From
Patricia D. B. Redfearn, Ph.D.
Title
Engineering contract with Weaver Consultants Group for continued groundwater monitoring services for the Grand Prairie Landfill for two years, for a total cost of $71,596
Presenter
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Federal and state solid waste regulations require that all permitted Subtitle D landfills monitor groundwater at the facility boundaries to ensure that no contaminants adversely affect human health or the environment. Routine detection monitoring on a semi-annual basis is required for all active Type 1 landfills and all in post-closure care for at least 30 years after the landfill closes.
This two-year engineering consultant contract with Weaver Consultants Group, will provide for well purging, groundwater sampling, lab analyses, statistical comparisons and reporting requirements for the City of Grand Prairie Landfill, Permit #996-C for the sampling events scheduled for 2019 and 2020.
Financial Consideration
Funding for this environmental monitoring task is available in the approved FY 2018/2019 Solid Waste Operating Fund Budget in the amount of $71,596, in 303510 61405, Surveys and Studies.