MAGMA ELECTRIC CO COOLING WATER BASINS Landfill - Imperial County, California

MAGMA ELECTRIC CO COOLING WATER BASINS is a landfill facility located in Imperial County, California, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill. It serves the local area with waste disposal services. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and the Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent environmental standards require comprehensive landfill gas collection and leachate management systems to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility's location in Imperial County, a region with agricultural and industrial activity, underscores its role in managing local solid waste. Proper landfill operations are critical for minimizing environmental impact, including controlling methane leakage and managing leachate to prevent groundwater contamination.

The landfill's location in Imperial County, California, involves proximity to agricultural areas and potential groundwater resources. Effective leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also require careful management to minimize nuisance and health impacts.