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: J12040113

Project Name: Somerville Waste Water

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 4/18/2012

Customer Address: 253 Plant Allen Road

Customer Name(s): Don Scruggs, Robbin Jolly, Ray Lidke, Bill Kennedy

Belmont, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

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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.

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 

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

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

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

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2012008086 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 10:40 AM BILL HASKINS FGD Purge Eff 

2012008087 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 10:34 AM Matt Campbell EQ Tank Eff 

2012008088 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 10:30 AM Matt Campbell BioReactor 1 Inf 

2012008089 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 3:20 PM BILL HASKINS BioReactor 1 Inf BLANK 

2012008090 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 10:43 AM Matt Campbell BioReactor 2 Inf 

2012008091 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 3:35 PM BILL HASKINS BioReactor 2 Inf BLANK 

2012008092 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 10:38 AM Matt Campbell BioReactor 2 Eff 

2012008093 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 3:27 PM BILL HASKINS BioReactor 2 Eff BLANK 

2012008094 ALLEN 04-Apr-12 9:05 AM BILL HASKINS Filter Blk 

9 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.

The Vendor Laboratories have been qualified by the 

Analytical Laboratory

Yes No

Technical Validation Review

Checklist:

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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: DataBase Administrator Date: 4/18/2012

Yes

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12040113

2012008086

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:40 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 230 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 10-Apr-12 16:50 JAHERMA

Chloride 2000 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 10-Apr-12 16:50 JAHERMA

Sulfate 1800 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 10-Apr-12 16:50 JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 52.6 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 12-Apr-12 14:02 AGIBBS

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 88.1 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

Calcium (Ca) 1600 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

Iron (Fe) 123 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

Lithium (Li) 0.190 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

Magnesium (Mg) 592 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

Manganese (Mn) 8.65 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

Potassium (K) 33.2 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

Sodium (Na) 29.5 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:39 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Manganese (Mn) 6680 ug/L 20 20 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:02 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 148 ug/L 20 20 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:02 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 200 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 234 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 235 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 261 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 1740 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 317 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:30 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_AS&C

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PACE

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12040113

2012008086

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:40 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PACE

2012008087

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:34 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) 11.0 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 12-Apr-12 14:05 AGIBBS

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 20.0 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

Calcium (Ca) 474 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

Iron (Fe) 26.5 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

Lithium (Li) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

Magnesium (Mg) 143 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

Manganese (Mn) 1.90 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

Potassium (K) 9.69 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

Sodium (Na) 12.0 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:43 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Manganese (Mn) 1600 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:06 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 48.0 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:06 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 43.1 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 44.3 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 49.8 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 57.2 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 437 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 70.4 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:33 KRICHAR

2012008088

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:30 AM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12040113

2012008088

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:30 AM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

MERCURY 1631 - DISSOLVED

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 48.3 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

Calcium (Ca) 1340 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

Iron (Fe) < 0.1 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

Lithium (Li) 0.062 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

Magnesium (Mg) 339 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

Manganese (Mn) 0.108 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

Potassium (K) 11.7 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

Sodium (Na) 23.9 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:47 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Manganese (Mn) 101 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:10 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 145 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:10 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 145 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:36 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_AS&C

2012008089

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 3:20 PM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

MERCURY 1631 - DISSOLVED

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12040113

2012008090

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:43 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

MERCURY 1631 - DISSOLVED

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 41.3 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

Calcium (Ca) 1370 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

Iron (Fe) 5.00 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

Lithium (Li) 0.061 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

Magnesium (Mg) 315 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

Manganese (Mn) 0.400 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

Potassium (K) 12.9 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

Sodium (Na) 23.8 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:51 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Manganese (Mn) 386 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:14 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 32.5 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:14 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 10.1 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 35.3 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:39 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_AS&C

2012008091

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 3:35 PM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12040113

2012008091

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 3:35 PM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631 - DISSOLVED

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

2012008092

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:38 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 600 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 10-Apr-12 16:14 JAHERMA

Chloride 2200 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 10-Apr-12 16:14 JAHERMA

Sulfate 1300 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 10-Apr-12 16:14 JAHERMA

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

MERCURY 1631 - DISSOLVED

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 24.9 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

Calcium (Ca) 1450 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

Iron (Fe) 0.297 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

Lithium (Li) 0.057 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

Magnesium (Mg) 258 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

Manganese (Mn) 0.763 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

Potassium (K) 14.7 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

Sodium (Na) 22.4 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 11-Apr-12 14:55 DJSULL1

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Manganese (Mn) 694 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:17 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 12.6 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 15:17 KRICHAR

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12040113

2012008092

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 10:38 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 11.8 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 9.79 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 12-Apr-12 01:42 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_AS&C

2012008093

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 3:27 PM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

MERCURY 1631 - DISSOLVED

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

2012008094

Collection Date: 04-Apr-12 9:05 AM

Site: Filter Blk 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Manganese (Mn) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 14:10 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 16-Apr-12 14:10 KRICHAR

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This data package contains the analytical results for the project identified above and includes a Case Narrative, Sample 

Results and Chain of Custody. Unless otherwise noted, all samples were received in acceptable condition and processed 

according to the referenced methods. 

Data qualifiers are flagged individually on each sample. A key reference for the data qualifiers appears at the end of this case 

narrative.

NC Certification No. 402

SC Certification No. 99012

NC Drinking Water Cert No. 37735

Case Narrative

04/16/2012

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Jay Perkins

13339 Hagers Ferry Road

Huntersville, NC 28078

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild Boar/Miller Creek

Project No.: J12040113

Lab Submittal Date: 04/09/2012

Prism Work Order: 2040177

VA Certification No. 1287

Please call if you have any questions relating to this analytical report.

Respectfully,

PRISM LABORATORIES, INC.

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Data Qualifiers Key Reference:

HT Sample received and analyzed outside of the hold time.

MDL Method Detection Limit

BRL Below Reporting Limit

RPD Relative Percent Difference

*

Results reported to the reporting limit. All other results are reported to the MDL with values between MDL and 

reporting limit indicated with a J.

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Sample Receipt Summary

04/16/2012

Prism Work Order: 2040177

Client Sample ID Lab Sample ID Matrix Date Sampled Date Received

2012008086/FGD Purge Eff 2040177-01 Water 04/04/12 04/09/12

2012008088/BioReactor 1 Inf 2040177-02 Water 04/04/12 04/09/12

2012008090/BioReactor 2 Inf 2040177-03 Water 04/04/12 04/09/12

2012008092/BioReactor 2 Eff 2040177-04 Water 04/04/12 04/09/12

Samples received in good condition at 0.9 degrees C unless otherwise noted.

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Laboratory Report

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Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild 

Boar/Miller Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2040177-01

Prism Work Order: 2040177

Time Collected: 04/04/12 10:40

Time Submitted: 04/09/12 14:20

2012008086/FGD Purge Eff

J12040113

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.0 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 4/10/12 14:00 JAB P2D0151

Total Alkalinity 36 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0209

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0210

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 36 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0211

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Laboratory Report

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Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild 

Boar/Miller Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2040177-02

Prism Work Order: 2040177

Time Collected: 04/04/12 10:30

Time Submitted: 04/09/12 14:20

2012008088/BioReactor 1 Inf

J12040113

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.0 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 4/10/12 14:00 JAB P2D0151

Total Alkalinity 14 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0209

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0210

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 14 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0211

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Laboratory Report

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Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild 

Boar/Miller Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2040177-03

Prism Work Order: 2040177

Time Collected: 04/04/12 10:43

Time Submitted: 04/09/12 14:20

2012008090/BioReactor 2 Inf

J12040113

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 6.2 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 4/10/12 14:00 JAB P2D0151

Total Alkalinity 29 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0209

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0210

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 29 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0211

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Laboratory Report

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Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild 

Boar/Miller Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2040177-04

Prism Work Order: 2040177

Time Collected: 04/04/12 10:38

Time Submitted: 04/09/12 14:20

2012008092/BioReactor 2 Eff

J12040113

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 6.4 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 4/10/12 14:00 JAB P2D0151

Total Alkalinity 33 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0209

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0210

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 33 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 4/12/12 13:00 JAB P2D0211

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4/16/12

Level II QC Report

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No: J12040113

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild 

Boar/Miller Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Prism Work Order: 2040177

Time Submitted: 4/9/2012 2:20:00PM

Result Limit

Reporting

Units Level

Spike

Result

Source

%REC

%REC

Limits RPD

RPD

 Analyte Limit Notes 

General Chemistry Parameters - Quality Control

Batch P2D0151 - NO PREP

LCS (P2D0151-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/10/12 

pH 6.88 pH Units 6.860 100 99-101

Batch P2D0209 - NO PREP

Blank (P2D0209-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Total Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

LCS (P2D0209-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Total Alkalinity 252 5.0 mg/L 250.0 101 90-110

LCS Dup (P2D0209-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Total Alkalinity 248 5.0 mg/L 250.0 99 90-110 2 200

Batch P2D0210 - NO PREP

Blank (P2D0210-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

LCS (P2D0210-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity 252 5.0 mg/L 90-110

LCS Dup (P2D0210-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity 248 5.0 mg/L 90-110 2 200

Batch P2D0211 - NO PREP

Blank (P2D0211-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

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4/16/12

Level II QC Report

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No: J12040113

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild 

Boar/Miller Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Prism Work Order: 2040177

Time Submitted: 4/9/2012 2:20:00PM

Result Limit

Reporting

Units Level

Spike

Result

Source

%REC

%REC

Limits RPD

RPD

 Analyte Limit Notes 

General Chemistry Parameters - Quality Control

Batch P2D0211 - NO PREP

LCS (P2D0211-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 252 5.0 mg/L 250.0 101 90-110

LCS Dup (P2D0211-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 04/12/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 248 5.0 mg/L 250.0 99 90-110 2 200

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April 11, 2012

LIMS USE: FR - TERRY WHITNER

LIMS OBJECT ID: 92115913

92115913

Project:

Pace Project No.:

RE:

Terry Whitner

Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC

PO Box 37929

DPEHS

Charlotte, NC 28237

J12040113

Dear Terry Whitner:

Enclosed are the analytical results for sample(s) received by the laboratory on April 05, 2012. The

results relate only to the samples included in this report. Results reported herein conform to the

most current TNI standards and the laboratory's Quality Assurance Manual, where applicable, unless

otherwise noted in the body of the report.

Analyses were performed at the Pace Analytical Services location indicated on the sample analyte

page for analysis unless otherwise footnoted.

If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Kevin Herring

kevin.herring@pacelabs.com

Project Manager

Enclosures

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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CERTIFICATIONS

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92115913

J12040113

Asheville Certification IDs

2225 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC 28804

Florida/NELAP Certification #: E87648

Massachusetts Certification #: M-NC030

North Carolina Drinking Water Certification #: 37712

North Carolina Wastewater Certification #: 40

South Carolina Certification #: 99030001

Virginia Certification #: 00072

West Virginia Certification #: 356

Virgina/VELAP Certification #: 460147

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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SAMPLE ANALYTE COUNT

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92115913

J12040113

Lab ID Sample ID Method

Analytes

Analysts Reported Laboratory

92115913001 2012008086 SM 2540C LMD 1 PASI-A

SM 2540D LMD 1 PASI-A

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92115913

J12040113

Sample: 2012008086 Lab ID: 92115913001 Collected: 04/04/12 10:40 Received: 04/05/12 16:15 Matrix: Water

Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual

2540C Total Dissolved Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540C

Total Dissolved Solids 8600 mg/L 500 1 04/09/12 10:08

2540D Total Suspended Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540D

Total Suspended Solids 3300 mg/L 125 1 04/10/12 21:13

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Date: 04/11/2012 09:32 AM Page 4 of 8

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALITY CONTROL DATA

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92115913

J12040113

QC Batch:

QC Batch Method:

Analysis Method:

Analysis Description:

WET/20383

SM 2540C

SM 2540C

2540C Total Dissolved Solids

Associated Lab Samples: 92115913001

Parameter Units

Blank

Result

Reporting

Limit Qualifiers

METHOD BLANK: 747782

Associated Lab Samples: 92115913001

Matrix: Water

Analyzed

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L ND 25.0 04/09/12 10:05

Parameter Units

LCS

Result

% Rec

Conc. % Rec Limits Qualifiers

LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE: 747783

Spike LCS

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 250 256 102 80-120

Parameter Units

Dup

Result Result RPD Qualifiers

92115798001

SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 747784

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 396 381 4

Parameter Units

Dup

Result Result RPD Qualifiers

92115908001

SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 747785

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 107 111 4

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALITY CONTROL DATA

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92115913

J12040113

QC Batch:

QC Batch Method:

Analysis Method:

Analysis Description:

WET/20401

SM 2540D

SM 2540D

2540D Total Suspended Solids

Associated Lab Samples: 92115913001

Parameter Units

Blank

Result

Reporting

Limit Qualifiers

METHOD BLANK: 748576

Associated Lab Samples: 92115913001

Matrix: Water

Analyzed

Total Suspended Solids mg/L ND 2.5 04/10/12 21:12

Parameter Units

LCS

Result

% Rec

Conc. % Rec Limits Qualifiers

LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE: 748577

Spike LCS

Total Suspended Solids mg/L 250 244 98 80-120

Parameter Units

Dup

Result Result RPD Qualifiers

92115871001

SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 748578

Total Suspended Solids mg/L 8.0 8.6 7

Parameter Units

Dup

Result Result RPD Qualifiers

92115991001

SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 748579

Total Suspended Solids mg/L 160 162 1

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALIFIERS

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92115913

J12040113

DEFINITIONS

DF - Dilution Factor, if reported, represents the factor applied to the reported data due to changes in sample preparation, dilution of

the sample aliquot, or moisture content.

ND - Not Detected at or above adjusted reporting limit.

J - Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit.

MDL - Adjusted Method Detection Limit.

S - Surrogate

1,2-Diphenylhydrazine (8270 listed analyte) decomposes to Azobenzene.

Consistent with EPA guidelines, unrounded data are displayed and have been used to calculate % recovery and RPD values.

LCS(D) - Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate)

MS(D) - Matrix Spike (Duplicate)

DUP - Sample Duplicate

RPD - Relative Percent Difference

NC - Not Calculable.

SG - Silica Gel - Clean-Up

U - Indicates the compound was analyzed for, but not detected.

N-Nitrosodiphenylamine decomposes and cannot be separated from Diphenylamine using Method 8270. The result reported for

each analyte is a combined concentration.

Acid preservation may not be appropriate for 2-Chloroethylvinyl ether, Styrene, and Vinyl chloride.

Pace Analytical is TNI accredited. Contact your Pace PM for the current list of accredited analytes.

TNI - The NELAC Institute.

LABORATORIES

PASI-A Pace Analytical Services - Asheville

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALITY CONTROL DATA CROSS REFERENCE TABLE

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92115913

J12040113

Lab ID Sample ID QC Batch Method QC Batch Analytical Method

Analytical

Batch

92115913001 2012008086 SM 2540C WET/20383

92115913001 2012008086 SM 2540D WET/20401

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Date: 04/11/2012 09:32 AM Page 8 of 8

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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3958 6th Ave NW • Seattle, WA 98107 • T: 206-632-6206 • F: 206-632-6017 • www.brooksrand.com • brl@brooksrand.com 

April 16, 2012 

Duke Energy 

ATTN: Jay Perkins 

Scientific Support-Laboratory

13339 Hagers Ferry Road 

Huntersville NC 28078 

jcperkins@duke-energy.com 

labcustomer@duke-energy.com 

RE: Project DUK-HV1201 Client Project: J12040113 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

On April 6, 2012, Brooks Rand Labs (BRL) received three (3) wastewater samples and three (3) 

corresponding field blanks. Samples were logged-in for total mercury (THg) and dissolved 

mercury (DHg). All samples were received, prepared, analyzed, and stored according to BRL 

SOPs and EPA methodology. 

The results were blank-corrected as described in the calculations section of the applicable 

SOP(s) and may be evaluated using adjusted reporting limits to account for sample aliquot size. 

Please refer to the Sample Results page for sample-specific detection limits and other details. 

Data used for regulatory purposes has a 24 hour filtration holding time requirement. Nonregulatory purposed data has a 48 hour filtration holding time. The samples were received 

within the 48 hours of filtration requirement and no sample results were qualified. 

The analysis of initial calibration blank (-IBL2) produced multiple peaks. The purge vessel used 

for –IBL4 was re-analyzed as –IBL5; a typical peak was observed and the re-analysis was 

reported. 

The containers designated for DHg analysis of BioReactor 1 Inf and BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk

appeared to be mislabeled as the field blank was discolored and the field sample was clear. The 

BRL and Duke Energy Labels were cross referenced for confirmation. The analysis produced a 

result clearly indicating sample BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk was not a field blank. The reported 

concentration of 9.90 ng/L was confirmed by re-analysis. This LIMS# appears to be impacted by 

sample mis-labeling when examining the results. The total Hg result of sample BioReactor 1 Inf

was a non-detectable concentration while the associated DHg result was 10.6 ng/L. 

Aside from concentration qualifiers, all data was reported without further qualification and all 

associated quality control sample results met the acceptance criteria. 

BRL, an accredited laboratory, certifies the reported results of all analyses for which BRL is 

NELAP accredited meet all NELAP requirements. For more details, see the Report Information

page of the report. 

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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this report. 

Sincerely, 

 

Tiffany Stilwater 

Project Manager 

tiffany@brooksrand.com 

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Definition of Data Qualifiers

(Effective 9/23/09)

Laboratory Accreditation

BRL is accredited by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP) through the State of Florida 

Department of Health, Bureau of Laboratories (E87982) and is certified to perform many environmental analyses. BRL is 

also certified by many other states to perform environmental analyses. For a current list of our accreditations /certifications, 

please visit our website at <http://www.brooksrand.com/default.asp?contentID=586>. Results reported relate only to the 

samples listed in the report.

Report Information

BLK

BRL

BS

CAL

CCV

CRM

D

DUP

ICV

MSD

ND

NR

PS

REC

RPD

RSD

SCV

SOP

method blank 

Brooks Rand Labs

laboratory fortified blank

calibration standard

continuing calibration verification

certified reference material

dissolved fraction

duplicate

initial calibration verification

matrix spike duplicate

non-detect

non-reportable

post preparation spike

percent recovery

relative percent difference

relative standard deviation

secondary calibration verification

standard operating procedure

MDL

MRL

MS

method detection limit

method reporting limit

matrix spike

SRM

T

COC

standard reference material

total recoverable fraction

chain of custody record 

Common Abbreviations

These qualifiers are based on those previously utilized by Brooks Rand, Ltd., those found in the EPA SOW ILM03.0, 

Exhibit B, Section III, pg. B-18, and the USEPA Laboratory Data Validation Functional Guidelines for Evaluating Inorganic 

Analyses; USEPA; July 2002. These supersede all previous qualifiers ever employed by BRL.

B Detected by the instrument, the result is > the MDL but ≤ the MRL. Result is reported and considered an estimate.

E An estimated value due to the presence of interferences. A full explanation is presented in the narrative.

H Holding time and/or preservation requirements not met. Result is estimated.

J Estimated value. A full explanation is presented in the narrative.

J-M Duplicate precision (RPD) for associated QC sample was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated.

J-N Spike recovery for associated QC sample was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated.

M Duplicate precision (RPD) was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated.

N Spike recovery was not within acceptance criteria. Result is estimated.

R Rejected, unusable value. A full explanation is presented in the narrative.

U Result is ≤ the MDL or client requested reporting limit (CRRL). Result reported as the MDL or CRRL.

X Result is not BLK-corrected and is within 10x the absolute value of the highest detectable BLK in the batch. 

Result is estimated.

Field Quality Control Samples

Please be notified that certain EPA methods require the collection of field quality control samples of an appropriate type 

and frequency; failure to do so is considered a deviation from some methods and for compliance purposes should only be 

done with the approval of regulatory authorities. Please see the specific EPA methods for details regarding required field 

quality control samples.

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Sample Information

Sample Lab ID Report Matrix Type Sampled Received

BioReactor 1 Inf 1214041-01 Influent Sample 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 1 Inf 1214041-02 Influent Sample 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 1214041-03 DIW Field Blank 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 1214041-04 DIW Field Blank 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf 1214041-05 Influent Sample 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf 1214041-06 Influent Sample 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 1214041-07 DIW Field Blank 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 1214041-08 DIW Field Blank 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff 1214041-09 Effluent Sample 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff 1214041-10 Effluent Sample 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff Blk 1214041-11 DIW Field Blank 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff Blk 1214041-12 DIW Field Blank 04/04/2012 04/06/2012

Batch Summary

Analyte Lab Matrix Method Prepared Analyzed Batch Sequence

Hg Water EPA 1631 04/12/2012 04/13/2012 B120617 1200265

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Sample Results

Sample Analyte Report Matrix Fraction Result Qualifier MDL MRL Unit Batch Sequence

BioReactor 1 Inf, 

1214041-01 Hg Influent T 0.15 U 0.15 0.41 ng/L B120617 1200265

1214041-02 Hg Influent D 10.6 1.46 3.90 ng/L B120617 1200265

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk, 

1214041-03 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.41 ng/L B120617 1200265

1214041-04 Hg DIW D 9.90 0.30 0.81 ng/L B120617 1200265

BioReactor 2 Eff, 

1214041-09 Hg Effluent T 42.8 0.73 1.95 ng/L B120617 1200265

1214041-10 Hg Effluent D 5.69 0.31 0.82 ng/L B120617 1200265

BioReactor 2 Eff Blk, 

1214041-11 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120617 1200265

1214041-12 Hg DIW D 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120617 1200265

BioReactor 2 Inf, 

1214041-05 Hg Influent T 213 3.06 8.16 ng/L B120617 1200265

1214041-06 Hg Influent D 12.5 1.53 4.08 ng/L B120617 1200265

BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk, 

1214041-07 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120617 1200265

1214041-08 Hg DIW D 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120617 1200265

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Accuracy & Precision Summary

Batch: B120617

Analyte Native Spike Result Units REC & Limits RPD & Limits

Method: EPA 1631

Lab Matrix: Water

Sample

B120617-SRM1 Certified Reference Material (1213013, NIST 1641d 1000x dilution)

Hg 15.68 15.87 ng/L 101% 85-115

B120617-MS2 Matrix Spike (1214040-01)

Hg 87.22 408.2 506.3 ng/L 103% 71-125

B120617-MSD2 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1214040-01)

Hg 87.22 408.2 515.1 ng/L 105% 71-125 242%

B120617-MS1 Matrix Spike (1214040-09)

Hg 50.64 250.5 303.4 ng/L 101% 71-125

B120617-MSD1 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1214040-09)

Hg 50.64 256.0 307.7 ng/L 100% 71-125 241%

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Method Blanks & Reporting Limits

Batch: B120617

Method: EPA 1631

Matrix: Water

Analyte: Hg

Sample Result Units

B120617-BLK1 0.06 ng/L

B120617-BLK2 0.08 ng/L

B120617-BLK3 0.07 ng/L

B120617-BLK4 0.07 ng/L

Average: 0.07 Standard Deviation: 0.01 MDL: 0.15

Limit: 0.50 Limit: 0.10 MRL: 0.40

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1200265

Instrument: THG-05 Method: EPA 1631

Date: 04/13/2012

Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg

Lab ID True Value Result Units REC & Limits

1200265-IBL1 5.12 pg of Hg

1200265-IBL3 4.70 pg of Hg

1200265-IBL4 4.34 pg of Hg

1200265-CAL1 25.00 24.88 pg of Hg 100%

1200265-CAL2 100.0 100.1 pg of Hg 100%

1200265-CAL3 500.0 504.4 pg of Hg 101%

1200265-CAL4 2500 2490 pg of Hg 100%

1200265-CAL5 10000 9991 pg of Hg 100%

1200265-ICV1 1568 1587 pg of Hg 101% 85-115

1200265-CCB1 7.72 pg of Hg

1200265-IBL5 4.70 pg of Hg

1200265-CCV2 500.0 487.5 pg of Hg 98% 77-123

1200265-CCV3 500.0 502.6 pg of Hg 101% 77-123

1200265-CCV4 500.0 490.8 pg of Hg 98% 77-123

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 Client PO: 141391

Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1214041-01 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-02 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-03 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-04 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-05 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-06 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

3958 6th Avenue NW Seattle WA 98107 · P(206) 632-6206 · F(206) 632-6017 · brl@brooksrand.com · www.brooksrand.com

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1214041-07 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-08 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-09 Report Matrix: Effluent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Sample Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-10 Report Matrix: Effluent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Sample Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-11 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

Lab ID: 1214041-12 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 04/06/2012

Collected: 04/04/2012

Des Container Size Lot Preservation P-Lot pH Ship. Cont.

A 71536910

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250 mL None N/A Cooler

3958 6th Avenue NW Seattle WA 98107 · P(206) 632-6206 · F(206) 632-6017 · brl@brooksrand.com · www.brooksrand.com

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Shipping Containers

Cooler

Tracking No: 4726 7966 9960 via FedEx

Temperature: 2.9 °C

Coolant Type: Ice

Description: Cooler

Damaged in transit? No

Returned to client? No

Custody seals present? No

Custody seals intact? No

COC present? Yes

Received: April 6, 2012 10:48

3958 6th Avenue NW Seattle WA 98107 · P(206) 632-6206 · F(206) 632-6017 · brl@brooksrand.com · www.brooksrand.com

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April 12, 2012

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

(704) 875-5245 

Project: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild Boar/Miller Creek/MACT/CERT (LIMS # J12040113) 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

Attached is the report associated with four (4) aqueous samples submitted for selenium 

speciation analysis on April 5, 2012. The samples were received in a sealed cooler at 4.5°C on 

April 6, 2012. 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, 

 

 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: Allen 50/50 Somerville-Wild Boar/Miller Creek/MACT/CERT (LIMS # J12040113) 

April 12, 2012 

1. Sample Reception 

Four (4) aqueous samples in 125mL HDPE bottles (provided by Applied Speciation and 

Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on April 5, 2012. The samples 

were received on April 6, 2012 in a sealed container at 4.5°C. 

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

and ultra-violet radiation, and was designated a discrete sample identifier. An aliquot of each 

sample was filtered (0.45μm) and each filtrate was stored in a secure, monitored cryofreezer 

(maintained at a temperature of -80oC) 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 

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 

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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 minimal interval 

of every ten analytical runs. 

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

analysis was analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction 

cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on April 6, 2012. An aliquot of each sample is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

data handling system. 

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

identification. 

4. Analytical Issues 

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

quality control parameters associated with this sample 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. 

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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 Se(IV) Se(VI) SeCN MeSe(IV) SeMe

Unknown Se 

Species (n)

FGD Purge Eff 26.9 89.0 ND (<1.2) 13.2 ND (<1.2) 0 (0)

BioReactor 1 Inf 41.5 65.8 ND (<0.31) 7.34 ND (<0.31) 11.9 (1)

BioReactor 2 Inf 7.79 ND (<0.33) 3.15 ND (<0.31) ND (<0.31) 0.87 (1)

BioReactor 2 Eff ND (<0.29) ND (<0.33) ND (<0.31) ND (<0.31) ND (<0.31) 0.88 (1)

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: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen 50/50 Somerville-wild Boar/Miller Creek/MACT/CERT

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: April 12, 2012

LIMS #J12040113

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Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 50x eMDL 200x

Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.006 0.29 1.2

Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.33 1.3

SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.006 0.31 1.2

MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.006 0.31 1.2

SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.006 0.31 1.2

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 9.58 100.2

Se(VI) LCS 9.48 9.53 100.5

SeCN LCS 8.92 9.14 102.5

MeSe(IV) LCS 6.47 6.49 100.3

SeMe LCS 9.32 9.19 98.6

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen 50/50 Somerville-wild Boar/Miller Creek/MACT/CERT

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J12040113

Date: April 12, 2012

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

Se(IV) Batch QC ND (<1.2) ND (<1.2) NC NC

Se(VI) Batch QC ND (<1.3) ND (<1.3) NC NC

SeCN Batch QC 2.3 2.6 2.4 10.3

MeSe(IV) Batch QC 2.2 2.5 2.3 9.9

SeMe Batch QC ND (<1.2) ND (<1.2) 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

Se(IV) Batch QC 1112 1301 117.0 1112 1307 117.5 0.5

Se(VI) Batch QC 1009 1173 116.3 1009 1187 117.7 1.2

SeCN Batch QC 915.0 1020 111.2 915.0 999.4 109.0 2.0

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen 50/50 Somerville-wild Boar/Miller Creek/MACT/CERT

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J12040113

Date: April 12, 2012

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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