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Annual Environmental Report 2008

For

Kingscourt Bricks Ltd. Drumgill

Kingscourt Co. Cavan

IPC Reg. No. P0528-01

By

QED Engineering Ltd. M-TEK Building 2

Armagh Road Monaghan

Tel: 047 72060 Fax: 047 72061

April 2009

Kingscourt Bricks Ltd. Drumgill, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan IPC Reg. No. P0528-01 Annual Environmental Report 2008

Prepared by: Q.E.D. Engineering Ltd, M-TEK Building 2, Armagh Road, Monaghan Tel: 047 72060, Fax: 047 72061

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 2

2. SUMMARY INFORMATION 2

2.1 Emissions to Atmosphere 2

2.2 Herbage Sampling 3

2.3 Emissions to Surface Water 4

2.4 Waste Management 7

2.5 Resource Consumption 10

2.6 Environmental Complaints & Incidents 10

3. MANAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY 11 3.1 Summary of Environmental Objectives & Targets 11 3.2 Report on EMP for 2008 11

3.3 EMP proposal for 2009 12

4. POLLUTION EMISSIONS REGISTER 14 4.1 Report on PER for 2008 14

4.2 PER Proposal 2009 16

5. LICENCE-SPECIFIC REPORTS 17

5.1 Report on Flow Measurement 17

5.2 Noise Monitoring Report 17

5.3 Bund Integrity Testing Report 17

5.4 Septic Tank Inspection 17

5.5 Review of Residuals Management and 17

Quarry Restoration Plan

5.6 Energy Audit 17



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1. Introduction The following AER is submitted for Kingscourt Bricks Ltd, Drumgill, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan (IPPC Licence No. P0528-01). The company manufactures bricks, which deems that they are an activity under Class 13.4 of the IPPC Licensing Regulations. The company was granted an IPC licence on 4

th March 2002.

The Production Director at the site, Mr. Ciaran O’Reilly is responsible for environmental management, and IPC licence compliance. Mr. Noel Duffy is responsible for surface water examinations and water flow/volume measurements. This AER was drawn up following the EPA Guidance Note for Annual Environmental Report, 2000. It reports on the period January to December 2008.

2. Summary Information

2.1 Emissions to Atmosphere There are 2 kilns on the site, which need to be monitored as follows:

Parameter Monitoring Frequency

Analysis Method /Technique

SOx (as SO2) Annually Flue Gas Analyser

Nox (as NO2) Annually Flue Gas Analyser

Chlorides (as HCL) Annually To be agreed with Agency

Fluorides (as HF) Quarterly To be agreed with Agency

Total Particulates Annually Isokinetic/Gravimetric

PM10 Within 12 Months Isokinetic/Gravimetric

In addition, the following volume emissions are set in the licence.

Kiln Max rate/hr m

3/hr

Max rate/day m

3/day

A2-1 (Kiln 1) 11,600 278,400 A2-2 (Kiln 2) 10,100 242,400

During 2008, these emission points were monitored in March, August and October. Results are presented in the following tables.



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Emission from Kiln 1 2008

Parameter 27/03/08mgNm

3

06/08/08 mgNm

3

08/10/08 mgNm

3

Emission Limit Value mgNm

3

4 - - 50

Total Particulates

29 - -

0.004 10.54 5.603 10 Fluoride (as HF)

0.900 -

0.19 - - 30 Chlorides (As HCl) 4.80 - -

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

2 - - 500

Nitrogen Oxides (as NO2)

63 - - 100

Max. Volume m

3/hr

7,285.00 4,768.04 4,603.81 10,100

Max. Volume m

3/day

174,840 114,432 110,491.4 242,400

Fluoride emissions from kiln 1 exceeded the emission limit value in August of 2008. The Kiln cycle in Kingscourt brick emmits fluctuating fluoride levels during the various stages of the process. It is unclear as to why the Fluoride emissions were high during the August monitoring event. Fluoride results were within the emission limit value in the following quarter. All other parameters in Kiln 1 were within the emission limits. The fourth quarter monitoring was not undertaken as both kiln 1 and kiln 2 were no longer in operation.

Emission from Kiln 2 2008

Kiln 2 was not monitored in 2008 as it was not in operation.

2.2 Herbage Sampling

Fluorides are released into the environment by ceramic works (kilns) and the fluoride particles can be deposited on the herbage in the vicinity of process plants. Sampling of herbage around the brick site was undertaken monthly in 2008 from Jan-May and following agreement from the EPA (Ref:P0528/01/ak01NH of 23/9/08) a 3-monthly pooled sample was taken between Aug-Sept. Results are presented in the following tables.



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Kingscourt Bricks, Herbage Fluoride Levels, 2008

Sample No.

25/01/2008 mgF/kg

DM

29/02/2008 mgF/Kg

DM

26/03/2008 mgF/Kg

DM

28/04/2008 mgF/Kg

DM

28/05/2008 mgF/Kg

DM

1 52.8 16.5 30.9 22 5

2 31.8 14.6 11.9 13.5 4.8

3 53.4 27.5 14.7 12 4.7

4 28.1 13.8 20.3 10.8 7

5 22.8 25.8 8.9 15.2 62.3

6 20.5 16.3 4 9.7 8.4

7 26.1 11.9 6.7 8.6 6.8

8 28.6 13 6.4 14.1 17.1

9 33 11.6 4.4 8.8 6.7

10 38.4 11.9 5.5 7.4 4.5

11 41.2 11.2 5.4 14 5.9

Sample No.

Pooled Results August September and October 2008

mgF/Kg Dry Matter

1 14.2

2 11.5

3 11.0

5 10

6 9.4

9 9.9

12 8.5

13 7.5

DM = Dry Matter

Long term average fluoride levels in excess of 30mg/kg dry matter can cause problems in cattle. Individual high readings on occasional months are not problematic.

2.3 Emissions to Surface Waters

W1-1 Discharge from sediment lagoon at Quarry Site This emission point requires monthly monitoring for

• Sulphates

• Chloride

• Manganese

• Suspended Solids

• Mineral Oil



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Results – W1-1 Date Sulphates

mg/l SO4

Chloride

mg/l Cl-

Manganese

mg/l Mn

Suspended

Solids

mg/l

Mineral Oil

mg/l

22/01/08 95 23 0.062 146 <0.05

26/02/08 152 35 0.020 7 <0.05

04/03/08 129 34 0.004 13 <0.05

24/04/08 164 37.7 0.0069 <1 <0.05

28/05/08 186 42.1 0.0045 43 <0.05

24/06/08 191 39.8 0.0455 1 <0.05

29/07/08 169 29.3 0.0278 <1 <0.05

19/08/08 57.8 10.7 0.066 35 <0.05

09/09/08 67.2 14 0.0749 23 <0.05

21/10/08 83 13.3 0.0237 8 <0.05

19/11/08 10 15 0.027 <10 <0.01

22/12/08 83 24 0.001 <10 <0.01

Emission

Limit Value

- - - 35 1

Suspended solids exceeded the emission limits in January and May during 2008. This is attributed to high rainfall during those months causing settlement ponds to overflow to the surrounding surface water without adequate settlement, however this is a rare occurrence. All other parameters were within the emission limits.

SW1 – Lagoon at back of site & SW2 – Manhole at front of Brick Manufacturing Plant These emission points require Quarterly Monitoring for

• Sulphates

• Chloride

• Manganese

• Suspended Solids



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Results SW1

Parameter Units 1st Qtr 08 27/03/08

2nd

Qtr 08 24/06/08

3rd

Qtr 08 24/09/08

4th

Qtr 08 21/12/08

Surface water Regs A1 waters

(1989)

Sulphates mg/l SO4

<1 55.6 53.3 68 200

Chloride mg/l Cl-

3 14.5 17.7 21 250

Manganese mg/l Mn

0.0560.0560.0560.056 0.07 0.0998 <0.001 0.05

Suspended Solids

mg/l 6 2 2 <10 50

Results SW2

Parameter Units 1st Qtr 08 27/03/08

2nd

Qtr 08 24/06/08

3rd

Qtr 08 24/09/08

4th

Qtr 08 21/12/08

Surface water Regs A1 waters

(1989)

Sulphates mg/l SO4

13 32.9 10.2 10 200

Chloride mg/l Cl-

24 13.2 19.9 18 250

Manganese mg/l Mn

1.0941.0941.0941.094 0.14 0.261 0.001 0.05

Suspended Solids

mg/l 100 1482 304 <10 50

In the 1

st, 2

nd and 3

rd Quarter 2008 manganese results at both SW1 and SW2 and the

suspended solid result at SW2 were elevated above the I/PV Value set out in the Surface Water Regulations for A1 waters (1989). High manganese levels are attributed to the natural minerals in the area and therefore are not due to any process conducted by Kingscourt brick. High suspended solids levels are attributed to the high rainfall levels during the months which monitoring occurred. All other results are relatively low and consistent.



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2.4 Waste Management Non-Hazardous Waste The following non-hazardous wastes are generated on this site:

Details EWC Waste Carrier Destination

General Skip Waste 20 03 01 Cavan Waste Disposal

WCP/MH/2001/37d

Corranure Landfill

Cavan W0077-02

Plastic 15 01 02 Cavan Waste Disposal

WCP/MH/2001/37d

Cavan Waste

Disposal W0207-01

Cardboard 15 01 01 Cavan Waste Disposal

WCP/MH/2001/37d

Cavan Waste

Disposal W0207-01

Office / Canteen Waste 20 03 01 Cavan Waste Disposal

WCP/MH/2001/37d

Corranure Landfill

Cavan W0077-02

Metal 16 01 18 Cavan Waste Disposal

WCP/MH/2001/37d

& J. Shortt

WCP/MH/2003/73B

Recycled by

Clearway Belfast

WMEX 22/21

Wood 15 01 03 Wilton Waste

WCP235(02)/OY/256/

05

Recycled

Septic Tank Sludge 20 03 04 McBreen

Environmental

Services Ltd.

WCP/MH/2006/17/B

Land spread

Electrical Waste 16 02 14 Cavan Waste Disposal Cavan Waste

Disposal W0207-01



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Skip Waste In 2008 general skip waste was taken off-site and segregated by Cavan Waste Disposal. General waste was sent to landfill and up to 30% is segregated by Cavan Waste Disposal and recycled.

Year Tonnes

2008 14.78

2007 8.8

2006 14.68

2005 12.03

2004 12.1

2003 128.14

2002 40.34 The volume of waste increased by 40% in 2008 compared to 2007 figures. This was due to construction and clean up operations of on site. Plastic & Cardboard Recycling Plastic and cardboard are baled on site. The plastic and cardboard was collected by Cavan Waste Disposal for recycling. There was no baled plastic and cardboard taken off site in 2008.

Waste Material Recycled

Tonnes 2008

Tonnes 2007

Tonnes 2006

Tonnes 2005

Plastic - - 1.16 0.65 Cardboard - - 1.4 0.9

Office / Canteen Waste Office and Canteen waste is deposited in a wheelie bin and collected weekly by Cavan Waste Disposal. It is disposed to landfill, but it is not weighed.



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Metal Waste In 2008 metal waste was taken by Cavan Waste Disposal and J. Shortt for recycling.

The volume of metal waste recycled from 2003 to 2007 was relatively consistent each year but there was a 99% decrease in 2008 due to the decrease in production. Wood Waste In 2008 wood waste was taken by Wilton Waste for recycling.

Year Tonnes

2008 23.94

2007 13.76

2006 31.15

2005 20.66

2004 20.44

2003 15.72 There was a 42% increase in wood waste taken off site in 2008 compared to the previous year; this was due to improved segregation of the waste stream.

Year Tonnes

2008 0.9

2007 8.82

2006 14.69

2005 12.86

2004 13.2



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Electrical Waste There was no electrical waste disposed of in 2008

Year Tonnes

2008 0

2007 0.23 Septic Tank Sludge Septic tank sludge was removed by McBreen Environmental Services Ltd. on 29/01/2007; due to a prolonged closure period in 2008 the septic tank system did not require de-sludging.

2.5 Resource Consumption

Energy Source

Electricity (kWh)

Natural Gas (kWh)

Propane (Litres)

Consumption 2008

1,206,163 23,921,362 0

Consumption 2007

1,790,273 38,248,849 39,078

Consumption 2006

1,709,111 37,341,529 47,532

Consumption 2005

2,230,016 38,357,973 80,266

Consumption 2004

1,932,240 38,055,730 68,167

Consumption 2003

2,723,988 39,327,754 85,646

Electricity consumption decreased by 32% and Natural gas decreased by 37% in comparison to the 2007 figures. This was due to a prolonged closure period during the summer and winter months of 2008.

2.6 Environmental Complaints & Incidents

No complaints of an environmental nature were issued to the site in 2008.



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3. Management of the Activity

3.1 Summary of Objectives and Targets 2009

Objective Target

Increase waste segregation and reduce

the amount of waste going to landfill.

To continue to segregate and improve on

waste management at the site. A further

decrease in the amount of waste going to

landfill.

To ensure the levels of fluoride in the

herbage surrounding the site are within

the limits set.

To monitor herbage levels around the site

and to ensure they do not go above the

Emission Limit Value.

To improve the energy efficiency within

the factory

To carry out air leakage testing and to

continually maintain all ducting through

repairs and replacements. An Energy

audit was carried out by Sustainable

Energy Ireland in 2007 and the

Opportunities for Energy Savings from this

report are currently being implemented.

To obtain ISO14001 certification To begin implementation of IS14001

Environmental Management System in

2009

3.2 Report on EMP of 2008

1. Increasing waste segregation and reduction in the amount of waste going to landfill

The volume of waste disposed to landfill in 2008 increased due to the construction of a new plant and a corresponding clean up operation. The company continued to segregate and recycle Wood, Metal, Plastic, Paper/Cardboard, Bulbs and Batteries in 2008. In 2004 the company joined Repak with the aim of reducing the amount of packaging used and therefore reducing waste generated. Future waste disposal figures should reflect this new waste management strategy which has been implemented.



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2. To ensure the levels of fluoride in the herbage surrounding the site are within the limits set.

In 2008 eight of the herbage sampling locations exceeded the herbage fluoride limit of 30mg/kg between 1-2 times, but the long-term average concentration was within this guide value.

3. To improve the energy efficiency within the factory

In 2008 the company maintenance department regularly inspected all ducting to ensure air leakage was minimal. All ducting will be inspected regularly and repaired and replaced where necessary. Energy consumption figures were dramatically decreased in comparison to 2007 with a decrease in electricity consumption of 32%, a decrease of natural gas consumption of 37%. There was no Propane purchased by the company in 2008. Sustainable Energy Ireland carried out an Energy Survey for the site with the Opportunities for Savings in the report currently being implemented. 3.3 EMP Proposal for 2009 OBJECTIVE 1 Increasing waste segregation and reduction

in the amount of waste going to landfill

TARGET 1

AND IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS

RESPONSIBILITY:

Ciaran O’Reilly

TIMEFRAME: On-going

In 2009 the company will in association with

Repak, continue to focus attention on volumes

of packaging used on this site and the

assessment of measures to reduce this volume.

In addition the company will continue to

segregate and recycle Wood, Metal, Plastic,

Paper/Cardboard, Bulbs, Batteries and waste

Electrical Equipment. The aim is to keep general

waste disposal to landfill at 1 tonne per month

i.e. about 12 tonnes per annum.



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OBJECTIVE 2

To ensure the levels of fluoride in the

herbage surrounding the site are within the

limits set.

TARGET 2


RESPONSIBILITY:

Ciaran O’Reilly

TIMEFRAME: On-going

The company will continue to monitor herbage

in the vicinity of the site for fluoride levels when

the kilns are in operation.

OBJECTIVE 3

To improve the energy efficiency within the

factory

TARGET 3


RESPONSIBILITY:

Ciaran O’Reilly

TIMEFRAME: On-going

In 2008 the company will continue to operate in

a manner which improves energy efficiency.

Objective 4 To introduce the Environmental Management

System 1SO14001

TARGET 4

AND IMPLIMENTATION DETAILS

RESPONSIBILITY:

Ciaran O’Reilly

TIMEFRAME: On-Going

ISO 14001 is the international specification for

an Environmental Management System (EMS).

It specifies requirements for establishing an

environmental policy, determining environmental

aspects and impacts of

products/activities/services, planning

environmental objectives and measurable

targets, implementation and operation of

programs to meet objectives and targets,

checking and corrective action, and

management review. The company will strive to

introduce and implement the policies of the

management system in 2009.



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4. Pollution Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)

4.1 Report on PRTR for 2008

The substances agreed by the EPA for tracking at Kingscourt Bricks were

• Fluorides

• Chlorides

• Sulphur Dioxide

• Nitrogen Dioxide

Input

Product Tonnes 2008

Tonnes 2007

Tonnes 2006

Tonnes 2005

Tonnes 2004

Clay 26,338 46,000 51,697 47,274 50,059 Natural Gas 23,921,362 38,248,849 37,341,529 38,357,973 38,055,730 Molasses 129 141.4 160 132 177 Anthracite 137 100 97 209 182 Manganese Dioxide

25 21 11 44 17

Titanium 2.5 6 6 5 4

Decreased production in 2008 has been reflected in the use of raw materials in 2008. It is envisaged that these figures will be further reduced in 2009.

Input of Fluoride and Chloride from Clay Samples Please note that no clay samples were taken during 2008 In 2006, two clay samples were taken from the storage shed on the site and sent to ELS for analysis of Fluoride and Chloride content, with the following results.

Clay Sample 1

Clay Sample 2

Fluoride mg/kg F 318 370 Chloride mg/kg CL 261 167



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Based on a clay usage of 26,338 tonnes in 2008, the following fluoride and chloride input is calculated.

Clay Usage Tonnes/year

Clay Usage Kg/year

Fluoride Content mg/kg

Fluoride Content mg/year

Fluoride Content Tonnes/year

26,338 26,338,000 318 8,375,484,000 8.37 (min)

26,338 26,338,000 370 9,745,060,000 9.74 (max)

Clay Usage Tonnes/year

Clay Usage Kg/year

Chloride Content mg/kg

Chloride Content mg/year

Chloride Content Tonnes/year

26,338 26,338,000 261 6,874,218,000 6.87 (max)

26,338 26,338,000 167 4,398,446,000 4.40 (min)

26,338 26,338,000 214 5,636,332,000 5.64 (average)

Output via Two Kiln Stacks on-Site

Kg/Year 2008

Kg/Year 2007

Kg/Year 2006

Kg/Year 2005

Kg/Year 2004

Kg/Year 2003

SO2 81 30 0 3854 4818 0

Nox 2544 2505 4440 46954 16381 16900 Fluorides 224 618 445 609 517 200 Chlorides 117 299 396 133 631 700

Figures are calculated using the average fluoride readings from the Kiln Monitoring events in 2008; March, August and October. The Chloride figures are from the March monitoring event. The NOx & SO2 average readings were also taken from the March monitoring event. Figures are based solely on monitoring at kiln 1 as kiln 2 was not in operation during 2008.

Output via Bricks Please note that fluoride and chloride figures are based on those obtained from brick samples analysed in 2006. Two brick samples were taken from the finished production line and sent to ELS for analysis of Fluoride and Chloride content during 2006, with the following results:

Brick Sample 1

Brick Sample 2

Fluoride mg/kg F 180 78 Chloride mg/kg CL 266 142



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Based on a brick production figure of 25,300 tonnes in 2008, the following fluoride and chloride output is calculated.

Brick

Production Tonnes/year

Brick Production

Kg/year

Fluoride Content mg/kg

Fluoride Content mg/year

Fluoride Content Tonnes/year

25,300 25,300,000 180 4,554,000,000 4.55

25,300 25,300,000 78 1,973,400,000 1.97

Brick Production

Tonnes/year

Brick Production

Kg/year

Chloride Content mg/kg

Chloride Content mg/year

Chloride Content Tonnes/year

25,300 25,300,000 266 6,729,800,000 6.73 (max)

25,300 25,300,000 142 3,592,600,000 3.60 (min)

25,300 25,300,000 204 5,161,200,000 5.16 (average)

Conclusion In 2008, between 8.37 – 9.74 tonnes of Fluoride were input from the clay at Kingscourt Bricks. Between 1.97 – 1.97 tonnes of Fluoride was output in bricks from the site and 0.224 tonnes was emitted to atmosphere via the kiln stacks. Fluoride (as HF) is generated by the reaction of the clay at high temperature in the kilns. In 2008, between 4.40 – 6.87 tonnes of Chloride were input from the clay at Kingscourt Bricks. Between 3.60– 6.73 tonnes of Chloride was output in bricks from the site and 0.117 tonnes was emitted to atmosphere via the kiln stacks. Chloride (as HCL) is generated by the reaction of the clay at high temperature in the kilns. In 2008 81kg of SO2 and 2,544kg of Nitrogen Oxides (as NOx) were emitted from the site via the kiln stacks. In 2007 30kg of SO2 and 2505kg of Nitrogen Oxides (as NOx) were emitted via the stacks.

4.2 PRTR Proposal 2009 The aim is to track usage and generation of Fluorides, Chlorides and Nitrogen Oxides at the site. 1. Calculate the tonnage of raw materials used at the site in 2009 and compare

with previous figures. 2. Take 2 clay samples and analyse for Chlorides and Fluorides. Calculate the

tonnage of chloride and fluoride input via clay in 2009 and compare with previous figures.

3. Take 2 brick samples and analyse for Chlorides and Fluorides. Calculate the tonnage of chloride and fluoride output via bricks in 2009 and compare with previous figures.

4. Calculate the output of Nitrogen Oxide, Chlorides and Fluorides via the kiln stacks from quarterly monitoring results and compare with previous years figures.



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5. Licence-Specific Reports 5.1 Report of Flow Measurement An assessment of water abstraction was carried out in 2008 from the River alongside Kingscourt Bricks, the report is included at the end of this AER.

5.2 Noise Monitoring A Noise Survey Report for 2008 is enclosed at the end of this report.

5.3 Bund Integrity Testing Report The Molasses Bund test was completed in December 2005 and the report was submitted. All other oil tanks on the site were replaced with double skin tanks, which undergo regular visual inspections. The next Bund test is due in 2009.

5.4 Septic Tanks Inspection Report Both septic tanks were inspected and certified in 2004 and a report was previously submitted to the EPA.

5.5 Review of Residuals Management and Quarry Restoration Plan A review of the residuals management and quarry restoration plan was submitted with the 2005 AER and remains unchanged.

5.6 Energy Audit An energy Audit was carried out in 2002, and this report was submitted previously. An energy audit was carried out in 2007 under the auspices of Sustainable Energy Ireland’s ‘Services for Business Programme’.

Noise Survey Report 2008

for

Drumgill Kingscourt Co. Cavan

IPPC Licence No. P0528-01

by

Q.E.D. Engineering Ltd M- TEK Building 2,

Armagh Road, Monaghan,

Co. Monaghan. Tel: 00353 47 72060 Fax: 00353 47 72061

July 2008

Kingscourt Bricks Ltd.



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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2 2. Methodology and Instrumentation 2 3. Results 3 4. Discussion 5

5. Conclusion 6 Appendix 1: Location of Noise Readings Certificates of Calibration of Noise Meters



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1. Introduction Daytime and night time noise levels were measured at Kingscourt Bricks Ltd. at the boundary and at noise sensitive locations on the 23

rd and 24

th July 2008, as required

under Condition 8 of the company’s IPPC Licence No. P0528-01. Daytime noise measurements were taken at 5 locations along the site boundary: B-1 to B-5. Day and night time noise measurements were taken at two noise sensitive locations: NSL1 & NSL2. These two locations were deemed to be closest to the site and noise levels here are directly comparable to the IPPC licence daytime noise limit of 55dBA and night time noise limit of 45dBA. A map showing the sampling locations is presented in Appendix 1.

2. Methodology and Instrumentation Daytime noise monitoring was carried out by Patricia Murtagh, BSc, MSc, Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control and Brona Keating, BSc of Q.E.D Engineering Limited on 24

th July 2008. Night time monitoring was carried out by Patricia Murtagh on 23

rd July

2008. 1. Noise levels were measured using a Castle GA123 Integrated Datalogging Octave

Band Sound Level Meter, Serial No. 036015 and microphone Serial No. 27101. This meter was last calibrated on 29/04/08. A GA607 Dual Level Calibrator, Serial No. 036023 was used to calibrate the sound level meter and this was last calibrated on 20/02/08.

2. Rion NA-27 Real Time 1/1, 1/3 Octave Band Logging SLM, Serial No. 00380685. This meter was last calibrated on 14/05/08. A GA607 Dual Level Calibrator, Serial No. 036341 was used to calibrate the sound level meter and this was last calibrated on 12/05/08.

Certificates of calibration of both noise meters are provided at the end of the report. Both instruments were calibrated before measurement to 94dB and were checked after measurements also and were found to be working satisfactory. Weather conditions during the day monitoring were calm and sunny. During the night-time monitoring weather conditions were dry, cloudy and very calm. A standard windshield was used on both instruments during the survey. Noise monitoring at the boundary locations took place for five minutes in duration for LAeq, LA90 & LA10, while both day and night-time noise monitoring at the NSL’s took place for thirty minutes in duration for LAeq. LAeq, LA90 & LA10. All the daytime monitoring took place between 10.00 -12.30 and the night time monitoring took place between 22.00-23.00.



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3. Results

3.1 Ambient Noise Measurements 24/07/08

Emission Point Ref

No.

Location Comments LAeq

dBA 5

mins

LA90

dBA 5

mins

LA10

dBA 5

mins

B1 Front of Site beside entrance gate

Factory audible, some non-site traffic passing this monitoring location 55 44 57

B2 Front corner of site at brick in-fill area

Factory audible, some non-site traffic passing this monitoring location 56 41 61

B3 Side of site beside raw materials shed

Factory fan audible, also some traffic on road adjoining the site audible 59 57 59

B4 Back of site close to old quarry

Site forklift audible, factory fan audible. 51 48 52

B5 Side of site – brick storage area

Lorry in close proximity to this location, traffic audible on main road 50 48 51

3.2 Noise Sensitive Locations

Emission Point

Ref. No.

Location Time LAeq

dBA 30 mins

LA90

dBA 30 mins

LA10

dBA 30 mins

Tonal/

Day 24/7/18 9.27-9.57

60 41 59 Tonal @ 50Hz NSL 1

House across road from site entrance Night 23/7/18

22.06-22.36 59 39 54 Tonal @

20Hz

Day 24/7/08 10.02-10.32

58 41 60 No NSL 2

House beside site at LHS of site entrance Night 23/7/08

22.08-22.40 56 41 55 Tonal @

20Hz



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Details of the 1/3 octave readings are provided in the next table:

1/3 Octave Noise Readings at Kingscourt Bricks 23rd

and 24th

07/08

Daytime Night time Day time Night time

NSL1 NSL1 NSL2 NSL2

Hz dB (linear) dB (linear) dB (linear) dB (linear)

12.5 43.5 50.3 54.3 51.4

16 49.6 48.7 53.3 48.6

20 47 54.4 52.7 59.5

25 42.2 47.3 60 52.1

31.5 48 46.8 61.9 48.6

40 46.9 44.7 52.7 51.4

50 53.9 42 63.3 51.5

63 46.9 41.5 60.6 43.4

80 48.6 40.7 56.3 40

100 45.2 42.7 48.4 43.1

125 42.8 43.6 55.5 43.9

160 44 39.7 53.6 39.2

200 39.5 34.7 53.7 40.2

250 40.8 35.1 49.9 37.6

315 39.8 36.6 43.7 39.7

400 39.3 33.1 41.3 37.1

500 40.4 35 41.3 40.2

630 42.3 31.7 38.7 37.7

800 38.9 35.4 42.8 37.8

KHz 1 38.8 38 45.8 42.4

1.25 36.2 37.3 43.2 41.2

1.6 30.5 31.3 40.5 37.8

2 30.3 26.9 40.2 34.5

2.5 27.2 23 39.1 29.2

3.15 25.6 23.3 39.2 23

4 23.9 20.4 38.4 19.7

5 22.5 21.7 35 20.2

6.3 22.2 16 28.1 16.7

8 25.2 15.5 25 16.1

10 15.5 14.7 18.8 13.7

12.5 14.7 10.7

14.7 10.7

The Environmental Noise Standard ISO1996-2 details that a prominent tonal component may be detected in one-third octave spectra if the level of a one-third octave band exceeds the level of the adjacent bands by 5dB or more. This occurs above at NSL1 Daytime @ 50Hz and at NSL1 and NSL2 Night-time, both @ 20Hz.



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4. Discussion

4.1 Ambient Noise Measurements Ambient noise measurements were taken at 5 boundary locations around the site. Looking at each individual location and the results of the LA90 and LA10, the following was found: B1 at the main site entrance had an LAeq reading of 55dBA. The difference of 13dBA between the LA10 reading of 57dBA and the LA90 reading of 44dBA indicates a lot of intermittent noise at this location, caused by traffic passing on the main road. B2 at the front corner of site had an LAeq reading of 56dBA. The difference of 20dBA between the LA10 reading of 61dBA and the LA90 reading of 41dBA again indicates a lot of intermittent noise at this location, caused by passing traffic on the main road. B3 at the side of the site had an LAeq reading of 59dBA. The difference of 2dBA between the LA10 reading of 59dBA and the LA90 reading of 57dBA indicates very little intermittent noise at this location, so this noise level is fairly consistent and generated by the production process within the buildings. B4 at the back of the site had an LAeq reading of 51dBA. The difference of 4dBA between the LA10 reading of 52dBA and the LA90 reading of 48dBA indicates some intermittent noise at this location provided by site traffic (forklift). Production process machinery was audible at this monitoring location. B5 at the side of the site had an LAeq reading of 50dBA. The difference of 3dBA between the LA10 reading of 51dBA and the LA90 reading of 48dBA indicates very little intermittent noise was present at this location, so this noise level is fairly consistent here. A lorry was loading near this location.

4.2 Noise Sensitive Locations Two noise sensitive locations were measured as part of the noise survey. NSL1 is located across the road from the site and had an LAeq daytime reading of 60dBA. The difference of 18dBA between the LA10 reading of 59dBA and the LA90 reading of 41dBA indicates a lot of intermittent noise at this location. This was provided by traffic noise along the main road. Given that the LA90 was 41dBA at this location it can be reasonably assumed that noise emanating from the factory would produce an LAeq of similar magnitude at the house, in the absence of traffic. Therefore noise from the factory will not impact on this noise sensitive location, as readings fall well below the 55dBA daytime noise limit set in the IPPC licence. Tonal noise at 50Hz was recorded at this noise sensitive location during the day, but this is attributed to traffic on the main road. No impulsive noise was audible at this location. NSL1 also had an LAeq night time reading of 59dBA. The significant difference of 15dBA between the LA10 reading of 54dBA and the LA90 reading of 39dBA again indicates a lot of intermittent noise at this location. This was provided by traffic noise along the main road. Given that the LA90 was 39dBA at this location it can be reasonably assumed that noise emanating from the factory would produce an LAeq of similar magnitude at the house, in the absence of traffic. Therefore noise from the factory will not impact on this noise sensitive location, as readings fall below the 45dBA night time noise limit set in the IPPC licence. Tonal noise at 20Hz was recorded at this noise sensitive location during the night. Sound below the frequency wave of 20Hz is termed infrasound and is below the normal threshold of hearing so the source of this



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tone is unknown (e.g. could be from power lines) but as very little factory noise was audible it was not from site operations. No impulsive noise was audible at this location. NSL2 is the house beside the site. This location had a daytime LAeq reading of 58dBA. The difference of 19dBA between the LA10 reading of 60dBA and the LA90 reading of 41dBA indicates a lot of intermittent noise levels at this location. This was provided by traffic along the main road. Given that the LA90 was 41dBA at this location it can be reasonably assumed that noise emanating from the factory would produce an LAeq of similar magnitude at the house, in the absence of traffic. Therefore noise from the factory will not impact on this noise sensitive location, as readings fall well below the 55dBA daytime noise limit set in the IPPC licence. No impulsive or tonal noise was audible at this location during the day. NSL2 had a night time LAeq reading of 56dBA. The difference of 14dBA between the LA10 reading of 55dBA and the LA90 reading of 41dBA indicates a lot of intermittent noise levels at this location, again provided by traffic along the main road. Given that the LA90 was 41dBA at this location it can be reasonably assumed that noise emanating from the factory would produce an LAeq of similar magnitude at the house, in the absence of traffic. Therefore noise from the factory will not impact on this noise sensitive location, as readings fall below the 45dBA night time noise limit set in the IPPC licence. Tonal noise at 20Hz was recorded at this noise sensitive location during the night. Sound below the frequency wave of 20Hz is termed infrasound and is below the normal threshold of hearing so the source of this tone is unknown (e.g. could be from power lines) but as very little factory noise was audible it was not from site operations. No impulsive noise was audible at this location.

5. Conclusion All background (LA90) noise readings at Noise Sensitive Locations are below the IPPC Daytime limit of 55dB(A) and the night time limit of 45dB(A). No complaints relating to noise have been issued to the company in the past year. The next noise survey for the site is due in 2009.



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8

Certificate of Calibration for Castle GA123 Noise Meter



9

Certificate of Calibration of Castle Calibrator



10

Certificate of Calibration of Rion NA-27 Noise Meter



11

Certificate of Calibration of Rion Calibrator

Usage

SW1= Back of Site Flow-yes/no

SW2=Front of Site Colour-Clear, Cloudy.

W-1 = Quarry ( Lagoon) Odour-Yes/No or scumed

Week No Location Flow Colour Odour Comments Flow.MS-1.

River

Height

Meters

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

20/01/2008 Sw1 Yes Clear No Left 0.7

Sw2 Yes Cloudy No Center0.5

W1 Yes Cloudy No Right 0•15

Week No Location Flow Colour Odour Comments Flow.MS-1.River

Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes Clear No 0.2

Sw2 Yes Cloudy No Center0.5

W1 Yes Clear No 0.5

River clean and fast

flowing2

the flood has

changed the

corse of the

river

36,11628/01/2008

All

comments

relate to

looking up

river against

flow

Kingscourt Bricks-Weekly Examination of Water 2008

Surface Water River Water

Weather very wet

causing heavy run off2.7 River in flood 35,932



1


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes Clear no 0.2

Sw2 No Center0.3

W1 No 0.5


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 yes Clear No 0.2

Sw2 yesClay and

brick StainNo Center0.4

W1 yes 0.5


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 yes No No 0

Sw2 No Center0.4

W1 No 0.5


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 yes No No 0

Sw2 No Center0.3

W1 No 0.5

2

the flood has

changed the

corse of the

river

36,22704/02/2008

River clean and fast

flowing. Weather

blustery with snow

showers

1.5

11/02/2008

River clay stained and

fast flowing. Weather

Wet

2

the flood has

changed the

corse of the

river

36,335

the flood has

changed the

corse of the

river

36,432

25/02/2008 River clean 1.5

the flood has

changed the

corse of the

river

36,547

18/02/2008River clean and fast

flowing. Weather Wet



2


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 0

Sw2 Yes No No Center0.6

W1 No 0.4


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No

Sw2 Yes No No

W1 No


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 20cm on rt

Sw2 Yes No No 40cm cent

W1 Yes No No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left

31/03/2008River clean and very

clear

20/03/2008 River clean and clean Not reading 2.5

10/03/2008River clean and

flowing.well

03/03/2008River clean and

flowing.well 1.5

G Flemming

working on

river bsnk

36,681

Not reading 2.5

G Flemming

working on

river bsnk

36,817

New bridge in

place36,993

Minows

returnedto

river

37,153



3


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.


Sw2 No No No 40cm cent

W1 No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left

Sunny by day

Frost by night37,35414/04/2008

River clean and very

clear Not reading 2.5

Not reading 2Sunny by day

Frost by night

Weather dry

and frosty37,28507/04/2008

River clean and very

clear Not reading 2.5

37,432

28/04/2008water very slow and

dirty algi groth.Not reading 2.5

Dry /with

some

showers

37,590

21/04/2008River algi groth and

clear

water very slow and dirty algi groth.river checked up and down stream .Found clear above the bridge and clear below the wier.

Algi groth put down to slow water flow rate.



4


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No 15cm left

05/05/2008 River looking dirty Not reading 2.5

Showery but

not shown as

increase in

river rate

37,722

River looking dirtyAlgi groth remains as past 2 weeks.river checked up and down stream .Found clear above the

bridge and clear below the wier. Algi groth put down to slow water flow rate.

12/05/2008 River looking dirty Not reading 2.5 Dry 37,833

37,941

Sw 1 always flowing. Traced the sorce to find why and discovered overflow from Vacuum thanh running. Recirc to be fitted to vacuum thanh returning to main

water thank .

26/05/2008River looking dirty/ Algi

starting to break up

The Meter is

reading 0.8

0n left 0.3

reading in

centre 0.1 rt

2.5 Dry/ Showery 38,083

19/05/2008 River looking dirty DryNot reading 2.5



5


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 No No No 20cm on rt


W1 No 15cm left


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 No No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No like

stagnant 20cm

W1 No 10cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 No No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 20cm

W1 No 10cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 No No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 20cm

W1 No 10cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 20cm

W1 Yes Red No 10cm

Not reading 2.5 Dry/ Showery 38,143

Plant shut for installing new machines. No water usage ,No Quarry work.

9.06.08River looking dirty/ Algi

still present2

river very

slow and dirty

algi groth.

38,225

02/06/2008River looking dirty/ Algi

starting to break up

16.06.08 Algi still present 2

Dirty algi

groth. On

bottom

23.06.08 Algi still growing 2

Dirty algi

groth. On

bottom

floow water in river but

still algi2

Dirty algi

groth. On

bottom

38,320

38,403

38,469

No river water used water from wheel wash used

30.06.08



6


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 20cm

W1 Yes Red No 10cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 No No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 20cm

W1 No no No 10cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 No No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 No no No 30cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 15cm

Sw2 yes No no 15cm

W1 Yes Red No 40cm

The Meter is

reading 0.5

0n left no

reading in

centre or rt

The Meter is

reading 0.8

0n left 0.3

reading in

centre 0.1 rt

28.07.08River coloured with

mud2

Heavy rain.

Very little

river water

used

38,822

38,649

21.07.08

River in good

conditionSmall amount

of algi

2

River clean.

River deep

on far side

38,717

14.07.08 Small amount of algi 2 River clean

No river water used water from wheel wash used

Re Start of production

07.07.08 River Clear 2River clearing

well38,562



7


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 No No No 30cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 Yes No No 40cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 No No No 40cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 No No No 40cm

Left side of

river deep38,12925.08.08

Note that water from

SW1 is overflow from

Vacuum Pump.and as

such is only river water

The Meter is

not giving a

reading2

The Meter is

not giving a

reading

The Meter is

reading 0.5

0n left 0.2

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

The Meter is

reading 0.3

0n left 0.1

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

38,05318.08.08



Vacuum Pump.and as

such is only river water

2Left side of

river deep

11.08.08



Vacuum Pump

2Left side of

river deep38,990

04.08.08 River fair 2 little river

water used38,916



8


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes RED No 15cm

Sw2 yes No no 15cm

W1 Yes Red No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes RED No 15cm

Sw2 yes Coloured no 15cm

W1 Yes Red No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 No No No 40cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 No No No See below


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes No No 10cm

Sw2 yes No no 10cm

W1 Yes Red No 40cm

Storm/ Surface water used for factory

Water on Rt side of river flows in reverse

29.09.08Clear Water discharge

to Pond at factory

The Meter is

reading 0.3

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2Left side of

river deep 384,194

Storm/ Surface water used for factory as last week

22.09.08

Small amount of Clear

in water discharge to

Pond

The Meter is

reading 0.3

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2Left side of

river deep 38,416

Storm/ Surface water used for factory as last week


to Pond

The Meter is

reading 0.5

0n left 0.3

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2Left side of

river deep 38,323


The Meter is

reading 0.8

0n left 0.3

reading in

centre 0.2 rt

08.09.08Discharge from pond

clear

The Meter is

reading 0.8

0n left 0.3

reading in

centre 0.2 rt

2

Left side of

river deep

River in

Flood.

38,235

01.09.08

Small amount of

colour in water

discharge to pond

2Left side of

river deep.38,191



9


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes Coloured No 10cm

Sw2 yes Coloured no 20cm

W1 Yes Red No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes Clear No 10cm

Sw2 yes Clear no 20cm

W1 No No No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No No No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No No No 50cm



27.10.08

Clear Water discharge

to Pond at factory

from vacuum pump

The Meter is

reading 0.5

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2.1

River clear.

Weather very

wet

38,821


20.10.08

Clear Water discharge

to Pond at factory

from vacuum pump

The Meter is

reading 0.5

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2.1 River clear 38,768



to Pond at factory

The Meter is

reading 0.5

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2.1 River clear 38,684

06.10.08

Coloured Water

discharge to Pond at

factory

The Meter is

reading 0.8

0n left 0.5

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2.1

Left side of

river deep

River in

Flood.

38,570



10


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No No No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.

Sw1 Yes Clear NoThe Meter is

reading 0.6 10cm 2.1

Good flow in

river. Poor


W1 Yes No No 50cm



Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



Any reading

from Rt side


W1 No No No 50cm



Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



Any reading

from Rt side


W1 Yes Red No 50cm

Discharge to river

clearStorm/ Surface water used for factory


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.


Sw2 yes Clear no 15cm 39,885

W1 Yes Red No 50cm

Discharge to river

clearStorm/ Surface water used for factory

Weather wet

River muddy

39,763

17.11.08Discharge to lagoon

coloured.

24.11.08Discharge to lagoon

coloured.

The Meter is

reading 0.9

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.3 rt

2.1

39,620

10.11.08 Quarry Pump off

39,531


10.11.08

Quarry Pump on.

Discharge from lagoon

clear

38,93603.11.08 Quarry Pump off

The Meter is

reading 0.5

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.0 rt

2.1

Good flow in

river. Poor

weather

condition



11


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 nop no No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No no No 50cm


Height

River Width

in MtrComments

Water Pump

Meter M³.



W1 No no No 50cm

Factory closed for winter


15.12.08 No Discharge

The Meter is

reading 0.7

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.1 rt

2.1Weather wet

River Clear



The Meter is

reading 0.7

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.1 rt

2.1Weather wet

River Clear


The Meter is

reading 0.7

0n left 0.0

reading in

centre 0.1 rt

2.1Weather wet

River Clear

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