Greenstar

Environmental MonitoringQuarter 2 2016 Surface Water Greenogue MRF,Rathcoole, County Dublin Licence: W0188-01July 2016

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Document Control Sheet 

Client  Greenstar

Project Environmental Monitoring Greenogue Material Recovery Facility

Waste Licence W0188‐01   Project No:   113988

Report  Q‐2 2016 Surface Water Monitoring Report

Document Reference:  DG_07 Greenogue Q‐2 Surface Water Report 

Version  Author  Checked Reviewed Date 

1 Draft  B. Sexton  P. Barrett B. Sexton 14/07/2016

1 Final  B. Sexton  P. Barrett B. Sexton 29/07/2016

     

     

 

   

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

SECTION 1EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................... 1 

SECTION 2INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 2 

1.1  Monitoring and Reporting Requirements ........................................................................... 2 

SECTION 3SURFACE WATER MONITORING ............................................................................. 3 

3.1  Sampling Point Locations ..................................................................................................... 3 

3.2  Method ................................................................................................................................ 3 

3.3  Surface Water Quality ......................................................................................................... 3 

3.4  Discussion ............................................................................................................................ 3 

 

LIST OF TABLES 

Table 1 Monitoring Parameters and Frequency ............................................................................ 2 

Table 2 In‐Situ Surface Water Monitoring data for SE‐1 ............................................................... 3 

Table 3 Q‐2 2016 Surface Water Analytical Data ........................................................................... 4 

LIST OF APPENDICES 

Appendix 1: Sampling Locations 

Appendix 2: Laboratory Report 

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Section 1  Executive Summary  

In accordance with the conditions of the licence W0188‐01 quarterly surface water samples are 

collected at the Greenstar Greenogue MRF. 

 

A surface water sample were collected at the sampling location in June 2016. The sample was 

analysed for the quarterly parameters specified in Schedule D.4 the licence. 

 

The analytical results of the samples collected were in compliance with the Emission limit Values 

(ELVs) set out in the licence. 

 

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Section 2  Introduction 

Starrus Eco Holdings Ltd. (T/A Greenstar) operate a waste material transfer facility (MRF) at the 

Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, County Dublin. The facility operates under an 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued license (W0188‐01). 

The facility is located in south County Dublin, approximately 12 km west of Tallaght. The facility is 

in Greenogue Industrial Estate in Rathcoole. 

Greenstar appointed CDM Smith to conduct the annual environmental monitoring services at the 

Greenogue Business Park MRF under the conditions and schedules of the waste licence. 

 

1.1 Monitoring and Reporting Requirements  

All morning was carried out in line with Condition 8 and Schedule D of the licence. All reporting 

was carried out in line with Condition 11 and Schedule E of the licence. The monitoring frequency 

and parameters specified in the licence are presented in Table 1. 

Table 1 Monitoring Parameters and Frequency 

Parameter  Frequency 

Visual Inspection   Quarterly 

pH  Quarterly 

BOD  Quarterly 

Total Suspended Solids  Quarterly 

Mineral Oil  Quarterly 

Total Nitrogen  Quarterly 

Ammonia  Quarterly 

COD  Quarterly 

Electrical Conductivity   Quarterly 

Temperature  Quarterly 

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Section 3  Surface Water Monitoring  

3.1 Sampling Point Locations Surface water sampling is carried out at one location (SW‐1) on site. The sample point is located 

after the on‐site oil water interceptor and prior to discharge of the storm water from site. The 

sample location is shown on the Drawing FIG 001 in Appendix 1.  

3.2 Method 3.2.1 Sample Collection A surface water sample was collected on the 30th of June 2016. The sample was collected using a 

telescopic sampling pole. A laboratory prepared sampling bottle was attached to the pole.  

The pH, electrical conductivity and temperature were measured in‐situ using a Hanna Instruments 

combo pH, electrical conductivity and temperature probe. The probe was calibrated before 

sampling. The in‐situ field data is summarised in Table 2. All field parameters were within the 

expected range for good water quality.  

Table 2 In‐Situ Surface Water Monitoring data for SE‐1 

Parameter  Units  SW‐1 June 2016 

pH  pH unit  7.89 

Conductivity  µS/cm  571 

Temperature  ˚C  11.0 

 

The sample was stored in a cooler box at a temperature below 4oC prior to shipment to the 

laboratory. Samples were shipped to ALS Laboratories in Dublin within two hours of sampling. ALS 

are an UKAS accredited laboratory. . Chain of custody (COC) documentation was included with the 

sample shipped to the laboratory. The methodologies were all ISO/CEN approved or equivalent. 

 

3.3 Surface Water Quality 3.3.1 Surface Water Results The results of the analysis are presented in Table 3. The full laboratory reports is presented in 

Appendix 2. For comparative purposes the ELVs (Schedule C.3 of the licence) and the trigger levels 

(Condition 6.3.2 of the licence) are included in Table 3. 

 

3.4 Discussion The surface water samples in Q‐2 2016 were 100% complaint with the ELVs and Trigger Levels. 

 

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Greenstar    Q‐2 2016 Surface Water Monitoring Greenogue MRF  

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Table 3 Q‐2 2016 Surface Water Analytical Data 

Parameter  Units SW‐1 June 

2016 ELV/Trigger 

Level 

Visual Inspection  mg/l  Clear  NE 

pH  mg/l  8  NE 

BOD  mg/l  25  25* 

Total Suspended Solids  mg/l  30  35* 

Mineral Oil  mg/l  0.882  5** 

Total Nitrogen  mg/l  7.3  NE 

Ammonia  mg/l  6.6  NE 

COD  mg/l  82  NE 

Electrical Conductivity  µS/cm  557  NE 

Temperature  OC  11  NE 

NE – not established 

* ‐ Trigger Level 

** ‐ ELV 

 

 

 

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Appendix 1: Sampling Locations

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Appendix 2: Laboratory Reports 

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This communication has been sent to you by ALS Environmental Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Registration No.02148934. Registered Office: ALS Environmental Limited, Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9GU.

14 July 2016

Test Report: COV/1294765/2016

Dear Mr Sexton

Analysis of your sample(s) submitted on 30 June 2016 is now complete and we have pleasure in enclosing the appropriate test report(s).

Name:

Yours Sincerely,

Title:

Signed:

C. Law

Inorganics Operations Manager

Mr Sexton CDM Smith 15 Wentworth Eblana Villas Dublin 2 D02 WK10

Should you have any queries regarding this report(s) or any part of our service, please contact Customer Services on +44 (0)24 7642 1213 who will be happy to discuss your requirements. If you would like to arrange any further analysis, please contact Customer Services. To arrange container delivery or sample collection, please call the Couriers Department directly on 024 7685 6562. Thank you for using ALS Environmental Ltd and we look forward to receiving your next samples.

An invoice for the analysis carried out will be sent under separate cover.

Torrington Avenue Coventry CV4 9GU T: +44 (0)24 7642 1213 F: +44 (0)24 7685 6575 www.alsenvironmental.co.uk

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ALS Environmental LtdTorrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9GU

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Number of Test Results

Water Monitoring

Number of Samples

01 July 2016

included in this reportJob Received:

12

30 June 2016

included in this report

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Job Description:

Analysis Commenced:

Signed:Name:

Title:

Date:C. Law

Inorganics Operations Manager

14 July 2016

Report Number: COV/1294765/2016 Issue 1

Report Summary

Date of Issue: 14 July 2016

Information on the methods of analysis and performance characteristics are available on request. Opinions and interpretations expressed herein are outside the scope of UKAS accreditation. The results relate only to the items tested. Tests marked 'Not UKAS Accredited' in this Report/Certificate are not included in the UKAS Accreditation Schedule for our laboratory.

This communication has been sent to you by ALS Environmental Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Registration No. 02148934. Registered Office: ALS Environmental Limited, Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9GU. (c) ALS Environmental Ltd 2016. All rights reserved. We, ALS Environmental Ltd, are the owner of all copyright in this report. You must not copy, reproduce, amend or adapt this report, its contents or any format in which it is delivered without our prior written agreement. If you copy, reproduce, amend, or adapt this report in any way without our agreement you will be liable for any damage or loss to us. In the event of a dispute the copy of the report held by us shall be the reference copy.

ALS Environmental Ltd was not responsible for sampling unless otherwise stated. Sampling is not covered by our UKAS accreditation.

Mr Barry Sexton CDM Smith 15 Wentworth Eblana Villas Dublin 2 D02 WK10

ANALYSED BY

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Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9GU Tel:+44 (0)24 7642 1213 Fax:+44 (0)24 7685 6575

ALS Environmental LtdTorrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9GU

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ALS Environmental Ltd

Signed:Name:

Title:

Date:C. Law

Inorganics Operations Manager

14 July 2016

EH >C8 - C10 <10 ug/l 07/07/2016 N Cov GEO35

EH >C6 - C8 <10 ug/l 07/07/2016 N Cov GEO35

EH >C6 - C40 882 ug/l 07/07/2016 N Cov GEO35

EH >C10 - C16 84 ug/l 07/07/2016 N Cov GEO35

EH >C24 - C40 625 ug/l 07/07/2016 N Cov GEO35

EH >C16 - C24 173 ug/l 07/07/2016 N Cov GEO35

COD (Total) 82.0 mg/l 05/07/2016 N Cov WAS040

Conductivity- Electrical 20C 557 uS/cm 11/07/2016 N Cov WAS039

pH 8.0 pH units 11/07/2016 N Cov WAS039

Nitrogen, Total as N 7.3 mg/l 04/07/2016 N Cov WAS022

BOD + ATU (5 day) 25 mg/l 08/07/2016 N Cov WAS001

Total Suspended Solids 30.0 mg/l 08/07/2016 N Cov WAS006

COV/1294765/2016

Sample Source:Sample Point Description:Sample Description: SW-1

Sample Date/Time:

Analysis Complete:

CDM Smith

Laboratory Number:

Report Number:

14 July 201630 June 201630 June 2016

15389499

Test Description Result Units Accreditation Method

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Sample 1

Sample Matrix: Surface Water

Analysis Date

Certificate of Analysis ANALYSED BY

Sample Received:

Analyst Comments for 15389499: This sample has been analysed for Total Suspended Solids outside recommended stability times. It is therefore possible that the results provided may be compromised. The sample for EH was received in a container inappropriate for this parameter. It is therefore possible that the results provided could be compromised.

Accreditation Codes: Y = UKAS / ISO17025 Accredited, N = Not UKAS / ISO17025 Accredited, M = MCERTS. Analysed at: Cov = Coventry(CV4 9GU), Che = Chester(CH4 9EP), Ott = Otterbourne(SO21 2SW), S = Subcontracted, Trb = Subcontracted to Trowbridge(BA14 0XD), Wak = Wakefield(WF5 9TG). For Microbiological determinands 0 or ND=Not Detected, For Legionella ND=Not Detected in volume of sample filtered. The LOD for the Legionella analysis will increase where the volume analysed is <1000g (1g is approximately equivalent to 1ml for sample volume analysed). I/S=Insufficient sample For soil/sludge samples: AR=As received, DW=Dry weight.

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15389499 This sample has been analysed for Total Suspended Solids outside recommended stability times. It is therefore possible that the results provided may be compromised. The sample for EH was received in a container inappropriate for this parameter. It is therefore possible that the results provided could be compromised.

Name: C. LawSigned:

Title:

Date: 14 July 2016

Inorganics Operations Manager

1ANALYST COMMENTS FOR REPORT IssueCOV/1294765/2016

Date of Issue: 14 July 2016

Sample No Analysis Comments

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DETERMINAND COMMENTS FOR REPORT COV/1294765/2016 ISSUE 1

14 July 2016Date of Issue :

Sample No Description Determinand Comments

Signed:Name:

Title:

Date:C. Law

Inorganics Operations Manager

14 July 2016

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