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: J12010043

Lab Contact: Jason C Perkins

Date: 1/30/2012

Customer Address: 3195 Pine Hall Rd

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

Mailcode: Belews Steam Station

Belews Creek, NC 28012

Phone: 980-875-5348

Report Authorized By:

(Signature)

Program Comments:

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

Data Flags & Calculations:

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

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

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

Data Package:

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

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

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

order of individual sections within this report is as follows:

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

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

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

Certification:

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

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

specific methods. 

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Sample ID's & Descriptions:

Sample ID Plant/Station

Collection 

Date and Time Collected By Sample Description

2012000166 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM D MATHESON FGD Purge Eff 

2012000167 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM D MATHESON EQ TANK EFF. 

2012000168 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM D MATHESON BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

2012000169 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM D MATHESON BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

2012000170 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM D MATHESON BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

2012000179 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM D MATHESON FILTER BLANK 

2012000194 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM D MATHESON Trip Blank 

2012000195 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 1:40 PM David Morris (Prism) BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

2012000196 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 1:40 PM David Morris (Prism) BIOREACTOR 1 INF. BLANK 

2012000197 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 1:50 PM David Morris (Prism) BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

2012000198 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 1:50 PM David Morris (Prism) BIOREACTOR 2 INF. BLANK 

2012000199 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 1:45 PM David Morris (Prism) BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

2012000200 BELEWS 11-Jan-12 1:45 PM David Morris (Prism) BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. BLANK 

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.

The Vendor Laboratories have been qualified by the 

Analytical Laboratory

Yes No

Technical Validation Review

Checklist:

Yes No

Yes No

Report Sections Included:

Job Summary Report Sub-contracted Laboratory Results

Sample Identification Customer Specific Data Sheets, Reports, & Documentation

Technical Validation of Data Package Customer Database Entries

Analytical Laboratory Certificate of Analysis

Analytical Laboratory QC Report

Chain of Custody

Reviewed By: DataBase Administrator Date: 1/30/2012

Yes

Electronic Data Deliverable (EDD) Sent Separately

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12010043

2012000166

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Site: FGD Purge Eff 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 80 mg/L EPA 300.0 5 14-Jan-12 00:42 JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) 148 ug/L EPA 245.1 5 13-Jan-12 10:04 AGIBBS

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 149 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 17-Jan-12 12:16 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 164 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 13-Jan-12 14:32 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 172 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 17-Jan-12 12:04 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) 144 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:04 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) 78.2 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:04 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 128 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:04 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 3740 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:04 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:04 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) 144 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:04 DJSULL1

Arsenic Speciation

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_AS&C

TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS

TDS 13000 mg/L SM2540C 200 16-Jan-12 16:10 TJA7067

2012000167

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 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) 139 ug/L EPA 245.1 2.5 13-Jan-12 10:06 AGIBBS

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 147 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 17-Jan-12 12:20 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 128 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 13-Jan-12 14:35 KRICHAR

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12010043

2012000167

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Site: EQ TANK EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) 156 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 17-Jan-12 12:07 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) 129 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:07 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) 69.5 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:07 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 118 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:07 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 3700 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:07 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:07 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) 133 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:07 DJSULL1

2012000168

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 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) 136 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 17-Jan-12 12:24 MHH7131

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) 110 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 13-Jan-12 14:38 KRICHAR

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 17-Jan-12 12:10 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:10 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:10 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) 18.5 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:10 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 123 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:10 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:10 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 20 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:10 DJSULL1

Arsenic Speciation

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_AS&C

2012000169

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 130 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 17-Jan-12 12:28 MHH7131

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12010043

2012000169

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 17-Jan-12 12:13 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:13 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:13 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:13 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) 17.8 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:13 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:13 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 20 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:13 DJSULL1

2012000170

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

INORGANIC IONS BY IC

Bromide 78 mg/L EPA 300.0 5 14-Jan-12 00:58 JAHERMA

MERCURY (COLD VAPOR) IN WATER

Mercury (Hg) < 1 ug/L EPA 245.1 1 13-Jan-12 10:09 AGIBBS

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) 123 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.5 17-Jan-12 12:32 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 10 ug/L EPA 200.8 10 17-Jan-12 12:16 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:16 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:16 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:16 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:16 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 10 ug/L 10 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:16 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 20 ug/L 20 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 12:16 DJSULL1

Arsenic Speciation

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_AS&C

2012000179

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Site: FILTER BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

DISSOLVED METALS BY ICP-MS

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 13-Jan-12 14:01 KRICHAR

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12010043

2012000194

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 9:00 AM

Site: Trip Blank 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP

Boron (B) < 0.05 mg/L EPA 200.7 0.05 17-Jan-12 11:37 MHH7131

TOTAL RECOVERABLE METALS BY ICP-MS

Arsenic (As) < 1 ug/L EPA 200.8 1 17-Jan-12 11:24 DJSULL1

Chromium (Cr) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 11:24 DJSULL1

Copper (Cu) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 11:24 DJSULL1

Nickel (Ni) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 11:24 DJSULL1

Selenium (Se) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 11:24 DJSULL1

Silver (Ag) < 1 ug/L 1 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 11:24 DJSULL1

Zinc (Zn) < 2 ug/L 2 EPA 200.8 17-Jan-12 11:24 DJSULL1

Arsenic Speciation

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_AS&C

2012000195

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 1:40 PM

Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_BRAND

2012000196

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 1:40 PM

Site: BIOREACTOR 1 INF. BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_BRAND

2012000197

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 1:50 PM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_BRAND

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Certificate of Laboratory Analysis

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full.

Order # J12010043

2012000198

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 1:50 PM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 INF. BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_BRAND

2012000199

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 1:45 PM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Vendor Parameter COMPLETE V_BRAND

2012000200

Collection Date: 11-Jan-12 1:45 PM

Site: BIOREACTOR 2 EFF. BLANK 

Matrix: OTHER

Analyte Result Units Qualifiers RDL Method Analysis Date/Time

Sample #:

Analyst

MERCURY 1631

Mercury (Hg) < 1 ng/L V_BRAND 1

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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 

January 20, 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: J12010043 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

On January 13, 2012, Brooks Rand Labs (BRL) received three (3) wastewater samples and 

three (3) corresponding field blanks. Samples were logged-in for total mercury (Hg) analysis. All 

samples were received, prepared, analyzed, and stored according to BRL SOPs and EPA 

methodology. 

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

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

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

No qualification of the data was warranted, aside from concentration qualifiers, and all 

associated quality control sample results met the acceptance criteria. 

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

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

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

report. 

Sincerely, 

 

Tiffany Stilwater 

Project Manager 

tiffany@brooksrand.com 

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: ISW01.1946

Definition of Data Qualifiers

(Effective 9/23/09)

Laboratory Accreditation

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

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

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

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

samples listed in the report.

Report Information

BLK

BRL

BS

CAL

CCV

CRM

D

DUP

ICV

MSD

ND

NR

PS

REC

RPD

RSD

SCV

SOP

method blank 

Brooks Rand Labs

laboratory fortified blank

calibration standard

continuing calibration verification

certified reference material

dissolved fraction

duplicate

initial calibration verification

matrix spike duplicate

non-detect

non-reportable

post preparation spike

percent recovery

relative percent difference

relative standard deviation

secondary calibration verification

standard operating procedure

MDL

MRL

MS

method detection limit

method reporting limit

matrix spike

SRM

T

COC

standard reference material

total recoverable fraction

chain of custody record 

Common Abbreviations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Result is estimated.

Field Quality Control Samples

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

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

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

quality control samples.

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: ISW01.1946

Sample Information

Sample Lab ID Report Matrix Type Sampled Received

BioReactor 1 Inf 1202028-01 Influent Sample 01/11/2012 01/13/2012

Hg Blk BioReactor 1 Inf 1202028-02 DIW Field Blank 01/11/2012 01/13/2012

BioReactor 2 Inf 1202028-03 Influent QC Sample 01/11/2012 01/13/2012

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf 1202028-04 DIW Field Blank 01/11/2012 01/13/2012

BioReactor 2 Eff 1202028-05 Effluent Sample 01/11/2012 01/13/2012

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff 1202028-06 DIW Field Blank 01/11/2012 01/13/2012

Batch Summary

Analyte Lab Matrix Method Prepared Analyzed Batch Sequence

Hg Water EPA 1631 01/13/2012 01/16/2012 B120059 1200034

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: ISW01.1946

Sample Results

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

BioReactor 1 Inf

1202028-01 Hg Influent T 245 15.3 40.8 ng/L B120059 1200034

BioReactor 2 Eff

1202028-05 Hg Effluent T 50.2 3.06 8.16 ng/L B120059 1200034

BioReactor 2 Inf

1202028-03 Hg Influent T 87.3 1.53 4.08 ng/L B120059 1200034

Hg Blk BioReactor 1 Inf

1202028-02 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120059 1200034

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff

1202028-06 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.40 ng/L B120059 1200034

Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf

1202028-04 Hg DIW T 0.15 U 0.15 0.41 ng/L B120059 1200034

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: ISW01.1946

Accuracy & Precision Summary

Batch: B120059

Analyte Native Spike Result Units REC & Limits RPD & Limits

Method: EPA 1631

Lab Matrix: Water

Sample

B120059-SRM1 Certified Reference Material (1153040, NIST 1641d 1000x dilution)

Hg 15.68 15.36 ng/L 98% 85-115

B120059-MS2 Matrix Spike (1202028-03)

Hg 87.34 408.2 494.3 ng/L 100% 71-125

B120059-MSD2 Matrix Spike Duplicate (1202028-03)

Hg 87.34 408.2 503.6 ng/L 102% 71-125 242%

Method Blanks & Reporting Limits

Batch: B120059

Method: EPA 1631

Matrix: Water

Analyte: Hg

Sample Result Units

B120059-BLK1 0.03 ng/L

B120059-BLK2 0.04 ng/L

B120059-BLK3 0.05 ng/L

B120059-BLK4 0.03 ng/L

Average: 0.04 Standard Deviation: 0.01 MDL: 0.15

Limit: 0.50 Limit: 0.10 MRL: 0.40

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: ISW01.1946

Instrument Calibration

Sequence: 1200034

Instrument: THG-05 Method: EPA 1631

Date: 01/16/2012

Total Mercury and Mercury Speciation by CVAFS

Analyte: Hg

Lab ID True Value Result Units REC & Limits

1200034-IBL2 7.74 pg of Hg

1200034-IBL3 4.83 pg of Hg

1200034-IBL4 4.45 pg of Hg

1200034-CAL1 25.00 27.74 pg of Hg 111%

1200034-CAL2 100.0 99.92 pg of Hg 100%

1200034-CAL3 500.0 472.7 pg of Hg 95%

1200034-IBL1 4.17 pg of Hg

1200034-CAL4 2500 2473 pg of Hg 99%

1200034-CAL5 10000 9718 pg of Hg 97%

1200034-ICV1 1568 1536 pg of Hg 98% 85-115

1200034-CCB1 14.5 pg of Hg

1200034-CCV1 500.0 473.3 pg of Hg 95% 77-123

1200034-CCV2 500.0 460.0 pg of Hg 92% 77-123

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: ISW01.1946

Sample Containers

Lab ID: 1202028-01 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Sample Received: 01/13/2012

Collected: 01/11/2012

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

A 71470160

10

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

Lab ID: 1202028-02 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: Hg Blk BioReactor 1 Inf Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 01/13/2012

Collected: 01/11/2012

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

A 71470160

10

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

Lab ID: 1202028-03 Report Matrix: Influent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: QC Sample Received: 01/13/2012

Collected: 01/11/2012

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

A 71470160

10

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

Lab ID: 1202028-04 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Inf Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 01/13/2012

Collected: 01/11/2012

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

A 71470160

10

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

Lab ID: 1202028-05 Report Matrix: Effluent

Sample: BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Sample Received: 01/13/2012

Collected: 01/11/2012

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

A 71470160

10

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

Lab ID: 1202028-06 Report Matrix: DIW

Sample: Hg Blk BioReactor 2 Eff Sample Type: Field Blank Received: 01/13/2012

Collected: 01/11/2012

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

A 71470160

10

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

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Project ID: DUK-HV1201

PM: Tiffany Stilwater

Client PM: Jay Perkins

 Client PO: ISW01.1946

Shipping Containers

Cooler

Tracking No: 4726 7966 7371 via FedEx

Temperature: 3.9 °C

Coolant Type: Ice

Description: Cooler

Damaged in transit? No

Returned to client? No

Custody seals present? No

Custody seals intact? No

COC present? Yes

Received: January 13, 2012 10:00

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January 25, 2012 

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 # J12010043) 

Dear Mr. Perkins, 

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

speciation analysis on January 12, 2012. The samples were received in a sealed cooler at -0.3°C 

on January 13, 2012. Selenium speciation analysis was performed via ion chromatography 

inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS). Any 

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

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

 Sincerely, 

 

 Russell Gerads 

 Vice President 

 Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

 

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Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

Report prepared for: 

Jay Perkins 

Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory 

Mail Code MGO3A2 (Building 7405) 

13339 Hagers Ferry Rd. 

Huntersville, NC 28078 

Project: Belews – FGD WWTS Bi-Monthly Sampling) (LIMS # J12010043) 

January 25, 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 January 12, 2012. The 

samples were received on January 13, 2012 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 was designated a discrete sample identifier. An aliquot of each 

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

(maintained at a temperature of -80oC) until selenium speciation analysis could be performed 

via ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction cell mass spectrometry 

(IC-ICP-DRC-MS). 

2. Sample Preparation 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Sample Analysis 

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

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

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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 minimal interval 

of every ten analytical runs. 

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

analysis was analyzed by ion chromatography inductively coupled plasma dynamic reaction 

cell mass spectrometry (IC-ICP-DRC-MS) on January 20, 2012. An aliquot of each sample 

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

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

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

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

through a pressurized chamber (DRC) containing a 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 well and no significant analytical issues were encountered. All 

quality control parameters associated with this sample were within acceptance limits.

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

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

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

preparation blanks are artificially biased low. 

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

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

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

bias the results for other selenium species. 

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

Sincerely, 

Russell Gerads 

Vice President 

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC 

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Sample Results

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

Unknown Se 

Species (n)

FGD Purge Eff 73.4 68.9 ND (<4.7) ND (<3.5) ND (<3.5) 0 (0)

BioReactor 1 Inf 26.3 65.7 ND (<1.2) 2.0 ND (<0.86) 0 (0)

BioReactor 2 Eff ND (<0.60) ND (<0.81) ND (<1.2) ND (<0.86) ND (<0.86) 0 (0)

Metals Trip Blk ND (<0.12) ND (<0.16) ND (<0.24) ND (<0.17) ND (<0.17) 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: Belews - FGD WWTS Bi-Monthly Sampling)

Contact: Jay Perkins

Date: January 25, 2012

LIMS #J12010043

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Quality Control Summary - Preparation Blank Summary

Analyte (μg/L) PBW1 PBW2 PBW3 PBW4 Mean StdDev eMDL* eMDL 10x eMDL 50x eMDL 200x

Se(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.012 0.12 0.60 2.4

Se(VI) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.016 0.16 0.81 3.2

SeCN 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.024 0.24 1.2 4.7

MeSe(IV) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.017 0.17 0.86 3.5

SeMe 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.017 0.17 0.86 3.5

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 9.38 98.0

Se(VI) LCS 9.48 8.97 94.6

SeCN LCS 8.92 8.80 98.6

MeSe(IV) LCS 6.47 6.80 105.0

SeMe LCS 9.32 9.76 104.7

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

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

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J12010043

Date: January 25, 2012

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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Quality Control Summary - Matrix Duplicates

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

Se(IV) Batch QC 147.8 146.8 147.3 0.7

Se(VI) Batch QC 57.3 60.1 58.7 4.8

SeCN Batch QC ND (<4.7) ND (<4.7) NC NC

MeSe(IV) Batch QC 5.2 3.5 4.3 37.9*

SeMe Batch QC ND (<3.5) ND (<3.5) NC NC

ND = Not detected at the applied dilution

NC = Value was not calculated due to one or more concentrations below the eMDL

*Sample concentration is within 10x the eMDL

Quality Control Summary - Matrix Spike/ Matrix Spike Duplicate

Analyte (μg/L) Sample ID Spike Conc MS Result Recovery Spike Conc MSD Result Recovery RPD

Se(IV) Batch QC 1112 1303 104.0 1112 1315 105.0 0.9

Se(VI) Batch QC 1009 1036 96.9 1009 1054 98.7 1.7

SeCN Batch QC 915.0 654.9 71.6 915.0 675.1 73.8 3.0

Applied Speciation and Consulting, LLC

Selenium Speciation Results for Duke Energy

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

Contact: Jay Perkins

LIMS #J12010043

Date: January 25, 2012

Report Generated by: Russell Gerads

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