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Values Engineering conducted a gat test of the leachate collection and removal system (LCRS) on August 5, 2011 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. 2.1.7 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. During the third quarter 2011 monitoring period, surface -water monitoring stations FSW-1 and FSW-2 were sampled on August 16, 2011. Table 2-7 summarizes the current analytical results of surface water samples collected at the Forward Unit. As shown on Table 2-7, one trace level VOC (acetone) was detected in the surface water sample collected from the upgradient surface water station FSW-2 during the monitoring period. A comparison of upgradient (FSW-2) to downgradient (FSW-1) surface water samples indicates generally similar inorganic constituent concentrations. Given the fact that acetone is a common laboratory contaminant and the inorganic constituent concentrations are generally similar, suggests that landfill operations are not impacting surface water quality. 2.2 SUMMARY Groundwater quality conditions beneath the Forward Unit during the third quarter 2011 monitoring period are generally similar to those observed in previous monitoring periods. During the third quarter 2011 monitoring period, the organic results for the Forward Unit indicate that DIPE was measured above the PQL in the sample collected from well MW -2A, and PCE and TCE were measured above the PQL in the sample collected from well MW -14. In addition, concentrations of 1,1 -DCA, cis-1,2-DCE, DCDFM, and TCFM were measured at trace concentrations in the sample collected from well MW -14. CLs were exceeded for DIPS at well MW -2A; PCE and TCE at well MW -14; barium and sulfate at well MW -15; potassium and sodium at well MW -18; chloride at well MW- 21;and for potassium and sulfate at well MW -22. Excluding non -impact constituents, confirmation sampling will be performed in November 2011 during the fourth quarter 2011 monitoring event, and in December 2011. The results of the confirmation sampling will be provided under separate cover. 3.0 AUSTIN UNIT 3.1.1 Sampling and Laboratory Analyses During the third quarter 2011, depth -to -water measurements were recorded on August 18, 2011, and the Austin Unit's DMP and CAP groundwater monitoring wells were sampled C:\2011-0050\FA_3QII.docx 7 Geo -Logic Associates