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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS Table 2.2 Groundwater Monitoring Frequency Parameter Monitoring Frequency Groundwater Level (wells) Biannual Ammoniacal Nitrogen Biannual Chloride Biannual PH Biannual Sulphate (SO4) Biannual Metals/ non metals Annually List I/II organic substances (Screen) Annually Nitrate Annually Total P/orthophosphate Annually Faecal Coliforms Annually Total Coliforms Annually 2.7.3 Noise Monitoring Programme Noise monitoring is carried out on a quarterly basis. The survey is undertaken in accordance with the methodology specified in the ‘Environmental Noise Survey Guidance Document’ published by the EPA. There is one noise monitoring location as shown on Drawing No. 5361-2406. Noise emission limits are as follows: Day dB(A) LAeq(30 minutes) = 55 Night dB(A) LAeq(30 minutes) = 45 Suitably qualified staff undertake noise monitoring. The results of the noise monitoring undertaken at the facility and an interpretation of these results are reported in the AER submitted to the EPA. 2.7.4 Surface Water Monitoring Programme For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Surface water monitoring is carried out on a quarterly basis at the location illustrated on Drawing No. 5361-2406. A suitably qualified staff member carries out all surface water sampling and an accredited laboratory carries out all off-site analysis. The samples recovered are analysed for the list of parameters in Table 2.3, which is in accordance with the parameters set out in the facility waste license (W0195-01). 41 EPA Export 01-06-2010:03:55:52

5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS Table 2.3: Surface Water Monitoring Frequency Parameter Monitoring Frequency PH Quarterly Ammonia (as NH4) Quarterly Suspended Solids Quarterly Mineral Oils Quarterly Chloride Quarterly 2.7.5 Odour Abatement Monitoring Programme The generation of anaerobic conditions and an incorrect C/N ratio in the compost are two conditions with potential for the generation of significant odours. In either case the predominant odour components are Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulphide, both of which are easily recognisable and can be detected using colorimetric indicator tubes. Odour monitoring at the site is therefore based on these compounds to enable a practical routine monitoring system to be put in place. The current monitoring schedule is as per the existing EPA waste licence (W0195-01) and is as outlined in Table 2.4: Table 2.4: Odour Abatement Monitoring Programme Control Parameter Monitoring Required Monitoring Equipment Biofilter Inlet and Outlet Gas Ammonia Monthly Colorimetric Indicator Tubes Hydrogen Sulphide Monthly Colorimetric Indicator Tubes Mercaptans Monthly Colorimetric Indicator Tubes Bed Media Odour Assessment Daily Subjective Impression Condition and depth of biofilter Daily Visual Inspection Moisture content Monthly Standard laboratory method PH Bi-annually Ammonia Bi-annually Standard laboratory method Total viable counts Bi-annually Standard laboratory method General For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Sprinkler System Check operation Daily Visual Inspection Fan Check operation Daily Visual Inspection Negative Pressure Monthly Air Current Tubes 42 EPA Export 01-06-2010:03:55:52

5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS<br />

Table 2.2 Groundwater Monitoring Frequency<br />

Parameter<br />

Monitoring<br />

Frequency<br />

Groundwater Level (wells) Biannual<br />

Ammoniacal Nitrogen Biannual<br />

Chloride Biannual<br />

PH Biannual<br />

Sulphate (SO4) Biannual<br />

Metals/ non metals<br />

Annually<br />

List I/II organic substances (Screen)<br />

Annually<br />

Nitrate Annually<br />

Total P/orthophosphate Annually<br />

Faecal Coliforms Annually<br />

Total Coliforms Annually<br />

2.7.3 Noise Monitoring Programme<br />

Noise monitoring is carried out on a quarterly basis. The survey is undertaken in accordance with the<br />

methodology specified in the ‘Environmental Noise Survey Guidance Document’ published by the EPA.<br />

There is one noise monitoring location as shown on Drawing No. 5361-2406.<br />

Noise emission limits are as follows:<br />

Day dB(A) LAeq(30 minutes) = 55<br />

Night dB(A) LAeq(30 minutes) = 45<br />

Suitably qualified staff undertake noise monitoring. The results of the noise monitoring undertaken at<br />

the <strong>facility</strong> and an interpretation of these results are reported in the AER submitted to the EPA.<br />

2.7.4 Surface Water Monitoring Programme<br />

For inspection purposes only.<br />

Consent of copyright owner required for any other use.<br />

Surface water monitoring is carried out on a quarterly basis at the location illustrated on Drawing No.<br />

5361-2406.<br />

A suitably qualified staff member carries out all surface water sampling and an accredited laboratory<br />

carries out all off-site analysis.<br />

The samples recovered are analysed for the list of parameters in Table 2.3, which is in accordance with<br />

the parameters set out in the <strong>facility</strong> waste license (W0195-01).<br />

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