2016-03-28 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
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This is a February 2016 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area (Permit MI0045713 v4.0) documenting routine water-quality monitoring of treated effluent. The report shows measurements of flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients, metals, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride across multiple sampling events. All reported values appear to be within permit limits.
Key data point: No permit violations or exceedances noted in February 2016 DMR data; all parameters remained within permitted thresholds.
2016-03-23 · procedural · routine
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Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued Permit to Install 179-13 to BFI Waste Services of North America, LLC on March 24, 2014, authorizing installation and operation of two enclosed flares (2,600 CFM and 4,600 CFM) for controlling excess landfill gas at the Arbor Hills Landfill (SRN N2688). The permit sets emission limits for NMOC, NOx, CO, SO2, HCl, and VOC, and requires continuous temperature monitoring, periodic performance testing, and semi-annual reporting of exceedances.
Key data point: No specific measured readings provided; document establishes permitted emission limits and operational standards for enclosed flares, including requirement for continuous temperature monitoring with ±1% accuracy or ±0.5°C minimum.
2016-03-23 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · routine
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Air Quality Specialist, Inc. conducted a pollutant emissions test on the Zink enclosed flare exhaust stack at Arbor Hills Landfill on March 23, 2016, measuring NMOC, NOx, CO, SO2, HCl, and VOC concentrations to verify compliance with Michigan permit PTI No. 179-13 and federal regulations. All measured pollutant emission rates met their respective permitted limits, with notably low concentrations across all parameters.
Key data point: NMOC exhaust concentration 1.1 ppm (limit 20.0 ppm); NOx 2.15 lb/hr (limit 20.0 lb/hr); CO 0.08 lb/hr (limit 15.6 lb/hr); SO2 3.95 lb/hr (limit 14.0 lb/hr); HCl 0.16 lb/hr (limit 6.0 lb/hr); VOC 0.14 lb/hr (limit 7.1 lb/hr) — all compliant on March 23, 2016.
2016-03-23 · Arbor Hills Landfill · procedural · routine
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EGLE Air Quality Division staff observed a scheduled performance test of the enclosed flare (EUENCLOSEDFLARE#1) at Arbor Hills Landfill on March 23, 2016. The test was required by the ROP and PTI No. 179-13, with EUENCLOSEDFLARE#2 decommissioned prior to testing. Testing had not yet commenced at the time of the inspector's departure due to probe setup issues.
Key data point: Thermocouple readings at 9:30 AM: 1822F (probe 1), 1767F (probe 2), 1620F (probe 3); permitted set-point temperature range 1550–1625°F for EUENCLOSEDFLARE#1.
2016-03-15 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · urgent
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MDEQ issued a Violation Notice on March 15, 2016 citing Arbor Hills Landfill for Rule 433(1) violations due to ongoing odor nuisance detected off-site. Despite a corrective action plan submitted in February 2016, odors persisted through early March with close to 150 community complaints received. MDEQ required Republic Services to conduct well evaluations, daily surface monitoring, and perimeter air monitoring for hydrogen sulfide, methane, and VOCs.
Key data point: 150+ odor complaints from nearby residential areas; odors detected off-site on 8 separate inspection dates (Feb 16–Mar 8, 2016) in violation of Rule 433(1) (gases must not create nuisance at property boundary).
2016-03-07 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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EGLE conducted a complaint/compliance inspection on March 7, 2016 in response to significant residential odor complaints since early January 2016 at Arbor Hills Landfill. Republic Services and Advanced Disposal Services described ongoing gas well expansion and corrective actions across multiple cells, with plans to add 17 new wells in Cell 4 and additional wells in Cells 1, 2, and 5 to improve gas collection efficiency. AQD observed distinct odors near Cell 5 Well 262 and the east end of Cell 4, and stressed the need for more frequent surface monitoring and expedited construction improvements.
Key data point: Gas flow to gas plant measured at 6,800 cfm (lower than operator's earlier estimate of 8,400–9,000 cfm and below the facility's goal of 7,500+ cfm); distinct, strong odor observed on north end of Cell 5 near Well 262, March 7, 2016.
2016-02-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering January 2016, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under NPDES permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report documents permitted limits and monitoring requirements for various water-quality parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride. All data fields in the actual measurements section are redacted or marked with asterisks, so no actual readings are reported.
Key data point: No specific measured readings are disclosed; the document contains only permit requirement limits and monitoring schedules, not actual January 2016 analytical results.
2016-02-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering January 2016, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under NPDES Permit MI0045713. The report indicates "No Discharge" for the monitoring period and includes parameter tables for flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride at the final effluent monitoring location.
Key data point: No specific measured readings provided; document states "No Discharge: Y" for all parameter sets during 01/01/2016–01/31/2016.
2016-02-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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An EGLE Air Quality Division inspection on 2/16/2016 found Arbor Hills Landfill in non-compliance status. The facility experienced a spike in odor complaints (38 in January, 91 in February 2016) attributed to excess landfill gas emissions. US EPA became involved in February 2016 and issued 114 Information requests; Fortistar's failed SO2 testing and off-site odor non-compliance were documented.
Key data point: 91 odor complaints received in February 2016 and 38 in January 2016; facility non-compliance status determined; excess landfill gas emissions identified as cause; Fortistar failed SO2 testing.
2016-02-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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This Full Compliance Evaluation (FCE) report covers Arbor Hills Landfill's air quality compliance for the period 2/16/2015–2/16/2016. The document primarily details an intensive investigation into widespread odor complaints that began in early January 2016, involving multiple odor evaluations, an unannounced EPA Region 5 inspection, and coordination with federal and state monitoring teams. Semi-annual and annual ROP (Renewable Operating Permit) certifications are also reviewed, with most compliance items marked acceptable despite some deviations related to well-field exceedances, control-system downtime, and a prior CO emissions violation.
Key data point: Distinct and definite landfill gas odor detected on 6 Mile Road near landfill NW corner on multiple dates (01/06/2016, 01/29/2016, 02/05/2016, 02/12/2016, 02/14/2016); ongoing complaint investigation spanning 01/04/2016–02/16/2016.
2016-02-16 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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On February 16, 2016, the US EPA Region V conducted an unannounced compliance inspection of Arbor Hills Landfill accompanied by Michigan AQD and OWMRP staff. The inspection focused on ongoing odor complaints from nearby residential areas, particularly in Cell 4 (newly constructed in 2014), and included geospatial air monitoring for methane and hydrogen sulfide in downwind and residential areas. AQD and EPA staff detected landfill gas odors at multiple locations on and off-site, though no Rule 901 violation had been formally verified at the time of inspection.
Key data point: Cell 4 (waste accepted May 2014, ~2 years old at inspection) identified as primary LFG odor source; 11 of 15 newly installed wells were online; ongoing odor complaints from east, northeast, and southeast residential subdivisions; no FLIR-detected gas leaks observed.
2016-02-15 · procedural · routine
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Advanced Disposal and Republic Services responded to a February 2, 2016 violation notice for off-site odor and nuisance conditions at Arbor Hills West. The companies attributed odors to Cell 4 waste overlaying older cells with incomplete gas collection infrastructure, and outlined a remediation plan including replacement of 9 wells in December 2015, installation of 20 replacement and 6 new extraction wells beginning February 5, 2016, deployment of a 2,000 SCFM flare by March 31, 2016, and weekly surface scans during construction.
Key data point: Violation Notice issued February 2, 2016 for Rule 433(1)(c) off-site odor and nuisance conditions; primary source identified as north end of Cell 4, with odors migrating from older waste in Cells 1, 2, and 5 through incomplete gas collection areas.
2016-02-02 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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On January 28, 2016, the Michigan DEQ conducted an inspection of Arbor Hills West Expanded Sanitary Landfill and issued a violation notice for odor emissions detected offsite at sufficient frequency and intensity to violate Part 115, Rule 433(1) of Michigan's solid waste rules. The operator was directed to submit a compliance response and action plan by February 15, 2016, addressing the cause and corrective measures for the gas odor condition.
Key data point: Odors detected offsite at sufficient frequency and intensity in violation of Part 115, Rule 433(1) — property boundary nuisance violation, January 28, 2016 inspection.
2016-01-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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GFL submitted a Schedule of Compliance form on January 20, 2016 indicating that no discharge occurred from the holding ponds during December 2015, and therefore sampling for additional monitoring requirements was not performed as specified in the permit.
Key data point: No discharge from holding ponds in December 2015; sampling for additional monitoring requirements not performed.
2016-01-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for Arbor Hills Remediation Area for December 2015, covering water-quality parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The report shows permit requirements and monitoring frequencies but contains no actual measured values—all data cells are blank or marked with asterisks. This is a procedural filing certifying compliance monitoring under NPDES permit MI0045713 v4.0.
Key data point: No actual measured discharge data reported; document shows permit requirement structure only (e.g., TSS limit 30 mg/L monthly average, 45 mg/L daily maximum).
2016-01-20 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · evidence · routine
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This is a December 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for Arbor Hills Remediation Area under NPDES Permit MI0045713. The report shows water-quality parameters for the final effluent at the facility during the month, filed on 2016-01-20. The document indicates 'No Discharge: Y' for all monitoring sets, meaning no reportable discharge occurred during the period.
Key data point: No discharge reported for December 2015; document contains no specific quantitative readings—only permit limit columns and date rows with no data entries visible.
2016-01-09 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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Advanced Disposal Services submitted their 2015 Annual Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) review report for the Arbor Hills Landfill on January 9, 2016. The submission confirms that facility information, site mapping, exposure documentation, spill records, employee training, maintenance records, comprehensive inspections, and corrective actions are all current and compliant with permit requirements.
Key data point: No specific factual readings or violations reported; this is a compliance certification checklist with all items marked 'Yes'.
2015-12-07 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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This is a November 2015 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area submitted under NPDES permit MI0045713. The report documents wastewater monitoring parameters including suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), and vinyl chloride, with permit limits specified for each parameter. All reported data fields are redacted (marked with asterisks), so no actual measured values are disclosed in this submission.
Key data point: No measured data disclosed; all sample measurement fields are redacted with asterisks.
2015-12-07 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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This is a routine Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering November 2015. The report documents daily monitoring of effluent parameters including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and vinyl chloride. The document indicates "No Discharge: Y" for all monitoring sets, meaning there was no effluent discharge during the reporting period.
Key data point: No quantitative discharge data provided; document shows 'No Discharge: Y' for all parameters during 11/1/2015–11/30/2015, with monitoring limits established but no actual readings recorded.
2015-11-17 · Arbor Hills 2015 soil-boring JPA (WRP000808) · procedural · routine
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This is a brief EGLE approval notice for a Resources General Permit (WRP000808 v1.0), issued November 17, 2015 and set to expire five years later on November 17, 2020. No specific technical conditions, measurements, or violation data are included in this excerpt.
Key data point: EGLE Resources General Permit WRP000808 v1.0 approved, issued 11/17/2015, expires 11/17/2020
2015-11-17 · Arbor Hills 2015 soil-boring JPA (WRP000808) · procedural · routine
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This is a routine EGLE 'Resources General Permit' record (WRP000808 v1.0) showing an approval issued on November 17, 2015, with an expiration date of November 17, 2020. No narrative content, measurements, or violation data are included.
Key data point: Permit WRP000808 v1.0 issued 2015-11-17, expires 2020-11-17.
2015-11-12 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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MDEQ issued a Violation Notice on November 6, 2015, citing Arbor Hills Energy LLC for exceeding sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emission limits on two turbines and associated ductburners at the facility (SRN N2688). The company contested the violation in a November 10 response, arguing that fuel gas analysis is more accurate than the Method 6C test data MDEQ used to calculate the exceedance, and that Michigan DEQ had previously accepted fuel analysis for compliance demonstration.
Key data point: EUTURBINE1-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 12.5 TPY as of June 2015; EUTURBINE3-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 12.5 TPY as of April 2015; EUDUCTBURNER1-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 1.5 TPY as of March 2015; EUDUCTBURNER3-S3 exceeded SO₂ limit of 1.5 TPY as of April 2015 (per Method 6C test data from March 10–11, 2015).
2015-11-10 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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This is a Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the Arbor Hills Remediation Area covering October 1-31, 2015, filed by Advanced Disposal Services under permit MI0045713 v4.0. The report lists monitoring parameters for final effluent at the facility, including flow, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand, ammonia nitrogen, phosphorus, metals (arsenic, mercury, nickel, selenium), pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and vinyl chloride. The document indicates "No Discharge: Y" for all monitoring sets, meaning no discharge occurred during the reporting period.
Key data point: No discharge reported for October 2015; document structure shows monitored parameters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, metals, vinyl chloride) and their permitted limits, but no specific measured values are populated in the provided excerpt.
2015-11-10 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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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.
2015-11-10 · Arbor Hills 2015 soil-boring JPA (WRP000808) · procedural · routine
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This is a Michigan DEQ Water Resources Division review report for a joint permit application allowing test borings within a wetland to investigate potential site contamination. The reviewer, Luke Golden, found minimal environmental impact expected and recommended the permit be issued, with restoration of bore holes after drilling.
Key data point: DEQ reviewer recommended permit issuance for wetland test borings to investigate potential contamination (File No. 2A7-61A7-P0BR, dated 2015-11-10).
2015-11-06 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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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
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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.
2015-11-03 · Arbor Hills 2015 soil-boring JPA (WRP000808) · procedural · routine
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An email chain between Golder Associates (consultant for GFL/Arbor Hills) and an MDEQ wetlands permit reviewer discusses a General Permit application for subsurface exploration boreholes on the landfill property, some of which require access through wetlands. The reviewer suggests the application fits under GP Category Q and requests more detail on borehole size, depth, and access routes before approval.
Key data point: GP submittal 2A7-61A7-P0BR for boreholes on Arbor Hills property, requested drilling start date November 5, 2015, pending MDEQ review as of Oct 29, 2015.
2015-10-19 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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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
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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.
2015-10-15 · Arbor Hills 2015 soil-boring JPA (WRP000808) · procedural · routine
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This is a 2015 joint permit application filed by Advanced Disposal (predecessor operator of Arbor Hills Landfill) with MDEQ/USACE for soil boring activities in wetlands related to a proposed north expansion of the landfill. It documents administrative details like contacts, location, project scope, and required attachments, with no factual environmental findings.
Key data point: Application seeks wetland soil boring permit for 'NORTH EXPANSION BORING' project at Arbor Hills Landfill, filed 10/15/2015, $50 fee.
2015-10-15 · Arbor Hills 2015 soil-boring JPA (WRP000808) · procedural · routine
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This is a 2015 Joint Permit Application submitted by Golder Associates on behalf of Advanced Disposal Inc. to Michigan DEQ, seeking coverage under a General Permit to drill 11 soil boreholes at Arbor Hills Landfill as part of a hydrogeologic study. The application describes temporary wetland impacts from accessing borehole sites and outlines mitigation measures like matting and re-seeding.
Key data point: Application for General Permit to drill 11 soil boreholes with temporary wetland crossing impacts, filed Oct 15, 2015 - no specific measurement readings provided.
2015-10-15 · Arbor Hills 2015 soil-boring JPA (WRP000808) · procedural · routine
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This is a 2015 engineering map showing wetland delineation and borehole sample locations at the Arbor Hills Landfill site, prepared as part of a hydrogeologic investigation. It contains no narrative findings, only a legend, project labels, and reference/imagery notes.
Key data point: No specific factual reading; this is a wetland/borehole location map with no measured data.
2015-10-02 · Arbor Hills Landfill · evidence · notable
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
2015-05-06 · N2688 · procedural · Source: EGLE Air Quality Division
2015-04-17 · Arbor Hills Remediation Area · procedural · routine
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.