13339 Hagers Ferry Road

Huntersville, NC 28078-7929

McGuire Nuclear Complex - MG03A2

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

Order Summary Report

Analytical Laboratory

Order Number: J13080507

Project Name: WWTS FGD-Routine 2013

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 9/17/2013

Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd

Customer Name(s): Bill Kennedy, Wayne Chapman, Melonie Martin

Mailcode: Belews Steam Station

Belews Creek, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

Report Authorized By:

(Signature)

Program Comments:

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

Data Flags & Calculations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Data Package:

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

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

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

order of individual sections within this report is as follows:

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

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

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

Certification:

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

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

specific methods. 

Jason C Perkins

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2013020586 BELEWS 27-Aug-13 7:40 AM TO FGD Purge Eff 

2013020587 BELEWS 27-Aug-13 7:45 AM TO EQ Tank Eff 

2013020588 BELEWS 27-Aug-13 7:50 AM TO BioReactor 1 Inf 

2013020589 BELEWS 27-Aug-13 8:00 AM TO BioReactor 2 Inf 

2013020590 BELEWS 27-Aug-13 8:05 AM TO BioReactor 2 Eff 

2013020591 BELEWS 27-Aug-13 7:55 AM TO Filter Blk 

2013020592 BELEWS 27-Aug-13 7:35 AM TO TRIP BLANK 

7 Total Samples

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COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals 

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures).

All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits.

All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable.

Yes No

Technical Validation Review

Checklist:

Yes No

Yes No

Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results

Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation

Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries

Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis

Analytical Laboratory QC Report

Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: DBA Account Date: 9/17/2013

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13080507

2013020586

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 7:40 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 90 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 08/30/2013 16:33 BGN9034

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 2.5 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 08/30/2013 09:43 DKJOHN2

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 185 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 09/03/2013 10:52 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 186 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/13/2013 12:54 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 606 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) 490 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) 344 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 397 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 8450 ug/L 20 20 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) 539 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:15 DJSULL1

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

2013020587

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 7:45 AM

Site: EQ Tank Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 2.5 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 08/30/2013 09:45 DKJOHN2

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 184 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 09/03/2013 10:56 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 98.4 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/13/2013 12:58 DJSULL1

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13080507

2013020587

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 7:45 AM

Site: EQ Tank Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 181 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) 194 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) 103 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 174 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 2570 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) 167 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:28 DJSULL1

2013020588

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 7:50 AM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

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

Vendor Parameter Complete ug/l Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 187 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 09/03/2013 11:00 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 98.7 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/13/2013 13:01 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 10.1 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 80.8 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:31 DJSULL1

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13080507

2013020589

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 8:00 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

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

Vendor Parameter Complete ug/l Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 193 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 09/03/2013 11:04 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:35 DJSULL1

2013020590

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 8:05 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 100 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 08/30/2013 16:52 BGN9034

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

Vendor Parameter Complete ug/l Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 199 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 09/03/2013 11:08 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 5.44 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:38 DJSULL1

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13080507

2013020590

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 8:05 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

TDS 17000 mg/L 100 1 SM2540C 08/29/2013 15:00

2013020591

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 7:55 AM

Site: Filter Blk 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 1.58 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/13/2013 12:40 DJSULL1

2013020592

Collection Date: 27-Aug-13 7:35 AM

Site: TRIP BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 1 EPA 200.7 09/03/2013 10:44 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 09/12/2013 12:08 DJSULL1

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September 9, 2013 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

(704) 875-5245 

Project: Belews – FGD WWTS (Flex Fuel Study)** (LIMS# J13080507) 

Mr. Perkins,

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

selenium speciation analysis on August 28, 2013. The samples were received in a sealed cooler 

at -0.3°C on August 29, 2013. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion 

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

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

following report. 

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

 Sincerely, 

 

 Russell Gerads 

 Vice President 

 Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

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Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

Report prepared for: 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

Project: Belews – FGD WWTS (Flex Fuel Study)** (LIMS# J13080507) 

September 9, 2013 

1. Sample Reception 

Three (3) aqueous samples were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on August 28, 

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

samples were received in acceptable condition on August 29, 2013 in a sealed container at 

-0.3°C.

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

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

borosilicate glass vials submitted for total mercury were preserved with bromine 

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

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

performed. 

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

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

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

inductively coupled plasma collision reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-CRC-MS). 

2. Sample Preparation 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Sample Analysis 

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

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

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

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

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

analytical platform. 

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

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

Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing calibration 

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

of every ten analytical runs. 

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

quantitation were analyzed by cold vapor inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry 

(CV-ICP-MS) on September 4, 2013. Aliquots of each sample are reacted with a reductant 

in-line and transported to a gas-liquid separator. The volatile elemental mercury that is 

formed is then swept by a stream of argon gas into a radio frequency (RF) plasma where 

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

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

on the basis of their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) by a mass spectrometer. A solid-state 

detector detects ions transmitted through the mass analyzer and the resulting current is 

processed by a data handling system. 

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

analysis was analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma collision reaction 

cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-CRC-MS) on August 30, 2013. An aliquot of each sample is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

data handling system. 

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

identification. 

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4. Analytical Issues 

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

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

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

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

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

preparation blanks are artificially biased low. 

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

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

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

bias the results for other selenium species. 

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

blanks preserved and analyzed concurrently with the submitted samples. 

The mercury recovery for the matrix spike duplicate performed on the sample identified as 

Batch QC was above the established control limit of 125% (128.9%). All other quality 

control parameters were within acceptance limits signifying acceptable instrument 

performance. Since the variance is isolated to the individual analysis no corrective action was 

necessary. 

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

Sincerely, 

Russell Gerads 

Vice President 

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

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Sample Results

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

Unknown Se 

Species (n)

FGD Purge Eff NR 152 55.5 ND (<1.5) 6.7 ND (<1.3) 0 (0)

BioReactor 1 Inf 0.248 12.3 46.7 ND (<0.36) 1.90 ND (<0.33) 2.13 (1)

BioReactor 2 Inf 0.0645 NR NR NR NR NR NR

BioReactor 2 Eff 0.0120 ND (<0.24) ND (<0.39) ND (<0.36) ND (<0.33) ND (<0.33) 0 (0)

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

NR = Analysis not requested

ND = Not detected at the applied dilution

SeCN = Selenocyanate

MeSe(IV) = Methylseleninic acid

SeMe = Selenomethionine

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

n = number of unknown Se species observed

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Total Mercury & Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Flex Fuel Study)**

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: September 9, 2013

LIMS #J13080507

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Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 5x eMDL 250x eMDL 1000x

Hg 0.0012 0.0006 0.0000 0.0005 0.0006 0.0005 0.0003 0.0015 - -

Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.001 - 0.24 0.96

Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.002 - 0.39 1.6

SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.001 - 0.36 1.5

MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.001 - 0.33 1.3

SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.001 - 0.33 1.3

eMDL = Estimated Method Detection Limit

*Please see narrative regarding eMDL calculations

Quality Control Summary - Certified Reference Materials

Analyte (μg/L) CRM True Value Result Recovery

Hg NIST 1641d 1568 1799 114.7

Se(IV) LCS 4.79 4.70 98.3

Se(VI) LCS 4.74 4.50 94.8

SeCN LCS 4.46 4.40 98.6

MeSe(IV) LCS 3.24 2.85 88.0

SeMe LCS 4.66 4.30 92.3

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Total Mercury & Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Flex Fuel Study)**

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J13080507

Date: September 9, 2013

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates

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

Hg Batch QC 0.0132 0.0129 0.0131 2.3

Se(IV) Batch QC 312.5 289.9 301.2 7.5

Se(VI) Batch QC 65.4 66.6 66.0 1.8

SeCN Batch QC ND (<1.5) ND (<1.5) NC NC

MeSe(IV) Batch QC 6.40 6.62 6.5 3.4

SeMe Batch QC ND (<1.3) ND (<1.3) NC NC

ND = Not detected at the applied dilution

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

Quality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike Duplicate

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

Hg Batch QC 2.000 2.470 122.8 2.000 2.591 128.9* 4.8

Se(IV) Batch QC 5560 6039 103.2 5560 5950 101.6 1.5

Se(VI) Batch QC 5045 5204 101.8 5045 5211 102.0 0.1

SeCN Batch QC 4575 4570 99.9 4575 4582 100.2 0.3

*The recovery exceeds the established control limit of 125%. Please see narrative.

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Total Mercury & Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Flex Fuel Study)**

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J13080507

Date: September 9, 2013

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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