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a total of five VOCs, including three VOCs above the PQL, were measured in the lysimeter samples collected during the fourth quarter 2007 monitoring period. 2.1.6 Surface Water Monitoring Site run-on and run-off control facilities are designed to effectively channel surface water to site stormwater/sedimentation ponds. According to the Operations Manager, no surface water was discharged from the facility during the reporting quarter. During the fourth quarter 2007 monitoring period surface water stations FSW-1 and FSW-2 were reported to be dry, and as a result, no samples were collected. 2.1.7 Leachate Monitoring Leachate sumps are inspected for the presence of leachate and observations are recorded at least weekly by Forward Landfill personnel. If leachate is detected in a sump, it is pumped into the surface impoundment(WMU F) for evaporation. During the fourth quarter 2007, leachate was observed at holding areas WMUD-93/94, WMU D-02, WMU FU-03, WMU FU-04, WMW FU-05, and WMU FU-06. The other holding areas were reported to be dry by Forward Landfill personnel. Freeboard at WMU-F ranged from approximately 9.42 feet to 9.92 feet during the fourth quarter 2007 monitoring period. Appendix A presents copies of the leachate logs and the freeboard observation logs. Leachate samples were collected on a monthly basis and analyzed in the field for pH and specific conductance. In addition to monthly monitoring, the leachate is sampled annually during the fourth quarter monitoring period for the parameters listed in Table 2- 1. Results of monthly field monitoring measurements and analytical results for the fourth quarter 2007 are presented in Table 2-7. As shown on Table 2-7, 10 dissolved metal constituents were measured with six above their PQL; seven VOCs were measured with five above their PQL; four semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) were measured above their PQL; and one herbicide (2,4,5-T) was measured above its PQL in the leachate sample collected during the fourth quarter 2007 monitoring period. No pesticides were detected. The results of the annual leachate sample indicate that of the constituents detected; only benzoic acid is a potential new constituent of concern (COC). A verification sample will be collected from the Forward leachate sample point in May 2008 and the results will be reported with the second quarter 2008 monitoring report. Value Engineering conducted a gas test of the leachate collection and removal system (LCRS) on August 23, 2007 at the Forward Unit. The test results indicate that an open- air conduit is present across the LCRS units, and no excessive leachate is backed up in the drainage layer or sump of the LCRS units. A summary of the test results is provided in Appendix A. D:12007_0043TomardAus6n 4Q07.doc 7 Geologic Associates