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Annual Ambient Dust Monitoring Report 2018
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KMK Metals Recycling Ltd Cappincur Industrial Estate
Daingean Road Tullamore Co Offaly
Waste Licence No. W0113-04
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Q.E.D. Engineering Ltd
M-TEK Building I Armagh Road
Monaghan Tel: 047 72060 Fax: 047 72060
11th December 2018
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KMK Metals Recycling Ltd., Cappincur Industrial Estate, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Waste Licence No. W0113-04 Annual Ambient Dust Monitoring Report 2018 Issue Date: 11/12/18
Prepared by: Q.E.D. Engineering Ltd, M-TEK Building I, Armagh Road, Monaghan Tel: 047 72060, Fax: 047 72060
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2
2. Methodology and Instrumentation 2 3. Results 3 4. Discussion 6
5. Conclusion 7
List of Appendices 1. Site Map showing ambient dust monitoring locations 2. Laboratory Report 3. Dust Pot Observations on Collection 4. Weather Conditions
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1. Introduction Ambient Dust levels were measured at KMK Metals Recycling Ltd, Cappincur Industrial Estate, Daingean Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly from the 6th September to the 5th October 2018 by Q.E.D. Engineering Ltd, as part of the company’s Waste Licence No. W0113-04, Schedule C.6. A total of four locations were set up for the annual dust monitoring. A map showing the ambient dust monitoring locations is provided in Appendix 1. All monitoring locations were defined in the licence W0113-04 in Schedule C.6.
2. Methodology and Instrumentation Ambient dust monitoring was carried out by Donal Beagan, BSc in Environmental Science, of Q.E.D Engineering Limited, using the following method; Standard method VDI 2119 (Measurement of Dustfall, Determination of Dustfall using Bergerhoff Instrument (Standard Method) German Engineering Institute). Prior to going on-site, the collecting pots and lids were cleaned thoroughly with DECON 90 cleaning solution and rinsed with distilled water. The lids were then placed on the pots and the site name and date were marked onto the pots. The Bergerhoff dust gauges were set up on the site on the 6th of September 2018. Four gauges were put in place, in the following locations;
Ref. No. Location A2-1 E yard at wall of northern boundary A2-2 Eastern boundary inside wall A2-3 Fence at southern boundary A2-4 Fence at western boundary
The Bergerhoff dust gauges were left at the site for 29 days and removed on 5th of October 2018. Met data for the period of monitoring was obtained from Gurteen Agri College, 42km distant, from Met Eireann data. The collection pots were sent for analysis to BHP which is an INAB accredited Laboratory. The determination of total dust precipitation was calculated following the stages stipulated in VDI 2119. Results are compared to a limit value of 350mg/m2/day, as stipulated in licence W0113-04 in Schedule C.6.
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3. Results
The total dust precipitation obtained at each location is provided in Table 1.0 and the results for metal content in the same samples is provided in Table 2.0. The laboratory report is included in Appendix 2. Visual observations on collection of dust pots are noted in Appendix 3 on the day of collection. Details of weather conditions during the monitoring period are provided in Appendix 4, which show that there were 6 days with no rain during the monitoring period and 11 days with <1mm of rain. The September 2018 Met Eireann summary report showed monthly mean air temperatures were below their Long-Term Average (LTA) across the country. The majority of monthly rainfall totals across the country were below their Long-Term Average (LTA). Monthly mean wind speeds ranged from 5.5 knots (10.2 km/h) to 16.3 knots (30.2 km/h) which on the Beaufort Scale of Wind Force could be classified as between wind force 2 (light breeze) and 4 (moderate breeze). Gales were reported countrywide on the 19th with strong gale force winds reported on the same day predominately at costal locations. Weather conditions can have a noticeable impact upon dust creation and dust entrainment in the air. Rain falling on the site will dampen down dust generated and drier weather will increase the ambient dust on the ground and will lighten small particles. Wind strength will determine the size of particles that can be entrained in the air and the distance they can be transported.
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Table 1. Result of Ambient Dust Monitoring samples
Station Ref. No.
Monitoring Location
Irish Grid Ref. (ITM) Dust Deposition mg/m2/day
EPA Licence Limit
mg/m2/day Easting Northing
A2-1 E yard at wall of northern boundary
635911 725118 450.7 350
A2-2 Eastern boundary inside wall
635959 725004 257.8 350
A2-3 Fence at southern boundary
635882 724955 160.3 350
A2-4 Fence at western boundary
635866 725002 39.9 350
Table 2. Results of Metallic Species in Ambient Dust Monitoring samples
Location Trigger Limit Values
Metal Parameter
Units A2-1 Warning Action
Aluminium mg/m2/day 0.3294 2.9120 3.8634
Cadmium mg/m2/day 0.0061 0.0051 0.0069
Chromium mg/m2/day <0.0869 0.0435 0.0564
Copper mg/m2/day <0.0047 1.3782 1.8408
Iron mg/m2/day <0.0635 19.1707 25.1296
Lead mg/m2/day <0.0014 0.6252 0.8300
Nickel mg/m2/day 0.0829 0.1079 0.1418
Zinc mg/m2/day <0.0298 1.1356 1.4965
Arsenic mg/m2/day 0.0104 0.0136 0.0179
Mercury mg/m2/day <0.0012 0.0009 0.0011
Location Trigger Limit Values
Metal Parameter
Units A2-2 Warning Action
Aluminium mg/m2/day <0.0596 2.9592 3.9721
Cadmium mg/m2/day 0.0051 0.0036 0.0048
Chromium mg/m2/day 0.1260 0.2031 0.2724
Copper mg/m2/day 0.3973 0.9963 1.3163
Iron mg/m2/day 8.4949 9.3430 12.2177
Lead mg/m2/day <0.0014 0.4148 0.5424
Nickel mg/m2/day 0.1153 2.8401 3.8735
Zinc mg/m2/day 0.4889 0.9143 1.2137
Arsenic mg/m2/day 0.0026 0.0078 0.0102
Mercury mg/m2/day <0.0012 0.00065 0.00070
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Location Trigger Limit Values
Metal Parameter
Units A2-3 Warning Action
Aluminium mg/m2/day <0.0596 1.6589 2.1352
Cadmium mg/m2/day 0.0065 0.0036 0.0046
Chromium mg/m2/day 0.1076 0.0120 0.0154
Copper mg/m2/day 5.4416 0.3114 0.3430
Iron mg/m2/day 1.6222 2.7044 3.4684
Lead mg/m2/day 0.2579 0.1980 0.2510
Nickel mg/m2/day 0.0297 0.0380 0.0494
Zinc mg/m2/day 0.1647 1.6468 2.2164
Arsenic mg/m2/day 0.0026 0.0043 0.0056
Mercury mg/m2/day <0.0012 0.0009 0.0011
Location Trigger Limit Values
Metal Parameter
Units A2-4 Warning Action
Aluminium mg/m2/day <0.0596 1.5267 2.0405
Cadmium mg/m2/day 0.0012 0.0015 0.0019
Chromium mg/m2/day 0.1465 0.0110 0.0141
Copper mg/m2/day 2.8481 0.5237 0.6522
Iron mg/m2/day 0.9090 4.1540 5.4501
Lead mg/m2/day 0.0362 0.1218 0.1595
Nickel mg/m2/day 0.0058 0.0205 0.0262
Zinc mg/m2/day 0.1388 0.5815 0.7537
Arsenic mg/m2/day 0.0052 0.0025 0.0032
Mercury mg/m2/day <0.0012 0.0009 0.0012
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4. Discussion The period of monitoring was a typical operational month at the site, with mixed wind conditions, below average temperatures and below average rainfall, when compared to Long Term Average’s. These climatic conditions were favourable for dust creation and movement. From the results of dust monitoring conducted in September/October 2018, all dust monitoring locations at KMK Metals Recycling Ltd. except for A2-1 were below the EPA limit value of 350 mg/m3/day. Previous dust monitoring at the site has also resulted in the highest levels being recorded at A2-1. The E yard area sees a significant amount of HGV traffic as vehicles weigh-out over the weighbridge through the yard. The yard is also used for skip drop off and collection and by forklifts when transporting WEEE components to storage areas. This regular movement of vehicles rises dust which otherwise is not obviously noticeable on the yard. The site keeps the E yard area in a tidy state and the yard is swept frequently to maintain a clear thoroughfare for vehicles. In addition, the predominant wind direction in the area is from the south west, which will blow dust in the direction of dust monitoring location A2-1. The industrial estate in which the site is located also experiences other commercial users with traffic and deliveries and therefore is accustomed to a commercial/ industrial environment. Furthermore, there are no dwellings or other sensitive locations in the immediate vicinity of the site.
Analysis of the metal content in the four dust deposition samples was also carried out. There are no Emission Limit Values specified for the metals content in the licence. Trigger limit values have been developed using ambient dust analysis data from 2015 to 2017. The trigger warning value set for Cadmium were breached at A2-1. Trigger action values set for Cadmium, Chromium, Copper and Lead were breached at A2-3 and trigger action values set for Chromium, Copper and Arsenic were breached at A2-4. However, these monitoring locations were below the EPA limit value of 350 mg/m3/day.
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5. Conclusion Dust monitoring was carried out at KMK Metals Recycling Ltd. between the 6th of September and the 5th of October 2018. Dust levels at monitoring location A2-1 were above the EPA limit value of 350 mg/m3/day. Dust monitoring location A2-1, which is situated in the E yard area on the northern boundary adjacent to the car park sees a significant amount of traffic, skip drop offs and the transporting of WEEE components to storage areas. In addition to the existing regime of sweeping up and controlling visible debris, Options for misting down the site are being investigated by KMK Metals Recycling Ltd. to ensure that the ambient dusts at this location improve to within licence limits. Site management should monitor weather conditions and adjust the dust mitigation procedures in place in line with forecasted weather events. It is important to note that due to the nature of dust deposition, dust generation from neighbouring sites in the industrial estate may be accounted for in these results. There are no dwellings or other sensitive locations in the immediate vicinity of the site, therefore dust generation and deposition from the KMK Metals Recycling Site should not be problematic or cause nuisance to any sensitive locations. All other dust monitoring locations at KMK Metals Recycling Ltd. were below the EPA limit value of 350 mg/m3/day.
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Appendix 1. KMK Metals Recycling Map showing Ambient Dust Monitoring
Locations
A2-1
450.7mg/m2/day
A2-2
257.8mg/m2/day
A2-3
160.3mg/m2/day
A2-4
39.9mg/m2/day
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Appendix 2: Laboratory Report
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Appendix 3: Dust Pot Observations on Collection
Dust Pot Ref. Date Placed Date
Collected
No. of
Days
Comments
A2-1 06/09/18 05/10/18 29 Three small Insects present. Some Dark/ grey dust
settled at bottom of pot. 2.5 cm of water in pot.
A2-2 06/09/18 05/10/18 29 Two small insects. Dark/grey dust settled at
bottom of pot. 2.3cm of water on pot.
A2-3 06/09/18 05/10/18 29 Two small Insects present. Small amount of dust
visible. X3 leaves 1.8cm of water on pot.
A2-4 06/09/18 05/10/18 29 1 small insect. No dust visible 2.5cm of water in
pot.
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Appendix 4: Weather Conditions
Date Rainfall (mm) Max temp (oC) Min temp (oC) Mean Wind Speed (kt) Gusts (kt)
06-sep-2018 7.9 14.5 6.7 6.3 17
07-sep-2018 0.0 16.0 5.9 5.0 15
08-sep-2018 5.0 17.1 13.5 7.6 19
09-sep-2018 0.2 17.0 11.9 12.1 31
10-sep-2018 7.0 16.3 10.8 9.9 26
11-sep-2018 3.7 16.6 10.1 8.6 23
12-sep-2018 0.7 15.8 7.1 7.0 19
13-sep-2018 0.4 15.8 7.7 9.6 27
14-sep-2018 5.2 16.0 11.1 8.2 21
15-sep-2018 0.0 16.8 11.1 10.1 28
16-sep-2018 3.6 17.0 9.6 9.0 27
17-sep-2018 3.0 19.5 8.7 11.4 28
18-sep-2018 7.4 18.7 12.4 11.6 27
19-sep-2018 1.2 15.8 8.6 17.4 54
20-sep-2018 11.7 10.4 5.9 6.0 17
21-sep-2018 7.0 13.9 6.5 11.2 36
22-sep-2018 1.2 13.1 7.7 3.9 14
23-sep-2018 0.4 12.8 3.1 6.4 25
24-sep-2018 0.0 14.1 2.0 4.4 13
25-sep-2018 0.2 15.3 5.9 10.6 25
26-sep-2018 0.0 18.4 11.9 7.2 19
27-sep-2018 0.6 15.3 5.0 5.8 19
28-sep-2018 0.0 13.6 0.2 2.5 12
29-sep-2018 0.0 14.6 0.1 6.5 18
30-sep-2018 0.3 12.4 4.2 6.9 24
01-oct-2018 1.0 14.4 2.9 8.7 24
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02-oct-2018 0.5 15.4 11.6 11.6 26
03-oct-2018 0.2 15.5 11.9 8.0 19
04-oct-2018 6.2 16.5 9.9 6.8 18
05-oct-2018 0.2 12.2 6.1 4.4 13
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