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: J12020379

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 3/7/2012

Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd

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

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.

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. 

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2012004328 BELEWS 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON FGD Purge Eff 

2012004329 BELEWS 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

2012004330 BELEWS 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BIOREACTOR 1 INF. BLANK 

2012004331 BELEWS 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

2012004332 BELEWS 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. BLANK 

2012004333 BELEWS 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON FILTER BLANK 

2012004334 BELEWS 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM TRAVIS THORNTON Trip Blank 

7 Total Samples

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COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals 

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures).

All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits.

All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable.

The Vendor Laboratories have been qualified by the 

Analytical Laboratory

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: Mary Ann Ogle Date: 3/7/2012

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 # J12020379

2012004328

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY (FIXED END POINT 4.5)

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

Carbonate, Bicarbonate, and Hydroxide Alkalinity

Carbonate (CO3) Complete 1 V_PRISM

Bicarbonate (HCO3) Complete 1 V_PRISM

NITRITE + NITRATE (COLORIMETRIC)

Nitrite + Nitrate (Colorimetric) 12 mg-N/L EPA 353.2 0.25 25 27-Feb-12 11:35 BGN9034

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 110 mg/L EPA 300.0 5 50 24-Feb-12 21:34 JAHERMA

Chloride 7300 mg/L EPA 300.0 100 1000 24-Feb-12 21:34 JAHERMA

Sulfate 1400 mg/L EPA 300.0 100 1000 24-Feb-12 21:34 JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 195 ug/L EPA 245.1 5 100 02-Mar-12 09:03 AGIBBS

Mercury Dissolved (cold vapor) in Water (Filtered)

Mercury (Hg) < 2.50 ug/L EPA 245.1 2.5 50 02-Mar-12 10:16 AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 5.70 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 29-Feb-12 10:11 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 213 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 4250 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.1 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) 89.6 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.1 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

Lithium (Li) 0.118 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 702 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 6.66 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

Potassium (K) 52.1 mg/L EPA 200.7 1 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 40.9 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 10 27-Feb-12 11:24 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 207 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:56 DJSULL1

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12020379

2012004328

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 131 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) 166 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) 71.9 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 136 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 3800 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) 144 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:00 DJSULL1

PH IN WATER (NON-COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS)

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

TDS 17000 mg/L SM2540C 200 1 28-Feb-12 16:00 TJA7067

TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS

TSS 3100 mg/L SM2540D 250 1 27-Feb-12 11:48 AGIBBS

2012004329

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY (FIXED END POINT 4.5)

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

Carbonate, Bicarbonate, and Hydroxide Alkalinity

Bicarbonate (HCO3) Complete 1 V_PRISM

Carbonate (CO3) Complete 1 V_PRISM

NITRITE + NITRATE (COLORIMETRIC)

Nitrite + Nitrate (Colorimetric) 13 mg-N/L EPA 353.2 0.25 25 27-Feb-12 11:36 BGN9034

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 120 mg/L EPA 300.0 5 50 24-Feb-12 21:50 JAHERMA

Chloride 7600 mg/L EPA 300.0 100 1000 24-Feb-12 21:50 JAHERMA

Sulfate 1500 mg/L EPA 300.0 100 1000 24-Feb-12 21:50 JAHERMA

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 2.50 ug/L EPA 245.1 2.5 50 02-Mar-12 09:06 AGIBBS

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12020379

2012004329

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

Mercury Dissolved (cold vapor) in Water (Filtered)

Mercury (Hg) < 2.50 ug/L EPA 245.1 2.5 50 02-Mar-12 10:37 AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 5.09 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 29-Feb-12 10:15 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 246 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 3670 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.1 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) < 0.100 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.1 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

Lithium (Li) < 0.050 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 765 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 5.73 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

Potassium (K) 24.1 mg/L EPA 200.7 1 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 44.4 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 10 27-Feb-12 11:28 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 93.1 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:59 DJSULL1

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 21.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 10.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 50.2 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 92.7 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 10.0 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 10 29-Feb-12 10:03 DJSULL1

PH IN WATER (NON-COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS)

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

2012004330

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

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

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12020379

2012004331

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY (FIXED END POINT 4.5)

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

Carbonate, Bicarbonate, and Hydroxide Alkalinity

Bicarbonate (HCO3) Complete 1 V_PRISM

Carbonate (CO3) Complete 1 V_PRISM

NITRITE + NITRATE (COLORIMETRIC)

Nitrite + Nitrate (Colorimetric) 0.016 mg-N/L EPA 353.2 0.01 1 27-Feb-12 11:37 BGN9034

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 120 mg/L EPA 300.0 5 50 24-Feb-12 22:06 JAHERMA

Chloride 7700 mg/L EPA 300.0 100 1000 24-Feb-12 22:06 JAHERMA

Sulfate 1600 mg/L EPA 300.0 100 1000 24-Feb-12 22:06 JAHERMA

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_BRAND

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 245.1 1 20 02-Mar-12 09:08 AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 5.60 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 29-Feb-12 10:19 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 246 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 3680 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.1 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) < 0.100 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.1 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

Lithium (Li) < 0.050 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 803 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 6.36 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

Potassium (K) 30.2 mg/L EPA 200.7 1 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 45.5 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 10 27-Feb-12 11:32 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 23.6 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 5.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 5.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 5.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 8.26 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) < 5.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 5.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 5.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 5 5 29-Feb-12 10:07 DJSULL1

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12020379

2012004331

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

PH IN WATER (NON-COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS)

Vendor Parameter Complete 1 V_PRISM

2012004332

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

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

2012004333

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: FILTER BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

Mercury Dissolved (cold vapor) in Water (Filtered)

Mercury (Hg) < 0.05 ug/L EPA 245.1 0.05 1 02-Mar-12 10:40 AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 0.015 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.005 1 29-Feb-12 09:32 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 10:46 DJSULL1

2012004334

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 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) < 0.050 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 0.030 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.01 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) < 0.010 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.01 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

Lithium (Li) < 0.005 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.005 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) < 0.005 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.005 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) < 0.005 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.005 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

Potassium (K) < 0.100 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.1 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) < 0.050 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 1 27-Feb-12 11:04 MHH7131

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12020379

2012004334

Collection Date: 21-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Site: Trip Blank 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

Cadmium (Cd) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 1.00 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 1 29-Feb-12 09:48 DJSULL1

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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 

March 2, 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: J12020379 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

On February 24, 2012, Brooks Rand Labs (BRL) received two (2) wastewater samples and two 

(2) corresponding field blanks. Samples were logged-in for total mercury (Hg) analysis. 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. 

No qualification of the data was warranted, aside from concentration qualifiers, 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. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this 

report. 

Sincerely, 

 

Tiffany Stilwater 

Project Manager 

tiffany@brooksrand.com 

Analytical Lab 

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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 1208034-01 Influent Sample 02/21/2012 02/24/2012

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 1208034-02 DIW Field Blank 02/21/2012 02/24/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff 1208034-03 Effluent Sample 02/21/2012 02/24/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 1208034-04 DIW Field Blank 02/21/2012 02/24/2012

Batch Summary

Analyte Lab Matrix Method Prepared Analyzed Batch Sequence

Hg Water EPA 1631 02/27/2012 02/29/2012 B120299 1200137

Sample Results

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

BioReactor 1 Inf

1208034-01 Hg Influent T 311 15.2 40.4 ng/L B120299 1200137

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk

1208034-02 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120299 1200137

BioReactor 2 Eff

1208034-03 Hg Effluent T 30.1 0.49 1.32 ng/L B120299 1200137

BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk

1208034-04 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120299 1200137

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Accuracy & Precision Summary

Batch: B120299

Analyte Native Spike Result Units REC & Limits RPD & Limits

Method: EPA 1631

Lab Matrix: Water

Sample

B120299-SRM1 Certified Reference Material (1209009, NIST 1641d 1000x dilution)

Hg 15.68 16.35 ng/L 104% 85-115

B120299-MS2 Matrix Spike (1208034-03)

Hg 30.14 149.5 200.6 ng/L 114% 71-125

B120299-MSD2 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1208034-03)

Hg 30.14 149.7 198.0 ng/L 112% 71-125 241%

Method Blanks & Reporting Limits

Batch: B120299

Method: EPA 1631

Matrix: Water

Analyte: Hg

Sample Result Units

B120299-BLK1 0.08 ng/L

B120299-BLK2 0.07 ng/L

B120299-BLK3 0.04 ng/L

B120299-BLK4 0.08 ng/L

Average: 0.07 Standard Deviation: 0.02 MDL: 0.15

Limit: 0.50 Limit: 0.10 MRL: 0.40

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1200137

Instrument: THG-10 Method: EPA 1631

Date: 02/29/2012

Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg

Lab ID True Value Result Units REC & Limits

1200137-IBL1 2.32 pg of Hg

1200137-IBL2 4.26 pg of Hg

1200137-IBL3 3.59 pg of Hg

1200137-IBL4 3.15 pg of Hg

1200137-CAL1 25.00 22.73 pg of Hg 91%

1200137-CAL2 100.0 96.14 pg of Hg 96%

1200137-CAL3 500.0 480.4 pg of Hg 96%

1200137-CAL4 2500 2782 pg of Hg 111%

1200137-CAL5 10000 10870 pg of Hg 109%

1200137-ICV1 1568 1635 pg of Hg 104% 85-115

1200137-CCV1 500.0 429.5 pg of Hg 86% 77-123

1200137-CCB1 4.73 pg of Hg

1200137-CCV2 500.0 534.3 pg of Hg 107% 77-123

1200137-CCV3 500.0 552.3 pg of Hg 110% 77-123

1200137-CCV4 500.0 512.1 pg of Hg 102% 77-123

1200137-CCV5 500.0 506.7 pg of Hg 101% 77-123

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1208034-01 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 02/24/2012

Collected: 02/21/2012

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

A 71470160

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1208034-02 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 02/24/2012

Collected: 02/21/2012

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

A 71470160

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1208034-03 Report Matrix: Effluent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Sample Received: 02/24/2012

Collected: 02/21/2012

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

A 71470160

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1208034-04 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 02/24/2012

Collected: 02/21/2012

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

A 71470160

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL none n/a Cooler

Shipping Containers

Cooler

Tracking No: 4726 7966 8698 via FedEx

Temperature: 2.7 °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: February 24, 2012 8:45

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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

02/27/2012

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Jay Perkins

13339 Hagers Ferry Road

Huntersville, NC 28078

Project: HAPS/MACT Testing Belews Creek

Project No.: J12020379

Lab Submittal Date: 02/22/2012

Prism Work Order: 2020494

VA Certification No. 1287

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

Respectfully,

PRISM LABORATORIES, INC.

VP Laboratory Services Reviewed By

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

02/27/2012

Prism Work Order: 2020494

Client Sample ID Lab Sample ID Matrix Date Sampled Date Received

2012004328/FGD Purge EFF 2020494-01 Water 02/21/12 02/22/12

2012004329/BioReactor 1 Inf 2020494-02 Water 02/21/12 02/22/12

2012004331/BioReactor 2 Eff 2020494-03 Water 02/21/12 02/22/12

Samples received in good condition at 1.7 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: HAPS/MACT Testing Belews 

Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2020494-01

Prism Work Order: 2020494

Time Collected: 02/21/12 08:30

Time Submitted: 02/22/12 14:00

2012004328/FGD Purge EFF

J12020379

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.0 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 2/22/12 14:00 JAB P2B0426

Total Alkalinity 58 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0484

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0485

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 58 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0487

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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: HAPS/MACT Testing Belews 

Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2020494-02

Prism Work Order: 2020494

Time Collected: 02/21/12 08:30

Time Submitted: 02/22/12 14:00

2012004329/BioReactor 1 Inf

J12020379

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.0 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 2/22/12 14:00 JAB P2B0426

Total Alkalinity 52 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0484

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0485

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 52 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0487

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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: HAPS/MACT Testing Belews 

Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2020494-03

Prism Work Order: 2020494

Time Collected: 02/21/12 08:30

Time Submitted: 02/22/12 14:00

2012004331/BioReactor 2 Eff

J12020379

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 6.9 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 2/22/12 14:00 JAB P2B0426

Total Alkalinity 130 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0484

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0485

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 130 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 2/24/12 11:00 JAB P2B0487

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Level II QC Report

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No: J12020379

Project: HAPS/MACT Testing Belews 

Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Prism Work Order: 2020494

Time Submitted: 2/22/2012 2:00:00PM

Result Limit

Reporting

Units Level

Spike

Result

Source

%REC

%REC

Limits RPD

RPD

 Analyte Limit Notes 

General Chemistry Parameters - Quality Control

Batch P2B0426 - NO PREP

LCS (P2B0426-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/22/12 

pH 6.85 pH Units 6.860 100 99-101

Batch P2B0484 - NO PREP

Blank (P2B0484-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Total Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

LCS (P2B0484-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Total Alkalinity 260 5.0 mg/L 250.0 104 90-110

LCS Dup (P2B0484-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Total Alkalinity 259 5.0 mg/L 250.0 103 90-110 0.4 200

Duplicate (P2B0484-DUP1) Source: 2020494-03 Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Total Alkalinity 143 5.0 mg/L 135 6 20

Batch P2B0485 - NO PREP

Blank (P2B0485-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

LCS (P2B0485-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity 260 5.0 mg/L 90-110

LCS Dup (P2B0485-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity 259 5.0 mg/L 90-110 0.4 200

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2/27/12

Level II QC Report

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No: J12020379

Project: HAPS/MACT Testing Belews 

Creek

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Prism Work Order: 2020494

Time Submitted: 2/22/2012 2:00:00PM

Result Limit

Reporting

Units Level

Spike

Result

Source

%REC

%REC

Limits RPD

RPD

 Analyte Limit Notes 

General Chemistry Parameters - Quality Control

Batch P2B0485 - NO PREP

Duplicate (P2B0485-DUP1) Source: 2020494-03 Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L BRL 20

Batch P2B0487 - NO PREP

Blank (P2B0487-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

LCS (P2B0487-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 260 5.0 mg/L 250.0 104 90-110

LCS Dup (P2B0487-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 259 5.0 mg/L 250.0 103 90-110 0.4 200

Duplicate (P2B0487-DUP1) Source: 2020494-03 Prepared & Analyzed: 02/24/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 143 5.0 mg/L 135 6 20

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