# Sampling Episode Report

Duke Energy Carolinas’

Belews Creek Steam Station

Belews Creek, NC

Sampling Episode 6558

Prepared for:



# U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Engineering and Analysis Division

Office of Water

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20460

Prepared by:



# Eastern Research Group, Inc.

14555 Avion Parkway

Suite 200

Chantilly, VA 20151

13 December 2011

EPA Contract No. 68-C-02-095

Work Assignment 9-29

# i CONTENTS

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1. I NTRODUCTION 

# ................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1 Background of Detailed Study ............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Power Plant Site Selection ................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Sampling Episode Overview................................................................................ 1-2

2. F ACILITY 

# O VERVIEW 

# ........................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 FGD Scrubber System ......................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 FGD Wastewater Trea tment System ................................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Physical/Chemical Separation ................................................................. 2-3

2.2.2 Biological Reactors .................................................................................. 2-4

2.2.3 Sampling Points ....................................................................................... 2-5

3. S AMPLE 

# C OLLECTION 

# ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Sampling Points, Sample Collection Me thods, and Field Measurements ........... 3-1

3.1.1 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System ...................................... 3-2

3.1.2 Influent to Bioreactor System .................................................................. 3-4

3.1.3 Effluent from Bioreactor System ............................................................. 3-7

3.2 List of Analytes and Sample Preservation ........................................................... 3-9

3.3 Plant Operational Data ....................................................................................... 3-11

3.4 Deviations from the Sampling and Analysis Plan ............................................. 3-11

4. L ABORATORY 

# A NALYTICAL 

# R ESULTS AND 

# D ISCUSSION 

# ................................................... 4-1

5. D ATA 

# Q UALITY 

# ................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Analytical Quality Control ................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Field Quality Control ........................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Bottle Blanks ............................................................................................ 5-1

5.2.2 Equipment Blanks .................................................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Field Blanks ............................................................................................. 5-2

5.2.4 Field Duplicates ....................................................................................... 5-4

6. R EFERENCES 

# ..................................................................................................................... 6-1

Appendix A: A NALYTICAL 

# R ESULTS



# Appendix B: D ATA 

# R EVIEW 

# N ARRATIVES



# Appendix C: P ICTURES 

# F ROM THE 

# S AMPLING 

# E PISODE

# ii LIST OF TABLES

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Table 3-1. Sample Collection In formation, Belews Creek ........................................................ 3-13

Table 3-2. Sample Collection at Be lews Creek Steam Station .................................................. 3-16

Table 3-3. Field Measurements, Belews Creek ......................................................................... 3-17

Table 3-4. Crosswalk of Sample Number to Sampling Point and Day, Belews Creek ............. 3-19

Table 3-5. Analytical Met hods, Belews Creek .......................................................................... 3-20

Table 3-6. Summary of Sample Container a nd Planned Preservation, Belews Creek .............. 3-21

Table 3-7. Sample Preservation Summary, Belews Creek ........................................................ 3-22

Table 3-8. Generating Unit Operating Charact eristics during Sample Collection, Belews

Creek ......................................................................................................................... ..... 3-25

Table 3-9. FGD Scrubber System Operati ng Characteristics, Belews Creek ............................ 3-26

Table 3-10. Coal Usage during Sample Collection, Belews Creek ........................................... 3-27

Table 3-11. Scrubber Slurry Information duri ng Sample Collection, Belews Creek ................ 3-27

Table 3-12. FGD Wastewater Trea tment System Operation Information, Belews Creek ......... 3-28

Table 4-1. Influent to F GD Wastewater Treatment Sy stem, Belews Creek ............................... 4-3

Table 4-2. Influent to the Bior eactor System, Belews Creek ..................................................... 4-7

Table 4-3. Effluent from the Bior eactor System, Belews Creek .............................................. 4-11

Table 4-4. Classical Polluta nts 4-Day Average Data Summary for FGD Wastewater

Treatment System, Belews Creek .................................................................................. 4-15

Table 4-5. Metal Pollutants 4-Day Aver age Data Summary fo r FGD Wastewater

Treatment System, Belews Creek .................................................................................. 4-16

Table 5-1. Field Duplicate Re sults – Influent to Bioreacto r System, Belews Creek .................. 5-5

Table 5-2. Field Duplicate Resu lts – Effluent from Bioreactor System, Belews Creek ............. 5-8

Table A-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 1 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek .................................................................................................................. A-1

# LIST OF TABLES (Continued)

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iii Table A-2. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 2 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek .................................................................................................................. A-5

Table A-3. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 3 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek .................................................................................................................. A-8

Table A-4. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 4 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -11

Table A-5. Influent to the Bi oreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews Creek ....... A-14

Table A-6. Influent to the Bi oreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews Creek ....... A-17

Table A-7. Influent to the Bi oreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews Creek ....... A-20

Table A-8. Influent to the Bi oreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews Creek ....... A-23

Table A-9. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews

Creek ......................................................................................................................... .... A-26

Table A-10. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews

Creek ......................................................................................................................... .... A-29

Table A-11. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews

Creek ......................................................................................................................... .... A-32

Table A-12. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews

Creek ......................................................................................................................... .... A-35

Table A-13. Duplicate of Influent to the Bi oreactor System Analytical Results, Belews

Creek ......................................................................................................................... .... A-38

Table A-14. Duplicate of Effluent from the Bioreactor System Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -41

Table A-15. Bottle Blank and Equipment Bla nk Analytical Data, Belews Creek ................... A-44

Table A-16. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System Field Blank, Day 1

Analytical Results, Belews Creek ................................................................................. A-49

Table A-17. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 1 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -51

Table A-18. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 2 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -53

# LIST OF TABLES (Continued)

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iv Table A-19. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 3 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -54

Table A-20. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 4 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -55

Table A-21. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System Field Bl ank, Day 1 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -56

Table A-22. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System Field Bl ank, Day 2 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -58

Table A-23. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System Field Bl ank, Day 3 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -59

Table A-24. Effluent from th e Bioreactor System Field Bl ank, Day 4 Analytical Results,

Belews Creek ................................................................................................................ A -60

# v LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure 2-1. Simplified Diagram of the FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews

Creek ......................................................................................................................... ....... 2-6

Figure 2-2. Physical/Chemical Separation and Biological Reactor Portion of FGD

Wastewater Treatment Syst em, Belews Creek ................................................................ 2-7

Figure C-1. Sampler Working Inside a “Cleanbox” ....................................................................C-1

Figure C-2. Sample Tap and Tubing at the In fluent to the FGD Wastewater Treatment

System ........................................................................................................................ ......C-2

Figure C-3. Sample Collection Set- Up at the Pump-Off Station .................................................C-3

Figure C-4. Sample Collection Set-Up at the Influent to the Bioreactor System ........................C-4

Figure C-5. Sample Tap and Tubing at the E ffluent from the Bioreactor System ......................C-5

# 1-1 1. I NTRODUCTION



# The Engineering and Analysis Division (EAD) of the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) is conducting a sampling program at steam electric power plants. The sampling

program will characterize raw wastewaters generate d by coal-fired steam electric power plants

and evaluate treatment technologi es and best management practic es used to reduce pollutant

discharges. This Sampling Episode Report (SER ) describes the sampling activities that took

place June 6 - 11, 2010, at Duke Energy Carolinas’ Belews Creek Steam Station (Belews Creek),

located in Belews Creek, Nort h Carolina (Sampling Episode 6558). The focus of Episode 6558

was to characterize the purge stream entering th e flue gas desulfuriza tion (FGD) wastewater

treatment system and the influent to and efflue nt from the FGD bioreactor treatment system. The

influent to the bioreactor syst em also represents the effluent from the chemical precipitation

system.

1.1 Background of Detailed Study

During EPA’s recently completed detailed study of the steam electric industry, EPA

identified metals and certain other constituents pr esent in the wastewater discharges from steam

electric power plants that substantially cont ribute to the toxic load ings for the industry.

Additionally, EPA determined that one of the wa ste streams contributing most of these toxic

loadings are associated with wet flue gas desu lfurization (FGD) systems present at coal-fired

power plants. Based on these findings, EPA ha s focused the sampling program on characterizing

the untreated FGD wastewaters a nd effluent quality from tec hnologies designed to treat the

wastewater.

1.2 Power Plant Site Selection

EPA selected steam electric plants for F GD wastewater sampling based on the process

configurations and characte ristics of the plants.

Belews Creek was selected by EPA for sampling based on the following site

characteristics:

 

# The plant is a coal-fired pow er plant that burns eastern bituminous coal in each of

its two generating units;

 

# The plant operates limestone forced oxidation wet FGD systems on both units;

 

# The plant operates a segregated FGD wastewater treatment system, which

includes the following steps:

— Equalization,

— pH adjustment (lime addition),

— Ferric chloride addition,

— Polymer addition,

— Clarification,

— Filtration,

— Biological treatment (nitrogen and metals), and

 

# The plant operates selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems on both units; and

 

# The plant produces a commerc ial-grade gypsum by-product.

# 1-2 1.3 Sampling Episode Overview

EPA and its technical contractor, Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) conducted a oneday pre-sampling site visit at Belews Creek on March 12, 2008 as part of the detailed study. EPA

also collected samples from the FGD wastewater treatment system at Belews Creek in October

2008 as part of the detailed study. Data obtained from the October 2008 sampling episode can be

found in the Final Sampling Episode Report Duke En ergy Carolinas’ Belews Creek Steam

Station (DCN 06197). The information collected during the pre-sampling site visit and during the

October 2008 sampling episode was used to create Sampling Plan, Duke Energy Carolinas’

Belews Creek Steam Station (Sampling Plan) [1], which describes the sample collection

procedures used during the sampling episode.

On Sunday, June 6, 2010, EPA arrived at Belews Creek to meet with plant personnel,

receive on-site safety training, review the sa mpling points, and determine the set-up for the

sample collection. EPA and ERG collected the samples specified in the Sampling Plan on

Monday through Friday (June 7 – 11, 2010). The following personnel participated in EPA’s

sample collection activities:

 

# Ron Jordan, EPA/EAD;

 

# Jezebele Alicea, EPA/EAD;

 

# TJ Finseth, ERG;

 

# Elizabeth Sabol, ERG;

 

# Becky Schwantes, ERG;

 

# Kim Wagoner, ERG; and

 

# Jessica Wolford, ERG.

In addition, during the sample collection, EPA collected split sample s with the Utility

Water Act Group (UWAG). UWAG is a trade asso ciation for the electric power generating

industry. During the sampling epis ode, UWAG acted as Belews Creek’s representative and

collected samples on be half of the plant.

# 2-1 2. F ACILITY 

# O VERVIEW



# Belews Creek operates two steam electric units and each has a coal-f ired boiler. Belews

Creek burns approximately 19,000 tons of eastern bituminous coal per day. Units 1 and 2, which

came on line in 1974 and 1975, respectively, each have a capacity of 1,200 megawatts (MW).

The Belews Creek plant and supporting facilitie s are located on approximately 700 acres in

Belews Creek, NC, adjacent to Belews Lake. Th e plant owns approximately 7,000 acres adjacent

to Belews Lake.

In 2008, Belews Creek retrofitted both units with wet FGD scrubber systems to control

the sulfur dioxide (SO 2 

# ) releases from the plant. The Un it 1 FGD system was installed in

February 2008, and the Unit 2 FGD system was installed in May 2008. The wet FGD scrubbers

are designed to remove more than 95 percent of SO 2 

# from the flue gas. With the addition of the

FGD scrubber systems, Belews Creek also instal led an FGD wastewater treatment system to

control the discharges of the wastewater gene rated during the operation of the FGD scrubbers.

Sections 2.1 and 2.2 further discuss the F GD scrubber systems and the FGD wastewater

treatment system, respectively.

Belews Creek retrofitted Units 1 and 2 w ith SCR systems in August 2003 and February

2004, respectively, to control nitrogen oxide (NO

x 

# ) releases from the plant. Initially, Belews

Creek was only operating the SCRs during ozon e season, May through September; however, in

January 2007, Belews Creek began operating the SCRs year-round. Belews Creek personnel

stated that the plant plans to continue operati ng the SCRs year-round into the foreseeable future.

The electrostatic precipitators (ESPs) at Belews Creek are particulate control devices that

are designed to remove 99.8 percent of the fly as h and other particulates from the flue gas.

Belews Creek utilizes ESPs to remove the fly ash from both units. The fly ash and other

particulates are collected in hoppe rs and typically are pneumatically transferred to fly ash silos.

However, Belews Creek also has the capability of handling the fly ash wet by sluicing the fly ash

in the hoppers and transferring the fly ash sluice water to the ash basin.

Units 1 and 2 have the following configuration:

 

# Boiler;

 

# Air preheater;

 

# SCR system;

 

# ESP; and

 

# FGD scrubber system.

2.1 FGD Scrubber System

Belews Creek operates a wet FGD scrubber sy stem on both Units 1 and 2, downstream of

the ESP, to control the emission of sulfur dioxide from the unit. The plant uses limestone slurry

as the sorbent for sulfur dioxide absorption. Limestone and service water are fed to on-site ball

mills, which pulverize the limestone to create the slurry. From the ball mills, the slurry is

transferred to hydrocyclones to collect limestone particles that are too la rge for use in the FGD

system. The underflow from the hydrocyclones is tr ansferred to the reject tank and then sent

# 2-2 back to the ball mill for additional processing. The overflow from the hydrocyclones, which is

approximately 27 to 30 percent solids (by weight), is transferred to the reagent tank for storage

and then used as fresh limestone slurry in the absorber.

The fresh limestone slurry is fed to the r eaction tank of the FGD system and the recycle

pumps send the slurry to the vari ous levels of the FGD scrubber (t ypically three of four spray

levels are operating at one time). The slurry is pressurized and sprayed downward into the

scrubber vessel through spray nozzles. As the sl urry falls downward and the flue gas flows

countercurrent to the slurry, the spray droplets of the limestone slurry contact the flue gas and

absorb the SO 2 

# , which reacts with the limestone particle s and produces calcium sulfite. The spray

droplets continue to flow downward in the scr ubber until they reach the reaction tank. Belews

Creek bubbles air through th e reaction tank to oxidi ze the calcium sulfite to calcium sulfate (i.e.,

gypsum).

Belews Creek intermittently blows down th e gypsum slurry from the reaction tank to

maintain the solids concentration in the sc rubbers around 15 percent solids. The chlorides

concentration in the scrubbers is maintained between 8,000 and 10,000 parts per million (ppm),

with a design maximum chlorides concentra tion of 12,000 ppm. Belews Creek transfers the

blowdown from the scrubber to the gypsum dewatering operations.

The gypsum slurry is pumped to the prim ary hydrocyclones where the solid gypsum is

separated from the water by centrifugal force. The solid gypsum is forced outward to the walls of

the hydrocyclones and falls downward, while the wa ter exits the top of the hydrocyclones. The

gypsum from the primary hydrocyclones is transf erred to the filter feed tank, which is then

transferred to the vacuum filter belts. Th e overflow from the primary hydrocyclones is

transferred to a holding tank and then pumped to the secondary hydrocyclones. The underflow

from the secondary hydrocyclones is returned to th e scrubber or sent to the filter feed tank. The

overflow from the secondary hydrocyclones is se nt to the purge tank and then pumped to the

FGD wastewater treatment system.

Belews Creek washes the gypsum sent to the v acuum filter belts with service water, as it

is poured onto the belts. The vacuum filter be lts dry the gypsum to a moisture content of

approximately 10 percent. Belews Creek transf ers the dry gypsum to an uncovered gypsum

storage area and then trucks the gypsum to a wallboard manufacturer in Mount Holly, North

Carolina, approximately 105 mile s from the plant. Belews Creek generates approximately

500,000 tons of gypsum per year; however, plant pe rsonnel stated that th e gypsum production is

dependent on the coal being burned and sulfur content of the coal.

2.2 FGD Wastewater Treatment System

The FGD wastewater treatment system is de signed to receive intermittent transfers of

FGD wastewater from the purge tank, which contains secondary hydrocyclone overflow, at a

flow rate varying from 350 to 600 gallons per minute (gpm) for approximately 18 hours per day,

with a total daily flow rate of approximately 489,000 gallons per day (gpd). According to Belews

Creek personnel, the flow rate to the equali zation tank varies dependi ng on whether one or both

of the scrubbers are purging.

# 2-3 The plant operates the FGD wastewater trea tment system 24 hours per day. Belews Creek

installed the wastewater treatment system to treat the FGD scrubbe r purge wastewater to meet its

permit limits, which include limits for total suspended solids (TSS) and selenium. The Belews

Creek FGD wastewater treatment system c ontains the following treatment operations:

 

# Physical/Chemical Separation;

— Equalization,

— pH adjustment (lime addition),

— Ferric chloride addition,

— Polymer addition,

— Clarification,

— Filtration; and

 

# Biological Reactors;

— Cooling (heat extraction),

— Nutrient addition,

— First-stage biol ogical reaction,

— Nutrient addition, and

— Second-stage biolog ical reaction.

Figures 2-1 and 2-2, located at the end of this section, present proces s flow diagrams of

the FGD wastewater treatment system, as well as the sampling locations from EPA’s sampling

episode. Figure 2-1 is a simplified diagram of the FGD wastewater trea tment system, showing

different portions of the system. Figure 2-2 is a diagram of the chemical precipitation and

biological reactor po rtions of the treatment system.

The secondary hydrocyclone overflow from the scrubbers is transfe rred to the purge tank

and then sent to the equalization tank at the start of the wastew ater treatment system. During the

sampling episode, the FGD influent wastewater was found to contai n less than 0.5 percent solids,

had a pH between 6 and 7 S.U., and a temperatur e between 40 and 50 °C. The equalization tank

also receives water from the filtrate sump (which includes filter press filtrate), gravity filter

backwash reject, backflush waste from the biol ogical treatment system, and off-specification

biological treatment effluent.

2.2.1 Physical/Chemical Separation

From the equalization tank, the wastewater enters three reac tion tanks in series: reaction

tank 1, in which lime is added to increase the pH to between 8.5 and 9.2 S.U. (target 8.8 S.U.);

reaction tank 2, designed for organosulfide additi on, but which is only used to provide additional

mixing; and reaction tank 3, in which ferric ch loride is added. From reaction tank 3, the

wastewater flows to a mix chamber where polymer (Nalco 71307) is added.

From the mix chamber, the wastewater flow sp lits and enters two clarifiers in parallel.

Each of the clarifiers is capab le of handling 100 percent of the waste stream capacity. Typically

both clarifiers are in operation. However, during the scheduled sampling event one clarifier was

out of service for preventative maintenance. The clarifiers are solids contact clarifiers that

contain a sludge bed that facilita tes removal of the solids in the wa stewater. Hydrochloric acid is

added to the wastewater at a poi nt between the clarifiers and the sand filters to adjust the pH

# 2-4 prior to the biological treatment system. The target pH after hydrochloric acid addition is 6.8

S.U. After the hydrochloric acid addition, the over flow from the two clarif iers is split and sent

through three sand filters in paralle l. Each of the sand filters can handle 75 percent of the waste

stream capacity. The target maximum TSS level fo r the sand filter effluent is 50 ppm; however,

the plant tries to achieve an effluent TSS c oncentration below 20 ppm. The sand filters are

continuous backwash gravity filter s. The filter backwash is sent to a sump, and then transferred

to the equalization tank.

The sludge from the clarifiers is transfe rred to a sludge storage tank. A portion of the

clarifier sludge is recycled fr om the sludge storage tank to reac tion tank 1, while the majority is

pumped to a filter press for dewatering. Belews Creek achieves a solids concentration of 15

percent in the sludge tank. The filter press cake is transferred to the fly ash landfill and the

filtrate is sent to the filtrate sump. Each f ilter press operation produces an average of 28,000 lbs

of filter cake. Belews Creek performs approximately 10 filter press operations per week.

2.2.2 Biological Reactors

In the bioreactor portion of th e treatment system, Belews Cree k treats the wastewater in

two stages. Each stage contains eight bioreactor cells, which are operated in para llel. Each cell

contains an activated carbon bed. Within the ac tivated carbon bed, speci alized microbes fill the

voided areas and reduce the nitrogen and metals, specifically selenium, in the wastewater. The

microbes selected for the bioreact or system have the ability to reduce selenium to its elemental

form, while other metals are precipitated as su lfide complexes. The wastewater from the sand

filters is transferred to a holding tank prior to entering a heat exchanger to reduce the temperature

from approximately 110 o 

# F to 95 o 

# F. As the wastewater flows from the heat exchanger to the first

stage of bioreactor cells, Belews Creek adds nutri ents (molasses-based), which provide a source

of carbon to feed the bacteria. Th e wastewater is divided evenly among the eight first-stage cells.

The flow to each cell is sent to 16 distribution pi pes to create an even di stribution of flow into

the top of the cell. The water le vel in the cells is approximately three feet above the activated

carbon bed.

Belews Creek ideally operates the bioreactors to achieve a negativ e oxidation reduction

potential (ORP) within the system, which provide s the optimum environment to reduce selenium

to its elemental form. This ORP is controlled by the amount of nutrient that is fed to the system.

The plant also controls the pH in the biorea ctor cells to between 6.0 and 9.0 S.U. because

extreme high or low pH levels could affect the performance of the microbes and potentially

allow for nondesirable microbes to propagate.

The effluent from all eight of the first-stage bi oreactor cells is combined in the first-stage

effluent storage area. The wastewater is then transferred to the second- stage bioreactor cells,

which are operated in parallel. Nutrients are adde d to the wastewater as feed for the microbes as

the wastewater is transferred. As in the first stage, the wastew ater is divided evenly among the

eight second-stage cells and each cell has 16 distri butor pipes to evenly distribute the flow into

the cell.

Occasionally the bioreactor ce lls need to be backflushed to remove accumulated solids.

The plant pumps the effluent from the first-st age bioreactor cells b ackwards through each cell

# 2-5 and it overflows into a spillover chamber. The plant then returns the backwash overflow to the

equalization tank at the start of th e FGD wastewater treatment system.

Because the first-stage bioreac tor cells denitrify the waste stream, they produce nitrogen

and carbon dioxide gas. To remove the gas from the cells, the plant oc casionally performs a

degassing operation where water is sent backward s through the cells, like a backflush, but the

flush is only long enough for the gas to “burp” out of the system. The second-stage bioreactor

cells are primarily anoxic and do not produce as much gas as the first-stage cells, requiring less

frequent degassing than the first-stage cells.

From the second stage of the biological treatm ent system, wastewater is transferred to

two wetland supply tanks, which is then transferre d directly to the ash ba sin. According to plant

personnel, the treated FGD wastew ater, excluding cooling water, represents approximately seven

percent of the total flow discha rge from the ash basin to the Da n River, via NPDES Outfall 003.

2.2.3 Sampling Points

Figure 2-2 shows the sampling points for the Belews Creek sampling episode; they are

summarized below:

 

# A sample of the purge stream entering the FGD wastewater treatment system

downstream of the purge tank and upstr eam of the equalization tank (i.e., the

sample was collected prior to any chem ical addition or mixing with recycle

streams);

 

# An in-process sample of the influent to the bioreactor system, downstream of the

sand filters and the holding tank and upstream of the heat exchanger; and

 

# A sample of the effluent from the bi oreactor downstream of the second-stage

effluent storage area and upstream of where the FGD wastewater treatment

effluent is commingled with the heat exchanger cooling water.

# 2-6Figure 2-1. Simplified Diagramof the FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews Creek

# 2-7FGD Scrubber Purge(from Purge Tank)LimePolymerEqualizationTankReaction Tank 1ReactionTank 2ReactionTank 3SP-1SP-2Indicates a Sampling PointFerricChlorideFilter2HoldingTankClarifier 1SludgeStorageTankFilter PressSumpFilterBackwashFilter1Solids to FlyAsh LandfillWastewater FlowSludge FlowIntermittent Wastewater FlowClarifierSludgeMixChamberClarifier 2Filter3Cooling WaterNutrientFirst-StageBioreactors(8)First-StageEffluentStorageSecond-StageBioreactors(8)Second-StageEffluentStorageTo Ash BasinBio Reactor BackflushHydrochloricAcidSP-3Figure 2-2. Physical/Chemical Separation and Biological Reactor Portion of FGD Wastewater Treatment System, BelewsCreek

# 2-8[QUESTION FOR BELEWS CREEK: Pleaseconfirm that the sampling points and the flowpath for the heat exchanger cooling waterare depicted accurately on the process flow diagram.] Yes. The sampling points and the flow pathfor the heat exchanger coolingwater are depicted accurately onthe process flow diagram.

# 3-1 3. S AMPLE 

# C OLLECTION



# During the Belews Creek sampling episode, the sampling team followed the collection

protocols specified in the Sa mpling Plan. Section 3.1 describes the sampling points, sample

collection methods, and field measurements. Secti on 3.2 describes the list of analytes and the

sample preservation procedures. Section 3.3 discu sses the plant operational data collected during

the sampling episode. Finally, Section 3.4 discusse s any deviations from the planned sampling

activities.

3.1 Sampling Points, Sample Collectio n Methods, and Field Measurements

This section describes the sampling point s, sample collection methods, and field

measurements. Additional details are available in Section 3 of the Sampling Plan. Figures 2-1

and 2-2 of this report present flow diagrams of the plant’s wastewater treatment system,

including sampling point locations.

Table 3-1 lists the sampling points, sampli ng point descriptions, type of sample

collection, and sample collection dates and times. Table 3-2 list s the sampling point numbers and

descriptions, the number of samples collected, and the pollutant parameters for which the

samples were analyzed. Table 3-3 presents th e field measurement data collected from each

sampling point. Table 3-4 presents a crosswalk be tween the sample numbers used for laboratory

sample identification and the sample points for each day.

The sampling points for this episode were:

 

# SP-1 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System;

 

# SP-2 Influent to Bioreactor System;

 

# SP-3 Effluent from Bioreactor System;

 

# SP-4 Duplicate of Influent to Bioreactor System (SP-2);

 

# SP-5 Duplicate of Effluent fr om Bioreactor System (SP-3);

 

# SP-6 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treat ment System (SP-1) Field Blank;

 

# SP-7 Influent to Bioreactor Syst em (SP-2) Field Blank; and

 

# SP-8 Effluent from Bioreactor System (SP-3) Field Blank.

For all the sampling points, EPA collected split samples with Belews Creek’s

representative by inserting a “Y” splitter into the sample tubi ng configuration at each sampling

point to allow for split sample collection. EPA co llected all samples (other than mercury and

cyanide) at all sampling points as “true” splits (i.e., samples for the same analyte were collected

simultaneously). The mercury and cyanide samples were collected directly from a sample tap;

therefore, for these samples, EPA and Belews Creek’s representative collected duplicate

samples, with one filling the bot tle immediately after the other.

At each of the sampling points, EPA collected metals sample fractions following EPA

Method 1669 collection protocols. To collect these samples, EPA samplers donned Tyvek®

coveralls and dust masks (dust masks were worn until all mercury samples had been collected).

In addition, EPA set up a “cleanbox,” which consists of a portable plastic rectangular box with a

shallow lip and a flip-top lid th at secures itself ope n with clips. The “cleanbox” is double-bagged

# 3-2 with a clear inner bag, enclosed in a translu cent outer bag. The “cleanbo x” is handled using

“clean hands / dirty hands” techniques, where by the inner bag is ha ndled only by the “clean

hands” sampler. When the “cleanbox” is opened, the sampler is able to position his/her hands in

the box and pull the bag over the open ing of the box, but is still able to see the sample bottles and

tubing. The “cleanbox” minimizes potential at mospheric contamination during sample

collection. Figure C-1, in Appendix C, is a pictur e of a sampler working inside a “cleanbox.”

The metals sample bottles were also double-bagged. To collect the metals samples, EPA

placed the sample bottles (while still in its seal ed inner bag) into the “cleanbox” following the

protocols specified in Method 1669, also referred to as “clean hands / dirty hands” protocols.

Sampling staff filled the sample container, then cl osed the sample bottle lid and sealed the inner

bag as quickly as possible with in the “cleanbox.” The bagged sample bottles were then removed

from the “cleanbox” and placed into the outer bag following the “clean hands / dirty hands”

protocols.

3.1.1 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System

The influent to FGD wastewater treatment syst em (SP-1) was collected from a sample tap

located on the wastewater piping downstream of the purge tank and upstream of the equalization

tank. Figure 2-2 identifies the sampling location for SP-1. This sample was collected as a grab

sample because, according to plant representatives, the wastewater characteristics of the purge to

the wastewater treatment system are fairly cons istent during the purge. In addition, due to the

relatively high concentration of suspended solids , the FGD purge was not amenable to collecting

representative split samples usi ng composite sampling techniques.

The sampling point was located outside, near the equalization tank. There was no rain

during the sample collection.

On Day 1 only, prior to collecting the sample s at the influent to the FGD wastewater

treatment system (SP-1), the sampling team collected field blanks (SP-6) for total mercury, total

and dissolved metals, and dissolved hexavalent chromium. See Section 5 .2.3 for a description of

the field blank sample collection procedures at the influent to the FGD wastewater treatment

system.

To collect the wastewater samples at the influent to the FGD wastewater treatment

system, the samplers attached a 10-foot length of silicone tubing to the sample tap on the

wastewater piping. The end of th e silicone tubing was fitted w ith a “Y” splitter, with two

additional lengths of silicone tubi ng attached to the “Y” splitter. Figure C-2, in Appendix C, is a

picture of the tubing attached to the sample tap at the influent to the FGD wastewater treatment

system. The samplers attached the silicone tubi ng to the sample tap, opened the valve, and

allowed sample to flow through the tubing for two minutes before beginning to fill sample

containers. The samplers did not close the valv e until all samples were collected (except the

dissolved metals samples).

The samplers collected the following samples using a “cleanbox,” as described in Section

3.1:

 

# Total and dissolved mercury;

# 3-3  

# Total metals by 200.8; and

 

# Total metals by 200.7.

Samplers then filled a 10-liter container with sample to be pumped off later for collection

of dissolved metals sample fractions. After all samples were collected at the sampling point for

the day, the filled 10-liter container was transported to the staging area, put on ice, and then left

untouched to allow the solids in the wastewater to settle.

The sampling team collected an aliquot of sample for field testing. Sample pH and

temperature were measured immediately at the sampling point using four-color pH paper and a

thermometer. Table 3-3 presents the field measurement data for the influent to the FGD

wastewater treatment system.

The samplers then filled containe rs for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD 5 

# ), Group I,

Group II, and total cyanide samples directly fr om the tubing without using a “cleanbox.” See

Table 3-6 for a list of Group I and Group II analytes. BOD 5 

# , Group I, Group II, and total cyanide

samples were immediately placed on ice after sa mple collection.

The total cyanide sample was immediately preserved. Lead acetate test strips and

potassium-iodide starch test stri ps were used to measure for su lfides and oxidants, respectively.

No sulfides or oxidants were detected during th e sampling episode. The samplers then preserved

the total cyanide sample with sodium hydroxide to a pH >10 S.U. and placed it on ice.

Samples for the dissolved metals analyses we re pumped from the previously filled 10-

liter container. The pump-off station consisted of a length of Teflon® tubing attached to a length

of silicone tubing, which was threaded through an ISCO peristaltic pump. The sampling team

attached a capsule filter to th e silicone tubing, which was a s hort distance downstream of the

pump. They then attached another short length of silicone tubing to the capsule filter effluent,

which was attached to a “Y” spli tter and two lengths of silicone tubing. This set-up allowed EPA

to collect “true” split samples with Belews Cree k’s representatives. Figure C-3, in Appendix C,

is a picture of the set-up at the pump-off station.

The sampling team placed the end of the Teflon® tubing into the 10-lit er container filled

with wastewater from the influent to the FGD wastewater treatment system. By this time, the

solids in the wastewater had b een settling for approximately 70 minutes. Approximately 0.5 - 2

liters 1 

# of sample were pumped through the tubing/filter to purge the line before collecting

samples.

Samplers collected the following dissolved sa mples using a “cleanbox,” as described in

Section 3.1:

1 During day 1, the capsule filter become clogged, so after the field blank was collected, the tubing/filter was purged

with only 0.5 liters. After the collection of the first sample (dissolved metals 200.8), the filter was changed. The

tubing/filter was purged for another 0.5 liters and the remaining two samples were collected. On day 2, the

tubing/filter was purged for 1 litter. After the collection of th e first sample (dissolved metals by 200.8) the filter was

replaced. The tubing/filter was purged briefly and the remaining two samples were collected. On day 3 and 4, the

filter/tubing was purged for 1.5 and 2.0 litters respec tively and there was no need to change the filter.

# 3-4  

# Dissolved metals by 200.8;

 

# Dissolved metals by 200.7; and

 

# Dissolved hexavalent chromium.

Hexavalent chromium samples were immedi ately placed on ice after sample collection.

3.1.2 Influent to Bioreactor System

The influent to the bioreactor system (SP-2) was collected downstream of the sand filters

after the wastewater from the th ree filters is commingled. This sample tap is located downstream

of the holding tank and upstream of the heat exchanger. Belews Creek installed a three-way

splitter on the sample tap, which had three separa te taps to collect samples from the sampling

point. The sample tap was located inside the F GD wastewater treatment building (see Figure 2-2

for the sampling location for SP-2). At the time th at sampling occurred, one of the clarifiers was

out of service. This did not affect normal pl ant operations because Belews Creek has never

operated more than one clarifier at a time. Becau se the sampling point was located inside, there

were no wind or rain concerns during the sample collection.

ERG collected the influent from the biorea ctor system composite samples using two

automatic compositors which were programmed to collect individual samp le volumes into two

20-liter containers. The compositors were progr ammed to collect 830 mL every hour during the

24-hour composite period. Following the composite period, ERG pumped off the specific sample

volumes into the individual sample containers.

ERG used one automatic compositor to collect sample volume for the metals analyses

(excluding mercury) and another automatic compos itor to collect sample volume for all classical

analytes (i.e., BOD 5 

# , Group I, and Group II, excluding cy anide). In addition to collecting

automatic composite samples for the analytes listed above, ERG collected total and dissolved

mercury grab samples every six hours during ea ch compositing period. ERG also collected one

grab sample for cyanide during each compositing period.

On day 1 only, ERG collected field blank samp les (SP-7) for hexavalent chromium, total

and dissolved metals by 200.7, and total and di ssolved metals by 200.8. See Section 5.2.3 for a

description of the field blank sa mple collection procedures at th e influent to the bioreactor

system.

Samplers set up the compositors by attaching tw o T-splitter tubing sets to two of the taps

on the three-way splitter. The T-splitter tubing set consisted of three silicone tubes attached to a

T-splitter. The tubing configura tion was set up such that one e nd was connected to the sample

tap, one end was threaded through the automa tic compositor and connected to the large

composite container, and one end was placed next to a sump/drain near the sampling point. The

samplers attached the silicone tubing to the samp le tap, opened the valve, and allowed sample to

flow through both sets of tubing before calibrati ng either of the automatic compositors. This

ensured that the flow through the tubing during calibration would be the expected flow through

the tubing during sample collection. The automatic compositors were calibrated such that they

collected 830 mL every hour, so that the project ed complete volume would be 20 liters. After

calibration, the tubing was attached to a vented cap on a 20-liter composite container. The

# 3-5 sample tap was left open during the entire sample collection time period a nd flowed directly to

the sump/drain. The automatic compositor pulled sa mple from the flowing stream as dictated by

the sampling program and was capable of purging th e line back to the flowing stream between

each individual sample aliquot.

Both 20-liter composite containers were placed into plastic trash cans, and maintained on

ice for the entire 24-hour compositing period. A plas tic bag was placed on t op of the trash cans

to minimize contamination. Figure C-4, in Appendix C, is a picture of the composite sampling

set-up at the influent to the bioreactor system.

Immediately after setting up the compositors, ERG collected the first set of the total and

dissolved mercury grab samples. At the first gr ab sample every day, ERG collected field blanks

for total mercury samples. See Section 5.2.3 for a de scription of the field blank sample collection

procedures at the influent to the bioreactor system.

For mercury collection, samplers shrouded one of the three taps on the three-way splitter

(the other two taps were being used by the two compositors) with a clean plastic bag by

puncturing a hole in the bottom of the bag with the end of the tap and then securing it to the tap

with a ziptie. After pur ging the tap for two minutes, the samples were collected directly from the

tap into the sample bottles. Becau se total mercury and dissolved mercury samples were collected

directly from the tap, ERG was not able to collect split samples with Belews Creek’s

representatives; therefor e, duplicate samples were collected. ERG collected another set of total

and dissolved mercury samples every six hours th ereafter over the 24-h our period. The plastic

shroud was replaced for each set of mercury grab samples. After collecti ng each set of mercury

grabs, ERG filled a field test bottle and tested for pH and temperature using four-colored pH

paper and a thermometer. ERG had planned on us ing a pH meter to test the pH; however, the

sampling team could not get the pH meter to ca librate properly. Table 3-3 presents the field

measurement data for the influe nt to the bioreactor system.

After the collection of the thir d set of mercury grabs, ERG collected a total cyanide grab

sample from the same tap on the three-way splitt er that was used for mercury sample collection.

Because total cyanide samples were collected directly from the ta p, ERG was not able to collect

split samples with Belews Creek’s representative s; therefore, duplicate samples were collected.

The total cyanide sample was immediately preserved. Lead acetate test strips and potassiumiodide starch test strips were used to measure for sulfides and oxidants, respectively. No sulfides

or oxidants were detected during the sampling episode at the influe nt to the bioreactor system.

ERG samplers then preserved the total cyanide sa mples with sodium hydroxide to a pH >10 S.U.

and placed the samples on ice.

After the twenty-fourth aliquots were coll ected in the two composite containers, ERG

followed “clean hands / dirty hands” sampling tec hniques to disassemble the compositors from

the sampling set up. Closed caps were placed on the two composite containers and the

composite containers were moved to the pump-off area where they remained on ice until

individual sample bottles were filled. The samplers then began setting up the compositors for the

next day of samples using new tubing sets and composite containers. The automatic compositor

was programmed to collect the same volum e on each day of sample collection.

# 3-6 After completing the set up for the next day of composite samples, the sampling team

transferred the wastewater coll ected in the 20-liter containe rs into the individual sample

containers at the pump-off area. For this samp ling point, ERG used a sample pump-off approach

to transfer the composite samples to the individual sample bottles. For this sample pump-off

procedure, the dissolved metals samples were collected before the total metals and classical

samples to prevent cross-contamination with in the tubing, which could lead to greater

concentrations in the dissolved metals fractions.

Samples for the dissolved and total metals analyses were pumped from one of the

previously filled 20-liter cont ainers. The pump-off station cons isted of a length of Teflon®

tubing attached to a length of silicone tubing, which was threaded throu gh an ISCO peristaltic

pump. The sampling team attached a capsule fi lter to the silicone t ubing, which was a short

distance downstream of the pump. They then attached another short length of silicone tubing to

the capsule filter effluent, which was attached to a “Y” splitter and two lengths of silicone

tubing. This set-up allowed EPA to collect “true” split samples w ith Belews Creek’s

representative. Figure C-3, in Appendix C, is a picture of the set-up at the pump-off station.

On Day 1 only, prior to collec ting any samples of the influent to the bioreactor system,

the samplers collected a field blank sample (SP- 7) for dissolved and total metals. See Section

5.2.3 for a description of the dissolved and total metals field blank sample collection at the

influent to the bioreactor system.

After collecting the field blank samples, the sampling team placed the end of the Teflon®

tubing into one of the 20-liter composite containers filled with wastewater from the influent to

the bioreactor system. After the tubing and filter were purged with 1-2 liters of sample, samplers

collected the following samples using a “cl eanbox,” as described in Section 3.1:

 

# Dissolved metals by 200.8;

 

# Dissolved metals by 200.7; and

 

# Dissolved hexavalent chromium.

Hexavalent chromium samples were immediat ely placed on ice after sample collection.

After the dissolved metals had been collected, the filter was removed. Once the tubing was

purged with 1-2 liters of sample, samplers coll ected the following samples using a “cleanbox,” as

described in Section 3.1:

 

# Total metals by 200.8; and

 

# Total metals by 200.7.

After the metal samples had been collected, the sampling team placed the end of the

Teflon® tubing into the other pr eviously filled 20-liter cont ainer. Once the tubing was purged

with 1-2 liters of sample, samplers fille d containers for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD 5 

# ),

Group I, and Group II samples directly from the tubing without using a “cleanbox.” See Table 3-

6 for a list of Group I and Group II analytes. BOD 5 

# , Group I, and Group II samples were

immediately placed on ice af ter sample collection.

# 3-7 For all analytes, ERG collected QC samples at the influent to the bi oreactor system (SP2) on Day 4 of the sampling episode. In additi on, for all analytes, ERG collected a duplicate

sample of the influent from bioreactor system (SP-4) on Day 3 of the sampling episode.

3.1.3 Effluent from Bioreactor System

The effluent from bioreactor system (SP-3) was collected downstream of the secondstage effluent storage tank from the second-stage bioreactor cells. Belews Creek installed a threeway splitter on the sample tap that had three separate taps to collect samples from the sampling

point. The sample tap was located inside the F GD wastewater treatment building (see Figure 2-2

for the sampling location for SP-3). Because the sampling point was located inside, there were

no wind or rain concerns during the sample collection.

ERG collected the effluent from the biorea ctor system composite samples using two

automatic compositors which were programmed to collect individual samp le volumes into two

20-liter containers. The compositors were progr ammed to collect 830 mL every hour during the

24-hour composite period. Following the composite period, ERG pumped off the specific sample

volumes into the individual sample containers.

ERG used one automatic compositor to collect sample volume for the metals analyses

(excluding mercury) and another automatic compos itor to collect sample volume for all classical

analytes (i.e., BOD 5 

# , Group I, and Group II, excluding cy anide). In addition to collecting

automatic composite samples for the analytes listed above, ERG collected total and dissolved

mercury grab samples every six hours during ea ch compositing period. ERG also collected one

grab sample for cyanide during each compositing period.

On day 1 only, ERG collected field blank samp les (SP-8) for hexavalent chromium, total

and dissolved metals by 200.7, and total and di ssolved metals by 200.8. See Section 5.2.3 for a

description of the field blank sa mple collection procedures at th e effluent from the bioreactor

system.

Samplers set up the compositors by attaching tw o T-splitter tubing sets to two of the taps

on the three-way splitter. The T-splitter tubing set consisted of three silicone tubes attached to a

T-splitter. The tubing configura tion was set up such that one e nd was connected to the sample

tap, one end was threaded through the automatic compositor, and connected to the large

composite container, and one end was placed next to a sump/drain near the sampling point. The

samplers attached the silicone tubing to the samp le tap, opened the valve, and allowed sample to

flow through both sets of tubing before calibrati ng either of the automatic compositors. This

ensured that the flow through the tubing during calibration would be the expected flow through

the tubing during sample collection. The automatic compositors were calibrated such that they

collected 830 mL every hour, so that the project ed complete volume would be 20 liters. After

calibration, the tubing was attached to a vented cap on a 20-liter composite container. The

sample tap was left open during the entire sample collection time period a nd flowed directly to

the sump/drain. The automatic compositor pulled sa mple from the flowing stream as dictated by

the sampling program and was capable of purging th e line back to the flowing stream between

each individual sample aliquot.

# 3-8 Both 20-liter composite containers were placed into plastic trash cans, and maintained on

ice for the entire 24-hour compositing period. A plas tic bag was placed on t op of the trash cans

to minimize contamination. Figure C-5, in Appendi x C, is a picture of the composite sampling

set-up at the effluent from the bioreactor system.

Immediately after setting up the compositors, ERG collected the first set of the total and

dissolved mercury grab samples. At the first gr ab sample every day, ERG collected field blanks

for total mercury samples. See Section 5.2.3 for a de scription of the field blank sample collection

procedures at the effluent fr om the bioreactor system.

For mercury collection, samplers shrouded one of the three taps on the three-way splitter

(the other two taps were being used by the two compositors) with a clean plastic bag by

puncturing a hole in the bottom of the bag with the end of the tap and then securing it to the tap

with a ziptie. After purging the ta p for two minutes, the samples were collected directly from the

tap into the sample bottles. Becau se total mercury and dissolved mercury samples were collected

directly from the tap, ERG was not able to collect split samples with Belews Creek’s

representatives; therefor e, duplicate samples were collected. ERG collected another set of total

and dissolved mercury samples every six hours th ereafter over the 24-h our period. The plastic

shroud was replaced for each set of mercury grab samples. After collecti ng each set of mercury

grabs, ERG filled a field test bottle and tested for pH and temperature using four-colored pH

paper and a thermometer. ERG had planned on us ing a pH meter to test the pH; however, the

sampling team could not get the pH meter to ca librate properly. Table 3-3 presents the field

measurement data for the effluent from the bioreactor system.

After the collection of the thir d set of mercury grabs, ERG collected a total cyanide grab

sample from the same tap on the three-way splitt er that was used for mercury sample collection.

Because total cyanide samples were collected directly from the ta p, ERG was not able to collect

split samples with Belews Creek’s representative s; therefore, duplicate samples were collected.

The total cyanide sample was immediately preserved. Lead acetate test strips and potassiumiodide starch test strips were used to measure for sulfides and oxidants, respectively. No sulfides

or oxidants were detected duri ng this sampling episode at the effluent from the bioreactor

system. ERG samplers then preserved the total cyanide samples with sodium hydroxide to a pH

>10 S.U. and placed the samples on ice.

After the twenty-fourth aliquots were coll ected in the two composite containers, ERG

followed “clean hands / dirty hands” sampling tec hniques to disassemble the compositors from

the sampling set up. Closed caps were placed on the two composite containers and the

composite containers were moved to the pump-off area where they remained on ice until

individual sample bottles were filled. The samplers then began setting up the compositors for the

next day of samples using new tubing sets and composite containers. The automatic compositor

was programmed to collect the same volum e on each day of sample collection.

After completing the set up for the next day of composite samples, the sampling team

transferred the wastewater coll ected in the 20-liter containe rs into the individual sample

containers at the pump-off area. For this samp ling point, ERG used a sample pump-off approach

to transfer the composite samples to the individual sample bottles. For this sample pump-off

procedure, the dissolved metals samples were collected before the total metals and classical

# 3-9 samples to prevent cross-contamination with in the tubing, which could lead to greater

concentrations in the dissolved metals fractions.

Samples for the dissolved and total metals analyses were pumped from one of the

previously filled 20-liter cont ainers. The pump-off station cons isted of a length of Teflon®

tubing attached to a length of silicone tubing, which was threaded throu gh an ISCO peristaltic

pump. The sampling team attached a capsule fi lter to the silicone t ubing, which was a short

distance downstream of the pump. They then attached another short length of silicone tubing to

the capsule filter effluent, which was attached to a “Y” splitter and two lengths of silicone

tubing. This set-up allowed EPA to collect “true” split samples w ith Belews Creek’s

representatives. Figure C-3, in Appendix C, is a picture of the set-up at the pump-off station.

On Day 1 only, prior to collec ting any samples of the effluent from the bioreactor system,

the samplers collected a field blank sample (SP- 8) for dissolved and total metals. See Section

5.2.3 for a description of the dissolved metals fiel d blank sample collection at the effluent from

the bioreactor system.

After collecting the field blank samples, the sampling team placed the end of the Teflon®

tubing into one of the 20-liter composite containers filled with wastewater from the effluent from

the bioreactor system. After the tubing and filter were purged with 1-2 liters of sample, samplers

collected the following samples using a “cl eanbox,” as described in Section 3.1:

 

# Dissolved metals by 200.8;

 

# Dissolved metals by 200.7; and

 

# Dissolved hexavalent chromium.

Hexavalent chromium samples were immedi ately placed on ice after sample collection.

After the dissolved metals had been collected, the filter was removed. Once the tubing was

purged with 1-2 liters of sample, samplers coll ected the following samples using a “cleanbox,” as

described in Section 3.1:

 

# Total metals by 200.8; and

 

# Total metals by 200.7.

After the metal samples had been collected, the sampling team placed the end of the

Teflon® tubing into the other prev iously filled 20-liter contai ner. After the tubing was purged

with 1-2 liters of sample, samplers fille d containers for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD 5 

# ),

Group I, and Group II samples directly from the tubing without using a “cleanbox.” See Table 3-

6 for a list of Group I and Group II analytes. BOD 5 

# , Group I, and Group II samples were

immediately placed on ice af ter sample collection.

For all analytes, ERG collected QC samples at the effluent from th e bioreactor system

(SP-3) on Day 3 of the sampling episode. In add ition, for all analytes, ER G collected a duplicate

sample of the effluent from bioreactor syst em (SP-5) on Day 2 of the sampling episode.

3.2 List of Analytes and Sample Preservation

Samples collected at Belews Creek were analyzed for the following pollutants:

# 3-10  

# Classicals:

— Biochemical oxygen demand, 5-day (BOD 5 

# ),

— Chemical oxygen demand (COD),

— Total suspended solids (TSS),

— Total dissolved solids (TDS),

— Sulfate,

— Chloride,

— Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN),

— Ammonia as nitrogen,

— Nitrate/nitrite as nitrogen,

— Total phosphorus,

— Total cyanide;

 

# Total Metals:

— 

# Aluminum, antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, boron, cadmium,

calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper , iron, lead, magnesium, manganese,

mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silver, sodium, thallium, tin,

titanium, vanadium, and zinc.

 

# Dissolved Metals:

— 

# Same parameters as listed for total metals, plus hexavalent chromium.

The analytes selected reflect the current understanding of coal-fired power plant air

pollution control wastewaters, in cluding contributions from coal , scrubber sorb ents, treatment

chemicals, and other sources. Table 3-5 lists the analytical methods used to determine pollutant

concentrations.

Table 3-6 lists the containers used for sample collection as well as the preservation

requirements for each sample. Table 3-7 summarizes the chemical preservation for each of the

samples that were preserved on site. The sampli ng team preserved samples in accordance with

procedures described in Section 3.4 of the Sampling Plan. Immediately following sample

collection, the samplers placed the BOD 5 

# , Group I, Group II, dissolved hexavalent chromium,

and total cyanide samples on ice to cool the sa mples to <6°C. The sampling team did not place

the total and dissolved metals or the total and dissolved mercury samples on ice, which comports

with the requirements of Methods 200.7, 200.8, and 1631E. All dissolved metals samples, except

for mercury, were filtered in the field. The hexavalent chromium samples were preserved in the

field, but all other metals samples were acid-pre served prior to extraction at the laboratory. The

hexavalent chromium samples were preserved w ith ammonium sulfate buffer solution to a pH

between 9.3 and 9.5 S.U., although for several of the samples preservation was discontinued

before this target pH was reached because the sample bottle became too full and additional

preservative could not be adde d. See Section 3.4 for more details. The Group II samples were

preserved with sulfuric acid to a pH of <2 S. U. in the staging area, and the pH was confirmed

with four-color pH strips. E ach total cyanide sample was tested for sulfides and oxidants

immediately after sample collection. Because sulf ides and oxidants were not detected at any of

the sampling points during the sampling episode, the samplers did not need to dilute the samples

or add sodium arsenite to the samples. After te sting for sulfides and oxi dants, the total cyanide

samples were preserved with sodium hydroxi de to a pH >10 S.U. and placed on ice.

# 3-11 3.3 Plant Operational Data

During the EPA sampling episode, Belews Cr eek plant personnel pr ovided the sampling

team with operational data for each of the gene rating units and the FGD scrubber system, as well

as operational and flow data for the FGD wastew ater treatment system. Table 3-8 presents the

unit operating characteristics, Table 3-9 presents the FGD scrubber system operating

characteristics, Table 3-10 presents informati on on the coal burned during the sampling episode,

Table 3-11 presents information on the FGD sc rubber slurry generation during the sampling

episode, and Table 3-12 presents th e FGD wastewater treatment syst em operating characteristics.

3.4 Deviations from the Sampling and Analysis Plan

The sampling episode proceeded as specified in the Sampling Plan with the exceptions

described below:

 

# Preservation of Routine Hexavalent Chromium. ERG planned to preserve the

routine hexavalent chromium samples to a pH between 9.3 and 9.7 S.U. using an

ammonium sulfate buffer solution; howe ver, for several of the samples,

preservation was discontinued because the sample bottle became too full and

additional preservative could not be added to the sample bottle. All samples at

least reached a pH of 8.5 S.U. See Tabl e 3-7 for a list of affected samples.

 

# pH field test measurements: The sampling team was unabl e to calibrate the pH

meter properly; therefore, only four-color pH strips were used to measure the pH

of the samples duri ng the field tests.

 

# Field blank hexavalent chromium sample at SP-1: Because Belews Creek’s

representative collected fewer field bla nk sample volume at SP-1, they collected

EPA’s hexavalent chromium field blank sample in their clean box while ERG was

collecting the dissolved metals by 200.7 field blank sample volume.

 

# Total mercury grab sample at SP-3 (Day 1): On day 1 of sample collection at

the effluent from the bioreactor (SP-3), gr ab one of the four total mercury grab

sample bottles was filled only three-quarters of the way full. The samplers noted

this in the traffic report that was sent with the samples to the laboratory.

 

# Collection of total metals samples at SP-2 (Day 2): On day 2 of sample

collection at the influent to the biorea ctor system (SP-2), the sampling team

dropped the end of the tubing set used to fill the sample bottles at the pump-off

area after the collect ion of the dissolved hexavalent chromium and before the

collection of total metals samples. The end of the tubing touched the ground,

therefore, the samplers pur ged the tubing with 1 liter of sample while Belews

Creek’s representatives used their end of the pump-off tubing to rinse the outside

of ERG’s tubing.

 

# Collection of dissolved mercury samples at SP-2 (Day 3): On day 3 of sample

collection at the influent to the biorea ctor system (SP-2), the sampling team

# 3-12 dropped the outer bag on the floor and imme diately picked it up. The contents of

the sample and the inner bag were not aff ected. The outer bag was still used to

contain the inner bag and bottl e after sample collection.

 

# Classicals compositor set up at SP-2 (Day 4): On day 4 of sample collection at

the influent to the bioreactor system ( SP-2), the plastic bag covering one of the

ends of the T-splitter tubing set was dropped on the ground. The sampling team

used a new plastic bag to re-cover the end of the tubing befo re proceeding with

the sample set up.

# 3-13 Table 3-1. Sample Collection Information, Belews Creek

Sampling

Point

Number Sampling Point Description Type of

Sample Sample Collection

Date Sample Collection

Time

SP-1 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment

System – Day 1 Grab 6/7/10 1109 a 

# and 1227 b



# Influent to FGD Wa stewater Treatment

System – Day 2 Grab 6/8/10 1246 a 

# and 1419 b



# Influent to FGD Wa stewater Treatment

System – Day 3 Grab 6/9/10 0957 a 

# and 1224 b



# Influent to FGD Wa stewater Treatment

System – Day 4 Grab 6/10/10 1128 a 

# and 1300 b



# SP-2 Influent to Bioreactor System – Day 1 Composite 6/7/10

6/8/10 0729 c



# 0945 d



# Grab 6/7/10

6/8/10 0751 e 

# , 1355 f 

# , and 2002 g



# 0147 h



# Influent to Bioreactor Sy stem – Day 2 Composite 6/8/10

6/9/10 0729 c



# 1049 d



# Grab 6/8/10

6/9/10 0744 e 

# , 1342 f 

# , and 1941 g



# 0141 h



# Influent to Bioreactor Sy stem – Day 3 Composite 6/9/10

6/10/10 0731 c



# 0953 d



# Grab 6/9/10

6/10/10 0743 e 

# , 1346 f 

# , and 1945 g



# 0145 h



# Influent to Bioreactor Sy stem – Day 4 Composite 6/10/10

6/11/10 0728 c



# 0657 d



# Grab 6/10/10

6/11/10 0738 e 

# , 1339 f 

# , and 1939 g



# 0137 h



# SP-3 Effluent from Bioreactor System – Day 1 Composite 6/7/10

6/8/10 0928 c



# 1119 d



# Grab 6/7/10

6/8/10 0944 e 

# , 1537 f 

# , and 2145 g



# 0344 h



# Effluent from Bioreactor System – Day 2 Composite 6/8/10

6/9/10 0912 c



# 1136 d



# Grab 6/8/10

6/9/10 0926 e 

# , 1526 f 

# , and 2126 g



# 0328 h



# Effluent from Bioreactor System – Day 3 Composite 6/9/10

6/10/10 0915 c



# 1039 d



# Grab 6/9/10

6/10/10 0927 e 

# , 1525 f 

# , and 2124 g



# 0325 h



# Effluent from Bioreactor System – Day 4 Composite 6/10/10

6/11/10 0905 c



# 0835 d



# Grab 6/10/10

6/11/10 0915 e 

# , 1518 f 

# , and 2113 g



# 0313 h

# 3-14 Table 3-1. Sample Collection Information, Belews Creek

Sampling

Point

Number Sampling Point Description Type of

Sample Sample Collection

Date Sample Collection

Time

SP-4 Duplicate of Influent to Bioreactor

System – Day 3 Composite 6/9/10

6/10/10 0731 c



# 0954 d



# Grab 6/9/10

6/10/10 0744 e 

# , 1347 f 

# , and 1947 g



# 0147 h



# SP-5 Duplicate of Effl uent from Bioreactor

System – Day 2 Composite 6/8/10

6/9/10 0912 c



# 1137 d



# Grab 6/8/10

6/9/10 0928 e 

# , 1528 f 

# , and 2128 g



# 0330 h



# SP-6 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment

System Field Blank Grab 6/7/10 1049 i 

# and 1219 j



# SP-7 Influent to Bior eactor System Field

Blank – Day 1 Composite 6/7/10

6/8/10 0638 k



# 1008 l



# Grab 6/7/10 0746 m



# Influent to Bioreact or System Field

Blank – Day 2 Grab 6/8/10 0739 m



# Influent to Bioreact or System Field

Blank – Day 3 Grab 6/9/10 0737 m



# Influent to Bioreact or System Field

Blank – Day 4 Grab 6/10/10 0733 m



# SP-8 Effluent from Bi oreactor System Field

Blank – Day 1 Composite 6/7/10

6/8/10 0828 k



# 1107 l



# Grab 6/7/10 0939 m



# Effluent from Bior eactor System Field

Blank – Day 2 Grab 6/8/10 0922 m



# Effluent from Bior eactor System Field

Blank – Day 3 Grab 6/9/10 0922 m



# Effluent from Bior eactor System Field

Blank – Day 4 Grab 6/10/10 0910 m

a 

# Start time for the collection of the total metals samples (total metals by 200.7 and total metals by 200.8) total and

dissolved mercury, and classicals (BOD 5 

# , Group I, Group II, and total cyanide).

b 

# Start time for the collection of the dissolved metals samples (dissolved metals by 200.7, dissolved metals by 200.8,

and dissolved hexavalent chromium). Does not include dissolved mercury.

c 

# Started metals compositor. The classical compositor was started two minutes after the metals compositor.

d 

# Start time for the collection of dissolved metals samples (dissolved metals by 200.7, dissolved metals by 200.8,

and dissolved hexavalent chromium), total metals samples (total metals by 200.7 and total metals by 200.8), and

classicals (BOD 5 

# , Group I, and Group II).

e 

# Start time for the collection of the total and dissolved mercury Grab 1 samples.

f 

# Start time for the collection of the total and dissolved mercury Grab 2 samples.

g 

# Start time for the collection of the total and dissolved mercury Grab 3 and total cyanide samples.

h 

# Start time for the collection of the total and dissolved mercury Grab 4 samples.

i 

# Start time for the collection of total mercury, total metals by 200.7, and total metals by 200.8 field blank samples.

j 

# Start time for the collection of dissolved metals by 200.7, dissolved metals by 200.8, and hexavalent chromium

field blank samples.

k 

# Filled 20-liter field blank composite container with blank water.

# 3-15 l 

# Start time for the collection of total metals (total metals by 200.7 and total metals by 200.8) and dissolved metals

(dissolved metals by 200.7, dissolved metals by 200.8, and hexavalent chromium) field blank samples.

m



# Start time for the collection of total mercury field blank samples.

# 3-16Table 3-2. Sample Collection at Belews Creek Steam StationSamplingPoint NumberSampling Point Name Total Metals (EPA Method 200.8 with collision cell) Total Metals (EPA Method 200.7) Dissolved Metals (EPA Method 200.8 with collision cell) Dissolved Metals (EPA Method 200.7) Total Mercury Dissolved Mercury Hexavalent Chromium BOD 5 Group I

a Group II

b Total CyanideSP-1 Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4SP-2 Influent to Bioreactor System4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC4+1QCSP-3 Effluent from Bioreactor System 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC 4+1QC4+1QCSP-4 Duplicate of Influent to Bioreactor System 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1SP-5 Duplicate of Effluent from BioreactorSystem1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11SP-6 Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem Field Blank1 1 1 1 1 1SP-7 Influent to Bioreactor SystemField Blank 1 1 1 1 4 1SP-8 Effluent from Bioreactor System FieldBlank1 1 1 1 4 1Total Number of Samples 17+2QC17+2QC 17+2QC 17+2QC 23+2QC 14+2QC 17+2QC 14+2QC 14+2QC 14+2QC 14+2QCaGroup I includes total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), sulfate, and chloride.bGroup II includes ammonia as nitrogen, nitrate/nitrite as nitrogen, total Kjeldahlnitrogen (TKN), chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total phosphorus.

# 3-17Table 3-3. Field Measurements, Belews CreekSamplingPointNumberSampling Point DescriptionDateTimeTemperature(°C)pH(S.U.)WasteStream FlowRate(gpm)NotesSP-1 Influent to FGD WastewaterTreatment System – Day 16/7/2010 1124457 554aSamplers noted that the samples had adark brown color and appeared to behigh in solids. No detected sulfides oroxidants in total cyanide grab.Influent to FGD WastewaterTreatment System – Day 26/8/2010 1301446.3 481bInfluent to FGD WastewaterTreatment System – Day 36/9/2010 1009426.5 474cInfluent to FGD WastewaterTreatment System – Day 46/10/2010 114046.57 483dSP-2 Influent toBioreactor System– Day 16/7/10 0754406.5 518Samples were clear and colorless anddid not have any observed particulates.No detected sulfides or oxidants intotal cyanide grab.6/7/10 1358416.5 5606/7/10 2004406.5 5316/8/10 0149406.5 562Influent to Bioreactor System– Day 26/8/10 0748396.5 2806/8/10 1345397 3906/8/10 1939396.5 3756/9/10 0141386.5 504Influent to Bioreactor System– Day 36/9/10 0744386.5 2646/9/10 1348386.5 2766/9/10 1947396.5 5356/10/10 0147396.5 531Influent to Bioreactor System– Day 46/10/10 0738396 3836/10/10 1339416.5 5666/10/10 1934416.5 4196/11/10 0138416.5 506

# 3-18Table 3-3. Field Measurements, Belews CreekSamplingPointNumberSampling Point DescriptionDateTimeTemperature(°C)pH(S.U.)WasteStream FlowRate(gpm)NotesSP-3 Effluent from BioreactorSystem – Day 16/7/10 0948347 474Samples were clear and colorless anddid not have any observed particulates.No detected sulfides or oxidants intotal cyanide grab.6/7/10 1541347 5626/7/10 2147347 4696/8/10 0348347 469Effluent from BioreactorSystem – Day 26/8/10 0932347 3786/8/10 1531347 3846/8/10 2128347 4376/9/10 0330347 470Effluent from BioreactorSystem – Day 36/9/10 0928347 2656/9/10 1525347.5 3846/9/10 2124347.5 4816/10/10 0326347.5 453Effluent from BioreactorSystem – Day 46/10/10 0916347 3976/10/10 1518356.5 5476/10/10 2114347.5 3466/11/10 0314347 524bBased on average of flow meter measurements collected every minute from 1104 to 1131 on 6/7/10 (time of sample collection).cBased on average of flow meter measurements collected every minute from1241 to 1308 on 6/8/10 (time of sample collection).dBased on average of flow meter measurements collected every minute from 0952 to 1019 on 6/9/10 (time of sample collection).eBased on average of flow meter measurements collected every minute from 1123 to 1250 on 6/10/10 (time of sample collection).fBased on average of flow meter measurements collected everyminute from 1030 to 1115 on 10/23/08 (time of sample collection).

# 3-19 Table 3-4. Crosswalk of Sample Number to Sampling Point and Day, Belews Creek

Sample Number Sample Point Sample Description

71641 SP-1, Day 1 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System - Day 1

71642 SP-1, Day 2 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System - Day 2

71643 SP-1, Day 3 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System - Day 3

71644 SP-1, Day 4 Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System - Day 4

71645 SP-2, Day 1 Influent to Bioreactor System - Day 1

71646 SP-2, Day 2 Influent to Bioreactor System - Day 2

71647 SP-2, Day 3 Influent to Bioreactor System - Day 3

71648 SP-2, Day 4 Influent to Bioreactor System - Day 4

71649 SP-3, Day 1 Effluent from Bioreactor System - Day 1

71650 SP-3, Day 2 Effluent from Bioreactor System - Day 2

71651 SP-3, Day 3 Effluent from Bioreactor System - Day 3

71652 SP-3, Day 4 Effluent from Bioreactor System - Day 4

71653 SP-4, Day 3 Duplicate of Influent to Bioreactor System - Day 3

71654 SP-5, Day 2 Duplicate of Efflue nt from Bioreactor System - Day 2

71655 SP-6, Day 1 Influent to FGD Wastewat er Treatment System Field Blank - Day 1

71656 SP-7, Day 1 Influent to Bior eactor System Fiel d Blank - Day 1

71657 SP-7, Day 2 Influent to Bior eactor System Fiel d Blank - Day 2

71658 SP-7, Day 3 Influent to Bior eactor System Fiel d Blank - Day 3

71659 SP-7, Day 4 Influent to Bior eactor System Fiel d Blank - Day 4

71660 SP-8, Day 1 Effluent from Bi oreactor System Field Blank - Day 1

71661 SP-8, Day 2 Effluent from Bi oreactor System Field Blank - Day 2

71662 SP-8, Day 3 Effluent from Bi oreactor System Field Blank - Day 3

71663 SP-8, Day 4 Effluent from Bi oreactor System Field Blank - Day 4

# 3-20 Table 3-5. Analytical Methods, Belews Creek

Parameter Method Number

Classicals

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD 5 

# ) SM 5210 B

Chemical oxygen demand (COD) EPA 410.4

Total suspended solids (TSS) SM 2540 D

Total dissolved solids (TDS) SM 2540 C

Sulfate EPA 300.0

Chloride EPA 300.0

Ammonia as nitrogen EPA 350.1

Nitrate/nitrate as nitrogen EPA 353.2

Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN) EPA 351.2

Total phosphorus EPA 365.1

Total cyanide SM 4500 CN E

Total and Dissolved Metals

Mercury EPA 1631E

Hexavalent chromium (dissolved only) EPA 218.6

Antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, manganese,

nickel, selenium, silver, thallium, vanadium, and zinc EPA 200.8 with collision cell

Aluminum, barium, beryllium, boron, calcium, cobalt, iron, magnesium,

molybdenum, sodium, tin, and titanium EPA 200.7

# 3-21 Table 3-6. Summary of Sample Container and Planned Preservation, Belews Creek

Parameter Sample

Container and

Volume QC Sample

Container and

Volume On-Site Preservation

Classicals

BOD 5 

# One 1-L plastic

bottle One 1-L plastic

bottle ≤ 6  C

Group I a 

# One 1-L plastic

bottles One 1-L plastic

bottles ≤ 6  C

Group II b 

# Two 1-L plastic

bottles Two 1-L plastic

bottles H 2 

# SO 4 

# to pH <2 S.U., ≤ 6  C

Total cyanide One 1-L plastic

bottle One 1-L plastic

bottles Dilution until sulfide is not detected,

NaAsO 2 

# until total chlorine is not

present, NaOH to pH >10 S.U.,

≤ 6  C

Metals

Total metals (EPA Method 200.8 with

collision cell) One 500-mL

plastic bottle No additional

volume needed None

(acid preserve at laboratory)

Total metals (EPA Method 200.7) One 500-mL

plastic bottle No additional

volume needed None

(acid preserve at laboratory)

Dissolved metals (EPA Method 200.8

with collision cell) One 500-mL

plastic bottle No additional

volume needed 0.45-μm filter (performed in field)

(acid preserve at laboratory)

Dissolved metals (EPA Method 200.7) One 500-mL

plastic bottle No additional

volume needed 0.45-μm filter (performed in field)

(acid preserve at laboratory)

Total mercury: None

(acid preserve at laboratory) Manual composite grab samples Four 125-mL

glass bottle No additional

volume needed

Influent samples and field blank

samples Two 250-mL

glass bottle No additional

volume needed

Dissolved mercury: None

(filter and acid preserve at

laboratory) Manual composite grab samples Four 125-mL

glass bottle No additional

volume needed

Influent samples One 250-mL

glass bottle No additional

volume needed

Hexavalent chromium One 250-mL

plastic bottle No additional

volume needed 0.45-μm filter (performed in field)

Ammonium sulfate buffer to

pH 9.3 – 9.7 S.U., ≤ 6  C

(a) Group I includes TSS, TDS, sulfate, and chloride.

(b) Group II includes ammonia as nitrogen, COD, nitr ate/nitrite as nitrogen, TKN, and total phosphorus.

# 3-22 Table 3-7. Sample Preservation Summary, Belews Creek

Sampling Point

Number Analysis Date Chemical

Added Initial pH

(S.U.) Final pH

(S.U.) Amount

Added

(drops)

71641 Group II Volume 1 6/7/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 55

71641 Group II Volume 2 6/7/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 55

71641 Hexavalent Chromium 6/7/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6 8.5 a 

# 530

71655 Hexavalent Chromium Field

Blank 6/7/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5 9 a 

# 630

71641 Total Cyanide 6/7/10 NaOH 7 10 25

71645 Total Cyanide 6/7/10 NaOH 6.5 10.5 25

71649 Total Cyanide 6/7/10 NaOH 7 10 25

71642 Group II Volume 1 6/8/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 55

71642 Group II Volume 2 6/8/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 55

71645 Group II Volume 1 6/8/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71645 Group II Volume 2 6/8/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71649 Group II Volume 1 6/8/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71649 Group II Volume 2 6/8/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71642 Hexavalent Chromium 6/8/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.0 8.8 a 

# 700

71645 Hexavalent Chromium 6/8/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.5 9.3 700

71649 Hexavalent Chromium 6/8/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.5 8.9 a 

# 735

71656 Hexavalent Chromium Field

Blank 6/8/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.5 9.5 400

71660 Hexavalent Chromium Field

Blank 6/8/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.5 9.5 700

71642 Total Cyanide 6/8/10 NaOH 6.3 10 25

71646 Total Cyanide 6/8/10 NaOH 6.5 10 25

71650 Total Cyanide 6/8/10 NaOH 7 10 25

71654 Total Cyanide 6/8/10 NaOH 7 10 25

71643 Group II Volume 1 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6.5 2 30

71643 Group II Volume 2 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6.5 2 30

71646 Group II Volume 1 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71646 Group II Volume 2 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71650 Group II Volume 1 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71650 Group II Volume 2 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71654 Group II Volume 1 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71654 Group II Volume 2 6/9/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71643 Hexavalent Chromium 6/9/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5.5 9.0 a 

# 500

# 3-23 Table 3-7. Sample Preservation Summary, Belews Creek

Sampling Point

Number Analysis Date Chemical

Added Initial pH

(S.U.) Final pH

(S.U.) Amount

Added

(drops)

71646 Hexavalent Chromium 6/9/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5.5 9.0 a 

# 590

71650 Hexavalent Chromium 6/9/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5.5 9.0 a 

# 480

71654 Hexavalent Chromium 6/9/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5.5 9.0 a 

# 515

71643 Total Cyanide 6/9/10 NaOH 6.5 10 25

71647 Total Cyanide 6/9/10 NaOH 6.5 10 25

71651 Total Cyanide 6/9/10 NaOH 7.5 10 25

71651 Total Cyanide - QC 6/9/10 NaOH 7.5 10 25

71653 Total Cyanide 6/9/10 NaOH 6.5 10 25

71644 Group II Volume 1 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 40

71644 Group II Volume 2 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 40

71647 Group II Volume 1 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71647 Group II Volume 2 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71651 Group II Volume 1 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71651 Group II Volume 2 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71651 Group II Volume 1 – QC 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71651 Group II Volume 2 – QC 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71653 Group II Volume 1 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71653 Group II Volume 2 6/10/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 5.5 2 30

71644 Hexavalent Chromium 6/10/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.0 8.8 a 

# 540

71647 Hexavalent Chromium 6/10/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5.5 9.5 850

71651 Hexavalent Chromium 6/10/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5.5 9 a 

# 415

71653 Hexavalent Chromium 6/10/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 5.5 9.5 750

71644 Total Cyanide 6/10/10 NaOH 6.5 10 25

71648 Total Cyanide 6/10/10 NaOH 6.5 10 25

71648 Total Cyanide – QC 6/10/10 NaOH 6.5 10 25

71652 Total Cyanide 6/10/10 NaOH 7.5 10 25

71648 Group II Volume 1 6/11/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71648 Group II Volume 2 6/11/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71648 Group II Volume 1 – QC 6/11/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71648 Group II Volume 2 – QC 6/11/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71652 Group II Volume 2 6/11/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

71652 Group II Volume 1 6/11/10 H 2 

# SO 4 

# 6 2 30

# 3-24 Table 3-7. Sample Preservation Summary, Belews Creek

Sampling Point

Number Analysis Date Chemical

Added Initial pH

(S.U.) Final pH

(S.U.) Amount

Added

(drops)

71648 Hexavalent Chromium 6/11/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.0 9.0 a 

# 730

71652 Hexavalent Chromium 6/11/10 (NH 4 

# ) 2 

# SO 4



# Buffer 6.0 9.0 a 

# 520

a 

# Preservation of this sample was stopped because the bo ttle became too full and additional preservative could not be

added to the sample bottle.

# 3-25 Table 3-8. Generating Unit Operating Charac teristics during Sample Collection, Belews

Creek

Unit ID Boiler Type Capacity

(MW) Electricity Production

(MW)

(or Percent Capacity %) SCR

(No, On, Off) Particulate Control System

(HS/CS ESP, or BH)

1 Opposed Firing 1200 67.2% On CS ESP

2 Opposed Firing 1200 64.4% On CS ESP



# CS ESP – Cold-side elect rostatic precipitator.

# 3-26Table 3-9. FGD Scrubber System Operating Characteristics, Belews CreekUnit IDWet FGDSystem (Yes/No)Type ofScrubberForcedOxidation(Yes/No)SorbentAdditives (DBA,formic acid, etc.)FGD Make-upWater SourceSO2RemovalPercentageType of SolidsSeparation1 Yes Spray Yes LimestoneNone Belews Lake 96.2%SecondaryHydrocyclones2 Yes Spray Yes LimestoneNone Belews Lake 96.9%SecondaryHydrocyclones

# 3-27 Table 3-10. Coal Usage during Sample Collection, Belews Creek

Day of

Sampling Unit ID Coal Type Amount of Coal

Used During Day

of Sampling

(tpd) Source of Coal

(Coal Region

and/or State) Percent

Sulfur in

Coal

(%) Chlorine Content of

Coal

(ppm)

1 1 CAPP 9,253 WV 1.18 1,453

2 CAPP 8,533 WV 1.18 1,453

2 1 CAPP 9,098 WV 0.75 741

2 CAPP 9,325 WV 0.75 741

3 1 CAPP 8,392 WV 0.92 1,500

2 CAPP 8,136 WV 0.92 1,500

4A 1 CAPP 9,700 WV 0.74 888

2 CAPP 9,668 WV 0.74 888

4B 1 NAPP AT 20% /

CAPP AT 80% *see note below WV 2.27 861

2 NAPP AT 20% /

CAPP AT 80% *see note below WV 2.27 861



# * Note : Day 4 has two coal entries, 4A from midnight to 15:00 and 4B 15:00 to midnight. Feeder changes were

made to reclaim the higher sulfur Northern Appalachian Coal (NAPP) at a 20% blend ratio with 80% of Central

Appalachian Coal ( CAPP). The weight shown for the 4A entry is for the entire 24-hour period. An hourly

breakdown is not available.



# Table 3-11. Scrubber Slurry Information dur ing Sample Collection, Belews Creek

Day of

Sampling FGD

System ID Associated

Unit IDs Scrubber Slurry

Blowdown Flow Rate 

# Scrubber

Slurry

Percent

Solids Time of

Dewatering

During

Sampling Day Percent

Filtrate

Recycled

Back to

Scrubber Flow Rate

(gpm) Duration

1 1 1 297 19 hrs 15-17% dewatered 3 times 100%

2 2 273 11 hrs 15-17% dewatered 3 times 100%

2 1 1 313 12 hrs 15-17% dewatered 5 times 100%

2 2 265 12 hrs 15-17% dewatered 3 times 100%

3 1 1 313 13 hrs 15-17% dewatered 3 times 100%

2 2 283 12 hrs 15-17% dewatered 3 times 100%

4 1 1 310 17 hrs 15-17% dewatered 3 times 100%

2 2 263 19.5 hrs 15-17% dewatered 3 times 100%

# 3-28Table 3-12. FGD Wastewater Treatment SystemOperation Information, Belews CreekDay ofSamplingScrubber PurgeChemical UsageFlow Rate(gpm)Duration(hr)Lime35% FerricChlorideOrganosulfide:NAPolymer:Nalco 7130730 % HCl1 515 24pH – 8.5 S.U.1,400 lbs25 ppm20.9 gpdNA5 ppm4.2 gpdpH – 6.5 S.U.505 gpd2 496 16pH – 8.5 S.U.2,200 lbs25 ppm17.1 gpdNA5 ppm3.4 gpdpH – 6.5 S.U.486 gpd3 518 20pH – 8.5 S.U.2,200 lbs25 ppm16.6 gpdNA5 ppm3.3 gpdpH – 6.5 S.U.579 gpd4 508 20pH – 8.5 S.U.2,900 lbs25 ppm19.8 gpdNA5 ppm4.0 gpdpH – 6.5 S.U.677 gpdNA – Not applicable

# 4-1 4. L ABORATORY 

# A NALYTICAL 

# R ESULTS AND 

# D ISCUSSION



# This section summarizes the laboratory results of analyses of samples for the influent to

the FGD wastewater treatment system and the in fluent to and effluent from the bioreactor

system.

Appendix A provides all analytical results fo r all samples collected at Belews Creek,

including all qualified results a nd all results that were measur ed above the method detection

limit, but below the quantita tion limit (i.e., J-values).

Table 4-1 presents the analytical results for all classical and metal analytes for the four

days of sampling at the influent to the FGD wast ewater treatment system (SP-1), as well as the

calculated 4-day average result for each analyt e for the sampling point. Tables 4-2 and 4-3

present the analytical results for all classical and metal analytes fo r the four days of sampling at

the influent to the bioreactor system (SP-2) and the effluent from the bi oreactor system (SP-3),

respectively.

Tables 4-1 through 4-3 include the analytical results for all analytes for which EPA

conducted analyses. Results are rounded to thre e significant digits. If an analyte was not

detected in a sample above the method detection limit, the result is reported as “ND” followed by

the sample-specific quantitation limit in parenthe ses. If an analyte was measured above the

method detection limit, but below the quantitation limit, the result is reported as “NQ” followed

by the sample-specific quantitation limit in parentheses.

For Table 4-2 (influent to the bioreactor system), a duplicate sample was collected on

Day 3 of the sampling episode. The Day 3 result s presented in Table 4-2 represent the average

of the original and the duplicate sample results. Table 5-2 presents the analytical results for the

original and duplicate results and the calculated re lative percent difference (RPD). For Table 4-3

(effluent from the bioreactor system), a duplicat e sample was collected on Day 2 of the sampling

episode. The Day 2 results presented in Table 4- 3 represent the average of the original and the

duplicate sample results. Table 5-3 presents the analytical results for the original and duplicate

results and the calculated RPD.

When calculating the average concentrations for the duplicate samples or for the 4-day

averages, ERG used the following methodology:

 

# If all results were above the quantitati on limit, then all results were averaged

together;

 

# If at least one result was above the quan titation limit, then 1⁄2 the quantitation limit

was used in the average calculation for all results that were less than the

quantitation limit and the result is repo rted with a less than sign (“<”);

 

# If all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result was above

the method detection limit (i.e., J-value), then the sample-specific quantitation

limits for all results were averaged and the result is reported as “NQ” followed by

the average of the sample-specific quantitation limits; and

# 4-2  

# If all results were below the method de tection limit, then the sample-specific

quantitation limits for all results were aver aged and the result is reported as “ND”

followed by the average of the sample-specific quantitation limits.

Table 4-4 presents the 4-day average results fo r all classical analytes for the influent to

the FGD wastewater treatment system (SP-1), the influent to the bioreact or system (SP-2), and

the effluent from the bioreactor system (SP-3). Table 4-5 presen ts the 4-day average results for

all metal analytes, including total and dissolved an alyses, for the influent to the FGD wastewater

treatment system (SP-1), the influent to the bior eactor system (SP-2), and the effluent from the

bioreactor system (SP-3). The re sults presented in this report are not paired results, meaning that

the sample collection across the treatment system was not timed to reflect the amount of time it

takes the wastewater to pass through the system.

Appendix Tables A-1 through A-14 present all the analytical results from the influent to

the FGD wastewater treatment system (SP-1), the influent to the bioreact or system (SP-2), the

effluent from the bioreactor syst em (SP-3), the duplicate of the in fluent to the bioreactor system

(SP-4), and the duplicate of the effluent from th e bioreactor system ( SP-5) sample analyses,

including J-values.

[QUESTION FOR BELEWS CREEK: Several mercur y results appear inconsistent with

self-monitoring data Duke Energy has provided for Belews Creek. Please describe any unusual

conditions that were occurring with the FGD system or FGD wastewater tr eatment system at the

time of sampling, or that may have occurred in the preceding days that may have affected

sampling results. Please provide a ll total and dissolved arsenic, mercury, and selenium data for

the split samples collected by Duke Energy/UWAG (on behalf of Duke Energy), for each day

and sample point.] Please refer to the comment submittal document for this request.

# 4-3< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).NA – Not analyzed.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The accuracy of the Day 1 dissolved mercury analytical result seems questionable based on the results from the other sampling days. If the Day 1 dissolved mercury resultwas excluded from the calculated average, the 4-day average would be 131 ng/L.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receiptwas above the method control criteria.Table 4-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System (SP-1)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageClassicalsAmmoniamg/L350.11.10NQ (1.00)NQ (1.00)NQ (1.00)< 0.650Nitrate Nitrite as Nmg/L353.220.014.016.015.016.3Nitrogen, TotalKjeldahlmg/L351.229.0B,F5.706.505.5011.7Biochemical OxygenDemandmg/L5210BND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)Chemical OxygenDemandmg/L410.4220250210180215Chloridemg/L300.07,7007,1007,6008,0007,600Sulfatemg/L300.01,6001,5001,1001,5001,430Cyanide, Totalmg/L4500 CN END (0.0100)FNQ (0.100)NQ (0.100)NQ (0.100)NQ (0.0775)Total Dissolved Solidsmg/L2540C17,000D14,00013,00025,000B17,300Total Suspended Solidsmg/L2540D3,100D4,9003,300D2,5003,450Phosphorus, Totalmg/L365.10.350B0.150B1.30BNQ (0.0500)B< 0.456Total MetalsAluminumug/L200.792,000497,000483,000482,00088,500Antimonyug/L200.88.4010.09.609.109.28Arsenicug/L200.82704230240200235Bariumug/L200.71,3001,2001,2001,2001,230Berylliumug/L200.78.909.708.208.408.80Boronug/L200.7150,000B,4140,000B,4140,000B,4170,000B150,000

# 4-4< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).NA – Not analyzed.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The accuracy of the Day 1 dissolved mercury analytical result seems questionable based on the results from the other sampling days. If the Day 1 dissolved mercury resultwas excluded from the calculated average, the 4-day average would be 131 ng/L.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receiptwas above the method control criteria.Table 4-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System (SP-1)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageCadmiumug/L200.84.10NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)< 2.53Calciumug/L200.74,700,00045,300,00044,000,00044,100,0004,530,000Chromiumug/L200.82604,^250^250^250^253Cobaltug/L200.754.061.056.055.056.5Copperug/L200.8150170160140155Ironug/L200.7100,0004110,000499,0004100,000102,000Leadug/L200.8130120130120125Magnesiumug/L200.7830,0004760,0004670,0004710,000743,000Manganeseug/L200.75,50046,00045,60045,8005,730Mercuryng/L1631E248,000257,000291,000224,000255,000Molybdenumug/L200.745.047.045.044.045.3Nickelug/L200.82304240230220230Seleniumug/L200.86,80046,3006,6006,6006,580Silverug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Sodiumug/L200.748,00046,00046,00048,00047,000Thalliumug/L200.83.703.203.404.003.58Tinug/L200.7NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)Titaniumug/L200.71,4001,5001,4001,3001,400Vanadiumug/L200.81904210200190198Zincug/L200.83304290290290300Dissolved MetalsAluminumug/L200.7ND (200)FNQ (200)BNQ (200)BND (200)NQ (200)

# 4-5< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).NA – Not analyzed.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The accuracy of the Day 1 dissolved mercury analytical result seems questionable based on the results from the other sampling days. If the Day 1 dissolved mercury resultwas excluded from the calculated average, the 4-day average would be 131 ng/L.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receiptwas above the method control criteria.Table 4-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System (SP-1)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageAntimonyug/L200.82.002.502.002.502.25Arsenicug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)4.804.30< 3.28Bariumug/L200.7650640B660700663Berylliumug/L200.7ND (2.00)FND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Boronug/L200.7150,000B,4140,000B,4150,000B,4150,000B148,000Cadmiumug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)Calciumug/L200.73,200,00043,100,000B,43,600,00043,300,0003,300,000Chromiumug/L200.88.70ND (8.00)ND (8.00)ND (8.00)^< 5.18Chromium (VI)ug/L218.6ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)T,EstND (10.0)ND (10.0)Cobaltug/L200.7NQ (20.0)28.028.027.0< 23.3Copperug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)4.20NQ (4.00)< 2.55Ironug/L200.7ND (200)FND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)Leadug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Magnesiumug/L200.7720,0004670,0004690,0004700,000695,000Manganeseug/L200.72,10045,30045,400B,45,4004,550Mercuryng/L1631E49,300**119142NA 16,500**Molybdenumug/L200.7NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)Nickelug/L200.8100130140140128Seleniumug/L200.81,3004400410550665Silverug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Sodiumug/L200.747,00045,00047,00048,00046,800Thalliumug/L200.83.903.903.804.003.90

# 4-6< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).NA – Not analyzed.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The accuracy of the Day 1 dissolved mercury analytical result seems questionable based on the results from the other sampling days. If the Day 1 dissolved mercury resultwas excluded from the calculated average, the 4-day average would be 131 ng/L.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receiptwas above the method control criteria.Table 4-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System (SP-1)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageTinug/L200.7NQ (200)FNQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)Titaniumug/L200.7NQ (20.0)FNQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)Vanadiumug/L200.8NQ (10.0)ND (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)Zincug/L200.839.032.032.033.034.0

# 4-7Note: The Day 3 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-4). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.+- The dissolved mercury result for this sample is based on grabs 1 through 3 because the fourth grab was dropped by the laboratory. Each of the three grabs was analyzedindividually and a mathematical average was used tocalculate the composite sample concentration.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 4-2. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to the Bioreactor System (SP-2)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageClassicalsAmmoniamg/L350.11.201.301.05NQ (1.00)< 1.01Nitrate Nitrite as Nmg/L353.219.019.020.021.0F19.8Nitrogen, TotalKjeldahlmg/L351.2NQ (5.00)BNQ (2.50)B< 1.652.60< 2.00Biochemical OxygenDemandmg/L5210BND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)Chemical OxygenDemandmg/L410.4370320230140F265Chloridemg/L300.07,8008,0007,4007,9007,780Sulfatemg/L300.01,3001,3001,7001,2001,380Cyanide, Totalmg/L4500 CN END (0.100)ND (0.100)ND (0.100)ND (0.100)FND (0.100)Total Dissolved Solidsmg/L2540C16,00015,00023,50026,000B20,100Total Suspended Solidsmg/L2540D7.6012.0NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)< 5.90Phosphorus, Totalmg/L365.1NQ (0.0500)BNQ (0.0500)BNQ (0.0500)NQ (0.0500)BNQ (0.0500)Total MetalsAluminumug/L200.7ND (5,000)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (1,400)Antimonyug/L200.8NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)Arsenicug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)Bariumug/L200.7390380380420B393Berylliumug/L200.7ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Boronug/L200.7160,000B140,000B150,000150,000B,4150,000

# 4-8Note: The Day 3 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-4). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.+- The dissolved mercury result for this sample is based on grabs 1 through 3 because the fourth grab was dropped by the laboratory. Each of the three grabs was analyzedindividually and a mathematical average was used tocalculate the composite sample concentration.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 4-2. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to the Bioreactor System (SP-2)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageCadmiumug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Calciumug/L200.73,700,0003,300,0003,250,0003,700,00043,490,000Chromiumug/L200.817.0^18.0^20.020.018.8Cobaltug/L200.7ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)Copperug/L200.8NQ (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)NQ (4.00)Ironug/L200.7NQ (200)ND (200)ND (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)Leadug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Magnesiumug/L200.7810,000740,000720,000740,0004753,000Manganeseug/L200.7NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)Mercuryng/L1631E46,60043,00047,30053,30047,600Molybdenumug/L200.7NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)Nickelug/L200.812.011.07.208.709.73Seleniumug/L200.81,1001,2001,3001,30041,230Silverug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Sodiumug/L200.748,00050,00048,00050,00049,000Thalliumug/L200.8NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)Tinug/L200.7ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)Titaniumug/L200.7NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)Vanadiumug/L200.8NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)Zincug/L200.8NQ (10.0)12.0ND (10.0)ND (10.0)< 6.75Dissolved MetalsAluminumug/L200.7ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)Antimonyug/L200.82.10NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)< 1.28

# 4-9Note: The Day 3 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-4). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.+- The dissolved mercury result for this sample is based on grabs 1 through 3 because the fourth grab was dropped by the laboratory. Each of the three grabs was analyzedindividually and a mathematical average was used tocalculate the composite sample concentration.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 4-2. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to the Bioreactor System (SP-2)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageArsenicug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)Bariumug/L200.7410B380375420396Berylliumug/L200.7ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Boronug/L200.7160,000B150,000B140,000150,000B,4150,000Cadmiumug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Calciumug/L200.73,400,000B3,600,0003,250,0003,700,00043,490,000Chromiumug/L200.817.018.019.520.0^18.6Chromium (VI)ug/L218.613.411.7T,Est13.214.613.2Cobaltug/L200.7ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)Copperug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)ND (4.00)NQ (4.00)Ironug/L200.7ND (200)ND (200)NQ (200)ND (200)NQ (200)Leadug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Magnesiumug/L200.7760,000730,000720,000740,0004738,000Manganeseug/L200.7NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)BNQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)Mercuryng/L1631E47,00049,300+44,00044,40046,200Molybdenumug/L200.7NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)Nickelug/L200.813.010.06.409.709.78Seleniumug/L200.81,1001,2001,2501,30041,210Silverug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Sodiumug/L200.749,00049,00047,50050,00048,900Thalliumug/L200.8NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)Tinug/L200.7ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)Titaniumug/L200.7NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)

# 4-10Note: The Day 3 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-4). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.+- The dissolved mercury result for this sample is based on grabs 1 through 3 because the fourth grab was dropped by the laboratory. Each of the three grabs was analyzedindividually and a mathematical average was used tocalculate the composite sample concentration.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 4-2. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to the Bioreactor System (SP-2)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageVanadiumug/L200.8NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)Zincug/L200.8ND (10.0)ND (10.0)NQ (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)

# 4-11Note: The Day 2 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-5). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The Day 2 duplicate of the effluent from the bioreactor system was detected at a concentration of 6,440 ng/L, which seemslike an erroneous result compared to the Day 2original sample concentration and the other three sample days.For presentation purposes in this table, the duplicate result has been removed from the average of the Day 2 resultand from the calculation of the 4-day average result.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.H – Sample was prepared/analyzed beyond the specified holding time.Table 4-3. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodEffluent from the Bioreactor System (SP-3)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageClassicalsAmmoniamg/L350.14.504.454.404.504.46Nitrate Nitrite as Nmg/L353.2ND (0.100)FNQ (0.100)ND (0.100)FND (0.100)NQ (0.100)Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahlmg/L351.26.10F5.756.30B,F,H6.006.04Biochemical Oxygen Demandmg/L5210BND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)Chemical Oxygen Demandmg/L410.4240255130F190204Chloridemg/L300.08,0007,7007,0007,8007,630Sulfatemg/L300.01,4001,4001,3002,5001,650Cyanide, Totalmg/L4500 CN E0.0120FNQ (0.100)NQ (0.100)FNQ (0.100)< 0.0405Total Dissolved Solidsmg/L2540C16,00014,00024,000B55,000B27,300Total Suspended Solidsmg/L2540D6.8024.04.00NQ (4.00)< 9.20Phosphorus, Totalmg/L365.10.120B0.1300.110B,FND (0.0500)< 0.0963Total MetalsAluminumug/L200.7ND (5,000)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (1,400)Antimonyug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Arsenicug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)Bariumug/L200.7390380370380B380Berylliumug/L200.7ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Boronug/L200.7180,000B190,000170,000B,4140,000B170,000Cadmiumug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)

# 4-12Note: The Day 2 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-5). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The Day 2 duplicate of the effluent from the bioreactor system was detected at a concentration of 6,440 ng/L, which seemslike an erroneous result compared to the Day 2original sample concentration and the other three sample days.For presentation purposes in this table, the duplicate result has been removed from the average of the Day 2 resultand from the calculation of the 4-day average result.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.H – Sample was prepared/analyzed beyond the specified holding time.Table 4-3. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodEffluent from the Bioreactor System (SP-3)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageCalciumug/L200.74,000,0003,300,0003,300,00043,600,0003,550,000Chromiumug/L200.8ND (8.00)^ND (8.00)ND (8.00)^ND (8.00)ND (8.00)Cobaltug/L200.7ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)Copperug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Ironug/L200.7NQ (200)NQ (200)300NQ (200)< 150Leadug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Magnesiumug/L200.7890,000760,000750,0004740,000785,000Manganeseug/L200.7470320260230320Mercuryng/L1631E230247**346406307**Molybdenumug/L200.7ND (40.0)ND (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)Nickelug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)NQ (4.00)ND (4.00)NQ (4.00)Seleniumug/L200.87.3025.55.1025.015.7Silverug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Sodiumug/L200.751,00050,00048,00049,00049,500Thalliumug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Tinug/L200.7ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)Titaniumug/L200.7NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)Vanadiumug/L200.8ND (10.0)NQ (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)Zincug/L200.8ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)Dissolved MetalsAluminumug/L200.7NQ (200)BNQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)

# 4-13Note: The Day 2 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-5). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The Day 2 duplicate of the effluent from the bioreactor system was detected at a concentration of 6,440 ng/L, which seemslike an erroneous result compared to the Day 2original sample concentration and the other three sample days.For presentation purposes in this table, the duplicate result has been removed from the average of the Day 2 resultand from the calculation of the 4-day average result.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.H – Sample was prepared/analyzed beyond the specified holding time.Table 4-3. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodEffluent from the Bioreactor System (SP-3)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageAntimonyug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Arsenicug/L200.8NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)Bariumug/L200.7370B375370370371Berylliumug/L200.7ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Boronug/L200.7160,000B160,000150,000B,4140,000B153,000Cadmiumug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Calciumug/L200.73,200,000B3,600,0003,300,00043,600,0003,430,000Chromiumug/L200.8ND (8.00)ND (8.00)ND (8.00)^ND (8.00)^ND (8.00)Chromium (VI)ug/L218.6ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)ND (10.0)Cobaltug/L200.7ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)Copperug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Ironug/L200.7NQ (200)< 255NQ (200)NQ (200)< 139Leadug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Magnesiumug/L200.7730,000755,000740,0004730,000739,000Manganeseug/L200.7410315260230304Mercuryng/L1631E23.121.328.236.127.2Molybdenumug/L200.7NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)ND (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)Nickelug/L200.8ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Seleniumug/L200.88.1023.54.9022.014.6Silverug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Sodiumug/L200.748,00049,50048,00048,00048,400

# 4-14Note: The Day 2 results represent the average of the original sample and the field duplicate (SP-5). See Section 5.2.4 for theanalytical results for the individual samples.< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.** - The Day 2 duplicate of the effluent from the bioreactor system was detected at a concentration of 6,440 ng/L, which seemslike an erroneous result compared to the Day 2original sample concentration and the other three sample days.For presentation purposes in this table, the duplicate result has been removed from the average of the Day 2 resultand from the calculation of the 4-day average result.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.H – Sample was prepared/analyzed beyond the specified holding time.Table 4-3. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodEffluent from the Bioreactor System (SP-3)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 44-Day AverageThalliumug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Tinug/L200.7ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)Titaniumug/L200.7NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)Vanadiumug/L200.8ND (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)ND (10.0)NQ (10.0)Zincug/L200.8ND (10.0)ND (10.0)12.0FND (10.0)< 6.75

# 4-15< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analyticalresult is presented in Appendix A with a Jflag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at leastone result is a J-value.Table 4-4. Classical Pollutants 4-Day Average Data Summary for FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews CreekAnalyteUnitsMethodInfluent to FGDWastewater TreatmentSystem (SP-1)4-Day AverageInfluent toBioreactorSystem (SP-2)4-Day AverageEffluent fromBioreactorSystem (SP-3)4-Day AverageClassicalsAmmoniamg/L350.1< 0.650< 1.014.46Nitrate Nitrite as Nmg/L353.216.319.8NQ (0.100)Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahlmg/L351.211.7< 2.006.04Biochemical Oxygen Demandmg/L5210BND (10.0)ND (20.0)ND (10.0)Chemical Oxygen Demandmg/L410.4215265204Chloridemg/L300.07,6007,7807,630Sulfatemg/L300.01,4301,3801,650Cyanide, Totalmg/L4500 CN ENQ (0.0775)ND (0.100)< 0.0405Total Dissolved Solidsmg/L2540C17,30020,10027,300Total Suspended Solidsmg/L2540D3,450< 5.90< 9.20Phosphorus, Totalmg/L365.1< 0.456NQ (0.0500)< 0.0963

# 4-16< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).* - The 4-day average result includes an analytical result where the accuracy is questionable. If the questionable result wasexcluded from the calculated average, the 4-dayaverage would be 131 ng/L.** - The 4-day average result presented has been revised to exclude the Day 2 duplicate result because it is an erroneous result based on the Day 2 original sample result and theresults from the other sampling days.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.Table 4-5. Metal Pollutants 4-Day Average Data Summaryfor FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews CreekInfluent to FGDWastewater TreatmentSystem (SP-1)4-Day AverageInfluent toBioreactorSystem (SP-2)4-Day AverageEffluent fromBioreactorSystem (SP-3)4-Day AverageAnalyteUnitsMethodTotalDissolvedTotalDissolvedTotalDissolvedMetalsAluminumug/L200.788,500NQ (200)NQ (1,400)ND (200)NQ (1,400)NQ (200)Antimonyug/L200.89.282.25NQ (2.00)< 1.28ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Arsenicug/L200.8235< 3.28NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)Bariumug/L200.71,230663393396380371Berylliumug/L200.78.80ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Boronug/L200.7150,000148,000150,000150,000170,000153,000Cadmiumug/L200.8< 2.53NQ (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Calciumug/L200.74,530,0003,300,0003,490,0003,490,0003,550,0003,430,000Chromiumug/L200.8253< 5.1818.818.6ND (8.00)ND (8.00)Chromium (VI)ug/L218.6NAND (10.0)NA13.2NAND (10.0)Cobaltug/L200.756.5< 23.3ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)ND (20.0)Copperug/L200.8155< 2.55NQ (4.00)NQ (4.00)ND (4.00)ND (4.00)Ironug/L200.7102,000ND (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)< 150< 139Leadug/L200.8125ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Magnesiumug/L200.7743,000695,000753,000738,000785,000739,000Manganeseug/L200.75,7304,550NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)320304Mercuryng/L1631E255,00016,500*47,60046,200307**27.2Molybdenumug/L200.745.3NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)NQ (40.0)Nickelug/L200.82301289.739.78NQ (4.00)ND (4.00)Seleniumug/L200.86,5806651,2301,21015.714.6Silverug/L200.8ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)

# 4-17< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).* - The 4-day average result includes an analytical result where the accuracy is questionable. If the questionable result wasexcluded from the calculated average, the 4-dayaverage would be 131 ng/L.** - The 4-day average result presented has been revised to exclude the Day 2 duplicate result because it is an erroneous result based on the Day 2 original sample result and theresults from the other sampling days.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the 4-day average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a Jvalue.Table 4-5. Metal Pollutants 4-Day Average Data Summaryfor FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Belews CreekInfluent to FGDWastewater TreatmentSystem (SP-1)4-Day AverageInfluent toBioreactorSystem (SP-2)4-Day AverageEffluent fromBioreactorSystem (SP-3)4-Day AverageAnalyteUnitsMethodTotalDissolvedTotalDissolvedTotalDissolvedSodiumug/L200.747,00046,80049,00048,90049,50048,400Thalliumug/L200.83.583.90NQ (2.00)NQ (2.00)ND (2.00)ND (2.00)Tinug/L200.7NQ (200)NQ (200)NQ (200)ND (200)ND (200)ND (200)Titaniumug/L200.71,400NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)NQ (20.0)Vanadiumug/L200.8198NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)NQ (10.0)ND (10.0)NQ (10.0)Zincug/L200.830034.0< 6.75ND (10.0)ND (10.0)< 6.75

# 5-1 5. D ATA 

# Q UALITY



# Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) pr ocedures applicable to the Belews Creek

sampling episode are outlined in the Quality Assurance Project Plan for the Steam Electric

Rulemaking (QAPP) [2]. This section describes the QC pr ocedures used to assess the precision

and accuracy of the analytical data presented in Section 4 and Appendix A. QC practices used

for this sampling episode include the analysis of matrix spikes, blanks, duplicate samples, and

QC standard checks.

5.1 Analytical Quality Control

ERG contracted directly with analytical labor atories for the analysis of samples collected

during this episode. ERG verified that the pe rformance of the laboratories selected was

acceptable by conducting QC checks of the analytical data. Data review chemists at ERG

prepared written data review narr atives describing any qualifications of the analytical data from

this episode. The data review narrat ives are included in Appendix B.

5.2 Field Quality Control

This subsection discusses the bottle blanks, equipment blanks, field blanks, and field

duplicate sample results. Section 3.8 of the Samp ling Plan discusses fiel d QC specifications.

5.2.1 Bottle Blanks

ERG collects bottle blanks to evaluate possibl e contamination from the sample collection

bottles. Bottle blanks were collected and analyzed for metals (EPA Method 200.8, 200.7, and

1631E) by the supplier of the precleane d bottles, Frontier Global Sciences.

Frontier Global Sciences collected the bottl e blanks for the metals sample bottles by

filling the precleaned bottle with reagent water, pres erving the sample with nitric acid to a pH <2

S.U. Frontier Global Sciences then an alyzed the samples using EPA Method 1638.

Frontier Global Sciences collected the bottl e blanks for the mercury sample bottles by

filling the precleaned bottle with reagent wa ter, preserving the sample with bromine

monochloride. Frontier Global Sciences then analyzed the samples using EPA Method 1631E.

Albion Environmental collected the bottle bl anks for the 10- and 20-liter composite

containers by filling the container with approx imately two liters of ASTM Type 1 water and

allowing it to soak for approximately 24 hours. During this period, th e laboratory shook the

container periodically and changed its orientation to expose all surfaces of the container to the

ASTM Type 1 water. Albion Environmental th en shook the 10- and 20-liter containers and

poured a representative sample into a precleaned LDPE sample bottle. The blank samples were

then preserved and analyzed according to the analytical methods (i.e., EPA Method 1638).

No metals were detected in the bottle bl anks, except for aluminum in the 10-liter

composite containers. Aluminum was detected in the 10-L container at a concentration of 4.71

ug/L, which is well below the quantitation limit us ed for the sample analyses (i.e., 200 ug/L);

therefore, this contamination di d not affect the resu lts of the sampling episode. Appendix Table

# 5-2 A-15 presents all of the analytical results from the bottle blank an alyses for the bottles used to

collect the metals and mercury samples.

5.2.2 Equipment Blanks

EPA collects equipment blanks to evaluate possible contamination from the equipment

used for sample collection. The techniques used to collect field blanks (a s described in Section

5.2.3) include the sampling equipment and ther efore would identify whether the sampling

equipment was introducing contamination. In a ddition, Frontier Global Sciences collected and

analyzed equipment blanks for metals (EPA Method 1638 and 1631E) for each type of

precleaned equipment supp lied for the episode.

Frontier Global Sciences collected the equipment blanks for the capsule filters and

fabricated tubing sets by pumping reagent wa ter through the cleaned and fully assembled

equipment sets (with the filter attached) into a cleaned bottle (an HDPE bottle for metals and a

glass bottle for mercury). The blank samples were then preserved and analyzed according to the

analytical methods (EPA Method 1638 and 1631E), as described in Section 5.2.1 for the bottle

blank samples.

No other metals were detected in the e quipment blanks, indicating that there was no

contamination from the sampling equipment. Appe ndix Table A-15 presents all of the analytical

results from the bottle blank and equipment blank analyses for all of the equipment used for the

collection of metals and mercury samples.

5.2.3 Field Blanks

The sampling team collected field blanks (SP-6, SP-7, and SP-8) to evaluate possible

contamination from sampling equipment, samp ling equipment decontamination procedures,

sample collection procedures, or atmospheric contamination. EPA analyzed the field blank

samples for the total and dissolved metals and total and dissolved mercury samples 2



# .

The total mercury, total metals by 200.8, and total metals by 200.7 field blank samples

for the influent to the FGD wastewater treatm ent system (SP-6) were collected by pouring

ASTM Type 1 water through a precle aned funnel attached to the si licone tubing used for sample

collection. To prevent potential atmospheric deposition, the sampling team shrouded the blank

water and funnel with a plastic bag while pouring the blank water into the funnel and placed the

sample bottles in a “cleanbox.” Prior to filli ng the sample bottles, the tubing was purged with

approximately 1 liter of blank water. The ASTM Type 1 water flowed through the funnel, tubing,

2 

# EPA did not collect a dissolved mercury field blank samp le because the sample filtration was performed at the

laboratory to minimize potential mercury contamination. The laboratory performed a filtration blank prior to

filtering the sample, which is assessed as the field blank fo r the dissolved mercury sample. Mercury was detected at

a concentration of 0.77 ng/L in the filtration blank perf ormed for the second day of samples, which includes the

influent to the FGD wastewater treatment system (day 2), the third and fourth grab samples for the influent to the

bioreactor system (Day 1), the third and fourth grab sample for the effluent fr om the bioreactor system (Day 1), the

first and second grab samples for influent to the bioreactor system (Day 2), the first and second grab samples for the

effluent from the bioreactor system (D ay 2), and the first and second grab samples for the duplicate of the FGD

effluent from the bioreactor system. Mercury was not detected above the method detection limit (0.24 ng/L) in the

filtration blanks performed for the first, third, fourth, or fifth day of samples.

# 5-3 and “Y” splitter, and was poured into the sample bottles. EPA collected the field blank samples

as “true” split samples with Belews Creek’s repr esentative, using the same procedure discussed

in the sample collection description (Section 3.1).

The dissolved metals by 200.8, dissolved metals by 200.7, and dissolved hexavalant

chromium field blank samples for the influent to the FGD wastew ater treatment system (SP-6)

were collected by pouring ASTM Type 1 water th rough the funnel and tubi ng and into a 10-liter

composite container. After around 70 minutes, the sampling team began pumping off the ASTM

Type 1 water from the 10-liter co mposite container. Prior to fill ing the sample bottles, the tubing

was purged for around 40 seconds. The sample bottles were placed in a “cleanbox” and the

ASTM Type 1 water was pumped through the tubing, capsule filter, and “Y” splitter, and into the

sample bottles. EPA collected the field blank sa mples as “true” split samples with Belews

Creek’s representative, using the same procedure discussed in the sample collection description

(Section 3.1).

The total mercury field blank sample for the in fluent to the bioreactor system (SP-7) and

for the effluent from the biorea ctor system (SP-8) were collect ed by shrouding one of the three

taps on the sample tap splitter with a clear pl astic bag. Before purging the sample tap, ASTM

Type 1 water was poured directly into the sample bottles under th e clear plastic bag.

The total and dissolved metals by 200.7 and metals by 200.8 field blank samples for the

influent to the bioreactor system (SP-7) and the effluent from th e bioreactor system (SP-8) were

collected by filling a 20-liter composite container with ASTM Type 1 water. The same T-splitter

tubing used to fill the metals composite container at each point was used with a pump to fill the

20-liter field blank composite cont ainer. Prior to attaching one e nd of the tubing to the sample

tap, it was placed directly into the container hol ding ASTM Type 1 water. The other end of the

tubing was attached to the vented cap on top of the 20-liter field blank composite container.

After enough volume was pumped into the 20-liter field blank composite container, the vented

cap was replaced with a closed cap and the contai ner was placed on ice in a covered plastic trash

can. The vented cap used for the field blank coll ection was the same cap that was later used for

the metals composite container.

After 24 hours, the ASTM Type 1 water in th e 20-liter field bla nk composite container

was pumped off into the individual sample bottles. The sample bottles were placed in a

“cleanbox” and the ASTM Type 1 water was pump ed through the tubing and “Y” splitter, and

into the sample bottles. EPA collected the fiel d blank samples as “true” split samples with

Belews Creek’s representative, using the same procedure discussed in the sample collection

description (Section 3.1). Prior to filling the sample bot tles, the tubing was purged with

approximately one liter of ASTM Type 1 water. First the samplers collected the total metals by

200.8 and total metals by 200.7 field blank samples. Then the sampling team attached a filter to

the tubing set and purged the tubing with approximately one liter of ASTM Type 1 water. The

samplers then collected the dissolved metals by 200.8, dissolved metals by 200.7, and dissolved

hexavalent chromium field blank samples.

No metals were detected in the field blank samples above the quantitation limit,

indicating that there was no cont amination from the sample collection procedures. Appendix

Tables A-16 through A-24 present al l the analytical results for the field blanks from each of the

# 5-4 sampling points, including all qua lified results and all results th at were measured above the

method detection limit, but below the quantitation limit (i.e., J-values).

5.2.4 Field Duplicates

The sampling team collected field duplicate samples to assess the sampling measurement

precision for the episode. Field dupl icate samples are separate samp les collected from the same

location as the original sample. The duplicate is filled immediately after the original sample and

is stored and analyzed independently. The re lative percent difference (RPD) between the two

sample results is examined to determine the precision of the data. EPA used the following

equation to calculate the RPD for the duplicate sample results.



# 100

2 D S D S (%) RPD         

 (5-1)

where:

S = concentration of the analyte from original sample analysis;

D = concentration of the analyte from the duplicate sample analysis; and

RPD = relative percent difference between the original and duplicate sample

result.

During this sampling episode, EPA collected duplicate samples for the influent to the

bioreactor system (SP-4) and th e effluent from the bioreactor system (SP-5) during day 3 and

day 2 of the sampling episode, respectively. Th e duplicate samples were analyzed for all

analytes. Tables 5-1 and 5-2 present the anal ytical results and the RPD for SP-4 and SP-5,

respectively. Results are rounded to three sign ificant digits. Appendix Tables A-7 and A-13

present all the analytical results for the influent to the bioreactor syst em (SP-2) Day 3 and the

duplicate of the influent to the bioreactor system (SP-4) sample analyses , including all qualified

results and all results that were measured a bove the method detection limit, but below the

quantitation limit (i.e., J-values). Appendix Tabl es A-10 and A-14 present all the analytical

results for the effluent from the bioreactor system (SP-3) Day 2 and the du plicate of the effluent

from the bioreactor system (SP-5) sample analys es, including all qualified results and all results

that were measured above the method detectio n limit, but below the quantitation limit (i.e., Jvalues).

# 5-5< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).NC – Not calculated.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Table 5-1. Field Duplicate Results – Influent to Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsOriginal Influentto BioreactorSystem, Day 3Concentration (SP-2)Duplicate Influentto BioreactorSystemConcentration (SP-4)AverageResultRelativePercentDifferenceClassicalsAmmonia 350.1 mg/L 1.10 1.00 1.05 9.52Nitrate Nitrite as N 353.2 mg/L 20.0 20.0 20.0 0.00Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl 351.2 mg/L ND (1.00) 2.80 < 1.65 NCBiochemical Oxygen Demand 5210B mg/L ND (20.0) ND (20.0) ND (20.0) NCChemical Oxygen Demand 410.4 mg/L 180 280 230 43.5Chloride 300.0 mg/L 7,400 7,400 7,400 0.00Sulfate 300.0 mg/L 2,200 1,200 1,700 58.8Cyanide, Total 4500 CN E mg/L ND (0.100) ND (0.100) ND (0.100) NCTotal Dissolved Solids 2540C mg/L 24,000 B 23,000 B 23,500 4.26Total Suspended Solids 2540D mg/L NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NCPhosphorus, Total 365.1 mg/L NQ (0.0500) B NQ (0.0500) B NQ (0.0500) NCTotal MetalsAluminum 200.7 ug/L NQ (200) ND (200) NQ (200) NCAntimony 200.8 ug/L NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NCArsenic 200.8 ug/L NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NCBarium 200.7 ug/L 380 380 380 0.00Beryllium 200.7 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCBoron 200.7 ug/L 150,000 B 150,000 B 150,000 0.00Cadmium 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCCalcium 200.7 ug/L 3,200,000 3,300,000 3,250,000 3.08Chromium 200.8 ug/L 20.0 ^ 20.0 ^ 20.0 0.00Cobalt 200.7 ug/L ND (20.0) ND (20.0) ND (20.0) NCCopper 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCIron 200.7 ug/L ND (200) ND (200) ND (200) NCLead 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCMagnesium 200.7 ug/L 720,000 720,000 720,000 0.00Manganese 200.7 ug/L NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NC

# 5-6< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).NC – Not calculated.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Table 5-1. Field Duplicate Results – Influent to Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsOriginal Influentto BioreactorSystem, Day 3Concentration (SP-2)Duplicate Influentto BioreactorSystemConcentration (SP-4)AverageResultRelativePercentDifferenceMercury 1631E ng/L 40,800 53,800 47,300 27.5Molybdenum 200.7 ug/L NQ (40.0) NQ (40.0) NQ (40.0) NCNickel 200.8 ug/L 7.20 7.20 7.20 0.00Selenium 200.8 ug/L 1,300 1,300 1,300 0.00Silver 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCSodium 200.7 ug/L 48,000 48,000 48,000 0.00Thallium 200.8 ug/L NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NCTin 200.7 ug/L ND (200) ND (200) ND (200) NCTitanium 200.7 ug/L NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NCVanadium 200.8 ug/L NQ (10.0) NQ (10.0) NQ (10.0) NCZinc 200.8 ug/L ND (10.0) ND (10.0) ND (10.0) NCDissolved MetalsAluminum 200.7 ug/L ND (200) ND (200) ND (200) NCAntimony 200.8 ug/L NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NCArsenic 200.8 ug/L NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NCBarium 200.7 ug/L 390 360 375 8.00Beryllium 200.7 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCBoron 200.7 ug/L 140,000 B 140,000 B 140,000 0.00Cadmium 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCCalcium 200.7 ug/L 3,400,000 3,100,000 3,250,000 9.23Chromium 200.8 ug/L 20.0 ^ 19.0 ^ 19.5 5.13Chromium (VI) 218.6 ug/L 12.8 13.5 13.2 5.32Cobalt 200.7 ug/L ND (20.0) ND (20.0) ND (20.0) NCCopper 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NCIron 200.7 ug/L NQ (200) ND (200) NQ (200) NCLead 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCMagnesium 200.7 ug/L 740,000 700,000 720,000 5.56Manganese 200.7 ug/L NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NC

# 5-7< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).NC – Not calculated.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Table 5-1. Field Duplicate Results – Influent to Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsOriginal Influentto BioreactorSystem, Day 3Concentration (SP-2)Duplicate Influentto BioreactorSystemConcentration (SP-4)AverageResultRelativePercentDifferenceMercury 1631E ng/L 43,500 44,400 44,000 2.05Molybdenum 200.7 ug/L NQ (40.0) NQ (40.0) NQ (40.0) NCNickel 200.8 ug/L 6.50 6.30 6.40 3.13Selenium 200.8 ug/L 1,300 1,200 1,250 8.00Silver 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCSodium 200.7 ug/L 49,000 46,000 47,500 6.32Thallium 200.8 ug/L NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NQ (2.00) NCTin 200.7 ug/L ND (200) ND (200) ND (200) NCTitanium 200.7 ug/L NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NCVanadium 200.8 ug/L NQ (10.0) NQ (10.0) NQ (10.0) NCZinc 200.8 ug/L ND (10.0) NQ (10.0) NQ (10.0) NC

# 5-8< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).The total mercury duplicate resultseems erroneous based on the Day 2 original sample result and the results from the other sampling days. The duplicate sample result wasexcluded from the presentation of the Day 2 average result in Table 4-3. Additionally, 247 ng/L (instead of 3,340 ng/L) was used in the calculation of the 4-day average resultpresented in Table 4-3 and 4-5.NC – Not calculated.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 5-2. Field Duplicate Results – Effluent from Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsOriginal Effluent fromBioreactor System, Day 2Concentration (SP-3)Duplicate Effluent fromBioreactor SystemConcentration (SP-5)AverageResultRelativePercentDifferenceClassicalsAmmonia 350.1 mg/L 4.30 4.60 4.45 6.74Nitrate Nitrite as N 353.2 mg/L NQ(0.100) ND (0.100) NQ (0.100) NCNitrogen, Total Kjeldahl 351.2 mg/L 5.80 5.70 F 5.75 1.74Biochemical OxygenDemand 5210B mg/L ND (10.0) ND (10.0) ND (10.0) NCChemical Oxygen Demand 410.4 mg/L 340 170 255 66.7Chloride 300.0 mg/L 7,600 7,800 7,700 2.60Sulfate 300.0 mg/L 1,400 1,400 1,400 0.00Cyanide, Total 4500 CN E mg/L NQ (0.100) F NQ (0.100) NQ (0.100) NCTotal Dissolved Solids 2540C mg/L 14,000 14,000 14,000 0.00Total Suspended Solids 2540D mg/L 22.0 26.0 24.0 16.7Phosphorus, Total 365.1 mg/L 0.130 B 0.130 B 0.130 0.00Total MetalsAluminum 200.7 ug/L NQ (200) NQ (200) NQ (200) NCAntimony 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCArsenic 200.8 ug/L NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NCBarium 200.7 ug/L 380 380 380 0.00Beryllium 200.7 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NC

# 5-9< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).The total mercury duplicate resultseems erroneous based on the Day 2 original sample result and the results from the other sampling days. The duplicate sample result wasexcluded from the presentation of the Day 2 average result in Table 4-3. Additionally, 247 ng/L (instead of 3,340 ng/L) was used in the calculation of the 4-day average resultpresented in Table 4-3 and 4-5.NC – Not calculated.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 5-2. Field Duplicate Results – Effluent from Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsOriginal Effluent fromBioreactor System, Day 2Concentration (SP-3)Duplicate Effluent fromBioreactor SystemConcentration (SP-5)AverageResultRelativePercentDifferenceBoron 200.7 ug/L 190,000 B 190,000 B 190,000 0.00Cadmium 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCCalcium 200.7 ug/L 3,300,000 3,300,000 3,300,000 0.00Chromium 200.8 ug/L ND (8.00) ^ ND (8.00) ^ ND (8.00) NCCobalt 200.7 ug/L ND (20.0) ND (20.0) ND (20.0) NCCopper 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCIron 200.7 ug/L NQ (200) NQ (200) NQ (200) NCLead 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCMagnesium 200.7 ug/L 760,000 760,000 760,000 0.00Manganese 200.7 ug/L 320 320 320 0.00Mercury 1631E ng/L 247 6,440* 3,340* 185Molybdenum 200.7 ug/L ND (40.0) ND (40.0) ND (40.0) NCNickel 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCSelenium 200.8 ug/L 26.0 25.0 25.5 3.92Silver 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCSodium 200.7 ug/L 50,000 50,000 50,000 0.00Thallium 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCTin 200.7 ug/L ND (200) ND (200) ND (200) NCTitanium 200.7 ug/L NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NC

# 5-10< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).The total mercury duplicate resultseems erroneous based on the Day 2 original sample result and the results from the other sampling days. The duplicate sample result wasexcluded from the presentation of the Day 2 average result in Table 4-3. Additionally, 247 ng/L (instead of 3,340 ng/L) was used in the calculation of the 4-day average resultpresented in Table 4-3 and 4-5.NC – Not calculated.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 5-2. Field Duplicate Results – Effluent from Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsOriginal Effluent fromBioreactor System, Day 2Concentration (SP-3)Duplicate Effluent fromBioreactor SystemConcentration (SP-5)AverageResultRelativePercentDifferenceVanadium 200.8 ug/L ND (10.0) NQ (10.0) NQ (10.0) NCZinc 200.8 ug/L ND (10.0) ND (10.0) ND (10.0) NCDissolved MetalsAluminum 200.7 ug/L NQ (200) B NQ (200) B NQ (200) NCAntimony 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCArsenic 200.8 ug/L NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NQ (4.00) NCBarium 200.7 ug/L 370 380 375 2.67Beryllium 200.7 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCBoron 200.7 ug/L 160,000 B 160,000 B 160,000 0.00Cadmium 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCCalcium 200.7 ug/L 3,600,000 3,600,000 3,600,000 0.00Chromium 200.8 ug/L ND (8.00) ND (8.00) ND (8.00) NCChromium (VI) 218.6 ug/L ND (10.0) T,Est ND (10.0) T,Est ND (10.0) NCCobalt 200.7 ug/L ND (20.0) ND (20.0) ND (20.0) NCCopper 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCIron 200.7 ug/L NQ (200) 410 < 255 NCLead 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCMagnesium 200.7 ug/L 750,000 760,000 755,000 1.32Manganese 200.7 ug/L 310 B 320 B 315 3.17

# 5-11< - Average result includes at least one value measured belowthe quantitation limit. (Calculation uses 1⁄2 the quantitation limit for values below the quantitation limit).The total mercury duplicate resultseems erroneous based on the Day 2 original sample result and the results from the other sampling days. The duplicate sample result wasexcluded from the presentation of the Day 2 average result in Table 4-3. Additionally, 247 ng/L (instead of 3,340 ng/L) was used in the calculation of the 4-day average resultpresented in Table 4-3 and 4-5.NC – Not calculated.ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).NQ – Analyte was measured above the method detection limit, butbelow the quantitation limit (number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit). The analytical result ispresented in Appendix A with a J flag designation. A “NQ” for the average result indicates that all results were below the quantitation limit, but at least one result is a J-value.^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.Table 5-2. Field Duplicate Results – Effluent from Bioreactor System, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsOriginal Effluent fromBioreactor System, Day 2Concentration (SP-3)Duplicate Effluent fromBioreactor SystemConcentration (SP-5)AverageResultRelativePercentDifferenceMercury 1631E ng/L 23.4 19.2 21.3 19.7Molybdenum 200.7 ug/L ND (40.0) NQ (40.0) NQ (40.0) NCNickel 200.8 ug/L ND (4.00) ND (4.00) ND (4.00) NCSelenium 200.8 ug/L 24.0 23.0 23.5 4.26Silver 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCSodium 200.7 ug/L 49,000 50,000 49,500 2.02Thallium 200.8 ug/L ND (2.00) ND (2.00) ND (2.00) NCTin 200.7 ug/L ND (200) ND (200) ND (200) NCTitanium 200.7 ug/L NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NQ (20.0) NCVanadium 200.8 ug/L ND (10.0) NQ (10.0) NQ (10.0) NCZinc 200.8 ug/L ND (10.0) ND (10.0) ND (10.0) NC

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# Appendix A

ANALYTICAL RESULTS

# A-1ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4711.1Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L40.0760.420Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L20.38529B,FBiochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100220Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,700Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,600Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.0020.01ND (0.01)U,FTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710017,000DTotal Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L111403,100DPhosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.35BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L502405,00092,0004Antimony200.8ug/L20.7228.4Arsenic200.8ug/L106.1202704Barium200.7ug/L22.5201,300Beryllium200.7ug/L20.7128.9Boron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.244.1Calcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0004,700,0004

# A-2ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationChromium200.8ug/L1016402604,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.12054Copper200.8ug/L104.820150Iron200.7ug/L232200100,0004Lead200.8ug/L20.732130Magnesium200.7ug/L5054010,000830,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205,5004Mercury1631Eng/L20,0004,83010,100248,000Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64045Nickel200.8ug/L20.8942304Selenium200.8ug/L103.1206,8004Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4723.7Tin200.7ug/L24.820015JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6201,400Vanadium200.8ug/L108.4501904Zinc200.8ug/L24.1103304Dissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)U,FAntimony200.8ug/L20.7222Arsenic200.8ug/L21.242.6J

# A-3ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationBarium200.7ug/L22.520650Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)U,FBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.243.5JCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,200,0004Chromium200.8ug/L23.388.7Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.1208.6JCopper200.8ug/L20.9641.6JIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)U,FLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400720,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.51202,1004Mercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02049,300Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64019JNickel200.8ug/L20.894100Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,3004Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00047,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4723.9Tin200.7ug/L24.82005.5J,FTitanium200.7ug/L21.6207.6J,F

# A-4ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-1. Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationVanadium200.8ug/L21.7103.2JZinc200.8ug/L24.11039

# A-5ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-2.Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4710.91JNitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L20.0380.214Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.3855.7Biochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100250Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,100Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,500Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.10.031JTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710014,000Total Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L111404,900Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.15BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L502405,00097,0004Antimony200.8ug/L20.72210Arsenic200.8ug/L53.110230Barium200.7ug/L22.5201,200Beryllium200.7ug/L20.7129.7Boron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.243.6JCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0005,300,0004Chromium200.8ug/L58.220250^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.12061Copper200.8ug/L20.964170Iron200.7ug/L232200110,0004

# A-6ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-2.Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationLead200.8ug/L20.732120Magnesium200.7ug/L5054010,000760,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.51206,0004Mercury1631Eng/L20,0004,83010,100257,000Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64047Nickel200.8ug/L52.210240Selenium200.8ug/L51.6106,300Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00046,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4723.2Tin200.7ug/L24.820017JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6201,500Vanadium200.8ug/L54.225210Zinc200.8ug/L51025290Dissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420012J,BAntimony200.8ug/L20.7222.5Arsenic200.8ug/L21.242.8JBarium200.7ug/L22.520640BBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.243.3JCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,100,000B,4Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)U

# A-7ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-2.Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationCobalt200.7ug/L21.12028Copper200.8ug/L20.9641.8JIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400670,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205,3004Mercury1631Eng/L204.8310.1119Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64024JNickel200.8ug/L20.894130Selenium200.8ug/L20.624400Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00045,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4723.9Tin200.7ug/L24.82008.8JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6207.8JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.11032

# A-8ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-3. Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4710.83JNitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L20.0380.216Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.3856.5Biochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100210Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,600Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,100Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.10.037JTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710013,000Total Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L111403,300DPhosphorus, Total365.1mg/L50.0250.251.3BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420083,0004Antimony200.8ug/L20.7229.6Arsenic200.8ug/L53.110240Barium200.7ug/L22.5201,200Beryllium200.7ug/L20.7128.2Boron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.243.7JCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0004,000,0004Chromium200.8ug/L58.220250^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.12056Copper200.8ug/L20.964160Iron200.7ug/L23220099,0004

# A-9ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-3. Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationLead200.8ug/L20.732130Magnesium200.7ug/L221400670,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205,6004Mercury1631Eng/L20,0004,83010,100291,000Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64045Nickel200.8ug/L52.210230Selenium200.8ug/L51.6106,600Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00046,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4723.4Tin200.7ug/L24.820015JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6201,400Vanadium200.8ug/L21.710200Zinc200.8ug/L51025290Dissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.42009.6J,BAntimony200.8ug/L20.7222Arsenic200.8ug/L21.244.8Barium200.7ug/L22.520660Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.242.5JCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,600,0004Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)U,T,Est

# A-10ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.D – Laboratory duplicate RPD greater than method-specified criteria.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-3. Influent to FGD Wastewater TreatmentSystem, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationCobalt200.7ug/L21.12028Copper200.8ug/L20.9644.2Iron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400690,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205,400B,4Mercury1631Eng/L10024.150.5142Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64025JNickel200.8ug/L20.894140Selenium200.8ug/L20.624410Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00047,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4723.8Tin200.7ug/L24.82007.8JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6207.8JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7102.3JZinc200.8ug/L24.11032

# A-11ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-4.Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4710.88JNitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L20.0380.215Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.3855.5Biochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100180Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5008,000Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,500Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.10.024JTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710025,000BTotal Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L111402,500Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.014J,BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420082,000Antimony200.8ug/L20.7229.1Arsenic200.8ug/L106.120200Barium200.7ug/L22.5201,200Beryllium200.7ug/L20.7128.4Boron200.7ug/L501705,000170,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.243.5JCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0004,100,000Chromium200.8ug/L101640250^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.12055Copper200.8ug/L20.964140Iron200.7ug/L232200100,000Lead200.8ug/L20.732120Magnesium200.7ug/L221400710,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205,800

# A-12ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-4.Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMercury1631Eng/L20,0004,83010,100224,000Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64044Nickel200.8ug/L104.520220Selenium200.8ug/L103.1206,600Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4724Tin200.7ug/L24.820013JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6201,300Vanadium200.8ug/L21.710190Zinc200.8ug/L102050290Dissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7222.5Arsenic200.8ug/L21.244.3Barium200.7ug/L22.520700Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.242.1JCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,300,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.12027Copper200.8ug/L20.9641.8JIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400700,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205,400

# A-13ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-4.Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMolybdenum200.7ug/L21.64024JNickel200.8ug/L20.894140Selenium200.8ug/L20.624550Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4724Tin200.7ug/L24.82005.9JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6209.1JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7103.5JZinc200.8ug/L24.11033

# A-14ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-5.Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4711.2Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L20.0380.219Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.3853.5J,BBiochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L102.420ND (20)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100370Chloride300.0mg/L200516007,800Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,300Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.1ND (0.1)UTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710016,000Total Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.147.6Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.012J,BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L502405,000ND (5,000)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.5JArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.8JBarium200.7ug/L22.520390Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000160,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,700,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.3817^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.9640.97JIron200.7ug/L23220041JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L5054010,000810,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51204.3J

# A-15ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-5.Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02046,600Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64020JNickel200.8ug/L20.89412Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,100Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4721.5JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.7JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7104.7JZinc200.8ug/L24.1105.4JDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7222.1Arsenic200.8ug/L21.242.7JBarium200.7ug/L22.520410BBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000160,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,400,000BChromium200.8ug/L23.3817Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.961013.4Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.9641.2JIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400760,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51203.7J

# A-16ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-5.Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02047,000Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64020JNickel200.8ug/L20.89413Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,100Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00049,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4721.8JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.2JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7103JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-17ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-6.Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4711.3Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L20.0380.219Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.192.50.71J,BBiochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L102.420ND (20)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100320Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5008,000Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,300Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.1ND (0.1)UTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710015,000Total Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.1412Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.012J,BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200120JAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.5JArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.8JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,300,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.3818^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)U

# A-18ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-6.Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMagnesium200.7ug/L221400740,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51204JMercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02043,000Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64021JNickel200.8ug/L20.89411Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,200Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00050,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.85JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6209JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7104.4JZinc200.8ug/L24.11012Dissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.6JArsenic200.8ug/L21.242.4JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,600,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.3818Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.961011.7T,EstCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.9643J

# A-19ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-6.Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400730,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51203.2J,BMercury1631Eng/L2,0004831,01049,300Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64020JNickel200.8ug/L20.89410Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,200Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00049,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.77JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.2JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7105.1JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-20ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-7. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-SpecificQLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4711.1Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L50.0950.520Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.0771ND (1)UBiochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L102.420ND (20)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100180Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,400Sulfate300.0mg/L100235002,200Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.1ND (0.1)UTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710024,000BTotal Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.142JPhosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.006J,BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420070JAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.8JArsenic200.8ug/L21.242.2JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,200,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.3820^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)U

# A-21ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-7. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-SpecificQLConcentrationIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400720,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205JMercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02040,800Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64018JNickel200.8ug/L20.8947.2Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,300Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.57JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6209.2JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7103.5JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.9JArsenic200.8ug/L21.242.4JBarium200.7ug/L22.520390Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,400,000

# A-22ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-7. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-SpecificQLConcentrationChromium200.8ug/L23.3820^Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.961012.8Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L23220048JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400740,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51204.5JMercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02043,500Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64019JNickel200.8ug/L20.8946.5Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,300Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00049,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.58JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.7JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7104.7JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-23ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-8. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4710.96JNitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L50.0950.521FNitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.07712.6Biochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L102.420ND (20)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100140FChloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,900Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,200Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.1ND (0.1)U,FTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710026,000BTotal Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.142.4JPhosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.0074J,BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420019JAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.3JArsenic200.8ug/L21.242JBarium200.7ug/L22.520420BBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,700,0004Chromium200.8ug/L23.3820Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L23220045JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400740,0004

# A-24ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-8. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationManganese200.7ug/L20.51205.1JMercury1631Eng/L2,0004831,01053,300Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64021JNickel200.8ug/L20.8948.7Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,3004Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00050,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.61JTin200.7ug/L24.82005.1JTitanium200.7ug/L21.6209.7JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7103.9JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.8JArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.9JBarium200.7ug/L22.520420Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,700,0004Chromium200.8ug/L23.3820^Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.961014.6Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)U

# A-25ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-8. Influent to the Bioreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMagnesium200.7ug/L221400740,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.51203.1JMercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02044,400Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64021JNickel200.8ug/L20.8949.7Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,3004Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00050,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.57JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6209.1JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7103.7JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-26ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-9. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4714.5Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L10.0190.1ND (0.1)U,FNitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.07716.1FBiochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100240Chloride300.0mg/L200516008,000Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,400Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.0020.010.012FTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710016,000Total Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.146.8Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.12BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L502405,000ND (5,000)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.242.2JBarium200.7ug/L22.520390Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000180,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0004,000,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200130JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L5054010,000890,000

# A-27ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-9. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationManganese200.7ug/L20.5120470Mercury1631Eng/L20048.3101230Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.6247.3Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00051,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6207.7JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420016J,BAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.2JBarium200.7ug/L22.520370BBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000160,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,200,000BChromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200110JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)U

# A-28ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-9. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMagnesium200.7ug/L221400730,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120410Mercury1631Eng/L204.8310.123.1Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.6401.9JNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.6248.1Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.2JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-29ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-10. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4714.3Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L10.0190.10.019JNitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.07715.8Biochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100340Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,600Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,400Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.10.057J,FTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710014,000Total Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.1422Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.13BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420024JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.3JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000190,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,300,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200130J

# A-30ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-10. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400760,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120320Mercury1631Eng/L10024.150.5247Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.62426Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00050,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420020J,BAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.4JBarium200.7ug/L22.520370Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000160,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,600,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)U,T,Est

# A-31ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-10. Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200130JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400750,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120310BMercury1631Eng/L204.8310.123.4Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.62424Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00049,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.1JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-32ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.H – Sample was prepared/analyzed beyond the specified holding time.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-11.Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4714.4Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L10.0190.1ND (0.1)U,FNitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.07716.3B,F,HBiochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100130FChloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,000Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,300Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.10.039J,FTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710024,000BTotal Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.144Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.11B,FTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420022JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.6JBarium200.7ug/L22.520370Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000170,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,300,0004Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200300

# A-33ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.H – Sample was prepared/analyzed beyond the specified holding time.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-11.Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400750,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120260Mercury1631Eng/L10024.150.5346Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.6401.9JNickel200.8ug/L20.8940.97JSelenium200.8ug/L20.6245.1Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.3JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420019JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.5JBarium200.7ug/L22.520370Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000B,4Cadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,300,0004Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)U

# A-34ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.4 – MS and/or MSD did not meet laboratorycriteria, but sample concentration is fourtimes greater thanthe matrix spike amount, so control limits are not applicable.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.H – Sample was prepared/analyzed beyond the specified holding time.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-11.Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200170JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400740,0004Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120260Mercury1631Eng/L102.415.0528.2Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.6244.9Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.5JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7102.2JZinc200.8ug/L24.11012F

# A-35ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-12.Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4714.5Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L10.0190.1ND (0.1)UNitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.07716Biochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100190Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,800Sulfate300.0mg/L100235002,500Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.10.032JTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710055,000BTotal Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.143.6JPhosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.05ND (0.05)UTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420021JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.4JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380BBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,600,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200150JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400740,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120230

# A-36ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-12.Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMercury1631Eng/L10024.150.5406Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.6403.1JNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.62425Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00049,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.8JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420020JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.5JBarium200.7ug/L22.520370Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,600,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200160JLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400730,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120230

# A-37ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-12.Effluent from the Bioreactor System, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMercury1631Eng/L102.415.0536.1Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.6403JNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.62422Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.5JVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-38ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-13. Duplicate of Influentto the Bioreactor System Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4711Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L50.0950.520Nitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.07712.8Biochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L102.420ND (20)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100280Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,400Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,200Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.1ND (0.1)UTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710023,000BTotal Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.142JPhosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.014J,BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.9JArsenic200.8ug/L21.243JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000150,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,300,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.3820^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400720,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51205J

# A-39ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-13. Duplicate of Influentto the Bioreactor System Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMercury1631Eng/L2,0004831,01053,800Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64019JNickel200.8ug/L20.8947.2Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,300Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00048,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.64JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6209.4JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7104JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.7221.7JArsenic200.8ug/L21.242.7JBarium200.7ug/L22.520360Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000140,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,100,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.3819^Chromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.961013.5Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.9641.2JIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400700,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.51203.8J

# A-40ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-13. Duplicate of Influentto the Bioreactor System Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationMercury1631Eng/L4,0009652,02044,400Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.64019JNickel200.8ug/L20.8946.3Selenium200.8ug/L20.6241,200Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00046,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.4720.49JTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208.2JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7105.9JZinc200.8ug/L24.1106.1J

# A-41ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-14. Duplicate of Effluentfrom the Bioreactor System Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationClassicalsAmmonia350.1mg/L10.4714.6Nitrate Nitrite as N353.2mg/L10.0190.1ND (0.1)UNitrogen, Total Kjeldahl351.2mg/L10.07715.7FBiochemical Oxygen Demand5210Bmg/L51.210ND (10)UChemical Oxygen Demand410.4mg/L520100170Chloride300.0mg/L5001301,5007,800Sulfate300.0mg/L100235001,400Cyanide, Total4500 CN Emg/L10.020.10.064JTotal Dissolved Solids2540Cmg/L14710014,000Total Suspended Solids2540Dmg/L11.1426Phosphorus, Total365.1mg/L10.0050.050.13BTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420022JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.8JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000190,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,300,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200130J

# A-42ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-14. Duplicate of Effluentfrom the Bioreactor System Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationLead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400760,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120320Mercury1631Eng/L2,0004831,0106,440Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.62425Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00050,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6207.9JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7101.9JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420029J,BAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.241.7JBarium200.7ug/L22.520380Beryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L501705,000160,000BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L501,70010,0003,600,000Chromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L11.9610ND (10)U,T,Est

# A-43ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.Est – Estimated value.F – MS and/or MSD not within laboratory control limits.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.T – Temperature at time of receipt was above the method control criteria.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-14. Duplicate of Effluentfrom the Bioreactor System Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200410Lead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400760,000Manganese200.7ug/L20.5120320BMercury1631Eng/L102.415.0519.2Molybdenum200.7ug/L21.6409.4JNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.62423Silver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,00050,000Thallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.6208JVanadium200.8ug/L21.7102.2JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# a 

# Aluminum was detected in two equipment blanks for the 10-liter composite container at 2.53 ug/L and 4.71 ug/L.

ND – Not detected (number in parenthesis is the report limit).



# A-44 Table A-15. Bottle Blank and Equipment Blank Analytical Data, Belews Creek

Analyte Method Process Units Concentration

HDPE 250 ml Plastic Bottles – Bottle Blank (for metals and hexavalent chromium samples)

Aluminum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (4.0)

Antimony EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Arsenic EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.15)

Barium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

Beryllium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Boron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (3.0)

Cadmium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Calcium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (40)

Chromium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Cobalt EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Copper EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Iron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (10)

Lead EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.040)

Magnesium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (2.5)

Manganese EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Molybdenum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Nickel EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Selenium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.60)

Silver EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Sodium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (20)

Thallium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.0050)

Tin EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Titanium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.50)

Vanadium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Zinc EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

HDPE 500 ml Plastic Bottles – Bottle Blank (for metals samples)

Aluminum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (4.0)

Antimony EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Arsenic EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.15)

Barium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

Beryllium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Boron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (3.0)

Cadmium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Calcium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (40)

Chromium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Cobalt EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Copper EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Iron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (10)

# a 

# Aluminum was detected in two equipment blanks for the 10-liter composite container at 2.53 ug/L and 4.71 ug/L.

ND – Not detected (number in parenthesis is the report limit).



# A-45 Table A-15. Bottle Blank and Equipment Blank Analytical Data, Belews Creek

Analyte Method Process Units Concentration

Lead EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.040)

Magnesium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (2.5)

Manganese EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Molybdenum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Nickel EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Selenium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.60)

Silver EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Sodium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (20)

Thallium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.0050)

Tin EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Titanium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.50)

Vanadium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Zinc EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

125 ml Glass Bottles – Bottle Blank (for mercury composite samples)

Mercury EPA 1631E Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.00050)

250 ml Glass Bottles – Bottle Bl ank (for mercury grab samples)

Mercury EPA 1631E Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.00050)

LDPE 10 L Composite Bottles – Bottle Blank (sample composite bottle for dissolved/filtration pump-off)

Aluminum a 

# EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L 4.71

Antimony EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Arsenic EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Barium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Beryllium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Cadmium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Chromium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (1.0)

Cobalt EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Copper EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.30)

Lead EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.050)

Manganese EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Molybdenum EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Nickel EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Selenium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (2.0)

Silver EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Thallium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.050)

Vanadium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (1.0)

Zinc EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

LDPE 20 L Composite Bottles – Bottle Blank (sample composite bottle for dissolved/filtration pump-off)

Aluminum EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (2.0)

Antimony EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

# a 

# Aluminum was detected in two equipment blanks for the 10-liter composite container at 2.53 ug/L and 4.71 ug/L.

ND – Not detected (number in parenthesis is the report limit).



# A-46 Table A-15. Bottle Blank and Equipment Blank Analytical Data, Belews Creek

Analyte Method Process Units Concentration

Arsenic EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Barium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Beryllium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Cadmium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Chromium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (1.0)

Cobalt EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Copper EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.30)

Lead EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.050)

Manganese EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Molybdenum EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Nickel EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Selenium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (2.0)

Silver EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.10)

Thallium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.050)

Vanadium EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (1.0)

Zinc EPA 1638 Dissolved ug/L ND (0.50)

Sample Tap Tubing Set – Equipment Blank (seven feet of #73 silicone tubing, Y-sp litter, and two pieces of 5

feet of #24 silicone tubing for sample collect ion for mercury and metals from sample taps)

Aluminum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (4.0)

Antimony EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Arsenic EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.15)

Barium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

Beryllium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Boron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (3.0)

Cadmium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Calcium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (40)

Chromium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Cobalt EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Copper EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Iron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (10)

Lead EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.040)

Magnesium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (2.5)

Manganese EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Mercury EPA 1631E Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.00050)

Molybdenum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Nickel EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Selenium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.60)

Silver EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Sodium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (20)

# a 

# Aluminum was detected in two equipment blanks for the 10-liter composite container at 2.53 ug/L and 4.71 ug/L.

ND – Not detected (number in parenthesis is the report limit).



# A-47 Table A-15. Bottle Blank and Equipment Blank Analytical Data, Belews Creek

Analyte Method Process Units Concentration

Thallium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.0050)

Tin EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Titanium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.50)

Vanadium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Zinc EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

Pump-Off Tubing Set – Equipment Blan k (Three feet of Teflon® tubing, 10 feet of #73 silicone tubing, Ysplitter, and two pieces of 5 feet of #24 silicone tubing for total and di ssolved sample collection for metals)

Aluminum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (4.0)

Antimony EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Arsenic EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.15)

Barium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

Beryllium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Boron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (3.0)

Cadmium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Calcium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (40)

Chromium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Cobalt EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Copper EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Iron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (10)

Lead EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.040)

Magnesium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (2.5)

Manganese EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Mercury EPA 1631E Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.00050)

Molybdenum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Nickel EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Selenium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.60)

Silver EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Sodium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (20)

Thallium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.0050)

Tin EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Titanium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.50)

Vanadium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Zinc EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

T-Splitter Tubing Set – Equipment Blank (Ten feet of #7 3 silicone tubing, T-splitter, six feet of #73 silicone

tubing, and 15 feet of #73 silicone tubing for total and dissolved sample collect ion for metal composites)

Aluminum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (4.0)

Antimony EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Arsenic EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.15)

Barium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

Beryllium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

# a 

# Aluminum was detected in two equipment blanks for the 10-liter composite container at 2.53 ug/L and 4.71 ug/L.

ND – Not detected (number in parenthesis is the report limit).



# A-48 Table A-15. Bottle Blank and Equipment Blank Analytical Data, Belews Creek

Analyte Method Process Units Concentration

Boron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (3.0)

Cadmium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Calcium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (40)

Chromium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Cobalt EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Copper EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Iron EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (10)

Lead EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.040)

Magnesium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (2.5)

Manganese EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Mercury EPA 1631E Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.00050)

Molybdenum EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.060)

Nickel EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Selenium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.60)

Silver EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.020)

Sodium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (20)

Thallium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.0050)

Tin EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Titanium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.50)

Vanadium EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.10)

Zinc EPA 1638 Total Recoverable ug/L ND (0.20)

# A-49ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-16. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment SystemField Blank, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420018JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UBarium200.7ug/L22.520ND (20)UBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L26.720034J,BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L269400ND (400)UChromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400ND (400)UManganese200.7ug/L20.5120ND (20)UMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)UMolybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.6241.2JSilver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,000ND (10,000)UThallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.620ND (20)UVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)U

# A-50ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-16. Influent to FGD Wastewater Treatment SystemField Blank, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UBarium200.7ug/L22.520ND (20)UBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L26.720035J,BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L269400100JChromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L10.392ND (2)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.9641JIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L22140072JManganese200.7ug/L20.51200.84JMolybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.624ND (4)USilver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,000210JThallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.620ND (20)UVanadium200.8ug/L21.7102.2JZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-51ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-17. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)UAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UBarium200.7ug/L22.520ND (20)UBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L26.7200ND (200)UCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L269400110JChromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400ND (400)UManganese200.7ug/L20.5120ND (20)UMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)UMolybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.624ND (4)USilver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,000ND (10,000)UThallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.620ND (20)UVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)U

# A-52ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-17. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 1 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UBarium200.7ug/L22.520ND (20)UBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L26.720037J,BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L26940077J,BChromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L10.392ND (2)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400ND (400)UManganese200.7ug/L20.5120ND (20)UMolybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.624ND (4)USilver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,000ND (10,000)UThallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.620ND (20)UVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-53ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-18. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 2 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)U

# A-54ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-19. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 3 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)U

# A-55J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.Table A-20. Influent to the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 4 Analytical Results, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsMercury1631Eng/L10.240.50.27J

# A-56ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-21. Effluent from the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 1 AnalyticalResults, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.420067JAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UBarium200.7ug/L22.520ND (20)UBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L26.7200ND (200)UCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L269400ND (400)UChromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)U,^Cobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400ND (400)UManganese200.7ug/L20.5120ND (20)UMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)UMolybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.624ND (4)USilver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,000ND (10,000)UThallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.620ND (20)UVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)UDissolved MetalsAluminum200.7ug/L29.4200ND (200)U

# A-57ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).^ - ICV, CCV, ICB, CCB, ISA, ISB, CRI, or MRL standard: Instrument related QC exceeds the control limits.B – Analyte was found in the blank and sample.J – Result measured above the MDL, but less than the quantitation limit.U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-21. Effluent from the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 1 AnalyticalResults, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationAntimony200.8ug/L20.722ND (2)UArsenic200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UBarium200.7ug/L22.520ND (20)UBeryllium200.7ug/L20.712ND (2)UBoron200.7ug/L26.720028J,BCadmium200.8ug/L21.24ND (4)UCalcium200.7ug/L269400ND (400)UChromium200.8ug/L23.38ND (8)UChromium (VI)218.6ug/L10.392ND (2)UCobalt200.7ug/L21.120ND (20)UCopper200.8ug/L20.964ND (4)UIron200.7ug/L232200ND (200)ULead200.8ug/L20.732ND (2)UMagnesium200.7ug/L221400ND (400)UManganese200.7ug/L20.5120ND (20)UMolybdenum200.7ug/L21.640ND (40)UNickel200.8ug/L20.894ND (4)USelenium200.8ug/L20.624ND (4)USilver200.8ug/L20.592ND (2)USodium200.7ug/L218010,000ND (10,000)UThallium200.8ug/L20.472ND (2)UTin200.7ug/L24.8200ND (200)UTitanium200.7ug/L21.620ND (20)UVanadium200.8ug/L21.710ND (10)UZinc200.8ug/L24.110ND (10)U

# A-58ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-22. Effluent from the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 2 AnalyticalResults, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)U

# A-59ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-23. Effluent from the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 3 AnalyticalResults, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)U

# A-60ND – Not detected (number in parentheses is the quantitation limit).U – Result below the MDL. (Number shown in parentheses is the quantitation limit).Table A-24. Effluent from the Bioreactor System Field Blank, Day 4 AnalyticalResults, Belews CreekAnalyteMethodUnitsDilutionFactorSampleSpecific MDLSample-Specific QLConcentrationTotal MetalsMercury1631Eng/L10.240.5ND (0.5)U

# Appendix B

DATA REVIEW NARRATIVES

# Appendix C

PICTURES FROM THE SAMPLING EPISODE

# C-1 Figure C-1. Sampler Working Inside a “Cleanbox”

# C-2 Figure C-2. Sample Tap and Tubing at the Influent to the FGD Wastewater Treatment

System

# C-3 Figure C-3. Sample Collection Set-Up at the Pump-Off Station

# C-4 Figure C-4. Sample Collection Set-Up at th e Influent to the Bioreactor System

# C-5 Figure C-5. Sample Tap and Tubing at the Effluent from the Bioreactor System