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STANDARD OBSERVATIONS Landfill personnel perform weekly inspections of the facility. As provided in Appendix A, these observations include identification of evidence of liquids entering or leaving the landfill, indications of ponding on the landfill or erosion of the landfill cover soils, and identification of strong landfill gas odors. No unusual conditions were identified during the third quarter 2012 monitoring period, (see signed "Certification Statement" located in Appendix A). In addition to Forward's inspections, the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department (CEHD) performed monthly inspections at the facility on July 20, August 24, and September 28, 2012. No Notices of Violation (NOVs) were issued during the monitoring period. CEHD inspection forms are presented in Appendix A. According to the Forward Landfill Operations Manager, Forward Landfill received a total of 217,052 tons of solid waste during the third quarter 2012 (Appendix A). Figure 1-2 shows the approximate location of waste placement during the monitoring period. The following types of waste were received: Non -hazardous solid waste — 212,749 tons Asbestos — 1,200 tons Sewage and wastewater sludge — 3,103 tons During the monitoring period, no perimeter gas probes exceeded the regulatory limit of 5 percent at the Forward Landfill. In accordance with CCR Title 27, Section 20937(a)(1), methane monitors are installed in all buildings at the site to protect public health and safety and the environment. During the third quarter 2012, no methane was detected in any of the facilities buildings. WIJEWTIT-W&TV"., 9 )11102j �tlflwl twWadviork, 11 Sampling and Laboratory Analyses During the third quarter 2012, depth -to -water measurements were recorded in the groundwater monitoring wells on August 13, 2012 and all of the groundwater monitoring wells were sampled by Del -Tech Environmental Support Services (Del -Tech) on August 13, and 14, 2012. Surface water stations FSW- I and FSW-2 were reported dry during the monitoring event. The lysimeters were checked for soil -pore liquid on August 25, 2012, and Del -Tech reported that all lysimeters were dry. Of note, there was no access port to inspect pan lysimeters WMW-DO IN, WMW-DO I S, and WMW-D02. C:\2012-0025\FA3Q12.doc 3 Geo -Logic Associates