Examines both direct and secondary benefits of the proposed A.I.D.-assisted
nine-year rural clean water program in Pakistan. By their nature, rural water
supply programs have a positive impact on the human environment. This environmental
assessment seeks to identify appropriate protection and mitigation measures
for negative impacts so that these may be incorporated into the program
design. Local experts were consulted for discussion of potential environmental
impacts of the proposed project and mitigation measures that sould be taken. The
environmental costs of the proposed program are considered to be minimal. Lack

of protection of water supplies during the monsoon season is a potential adverse

impact which cannot be mitigated. The program is not expected to generate significant
negative impacts and it is expected to produce the positive impacts of

increased health and sanitation benefits.