What contaminants are being emitted from the stack?
Emissions from the incinerator stack consist of oxygen (11%), carbon dioxide (7%), nitrogen (81.9%) and trace contaminants (0.1%). The trace contaminants that make up the 0.1% are very low emission levels based on comparison with the allowable provincial emissions standards and guidelines. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment uses analysis of “point of impingement” (POI) air quality guidelines to determine the impact of the Lambton incinerator. POI standards and guidelines are set for each contaminant and the incinerator must operate below those standards to be in compliance.
