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County staff report progress with IEPA on landfill monitoring; Brownfield work may reduce annual monitoring costs
Summary
County staff recapped a meeting with the Illinois EPA and Brownfield consultants about the county landfill; officials said the IEPA agreed to remove some redundant monitoring wells, saving about $5,500 a year, and recommended targeted leachate monitoring to clarify sources and costs.
County staff told the committee they held a multi‑party meeting with Illinois EPA staff and Brownfield consultants to advance cleanup and monitoring decisions at the county landfill.
Staff said the IEPA was receptive to consultant recommendations and agreed to remove some redundant monitoring wells, which county staff estimated would save roughly $5,500 annually. The agency also suggested testing leachate specifically in addition to groundwater monitoring to determine whether detections come from landfill leachate or natural background conditions.
Staff noted the IEPA is considering new standards that could raise monitoring requirements. County staff described the meeting as successful and said Brownfield consultants are working to close outstanding issues and identify cost savings where appropriate.
Ending: County staff will continue coordination with IEPA and Brownfield consultants and report back on any revised monitoring plan or cost estimates.
