2019-02-20 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · notable
Advanced Disposal responded to a February 7, 2019 DEQ violation notice concerning delays in upgrading the landfill gas blower system and the absence of backup generators. The company outlined both long-term (ordering new blowers from Continental Blower with 12–16 week lead time) and short-term fixes (installing interim blowers totaling approximately 9,700 scfm capacity) to restore gas collection and flaring capability.
Key data point: Advanced Disposal had 2 blowers installed capable of 3,100 scfm; short-term fixes planned to add 3,000 and 3,600 scfm blowers for total interim backup of 9,700 scfm by mid-February 2019, but no specific measured performance data provided.
2019-02-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering January 2019, submitted by Green for Life under permit MI0045713. The report documents daily monitoring of Final Effluent (1) for flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. Most monitored parameters show values within or below permit limits during the days when flow was recorded.
Key data point: Temperature readings ranged from 35.1°F to 39.7°F during January 2019, all well within normal operational ranges and no violation of discharge temperature limits.
2019-02-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering January 2019, filed by Green for Life on 2019-02-18. It documents monthly measurements of effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, and pH, all apparently within permit limits. The document is a routine compliance filing with no indication of violations or exceedances.
Key data point: No factual violations or exceedances noted; all measured parameters reported within permit limits for the period.
2019-02-11 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
Advanced Disposal responded to a Notice of Violation issued on January 17, 2019, for odor violations detected on January 4, 2019, in the Steeplechase residential subdivision downwind of Arbor Hills. The facility acknowledged low-level yard waste compost odors and outlined corrective actions including hourly weather monitoring, assignment of a full-time compost manager, additional staffing, and operator certification training.
Key data point: Distinct and definite landfill odor detected January 4, 2019, on Napier Road before W. Six Mile Road and in Steeplechase Subdivision (Briar Ridge Lane), downwind of facility; violation of Rule 901(b) and Rule 433(1)(c).
2019-02-07 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · urgent
DEQ issued a violation notice on February 7, 2019, finding that Arbor Hills Landfill failed to maintain adequate backup flaring capacity due to blower malfunctions that left the facility with only 3,000 scfm of flaring capacity instead of the required 9,000–10,000 scfm. The violation stems from a defective blower system installed in late 2018 and compounds the risk of odorous emissions during any outage at the adjacent gas-to-energy facility, which lacks backup generators.
Key data point: Flaring capacity reduced to 3,000 scfm (out of required 9,000–10,000 scfm) due to blower over-amping since December 2018; no backup power for flares or turbines.
2019-02-04 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
Advanced Disposal responded to an MDEQ Air Quality Division Violation Notice dated January 14, 2019, acknowledging that 19 landfill gas wells exceeded NSPS operating parameters for at least 15 days and that the gas collection control system was not expanded within the required 120-day timeline. The company detailed extensive 2018 infrastructure upgrades (13 new wells, 16 replacement wells, new flare, header pipes, blowers) and committed to additional training, management reassignment, and a follow-up report by February 28, 2019.
Key data point: 19 wells in non-compliance with NSPS Subpart WWW operating parameters, exceeded limits for at least 15 days, gas control system expansion not completed within 120-day requirement, January 2019.
2019-02-01 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
DEQ Air Quality Division issued a violation notice on February 1, 2019, documenting multiple permit and air quality rule violations at Arbor Hills Energy LLC discovered during a January 8, 2018 inspection. The violations include SO2 emissions exceeding permitted limits across multiple turbines and duct burners, unpermitted use of diesel fuel as an alternate fuel during start-up, failure to complete required performance testing timely, and deficiencies in preventative maintenance and startup/shutdown plans.
Key data point: SO2 stack test results October 16–18, 2018: Turbine 1 at 4.4 lb/hr (limit 2.9 lb/hr), Turbine 2 at 6.3 lb/hr (limit 2.9 lb/hr), Turbine 3 at 7.5 lb/hr (limit 2.9 lb/hr), Duct Burner 1 at 1.9 lb/hr (limit 0.3 lb/hr).
2019-01-29 · evidence · urgent
EGLE conducted an unannounced comprehensive compliance inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill (N2688) on January 18, 23, and 29, 2019. The facility was cited in Non-Compliance status due to persistent odor violations, inadequate landfill gas control capacity, and operational deficiencies. Multiple violation notices were issued during and after the inspection for odors, wells exceeding NSPS parameters, insufficient flaring backup capacity, and leachate management failures.
Key data point: Facility can control only ~3,000 scfm of ~10,000 scfm currently being collected from landfill if energy plant and temporary flare shut down; inadequate backup flaring capacity.
2019-01-24 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
A violation notice was filed against Arbor Hills Landfill on January 24, 2019, but the document text provided contains only a header instruction and no substantive violation details, measurements, or findings.
Key data point: No specific factual data or violation claims are readable in the provided document excerpt.
2019-01-24 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
Advanced Disposal responded to a January 24, 2019 violation notice documenting leachate levels above permit limits in Cell 4, secondary collection system flow exceedances, methane readings above Lower Explosive Limit at property boundary gas probes, and ongoing odor complaints. The operator proposed corrective actions including pump upgrades, a Liquids Management Plan, stormwater diversion, gas system evaluation, and sump cleaning.
Key data point: Methane exceedances of Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) at property boundary gas probes GP-14, GP-15, and GP-16 along eastern boundary of Arbor Hills East; leachate levels in Cell 4 primary collection system above 1 foot; secondary collection system flow rates above allowable action flow rate (AFR).
2019-01-24 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued an escalated enforcement notice against Advanced Disposal Services Arbor Hills Landfill on January 24, 2019, citing a pattern of air quality and solid waste violations documented across ten violation notices since February 2016. The violations include federal New Source Performance Standards breaches, state air pollution control violations, and nuisance odor complaints. The company was ordered to immediately resolve all violations and given until February 8, 2019 to meet with MDEQ to discuss a legally enforceable compliance agreement and monetary penalty.
Key data point: Ten violation notices issued between February 2, 2016 and January 17, 2019 for NSPS, air quality, and solid waste violations including nuisance odors.
2019-01-17 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
On January 4, 2019, DEQ Air Quality Division staff conducted an odor evaluation and observed distinct, definite objectionable landfill compost/garbage/gas odor along Napier Road and in the Steeplechase Subdivision residential area downwind of Arbor Hills Landfill. The facility was cited for violating Rule 901(b) and Rule 433(1)(c) due to the creation of a nuisance odor beyond the property boundary.
Key data point: Distinct, definite objectionable landfill odor observed along Napier Road and Briar Ridge Lane (Steeplechase Subdivision) on January 4, 2019, constituting Rule 901(b) and Rule 433(1)(c) violations.
2019-01-14 · procedural · routine
This document appears to be a header or metadata reference to turbine stacks at Arbor Hills Landfill, possibly relating to air extraction or energy recovery infrastructure. The fragment provided contains no substantive content, data, or regulatory findings.
Key data point: No specific factual data or measurable claim is presented in this document fragment.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This is an EGLE control screen view document filed on 2019-01-14 with minimal content provided. No specific measurements, violations, or substantive environmental data are evident from the text stub shown.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim is extractable from the document stub provided.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This is a control screen view from EGLE dated January 14, 2019, with no readable or substantive content provided. Without the actual screen data, measurements, or regulatory information, no meaningful classification can be made.
Key data point: No specific factual claim or data point is visible in this document excerpt.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This document appears to be a header or title page identifying a knockout tank component in the landfill gas system at Arbor Hills Landfill, filed with EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) on January 14, 2019. No substantive measurements, findings, or regulatory content is provided in the excerpt.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or claims are stated in this document excerpt.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This document is a regulatory filing indicating the location of an underground 10,000-gallon diesel storage tank at Arbor Hills Landfill, submitted to EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) on January 14, 2019.
Key data point: No specific quantitative claim or measurement data provided; document appears to be a location notification or registration filing.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
An aerial photograph from January 2019 showing the Arbor Hills Landfill facility from above. No specific measurements, violations, or detailed technical data are provided in this image-only record.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim available in aerial photograph.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
Technical schematic showing the process flow design for Compressor #4 in the landfill gas extraction and treatment system at Arbor Hills. The diagram illustrates how landfill gas is compressed and prepared for further processing or beneficial use. No measurements, violations, or regulatory concerns are documented in this procedural schematic.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim present—this is a technical design diagram without numeric data or findings.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This document appears to be a filed notice regarding two enclosed flares at Arbor Hills Landfill, dated January 2019. Without additional content, it is a procedural filing with EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy).
Key data point: No specific quantitative data, measurements, or violation claims are present in the document excerpt provided.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
Turbine 4 is referenced in an EGLE filing dated January 14, 2019, but the document text provided contains only a header with minimal content. No substantive information about measurements, violations, risks, or regulatory status is discernible from the excerpt.
Key data point: No specific factual claim or measurement is present in the provided text.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This appears to be a filing or record title related to blowers for two enclosed flares and a new flare at the Arbor Hills Landfill, dated January 2019. No substantive content, measurements, or regulatory detail is provided in the document text.
Key data point: No specific factual claim or reading is present in this document.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This is a fragmentary document reference containing only a title and filing metadata from 2019. No substantive content is provided to evaluate.
Key data point: No specific factual claim or measurement present.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This is a control screen view document from EGLE dated January 14, 2019, showing system interface information. No substantive regulatory content, measurements, or findings are evident from the provided text.
Key data point: No specific factual data or regulatory claim is present in this document excerpt.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
The Michigan DEQ issued a Violation Notice to Advanced Disposal Services on January 14, 2019, citing non-compliance with federal Clean Air Act and NSPS standards for landfill gas monitoring. 19 of 31 gas wells exceeded operating parameters for more than 15 days without timely alternative compliance timelines or gas collection system expansion within 120 days, violating 40 CFR 60.755(a)(3) and (5).
Key data point: 19 of 31 landfill gas wells in non-compliance; wells exceeded operating parameters for 15+ days without alternative compliance timeline (ACT) requests or gas collection system expansion within 120 days; wells: AHEW0044, AHEW00AA, AHEW0ABR, AHW0264R, AHWW0262, AHWW0290, AHWW0299, AHWW0301, AHWW0312, AHWW0302, AHWW0323, AHWW0329, AHWW0423, AHWW0500, AHWW0507, AHWW285R, AHWW286R, AHWWH11, AHEW046R — January 2019.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This document is a filing with EGLE regarding the location of a 10,000-gallon condensate tank at the Arbor Hills Landfill. The specific location and operational details are not provided in the excerpt available.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim provided in document text.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This appears to be a document header or metadata reference related to landfill gas treatment equipment at Arbor Hills, filed with EGLE in January 2019. Without substantive text content, the actual findings or data cannot be assessed.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim is present in the provided document text.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This appears to be a fragmentary header or metadata entry from an EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) document dated January 2019, describing a measurement location at a duct burner outlet past a turbine exhaust. The document text is incomplete and provides no substantive regulatory, measurement, or findings content.
Key data point: No specific factual reading or claim is present; this is only a location descriptor.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
Equipment specification for a 250 hp diesel-fired emergency generator at Arbor Hills Landfill. No operational data, measurements, or regulatory status information provided in the document.
Key data point: Document contains no specific factual readings or claims; it is a bare equipment designation.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This is a procedural document filed by EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) on January 14, 2019, titled 'Entrance to facility.' The document appears to be a form or notification related to facility access or operational status at Arbor Hills Landfill, but contains no substantive content in the excerpt provided.
Key data point: No specific factual data or measurements are present in this document.
2019-01-14 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This document describes the landfill gas collection and treatment infrastructure at Arbor Hills, specifically the piping configuration that directs landfill gas into three flares for combustion and emission control.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements are provided; the document is purely descriptive of gas management infrastructure.
2019-01-10 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
Advanced Disposal submitted a 2018 Annual Certification for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area (AHRA) under NPDES Permit MI0045713, reporting self-monitoring compliance for discharge during January and December 2018. The document presents analytical data for parameters including TSS, CBOD, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen, confirming that measured concentrations remained within permit limits.
Key data point: No specific violations or exceedances identified; all reported water-quality parameters complied with NPDES permit limits during January and December 2018 monitoring periods.
2019-01-08 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Arbor Hills Landfill submitted its annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) review report on January 8, 2019, indicating the facility was operating in compliance with its permit (MIS210766). The submitter noted that the site map did not meet permit conditions and that significant changes were underway requiring a new plan draft.
Key data point: Site map does not meet permit conditions; significant changes underway requiring new SWPPP plan.
2019-01-08 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a December 2018 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area submitted by Green for Life under permit MI0045713. The report documents water quality parameters including flow, suspended solids, CBOD5, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen from the facility's final effluent.
Key data point: No specific violations or exceedances are evident from the reported data; all measured parameters appear within permitted limits for the December 2018 reporting period.
2019-01-08 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
Discharge Monitoring Report for Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering December 1–31, 2018. The report documents daily monitoring of final effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals (arsenic, mercury, selenium), temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. Most days show no flow (*F flag); sampling occurred intermittently with some data marked as exceedance (*E) or equipment error.
Key data point: Temperature readings ranged 36.32°F to 38.66°F (Dec 5–20, 2018); all measured values well below any concern threshold; no exceedances of permit limits detected.
2019-01-08 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · urgent
On January 8, 2019, EGLE conducted a compliance inspection of Fortistar Methane Group's Arbor Hills Energy LLC facility (the landfill gas energy plant at SRN N2688). The inspection found the facility in non-compliance with multiple air quality regulations, including documented SO₂ emission exceedances from stack testing in October 2018, unpermitted use of diesel fuel during turbine start-up, uncontrolled atmospheric vents from the treatment system, and violations of federal NSPS and NESHAP standards.
Key data point: October 16–18, 2018 stack testing: SO₂ exceeded permit limits by up to 159% for turbines (measured 4.4–7.5 lb/hr vs. 2.9 lb/hr limit) and 533% for duct burners (measured 1.6–1.9 lb/hr vs. 0.3 lb/hr limit).
2019-01-02 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
This is an Air Permit to Install (PTI 19-17B) issued December 26, 2018 by Michigan's Air Quality Division to Advanced Disposal Services for a temporary open flare (EUOPENFLARE_TEMP) at Arbor Hills Landfill (SRN N2688) to control excess landfill gas. The flare was permitted with a February 2017 installation date and was required to be removed by January 31, 2019 or 60 days after permanent flare initiation.
Key data point: The permit sets SO2 limit of 35.4 tpy and CO limit of 89 tpy for the temporary open flare; no measured temperature or gas readings are stated in this permit document.
2018-12-07 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for November 2018 covering the Arbor Hills Remediation Area under permit MI0045713. The report documents daily monitoring of final effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The facility reports "No Discharge" for the monitoring period.
Key data point: Document shows "No Discharge: Y" for all monitoring sets during November 1–30, 2018; no specific quantitative readings are provided in the transmitted pages.
2018-12-07 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering November 2018, filed by Green for Life (GFL) in December 2018. The report documents permit compliance for water quality parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen under permit MI0045713 v5.0. All data fields in the actual measurements are redacted or marked as asterisks, indicating no discharge occurred during the period ('No Discharge: Y').
Key data point: No discharge reported for November 2018; all sample measurements redacted or not applicable.
2018-12-07 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
Advanced Disposal Services responded to a DEQ violation notice dated October 12, 2018, regarding odor complaints at Arbor Hills Landfill. The company submitted a detailed Odor Control Plan with proposed corrective actions including equipment upgrades, staffing changes, and enhanced monitoring protocols to be implemented beginning January 1, 2019.
Key data point: Third-party odor surveillance identified fresh garbage odors at one community location in Northville Ridge Subdivision between 6–8 AM; ADS proposed mobile odor neutralizing machines onsite by February 1, 2019, and a dedicated odor champion by Q1 2019.
2018-11-09 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering October 2018, filed by Green for Life (GFL) under NPDES permit MI0045713 v5.0. The report documents daily monitoring of final effluent parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The document indicates "No Discharge" for all monitoring periods, meaning no effluent was released during this month.
Key data point: No specific quantitative readings provided; the document shows parameter monitoring requirements and limits but actual daily values are absent or redacted from the pages supplied.
2018-11-09 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering October 2018, filed by Green for Life (GFL) on behalf of Advanced Disposal Services. The DMR documents water quality parameters for treated effluent from the remediation area, including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, selenium), temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The report indicates 'No Discharge' for the monitoring period, meaning no effluent was released during October 2018.
Key data point: No Discharge reported for October 2018; all water quality sampling data points marked with asterisks indicating no values recorded.
2018-11-02 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Golder Associates notified the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on November 2, 2018, of the intent to commence discharge operations at the Arbor Hills Remediation Area (Permit MI0045713) beginning December 3, 2018, with confirmation of permit-limit compliance prior to start-up.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements provided; this is a procedural notice stating intent to discharge effective December 3, 2018.
2018-10-23 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
EGLE received notice that Arbor Hills' landfill gas blower building upgrade, initially scheduled for end of October 2018, was delayed to end of November 2018. The facility operator reported that the aging 20-year-old blower housing had deteriorated piping and poor-quality welds, and that gas odors were detected near the south side of the building during the retrofit work, though no odor was found beyond Napier Road.
Key data point: Landfill gas odor detected at blower building south side, October 23, 2018; blower housing upgrade delayed from October to end of November 2018 due to deteriorated infrastructure and substandard construction.
2018-10-19 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
EGLE air quality staff observed performance testing of four turbines at Arbor Hills Energy (Arbor Hills Landfill) conducted by FORTISAR Methane Group on October 15–19, 2018. During testing on Thursday, EGT#3 failed SO2 emission limits and preliminary results indicated H2S levels exceeded the proposed 408 ppm limit; the facility requested a retest but was directed by AQD that any retest must include all six hours of testing in both operating modes on the same day.
Key data point: EGT#3 (Thursday 18 Oct 2018): failed SO2 limit; H2S exceeded proposed 408 ppm (Stain Tube samples ~350 ppm, Canister results pending). Canister sample H2S level unknown pending lab analysis.
2018-10-18 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
Advanced Disposal reported an unauthorized bypass at the Arbor Hills Remediation Area on October 1, 2018, when heavy rains caused the east treatment pond to overflow, discharging approximately 14,400 gallons through the flume. The company immediately pumped water from the pond to stop the overflow within four hours and implemented corrective measures including more frequent inspections and a lock-out/tag-out procedure on the gradient control pump.
Key data point: 14,400 gallons discharged through flume on October 1, 2018 at 13:00 EST; overflow stopped at 17:00 EST; surface water not directly impacted.
2018-10-17 · evidence · notable
EGLE air quality staff observed Day 2 of compliance testing (October 17, 2018) at the Fortistar Landfill Gas to Energy Plant at Arbor Hills Landfill, focusing on GT2 turbine emissions testing with and without ductburners. Testing is required by both ROP and Consent Order; preliminary SO2 results appear to be exceeding permit limits, consistent with findings from the initial May 2018 testing event. The facility is currently in non-compliance with SO2 emission limits and EPA is in enforcement negotiations with Fortistar.
Key data point: Preliminary SO2 results exceeding permit limit on GT2 (and consistent with all turbines in May 2018 initial testing); H2S measured at 350 ppm via Draeger Tube on 10/17/2018.
2018-10-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
This is a third-party stack emission test report for Arbor Hills Energy, LLC's landfill gas–fueled turbines at the Arbor Hills Landfill (SRN N2688), conducted October 16–19, 2018. The test measured compliance with Michigan's Renewable Operating Permit (MI-ROP-N2688-2011a) for NOx, CO, VOC, SO₂, and HCl emissions from three EGT Typhoon turbines and one Solar Taurus turbine. The facility exceeded permitted SO₂ emission limits across all four turbines.
Key data point: SO₂ measured emission rates exceeded permit limits for all turbines and duct burners; Turbine No. 3 NOx would exceed annual permit limit if operated continuously (36.3 ton/yr measured vs. 33.0 ton/yr limit), October 2018.
2018-10-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
EGLE Air Quality Division staff observed Day 1 of required compliance retesting of Fortistar's four landfill gas turbines at Arbor Hills on October 16, 2018. Preliminary SO2 results appeared to exceed the permit limit (18–20 ppm), and a hydrogen sulfide sample registered 350 ppm. The facility was otherwise in normal operating condition with no visible emissions or unusual odors observed at the test location, though intermittent LFG odor was detected downwind of the treatment system.
Key data point: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) measured at 350 ppm in LFG sample on 10/16/2018; preliminary SO2 results 18–20 ppm, exceeding permit limit.
2018-10-12 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued a Second Violation Notice to Arbor Hills Landfill on October 12, 2018, citing inadequate odor control and rejecting the facility's initial compliance response as insufficient. The notice demands that the operator provide detailed corrective actions with specific timelines and measures to prevent odor recurrence by October 26, 2018, or face escalated enforcement.
Key data point: Second Violation Notice issued October 12, 2018 for inadequate odor control measures; operator's September 24 response deemed unacceptable; deadline for acceptable corrective action plan October 26, 2018.