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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS
9 AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE
9.1 DUST
9.1.1 Introduction
Data generated from dust monitoring undertaken by competent Consultants appointed by Thorntons
Recycling as a condition of licensing (EPA Waste Licence W0195-01) was used as the baseline
assessment for dust for the purpose of this Environmental Impact Assessment.
All developments have the potential to adversely affect air quality within the surrounding area. Currently
in Ireland there are no statutory limits for dust deposition from developments. In recent years the TA
Luft/VDI 2119/Bergerhoff Method of dust emission monitoring has become the most commonly used
method. This method involves using a direct collection pot to standardised dimensions of either glass or
plastic. The system benefits from being a direct collection method (i.e. less transferring of material and
consequent reduction in sampling errors). This method is defined as an internationally recognised
standard and has been adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the method of
choice for licensed facilities.
The current waste licence (W0195-01) for the composting facility was issued by the EPA in July 2005.
Schedule C.2 of the licence sets out the dust deposition limit for the facility. This dust limit is set at
350/mg/m 2 /day over a 30 day period.
9.1.2 Existing Environment
As part of scheduled monitoring required by the facility waste licence, dust monitoring is carried out at 3
No. locations as described in Table 9.1 and presented in Figure 9.1. These locations were chosen to
represent all directions of the site.
Table 9.1 Dust Monitoring Locations
For inspection purposes only.
Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.
Monitoring Location Description
DA At south east perimeter of site
DB At western corner of site
DC At north west perimeter of site
Total dust deposition was measured using the Bergerhoff gauges specified in the German Engineering
Institute VDI 2119 document entitled "Measurement of Dustfall using the Bergerhoff Instrument
(Standard Method)."
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