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: J13020134

Project Name: WWTS - Biweekly (1)

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 3/12/2013

Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd

Customer Name(s): BIll K, Wayne C, Melonie M, and T. THORNTON

Mailcode: Belews Steam Station

Belews Creek, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

Report Authorized By:

(Signature)

Program Comments:

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

Data Flags & Calculations:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Data Package:

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

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

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

order of individual sections within this report is as follows:

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

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

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

Certification:

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

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

specific methods. 

Jason C Perkins

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2013003075 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO FGD Purge Eff 

2013003076 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO EQ TANK EFF. 

2013003077 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

2013003078 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

2013003079 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

2013003080 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO FILTER BLANK 

2013003081 BELEWS 06-Feb-13 1:20 PM CPK Trip Blank 

2013003082 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO BIOREACTOR 1 INF (HG) 

2013003083 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO HG BLANK BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

2013003084 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO BIOREACTOR 2 INF (HG) 

2013003085 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf 

2013003086 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO BIOREACTOR 2 EFF (HG) 

2013003087 BELEWS 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM TO Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff 

13 Total Samples

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COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals 

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures).

All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits.

All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable.

Yes No

Technical Validation Review

Checklist:

Yes No

Yes No

Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results

Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation

Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries

Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis

Analytical Laboratory QC Report

Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: DBA Account Date: 3/12/2013

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13020134

2013003075

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 90 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 02/16/2013 01:42 JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 162 ug/L 5 100 EPA 245.1 02/21/2013 12:38 AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 7.64 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/18/2013 12:57 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 188 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:07 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 8.75 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:07 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 190 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/04/2013 15:38 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 311 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:46 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 262 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:46 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 160 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:46 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 211 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:46 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 3410 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:46 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:46 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 272 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:46 KRICHAR

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

TDS 17000 mg/L 200 1 SM2540C 02/18/2013 16:38 SWILLI3

2013003076

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 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) 158 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 02/21/2013 12:40 AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 9.43 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/18/2013 13:01 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 237 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:11 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 10.6 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:11 MHH7131

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13020134

2013003076

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: EQ TANK EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 99.3 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/04/2013 15:42 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 255 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:50 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 272 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:50 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 141 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:50 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 229 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:50 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 2980 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:50 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:50 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 232 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:50 KRICHAR

2013003077

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 2.34 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/18/2013 13:05 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 204 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:15 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 2.37 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:15 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 103 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/04/2013 15:45 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:53 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:53 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:53 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 26.8 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:53 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 78.1 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:53 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:53 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:53 KRICHAR

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13020134

2013003078

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 203 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:19 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 2.02 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:19 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:57 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:57 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:57 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 11.5 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:57 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:57 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:57 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:57 KRICHAR

2013003079

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 95 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 02/16/2013 02:01 JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 1 ug/L 1 20 EPA 245.1 02/21/2013 12:42 AGIBBS

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 207 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:23 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 2.13 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:23 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 11:00 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 11:00 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 11:00 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 11:00 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 11:00 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 11:00 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 11:00 KRICHAR

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13020134

2013003080

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: FILTER BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) < 0.005 mg/L 0.005 1 EPA 200.7 02/18/2013 12:34 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 03/04/2013 15:19 KRICHAR

2013003081

Collection Date: 06-Feb-13 1:20 PM

Site: Trip Blank 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 1 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:03 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) < 0.005 mg/L 0.005 1 EPA 200.7 02/25/2013 09:03 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:43 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:43 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:43 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:43 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:43 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 1 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:43 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 2 ug/L 2 1 EPA 200.8 03/08/2013 10:43 KRICHAR

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

2013003082

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF (HG) 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

2013003083

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: HG BLANK BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J13020134

2013003083

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: HG BLANK BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

2013003084

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF (HG) 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

2013003085

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

2013003086

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF (HG) 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

2013003087

Collection Date: 13-Feb-13 7:50 AM

Site: Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

MERCURY 1631 - (Analysis Performed by Brooks Rand Labs LLC)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

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February 25, 2013 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

(704) 875-5245 

Project: Belews - FGD WWTS Bi-Monthly Sampling) (LIMS #J13020134) 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

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

speciation on February 14, 2013. The samples were received in a sealed cooler at 0.3°C on 

February 15, 2013. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion chromatography 

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

issues associated with the analysis are addressed in the following report. 

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

 Sincerely, 

 

 Russell Gerads 

Vice President 

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

 

 

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Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

Report prepared for: 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

Project: Belews - FGD WWTS Bi-Monthly Sampling) (LIMS #J13020134) 

February 25, 2013 

1. Sample Reception 

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

Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on February 14, 2013. The 

samples were received on February 15, 2013 in a sealed container at 0.3°C.

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

and ultra-violet radiation, and were designated discrete sample identifiers. 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 collision reaction cell 

mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-CRC-MS). 

2. Sample Preparation 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

analytical platform. 

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

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

Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing calibration 

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

of every ten analytical runs. 

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

analysis was analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma collision reaction 

cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-CRC-MS) on February 22, 2013. An aliquot of each sample 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

data handling system. 

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

identification. 

4. Analytical Issues 

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

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

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

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

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

preparation blanks are artificially biased low. 

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

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

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

bias the results for other selenium species. 

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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 76.2 81.1 ND (<2.5) 4.0 ND (<2.6) 0.0 (0)

BioReactor 1 Inf 22.3 49.5 ND (<0.63) 1.72 ND (<0.65) 3.07 (1)

BioReactor 2 Eff ND (<0.73) ND (<0.59) ND (<0.63) ND (<0.65) ND (<0.65) 0.0 (0)

Metals Trip Blk ND (<0.029) ND (<0.024) ND (<0.025) ND (<0.026) ND (<0.026) 0.0 (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

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS Bi-Monthly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: February 25, 2013

LIMS #J13020134

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Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 10x eMDL 250x eMDL 1000x

Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.029 0.73 2.9

Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.002 0.024 0.59 2.4

SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.025 0.63 2.5

MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.026 0.65 2.6

SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.003 0.026 0.65 2.6

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 9.57 100.0

Se(VI) LCS 9.48 9.20 97.0

SeCN LCS 8.92 8.90 99.8

MeSe(IV) LCS 6.47 6.05 93.5

SeMe LCS 9.32 8.78 94.2

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS Bi-Monthly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J13020134

Date: February 25, 2013

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

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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 (<2.9) ND (<2.9) NC NC

Se(VI) Batch QC 428.1 446.3 437.2 4.2

SeCN Batch QC ND (<2.5) ND (<2.5) NC NC

MeSe(IV) Batch QC ND (<2.6) ND (<2.6) NC NC

SeMe Batch QC ND (<2.6) ND (<2.6) 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 5560 5869 105.5 5560 5908 106.3 0.7

Se(VI) Batch QC 5045 5740 105.1 5045 5775 105.8 0.6

SeCN Batch QC 4575 4809 105.1 4575 4846 105.9 0.8

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Belews - FGD WWTS Bi-Monthly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J13020134

Date: February 25, 2013

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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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 1, 2013

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: J13020134

Dear Mr. Perkins,

On February 15, 2013, Brooks Rand Labs (BRL) received three (3) wastewater samples and

three (3) associated field blanks. The 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 relevant SOP

and may have been evaluated using reporting limits that have been adjusted to account for 

sample aliquot size. Please refer to the Sample Results page for sample-specific MDLs, MRLs, 

and other details. 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. 

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 Labs, those found in the EPA SOW ILM03.0, 

Exhibit B, Section III, pg. B-18, and the USEPA Contract Laboratory Program National Functional Guidelines for Inorganic 

Superfund Data Review; USEPA; January 2010. 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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Sample Information

Sample Lab ID Report Matrix Type Sampled Received

BioReactor 1 Inf 1307049-01 Influent Sample 02/13/2013 02/15/2013

Hg Blk BioReactor 1 Inf 1307049-02 DIW Field Blank 02/13/2013 02/15/2013

BioReactor 2 Inf 1307049-03 Influent Sample 02/13/2013 02/15/2013

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf 1307049-04 DIW Field Blank 02/13/2013 02/15/2013

BioReactor 2 Eff 1307049-05 Effluent Sample 02/13/2013 02/15/2013

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff 1307049-06 DIW Field Blank 02/13/2013 02/15/2013

Batch Summary

Analyte Lab Matrix Method Prepared Analyzed Batch Sequence

Hg Water EPA 1631 02/21/2013 02/25/2013 B130292 1300129

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Sample Results

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

BioReactor 1 Inf

1307049-01 Hg Influent T 170 3.79 10.1 ng/L B130292 1300129

BioReactor 2 Eff

1307049-05 Hg Effluent T 7.39 0.76 2.02 ng/L B130292 1300129

BioReactor 2 Inf

1307049-03 Hg Influent T 24.5 0.77 2.04 ng/L B130292 1300129

Hg Blk BioReactor 1 Inf

1307049-02 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.39 ng/L B130292 1300129

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff

1307049-06 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.41 ng/L B130292 1300129

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf

1307049-04 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.41 ng/L B130292 1300129

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Accuracy & Precision Summary

Batch: B130292

Analyte Native Spike Result Units REC & Limits RPD & Limits

Method: EPA 1631

Lab Matrix: Water

Sample

B130292-SRM1 Certified Reference Material (1307035, NIST 1641d 1000x dilution)

Hg 15.68 15.74 ng/L 100% 0-200

B130292-MS6 Matrix Spike (1307033-01)

Hg 4.42 210.5 181.8 ng/L 84% 71-125

B130292-MS2 Matrix Spike (1307048-01)

Hg 984.8 2525 3429 ng/L 97% 71-125

B130292-MSD2 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1307048-01)

Hg 984.8 2525 3194 ng/L 87% 71-125 247%

B130292-MS3 Matrix Spike (1307049-05)

Hg 7.39 505.1 494.8 ng/L 97% 71-125

B130292-MSD3 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1307049-05)

Hg 7.39 505.1 455.9 ng/L 89% 71-125 248%

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Method Blanks & Reporting Limits

Batch: B130292

Method: EPA 1631

Matrix: Water

Analyte: Hg

Sample Result Units

B130292-BLK1 0.15 ng/L

B130292-BLK2 0.20 ng/L

B130292-BLK3 0.25 ng/L

B130292-BLK4 0.21 ng/L

Average: 0.20 Standard Deviation: 0.04 MDL: 0.15

Limit: 0.50 Limit: 0.10 MRL: 0.40

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Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1300129

Instrument: THG-06 Method: EPA 1631

Date: 02/25/2013

Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg

Lab ID True Value Result Units REC & Limits

1300129-IBL1 2.41 pg of Hg

1300129-IBL2 2.83 pg of Hg

1300129-IBL3 4.00 pg of Hg

1300129-IBL4 4.24 pg of Hg

1300129-CAL1 10.00 10.38 pg of Hg 104%

1300129-CAL2 25.00 25.12 pg of Hg 100%

1300129-CAL3 100.0 101.0 pg of Hg 101%

1300129-CAL4 500.0 489.4 pg of Hg 98%

1300129-CAL5 2500 2502 pg of Hg 100%

1300129-CAL6 10000 9706 pg of Hg 97%

1300129-ICV1 1568 1574 pg of Hg 100% 85-115

1300129-CCB1 6.86 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV1 500.0 499.3 pg of Hg 100% 77-123

1300129-CCB2 4.75 pg of Hg

1300129-CCB3 4.72 pg of Hg

1300129-CCB4 5.34 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV2 500.0 500.7 pg of Hg 100% 77-123

1300129-CCB5 5.63 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV3 500.0 492.7 pg of Hg 99% 77-123

1300129-CCB6 7.52 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV4 500.0 488.5 pg of Hg 98% 77-123

1300129-CCB7 5.88 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV5 500.0 470.9 pg of Hg 94% 77-123

1300129-CCB8 5.49 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV6 500.0 452.8 pg of Hg 91% 77-123

1300129-CCB9 4.99 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV7 500.0 458.0 pg of Hg 92% 77-123

1300129-CCBA 5.30 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV8 500.0 469.2 pg of Hg 94% 77-123

1300129-CCBB 5.41 pg of Hg

1300129-CCV9 500.0 452.7 pg of Hg 91% 77-123

1300129-CCBC 6.44 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVA 500.0 461.7 pg of Hg 92% 77-123

1300129-CCBD 6.88 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVB 500.0 456.0 pg of Hg 91% 77-123

1300129-CCBE 5.17 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVC 500.0 458.9 pg of Hg 92% 77-123

1300129-CCBF 4.42 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVD 500.0 462.8 pg of Hg 93% 77-123

1300129-CCBG 5.15 pg of Hg

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Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1300129

Instrument: THG-06 Method: EPA 1631

Date: 02/25/2013

Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg

Lab ID True Value Result Units REC & Limits

1300129-CCVE 500.0 465.0 pg of Hg 93% 77-123

1300129-CCBH 6.13 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVF 500.0 464.5 pg of Hg 93% 77-123

1300129-CCBI 5.88 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVG 500.0 470.0 pg of Hg 94% 77-123

1300129-CCBJ 5.70 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVH 500.0 494.6 pg of Hg 99% 77-123

1300129-CCBK 5.05 pg of Hg

1300129-ICV2 1568 1557 pg of Hg 99% 85-115

1300129-CCVI 500.0 475.0 pg of Hg 95% 77-123

1300129-CCBL 4.94 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVJ 500.0 450.4 pg of Hg 90% 77-123

1300129-CCBM 4.40 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVK 500.0 449.4 pg of Hg 90% 77-123

1300129-CCBN 4.27 pg of Hg

1300129-CCVL 500.0 455.3 pg of Hg 91% 77-123

1300129-CCBO 3.88 pg of Hg

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Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1307049-01 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 02/15/2013

Collected: 02/13/2013

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

A Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL 13-0001 none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1307049-02 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: Hg Blk BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 02/15/2013

Collected: 02/13/2013

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

A Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL 13-0001 none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1307049-03 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 02/15/2013

Collected: 02/13/2013

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

A Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL 13-0001 none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1307049-04 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 02/15/2013

Collected: 02/13/2013

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

A Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL 13-0001 none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1307049-05 Report Matrix: Effluent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Sample Received: 02/15/2013

Collected: 02/13/2013

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

A Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL 13-0001 none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1307049-06 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 02/15/2013

Collected: 02/13/2013

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

A Bottle FLPE Hg-T 250mL 13-0001 none n/a Cooler

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Shipping Containers

Cooler

Tracking No: 535305198721 via FedEx

Temperature: 1.6 °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 15, 2013 8:50

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