https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... Page 1 of 19 Inventaire 2008 Report Information Report ID: 20090428-37323934383132 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: 010163 ON MOE ID: 8484 Federal Business Number: 119420883 Latitude: 43.0160 Longitude: -81.2480 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.: 519-661-2500Ext.4978 Fax: 519-661-2355 E-mail: rstandis@london.ca Street Address PO Box 5035 300 Dufferin Ave. London, ON N6A 4L9 Technical Contact Mr. Tony Van Rossum Position: Environmental Services Engineer Tel.: 519-661-5701 Public Contact Mr. John Fitzgerald Position: Division Manager, Pollution Control Operations Tel.: 519-661-5256 Fax: 519-661-0199 E-mail: jfitzger@london.ca Street Address PO Box 5035 300 Dufferin Avenue London, ON N6A 4L9
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... Page 2 of 19 Activities Other Facility Details Number of Employees: 4 Activities For Which the 20 000-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
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https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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 M3 1.228 Other Non-Point Releases M3 0.250 Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M3 4.859 Water body Name Thames River 4.859 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 27.000 25.000 22.000 26.000
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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 10.000 10.000 10.000 - - 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 M3 44.953 Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre 44.953 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... Page 6 of 19 Comments (Disposals) Levels of lead in the sludge increased from 19 mg/kg in 2007 to 21 mg/kg in 2008. Anticipated Disposals 40.000 40.000 40.000 - - 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 - - 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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 E2 0.138 Yes No Yes No Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M3 5.354 Water body Name Thames River 5.354 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... Page 9 of 19 Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 28.000 25.000 22.000 25.000 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 2007. Anticipated Releases 10.000 10.000 10.000 0.000 0.000 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 M3 3.078 Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre 3.078 Reasons For Changes in Quantities Disposed From Previous Year Changes in off-site transfers for recycling
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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 3.000 3.000 3.000 0.000 0.000 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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 M3 126.281 Water body Name Thames River 126.281 Yes No Yes No Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 28.000 25.000 22.000 25.000 Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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 125.000 125.000 125.000 0.000 0.000 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 M3 0.685 Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre 0.685 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.
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... Page 14 of 19 Anticipated Disposals 0.100 0.100 0.100 0.000 0.000 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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 E1 0.002 Other Non-Point Releases E1 0.002 Yes No Yes No Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M3 4.936 Water body Name Thames River 4.936 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... Page 17 of 19 Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 28.000 25.000 22.000 25.000 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 5.000 5.000 5.000 0.000 0.000 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 M3 40.471 Off-site Name The Greenway Pollution Control Centre 40.471 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)
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... Page 18 of 19 Increased phosphorous level in the sludge in 2008 compared to 2007. Anticipated Disposals 40.000 40.000 40.000 0.000 0.000 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/6a43731b4840478a3b51594c233b... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 1 of 68 Inventaire 2008 Report Information Report ID: 20090428-31373837383237373236 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: 004743 ON MOE ID: 6870 Federal Business Number: 119420883 Latitude: 42.9750 Longitude: -81.2810 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.: 519-661-2500Ext.4978 Fax: 519-661-2355 E-mail: rstandis@london.ca Street Address P.O. Box 5035 300 Dufferin Ave London, ON N6A 4L9 Technical Contact Mr. Tony Van Rossum Position: Environmental Services Eng. Tel.: 519-661-5701 Fax: 519-661-0199 Public Contact Mr. John Fitzgerald Position: Division Manager, Poll. Cont. Tel.: 519-661-5256 Fax: 5196610199 E-mail: jfitzger@london.ca Street Address P.O. Box 5035 300 Dufferin Ave. London, ON N6A 4L9
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 2 of 68 Activities Other Facility Details Number of Employees: 77 Activities For Which the 20 000-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: 62.900
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 3 of 68 Equivalent Diameter: 0.800 Average Exit Velocity: 16.000 Average Exit Temperature:150.000 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 4 of 68 Hexachlorobenzene (118-74-1) 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 10.936 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 37.000 40.000 19.000 4.000 Reasons For Changes in Quantities Released from Previous Year
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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 2008. Anticipated Releases 15.000 15.000 15.000 0.000 0.000 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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 2008. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 8 of 68 Sulphur dioxide (7446-09-5) 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 M3 3.665 Stack Name Sludge Incinerator Stack 3.665 Monthly Breakdown of Annual Releases to Air By Percentage January 11.312 February 11.760 March 13.644 April 13.066 May 13.579 June 12.879 July 13.700 August 5.730 September 0.000 October 0.000 November 0.000 December 4.330 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 10.000 10.000 10.000 - - Pollution Prevention (P2) Activities Materials or Feedstock Substitution Increased purity of materials
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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 M3 0.976 Other Non-Point Releases M3 0.019 Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M3 24.490 Water body Name Thames River 24.490 Spills M3 0.532 Water body Name Thames River 0.532
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 12 of 68 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 27.000 24.000 22.000 27.000 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 2007. Anticipated Releases 25.000 25.000 25.000 0.000 0.000 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 M3 24.442 Off-site Name W12A landfill 24.442 Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Physical Treatment M3 21.162 Off-site Name
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 13 of 68 St. Marys Cement Inc. 21.162 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 40.000 40.000 40.000 0.000 0.000 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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 M3 1.117 Other Non-Point Releases M3 0.018 Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M3 5.388 Water body Name Thames River 5.388 Spills M3 0.127 Water body Name Thames River 0.127
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 17 of 68 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 27.000 24.000 22.000 27.000 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 2007. Anticipated Releases 6.000 6.000 6.000 0.000 0.000 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 M3 10.250 Off-site Name W12A landfill 10.250 Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Physical Treatment M3 12.697 Off-site Name
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 18 of 68 St. Marys Cement Inc. 12.697 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 16.000 16.000 16.000 0.000 0.000 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 20 of 68 Ash material is being used in concrete. No Pollution Prevention Activities No Pollution Prevention Activities
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... 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 M3 0.047 Other Non-Point Releases M3 0.001 Yes No Yes No Releases to Water Bodies Basis of Estimate Detail Code Direct Discharges M3 0.651 Water body Name Thames River 0.651 Spills M3 0.017 Water body Name
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 22 of 68 Thames River 0.017 Annual Breakdown of Releases By Percentage In Each Quarter Jan.-March April-June July-Sept. Oct.-Dec. 27.000 25.000 22.000 26.000 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 1.000 1.000 1.000 - - 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 M3 4.241 Off-site Name W12A landfill 4.241 Off-site Transfers for Treatment Prior to Final Disposal Basis of Estimate Detail Code Physical Treatment M3 5.432 Off-site Name St. Marys Cement Inc. 5.432
https://blrscr3.egs-seg.gc.ca/ec/owners/edrs/protected/4f1f4455394a782679027c3074284... Page 23 of 68 Changes in off-site transfers for recycling No significant change (i.e. <10%) or no change X Anticipated Disposals 8.000 8.000 8.000 - - 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 0.000 0.000 0.000 - - 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