13339 Hagers Ferry Road

Huntersville, NC 28078-7929

McGuire Nuclear Complex - MG03A2

Phone: 980-875-5245 Fax: 980-875-4349

Order Summary Report

Analytical Laboratory

Order Number: J13100218

Project Name: WWTS FGD-Routine 2013

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 10/28/2013

Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd

Customer Name(s): BIll K, Wayne C, and Melonie M

Mailcode: Belews Steam Station

Belews Creek, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

Report Authorized By:

(Signature)

Program Comments:

Please contact the Program Manager (Jason C Perkins) with any questions regarding this report.

Data Flags & Calculations:

Any analytical tests or individual analytes within a test flagged with a Qualifier indicate a deviation from the method quality 

system or quality control requirement. The qualifier description is found at the end of the Certificate of Analysis (sample results) 

under the qualifiers heading. All results are reported on a dry weight basis unless otherwise noted. Subcontracted data 

included on the Duke Certificate of Analysis is to be used as information only. Certified vendor results can be found in the 

subcontracted lab final report. Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory subcontracts analyses to other vendor laboratories that have 

been qualified by Duke Energy to perform these analyses except where noted.

Data Package:

This data package includes analytical results that are applicable only to the samples described in this narrative. An estimation of 

the uncertainty of measurement for the results in the report is available upon request. This report shall not be reproduced, except 

in full, without the written consent of the Analytical Laboratory. Please contact the Analytical laboratory with any questions. The 

order of individual sections within this report is as follows:

Job Summary Report, Sample Identification, Technical Validation of Data Package, Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis, 

Analytical Laboratory QC Reports, Sub-contracted Laboratory Results, Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports & 

Documentation, Customer Database Entries, Test Case Narratives, Chain of Custody (COC)

Certification:

The Analytical Laboratory holds the following State Certifications : North Carolina (DENR) Certificate #248, South Carolina 

(DHEC) Laboratory ID # 99005. Contact the Analytical Laboratory for definitive information about the certification status of 

specific methods. 

Jason C Perkins

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2013024910 BELEWS 09-Oct-13 7:00 AM TRAVIS THORNTON FGD Purge Eff 

2013024911 BELEWS 09-Oct-13 7:05 AM TRAVIS THORNTON EQ Tank Eff 

2013024912 BELEWS 09-Oct-13 7:10 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BioReactor 1 Inf 

2013024913 BELEWS 09-Oct-13 7:15 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BioReactor 2 Inf 

2013024914 BELEWS 09-Oct-13 7:20 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BioReactor 2 Eff 

2013024915 BELEWS 09-Oct-13 TRAVIS THORNTON Filter Blk 

2013024916 BELEWS 09-Oct-13 8:00 AM TRAVIS THORNTON TRIP BLANK 

7 Total Samples

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COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals 

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures).

All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits.

All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable.

Yes No

Technical Validation Review

Checklist:

Yes No

Yes No

Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results

Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation

Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries

Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis

Analytical Laboratory QC Report

Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: DBA Account Date: 10/28/2013

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separatel

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13100218

2013024910

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 7:00 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

NITRITE + NITRATE (COLORIMETRIC)

Nitrite + Nitrate (Colorimetric) 16 mg-N/L 0.1 10 EPA 353.2 10/14/2013 14:06 BGN9034

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 140 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 10/18/2013 17:52 JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 167 ug/L 5 100 EPA 245.1 10/18/2013 12:01 DKJOHN2

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 517 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 10/22/2013 15:07 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 225 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/23/2013 14:14 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 152 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) 312 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) 139 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 325 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 4020 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) 303 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:45 DJSULL1

SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

2013024911

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 7:05 AM

Site: EQ Tank Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 113 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 10/18/2013 12:39 DKJOHN2

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 547 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 10/22/2013 15:11 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 264 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/23/2013 14:17 DJSULL1

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13100218

2013024911

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 7:05 AM

Site: EQ Tank Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 138 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) 283 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) 130 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 310 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 3780 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) 275 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:49 DJSULL1

2013024912

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 7:10 AM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

NITRITE + NITRATE (COLORIMETRIC)

Nitrite + Nitrate (Colorimetric) 21 mg-N/L 0.25 25 EPA 353.2 10/14/2013 14:20 BGN9034

Mercury by EPA 200.8 - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete ug/l Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 516 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 10/22/2013 15:15 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 143 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/23/2013 14:21 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 69.2 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 146 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:52 DJSULL1

SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13100218

2013024913

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 7:15 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

Mercury by EPA 200.8 - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete ug/l Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 485 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 10/22/2013 15:19 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 26.4 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:56 DJSULL1

2013024914

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 7:20 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

NITRITE + NITRATE (COLORIMETRIC)

Nitrite + Nitrate (Colorimetric) < 0.01 mg-N/L 0.01 1 EPA 353.2 10/14/2013 14:08 BGN9034

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 120 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 10/18/2013 18:11 JAHERMA

Mercury by EPA 200.8 - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete ug/l Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 421 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 10/22/2013 15:23 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 8.15 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:59 DJSULL1

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13100218

2013024914

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 7:20 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

SELENIUM SPECIATION - (Analysis Performed by Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

TDS 22000 mg/L 25 1 SM2540C 10/16/2013 12:42 DSBAKE1

2013024915

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13

Site: Filter Blk 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/23/2013 14:07 DJSULL1

2013024916

Collection Date: 09-Oct-13 8:00 AM

Site: TRIP BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 1 EPA 200.7 10/22/2013 14:46 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 10/22/2013 14:25 DJSULL1

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October 24, 2013 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

(704) 875-5245 

Project: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly & Flex Fuel) (LIMS# J13100218) 

Mr. Perkins,

Attached is the report associated with four (4) aqueous samples submitted for total mercury and 

selenium speciation analysis on October 13, 2013. The samples were received in a sealed cooler 

at 11.9°C on October 14, 2013. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion 

chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICPDRC-MS). Mercury quantitation was performed via cold vapor inductively coupled plasma 

mass spectrometry (CV-ICP-MS). Any issues associated with the analysis are addressed in the 

following report. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. 

 Sincerely, 

Jeremy Maute 

Project Coordinator 

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

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Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

Report prepared for: 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

Project: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly & Flex Fuel) (LIMS# J13100218) 

October 24, 2013 

1. Sample Reception 

Three (3) aqueous samples were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on October 13, 

2013. Three (3) additional samples were submitted for total mercury quantitation. All 

samples were received in acceptable condition on October 14, 2013 in a sealed container at 

11.9°C.

Applied Speciation and Consulting strongly recommends that all samples submitted for 

selenium speciation quantitation remain at a temperature of ≤6°C to maintain sample 

integrity prior to analysis. 

All samples were received in a laminar flow clean hood, void of trace metals contamination 

and ultra-violet radiation, and were designated discrete sample identifiers. The 40mL 

borosilicate glass vials submitted for total mercury were preserved with bromine 

monochloride (BrCl) solution. The resulting samples were stored in a secure polyethylene 

container, known to be free from trace metals contamination, until the analyses could be 

performed. 

An aliquot of each sample requiring selenium speciation evaluation was filtered (0.45μm) 

and each filtrate was stored in a secure, monitored cryofreezer (maintained at a temperature 

of -80°C) until selenium speciation analysis could be performed via ion chromatography 

inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS). 

2. Sample Preparation 

All sample preparation is performed in laminar flow clean hoods known to be free from trace 

metals contamination. All applied water for dilutions and sample preservatives are 

monitored for contamination to account for any biases associated with the sample results. 

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Total Mercury Quantitation by CV-ICP-MS All samples and preparation blanks for total 

mercury quantitation were preserved with 2% (v/v) BrCl. The resulting samples were 

analyzed for mercury via cold vapor inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (CVICP-MS). 

Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-DRC-MS Prior to analysis, an aliquot of each 

sample was filtered with a syringe filter (0.45μm) and injected directly into a sealed 

autosampler vial. No further sample preparation was performed as any chemical alteration of 

a sample may shift the equilibrium of the system, resulting in changes in speciation ratios. 

3. Sample Analysis 

All sample analysis is preceded by a minimum of a five-point calibration curve spanning the 

entire concentration range of interest. Calibration curves are performed at the beginning of 

each analytical day. All calibration curves, associated with each species of interest, are 

standardized by linear regression resulting in a response factor. All sample results are 

instrument blank corrected to account for any operational biases associated with the 

analytical platform. 

Prior to sample analysis, all calibration curves are verified using second source standards 

which are identified as initial calibration verification standards (ICV). 

Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing calibration 

verification standards (CCV) and continuing calibration blanks (CCB) at a minimum interval 

of every ten analytical runs. 

Total Mercury Quantitation by CV-ICP-MS The sample fractions for total mercury 

quantitation were analyzed by cold vapor inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry 

(CV-ICP-MS) on October 18, 2013. Aliquots of each sample are reacted with a reductant inline and transported to a gas-liquid separator. The volatile elemental mercury that is formed 

is then swept by a stream of argon gas into a radio frequency (RF) plasma where energytransfer processes cause desolvation, atomization, and ionization. The ions are extracted 

from the plasma through a differentially-pumped vacuum interface and separated on the basis 

of their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) by a mass spectrometer. A solid-state detector detects 

ions transmitted through the mass analyzer and the resulting current is processed by a data 

handling system. 

Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-DRC-MS Each sample for selenium speciation 

analysis was analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction 

cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on October 17, 2013. An aliquot of each sample 

is injected onto an anion exchange column and mobilized by a basic (pH > 7) gradient. The 

eluting selenium species are then introduced into a radio frequency (RF) plasma where 

energy-transfer processes cause desolvation, atomization, and ionization. The ions are 

extracted from the plasma through a differentially-pumped vacuum interface and travel 

through a pressurized chamber (DRC) containing a reaction gas which preferentially reacts 

with interfering ions of the same target mass to charge ratios (m/z). A solid-state detector 

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detects ions transmitted through the mass analyzer and the resulting current is processed by a 

data handling system. 

Retention times for each eluting species are compared to known standards for species 

identification. 

4. Analytical Issues 

The overall analyses went well and no significant analytical issues were encountered. All 

quality control parameters associated with these samples were within acceptance limits, with 

the following exceptions. 

The selenocyanate matrix spike and matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) recoveries were 

below the lower control limit of 75% (43.8% and 38.0%, respectively). The spiking solution 

also contained selenite, and the spike recoveries for selenite were above the upper control 

limit of 125% (150.7% and 143.6%, respectively). The low recoveries for selenocyanate 

correlate with the elevated recoveries of selenite, suggesting that the sample matrix induces 

species conversion. No species conversion was observed in the bracketing continuing 

calibration verification standards (CCVs), demonstrating that the applied method stabilizes 

these species in solution. Since the low recoveries observed for selenocyanate in the MS and 

MSD are therefore attributable to the sample matrix, no corrective actions were required. 

The reported results are deemed representative of the supplied samples and indicate that the 

spiked sample matrix is oxidizing in nature. 

The estimated method detection limits (eMDLs) for selenite, selenate, and selenocyanate are 

generated from replicate analyses of the lowest standard in the calibration curve. Not all 

selenium species are present in preparation blanks; therefore, eMDL calculations based on 

preparation blanks are artificially biased low. 

The eMDL for methylseleninic acid and selenomethionine is calculated from the average 

eMDL of selenite, selenate, and selenocyanate. The calibration does not contain 

methylseleninic acid or selenomethionine due to impurities in these standards which would 

bias the results for other selenium species. 

The eMDL for mercury has been calculated using the standard deviation of the preparation 

blanks preserved and analyzed concurrently with the submitted samples. 

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please feel free to contact me. 

Sincerely, 

Jeremy Maute 

Project Coordinator 

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

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Sample Results

Sample ID Total Hg Se(IV) Se(VI) SeCN MeSe(IV) SeMe

Unknown Se 

Species (n)

FGD Purge Eff NR 176 56.2 ND (< 6.7) ND (< 5.0) ND (< 5.0) 0 (0)

BioReactor 1 Inf 0.137 52.2 58.4 ND (< 1.3) 9.3 ND (< 1.0) 0 (0)

BioReactor 2 Inf 0.0241 NR NR NR NR NR NR

BioReactor 2 Eff 0.0656 ND (< 0.95) ND (< 0.72) ND (< 1.3) ND (< 1.0) ND (< 1.0) 0 (0)

All results reflect the applied dilution and are reported in μg/L

NR = Analysis not requested

ND = Not detected at the applied dilution

SeCN = Selenocyanate

MeSe(IV) = Methylseleninic acid

SeMe = Selenomethionine

Unknown Se Species = Total concentration of all unknown Se species observed by IC-ICP-MS

n = number of unknown Se species observed

Report Generated by: Jeremy Maute

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Total Mercury & Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly & Flex Fuel)

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: October 24, 2013

LIMS #J13100218

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Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 5x eMDL 50x eMDL 250x

Hg 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002 0.0001 0.0002 0.0001 0.0001 0.0002 - -

Se(IV) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.019 - 0.95 4.8

Se(VI) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.014 - 0.72 3.6

SeCN 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.027 - 1.3 6.7

MeSe(IV) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.020 - 1.0 5.0

SeMe 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.020 - 1.0 5.0

eMDL = Estimated Method Detection Limit

*Please see narrative regarding eMDL calculations

Quality Control Summary - Certified Reference Materials

Analyte (μg/L) CRM True Value Result Recovery

Hg NIST 1641d 1568 1691 107.8

Se(IV) LCS 4.79 4.83 101.0

Se(VI) LCS 4.74 4.54 95.8

SeCN LCS 4.46 4.55 102.0

MeSe(IV) LCS 3.24 3.51 108.5

SeMe LCS 4.66 4.55 97.6

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Total Mercury & Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly & Flex Fuel)

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J13100218

Date: October 24, 2013

Report Generated by: Jeremy Maute

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Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates

Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Rep 1 Rep 2 Mean RPD

Hg Batch QC 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078 1.3

Se(IV) BioReactor 2 Eff ND (< 0.95) ND (< 0.95) NC NC

Se(VI) BioReactor 2 Eff ND (< 0.72) ND (< 0.72) NC NC

SeCN BioReactor 2 Eff ND (< 1.3) ND (< 1.3) NC NC

MeSe(IV) BioReactor 2 Eff ND (< 1.0) ND (< 1.0) NC NC

SeMe BioReactor 2 Eff ND (< 1.0) ND (< 1.0) NC NC

ND = Not detected at the applied dilution

NC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL

Quality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike Duplicate

Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Spike Conc MS Result Recovery Spike Conc MSD Result Recovery RPD

Hg Batch QC 2.000 2.172 108.2 2.000 2.215 110.4 2.0

Se(IV) BioReactor 2 Eff 278.0 418.8 150.7* 278.0 399.3 143.6* 4.8

Se(VI) BioReactor 2 Eff 252.3 276.0 109.4 252.3 263.8 104.6 4.5

SeCN BioReactor 2 Eff 228.8 100.2 43.8* 228.8 86.9 38.0* 14.2

*Low/high recovery is due to matrix induced species conversion. See case narrative.

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Total Mercury & Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly & Flex Fuel)

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J13100218

Date: October 24, 2013

Report Generated by: Jeremy Maute

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