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January 8, 2019
Mr. Roger Turk
Western Carolina University
3476 Old Cullowhee Road
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723
Subject: Letter Report of Landfill Gas Monitoring
WCU Closed Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina
NCDEQ Permit: 50-01
Wood Project 6252-15-0221
Dear Mr. Turk:
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (Wood) is pleased to present this Letter
Report of Landfill Gas Monitoring for Western Carolina University's (WCU's) closed
municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) located in Cullowhee, North Carolina (Figure 1). The
scope of work for this monitoring event was described in Wood's Addition of Scope
Request for Environmental Services, dated September 26, 2018. This letter report
summarizes background information, field activities, results, discussion and
recommendations from landfill gas monitoring performed at the Site.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
WCU operated the MSWLF from approximately the 1960s until 1993. Jackson County also
disposed of municipal solid waste at the landfill from approximately the early 1970s
through the early 1980s. The landfill property is approximately 31.5 acres, approximately
four acres of which contain the former landfill. The landfill was closed in accordance with
the then applicable North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) closure
standards (15A NCAC 13B 0.0510), and a closure letter was issued to WCU by NCDEQ on
September 5, 1995. NCDEQ personnel conducted a facility audit on March 16, 2011, and
determined that landfill gas monitoring at the landfill must be performed in order for the
landfill to be in compliance with the post -closure conditions identified in the 1995 closure
letter.
Correspondence:
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
1308 Patton Avenue
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
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Letter Report of Landfill Gas Monitoring January 8, 2019
WCU Closed Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, Cullowhee, North Carolina
Wood Project 6252-15-0221
In response to the audit, a Landfill Gas Investigation Work Plan, which described the
preliminary landfill gas investigation, as well as the 'full' landfill gas investigation, was
submitted to NCDEQ on October 19, 2011, and approved by NCDEQ in a letter dated
November 29, 2011. Wood conducted the preliminary landfill gas investigation in January
2012 using the existing groundwater monitoring wells, and then conducted semi-annual
landfill gas monitoring utilizing the existing groundwater monitoring wells from August
2012 to November 2015 to comply with the post -closure conditions. The 'full' landfill gas
investigation, which included the installation of eight permanent landfill gas monitoring
wells, was performed in February 2016. Since the 'full' landfill gas investigation has been
implemented, monitoring of landfill gas has been conducted quarterly in accordance with
NCDEQ Solid Waste Management rules (15A NCAC 1313.1626 (b)).
FIELD ACTIVITIES
On December 4, 2018, Wood personnel measured landfill gas at the eight landfill gas
monitoring wells (LG-1, LG-2, LG-3S, LG-3D, LG-4, LG-5, LG-6 and LG-7) at the Site (Figure
2). The landfill gas monitoring wells are screened in the unsaturated zone and located
between the landfill and the Site's property boundary. The landfill gas monitoring wells are
fitted with a slip cap and ball valve to allow for measurement of potential landfill gas. A
calibrated gas monitoring instrument, a Landtec GEM 5000+, was used to measure
atmospheric pressure, as well as the following landfill gas parameters:
• Methane (percent by volume)
• Oxygen (percent by volume)
• Carbon dioxide (percent by volume)
The initial and stabilized readings for the above parameters were measured and recorded.
The Solid Waste Section's Landfill Gas Monitoring Data Form was used to record
measurements and other relevant information and is attached.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The Site landfill gas monitoring wells were tested for methane, carbon dioxide, and
oxygen. Refer to the attached Landfill Gas Monitoring Data Form for the testing results.
Concentrations of methane were not detected in the landfill gas monitoring wells. The
regulatory limit for methane at a MSWLF property boundary is equal to the lower
explosive limit of methane (15A NCAC 13B.1627 (d)). The recorded results from the eight
landfill gas wells do not exceed this limit indicating that regulatory limits are not being
exceeded at the Site.
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Letter Report of Landfill Gas Monitoring January 8, 2019
WCU Closed Municipal Solid Waste Landf I4 Cullowhee, North Carolina
Wood Project 6252-15-0221
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the results of this monitoring event, we recommend submitting a copy of this
letter report to NCDEQ Solid Waste Section for their evaluation. We recommend
continued quarterly monitoring of landfill gas at the Site.
CLOSING
If you have any questions concerning these services, please do not hesitate to contact us
at [phone].
Sincerely,
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
RodneyM. Clark, for o n V—
Technical Professional witlipermis ion
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Susan E. Avritt, P.E., L.G.
Senior Engineer
attachments: Figure 1: Topographic Site Map
Figure 2: Landfill Gas and Monitoring Well Locations
Landfill Gas Data Monitoring Form
NCDEQ Environmental Monitoring Reporting Form
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NC Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Section
Landfill Gas Monitoring Data Form
Notice: Thisform and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in NC General Statue 132-1. As such, these documents are
available far inspection and examination by any person upon request (NC General Statute 132-6).
Facility Name: a ` A4S W L_F _ __ _Permit Number: _� W C�
Sampling Date:_ 7 NC,lLandfill
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Sample Collector Name & Position: Ka5t o, ,•F-
Gas Meter Type & Serial Number: Cif d) r' Gas Meter Calibration Date: '
Field Calibration Date & Time: _ 7L1W
Field Calibration Gas Type (15/15 or35/50): 1 s I S Field Calibration Gas Canister Expiration Date: Z
Gas Meter Pump Rate: 0. - t- l v""
Ambient Air Temperature: 4(' g): T7 Barometric Pressure m. or mm H 66 Weather Conditions:��
Instructions: Under "Location or LFG Well", list monitoring well # or describe monitoring location (e.g., inside field office).
Attach a test location map or drawing. Report methane readings as both % LEL and % CH4 by volume.
Convert % CH4 (by volume) to % LEL as follows: % methane (by volume)/20 = % LEL.
*Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) gas monitoring may be required for Construction & Demolition Landfills (CDLFs). See
individual permit conditions and/or Facility LFG monitoring plan.
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ACTION LEVELS: Methane: >1.25% by volume (inside structures) AND >5% by volume (at facility boundary)
Hydrogen Sulfide: >1% by volume (inside structures) AND >4% by volume (at facility boundary)
Certification
To the best of my knowledge, the information reported and statements made on this data submittal and attachments
are true and correct. I am aware that there are significant penalties for making any false statement, representation,
oClu ing the possibia fine nd imprisonment'.
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IGNATURE TITLE
Revised — March 6, 2017

Signature
1308 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
Facility Representative Address
F-1253
NC PE Firm License Number (if applicable effective May 1, 2009)
Revised 612009
kR USE ONLY ❑Paper Report ❑Electronic Data - Email CD (data loaded: Yes ! No) Doc/Event #:
NC DENR Environmental Monitoring
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Repotting Form
Notice: This form and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in INC General Statute 132-1. As such, these documents are
available for inspection and examination by any person upon request (NC General Statute 132-6).
Instructions:
Prepare one form for each individually monitored unit.
Please type or print legibly.
Attach a notification table with values that attain or exceed INC 2L groundwater standards or INC 2B surface water standards. The notification
must include a preliminary analysis of the cause and significance of each value. (e.g. naturally occurring, off -site source, pre-existing
condition, etc.).
Attach a notification table of any groundwater or surface water values that equal or exceed the reporting limits.
Attach a notification table of any methane gas values that attain or exceed explosive gas levels. This includes any structures on or nearby the
facifity (NCAC 13B .1629 (4)(a)(i).
Send the original signed and sealed form, any tables, and Electronic Data Deliverable to: Compliance Unit, NCDENR-DWM, Solid Waste
Section, 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1646.
Solid Waste Monitoring Data Submittal Information
Name of entity submitting data (laboratory, consultant, facility owner):
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
Contact for questions about data formatting. Include data preparer's name, telephone number and E-mail address:
Name: Susan Avritt Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
INC Landfill Rule: Actual sampling dates (e.g.,
Facility name: Facility Address: Facility Permit # (.0500 or .1600) October 20-24, 2006)
Western Carolina University Monteith Gap Road (State Road 1336) 50-01 .0500 December 4, 2018
MSW Landfill Cullowhee, Jackson County, INC 28723
Environmental Status: (Check all that apply)
❑ Initial/Background Monitoring Z Detection Monitoring
of data submitted: (Check all that apply)
Groundwater monitoring data from monitoring wells ❑X
Groundwater monitoring data from private water supply wells ❑
Leachate monitoring data
Surface water monitoring data ❑
❑ Assessment Monitoring
Methane gas monitoring data
Corrective action data (specify)
Other(specify)
❑ Corrective Action
Notification attached?
❑ No. No groundwater or surface water standards were exceeded.
Yes, a notification of values exceeding a groundwater or surface water standard is attached. It includes a list of groundwater and surface water
monitoring points, dates, analytical values, INC 2L groundwater standard, INC 2B surface water standard or NC Solid Waste GWPS and
preliminary analysis of the cause and significance of any concentration.
❑ Yes, a notification of values exceeding an explosive methane gas limit is attached. It includes the methane monitoring points, dates, sample
values and explosive methane gas limits.
Certification
To the best of my knowledge, the information reported and statements made on this data submittal and attachments are true and correct.
Furthermore, I have attached complete notification of any sampling values meeting or exceeding groundwater standards or explosive gas
levels, and a preliminary analysis of the cause and significance of concentrations exceeding groundwater standards. I am aware that there
are significant penalties for making any false statement, representation, or certification including the possibility of a fine and imprisonment.
Susan Avritt, PE, LG Senior Engineer [phone]
Representative Namf (Print) ,1 1_ Title (Area Code) Telephone Number
Affix INC Licepse'd7rl�Y�gbiWpI Geologist Seal
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