5001_Jackson_WCU_MSWLF_GWNotification_FID1286299_20190312

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Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
1308 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806
USA
March 12, 2019
Ms. Jaclynne Drummond
Hydrogeologist, Solid Waste Section
NCDEQ — Division of Waste Management
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778-8211
RE: 14-Day Notification of Groundwater Protection Standard Exceedance(s)
Western Carolina University Closed Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
Jackson County, North Carolina
Permit 50-01
Wood Project 6252-15-0221.04
Dear Ms. Drummond:
T: 828-252-8130
www.woodpic.com
In accordance with 15A NCAC 1313.1633(c)(1), Western Carolina University (WCU) is submitting a 14-Day
Notification of Groundwater Protection Standard Exceedance(s) form following the identification of an
exceedance of the concentration of 1,4-dioxane at WCU's Closed Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF).
Groundwater and surface water samples were collected at WCU's Closed MSWLF on February 25, 2019 and
submitted for analysis of Appendix I volatile organic compounds according to EPA Method 8260, Appendix I
metals according to EPA Methods 6020A and 7470A, and 1,4-dioxane according to EPA Method 8260 SIM
(selective ion monitoring). The compound 1,4-dioxane was detected in groundwater samples collected from two
monitoring wells (MW-3 and MW-4) at concentrations greater than the North Carolina Groundwater Standard of
3 micrograms per liter, as summarized in the table below. Concentrations of 1,4-dioxane were not detected
above the method detection limit in the groundwater samples collected from monitoring wells MW-1 and MW-2,
or in the surface water samples collected at locations SW-1 and SW-2. The analytical report was received on
March 11, 2019, and the results were verbally communicated to you on March 12, 2019. This is the first time that
1,4-dioxane has been analyzed and detected, so there is no historical data with which to compare the February
2019 results. Further monitoring/evaluation will be necessary to determine a potential cause and significance of
the exceedances. This data, tabulated below, will be included in the February 2019 Semi-annual Water Quality
and Landfill Gas Monitoring Report that will be submitted to NCDEQ.
Monitoring Well/
Sample ID
Date
Groundwater
Standard
1,4-dioxane
Concentration
MW-3
2/25/2019
3
3.1
FD-1* (MW-3)
2/25/2019
3
3.4
M W -4
2/25/2019
3
3.6
Notes:
* - FD-1 is a duplicate sample collected with MW-3.
Concentrations are in micrograms per liter (p /L).
North Carolina Corporate Engineering License No F-1253, Geology C-247 0

14-Day Notification of Groundwater Protection Standard Exceedance(s)
WCU - Closed MSWLF
Wood Project 6252-15-0221
March 12, 2019
If you have any questions regarding this notification, please feel free to contact Susan Avritt at [phone].
Sincerely,
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.
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Susan E. Avritt, P.E., L.G. Matthew E. Wallace, P.E.
Senior Engineer Senior Associate
attachment: 14-day Notification of Groundwater Protection Standard Exceedance(s)
cc: Roger Turk, Western Carolina University

NC DEQ 14-Day Notification of Groundwater
Division of Waste Management - Solid Waste Protection Standard Exceedance(s)
per rule: 15A NCAC 1313.11633(c)(1)
Notice: This form and any information attached to it are "Public Records" as defined in NC 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 applicable groundwater protection standards.
Send the original signed and sealed form, any tables, and Electronic Data Deliverable to: Compliance Unit, NCDEQ-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]
Actual sampling dates (e.g.,
Facility name: Facility Address: Facility Permit # October 20-24, 2006)
Western Caro1na University Monteith Gap Road (State Road 1336) 50-01 February 25, 2019
Closed MSW Landfill Cullowhee, Jackson County, NC 28723
Environmental Status: (Check all that apply)
Initial/Background Monitoring �X Detection Monitoring ❑ Assessment Monitoring ❑ Corrective Action
Additional Information:
nA notification of values exceeding a groundwater protection standard as defined in 15A NCAC 13B .1634(g)(h) is attached. It includes a list of
groundwater monitoring points, dates, analytical values, NC 2L groundwater standard, NC Solid Waste GWPS and preliminary analysis of the
cause and significance of any concentration.
❑ A re-sampl}ng event was conducted to confirm the exceedances.
❑ Alternate Source Demonstration(s) have been approved for the following constituents with report date:
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 Senior Engineer 828-252-8130
FoMyRepresentative' Na e {Pri Title
Signature
1308 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
Facility Representative Address
PE: F-1253; PG: C-247
NC PG1PE Firm License Number (if applicable effective May 1, 2009)
Revised 612016
(Area Code) Telephone Number
IZ Affx NC Licensed/Professional Geologist or Professional
Engineer Seal
Date