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: J12070435

Project Name: Somerville Waste Water

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 8/20/2012

Customer Address: 253 Plant Allen Road

Customer Name(s): BILL KENNEDY, RON LAWS, ALLEN STOWE, ROBBIN JOLLY, DON SCRUG

Belmont, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

Report Authorized By:

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Program Comments:

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

Data Flags & Calculations:

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

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

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

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2012016415 ALLEN 30-Jul-12 9:25 AM Matt Campbell FGD Purge Eff 

2012016416 ALLEN 30-Jul-12 9:30 AM Matt Campbell EQ Tank Eff 

2012016417 ALLEN 30-Jul-12 9:35 AM Matt Campbell BioReactor 1 Inf 

2012016418 ALLEN BioReactor 1 Inf BLANK 

2012016419 ALLEN 30-Jul-12 9:40 AM Matt Campbell BioReactor 2 Inf 

2012016420 ALLEN BioReactor 2 Inf BLANK 

2012016421 ALLEN 30-Jul-12 9:45 AM Matt Campbell BioReactor 2 Eff 

2012016422 ALLEN BioReactor 2 Eff BLANK 

2012016423 ALLEN 30-Jul-12 9:55 AM Matt Campbell Filter Blk 

9 Total Samples

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COC and .pdf report are in agreement with sample totals 

and analyses (compliance programs and procedures).

All Results are less than the laboratory reporting limits.

All laboratory QA/QC requirements are acceptable.

Yes No

Technical Validation Review

Checklist:

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Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results

Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation

Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries

Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis

Analytical Laboratory QC Report

Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: DataBase Administrator Date: 8/20/2012

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12070435

2012016415

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:25 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY - (Analysis Performed by Prism Labs)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_PRISM

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 16 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 8/7/2012 7:08:00 PM JAHERMA

Chloride 2900 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 8/7/2012 7:08:00 PM JAHERMA

Sulfate 1800 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 8/7/2012 7:08:00 PM JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 39.4 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 8/9/2012 12:56:17 PM AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) 0.217 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/2/2012 4:42:00 PM MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 262 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 3010 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

Iron (Fe) 176 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

Lithium (Li) 0.255 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 818 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 6.12 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

Potassium (K) 59.6 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 39.7 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:47:00 AM MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 881 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 7/31/2012 2:21:00 PM KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 288 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 464 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 366 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 457 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 1170 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 648 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:09:00 AM KRICHAR

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS - (Analysis Performed by Pace Laboratories)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_PACE

TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS - (Analysis Performed by Pace Laboratories)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_PACE

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12070435

2012016415

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:25 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

2012016416

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:30 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) 26.8 ug/L 2.5 50 EPA 245.1 8/9/2012 1:08:08 PM AGIBBS

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/2/2012 4:46:00 PM MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 249 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 1760 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

Iron (Fe) 98.7 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

Lithium (Li) 0.187 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 750 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) 3.25 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

Potassium (K) 41.8 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 37.5 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:51:00 AM MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 838 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 7/31/2012 2:26:00 PM KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 157 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 258 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) 206 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) 289 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 1040 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) 377 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:12:00 AM KRICHAR

2012016417

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:35 AM

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY - (Analysis Performed by Prism Labs)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_PRISM

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12070435

2012016417

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:35 AM

Site: 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

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/2/2012 4:50:00 PM MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 262 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 1800 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

Iron (Fe) < 0.1 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

Lithium (Li) 0.100 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 683 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

Potassium (K) 21.2 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 39.5 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:55:00 AM MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 1020 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 7/31/2012 2:30:00 PM KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) 16.9 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 1020 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) 22.1 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:15:00 AM KRICHAR

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

2012016418

Collection Date:

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf BLANK 

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 # J12070435

2012016418

Collection Date:

Site: BioReactor 1 Inf BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

2012016419

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:40 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY - (Analysis Performed by Prism Labs)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_PRISM

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/2/2012 4:54:00 PM MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 249 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 1800 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

Iron (Fe) < 0.1 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

Lithium (Li) 0.102 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 666 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

Potassium (K) 31.1 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 39.2 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 11:59:00 AM MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 352 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 7/31/2012 2:34:00 PM KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) 386 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) 33.5 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 10 ug/L 10 10 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:19:00 AM KRICHAR

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12070435

2012016419

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:40 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

2012016420

Collection Date:

Site: BioReactor 2 Inf BLANK 

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

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

2012016421

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:45 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

ALKALINITY - (Analysis Performed by Prism Labs)

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_PRISM

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 18 mg/L 5 50 EPA 300.0 8/7/2012 5:02:00 PM JAHERMA

Chloride 3500 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 8/7/2012 5:02:00 PM JAHERMA

Sulfate 1700 mg/L 50 500 EPA 300.0 8/7/2012 5:02:00 PM JAHERMA

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_BRAND

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP

Manganese (Mn) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/2/2012 4:58:00 PM MHH7131

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12070435

2012016421

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:45 AM

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

DF Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 191 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

Calcium (Ca) 1690 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

Iron (Fe) 0.119 mg/L 0.1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

Lithium (Li) 0.096 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

Magnesium (Mg) 591 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

Manganese (Mn) < 0.05 mg/L 0.05 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

Potassium (K) 29.5 mg/L 1 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

Sodium (Na) 34.9 mg/L 0.5 10 EPA 200.7 8/8/2012 12:03:00 PM MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 5.87 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 7/31/2012 2:39:00 PM KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

Cadmium (Cd) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

Chromium (Cr) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

Copper (Cu) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

Nickel (Ni) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

Selenium (Se) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

Silver (Ag) 21.0 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

Zinc (Zn) < 5 ug/L 5 5 EPA 200.8 8/8/2012 10:22:00 AM KRICHAR

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

Vendor Parameter Complete Vendor Method V_AS&C

2012016422

Collection Date:

Site: BioReactor 2 Eff BLANK 

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

MERCURY 1631 - DISSOLVED - (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 # J12070435

2012016423

Collection Date: 30-Jul-12 9:55 AM

Site: Filter Blk 

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 8/2/2012 4:23:00 PM MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 1.38 ug/L 1 1 EPA 200.8 7/31/2012 2:12:00 PM KRICHAR

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

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

according to the referenced methods. 

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

narrative.

NC Certification No. 402

SC Certification No. 99012

NC Drinking Water Cert No. 37735

Case Narrative

08/07/2012

Duke Energy Corporation (04)

Jay Perkins

13339 Hagers Ferry Road

Huntersville, NC 28078

Project: Allen Shay/Miller Creek

Project No.: J12070435

Lab Submittal Date: 07/31/2012

Prism Work Order: 2080003

VA Certification No. 1287

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

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PRISM LABORATORIES, INC.

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Data Qualifiers Key Reference:

HT Sample received and analyzed outside of the hold time.

MDL Method Detection Limit

BRL Below Reporting Limit

RPD Relative Percent Difference

*

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

reporting limit indicated with a J.

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Sample Receipt Summary

08/07/2012

Prism Work Order: 2080003

Client Sample ID Lab Sample ID Matrix Date Sampled Date Received

2012016415/FGD Purge Eff 2080003-01 Water 07/30/12 07/31/12

2012016417/BioReactor 1 Inf 2080003-02 Water 07/30/12 07/31/12

2012016419/BioReactor 2 Inf 2080003-03 Water 07/30/12 07/31/12

2012016421/BioReactor 2 Eff 2080003-04 Water 07/30/12 07/31/12

Samples received in good condition at 2.5 degrees C unless otherwise noted.

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Laboratory Report

08/07/2012

Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Duke Energy Corporation (04) Project: Allen Shay/Miller Creek

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2080003-01

Prism Work Order: 2080003

Time Collected: 07/30/12 09:25

Time Submitted: 07/31/12 13:55

2012016415/FGD Purge Eff

J12070435

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.0 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0018

Total Alkalinity 80 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0019

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0020

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 80 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0021

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Laboratory Report

08/07/2012

Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Duke Energy Corporation (04) Project: Allen Shay/Miller Creek

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2080003-02

Prism Work Order: 2080003

Time Collected: 07/30/12 09:35

Time Submitted: 07/31/12 13:55

2012016417/BioReactor 1 Inf

J12070435

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.5 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0018

Total Alkalinity 120 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0019

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0020

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 120 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0021

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Laboratory Report

08/07/2012

Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Duke Energy Corporation (04) Project: Allen Shay/Miller Creek

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2080003-03

Prism Work Order: 2080003

Time Collected: 07/30/12 09:40

Time Submitted: 07/31/12 13:55

2012016419/BioReactor 2 Inf

J12070435

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.3 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0018

Total Alkalinity 320 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0019

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0020

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 320 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0021

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Laboratory Report

08/07/2012

Parameter Result Batch

ID

Report

Limit

Analysis

Date/Time

Dilution Method

Factor

Units MDL Analyst

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No.: 

Duke Energy Corporation (04) Project: Allen Shay/Miller Creek

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Sample Matrix: Water

Client Sample ID: 

Prism Sample ID: 2080003-04

Prism Work Order: 2080003

Time Collected: 07/30/12 09:45

Time Submitted: 07/31/12 13:55

2012016421/BioReactor 2 Eff

J12070435

General Chemistry Parameters

pH 7.4 HT pH Units 1 *SM4500-H B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0018

Total Alkalinity 280 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0019

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0020

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 280 mg/L 5.0 0.66 1 *SM2320 B 8/1/12 11:00 JAB P2H0021

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8/7/12

Level II QC Report

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No: J12070435

Duke Energy Corporation (04) Project: Allen Shay/Miller Creek

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Prism Work Order: 2080003

Time Submitted: 7/31/2012 1:55:00PM

Result Limit

Reporting

Units Level

Spike

Result

Source

%REC

%REC

Limits RPD

RPD

 Analyte Limit Notes 

General Chemistry Parameters - Quality Control

Batch P2H0018 - NO PREP

LCS (P2H0018-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

pH 6.81 pH Units 6.860 99 99-101

Batch P2H0019 - NO PREP

Blank (P2H0019-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

Total Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

LCS (P2H0019-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

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

LCS Dup (P2H0019-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

Total Alkalinity 251 5.0 mg/L 250.0 100 90-110 1 200

Batch P2H0020 - NO PREP

Blank (P2H0020-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

LCS (P2H0020-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity 248 5.0 mg/L 90-110

LCS Dup (P2H0020-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

Carbonate Alkalinity 251 5.0 mg/L 90-110 1 200

Batch P2H0021 - NO PREP

Blank (P2H0021-BLK1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity BRL 5.0 mg/L

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8/7/12

Level II QC Report

13339 Hagers Ferry Road Project No: J12070435

Duke Energy Corporation (04) Project: Allen Shay/Miller Creek

Huntersville, NC 28078

Attn: Jay Perkins

Prism Work Order: 2080003

Time Submitted: 7/31/2012 1:55:00PM

Result Limit

Reporting

Units Level

Spike

Result

Source

%REC

%REC

Limits RPD

RPD

 Analyte Limit Notes 

General Chemistry Parameters - Quality Control

Batch P2H0021 - NO PREP

LCS (P2H0021-BS1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

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

LCS Dup (P2H0021-BSD1) Prepared & Analyzed: 08/01/12 

Bicarbonate Alkalinity 251 5.0 mg/L 250.0 100 90-110 1 200

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August 06, 2012

LIMS USE: FR - PROGRAM MANAGER

LIMS OBJECT ID: 92126155

92126155

Project:

Pace Project No.:

RE:

Program Manager

Duke Energy

,

J12070435

Dear Program Manager:

Enclosed are the analytical results for sample(s) received by the laboratory on July 31, 2012. The

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

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

otherwise noted in the body of the report.

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

page for analysis unless otherwise footnoted.

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

Sincerely,

Kevin Godwin for

Kevin Herring

kevin.herring@pacelabs.com

Project Manager

Enclosures

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

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Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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CERTIFICATIONS

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

Asheville Certification IDs

2225 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC 28804

Florida/NELAP Certification #: E87648

Massachusetts Certification #: M-NC030

North Carolina Drinking Water Certification #: 37712

North Carolina Wastewater Certification #: 40

South Carolina Certification #: 99030001

West Virginia Certification #: 356

Virginia/VELAP Certification #: 460222

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

Page 21 of 48
SAMPLE SUMMARY

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

Lab ID Sample ID Matrix Date Collected Date Received

92126155001 2012016415 Water 07/30/12 09:25 07/31/12 15:06

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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SAMPLE ANALYTE COUNT

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

Lab ID Sample ID Method

Analytes

Analysts Reported Laboratory

92126155001 2012016415 SM 2540C LMD 1 PASI-A

SM 2540D LMD 1 PASI-A

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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ANALYTICAL RESULTS

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

Sample: 2012016415 Lab ID: 92126155001 Collected: 07/30/12 09:25 Received: 07/31/12 15:06 Matrix: Water

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

Report

2540C Total Dissolved Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540C

Total Dissolved Solids 9500 mg/L 500 500 1 08/02/12 00:33

2540D Total Suspended Solids Analytical Method: SM 2540D

Total Suspended Solids 3960 mg/L 250 250 1 08/01/12 22:43

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALITY CONTROL DATA

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

QC Batch:

QC Batch Method:

Analysis Method:

Analysis Description:

WET/21856

SM 2540C

SM 2540C

2540C Total Dissolved Solids

Associated Lab Samples: 92126155001

Parameter Units

Blank

Result

Reporting

Limit Qualifiers

METHOD BLANK: 806654

Associated Lab Samples: 92126155001

Matrix: Water

Analyzed

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L ND 25.0 08/02/12 00:32

Parameter Units

LCS

Result

% Rec

Conc. % Rec Limits Qualifiers

LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE: 806655

Spike LCS

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 250 288 115 80-120

Parameter Units

Dup

Result

Max

Result RPD RPD Qualifiers

92126192001

SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 806656

Total Dissolved Solids mg/L 10600 11000 3 20

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALITY CONTROL DATA

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

QC Batch:

QC Batch Method:

Analysis Method:

Analysis Description:

WET/21855

SM 2540D

SM 2540D

2540D Total Suspended Solids

Associated Lab Samples: 92126155001

Parameter Units

Blank

Result

Reporting

Limit Qualifiers

METHOD BLANK: 806650

Associated Lab Samples: 92126155001

Matrix: Water

Analyzed

Total Suspended Solids mg/L ND 2.5 08/01/12 22:36

Parameter Units

LCS

Result

% Rec

Conc. % Rec Limits Qualifiers

LABORATORY CONTROL SAMPLE: 806651

Spike LCS

Total Suspended Solids mg/L 250 238 95 80-120

Parameter Units

Dup

Result

Max

Result RPD RPD Qualifiers

92125915017

SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 806652

Total Suspended Solids mg/L ND ND 20

Parameter Units

Dup

Result

Max

Result RPD RPD Qualifiers

92125968001

SAMPLE DUPLICATE: 806653

Total Suspended Solids mg/L 17.3 17.1 1 20

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALIFIERS

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

DEFINITIONS

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

the sample aliquot, or moisture content.

ND - Not Detected at or above adjusted reporting limit.

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

MDL - Adjusted Method Detection Limit.

PRL - Pace Reporting Limit.

RL - Reporting Limit.

S - Surrogate

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

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

LCS(D) - Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate)

MS(D) - Matrix Spike (Duplicate)

DUP - Sample Duplicate

RPD - Relative Percent Difference

NC - Not Calculable.

SG - Silica Gel - Clean-Up

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

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

each analyte is a combined concentration.

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

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

TNI - The NELAC Institute.

LABORATORIES

PASI-A Pace Analytical Services - Asheville

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

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(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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QUALITY CONTROL DATA CROSS REFERENCE TABLE

Pace Project No.:

Project:

92126155

J12070435

Lab ID Sample ID QC Batch Method QC Batch Analytical Method

Analytical

Batch

92126155001 2012016415 SM 2540C WET/21856

92126155001 2012016415 SM 2540D WET/21855

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Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

9800 Kincey Ave. Suite 100

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704)875-9092

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

2225 Riverside Dr.

Asheville, NC 28804

(828)254-7176

Pace Analytical Services, Inc.

205 East Meadow Road - Suite A

Eden, NC 27288

(336)623-8921

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August 15, 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: J12070435

Dear Mr. Perkins,

On August 01, 2012, Brooks Rand Labs (BRL) received six (6) wastewater samples and six (6) 

corresponding field blanks. An aliquot was removed from each sample bottle and filtered into a 

separate container designed for dissolved mercury (Hg) analysis. The sample volume from the 

original container was logged-in for total Hg analysis. All samples were received, prepared, 

analyzed, and stored according to BRL SOPs and EPA methodology.

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

within the 48 hour filtration requirement.

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. 

The total Hg result of all three field blanks were detectable at 0.16, 0.17, and 0.16 ng/L. This 

concentration was less than the method defined control limit of 0.50 ng/L however, and the 

associated field sample results were greater than 10x the concentration of the blanks. 

Contamination was considered insignificant. All data was reported without additional 

qualification, 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 us if you have any questions regarding this report.

Sincerely,

 

Tiffany Stilwater Mi Sun Um

Project Manager Data Manager

tiffany@brooksrand.com misun@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.

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

B

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 1231009-01 Influent Sample 07/30/2012 08/01/2012

BioReactor 1 Inf 1231009-02 Influent Sample 07/30/2012 08/01/2012

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 1231009-03 DIW Field Blank unknown 08/01/2012

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk 1231009-04 DIW Field Blank unknown 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf 1231009-05 Influent Sample 07/30/2012 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf 1231009-06 Influent Sample 07/30/2012 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 1231009-07 DIW Field Blank unknown 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk 1231009-08 DIW Field Blank unknown 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff 1231009-09 Effluent Sample 07/30/2012 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff 1231009-10 Effluent Sample 07/30/2012 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 1231009-11 DIW Field Blank unknown 08/01/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk 1231009-12 DIW Field Blank unknown 08/01/2012

Batch Summary

Analyte Lab Matrix Method Prepared Analyzed Batch Sequence

Hg Water EPA 1631 08/03/2012 08/08/2012 B121366 1200610

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Sample Results

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

BioReactor 1 Inf

1231009-01 Hg Influent T 2850 30.3 80.8 ng/L B121366 1200610

1231009-02 Hg Influent D 2620 15.2 40.4 ng/L B121366 1200610

BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk

1231009-03 Hg DIW T 0.16 B 0.15 0.41 ng/L B121366 1200610

1231009-04 Hg DIW D 0.15 U 0.15 0.41 ng/L B121366 1200610

BioReactor 2 Eff

1231009-09 Hg Effluent T 83.1 0.76 2.02 ng/L B121366 1200610

1231009-10 Hg Effluent D 22.1 0.15 0.41 ng/L B121366 1200610

BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk

1231009-11 Hg DIW T 0.17 B 0.15 0.40 ng/L B121366 1200610

1231009-12 Hg DIW D 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B121366 1200610

BioReactor 2 Inf

1231009-05 Hg Influent T 691 1.52 4.04 ng/L B121366 1200610

1231009-06 Hg Influent D 12.7 0.15 0.40 ng/L B121366 1200610

BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk

1231009-07 Hg DIW T 0.16 B 0.15 0.40 ng/L B121366 1200610

1231009-08 Hg DIW D 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B121366 1200610

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Accuracy & Precision Summary

Batch: B121366

Analyte Native Spike Result Units REC & Limits RPD & Limits

Method: EPA 1631

Lab Matrix: Water

Sample

B121366-SRM1 Certified Reference Material (1229081, NIST 1641d 1000x dilution)

Hg 15.68 14.82 ng/L 95% 85-115

B121366-MS1 Matrix Spike (1229032-02)

Hg 83.59 414.1 512.2 ng/L 104% 71-125

B121366-MSD1 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1229032-02)

Hg 83.59 414.1 491.9 ng/L 99% 71-125 244%

B121366-MS3 Matrix Spike (1231008-01)

Hg 2126 10510 12840 ng/L 102% 71-125

B121366-MSD3 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1231008-01)

Hg 2126 10510 12570 ng/L 99% 71-125 242%

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Method Blanks & Reporting Limits

Batch: B121366

Method: EPA 1631

Matrix: Water

Analyte: Hg

Sample Result Units

B121366-BLK1 0.08 ng/L

B121366-BLK2 0.09 ng/L

B121366-BLK3 0.08 ng/L

B121366-BLK4 0.06 ng/L

Average: 0.08 Standard Deviation: 0.01 MDL: 0.15

Limit: 0.50 Limit: 0.10 MRL: 0.40

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Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1200610

Instrument: THG-05 Method: EPA 1631

Date: 08/08/2012

Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg

Lab ID True Value Result Units REC & Limits

1200610-IBL1 6.77 pg of Hg

1200610-IBL2 4.68 pg of Hg

1200610-IBL3 4.50 pg of Hg

1200610-IBL4 4.93 pg of Hg

1200610-CAL1 25.00 25.46 pg of Hg 102%

1200610-CAL2 100.0 95.98 pg of Hg 96%

1200610-CAL3 500.0 505.4 pg of Hg 101%

1200610-CAL4 2500 2439 pg of Hg 98%

1200610-CAL5 10000 10400 pg of Hg 104%

1200610-ICV1 1568 1482 pg of Hg 95% 85-115

1200610-CCV1 500.0 512.1 pg of Hg 102% 77-123

1200610-CCB1 12.7 pg of Hg

1200610-CCV2 500.0 472.9 pg of Hg 95% 77-123

1200610-CCV3 500.0 500.9 pg of Hg 100% 77-123

1200610-CCV4 500.0 516.0 pg of Hg 103% 77-123

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1231009-01 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 08/01/2012

Collected: 07/30/2012

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

A 71666330

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 500 mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1231009-02 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 08/01/2012

Collected: 07/30/2012

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

A 71659890

20

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

Comments: Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 1231009-03 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample Type: Field Blank

Collected: unknown

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Received: 08/01/2012

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

A 71666330

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 500 mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1231009-04 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample Type: Field Blank

Collected: unknown

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Hg Blk Received: 08/01/2012

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

A 71659890

20

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

Comments: Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 1231009-05 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 08/01/2012

Collected: 07/30/2012

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

A 71666330

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 500 mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1231009-06 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 08/01/2012

Collected: 07/30/2012

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

A 71659890

20

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

Comments: Split from THg Container

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1231009-07 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample Type: Field Blank

Collected: unknown

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Received: 08/01/2012

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

A 71666330

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 500 mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1231009-08 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample Type: Field Blank

Collected: unknown

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Hg Blk Received: 08/01/2012

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

A 71659890

20

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

Comments: Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 1231009-09 Report Matrix: Effluent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Sample Received: 08/01/2012

Collected: 07/30/2012

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

A 71666330

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 500 mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1231009-10 Report Matrix: Effluent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Sample Received: 08/01/2012

Collected: 07/30/2012

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

A 71659890

20

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

Comments: Split from THg Container

Lab ID: 1231009-11 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample Type: Field Blank

Collected: unknown

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk Received: 08/01/2012

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

A 71666330

10

Bottle FLPE Hg-T 500 mL none n/a Cooler

Lab ID: 1231009-12 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample Type: Field Blank

Collected: unknown

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Hg Blk Received: 08/01/2012

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

A 71659890

20

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

Comments: Split from THg Container

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: 141391

Shipping Containers

Cooler

Tracking No: 5353 0519 2594 via FedEx

Temperature: -0.7 °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: August 1, 2012 8:45

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August 10, 2012 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

(704) 875-5245 

Project: Allen Shay/MillerCreek (LIMS#J12070435) 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

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

speciation analysis on August 2, 2012. The samples were received in a sealed cooler at -0.7°C 

on August 3, 2012. 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: Allen Shay/MillerCreek (LIMS# J12070435) 

August 10, 2012 

1. Sample Reception 

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

Consulting) were submitted for selenium speciation analysis on August 2, 2012. The 

samples were received on August 3, 2012 in a sealed container at -0.7°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 a sealed 

autosampler vial. No further sample preparation was performed as any chemical alteration of 

a sample may shift the equilibrium of the system, resulting in changes in speciation ratios. 

3. Sample Analysis 

All sample analysis is preceded by a minimum of a five-point calibration curve spanning the 

entire concentration range of interest. Calibration curves are performed at the beginning of 

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

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

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

analytical platform. 

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

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

Ongoing instrument performance is identified by the analysis of continuing calibration 

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

of every ten analytical runs. 

Selenium Speciation Analysis by IC-ICP-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 August 7 and August 8, 2012. An aliquot of 

each sample is injected onto an anion exchange column and mobilized by a basic (pH > 7) 

gradient. The eluting selenium species are then introduced into a radio frequency (RF) 

plasma where energy-transfer processes cause desolvation, atomization, and ionization. The 

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

travel through a pressurized chamber (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 3.8 729 ND (<1.5) ND (<2.1) ND (<2.1) 0.0 (0)

BioReactor 1 Inf 2.28 931 ND (<0.38) ND (<0.52) ND (<0.52) 0.0 (0)

BioReactor 2 Inf 91.3 226 3.05 2.41 ND (<0.52) 1.17 (1)

BioReactor 2 Eff 1.31 0.72 ND (<0.38) ND (<0.52) ND (<0.52) 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

n = number of unknown Se species observed

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen Shay/MillerCreek

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: August 10, 2012

LIMS #J12070435

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Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

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

Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0020 0.51 2.0

Se(VI) 0.075 0.041 0.000 0.000 0.029 0.036 0.0027 0.67 2.7

SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0015 0.38 1.5

MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0021 0.52 2.1

SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0021 0.52 2.1

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 10.11 105.6

Se(VI) LCS 9.48 10.50 110.7

SeCN LCS 8.92 9.50 106.6

MeSe(IV) LCS 6.47 6.85 105.9

SeMe LCS 9.32 9.22 98.9

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen Shay/MillerCreek

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J12070435

Date: August 10, 2012

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates

Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Rep 1 Rep 2 Mean RPD

Se(IV) BioReactor 2 Inf 91.30 90.88 91.09 0.5

Se(VI) BioReactor 2 Inf 225.8 226.5 226.2 0.3

SeCN BioReactor 2 Inf 3.05 3.27 3.16 6.8

MeSe(IV) BioReactor 2 Inf 2.41 1.99 2.20 19.1

SeMe BioReactor 2 Inf ND (<0.52) ND (<0.52) 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) BioReactor 2 Inf 1390 1484 100.2 1390 1480 99.9 0.3

Se(VI) BioReactor 2 Inf 1261 1467 98.4 1261 1464 98.2 0.2

SeCN BioReactor 2 Inf 1144 1069 93.2 1144 1061 92.5 0.8

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

Project Name: Allen Shay/MillerCreek

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J12070435

Date: August 10, 2012

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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