Public Relations and Special Events Overview

U.S. EPA Investigation at
Mallard Lake Landfill

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is overseeing a methane gas investigation at the Mallard Lake Landfill.  Landfill gas has been detected approximately 40 to 45 feet below the ground surface in monitoring wells along the western boundary of the landfill near Discovery Park and in neighborhoods immediately adjacent to the western boundary of the landfill.  Village and Fire Department officials are assisting representatives of the U.S. EPA, Illinois EPA, BFI Waste Systems of North America and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County with this methane gas investigation.

Since this investigation was initiated in late November, no methane gas has been detected at the ground level or in any of the homes tested.  Additional testing and investigative work is being completed to determine:

• the location, volume and movement of the gas below the ground surface,

• the location of additional monitoring sites and homes recommended for gas monitoring devices,

• the development of a comprehensive response plan to remove, restrict or reverse the flow of gas from the affected area and neighborhoods once the affected area is determined. 

The investigation area includes north of DeForest Lane and Camden Lane, Whitney Drive, Lawrence Road, and Green Bridge Lane.  The U.S. EPA is conducting screenings of homes and has been installing methane gas detection meters.  Approximately 130 homes have been screened and approximately 110 meters have been installed.

Residents of the affected area may contact the U.S. EPA or IEPA officials listed below to address your questions and/or concerns:  Mike Joyce, U.S. EPA Community Involvement Coordinator, 1-312-353-5546; Maggie Carson, Illinois EPA, 1-217-725-0589; or Carol Fuller, Illinois EPA Community Relations Coordinator, 1-217-524-8807.  Additional information regarding this ongoing methane gas investigation can be found at the U.S. EPA on scene coordinator website at www.epaosc.net/mallardlake.