Inventaire Report Information Report ID: Report Year: 2008 Programs Included:npri. Facility Information.

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1 Page 1 of 19 Inventaire 2008 Report Information Report ID: Report Year: 2008 Programs Included:npri Facility Information City of London - Adelaide Pollution Control Plant Street Address 1201 ADELAIDE Street North London, ON N5Y 4W7 General General Information Is this facility a portable facility?: No Is this the first time the facility, under current or past ownership has reported to the NPRI?:No NPRI ID: ON MOE ID: 8484 Federal Business Number: Latitude: Longitude: Industrial Classification Codes CDN SIC 4-digit Code: Other Utility Inds. nec (4999) U.S. SIC Code: Sewerage Systems (4952) NAICS 6-digit Code: Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320) Qualification Information Is the facility controlled by another company or companies?: No Did the facility prepare or implement any pollution prevention plans?: No Did the facility report under other environmental regulations or permits?: Yes Is the facility required to report one or more NPRI Part 4 substances (CACs)?:No Contacts Facility Contacts Certifying Official Mr. Ron Standish Position: Director - Wastewater and Treatment Tel.: Ext.4978 Fax: rstandis@london.ca Street Address PO Box Dufferin Ave. London, ON N6A 4L9 Technical Contact Mr. Tony Van Rossum Position: Environmental Services Engineer Tel.: Public Contact Mr. John Fitzgerald Position: Division Manager, Pollution Control Operations Tel.: Fax: jfitzger@london.ca Street Address PO Box Dufferin Avenue London, ON N6A 4L9

2 Page 2 of 19 Activities Other Facility Details Number of Employees: 4 Activities For Which the Hour Employee Threshold Does Not Apply Non-hazardous solid waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Biomedical or hospital waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Hazardous waste incineration Sewage sludge incineration Wood preservation Terminal operations X Discharge of treated or untreated wastewater ( 10,000 m 3 /day) None of the above Activities Relevant to Reporting Dioxins/Furans and Hexachlorobenzene Non-hazardous solid waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Biomedical or hospital waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Hazardous waste incineration Sewage sludge incineration Base metal smelting (including copper, lead, nickel and zinc) Smelting of secondary lead Smelting of secondary aluminum Manufacturing of iron using sintering process Operation of electric arc furnaces in steel manufacturing Operation of electric arc furnaces in steel foundries Production of magnesium Manufacturing of portland cement Production of chlorinated organic solvents or chlorinated monomers content.editor.activities.questions2_fossil_fuel Combustion of salt-laden logs in forest products Combustion of fuel in kraft liquor boilers in forest products Wood preservation using pentachlorophenol X None of the above Was the facility used for wood preservation using creosote?no City of London - Adelaide Pollution Control Plant Street Address 1201 ADELAIDE Street North London, ON N5Y 4W7 Water Body Water Body Name: Thames River Province/territory: ON Off-Site Facility Off-Site Facility or MSTP Name: The Greenway Pollution Control Centre Address: Street Address 109 Greenside Avenue

3 Page 3 of 19 London, ON N6J 2X5

4 Page 4 of 19 Lead (and its compounds) (NA - 08) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI X meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? Yes Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal?yes Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? No Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Stack or Point Releases M Other Non-Point Releases M Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M Water body Name Thames River Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec

5 Page 5 of 19 Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X Other (specify in comments field) No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Releases) In 2007 effluent level samples were less than 3 ug/l and in 2008 effluent samples were less than 1 ug/l Anticipated Releases Disposed/Recycled Reason Reasons Why Substance Was Disposed/Recycled Production residues Off-specification products Expiration date passed Contaminated materials Unusable parts or discards X Pollution abatement residues Machine or finishing residues Site remediation residues Other Disposals Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Incineration / Thermal M Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change

6 Page 6 of 19 Comments (Disposals) Levels of lead in the sludge increased from 19 mg/kg in 2007 to 21 mg/kg in Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design

7 Page 7 of 19 Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures Good Operating Practices or Training Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) X Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Comments Sewage treatment plants are pollution prevention facilities. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities

8 Page 8 of 19 Ammonia (Total) (NA - 16) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI X does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) X Releases/transfers are reported for the voluntary reporting of the substance. Releases/transfers are NOT reported for the voluntary reporting of the substance. Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? If yes and the total quantity released on-site was less than one tonne, will the quantity reported be for the sum of releases to all media? Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal? Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Other Non-Point Releases E Yes No Yes No Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M Water body Name Thames River Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter

9 Page 9 of 19 Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X Other (specify in comments field) No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Releases) Improved nitrification average of 0.6 mg/l in the effluent in 2008 compared to 1.5 mg/l in Anticipated Releases Disposed/Recycled Reason Reasons Why Substance Was Disposed/Recycled Production residues Off-specification products Expiration date passed Contaminated materials Unusable parts or discards X Pollution abatement residues Machine or finishing residues Site remediation residues Other Disposals Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Incineration / Thermal M Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling

10 Page 10 of 19 X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Disposals) Higher level of ammonia in sludge in 2008 Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners

11 Page 11 of 19 Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures Good Operating Practices or Training Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) X Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Comments Sewage treatment plants are pollution prevention facilities. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities

12 Page 12 of 19 Nitrate ion in solution at ph >= 6.0 (NA - 17) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI X meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? If yes and the total quantity released on-site was less than one tonne, will the quantity reported be for the sum of releases to all media? Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal? Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? Releases Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M Water body Name Thames River Yes No Yes No Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year

13 Page 13 of 19 Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling Other (specify in comments field) X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Releases Disposed/Recycled Reason Reasons Why Substance Was Disposed/Recycled Production residues Off-specification products Expiration date passed Contaminated materials Unusable parts or discards X Pollution abatement residues Machine or finishing residues Site remediation residues Other Disposals Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Incineration / Thermal M Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Disposals) Increased level of nitrates in sludge in 2008 compared to 2007.

14 Page 14 of 19 Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention

15 Page 15 of 19 Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures Good Operating Practices or Training Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) X Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Comments Sewage treatment plants are pollution prevention facilities. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities

16 Page 16 of 19 Phosphorus (total) (NA - 22) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI X meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? If yes and the total quantity released on-site was less than one tonne, will the quantity reported be for the sum of releases to all media? Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal? Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Stack or Point Releases E Other Non-Point Releases E Yes No Yes No Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M Water body Name Thames River Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter

17 Page 17 of 19 Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling Other (specify in comments field) X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Releases Disposed/Recycled Reason Reasons Why Substance Was Disposed/Recycled Production residues Off-specification products Expiration date passed Contaminated materials Unusable parts or discards X Pollution abatement residues Machine or finishing residues Site remediation residues Other Disposals Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Incineration / Thermal M Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Disposals)

18 Page 18 of 19 Increased phosphorous level in the sludge in 2008 compared to Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment

19 Page 19 of 19 Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures Good Operating Practices or Training Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) X Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Comments Sewage treatment plants are pollution prevention facilities. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities

20 Page 1 of 68 Inventaire 2008 Report Information Report ID: Report Year: 2008 Programs Included: npri Facility Information City of London - Greenway Pollution Control Centre Street Address 109 GREENSIDE Avenue London, ON N6J 2X5 General General Information Is this facility a portable facility?: No Is this the first time the facility, under current or past ownership has reported to the NPRI?:No NPRI ID: ON MOE ID: 6870 Federal Business Number: Latitude: Longitude: Industrial Classification Codes CDN SIC 4-digit Code: Other Utility Inds. nec (4999) U.S. SIC Code: Sewerage Systems (4952) NAICS 6-digit Code: Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320) Qualification Information Is the facility controlled by another company or companies?: No Did the facility prepare or implement any pollution prevention plans?: No Did the facility report under other environmental regulations or permits?: Yes Is the facility required to report one or more NPRI Part 4 substances (CACs)?:Yes Contacts Facility Contacts Certifying Official Mr. Ron Standish Position: Director - Wastewater and Treatment Tel.: Ext.4978 Fax: rstandis@london.ca Street Address P.O. Box Dufferin Ave London, ON N6A 4L9 Technical Contact Mr. Tony Van Rossum Position: Environmental Services Eng. Tel.: Fax: Public Contact Mr. John Fitzgerald Position: Division Manager, Poll. Cont. Tel.: Fax: jfitzger@london.ca Street Address P.O. Box Dufferin Ave. London, ON N6A 4L9

21 Page 2 of 68 Activities Other Facility Details Number of Employees: 77 Activities For Which the Hour Employee Threshold Does Not Apply Non-hazardous solid waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Biomedical or hospital waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Hazardous waste incineration X Sewage sludge incineration Wood preservation Terminal operations Discharge of treated or untreated wastewater ( 10,000 m 3 /day) None of the above Activities Relevant to Reporting Dioxins/Furans and Hexachlorobenzene Non-hazardous solid waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Biomedical or hospital waste incineration ( 26 tonnes/year) Hazardous waste incineration X Sewage sludge incineration Base metal smelting (including copper, lead, nickel and zinc) Smelting of secondary lead Smelting of secondary aluminum Manufacturing of iron using sintering process Operation of electric arc furnaces in steel manufacturing Operation of electric arc furnaces in steel foundries Production of magnesium Manufacturing of portland cement Production of chlorinated organic solvents or chlorinated monomers content.editor.activities.questions2_fossil_fuel Combustion of salt-laden logs in forest products Combustion of fuel in kraft liquor boilers in forest products Wood preservation using pentachlorophenol None of the above Was the facility used for wood preservation using creosote?no Operating Schedule and Shutdown Periods Typical days of operation: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Typical hours of operation: 24 hours/day City of London - Greenway Pollution Control Centre Street Address 109 GREENSIDE Avenue London, ON N6J 2X5 Stack Name/Description: Sludge Incinerator Stack Site Number: 0 Height Above Grade:

22 Page 3 of 68 Equivalent Diameter: Average Exit Velocity: Average Exit Temperature: Water Body Water Body Name: Thames River Province/territory: ON Off-Site Facility Off-Site Facility or MSTP Name: W12A landfill Street Address 3502 Manning Drive Address: London, ON N6A 4L9 Off-Site Facility Off-Site Facility or MSTP Name: St. Marys Cement Inc. Street Address 4th Floor, 55 Industrial Street Address: Toronto, ON M4G 3W9

23 Page 4 of 68 Hexachlorobenzene ( ) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI X meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? Yes Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal?no Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? No Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Stack or Point Releases M3 BQ Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year

24 Page 5 of 68 Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X Other (specify in comments field) No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Releases) The incinerator was shut down for refurbishing for about 5 months in Anticipated Releases Disposals Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution

25 Page 6 of 68 Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures

26 Page 7 of 68 Good Operating Practices or Training Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) X Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Comments Refurbished incinerator in No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities

27 Page 8 of 68 Sulphur dioxide ( ) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI X does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) X Releases/transfers are reported for the voluntary reporting of the substance. Releases/transfers are NOT reported for the voluntary reporting of the substance. Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Stack or Point Releases M Stack Name Sludge Incinerator Stack Monthly Breakdown of Annual Releases to Air By Percentage January February March April May June July August September October November December Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X Other (specify in comments field) No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Releases) The incinerator was shut down for about 5 months for refurbishment. Anticipated Releases Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials

28 Page 9 of 68 Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures Good Operating Practices or Training

29 Page 10 of 68 Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) No Pollution Prevention Activities X No Pollution Prevention Activities

30 Page 11 of 68 Arsenic (and its compounds) (NA - 02) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI X meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? Yes Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal?yes Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? No Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Stack or Point Releases M Other Non-Point Releases M Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M Water body Name Thames River Spills M Water body Name Thames River 0.532

31 Page 12 of 68 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X Other (specify in comments field) No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Releases) Half the detetion limit of 1 ug/l was used in 2008 compared to 0.4 ug/l used in Anticipated Releases Disposed/Recycled Reason Reasons Why Substance Was Disposed/Recycled Production residues Off-specification products Expiration date passed Contaminated materials Unusable parts or discards X Pollution abatement residues Machine or finishing residues Site remediation residues Other Disposals Off-site Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code content.editor.report.substance.disposals.transfer_physical M Off-site Name W12A landfill Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Physical Treatment M Off-site Name

32 Page 13 of 68 St. Marys Cement Inc Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Disposals) Ash was taken to St. Mary's cement for use in concrete in 2008 and the incinerator was down for about 5 months and the Bioset lime stabilization process was used for cover material at the W12A landfill while the incinerator was down. Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging

33 Page 14 of 68 Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures Good Operating Practices or Training Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) X Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Comments

34 Page 15 of 68 Ash was taken to the St. Mary's cement plant for use in concrete. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities

35 Page 16 of 68 Cadmium (and its compounds) (NA - 03) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI X meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? Yes Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal?yes Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? No Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Stack or Point Releases M Other Non-Point Releases M Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M Water body Name Thames River Spills M Water body Name Thames River 0.127

36 Page 17 of 68 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X Other (specify in comments field) No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Releases) The concentration in 2008 was the same as in 2007 at 0.11 ug/l but the flow increased in 2008 compared to Anticipated Releases Disposed/Recycled Reason Reasons Why Substance Was Disposed/Recycled Production residues Off-specification products Expiration date passed Contaminated materials Unusable parts or discards X Pollution abatement residues Machine or finishing residues Site remediation residues Other Disposals Off-site Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code content.editor.report.substance.disposals.transfer_physical M Off-site Name W12A landfill Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Physical Treatment M Off-site Name

37 Page 18 of 68 St. Marys Cement Inc Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Comments (Disposals) Ash basins were cleaned out when the incinerator was down and the bioset material was taken to the landfill for daily cover. Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals X No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging

38 Page 19 of 68 Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems Improved rinse equipment design Improved rinse equipment operations Modified spray systems or equipment Improved application techniques Changed spray to other system Spill or Leak Prevention Improved storing or stacking procedures Improved procedures for loading, unloading and transfer operations Installed overflow alarms or automatic shut-off valves Installed vapour recovery systems Implemented inspection or monitoring program of potential spill or leak sources Modified containment procedures Improved draining procedures On-site Re-use, Recycling or Recovery Instituted recirculation within a process Improved Inventory Management or Purchasing Techniques Instituted procedures to ensure that materials do not stay in inventory beyond shelf-life Initiated testing of outdated material Eliminated shelf-life requirements for stable material Instituted better labelling procedures Instituted clearinghouse to exchange materials Instituted improved purchasing procedures Good Operating Practices or Training Improved maintenance scheduling, record keeping procedures Changed production schedule to minimize equipment and feedstock changeovers Training related to pollution prevention Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) X Other Pollution Prevention Activities (specify in comments) Comments

39 Page 20 of 68 Ash material is being used in concrete. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities

40 Page 21 of 68 Copper (and its compounds) (NA - 06) General Information This substance will be reported to the following programs : [npri] NPRI X meets criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI does NOT meet criteria specified in Canada Gazette notice for 2008 NPRI (see Note 1) Note 1 : indicates report is voluntary Nature of Activities Manufacture the Substance For on-site use/processing For sale/distribution As a by-product As an impurity Process the Substance As a reactant As a formulation component As an article component Repackaging only As a by-product Otherwise Use of the Substance As a physical of chemical processing aid As a manufacturing aid X Ancillary/other use As a by-product Was the substance released on-site? If yes and the total quantity released on-site was less than one tonne, will the quantity reported be for the sum of releases to all media? Was this substance disposed of (on-site or off-site), or transferred for treatment prior to final disposal? Was this substance transferred off-site for recycling? Releases Releases to Air Basis of Estimate Detail Code Stack or Point Releases M Other Non-Point Releases M Yes No Yes No Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M Water body Name Thames River Spills M Water body Name

41 Page 22 of 68 Thames River Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for disposal Changes in off-site transfers for recycling Other (specify in comments field) No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change X Anticipated Releases Disposed/Recycled Reason Reasons Why Substance Was Disposed/Recycled Production residues Off-specification products Expiration date passed Contaminated materials Unusable parts or discards X Pollution abatement residues Machine or finishing residues Site remediation residues Other Disposals Off-site Disposal Basis of Estimate Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Detail Code content.editor.report.substance.disposals.transfer_physical M Off-site Name W12A landfill Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Physical Treatment M Off-site Name St. Marys Cement Inc

42 Page 23 of 68 Changes in off-site transfers for recycling No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change X Anticipated Disposals Recycling Reasons For Changes in Quantities Recycled From Previous Year Changes in disposals No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change X Anticipated Recycling Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials Substituted materials Product Design or Reformulation Changed product specifications Modified design or composition Modified packaging Equipment or Process Modifications Modified equipment, layout or piping Use of different process catalyst Instituted better controls on operating bulk containers Changed form small volume containers bulk containers Modified stripping/cleaning devices Changed to mechanical stripping/cleaning devices Changed to aqueous cleaners Modified or installed rinse systems