Five Environmental and Social Standards (NES) were not considered relevant for the implementation of this project, it is about:

- - 5 (Land acquisition, restrictions on land use and involuntary resettlement); - 5 (Land acquisition, restrictions on land use and involuntary resettlement);
- - no 6 (Preservation of biodiversity and sustainable management of biological - no 6 (Preservation of biodiversity and sustainable management of biological natural resources);
- - No. 7 (Indigenous Peoples / Traditional Local Communities of Sub-Saharan - No. 7 (Indigenous Peoples / Traditional Local Communities of Sub-Saharan Africa historically disadvantaged);
- - no 8 (Cultural heritage); - no 8 (Cultural heritage);
- - no 9 (Financial intermediaries). - no 9 (Financial intermediaries).

With regard to natural resources, the human environment and socio-economic activities, the ESIA identifies the existing potentials in terms of water resources, biodiversity. At the same time, it also gives an idea of the state of degradation of these natural resources and the environmental and socio-economic challenges in the project intervention areas, particularly in relation to the development of project activities. Thus, an analysis was made on the importance of the issues or level of sensitivity identified as indicated in the table below.

Stakes	Description	Sensitivity level
Protection of the Congo River against pollution and silting up	Although the works do not directly concern the Congo River, it is important to bear in mind that the Water catchment site is located near the Congo River and that the latter constitutes a major ecological issue given the role that 'it plays in river transport and the biodiversity it contains. The current state of this river, rich in fishery resources, is a major concern. It is, in fact, heavily silted up and polluted by household and biomedical waste.	Very strong sensitivity
Preservation of forest resources	The destruction and gradual regression of wooded areas along the river for agricultural purposes in particular, is a major concern in the area of influence of the project.	Strong sensitivity
Road safety and fight against ARI and STI / HIV / AIDS and intoxication (sabotage).	The completion of construction work for the 3rd module of the Ozone plant will require the transport of materials, and to a lesser extent site personnel, through the Kinshasa Road network. The release of dust on the work site requires protection against the risk of ARI. The presence of workers with financial means constitutes a risk vis-à-vis STI / HIV AIDS if these workers are not sufficiently aware of the danger that these diseases represent.	Strong sensitivity

The activities planned under the Project will bring certain environmental, social, health and economic benefits to the populations in the project area.

- • the environmental and health level, the positive impacts are manifested in terms • the environmental and health level, the positive impacts are manifested in terms of improving the level of sanitation, improving the living environment, reducing various forms of pollution, etc.
- • the social level, these positive impacts are manifested by: • the social level, these positive impacts are manifested by:
- - Job creation and poverty reduction,
- - the development of commercial and income-generating activities,
- - Improving the living conditions of populations, especially young people,
- - The increase in the economic capacity of operators in the sectors;