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: J10100414

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 12/14/2010

Customer Address: 253 Plant Allen Road

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

Belmont, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

Report Authorized By:

(Signature)

Program Comments:

FGD BiWeekly Sampling - Nov. Second Week

Data Flags & Calculations:

Any analytical tests or individual analytes within a test flagged with an "X" or "1" indicate a deviation from the method quality 

system or quality control requirement. All results are reported on a dry weight basis unless otherwise noted.

Data Package:

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

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

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

order of individual sections within this report is as follows:

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

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

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

Certification:

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

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

specific methods. 

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2010010421 ALLEN 08-Nov-10 7:40 AM illegible FGD Purge Eff 

2010010430 ALLEN 08-Nov-10 7:50 AM illegible EQ Tank Eff 

2010010431 ALLEN 08-Nov-10 7:45 AM illegible BioReactor 1 Inf 

2010010432 ALLEN 08-Nov-10 8:00 AM illegible BioReactor 2 Inf 

2010010433 ALLEN 08-Nov-10 7:55 AM illegible BioReactor 2 Eff 

2010010434 ALLEN 19-Oct-10 1:00 PM L. Davis Filter Blk 

2010010435 ALLEN 19-Oct-10 1:00 PM L. Davis TRIP BLANK 

7 Total Samples

Analytical Laboratory 

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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 Test Case Narratives

Analytical Laboratory QC Report Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: Jenny A Herman Date: 12/13/2010

Yes

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

Analytical Laboratory 

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J10100414

2010010421

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 7:40 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 69.6 ug/L EPA 245.1 11-Nov-10 13:10 2.5 TLINN

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Aluminum (Al) 92.3 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 0.05 MHH7131

Barium (Ba) 1.16 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 0.05 MHH7131

Beryllium (Be) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 0.05 MHH7131

Boron (B) 69.8 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 2210 mg/L 0.1 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Cobalt (Co) 0.102 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) 103 mg/L 0.1 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 709 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 5.47 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Molybdenum (Mo) 0.110 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 41.0 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Tin (Sn) < 0.5 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

Titanium (Ti) 2.00 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:26 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 250 ug/L EPA 200.8 16-Nov-10 14:52 10 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Antimony (Sb) 13.1 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 10 KRICHAR

Arsenic (As) 242 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 10 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 10 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 217 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 214 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Lead (Pb) 121 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 466 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 1540 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Thallium (Tl) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Vanadium (V) 163 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 279 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:17 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

Vendor Parameter Complete V_PRISM

Analytical Laboratory 

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J10100414

2010010430

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 7:50 AM

Site: EQ Tank Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 45.8 ug/L EPA 245.1 11-Nov-10 13:13 2.5 TLINN

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Aluminum (Al) 64.9 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 0.05 MHH7131

Barium (Ba) 0.891 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 0.05 MHH7131

Beryllium (Be) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 0.05 MHH7131

Boron (B) 96.1 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 2320 mg/L 0.1 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Cobalt (Co) 0.065 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) 68.9 mg/L 0.1 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 778 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 4.15 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Molybdenum (Mo) 0.060 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 44.4 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Tin (Sn) < 0.5 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

Titanium (Ti) 1.53 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:30 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 94.7 ug/L EPA 200.8 16-Nov-10 14:55 10 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Antimony (Sb) 10.1 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 10 KRICHAR

Arsenic (As) 144 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 10 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 10 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 133 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 139 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Lead (Pb) 92.1 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 268 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 1040 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Thallium (Tl) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Vanadium (V) 113 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 198 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:27 KRICHAR

2010010431

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 7:45 AM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Aluminum (Al) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

Barium (Ba) 0.157 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

Beryllium (Be) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

Analytical Laboratory 

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J10100414

2010010431

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 7:45 AM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 115 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.5 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 2080 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.1 MHH7131

Cobalt (Co) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) < 0.1 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.1 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 787 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 1.32 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

Molybdenum (Mo) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 45.0 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.5 MHH7131

Tin (Sn) < 0.5 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.5 MHH7131

Titanium (Ti) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:34 0.05 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 118 ug/L EPA 200.8 16-Nov-10 14:59 10 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Antimony (Sb) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 10 KRICHAR

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Lead (Pb) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 21.8 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 87.7 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Thallium (Tl) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Vanadium (V) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 20 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:05 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

2010010432

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 8:00 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Aluminum (Al) 0.203 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.05 MHH7131

Barium (Ba) 0.153 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 MHH7131

Beryllium (Be) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 MHH7131

Boron (B) 118 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 1970 mg/L 0.1 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 MHH7131

Cobalt (Co) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 MHH7131

Analytical Laboratory 

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J10100414

2010010432

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 8:00 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Iron (Fe) 0.384 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.1 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 797 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.05 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 1.59 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.05 MHH7131

Molybdenum (Mo) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.05 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 45.2 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.5 MHH7131

Tin (Sn) < 0.5 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.5 MHH7131

Titanium (Ti) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:38 0.05 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Antimony (Sb) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 10 KRICHAR

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Lead (Pb) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 28.0 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Thallium (Tl) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Vanadium (V) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 20 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 12:11 KRICHAR

2010010433

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 7:55 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 1 ug/L EPA 245.1 11-Nov-10 14:22 1 TLINN

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Aluminum (Al) 0.076 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 0.05 MHH7131

Barium (Ba) 0.138 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Beryllium (Be) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Boron (B) 115 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 1690 mg/L 0.1 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Cobalt (Co) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) 0.185 mg/L 0.1 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 776 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 1.33 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Molybdenum (Mo) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 42.4 mg/L 0.5 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 MHH7131

Analytical Laboratory 

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J10100414

2010010433

Collection Date: 08-Nov-10 7:55 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Tin (Sn) < 0.5 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 0.5 MHH7131

Titanium (Ti) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:44 0.05 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Antimony (Sb) < 2 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 2 KRICHAR

Arsenic (As) 2.99 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Lead (Pb) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 2.62 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 6.52 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Thallium (Tl) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Vanadium (V) 11.2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 4 ug/L 4 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:41 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

2010010434

Collection Date: 19-Oct-10 1:00 PM

Site: Filter Blk 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) < 2 ug/L EPA 200.8 16-Nov-10 15:02 2 KRICHAR

2010010435

Collection Date: 19-Oct-10 1:00 PM

Site: TRIP BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Aluminum (Al) < 0.005 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 0.005 MHH7131

Barium (Ba) < 0.005 mg/L 0.005 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

Beryllium (Be) < 0.005 mg/L 0.005 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

Boron (B) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) < 0.01 mg/L 0.01 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

Cobalt (Co) < 0.005 mg/L 0.005 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

Iron (Fe) < 0.01 mg/L 0.01 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 0.008 mg/L 0.005 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) < 0.005 mg/L 0.005 EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 MHH7131

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J10100414

2010010435

Collection Date: 19-Oct-10 1:00 PM

Site: TRIP BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Molybdenum (Mo) < 0.005 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 0.005 MHH7131

Sodium (Na) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 0.05 MHH7131

Tin (Sn) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 0.05 MHH7131

Titanium (Ti) < 0.005 mg/L EPA 200.7 15-Nov-10 10:18 0.005 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Antimony (Sb) < 1 ug/L EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 1 KRICHAR

Arsenic (As) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 1.01 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Lead (Pb) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Thallium (Tl) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Vanadium (V) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 2.33 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 30-Nov-10 11:59 KRICHAR

SELENIUM SPECIATION

Vendor Parameter Complete V_AS&C

Analytical Laboratory 

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November 23, 2010 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

(704) 875-5245 

Project: Allen – FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling) (LIMS # J10100414) 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

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

speciation analysis on November 11, 2010. The samples were received on November 12, 

2010 in a sealed cooler at -0.3o

C. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion 

chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry 

(IC-ICP-DRC-MS). Any analytical 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 

Analytical Laboratory 

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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 – FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling) (LIMS # J10100414) 

November 23, 2010 

1. Sample Reception 

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

and Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on November 11, 

2010. The samples were received on November 12, 2010 in a sealed container at -

0.3o

C. 

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

contamination and ultra-violet radiation. Upon reception, the samples were 

designated discrete sample identifiers. An aliquot of each sample was filtered 

(0.45μm) and these filtrates were stored in a secure, monitored cryofreezer 

(maintained at a temperature of -80o

C) until selenium speciation analysis could be 

performed via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell 

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

2. Sample Preparation 

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

from trace metals contamination. All applied water for dilutions and sample 

preservatives are monitored for contamination to account for any biases associated 

with the sample results. 

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

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

sealed autosampler vial. No further sample preparation was performed as any 

chemical alteration of the samples may shift the equilibrium of the system resulting in 

changes in speciation ratios. 

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3. Sample Analysis 

All sample analysis is precluded by a minimum of a five-point calibration curve 

spanning the entire concentration range of interest. Calibration curves are performed 

at the beginning of each analytical day. All calibration curves, associated with each 

species of interest, are standardized by linear regression resulting in a response factor. 

All sample results are instrument blank corrected to account for any operational 

biases associated with the analytical platform. 

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

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

Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing 

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

minimal interval of every ten analytical runs. 

Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-DRC-MS All samples for selenium 

speciation analysis were analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma 

dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on November 18, 2010. 

An aliquot of each sample is injected onto an anion exchange column and mobilized 

by a basic (pH > 7) gradient. The eluting selenium species are then introduced into a 

radio frequency (RF) plasma where energy-transfer processes cause desolvation, 

atomization, and ionization. The ions are extracted from the plasma through a 

differentially-pumped vacuum interface and travel through a pressurized chamber 

(DRC) containing a specific reactive gas which preferentially reacts with interfering 

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

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

handling system. 

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

identification. 

4. Analytical Issues 

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

quality control parameters associated with these samples were within acceptance 

limits. 

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

selenocyanate are generated from replicate analyses of the lowest standard in the 

calibration curve. Not all selenium species are present in preparation blanks; 

therefore, eMDL calculations based on preparation blanks are artificially biased low. 

The eMDL for methylseleninic acid and selenomethionine is calculated from the 

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

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contain methylseleninic acid or selenomethionine due to impurities in these standards 

which would bias the results for other selenium species. 

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

me. 

Sincerely, 

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

Unkn

Spec

FGD Purge Eff 186 60.0 ND (<1.6) 3.4 ND (<2.3) 0 

BioReactor 1 Inf 10.1 59.2 ND (<1.6) 3.6 ND (<2.3) 0 BioReactor 2 Eff 3.13 ND (<0.40) ND (<1.6) ND (<2.3) ND (<2.3) 0 Metals Trip Blk ND (<0.18) ND (<0.080) ND (<0.080) ND (<0.11) ND (<0.11) 0 All results reflect the applied dilution and are reported in μg/LND = Not detected at the applied dilutionSeCN = SelenocyanateMeSe(IV) = Methylseleninic acidSeMe = SelenomethionineUnknown Se Species = Total concentration of all unknown Se species observed by IC-ICP-MSn = number of unknown Se species observed

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen - FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: November 23, 2010

LIMS #J10100414
Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 10x eMDL 5Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.018 0.18 0.91 Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.008 0.080 0.40 SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.008 0.080 0.40 MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.011 0.11 0.57 SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.011 0.11 0.57 eMDL = Estimated Method Detection Limit*Please see narrative regarding eMDL calculationsQuality Control Summary - Certified Reference MaterialsAnalyte (μg/L) CRM True Value Result RecoverySe(IV) ICV 9.57 9.49 99.2Se(VI) ICV 9.48 9.02 95.2SeCN ICV 8.92 8.73 97.9MeSe(IV) ICV 6.47 5.45 84.2SeMe ICV 9.32 8.47 90.8

LIMS #J10100414

Date: November 23, 2010

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Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen - FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins
Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates

Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Rep 1 Rep 2 Mean RPDSe(IV) Batch QC 33.6 33.5 33.6 0.3Se(VI) Batch QC 2103 2096 2099 0.4SeCN Batch QC ND (<1.6) ND (<1.6) NC NCMeSe(IV) Batch QC 2.1 2.5 2.3 19.3SeMe Batch QC 5.0 4.9 5.0 3.3ND = Not detected at the applied dilutionNC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL Quality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike DuplicateAnalyte (μg/L) Sample ID Spike Conc MS Result Recovery Spike Conc MSD Result Recovery RPDSe(IV) Batch QC 1112 1297 113.6 1112 1258 110.1 3.1Se(VI) Batch QC 1009 3170 106.1 1009 3149 104.0 0.7SeCN Batch QC 915.0 656.6 71.8 915.0 669.0 73.1 1.9

LIMS #J10100414

Date: November 23, 2010

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen - FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins
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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.

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Case Narrative

12/01/2010

Duke Energy Corporation

Jay Perkins

13339 Hagers Ferry Road

Huntersville, NC 28078

Project: Allen - FGD WWTS (2010, Bi-Weekly Sampling

Project No.: J10100414

Lab Submittal Date: 11/11/2010

Prism Work Order: 0110357

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Data Qualifiers Key Reference:

MDL Method Detection Limit

BRL Below Reporting Limit

RPD Relative Percent Difference

*

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Sample Receipt Summary

12/01/2010

Prism Work Order: 0110357

Client Sample ID Lab Sample ID Matrix Date Sampled Date Received

2010010421/FGD Purge EFF 0110357-01 Water 11/08/10 11/11/10

Samples received in good condition at 1.5 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

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Project: Allen - FGD WWTS (2010, 

Bi-Weekly Sampling

Duke Energy Corporation

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 2010010421/FGD Purge E

Prism Sample ID: 0110357-01

Prism Work Order: 0110357

Time Collected: 11/08/10 07:40

Time Submitted: 11/11/10 08:30

General Chemistry Parameters

Total Dissolved Solids 9600 mg/L 50 8.7 1 *SM2540 C 11/12/10 13:30 JAB P0K0383

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12/1/10

Level II QC Report

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No: J10100414

Project: Allen - FGD WWTS (2010, 

Bi-Weekly Sampling

Duke Energy Corporation

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Prism Work Order: 0110357

Time Submitted: 11/11/2010 8:30:00AM

Result Limit

Reporting

Units Level

Spike

Result

Source

%REC

%REC

Limits RPD

RPD

 Analyte Limit Notes 

General Chemistry Parameters - Quality Control

Batch P0K0383 - NO PREP

Blank (P0K0383-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 11/12/10 

Total Dissolved Solids BRL 50 mg/L

LCS (P0K0383-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 11/12/10 

Total Dissolved Solids 1010 50 mg/L 1000 101 90-110

Duplicate (P0K0383-DUP1) Source: 0110357-01 Prepared & Analyzed: 11/12/10 

Total Dissolved Solids 9280 50 mg/L 9550 3 20

Sample Extraction Data

NO PREP

Lab Number Batch Initial Final Date

0110357-01 P0K0383 50 mL 50 mL 11/12/10

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