Typical Landfill Gas

Monitoring Probe

Protective Surface Casing

Sampling Valve

Concrete Pad

Soil

Seal Soil

Gravel

Cap
Monitoring Probe Depth Varies.
(Not to scale)

Gas monitoring probes are used to enhance environmental protection at landfills. Gas
concentrations are measured at permit or regulatory specified time intervals. This process
allows potential environmental concerns to be identified early, evaluated and corrected
(when necessary) in accordance with regulations and sound scientific approaches.

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