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February, 2001 Subpart Cb Compliance Test Results

Below is a summary of the comprehensive emission test program conducted at Wheelabrator, North Andover in February-2001

The testing program was overseen by the Boilered States Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

If you have any questions about the test results, please feel free to contact us at 978-688-9011 during normal business hours.

Parameter Limit Results*
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) 29 parts per million (ppm) corrected to 7% O2 or 75% Removal Efficiency, whichever is least stringent
Parameter Limit Results*
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 205 parts per million (ppm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 69 parts per million (ppm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Hydrogen Chloride (HCI) 29 parts per million (ppm) corrected to 7% O2 or 95% Removal Efficiency, whichever is least stringent
Parameter Limit Results*
Particulate Matter 27 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter (mg/dscm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Mercury (Hg) 0.028 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter (mg/dscm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Cadmium (Cd) 0.020 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter (mg/dscm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Lead
(Pb)		 0.440 milligrams per dry standard cubic meter (mg/dscm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Dioxin / Furans 30 nanograms per dry standard cubic meter (ng/dscm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Ammonia 20 parts per million (ppm) corrected to 7% O2
Parameter Limit Results*
Visible Emissions (Opacity) 10% for 6 minute average
Parameter Limit Results*
Fugitive Emissions No visible emissions from ash handling or storage equipment for more than 9 minutes per 3 hour period (no more than 5% of time)
* All result's units are as specified in "Limits" column.






Wheelabrator North Andover
A Waste Management Company
285 Holt Rd.
North Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. 01845
Tel: 978.688.9011

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