Environmental Assessment
Volume C-3.7
Slurry Pipeline
Water Quality
Ambatovy Project
68
January 2006
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Conclusions
Based on the above assessment of water and sediment quality, the following
main conclusions have been identified:
•
Changes in water and sediment quality due to the construction,
operations and closure of the pipeline will be negligible due to
mitigations.
•
Through design, construction practices and routine inspections, potential
effects of the pipeline on water and sediment quality will be minimized.
•
Any potential leaks within the pipeline will be rapidly detected through
leakage detection systems and routine inspections. This will minimize
any changes in water and sediment quality. The remote possibility of a
catastrophic failure will be addressed within an Emergency and Spill
Response Plan.
