CGWA NOC Compliance: Level 1 and Level 2

The CGWA issued notices through its Bhuneer Portal to all NOC holders to submit the level 1and Level 2 compliances through its Bhuneer Portal.  These notices have been issued to those who failed to submit the compliances timely. The CGWA NOC holders should comply to the directions of CGWA to avoid the heavy penalty for non-compliance. The compliances are as listed below:

Level 1 Compliance 

The NOC holder should verify that the essential infrastructure and monitoring systems required under the CGWA NOC, have been installed and are operational and submit the data generated through monitoring mechanism:

The data/details to be submitted are outlined below

Groundwater Abstraction: Verify that groundwater abstraction is within the quantity permitted under the NOC.

Water Meter/Flow Meter Installation: Ensure that the prescribed telemetric water meter/flow meter are installed and are perfectly functional. The details of Flow meter i.e Flow meter ID(identification no) and Data logger ID( Flow meter data ID generated on server) is to be submitted.

Flow meter data/details:

  i. The flow meter data i.e. daily and monthly, is to be uploaded on Bhuneer Portal, since the issuance of NOC  

   ii. Geotag photographs of bore well with telemetry flow meter are to be uploaded.

Level 2 Compliance 

The NOC holder should verify that the records and supporting evidence relating to the prescribed compliance conditions are complete, accurate and available for submission.The data/details to be submitted are outlined below:

1. Groundwater Monitoring Infrastructure: Verify the availability of the prescribed groundwater monitoring arrangements, including monitoring wells and DWLR as applicable. Upload the monthly water level data (DWLR) on Bhuneer portal for the NOC period along with geo-tagged photographs of Piezometer and measuring device.

    

2. Rainwater Harvesting and Recharge Structures: Ensure the installation of prescribed rainwater harvesting systems, artificial recharge structures and other water conservation measures. Upload the geotagged pictures of RWH on Bhuneer Portal.
3. STP and ETP Installation: Verify the installation and operational status of the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), wherever applicable. upload the geotagged photograph of these systems on Bhuneer Portal.
4. Groundwater Quality Reports: Obtain and maintain groundwater quality analysis reports thrugh NABL accredited Lab in accordance with the CGWA NOC conditions.
5. Calibration Certificates: Maintain valid calibration certificates for telemetric flow       meters and DWLRs as stipulated.
6. Compliance Records and Submissions: Verify that all applicable reports, certificates, monitoring data and other prescribed documents have been submitted through the designated CGWA/BhuNeer portal within the stipulated timelines.

Immediate Action Required

All NOC holders should undertake a condition-wise review of their CGWA NOC, identify any gaps in Level 1 and Level 2 compliance, and take corrective action without delay.

Level 1 compliance should be verified for the installation and functioning of the prescribed systems, while Level 2 compliance should focus on the supporting records, calibration, monitoring data and documentary evidence. All requirements must be fulfilled in accordance with the applicable NOC conditions and prevailing CGWA guidelines.

Any deficiency or non-compliance may attract regulatory action or penalties, as applicable.