SCCL is carrying out post-project environmental monitoring of air and water quality in and around SCCL mining areas to study the impact of mining on surrounding environment.The parameters ,frequency of monitoring and  standards  are followed as per Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)Notification GSR: 742 (E) dt. 25.09.2000 and Bio-Medical Waste(Management and Handling) Rule, 1998.

SCCL is monitoring ambient air quality at MoEF Cleared Projects as well as mines having NOC from APPCB, Coal Handling Plants, SCCL Colonies, nearby villages as per MoEF Notification GSR : 742 (E) dt. 25.09.2000.Similarly, water quality is monitored for mine discharge, workshop effluents, CHP effluents and domestic sewage as per MoEF Notification GSR:742 (E) dt. 25.09.2000.

SCCL is also monitoring the ground water quality as per IS : 10500, surface Water samples as per IS: 2296, 1982,in order to assess the impact of mining on ground and surface water bodies around mining areas.Hospital effluents are monitored as per Gazette Notification S.O.630 (E) issued by MoEF on Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rule, 1998.

The post-project environmental monitoring is presently carried out as per the frequency stipulated by MoEF, by engaging an external agency,at 107 air quality locations and 157 water quality locations in SCCL.