PUBLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENT
TRI-COUNTY LANDFILL WASTE MANAGEMENTOF ILLINOIS
SOUTH ELGIN, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Figure 1. Regional Site Location Map
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Figure 2. Tri-County and Elgin Landfills

Figure 3. Private Well Locations

Figure 4. Public/Private Well Sampling Locations

Figure 5. Proposed Remedial Alternative

Figure 5b. Proposed Remedial Alternative

Figure 6. Soil Boring and Monitoring Well Location Map

Figure 7. Surface Soil Sampling Locations

Figure 8. Test Pit Locations

Figure 9. Surface Water and Sediment Sampling Locations

Figure 10. Cross Section Location Map

Figure 11a. Stratigraphic Cross Section A-A'

Figure 11b. Stratigraphic Cross Section B-B'

Figure 11c. Stratigraphic Cross Section C-C'

Figure 11d. Stratigraphic Cross Section D-D'

Figure 11e. Stratigraphic Cross Section E-E'

Figure 11f. Stratigraphic Cross Section F-F'

Figure 11g. Stratigraphic Cross Section G-G'

Figure 11h. Stratigraphic Cross Section H-H'

Figure 12. Boring and Well Locations, Elgin,
Tri-County, and Woodland Landfills

Figure 13. Cross Section of the Elgin and
Tri-County Landfills

Figure 14. Topography of the Bedrock Surface

Figure 15. Thickness of the Deep Sand and
Gravel Deposits in the Buried Newark Bedrock Valley

Figure 16. Cities around the Tri-County
and Elgin Landfills

Figure 17. Wells around the Tri-County
and Elgin Landfills

Figure 18. Semi-circular Cross Section
Around the Tri-County and Elgin Landfills

Figure 19. Top of Clay Contour Map

Figure 20. Flow Direction of the
Shallow Groundwater (August 1989)

Figure 21. Flow Direction of the
Shallow Groundwater (February 1991)

Figure 22. Flow Direction of the
Intermediate Groundwater (August 1989)

Figure 23. Flow Direction of the
Intermediate Groundwater (February 1991)

Figure 24. Flow Direction of the
Bedrock Groundwater (August 1989)

Figure 25. Flow Direction of the
Bedrock Groundwater (February 1991)
| Chemical | Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Non- Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile Compounds | ||||
| Benzene | N.D. | N.D.-27 | 1.2 | CREG |
| 2-Butanone | N.D. | N.D.-81,000 | 200 | LTHA |
| Chloroethane | N.D. | N.D.-74 | -- | -- |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | N.D. | N.D.-16 | -- | -- |
| 1,2-Dichloroethene | N.D. | N.D.-180 | 70 | LTHA |
| 2-Hexanone | N.D. | N.D.-70 | -- | -- |
| Tetrachloroethene | N.D. | N.D.-13 | 0.7 | CREG |
| Trichloroethene | N.D. | N.D.-24 | 3 | CREG |
| Vinyl Chloride | N.D. | N.D.-33 | 0.2 | EMEG |
| Semi-volatile Compounds | ||||
| bis(2-Chloroethyl) ether | N.D. | N.D.-8 | 0.32 | CREG |
| bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate | N.D. | N.D.-98 | 2.5 | CREG |
| Dibenzofuran | N.D. | N.D.-5 | -- | -- |
| 2-Methylnaphthalene | N.D. | N.D.-5 | -- | -- |
| 4-Methylphenol | N.D. | N.D.-73 | -- | -- |
| Naphthalene | N.D. | N.D.-23 | 20 | LTHA |
| Pentachlorophenol | N.D. | N.D.-9 | 0.29 | CREG |
| Pesticides | ||||
| Aldrin | N.D. | N.D.-0.5 | 0.0021 | CREG |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | N.D. | N.D.-42 | 3 | LTHA |
| Arsenic | N.D.-1.4 | N.D.-53.7 | 3 | RfD |
| Barium | 38.6-116 | N.D.-1660 | 700 | RfD |
| Beryllium | N.D.-0.5 | N.D.-0.7 | 0.0081 | CREG |
| Cadmium | N.D. | N.D.-4.6 | 2 | EMEG |
| Lead | N.D. | N.D.-213 | -- | -- |
| Manganese | N.D.-228 | N.D.-12,000 | 1000 | RfD |
| Mercury | N.D.-0.79 | N.D.-2.3 | 2 | LTHA |
| Nickel | N.D.-6.0 | N.D.-168 | 100 | LTHA |
| Thallium | N.D. | N.D.-13.4 | 0.4 | LTHA |
| Vanadium | N.D. | N.D.-20.3 | 20 | LTHA |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile Compounds | ||||
| Benzene | N.D. | N.D.-10 | 1.2 | CREG |
| Chloroethane | N.D. | N.D.-40 | -- | -- |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | N.D. | N.D.-16 | -- | -- |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | N.D.-5 | N.D.-5 | -- | -- |
| Vinyl chloride | N.D. | 5 | 0.2 | EMEG |
| Semi-volatile Organic Compounds | ||||
bis (2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate | N.D. | N.D.-110 | 2.5 | CREG |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | N.D. | N.D.-21.0 | 3 | LTHA |
| Arsenic | N.D.-1.1 | N.D.-31.8 | 3 | RfD |
| Barium | 28.2-103 | 38.2-1590 | 700 | RfD |
| Beryllium | N.D.-0.5 | N.D. | 0.0081 | CREG |
| Cadmium | N.D. | N.D.-4.6 | 2 | EMEG |
| Chromium | N.D. | N.D.-240 | 50 | RfD |
| Fluoride | 320-1120 | 140-1890 | 600 | RfD |
| Lead | N.D. | N.D.-18.5 | -- | -- |
| Manganese | N.D.-91 | N.D.-2440 | 1000 | RfD |
| Nickel | N.D.-7.1 | N.D.-149 | 100 | LTHA |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile Compounds | ||||
| Chloromethane | N.D. | N.D.-24 | 3 | LTHA |
| Semi-volatile Compounds | ||||
| bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate | N.D. | N.D.-3 | 4 | MCL |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Monitoring Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | N.D.-3.3 | N.D.-11.0 | 3 | RfD |
| Beryllium | N.D.-0.5 | N.D. | 0.0081 | CREG |
| Fluoride | 300-520 | 440-1200 | 600 | RfD |
| Lead | N.D. | N.D.-4.6 | -- | -- |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Sand and Gravel Wells (ppb) | Bedrocka Wells (ppb) | Unknown Aquifer Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile Compounds | |||||
| Benzene | N.D. | N.D.-3 | N.D. | 1.2 | CREG |
| Bromodichloromethane | N.D.-2 | N.D. | N.D. | 0.27 | CREG |
| Chloroethane | N.D. | 0.6-4 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Chloroform | N.D.-12 | N.D. | N.D. | 5.7 | CREG |
| Dibromochloromethane | N.D.-2 | N.D. | N.D. | 0.42 | CREG |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | N.D. | N.D.-2 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | N.D. | 0.8-2 | N.D. | 0.38 | CREG |
| Semi-volatile Organic Compounds | |||||
| bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate | N.D.-7 | N.D. | N.D.-2a | 4 | MCL |
a On-site.
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected
| Chemical | Background Bedrock Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Bedrock Wells (ppb) | Unknown Aquifer Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | -- | N.D. | N.D.-3.2 | 3 | LTHA |
| Beryllium | -- | N.D. | N.D. | 0.0081 | CREG |
| Chromium | N.D. | N.D.-409 | N.D. | 50 | RfD |
| Lead | N.D. | N.D.-1.0 | N.D.-1.1 | 15 A | MCL |
| Nickel | N.D. | N.D.-146 | N.D. | 100 | LTHA |
| Thallium | -- | N.D.-1.0 | 1.2-2 | 0.4 | LTHA |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
A = Action level for drinking water (USEPA)
| Chemical | Background (ppb) | On-site (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-volatile compounds | ||||
| Acenaphthalene | N.D. | N.D.-78 | -- | -- |
| Benz(a)anthracene | N.D. | N.D.-1500 | 160 | CREG |
| Benzo(b)fluoranthene | N.D. | N.D.-2300 | -- | -- |
| Benzo(k)fluoranthene | N.D. | N.D.-2300 | -- | -- |
| Benzo(g,h,i)perylene | N.D. | N.D.-680 | -- | -- |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | N.D. | N.D.-1300 | -- | -- |
| Benzyl alcohol | N.D. | N.D-170 | -- | -- |
| bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate | N.D.-110 | N.D.-4400 | 50 | CREG |
| Chrysene | N.D. | N.D.-1600 | -- | -- |
| Dibenz(a,h)anthracene | N.D. | N.D.-250 | -- | -- |
| Dibenzofuran | N.D. | N.D.-150 | -- | -- |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | N.D. | N.D.-650 | -- | -- |
| Ideno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene | N.D. | N.D.-600 | -- | -- |
| 2-Methylnaphthalene | N.D. | N.D.-420 | -- | -- |
| 4-Methylphenol | N.D. | N.D.-780 | -- | -- |
| Naphthalene | N.D. | N.D.-300 | -- | -- |
| N-Nitroso-di-propylamine | N.D. | N.D.-120 | 100 | CREG |
| Phenanthrene | N.D. | N.D.-2900 | -- | -- |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | N.D. | N.D.-58 | -- | -- |
| 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol | N.D. | N.D.-49 | -- | -- |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background (ppm) | On-site (ppm) | Comparison Value (ppm) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | N.D. | N.D.-10.5 | 0.8 | RfD |
| Arsenic | 4-5.4 | 2.4-30.3 | 0.6 | RfD |
| Barium | 140-174 | 18.2-275 | 140 | RfD |
| Beryllium | N.D.-0.43 | N.D.-1.3 | 0.16 | CREG |
| Cadmium | N.D. | N.D.-2.0 | 0.4 | EMEG |
| Chromium | 13.2-20.4 | 1.4-31.5 | 10 | RfD |
| Lead | 14.5-32.9 | 6.4-179 | -- | -- |
| Manganese | 636-1100 | 197-2040 | 200 | RfD |
| Mercury | N.D. | N.D.-0.28 | -- | -- |
| Nickel | 11.6-18.9 | 5.3-45.9 | 40 | RfD |
| Thallium | N.D.-0.44 | N.D.-0.40 | -- | -- |
| Vanadium | 26.6-37.3 | 12.2-41.8 | 20 | LTHA |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background (ppb) | 0.5-2.5 Feet (ppb) | 2.5-5 Feet (ppb) | 5-10 Feet (ppb) | 13-25 Feet (ppb) | 27.5-40 Feet (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Comparison Value Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile compounds | ||||||||
| 2-Butanone | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.- 130 | -- | -- |
| 4-Methyl-2-pentanone | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-64 | -- | -- |
| Trichloroethene | N.D. | N.D.-1 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-2 | N.D.-10 | -- | -- |
| Semi-volatile compounds | ||||||||
| Benz(a)anthracene | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.- 440 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | 160 | CREG |
| Benzo(b)fluoranthene | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-440 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Benzo(k)fluoranthene | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-440 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Benzo(g,h,i)perylene | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-87 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-110 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Benzoic acid | N.D. | N.D.-110 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| bis(2-Ethyl-hexyl)phthalate | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-100 | N.D.-120 | N.D.-110 | N.D.-590 | 0.05 | CREG |
| Chrysene | N.D. | N.D.-73 | N.D.-350 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| N-Nitroso-diphenylamine | N.D.-110 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | 100 | EMEG |
| Phenanthrene | N.D.-52 | N.D.-120 | N.D.-160 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Pesticides | ||||||||
| beta-Benzene hexachloride | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-56 | N.D. | N.D. | 0.39 | CREG |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background (ppm) | 0.5-2.5 Feet (ppm) | 2.5 - 5 Feet (ppm) | 5 - 10 Feet (ppm) | 13-25 Feet (ppm) | 27.5-40 Feet (ppm) | Comparison Value (ppm) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.- 18.9 | N.D.- 19.3 | N.D.- 21.4 | 0.8 | RfD |
| Arsenic | 2.7-9.6 | 2.3-8.7 | 1.8-17.4 | 1.9-8.0 | 1.7-7.9 | 1.3-7.9 | 0.6 | RfD |
| Barium | 4.8-174 | 44.8-118 | 32.6-133 | N.D.-104 | 5.3- 49.8 | N.D.- 53.9 | 140 | RfD |
| Beryllium | N.D.-0.75 | N.D.-0.38 | N.D.-0.46 | N.D.-1.1 | N.D.-0.11 | N.D.-0.44 | 0.16 | CREG |
| Cadmium | N.D. | N.D.-2.3 | N.D. | N.D.-1.8 | N.D.-0.73 | N.D. | 0.4 | EMEG |
| Chromium | 3.8-27.6 | 7.9-19.8 | N.D.-22.3 | 3.3-14.7 | N.D.-17.9 | 2.2-24.2 | 10 | RfD |
| Lead | 3.3-32.9 | 4.9-29.9 | 3.4-46.5 | 2.4-10.5 | 2.6-5.8 | 2.3-11.1 | -- | -- |
| Manganese | 244-1100 | 292-656 | 101-787 | 142-1150 | 195-1030 | 180-424 | 200 | RfD |
| Mercury | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-0.108 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Thallium | N.D.-0.44 | N.D.-1.8 | N.D.-0.23 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-0.26 | -- | -- |
| Vanadium | 4.1-4.54 | 17.1-31.8 | 11.3-41.1 | 5.5-24.9 | 6.0-12.9 | N.D.-34.8 | -- | -- |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | On-site (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile Compounds | |||
| Chloroethane | N.D.-14 | -- | -- |
| 1,1-Dichloroethane | N.D.-280 | -- | -- |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | N.D.-14 | -- | -- |
| Trichloroethene | N.D.-44 | -- | -- |
| Semi-Volatile Compounds | |||
| Acenaphthalene | N.D.-120 | -- | -- |
| Benzo(k)fluoranthene | N.D.-170 | -- | -- |
| bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate | N.D.-1400 | 50 | CREG |
| Chrysene | N.D.-89 | -- | -- |
| Diethyl phthalate | N.D.-100 | -- | -- |
| 2-Methylnaphthalene | N.D.-230 | -- | -- |
| 4-Methylphenol | N.D.-730 | -- | -- |
| Naphthalene | N.D.-220 | -- | -- |
| Phenanthrene | N.D.-340 | -- | -- |
| PCBs | -- | -- | |
| Arochlor-1242 | N.D.-3000 | 91 | CREG |
| Arochlor-1254 | N.D.-610 | 91 | CREG |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | On-site (ppm) | Comparison Value (ppm) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | N.D.-58.5 | 0.8 | RfD |
| Arsenic | 1.9-15.6 | 0.6 | RfD |
| Barium | 49-420 | 140 | RfD |
| Beryllium | 0.51-1.00 | 0.16 | CREG |
| Cadmium | N.D.-12.6 | 0.4 | EMEG |
| Chromium | 8.9-57.8 | 10 | RfD |
| Lead | 8.1-2190 | -- | -- |
| Manganese | 103-1480 | 200 | RfD |
| Mercury | N.D.-0.38 | -- | -- |
| Nickel | 7.5-263 | 40 | RfD |
| Vanadium | 11.5-24.9 | -- | -- |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Upstream Unnamed Tributary (ppb) | Downstream Unnamed Tributary (ppb) | On-site Drainage Ditch (ppb) | On-site Depressions (ppb) | Woodland Landfill Pond (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-volatile Compounds | |||||||
| bis(2-ethyl-hexyl) phthalate | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-24 | N.D. | 4 | MCL |
| Hexachloroethane | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-10 | 2.5 | CREG |
| 4-Methylphenol | N.D. | 4 | N.D. | N.D.-3 | N.D. | -- | -- |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Upstream Unnamed Tributary (ppm) | Downstream Unnamed Tributary (ppm) | On-site Drainage Ditch (ppm) | On-site Depressions (ppm) | Woodland Landfill Pond (ppm) | Comparison Value (ppm) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-9.1 | N.D.-66.7 | 1.8-2.0 | 3 | RfD |
| Barium | 48.4-61.4 | 48-57.6 | 900-18,100 | 19.6-120 | 67.2-73.8 | 700 | RfD |
| Beryllium | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-5.0 | N.D.-0.7 | N.D. | 0.0081 | CREG |
| Lead | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-18.6 | N.D.-11.2 | N.D. | 15 A | MCL |
| Manganese | 17.1-62.9 | 16.3-82.8 | 606-3430 | 26.1-910 | 88.8-133 | 1000 | RfD |
| Nickel | N.D. | N.D. | 64.5-297 | N.D.-24.1 | N.D.-17.1 | 100 | LTHA |
| Vanadium | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-191 | N.D.-20.1 | N.D.-13.5 | 20 | LTHA |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
A = Action level for drinking water (USEPA)
| Chemical | Upstream Unnamed Tributary (ppb) | Background Marsh (ppb) | Downstream Unnamed Tributary (ppb) | On-site Drainage Ditch (ppb) | On-site Depressions (ppb) | Woodland landfill Pond (ppm) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile Compounds | ||||||||
| 2-Butanone | N.D.-59 | N.D. | N.D.-19 | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- | -- |
| Trichloroethene | N.D. | N.D.-5 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- | -- |
| Semi-volatile Compounds | ||||||||
| Benz(a)anthracene | N.D.-33,000 | N.D.-160 | N.D.-13,000 | N.D. | N.D.-650 | N.D. | 160 | CREG |
| Benzo(b)fluoranthene | N.D.-30,000 | N.D.-160 | N.D.-10,000 | N.D. | N.D.-4800 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Benzo(k)fluoranthene | N.D.-21,000 | N.D. | N.D.-9700 | N.D. | N.D.-620 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Benzo(g,h,i)perylene | N.D.-15,000 | N.D. | N.D.-10,000 | N.D. | N.D.-530 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-120 | N.D. | N.D.-1900 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| 4-Chloro-3-methyl phenol | N.D. | N.D.-660 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Chrysene | N.D.-29,000 | N.D.-230 | N.D.-11,000 | N.D. | N.D.-690 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Dibenz(a,h)anthracene | N.D.-11,000 | N.D. | N.D.-2900 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Dibenzofuran | N.D.-400 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-180 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Semi-volatile Compounds | ||||||||
| Ideno(1,2,3-c,d)-pyrene | N.D.-15,000 | N.D. | N.D.-4200 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | -- | -- |
| 4-Methyl-phenol | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-360 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| 2-Methyl-naphthalene | N.D.-520 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-140 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Naphthalene | N.D.-1100 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-100 | N.D. | -- | -- |
| Phenanthrene | N.D.-14,000 | N.D.-170 | N.D.-4600 | N.D. | N.D.-1300 | 44 | -- | -- |
| PCBs | ||||||||
| Arochlor-1248 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-210 | N.D. | 91 | CREG |
| Arochlor-1254 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N .D. | N.D.-180 | N.D. | 91 | CREG |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Upstream Unnamed Tributary (ppm) | Background Marsh (ppm) | Downstream Unnamed Tributary (ppm) | On-Site Drainage Ditch (ppm) | On-site Depressions (ppm) | Woodland Landfill Pond (ppm) | Comparison Value (ppm) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-4.7 | 3.9-33.8 | 0.8 | RfD |
| Arsenic | 4.1-6.8 | 4.4-8.0 | 2.9-13.3 | N.D.-381 | 3.2-10.3 | 3.4-12.9 | 0.6 | RfD |
| Barium | 48.3-124 | 116-150 | 23.7-104 | 66.5-2580 | 25.2-120 | 32.4-92.9 | 140 | RfD |
| Beryllium | N.D.-0.65 | 0.60-0.83 | N.D.-0.49 | N.D.-0.29 | N.D.-1.1 | N.D.-0.36 | 0.16 | RfD |
| Cadmium | N.D. | N.D.-6.6 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-5.2 | N.D. | 0.4 | EMEG |
| Chromium | 7.0-22.3 | 12.3-23.1 | 5.7-16.7 | N.D.-16.1 | 10.9-33.4 | 4.7-8.8 | 10 | RfD |
| Lead | 11.1-37.5 | 34.3-65.8 | 7.2-45.7 | 11.4-32.7 | 8.0-100 | 6.3-60.7 | -- | -- |
| Manganese | 280-722 | 97.1-764 | 192-477 | 250-1210 | 325-603 | 287-338 | 200 | RfD |
| Nickel | 9.9-19.4 | N.D.-24.8 | 5.7-19.9 | 22.6-82.6 | 12.4-49.7 | 8.0-22.1 | -- | -- |
| Selenium | N.D.-0.52 | N.D.-1.5 | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-2.2 | 40 | RfD |
| Vanadium | 16.9-28.1 | 21.2-35.3 | 10.6-24.3 | 9.1-69.9 | 14.7-41.7 | 16.4-29.6 | -- | -- |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
| Chemical | Background Sand and Gravel Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Sand and Gravel Wells (ppb) | Background Bedrock Wells (ppb) | Non-Background Bedrock Wells (ppb) | Unknown Aquifer Wells (ppb) | Comparison Value (ppb) | Source of Comparison Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | N.D. | N.D. | N.D. | N.D.-28.4 | N.D.-1.2 | 3 | RfD |
| Beryllium | -- | N.D.-2 | -- | N.D. | N.D. | 0.0081 | CREG |
| Lead | N.D. | N.D.-15.3 | N.D. | N.D.-37.1 | N.D.-4.2 | 15 A | MCL |
| Nitrate/ Nitrite | 400-11,900 | N.D.-3970 | N.D.-400 | N.D. | N.D. | 10,000 | MCL |
| Thallium | -- | N.D.-2.9 | -- | N.D.-1.6 | N.D. | 0.4 | LTHA |
-- = Data not available.
N.D. = Not detected.
A = Action level for drinking water (USEPA)
A. Complete Pathways
| Source of Contamination | Environmental Transport Medium | Point of Exposure | Route of Exposure | Exposed Population | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landfill wastes | Groundwater | Buildings with on-site private wells | Inhalation Ingestion Dermal contact | On-site workers | Past Present Future |
| Landfill wastes | Groundwater | Off-site private wells | Ingestion Inhalation Dermal Contact | Off-site workers Off-site residents | Past Present Future |
| Landfill wastes | Soil | On-site | Ingestion Dermal contact | On-site workers | Past Present Future |
| Non Site-related Contamination (source unknown) | Groundwater | Off-site private wells Users of Valley View municipal water supply | Ingestion Inhalation Dermal contact | Off-site workers Off-site residents | Past Present Future |
| Source of Contamination | Environmental Transport Medium | Point of Exposure | Route of Exposure | Exposed Population | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landfill wastes | Air following transport on-site in: Leachate Sediments Soil gas Surface soil Surface water | On-site (including Prairie Path) | Inhalation Dermal contact Ingestion | On-site workers Trespassers Prairie Path users | Past Present Future |
| Landfill wastes | Air following transport in: On-site: Leachate, Sediments, Soil gas On- or Off-site: Surface water Surface soil | Off-site: Residences Businesses Prairie Path | Inhalation Dermal contact Ingestion | Off-site workers Off-site residents Prairie Path users | Past Present Future |
| Landfill wastes | Groundwater | Off-site: Private wells Municipal wells | Ingestion Inhalation Dermal contact | Off-site residents Off-site Workers | Future |
| Landfill wastes | Surface soil | Off-site | Ingestion Dermal contact | Off-site residents Off-site Workers | Past Present Future |
| Landfill wastes | On-site: Sediments Surface water | On-site: Depressions Drainage ditch | Ingestion Dermal contact | Trespassers On-site workers | Past Present Future |
| Landfill wastes | Off-site: Sediments Surface water | Unnamed tributary Marsh | Ingestion Dermal contact | Children Off-site workers | Past Present Future |
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A copy of the Draft Public Health Assessment for the Tri-County and ElginLandfills was available for public review and comment at the Gail BordenPublic Library at 200 North Grove in Elgin, Illinois for the period startingSeptember 5, 1994, and ending October 4, 1994. No public comments were received.


