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ARa k -.0678 MULTI-CITY STUDY FIELD REPORT FOR CLEVELAND TENNESSEE AND DECATUR ALABAMA - BATTELLE DUXBURY ACTIVITIES for Project Number N100672-01 submitted to July 9,1999 Prepared by Scott C. Macomber Battelle 397 Washington Street Duxbury, MA 02332 (781) 934-0571 00101 * Introduction Page: 1 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..............................................................................................................5 4.2 Onsite Observations.............................................................................................................................. 5 4.3 Instrumentation Results..........................................................................................................:......10 4.4 Communications........................................................................................ 12 5. PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED AND RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................... 12 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Municipalities Sampled and Approvals Granted During Survey Table 2 Chronology of Events on May 2 4 ,1 9 9 9 .......... '.................................... Table 3 Chronology of Events on May 2 5 ,1 9 9 9 ................................................ Table 4 Chronology of Events on May 2 6 ,1 9 9 9 ............................................... Table 5 Chronology of Events on May 27,1999................................................. Table 6 Chronology of Events on May 2 8 ,1 9 9 9 ................................................ Table 7 Collected Samples from Cleveland T N .............................................. Table 8 Collected Samples from Decatur A L ................................................ Table 9 Sampling Site Positions in Cleveland T N .......................................... Table 10 Sampling Site Positions in Decatur A L ........................ :.................. Table 11 GPS Position Verification Results...................................................... .1 .2 .3 .3 .4 .4 .6 .8 11 11 11 Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL 00101 dBaiteiie . . . Putting Technology To W ork Introduction Page: 1 1. INTRODUCTION The objective of the sampling task in this study is to collect representative samples for tracelevel analysis of specific FC residuals, to assess sources, dispersion in the environment, and human exposure through 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 industrial FC-consumers. `Control' cites 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 municipal agencies requesting permission to collect 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 detailed 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 finfish samples. This report summarizes the Duxbury team effort. A separate report summarizes the MSL activities. 1.1 Survey Specific Approval Approval was granted in Cleveland Tennessee from the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), municipal drinking water plant, and Cleveland Fire Department (for atmospheric sampling). Permission was not granted for sampling at the municipal landfill. Permission to sample was granted in Decatur Alabama for the POTW (including air sampling), municipal drinking water plant, and municipal landfill. The Decatur Fire Department denied access to their property 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 Decatur, AL Cleveland, TN Study or Control Study Control Fire Department (Air Sampling) NA [ NA = No Approval Received Air sample collected POTW [* [ Drinking Water Plant r [ Municipal Landfill r NA Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL 1Baitene 00.1020 . . . Putting Technology To Work methods Page: 2 2. METHODS The collection of environmental samples is conducted according to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP's). The SO P's used in the M ulti-City Study were written by Battelle and are used to train personal prior to conducting field activities and also serve as a 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 each 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 PS-1 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 a polyurethane foam PUF for the vapor phase. W ater samples from drinking water supplies, PO TW '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 Battelle SOP M3-F-7.0. Both sludge and sediment were collected using a stainless steel spoon. 3. CHRONOLOGY Tables 2 through 6 provide a detailed chronology of the events that occurred each day of the survey. The times recorded for the collection of each sample matrix has been transcribed from the sample collection log, all other times have been estimated based on the events of the day. All times have been recorded in Eastern Standard Time. Table 2. Chronology of Events on May 24,1999 0615 0900 1130 1145 1300 1400 1500 1545 1600 1630 Battelle Duxbury personnel depart Boston. Arrive in Atlanta, GA and meet with Kim Andrews. Arrive in Chattanooga, TN. Pick up rental van and proceed to Federal Express to retrieve sampling materials. All materials present and accounted for. Depart Chattanooga and proceed to Cleveland, TN. Arrive in Cleveland and check into hotel. Proceed to have kick off meeting over lunch. During the meeting it is discovered that more sampling materials are required for air sampler. Arrive at fire station and place air sampling unit behind building for sample collection. Conduct calibration of air sampler and start sampling for 12hr period. Meet with Paul Pitts, the assistant manager of the water division of Cleveland Utilities. He provides maps, directions, and informs the managers of the plants of our scheduled arrival. Return to hotel. Battelle Columbus contacted and more supplies are scheduled for shipment to Chattanooga. Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL 0 Battelle 001021 . . . Putting Technology To W ork Chronology Page:3 Table 3. Chronology of Events on May 25,1999 0730 Arrive at the fire station, air sampler did not stop at end of 12hr period. Sampling event concluded at 0745. Cleaned sampler and placed the PUF and filter blanks into the samDler. Blanks remained in sampler for ~30 seconds, they were then placed in storage Table 3 Continu ed or shipment. 1UW /iLiiive at Cleveland Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Discuss sampling with Mr. Mike Ward who was the supervisor for the shift, no significant issues raised. 1015 Collect post centrifuged sludge. Used stainless steel spoon for collection 1030 Collect chlorinated effluent sample via old steel pail. Collection assistance provided by plant employee. Complete collection at 1055. Following collection of sample Kim Andrews departed the team to return to Columbus. 1100 Benchmark discovered at the WWTP, inquired about the coordinates from the plant employee. He contacted a member of the city engineering department who provided the coordinates for the benchmark. The coordinates are, N 3518'35.0" W 8547'54.0". 1210 Arrive at Hiwassee drinking water plant. Spoke with Chris Wiles who is the manager of the plant water quality lab. Collect raw untreated river water and post filtration drinking water from water quality lab. 1420 Arrive at State access area located on Hiwassee River. This access area was used to collect surface water and sediment samples. 1450 Collect surface water and sediment sample at Site 1. 1520 Collect surface water and sediment sample at Site 2. 1535 Collect surface water and sediment sample at Site 3. 1630 Collect Site 1 tap water from room 107 of Baymont Hotel. 1700 Commence spiking of field spike samples 1820 Prepare samples for shipping. 2015 Collect Site 2 tap water from an Amoco gas station/convenience store located at the intersection of Routes 60 and 75. 2145 Collect Site 3 tap water from Tennessee Jack's Caf. Table 4. Chronology of Events on May 26,1999 0800 0830 0915 0930 1115 1200 1210 1430 1440 1510 Collect GPS locations at the three tap water sites. Depart for Chattanooga. Arrive in Chattanooga. Finalize shipping logistics. (Samples were repacked in garbage bags because of leaking water). Copies made of Chain of Custody Sheets. Rendezvous with Rosanna Buhl at the Chattanooga Airport. Ship Cleveland TN samples via Federal Express to their respective destinations. Picked up air sampler supplies (filters, PUF's, and field spike samples). Depart for Decatur, AL. Receive phone call from Marcia Nishioka. The client and Decatur Utilities manager Kem Carr agreed to a confidentiality agreement that would allow us to sample from the POTW and the drinking water plant. Call Kem Carr to confirm sampling approval and inform him that we are expecting to begin sampling within the day. Arrive at the Dry Creek WWTP and meet with Ed Buyers the plant supervisor. Begin calibration of instrument. Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL - . Putting Technology To W ork Results Page: 4 1540 Air sampling initiated. 1600 Arrive at hotel and begin preparing water-sampling bottles for the following day. Table 5. Chronology of Events on May 27,1999 Table 5. Continiied at Dry Creek WWTP. Collect air sample, air sampler stopped automatically auci x 2 hours. Clean unit and collect QC samples including an extra field spike sample. 0930 Collect effluent sample using 500ml-sample collector that the facility provided. The sample was collected from the spillway that led to the discharge pipe. The effluent is discharged -500 feet into the river where the channel exists. 1015 Jim Meares collected liquid sludge from a collection tank using a plastic jar. No GPS location recorded; the collection tank was ~500yds from the air sampling location. 1045 Arrive at Decatur Water Plant. Collect raw and final processed drinking water. Samples collected in the water quality lab of the facility; Richard Blackwood was the technician on duty during our collection. 1125 Collect quiet water body sample from the Northwest comer of Flint Creek. The area was located across from the Decatur Country Club. It was north of Country Club Lane S.E. by -200-300 yards. 1300 Collect surface water and sediments at sites 1, 2, and 3 from the Riverwalk Marina complex located on the Tennessee River. 1410 Collect tap water from Site 2 located at the Decatur Boat Harbor (within Riverwalk complex). 1435 Arrive at Morgan County Landfill. Present site manager Richard Terry, with a request letter that was required prior to our collection of samples. Following a terse discussion we proceeded to the leachate pond unsupervised and collect leachate sample. 1550 Collect Site 3 tap water from a Texaco gas station/convenience store on Route 67 in Decatur. 1635 Collected Site 1 tap water from room 207 of the Hampton Inn. 1710 Field spike samples were processed, samples segregated, and coolers packaged for shipping. Table 6. Chronology of Events on May 28,1999 0645 0945 1030 1300 Depart for Chattanooga. Arrive in Chattanooga, paperwork completed for sample shipment, coolers repackaged for shipment. Arrive at Federal Express and ship all samples and equipment to there respective destinations Depart Chattanooga for Boston. 4. RESULTS The initial survey of the Multi-City Study resulted in the collection of the majority of the samples described in Tables 3 through 5 of the QAPP. Also collected but not included in Tables 3 through 5 of the QAPP were samples for the client and a third laboratory specified by the client. The collection of these samples tripled the number of water and sediment samples taken. The samples were collected and processed in the same m anner as those intended for Battelle. The following sections describe the results of the sample collection effort that occurred during Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL O Battelle 00102 . . . Putting Technology To Work Results Page: 5 this survey. Tables 7 and 8 provide a list of the samples collected including sampling locations and sample DD's. Tables 7 and 8 do not contain the Quality Assurance samples collected along with authentic samples. 4.1 Sam ple M atrix Availability Per client instructions no food items were collected during survey. Due to scheduling and permit issues no finfish were collect during this survey. The collection of POTW influent was not collected at either Cleveland or Decatur due to health concerns. Both POTW influent streams available for sampling contained biological hazards. In both cities, the staff at the facilities indicated that the chlorination process occurs following secondary treatment. Neither landfill leachate nor an alternative sample was collected for the municipality of Cleveland, TN. The reasoning that an alternative sample was not sought after is based on the following information. A discussion with the manager of the landfill in February resulted in the denial of permission to collect a sample. During this discussion it was revealed that the leachate from the landfill is pumped to the POTW for treatment. During subsequent discussions with Cleveland Utilities an offer was made to remove a manhole cover that would allow us access to the leachate as it is pumped in from the landfill. However, because we had not been granted permission it was decided that we would not collect the leachate sample. With the sample unattainable and the leachate pumped from the landfill it reasoned that the leachate would not be migrating from the landfill and entering a nearby water source. Therefore, no alternative site was collected. Also to be collected, but not included in the QAPP, was a sample of quiet/undisturbed surface water. This sample is intended for use in a long-term transport study that is currently being conducted. In Cleveland we were unable to collect this sample because access was unavailable to the pond selected as a sampling site as it was located on private property. A sample was collected at Flint Creek in Decatur. 4.2 O nsite O bservations Cleveland, TN: The drinking water plant withdrawal location is approximately 2 miles east/northeast of the plant in the Hiwassee River. The location of the surface water site is at the end of Eades or Eads road. One spelling was observed on a local street sign and the other displayed on a local map. The site is a small state access area located at the tip of the peninsula. The area appeared highly utilized by the local population for recreational activities. D ecatur, AL: The Riverwalk M arina complex where surface water and sediments were collected is located adjacent to the Highway 72 bridge that traverses the Tennessee River into Decatur. This area is a highly active marina complex, several people were observed fishing from the banks. Several dead catfish were observed along the shore. A semi-softshelled turtle of unknown species was observed at Site 2. At the Morgan County Landfill the leachate sample was collected from a recently constructed collection pond. This previously sampled pond Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL f ! Baitene 001024 Putting Technology To W ork Results Page: 6 (December 1998) was surrounded by vegetation and access would have been extremely difficult. The pond sampled during this survey contained a variety of wildlife living in and or around it. Several turtles, multitudes of insects and larvae, and various birds were observed feeding at the pond. Table 7. Collected Samples from Cleveland TN Matrix Sample ID 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 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 Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed 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 MC-121B MC-122B MC-123B MC-124B MC-125B MC-121K MC-122K MC-123K MC-124K MC-125K MC-121H MC-123H MC-124H MC-125H MC-115B MC-116B MC-117B MC-118B MC-119B MC-115K MC-116K MC-117K MC-118K MC-119K MC-115H MC-117H MC-118H MC-119H MC-126B MC-127B MC-128B MC-129B MC-130B MC-126K MC-127K MC-128K MC-129K MC-130K MC-126H MC-127H MC-128H Approximate Total Volume Collected (L) or ^Sediment Mass (g) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Location Collected Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL ! 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Continued 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 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 #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 #1 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Site #3 POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent Sample ID MC-129H MC-130H MC-131B MC-131K MC-131H MC-132B MC-132K MC-132H MC-101B MC-102B MC-103B MC-104B MC-105B MC-101K MC-102K MC-103K MC-104K MC-105K MC-101H MC-102H MC-103H MC-104H MC-105H MC-106B MC-106K MC-106H MC-107B MC-107K MC-107H MC-'llOB M C -llO K M C -llO H MC-111B MC-111K MC-111H MC-112B MC-112K MC-112H MC-139B MC-140B MC-141B MC-142B MC-139K MC-140K MC-141K MC-142K MC-139H MC-141H MC-142H Approximate Total Volume Collected (L) or Sediment Mass (g) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Location Collected Baymont Hotel Baymont Hotel Amoco Gas Station Amoco Gas Station Amoco Gas Station Tennessee Jacks Caf Tennessee Jacks Caf Tennessee Jacks Caf Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Hiwassee River Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW. Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL Baitene 001026 . . Putting Technology To Work Results Page: 8 Matrix POTW Sludge POTW Sludge POTW Sludge Urban Air (Vapor) Urban Air (Particulate) Sample ID MC-144B MC-144K MC-144H MC-146 MC-147 Approximate Total Volume Collected (L) or Sediment Mass (g) 200* 200* 200* 1 Filter 1 PUF Location Collected Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Fire Department Cleveland Fire Department Table 8. Collected Samples from Decatur AL Matrix Sample ID 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 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 Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed Drinking Water Unprocessed 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 MC-221B MC-222B MC-223B MC-224B MC-225B MC-221K MC-222K MC-223K MC-224K MC-225K MC-221H MC-223H MC-224H MC-225H MC-215B MC-216B MC-217B MC-218B MC-219B MC-215K MC-216K MC-217K MC-218K MC-219K MC-215H MC-217H MC-218H MC-219H MC-226B MC-227B MC-228B MC-229B MC-230B MC-226K MC-227K MC-228K MC-229K MC-230K MC-226H Approximate Total Volume Collected (L) or Sediment Mass (g) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Location Collected Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Decatur Water Plant Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL Baitene 00102 Putting Technology To W ork Results Page: 9 Matrix Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 T i r u1 Table 8. Continued l ap 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 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 #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 #1 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #2 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Site #3 Sediment Site #3 POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent POTW Effluent Sample ID MC-228H MC-229H MC-230H MC-231B MC-231K MC-231H MC-232B MC-232K MC-232H MC-201B MC-202B MC-203B MC-204B MC-205B MC-201K MC-202K MC-203K MC-204K MC-205K MC-201H MC-202H MC-203H MC-204H MC-205H MC-206B MC-206K MC-206H MC-207B MC-207K MO207H MC-210B MC-210K MC-210H MC-211B MC-211K MC-211H MC-212B MC-212K MC-212H MC-239B MC-240B MC-241B MC-242B MC-239K MC-240K MC-241K MC-242K MC-239H MC-241H Approximate Total Volume Collected (L) or *Sediment Mass (g) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 200* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Location Collected Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Decatur Boat Harbor Decatur Boat Harbor Decatur Boat Harbor Texaco Gas Station Texaco Gas Station Texaco Gas Station Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Tennessee River Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL 0 Baffelie 00.102i . . . Putting Technology To W ork Results Page: 10 Matrix Sample ID POTW Effluent MC-242H POTW Sludge DATUf Cl..J --. Table 8. Continued MC-244B MC-244K MC-244H Quiet Surface Water' MC-284B Quiet Surface Water1 MC-284K Quiet Surface Water1 MC-284H Landfill Leachate MC-235B Landfill Leachate MC-235K Landfill Leachate MC-235H Urban Air (Vapor) MC-246 Urban Air (Particulate) MC-247 1Samples are not part o f the Multi-City Study Approximate Total Volume Collected (L) or *Sediment Mass (g) 1 200* 200* 200* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Filter 1 PUF Location Collected Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP Flint Creek Hint Creek Flint Creek Morgan County Landfill Morgan County Landfill Morgan County Landfill Dry Creek WWTP Dry Creek WWTP 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 determine the acceptable results a calibration was conducted in Duxbury prior to the initiation of the study. The initial calibration curve resulted in an R2 value of 0.997. The calibration curves generated in Cleveland and Decatur had R2 values of 0.997 and 0.996 respectively. The percent difference in recorded values from the initial calibration ranged from -1.92% to 3.70% for Cleveland and 0% to 6.56% for Decatur, respectively. The location of each sampling site was determined using a Garmin 12 XL GPS, the results are presented in Tables 9 and 10. The accuracy of the GPS unit was verified prior to departure from Duxbury by comparing a benchmark at Battelle versus the measured location determined by the instrument. The difference the true and measured coordinates was 0.01 kilometers. Following shipment to Tennessee the instrument was reinitialized. This was conducted at the Baymont Hotel on May 24th. 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. The result of the verification for Cleveland was a difference of 0.11 kilometers between the "true" and measured coordinates. Although the verification is beyond the acceptance criteria, the position data for the day will be considered valid because it appeared that while the instrument was receiving data, the Department of Defense might have adjusted the satellite selective availability. The instrument did not record a constant position over a five-minute period and the position appeared to change in a regulated step manner. The result of the verification in Decatur resulted in a difference o f 1.68 kilometers between the "true" and measured coordinates. The reference point that was used for the verification was that of the discharge for the plant. During the verification the plant manager suspected that the reference position was that of the plant outflow located onsite. Based on the substantial Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL Battelle 001.029 - . . Putting Technology To W ont ^ Results Page: 11 difference in positions further investigation was conducted. Subsequently it has been discovered that the position is the termination point of the discharge pipe located in the river. Based on this information verification was not possible for that day. According the QAPP the minimum distance between sediment sampling sites positions is 500 feet apart. The following results have been calculated using the Garmin GPS. The distance from Cleveland Site 1 to Site 2 is 229.6', the distance from Site 2 to Site 3 is 196.8' and the distance from Site 1 to Site 3 is 360.8'. Sampling at Cleveland did not meet the QAPP requirements. The distance from Decatur Site 1 to Site 2 is 951.2', the distance from Site 2 to Site 3 is 754.4' and the distance from Site 1 to Site 3 is 1,148'. Table 9. Sampling Site Positions in Cleveland TN Sampling Location Hiwassee Drinking Water Plant Baymont Hotel Amoco Gas Station Tennessee Jacks Caf Hiwassee River Site #1 1 Hiwassee River Site #2* Hiwassee River Site #3* Cleveland Municipal POTW Cleveland Fire Department T= Transcribed data in log Latitude N 3516'01.5" N 3 5 H '34.2" N 3 5 H '44.1" N 3 5 1 1 '38" N 3520'38.2" N 3520'40.3" N 3520'40.8" N 3518'35" N 3509'19.5" Table 10. Sampling Site Positions in Decatur AL Sampling Location Decatur Water Plant Hampton Inn Decatur Boat Harbor Texaco Gas Station Tennessee River Site #1 Tennessee River Site #2 Tennessee River Site #3 Dry Creek WWTP (Effluent Sample) Dry Creek WWTP (Air Sample) Morgan County Landfill Flint Creek Latitude N 3436'14.7" N 3434'41.4" N 3436'57.2" N 3435'26.9" N 3437'03.2" N 3437'07.1" N 3 4 3 7 '00.1" N 3437'31.5" N 3437'20.4" N 3437'19" N 3433'59.4" Longitude W 8445'31.9" W 8453'28" W 8453'20.9" W 8453'28.2" W 8451' 10.4" W 845ri0.8" W 8 4 5 1 '13.1" W 8447'58.2" W 8452'41.9" Address 114 Valley Road Routes 60 and 75 Routes 60 and 75 Routes 60 and 75 Eads Bluff Road Eads Bluff Road Eads Bluff Road Lower River Road 555 Ocoee Road Longitude W 8657'41.7" W 8701'13.5" W 8658'16.1" W 8 7 0 1 '50.3" W 8658'08.2" W 8658'18.7" W 8658'21.3" W 8659'55.7" W 8659'53.8" W 8706'02" W 8657'55.6" Address Market Street Route 67 Riverwalk Marina Route 67 Riverwalk Marina Riverwalk Marina Riverwalk Marina Highway 20 Highway 20 Highway 20 Country Club Road Table 11. GPS Position Verification Results Calibration Locations Waypoint Position at POTW GPS Derived Position Difference Cleveland TN N 3518'35" / W 8447'54" N 3518'35" /W 8447'58.2" 0.11 kilometers - bearing 93 Decatur AL N 3438'10" / W 8659'09" N 3437'31.4" / W 8659'55.7" 1.68 kilometers - bearing 47 Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL HIBaitene ooio3( . . . Putting Technology To W ork Problems experienced and recommendations _____________________________ Page: 12 4.4 Communications During the completion of the field survey, several conversations regarding the sampling effort were noted. These communications were conducted between Battelle staff and various municipal employees or the public. In Cleveland, TN, Chief Gaylor o f the CFD was informed that a donation to the St. Jude's Hospital would be sent directly from Columbus in their name. W e must ensure that this effort is completed. Paul Pitts the Assistant Manager of Cleveland Utilities Water Division provided maps to the facilities and reiterated his offer to allow us to sample the landfill leachate as it is pumped to the POTW. On May 21,1999 a call was received from Kem Carr of Decatur Utilities indicating that he would not allow the sampling to occur at the POTW or Drinking W ater Plant if he was not informed of the client. Following the conversation, Marcia Nishioka was contacted and made aware of the situation. In response to the situation it was decided by the client and Battelle that a confidentiality agreement revealing the identity of the client would be drafted and offered to Mr. Carr. A conversation between Ms. Nishioka and Mr. Carr resulted in an agreement in which the client's identity was revealed in confidence, and in return were allowed to collect samples at the POTW and the drinking water plant. The agreement was completed on W ednesday May 26, 1999. Later on May 26th during a conversation between Mr. Carr and Scott Macomber, the sampling team leader, Mr. Carr indicated that he wanted to speak to the client directly. Mr. Macomber indicated that he would inform the project manager o f the situation. On May 27th Mr. Carr directly contacted the manager of the local manufacturing plant for further information. Mr. Carr's employees at the POTW inquired several times about what we were looking for during our visit to the facility. During the calibration of the air sampler Michael Deck, an assistant supervisor at the plant asked if we were sampling for Molybdenum. He revealed that the facility had discharge exceedences in the recent past due to local industry input. There were no other pertinent conversations surrounding the collection of samples at the various facilities that were sampled. During the course of collecting surface water samples in both Decatur and Cleveland, 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. PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED AND RECOMMENDATIONS During the collection of samples from Cleveland TN and Decatur AL the following QAPP deviations were encountered The QAPP Section 12.2 states that "samples will be shipped at the end of each collection day for next-day delivery". In both cities logistical problems prevented the samples from being shipped on the same day that they were collected. Cleveland samples were collected on Tuesday May 25th and shipped on W ednesday May 26th. Decatur samples were collected on Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL 0 Battelle oorum . . . Putting Technology To W ork Problems experienced and recommendations _____________________________ Page: 13 Thursday May 27th and shipped on Friday M ay 28th. Battelle project leaders have indicated that samples can be chilled (on ice) overnight and shipped the following day when adequate time is available, and that this change to protocol will be addressed in an addendum to the QAPP. The samples collected in Decatur were shipped on Friday May 28th and were not specifically marked for a Saturday delivery, resulting in a 4-day period in transit. Samples were delivered Tuesday June 1st. Prior to the next survey logistical preparations will be in place for Saturday delivery to recipient laboratories. Battelle's Sampling Task Quality Assurance Officer, Rosanna Buhl, conducted a field audit during these surveys and has prepared an internal report to improve field operations and ensure full compliance with the QAPP and SOPs. In response to Battelle's internal audit, the field crew will redesign several field log forms to help facilitate timely and accurate data recording. Final Field Rpt Cleveland TN Decatur AL 001032 . . . Putting Technology To W ork Field Report Addendum - Cleveland, TN and Decatur, AL Atmospheric Sampling Details. The following details are included here to complete the field record with respect to sampler positioning. Cleveland, TN: The air sampler at this site was positioned approximately 4 feet from the fire department headquarters located at 555 S. Ocoee Street. Decatur, AL: The air sampler in Decatur was positioned approximately 3 to 4 feet from the Dry Creek wastewater treatment plant. Surface Water Sampling. The following details are included here to complete the field record with respect to site characteristics. Cleveland, TN: The surface water collected at each of 3 within 2 m of shore in ca. 0.5 m depth. Re suspended bottom sediments were avoided in each case. Decatur, AL: The surface water collected from the local river system was collected at each of the 3 sites within 2 m of shore in ca. 0.5 m depth. Re-suspended bottom sediments were avoided in each case. Additionally, a single "quiescent" water site was sampled within Flint Creek accessed from Country Club Road. The sample was also collected within 2 m of shore in ca. 0.5 m depth. Re-suspended bottom sediments were avoided. 001033