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Domestic Well Monitoring Two domestic wells (7898-A and 8106-A)were sampled on March 19, 2013. Table 3-3 summarizes the current analytical results for the domestic well samples collected. In the samples collected from both wells 7898-A and 8106-A, PCE was measured above the PQL; DCDFM and TCE were also measured above the PQL in the sample collected from well 8106-A. Estimate trace concentrations of two VOCs were also measured in the samples collected from wells 7898-A and 8106-A. 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, there were no discharges to surface water during the reporting quarter. Samples were collected from surface water monitoring stations ASW-1 (upstream) and ASW-2 (downstream) on March 13, 2013 for the first quarter monitoring period. Table 3-5 summarizes the current analytical results of surface water samples collected at the Austin Unit. As shown on Table 3-5, no VOCs were detected in either sample. Analytical results for the surface water samples are similar, suggesting that landfill operations are not impacting surface water quality. Leachate Monitoring According to the Operations Manager, no leachate was taken off site during the first quarter 2013. The leachate collection system, which collects leachate from the north face of the landfill, has been operational since November 1996. WQPS (concentration limits) are not required for leachate because it is collected and removed for disposal, rather than discharged. According to the Operations Manager, the LCRS operated effectively during the first quarter 2013. Leachate samples were collected on a monthly basis and analyzed in the field for pH, specific conductance, and temperature. The results of monthly field monitoring measurements are presented in Table 3-6. Groundwater Treatment Facility Operations The Groundwater Treatment Facility(GTF) at the Austin Unit has been operational since 1994 to mitigate impacts from landfill releases. Impacted groundwater is extracted from five wells (EW-1, EW-2, EW-3, EW-3R, and E -4)that pump groundwater through an air stripper treatment system to remove VOCs. Treated groundwater is discharged to an infiltration pond (constructed in 2003)north of the Austin Road Unit of the Forward Landfill. Due to limited recharge in extraction well EW-3, the well was taken offline and replaced with extraction well EW-3R. To increase the volume of groundwater recovered in this area, well EW-3R was installed adjacent to and deeper than well EW-3. During the monitoring period, the GTF treated 22,167,700 gallons of groundwater at an average C:\2013-0021\FA_IQI3Aoc 12 Geo-Logic Associates