**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: J11070315 **Project Name: WWTS - Biweekly** 

**L ab Contact:**  **Jason C Perkins**
Date: **8/9/2011 Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd**  **Customer Name(s): FGD WWTS**

**Mailcode: Belews Steam Station Belews Creek, NC 28012** 

**Phone: 980-875-5348**
Report Authorized By: (Signature)

Program Comments: **FGD BiMonthly**
Data Flags & Calculations: **Any analytical tests or individual analytes within a test flagged with an "X" or "1" indicate a deviation from the method quality system or quality control requirement. All results are reported on a dry weight basis unless otherwise 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.**

### Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station Collection Date and Time Collected By Sample Description **2011015802 BELEWS 27-Jul-11 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON FGD Purge Eff**  **2011015803 BELEWS 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM TRAVIS THORNTON EQ TANK EFF.**  **2011015804 BELEWS 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BIOREACTOR 1 INF.**  **2011015805 BELEWS 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BIOREACTOR 2 INF.**  **2011015806 BELEWS 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BIOREACTOR 2 EFF.**  **2011015807 BELEWS 19-Jul-11 9:30 AM L.DAVIS**  **Trip Blank 2011015808 BELEWS 19-Jul-11 9:30 AM**  **L.DAVIS FILTER BLANK**  **7 Total Samples 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. The Vendor Laboratories have been qualified by the**  **Analytical Laboratory Yes**  **No**



## Technical Validation Review C hecklist:

**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 Test Case Narratives**  **Analytical Laboratory QC Report Chain of Custody** 

**Reviewed By: DataBase Administrator**  **Date: 8/9/2011**  **Yes**

**Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately**

## Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J11070315

2011015802 **Collection Date: 27-Jul-11 8:30 AM Site:**  **FGD Purge Eff Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER **Mercury (Hg)** 416 **ug/L EPA 245.1 05-Aug-11 10:10 AGIBBS**  **5**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP **Boron (B)** 197 **mg/L EPA 200.7 29-Jul-11 11:47 DJSULL1**  **0.5**
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS **Selenium (Se)** 389 **ug/L EPA 200.8 01-Aug-11 11:50 KRICHAR**  **10**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS **Arsenic (As)** 248 **ug/L EPA 200.8 03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131**  **10 Chromium (Cr)**  359 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Copper (Cu)** 335 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Nickel (Ni)** 343 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Selenium (Se)** 7110 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 20**  **Silver (Ag)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Zinc (Zn)** 616 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 20** 
SELENIUM SPECIATION **Vendor Parameter** Complete **V_AS&C**
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS **TDS** 22000 **mg/L SM2540C 28-Jul-11 15:15 TJA7067**  **200** 2011015803 **Collection Date: 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM Site:**  **EQ TANK EFF. Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER **Mercury (Hg)** 118 **ug/L EPA 245.1 05-Aug-11 10:12 AGIBBS**  **2.5**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP **Boron (B)** 134 **mg/L EPA 200.7 29-Jul-11 11:51 DJSULL1**  **0.5**
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS **Selenium (Se)** 271 **ug/L EPA 200.8 01-Aug-11 11:50 KRICHAR**  **10**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS **Arsenic (As)** 214 **ug/L EPA 200.8 03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131**  **10 Chromium (Cr)**  221 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Copper (Cu)** 200 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Nickel (Ni)** 211 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10** 

## Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J11070315

2011015803 **Collection Date: 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM Site:**  **EQ TANK EFF. Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS **Selenium (Se)** 8980 **ug/L EPA 200.8 03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131**  **20 Silver (Ag)**  < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Zinc (Zn)** 376 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 20**  2011015804 **Collection Date: 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM Site:**  **BIOREACTOR 1 INF. Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP **Boron (B)** 176 **mg/L EPA 200.7 29-Jul-11 11:55 DJSULL1**  **0.5**
DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS **Selenium (Se)** 252 **ug/L EPA 200.8 01-Aug-11 11:50 KRICHAR**  **10**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS **Arsenic (As)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8 03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131**  **10 Chromium (Cr)**  < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Copper (Cu)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Nickel (Ni)** 21.6 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Selenium (Se)** 292 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Silver (Ag)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Zinc (Zn)** < 20 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 20** 
SELENIUM SPECIATION **Vendor Parameter** Complete **V_AS&C** 2011015805 **Collection Date: 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM Site:**  **BIOREACTOR 2 INF. Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP **Boron (B)** 167 **mg/L EPA 200.7 29-Jul-11 11:59 DJSULL1**  **0.5**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS **Arsenic (As)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8 03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131**  **10 Chromium (Cr)**  < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Copper (Cu)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Nickel (Ni)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Selenium (Se)** 59.2 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Silver (Ag)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10**  **Zinc (Zn)** < 20 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 20** 

## Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J11070315

2011015806 **Collection Date: 27-Jul-11 8:00 AM Site:**  **BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER **Mercury (Hg)** < 1 **ug/L EPA 245.1 05-Aug-11 10:15 AGIBBS**  **1**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP **Boron (B)** 173 **mg/L EPA 200.7 29-Jul-11 12:03 DJSULL1**  **0.5**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS **Arsenic (As)** < 5 **ug/L EPA 200.8 03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131**  **5 Chromium (Cr)**  < 5 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 5**  **Copper (Cu)** < 5 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 5**  **Nickel (Ni)** < 5 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 5**  **Selenium (Se)** 5.88 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 5**  **Silver (Ag)** < 5 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 5**  **Zinc (Zn)** < 10 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:41 MHH7131 10** 
SELENIUM SPECIATION **Vendor Parameter** Complete **V_AS&C** 2011015807 **Collection Date: 19-Jul-11 9:30 AM Site:**  **Trip Blank Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP **Boron (B)** < 0.05 **mg/L EPA 200.7 29-Jul-11 11:23 DJSULL1**  **0.05**
TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS **Arsenic (As)** < 1 **ug/L EPA 200.8 03-Aug-11 11:26 MHH7131**  **1 Chromium (Cr)**  < 1 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:26 MHH7131 1**  **Copper (Cu)** < 1 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:26 MHH7131 1**  **Nickel (Ni)** < 1 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:26 MHH7131 1**  **Selenium (Se)** < 1 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:26 MHH7131 1**  **Silver (Ag)** < 1 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:26 MHH7131 1**  **Zinc (Zn)** < 2 **ug/L EPA 200.8**  **03-Aug-11 11:26 MHH7131 2** 
SELENIUM SPECIATION **Vendor Parameter** Complete **V_AS&C** 2011015808 **Collection Date: 19-Jul-11 9:30 AM Site:**  **FILTER BLANK Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

## Certificate of Laboratory Analysis This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.



### Order # J11070315

2011015808 **Collection Date: 19-Jul-11 9:30 AM Site:**  **FILTER BLANK Matrix: OTHER** 

Analyte Analysis Date/Time Method Units Qualifiers RDL Result Sample #:

Analyst DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS **Selenium (Se)** < 2 **ug/L EPA 200.8 01-Aug-11 11:37 KRICHAR**  **2**

### August 8 , 201 1

Jay Perkins Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 875-5 245 Project: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly Sampling) (LIMS # J1107031 5 )

Dear Mr. Perkin s, Attached is the report associated with four (4 ) aqueous samples submitted for selenium speciation analysis on Ju ly 28 , 2011. The samples were received in a sealed cooler at -0. 3 o 

### C on July 29, 2011. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-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,

Ben Wozniak Project Manager Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

### Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Report prepared for: Jay Perkins Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 Project: Belews - FGD WWTS ( Bi -Monthly Sampling) (LIMS # J11070315)

August 8 , 201 1

1. Sample Reception Four (4 ) aqueous samples in 125mL HDPE bottles (provided by Applied Speciation and Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysi s on July 28, 2011 . The samples were received on July 29, 2011 in a sealed co ntainer at -0.3 o 

### C. The samples were received in a laminar flow clean hood void of trace metals contamination and ultra-violet radia tion. Upon reception, the samples were designated discrete sample identifiers. An aliquot of each sample was filtered (0.45μm) and these filtrates were stored in a secure, monitored cryofreezer (maintained at a temperature of -80 o 

### C) until selenium speciation analysis could be performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS).

2. Sample Preparation All sample preparation is performed in laminar flow clean hoods known to be free from trace metals contamination. All applied water for dilutions and sample preservatives are monitored for contamination to account for any biases associated with the sample results. Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC -ICP-DRC

- MS Prior to analysis, an aliquot of each sample was filtered with a syringe filter (0.45μm) and injected directly into a sealed autosampler vial. No further sample preparation was performed as any chemical alteration of the samples 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 platfor m. Prior to sample analysis, all calibration curves are verified using second source standard s 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 minimal interval of every ten analytical runs. Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC -ICP-DRC

- MS All samples for selenium speciation analysis were analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on August 2 , 2011 . An aliquot of each sample is injected onto an anion exchange column and mobilized by a basic (pH > 7) gradient. The eluting selenium species are then introduced into a radio frequency (RF) plasma where energy-transfer processes cause desolvation, atomization, and ionization. The ions are extracted from the plasma through a differentially-pumped vacuum interface and travel through a pressurized chamber (DRC) containing a specific reactive 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.

4. Analytical Issues The overall analyses went very well and no significant analytical issues were encountered. All sample results have been corrected in accordance with the continuing calibration verification recoveries to account for perceived instrument bias. All quality control parameters associated with these samples were within acceptance limits with the following exceptions: The recoveries associated with the matrix spike (MS) and matrix spike duplicate (MSD) performed on the sample identified as Batch QC were below the established control limit of 75% for selenocyanate (0.0 % for both). The MS and MSD also included selenite in the spiking solution which yielded elevated recoveries (168.2 % and 166.0 %, respectively)

. The low recoveries for selenocyanate correlate with the elevated recoveries of selenite suggesting that the sample matrix induces species conversion. The fact that no species conversion was observed in the ICV or CCVs, which contain both selenite and selenocyanate, demonstrates that the applied method stabilizes these selenium species in solution. Since the conversion of selenocyanate to selenite in the MS and MSD is a function of the sample matrix and the recoveries confirm a mass balance, no corrective action was required. The reported results

### are deemed representative of the supplied samples and suggest that selenocyanate is not

stable in the spiked sample matrix. 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. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely,

Ben Wozniak Project Manager Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLCSample Results
Sample ID Se(IV) Se(VI) SeCN MeSe(IV) SeMe Unknown Se Species (n) FGD Purge Eff 144 149 ND (<1.9) ND (<4.4) ND (<4.4) 0 (0) BioReactor 1 Inf 68.2 122 ND (<0.49) 2.4 ND (<1.1) 0 (0) BioReactor 2 Eff ND (<0.87) ND (<1.9) ND (<0.49) ND (<1.1) ND (<1.1) 0 (0) Metals Trip Blk ND (<0.17) ND (<0.38) ND (<0.10) ND (<0.22) ND (<0.22) 0 (0) All results reflect the applied dilution and are reported in μg/L 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: Ben Wozniak Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: August 8, 2011 LIMS #J11070315Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 10x eMDL 50x eMDL 200x Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.017 0.17 0.87 3.5 Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.038 0.38 1.9 7.7 SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.010 0.10 0.49 1.9 MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.022 0.22 1.1 4.4 SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.022 0.22 1.1 4.4 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 Se(IV) LCS 9.57 9.48 99.0 Se(VI) LCS 9.48 9.42 99.4 SeCN LCS 8.92 9.10 102.0 MeSe(IV) LCS 6.47 6.53 100.9 SeMe LCS 9.32 8.74 93.7 LIMS #J11070315 Date: August 8, 2011 Report Generated by: Ben Wozniak Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly Sampling)

Contact: Jay PerkinsQuality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Rep 1 Rep 2 Mean RPD Se(IV) Batch QC** 3.70 3.78 3.74 2.0 Se(VI) Batch QC** ND (<1.9) ND (<1.9) NC NC SeCN Batch QC** ND (<0.49) ND (<0.49) NC NC MeSe(IV) Batch QC** ND (<1.1) ND (<1.1) NC NC SeMe Batch QC** ND (<1.1) ND (<1.1) NC NC ND = Not detected at the applied dilution NC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL ** Batch QC performed on BioReactor 2 Eff from LIMS # J11070314
Quality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike Duplicate Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Spike Conc MS Result Recovery Spike Conc MSD Result Recovery RPD Se(IV) Batch QC** 278.0 471.4 168.2* 278.0 465.3 166.0* 1.3 Se(VI) Batch QC** 252.3 225.8 89.5 252.3 222.5 88.2 1.5 SeCN Batch QC** 228.8 ND (<0.49) 0.0* 228.8 ND (<0.49) 0.0* NC NC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL * The recovery is outside the established control limit of 75-125%; please see narrative ** Batch QC performed on BioReactor 2 Eff from LIMS # J11070314 Date: August 8, 2011 Report Generated by: Ben Wozniak Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS (Bi-Monthly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins LIMS #J11070315