Case Study: A feedlot and compost facility in rural Alberta had been receiving odour complaints from nearby residents. Located within the surrounding community on the outskirts of a major city, the feedlot’s complaints were numerous and collected quickly. Over a short period of time, the local Government demanded immediate action or the feedlot may face potential closure.

Upon being contacted, Scentroid completed an immediate odour impact assessment. Employing the use of the scentroid SM100 and odotracker, olfactometric and analytic measurements throughout the site were taken. Data points were collected within the interior of the site and along the fence line. This allowed Scentroid to model the data, which displayed the severity and extent that the odour air plume could extend. This resulted in a staggering 20km radius. The client had decided that they wanted to monitor the facility continuously, resulting in the use of 2 SL50 units. Scentroid directed the facility where to install the units to ensure the most ideal location for further data mining.

As the city council had sought the termination of the facility, Scentroid had served as expert witnesses. This ensured the odour situation would be contained and monitored and is within reasonable limits. Our team also provided a wealth of knowledge regarding mitigation solutions to manage the odour in order to minimize complaints.