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FINAL MULTI-CITY STUDY FIELD REPORT FOR MOBILE ALABAMA AND PENSACOLA
FLORIDA - BATTELLE DUXBURY ACTIVITIES
for . Project Number
N100672-01'
Submitted to
September 29,1999
Prepared by Christopher Gagnon
Battelle 397 Washington Street Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-0571
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................
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1.1 Survey Specific Approval.................................................................................................................. 2 2. Methods..................................
3. Chronology............................
4. Results....................................
5.1 Sample Matrix Availability.....................................................................................................................
5.2 Onsite Observations.....................................................................................
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5.3 Instrumentation Results......................................................................................................................... .....
5. Deviations and corrective actions..................................................................................................... 13
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Municipalities Sampled and Approvals Granted During Survey................................. i
ZZZZZZ.2Table 2. Chronology of Events on June 23,1999.................................................................
Table 3. Chronology of Events on June 24,1999...... ............................................................' ' " 3
ZZZZZZZZZZZZ1Table 4. Chronology of Events on June 25,1999....................................................
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ZZZZZ.'Table 5. Chronology of Events on June 28,1999..................................................................
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Table. Chronology of Events on June 29,1999...................................................................... "".""4
ZZZZZZZZZZZ. 4Table 7. Chronology of Events on June 30,1999.......................................................
ZZZZZZZ'"Table 8. Collected Samples from Mobile AL.................................................................
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ZZZZZZZZZZZZ.'.Table 9. Collected Samples from Pensacola FL....................................................
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ZZZZZZZZZ12Table 10. Sampling Site Positions in Mobile AL............................................................
...................... ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.'.Table ll. Sampling Site Positions in Pensacola FL
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Table 12. 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 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' cities. `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 municipal 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 finfish samples. This report summarizes the Duxbury team effort. A separate report summarizes the MSL activities.
1.1 Survey Specific Approval
Organizations in Mobile Alabama responded favorably to sampling requests at the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW), the municipal drinking water plant, and the Mobile Fire Department (for atmospheric sampling) and granted permission to sample at these sites. Permission was not granted for sampling at the municipal landfill. Responsible parties in Pensacola Florida also responded favorably and granted permission for sampling at the POTW, the municipal drinking water plant, and the Pensacola Fire Department (for atmospheric sampling). Permission to sample was denied at the Pensacola municipal landfill. 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
Pensacola FL Mobile AL
Study or Control
Study Study
Fire Department (Air Sampling)
y y
POTW y
Drinking Water Plant
/
NA = No Approval Received
Municipal Landfill
NA NA
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2. METHODS
The collection o f 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 personal prior to 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 o f 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. 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 of the sample bottle. Tap water and drinking water, supplied by the municipal plant, were collected via a valve system. Effluent was collected using either a bucket or small sampling beaker. Sediment samples were collected using Battelle SOP M3-F-7.0. Sediment samples were collected using a stainless steel spoon in Mobile, see Section 6 for an explanation o f the collection procedure in Pensacola. Sludge in Mobile was collected using a valve system, in Pensacola it was collected using a stainless steel spoon supplied by the POTW.
3. CHRONOLOGY
Tables 2-7 highlight the events that occurred each day o f 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 have been recorded in Eastern Standard
Time.
Table 2. Chronology of Events on June 23,1999
0615 1130-1500 1515 1600-1830
Battelle Duxbury personnel depart Boston.
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Arrive in Mobile.
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Pick up rental van and proceed to Federal Express to retrieve sampling materials.
All materials present and accounted for.
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Proceed to meet with Michael Byrd, Deputy Chief of Field Operations for the Mobile Mre
Department. Discuss location of Atmospheric sampler, we agree on Station 11.
Arrive at Station 11 and place air sampling unit behind building for sample collection.--------------
Conduct calibration of air sampler and start sampling for 12hr period.
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Conduct reconnaissance of Mobile River for surface water sampling area.---------------------- ------
Discover US Coast Guard Station Mobile located along river. Entered base and proceeded to secure bearings for aid to navigation positions on site. The forward of the two positions was used
to verify the GPS system.
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Return to hotel.
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Table 3. Chronology of Events on June 24,1999
0830-1000
1000 1030 1100
1115 1125
1200-1220
Arrive at the Station 11, Mobile Fire Department. Collect air sample filter and PUF sample.
Cleaned sampler and collected quality control sam ples.--------------- -------------- --------------Site 2 tan water samples collected at Station 11 following the completion ot air sampling.-----------
Arrive at USCG station and verify GPS._________ ____________ w
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Arrive at C.C. Williams Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWIP). Met with Mr. Chiis Fiecunui
who assisted us in the collection of sludge and e f f l u e n t . --------------------------------- ------Mr Freeman collected sludge using a valve system from the onsite truck-loading depot.------------
Collected effluent samples via a one-gallon plastic jug with the assistance of Mr. Freeman.
Samnles collected from the spillway leading to the discharge;--------- ------------------ .-- --------
Arrive at 1st surface water collection site, located on the east side of the Mobile River under the
rwhnnp Afriratown USA Bridge. Collect surface water and sediment samples.
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1230-1240 1240-1250 1300 1430 1600-1615
1620 1715
Collect surface water and sediment sample at Site 2.
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nr** cmHQpHimp.nt samnle at Site 3.
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Collect Ouiet Surface water sample at intersection of Telegraph Rd and 3 Mile Creek.---------------
Collect Site 3 tap water s a m p l e s . __________________ ______ ;----------- :-------
Arrive at the H.E. Myers Water Filtration Facility. Meet with Mr. Joe Pitts, the plant supei visoi.
cniiiMinnn nKripf rnnvp.rsaHnn we are allowed to initiate sampling.
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Collect finished water from H.E. Myers Water Filtration Facility. ---- --------------------------- -Upon competing the finished water sampling we are escorted to the Palmer Guillard Pumping Station located on the J.B. Converse/ Big Creek Reservoir. Collected raw intake water at the
1745-1815
1830 1915
pumping station.
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Determine location of landfill. The Schillengers Road Landfill was located within a complex that
also contained Gulf Hauling and Construction Dirt Inc. Pit #L____________ ___________ ____
Collect alternative leachate sample from Halls Mill Creek.___________________ .--------------
Return to hotel and collect Site 1tap water samples.
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Table 4. Chronology of Events on June 25,1999
0800-0900
1045-1115 1230 1800
Commence spiking of field spike samples. Repack samples for shipping including the addition o i
fresh ice.
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Arrive at Federal Express office, ship samples and equipment.
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Depart Mobile for Boston.
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Arrive in Boston.
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Table 5. Chronology of Events on June 28,1999
0715 1630
1645-1715
1820
Depart Boston for Pensacola FL.
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Arrive in Pensacola, secure a rental vehicle and proceed to Federal Express to pick up sampling
supplies.
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At the Federal Express station it was discovered that the cooler containing our sampling supplies
was lost during shipment from Mobile.
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Arrive at Pensacola Fire Department Station 2. Describe sampling scheme to Captain Russell
Bobe following the conversation the air sampler was calibrated.
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The instrument was cleaned and sampling was initiated. The sampler was not placed on a timer
because it was lost during shipment. Arrive at hotel to conclude the day.
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Table 6. Chronology of Events on June 29,1999
0730-0800
0830
0915-0950
1100-1130
1130 1130-1200
1300 1330 1400 1410 1530-1630
1700
Arrive at PFD Station 2 to collect air sampler. Upon arrival at the station the sampler was not running. After a discussion with one of the men on duty it was discovered that the sampler stopped at approximately 0700 following a nearby lightning strike that caused the electrical circuit to trip. Complete air sample collection, clean the unit and collect the Blank and Blank Spike samples.
Collect Site 2 tap water sample from PFD Station 2.
Conduct reconnaissance of the proposed quiet water site, no access was found to Crescent Lake. Private citizens owned all property surrounding the water body.
After consulting the map a body of water was chosen for the quiet water sample. It was located at the comer of Michigan Avenue and Mobile Highway. A call was placed to Bernard Dahl of the Escambia County Utilities Authority (ECUA) to coordinate the collection of drinking water, waste water, and treated effluent. Receive call from Tom Porter of ECUA, proceed to meet with him at ECUA offices located at 401 W. Government St.
Following a discussion with Mr. Porter we were brought to the W St. / Avery St. pumping station. Following a brief tour and explanation of the station's operation, the drinking water intake and treated water samples were collected. Arrive at ECUA headquarters for the collection of POTW effluent and sludge.
We met with the shift supervisor who provided an employee to assist us in our sampling efforts. The effluent samples were collected by submerging the bottles into the effluent stream. The sludge samples were collected using a spoon from the conveyer belt that transports the post centrifuged sludge to the incinerator. Collect Site 3 tap water.
Collect Site 1 surface water and sediments at a boat ramp on southern end of Texar Bayou Collect Site 2 surface water and sediments from a right of way on the east side of Texar Bayou. Collect Site 3 surface water and sediments at the end of Hyde Park Road. Discover Peridido Landfill (County Landfill) located at 13009 Buelah Rd. Buelah is a town located north/northwest of Pensacola. Follow Buelah Rd. past landfill and found small creek intersecting the road. Collect alternative leachate samples from this creek. The site was off the
maP-____________________________ !_________________________ !_____________ Arrive at hotel. Collect Site 1tap water. Commence spiking of field spike samples. Ice samples for the evening.
Table 7. Chronology of Events on June 30,1999
0800-1100
Repack samples for shipping including the addition of fresh ice. Arrive at Federal Express and ship samples to there respective destinations. All sampling equipment shipped to Battelle Duxbury Operations. Arrive at airport and depart for Boston.
4. RESULTS
This survey, as part o f the Multi-City Study, resulted in the collection o f the majority of the samples described in Tables 3-5 o f the QAPP. Tables 8 and 9 contain a description o f all the samples collected during the survey. As a result o f the quality assurance audit conducted during the initial survey several minor changes were required to the QAPP. These amendments to the document are located in Amendment 1 to Revision 1. The following sections describe the results o f the sample collection effort that occurred during this survey.
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I Table 8. Collected Samples from Mobile AL
I Matrix
Sample ID Volume Collected (L)
Location Collected
Dnnking Water Unprocessed
Drinking Water Unprocessed
I | Dnnking Water Unprocessed | unnking Water Unprocessed unnking Water Unprocessed
| Unnking Water Unprocessed
I 1Unnking Water Unprocessed | Dnnking Water Unprocessed 1Drinking Water Unprocessed
I Unnking Water Unprocessed 1Drinking Water Unprocessed l unnking Water Unprocessed 1Dnnking Water Unprocessed
I 1Dnnking Water Unprocessed 1Drinking Water Unprocessed Dnnking Water Unprocessed 1Dnnking Water Unprocessed
! 1Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed 1Dnnking Water Processed
I Dnnking Water Processed
I | Drinking Water Processed I Dnnking Water Processed I Drinking Water Processed
MC-415B
MC-416B MC-417B
MC-418B MC-419B MC-420B MC-415K MC-416K MC-417K MC-418K MC-419K MC-420K MC-415H MC-417H MC-418H MC-419H MC-420H MC-421B MC-422B
MC-423B MC-424B MC-425B
MC-421K MC-422K
Sediment Mass (e) 1 Palmer Guillard PumningStation 1 Palmer Guillard Pumpinp Sratinn 1 Palmer Guillard Pumnina Srarinn 1 1 Palmer Guillard Pumping Station 1 1 Palmer Guillard Pumninp Station 1 Palmer Guillard Pumping Station 1 Palmer Guillard Pumping Station 1 Palmer Guillard Pumping Station 1 Palmer Guillard Pumping Station 1 1 Palmer Guillard Pumpinp 1 1
1 1 1 H.E. Meyers Filtration Facility 1 H.E. Mevers Filtratimi FnrjJjfY 1 H.E. Meyers Filtration Facility____ 1 1 H.E. Mevers Filtration Facility 1 H.E. Mevers Filtration Facility 1
l unnking Water Processed | Drinking Water Processed
MC-423K MC-424K
1 H.E. Mevers Filtration Facility 1
I unnking Water Processed 1Dnnking Water Processed
! 1Dnnking Water Processed | Drinking Water Processed
MC-425K MC-421H MC-423H MC-424H
1 H.E. Meyers Filtration Facility____ 1 H.E. Mevers Filtratimi Farcify 1 H.E. Mevers Filtration Facility 1
1unnking Water Processed lap Water Site #1
lap Water Site # 1 _______
! Tap Water Site #1 _____________
Tap Water Site #1
tap water Site #1
Tap Water Site #1
I lap Water Site#1
Tap Water Site #1_________________
Tap Water Site #1 ________________
I Tap Water Site #1
Tap Water Site #1
lap water Site #1
lap water Site #1
lap water Site #1
TapWater Site #2
1ap Water Site #2
1ap Water Site #2
Tap Water Site #3
Tap Water Site #3
TapWater Site #3
TapWater Field Blank
Tap Water Field Blank
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Tap Water Field Blank______________ ~
MC-425H
1
MC-426B
1 Hampton Inn
MC-427B ________1________ Hampton Inn _____
MC-428B ________1________ Hampton Inn__________
MC-429B
1 Hampton Inn
MC-430B
1 Hampton Inn
MC-426K MP A n n v
1 Hampton Inn 1 Hampton Inn
MC-428K _______ 1________ Hampton Inn___________
MC-429K _______J ________ Hampton Inn_____________
MC-430K
1 Hampton Inn
MC-426H
1 Hampton Inn
MC-428H
1 Hampton Inn
MC-429H
1 Hampton Inn
MC-430H
1 Hampton Inn____
MC-431B
1 MFDStation #11
MC-431K
1 MFDStation#11
1 MFDStation#11
MC-432B XAP /m v MC-432H
1 Hooters Restaurant 1 Hooters Restaurant 1 Hooters Restaurant
MC-433B
Hampton Inn
MC-433K
Hampton Inn
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MC-433H F
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Matrix
Urban Air (Particulate) Urban Air (Vapor) Field Spike Urban Air (Particulate) Field Spike Urban Air (Vapor) Fild Blank Urban Air (Particulate) Field Blank Alternate Landfill Leachate Alternate Landfill Leachate Alternate Landfill Leachate Alternate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Alternate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Alternate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Quiet Surface Water1 Quiet Surface Water1 Quiet Surface Water1 Mobile Trip Blank Mobile Trip Blank
1Samples are not part of this study
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Sample ID
MC-447B MC-448B MC-449B MC-450B MC-451B MC-435B MC-435K MC-435H MC-436B MC-436K MC-436H MC-484B MC-484K MC-484H MC-485B MC-486B
Volume Collected (L) Sediment Mass (g)
1Filter 1PUF 1Filter 1PUF 1Filter
1 1 1
1 1 1 .1 1
Location Collected
MFDStation 11 MFDStation 11 MFDStation 11
MFDStation 11 MFDStation 11 Halls Mill Creek Halls Mill Creek Halls Mill Creek Halls Mill Creek Halls Mill Creek Halls Mill Creek 3 Mile Creek 3 Mile Creek 3 Mile Creek Battelle, Duxbury Battelle, Duxbury
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Table 9. Collected Samples from Pensacola FL
Matrix
Drinking Water Unprocessed DrinkingWater Unprocessed DrinkingWater Unprocessed DrinkingWater Unprocessed DrinkingWater Unprocessed DrinkingWater 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 Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed DrinkingWater Processed DrinkingWater Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Drinking Water Processed Tap Water Site #1 TapWater Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 Tap Water Site #1 TapWater Site #1 TapWater Site #1 TapWater Site #1 TapWater Site #1 TapWater Site #1 TapWater Site #1 TapWater Site #1 TapWater Site #2 Tap Water Site #2 TapWater Site #2 TapWater Site #3
TapWater Site #3 TapWater Site #3 TapWater Field Blank TapWater Field Blank Tap Water Field Blank
Sample ID
MC-315B MC-316B MC-317B MC-318B MC-319B MC-320B MC-315K MC-316K MC-317K MC-318K MC-319K MC-320K MC-315H MC-317H MC-318H MC-319H MC-320H MC-321B MC-322B MC-323B MC-324B MC-325B MC-321K MC-322K MC-323K MC-324K MC-325K MC-321H MC-323H MC-324H MC-325H MC-326B MC-327B MC-328B MC-329B MC-330B MC-326K MC-327K MC-328K MC-329K MC-330K. MC-326H MC-328H MC-329H MC-330H MC-331B MC-331K MC-331H MC-332B MC-332K MC-332H MC-333B MC-333K MC-333H
Volume Collected (L)
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 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1 1
1
Location Collected
WandAverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station WandAvery St. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station WandAverySt. Pump Station WandAverySt. Pump Station WandAvery St. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station
Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station
Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand Avery St. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Wand AverySt. Pump Station Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn PFDStation #2 PFD Station #2 PFDStation #2 Hooters Restaurant Hooters Restaurant Hooters Restaurant Ramada Inn Ramada Inn Ramada Inn
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Matrix
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 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 Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank Surface Water Field Blank 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 POTWEffluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent Field Blank POTWEffluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent Field Blank POTWEffluent POTW Effluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent POTWEffluent Field Blank POTWSludge POTWSludge POTWSludge Field Blank POTWSludge Field Blank
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Sample ED Volume Collected (L)
Location Collected
Sediment Mass (g)
MC-334B
Ramada Inn
MC-334K
Ramada Inn
MC-301B
1 Texar Bayou
MC-302B
1 Texar Bayou
MC-303B
1 Texar Bayou
MC-304B
1 Texar Bayou
MC-305B
1 Texar Bayou
MC-301K
1 Texar Bayou
MC-302K
1 Texar Bayou
MC-303K
1 Texar Bayou
MC-304K
1 Texar Bayou
MC-305K
1 Texar Bayou
MC-301H
1 Texar Bayou
MC-303H
1 Texar Bayou
MC-304H
-1
Texar Bayou
MC-305H
1 Texar Bayou
MC-306B
1 Texar Bayou
MC-306K
1 Texar Bayou
MC-306H
1 Texar Bayou
MC-307B
1 Texar Bayou
MC-307K
1 Texar Bayou
MC-307H
1 Texar Bayou
MC-308B
Texar Bayou
MC-308K
Texar Bayou
MC-308H
Texar Bayou
MC-309B
Texar Bayou
MC-309K
Texar Bayou
MC-310B
200* Texar Bayou
MC-310K
200* Texar Bayou
MC-311B
200* Texar Bayou
MC-311K
200* Texar Bayou
MC-312B
200* Texar Bayou
MC-312K
200* Texar Bayou
MC-313B MC-313K
MC-314B
Texar Bayou Texar Bayou Texar Bayou
MC-314K
Texar Bayou
MC-339B MC-340B MC-341B
1 ECUAMain Plant 1 ECUAMain Plant 1 ECUAMain Plant
MC-342B
1 ECUAMain Plant
MC-343B MC-339K
ECUAMain Plant 1 ECUAMain Plant
MC-340K
1 ECUAMain Plant
MC-341K MC-342K MC-343K MC-339H MC-340H
1 ECUAMain Plant 1 ECUAMain Plant
ECUAMain Plant 1 ECUAMain Plant 1 ECUAMain Plant
MC-341H MC-342H
1 ECUAMain Plant 1 ECUAMain Plant
MC-343H
ECUAMain Plant
MC-344B
200* ECUAMain Plant
MC-344K MC-345B
MC-345K
200* ECUAMain Plant ECUAMain Plant ECUAMain Plant
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Table 9 Continued
Matrix
Urban Air (Vapor) Urban Air (Particulate) Urban Air (Vapor) FieldSpike Urban Air (Particulate) Field Spike Urban Air (Vapor) Field Blank Urban Air (Particulate) Field Sblank Alternate Landfill Leachate Alternate Landfill Leachate Alternate Landfill Leachate Alternate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Alternate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Alternate Landfill Leachate Field Blank Quiet Surface Water1 Quiet Surface Water1 Quiet Surface Water1 PensacolaTrip Blank PensacolaTrip Blank
1Samples are not part of this study
Sample ID
MC-346B MC-347B MC-348B MC-349B MC-350B MC-351B MC-335B MC-335K MC-335H MC-336B MC-336K MC-336H MC-384B MC-384K MC-384H MC-385B MC-386B
Volume Collected (L) Sediment Mass (g)
1PUF 1Filter 1PUF 1Filter 1PUF 1Filter
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
Location Collected
PFDStation #2 PFDStation #2 PFDStation #2 PFD Station #2 PFDStation #2 PFDStation #2 North of Perdido Landfill North ofPerdido Landfill North of Perdido Landfill North of Perdido Landfill North ofPerdido Landfill North ofPerdido Landfill Michigan Ave / Mobile Highway Michigan Ave / Mobile Highway Michigan Ave / Mobile Highway Battelle, Duxbury Battelle, Duxbury
5.1 Sample Matrix 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 o f POTW influent did not occur at either Mobile or Pensacola 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.
The collection of landfill leachate did not occur at either Mobile or Pensacola because permission was not granted in either city. In each city an alternative sample was taken from a stream or creek located close to the landfill.
Also 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. The sampling locations in both cities were altered from the original site due to a lack of access. In Mobile the area surrounding the suggested inlet was industrialized with no points of access. A barge construction company was approached for permitting access but the manager denied us because o f our inability to disclose the nature o f our sampling. In Pensacola private residences surrounded the initial sampling location.
5.2 Onsite Observations
Mobile, AL: The POTW is located adjacent to a coal depot in a highly industrialized area along the river, they discharge -500-1,000 feet offshore into the channel o f the Mobile River. At surface water sites two and three, several people were fishing and crabbing. The drinking water plant sampled was the smaller o f two plants maintained by the city. During peak production both plants can produce approximately 50 MGD. The reservoir that is used as the drinking water
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source is a spring fed, man made lake constructed in the 1950's. Alternative leachate site was collected at a creek located downslope from Schillenger Rd. landfill. A small bass was observed in the creek when we arrived.
Pensacola, FL: An article in the local paper on the day we arrived described Texar Bayou as being heavily contaminated with heavy metals from two industrial sites and high levels o f fecal coliform. At the drinking water pump station it was discovered that some of the city s wells are contaminated with volatile organic compounds. Those wells are fitted with charcoal filters to remove the compounds. The well sampled was not filtered. The POTW sludge is incinerated onsite at the Government St. facility.
5.3 Instrumentation Results
Air samples were collected during the survey 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 o f the study. The initial calibration curve resulted in a R value of 0.997. The calibration curves generated in Mobile and Pensacola had R values of 0.996 and 0.998 respectively. The percent difference in recorded values from the initial calibration ranged from 0.0% to -5.6% for Mobile and -3.9% to 5.1% for Pensacola.
Site locations in Mobile, Alabama were determined using a handheld Garmm 12XL GPS. The accuracy o f the GPS unit was verified prior to departing Duxbury by comparing a benchmark on Battelle property versus the location determined by the instrument. The difference between the benchmark location and the GPS measurement was 30 meters. Following shipment to Alabama the instrument was reinitialized. This was conducted at the Coast Guard Station Mobile on June 23rd. The results of the verifications for each sampling day in Mobile are presented in Table 12. The result o f the verification for Mobile is a difference o f 20 meters on June 23 and 0 meters on June 24 between positions. The instrument was lost during shipment from Mobile to Pensacola, Florida and was not used during the Pensacola survey.
According to the QAPP, the minimum distance between sediment sampling sites positions is 500 feet. The sampling locations for Mobile are presented in Table 10 with the following results calculated using the Garmin GPS. The distance from Mobile Site 1 to Site 2 is 1,267.2 , the distance from Site 2 to Site 3 is 369.6' and the distance from Site 1 to Site 3 is 1,531.2'. The distance between Site 2 and Site 3 is less than the required 500 feet but will be accepted. The calculation of a linear distance using the GPS results in a distance of less than 500 feet although it should be noted for the record that the actual distance along the shore was well beyond this minimum distance. The samples were collected on both sides of a localized peninsula created by the bridge abutment.
Table 11 provides the sampling locations for Pensacola FL. Although the GPS was lost an attempt was made to provide an accurate street address or location for each sampling site. The sediment collection sites at Texar Bayou were located at a minimum of 500-1,000 feet apart.
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Table 10. Sampling Site Positions in Mobile AL
Sampling Location H.E. Meyers Water Filtration Facility Palmer Guillard Pumping Station
Hampton Inn MFD Station #11 Hooters of Mobile Mobile River Site #1, east side
Latitude N 3043'20.0" N 3043'13.3" N 3040'17.9" N 3039'58.7" N 3040'35.0" N 3043'57.4"
Mobile River Site #2, west side
N 3044'00.0"
Mobile River Site #3, west side
N 3044'03.2"
C.C. Williams WWTP
N 3039'37.6"
Quiet Water / 3 Mile Creek
N 3042'25.0"
Alternative Leachate / Halls Mill Creek N 3037'04.2"
Longitude W 88I5'33.9" W 8818'14.9" W 8807'46.5" W 8803'23.I" W 8807'08.5" W 8802'23.6"
W 8802'37.6"
W 8802'40.0"
W 8802'10.7" W 8803'31.8" W 8813'28.7"
Address 1475 Hubert Pierce Rd. End of Private Rd. 930 South Beltline Highway 1004 S. Broad St. 3156 Airport Blvd. Under Africatown-Cochrane Bridge/East side Under Africatown-Cochrane Bridge/West side Under Africatown-Cochrane Bridge/West side 1600 Yeend St. Telegraph Rd Schillenger Rd
Table 11. Sampling Site Positions in Pensacola FL
Sampling Location Avery St. Pumping Station Ramada Inn PFD Station #2 Hooter of Pensacola Texar Bayou, Surface Water #1 Texar Bayou, Surface Water #2
Latitude Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken
Longitude Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken Not Taken
Texar Bayou, Surface Water #3 ECUA Main Plant
Alternative Leachate / Timber Creek
Not Taken Not Taken
Not Taken
Not Taken Not Taken
Not Taken
Quiet Water, Michigan Ave. and Mobile Highway
Not Taken
Not Taken
Address Comer of Avery and W St 7601 Scenic Highway 4432 N. Davis Highway 400 Quietwater Beach Rd
Boat Ramp at Cervantes St. E. Avery St. / Bayou Ave intersection Hyde Park Rd 401 W. Government St.
Buelah Rd. Buelah FL, north of Perdido Landfill Intersection of Michigan Ave. and Mobile Highway
Table 12. GPS Position Verification Results
Calibration Locations USCG at Mobile GPS Derived Position Difference
MobUe AL 6/23/99 N 3039'00.9" / W 8803'35.2" N 3039'00.3" / W 8803'35.3"
0.02 kilometers - bearing 0
MobUe AL 6/24/99 N 3039'00.9" / W 8803'35.2" N 3039'01.0" / W 8803'35.2"
0.0 kilometers - bearing 0
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5. DEVIATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
The following QAPP deviations were noted/experienced during the collection o f samples from Mobile AL and Pensacola FL:
The collection of effluent samples in Pensacola required the use of a plastic jug that the POTW had on site. This jug was rinsed with the effluent prior to collection but no verification of its pre-collection condition could be ascertained. To avoid the future use of local sampling equipment while collecting samples from the flumes of the POTW's a telescoping pole will be purchased that will allow for the direct placement o f the sampling containers into the sample stream.
Due to the loss of the cooler containing the sampling supplies, the collection o f sediments in Pensacola were conducted by directly submerging the sample container into the sediment and collecting the sample. "Cake" sludge was collected using a stainless steel spoon provided by Escambia County Utilities Authority (ECUA) personnel. This spoon is what UCUA personnel use during their regular sludge sample collection. The spoon was not cleaned with methanol prior to use.
Also due to the loss of the sampling equipment, no GPS readings were taken in Pensacola.
To avoid this situation in the future the unit will be carried personally by a member o f the
field team to the city being sampled.
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Per client instructions no food items were collected during survey.
The collection o f POTW influent did not occur at either Mobile or Pensacola due to health concerns. Both POTW influent streams available for sampling contained biological hazards.
The collection of landfill leachate did not occur at either Mobile or Pensacola because permission was not granted in either city. In each city an alternative sample was taken from a stream or creek located close to the landfill.
The QA Project Plan Section 7.3.5. states that "whole (bulk) water will be collected from three sites within a surface water source o f 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 Mobile, erroneous information led the field crew to collect from surface waters not used for drinking water. In Pensacola, drinking water is pumped from groundwater and so the surface water collected does not relate to drinking water supplies. Sampling specifics follow:
In Mobile surface water and sediments were collected from the Mobile River. When samples were collected at the drinking water treatment plant it was discovered that the source was not in fact the Mobile River but rather the spring-fed, man-made, Big Creek Reservoir. Samples were not collected from the Big Creek Reservoir. As an added note, the Mobile River samples were later identified to be brackish (slightly saline) indicating that they were
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collected in a region of the river/estuary system that is tidally (seawater) influenced. The sampling task leader was notified o f this issue.
Pensacola surface water and sediment samples were collected from the Texar Bayou. Due to Pensacola's dependence on ground water for drinking water, the Bayou was chosen as the surface water and sediment sampling site. This was also brackish water (influenced by/mixed with seawater).
While not specified in the QAPP, quiet/undisturbed surface water was also collected. It is the field crews' understanding that this sample is intended for use in a long-term transport study.
The sampling locations in both cities were altered from the original site due to a lack of access. In Mobile, the area surrounding the suggested inlet was industrialized with no points o f access. A barge construction company was approached for permitting access but the manager denied us because o f our inability to disclose the nature o f our sampling. In Pensacola, private residences surrounded the initial sampling location.
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Field Report Addendum - Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida Surveys
Atmospheric Sampling Details. The following details are included here to complete the field record with respect to sampler positioning.
Mobile, AL: The air sampler at this site was positioned approximately 30 feet from the 2-story fire station (station #11) located at 1004 S. Broad St.
Pensacola, FL: The air sampler in Pensacola was positioned approximately 4-5 feet from the 2-story fire station (station #2) located at 4432 N. Davis Highway.
Surface Water Sampling. The following details are included here to complete the field record with respect to site characteristics.
Mobile, AL: The surface water collected at each of 3 sites located within the Mobile River in every case
was collected within 2 m of shore in ca. 0.5 m depth. Re-suspended bottom sediments were avoided in
each case.
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Pensacola, FL: The surface water collected at each of the 3 sites within the Texar Bayou was collected in
each case within 2 m of shore in ca. 0.5 m depth. Re-suspended bottom sediments were avoided in each case.
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