2015-11-10 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering October 1–31, 2015, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents water-quality monitoring parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride. All reported data fields are redacted (marked with asterisks), so no actual measured values or exceedances are disclosed in this document.
Key data point: No factual readings disclosed; all data fields are redacted with asterisks.
2015-11-06 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
On November 6, 2015, Michigan's DEQ Air Quality Division issued a violation notice to Arbor Hills Energy for SO₂ emissions exceeding permit limits on two European Gas Turbines and associated duct burners. Performance testing conducted in March 2015 showed that when evaluated using the DEQ-accepted calculation method (Method 6C), the facility violated its SO₂ emission limits for multiple units between March and June 2015.
Key data point: EUTURBINE1-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 12.5 TPY as of June 2015; EUTURBINE3 exceeded 12.5 TPY as of April 2015; EUDUCTBURNER1-S3 exceeded 1.5 TPY limit as of March 2015; EUDUCTBURNER3 exceeded 1.5 TPY as of April 2015.
2015-11-04 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued an enforcement notice to Fortistar/Arbor Hills Energy on November 4, 2015, for exceeding SO2 emission limits at two gas-fired turbines and associated duct burners, violating the facility's Renewable Operating Permit. The violation was designated a High Priority Violation (HPV) by the U.S. EPA, and the company was offered an opportunity to meet and discuss resolution including a compliance schedule and monetary penalty.
Key data point: SO2 emission limits exceeded at two gas-fired turbines and duct burners, Renewable Operating Permit MI-ROP-N2688-2011, designated High Priority Violation by U.S. EPA, September 11, 2015.
2015-10-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Discharge Monitoring Report for Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering September 1–30, 2015, filed under permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents effluent parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), and vinyl chloride. All data fields in the actual measurement section are redacted (marked with asterisks), indicating no discharge during the reporting period.
Key data point: No Discharge marked 'Y' for the period; all sample measurement values redacted.
2015-10-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area for September 2015, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents monitoring of discharge parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride from Final Effluent monitoring location. The document indicates "No Discharge: Y" across all five parameter sets, meaning no discharge occurred during the reporting period.
Key data point: No discharge reported for September 2015; all monitoring parameters marked "No Discharge: Y" across all five parameter sets.
2015-10-02 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
Michigan DEQ issued a Violation Notice on September 11, 2015, citing Arbor Hills Energy LLC for exceeding permitted SO₂ emission limits during performance testing on March 10–11, 2015. The facility's response disputes the accuracy of the EPA Method 6C measurement and argues that fuel-gas analysis demonstrates compliance with the permitted limits.
Key data point: SO₂ emissions from EUTURBINE1-S3 and EUTURBINE3-S3 measured at 6.2 and 5.0 lbs/hr respectively during March 2015 testing, exceeding permit limits of 4.6 and 2.9 lbs/hr (DEQ calculation); facility claims compliance at 2.04 lbs/hr using fuel analysis method showing H₂S at 125.76 ppm in raw landfill gas.
2015-09-25 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering August 1–31, 2015, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under NPDES permit MI0045713. The report documents daily monitoring of effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and vinyl chloride. The facility reports "No Discharge: Y" for all monitoring locations.
Key data point: Document indicates no discharge occurred during the August 2015 monitoring period; specific measured effluent readings are not visible in the provided text.
2015-09-25 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area for August 2015, submitted under NPDES permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report certifies water-quality parameters (suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride) for the facility's final effluent. All data cells in the document are redacted (marked with asterisks), so no actual measured values are disclosed.
Key data point: No specific measured data points disclosed; all sample measurements redacted.
2015-09-11 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
The Michigan DEQ Air Quality Division issued a violation notice to Arbor Hills Energy on September 11, 2015, citing exceedances of permitted SO₂ emission limits for two European Gas Turbines (EUTURBINE1-S3 and EUTURBINE3-S3) based on performance testing conducted in March 2015. The AQD calculated SO₂ emissions that exceeded the permit limits, and the company was required to submit a written response by October 2, 2015, explaining the violations and corrective actions.
Key data point: SO₂ emissions exceeded permitted limits: EUTURBINE1-S3 alone at 6.2 lbs/hr (limit 4.6 lbs/hr) and with ductburner at 5.0 lbs/hr (limit 3.2 lbs/hr); EUTURBINE3-S3 alone at 4.8 lbs/hr (limit 2.9 lbs/hr) and with ductburner at 3.2 lbs/hr (limit 2.9 lbs/hr), March 10-11, 2015.
2015-08-13 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
Golder Associates notified EGLE of a permit violation at Arbor Hills Remediation Area in April 2015: total suspended solids (TSS) in discharge samples exceeded both daily maximum and monthly average limits on April 28–30. The exceedance was caused by low pond levels and sediment disturbance from newly installed diffusers; corrective action included ceasing discharge and implementing new operational procedures to draw only from the middle of the pond.
Key data point: TSS monthly average 38 mg/L vs. permit limit 30 mg/L; daily concentrations 53.2–54.0 mg/L vs. daily limit 45 mg/L; April 28–30, 2015.
2015-07-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
EGLE Air Quality Division staff observed stack emissions testing on July 16, 2015 for the EUTURBINE4-S3 gas turbine at Arbor Hills Energy (Section 3 of ROP MI-ROP-N2688-2011). Testing measured oxygen, NOx, SO2, CO, HCl, and VOCs required under the facility's permit. No visible emissions were observed from the stack during the testing runs.
Key data point: H2S levels measured at 180 ppm (Run 1), 180 ppm (Run 2), and 190 ppm (Run 3) in the landfill gas feeding Turbine No. 4 on July 16, 2015.
2015-05-28 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
On May 14, 2015, Golder Associates notified Michigan DEQ of a permit violation at the Arbor Hills Remediation Area (NPDES Permit MI0045713) involving total suspended solids (TSS) exceedances in discharge samples collected April 28–30, 2015. The monthly average TSS concentration reached 38 mg/L, exceeding the permitted limit of 30 mg/L, and daily maximum concentrations exceeded the 45 mg/L limit on three consecutive days. Discharge was ceased on April 30 and the pond remains shut down pending sampling in October or November 2015 before operations resume.
Key data point: TSS monthly average 38 mg/L vs. 30 mg/L permit limit; daily exceedances 53.6–54.0 mg/L vs. 45 mg/L ceiling, April 28–30, 2015, Arbor Hills Remediation Area (NPDES MI0045713).
2015-05-21 · procedural · notable
This is a 2015 Administrative Consent Order (AQD No. 16-2015) resolving alleged violations of Arbor Hills Energy's Renewable Operating Permit (ROP No. MI-ROP-N2688-2011). The violations involved exceeded carbon monoxide (CO) emission limits from a gas-fired turbine and duct burner, and failure to timely submit a complete test report. The company agreed to pay $15,000 in settlement fees and conduct additional emission testing through June 2018 to demonstrate compliance.
Key data point: Carbon monoxide (CO) emission limits exceeded from EUTURBINE1-S3 and EUDUCTBURNER1-S3; settlement of $15,000 assessed; additional testing required through June 1, 2018.
2015-05-15 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Email chain from April 2015 between Golder Associates and DEQ regarding lab analytical methods for selenium sampling at Arbor Hills. The discussion focuses on QA/QC protocol compliance and EPA Method 200.8 specifications for ICP-MS analysis, with the consultant seeking approval to begin discharge sampling on April 14, 2015.
Key data point: No specific factual environmental readings or measurements are provided; this is a procedural discussion about lab methodology approval and sampling authorization.
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
A permittee at Arbor Hills (AHRA) requests approval to use an alternative analytical method (ICP-DRC-MS) for selenium testing instead of the permit-specified EPA Method 200.8, claiming the new method offers better sensitivity and lower reporting limits. DEQ staff discuss whether the alternative method requires formal ATP (Alternative Test Procedure) approval from EPA or can be approved by the Department directly.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violation data stated; document is internal regulatory correspondence about analytical method approval procedures.
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
This email documents permit violations at Arbor Hills Landfill's discharge ponds during January 2015, when ammonia and selenium concentrations exceeded permit limits. The operator ceased discharge immediately upon discovery and proposes an alternate analytical method for selenium to support resumption of discharge. No notice of violation was issued per discussion with DEQ.
Key data point: January 2015: discharge exceeded calculated monthly average permit concentration limits for Ammonia and Selenium; discharge to surface water immediately ceased; West Pond Ammonia 8.1 mg/L (Feb 25), West Pond Selenium 9.5 ug/L (Feb 25).
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
On April 14, 2015, DEQ-WRD approved Arbor Hills' request to use an alternative laboratory testing method (ICP-DRC-MS) for selenium analysis, treating it as a variance within EPA Method 200.8 rather than a new method.
Key data point: No specific factual measurement or violation stated; this is a procedural approval for analytical methodology.
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
A hydrogeologist reports that Arbor Hills landfill is not currently discharging from its ponds due to ammonia and selenium concentration exceedances detected in January 2015. Sampling on February 25 shows ammonia and selenium levels in both the west and east ponds, with selenium remaining above permit limits. The operator requests approval to use a more sensitive analytical method (ICP-DRC-MS) for selenium analysis, which may show results below permit limits and allow discharge from the east pond.
Key data point: Selenium concentrations above permit limits in both west pond (9.5 ug/L) and east pond (6.4 ug/L), February 25, 2015; discharge halted due to January exceedances.
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
A consultant (Golder Associates) reports selenium concentrations below permit limits in east and west pond samples using a modified laboratory preparation method, and seeks DEQ approval to discharge in April 2015. The Michigan DEQ Water Resources Division directs the consultant to contact the Permits Unit in Lansing for review and approval of the alternative testing methodology.
Key data point: Selenium concentrations below permit limit in east and west pond samples using modified preparation method; April 2015 discharge initiation requested.
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Email chain from April 2015 between Golder and DEQ staff regarding selenium sample analysis methods and QA/QC protocols. The correspondence discusses EPA Method 200.8 compliance, collision cell technology specifications, and seeks approval to begin discharge sampling on April 14, 2015 to meet permit hold-time requirements.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or measurements provided; document is procedural discussion of analytical methods and sampling approval.
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is an internal EPA and Michigan DEQ email chain (April 2015) discussing approval of an alternative analytical method (ICP-DRC-MS) for measuring selenium in wastewater samples from an unnamed facility. The permittee proposed using ICP-DRC-MS instead of the permit-specified EPA Method 200.8, citing better speed, precision, and sensitivity; EPA confirmed the method qualifies as an acceptable variation under 40 CFR Part 136.6 and does not require formal ATP review.
Key data point: No specific factual measurement or violation stated. Document is procedural guidance on selenium testing methodology.
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
Golder Associates submitted selenium test results from Arbor Hills pond samples to Michigan DEQ on April 6, 2015, requesting approval to initiate discharge in April. The four water samples from east and west ponds showed total selenium concentrations of 0.17–0.54 µg/L, reported as below the NPDES permit limit using a modified preparation method.
Key data point: Selenium concentrations: NPDES GC-1: 0.54 µg/L, East Pond: 0.17 µg/L, West Pond (B): 0.18 µg/L, West Pond (M): 0.18 µg/L, all collected March 17–18, 2015; reported as below permit limit.
2015-04-15 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This 2014 annual mercury monitoring report for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area documents quarterly wastewater sampling results from the site's remediation system. Mercury concentrations ranged from below detection (<0.500 ng/L) to 1.91 ng/L, all well below the 10 ng/L rolling average limit specified in the approved Mercury Pollutant Minimization Plan.
Key data point: Average influent mercury concentration for 2014: 1.16 ng/L, well below the 10 ng/L twelve-point rolling average limit; no measured concentrations exceeded the permitted ceiling.
2015-03-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
Fortistar Methane Group conducted EPA-compliant stack emissions testing of landfill gas turbines #1 and #3 at Arbor Hills Energy, LLC in March 2015. All measured emissions of NOx, CO, SO2, HCl, and VOC were below permit limits under both duct-burner-on and duct-burner-off scenarios.
Key data point: EGT #1 and #3 emissions testing (3/10–3/11/2015): all pollutants measured below permit limits; e.g., NOx averaged 1.882 lb/hr for Turbine #1 (permit limit 10.4 lb/hr with duct burner on), CO averaged 1.21 lb/hr (permit limit 15.3 lb/hr).
2015-01-07 · procedural · notable
Arbor Hills Energy LLC responds to a December 15, 2014 violation notice concerning late submission of a source test report for turbine EGT-1 and an exceedance of the CO emission limit. The facility explains the delay was due to a misunderstanding about reporting requirements and notes that on-site monitoring showed compliant results, though the official source test showed non-compliant CO emissions. The company requests to reschedule the required confirmatory source test from January to March 2015 due to weather and logistical constraints.
Key data point: CO emission exceedance during September 3–4, 2014 source test on EGT-1 (specific lb/hr value not stated in this letter); report submitted 9 days late (November 13, 2014 instead of November 4, 2014).
2014-12-23 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Golder Associates notified Michigan DEQ of plans to discharge from remediation ponds at Arbor Hills under Permit MI0045713, after verifying that ammonia concentrations in December 2014 samples were within permit limits. Additional diffusers were installed in the ponds and discharge was planned to begin in early January 2015.
Key data point: Ammonia concentrations in pond samples collected December 2, 2014 reported as within permit limits; no specific numerical values provided in the document.
2014-12-15 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
The Michigan DEQ issued a violation notice to FORTISTAR Methane Group on December 15, 2014, citing two air quality violations at the Arbor Hills Energy turbine plant: failure to submit a complete stack-testing report within the required 60-day window, and measured carbon monoxide emissions that exceeded permit limits. The preliminary test results from September 2014 reported combined CO emissions of 15.89 lbs/hr, exceeding the ROP limit of 15.3 lbs/hr.
Key data point: CO emissions 15.89 lbs/hr (0.59 lbs/hr over 15.3 lbs/hr ROP limit), EUTURBINE1-S3 and EUDUCTBURNER1-S3 combined, September 5-6 2014 stack testing.
2014-09-19 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
EGLE's Air Quality Division completed a Full Compliance Evaluation of Arbor Hills Landfill (SRN N2688) from October 2013 through September 2014, finding the facility in compliance with all applicable air regulations. The evaluation included multiple scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and reviews of regulatory operational permits (ROP) and malfunction reports. Several odor complaints were received and investigated during summer 2014, all resolved by the evaluation completion date.
Key data point: No specific quantitative readings provided; document states overall compliance finding as of 09/19/2014.
2014-09-18 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
EGLE conducted an on-site inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill on September 18, 2014, focusing on follow-up to compost odor complaints and well-field improvements. The inspector found the facility in compliance with air regulations, observed no off-site landfill or compost odors, and noted that management had resolved recent complaints through engagement with residents and improved compost pad operations.
Key data point: No specific quantitative data or violations documented; inspection concluded facility in compliance with air regulations as of September 18, 2014.
2014-09-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
An EGLE Air Quality Division inspector conducted a scheduled September 2014 inspection of the Fortistar gas-extraction plant at Arbor Hills Landfill, observing stack-testing results for three turbines and documenting process conditions including temperatures, landfill gas flows, and composition. The facility was found in compliance with ROP requirements at the time of inspection.
Key data point: Solar Turbine No. 4 in-stack temperature = 1190°F during stack testing on 9-6-14; EGT No. 1 downstream temperature = 979°F; EGT No. 2 downstream temperature = 951°F. All readings from gas turbine exhaust stacks, not subsurface well temperatures.
2014-09-05 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
This is a compliance source testing report for the Solar Taurus Gas Turbine and Typhoon Turbine Unit 2 at Arbor Hills Energy LLC conducted by TRC Environmental on September 5–6, 2014. The report documents measured emission rates for NOx, CO, hexane, and HCl at the facility in Northville, Michigan, using EPA reference methods.
Key data point: Typhoon Turbine Unit 2 measured CO at 110.1 ppmvd average (12.83 lb/hr, 4.62 ton/month), September 5–6, 2014.
2014-09-04 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
An EGLE Air Quality Division inspector conducted a scheduled on-site inspection at Arbor Hills Landfill on September 4, 2014, in conjunction with planned stack testing of two turbines at an adjacent gas plant. The facility was found to be in compliance. Stack testing was delayed due to complications at another site and was rescheduled for later that week.
Key data point: No specific factual measurements or violations documented; inspection noted compliance status and scheduling delay for turbine stack testing.
2014-08-15 · procedural · routine
An EGLE Air Quality Division inspector visited Arbor Hills Landfill on August 15, 2014, to investigate compost-related odor complaints from the summer. The inspection found no detectable compost or landfill odors off-site along perimeter roadways under NW wind conditions at 67°F.
Key data point: No compost odors and no landfill odors detected off-site along perimeter roadways during inspection on August 15, 2014.
2014-07-31 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
On May 19, 2014, the Michigan DEQ conducted a NPDES Compliance Evaluation Inspection at Arbor Hills Remediation Area and identified nine effluent violations in the prior twelve months, including multiple exceedances of ammonia nitrogen and total selenium discharge limits from December 2013 through April 2014. The violations were not reported in accordance with permit requirements; the facility attributed elevated ammonia to low nitrification rates caused by extreme cold and shortened aeration, while continuing to investigate selenium exceedances. The facility was ordered to respond by June 20, 2014 with corrective action measures and confirmation of future compliance reporting.
Key data point: Nine documented NPDES permit violations (ammonia nitrogen and total selenium) from December 2013–April 2014, not reported as required; highest ammonia readings 12.8 mg/L (April 2014, permitted limit 4.2 mg/L) and 9.9 lbs/day (April 2014, permitted limit 3.5 lbs/day).
2014-07-31 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
The Michigan DEQ formally classifies the wastewater treatment facility at Arbor Hills Remediation Area (NPDES Permit MI0045713) as an A-1d Impoundment and C-1b Aerated Pond facility under Part 31 of NREPA. The classification becomes effective 60 days from the May 28, 2014 letter date and designates Paul Sgriccia as the certified operator of record.
Key data point: No specific quantitative data, measurements, or violations. Procedural classification letter assigning facility treatment-type categories.
2014-07-10 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
EGLE conducted a follow-up inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill on July 10, 2014, to verify corrective actions taken after recent odor complaints from the compost operation. The inspector observed low-intensity compost odors characteristic of a well-run aerobic operation and met with management to discuss measures to prevent future nuisance episodes, focusing on yard-waste accumulation control at source facilities.
Key data point: Low-intensity aerobic compost odors observed at Advanced Disposal office parking lot during inspection; company committed to preventing yard-waste accumulation exceeding 40 truckloads at source.
2014-06-26 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Republic Services submitted an Electronic Environmental Reporting System activation form dated June 26, 2014, to authorize Christina Pearse as a certified user for Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) data submission at the BFI facility located at 10159 W. Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan (NPDES permit M1006857). The form establishes account credentials for electronic DMR reporting to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Key data point: No specific factual measurements or regulatory violations are stated in this document; it is a procedural authorization form for DMR reporting access.
2014-06-05 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
EGLE conducted a self-initiated inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill on June 5, 2014. The facility was found in compliance. Minor observations included slight compost odors near the compost pad, no landfill odors around the perimeter, and dust tracking from trucks on Napier Road.
Key data point: No specific factual measurements or violations documented; inspection found facility in compliance.
2014-06-03 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
This 2014 DEQ post-inspection report documents the Arbor Hills Remediation Area wastewater treatment facility on a compliance evaluation inspection. The facility treats contaminated groundwater and compost pile runoff through impoundment, ion exchange, carbon adsorption, and aerated lagoons. The inspection found the facility temporarily shut down with ponds collecting only storm water, and identified a documented pattern of permit violations including ammonia, selenium, pH, BETX, and other parameter exceedances dating back to 2009.
Key data point: 18 documented effluent violations spanning 2009–2014 including ammonia nitrogen, pH, and benzene exceedances; facility did not report violations in timely manner on DMRs; pH monitoring not performed weekly since permit effective date (2014-04-01).
2014-05-23 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
DEQ conducted an NPDES Compliance Evaluation Inspection at Arbor Hills Remediation Area on May 19, 2014, evaluating the facility's wastewater discharge permit compliance. The inspection identified multiple violations of ammonia nitrogen and total selenium discharge limits between December 2013 and April 2014, as well as a reporting failure under permit requirements.
Key data point: Ammonia Nitrogen violations in April 2014: 9.9 lbs/day reported vs. 3.5 lbs/day limit (282% exceedance); Total Selenium violation April 2014: 6.1 µg/L vs. 5.0 µg/L limit; permit violations not reported within 24 hours as required by NPDES Permit MI0045713 Part II.C.6.
2014-05-23 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · notable
This is a pre-inspection report for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area NPDES permit (MI0045713), covering a groundwater and compost runoff treatment facility. The report documents a long history of effluent violations from 2009–2013 involving ammonia, pH, dissolved oxygen, and other parameters, along with monitoring and sampling failures. The facility was shut down at the time of the May 2014 inspection, with ponds collecting only stormwater and planned restart in December 2014.
Key data point: Multiple effluent violations 2009–2013 including ammonia nitrogen, pH exceedances (9.46 S.U. vs. 9.0 limit), and failures to monitor pH weekly since permit took effect April 2014.
2014-05-12 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Republic Services submitted sampling results for gas collection wells GC-1 and GC-2 at Arbor Hills Landfill to Michigan DEQ, fulfilling a permit requirement under Part 1 Section A 3. The email transmits a technical memo with the detailed sampling data.
Key data point: No specific numerical readings or measurements are provided in the email header itself; the detailed results are in the attached technical memo (not shown in full).
2014-05-12 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
Republic Services submitted gas sampling results for wells GC-1 and GC-2 at Arbor Hills Landfill to EGLE (Michigan DEQ) in May 2014, fulfilling a permit requirement. The document is a cover email with a technical memo attachment containing the actual sampling data.
Key data point: No specific factual readings are visible in the cover page; the actual sampling results are contained in the attached technical memo, which is not fully shown in this excerpt.
2014-03-27 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
EGLE conducted a March 27, 2014 on-site inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill covering the Fortistar gas plant (Section 3 of ROP) and landfill operations (Section 2). The facility was found in overall compliance with no visible emissions observed from stacks; the inspection also addressed a condensate crock odor issue on the south perimeter.
Key data point: No specific factual readings (temperature, CO, violations, or measured air quality) are reported; the inspection found compliance status with no visible emissions noted.
2014-03-12 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued an NPDES permit (No. MI0045713) to BFI Waste Systems for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area on March 12, 2014. The permit authorizes wastewater discharge and establishes effluent limits and compliance schedules subject to state and federal water pollution control laws. The permittee is required to monitor and report data, with violations subject to DEQ and EPA audit and potential inclusion in quarterly noncompliance reports.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violation data are provided in this issuance letter.
2014-03-03 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a QA/QC report for NPDES Permit MI0045713 covering the Arbor Hills Remediation Area (a groundwater and compost-pile runoff treatment facility operated by BFI/Republic Services). The permit, effective April 1, 2014, sets effluent limits for various contaminants including CBOD5, suspended solids, ammonia nitrogen, arsenic, vinyl chloride, mercury, nickel, and selenium at monitoring point 001A discharging to an unnamed tributary of Johnson Drain.
Key data point: No specific factual measurement data is provided; this document presents only permitted effluent concentration and loading limits for the reissued permit.
2014-02-27 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
An EGLE inspector conducted a perimeter inspection on February 27, 2014, in cold conditions (7°F, 35-40 mph NNW wind). The facility was found in compliance. Plastic bags were blowing against fencing and crews were collecting them; no fugitive dust or off-site landfill odors were observed at downwind locations, though typical compost odors were noted near the truck entrance.
Key data point: No fugitive dust problems and no landfill odors observed at downwind perimeter locations (Napier from 5 Mile to 6 Mile Rd); facility in compliance status as of February 27, 2014.
2014-01-28 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
This is a public notice for an NPDES Individual Permit (MI0045713) issued to the Arbor Hills Remediation Area. The permit was posted at the site entrance on January 27, 2014, and remained available for public comment through February 26, 2014.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations stated; document is procedural notice only.
2014-01-27 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
DEQ issued a public notice on January 27, 2014, announcing the reissuance of NPDES Permit No. MI0045713 for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area operated by BFI Waste Systems of North America, LLC. The draft permit documents were made available for public comment via the DEQ website.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations documented; procedural notice only.
2014-01-22 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
This is a water quality-based effluent limits (WQBEL) technical review for Arbor Hills Remediation Area's NPDES permit reissuance, dated September 2013. The document analyzes groundwater discharge from the facility to an unnamed tributary of Johnson Creek and recommends permit limits for multiple toxic pollutants including mercury, selenium, nickel, arsenic, and vinyl chloride. The facility's request to bypass carbon treatment is evaluated against water quality standards.
Key data point: Recommended monthly effluent limit for total mercury of 10 ng/L based on Level Currently Achievable analysis; selenium limit of 5 µg/L, nickel limit of 120 µg/L, arsenic limit of 10 µg/L, and vinyl chloride limit of 13 µg/L.