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MULTI-CITY STUDY FIELD REPORT FOR COLUMBUS GEORGIA AND PORT ST. LUCIE
FLORIDA - BATTELLE DUXBURY ACTIVITIES
For Project Number
N100672-01
Submitted to
October 26,1999 Prepared by
Kelly A. Irizarry Battelle
397 Washington Street Duxbury, MA 02332
(617) 934-0571
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Survey Specific Approval............................................................................................................1
2. methods................................................................................................................................................2 3. Chronology.........................................................................................................................................2 4. Results.................................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Sample Matrix Availability........................................................................................................ 4 4.2 Onsite Observations...................................................................................................................... 4 4.3 Instrumentation Results............................................................................................................10 4.4 Communications............................................................................................................................12 5. Deviations and Corrective Action............................................................................................. 12
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Municipalities Sampled and Approvals Granted During Survey.................................. 1 Table 2 Chronology of Events on July 26,1999................................................................................ 2 Table 3 Chronology of Events on July 27,1999................................................................................ 3 Table 4 Chronology of Events on July 28,1999.................................................................................3 Table 5 Chronology of Events on July 29,1999..................................................................................3 Table 6 Chronology of Events on July 30,1999.............................. .................................................. 4 Table 7 Collected Samples from Columbus GA.................................................................................5 Table 8 Collected Samples from Port St Lucie FL........................................................................... 8 Table 9 Sampling Site Positions in Columbus GA.............................................................................11 Table 10 Sampling Site positions in Port St.Lucie FL......................................................................11 Table 11 GPS Position verification Results.....................................................................................12
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1. INTRODUCTION
The objective of the sampling task in this study is to collect representative samples for tracelevel analysis of FOSE-based fluorochemical (FC) residuals, to assess sources, dispersion in the environment, and human exposure via the food chain. The cities selected for sample collection will be considered `study' or `control' cites. `Study' cities are considered those areas with FC production facilities or large FC consumers. `Control' cities do not contain FC production or consumption facilities and are matched to study cities based on general location, population size, and drinking water source.
During the initial phase of the study, phone calls were made to muni cipal agencies requesting access to various matrices of interest. Based upon the level of cooperation received from the municipal agencies, appropriate sampling strategies were developed. The Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and the Survey Plan contain the appropriate information concerning the matrices for collection and methods to be utilized for this process.
The full project sampling scope is accomplished using two field teams: 1) Battelle's Duxbury Personnel collect drinking water, POTW, landfill and urban air samples, and 2) Battelle's Marine Sciences Laboratory (MSL) personnel collect surface water microlayer, bulk water and fmfish samples. This report summarizes the Duxbury team effort. A separate report summarizes the MSL activities.
1.1 Survey Specific Approval
In Columbus GA, approval was obtained for sample collection at the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), municipal drinking water plant, the municipal landfill, and the Columbus Fire Department (for atmospheric sampling). In Port St. Lucie FL, approval was obtained for the
PO TW , m unicipal drinking w ater plant, the m unicipal landfill and the Port St. Lucie Fire
Department (for atmospheric sampling). Table 1 highlights the cities visited during this survey and the approvals granted by municipal departments.
Table 1. Municipalities Sampled and Approvals Granted During Survey
City
Columbus GA Port St. Lucie,FL
Study or Control
Control Control
Fire Department (Air Sampling)
POTW
y y
Drinking Water Plant
y
Municipal Landfill
y
y
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2. METHODS
The collection of environmental samples was conducted according to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's). The SOP's used in the Multi-City Study were written by Battelle and are used to train personnel prior to field activities and also serve as reference documents while in the field. These documents, along with the QAPP, serve as the guidance documents for the collection of field samples. The methods used for collection are summarized below.
The collection of position data (latitude and longitude) was completed at the Columbus and Port St. Lucie sampling location using a Garmin 12XL GPS unit according to Battelle SOP 3-164-01. Instrument accuracy was validated by comparing an acquired position versus a position of known location. The collection of air samples was completed using a General Metals Model PS1 atmospheric sampler. The sampling was conducted according to Battelle SOP M3-MC-F-1.1. The use of this system allows the separate collection of particulate and vapor phase compounds using a glass-fiber filter for particulate matter and Polyurethane foam (PUF) for the vapor phase. Water samples from drinking water supplies, POTW's, and landfills were collected according to SOP M3-F-2.0. Surface water samples were collected via direct submersion, tap water and drinking water supplied by the municipal plant were collected via a valve system, and effluent was collected using either a bucket or small sampling beaker. Sediment samples were collected using a stainless steel spoon, according to Battelle SOP M3-F-7.0. Sludge in Columbus was collected using a valve system. Sludge in Port St. Lucie was collected using a small collection bucket.
3. CHRONOLOGY
Tables 2 through 6 describe the events that occurred each day of the survey. Sample matrix collection times have been transcribed from the sample log; all other times have been estimated based on the events that transpired during the survey. All times are recorded in Eastern Daylight Time.
Table 2. Chronology of Events on July 26,1999
0815-1500
1620 1650 1700
Battelle Duxbury personnel depart Boston Arrive in Columbus,GA Pick up rental vehicle and proceed to Federal Express to pick up supplies Proceed to meet with Chief Waters, Columbus Fire Department. Discuss location of Atmospheric sampler, we agree on Station #1 Arrive at fire station #1 and place air sampling unit behind building for sample collection Conduct calibration of air sampler and start sampling for 12hr period Made phone calls for the collection of water samples on July 27th Return to hotel
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Table 3. Chronology of Events on July 27,1999
0820
0950
1030 1100 1115 1140 1215 1415 1600
1630 1700-1900
Arrive at Fire Station #1; collect filter and PUF sample. Cleaned sampler and collected quality control samples
Site 2 tap water samples collected at Station #1 following the completion of air sampling
Arrive at Columbus Water Works, contacted Jim Patterson for collection of Drinking water samples. Finished water collected at the facility, untreated water collected at the pumping station at the Dam
Site 1 Surface water and sediment samples collected outside of the pumping station at the Dam Site 2 surface water and sediments samples collected at the Municipal Marina Site 3 surface water and sediments samples collected at the Municipal Marina Site 3 Tap water taken from restroom of Municipal Marina Arrived at Stonewoods Farm where the Quiet body of water was collected Arrived at the Pine Grove Land fill. With the assistance of Mr. Ralph Jackson, sample was collected from leachate well, directly into sample bottle Arrived at Columbus wastewater Treatment Plant. Talked with Mr. Tom West. Effluent samples collected via plastic container Collected sludge sample via collection valve Arrived at the Holiday Inn Columbus collected site 1Tap water Began spiking field spike samples Prep sample coolers for final shipment to designated sites Arrive at Federal Express for the shipment of samples
Table 4. Chronology of Events on July 28,1999
1115-1720
Depart Columbus for W. Palm Beach Arrive W. Palm Beach
Pick up van, head to Port St. Lucie. Made call to Ron Parish to make arrangements for air sampler set up
Checked into hotel. Headed to station #5 to set up air sampler Set up air sampler Started air sampler for the period of 12 hours
Table 5. Chronology of Events on July 29,1999
0800-0820
0930
1130 1205 1345 1345 1415
Arrive station # 5 collect filter and PUF sample. Cleaned sampler and collected quality control samples Site 2 Tap water samples collected from outside faucet at station #5 Arrive Port St. Lucie Drinking Water Plant. With the approval of Gary Basham, untreated water was collected from outside faucet, finished water was collected in the lab
Arrived at Northport WWTP effluent collect via collection bucket. Sludge was taken from Chlorine contact chamber via small collection bucket Arrived at Port St. Lucie Landfill. Contacted Ron Roberts who gave approval to sample leachate from the leachate pond via bucket
Site 1 surface water / sediment collected from Pendarvis Cove Park Site 3 Tap water collected from restroom of Pendarvis Cove Park Site 2 Surface water / sediment collected from Martin County Marina
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Quiet Body of water collected at a pond on the comer of SW Mapped Rd. and SW Chapman Way Site 3 Surface water / sediment collected from the North side of Roosevelt drawbridge, Stuart FL Site 1 Tap water collected from Holiday Inn Port. St. Lucie Packed coolers with ice in preparation for shipment on July 30th
Table 6. Chronology of Events on July 30,1999
0800-1600
Arrive at Federal Express to ship samples. Samples shipped successfully Drive to W. Palm Beach for a 10 am flight to Orlando Florida Leave Orlando Florida for Boston Arrive at Logan International Airport Boston
4. RESULTS
This survey, as part of the Multi-City Study, resulted in the collection of the samples described in Tables 3-5 of the QAPP and Amendment 1 to Revision 1. The following sections describe the results of the sample collection effort that occurred during this survey.
4.1 Sample Matrix Availability
Per client instructions no food items were collected during survey. Due to scheduling and permit issues no finfish were collected during this survey. The collection of POTW influent did not occur at either Columbus or Port St. Lucie due to health concerns. Both POTW influent streams available for sampling contained biological hazards. The staff at facilities in both cities indicated that the chlorination process occurs following secondary treatment.
Also collected, but not included in the QAPP, was a sample o f quiet/undisturbed surface water.
This sample is intended for use in a long-term transport study that is currently being conducted. The sampling location in Port St. Lucie was altered, with the approval of the project manager (Marcia Nishioka), from the original site due to a distance of 40 miles each way to the sample site. In Columbus, the sample site was located on private property. Permission was granted by one of the residents of Stone Woods Farm.
4.2 Onsite Observations
Columbus, GA: The POTW diffuses its water 100 feet from the river. The landfill leachate pond is gravity fed into a confined manhole, which was not accessible due to safety reasons. Leachate was collected using modified collection methods. Quiescent water was collected from private property after receiving permission from a resident of the property. Mr. Jesse Eldridge (3M client) was present at all sampling sites. The POTW sludge is dried and put out in the fields
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to be mixed with soil on site. Drinking water influent was sampled from a pumping station about 1.5 miles from the drinking water plant.
The air sampler at this site was positioned approximately 1.5 feet from the 2-story fire station (station #1) located at 201 10th Street. The surface water collected at each of 3 sites located within Oliver Lake in every case was collected within 2m of shore in ca. 0.5m depth. Re suspended bottom sediments were avoided in each case.
Port St. Lucie, FL: Surface water was taken from brackish (slightly saline) waters, indicating some tidal/seawater influence at this location within the river/estuary system. Multiple oyster shells and mangrove were observed. The WWTP is a much smaller facility than the drinking water plant. Mr. Gary Basham is the director of both facilities. With complete cooperation, all samples were collected successfully.
The air sampler in Port St. Lucie was positioned approximately 3 feet from the 2-story fire station (station #5) located at 1616 Port St. Lucie Boulevard. The surface water collected at each of the 3 sites within the Port St. Lucie River System was collected in each case within 2m of shore in ca. 0.05m depth. Re-suspended bottom sediments were avoided in each case.
Table 7. Collected Samples from Columbus Georgia
Matrix
Sample ID
Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Field Bl. Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed
Drinking W ater Unprocessed
Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Field Bl. Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Field Bl. Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed
MC-515B MC-516B MC-517B MC-518B MC-519B MC-520B MC-515K MC-516K MC-517K MC-518K MC-519K MC-520K MC-515H MC-517H MC-518H MC-519H MC-520H MC-521B MC-522B MC-523B MC-524B MC-525B MC-521K MC-522K MC-523K MC-524K MC-525K
Volume Collected (L) *Sediment Mass (g)
1 1 1 1 (spike 100 ng) 1 Blank 1 1 1 1(spike 100 ng) 1 Blank 1 1 1 (spike 100 ng) 1 Blank 1 1 1 1(spike 100 ng) 1 1 1 1
1 (spike 100 ng) 1
Location Collected
Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (a) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station the Dam Pumping Station (a) the Dam Pumping Station (a> the Dam Pumping Station (a} the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (a), the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Pumping Station (2) the Dam Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works
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Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Site #2 Tap Water Site #2 Tap Water Site #2 Tap Water Site #3 Tap Water Site #3 Tap Water Site #3 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1
S urface W ater Site #1
Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Site #2 Surface Water Site #2
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Sample ID
MC-521H MC-523H MC-524H MC-525H MC-526B MC-527B MC-528B MC-529B MC-530B MC-533B MC-534B MC-526K MC-527K MC-528K MC-529K MC-530K MC-533K MC-534K MC-526H MC-528H MC-529H MC-530H MC-533H MC-534H MC-531B MC-531K MC-531H MC-532B MC-532K MC-532H MC-501B MC-502B MC-503B MC-504B MC-505B MC-508B MC-509B MC-501K MC-502K MC-503K MC-504K MC-505K MC-508K MC-509K MC-501H MC-503H MC-504H MC-505H MC-508H MC-506B MC-506K
Volume Collected (L) *Sediment Mass (g)
1 1 1 (spike 100 ng) 1 1 1 1 1(spike 100 ng) 1 Blank Blank 1 1 1 1(spike 100 ng) 1 Blank Blank 1 1 1(spike 100 ng) 1 Blank Blank 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (spike 100 ng)
1
Blank Blank 1 1 1 1(spike 100 ng) 1 Blank Blank 1 1 1 (spike 100 ng) 1 Blank 1 1
Location Collected
Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Columbus Water Works Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Holiday Inn CFD Station #1 CFD Station #1 CFD Station #1 Metropolitan Boat Ramp Metropolitan Boat Ramp Metropolitan Boat Ramp Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam
Pum ping Station behind the Dam
Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Stationbehind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Municipal Marina Municipal Marina
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Surface Water Site #2 Surface Water Site #3 Surface Water Site #3 Surface Water Site #3 Sediment Site #1 Sediment Site #1 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Field Blank Sediment Field Blank Sediment Field Blank Sediment Field Blank POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTWEffluent POTW Effluent POTWEffluent Field Blank POTWEffluent Field Blank POTWEffluent Field Blank POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Sludge POTW Sludge POTWSludge Field Blank POTWSludge Field Blank
Urban A ir (Vapor)
Urban Air (Particulate) Urban Air Field Spike Urban Air Field Spike Urban Air Field Blank Urban Air Field Blank Landfill Leachate Landfill Leachate Landfill Leachate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Landfill Leachate Field Blank Landfill Leachate Field Blank Quiet Surface Water Quiet Surface Water Quiet Surface Water Columbus Trip Blank Columbus Trip Blank
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Sample ID
MC-506H MC-507B MC-507K MC-507H MC-510B MC-510K MC-511B MC-511K MC-512B MC-512K MC-513B MC-513K MC-514B MC-514K MC-539B MC-540B MC-541B MC-542B MC-543B MC-543K MC-543H MC-539K MC-540K MC-541K MC-542K MC-539H MC-541H MC-542H MC-544B MC-544K MC-545B MC-545K
M C -546B
MC-547B MC-548B MC-549B MC-550B MC-551B MC-535B MC-535K MC-535H MC-536B MC-536K MC-536H MC-584B MC-584K MC-584H MC-585B MC-586B
Volume Collected (L) *Sediment Mass (g)
1 1 1 1 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* Blank Blank Blank Blank 1 1 1 (spike 1000 ng) 1 Blank Blank Blank 1 1 1 (spike 1000 ng) 1 1 1 (spike 1000 ng) 1 200* 200* Blank Blank
1 PUF
1 Filter 1PUF (spike 100 ng) 1Filter (spike 100 ng) 1PUF 1Filter 1 1 1 Blank Blank Blank 1 1 1 1 1
Location Collected
Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Pumping Station behind the Dam Pumping Station behind the Dam Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Municipal Marina Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP Columbus WWTP
CFD Station #1
CFD Station #1 CFD Station #1 CFD Station #1 CFD Station #1 CFD Station #1 Pine Grove Landfill Pine Grove Landfill Pine Grove Landfill Pine Grove Landfill Pine Grove Landfill Pine Grove Landfill Stone Wood Farm Stone Wood Farm Stone Wood Farm Battelle, Duxbury Battelle, Duxbury
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Table 8. Collected Samples from Port St. Lucie FL
Matrix
Sample ID
Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Field Bl. Drinking Water Unprocessed Field Bl. Drinking Water Unprocessed Field Bl. Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed
T ap W ater Site #1
Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #2 Tap Water Site #2 Tap Water Site #2 Tap Water Site #3 Tap Water Site #3
MC-615B MC-616B MC-617B MC-618B MC-619B MC-615K MC-616K MC-617K MC-618K MC-619K MC-620B MC-620K MC-620H MC-615H MC-617H MC-618H MC-619H MC-621B MC-622B MC-623B MC-624B MC-625B MC-621K MC-622K MC-623K MC-624K MC-625K MC-621H MC-623H MC-624H MC-625H
M C -626B
MC-627B MC-628B MC-629B MC-630B MC-626K MC-627K MC-628K MC-629K MC-630K MC-626H MC-628H MC-629H MC-630H MC-631B MC-631K MC-631H MC-632B MC-632K
Volume Collected (L) *Sediment Mass (g)
Location Collected
1 1 1 1 (spike 100 ng) 1 1 1 1
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1(spike 100 ng)
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
Blank
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
Blank
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
Blank
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility 1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 (spike 100 ng) 1
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 (spike 100 ng)
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility 1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1(spike 100 ng)
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility 1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 (spike 100 ng)
St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
1 St. Lucie Drinking Water Facility
l Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1 (spike 100 ng)
Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn 1 Holiday Inn
1(spike 100 ng)
Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1(spike 100 ng)
Holiday Inn
1 Holiday Inn
1 Port St. Lucie FD Station #5
1 Port St. Lucie FD Station #5
1 Port St. Lucie FD Station #5
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
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Tap Water Site #3 Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #1 Surface Water Site #2 Surface Water Site #2 Surface Water Site #2 Surface Water Site #3 Surface Water Site #3 Surface Water Site #3 Sediment Site #1 Sediment Site #1 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Field Blank Sediment Field Blank Sediment Field Blank Sediment Field Blank POTW Effluent POTWEffluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTWEffluent Field Blank
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Sample ID
MC-632H MC-633B MC-633K MC633H MC-634B MC-634K MC-601B MC-602B MC-603B MC-604B MC-605B MC-608B MC-608K MC-608H MC-609B MC-609K MC-601K MC-602K MC-603K MC-604K MC-605K MC-601H MC-603H MC-604H MC-605H MC-606B MC-606K MC-606H MC-607B MC-607K MC-607H MC-610B MC-610K MC-611B MC-611K MC-612B MC-612K MC-613B MC-613K MC-614B MC-614K MC-639B MC-640B MC-641B MC-642B MC-639K MC-640K MC-641K MC-642K MC-639H MC-643B
Volume Collected (L) *Sediment Mass (g)
Location Collected
1 Blank Blank Blank Blank Blank
Pendarvis Park Martin County Pendarvis Park Martin County Pendarvis Park Martin County Pendarvis Park Martin County Pendarvis ParkMartin County Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County 1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 (spike 100 ng) 1
Pendarvis Park Martin County Pendarvis Park Martin County
Blank
Pendarvis Park Martin County
Blank
Pendarvis Park Martin County
Blank
Pendarvis Park Martin County
Blank
Pendarvis Park Martin County
Blank 1
Pendarvis Park Martin County Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis ParkMartin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 (spike 100 ng)
Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 (spike 100 ng)
Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Pendarvis Park Martin County
1 Martin County Marina
1 Martin County Marina
1 Martin County Marina
1 Stuart Harbor
1 Stuart Harbor 1 Stuart Harbor
200* Pendarvis Park Martin County
200* Pendarvis Park Martin County 200* Martin County Marina
200* Martin County Marina
200* Stuart Harbor
200* Stuart Harbor
Blank Blank
Stuart Harbor Stuart Harbor
Blank
Stuart Harbor
Blank
Stuart Harbor
1 North Port WWTP 1 North Port WWTP
1(spike 1000 ng)
North Port WWTP
1 North Port WWTP
1 North Port WWTP
1 North Port WWTP
1(spike 1000 ng)
North Port WWTP
1 North Port WWTP
1 North Port WWTP
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North Port WWTP
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POTWEffluent Field Blank POTWEffluent Field Blank POTWEffluent POTW Effluent POTWEffluent POTW Sludge POTW Sludge POTW Sludge Field Blank POTWSludge Field Blank Urban Air (Vapor) Urban Air (Particulate) UrbanAir (Vapor) Field Spike Urban Air (Particulate) Field Spike Urban Air (Vapor) Field Blank Urban Air (Particulate) Field Blank Landfill Leachate Landfill Leachate Landfill Leachate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Landfill Leachate Field Blank Landfill Leachate Field Blank Quiet Surface Water Quiet Surface Water Quiet Surface Water Port St. Lucie Trip Blank Port St. Lucie Trip Blank
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Sample ID
MC-643K MC-643H MC-640H MC-641H MC-642H MC-644B MC-644K MC-645B MC-645K MC-646B MC-647B MC-648B MC-649B MC-650B MC-651B MC-635B MC-635K MC-635H MC-636B MC-636K MC-636H MC-684B MC-684K MC-684H MC-685B MC-686B
Volume Collected (L) *Sediment Mass (g)
Location Collected
Blank
North Port WWTP
Blank 1 1 (spike 1000 ng) 1
North Port WWTP North Port WWTP North Port WWTP North Port WWTP
200* North Port WWTP
200* Blank
North Port WWTP North Port WWTP
Blank
North Port WWTP
1PUF 1Filter
Port St. Lucie FD Station #5 Port St. Lucie FD Station #5
1PUF (spike 100 ng) Port St. Lucie FD Station #5
lFilter (spike 100 ng) 1PUF lFilter 1 1 1 Blank
Port St. Lucie FD Station #5 Port St. Lucie FD Station #5 Port St. Lucie FD Station #5 Port St. Lucie Landfill Port St. Lucie Landfill Port St. Lucie Landfill Port St. Lucie Landfill
Blank Blank
Port St. Lucie Landfill Port St. Lucie Landfill
1 Mapp Rd./SW Chapman Way 1 Mapp Rd./SW Chapman Way
1 Mapp Rd./SW Chapman Way
1 Battelle, Duxbury
1 Battelle, Duxbury
4.3 Instrumentation Results
Air samples were collected using a General Metals Model PS-1 air sampler. According to SOP M3-MC-F1.1, the air sampler calibration is acceptable if it is within 10% of the expected results. To determ ine the acceptable results a calibration was conducted in Duxbury prior to the initiation of the study. The initial calibration curve resulted in a R2value of 0.995. The calibration curves generated in Columbus and Port St. Lucie had R2values of 0.999 and 0.995 respectively. The percent difference in recorded values from the initial calibration ranged from 0.0% to -6.73% for Columbus and 0.0% to 5.26% for Port St Lucie.
Site locations were determined using a Garmin 12X L GPS. The accuracy of the GPS unit was verified prior to departure from Duxbury by comparing a verified location on Battelle property versus the location determined by the instrument. The distance between the benchmark and instrument value was 32.19 meters.
The GPS operation was verified in Columbus GA using a benchmark at the Pine Grove Landfill. Following shipment to Georgia the instrument was reinitialized automatically. This was conducted at the fire station on July 26th. Within several minutes of the process, the unit was displaying maps and locations of the local area, which indicated that it was working properly. The results of the verifications for each sampling day are presented in Table 11.
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The coordinates for the benchmark were in northing and easting. They were recorded on the log forms in this format and were converted to latitude and longitude by Ned Morse of Battelle Duxbury Operations. The result of the verification for Columbus was a difference of 10 meters between the benchmark value and the instrument value. The readings were then entered into the GPS and calculated in latitude and longitude.
No benchmark reference verification was obtained from Port St. Lucie. The Garmin 12XL Operators Manual states that if two cities are within 500 miles of each other, a second verification is not needed. Because Port St. Lucie FL is within 500 miles of Columbus GA, a second verification was not conducted and no position for this city was obtained.
According the QAPP, the minimum distance between sediment sampling site positions should be >_500 feet. The following results have been calculated using the Garmin GPS. The distance from Columbus Site 1 to Site 2 is 1378 ft., the distance from Site 2 to Site 3 is 787 ft. and the distance from Site 1 to Site 3 is 2132 ft. The distance from Port St. Lucie Site 1 to Site 2 is 1574 ft.; the distance from Site 2 to Site 3 is 7808.8 ft. and the distance from Site 1 to Site 3 is 6496 ft.
Table 9. Sampling Site Positions in Columbus GA
Sampling Location
Fire Station #l,Tap water site #2 Holiday Inn, Tap water site #1 Metro Boat Ramp Pumping Station Site #1 Municipal Marina Site #2 Municipal Marina Tap water Site #3 Columbus Water works (effluent) Columbus Water Works (influent)
Latitude
N 3227'55.5" N 3228'18.7" N 3231T9.0" N3231'03.8" N 3231'12.8" N 3231'19.0" N 3231'03.5" N 323r02.1"
Columbus WWTP Quiet Water Stonewoods Farm
Pine Grove Landfill
N 3224'35.2" N 3234'17.3"
N 3 2 2 8 '5 6.3"
Longitude W 8459'22.1" W 8459'20.0" W 8459'29.3" W 8459'46.6" W 8459'34.6" W 8459'29.3" W 8459'14.7" W 8459'47.8"
W 8458'44.7" W 8500'48.6" W8451'17.0"
Address
201 10thAvenue 1325 Veterans PKWY River Road River Road River Road
Oliver Lake \River Rd.
River Road Pumping station at Dam \River Rd. S. Lumkin Rd. Better's Lake 7160 Sacerdate Lane.
Table 10. Sampling Site Positions in Port St. Lucie, FL
Sampling Location
Holiday Inn Site #1 Tap Fire Station #5 Site #2 Tap Pendarvis Park Site #3 Tap
Latitude
N 2716'46.2" N 2716'21.8" N 27ll'15.2"
Longitude
W8017'30.1" W 8018'14.6" W 8016'12.9"
Northport WWTP Drinking Water Plant Port St. Lucie Landfill Quiet Water PalmCity, FL.
N 2720'10.7" N 2718'32T" N 2723'21.4" N 2711'00.1"
W8021'08.7" W 8020'37.8" W 8023'53.1" W 8016'20.4"
Pendarvis site #1 Municipal Marina site #2 Stuart Harbor site #3
N 27ll'15.2" N 2711'00.1" N 2712'13.6"
W 8016'12.9" W 8016'08.7" W 8015'43.0"
Address
S. Federal Hwy 1616 Port St. Lucie Blvd Martin county, Pendarvais Park 281 St. James Ave 1001S.Prineville Rd 6120 Glades CutoffRd Mapp Rd \SW Chapman Way
Pendarvis Cove Park Martin County Marina North side of Roosevelt draw bridge
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Table 11. GPS Position Verification Results
Calibration Locations
Waypoint Position at Landfill (Accepted) GPS Derived Position (Measured) Difference
Columbus GA N 3229'18.96"/W 8451T0.48"
N 3229T8.83" / W 8451'09.9"
0.1 kilometers - bearing 00
Port St. Lucie
Not needed cities are within 500 miles of each other
4.4 Communications
There were no pertinent conversations surrounding the collection of samples at the various facilities that were sampled. Contacts and employees of the facilities in both cities were very helpful to our sampling process. During the course of collecting surface water samples in both Columbus and Port St. Lucie, members of the general public inquired about the sampling effort. In each case a general answer was offered and all interested parties were satisfied.
5. DEVIATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
During the collection of samples from Columbus, GA and Port St. Lucie, FL the following QAPP deviations were encountered
POTW inlet samples were not collected in either city, due to health risks.
A final 1pm reading was not documented for the air sampler at the end of the collection period. Thus only the initial value was used to determine the "average" flow rate.
The client requested that food items not be collected.
Weather notations were not included in the field record.
Manufacturer labels were used because of problems with the Battelle labels.
The air samples were not field spiked but rather laboratory spiked at Battelle Duxbury.
The following deviations were noted during the Columbus Georgia survey:
Pine Grove Landfill in Columbus has gravity fed leachate pond, which is accessible through a manhole. A single attempt to collect samples from this leachate source was unsuccessful. Due to noxious fumes and confined space entry, an alternate method was developed, with the help of the site supervisor, Mr. Ralph Jackson. Using jumper cables, sample bottles and pre approved packing tape we were able to collect the sample successfully. A telescopic pole and bucket was purchased for future situations.
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Contrary to the QAPP the spiked filter and PUF for Columbus were shipped to the field on blue ice. The PUF, filter, and blue ice were each individually sealed in zip lock bags that did not leak and so blue ice did not come in contact with the filter or the PUF. In the future the filter and PUF with be sent on dry ice.
The following deviations occurred during the Port St. Lucie Florida survey
The QA Project Plan Section 7.3.5. states that "whole (bulk) water will be collected from three sites within a surface water source of drinking water, and at the water treatment plant influent and outflow... If the drinking water source is groundwater then the surface water samples will be collected from any selected lake, pond, or river...". In Port St. Lucie, drinking water is pumped from groundwater and so the surface water collected does not relate to drinking water supplies. Sampling specifics follow:
The project manager gave coordinates for surface water collection; these coordinates were not accessible due to private property and needed to be modified. Surface water from Port St. Lucie was collected from the Port St. Lucie River, which is brackish (partially mixed with seawater and slightly saline). Intake and outflow drinking water samples were collected from the municipal drinking water plant.
Sludge from the Port St. Lucie POTW was pre-treated sludge. After sampling at the POTW, it was discovered that plant staff did not take sludge from the appropriate sludge chamber. The plant manager, Mr. Carl Norton was contacted to confirm the exact sampling location. He informed us that the sludge was collected from the Chlorine Contact Chamber.
The accuracy of the GPS was not verified in Port St. Lucie. At this city a benchmark could not be found and the accuracy of the GPS was not verified. The manual for the GPS indicates however that if two cities are within 500 miles than a second verification is not needed.
Quiescent w ater w as not sam pled at the pre-designated site because it was far from the other
sampling sites and time was short. The Battelle project manager, Marcia Nishioka approved changing the location for this reason.
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