Closed Landfill Report Hamilton County, Ohio March 2015
Prepared by: Hamilton County Public Health Department of Environmental Health Services Waste Management Division Board of Health Tracey A. Puthoff, Esq., President Mark Rippe, Vice President Kenneth Amend, M.D. Jim Brett Thomas Chatham
Timothy Ingram, Health Commissioner
For more information, please contact: Hamilton County Public Health Department of Environmental Health Services 250 William Howard Taft, 2nd Floor Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (513) 946-7800 www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org
Disclaimer This report is generated based on a review of records and reflects limited environmental data collection by Hamilton County Public Health. This report is only a summary. The closed landfill files, in their entirety, are available for review at the offices of Hamilton County Public Health. This report is not intended to serve as a detailed environmental site assessment, and should not be used as such. Hamilton County Public Health encourages property owners, prospective buyers, or other interested parties to rely upon detailed site assessments performed by qualified professionals. Although this report is complete to the best of our knowledge, the absence of a site from this report is not conclusive evidence that it was never a dumpsite or landfill.
Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction
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2.0 2014 Sampling Summary
2
3.0 Closed Landfills
3
3.1 Amberley Village Landfill 3.2 Anderson Township Landfill 3.3 Carmical Landfill 3.4 Cheviot Landfill 3.5 Cincinnati Milacron Landfill 3.6 Crosby Township Civic Association Landfill 3.7 Debolt Landfill 3.8 East Maimi River Road Landfill 3.9 Elmwood Place Landfill 3.10 Evans 3.11 Evendale Landfill 3.12 Glendale Landfill 3.13 Glenway Crossing Landfill 3.14 Greenhills Landfill 3.15 Harrison Landfill 3.16 Lockland Incinerator 3.17 Lockland Shepherd Lane Landfill 3.18 Loveland Harper Avenue Landfill 3.19 Miamitown Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill 3.20 Miamiview Road Ash Landfill 3.21 New Baltimore Auto Parts 3.22 Old Galbraith Road Landfill
3.23 Old Newtown Landfill 3.24 Paul Willis 3.25 Schweitzer Landfill 3.26 St. Bernard Landfill 3.27 Wurzelbacher Landfill 3.28 Wyoming Landfill
Appendices Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix
A – Closed Landfill Surface Water Chemical Data B – Countywide Map of Landfill locations C – Sampling and Inspection Methods D – Sampling and Inspection Schedule
1.0 INTRODUCTION During the Past 30 years the handling and disposal of solid waste has become increasingly regulated and complex. Modern landfills are now constructed with engineered liners, leachate collection systems, and elaborate gas control systems. All of these controls and regulations are designed to protect human health and the environment. By contrast most of the disposal sites in this report were operated under standard practices at the time which included disposal into gravel pits, ravines, hillsides, and sometimes burning of refuse. As a result these older landfills present a much higher risk of contaminating ground and/or surface water or methane gas migration onto neighboring properties. Twenty-eight documented closed landfills are located in Hamilton County. Most of these sites operated and were closed prior to 1990 when rules were adopted by the Ohio EPA to bring solid waste landfills in line with current location, design, operating, closure, and post closure requirements. WM Staff continues to expand our evaluation of the status of the landfills by performing surface water monitoring, biological monitoring, and methane gas monitoring at and around targeted landfills. A map with the location of all landfills discussed in this report can be found in Appendix B. This report was generated as part of Waste Management’s (WM) program plan of work, which included: Action:
Conduct surveillance for environmental releases from active and inactive waste facilities.
Operational Indicators:
Number of samplings conducted.
2.0 2014 SAMPLING AND INSPECTION SUMMARY Surface water sampling, involving water quality and biological sampling, was conducted at six of the closed landfills. The landfills monitored included Carmical, Miamitown, Evans, Glendale, Greenhills, and Loveland Harper. The results of the water quality monitoring are provided in Appendix A. According to the limited sampling, water quality was generally within the range of natural waters and historical values for all parameters. Biological sampling generally confirmed the water quality sampling results. Results of the biological sampling are presented in the summaries of each respective landfill. Samples were taken in the same locations as the water quality samples. Waste Management personnel conducted gas monitoring at six targeted closed landfills. These included punch bar sampling at Debolt, Glendale, Lockland (Incinerator), Old Newtown, and Wyoming Closed Landfills. Waste Management Staff has also monitored the venting system and storm sewer system of Cheviot landfill quarterly throughout the year. Some of the other closed landfills are also monitored routinely by owners or their consultants. These include the Loveland Harper Avenue, Harrison, Anderson, Greenhills, and St Bernard landfills. Results of this year’s monitoring indicate that some of the old landfills are still producing methane gas due to the anaerobic decomposition of the wastes present in those landfills. The data is presented in the summaries of each respective landfill. Waste Management staff also conducts periodic visual inspections of closed landfills. Landfills where visual inspections were conducted in 2014 include Anderson Township, Debolt, Evendale, Glenway Crossing, Harrison, Lockland Incinerator, Lockland Shepherd, Miamiview Rd Ash, New Balt Autoparts, Old Newtown, Paul Willis, Schweitzer, and Wyoming.
3.0 CLOSED LANDFILLS
3.1 Amberley Village Landfill Facility Name:
Amberley Village Landfill
A.K.A.:
Amberley Village North Site Composting Facility; Amberley Leaf and Woody Debris Disposal
Location:
8601 Ridge Road Amberley Village, OH 45237
Parcel(s):
52600400026
Lat, Long:
39.216898
Region:
Amberley Village
Owner:
Amberley Village
Operation (yrs):
1950’s – late 1980’s
-84.434781
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3.1.1 Facility Overview Amberley Village landfill operated as a series of trenches excavated 6 to 10 feet deep, probably beginning in the late 1950’s and ending in the late 1980’s. The Village used these trenches for disposal of leaves, wood debris, tree limbs, and logs. The filled trenches were then covered with 2 to 4 feet of native clay soil. Most of the trenches were oriented in a north-south direction. Hamilton County permitted the landfill in 1969 and the facility was later “grandfathered” under the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) solid waste regulations that went into effect in 1976. The Village closed the underground disposal facility in 1989 and replaced it with a surface composting facility. In August 2003, Rule 13 authorization was granted to the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati to excavate, evaluate, and monitor test pits in three areas of debris placement. This study was prepared by Civil &
Environmental Consultants (CEC) in a report dated December 5, 2003. CEC mapped the former disposal trenches using a combination of test trenches, test pits, and geophysics. CEC identified four trenches on the north side of a centrally located access road and ten trenches in the area south of the access road. In September, 2004, and Explosive Gas Monitoring Plan (prepared by CEC) was submitted for the site. Figure 3.1-A shows areas and depths that materials were removed from: FIGURE 3.1‐A
From July to September, 2007, Amberley Village contracted the removal of the buried leaf and wood debris from the disposal areas. Rule 13 authorization from the OEPA was granted for this project in a letter dated April 4, 2006. The work was performed by Evans Landscaping Inc. and oversight/engineering services were provided by H.C. Nutting Company. Once the buried leaf and wood debris material was excavated and removed from the site, the excavations were filled with compacted soil. The finish grade surface was shaped to promote surface drainage. The excavated leaf and wood debris material ( 22,146 cubic yards) was transported to the licensed Evans Landscaping compost facility and 30 cubic yards of solid waste materials (concrete, metal, and plastic) encountered were transported to Rumpke Sanitary Landfill. The excavation process near a cellular telephone tower located in the northwest corner stayed approximately 20 feet away from the tower or approximately 5 feet outside a perimeter chain-link fence. Because of this limitation, approximately 800 cubic yards of the leaf and wood debris was not removed from the site. In June, 2008, an Explosive Gas Monitoring Plan (prepared by H.C. Nutting Company) was submitted for the remaining leaf and wood debris remaining at the site. The material was being maintained in place to avoid adverse impacts to the cell tower compound which had been constructed in fall 2000. In a February 2010 letter from the Ohio EPA Amberley Village was authorized to cease monitoring for explosive gas. 3.1.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill.
Gas monitoring was conducted at the Amberley Village Closed Landfill by CEC (consultant) in September 2003. The results of this work indicated that the landfill material was generating methane gas. As a result, Amberley was required to submit an explosive gas plan. An explosive gas plan was submitted on September 30, 2004. To our knowledge, no monitoring was performed in 2005, 2006, or 2007. The focus on this property has shifted to future development of the site. In April of 2006, OEPA approved a plan to excavate the placed waste which would eliminate the concern of migrating gas. The removal of debris was performed by Evans Landscaping Inc. from July 2007 to the middle of September 2007. 22,146 cubic yards of leaf and wood debris were removed and seven 30 cubic yard containers of solid waste were transported to Rumpke Sanitary Landfill. Limited waste remains onsite surrounding a cellular phone tower located on the northwest corner of the facility. An Explosive Gas Monitoring Plan for the Cell Tower compound Area was submitted to the Ohio EPA in February 2008 and was revised June 2008. In a February 3, 2010 letter the OEPA authorized the facility to cease explosive gas monitoring at the facility. WM will continue to monitor activities at this facility. 3.1.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on December 30, 2013. The inspector noted that no violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.1.4 SITE PRESENT DAY With the exception of the cell phone tower on the northwest corner, the site currently exists as undeveloped land. A portion of the property continues to be maintained by the Village to store materials for an OEPA registered Class IV composting facility.
3.2 Anderson Township Landfill Facility Name:
Anderson Township Landfill
A.K.A:
N/A
Location:
8311 Broadwell Road. Southwest corner of Broadwell Road and the railroad tracks in Anderson Township, Ohio.
Parcel(s):
50001620003
Lat, Long:
39.136498
Region:
Anderson Township, Ohio
Owner:
Anderson Township Landfill Inc; aka, Rumpke
Operation (yrs):
1963 – December 31, 1986 or September, 1987
-84.320857
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3.2.1 Facility Overview Anderson Township Landfill is located at 8311 Broadwell Road in Anderson Township, Ohio, on the southwest corner of Broadwell Road and the railroad tracks. The Anderson Township Landfill is a grandfathered site, having been in existence before current state regulations on solid waste landfills became effective. The landfill is comprised of approximately 23 acres. The top of the landfill is approximately 590’ above mean sea level while the bordering Broadwell Road to the North and the railroad tracks to the East reside at approximately 540’ above mean sea level. A former gravel pit operation borders the site to the South and
West (now a small pond). The base of the landfill to the South and West is approximately 500’ above mean seal level. Figure 3.2-A illustrates the topography of the site below: FIGURE 3.2‐A
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An abandoned gravel pit, Anderson Township Landfill opened in 1963 and was used by Anderson Township, Madeira, Silverton, Mariemont, Terrace Park, Columbia Township, Indian Hill, Fairfax, Newtown and parts of Clermont County for solid waste disposal. Residents along Broadwell Road were opposed to the dump from the beginning. No records on the depth of the gravel pit prior to waste disposal could be found. In December 1967, the chief county building inspector ordered the dump closed due to the use of large trucks on the residential roads. The operator and owner, Eugene E. Martin, was granted an injunction to remain open by a Common Pleas Court Judge to allow time to apply for a special permit. The zoning hearing took place on January 24, 1968. During the hearing, expert testimony from an engineer and three University of Cincinnati engineers claimed that not only was the dump a nuisance, it poisoned the underground water tables “that supply half of Hamilton County.” During testimony by Dr. Warren Huff, PhD., Geology, zoning board member Edward Schumacher said he didn’t believe Huff when he said the rock formations were over a million years old. Schumacher said he believed in the Bible and it “says the world just isn’t that old.” As a result of the hearing, Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the special permit to Eugene Martin. Opponents stated they would appeal. In September 1968, a few months after the above hearing, hundreds of dead fish were reported in the pond located west of the landfill. Residents demanded an investigation. Following the investigation, it was determined that the landfill did pollute the groundwater. An Ohio Department of Health (ODH) letter to the lawyers of those opposed to the landfill recommended those residents with wells on their properties to connect to public water supply. Another ODH letter dated February 26, 1970, states “if water pollution has occurred from the landfill, it has already taken place and continued use of the disposal site will not reverse any damage that might have been done. Continued use of the landfill at the present grade level above the water table
would not cause any problems if operations were conducted appropriately.” At that time, the landfill was expected to close in 12 months. The earliest license on record to operate the Anderson Township Landfill as a solid waste disposal site was issued to Eugene Martin by the Hamilton County Board of Health on January 1, 1969 at a cost of $250.00. A procedure plan dated June 18, 1969 exists for the landfill. The procedure plan was intended for all existing land disposal sites that have not had detailed engineering plans approved or submitted pending approval by the Ohio Department of Health. The procedure plan was to be used as an alternative to engineering plans until detailed engineering plans were approved or the operation phased out. The 1969 procedure plan notes that the landfill took in 62 trucks a day or approximately 1,100 cubic yards of waste per day. The total acreage was documented as 23, the nearest residence or business was 100 feet from the landfill and a water well existed on the site. The plan also notes that the landfill would remain open for another 1½ years. The landfill remained licensed through the 1970s. At some point in the early 1980s, Rumpke became involved with the property. The exact relationship early on is not clear. Some records note that Rumpke utilized the landfill simply to dump their waste while others note that they were co-owners, but not responsible for operations. In the spring of 1982, methane, linked to the landfill, was discovered seeping beneath the building of the Didier Taylor Refractories Corp (formerly located at today’s Evans Warehouse, east of the landfill across the railroad tracks). At this time, Rumpke immediately took over operations of the landfill in an attempt to properly vent the gas and control the problem. On May 3, 1983 at 6:05 a.m., an explosion occurred at a residential house formerly addressed as 8339 Broadwell Road. The house was located near the eastern corner of the landfill between the landfill and the railroad tracks (as illustrated in Figure 3.2-B below). The explosion caused $30,000 worth damage and moved the two-story frame house off its foundation. No one was injured, but a 17 year-old woman residing upstairs at the time escaped. FIGURE 3.2‐B
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Immediately following the May 3, 1983 explosion, Soil & Material Engineers Inc. conducted an investigation of gas migration at the residence and adjacent yard. It concluded that combustible gases originating from the Anderson Township sanitary landfill have migrated into the property. Following the 1983 event, methane monitoring surrounding the site was initiated and continues today. As of November 2008, Rumpke is approved by Ohio EPA to conduct semi-annual explosive gas monitoring of all
probes, on and off-site. Off-site probes exist east of the site to monitor under the slab of the Evans warehouse (referred to as the “Office” in several reports) and a methane detector is located north of the site in the firehouse. 3.2.2 SAMPLING RESULSTS Monitoring of methane gas at the Anderson Closed Landfill continued in 2014 (Figure 3.2-C). Since the beginning of 2009 Rumpke has sampled the wells and the office building semi-annually. For 2014 the semiannual monitoring was performed on May 15, 2014 and November 11, 2014. Monitoring of wells and the Evans Office Building indicated no methane gas detection during the May 2014 monitoring event. During the November 2014 monitoring methane was detected (50 % LEL) in AGP-2R. After adjustments were made to the cutoff trench, this location was rechecked on November 12, 2014 and no gas was detected. In November of 2012 there was an explosive gas threshold exceedance at AGP-3R. As a result of the exceedance adjustments were made to the gas collection system and gas monitoring was performed the next day on November 20, 2012. Explosive gas was again detected in AGP-3R. As required by the facility’s Explosive Gas Monitoring Program weekly monitoring was implemented. A required 30 day report was submitted December 18, 2012. The report indicated that additional adjustments and repairs had been made to the gas collection system. In the report it was also documented that no detection of explosive gas had occurred since November 28, 2012, meaning no explosive gas had been detected for four successive monitoring events over a three week period. Therefore the 30 day report dated December 18, 2012, was also submitted to satisfy the final report requirements and sampling frequency was returned to a semi-annual basis. Prior to the 2012 detection, the most recent detections of methane gas had been January 21, 2003 and February 15, 2002. During these monitoring events AGP-12R had detectable levels of 0.9% and 1.7% methane respectively. No gas has been detected in AGP-12R since January 2003. Monitoring will continue to be done by Rumpke on a semi-annual basis for all monitoring locations. (Data for this landfill is in the files at Hamilton County Public Health). 3.2.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on December 31, 2014. The inspector noted that the cap was in good condition. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.2.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Today, the landfill is covered with grass and weeds. Several gas extraction wells exist throughout the landfill and a flare (not in operation) is situated on the Northeast corner of the property. Photographs taken during site visits follow:
Figure 3.2‐C Anderson Township Closed Landfill
= Approximate Limits of Waste = Gas Monitoring Location
3.3 CARMICAL LANDFILL Facility Name:
Carmical Landfill
A.K.A:
N/A
Location:
5441 – 5451 East Miami River Road. Situated north of East Miami River Road, approximately 0.5-mile west of the Gum Run Road intersection in Miami Township, Ohio.
Parcel(s):
57001300008
Lat/Long:
39.200205
Region:
Cleves (Miami Township), OH 45002
Owners:
Hamilton County Park District
Operation (yrs):
1975-1993 (based on records)
-84.709686
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3.3.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Carmical Landfill is located in Miami Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, situated north of East Miami River Road, approximately 0.5-mile west of Gum Run Road intersection. Hamilton County Auditor records address the property as 5451 East Miami River Road, Cleves, Ohio 45002. Topography of the former landfill is primarily flat, with gentle north to northeast slopes. The property is bordered to the north and east by the Great Miami River. The property is bordered to the south by East Miami River Road. A former gravel pit (currently being filled) is located west of the landfill. Figure 3.3-A illustrates the topography of the site:
FIGURE 3.3‐A
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Based on records obtained from the Hamilton County Auditor website, the following ownership/transaction history of the property was obtained: 1943 – 1954: Norman and Elanor Weickel 1954 – 1975: Jelen A F & Company 1975 – 1987: Welch Sand & Gravel Company 1987 – 2010: Monfort Heights Athletic Association 2010 – Present: Hamilton County Park District The above records suggest that the landfill was a gravel pit until at least 1987, when the Monfort Heights Athletics Association purchased the property. Based on records, filling of the gravel pit likely occurred both during the operation of the gravel pit and after. An aerial photograph from 1975 (Figure 3.3-B) suggests that filling activities were occurring on a central portion of the property at that time. Evidence of filling was not observed in a previous 1968 aerial photograph. FIGURE 3.3‐B
An Ohio EPA letter dated June 24, 1986 and a Hamilton County letter dated May 15, 1986 outlined specific guidelines that the then operating landfill was to only accept earth, rock, stone, brick, concrete, pavement, tree debris, material from construction and demolition operations such as brick, concrete, stone, glass, wallboard, framing and finishing lumber, roofing materials, plumbing, plumbing fixtures, wiring, and insulation materials. A Hamilton County letter dated May 1, 1987, indicated that proper control and restrictions were not being adequately maintained to prevent open dumping of solid waste materials, which should be put only in a licensed sanitary landfill. Some items observed in a April 29, 1987 inspection included concrete, timbers, metal tubing, electric, boxes, bedding, water heaters, furniture, insulation, metal cabinets, tree, tires, and roofing. Control measures were recommended by Hamilton County to avoid potential violations and/or prohibiting the landfill’s operation. Two additional letters indicating guidelines that the landfill could only accept construction and demolition debris were sent by Hamilton County on February 12, 1992 and May 19, 1992. No closure records of the landfill are available. Until 2011, the property had been used by the Monfort Heights Athletic Association as recreational baseball and soccer fields with gravel parking areas and a gazebo. In 2011, the recreational ball fields and gravel parking areas were removed and the property is now vacant green space owned by the Hamilton County Park District. The property was formerly accessible with an access drive from East Miami River Road; however, it is now blocked by a locked gate. 3.3.2 SAMPLING RESULTS The Great Miami River runs along the north side of the Carmical Landfill. Samples are taken above and below the landfill. Historically, stream samples have been taken above (S-1), next to (S-2), and below (S-3) the landfill (Appendix A). Given the steady findings of S-2 and that both upstream and downstream samples are collected around Carmical landfill, sample site S-2 was removed from the sampling protocol in 2007. Samples around Carmical Landfill were collected on September 10, 2014. The upstream sample was in shallow (1’), gravelly, rocky riffle area of the river. The shallow area had rapid flow across the rocks. The downstream sample was taken in a pool about 1 to 2 feet deep with a rocky, silty bottom. The flow at the downstream location was slow. It was noted during the 2010 and 2011 sampling that the river bank had been significantly reshaped by the owner for recreational use since the 2009 sampling. The referenced locations are shown on Figure 3.3-C. Alkalinity, Chloride, and Sodium all showed slight increases when comparing 2014 results with 2012. However all were within the range of historically observed values. Iron concentrations were above the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) at both sample locations. The SMCL for iron has been exceeded at both locations every sampling year since 2010. During 2010 sampling TDS increased above the SMCL at both sampling locations after which both locations dropped back below the SMCL of 250 mg/L for the 2011 sampling. In 2012 TDS rose to an all-time high level of 956 mg/L in the upstream sample location. Both sample locations were below the SMCL for TDS during this year’s sampling. The SMCL pH range was exceeded at both sampling locations. Both S-1 and S-2 have consistently shown pH levels near or above the high end (8.5) of the pH range for SMCL. Manganese was slightly above the SMCL of 0.05 mg/L at both sample locations. However the concentrations were within the elevated levels annually observed across the watershed. All other parameters were below their respective SMCL or MCL in both the upstream and downstream samples. Surface water chemical data is illustrated for Carmical Landfill in the graphs on the subsequent pages.
Mayfly, Caddisfly, Damselfly, midges, minnows, flat worms, and pouch snails have historically and continue to be dominant organisms at both of the locations (Table 3.3-A). Riffle Beetles have also been common at the upstream sampling site. Historically, the number of types of organisms has been higher at the upstream sample (S-1) than the downstream sample (S-3) due to the differing habitats present at the sampling locations. This also continued in 2014, with the number of upstream organisms being 9 and the number of downstream organisms being 5. Diversity and total numbers of organisms was similar to what has been found during previous years in both the upstream and downstream sample locations. Generally, the results indicate good environmental conditions were present and agreed with water quality results. Table 3.3‐A
Location S-3 9/21/2001 7/16/2002 10/8/2003 9/10/2004 9/22/2005 9/15/2006 10/9/2007 10/30/2008 11/5/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/13/2012 9/10/2014
2 3
14
54
8
34
*
3
52
22
6
5
7
>100 23
9*
10
11
12 >50
2
11 8
* *
1
1
1*
>30
>100
10 >12 >30
>50
12 >50
*
>100 >100
*
1
1
2*
*
*
*
*
5* *
1 *
3
1
8
1
>30
2
>30
6
2
12
5
30
3
5
* - Observed while sampling
28
1
58 1
2*
4
6
1
2
*
*
Natricinae
Hemiptera
Water / Garter Snake
Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
Hemiptera
Hemiptera Gerridae (Water Strider) * * 1
12
13 1
*
5
13
10
>100
6
>100 >30
10
1
5
12
* >100 1
1
3
10
5 1
15
2 1*
3* 3*
>100
1
8 2
3
>50
>25
5
*
3
25
*
5
1
*
1
155
1
*
5
*
104
*
7*
*
106
3*
4
2
2
15
34
22
>100
>100
4
12
2
8
10
>100
19
>25
7
8
1 8
1
2
31 1
1
Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Diptera Unknown Larva
1 1
27
4
11
Hemiptera
Diptera Culex (Mosquito)
2 15
10 1
*
23
13 5
1
1 3
1
4
4
1
Corixidae (Water Boatman)
Diptera
Diptera
Diptera Simuliidae (Blackfly)
Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Gastropoda Physa (Pouch Snail)
Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly)
Annelida
Diptera
Annelida
Hirudinea (Leech)
Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Nematoda
Amphipoda Scud
Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm)
Isopoda Sow Bug
Round Worm
Odonata Damselfly Adult
3*
>50
Turbellaria
Odonata Damselfly Nymph
85 27
1
Decapoda
Odonata Dragonfly Adult
1*
61
1
Flat Worm
Odonata Dragonfly Nymph
13 1
56
1
Non-indicative
* 1
4* 7
Crayfish
Hemiptera
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Sialidae (Alderfly)
Diptera Crane Fly Adult
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Diptera
Amphibia Tadpoles
Pelecypoda
Amphibia Ranidae (Frogs)
Crane Fly Pupae
Pimephales Minnow
Other Clams
Dorosoma Gizzard Shad
Pelecypoda
Chelydra Snapping Turtle
1
Fingernail Clam
Plecoptera
Plecoptera
1 >100 28
Stonefly Adult
Ephemeroptera
Coleoptera Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
Stonefly Nymph
Coleoptera Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Mayfly
Gastropoda Planorbidae (Snail)
Trichoptera
Gastropoda Lymnea (Snail)
Coleoptera
Amphibia Plethodontinae (Salamander)
Caddis Fly
Etheostoma Darter
Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Notropis Shiner
4
Coleoptera
Micropterus
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Location S-1 9/21/2001 7/16/2002 10/8/2003 9/10/2004 9/22/2005 9/15/2006 10/9/2007 10/30/2008 11/5/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/13/2012 9/10/2014
Bass
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
30
10
5
>50
*
50
1
The Great Miami River borders the Carmical Closed Landfill (Figure 3.3-C) to the north and east. The adjacent property to the west has a gravel pit pond along much of the west boundary of the landfill. A drainage ditch runs along the southern edge of the landfill. No gas monitoring is conducted at this location. 3.3.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on August 5, 2013. The inspector noted that the site was covered in grass, weeds, and trees. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.3.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Today the site is open space owned by the Hamilton County Park District. A locked gate blocks vehicle entry to the area.
Figure 3.3‐C Carmical Closed Landfill East Miami River Road
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of waste (Carmical) = Approximate Limits of waste (Miamitown)
3.4 CHEVIOT LANDFILL Facility Name:
Cheviot Closed Landfill
A.K.A:
N/A
Location:
Approximately 275 feet south of 7305-7257 Southpointe Drive
Parcel(s):
See Facility Overview
Lat/Long:
39.132154
Region:
Green Township
Owners:
Various (several parcels)
Operation (yrs):
1954 – 1975
-84.688996
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3.4.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The landfill is located on the following 11 parcels: 550-0270-0217-00 550-0270-0238-00 550-0270-0244-00
550-0270-0218-00 550-0270-0240-00 550-0270-0245-00
550-0270-0235-00 550-0270-0242-00 550-0270-0246-00
550-0270-0237-00 550-0270-0243-00
Cheviot Landfill was operated and owned by the City of Cheviot, Ohio off South Road (7269 Southpointe Drive) from approximately 1954 to 1975. The City of Cheviot bought the property on South Road for an incinerator from Mr. George Kirk in 1951. The facility was a licensed facility as a landfill and incinerator. The landfill was mainly an ash landfill although there is evidence that solid waste was disposed in this landfill. Dr. Ferd Niehaus purchased 65 acres on the west side of the landfill off South Road from a Mr. Moser and Mr. George Kirk in 1967. He needed access to his property and obtained an easement written in Cheviot’s property by Mr. Kirk consisting of a lane through the landfill property. For many years Dr. Niehaus fought to close the incinerator/landfill. The landfill was closed finally in 1975. Dr. Niehaus bought the landfill property at auction in March, 1976. Niehaus Industries bought the landfill property from Dr. Niehaus and developed the Southpointe Subdivision from 1984 to 1988. During the 1980's Mr. John Niehaus, the developer and owner of Niehaus Industries and Dr. Ferd Niehaus’ brother, were permitted to build on lots around the landfill by Hamilton County Regional Planning except for Lots 7, 8, and 9. Figure 3.4-A shows the location of these lots in reference to the approximate location of the landfill. These lots had evidence of methane gas production in work conducted by SCS Engineers at that time. It was recommended by OEPA and documented by Hamilton County Regional Planning that the lots should not be built on.
FIGURE 3.4‐A
Lot 10
Lot 9
Lot 8 Lot 7
Lot 11 Lot 12
Lot 5
Lot 13 Lot 4
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Mr. John Niehaus petitioned to have these lots eliminated from the building freeze. After several years back and forth with Hamilton County Regional Planning and OEPA, through a study by SCS, and construction of a passive gas trench and vent system, he obtained permission to build houses on the other Lots 7, 8, and 9. The trench was installed by Mr. Niehaus behind Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 (see figure 3.4-B for approximate location of trench). The ownership of the landfill proper apparently was still supposed to be retained by Mr. Niehaus according to file information.
By 1989, new landfill rules required licensed landfills, which stopped accepting waste prior to June, 1994 and after July 1, 1970, to submit explosive gas monitoring plans. This particularly applies to closed landfills that have occupied structures within 1000 feet of the limits of waste. OEPA requested this information from Mr. Niehaus in a letter dated October 20, 1989. On October 31, 1989, Mr. Niehaus informed OEPA that he no longer owned any of the property. According to Mr. Niehaus some of the original residents wanted the landfill property, so he sold it to them. Therefore, the present owners are some of the residents in the subdivision. Mr. Niehaus did indicate that the landfill was covered with 6 to 8 feet of soil cover. 3.4.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. The Cheviot Closed Landfill was monitored for methane gas four times during 2014 (Tables 3.4-A through 3.4D). The Cheviot landfill is monitored along a passive gas vent trench installed at the site in the early 1990’s. Figure 3.4-B indicates the sample locations, which were two vent pipes along the passive gas trench and six locations along the storm sewers to the north and west of the landfill. There was a detection of .05% methane in Vent #2 during the August 14, 2014, sampling event. In the past methane gas was detected in Vent #1 at 5% methane during a January 2010 sampling. No detections of methane were made at any sampling points in 2011, 2012, or 2013. Based on these results it appears as though the passive vent system is operating as designed. WM will continue to monitor these locations on a quarterly basis since houses are close to this area. (Sampling data for this landfill is in the files at Hamilton County Public Health).
TABLE 3.4‐A (3/24/14)
TABLE 3.4‐B (6/17/14)
TABLE 3.4‐C (8/14/14)
TABLE 3.4‐D (11/5/14)
3.4.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on March 15, 2013. The inspector noted that current state of the landfill included areas of short maintained grass, long unmaintained grass, and areas of trees and honeysuckle. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.4.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Currently, the property is vacant green space and wooded areas owned by the surrounding homeowners.
Figure 3.4‐B Cheviot Closed Landfill Southpoint Drive
= Approximate Limits of Waste = Gas Monitoring Location
3.5 CINCINNATI MILACRON LANDFILL Facility Name:
Cincinnati Milicron
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
Northwest of the intersection between Highland Avenue and Ridge Road
Parcel(s):
52002700011, 52002700089
Lat/Long:
39.169625
Region:
Columbia Township
Owner:
Garrison Central II Ridgewater Plaza LLC, Cole Lo Cincinnati [Ridge] OH LLC
Operation (yrs):
Pre 1956 – 1970’s
-84.428920
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3.5.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW There is no documentation as to when the landfill began operation. However, you can see in the following aerials (Figure 3.5-A) that the area was undisturbed in 1938 and a small area is disturbed in the eastern ravine by 1950. Unfortunately the picture is not clear enough to see if filling is occurring. By 1956 you can clearly see the dark fill being placed on the property south of the baseball fields.
FIGURE 3.5‐A 1938
1950
1956
During a June 9, 1977 inspection of the site the OEPA noted that the site consisted of “99%+ foundry sandtype solid wastes from the local Cincinnati Milacron Oakley Plant.”. Additional items observed at the site included paper, wood, barrels, lunch debris, and trash dumped from local residents. The operator was asked to remove the additional items and to more adequately secure the site. The material was used to fill in ravines at the site. There is then a large gap in documentation until 2000. During this year a “Site Safety and Health Plan” was submitted for construction of a new Lowe’s store. This plan also indicated that structures currently occupied the site and it had been registered with the OEPA under the Voluntary Action Program. The plan identified several substances that were known or suspected to be onsite including SVOC’s, metals, and very low levels of VOC’s. Workers were required to take precautions to limit their exposure to the onsite hazards and trucks and equipment were decontaminated before leaving the site.
FIGURE 3.5‐B
3.5.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. No gas sampling is performed at the site because the site consists of retail stores and parking lots. 3.5.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on January 29, 2013. The inspector noted that the site is completely developed and no violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.5.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The site is mostly paved to provide parking for Lowes, Biggs, Office Depot, and other stores.
3.6 CROSBY TOWNSHIP CIVIC ASSOCIATION LANDFILL Facility Name:
Crosby Township Civic Association
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
6816 River Road Northeast of the intersection between River Road and Blue Rock Road
Parcel(s):
53000400128
Lat/Long:
39.266366
Region:
Crosby Township
Owner:
Crosby Township Civic Association Inc
Operation (yrs):
1986 – 2000 ???
-84.661365
©Cagis 3.6.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Our first record of the site is an April 1986 letter from the Ohio EPA discussing the operation of a demolition disposal operation at the site. The letter reviewed what the site can and cannot take and clarified that the site is not a licensed sanitary landfill. In 1994 the facility was given two Notice of Violations for accepting solid waste. Numerous inspection sheets during this time also indicate the inspector observed solid waste at the site. In January 1995 the site was approved by the Ohio EPA to accept fly ash and bottom ash from the City of Hamilton power plant. The approval allowed for up to 24,000 tons of ash to be used at the site as structural
fill. In a February 1995 letter to Crosby Township it was indicated that the ash would be used to “level and reach final grade, then capped with dirt and planted with grass or covered with baseball infield dirt.” On September 30, 1996 rules governing construction and demolition debris were enacted meaning a facility must apply for a license to continue to dispose of construction debris. This facility chose not to apply for a license and therefore was only allowed to accept clean hard fill. In September of 1997 a notice of violation was issued to the civic association for continued illegal acceptance of construction debris. In October of 1997 a notice of violation was issued to the owners for dust blowing off site from piles of fly ash. In the following aerial photo from 1996 (Figure 3.6-A) you can see ash being placed in the southern half of the site. FIGURE 3.6‐A
©CAGIS In February of 1998 a lawyer for several of Hamilton County’s construction and demolition debris landfills asked the health department to require Crosby Township to obtain the appropriate Ohio EPA authorizations or require them to discontinue the acceptance of fly ash. After review of the 1995 approval the health department asked the Ohio EPA for clarification on the issue, specifically if the approval still met current guidelines and if the approval was for one year or indefinitely. The Ohio EPA indicated the approval met current requirements to accept fly ash but was for one year and if Crosby Township wished to continue to accept this material they would need to apply for a new beneficial use permit. After February 1998 there is very little documentation or information about the site. It appears that a new beneficial use application was submitted in early 1999 and filling at the site was finished. 3.6.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. No gas sampling is performed at the site due to lack of occupied structures near the landfill.
3.6.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on August 26, 2013. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.6.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Today the site is used as open space with 3 baseball fields at the site.
3.7 DEBOLT LANDFILL Facility Name:
Debolt Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
3711 Debolt Street. Northeast corner of the intersection of Debolt Street and the railroad tracks in Newtown, Ohio. Currently used as a recreation area; Short Park.
Parcel(s):
50100020025
Lat, Long:
39.128602
Region:
Newtown, OH 45244
Owner:
Village of Newtown
Operation (yrs):
1964 – late 1970s (based on records)
-84.363454
©MICROSOFT 3.7.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Former Debolt Landfill is located in the Village of Newtown, Ohio, between Debolt Street and Church Street, north of the railroad tracks. Hamilton County Auditor records address the property as 3711 Debolt Street, Newtown, Ohio 45244.
Topography of the former landfill is primarily flat, with a 6’-8’ slope located on the northern property. This 6’8’ slope is possibly the northern border of the former landfill. Debolt Street borders the landfill to the West, the railroad tracks to the South and a wooded buffer area to the East. Figure3.7-A illustrating the topography of the site follows: FIGURE 3.7‐A
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Based on records obtained from the Hamilton County Auditor website, the following ownership/transaction history of the property was obtained: 1941 – 1952: 1952 – 1958: 1958 – 1963: 1963 – 1964: 1964 – Present:
The Ohio Gravel Company George and/or Calvin Aichholz The Ohio Gravel Company Dravo Corporation Village of Newtown
The above records suggest that the landfill was a gravel pit until 1964, when the Village of Newtown purchased the property. Filling of the gravel pit likely occurred after 1964. An Ohio EPA letter dated February 3, 1975 and an undated newspaper article from the 1970s indicates that the area was used principally by Hamilton County and the Village of Newtown for the disposal of demolition debris, stumps, brush and solid fill. The information also notes that the area had problems with open dumping at this time. Control measures were recommended by Ohio EPA and Village Councilwoman Pat Henley to discourage access to the dump and ultimately end the open dumping. The newspaper article notes that the Public Works Committee operated the dump. In a handwritten letter dated “1974-75-76”, the author states “I have been out to the dump several times and with the help of Mrs. Henley (possibly Councilwoman Pat Henley above) and have the area under control with only items not considered to be solid waste by law being disposed at this location.” The author also indicates that “white metal” is collected at the site and sent to a commercial yard. The letter is unsigned.
3.7.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. Gas sampling at Debolt landfill was performed on November 10, 2014 (Table 3.7-A). WM staff punch-barred around the south and west perimeter of the landfill (Figure 3.7-B). No occupied structures lie within a 1000 feet of the north boundary; so gas monitoring was not conducted in this area. Methane was detected at sample points 5 through 8 at concentrations of 0.05 – 0.1% methane. Methane was detected at sample point 7 (0.75%) in 2013 however prior to 2013 no explosive gas detections had occurred since 2006. Both the 2014 and 2013 detections were well below the explosive limit, for methane, of 5%. Monitoring out further along the southern perimeter did result in a detection of 0.05% methane. WM Staff did measure carbon monoxide concentrations in all samples locations excluding 10 and 11. Carbon monoxide was also detected in all the additional sampling points required due to methane detections. Carbon monoxide concentrations ranged from 2 to 71 ppm. Carbon monoxide has been detected at various sample points since 2000 ranging from 1 to 103 ppm. According to landfill fire experts, CO levels over 1000 ppm with lab confirmation indicate a subsurface fire. CO levels between 100 – 1000 ppm are suspicious. OSHA’s eight-hour time weighted average (TWA) for carbon monoxide is 50 ppm. The immediate danger to life and health (IDLH) level for carbon monoxide is 1200 ppm. This is an open area, so one would not expect carbon monoxide levels to reach the IDLH level in the park. There are occupied structures located within 500ft to the south of the perimeter where the gas sampling is performed including one in the southwest corner that is within 100 ft. Due to the proximity of occupied structures and the fact that methane was detected in one of the additional sampling points, WM staff will conduct gas sampling at this landfill on a quarterly basis in 2015. (Sampling data for this landfill is in the
files at Hamilton County Public Health).
TABLE 3.7‐A (11/10/2014)
3.7.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on November 10, 2014. The inspector noted that the site was well maintained due to its use as a park. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.7.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The property is currently used by the Village of Newtown as a recreational area, known as Robert W. Short Park. A paved trail, parking lot, basketball courts and gazebo exist on the property. One may access the park off Debolt Street or Church Street.
Figure 3.7‐B Debolt Closed Landfill 3711 Debolt Street
= Approximate Limits of Waste = Gas Monitoring Location
3.8 EAST MIAMI RIVER ROAD LANDFILL Facility Name:
East Miami River Road
A.K.A.:
Hamilton County Engineers
Location:
Approximately the 9500 block of East Miami River Road
Parcel(s):
51004100014
Lat/Long:
39.261532
Region:
Colerain Township
Owner:
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners
Operation (yrs):
1950’s – 1992
-84.678210
©CAGIS 3.8.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The Hamilton County Engineers office unofficially operated a landfill at the site since the 1950’s. Prior to this the site was used for mining sand and gravel. The site was used to dispose of roadway, C&DD, storm debris, and litter picked up by the engineers office. However the site was not monitored or secured and was readily accessible to the public. In October 22, 1992 the Health District sent the engineers office a letter requesting the waste disposal cease, the site be properly secured to prevent public access, and all solid waste be removed and properly disposed of. In a follow up letter the Health District recommended a site characterization be performed to determine environmental impacts and to assess the need for waste removal or other remedial actions. The site characterization was performed by Foppe Technical Group Inc on behalf of the Hamilton county Engineers office and included:
4 soil borings were completed within waste placement and Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) ran on composite samples from each. 3 soil borings were completed outside the area of waste placement. The 3 soil borings outside waste placement were competed as groundwater monitoring wells and developed. 43 Organic Vapor Analyzer (OVA) screenings and 7 gas samples were analyzed. 3 test pits were also completed and a TCLP was performed on a composite sample from each.
The site characterization report roughly determined the horizontal limits of waste (Figure 3.8-A) and recommended that the material be left in place and monitored. FIGURE 3.8‐A
Based on
the findings of the report a closure monitoring plan was developed. It included: Installing and developing a background well Developing a ground water monitoring plan Developing an explosive gas monitoring plan Installing an impermeable cap over all old waste (if ground water monitoring indicated it was necessary)
-nothing in the file indicates this cap was ever installed
The monitoring wells were sampled 8 times from 1993 to 1997. During sampling there were detections above the MCL of barium, cadmium, selenium, and lead. Arsenic and chromium were also detected. In a July 23, 1997 letter Fopp Technical Group indicated that ground water quality was improving over time and requested to cease groundwater monitoring and install a gas venting system. The wells were properly abandoned in July of 1998. A passive gas trench was also installed along a portion of the eastern property line to mitigate safety concerns. On both June 27, 1995 and July 25, 1995 the Health District issued letters to the engineers’ office concerning deer carcasses. The letters indicated that inspectors had observed carcasses being buried at the site and informed them that deer carcasses were considered solid waste and could not be buried at the site.
3.8.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. No gas monitoring is performed at the site due to lack of occupied structures near the landfill. A passive gas venting system was installed along a portion of the eastern property line in the late 90’s. 3.8.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on November 7, 2013. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.8.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The site currently houses a firing range for the Hamilton County Sheriffs Office. Some filling with clean hard fill also occurs at the site.
3.9 ELMWOOD PLACE LANDFILL Facility Name:
Village of Elmwood Place Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
5622 Center Hill Avenue. Adjacent to the west bank of Mill Creek and immediately east of the intersection of Center Hill Road and Este Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. The site is bounded to the southeast by the Mill Creek and by the Center Hill landfill on all other sides.
Parcel(s):
23900040003, (23800040052, 23800040051, 23900040007)
Lat, Long:
39.188324
Region:
Cincinnati, OH 45216
Owner:
City of Cincinnati
Operation (yrs):
1930s – late 1960s/early 1970s (exact dates unknown)
-84.493865
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3.9.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The landfill was used for the disposal of residential, commercial and incinerator waste from the early twentieth century, most probably the early 1930’s. Waste disposal activities most probably ceased in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s, prior to legislation that would have required licensure. Based on the limited available records for the site history, wastes which may have been disposed at the site include organics, inorganics, heavy metals, oily wastes, paint wastes, solvents, and other unknown wastes of residential and municipal origin.
According to records, the site was transferred from private ownership to the Village of Elmwood Place on January 5, 1910. The 1938 aerial photograph shows the southeast and central portion of the property as cleared, possibly containing a small building. Several acres surrounding the building are disturbed and may show evidence of waste disposal. It is therefore reasonable to conclude that waste deposition on the site commenced between 1910 and 1938. The small building is clearly visible in the central portion of the subject property in the 1950 aerial photograph, and shows a single smokestack on its east side. This building is believed to be a waste incinerator operated by the Village of Elmwood Place; hence the landfill is likely to contain a proportion of incinerator ash. The incinerator was removed between 1973 and 1977. Cessation of disposal activities at the site is not precisely known. However, the ground surface on the subject property is less disturbed in the 1968 aerial photograph and appears to be covered in grassy vegetation. This may indicate decreased utilization or cessation of waste disposal operations. Although no records exist for the waste disposed of in the Elmwood Place Landfill, it is likely that the majority of the waste was a combination of incinerator ash and unburned residential and commercial wastes from area homes and businesses. A notice of intent to fill was submitted for the property in March of 2004. During that year cleanup activities were completed to remove some tires and flagging waste noted on the property. Additional soils were also brought to the site to try to limit exposed waste and ponding of surface water. In 2005, the City of Cincinnati received approval from Ohio EPA under rule OAC 3745-27-13 for drilling and well installation at the closed Village of Elmwood Landfill. The purpose of the activities was part of a bioengineering Mill Creek enhancement program. Following the activities of the Mill Creek enhancement program, the City of Cincinnati purchased the property from the Village of Elmwood in 2008. The property is also now within the limits of the city of Cincinnati and no longer under the county’s jurisdiction. Inquiries about recent activities at the site should be made to the City of Cincinnati’s health department.
3.10 EVANS LANDFILL Facility Name:
Evans
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
4229 Round Bottom Road
Parcel(s):
5000170001600
Lat, Long:
39.144653
Region:
Anderson Township, OH
Owner:
BEE Holdings Limited Partnership
Operation (yrs):
unknown
-84.331813
©MICROSOFT
3.10.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The site is located west of Roundbottom Road and south and east of the Little Miami River. The site is located on a former sand and gravel pit that has been filled and re-graded. This location has been operated as a class IV composting facility registered with the Ohio EPA since 1994. Concerns with the illegal acceptance of construction and demolition debris cause the Health District to require a hydrogeological investigation be performed by Evans Landscaping in 1999. The hydrogeological investigation report was submitted in March 2000. Five borings were completed and four of the five borings had monitoring wells installed. Four rounds of “background” sampling were completed in 1999 and 2000. Since that time sampling has been completed in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2013. These groundwater data results are in the files at Hamilton County Public Health.
The 1996 aerial below (Figure 3.10-A) shows the suspected landfill area while in operation as a gravel pit: FIGURE 3.10‐A
©CAGIS 3.10.2 SAMPLING RESULTS The Little Miami River runs along the north and west sides of the Evans Landfill. Sampling was completed on October 28, 2014 (Appendix A). Samples were taken above and below the landfill. No rain events occurred during the week prior to sampling. The upstream sample was in shallow (1’), gravelly, rocky riffle area of the river. The shallow area had rapid flow across the rocks. The downstream sample was taken in slightly deeper water about 1 to 2 feet deep with a rocky bottom. The referenced locations are shown on Figure 3.10-B. Since these locations have only been sampled twice (2012 & 2014) no trends are evident at this time. Iron exceeded the SMCL of 0.3 mg/L at both sampling locations. All other parameters sampled for in 2014 were below their respective Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) except for manganese at sample S-1. The downstream sample, S-2, was slightly above the SMCL of 0.05 mg/L during the 2012 sampling. However the concentrations have been within the elevated levels annually observed across the watershed. Additionally no significant differences were observed between the upstream and downstream water quality. Graphical data is illustrated for Evans Landfill in the graphs on the subsequent pages.
Location S-1 2010 2011 9/26/2012 10/28/2014
Location S-2 2010 2011 9/26/2012 10/28/2014 * >100
>100
>100 12
* - Observed while sampling 12
3 20
Plecoptera Plecoptera Chelydra Pimephales Amphibia Pelecypoda Pelecypoda Pelecypoda Diptera Diptera
Stonefly Nymph Stonefly Adult Snapping Turtle Minnow Ranidae (Frogs) Mussel Fingernail Clam Other Clams Crane Fly Pupae Crane Fly Adult
2 >100
5 >100 >100
>100
5
*
*
1 8
7
Decapoda Crayfish >100
50
8
Annelida Annelida Gastropoda Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Hemiptera Hemiptera Hemiptera Hemiptera
Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm) Hirudinea (Leech) Physa (Pouch Snail) Simuliidae (Blackfly) Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge) Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly) Culex (Mosquito Larva) Culex (Mosquito) Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot) Unknown Larva Gerridae (Water Strider) Notonectidae (Back Swimmer) Corixidae (Water Boatman) Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Nematoda
Amphipoda Scud
Round Worm
Isopoda Sow Bug
Turbellaria
Odonata
Flat Worm
Odonata
Odonata Dragonfly Adult
Damselfly Adult
Odonata Dragonfly Nymph
Damselfly Nymph
Hemiptera Sialidae (Alderfly)
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Ephemeroptera
Mayfly
Trichoptera
Coleoptera
Elmidae (Adult Riffle) Caddis Fly
Coleoptera
Coleoptera
Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva) Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Coleoptera
Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Gastropoda
Amphibia
Plethodontinae (Salamander) Gastropoda
Etheostoma
Darter
Planorbidae (Snail)
Notropis
Shiner
Lymnea (Snail)
Micropterus
Bass
Mayfly, flatworms, Water Penny, and snails have been the dominant organisms encountered at both of the locations during the two years of sampling (Table 3.10-A). For 2014 sampling the number of types of organisms observed at the upstream sample (S-1) and the downstream sample (S-2) were similar with 6 organisms and 4 organisms observed respectively. Generally, the results indicate good environmental conditions were present and agreed with water quality results.
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
TABLE 3.10‐A GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
1
Non-indicative
Not Sampled
Not Sampled
2
*
Not Sampled
Not Sampled
*
3.10.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on November 7, 2013. The inspector noted that the site is now the location of Evans Landscaping. The former landfill area is now paved and used for storage and processing of the facility’s mulch, compost, and recycling operations. No violations or nuisance conditions related to the former landfill were observed on the site. 3.10.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The site is currently used by Evans landscaping to store bulk materials. Evans also operates as class IV compost facility and a construction debris recycling/sorting operation on the property. The site is regularly inspected by HCPH.
Figure 3.10‐B Evans Landscaping 4229 Round Bottom Road
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste = Ground Water Sampling Location
3.11 EVENDALE LANDFILL Facility Name:
Evendale Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
9941 Reading Road
Parcel(s):
61100200017 (Driving range) 61100200016, 671002800002 (Wooded area south)
Lat, Long:
39.242141
Region:
Evendale, OH 45241
Owner:
Steven B. Etter (Driving range) The General Electric Co (Wooded area south)
Operation (yrs):
1960’s ??
-84.429397
©CAGIS 3.11.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The exact location of the former landfill is unknown. At one time it was thought that the driving range may be the location of the former fill. However after review of historical aerials it appears that property to the south of the landfill may be the actual location. Aerials from 1932, 1938, 1950, 1956, 1962, 1968, 1975, 1977, and 1990 were reviewed. In all of these photographs the driving range appeared to be an open field. As you can
see in the following figures there was some evidence of possible filling to the south of the driving range in 1962 and 1968. Note that in the 1956 aerial there is no disturbance on the property to the south of the driving range. However in the aerial from 1962 there is a small area of disturbance circled in yellow. By 1968 there is a larger area of disturbance that is circled in yellow. In the aerial from 1975 the area appears very similar to the way the properties are today.
FIGURE 3.11‐A 1956
1968
1962
1975
Records in the file are limited. No documents exist in the file as to the exact location of the landfill, when waste was disposed at the location or what type of waste was disposed. In April of 1987, methane was reported by Cincinnati Gas & Electric (CG&E) from the shopping center located across Reading Road. CG&E contacted the owners of the shopping center for permission to drill holes in the blacktop driveway in an attempt to “vent” the gas and direct it away from the buildings and its occupants. It was determined that the gas was possibly “following the sewer trench back from the old dump located on the west side of Reading Road just South of the golf driving range.” The location of sewers in the area is indicated by the green lines in figure 3.11-A.
The owners of the shopping center contacted the Village of Evendale. The Village of Evendale contacted the Board of Health in assistance in the matter. Based on methane readings submitted by CG&E and Evendale Fire Department, the Board of Health recommended the Village of Evendale gather proposals from consulting companies to investigate the source of the methane and recommend remedial action. Several of the proposals reference an area west of Reading Road and south of the golf driving range as a possible location of an undocumented landfill. Hand written notes from the file indicate a consulting firm was chosen and told to proceed with the investigation in July of 1987 however the project was put on hold two days later. No follow up documents could be located in the file. Topography of the driving range is primarily flat with a slight incline on east portion of property adjacent to Reading Road. Topography of the property to the south consists of drainage swale in the center of the property with slightly higher elevations south of the swale in areas where filling possibly took place. Figure 3.11-B illustrates the topography of the site:
FIGURE 3.11‐B
©CAGIS
3.11.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or explosive gas monitoring has been performed at this landfill. 3.11.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on November 10, 2014. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.11.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The driving range remains open while the area to the south is wooded vacant land. A photograph taken recently from the driving range looking southeast toward the shopping center that was a concern in 1987 follows:
3.12 GLENDALE LANDFILL Facility Name:
Glendale Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
North Troy Avenue. East of the railroad and immediately south of the north corporate line of the Village of Glendale.
Parcel(s):
59600010001
Lat, Long:
39.278029
Region:
Glendale, OH 45246
Owner:
Village of Glendale
Operation (yrs):
1950’s ? – June 18, 1969
-84.456947
©MICROSOFT
3.12.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Former Glendale Landfill is located in the Village of Glendale, Ohio, at the north end of North Troy Avenue, bordering the railroad tracks. The site is elongated extending approximately 250’ to 300’ east of the railroad and approximately 1,100’ south of the north corporate limit of Glendale.
A well-defined creek or drainage course proceeds from the northwest corner to the southeast corner, flowing south into the tributary of Mill Creek. Figure 3.12-A illustrates the topography of the site. FIGURE 3.12‐A
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Documents from 1969 indicate that the burning of tree limbs and branches took place at the south end of the site while the dumping of refuse, not including garbage, took place approximately 400’ south of the north corporate line. This refuse was burned and then covered. Garbage and some burnable materials, in 1969, were transported and disposed by a private incinerator. Documents in file indicate that the private incinerated was either Lockland Incinerator or an incinerator in Sharonville. In a February 27, 1986, letter from the Ohio EPA to the Village of Glendale, it is noted that the site was a solid waste transfer station. At that time, transfer stations were not regulated and the transfer station was not under roof. It is unclear when the transfer station exactly opened and closed. Prior to January 2009, the north end of the site had been used to store wood chips by the Village of Glendale. It is unclear when this practice was initiated, but the amount of wood chips increased each year. In a 2003 letter to the Village of Glendale’s Ron Hafner, the Health District informed him that the wood chip pile was
encroaching on the northern drainage course and the practice of storing the wood chips in such a way was a potential fire hazard. In early January 2009, the Glendale Fire Department received a call that the wood chip pile was on fire. It was determined that the heat and decomposition of the wood chips sparked a fire deep in the pile. Following the incident, the 5,480 cubic yard wood chip pile was removed from the site. The Village no longer stores wood chips at the site. 3.12.2 SAMPLING RESULTS A small, unnamed stream flows from north to south along the eastern side of the Glendale Landfill. Samples are taken near the north end of the landfill (S-1) and below the landfill (S-2). Samples around Glendale Landfill were collected on October 28, 2014 (Appendix A). The northern and southern sample sites are comprised of a series of small, shallow pools and low flow areas over a gravel bottom. A surface water pipe discharges from an upstream area to a pool and then a riffle area north above the landfill. During sampling there was a large amount of fallen leaves in the water at both sample locations. The referenced locations are shown on Figure 3.12-B. From 2004 through 2009, sample points demonstrated high levels of chloride, sodium and TDS relative to the secondary drinking water standards. In 2010, concentrations dramatically dropped and were below the drinking water standards at S-2 for the first time in seven years. In 2011 concentrations raised slightly and in 2012 this increasing trend accelerated with chloride, sodium, and TDS all above their SMCLs at both sample locations. Chloride, sodium, and TDS decreased at both sample points when comparing 2012 results to 2014 results however all remain above the applicable SMCLs. Sulfate concentrations decreased slightly at both S-1 and S-2 and remained below the SMCL of 250 mg/L. Ammonia and alkalinity both remained within the historically observed range at both sample locations. Manganese was above the SMCL of 0.05 mg/L and registered the highest concentrations ever seen at both sample points. However manganese has only been sampled for four times starting in 2010 and the concentrations were only slightly above the elevated levels annually observed across the watershed. Iron also exceeded the SMCL of 0.3 mg/L at both sample locations. All levels, excluding alkalinity, observed at S-2 this year remain below the levels observed at S-1. Considering both the similarity of results for S-1 at the north end of the landfill and S-2 below the landfill and the fact that majority of parameters actually decrease when comparing S-1 to S-2, Glendale Landfill does not appear to be impacting the water quality of the stream. Hamilton County Public Health has hypothesized that the historical cause of generally higher parameters was likely due to an undetermined upstream source. In the past, staff had explored areas, which drain to this stream location, for any other signs of dumping, spills, or misuse. No clear source could be identified at the time. Information about the landfill has been provided to Hamilton County Public Health’s Water Quality Division for further investigation. In September 2014 Ohio EPA, Springdale Public Works, HCPH, and MSD determined that the source of the elevated parameters was likely a result of an unknown release from John Morrell. John Morrell has committed to locating and eliminating the release and the above entities continue to assist them with that process. Staff will continue to monitor this stream. Surface water chemical data is illustrated for Glendale Landfill in the graphs on the subsequent pages.
Since 2004, collection from the upstream sample (S-1) has resulted in low diversity and lower water quality organisms (Table 3.12-A). During 2011 sampling only two organisms were found and in 2012 no organisms were found. Four organisms were found during 2014 sampling although three of those were low quality organisms. For the downstream sampling location an increase in diversity and total numbers of organisms was found during the 2010 sampling. Sampling in 2011 and 2012 discovered diverse but low quality indicators. This year’s sampling resulted in five organisms found. One each of high and moderate quality and three of low quality found. These results confirm our water quality results which showed a continuation of the higher levels of parameters observed in the past. Table 3.12‐A
Diptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Hemiptera
Hemiptera
Hemiptera
Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot)
Unknown Larva
Gerridae (Water Strider)
Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
Corixidae (Water Boatman)
Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
1
5
1
2
Diptera
Diptera
1
7
Brine Fly (Pupa)
Diptera
Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Annelida Hirudinea (Leech)
Diptera
Annelida Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm)
Diptera
Nematoda Round Worm
Gastropoda
Turbellaria Flat Worm
*
*
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
2 25
15
*
*
3*
1
22
12
* *
*
*
33*
1
1*
*
>100
>100
1
3
5
12
1
1
1
*
1 1
1 2^
*
1
3
1
4
1*
4
10
* 5
1*
1
1 10*
1
2
1
1
4
*
9
*
2
3
5
10
1
15
2 2
1
6
1
2
30
22
3* 2
16
3
2
10
3
1
7
1 2
1 4
>12
9 1
Simuliidae (Blackfly)
Decapoda
2
*
1
Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly)
2
*
1
18
Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
21
4
2
Non-indicative
* 2*
2
Physa (Pouch Snail)
Amphipoda
Odonata Damselfly Adult
Crayfish
Odonata Damselfly Nymph
Isopoda
Odonata Dragonfly Adult
Scud
Odonata
Sow Bug
Hemiptera
Dragonfly Nymph
Diptera Crane Fly Pupae
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Sialidae (Alderfly)
Pelecypoda Other Clams
Diptera
Pelecypoda Fingernail Clam
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Amphibia
Crane Fly Adult
Amphibia
Pimephales Minnow
Tadpoles
Dorosoma
1
Ranidae (Frogs)
Chelydra
Gizzard Shad
Coleoptera Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Plecoptera
Coleoptera Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Snapping Turtle
Coleoptera Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
Plecoptera
Coleoptera Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Stonefly Adult
Gastropoda Planorbidae (Snail)
Stonefly Nymph
Gastropoda Lymnea (Snail)
Ephemeroptera
Amphibia Plethodontinae (Salamander)
* - Observed while sampling
Trichoptera
Etheostoma Darter
Location S-2 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/4/2003 8/24/2004 8/18/2005 8/31/2006 10/9/2007 10/23/2008 11/9/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/20/2012 10/28/2014
Mayfly
Notropis Shiner
Location S-1 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/4/2003 8/24/2004 8/18/2005 8/31/2006 10/9/2007 10/23/2008 11/9/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/20/2012 10/28/2014
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Caddis Fly
Micropterus Bass
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
2
2 1
1
20
2
Gas monitoring was conducted along the south and southeast perimeter of the Glendale Landfill on November 3, 2014 (Table 3.12-B). The punch bar locations are shown on the Glendale map (Figure 3.12-B). No methane has been detected during sampling since 2006. Methane was detected in 2006 at 0.4% for sample location 12. In the 2004 sampling event methane was detected in the area of sample points 9 and 11. When detected, the locations have been on the southeast side of the property near the creek. Out from these two areas punch bar monitoring indicated no methane gas. There still appears to be no methane migration to the south, where a residence is located. We have not detected carbon monoxide at any sample points since 2006. In 2003, there were measured levels of carbon monoxide of 49 ppm and 87 ppm near the railroad tracks on the west side of the landfill. (Sampling data for this landfill is in the files at Hamilton County Public Health) TABLE 3.12‐B (11/3/14)
3.12.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on August 14, 2013. The inspector noted that the site is mostly open space with trees and weeds on the slopes of the landfill. Some clean hard fill was present on the site but no filling was occurring. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. There was an area of exposed waste noted on the southeast corner of the former landfill. The area is small and already covered with established vegetation therefore removal/re-covering is not practical at this time. 3.12.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Today, the entrance to the site is gated off. The Village occasionally dumps clean hard fill (soil and/or concrete) in the central area of the site. A dumpster is maintained on the site for the village and it is removed as needed.
Figure 3.12‐B Glendale Closed Landfill North Troy Avenue
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste = Gas Monitoring Location
3.13 GLENWAY CROSSING LANDFILL Facility Name:
Glenway Crossing Landfill
A.K.A.:
Glenway Crossing Shopping Center Crookshank Dump Newberry Company Dump
Location:
5260 Crookshank Green Township, OH 45238
Parcel(s):
21200670229, 24800030256, 24800030252, 55000420394,
24800030274, 24800030254, 24800030179, 55000420390,
Lat/Long:
39.129719
-84.612431
Region:
City of Cincinnati Green Township
Owner:
Numerous
Operation (yrs):
1950’s - late 1973
24800030273, 24800030272, 24800030257, 24800030255, 24800030253, 24800030251, 24800050057, 55000420393, 55000420403, 55000420413
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3.13.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The landfill is located on several parcels in the City of Cincinnati and Green Township. This closed landfill file contains documents on several different “dump” locations that may or may not be one in the same. It also contains documents from different entities (multiple consultants, owners, EPA, Health Districts) at the same time. Additionally the sites are partially within the city of Cincinnati’s jurisdiction and partially within Hamilton County Public Health’s jurisdiction. Further complicating things is the fact that several documents reference the fact that the City of Cincinnati’s documents were lost or destroyed.
According to a Phase II assessment completed in 1992 the site was used as a rail yard and train maintenance facility in the 1800’s and through the mid 1900’s. It also appears that CSX retained ownership until the late 1980’s. FIGURE 3.13‐A
An incinerator was once located at 5100 Crookshank Road operated by the City of Cincinnati and a landfill at 5242 Crookshank Road accepted waste from the incinerator. The incinerator was used to dispose of solid waste from the mid 1950’s to 1973. The facility accepted approximately 200 – 300 tons of solid waste per day. Files indicate that various types of residential, commercial, and industrial wastes were deposited. The facility was closed in 1973. The only closure activities completed were demolition of the incinerator, and covering, grading, and seeding of the landfill area. Subsequent soil borings indicated cover depth of 4-7 feet. Additional documents within the file reference a “Newberry Company” (address unknown) that operated a landfill in this same area. A preliminary assessment completed by the USEPA in 1979 indicated that the site was used to “recycle cardboard but also had a fill area in which fly ash, foundry sand and demolition (material) was disposed”. The site operated from 1952 to 1965 according to the assessment. Glenway Crossing Shopping Center was originally planned by Glenway associates. From an OEPA July 1987 letter, it appears that developers contacted the OEPA prior to buying the site from CSX to determine if a shopping center at the site would be feasible. In the letter OEPA discusses the contaminants found at the site noting “PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) appear to be associated with a compacted layer of cinders spread generally across the rail yard. Low-Level contaminants which appear to be associated with past spills of diesel fuel are also present.
In August 1989 the Cincinnati Health Department discovered that a commercial development and a road were being constructed over the “Crookshank Dump” The inspector observed excavated plastics, tires, and ash, as well as exposed solid waste in the excavation walls. A Rule 13 authorization application was made on October 18, 1989. It appears from the documentation in the file that Glencrossing Way and part of the parking lot are located over the waste. Another portion of the fill had commercial development already completed over it on the south side of what would be Glencrossing Way. This development was completed prior to OAC 3745-27-13 taking effect in 1989. The Director of OEPA issued Final Findings and orders on May 15, 1990 permitting the development. During construction of Glencrossing Way “unincinerated industrial refuse” was encountered where a Loffelstien retaining wall was being constructed. 55 gallon drums and plastic shavings were observed and sampling detected several VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). City required proper clean up and disposal before they would take over responsibility for the road (Glencrossing Way) but no documentation found indicating the waste was properly disposed of. All of Glenway Shopping Center was eventually completed except for Phase II. On March 8, 1990 the OEPA investigated a complaint at 5282 Crookshank Road and discovered that the owner, Dennis Bley, was excavating the waste and depositing it at a C&DD facility on Devil’s Backbone Road. Mr. Bley was told to cease excavation and file a Rule 13 authorization application before any further grading or excavation could occur. On April 3, 1990 Mr. Bley requested Rule 13 authorization to re-grade his property “to minimize the required height of a proposed retaining wall and for construction of an asphaltic parking area over a portion of the property”. Mr. Bley’s request was granted by Directors Final Findings and Orders dated June 1, 1990. In these orders Mr. Bley was told that any additional solid waste encountered must be disposed of at a licensed solid waste facility. FIGURE 3.13‐B
On December 30, 1992 Glenway Associates sold Phase II to City and Suburban Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Society National Bank. A Phase II assessment was completed prior to purchase in 1992 by HC Nutting Company for Society National Bank. Findings showed that “low level SVOC’s (Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds), pesticides, PCB’s, and herbicides exist within soil and or groundwater at the site”. The
assessment also determined that the Phase II area contained “sandy, silty, cinder fill and sandy, clayey, coal ash fill”. In the northwest portion of the site the fill was overlain with solid waste consisting of “brick, glass, paper, plastic, and metal fragments”. Since the city never owned this particular property the report surmises that the waste was placed there during the grading and construction of phase I and Glencrossing Way. Walmart Stores entered into an option to acquire Phase II from City and Suburban Company. However after filing an application for Rule 13 authorization dated August 23, 1993 Walmart decided not to pursue the purchase of the property. A phase II subsurface investigation was performed by STS Consultants on behalf of Circuit City Stores Inc. in December 1994. On May 1, 1995 Circuit City submitted an application for Rule 13 authorization to build a store on Phase II of the shopping center. Authorization was provided by the OEPA in a June 1, 1995 letter requiring that any solid was encountered during excavation be properly disposed of. 3.13.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. No gas sampling is performed at the site because the site consists of retail stores and parking lots. 3.13.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on August 22, 2014. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.13.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Hobby Lobby store (Phase II)
Shopping Center (Phase I)
Loffelstien wall on the south side of Glencrossing Way
Biggs store south of Loffelstien wall and Approximate location of former incinerator
Shopping center west of Loffelstien wall
3.14 GREENHILLS LANDFILL Facility Name:
Greenhills Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
1300 West Sharon Road. Currently used as a recreation area and storage area.
Parcel #:
59100170006
Lat, Long:
39.276987
Region:
Forest Park, OH 45240
Owner:
Village of Greenhills
Operation (yrs):
1938 – 1981 (based on records)
Approximate limits of waste
-84.529820
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3.14.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Former Greenhills Landfill is located in the City of Forest Park, Hamilton County, Ohio. The parcel is located north of West Sharon Road, and west of Winton Road. Hamilton County Auditor records address the property as 1300 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240. The site is surrounded by Winton Woods County Park on the west, north, and east sides. The former landfill covers approximately four acres.
Topography of the former landfill was created as the site was developed as a hillside fill where waste material was pushed from the ridgeline over the slope from west to east. Currently, a ball field and developed area south of the site exist. Figure 3.14-A illustrates the topography of the site: FIGURE 3.14‐A
Approximate limits of waste
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Based on records, operation of the landfill for the disposal of putrescible waste and incinerator ash dates back to 1938. The site served primarily as disposal for incinerator ash for an onsite incinerator operated by the Federal Government until 1951, and by The Village until 1968, when it was closed. From 1968, the landfill disposed of mostly debris from the Village of Greenhills until sometime in the early 1970’s. The majority of the waste disposed at the landfill from 1968 until 1981 consisted of yard waste and an occasional load of putrescible waste. The facility maintained an operating license issued by the Hamilton County General Health District until 1981. All putrescible waste and incinerator ash was disposed on the northern side of the landfill property. Between 1982 and the present, The Village has accepted clean hard fill; organic material is also accepted and composted onsite. Figure 3.14-B illustrating prior waste disposal for the site follows:
FIGURE 3.14‐B
3.14.2 SAMPLING RESULTS Sampling for the Greenhills Landfill is performed in a small creek downstream from the landfill. No upstream sampling location is available. The sample site below the Greenhills landfill is a narrow run located south of Sharon Road. Samples around Greenhills Landfill were collected on September 10, 2014. During sampling, the water was clear and the bottom of the pool was gravelly and silty. No rain events occurred during the week prior to sampling and there was low flow in the creek. The referenced location is shown on Figure 3.14-C. Since there is no upstream sample site a 3 year moving average trend line is added to the graphs to better show trends in the data. In 2002, 2007, and 2008 the stream was dry at the time of sampling so no samples were obtained. Manganese has been above the SMCL of 0.05 mg/L during every sampling event since it was added to our analysis in 2010. However the concentrations are within the elevated levels observed annually across the watershed. TDS has consistently been above the SMCL of 500 mg/L every year a sample has been collected. In 2014 1040 mg/l of total dissolved solids was measured. This may be due to natural causes/conditions in the stream. Chloride exceeded the SMCL (250 mg/L) for the first time with a concentration of 371 mg/L. Additionally with a concentration of 264 mg/L, Sodium exceeded the SMCL of 250 mg/L for the first time since sampling started. All other parameters (Appendix A) were below drinking water standards. However, nitrite-nitrate, phosphorus, conductivity, bicarbonate, calcium, barium, and copper all exhibited the highest levels observed since sampling began in 2001. Greenhills closed landfill is not scheduled to be sampled again until 2016. Considering the 2014 sampling results, Waste Management staff will walk the entire creek during this years scheduled inspection to look for possible sources of these elevated parameters. If possible sources are identified sampling may be conducted at that time. Surface water chemical data is illustrated for Greenhills Landfill in the graphs on the subsequent pages.
Location S-1 9/13/2001 8/14/2003 7/28/2004 9/22/2005 8/31/2006 10/9/2007 10/30/2008 11/9/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/13/2012 9/10/2014 Notropis Etheostoma Amphibia Gastropoda Gastropoda Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Trichoptera Ephemeroptera Plecoptera Plecoptera Chelydra Dorosoma Pimephales Amphibia Amphibia Pelecypoda Pelecypoda Diptera Diptera
Shiner Darter Plethodontinae (Salamander) Lymnea (Snail) Planorbidae (Snail) Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle) Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva) Psephenidae (Water Penny) Elmidae (Adult Riffle) Caddis Fly Mayfly Stonefly Nymph Stonefly Adult Snapping Turtle Gizzard Shad Minnow Ranidae (Frogs) Tadpoles Fingernail Clam Other Clams Crane Fly Pupae Crane Fly Adult
12
* - Observed while sampling 5 6
8 2
2 5 2 2
>50
2
Odonata Odonata Odonata Odonata
Dragonfly Nymph Dragonfly Adult Damselfly Nymph Damselfly Adult
Turbellaria Nematoda Annelida Annelida Gastropoda Diptera
Round Worm Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm) Hirudinea (Leech) Physa (Pouch Snail) Simuliidae (Blackfly)
2 2 8
2 7 4 3 2
1 3 1 1 1
9* 8* 5*
2 5 1
35 30
6
20
15 8
9 1
30 3
6 6
3 3
>50 >50
25
20 4
2
10
>30
2 1
Diptera Diptera Hemiptera
Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot) Unknown Larva Gerridae (Water Strider)
4*
Hemiptera Hemiptera
Corixidae (Water Boatman) Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Hemiptera
Diptera Culex (Mosquito)
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
Diptera
Diptera Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly) Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Diptera
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Amphipoda Decapoda
1 Flat Worm
No Sampling (Stream Dry) Crayfish
No Sampling (Stream Dry) Scud
1
Sow Bug
6
Isopoda
Hemiptera Sialidae (Alderfly)
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Micropterus
Bass
Organisms found in the unnamed creek were typical organisms that inhabit unpolluted streams (Table 3.14-A). These included sow bugs, dragonfly nymphs, riffle beetles, and crane fly pupae. During 2014 sampling there were six types of organisms observed, four of which were considered high or moderate quality organisms. During 2012 sampling four types of organisms were observed and nine and ten types were observed in 2011 and 2010 respectively. Despite some elevated concentrations of parameters in the chemical data the biota data continues to yield organisms indicative of good water quality. Table 3.14‐A Non-indicative
*
1 4*
5
1 12
5 6
The Village of Greenhills Landfill Explosive gas Monitoring Plan was approved by Ohio EPA on November 5, 2008. On December 8, 2008 three permanent monitors, one permanent punch bar station, and two gas alarms were installed at the Village of Greenhills Landfill (Figure 3.14-C). During the first sampling event, performed on December 8, 2008, no methane was detected and no methane was detected in past sampling performed by Hamilton County Public Health in 2007 or 2006. As a requirement of the gas monitoring plan, the village submitted monitoring results to the Ohio EPA and Hamilton County Public Health monthly in 2009 and 2010. In 2009 methane was detected on 5 occasions ranging from .05% to .25% methane. During 2010 methane was detected in PM-2 on one occasion and PM-3 on six occasions. The detections ranged from 2% LEL to 60% LEL. For 2011, monitoring was reduced to quarterly and methane was detected in PM-3 on three of the four occasions. The detections ranged from 1% LEL to 14% LEL. On May 14, 2012 SCS Engineers, on behalf of the Village of Greenhills, submitted a request to cease gas monitoring on the site. The request was accompanied by data from punch bar monitoring completed on April 24, 2012. Ohio EPA responded in a June 26, 2012 letter indicating that due to the fact that measureable levels of methane gas was detected in six of the sixteen punchbar sampling locations, gas monitoring must continue at the site. They did however approve a reduction in sampling frequency to semi-annually. Gas monitoring was performed at the closed landfill in June and July of 2013 (Tables 3.14-B & 3.14-C). No methane gas was detected during the sampling. In 2014 SCS Engineers, on behalf of the Village of Greenhills, once again started the process of working with the Ohio EPA to determine if cessation of the monitoring is appropriate. No gas sampling results were submitted during 2014. (Sampling data for this landfill is in the files at Hamilton County Public Health). TABLE 3.14‐B (6/25/13)
TABLE 3.14‐C (7/12/13)
3.14.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on August 14, 2013. The inspector noted that a majority of the site is covered with maintained grass. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.14.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The property is currently used by the Village of Greenhills as a recreational area, with a ball field and concessions structure. The facility is currently licensed by The Health District as a Class IV Composting Facility. The remainder of the property is used for equipment and materials storage and clean hard fill disposal.
Figure 3.14‐C Greenhills Closed Landfill 1260 West Sharon Road
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste = Gas Monitoring Location
3.15 HARRISON LANDFILL Facility Name:
City of Harrison Municipal Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
10999 Campbell Road.
Parcel #:
56100140013
Lat, Long:
39.244095
Region:
Harrison, OH 45030
Owner:
The Village of Harrison
Operation (yrs):
Unknown – 1985 (based on records)
-84.805735
Approximate limits of waste
© GOOGLE 3.15.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Former City of Harrison Municipal Landfill is located in Harrison Township, Hamilton County, Ohio 45206. The parcel is located south of Campbell Road and north of Lawrenceburg Road. The fill is bounded to the north by the City of Harrison’s wastewater treatment plant, and the Whitewater River is approximately 400’ west of the western edge of the fill. The former landfill covers approximately 16.5 acres.
Topography of the former landfill is evident with a localized topographic high created in the area of waste placement; relief in the vicinity of waste placement is approximately twenty-two feet. Topography generally rises to the north and east of the landfill, and is relatively flat toward the south and west (along the Whitewater River flood plain). Figure 3.15-A illustrates the topography of the site:
FIGURE 3.15‐A
Approximate limits of waste
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Based on records, the landfill was operated by the City of Harrison beginning with initial waste placement. The date of initial waste placement at the landfill is unknown/unrecorded however, Health District documentation dates back to 1969. In December of 1984 the city was notified that the facility’s license may not be renewed due to violations at the landfill which had gone uncorrected for the previous 6 months. The violations noted were for inadequate intermediate cover, use of unsuitable cover material (sand and gravel), and ponding/erosion. In a January 1985 letter the city was informed that the landfill would be licensed until July 1 of that year and at that time the license would be re-evaluated with regard to compliance. In a July 15, 1985 letter the city was notified that the landfill’s license had been suspended. The license was suspended for “repeated failure to correct violations”, “water samplings near the landfill showing increased amounts of contaminating substances”, and “geologically poor location of the landfill”. The landfill was closed per applicable Ohio EPA and Hamilton County Health District requirements on August 1, 1985, after which no additional waste was received. The city was informed in June of 2001 that several issues needed addressing at the former landfill. The issues included bush hogging the landfill, cap maintenance, and cleaning up the surface waste items on and around the landfill. Per a September 27, 2001 inspection the cap of the landfill was regraded around this time. In a letter dated January 9, 2002, the city was granted a Rule 13 authorization to construct a concrete pad and access road within the limits of waste placement. The pad is used to dewater sludge generated from the adjacent waste water treatment plant. 3.15.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill. The Harrison Closed Landfill was monitored monthly under their explosive gas monitoring plan by City of Harrison personnel at thirteen sample locations (Figure 3.15-B). The original explosive gas monitoring plan
approved in 1998 included 15 sampling locations. MP-1, MP-2, MP-3, TP-9, and TP-10 were removed due to construction in 2002. Three replacement gas monitoring probes (MP-4, MP-5, and MP-6) were installed in 2004 to replace these removed sampling locations. There were 32 detections of methane during the 2014 monitoring. Methane was detected in PMP-4 and PMP-6 during all 12 sampling events. Methane was detected in PMP-5 during all but 4 instances. The detections ranged from 0.15% to 1.75% methane. Methane has consistently been encountered in these same three wells since their installation. Monitoring since 2010 has consistently resulted in 29 to 36 detections per year. All detections during this span were at levels 100
17
23
3
2
1
* - Observed while sampling
2* 15 7
Diptera
Hemiptera
Hemiptera
Hemiptera
Hemiptera
Gerridae (Water Strider)
Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
Corixidae (Water Boatman)
Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Diptera Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot)
Unknown Larva
Diptera Culex (Mosquito)
Gastropoda Physa (Pouch Snail)
Diptera
Annelida Hirudinea (Leech)
*
8*
*
1 2
1
1
3
1
9
1
*
1
>50
4
2
2 1
2*
1
*
1
24
>100
9
13
*
7
>50 40
1
1 1
2
*
14
14
*
5
12 30*
*
1
4
5
40
2
3*
*
3*
9
1
4
1 2
*
1
13
2
15
3
>20
>25
>100
20
* 4
*
1 3
5
1
* *
*
* 78
* 2
2
2
1
11
1 2 1
3 1
1* 1
3
1
1
6*
6 4
7 6
Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Annelida Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm)
1
1
2
2 2
Diptera
Nematoda Round Worm
5*
10
2
29
Diptera
Turbellaria Flat Worm
1
12
2*
3
Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly)
Decapoda Crayfish
8*
9
>50
2
1
Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Amphipoda Scud
2
*
20 1
Diptera
Isopoda Sow Bug
6 1
2*
*
Simuliidae (Blackfly)
Odonata
Odonata
2 2
1
12 >50
7
3
1
1 *
Damselfly Adult
Damselfly Nymph
Odonata Dragonfly Nymph
Odonata
Hemiptera
Diptera Crane Fly Pupae
Sialidae (Alderfly)
Pelecypoda Other Clams
Diptera
Pelecypoda Fingernail Clam
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Amphibia Tadpoles
Crane Fly Adult
Amphibia
Dragonfly Adult 1
Non-indicative
4
1 1
3
1
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
*
*
3 2
1
7* 14* 21* 1
Pimephales
Lepomis Sunfish
3 8
Ranidae (Frogs)
Chelydra
1
Minnow
Plecoptera
Snapping Turtle
Coleoptera Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Stonefly Adult
Coleoptera Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
Plecoptera
Coleoptera Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Ephemeroptera
Gastropoda Planorbidae (Snail)
Stonefly Nymph
Gastropoda Lymnea (Snail)
Mayfly
Amphibia Plethodontinae (Salamander)
2
Trichoptera
Etheostoma Darter
21
39
Coleoptera
Notropis Shiner
Caddis Fly
Micropterus
24 1 1 1
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Location S-1 9/13/2001 6/18/2002 8/14/2003 7/28/2004 9/15/2005 10/3/2006 10/11/2007 10/16/2008 11/5/2009 9/23/2010 9/22/2011 9/12/2013
Bass
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
*
1
14
9 7 2
2
>50
8
3
>50 30
2
2
30
Gas monitoring was conducted at the Lockland (Incinerator) Landfill on November 3, 2014. The sampling locations are shown on Figure 3.16-C and results are provided in Table 3.16-B. No methane was detected during this year’s sampling. Methane was detected in 2010, 2007, and 2006 in low levels (between 0.1% and 5% LEL) at sample locations 1-3. We did not monitor this area in 2001 and 2002 because a study was performed in 2001 by a consulting firm. The final report was not provided until 2002. That report also indicated low levels of methane (1 to 2%) as noted above. During the March 2010 sampling a concentration of 211 ppm of carbon monoxide was detected at sample point 3. The past five years carbon monoxide was detected in several locations with concentrations ranging from 3 to 211 ppm. According to landfill fire experts, CO levels over 1000 ppm with lab confirmation indicate a subsurface fire. CO levels between 100 – 1000 ppm are suspicious. Since we have had a level of 211 ppm we will continue to closely monitor this area. OSHA’s eight-hour time weighted average (TWA) for carbon monoxide is 50 ppm. The immediate danger to life and health (IDLH) level for carbon monoxide is 1200 ppm. This is an open area, so one would not expect carbon monoxide levels to reach the IDLH level. (Sampling data for this landfill is in the files at Hamilton County Public
Health)
Table 3.16‐B (11/3/2014)
3.16.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on November 3, 2014. The inspector noted that the northern parcel was completely covered with vegetation (grass, weeds, and trees) while the southern parcel was almost entirely covered with honeysuckle. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.16.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The site is currently idle with no activity occurring on any of the parcels. The northern parcel is mostly covered by tall grass and weeds with some trees. The southern parcel is mostly covered with honeysuckle. Northern Parcel
Stream separating the parcels
Incinerator and Southern Parcel
Figure 3.16‐C Lockland Incinerator Closed Landfill
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste = Gas Monitoring Location
3.17 LOCKLAND SHEPHERD LANE LANDFILL Facility Name:
Lockland Shepherd Lane
A.K.A.:
None
Location:
611 Shepherd Lane
Parcel(s):
64100020002
Lat/Long:
39.233958
Region:
City of Lockland
Owner:
Eagle Materials LLC
Operation (yrs):
1969 – 1983
-84.463529
©Cagis
3.17.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW According to a study completed by the Ohio Department of Health, DuPont –Lockland Works operated a chemical manufacturing facility on the site and surrounding property from 1929 to 1951. The facility produced various chemicals such as sulfuric and muratic acid.
FIGURE 3.17‐A
Some waste from these processes was buried on site in shallow unlined pits but the location of these pits is unknown. In aerial pictures from 1932 and 1950 (figure 3.17-B) it appears that the landfill area is untouched and the plant is contained to the area north of the future landfill. FIGURE 3.17‐B
1932
1950
After the closure of DuPont-Lockland works in 1951 the site sat vacant until 1958 when a developer bought the site and turned it into an industrial park. According to a solid waste disposal questionnaire completed in 1974 by the Ohio EPA the landfill was first licensed in 1969 by the Lockland City Health Department. The site received approximately 36 tons per week that consisted of 90% household and 10% commercial waste.
FIGURE 3.17‐C
This site map above (Figure 3.17-C) was originally submitted in 1969 by Lockland but this version is dated 1976 and shows the location of a completed pit and an active pit. The site was operated by Lockland until December 31 1983 when the village’s lease with the property owner expired. In February of 1984 the village indicated they had an opportunity to buy the site and inquired about obtaining a license. The village was informed that the site would not meet the hydro geological requirements of the solid waste rules but that the site could be used to dispose of clean fill including construction and demolition materials. At that time this type of operation required no license. 3.17.2 SAMPLING RESULTS The West Fork of the Mill Creek flows along the south and east sides of the Lockland (Shepherd) Landfill. Stream samples are taken above (S-1) and below (S-2) the Lockland landfill. The Lockland landfill at Shepherd Lane is located adjacent and below the Wyoming landfill. Samples around Lockland Shepherd Lane Landfill were last collected on September 3, 2013. Approximately ¾ of an inch of rain fell two days prior to the sampling. The S-1 sample location consists of pools with a gravel and rocky bottom. The S-2 sample location consists of pools and rocky riffles. The referenced locations are shown on Figure 3.17-D. In 2010, alkalinity, chloride, sodium, sulfate, TDS, ammonia, conductivity, and barium all exhibited highest levels since sampling began for both upstream and downstream samples (Appendix A). The sampling results for 2011 showed that all the above mentioned compounds returned to previously observed levels. In 2013 this trend of lower concentrations continued as many parameters were at or near historical lows for their respective sampling locations. Manganese and Iron concentrations exceeded their respective SMCL’s at both sampling points. However the concentration was within the elevated levels annually observed across the watershed. All other compounds remained below their respective MCL, secondary MCL, or action level at all sampling locations. The Health District staff will continue to monitor the water quality in this area for any changes. Surface water chemical data is illustrated for Lockland Shepherd Lane Landfill in the graphs on the subsequent pages.
Location S-2 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/24/2003 7/28/2004 9/15/2005 10/9/2006 10/11/2007 10/23/2008 11/5/2009 9/23/2010 11/1/2011 9/3/2013
Location S-1 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/24/2003 7/28/2004 9/15/2005 10/9/2006 10/11/2007 10/23/2008 11/5/2009 9/23/2010 11/1/2011 9/3/2013 2
* 1
1
* - Observed while sampling 1
1
Coleoptera
Psephenidae (Water Penny)
1
6
1 4
1 2
2 1
5
1 2 1
6 17 8
4 1 13
2 19 2
9* 27* 17*
3
20
1 36 23
4 6 4
1 8 1
2 50
2* 3 4
1 15*
1 13
8 4*
2 12
2
2* *
1
50
>100
Pimephales Amphibia
Minnow Ranidae (Frogs)
*
*
3
6* 8
2
*
3
2* 4 1
5
3 5
Diptera Diptera Crane Fly Adult
8* 4 4
2
5
3*
12
1
Odonata Odonata Odonata
Dragonfly Nymph Dragonfly Adult Damselfly Nymph
3
Amphipoda Decapoda
Scud Crayfish
6 1 1 *
1
3
4
2* 3
1
1 5
1
3
9* *
3 25
2 13 6
1 5
5
6
5
9 3 1 7 5 4
4 1 * 7 18 3
4
*
1
1 6*
1* 1* 2
6 1 *
1
1* *
* 5* *
1 *
* 3*
1 5
1* 50*
2
7
2
2
2
*
2
* 4
*
4
2*
1 6
* 3
11
1 3
2 4
6 4
2 *
1 3
8*
Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Hemiptera
Culex (Mosquito Larva) Culex (Mosquito) Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot) Unknown Larva Gerridae (Water Strider)
Hemiptera
*
Hemiptera
3
Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
7
Corixidae (Water Boatman)
1
Hemiptera
Diptera
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
Diptera Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly)
Diptera Simuliidae (Blackfly) Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Gastropoda
Annelida Physa (Pouch Snail)
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Hirudinea (Leech)
Annelida
Nematoda Round Worm Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm)
Turbellaria Flat Worm
Isopoda Sow Bug
1
Damselfly Adult
1
Odonata
Hemiptera Sialidae (Alderfly)
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Pelecypoda Crane Fly Pupae
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
Other Clams
Pelecypoda
Chelydra Snapping Turtle
Pelecypoda
Plecoptera Stonefly Adult
Fingernail Clam
Plecoptera
Mussel
Ephemeroptera
Stonefly Nymph
Trichoptera
Mayfly
Caddis Fly
Coleoptera
Coleoptera
Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Coleoptera
Gastropoda
Lymnea (Snail)
Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
Amphibia
Plethodontinae (Salamander)
Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Etheostoma
Darter
Gastropoda
Notropis
Shiner
Planorbidae (Snail)
Micropterus
Bass
In 2013 8 total organisms were found at sample point 1. Of these 7 were indicative of higher water quality: Riffle Beatles, minnows, frogs, clams, Damselfly, Sow Bugs, and Crayfish. At the downstream sample point 5 total organisms were observed, 3 of which are indicative of higher water quality: Mayfly, minnows, and a Scud (Table 3.17-A). Both sample sites S-1 and S-2 had seven types of organisms in 2011, up from four in 2010. The Health District staff will continue to monitor the biological water data in this area for any trends. Table 3.17‐A Non-indicative
1*
1 *
2
3
5 3
>100
2*
3
1
* 1*
* 1*
1 2
No gas sampling is performed at this landfill. Lockland Landfill is bordered to the south and east by the West Fork of the Mill Creek and to the west by the B&O Railroad. To the north are various businesses and a majority of the area is paved. 3.17.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on July 10, 2014. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.17.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Currently a concrete company operates a plant on the site.
Figure 3.17‐D Wyoming and Lockland Shepard Closed Landfills
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste
3.18 LOVELAND HARPER AVENUE LANDFILL Facility Name:
Harper Avenue Landfill
A.K.A.:
Loveland Harper Landfill
Location:
East end of Harper Avenue Loveland, Ohio; Adjacent to west bank of the Little Miami River, Immediately North of Kealhofers’s Run Creek.
Parcel(s):
62100020001
Lat/Long:
39.273066
Region:
Loveland
Owner:
City of Loveland
Operation (yrs):
1968 – 1980
-84.260486
©MICROSOFT
3.18.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Harper Avenue landfill began accepting waste in 1968 in an old gravel pit on the east end of Harper Avenue in Loveland, OH. Burning and burying of the waste had been the means of disposal until April of 1971 when the city was told by health officials to stop burning waste, stop accepting household garbage, and to build a levee along the river to prevent flooding. An application for a license from HCGHD was made August 2, 1971. The landfill was approved to accept bulky items not picked up by the city’s refuse hauler. The site was also allowed to take tree debris, demolition material, leaves, and clean hard fill.
Inspection reports and letters indicate the city was unable to properly operate the facility. The facility was accepting household garbage from inside and outside the city, not adequately covering and grading the site, and not properly securing the site allowing for open dumping. On February 12 1980 the OEPA recommended closure of the facility, the license was revoked, and the facility was closed. After the license was revoked the facility was still allowed to accept tree debris, demolition debris, and clean hard fill but no solid wastes. Numerous letters and inspection reports after the license was revoked indicate the facility was not restricting access to the site and therefore were accepting solid and possibly hazardous waste at the site. Three groundwater monitoring wells were installed at the landfill in 1986 and in March 1987 the OEPA discovered the wells were contaminated with low concentrations of Toluene, Methylene Chloride and Benzene. The OEPA determined that the low concentrations were a minimal threat to human health, welfare, or the environment. Locations of the monitoring wells are shown in Figure 3.18-A. FIGURE 3.18‐A
In October of 1988 Aeromex Inc. signed an agreement with the city to reopen the Harper Avenue Landfill. On January 5, 1989 Aeromex requested approval from the OEPA to commence filling on top of the closed landfill. On May 12, 1989 Aeromex was granted authorization to fill on the closed landfill in accordance with the plans submitted. Aeromex was authorized to accept clean hard fill, tree debris only from the city of Loveland, and demolition debris from special projects could be accepted from the city of Loveland only after concurrence from the OEPA. In a July 25, 1989 letter the OEPA notified Aeromax that they were accepting demolition debris without prior approval and were operating outside the approved hours. This was a final warning to operate within the Directors Findings and Orders or face enforcement. On May 31, 1990 the authorization was revoked because “Aeromax failed to properly screen the fill material.” Aeromex was required to cease
accepting waste, post closure signs, and submit a closure plan. On June 27, 1990 the city requested a stay from the orders to allow the city to submit its own request to continue filling. However due to public opposition the city decided to keep the landfill closed and submitted the required closure plan. A closure plan was submitted by the City of Loveland and was approved on January 19, 1995. The city was ordered to complete closure activities by October 30, 1995. On December 4, 1996 the OEPA sent the city a letter informing them of conditions at the landfill that were still in violation of the closure plan. The final closure certification report was approved on December 16, 1997 by the OEPA. Present day topography is shown in Figure 3.18-B. FIGURE 3.18‐B
©CAGIS 3.18.2 SAMPLING RESULTS The Little Miami River runs along the east side of the Loveland Harper Landfill. Samples are taken above and below the landfill (Appendix A). Samples around Loveland Harper Landfill were collected on October 28, 2014. The river had slow to fast flow on the day of sampling. No rain events occurred during the 9 days prior to sampling. The upstream and downstream samples were in shallow (1’), gravelly, rocky riffle areas of the river. The shallow area had rapid flow across the rocks. The referenced locations are shown on Figure 3.18-C. Since this is only the second occurrence of sampling at these locations no trends are evident at this time. All parameters sampled for in 2012 and 2014 were below their respective Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL). Additionally, in 2014, the only significant difference observed between the upstream and downstream water quality was the levels of Chloride. However, both S-1 (42.1 mg/L) and S-2 (84.2 mg/L) had concentrations well below the SMCL of 250 mg/L. Surface water chemical data is illustrated for Loveland Harper Landfill in the graphs on the subsequent pages.
Location S-1 2010 2011 9/20/2012 10/28/2014
Location S-2 2010 2011 9/20/2012 10/28/2014 15
* - Observed while sampling Coleoptera
Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
>100
1
15 10
>100
>50
12 3
1 50
30 25 *
*
Pelecypoda Fingernail Clam 2
1 5
1
11
1
15
>30
3 1 30 2 7
3
1
Not Sampled
Not Sampled
4 *
Hemiptera Hemiptera Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Hemiptera Corixidae (Water Boatman)
Hemiptera Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
Diptera
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Gerridae (Water Strider)
Diptera
Diptera Simuliidae (Blackfly)
Unknown Larva
Gastropoda Physa (Pouch Snail)
Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot)
Annelida Hirudinea (Leech)
Diptera
Annelida Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm)
Diptera
Nematoda Round Worm
Culex (Mosquito)
Turbellaria Flat Worm
Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Decapoda Crayfish
Diptera
Amphipoda Scud
Diptera
Isopoda Sow Bug
Table 3.18‐A
Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly)
Odonata
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Odonata Damselfly Adult
Odonata Damselfly Nymph
Odonata Dragonfly Adult
Hemiptera Dragonfly Nymph
Sialidae (Alderfly)
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Diptera
Pelecypoda Mussel
Crane Fly Adult
Amphibia Ranidae (Frogs)
Diptera
Pimephales Minnow
Pelecypoda
Chelydra Snapping Turtle
Crane Fly Pupae
Plecoptera
Stonefly Adult
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
Other Clams
Plecoptera
1
Ephemeroptera
6 Stonefly Nymph
10 Mayfly
Trichoptera
Coleoptera
Coleoptera
Coleoptera
Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Caddis Fly
Not Sampled Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Not Sampled Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Gastropoda
Amphibia
Plethodontinae (Salamander) Gastropoda
Etheostoma
Darter
Planorbidae (Snail)
Notropis
Shiner
Lymnea (Snail)
Micropterus
Bass
Mayfly, Caddisfly, Damselfly, riffle beetles, dragonfly nymphs, water pennies, clams, minnows, and snails were the dominant organisms encountered at both of the locations (Table 3.18-A). All of the previously mentioned organisms indicate high or moderate water quality. The number of types of organisms observed at the upstream sample (S-1) and the downstream sample (S-2) were similar with 12 organisms and 10 organisms observed respectively.
Non-indicative
1
Gas monitoring was conducted monthly by the City of Loveland personnel at the Loveland Harper Avenue Closed Landfill. Monitoring consisted of sampling in each of the fourteen permanent gas monitoring wells onsite (Figure 3.18-C). The city had their gas explosion plan approved on January 3, 2003. The city has performed its own monitoring on a monthly basis according to the plan. Methane gas was detected in probes 1 and 14 during 2014’s sampling. There were a total of 5 detections ranging in concentration from 0.05% to 1.8% methane. Since levels were not over 5%, the contingency plan calling for more frequent monitoring did not take place. According to the explosive gas-monitoring plan, if levels are over 5% methane, additional sampling is performed over four consecutive days. If positive through this monitoring, the detection will then be qualified as a true positive. If none of the samples collected during the four-day confirmation samplings are above the explosive gas threshold limit (EGTL) of 5% methane, the episode is considered a false positive and the contingency monitoring will fall back to detection monitoring. In 2004, this contingency monitoring was activated for well MW-3R. Results of contingency monitoring revealed a sustained production of methane in MW-3R, but with little pressure, there would be little chance for the gas to migrate beyond that perimeter location of the landfill. OEPA has permitted the city to return to detection monitoring based on these results. There has been no repeat of the high methane levels in MW-3R in the past 10 years. (Data for this landfill is in
the files at the Health District).
3.18.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on August 30, 2013. The inspector noted that the entire former landfill area is covered in established grass. Inspectors observed several of the gas monitoring probes and also both surface water sampling locations. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.18.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The site is currently used as an open space park with baseball/softball fields and parking lots.
Figure 3.18‐C Loveland Closed Landfill Harper Avenue
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste = Gas Monitoring Location
3.19 MIAMITOWN CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL Facility Name:
Miamitown Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
5966 State Route 128. Situated south of State Route 128, approximately 0.75mile southwest of Interstate 275/74 in Whitewater Township, Ohio.
Parcel(s):
63000300053, 63000300047
Lat, Long:
39.200982
Region:
Miamitown, Whitewater Township, OH 45252
Owner:
FH White Trust (Dion Vega)
Operation (yrs):
late 1960’s – 1998
-84.718591
©MICROSOFT 3.19.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Prior to being used as a landfill, information indicates that the property was previously a mined gravel pit. Based on a review of historical aerial photographs, it appears that mining activities were taking place in a 1962 photograph. Evidence of mining was not observed in the previous 1956 aerial photograph. Filling of the gravel pit likely occurred both during the operation of the gravel pit and after. Hamilton County estimates that filling began by at least the late 1960’s. Based on records obtained from the Hamilton County Auditor website, the following ownership/transaction history of the property was obtained: Prior to 1981: Paul Willis 1981 - 1982: Universal Life Church 1982 – 1985: Vision Inc. 1985 – 1988: Shircey Phillips 1988 – 1990: Arthur Vega Sr. & Jean Vega
1990 – 1994: 1994 – Present:
Arthur Vega Sr. FH White Trust
A Hamilton County letter dated December 30, 1985 indicated that illegal dumping of solid waste was occurring at the property, which was owned by William Phillips. The letter also indicated that the site was being ordered to close permanently by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. A Hamilton County letter dated March 29, 1988, indicated that the site was acting as a demolition disposal facility that was improperly controlling litter, improperly compacting and grading, and accepting prohibited solid waste, which should be put only in a licensed sanitary landfill. Some items observed in a March 28, 1988 inspection included construction and demolition debris, cardboard, soft drink cans, household junk and waste, furniture, and numerous tires. Control measures were recommended by Hamilton County to avoid potential violations and/or prohibiting the landfills operation. Numerous additional letters indicating that the landfill could only accept construction and demolition debris were sent by Hamilton County on October 2, 1991, May 19, 1992 August 28, 1992, December 15, 1993, April 12, 1994, May 18, 1994, December 2, 1994 May 16, 1995, June 14, 1995, and June 13, 1995. Each of these letters indicated that the facility had been accepting unauthorized waste. Under new regulations which took effect in 1996, Miamitown Landfill was required and obtained a Construction & Demolition Debris (C&DD) license to operate the landfill. During this period, the site was routinely inspected for compliance by the Health District. From 1997 to 1998, records indicate that the facility had received 15 violations. On June 9, 1998, the Health District revoked Miamitown Landfill’s C&DD license for repeatedly accepting unauthorized waste. The owner appealed to the state environmental commission to have the license renewed, but the appeal was denied. Final cap installation of the waste began in 2003 and was completed in 2005. Topography of the former landfill primarily slopes moderately to the west-southwest. The property is bordered to the south by the Great Miami River. The property is bordered to the north, across State Route 128, by undeveloped pasture and to the west by undeveloped wooded areas. The property is bordered to the east by the present-day salvage business and other commercial businesses (veterinary office, storage units, etc.). Figure 3.19-A illustrates the topography of the site: FIGURE 3.19‐A
©CAGIS
3.19.2 SAMPLING RESULTS Upstream and downstream sample sites are identical to Carmical Closed Landfill as shown in Figure 3.19-B. See Appendix A for chemical data. See section 3.3.2 (Carmical Closed Landfill) for discussion, graphs, and tables of both chemical and biological sampling data. No explosive gas monitoring has been performed at this landfill. 3.19.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on December 18, 2014. The owner was notified of violations relating to scrap tires in a December 23, 2014 NOV. The owner was notified of violations relating to open dumping in a January 30, 2015 NOV. The materials cited in this NOV were a result of scraping the surface of the recycling areas located on top of the former landfill. Because of these circumstances the facility was notified of the following:
“at the time the former C&DD landfill was closed approximately 18-24 inches of low permeable soil was covering the waste. The facility was not required to place a “cap” over the entire landfill because the presence of this material was deemed adequate to prevent water infiltration into the waste. The scraping of the ground surface in these areas may result in this material being removed and therefore increase infiltration of surface water into the waste below. These activities may also result in previously placed waste being brought up to the surface where surface water may come into contact with it generating leachate. Because of this, continued removal of materials from the surface may result in, but not be limited to, any or all of the following: 1. 2. 3.
Requirement of the facility to resume sampling of the ground water monitoring wells located at the facility. Requirement to place additional low permeable soils prior to placement of ground asphalt or other permeable aggregate. Additional inspections by HCPH to verify material disposal and disturbance of low permeable soils present over the waste.”
The Waste Management Division continues to work with the property owner to ensure the facility’s compliance with all applicable regulations.
3.19.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Since the closure, the site has continued to place controlled hardfill over the capped landfill to develop the site for uses associated with the growth of the present-day Vegas Metal Recycling facility located on the eastern portion of the property. The eastern portion of the landfill is currently used to store metal and other salvage items for the business. The western portion exists as open green space.
Figure 3.19‐B Miamitown Landfill State Route 128
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of waste (Carmical) = Approximate Limits of waste (Miamitown)
3.20 MIAMIVIEW ASH LANDFILL Facility Name:
Miamiview Road Ash Road Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
10414 Miamiview Drive located east of the intersection of Lawrenceburg Road and Miamiview Drive. Miamiview Drive borders the property on the west, while the Great Miami River lies beyond Miamiview Drive.
Parcel(s):
57002800001
Lat, Long:
39.153900
Region:
North Bend, OH 45052 (Miami Township)
Owner:
Duke Energy Miami Fort LLC
Operation (yrs):
1983 – 1997
-84.788533
©Google 3.20.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Former Miamiview Road Ash Landfill is located in North Bend (Miami Township), Ohio. Hamilton County Auditor records address the property as 10414 Miamiview Drive, North Bend, Ohio 45052. Topography of the former landfill is primarily flat. A wooded hillside borders the property on the east.
Based on records obtained from the Hamilton County Auditor website, the following ownership/transaction history of the property was obtained: 1962 – 1963: 1963 – 1982: 1982 – 1993: 1999 – 2005: 2005 – 2014: 2014 – Present:
The Ohio Gravel Company Dravo Corporation Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Three Rivers Local School District Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company Duke Energy Miami Fort LLC
Prior to an ash landfill the property was a gravel mining pit. At one point in the early 1970s, Dravo Corporation considered utilizing the site for the disposal of wastes generated by the City of Cincinnati and other areas in Hamilton County. In June of 1982, Cincinnati Gas & Electric was approved to use the land as an ash landfill. The ash landfill would be used solely for disposal of non-toxic fly ash and bottom ash generated at the Miami Fort Power Station. Even then, the ash was considered non-toxic if it passed the EP Toxicity Test. EP toxicity tests were run on the initial ash to determine primarily metals levels of the ash. All analysis showed the ash to be nontoxic, which meant the metals levels did not exceed 30 times the drinking water standards. Ash quantities were estimated at 400,000 cubic yards per year, providing an estimated lifetime of 7-10 years. The landfill began construction in November, 1982 and started operation during March, 1983. The landfill was lined with two feet of clay mined from the site. The portion of the property to be used for ash disposal included approximately 70 acres of the 130 acre site. It was inspected routinely from 1983 through 1989 by the Health District and found to be in substantial compliance during that time. Early on during the operation there were some issues concerning ponding on-site and mud and dust on the roads. A truck wash was installed and operational by July 1, 1984 which alleviated this problem. The site has three ground water monitoring wells. Another well used by tenants near the site has also been monitored routinely. Groundwater monitoring data in the file indicates sampling occurred from 1983 to 1987. All results were below drinking water standards. Because of a rule changed in October 1989, it was determined based on the definition of solid waste that the non-toxic coal ash is exempt from Ohio’s solid waste laws and regulations. Therefore, it was no longer necessary for CG&E to hold an annual solid waste disposal license for the site. In 1993, a Permit to install (PTI) was issued for leachate collection, pH neutralization, and sedimentation systems for the landfill. NPDES monthly reports were provided to the Health District from June, 1995 through April, 1997. Monitoring for pH, conductivity, TSS, and Oil & Grease as part of the NPDES permit occurred at that time. The NPDES was not renewed when the site ceased operation in 1997. Figure 3.20-A is an aerial photograph from 1996. You can see in the aerial that the northern part of the site has been filled and the southern end of the property is used for current disposal of the fly ash and bottom ash
FIGURE 3.20‐A
©CAGIS Duke Energy, which purchased CG&E in 2006, currently operates an ash landfill less than 1 mile south of the Miamiview Ash Landfill. The current ash landfill is referred to as Lawrenceburg Rd Ash Landfill. 3.20.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill. No gas monitoring is performed at this landfill due to lack of occupied buildings near the landfill. 3.20.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on August 22, 2014. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.20.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Today, the property is an open field utilized by Air Masters RC Flying Club as a model airplane flying field.
3.21 NEW BALTIMORE AUTOPARTS Facility Name:
New Baltimore Auto Parts
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
6800 River Road.
Parcel #:
53000400136, 53000400141
Lat, Long:
39.265310
Region:
Harrison, OH 45030
Owner:
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners
Operation (yrs):
1974 – 2005 (based on records)
Approximate limits of waste
-84.663271
© CAGIS
3.21.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Former New Baltimore Auto Parts is located in Crosby Township, Hamilton County, Harrison, Ohio. The two adjoining parcels are located northwest of the intersection of River Road and Blue Rock Road. Hamilton County Auditor records address the parcels as 6800 River Road, Harrison, OH 45030. The property covers approximately 6 acres.
Topography of the area remains relatively flat with New Baltimore Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill creating the raised topography directly to the west as elevations increase with the placement of debris. A map (Figure 3.21-A) illustrates the topography of the site: FIGURE 3.21‐A
Approximate limits of waste
© CAGIS
The facility formerly operated as an automobile junkyard and metal scrapyard/salvage from the early 1970’s through at least 1997. Records include various reports by nearby residents and others in the 1970’s and 1980’s that the facility, or possibly the adjacent New Baltimore Landfill Facility, had accepted liquid and hazardous waste. In response to the claims of liquid and hazardous waste acceptance the US EPA funded various evaluations between 1985 and 1993 for possible inclusion of the facility on the National Priorities List (NPL). Soil and ground water samples were collected and analyzed for constituents of concern. However, the facility scored below the threshold for inclusion on the NPL list and it was apparently not pursued further. A Limited Phase II Environmental Assessment was conducted in 2003 and concluded that soil and groundwater had become contaminated by the historic and ongoing auto salvage work at the site. As a result of a fire occurring at the facility in 2005, and a history of violations related to scrap tires and facility operations, Final Findings and Orders were issued by the Hamilton County General Health District for the removal and cleanup of charred waste, visibly contaminated soils, and all scrap tires. Work was completed in
2006. After the clean-up Blue Rock Road, which had formerly terminated at the southern end of the property, was extended through both parcels. 3.21.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. No gas sampling is performed at the site. The adjacent C&DD landfill does perform yearly groundwater monitoring on their site. 3.21.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on December 8, 2014. The inspector noted that the site was completely covered with established vegetation. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.21.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The former landfill site now consists of a roadway and currently vacant right of way land west of Blue Rock Road. However, the adjacent New Baltimore CDD Landfill is licensed by Hamilton County Public Health for the acceptance of debris with an estimated closure date of 2021.
3.22 OLD GALBRAITH ROAD LANDFILL Facility Name:
Old Galbraith Road Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
Exact location unknown (Galbraith Road east of the Mill Creek)
Parcel(s):
Exact location unknown (60100010245, 60100010266, 60100010253)
Lat/Long:
39.212182
Region:
Arlington Heights
Owner:
Unknown due to lack of exact location of the former landfill
Operation (yrs):
1958 – 1965
-84.455949
©CAGIS
3.22.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Hamilton County Public Health’s documentation for this landfill is very limited. All information about the site is from a Preliminary Assessment that was completed for the site in 1987. These assessments were completed by the Ohio EPA and sent to the US EPA where it was used to prioritize sites for additional investigation. The
author indicates that he spoke to Arlington Heights Service Director and an employee of the Ohio EPA Southwest District Office. Although the assessment indicates the landfill’s exact location is unknown it describes the location as “at Galbraith Rd, east of mill creek in Arlington Heights. The site extends 200 yards on both the north and south side of Galbraith Road.” There are no records to indicate who operated the site and the assessment indicates that buildings now exist at the site. According to the document the landfill was listed as being a potential hazardous waste site. No known documentation exists as to the nature or quantity of demolition waste or other wastes which may have been disposed. The site was recommended as a low priority because of the nature of the waste disposed (demolition waste but could possibly include some hazardous waste). You can see on Figure 3.22-A that there is only a small area (outlined in red) that meets the location criteria of 200 yds. north and south of Galbraith Road, in Arlington Heights, and East of the Mill Creek. FIGURE 3.22‐A
©CAGIS
In the aerial photo from 1956 below (Figure 3.22-B) note that the East Fork of the Mill Creek is in its original location and I-75 North has not yet been constructed. The areas between the two forks of the Mill Creek are mostly tree covered or open land. FIGURE 3.22‐B
In the aerial photo from 1968 (Figure 3.22-C) below note that the East Fork of the Mill Creek is in its present day location and I-75 North cuts through the area. The area between the forks of the Mill Creek has been cleared and it appears a building has been constructed south of Galbraith Road. FIGURE 3.22‐C
3.22.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the fact that the exact location is unknown. However, Schweitzer sampling location #3 (Figure 3.25-B) and Lockland Incinerator sampling location #3 (Figure 3.16-C) are respectively on the east and west sides of the suspected location of the landfill. No gas sampling is performed at the site. 3.22.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on January 29, 2013. The inspector noted that although the exact location of waste disposal is unknown, no violations or nuisance conditions were observed in the area. 3.22.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Today I-75 North, Galbraith Rd, and the ramp to I75 from Galbraith Road occupy the central portion of this area. Several buildings occupy the southern side of Galbraith Road and the area northwest of I-75. South Side of Galbraith Road
I-75 North and entrance Ramp from Galbraith Road
3.23 OLD NEWTOWN LANDFILL Facility Name:
Old Newtown Landfill
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
North/Northeast of Broadwell Road, East of Round Bottom Road
Parcel(s):
50001630001
Lat, Long:
39.142076
Region:
Anderson Township
Owner:
Martin Marietta Materials Inc.
Operation (yrs):
Unknown
-84.325561
©Microsoft
3.23.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The landfill borders Broadwell Road to the South/Southwest. A parking lot and staging area for Evans Landscaping is situated between the landfill and Round Bottom Road to the West and a wooded area is situated between the landfill and Round Bottom Road to the North. Round Bottom Road follows along the Little Miami River, hence the curvature of the Road. A pond (former gravel pit operation) borders the property to the East. Access to the landfill can be obtained off of Broadwell Road, on the far Southwestern corner of the site.
During the 2006 purchase of the property by Martin Marietta Materials Inc., a combination plat was created from a group of parcels surrounding the landfill. The created parcel, Parcel #50001630001, encompasses approximately 488 acres. Figure 3.23-A illustrates the location of the landfill within Parcel #50001630001: FIGURE 3.23‐A
©CAGIS Based on records obtained from the Hamilton County Auditor website, the following ownership/transaction history of the property was obtained: 1987 – 2006: 2006 – Present:
Dravo Corporation Martin Marietta Materials Inc.
The creation of Parcel #50001630001, during the 2006 purchase, may be the reason the transaction history only goes back as far as 1987. Further investigation would have to be conducted to determine pre-1987 ownership. Internet research notes that Martin Marietta Materials Inc. purchased Dravo Corporation in 1995. Dravo Corporation utilized the property as a surface sand and gravel mining operation. Exact details of landfill activities could not be found. Topography of the landfill area consists of an elevation change of approximately 20’, increasing from the East/Northeast bordering pond to the Southwestern corner of the site. Figure 3.23-B illustrating the topography of the site follows:
FIGURE 3.23‐B
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3.23.2 SAMPLING RESULTS There is a large quarry pond located on the eastside of the Old Newtown Landfill. The pond was historically sampled in three locations. Given the steady findings at all three locations, sample sites S-1 and S-3 were removed from the sampling protocol in 2013. Samples around Old Newtown Landfill were last collected on October 15, 2013. The most recent rain event was approximately 1 inch of rain 8 days prior to the sampling. The samples were collected during normal to low water levels. The S-2 pond sample location was on rocky/gravelly bottoms with aquatic vegetation. The samples were collected in shallow water less than one foot deep. The referenced locations are shown on Figure 3.23-E. Results for all parameters (Appendix A) sampled in 2013 indicate acceptable water quality, where no MCLs, SMCL’s, or action levels were exceeded. Chloride, Sodium, and Ammonia all decreased during 2011 after slight increases at all three sample points during 2010 sampling. 2013 saw a continuation of this trend of decreasing parameters as Alkalinity, Ammonia, Chloride, Sodium, Sulfate, and TDS all decreased or remained below detection limits. Surface water chemical data is illustrated for Old Newtown Landfill in the graphs on the subsequent pages.
Location S-1 8/31/2006 9/18/2007 10/30/2008 12/16/2009 9/9/2010 10/13/2011
Location S-2 9/21/2001 6/18/2002 9/24/2003 8/24/2004 8/11/2005 8/31/2006 9/18/2007 10/30/2008 12/16/2009 9/9/2010 10/13/2011 10/15/2013 3
1
Location S-3 8/31/2006 9/18/2007 10/30/2008 12/16/2009 9/9/2010 10/13/2011
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Pelecypoda Pelecypoda Diptera
Mussel Crane Fly Pupae
Dorosoma
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Gizzard Shad
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Hemiptera
Diptera Culex (Mosquito)
Hemiptera
Diptera Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Diptera Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly)
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Corixidae (Water Boatman)
Diptera Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Diptera
Decapoda Crayfish
*
Simuliidae (Blackfly)
Amphipoda Scud
4
Gastropoda
Isopoda Sow Bug
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Physa (Pouch Snail)
Odonata
Odonata Dragonfly Adult
Odonata
Odonata Dragonfly Nymph
Damselfly Adult
10
Damselfly Nymph
Hemiptera Sialidae (Alderfly)
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Lepomis
Plecoptera
5
Snapping Turtle
2
Stonefly Adult
27
Plecoptera
54
Ephemeroptera
5
Stonefly Nymph
14 Mayfly
Pelecypoda
Trichoptera
Caddis Fly
Amphibia
Coleoptera
Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Fingernail Clam
Coleoptera
Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Tadpoles
Coleoptera
Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
Amphibia
Coleoptera
Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Pimephales
Gastropoda
Planorbidae (Snail)
Ranidae (Frogs)
Gastropoda
Lymnea (Snail)
Minnow
Notropis
Shiner
Gambusia
1 Mosquitofish
18 Sunfish
Micropterus
Bass
In 2013, five types of organisms were collected and/or observed from sample location S-2 (Table 3.23-A). In 2011, four types of organisms were collected at S-2. Although there is limited diversity at all of the sampling locations, the organisms that were found are generally moderate or high quality indicators. These findings reflect data similar to what has been encountered during previous sampling. Since 2004, mayflies and minnows/fish continue to be the most prevalent in number. Table 3.23‐A Non-indicative
* *
3
3 20
3 8*
Gas monitoring was conducted on November 10, 2014 (Table 3.23-B) primarily along the southern perimeter of Old Newtown Landfill along Broadwell Road, where the closest (50
35*
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41 25
3 22 24
3 37 100
2 31* 90*
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2 16 10 2 4
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10 3 1
50* 1* 2*
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Hemiptera Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
Hemiptera
Hemiptera Gerridae (Water Strider)
Hemiptera
Diptera Unknown Larva
Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Diptera
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Corixidae (Water Boatman)
Diptera
Diptera Simuliidae (Blackfly)
Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot)
Gastropoda Physa (Pouch Snail)
Culex (Mosquito)
Annelida Hirudinea (Leech)
Diptera
Annelida Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm)
Diptera
Nematoda Round Worm
Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Turbellaria Flat Worm
Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly)
Decapoda Crayfish
Diptera
Amphipoda
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Isopoda Scud
Odonata Damselfly Nymph
Sow Bug
Odonata Dragonfly Adult
Odonata
Odonata Dragonfly Nymph
Damselfly Adult
Hemiptera Sialidae (Alderfly)
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Pelecypoda
Pelecypoda Fingernail Clam
Crane Fly Pupae
Amphibia Tadpoles
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
Other Clams
Amphibia
Pimephales Ranidae (Frogs)
Minnow
Trichoptera
Caddis Fly
Dorosoma
Coleoptera
Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Cyprinus
Coleoptera
Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Gizzard Shad
Coleoptera
Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
Common Carp
Coleoptera
Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle)
Plecoptera
Gastropoda
Planorbidae (Snail)
Plecoptera
Gastropoda
Lymnea (Snail)
Stonefly Adult
Amphibia
Plethodontinae (Salamander)
Stonefly Nymph
Etheostoma
Darter
Ephemeroptera
Notropis
Shiner
Mayfly
Micropterus
Bass
During 2013 sampling five different organisms were found at sample point S-1, with four of the five being indicative of high or moderate water quality (Table 3.25-A). In 2011 only two types of organisms were collected at sample location S-1, with high flow during the sampling most likely contributed to the low diversity. The downstream sampling site continues to produce the most numbers of individuals as would have been expected based on site characteristics although the location is downstream from the landfill. Six organism types were collected in total, five of them being indicative of high or moderate water quality. Table 3.25‐A Non-indicative
2 *
1* *
The Schweitzer Closed Landfill is bordered by the Mill Creek from north to south along the eastern boundary. I-75 borders the western edge of the landfill also from north to south. Between the landfill and I-75 is a drainage ditch, which drains to the Mill Creek. The nearest occupied structure lies on the other side of I-75 approximately 500 feet away. Access to this area is impractical at this time. Therefore no gas monitoring is performed at this landfill. 3.25.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on July 2, 2014. The inspector noted that due to the sites location and current use (restricted access storage facility) most areas of the landfill cannot be accessed. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.25.4 SITE PRESENT DAY Today the landfill has a storage facility on top of the fill.
Figure 3.25‐B Schweitzer Closed Landfill 325 Clark Road
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste
3.26 ST. BERNARD LANDFILL Location:
South and southwest of Bank Avenue, east of I75; Access from intersection of Phillips Avenue and Baker Place in St. Bernard, Ohio.
Parcel(s):
58200070002
Lat, Long:
39.167494
Region:
St. Bernard, OH 45177
Owner:
Village of St. Bernard
Operation (yrs):
Prior to 1958 – 1977
-84.504420
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3.26.1 Facility Overview The landfill is located within an area of the village with a history of industrial use as early as the late 1800’s and continuing through the late 1970’s. The land occupied by the landfill has belonged to St. Bernard since 1945. Dumping at the site began prior to 1958. Garbage from St. Bernard was taken to an incinerator located approximately ½ mile northeast of the landfill. The garbage was incinerated and the ash was disposed of at the landfill. According to the original Explosive Gas Monitoring plan (1991) the landfill was also used for disposal of construction and demolition debris, stoves, refrigerators, tires, empty oil drums, soap manufacturing by-products, grass, tree limbs, and kitchen wastes. Depth of the landfill is estimated to vary between 23 and 29 feet.
In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s various properties were acquired with the intent of converting the area northeast of the landfill into a residential area. Industrial structures in this area were demolished in the spring of 1977 and anecdotal information suggests that the demolition materials from these industrial structures were used to fill what is now land occupied by residential structures. Figure 3.26-A is an aerial from 1974 showing the landfill and industrial buildings in relation to present day homes: FIGURE 3.26‐A
Ohio EPA confirmed that the landfill was closed in May 1977. Additional contouring and improvement of the cap was conducted from 1981 to 1985. While no specific closure plans have been located, information indicates that approximately 5 to 6 feet of cover material was placed over the landfill as a “cap”. FIGURE 3.26‐B
©Cagis
At the request of Ohio EPA landfill gas monitoring was initiated in the early 1990’s. This included installing six gas monitoring probes (MP-1 through MP-6) along the northern edge of the landfill. The probes were to be installed between the assumed limits of the landfill and adjacent residential properties. However since the limits of waste placement were unknown many of the probes were installed in direct contact with the waste mass. Seven additional probes (MP-7 through MP-13) were completed in April 2001. Installation of a vacuum line, attached to the original six probes, was also completed at this time converting these probes to extraction wells (EW-1 through EW-6). Following activation of this original extraction system gas levels declined in the monitoring network with the exception of probe MP-7. Since 2002 several probes and a gas cutoff trench have been installed in the area of MP-7 and MP-8 which showed elevated levels of combustible gas starting in 2007. It has been determined, through probe monitoring and test pits that the source of these elevated may have been present outside the landfill footprint. In April 2011 a new perimeter gas extraction system was activated. This new system along with the existing monitoring/extraction system has resulted in maintenance of compliant gas levels throughout the network with the exception of probes MP-7E, MP-8D, MP-8F, MP-9, MP-10, and MP-16. In June 2012 a trench was excavated to remove organic materials adjacent to MP-8 series probes. During this excavation 4 8 series probes were removed and replaced. In August 2013 blowers for the extraction system were replaced to apply additional vacuum on the collector system. The current gas migration control system consists of six extraction “pods” along the perimeter that lies adjacent to occupied residential properties. The existing gas monitoring network consists of fourteen compliance probes in addition to various special purpose and supplemental observation points. Nine houses closest to the landfill have been equipped with combustible gas indicators. The facility’s current explosive gas monitoring plan was dated December 5, 2014. FIGURE 3.26‐C
Extensive sampling of borings and gases was conducted on private properties in 2011 by Ohio EPA. The results were reviewed by Ohio Department of Health’s Health Assessment Section and results were reviewed with the residents in February of 2012. For more information on the sampling and health assessment – see those respective agencies.
3.26.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. Various gas migration control systems have been installed and operated since October 2000 and the village conducts monthly gas monitoring at the landfill. (Sampling data for this landfill is in the files at Hamilton County Public Health). 3.26.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on July 24, 2013. The inspector noted that the former landfill was covered with established and maintained grass. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. No odors were encountered at the landfill or in the neighborhoods adjacent to the landfill. 3.26.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The former landfill is currently used as Ludlow Grove Park and includes soccer fields, a playground, and green space.
3.27 WURZELBACHER LANDFILL Facility Name:
Wurzelbacher Dump
A.K.A.:
N/A
Location:
11260 Old Colerain Avenue. Situated east of Old Colerain Avenue, approximately 500 feet north of the Elbow Drive intersection in Colerain Township, Ohio.
Parcel(s):
51001600104
Lat, Long:
39.286287
Region:
Colerain Township, OH 45252
Owner:
Richard & Kathie L Smith
Operation (yrs):
1979 – 1994 (based on records)
-84.614469
©MICROSOFT
3.27.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW Wurzelbacher Dump is located in Colerain Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, situated east of Old Colerain Avenue, approximately 500 feet north of the Elbow Drive intersection. Hamilton County Auditor records address the property as 11260 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45252. Topography of the former landfill (Figure 27-A) primarily slopes moderately to the east-northeast. The property is bordered to the north, south and west by rural residential areas. The property is bordered to the east by an undeveloped wooded area.
FIGURE 3.27‐A
©CAGIS Based on records obtained from the Hamilton County Auditor website, the following ownership/transaction history of the property was obtained: 1970 – 2003: 2003 – 2013: 2013 – Present:
Joseph & Mary Ann Wurzelbacher Richard & Janet Wurzelbacher Richard & Kathie L Smith
Joseph Wurzelbacher unofficially operated a landfill at the site from approximately 1979 to 1994. Prior to this and currently, the property appears to have consisted of livestock and horse pasture. Records indicate the site was used to dispose of construction & demolition debris (C&DD), household trash, office equipment, paint buckets, household appliances, tires, furniture, mattresses, tree debris, and a large quantity of limestone sludge. Information also indicates that the site was often not monitored or secured and was readily accessible for unknown dumping. Following a complaint from a neighbor, an inspection was performed by Hamilton County at the Wurzelbacher Dump on April 5, 1979. The inspection found that the property was receiving a large amount of fill material, which was primarily authorized C&DD. The observed unauthorized items included old furniture, washers, stoves, etc. Information indicated that these materials were being covered daily. During 1981, Hamilton County observed large quantities of trash, garbage, and various other materials being illegally dumped in a ravine located on the southern portion of the property and in areas along Old Colerain Avenue. All materials were ordered to be removed and/or buried. The owner indicated that all dumping would immediately cease, any exposed areas would be covered, and a fence would be constructed to enclose the dumping areas. Continued illegal dumping was observed by Hamilton County in 1984. Observed items included a refrigerator, mattresses, kitchen appliances, and small quantities of household garbage. Various complaints of illegal dumping were reported for the property during 1988 and 1989. Large quantities of unauthorized materials were observed during inspections performed by both Hamilton County and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency. The owner was ordered to immediately close the fill and legal actions were taken against Mr. Wurzelbacher, consequently resulting in a fine. On October 12, 1989, a Consent Order was issued by the Attorney General’s office for the unauthorized dumping on the property. Key items in the order included the dump to be covered with 2 feet of compacted soil, the site to be seeded with grass, all surfaces to be graded 1% to 25%, the site to be graded as to not allow ponding, and any settling/erosion/cracking issues would be properly repaired. An inspection of the property in 1991 found that portions of the Wurzelbacher Dump had still not been correctly leveled, covered, and/or seeded. Records indicate that soil, rock and brick continued to be accepted at the property in 1994. No information was available for the property after that date. 3.27.2 SAMPLING RESULTS No surface water sampling or biological sampling is performed at this landfill due to the lack of bodies of water immediately adjacent to the landfill. No gas sampling is performed at the site. 3.27.3 FACILITY INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on October 1, 2013. The inspector noted that the site was covered in grass and no exposed waste was observed. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.27.4 SITE PRESENT DAY The property contains the private residence and several barns. Currently, the old landfill area is fenced and being used as open pasture area for horses.
3.28 WYOMING LANDFILL Facility Name:
Wyoming Closed Landfill
A.K.A.
Wyoming Landfill Wyoming Sanitary Landfill
Location:
Situated in Wyoming’s Oak Park, which is located east of Oak Avenue and northeast of the Crosley Avenue intersection in Wyoming, Ohio.
Parcel(s):
59200060013, 59200060112
Lat, Long:
39.234889
Region:
Wyoming, OH 45215
Owner:
City of Wyoming
Operation (yrs):
mid 1950’s – 1979 (based on records)
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3.28.1 FACILITY OVERVIEW The closed landfill is bounded by the West Branch of the Mill Creek on the west and south and by a CSX railroad line to the east. North of the closed landfill, the West Branch of the Mill Creek and the railroad converge forming a relatively thin strip of wooded land. The site was operated by the City as a municipal landfill from the mid-1950s to 1979.
Topographically, the property was once a generally low-lying area adjacent to the West Branch of the Mill Creek. Today, the ground surface of the property is generally at the level of the previously (before landfill use) built up railroad line across most of the site. While the majority of the closed landfill is primarily flat, steep slopes are present along the south, east, and west sides of the property. Figure 3.28-A illustrates the topography of the site: FIGURE 3.28‐A
©CAGIS The City of Wyoming began operating the landfill sometime in the mid-1950’s. Based on historic information and discussions with City personnel, the landfill was used to dispose of typical household waste (garbage), yard waste (grass cuttings, branches, leaves, etc.) and some hard fill type material (concrete, rubble, etc.). Lime from the public water treatment plant was also reportedly deposited in the northern portion of the landfill. Studies performed by BHE Environmental, Inc. (during 2006 and 2007) found the horizontal extent of waste placement is bound to the south and west by the West Branch of the Mill Creek, by the railroad embankment to the east, and terminated in the area of the current basketball court to the north. The investigation also found that the observations of material encountered during soil borings support the historic information that suggested waste was built up from the former ground surface and that the bottom of the waste corresponds to the approximate pre-landfill ground surface. Survey data combined with stratigraphic information indicates that along the western boundary of Oak Park, the depth of waste placement is above the level of the Mill Creek. Along the eastern boundary of Oak Park, the depth of waste placement appears to be above the ground surface east of the railroad along the northern portion of Oak Park; however, within the southern portion of Oak Park the depth of waste placement appears to be below the current ground surface on the east side of the railroad tracks.
On August 15 and 16, 2007, twelve soil borings were completed by BHE Environmental Inc. at the landfill to determine if a formal gas explosion plan is needed. In a report submitted on November 27, 2007, BHE used these borings to approximate both the horizontal and vertical limits of debris placement within the landfill (Figure 3.28-B). In a letter dated December 14, 2007 the OEPA concurred with the consultants findings and determined that an explosive gas monitoring plan would not be required. FIGURE 3.28‐B
3.28.2 SAMPLING RESULTS The West Fork of the Mill Creek flows along the west and south side of the Wyoming Landfill. Samples are taken above (S-1) and below (S-2) the landfill. Samples around Wyoming Landfill were last collected on September 3, 2013 (Appendix A). Approximately ¾ of an inch of rain fell two days prior to the sampling. The S-1 sample location consisted of a series of pools and gravelly/rocky riffles located adjacent to the landfill. The Wyoming S-2 sample location is the same as the Lockland Shepherd Lane (S-1) sample location consisting of pools with a gravel/rocky bottom. The referenced locations are shown on Figure 3.28-C. In 2010, alkalinity, chloride, sodium, sulfate, TDS, ammonia, conductivity, and barium all exhibited highest levels since sampling began for both upstream and downstream samples (Table 1). In 2011 all the above mentioned parameter returned to levels historically observed and the 2013 sampling results continued this trend. Many parameters were at or near historical lows for their respective sampling locations. All compounds with the exception of iron and manganese remained below their respective MCL, secondary MCL, or action level at all sampling locations. Both iron and manganese were within historical levels annually observed across the watershed and levels of both actually decreased when comparing the upstream results to the downstream results. The Health District staff will continue to monitor the water quality in this area for any changes. Surface water chemical data is illustrated for Wyoming Landfill in the graphs below.
Location S-2 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/24/2003 7/28/2004 9/15/2005 10/9/2006 10/11/2007 10/23/2008 11/5/2009 9/23/2010 11/1/2011 9/3/2013 1
2 1
* - Observed while sampling Amphibia Gastropoda Gastropoda Coleoptera Coleoptera
Plethodontinae (Salamander) Lymnea (Snail) Planorbidae (Snail) Dytiscidae (Crawling Water Beetle) Hydrophilidae (Beetle Larva)
1
1 1
4
1
1 4* 11* 2 1 1
2 9 * 1
24 2* 15 13
2 26 3 12 29
1 1
2* *
6
4* 1
31*
13
1 2 1
6 17 8
4 1 13
2 19 2
9* 27* 17*
1 36 23
4 6 4
20
8 3
1
2 50 7
1
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16
6*
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3
6* 8
2 4
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1 2
5 5
Diptera Diptera Crane Fly Adult
22
1
8*
4 4
Odonata Odonata Odonata
Dragonfly Nymph Dragonfly Adult Damselfly Nymph
6
Decapoda Turbellaria Nematoda Annelida Annelida Gastropoda
Scud Crayfish Flat Worm Round Worm Oligochaeta (Aquatic Worm) Hirudinea (Leech) Physa (Pouch Snail)
6 1 2
2 14* *
1 30
10 >100
3*
3 6
1
3
1*
13 *
20
1
3 25
4 13
2 6
1 5
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Diptera Tubifera (Rat-Tailed Maggot)
1*
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Hemiptera Hemiptera Hemiptera
Corixidae (Water Boatman) Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bug)
Hemiptera Notonectidae (Back Swimmer)
GROUP 3 (Lower Quality)
Gerridae (Water Strider)
Diptera
Diptera
Unknown Larva
Diptera Culex (Mosquito)
Diptera Tendipedidae Psychoda (Northfly) Culex (Mosquito Larva)
Diptera Tendipedidae Tendipes (Midge)
Diptera
Amphipoda
Sow Bug
GROUP 2 (Moderate Quality)
Simuliidae (Blackfly)
Isopoda
Damselfly Adult
1
Odonata
Hemiptera Sialidae (Alderfly)
Ptychopteridae (Phantom Crane Fly) Diptera
Pelecypoda Crane Fly Pupae
Pelecypoda Fingernail Clam
GROUP 1 (Higher Quality)
Other Clams
Pelecypoda Mussel
1
Amphibia
1
Ranidae (Frogs)
Pimephales
Chelydra
Plecoptera
Minnow
1
Snapping Turtle
Stonefly Adult
Trichoptera
Coleoptera
Plecoptera
1
Stonefly Nymph
2
Ephemeroptera
2 Mayfly
Caddis Fly
Etheostoma
Darter
Coleoptera
Notropis
Elmidae (Adult Riffle)
Micropterus
Shiner
Psephenidae (Water Penny)
Location S-1 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/24/2003 7/28/2004 9/15/2005 10/9/2006 10/11/2007 10/23/2008 11/5/2009 9/23/2010 11/1/2011 9/3/2013 Bass
For the 2013 sampling an increase in diversity was observed compared to 2011. Seven and eight organisms were found at S-1 and S-2 respectively, both are increases from 2011 (Table 3.28-A). Four of the seven organisms observed at S-1 were indicative of high or moderate water quality and seven of the eight organisms observed at S-2 were indicative of high or moderate water quality. The Health District staff will continue to monitor the biological water data in this area. Table 3.28‐A Non-indicative
2 1 1 1* 2
*
4
1 1
4*
1 1 7
3 * 1
The Wyoming Closed Landfill was monitored for explosive gas on November 3, 2014 (Table 3.28-B). Monitoring took place along the southern and eastern perimeter of the property (Figure 3.28-D). Methane has been detected along the eastern boundary and around the northern parking area every year since 2007 including 17 locations this year. The majority of these points where methane was detected were low concentrations of 11% LEL or less. However methane was detected at 100% LEL at 3 of sampling points. Punch-bar monitoring further east or north of these locations, away from the center of the landfill, found no methane detected. Carbon monoxide was detected at 25 sampling locations with concentrations between 1 and 55 ppm. TABLE 3.28‐B (11/3/2014)
The parking area at the north end of the park is likely located over waste. Punch bar sampling in this area has consistently indicated methane production and detection of carbon monoxide gas subsurface during sampling. Since 2006, we have conducted additional sampling around the parking area at the north end of the park prior to the City of Wyoming using this area for fireworks launching in July. Samples denoted with an "S" were taken using a 1 liter bottle placed over an area of ground (7 sq.in.). Pressure is applied to the bottle to form a semi-tight seal. A hole in the bottle allowed the sampling probe to draw from inside the bottle for 1 minute, and the measurement is recorded. The results of the sampling are provided to the city of Wyoming prior to the event. The 2014 fireworks sampling locations are shown in Figure 3.28-E. The results of the June 2014 sampling are in Table 3.28-C. (Sampling data for this landfill is in the files at Hamilton County Public Health).
TABLE 3.28‐C (6/6/2014)
3.28.3 SITE INSPECTIONS The site was last inspected by HCPH on November 3, 2014. No violations or nuisance conditions were observed on the site. 3.28.4 SITE PRESENT DAY In 1985 the property was developed into the current day Oak Park recreational facility, owned and operated by the City of Wyoming. The park includes two soccer athletic fields, a skateboard park, basketball courts, an asphalt walking trail, a picnic area with a children’s playground, and associated parking areas and green space.
Figure 3.28‐C Wyoming Closed Landfill
= Surface Water Sampling Location = Approximate Limits of Waste
Figure 3.28‐D Wyoming Fall Gas Sampling
= Gas Monitoring Location = Approximate Limits of Waste
Figure 3.28‐E Wyoming Fireworks Gas Sampling
= Gas Monitoring Location = Approximate Limits of Waste
APPENDIX A – Closed Landfill Surface Water Chemical Data
Surface Water Samples Closed Landfills Landfill Standards
Carmical & Miamitown
Evans
Glendale
Greenhills
Location MCL SMCL Action Level #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #1 #1 #1 #2 #2 #2 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1
Field Temp
Year
Date
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
9/20/2001 7/16/2002 10/8/2003 9/10/2004 9/22/2005 9/15/2006 10/9/2007 10/30/2008 11/5/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/13/2012 9/10/2014 9/20/2001 7/16/2002 10/8/2003 9/10/2004 9/22/2005 9/15/2006
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2011 2012 2014 2011 2012 2014 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014
9/20/2001 7/16/2002 10/8/2003 9/10/2004 9/22/2005 9/15/2006 10/9/2007 10/30/2008 11/5/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/13/2012 9/10/2014
24.4
9/26/2012 10/28/2014
15.4
TDS
Ammonia
Nitrite-Nitrate 10
500
9/26/2012 10/28/2014 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/4/2003 8/24/2004 8/18/2005 8/31/2006 10/9/2007 10/23/2008 11/9/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/20/2012 10/28/2014 9/11/2001 8/27/2002 9/4/2003 8/24/2004 8/18/2005 8/31/2006 10/9/2007 10/23/2008 11/9/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/20/2012 10/28/2014 9/13/2001
24.4
15.4
15.4
16.4
8/14/2003 7/28/2004 9/22/2005 8/31/2006
11/9/2009 9/16/2010 9/15/2011 9/13/2012 9/10/2014
23.9
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