Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for the Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Project.
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for the Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Project
Client: Sustainable Society Agriculture Forestry and Environment Consult (SSAFE) in association with LAOPROJEKT PLC (Vientiane Wastewater Treatment of the Hungarian Water Lao Project Consortium)
Location: Sayseththa District, Vientiane Capital
Duration: May 2022 – September 2022
Company Background:
The Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Project is led by LAOPROJEKT Zrt., a Hungarian enterprise based in Budapest, specializing in utility system construction.
Services Provided:
ESL conducted the Health Impact Assessment (HIA). The services included:
Data Collection and Analysis:
- Gathering and analyzing baseline and secondary data on the health status of people in and around the project area.
Impact Assessment:
- Identifying and assessing the potential negative and positive health impacts of the project on individuals and communities in the area.
Management Measures:
- Developing strategies to prevent, avoid, or minimize negative health impacts, while maximizing potential health benefits.
Reporting:
- Compiling and editing reports, conducting public consultations and ensuring the report’s approval by the Ministry of Health.