It seems that Watson C&D has not been able to provide any acceptable reasons for their habitual non-compliance.
Thanks to Kristin Rubin for this link.
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Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum.
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A construction landfill in Archer faces another hazardous waste violation after 36 years of business
By Kai Johnsen
Since 1987, Watson C&D, a company that operates a construction landfill in Archer, hasn’t passed Alachua County inspections. In August, the latest violation included oil leaks on the ground from a fuel storage container, which can contaminate the groundwater, according to an inspection report.
The inspections are completed every 24 to 30 months to monitor proper handling of hazardous materials and waste.
In the months before the August violation, Watson applied for its five-year special use permit renewal, which allows it to operate in a specific zone. The special use permit wasn’t issued until the chromium in the water sample from the monitoring well had decreased
At a county commission meeting in February, the county approved Watson’s five-year special use permit. County staff recommended adding an extra condition to the existing 20 in the special use permit. The new condition requires Watson to notify the county of leaks at the property within a timely manner to reduce potential water quality concerns.
Commissioners requested quarterly instead of semi-annual water quality reports. The commission can also suspend or revoke a permit if there’s an issue at the facility.
“I’ve worked for a lot of different counties,” said Summer Waters, senior planner of the county environmental protection department. “I feel like this is one of the areas where the county is trying so hard to sustainably manage our waste.”