13023_Beacon Manufacturing Co_ Surface Water Sampling Plan_20240425

BROWNFIELDS SURFACE WATER SAMPLING PLAN
Beacon Manufacturing Company
13023-09-011
April 25, 2024
Revision 0
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BROWNFIELDS SURFACE WATER SAMPLING PLAN
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Beacon Manufacturing Company site is located at 202 Whitson Avenue in Swannanoa,
Buncombe County, North Carolina. The property has been determined bythe North Carolina
Brownfields Redevelopment Section (BRS) to be eligible for redevelopment under the North
Carolina Brownfields Program.
On behalf of PD-Beacon Foundation, Inc., Martin & Slagle GeoSciences, PA (MSGS) has
prepared this Surface Water Sampling Plan to serve as guidance for conducting a surface
water sampling event at the Brownfields Property.
The site is the former location of Beacon Manufacturing, Inc. where cotton and wool
blankets were manufactured. The facility closed in 2002 and a fire destroyed most of the
structures in 2003. The prospective Developer has committed itself to redevelopment for no
uses other than multi -family residential, industrial, retail, office recreation, and other
commercial uses with prior written BRS approval.
The Brownfields Property consists of three parcels totaling approximately 42.29 acres in
size. Two of the parcels are currently undeveloped. The third parcel, now owned by GMG
Investments, LLC has a single -story structure.
The Brownfields Property development plan includes a bike park and pavilions, temporary
bike shop, office and restrooms, a perimeter pedestrian rail, parking, an event lawn, and a
food truck staging area. Site development will include general landscaping, and cut and fill
activities.
The BRS requested that baseline surface water quality data be collected prior to beginning
redevelopment activities.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The stream to be sampled is identified by the NC Department of Water Resources Surface
Water Classification webpage as Eskridge Cove Branch. The stream flows onto the Beacon
property at its southeast corner near Old Lytle Cove Road and continues northwest where
it exits the site at Richmond Avenue and Edwards Avenue. The length of the stream reach
within the property is approximately 1,100 feet. The stream enters the site through a culvert
and flows north approximately 130 feet north where it changes to open channel flow for
225 feet then enters a second culvert and flows north for another 200 feet. From the
second outfall to the point where it exits the site the stream flows west approximately 550
feet.
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Three stream samples, SW-1, SW-2, and SW-3 are proposed. SW-1 will be collected at the
point nearest to where the stream enters the site and before it enters the first on -site
culvert. Sample SW-2 will be taken at the outfall of the second culvert, and sample SW-3
will be collected at the point where the stream leaves the site. Figure 1 (attached) shows
the stream and the sample points.
3.0 SAMPLING PROCEDURES
Surface water samples will be collected from the three locations identified in Section 2.0
and shown on Figure 1. Sampling will be conducted by collecting the samples directly into
sample containers provided by the project laboratory. If samples are to be placed into
preserved containers, the grab sample will be collected into a clean laboratory supplied
glass container then decanted into the preserved container to prevent spillage of the
preservative. If the stream bank is steep or otherwise inaccessible a dedicated bailer will be
gently lowered into the stream and the sample will be poured directly into the containers.
A unique identification will be assigned to each sample and recorded in the field book along
with the date and time of sampling, parameters to be analyzed, and any observations.
4.0 SAMPLE ANALYSIS
The parameter list for each sample includes:
• Volatile organic compounds (VOC) by EPA Method 8260
• Semi -volatile organic compounds (SVOC) by EPA method 8270
• 8 RCRA Metals by EPA Method 602013/7470
• Hexavalent chromium by EPA Method 7199
• Hardness by Standard Method 2340C
For Hardness -Dependent Freshwater Metals samples to be compared to acute instream
metals standards, all three water samples will be collected within one hour and results
averaged in accordance with 15A NCAC 02I3 .0211 (c) (e) and (f).
Upon collection of all surface water samples and quality control samples, the sample
containers will be sealed, labeled, and immediately placed on ice in a cooler for delivery to
a North Carolina certified analytical laboratory. The surface water samples will be
inventoried on the chain -of -custody (COC) documents which will be inserted into the
sample cooler. Since unpreserved VOC water sample hold time is seven days, the samples
will be hand delivered to Pace Analytical Services, LLC for analysis (North Carolina
Environmental Certificate #: 375) to avoid delays in analysis. If sample delivery is delayed
beyond 48 hours after sampling the coolers will be topped off with ice at least once each 24
hours until delivery.
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Theta boratorywill be informed of the detection limits which must be met based on the 15A
NCAC 02B regulatory standards for surface water. The [aboratorywiUbe requested to report
"J" values for each analyte which is defined as the estimated concentration above the
adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit. While "J" values are
estimates, they will be used to identify but not quantify detections.
Field procedures relating to sample collection techniques, sample containers, sample
preservation, equipment decontamination, field measurement procedures and quality
control will comply with the most current version of the Region 4, U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) Laboratory Services & Applied Science Division, LSASDPROC-
201-R6, April22, 2023.
5.0 QA/QC
In addition to the three (3) surface water samples to be collected, one blind duplicate
sample will be collected while taking sample SW-2 and analyzed for the same parameters
as its mate. The purpose of the blind duplicate is to document the precision of the sampling
and analysis process. One trip blank sample of analyte free water, transported from the
Laboratory and returned unopened to the laboratory will be analyzed for VOCs. The purpose
of the trip blank is to document contamination attributable to shipping or field handling
procedures. Since sampling equipment is one-time use and will not be decontaminated in
the field, equipment rinseate samples will not be collected. Extra sample for a site -specific
matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate (MS/MSD) will not be collected. The batch within which
the samples are analyzed will have sufficientvolume for an MS/MSD analysis. The laboratory
will report Level II QA/QC.
6.0 INVESTIGATION DERIVED WASTE (IDW)
It is anticipated that samples will be collected into laboratory supplied containers.
Therefore, generation of IDW is not anticipated. However, if the use of disposable bailers to
collect the surface water samples is necessary used bailers and cord will be disposed as
solid waste in appropriate receptacles.
7.0 REPORT PREPARATION
After completion of all fieldwork, and review and validation of all analytical data, MSGS will
prepare a report of findings. The report will include a description of field activities and
actions performed, analytical results as well as a comparison of results to the 15A NCAC
02B Surface Water Quality Standards. The report also will include pertinent figures showing
sample locations, tabulated analytical data, laboratory reports and copies of field notes.
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The report will be signed and sealed by a North Carolina licensed geologist and submitted
to the BRS.

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
MICHAEL SCOTT
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
ATTACHMENT 1
DEQ Brownfields Redevelopment Section
Assessment Work Plan Approval Signature Page
To be completed by Development Team and returned to DEQ Brownfields for review & signature.
Brownfields Project Name: Beacon Manufacturing Company
Brownfields Project Number: 13023-09-011
Work Plan Title: Brownfields Surface Water Sampling Plan
Date: 4/25/24
Revision Number: 0
Be advised that this approval from DEQ Brownfields does not waive any applicable requirement to
obtain any necessary permits, licenses, or certifications for the above listed activities nor does it waive
any requirement to comply with applicable law for such activities.
Prospective Developer (PD): Beacon Foundation, Inc.
Contact Person: Colby Watkins
Phone Numbers: Office: 828-581-0475 Mobile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Property Owner (if different from above): Click or tap here to enter text.
Contact Person: Click or tap here to enter text.
Phone Numbers: Office: Click or tap here to enter text. Mobile: Click or tap here to enter text.
Email: Click or tap here to enter text.
Environmental Consultant: Martin & Slagle GeoSciences, PA
Contact Person: Robert Martin
Phone Numbers: Office: 828-634-7741 Mobile: [phone]
Email: rmartin(kmartinandsla 1
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Brownfields Project Manager: Kris Riddle
Phone Numbers: Office: 828-251-7440
Email: [e-mail]
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