, it is necessary to not only
strengthen supervision of factories by the government, but also to
support factories to promote implementation of water pollution
control measures
Source: JET

Measures in the Pilot Area of Mandalay (Taung Tha Man Lake Basin)
Addressed
1) Water - Taung Tha Man Lake is an important water body for fishery, - Water pollution
use and agriculture, and tourism, navigation, and fishery. reduction plan of Taung
water - Water quality in Taung Tha Man Lake is characterized as eutrophic. Tha Man Lake shall be
quality The lake manifested traits like higher phosphorus and nitrogen developed and
concentrations compared to general indicators for eutrophication: implemented.
0.01 mg/L for total phosphorus and 0.15 mg/L for total nitrogen - A plan for monitoring of
(USEPA, Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual, 2000), and eutrophication status in
has relatively low DO but high COD and pH. Taung Tha Man Lake
shall be established.
2) Impact of [Water quality in tributaries] - Connection status of the
industrial - Same as description of Doke Hta Waddy River Basin 10-inch-pipeline shall be
pollution on [Wastewater treatment by factories] supervised.
water - Same as description of Doke Hta Waddy River Basin - Some support tools for
quality factories to promote
water pollution control
themselves shall be
introduced.
3) Impact of [Major pollution sources] - Improvement of water
pollution - As the results of BOD pollution load analysis, 79% is from pollution from existing
sources domestic wastewater, 13% is from industries, 4% is from livestock, residential area,
other than and 4% is from non-point sources. commercial area, large
industries - As the results of T-N and T-P pollution load analysis, 59% of T-N scale facilities are
on water pollution load (50% of T-P pollution load) is from domestic required.
quality wastewater, 4% of T-N (5% of T-P) is from industries, 16% of T-N - Reduction of pollution
(24% of T-P) is from livestock, and 16% of T-N (21% of T-P) is load from agriculture
from non-point sources. Thus, measures for pollution control for and livestock sectors is
domestic wastewater, agricultural wastewater are required to required.
improve water quality of Taung Tha Man Lake. - Expansion of sewerage
[Status of domestic wastewater treatment] network is required.
- Public sewerage system has been started in the western area of the
Mandalay City (outside of the Taung Tha Man Lake Basin). MCDC
also has a plan to expand sewerage area including the Taung Tha
Man Lake Basin. However, it will take time to start the sewerage
expansion project within several years in the Taung Tha Man Lake
Basin.
4)Industrial Same as description of Doke Hta Waddy River Basin Same as description of
pollution Doke Hta Waddy River
control Basin
Source: JET
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3.11 STRATEGIES FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND WATER

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT IN THE PILOT AREA OF MANDALAY
Strategies for water pollution control and water environment management

To formulate strategies for water pollution control and water environment management, a draft
framework of key strategies was developed following a comprehensive brainstorming
discussion with C/Ps based on related project activities on inspection, water quality surveys,
pollution source survey, development of databases, and information interpretation, as shown
below:
- Key Strategy 1: Water environment conservation for future water use of Doke Hta Waddy
River
- Key Strategy 2: Improvement of water quality of Taung Tha Man Lake to increase value
of the lake for tourism, recreation, fisheries, etc.
The key strategies shall be finalized by the CP organizations themselves within a few years after
completion of the project to achieve the overall goal indicators.
Key Strategy1: Water environment conservation for future water use of Doke
Hta Waddy River
In Doke Hta Waddy River basin, water quality is very good at the moment and sufficient
volume of river water is available even in the dry season due to controlled operation of Yeywa
hydropower dam. In addition, there are few pollution sources except the 10-inch pipeline
discharging industrial wastewater from Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ. Two key actions were proposed,
namely, (i) organizing a coordination committee for water use right and setting maintenance
flow, and (ii) operation of the centralized wastewater treatment plant currently under
construction to control pollution in Doke Hta Waddy River basin led by MCDC. Moreover, the
following actions are necessary and should be added to the key strategies from the view point of
prevention of pollution and water conservation:
- Increasing the capacity to treat industrial wastewater from Pyi Gyi Tagon IZ in the event more
factories start operations on the vacant areas in the IZ
- Setting regulations or rules for investment in large-volume water intake and/or discharging of
wastewater from/to Doke Hta Waddy River in the future especially in the upstream of the
river
Key Strategy2: Improvement of water quality of Taung Tha Man Lake to

increase value of the lake for tourism, recreation, fisheries, etc.
MCDC and ECD Mandalay Region have already prepared some actions, such as issuing a
notification of installation of wastewater treatment systems to new large-scale facilities,
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participation in awareness raising activities for farmers regarding proper application of fertilizer
organized by DOA Mandalay Region, and following-up on the notification on preparation of
EMPs by existing factories in nine sectors. Based on the results of the pollution load analysis,
control of domestic wastewater is considered critical in reducing pollution load to the lake, and
MCDC plans to expand the sewerage coverage area in the future.
It should be noted that, as the water quality and hydrology of the lake change dramatically or
fluctuated over time/seasons, further monitoring data are necessary to examine the mechanism
of water pollution in the lake. It may take time to improve water quality of the lake based on
experiences in improving lake water quality compared to developed countries such as Japan.
Thus, development of water pollution reduction plan in Taung Tha Man Lake basin should be
added to the key strategies based on the results of detailed examination of the mechanism of
water pollution in the lake.
Action plans for water pollution control and environment management

On the basis of the above strategies, actions for water pollution control and water environment
management in Mandalay were identified through a series of discussions and workshops among
MCDC, ECD Mandalay Region Office, and JET. Table 3-16 summarizes the outline of the
action plans for water pollution from industrial zones and other pollution sources in the pilot
area of Mandalay. The actions are divided into three terms: short-term (within three years),
middle-term (within five years), and long-term (within 10 years). A number of key actions for
industrial wastewater control, such as construction of the10-inch pipeline to divert industrial
wastewater, construction of a centralized wastewater treatment plant, and installation of
individual wastewater treatment plants in large factories, have been started and/or have been
completed by MCDC and other stakeholders.
Table 3-16 Outline of Action Plans for Water Pollution Control and Water Environment
Management in the Pilot Area of Mandalay
Key Key Strategy 1: Water environment conservation for future water use of Doke Hta Waddy
Strategies River
Key Strategy 2: Improvement of water quality of Taung Tha Man Lake to increase value of
resource of the lake for tourism, recreation, fisheries, etc.
Actions and Key Strategy 1: Water environment conservation for future water use of Doke Hta Waddy
Schedule River
[MCDC]
AM1-1: Setting a coordination committee among DWIR/MOT, MOALI, MOEE, ECD
Mandalay Region, MCDC for water use right and setting the maintenance flow of Doke
Hta Waddy River (short-term)
AM1-2: Completion of construction and starting operation of the centralized wastewater
treatment plant (on-going, short-term to middle-term)
AM1-3: Installation of the water supply system from Doke Hta Waddy River (middle-
term)
[ECD Mandalay Region]

AM1-4: Collection of information on existing factories which are requested to prepare
EMPs in accordance with the Notification No. 03/2018, and identification of important
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factories associated with large pollution load through guidance seminars to each industrial
zone, collection from DISI/MOI, collection through inspection activity by ECD
Mandalay Region and collection from CD/MCDC out of Mandalay City (short-term)
AM1-5 Establishment of monitoring/supervising system to check status of preparation of
activities out of Mandalay City (short-term)
AM1-6: Starting-up and implementation of surface water quality monitoring in rivers in
the Region out of Mandalay City (middle-term to long-term)
Key Strategy 2: Improvement of water quality of Taung Tha Man Lake to increase value of the
lake for tourism, recreation, fisheries, etc.
[MCDC]
AM2-1: Monitoring of connection status of the 10-inch-pipeline (started, short-term)
AM2-2: Issuing a notification of installation of wastewater treatment system to new large
scaled facilities, such as housing, commercial, hotel, hospital, and school development
(drafting, short-term)
AM2-3: Participation in awareness raising activities for farmers by Department of
Agriculture (DOA) in Mandalay Region regarding proper application of fertilizer to
reduce impact of nitrogen and phosphorus to Taung Tha Man Lake and collaboration of
the activities with DOA (already implemented by DOA, short-term)
AM2-4: Establishment of a plan for monitoring of eutrophication status in Taung Tha
Man Lake including water quality, flow rate, water level (short-term)
AM2-5: Expansion of the sewerage area in Mandalay City (middle-term to long-term)
[ECD Yangon Region]

AM2-6: Collection of information on existing factories which are requested to prepare
EMPs in accordance with the Notification No. 03/2018, and identification of important
factories associated with large pollution load (short-term)
AM2-7: Establishment of monitoring/supervising system to check status of preparation of
activities (short-term)
Other actions to support implementation of key strategies
[ECD Mandalay Region]
AM3-1: Organizing seminars for introduction of good practice on pollution control in
Myanmar (short-term)
AM3-2: Setting consultation desks in district/township ECD offices to provide
advices/information to factories on pollution control (middle-term)
AM3-3: Examining the possibility to promote water environment management (e.g.
awarding system with some incentives, establishment of low interest fund, consultation on
cleaner production) in Yangon Region, through research for similar systems in ASEAN
countries (middle-term)
AM3-4: Arrangement of ad hoc coordination meetings to exchange information on pollution
sources and results of inspections among DISI, MCDC, ECD Mandalay Region (short-term)
Source: MCDC, ECD Mandalay Region, and JET
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4 STRATEGY FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND
WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AT NATIONAL
LEVEL
4.1 APPROACHES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGY FOR WATER

POLLUTION CONTROL AND WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
As described in Sections 2.10 and 3.10, issues on water pollution and water environment
management were found in some areas, and areas to conserve water environment were
identified in the both pilot areas in Yangon and Mandalay. In addition, some issues on technical,
institutional, and organizations aspects were identified through the project activities. In order to
solve these identified issues, they are categorized into two levels, i.e., at the regional and the
national levels, and the strategies for water pollution control from industries and water
environment management at the national level and the strategies in the pilot areas in Yangon
and Mandalay as regional strategy were developed. Figure 4-1 shows the approaches to
development for water pollution control from industries and water environment management at
national and regional levels and its functions.
District/ Township Water Environment Management

Strategies (in Future)
Issues at
Identified issues Regional Level Regional Water Environment Management Strategies
to be solved in the pilot area of Yangon and Mandalay
- Impact from industries - To understand regional issues and take actions (e.g.
- Water environment wastewater from IZs, priority sector to be controlled)
conservation - To conserve water environment for water use (e.g.
- Necessity Pollution water supply for Mandalay City, Yangon City/ Region)
control tools (legal - To improve current water quality in important area in
biding document, Issues at Regional Level (e.g. TTML, Pan Hling River)
support of factories) National Level
- Surface water quality National Water Environment Management Strategies
standards with - To identify priorities areas to be controlled among
analytical method state and regions in the country
etc.. - To provide environment management tools to
support env management at regional level by
unified policies/ regulations/ systems
- To strengthening organization in ECD HQ and
Regional ECD
Source: JET
Figure 4-1 Approaches to Development of Strategies for Water Pollution Control from
Industries and Water Environment Management at the National and Regional Levels and
Their Functions
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WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
As described in Section 2.10 and Section 3.10, some issues related to water pollution control
and water environment management were found in the pilot areas of Yangon and Mandalay at
the regional level. In addition, the following issues related to water pollution control and water
environment management at the national level were identified through the project activities
(Output 1, Output 2, and Output 3). For details, please see Section 2.3.7 (Output 1), Section
2.4.10 (Output 2), and Section 2.5.8 (Output 3) of the main part of the Final Report about the
issues and recommendations of each output. Based on the identified issues, a framework of
strategies for water pollution control from industries and water environment management at the
national level was formulated.
- Clarification of environmental requirements (Output 1)

- Clarification of inspection procedures for each environmental requirement (Output 1)
- Support to Factories on Pollution Control (Output 1 and 3)
- Improvement of monitoring data quality (Output 2 and 3)
- Development of proper water environmental standard (Output 2)
- Establishment of regular surface water monitoring (Output 2)
- Gathering information from factories (Output 3)
- Development of database of pollution sources (Output 3)
- Improving Environmental Measures by Factories (Output 1 and 3)
4.3 STRATEGY FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND WATER

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AT NATIONAL LEVEL
PCD of ECD Headquarters in MONREC has been making various efforts to control industrial
water pollution, such as expansion of inspection activities to all Region/State-level ECDs,
development of National Environmental Quality (Emission) Guidelines (2015), and
implementation of water quality monitoring by on-site equipment. Additionally, PCD is
developing a master plan for hazardous waste management and drafting surface water quality
standards with technical assistance from international cooperation organizations. However, PCD
does not have a comprehensive plan for water pollution control with a time frame yet. Thus,
PCD formulated a draft framework of key strategies for water environment management
focusing on water pollution control from industrial sectors through discussions with JET. The
key strategies will be finalized by PCD within a few years after completion of the project to
achieve the indicators of the overall goal of the project.
As a first step to develop a draft framework of strategies for the water environmental
management, the following three principles were set:
- To utilize the functions of regional ECDs as much as possible in line with the strategy
of localization by ECD Headquarters, such as expanding ECD office at the district and
township levels;
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- To develop actions for “pollution control” and “environment management other than
pollution control (PCD)” separately because PCD has been divided into “pollution
control division” and “environmental quality standard division (EQSD)” since April
2018; and
- To utilize current regulation tools and activities on pollution control, such as EIA
procedures, National Environment Quality (Emission) Guidelines, notification on
preparation of EMPs by existing factories in the 9 sectors, and inspection.
Based on the above three principles, the strategies for Water Environment Management (Water
Pollution Control from Industries) at the National Level and their action plans were developed.
The actions under the strategies are divided into three terms: short term plan (within three
years), mid-term plan (within five years), and long-term plan (within 10 years) with the
following goals:
- Short term goal: Important industrial pollution sources associated with large pollution
emission in the country are identified and surface water quality in key rivers at national
level are started to be monitored by FY 2020-21 (within three years)
- Middle term goal: All of the industrial pollution sources in the country are identified
and some pollution control tools are introduced by FY 2022-23 (within five years)
- Long term goal: Industrial pollution control and environmental management system by
government organizations are in the level of ASEAN top five by FY2027-28 (within 10
years)
Table 4-1 shows the action plans for industrial wastewater pollution control and environment
management at the national level. Table 4-2 shows detailed action plans and implementation
schedule.
[Industrial Pollution Control]
- Key Strategy 1: Development of National Pollution Source Inventory
- Key Strategy 2: Strengthening Pollution Control System

[Water Environmental Management]
- Key Strategy 3: Development of Surface Water Quality Standards and National Water
Quality Monitoring Network
- Key Strategy 4: Promoting actions for water environment management

[Strengthening Organizations]
- Key Strategy 5: Strengthening organizations in response to decentralization
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Table 4-1 Outline of Action Plans for Industrial Wastewater Pollution Control and
Environment Management at National Level
Goal Short term goal: Important industrial pollution sources associated with large pollution
emission in the country are identified and surface water quality in key rivers
at national level are started to be monitored by FY 2020-21
Middle term goal: All of the industrial pollution sources in the country are identified and some
pollution control tools are introduced by FY 2022-23
Long term goal: Industrial pollution control and environmental management system by
government organizations are in the level of ASEAN top five by FY2027-38
Key [Industrial Pollution Control]
Strategies Key Strategy 1: Development of National Pollution Source Inventory
Key Strategy 2: Strengthening pollution control system
Key Strategy 3: Development of Surface Water Quality Standards and National Water Quality
Monitoring Network
Key Strategy 4: Promoting actions for water environment management
Key Strategy 5: Strengthening organizations in response to decentralization
Actions and [Industrial Pollution Control]
Schedule Key Strategy 1: Development of National Pollution Source Inventory
NA 1-1: Follow-up notification on preparation of EMP by existing factories in 9 sectors
(Short to Middle Term)
NA1-2: Strengthening monitoring system after issuing ECCs (or completion of EIA/
IEE/ EMP Study) (Short to Middle Term)
NA1-3: Development of pollution source inventory system (upgrading pollution source
database) (Short to Middle Term)
NA1-4: Development of National Pollution Source Inventory (Middle Term)
Key Strategy 2: Strengthening Pollution Control System
NA2-1: Strengthening Enforcement and Promotion of Environmental Compliance
(Short Term)
NA2-2: Formulating National Environmental Quality (Emission) Standards (Short
Term)
NA2-3: Promotion of centralized wastewater treatment plants (Short to Long Term)
NA2-4: Strengthening inspection activities (Short to Middle Term)
NA2-5: Development of pollution control tools (Short to Long Term)

Key Strategy 3: Development of Surface Water Quality Standards and National Water Quality
Monitoring Network
NA3-1: Formulating Surface Water Quality Standards (Short Term)
NA3-2: Development of national surface water quality monitoring network (Short to Long
term)
NA3-3: Establishment of Water Quality Testing Laboratory and Standardization of
Environmental Analytical Method (Short to Long Term)
Key Strategy 4: Promoting Actions for Water Environment Management
NA4-1: Preparation of environmental statistics (Short Term)
NA4-2: Promoting environmental awareness (Short to Long term)
NA4-3: Preparation of the state of pollution report (Middle term to Long term)
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Key Strategy 5: Strengthening Organizations in Response to Decentralization

NA5-1: Training for industrial pollution control (Short to Middle term)
NA5-2: Training for Water environment management (Middle to long term)
Source: ECD and JET
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Short Term Middle Term Long Term
Strategy/ Key Activity Implementers FY2018-19 FY2019-20 FY2020-21
FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
1. Industrial Pollution Control
Key Strategy 1: Development of National Pollution Source Inventory
Action 1-1: Follow-up Notification on Preparation of EMP by Existing Factories in 9
1-1-1) Preparation of list of factories each sector, industrial zone, and State/ Region PCD/ Regional
through past inspections in ECD ECD
1-1-2) Preparation of format of EMP for existing 9 sectors EIA Div.
PCD/ Regional
Source: ECD and JET

Table 4-2
1-1-3) Collection of information from DISI/ MOI, YCDC, MCDC, NCDC

ECD
1-1-4) Preparation of report on status of preparation of EMP of 9 Sectors and
PCD
guidance through inspection activities
PCD/ Regional
1-1-5) Listing 1st priority factories of 9 sectors to prepare EMP (200 factories)
ECD
1-1-6) Checking status of preparation of EMP to 1st priority factories (200 factories) PCD/ Regional
of 9 Sectors and guidance through inspection activities ECD
1-1-7) Preparation of report on status of preparation of EMP to 1st priority factories PCD/ Regional
(200 factories) of 9 sectors and guidance through inspection activities ECD
PCD/ Regional
1-1-8) Listing 2nd priority factories of 9 sectors to prepare EMP (300 factories)
ECD
1-1-9) Checking status of preparation of EMP to 2nd priority factories (300 factories) PCD/ Regional
of 9 sectors and guidance through inspection activities ECD
1-1-10) Preparation of report on status of preparation of EMP to 2nd priority factories PCD/ Regional
PCD/ Regional
1-1-11) Listing 3rd priority factories of 9 sectors to prepare EMP (500 factories)
ECD
1-1-12) Checking status of preparation of EMP to 3rd priority factories (500 PCD/ Regional
factories) of 9 sectors and guidance through inspection activities ECD
1-1-13) Preparation of report on status of preparation of EMP to 3rd priority factories PCD/ Regional
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PCD/ Regional
1-1-14) Continues to implement the above actions
ECD
Action 1-2: Strengthening monitoring system after Issuing ECC for new factories
Project for Capacity Development in Basic Water Environment
(completion of EIA/ IEE/ EMP Studies)

1-2-1) Preparation of list of status of factories which have been required to carry out
EIA/ PCD
EIA/ IEE/ EMP (before construction, construction, operation)
1-2-2) Checking monitoring report from factories which start to operate in accordance
PCD
with EIA/ IEE/ EMP

1-2-3) Inspections to factories which start to operate in accordance with ECC (or PCD/ Regional
EIA/ IEE/ EMP) ECD
1-2-4) Preparation of report on status of factories which are required to carry out EIA/ PCD/ Regional
IEE/ EMP, status of monitoring, and results of inspection ECD
PCD/ Regional
ECD
Action 1-3: Development of Pollution Source Inventory System (Upgrading Pollution
Source Database)
1-3-1) Conceptual designing of web-based pollution source inventory system PCD
1-3-2) Identification of necessary devices and budget claim PCD
1-3-3) Development of PSIS for trial PCD
1-3-4) Trial operation of PSIS PCD
PCD/ Regional
1-3-5) Training to operate PSIS
ECD
PCD/ Regional
1-3-6) Operation of PSIS and its updating
ECD
Detailed Action Plans and Implementation Schedule for Industrial
Action 1-4: Development of National Pollution Source Inventory

Wastewater Pollution Control and Environment Management at National Level
1-4-1) Development of PSI for existing factories of 9 sectors PCD

1-4-2) Development of PSI for existing factories other than 9 sectors PCD
1-4-3) Development of PSI for new factories which is required to carry out EIA/ IEE/
PCD/ EIA
EMP
Continuous activities
Intermediate activities
FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Key Strategy 2: Strengthening Pollution Control
Action 2-1: Strengthening Enforcement and Promotion of Environmental Compliance
2-1-1) Selection of priptoty target sectors to be Investigated PCD
2-1-2) Analyzing operation and environmental performance of key target industrial PCD
2-1-3) Strengthening enforcement of environmental law and regulations PCD
2-1-4) Strengthening promotion and facilitation of environmental compliance PCD
2-1-5) Development of a roadmap to control industrial pollution PCD
Source: ECD and JET

Action 2-2: Formulating Wastewater Quality Standards
2-2-1) Development of draft Wastewater Quality Standards PCD
2-2-2) Public consultations PCD
2-2-3) Issuing Wastewater Quality Standards and its updating PCD
Action 2-3: Promotion of Centralized Wastewater Treatment Plant
2-3-1) Issuing notfication of instruction of measurement water usage and wastewater
ECD
qualities
2-3-2) Checking status of installation of water flow meter and monitoring wastewater PCD/ Regional
quality by priority factories ECD
2-3-3) Checking status of installation of Centralized Wastewater Treatment Plant PCD/ Regional
(WWTP) in existing/ new industrial zones and preparation of the report ECD
2-3-4) Discussions how to promote installation of Centralized WWTP in NECCCCC ECD HQ
2-3-5) Issuing Instruction from Presidential Office to Regional Governments to ECD HQ/
promote Installation of Centralized WWTP in industrial zones NECCCCC
Action 2-4: Strengthening Inspection Activities
PCD/ Regional
2-4-1) Inspection by Regional/ State ECDs and its reporting to ECD HQ
ECD
PCD/ Regional
2-4-2) Inspection by District ECDs and its reporting to Regional ECD and ECD HQ
ECD
2-4-2) Inspection by Township ECDs and its reporting to District/ Regional ECD and PCD/ Regional
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ECD HQ ECD
2-4-4) Inspection by ECD HQ and summarize inspection report at national level PCD
2-4-5) Updating Inspection Manual PCD
Action 2-5: Development of Pollution Control Tools
2-5-1) Investigation of Pollution Control Tools in ASEAN countries PCD

2-5-2) Formulation of National Water Pollution Control Strategies PCD
2-5-3) Formulation of Wastewater Discharge Fee System PCD
2-5-4) Development of Performance Rating and Awarding System PCD
2-5-5) Development of Pollution Control Manager System PCD

2-5-6) Establishment of Cleaner Production Technology Center PCD
2-5-7) Establishment of Pollution Control Agreement Scheme PCD
2-5-8) Formulation of Pollution Control Act PCD
2. Water Environment Management
Key Strategy 3: Development of Surface Water Quality Standards and National
Water Quality Monitoring Network
Action 3-1: Development of Surface Water Quality Standards
3-1-1) Development of draft Surface Water Quality Standards EQSD
3-1-2) Public Consultations EQSD
3-1-3) Issuing Surface Water Quality Standards and its updating EQSD
Action 3-2: Development of National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network
3-2-1) Setting demarcation of Surface Water Quality Monitoring between Central PCD/ Regional
ECD and Regional ECDs ECD
3-2-2) Identification of important water bodies to be conserved at rivers and lakes at EQSD/
National Level Regional ECD
3-2-3) Phasing to develop National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network (3 EQSD/
Phases) Regional ECD
EQSD/
3-2-4) Trial Surface Water Quality Monitoring (1st Phase) and Report Preparation
Regional ECD
EQSD/
3-2-5) Starting National Surface Water Quality Monitoring (1st Phase)
Regional ECD
3-2-6) Development of National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network (2nd EQSD
3-2-7) Starting National Surface Water Quality Monitoring (2nd Phase) EQSD
3-2-8) Development of National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Network (3rd EQSD
3-2-9) Starting National Surface Water Quality Monitoring (3rd Phase) EQSD
FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24 FY24-25 FY25-26 FY26-27 FY27-28
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Action 3-3: Establishment of Water Quality Testing Laboratory and Standardization of
Environmental Analytical Method
3-3-1) Procurement of equipment & construction of building EQSD
3-3-2) Preparation of laboratory analysis and SOPs (Technical guideline for
EQSD
laboratory analysis )
3-3-3) Starting laboratory analysis & stepwise upgrading the laboratory EQSD
Source: ECD and JET

3-3-4) Setting standards of environmental analytical method (wastewater) EQSD/ MOE
3-3-5) Setting standards of environmental analytical method (surface water) EQSD/ MOE
3-3-6) Establishment of accrediaton system of laboratories EQSD
Key Strategy 4: Promoting Actions for Water Environment Management
Action 4-1: Preparation of Environmental Statistics (Water)
EQSD/ GIS
4-1-1) Identification of items to be described in Environmental Statistic
Div.
EQSD/ GIS
4-1-2) Data and information collection
Div.
EQSD/ GIS
4-1-3) Preparation of Environmental Statistic
Div.
EQSD/ GIS
Div.
Action 4-2: Promoting Environmental Awareness
4-2-1) Preparation of awareness raising plan for water environment management EQSD
4-2-2) Preparation of materials and equipment for water environment management EQSD
PCD/ Regional
4-2-3) Awareness raising activities for industries (on going and upgrading)
ECD
EQSD/
4-2-4) Awareness raising activities for publics (on going and upgrading)
Regional ECD
EQSD/
4-2-5) Awareness raising activities for students (on going and upgrading)
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Regional ECD
PCD/ Regional
4-2-6) Organizing clean up campaign
ECD
EQSD/
4-2-7) Organizing water quality monitoring by simple test kits for awareness raising
Regional ECD
PCD/ EQSD/
Regional ECD
Action 4-3: Preparation of State of Pollution every 5 years
4-3-1) Identification of items to be described in State of Pollution PCD/ EQSD

4-3-2) Data and Information Collection (2016-2020) PCD/ EQSD
4-3-3) Preparation of State of Pollution (2016-2020) PCD/ EQSD
4-3-4) Data and Information Collection (2021-2025) PCD/ EQSD
4-3-5) Preparation of State of Pollution (2021-2025) PCD/ EQSD
4-3-6) Continue to implement the above actions PCD/ EQSD
3. Strengthening Organizations
Key Strategy 5: Strengthening Organizations in accordance with decentralization
Action 5-1: Key Trainings for Industrial Pollution Control
5-1-1) Identification of role and responsibilities on industrial pollution control at
PCD
Region, District, and Township (in future) ECD
5-1-2) Development of handbook for pollution control by local ECD officers
PCD
(fundamental environmental items, inspection, on-site measurement, instruction to
5-1-3) Implementation of initial training for local ECD officers PCD
5-1-4) Continue to implement the above actions PCD
Action 5-2: Key Trainings for Water Environment Management
5-2-1) Identification of role and responsibilities on water environment management at
EQSD
Region, District, and Township (in future) ECD
5-2-2) Development of handbook for water environment management by local ECD
officers (fundamental environmental items, water quality monitoring, environmental EQSD
awareness, reporting)
5-2-3) Implementation of initial training for local ECD officers EQSD

5-2-4) Continue to implement the above actions EQSD
5 RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 PROMOTING ACTIONS FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND

WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT IN THE PILOT AREA OF
YANGON AND MANDALAY
Presentation of Action Plans to Decision Makers

Some of the actions in Yangon and Mandalay are large investment projects, such as sewerage
development and development of centralized wastewater treatment plants, and it may take time
to start the projects. However, many actions can be started without large amount budget and
human resources. In order to get an approval and necessary budget for implementation of action
plans smoothly, official presentations of the plans to decision makers shall be conducted based
on this water quality status report. It was noted that the secretary and a committee member of
YCDC, Environment Minister of Mandalay Region, Vice Mayor and committee members of
MCDC attended the final seminars of the project as the decision makers, and most likely they
are aware of the needs to take actions.
Preparation of “Written Strategies”

In order to implement the developed action plans for water pollution control and water
environment management, a written strategy with detailed action plans (including budget,
implementers, timeframe, outcome etc.) shall be developed in the pilot areas of Yangon and
Mandalay within a few years based on this water quality status report. In addition to the regional
level, a written strategy at the national level shall also be developed.
Periodical Updating of Water Quality Status Report

In Myanmar, socio economic conditions are rapidly changing year by year, and the roles of the
region and the state ECD offices will change dramatically in the future. Such changes include
expansion of ECD office to the district and township levels. Moreover, new city/township
development (e.g. New Yangon City Development Project), new industrial zone development,
and new infrastructure development (e.g. sewerage development project in Yangon) will appear
suddenly. Due to these development activities, water quality status may also change somehow.
Thus, periodical updating of the water quality status report is desired. In this project, the water
pollution mechanism in the Hlaing River could not be identified because of limitation of data to
interpret water pollution mechanism in a tidal area. To understand water pollution mechanisms,
accumulating monitoring data is also required.
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5.2 PROMOTING ACTIONS FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND

WATER ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AT NATIONAL LEVELS
Starting Up Priority Actions

Among action plans for industrial pollution control and environmental management plan at
national level, “Strengthening Enforcement and Promotion of Environmental Compliance
(NA2-1)” is one of the urgent action plans. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) is a
certificate of environmental compliance for factories stipulated in Environmental Impact
Assessment Procedures (2015), however, most factories have yet to obtain ECC. MONREC has
already issued Notification of No. 03/2018 to advise existing large-scale factories in nine
important sectors (1. Alcohol, Wine and Beer Production Factories, 2. Food and Beverage
Processing Facilities, 3. Pesticide Manufacturing, Formulation, and Packaging Plants, 4.
Cement and Lime Manufacturing Plants, 5. Textile and Dying Facilities, 6. Foundry Industry, 7.
Tanning and Leather Finishing, 8. Pulp and/or Paper Mills, 9. Sugar Manufacturing Plants) to
prepare Environmental Management Plan in accordance with EIAP and to obtain ECC by
October 2018 or January 2019. In order to strengthen the enforcement and promotion of
environmental compliance in line with the requirement of ECC under the Environmental
Conservation Law (2012), a special purpose project which consists of the following four
activities, is desired for implementation in the short term. Figure 5-1 shows outline of the
special purpose project on strengthening enforcement and promotion of environmental
compliance.
1) Selection of priority target sectors to be investigated
2) Analyzing operation and environmental performance of key target industrial sectors
3) Strengthening enforcement of environmental law and regulations
4) Strengthening promotion and facilitation of environmental compliance
5) Development of a roadmap to control industrial pollution
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd 1st 2nd
Preparation Implementation (3yrs)

1) Selection of Target Sectors
2) Finalizing activities
1st-2nd Year: Environmental Performance Study for Target Sector

1) Environmental Performance Study (EMP & Field Check)
2) Preparation of Draft ECC for selected sectors
2nd - 3rd Year: CD for Enhancement of Law,

Regulations, Promotion activities
1) Clarifying law and regulation requirement
2) ECC Format Preparation
3) Trial Inspection
4) Evaluation of environmental performance
5) Promotion of environmental education
6) Promotion of finance / environmental agreement
7) Promotion of other new tools (e.g. awarding)
3rd Year: Road Map Preparation

1) Analysis and approach to enhance env. compliance
2) Development of a roadmap to control industrial pollution
Source: ECD and JET
Figure 5-1 Outline of the Special Purpose Project on Strengthening Enforcement and
Promotion of Environmental Compliance
Approaches to National Environmental Conservation and Climate Change

Central Committee (NECCCCC) for High Decision
Among the action plans at the national level, some of the actions are beyond the power of
MONREC. For example, MONREC cannot make a decision about which government
organization(s) should lead development of centralized wastewater treatment plants, including
how to secure a necessary budget. However, without such decision, issues on industrial water
pollution cannot be solved. Thus, it is desired that MONREC-ECD will use an opportunity of
regular meeting of sub-working committee of National Environmental Conservation and
Climate Change Central Committee (NECCCCC), which is the highest decision-making body
for environmental issues in Myanmar, to make such decisions.
Investigation for Introduction of Pollution Control Tools

Currently, most of the actions implemented by YCDC, MCDC, MONREC-ECD are
oriented toward strengthening governmental control over factories. As mentioned in a
strategy for water pollution control in Yangon, most factories in the industrial zones are
small- and medium-scale enterprises, and they have many constraints to improve water
pollution control, such as insufficient budget, human resources, land, and so on.
Meanwhile, many water environment management tools are available as summarized in
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Figure 5-2, and they are commonly used in ASEAN countries. Thus, it is recommended
that MONREC will investigate which environment management tools can be introduced
to Myanmar.
Regulatory approach EIA, Water pollution control act, effluent standard, inspection,
penalty, monitoring, pollution control agreement
Economic approach Tax, environmental fund, wastewater discharge fee, trading,

subsidy
Technical renovation Cleaner production, reducing water use, information sharing
approach platform
Awareness raising Environmental performance rating and awarding system,

approach awareness raising
Information disclosure, publish, database development, self

Information approach
monitoring and disclosure by factory side
Infrastructure
Promoting centralized wastewater treatment system
development
Legislation Pollution control manager system, ISO 14001
Officer Training/ Unified training system, decentralization

localization
Source: JET
Figure 5-2 Water Environment Management Tools and its Applications
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Yangon (Case Study 1)
Attachment 2: Pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Mandalay (Case Study 2)
Attachment 3: Installation of centralized wastewater treatment system in Hlaing Thar Yar

Industrial Zones (Case Study 3)
Attachment 4: Preliminary estimation of dilution capacity for water quality leading to future
water resource management in Doke Hta Waddy River (Case Study 4)
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ATTACHMENT 1 POLLUTION LOAD ANALYSIS IN THE PILOT AREA OF

YANGON (CASE STUDY 1)
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A1. CASE STUDY 1: POLLUTION LOAD ANALYSIS IN IN THE PILOT AREA OF

YANGON
A1.1 Outline of Case Study 1

Table A1-1 shows the outline of the Case Study 1: Pollution load analysis in the pilot area of
Yangon. The objective of the Case Study 1 is to identify key pollution sources to be controlled
in the pilot area in Yangon City. The results of the pollution load analysis become essential
information to make strategies for water environment management in Hlaing River basin in the
future.
Table A1-1 Outline of Case Study 1 (Pollution Load Analysis in the Pilot Area of Yangon)
Item Description
Target Level and [Target level]
Area Regional Level (Yangon)
[Target Area]
Hlaing River Basin, Yangon
Objective To identify key pollution sources to be controlled in the pilot area in Yangon City
Methodology Sectoral pollution loads are estimated based on available information and unit of pollution load in
order to prioritize sectors required to control wastewater.
Expected outcome The results of the pollution load analysis with prioritized sectors required to control wastewater can
be a basic information to make a certain strategy for water environment management to conserve
water uses in Hlaing River basin in future.
Target Decision Mayor and Committee Member of YCDC/Yangon Region Government
Maker
Source: JET
A1.2 Procedures and conditions of pollution load analysis
Procedures of Pollution Load Analysis

Figure A1-1 shows procedures of pollution load analysis. There are four steps in analysis of
pollution load.
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Step 1: Basic information collection

1) Boundary of basin
2) Domestic wastewater: population, status of septic tank installation
3) Industry: wastewater quality and volume, employee, production capacity
etc.
4) Livestock: number of livestock
5) Non-point source: Land use information
Step 2: Setting pollution load unit

1) Setting pollution load unit based on wastewater quality sampling (Output
3) and reference wastewater quality and volume
2) Setting pollution load unit from reference research data (other than
factories)
Step 3: Setting run-off ratio

1) Setting run-off ratio taking into consideration of drainage conditions and
river water quality
Step 4: Calculation of Pollution load and analysis

1) Calculation of pollution load based on collected information and run-off
ratio
2) Identification of key pollution sources to be controlled
Source: JET
Figure A1-1 Procedures of Pollution Load Analysis
Type of pollution load

Pollution load is categorized into two types, one is pollution load at source and the other is
pollution load reaching main river. The term “reaching main river” means that pollutant is
transported from the source to the point of interest such as the confluence of sub-stream and
main river as shown in Figure A1-1.
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Pollution Load at
Source
Runoff,
Erosion,
Infiltration
Entry point to
water course
Main River
Pollution Load Reaching Main

River (confluence of sub-
stream and main river)
Source: JET
Figure A1-2 Relation between Pollution Load at Source and Exported Pollution Load
Target Areas of Pollution Load Analysis

Figure A1-3 and Figure A1-4 show target areas of the pollution load analysis. One is the whole
basin of the Hlaing River and the other one is the pilot area of the Hlaing River (Hlaing River
basin in Yangon City including Hlaing Tharya, Mayangone, Insein, Hlaing, and Shwepyithar
townships).
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Figure A1-3 Target Area for Pollution Load Analysis

(The whole area of Hlaing River basin)
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(Pilot area of Hlaing River basin)
Basic information for pollution load analysis

Table A1-2 and Table A1-3 show basic information of the industry sector and other sectors for
pollution load analysis. Industrial information is from DISI and others are from various sources,
such as population census and statistic books.
Table A1-2 Basic Information for Pollution Load Analysis (Industry Sector)
Nine Target Sectors Number of
No. DISI Category Detailed Categories
(for EMP) Employee
Distillery (Distillery) 555
Beverage/Dairy (Food & Beverages) 1,170
Rice/Noodle (Food & Beverages) 1,013
1 Food and Beverages Fish/Meat/Cold
(Food & Beverages) 3,082
Store/Sea Food
Sugar (Sugar) 0
Oil (Sesame) (Food & Beverages) 26
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(for EMP) Employee
Snack/Wheat/Bean (Food & Beverages) 3,878
Others (Food & Beverages) 3,100
Textile (Textile/ Dyeing) 44,893
Dyeing w/treatment (Textile/ Dyeing) 1,220
2 Clothing
Dyeing wo/treatment (Textile/ Dyeing) 0
Other Clothing N/A 10,333
3 Accommodation - N/A 3,454
Chemical
N/A 561
4 Domestic Materials (Detergent/Drug)
Other Domestic Material N/A 7,483
Paper/Cardboard (Paper/ Pulp) 1,137
5 Household Materials Other Household
N/A 219
Materials
6 Literature and Art - N/A 62
Leather (Leather) 21
Pesticide/ Fertilizer (Pesticide/ Fertilizer) 293
7 Raw Material
Cement (Cement) 0
Other Raw Material N/A 662
Iron/ Alminum/ Zinc (Metal Smelting) 796
8 Minerals
Other Minerals N/A 336
Agricultural
9 - N/A 58
Equipment/Machinery
Industrial Equipment/
10 - N/A 162
Machinery
Transportation Vehicles
11 - N/A 714
Manufacturing
12 Electricity - N/A 1,781
13 General Mechanics - N/A 3,139
Total 90,148
Source: JET from DISI
Table A1-3 Basic Information for Pollution Load Analysis (Other than Industry Sector)
Whole of the Hlaing River Pilot Area of Hlaing River in
Item Description
Basin Yangon City (5 townships)
1. Catchment area Total Area 3,195 km2 207 km2
2. Domestic Urban population 2,278,707 1,695,096
Rural population/ 623,611 40,000
squatter
3. Livestock No. of Cow/ buffalo 308,000 18,000
No. of Pig 150,000 9,000
No. Poultry 3,150,000 186,000
4. Non-point Urban 10% 48%
Agriculture 78% 29%
Others 12% 23%
Source: JET based on various information sources
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Pollution load unit

Table A1-4 and Table A1-5 show unit pollution load of industrial sector and other sectors for
pollution load analysis. Industrial pollution load units are categorized into two types; i)
wastewater generated from production process (e.g. food and beverage, dyeing, paper) and ii)
wastewater generated from only toilet and office wastewater in factories (e.g. garment factory,
simple assembling, and storage). As for pollution load for T-N and T-P, only the case of Taung
Tha Man Lake in Mandalay basin was examined impacts of different pollution sources on the
eutrophication of the lake.
The unit pollution loads for different industrial sub-sectors were estimated from the pollution
source survey of the project. However, if unit pollution loads were not available for some
industrial sub-sectors, data from industrial zones in Vietnam were referred to. Moreover, the
results of surveys of wastewater from industrial factories in Japan (Ministry of Environment of
Japan, 2017) were also consulted to check reliability of wastewater data in Myanmar. At the
end, only T-N concentration from distillery was refereed from the inlet water quality survey
result in Japan instead of T-N concentration in Myanmar.
Table A1-4 Unit Pollution Loads (Industry Sector)

Unit: g/day/employee
Detailed
DISI Category BOD T-N* T-P* Information Source
Categories
Result of Pollution Source Survey- Myanmar
Distillery 15,112 240.8 23.93 PSS (BOD and T-P) and Ministry of
Environment Japan (T-N)
Beverage/Dairy 1,853 56 19 Data from industrial zones in Vietnam
Food and
Rice/Noodle 1,853 56 19 Data from industrial zones in Vietnam
Beverages
Fish/Meat/Cold
2,250 150.0 46.50 Data from industrial zones in Vietnam
Store/Sea Food
Sugar 461 5.1 0.96 Myanmar PSS
Oil (Sesame) 260 7.5 4.57 Myanmar PSS
Dyeing
8 2.6 0.39 Myanmar PSS
w/treatment
Clothing
Dyeing
wo/treatment
Domestic Chemical
Materials (Detergent/Drug)
Household
Paper/Cardboard 1,010 6 4 Myanmar PSS
Materials
Leather 1,250 12.6 4.88 Myanmar PSS
Raw Material Pesticide/
133 149.3 1.49 Data from industrial zones in Vietnam
Fertilizer
Other general
industries (only
- 18 5.1 0.96 Data from industrial zones in Vietnam
domestic
wastewater)
Note: T-N and T-P are applied in the case of Taung Tha Man Lake in Mandalay
Source: JET from various information sources
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Aside from unit pollution loads of industrial sector in Japan, information from JICA sewerage
master plan in Yangon, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (2015)
and BASIN/PLOAD model of USEPA (2001) was also used to set the unit pollution load for
different pollution sources.
Table A1-5 Pollution Load Unit (Other than Industry)

Information
Item Description Unit BOD T-N* T-P*
source
1. Domestic Urban (with collection of g/person/day 27 2 0.2 JICA
black water by septic tank sewerage
trucks) master plan in
Rural population/ squatter g/person/day 40 10 1 Yangon
(without septic tank)
3. Livestock Cow/ buffalo g/head/day 640 290 50 Ministry of
Pig g/head/day 200 40 25 Land,
Poultry g/head/day 2.8 1.91 0.27 Infrastructure,
Transport and
Tourism of
Japan (2015)
4. Non-point Urban kg/ha/year 56 9 2.2 BASIN/PLO
Agriculture kg/ha/year 9 11 3.4 AD model of
Others kg/ha/year 2.2 0.75 0.1 USEPA
(2001)
Run-off Ratio
A run-off ratio is percentage of discharged pollution load which reaches a mainstream of river
from a pollution source. If pollution load from a pollution source is directly discharged to a
mainstream of river, its run-off ratio is 1. This means that all the pollution load reaches the
mainstream. On the other hand, if pollution load from a pollution source is indirectly discharged
to a mainstream of river, e.g. through a tributary, channel, drainage, etc., the pollution load is
often reduced before reaching the mainstream due to self-purification process. As a result, its
run-off ratio is below 1. Table A1-6 summarizes the run-off ratios set for different sectors and
areas through a calibration process using the surface water quality monitoring data and the river
flow rate.
Table A1-6 Run-off Effect of each Sector

Sector Description BOD T-N* T-P*
1. Domestic Urban area 0.8 0.8 0.8
Urban area (squatter along rivers) 1.0 1.0 1.0
Rural population/ squatter (without septic tank) 0.2 0.2 0.2
2. Industry - 1.0 1.0 1.0
3. Livestock Urban area 0.05 0.05 0.05
Rural area 0.01 0.01 0.01
4. Non-point Urban area 0.6 1.0 1.0
Rural area 0.1 1.0 1.0
Source: JET
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A1.3 Results of pollution load analysis
Whole area of Hlaing River basin

The results of the pollution load analysis in the whole area of the Hlaing River basin is
summarized in Figure A1-5. In this analysis, pollution loads from industrial, domestic and non-
point sources, such as agricultural fields, were estimated using the results of the pollution source
survey as well as unit pollution load for different pollution sources established in different
countries. According to the results, 340,000 kg/day of BOD pollution load is generated in the
basin and 72,000 kg/day of BOD is reaching the Hlaing River. Among 72,000 kg/day of
pollution load reaching the river, 59% is from domestic wastewater, 33% is from industries, 4%
is from livestock, and 5% is from non-point sources. The ratio of pollution load reaching the
river is around 20% only due to natural attenuation in the upstream of the basin, especially in
the rural areas.
BOD (Hlain River Basin) [kg/day]
23,592
At Source 63,125 235,940
17,799
23,592
2,718
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000
Figure A1-5 Estimated Pollution Load in the Hlaing River basin
Pilot area of Hlaing River basin

The results of the pollution load analysis in the pilot area of Yangon is summarized in Figure
A1-6. According to the results, 85,000 kg/day of BOD pollution load is generated in the
townships of Yangon City (Hlaingtharya, Mayangone, Insein, Hlaing, Shwepyithar townships)
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in the Hlaing River basin, and 63,000 kg/day of generated BOD reaches the Hlaing River and
the Pan Hlaing River. Among 63,000 kg/day of pollution load reaching the rivers, 60% is from
domestic wastewater, 36% is from industries, and 4% is from livestock and non-point sources.
Evidently, sewage from domestic sources is the main source of BOD load but the contribution
of industrial sources is also significant. The major types of industries which generate large
pollution load are distillery, food and beverage, and textile, and these three industries generate
93% of BOD pollution load from industrial sources.
BOD (Pilot Area of Hlaing River Basin) [kg/day]
1,875
At Source 22,256 47,368 13,841
1,125
1,384
0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000
BOD in Yangon - Industry Sector - [kg/day]

39, 0% 14, 0%
26, 0% 0,
1,003, 5% 0%
4, 0%
Distillery 1,670, 7%
Sugar
Food and
Beverages
Textile/ Dyeing 8,387, 38%
Paper/ Pulp
Leather
11,112, 50%
Cement
Metal Smelting
0, 0%
Others
Figure A1-6 Estimated Pollution Load in the Pilot Area of Yangon (Upper Left:
Pollution Load Generated at Source and Reaching Rivers by Sector, Lower Left:
Industrial Pollution Load by Industries)
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ATTACHMENT 2: POLLUTION LOAD ANALYSIS IN THE PILOT AREA OF

MANDALAY (CASE STUDY 2)
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A2. CASE STUDY 2: POLLUTION LOAD ANALYSIS IN THE PILOT AREA OF

MANDALAY

Mandalay. The objective of the Case Study 2 is also to identify key pollution sources to be
controlled in the pilot area in the Doke Hta Waddy River basin and the catchment area of Taung
Tha Man Lake. The results of the pollution load analysis become essential information to make
certain strategies for water environment management in Doke Hta Waddy River basin and the
catchment area of Taung Tha Man Lake in the future.
Table A2-1 Outline of Case Study 2 (Pollution Load Analysis in the Pilot Area of
Mandalay)
Item Description
Area Regional Level (Mandalay)
[Target Area]
Doke Hta Waddy River basin and the catchment area of Taung Tha Man Lake
Objective To identify key pollution sources to be controlled in the Doke Hta Waddy River basin and the
catchment of Taung Tha Man Lake
Methodology Sectoral pollution loads are estimated based on the existing available information and unit of
pollution load to set prioritize sectors required to control wastewater.
Expected outcome The results of the pollution load analysis with prioritized sectors required to control wastewater can
be a basic information to make a certain strategy for water environment management to conserve
water uses in the Doke Hta Waddy River and the Taung Tha Man Lake.
Target Decision Mayor and Committee Member of MCDC/ Mandalay Region Government
Maker
Source: JET
A2.2 Conditions of pollution load analysis
Procedures of Pollution Load Analysis

Procedures of pollution load analysis is the same in Yangon as shown in Figure A1-1.
Target Areas of Pollution Load Analysis

Figure A2-1 and Figure A2-2 show the target areas of pollution load analysis in Mandalay. One
is the whole basin of the Doke Hta Waddy River and the other one is the catchment of Taung
Tha Man Lake.
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(Whole Basin of Doke Hta Waddy River)
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(Catchment of Taung Tha Man Lake)
Basic information for pollution load analysis

Table A2-2 and Table A2-3 show the basic information of industry sector and other sectors for
pollution load analysis. Industrial information is from DISI and others are from various sources,
such as population census and statistic books.
Table A2-2 Basic Information for Pollution Load Analysis (Industry Sector)
(for EMP) Employee
Distillery (Distillery) 297
Beverage/Dairy (Food & Beverages) 276
Rice/Noodle (Food & Beverages) 22
1 Food and Beverages Fish/Meat/Cold
(Food & Beverages) 5
Store/Sea Food
Sugar (Sugar) 193
Oil (Sesame) (Food & Beverages) 502
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(for EMP) Employee
Snack/Wheat/Bean (Food & Beverages) 1,576
Others (Food & Beverages) 1,019
Textile (Textile/ Dyeing) 288
Dyeing w/treatment (Textile/ Dyeing) 0
2 Clothing
Dyeing wo/treatment (Textile/ Dyeing) 1,160
Other Clothing N/A 441
3 Accommodation - N/A 2,105
Chemical
N/A 579
4 Domestic Materials (Detergent/Drug)
Other Domestic Material N/A 1,343
Paper/Cardboard (Paper/ Pulp) 246
5 Household Materials Other Household
N/A 0
Materials
6 Literature and Art - N/A 72
Leather (Leather) 161
Pesticide/ Fertilizer (Pesticide/ Fertilizer) 27
7 Raw Material
Cement (Cement) 0
Other Raw Material N/A 447
Iron/ Alminum/ Zinc (Metal Smelting) 948
8 Minerals
Other Minerals N/A 809
Agricultural
9 - N/A 77
Equipment/Machinery
Industrial Equipment/
10 - N/A 3
Machinery
Transportation Vehicles
11 - N/A 858
Manufacturing
12 Electricity - N/A 78
13 General Mechanics - N/A 2,618
Total 16,150
Source: JET from DISI
Table A2-3 Basic Information for Pollution Load Analysis (Other than Industry)
Whole of the Doke Hta Catchment of Taung Tha
Item Description
Waddy River Man Lake
1. Catchment area Total Area 17,098 km2 227 km2
2. Domestic Urban population 0 812,269
Rural population/ squatter 2,310,477 13,000
3. Livestock No. of Cow/ buffalo 971,000 25,000
No. of Pig 170,000 4,000
No. Poultry 2,194,000 55,000
4. Non-point Urban 6% 26%
Agriculture 53% 45%
Others 41% 29%
Pollution load unit and Run-Off Ratio

Pollution load unit and run-off ratio are same in Yangon.
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A2.3 Results of Pollution Load Analysis
Doke Hta Waddy River basin

The results of pollution load analysis in Doke Hta Waddy River basin (the basin from the outlet
of Yeywa dam to before the confluence of Ayeyawaddy River with 17,000km2) are summarized
in Figure A2-3. 825,000 kg/day of BOD pollution load is generated in the basin and 35,000
kg/day of BOD is reaching Doke Hta Waddy River. Among 35,000 kg/day of pollution load
reaching the river, 53% is from domestic wastewater, 9%10 is from industries, 19% is from
livestock, and 19% is from non-point sources. The ratio of pollution load reaching the river is
less than 10% only due to natural attenuation in the basin, especially in the rural areas. The
major types of industries which generate large pollution load are distillery and food and
beverage, and these two industrial sectors are responsible for 84% of the BOD pollution load.
Taung Tha Man Lake Basin (Yellow)

BOD (Doke Hta Waddy River Basin) [kg/day]
92,419
At Source 661,583
3,109 68,678
18,484
6,868
Reaching River
3,109 6,616
0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 900,000
BOD in Doke Hta Waddy Riv Basin -Industry-

Distillery 2 , 0% 0 , 0% 9 , 0%
101 , 3% 234 , 8%
Sugar 70 , 2%
Food and 35 , 1%
Beverages
Textile/ Dyeing
Paper/ Pulp 370 , 12%
Leather 45 ,
2%
2,244 , 72%
Cement
Metal Smelting
Figure A2-3 Estimated Pollution Load in Doke Hta Waddy River Basin (Upper Right:
Pollution Load at Source and reaching to Rivers by Sector, Lower Right: Industrial
10 Industrial wastewater from Pyi Gyi Tagon Industrial Zone is discharges in two directions: discharge to the Doke
Hta Waddy River through 10-inch pipeline and discharge to Taung Tha Man Lake through creeks. The amount of
each wastewater discharge is fifty and fifty.
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Taung Tha Man Lake basin

The results of BOD, T-N, and T-P pollution load analysis in Taung Tha Man Lake basin are
summarized in Figure A2-4. BOD pollution loads generated at source and reaching the lake are
44,000 kg/day (at source) and 23,000 kg/day (to the lake), respectively. Among the 23,000
kg/day of pollution load reaching the lake, 79% is from domestic wastewater, 13% is from
industries, 4% is from livestock, and 4% is from non-point sources. As for T-N and T-P
pollution loads related to eutrophication, 10,000 kg/day of T-N is generated at source while
2,400 kg/day is reaching the lake. As for T-P, 1,600 kg/day is generated at source and 300
kg/day is reaching the lake. Among the T-N and T-P pollution loads reaching the lake, 59% of
T-N pollution load (50% of T-P pollution load) is from domestic wastewater, 4% of T-N (5% of
T-P) is from industries, 16% of T-N (24% of T-P) is from livestock, and 16% of T-N (21% of
T-P) is from non-point sources. The major pollution source of T-N and T-P is from domestic
wastewater as well as BOD pollution load, whereas the second and third largest pollution load
are from livestock and non-point sources. These ratios are relatively high compared with BOD
pollution load.
BOD (Taung Tha Man Lake) [kg/day]
3,109 1,470
At Source 22,451 16,954
3,109 882
848
Reaching River 17,961
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000
T-N (Taung Tha Man Lake) [kg/day]
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At Source 1,755 515 7,515
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Reaching River 1,404 515 376
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000
T-P (Taung Tha Man Lake) [kg/day]
15
At Source 175 1,365
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15
Reaching River 140 68
58
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Figure A2-4 Estimated Pollution Load in Taung Tha Man Lake Basin
(BOD, T-N, and T-P Pollution Load at Source and reaching to Rivers by Sector)
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ATTACHMENT 3: INSTALLATION OF CENTRALIZED WASTEWATER

TREATMENT SYSTEM IN HLAING THAR YAR INDUSTRIAL ZONES (CASE
STUDY 3)
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A3. CASE STUDY 3: INSTALLATION OF CENTRALIZED WASTEWATER

TREATMENT SYSTEM IN HLAING THAR YAR INDUSTRIAL ZONES

Mandalay. The objective of the Case Study 3 is to examine installation of a centralized
industrial wastewater treatment system in Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zone as an effective tool
for water environmental management. The results are used to identify issues to promote PPP
scheme for construction of a centralized industrial wastewater treatment plant, such as financial
feasibility, operation and maintenance, fee collection, and securing land. The lessons learnt from
this case study can also be utilized for installation of a treatment plant in other industrial zones.
Table A3-1 Outline of Case Study 3 (Installation of Centralized Wastewater Treatment

System in Hlaing Tharyar IZ)
Item Description
Area Regional Level (Yangon)
[Target Area]
Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zones
Objective To examine installation of a centralized industrial wastewater treatment system in the Industrial
Zone as an effective tool for water environmental management
Methodology As the case study, Hlaing Thar Yar Industrial Zones No.1 to No.4 are selected and an examination
is carried out including a possibility of installation of centralized wastewater treatment plant and
identification of issues to promote PPP scheme for construction such centralized industrial
wastewater plant.
Expected outcome The results of the examination can identify issues to promote PPP scheme for construction of the
centralized industrial wastewater treatment plant such as financial feasibility, operation and
maintenance, fee collection, securing land. The lessons and learned of the case study can be also
utilized to other existing industrial zones to install the treatment plant.
Target Decision Industrial Zone Steering Committee of Yangon Region Government
Maker
Source: JET
A3.2 Procedures and conditions of examination of dilution capacity
Procedures of examination of installation of centralized wastewater

treatment system in Hlaing Thar Yar IZ
Figure A3-1 shows the procedures of examination of installation of centralized wastewater
treatment system in Hlaing Thar Yar IZ, which have four steps. This report shows the summary
of the examination. Please see the “Options for Wastewater Treatment in Hlaing Thar Yar IZ in
October 2017” in the “Materials from Seminars and Workshops (Appendix 14)” in detail.
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Step 1: Setting options and wastewater volume (flow rate) and

qualities to be treated
Step 2: Development of proposed treatment process and layout
Step 3: Examination of several options for Project Scheme

Case 1 Government own scheme
Case 2: “BOO” (Build – Own – Operate) scheme
Case 3: “BOT” (Build – Operate – Transfer) scheme
Step 4: Issues to be solved in case of BOO and BOT

Source: JET
Figure A3-1 Procedures of Examination of Installation of Centralized Wastewater

Treatment System in Hlaing Tharyar IZ
Setting options for Examination

Figure A3-2 shows the plot map of Hlaing Tharyar IZ (No.1~4). Two options were examined as
follows:
- Option 1: Installation of a centralized wastewater treatment system for Zone 1
- Option 2: Installation of a centralized wastewater treatment system for Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4
Zone 4 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 1
Source: JET
Figure A3-2 Plot Map of Hlaing Tharyar IZ (No.1~4)
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Setting assumed wastewater volume and quality

In this examination, certain assumptions were made to set wastewater volume and quality
because most of the factories in the area have of no water and wastewater meters, and there
were no reliable data on flow. Similarly, available water quality data were too scarce at the time
of the case study.
Table A3-2 and Table A3-3 show the summary of the assumed wastewater volumes and
qualities in Option 1 and Option 2. Compared with pollution load analysis, volumes of
wastewater and concentrations of wastewater in some sectors are relatively high to make the
estimates on the safer side.
Table A3-2 Summary of Assumed Wastewater Volume and Qualities (Option 1)

Design Calculated
No Kind of industry flowrate flowrate COD s-COD BOD SS TN TP
m3/d m3/d mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l
Zone 1 8,300 6,581 1,899 1,031 836 881 65.6 7.1
1 Domestic 1083 405 182 225 667 64.1 12.0
2 Garment 1616 1,300 1,040 260 61 150 5.0
3 Dyeing 2,500 2,000 1,000 200 130 10.0
4 Ice storage 145 2,000 900 1,500 500 100 31.0
5 Chemical
Painting 871 3,000 540 600 2,000 50 2.0
Fertilizer 355 160 178 463 200 2.0
6 Paper
Paper mill 697 5,500 3,614 3,000 3,000 9.0 2.0
Without paper mill 621 500 300 300 450 1.0 0.1
7 Food 1548 1,880 1,034 1,176 510 35.6 11.8
Design flowrate = Calculated flowrate/0.8 (0.8 = Occupancy rate)
Source: JET (Kobelco-Supreme)
Table A3-3 Summary of Assumed Wastewater Volume and Qualities (Option 2)

Design Calculated
No kind of industry flowrate flowrate COD s-COD BOD SS TN TP
m3/d m3/d mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l
Zone 1 +2+3+4 43,300 34,614 1,973 1,209 931 719 83.1 9.6
1 Domestic 5,468 405 182 225 667 64.1 12.0
2 Garment 8,062 1,300 1,040 260 61 150 5.0
3 Dyeing 4,325 2,500 2,000 1,000 200 130 10.0
4 Ice storage 2,670 2,000 900 1,500 500 100 31.0
5 Chemical
Painting 2,038 3,000 540 600 2,000 50 2.0
Fertilizer 415 355 160 178 463 200 2.0
6 Paper
Paper mill 3,362 5,500 3,614 3,000 3,000 9.0 2.0
Without paper mill 621 500 300 300 450 1.0 0.1
7 Food 7,650 1,880 1,034 1,176 510 35.6 11.8
Design flowrate = Calculated flowrate/0.8 (0.8 = Occupancy rate)
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A3.3 Development of proposed treatment process and layout

Figure A3-3 shows the proposed treatment process of the centralized wastewater treatment
system. The target values of wastewater treatment were set based on National Environmental
Quality (Emission) Guidelines in Myanmar (2015, MONREC). The required treatment capacity
and the land area are 11,200 m2 with 83,00 m3 for Option 1, and 50,000 m2 with 43,300 m3
(Option 2).
Screen
M M M M
Discharge
P EQ Coagulation
Flocculation Disinfection
Pump pit tank Aeration
Clarifier 1 Clarifier 2
tank
① ② ③
PRIMARY TREATMENT TO COD, BOD, NH3, TP, REMOVE BACTERIA

REMOVE SS, COD, BOD TN REMOVAL
Inlet Outlet
Parameter Unit
① ④
COD mg/l 1780 - 1800 < 250
BOD mg/l 700 - 800 < 50
SS mg/l 600 - 720 < 50
NH3-N mg/l 80 - 95 < 10
TP mg/l 6.5 - 9 <2
Coliform MPN/100 ml < 400
Figure A3-3 Proposed Treatment Process
A3.4 Examination of Options for Project Scheme
Case 1: Government own scheme

Figure A3-4 shows the option of a government-owned scheme. The financing for project will be
arranged by Yangon Region Government. In principle, the contractor carries out the works
under Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) Contract (Case 1). If necessary, the
Government and the contractor may enter into Operation & Maimane (O&M) Contact in
addition to the EPC Contract (Case 2).
(Case 1) (Case 2) EPC Contract

Treatment Fee Yangon Region EPC Contract Yangon Region O&M
Government
Contractor Treatment Fee Government
Contractor
Payments Payments
Own and Operate Own Operate
Industrial Park Industrial Park
Waste Water Treatment Plant Waste Water Treatment Plant
Figure A3-4 Case 1: Government Own Scheme
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Case 2: “BOO” (Build – Own – Operate) scheme

Figure A3-5 shows the BOO (Build – Own – Operate) scheme. The financing for the project
will be arranged by an Investor that sets up Special Purpose Company (SPC). A SPC builds and
owns the wastewater treatment plant, and provides the Government with services of treatment of
wastewater.
Investors
Invest
Yangon Region Service Contract Loan

SPC Bank
Treatment Fee Payments Government Government guarantees
waste water volume and "Own" "Build"
quality and service fee "Operate" EPC Contract
payment.
EPC
Contractor
Industrial Park
Waste Water Treatment Plant

SPC : Special Purpose Company
Figure A3-5 Case 2: BOO (Build – Own – Operate) Scheme
Case 3: “BOT” (Build – Operate – Transfer) scheme

Figure A3-6 shows the BOT (Build – Operate – Transfer) scheme. The basic conditions such as
financing, contract scheme, etc. are the same as BOO. In BOT, the ownership of the wastewater
treatment plant will be transferred after reasonable return of investment has been obtained by
the investors, which is the difference from BOO.
Investors
Invest
Yangon Region Service Loan

SPC Bank
Treatment Fee Government Government guarantees
Payments
waste water volume and "Own" "Build"
quality and service fee (Originally) EPC
payment.
EPC
"Transfer" Contractor
Industrial Park
SPC : Special Purpose Company

Waste Water Treatment Plant
Figure A3-6 Case 3: BOT (Build – Operate – Transfer) Scheme
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Comparison of each scheme

Table A3-4 compares the results among proposed options for project scheme. There are many
differences between the government-owned scheme and private company owned schemes (BOO
and BOT).
Table A3-4 Comparison of Proposed Options for Project Scheme
Private Company Owned

Government Owned
BOO (Build-Own-Operate) BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer)
Arrangement of Funds
Government SPC
- CAPEX
(Yangon Region Government)
- OPEX
- For Construction of Plant

to EPC Contractor
- For Waste Water Treatment Service to SPC
Payment by (Payment at the time of constrction)
Government
(Payment over the period of Waste Water Treatment Service)
- For Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
to Cotractor if it is outsourced.
Own fund for construction of Plant

Fee collected from factories in the industrial zone (Tenants)
(= Tax revenue or Loan)
Source of Fund for
* It is recommended to set the Government's fee charged to
Payment by Government * Fund for construction of Plant and O&M will be
Tenants higher than the fee paid to SPC in order to cover
collected from factories in the industrial zone
expenses of Government.
(Tenants) over the period of plant operation.
- Originally, SPC owns plant.

- After reasonable return of
Ownership of
investment has been obtained
Waste Water Treatment Yangon Region Government SPC
by Investors, ownership is
Plant
transferred to Yangon Region
Government.
- Arrangement of fund - Payment of waste water treatment service fee
- Operation and Maintenance of Plant - Guarantee of waste water volume and quality
Summary of role of - Colletion of fees from Tenants - Collection of fee from Tenants
Government - Arrangement of land - Arrangement of land
- Arrangement of resettlement (if required) - Arrangement of resettlement (if required)
A3.5 Identified issues to be solved

The results of the examinations identified major issues in establishing a centralized wastewater
treatment facility, such as:
- Organization of a company responsible for overall management of an IZ

- Scheme for construction and operation of a centralized wastewater treatment facility (public
project, BOO, BOT, etc.)
- Financing of investment cost
- How to estimate quantity and quality of wastewater from each factory
- How to secure land to construct the treatment facility and auxiliary facilities
- How to recover cost from factories and guarantee for minimum flow rate
Many IZs in Myanmar are facing similar issues in provision of other utilities/infrastructure
services, such as water supply, electricity and road. Moreover, many IZs do not have clear
organizational structure for management. Thus, establishing the management structure may be
the first step before establishing centralized wastewater treatment.
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ATTACHMENT 4: PRELIMINARY ESTIMATION OF DILUTION CAPACITY

FOR WATER QUALITY IN DOKE HTA WADDY RIVER (CASE STUDY 4)
123
A4. CASE STUDY 4: PRELIMINARY ESTIMATION OF DILUTION CAPACITY IN

DOKE HTA WADDY RIVER

Table A4-1 shows the outline of the Case Study 4: Preliminary Estimation of Dilution Capacity
for Water Quality in the Doke Hta Waddy River. The objective of the Case Study 4 is to
examine dilution capacity of water quality in the Doke Hta Waddy River, which is relevant to
future water resources management. The results becomes a basic information to develop
strategies for water environment management in Doke Hta Waddy River basin in the future,
including coordination among the water users.
Table A4-1 Outline of Case Study 4 (Preliminary Estimation of Dilution Capacity for
Water Quality leading to future water resource management in Doke Hta Waddy River)
Item Description
Area Regional Level (Mandalay)
[Target Area]
Objective To examine dilution capacity for water quality in Doke Hta Waddy River, and to consider available
water resource taking into account any future development along the target river such as a new
hydropower plant upstream of Yeywa dam, a small weir with hydropower function, and irrigation
development.
Methodology Water quality in the current and future are estimated based on existing water quality data and water
volume information especially water discharge from hydropower dam and water intakes for
irrigation. Based on the existing information dilution capacity for water quality in Doke Hta
Waddy River will be estimated as preliminary examination.
Expected Outcome The results of estimation of dilution capacity for Doke Hta Waddy water quality can be utilized for
coordination of water resource management among water users such as MCDC, Irrigation
Department and Fishery Department of MOALI, Electricity Power Generation Enterprise of
Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Directorate Water Resources and Improvement of River
System of Ministry of Transport and Communication.
Target Decision Mayor and Committee Member of MCDC, Mandalay Regional Government
Maker
Source: JET
A4.2 Procedures and conditions of examination of dilution capacity
Procedures of examination of dilution capacity

Figure A4-1 shows the procedures of examination of dilution capacity, which have four steps.
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Step 1: Basic information collection

1) Water use of Doke Hta Waddy River (Current and Future)
2) Water quality of Doke Hta Waddy River (Output 2)
3) Wastewater quality and volume from 10-inchi pipeline (Current and
Future)
Step 2: Setting water balance of Doke Hta Waddy River
Step 3: Setting cases of examination of dilution capacity

Case 0: Current dilution capacity
Case 1: BOD concentration at downstream of the 10-inchi pipeline in case
of increasing water use in the upstream in future (before operation
of Centralized WWTP)
Case 2: Case 1 + after operation of Centralized WWTP
Step 4: Calculation of dilution capacity

1) Estimation BOD at downstream point of each case
Source: JET
Figure A4-1 Procedures of Dilution Capacity
Methodology of calculation of dilution capacity

Figure A4-2 shows the image of calculation of downstream water quality based on the water
quality and the water volume from the upstream, and those from the wastewater discharge point.
The methodology of calculation is called “mass balance method”.
Q1, C1 (Upstream before Confluence)

Q2, C2 (Pollution Source)
C3=(Q1C1+Q2C2)/(Q1+Q2)
C3
C1
C: Water quality [mg/L]

Q: Water volume [m3/s]
Q3, C3 (Water Quality Checking Point)

3
Source: JET
Figure A4-2 Calculation Methodology of Dilution Capacity (Mas Balance Method)
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Basic information for examination of dilution capacity

Table A4-2 shows the basic information used to examine the dilution capacity, namely the water
use, water quality (BOD), and wastewater quality and volume from the 10-inch pipeline. At
present, the most important factor of water quality at downstream of the 10-inchi pipeline is the
discharge from Yeywa dam. Figure A4-3 shows the inflow and outflow rates of Yeywa dam in
2016. From January to May in 2016, the outflow is larger than the inflow because of power
generation by water stored in the dry season. From July to August in 2016, the outflow is
smaller than the inflow because of the storage of water in the beginning of rainy season. The
lowest monthly average outflow was 200m3/day in July 2016.
Table A4-2 Basic Information for Examination of Dilution Capacity (Existing Condition)
No. Category Items Amount Source
200 m3/s at the average
Discharge from Yeywa dam EPGE of MOEE
of lowest month (Jul)
1 Water use
10 m3/s as the maximum Irrigation Department
Intake for irrigation
volume of Mandalay Region
Results of 5th Water
BOD Water quality at the
2 Water quality 4.7 mg/L Quality in the latest
upstream of 10-inch pipeline
dry season (Output 2)
2,500 m3/day
Design capacity of wastewater
Wastewater (0.03 m3/s)
quality and Design BOD wastewater
3 6,500 mg/L Data from MCDC
volume from quality (inlet)
10-inch pipeline Design BOD wastewater
50 mg/L
quality (outlet)
Source: JET summarizes based on various information source
Inflow
Inflow > Outflow

Water storage in Rainy Season
outflow 3,000
2,750
2,500
2,250
2,000
1,750
[m3/s] Lowest month
1,500
Inflow < Outflow 1,250 of outflow
Power generation in 1,000
dry season 750
500
250
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
12
Inflow_Ave Out Flow_Ave
Source: JET based on EPGE of MOEE

Figure A4-3 Monthly Average Water Volume of Inflow and Outflow of Yeywa Dam in
2016
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A4.3 Setting water balance

Figure A4-4 shows the image of the current water balance in the Doke Hta Waddy River. There
is one main sub stream in the upstream of the river. The water volume from the sub stream was
set in proportion to the area of the basin (Yeywa dam: 200m3/s from 28,000 km2 and sub
stream: 5 m3/s from 820 km2).


Intakes for Irrigation

Case 0 10 m3/s (maximum)
Source: JET
Figure A4-4 Current Water Balance
A4.4 Setting cases for examination of dilution capacity

For examination of dilution capacity, the following three cases were set to understand impact of
reduction of the water flow from the upstream area, and the effect of installation of the
centralized wastewater treatment plant.
- Case 0: Current dilution capacity
- Case 1: Increased water use in the upstream in the future without operation of the
centralized WWTP
- Case 2: Case 1 + after operation of Centralized WWTP
MCDC has a plan to withdraw water from the Doke Hta Waddy River for drinking water supply
at a point upstream of the outlet of the 10-inch-pipeline. Meanwhile, new hydropower
development projects such as upper Yeywa dam project and Deedoke hydropower project, are
planned in addition to the Yeywa dam development. If these hydropower projects and other
industrial and urban developments would take place in the future, the water quality of the Doke
Hta Waddy River may deteriorate due to reduced water volume from the dams and increased
industrial pollution. Table 4-3 shows conditions of cases for examination of dilution capacity.
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Table A4-3 Conditions of Cases for Examination of Dilution Capacity

No. Category Items Case 0 Case 1 Case 2 Note
200 m3/s at Assumption in
100 m3/s 100 m3/s
Discharge from Yeywa the average case of
(half of (half of
dam of lowest development other
Case 0) Case 0)
month (Jul) hydropower dam
10 m3/s as Assumption in
20 m3/s as 20 m3/s as
1 Water use the case of
Intake for irrigation (twice of (twice of
maximum development more
Case 0) Case 0)
volume irrigation
For 2 million
Public water supply for
N/A 5 m3/s 5 m3/s people
Mandalay City
(200L/person/day)
Results of 5th
BOD Water quality at
Water Water Quality in
2 the upstream of 10-inch 4.7 mg/L 4.7 mg/L 4.7 mg/L
quality the latest dry
pipeline
season (Output 2)
Assumption in
Wastewat 2,500 5,000 5,000
Design capacity of case of
er quality m3/day m3/day m3/day
wastewater development more
and (0.03 m3/s) (0.05 m3/s) (0.05 m3/s)
irrigation
3 volume
Design BOD wastewater
from 10- 6,500 mg/L 6,500 mg/L 6,500 mg/L Data from MCDC
quality (inlet)
inch
Design BOD wastewater
pipeline 6,500 mg/L 6,500 mg/L 50 mg/L Data from MCDC
quality (outlet)
Source: JET summarizes based on various information source
A4.5 Results of examination of dilution capacity

Figure A4-5 summarizes the result of the study. Compared with the current situation (Case 0),
BOD concentration in the downstream of the 10-inch pipeline could double if the river flow rate
decreases due to the operation of the dam(s) and use of more water for irrigation and domestic
water supply, and if the industrial wastewater discharge from 10-inch pipeline increased without
centralized wastewater treatment (Case 1). If the operation of the centralized wastewater
treatment plant started, the water quality in the downstream would remain at the current level,
even if the river flow decreased (Case 2). Thus, it was confirmed that the water quality of the
river will be affected by the change in the flow and change in pollution load from Pyi Gyi
Tagon IZ with/ without the centralized WWTP.
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Case 1 0.05 m3/s (twice of Case 0) with 6,500 mg/L (same as Case 0)
and Future
Case 2 0.05 m3/s (twice of Case 0) with 50 mg/L (with treatment by WWTP)
WWTP
Future Water supply Case 0 0 m3/s (current)
(2 mil people 200 L/p/d) Case 1 5 m3/s (for 2mil people, 200L/p/d)
Case 2 Ditto


Case 1 100 m3/s (half of Case 0)
Case 0 BOD 4.7 mg/L Intakes for Irrigation Case 2 100 m3/s (half of Case 0)
Case 1 BOD 8.8 mg/L Case 0 10 m3/s (maximum)
Case 2 BOD 4.7 mg/L Case 1 20 m3/s (twice of Case 0)

Case 2 20 m3/s (twice of Case 0)
Source: JET
Figure A4-5 Results of Preliminary Examination of Dilution Capacity in Doke Hta

Waddy River
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EIA System in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Final Report

Water Quality Survey Report prepared by YCDC-WSD

WATER QUALITY SURVEY REPORT FOR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................i

1 Introduction and Objectives .................................................................................... 2-1

1.2 Objectives .................................................................................................................... 2-2

1.3 Legal basis of water quality survey ............................................................................. 2-2

2 Survey Methods ...................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Sampling schedule ....................................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Sampling points ........................................................................................................... 2-1

2.4 Survey parameter ......................................................................................................... 2-2

2.5 Sampling and Measurement......................................................................................... 2-3

3 Results and Discussion ........................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Discussion .................................................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.4 Discussion of other ............................................................................................... 3-9

4 Conclusions and Recommendations ....................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Recommendation ......................................................................................................... 4-1

Appendix 2 List of Data

Table 2.1-1 Role and responsibility of 3rd survey team............................................................ 2-1

Table 2.4-1 Water quality standards guideline......................................................................... 2-3

Table 2.5-2 Field Measurement Equipment ............................................................................. 2-4

Figure 1.1-1 Target Area of Water Quality Survey.................................................................. 2-1

Figure 2.3-1Sampling Points of Water Quality Survey ........................................................... 2-2

Figure 2.5-1 Photos of Water Sampling ................................................................................ 2-4

Figure 2.5-2 Photos of On-site Measurement at Kokkowa ................................................... 2-4

Figure 3.1-1 pH level of Kokkowa and Wataya .................................................................... 3-1

Figure 3.1-2 Turbidity level of Kokkowa and Wataya ......................................................... 3-2

Figure 3.1-3 Salinity level of Kokkowa and Wataya ............................................................ 3-2

Figure 3.1-4 BOD level of Kokkowa and Wataya ................................................................ 3-3

Figure 3.1-5 COD level of Kokkowa and Wataya ................................................................ 3-3

BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand

YCDC Yangon City Development Committee

EDWS Engineering Department (Water and Sanitation)

WHO World Health Organization

iii) Conclusions and Recommendations

1 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES

Source: EDWS, YCDC

Figure 1.1-1 Target Area of Water Quality Survey

1.3 Legal basis of water quality survey

Department of engineering (Water& Sanitation) is trying to implement the duties &

2.1 Role and responsibility of survey team

Table 2.1-1 Role and Responsibility of 3rd survey team

Table 2.1-2 Role and Responsibility of 4th survey team

2.2 Sampling schedule

Source: EDWS, YCDC

Figure 2.3-1 Sampling Points of Water Quality Survey

1) Onsite measurement parameters -

2) Laboratory Analysis parameters -

2.4.2 Guideline levels

quality standards in Myanmar. Therefore, Japanese Environment Standard. (Environment

Table 2.4-1 Water Quality Standards Guidelines

No Parameter Unit Japanese Vietnamese Drinking Drinking

2.5 Sampling and Measurement

Source: JICA Expert Team

Figure 2.5-1 Photos of Water Sampling

Source: JICA Expert Team

Figure 2.5-2 Photos of On-site Measurement at Kokkowa

Table 2.5-1 Field Measurement Equipment