This section concerns ground and surface water resources within and around the site. It assess the suitability of the site’s location for the protection of these resources, as well as the site impact on the resources
Progress: 12/12
This section evaluates the suitability of the WSD for sustainability with focus on its impact on the soil both on and around the WSD. It also covers the impact of the WDS on the nearby plants and wild life.
Progress: 12/12
This section evaluates the suitability of the WSD for sustainability with focus air pollution, wind direction and speed , and air quality around the site. Measures aimed at controlling gasses released by the WDS are also covered.
Progress: 5/5
This section examines the suitability of the WDS's physical location for its sustainability. Factors including: rainfall, landslides, seismic activity, flooding, which impact the WDS and are determined by location, are considered.
Progress: 6/6
This examines the influence of the WDS on the socioeconomic factors, on its surroundings, for its own sustainability, and that of the surrounding communities. Factors relating to infrastructure developments and income generation opportunities for the surrounding communities are considered.
Progress: 12/12
The section examines the day-to-day activities, including: waste compacting, sorting, etc, on the WDS, for sustainability. The current state of the WDS (drainage channels, roads, site access, etc.) is also taken into account.
Progress: 18/18
This section examines the impact of the WDS on the health and safety of the surrounding communities and those individuals who, through waste picking, rely on the WDS for income. Factors such as onsite hygiene facilities, PPE, vectors and pest breeding, etc, are considered.
Progress: 6/6