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Hi
We are currently looking into acquiring a building which is immediately adjacent to a completed landfill site and to the rear is a gas generator which burns methane from the landfill to produce electricity. I am aware of the obvious issues (seepage of methane, leachates, noise, exhust fumes etc). However is anyone aware of any potential long term health issues from being sited in such a location or is there anything else of concern - not really my area of expertise!
Peter
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Noise is unlikely, unless some of teh plant is defective. Plant should be fenced and well maintained, and the site should be under regular engineering review.
If the site is capped properly and fully mature, not easy to predict any long term issues unless you know what is in the site, ie domestic refuse, asbestos, chemical waste, clinical waste etc.
Make sure you are in contact with the site inspectors, to liaise about building works, maintenance issues etc, and more general site security issues
Ian
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Peter
also worth checking to see if any capping, eg clay cap of the land and any adjoining, (if present) requires any planned maintenance/upkeep in the future. My point is that if such periodic maintenance is required, your company may have to foot part of the bill if the building is on capped land.
Those tenants and owners of flats and houses on the former Royal Gunpowder Mills in Enfield (North London) have to pay such a charge per annum.
Just a thought.
Martin
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Thanks Ian & Martin
I am looking into all of the matters you mention and awaiting replys. Think my main concerns are the methane burning plant and controls for this, in as much as the possible contaminates in the exhaust. Suspect that when we identify type of fill this may become clearer.
However, it seems this type of methane burner is fairly new and wondered if anyone had come accross the process and possible implications
Peter
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Peter, the local landfill near me is stinky, more so if the weather keeps the flue gases down. Sorry no info on health effects.
A highly unscientific response but it still stinks!
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get an environmental audit undertaken as once you have taken possession you are stuck with any problems
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Hi Peter. just came across your note. i work for a company running the engines you talk about (on landfills). I can give you some guidance/point you in the right direction if your still looking for help.
Drop me a line with your number and we can have a chat if you want
Good luck
Eddie Walters
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