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likely runs from ten feet on the west end to “approaching 30 feet” on the eastern end.
Although Mr. Scarlett acknowledged that the seismic studies do not show conclusively the location and depth of bedrock, he explained that, along with other data including bore holes and trench excavations, accurate predictions can be made.
Mr. Scarlett’s conclusions were supported by George L. Bain, a geohydrologist who was hired by Joyce Engineering to survey the site.
“It appears,” he told the board, “that all of the original bore holes ended up in the soft spots” of soil which alternate with rock ridges across the tract.
“If we could design thin trenches, five to 10 feet wide, we could dig forever. Unfortunately, that’s not how we build a landfill.” But, Mr. Bain added, with slight design changes the topographical features can be used to advantage.
Col. Bingham expressed concern about the possibility of leachate leaking through
See LANDFILL, p. 18
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