Report blames faulty bio-scrubber for Orgaworld odours in London: "The infamously odoriferous Orgaworld composting plant in London, Ont., owed a lot of its problems to a pool of stagnant water inside its bioscrubber — the very part of the plant that was supposed to be responsible for removing foul smells — a consultant’s report has found.
Why the London plant was so smelly matters in Ottawa because the company wants permission for its facility on Hawthorne Road to take diapers and waste in plastic bags. The City of Ottawa decided to forbid those materials in its green-bin program specifically out of concern that they’d make Ottawa’s compost too foul. The London plant, which takes diapers and bags, shut down in July due to odour problems, but re-opened this month after a major overhaul.
The “Root Cause Analysis” of the London stench, prepared by the environmental consulting company MWH, found that there was “little or no biological removal of odour” occurring inside the bioscrubber.
Inside the scrubber, there were high concentrations of ammonia and two “highly odorous compounds associated with the decomposition of organic matter” — hydrogen sulfide and dimethyl disulfide — were being created, the report found."
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Residents experience foul tap water odor | abc7.com
Residents experience foul tap water odor | abc7.com: "Pacific Palisades, Calif. (KABC) -- Customers of the Department of Water and Power (DWP) in Pacific Palisades are experiencing some strange smelling tap water.
But DWP officials say there is no reason to worry. They say the odors are a result of a recent algal bloom in the Santa Ynez reservoir.
The reservoir was already scheduled to be removed from service in November to prepare for the installation of a permanent floating cover.
Officials say that covering the reservoir is going to protect water quality and prevent future algal blooms."
But DWP officials say there is no reason to worry. They say the odors are a result of a recent algal bloom in the Santa Ynez reservoir.
The reservoir was already scheduled to be removed from service in November to prepare for the installation of a permanent floating cover.
Officials say that covering the reservoir is going to protect water quality and prevent future algal blooms."
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Morinville News � Blog Archive � Bertschi and Trapani differ on dealing with odour problem
Morinville News � Blog Archive � Bertschi and Trapani differ on dealing with odour problem: "“Keeping up the smell in this town is not good for anybody,” Trapani said. “People’s going to move out and nobody’s going to want to move in. So me and the council in the future, you know on October 26, when they come to visit, the ultimatum is fix it or move out.”
Although the comment received a solid round of applause, it also generated some mumbling of surprise in the crowd. The comment was in stark contrast to what the candidate told residents of South Glen in a community forum the previous night. At that time, Trapani was vocal in his opposition to the odour and in his desire to see the problem fixed sooner rather than later.
“I don’t want to be in the position to tell them to pack up and leave, but I want to be in the position to help the business do what they’re supposed to be doing and make our life a lot easier,” Trapani had said in South Glens Oct. 12.
Bertschi, who is employed as a sales representative at neighbouring RV City, told attendees that he’s had customers, who had travelled to Morinville to look at product, leave after viewing only a couple units, unable to continue due to the smell."
Although the comment received a solid round of applause, it also generated some mumbling of surprise in the crowd. The comment was in stark contrast to what the candidate told residents of South Glen in a community forum the previous night. At that time, Trapani was vocal in his opposition to the odour and in his desire to see the problem fixed sooner rather than later.
“I don’t want to be in the position to tell them to pack up and leave, but I want to be in the position to help the business do what they’re supposed to be doing and make our life a lot easier,” Trapani had said in South Glens Oct. 12.
Bertschi, who is employed as a sales representative at neighbouring RV City, told attendees that he’s had customers, who had travelled to Morinville to look at product, leave after viewing only a couple units, unable to continue due to the smell."
AFP: Mister Donut store falls foul of Taiwan odour inspectors
AFP: Mister Donut store falls foul of Taiwan odour inspectors: "TAIPEI — A Mister Donut store in Taiwan has been fined thousands of dollars for 'smell pollution' after neighbours complained that the aroma of the sweet fried pastries was overpowering, an official said Thursday.
The shop operated by food giant President Chain Store Corp. must pay 100,000 Taiwan dollars (3,300 US) after inspectors checked out the complaints, showing that it is not only bad smells which fall foul of environmental regulations, the Taipei city official told AFP.
'Our team of odour inspectors ruled that the smell from the store was above regulated level after receiving complaints from nearby residents that it was too much for them,' she said.
Previously such fines have been imposed mainly on companies which most people would agree emitted a disagreeable smell, such as eateries offering 'stinky tofu', or deep-fried bean curd.
The Taipei odour inspectors have no sophisticated equipment to guide them, but rely on their noses. However, they operate in groups of six to ensure the fairness of their findings."
The shop operated by food giant President Chain Store Corp. must pay 100,000 Taiwan dollars (3,300 US) after inspectors checked out the complaints, showing that it is not only bad smells which fall foul of environmental regulations, the Taipei city official told AFP.
'Our team of odour inspectors ruled that the smell from the store was above regulated level after receiving complaints from nearby residents that it was too much for them,' she said.
Previously such fines have been imposed mainly on companies which most people would agree emitted a disagreeable smell, such as eateries offering 'stinky tofu', or deep-fried bean curd.
The Taipei odour inspectors have no sophisticated equipment to guide them, but rely on their noses. However, they operate in groups of six to ensure the fairness of their findings."
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Thursday, August 05, 2010
Sewer woes to cut meatworks output
Cargill Beef in Wagga Wagga has to introduce a $13 million wastewater treatment system and cut its killing capacity after its sewer treatment system failed last year.
The pollution improvement works will result in almost a 20 per cent cut in the abattoir's daily kill.
Cargill had approval to kill 2,000 head of cattle a day but that has been reduced to a maximum of 1,600 head by Planning New South Wales.
The department has granted Cargill approval to do works to reduce odours and improve wastewater quality by building a new wastewater treatment system.
There are 104 conditions of approval for the $13 million upgrade.
Cargill says the Planning Department directive does not affect jobs because it is killing only 1,250 head of cattle a day.
The deputy director general of the Planning Department, Richard Pearson, says there has been a history of odour complaints about the Bomen meat processor.
"There have over the years been ongoing issues raised in relation to the odour impacts of the abattoir and in relation to water quality," he said.
"It came to a bit of a head in 2009 last year when there was a failure at their sewer treatment system."
Mr Pearson says the new system is a win for Cargill's neighbours.
"It is important that businesses such as this manage their impacts effectively," he said.
"Odour is a particular issue for people who surround these kinds of developments so I think this will be a good outcome for those people as well."
The pollution improvement works will result in almost a 20 per cent cut in the abattoir's daily kill.
Cargill had approval to kill 2,000 head of cattle a day but that has been reduced to a maximum of 1,600 head by Planning New South Wales.
The department has granted Cargill approval to do works to reduce odours and improve wastewater quality by building a new wastewater treatment system.
There are 104 conditions of approval for the $13 million upgrade.
Cargill says the Planning Department directive does not affect jobs because it is killing only 1,250 head of cattle a day.
The deputy director general of the Planning Department, Richard Pearson, says there has been a history of odour complaints about the Bomen meat processor.
"There have over the years been ongoing issues raised in relation to the odour impacts of the abattoir and in relation to water quality," he said.
"It came to a bit of a head in 2009 last year when there was a failure at their sewer treatment system."
Mr Pearson says the new system is a win for Cargill's neighbours.
"It is important that businesses such as this manage their impacts effectively," he said.
"Odour is a particular issue for people who surround these kinds of developments so I think this will be a good outcome for those people as well."
Smell like roses!
What if on a date the girl starts ignoring you when she meets you? Is it that she doesn’t like your face, dressing sense or body odour? Many times one often ignores the problems body odour causes — it can be a big turn off.
After Hrs talks to experts and celebs on dealing with this.
Dermatologist Dr Rohini Wadhwani says, “Body odour is caused by various reasons like poor hygiene, genetics, medication, heavy physical activity, pungent food (garlic and other spices), certain medication, stress, hormonal problems, alcohol and tobacco abuse or even dental problems. A good tip is to use a baby powder or anti-bacterial powder after bath, especially under the arms.
Remove, shave or wax underarm hair off to reduce body odour.Deodorants contain anti-bacterial agents that kill the bacteria which give rise to body odour, as against anti-perspirants which block pores. One may use tea tree oil or rose water in your bath water as their lingering fragrance takes care of the odour. Also remember to wear clean undergarments.”
Skin expert Dr Sunita Dube, says, “Body odour is considered an offensive smell, given off by most adults who are sweating. It is often perceived as a sign of poor personal hygiene that can be unattractive to theopposite sex. It can have disastrous consequences, like ruining your professional image with a client. Since men sweat more than women, they are the worst affected. I feel body odour can arise to poor hygiene or a genetic disorder. I had a patient aged 32, who had severe bad odour with an
excessive ‘fishy’ smell coming from her body. It became more prominent since adulthood and she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called trimethylaminuria, or ‘fish odour syndrome,’ that causes a patient to produce a fish-like odour, not only in a person’s breath, but also in sweat and urine. So it can be genetic too hence it’s necessary to consult a doctor and seek guidance in such cases.”
Actor Kim Sharma says, “Bad body odour is always a turn off, it is a situation where you can’t even tell the person about it and simply walking out in the a middle of a conversation with that person would be rude.”
For actor Koena Mitra body odour is a turn off. She advises, “Carry a deodorant to keep yourself fresh. Also be conscious as people tend to form an image about the person and the game of avoiding starts from day one when the situation arises.”
After Hrs talks to experts and celebs on dealing with this.
Dermatologist Dr Rohini Wadhwani says, “Body odour is caused by various reasons like poor hygiene, genetics, medication, heavy physical activity, pungent food (garlic and other spices), certain medication, stress, hormonal problems, alcohol and tobacco abuse or even dental problems. A good tip is to use a baby powder or anti-bacterial powder after bath, especially under the arms.
Remove, shave or wax underarm hair off to reduce body odour.Deodorants contain anti-bacterial agents that kill the bacteria which give rise to body odour, as against anti-perspirants which block pores. One may use tea tree oil or rose water in your bath water as their lingering fragrance takes care of the odour. Also remember to wear clean undergarments.”
Skin expert Dr Sunita Dube, says, “Body odour is considered an offensive smell, given off by most adults who are sweating. It is often perceived as a sign of poor personal hygiene that can be unattractive to theopposite sex. It can have disastrous consequences, like ruining your professional image with a client. Since men sweat more than women, they are the worst affected. I feel body odour can arise to poor hygiene or a genetic disorder. I had a patient aged 32, who had severe bad odour with an
excessive ‘fishy’ smell coming from her body. It became more prominent since adulthood and she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called trimethylaminuria, or ‘fish odour syndrome,’ that causes a patient to produce a fish-like odour, not only in a person’s breath, but also in sweat and urine. So it can be genetic too hence it’s necessary to consult a doctor and seek guidance in such cases.”
Actor Kim Sharma says, “Bad body odour is always a turn off, it is a situation where you can’t even tell the person about it and simply walking out in the a middle of a conversation with that person would be rude.”
For actor Koena Mitra body odour is a turn off. She advises, “Carry a deodorant to keep yourself fresh. Also be conscious as people tend to form an image about the person and the game of avoiding starts from day one when the situation arises.”
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Metro Vancouver odour bylaw in the works
Metro Vancouver staff are drafting a bylaw in the latest round pitting the regional body against West Coast Reduction’s rendering plant at the foot of Commercial Drive.
Photograph by: Dan Toulgoet, Vancouver Courier
Vancouver Coun. Heather Deal is “cautiously optimistic” Metro Vancouver can draft an odour bylaw that will finally quiet complaints about a stink dozens of Grandview Woodlands residents blame on West Coast Reduction’s rendering plant at the foot of Commercial Drive.
The stench worsens during hot weather and for years it’s generated hundreds of calls to Metro Vancouver, which is responsible for the region’s air quality.
Metro Vancouver tried amending the plant’s air emission permit through limiting “odour unit”—a method accepted in the European Union, but the provincial Environmental Appeal Board ruled in March that odour units are unreasonable and unenforceable.
Last week, Ray Robb, Metro Vancouver’s division manager in the policy and planning department, told members of the regional district’s environment and energy committee, of which Deal is a member, that he’s drawing up an odour bylaw for the district board’s consideration.
Such a bylaw, which cannot be appealed through the EAB, could also apply to other operations that emit odour. Early candidates for the regulation include fish feed manufacturing and “composting and aerobic/anaerobic digestion of putrescible wastes,” according to the report. Metro Vancouver expects odour problems to grow as more organic solid waste is diverted from landfill and incineration. The regulation may include fees to reflect polluter-pay and user-pay principles, so taxpayers don’t have to subsidize the regulation of such industries.
The environment minister could still overturn the bylaw and West Coast Reduction could challenge it through the courts, but Deal is nonetheless hopeful it’s the answer.
“[The EAB] rejected odour units, so we need to find another tool. That could be a technological fix that says in order to control odour you must have your material at this temperature during transportation, as this temperature during the heating process,” she said. “West Coast Reduction is an important part of our industrial landscape in Vancouver. It’s absolutely necessary in the region and we want to make sure they continue to be good neighbours.”
Deal acknowledged it’s been a frustrating fight for residents, but gave WCC credit for investing in technological advances in past years to address odour complaints.
Although some critics argue such a plant shouldn’t exist in an urban area, Deal maintains its presence is important.
“It’s an important industry and a good employer in the city of Vancouver,” she said. “We don’t want to kick any industries that are difficult to live near out of the city because that includes a whole lot of things we rely on economically and that create jobs. I think the answer is to find a way to keep them compatible. Again, there are going to be industries with scents in the future as we come up with more ways of dealing with our organics rather than just throwing them in the garbage.”
West Coast Reduction operates at 105 North Commercial Dr. on land leased from Port Metro Vancouver.
The Port has handled few odour complaints since it launched a community complaint line on Oct. 14, 2009. Between January and June 2010, only two calls related to West Coast Reduction out of 156 calls, most of which focused on noise from the port.
Chris Badger, chief operating officer of Port Metro Vancouver, can’t reveal detailed information about the lease agreement because it’s a confidential contract.
Badger said the Port has been involved in discussions about residents’ odour concerns, and it’s among organizations trying to resolve the issues, but it doesn’t want to duplicate work done by Metro Vancouver.
“But you’ve also got to look at the rights of the industry as well. Clearly, the appeal board is there for a reason and they appealed in a legal way and it was dealt with in the normal process,” he said.
Photograph by: Dan Toulgoet, Vancouver Courier
Vancouver Coun. Heather Deal is “cautiously optimistic” Metro Vancouver can draft an odour bylaw that will finally quiet complaints about a stink dozens of Grandview Woodlands residents blame on West Coast Reduction’s rendering plant at the foot of Commercial Drive.
The stench worsens during hot weather and for years it’s generated hundreds of calls to Metro Vancouver, which is responsible for the region’s air quality.
Metro Vancouver tried amending the plant’s air emission permit through limiting “odour unit”—a method accepted in the European Union, but the provincial Environmental Appeal Board ruled in March that odour units are unreasonable and unenforceable.
Last week, Ray Robb, Metro Vancouver’s division manager in the policy and planning department, told members of the regional district’s environment and energy committee, of which Deal is a member, that he’s drawing up an odour bylaw for the district board’s consideration.
Such a bylaw, which cannot be appealed through the EAB, could also apply to other operations that emit odour. Early candidates for the regulation include fish feed manufacturing and “composting and aerobic/anaerobic digestion of putrescible wastes,” according to the report. Metro Vancouver expects odour problems to grow as more organic solid waste is diverted from landfill and incineration. The regulation may include fees to reflect polluter-pay and user-pay principles, so taxpayers don’t have to subsidize the regulation of such industries.
The environment minister could still overturn the bylaw and West Coast Reduction could challenge it through the courts, but Deal is nonetheless hopeful it’s the answer.
“[The EAB] rejected odour units, so we need to find another tool. That could be a technological fix that says in order to control odour you must have your material at this temperature during transportation, as this temperature during the heating process,” she said. “West Coast Reduction is an important part of our industrial landscape in Vancouver. It’s absolutely necessary in the region and we want to make sure they continue to be good neighbours.”
Deal acknowledged it’s been a frustrating fight for residents, but gave WCC credit for investing in technological advances in past years to address odour complaints.
Although some critics argue such a plant shouldn’t exist in an urban area, Deal maintains its presence is important.
“It’s an important industry and a good employer in the city of Vancouver,” she said. “We don’t want to kick any industries that are difficult to live near out of the city because that includes a whole lot of things we rely on economically and that create jobs. I think the answer is to find a way to keep them compatible. Again, there are going to be industries with scents in the future as we come up with more ways of dealing with our organics rather than just throwing them in the garbage.”
West Coast Reduction operates at 105 North Commercial Dr. on land leased from Port Metro Vancouver.
The Port has handled few odour complaints since it launched a community complaint line on Oct. 14, 2009. Between January and June 2010, only two calls related to West Coast Reduction out of 156 calls, most of which focused on noise from the port.
Chris Badger, chief operating officer of Port Metro Vancouver, can’t reveal detailed information about the lease agreement because it’s a confidential contract.
Badger said the Port has been involved in discussions about residents’ odour concerns, and it’s among organizations trying to resolve the issues, but it doesn’t want to duplicate work done by Metro Vancouver.
“But you’ve also got to look at the rights of the industry as well. Clearly, the appeal board is there for a reason and they appealed in a legal way and it was dealt with in the normal process,” he said.
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