Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCS000546_Data Submittal_20141217DUKE ` ENERGY. December 17, 2014 Mr. Bradley Bennett State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources Stormwater Permitting Program 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Subject: Allen Steam Station Stormwater Data Submittal Dear Mr. Bennett: Environmental Services Duke Energy 526 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Mailing Address: Mail Code EC13K/ P.O. Box 1006 Charlotte, NC 28201-1006 Please find attached a summary of analytical data collected from stormwater outfalls at the Allen Steam Station. Stormwater samples were collected from seven outfalls during three rainfall events on November 1, November 17 and November 24 of 2014. Outfall locations are indicated on the site stormwater plan drawing previously submitted. Please contact me at Mark.McGary@duke-energy.com or at 980-373-7898 if you have any questions or need any additional information. Sincerely, / v/� Mark McGary, PE Environmental Services RECEIVED Attachment 1" 1 8 664 DENR•LAND QUALITY 8TORMWATER PERMITTING Allen Steam Station Stormwater Monitoring Summary November 2014 Stormwater samples were collected from seven stormwater outfalls at the Allen Steam Station during rainfall events on November 1, November 17 and November 24 of 2014 as follows: Date Outfalls Sampled Rainfall Event Duration Rainfall Amount November 1, 2014 ISW-001 980 minutest0.77 inches' November 17, 2014 SW004, SW006, 2SW009, SW013 and SW016 580 minutes' 0.44 inches' November 24, 2014 SW002 920 minutest 1.64 inches' t Rainfall amount was obtained from a nearby USGS site (#351247080592745). Samples were collected directly into properly preserved bottles and shipped on ice to Duke Energy's analytical laboratory in Huntersville, NC. Analyses were conducted by Duke Energy's Huntersville analytical laboratory (NC Wastewater Certification #248) and Pace Analytical Laboratories (NC Wastewater Certification # 12). Analytical parameters for analysis were: TSS, TDS, Oil &Grease, Cl, SO4, F, COD, Al, As, B, Ba, Ca, Cd, Cu, Cr, Fe, Mn, Mo, Mg, Ni, Pb, Sb, Se, Tl, Zn, Hardness and Hg. Laboratory analytical methods used for each parameter are provided in Appendix A. Specific conductance, and pH were measured in the field using calibrated instruments. Storage and preservation techniques of the samples after collection, and prior to analyses, were followed according to Appendix B. Notes: Samples collected from SW -001 were stored in a refrigerator over the weekend prior to shipment to the laboratory for analysis. At the time of shipment it was noted that the samples were frozen. Samples were thawed and analyzed. 2 Samples for SW009 were collected from a concrete ditch approximately 30 feet up -gradient from the outfall. All Analytical results are summarized in Appendix C. Appendix A Laboratory Analytical Methods Component Method RDL* Units Lab COD HACH 8000 20 mg/L Duke Chloride EPA 300.0 0.1 mg/L Duke Fluoride EPA 300.0 0.1 mg/L Duke Sulfate EPA 300.0 0.1 mg/L Duke Oil and Grease EPA 16648 5 mg/L Pace Mercury (Hg) EPA 245.1 0.05 ug/L Duke Aluminum (Al) EPA 200.7 0.005 mg/L Duke Barium (Ba) EPA 200.7 0.005 mg/L Duke Boron (B) EPA 200.7 0.05 mg/L Duke Calcium (Ca) EPA 200.7 0.01 mg/L Duke Hardness EPA 200.7 0.19 mg/L(CaCO3) Duke Iron (Fe) EPA 200.7 0.01 mg/L Duke Magnesium (Mg) EPA 200.7 0.005 mg/L Duke Manganese (Mn) EPA 200.7 0.005 mg/L Duke Zinc (Zn) EPA 200.7 0.005 mg/L Duke Antimony (Sb) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Arsenic (As) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Cadmium (Cd) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Chromium (Cr) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Copper (Cu) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Lead (Pb) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Molybdenum (Mo) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Nickel (Ni) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Selenium (Se) EPA 200.8 1 ug/L Duke Thallium (TI) Low Level EPA 200.8 0.2 ug/L Duke TDS SM2540C 500 mg/L Duke TSS SM2540D 25 mg/L Duke *: Reporting limits are nominal; values are higher if sample dilution was required. Appendix B Sample Preservation and Hold Times Parameter name Container' Preservations Maximum holding time Table IB—Inorganic Tests: 1. Acidity P, FP, G Cool, <_6 °C1e 14 days. 2. Alkalinity P, FP, G Cool, s6 °C' 14 days. 4. Ammonia P. FP, G Cool, s6 °C1B, HaSO, to pH <2 28 days. 9. Biochemical oxygen demand P, FP, G Cool, 56 °C13 48 hours. 10. Boron P, FP, or Quartz HNO, to pH <2 6 months. 11. Bromide P, FP, G None required 28 days. 14. Biochemical oxygen demand, carbonaceous P, FP G Cool, 56'C` 48 hours. 15. Chemical oxygen demand P, FP, G Cool, s6 00, HISO4 to pH <2 28 days. 16. Chloride P, FP, G None required 28 days. 17. Chlorine, total residual P, G None required Analyze within 15 minutes. 21. Color P, FP, G Cool, 56 °C1e 48 hours. 23-24. Cyanide, total or available (or CATC) and free P, FP, G Cool, 56 00, NaOH to pH >10' 14 days. 8, reducing agent B oxidizer present 25. Fluoride P None required 28 days. 27. Hardness P, FP, G HNO3 or H2SO4 to pH <2 6 months. 28. Hydrogen ion (pH) P, FP, G None required Analyze within 15 minutes. 31, 43. Kjeldahl and organic N P, FP, G Cool, s6 00, H2SO4 to pH <2 28 days. Table IB—Metals:' 18. Chromium VI P, FP, G Cool, s6 00, pH = 9.3-9.720 28 days. 35. Mercury (CVAA) P, FP, G HNO3 to pH <2 28 days. 35. Mercury (CVAFS) FP, G; and FP- 5 mUL 12N HCI or 5 mUL BrCI" 90 days." lined cap" 3, 5.8, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 26, 29, 30, 32-34, 36, 37, 45, P, FP, G HNO3 to pH <2, or at least 24 6 months. 47, 51, 52, 58-60, 62, 63, 70-72, 74, 75. Metals, except hours prior to analysis" boron, chromium VI, and mercury 38. Nitrate P, FP, G Cool, s6 00 48 hours. 39. Nitrate -nitrite P, FP, G Cool, 56 0C10, H2SO4 to pH <2 28 days. 40. Nitrite P, FP, G Cool, s6 °C13 48 hours. 41. Oil and grease G Cool to s6 °Ct3, HCI or H2SO, to 28 days. pH <2 42. Organic Carbon P, FP, G Cool to s6 °C13, HCI, H2SO4, or 28 days. H3PO4 to pH <2 44. Orthophosphate P, FP, G Cool, to <-6 *024 Filter within 15 minutes; Analyze within 48 hours. 46. Oxygen, Dissolved Probe G. Bottle and top None required Analyze within 15 minutes. 47. Winkler G, Bottle and top Fix on site and store in dark 8 hours. 48. Phenols G Cool, s6 °C'a. HzSO4 to pH <2 28 days. 49. Phosphorous (elemental) G Cool, 56 °Ct0 48 hours. 50. Phosphorous, total P. FP, G Cool, s6 00, H2SO, to pH <2 28 days. 53. Residue, total P, FP, G Cool, 56 °C13 7 days. 54. Residue, Filterable P, FP, G Cool, 56 00 7 days. 55. Residue, Nonfilterable (TSS) P, FP, G Cool, 56 °C'" 7 days. 56. Residue, Settleable P, FP, G Cool, s6 00 48 hours. 57. Residue, Volatile P, FP, G Cool, 56 00 7 days. 61. Silica P or Quartz Cool, s6 °C18 28 days. 64. Specific conductance P, FP, G Cool, 56 °C13 28 days. 65. Sulfate P. FP, G Cool, 56 °C13 28 days. 66. Sulfide P, FP, G Cool, s6 °C13, add zinc acetate 7 days. plus sodium hydroxide to pH >9 67. Sulfite P. FP, G None required Analyze within 15 minutes. 68. Surfactants P, FP, G Cool, <_6 °C18 48 hours. 69. Temperature P, FP, G None required Analyze. 73. Turbidity P, FP, G Cool, <_6 °C" 1 48 hours. '"P" is for polyethylene; "FP" is fluoropolymer (polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE); Teflon©), or other fluoropolymer, unless stated otherwise in this Table 11; "G' is glass; "PA" is any plastic that is made of a sterilizable material (polypropylene or other autoclavable plastic); "LDPE" is low density polyethylene. 2Except where noted in this Table II and the method for the parameter, preserve each grab sample within 15 minutes of collection. For a composite sample collected with an automated sample (e.g., using a 24-hour composite sample; see 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR Part 403, Appendix E), refrigerate the sample at 56 °C during collection unless specified otherwise in this Table 11 or in the method(s). For a composite sample to be split into separate aliquots for preservation andror analysis, maintain the sample at 56 °C, unless specified otherwise in this Table It or in the method(s), until collection, splitting, and preservation is completed. Add the preservative to the sample container prior to sample collection when the preservative will not compromise the integrity of a grab sample, a composite sample, or aliquot split from a composite sample within 15 minutes of collection. If a composite measurement is required but a composite sample would compromise sample integrity, individual grab samples must be collected at prescribed time intervals (e.g., 4 samples over the course of a day, at 6 -hour intervals). Grab samples must be analyzed separately and the concentrations averaged. Alternatively, grab samples may be collected in the field and composited in the laboratory if the compositing procedure produces results equivalent to results produced by arithmetic averaging of results of analysis of individual grab samples. For examples of laboratory composifing procedures, see EPA Method 1664 Rev. A (oil and grease) and the procedures at 40 CFR 141.34(1)(14)(iv) and (v) (volatile organics). 'When any sample is to be shipped by common carrier or sent via the U.S. Postal Service, it must comply with the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR part 172). The person offering such material for transportation is responsible for ensuring such compliance. For the preservation requirement of Table II, the Office of Hazardous Materials, Materials Transportation Bureau, Department of Transportation has determined that the Hazardous Materials Regulations do not apply to the following materials: Hydrochloric acid (HCI) in water solutions at concentrations of 0.04% by weight or less (pH about 1.96 or greater, Nitric acid (HNO3) in water solutions at concentrations of 0.15% by weight or less (pH about 1.62 or greater); Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in water solutions at concentrations of 0.35% by weight or less (pH about 1.15 or greater); and Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water solutions at concentrations of 0.080% by weight or less (pH about 12.30 or less). 4Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible after collection. The times listed are the maximum times that samples may be held before the start of analysis and still be considered valid. Samples may be held for longer periods only if the permittee or monitoring laboratory has data on file to show that, for the specific types of samples under study, the analytes are stable for the longer time, and has received a variance from the Regional Administrator under Sec. 136.3(e). For a grab sample, the holding time begins at the time of collection. For a composite sample collected with an automated sampler (e.g., using a 24-hour composite sampler; see 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR part 403, Appendix E), the holding time begins at the time of the end of collection of the composite sample. For a set of grab samples composited in the field or laboratory, the holding time begins at the time of collection of the fast grab sample in the set. Some samples may not be stable for the maximum time period given in the table. A permittee or monitoring laboratory is obligated to hold the sample for a shorter time if it knows that a shorter time is necessary to maintain sample stability. See 136.3(e) for details. The date and time of collection of an individual grab sample is the date and time at which the sample is collected. For a set of grab samples to be composited, and that are all collected on the same calendar date, the date of collection is the date on which the samples are collected. For a set of grab samples to be composited, and that are collected across two calendar dates, the date of collection is the dates of the two days; e.g., November 14-15. For a composite sample collected automatically on a given date, the date of collection is the date on which the sample is collected. For a composite sample collected automatically, and that is collected across two calendar dates, the date of collection is the dates of the two days; e.g., November 14- 15. For static -renewal toxicity tests, each grab or composite sample may also be used to prepare test solutions for renewal at 24 h, 48 h, and/or 72 h after first use, if stored at 0-6 °C, with minimum head space. 5ASTM D7365 -09a specifies treatment options for samples containing oxidants (e.g., chlorine). Also, Section 9060A of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (20th and 21st editions) addresses dechlorination procedures. 6Sampling, preservation and mitigating interferences in water samples for analysis of cyanide are described in ASTM D7365 -09a. There may be interferences that are not mitigated by the analytical test methods or D7365 -09a. Any technique for removal or suppression of interference may be employed, provided the laboratory demonstrates that it more accurately measures cyanide through quality control measures described in the analytical test method. Any removal or suppression technique not described in D7365 -09a or the analytical test method must be documented along with supporting data. 'For dissolved metals, filter grab samples within 15 minutes of collection and before adding preservatives. For a composite sample collected with an automated sampler (e.g., using a 24-hour composite sampler, see 40 CFR 122.21(g)(7)(i) or 40 CFR Part 403, Appendix E), filter the sample within 15 minutes after completion of collection and before adding preservatives. If it is known or suspected that dissolved sample integrity will be compromised during collection of a composite sample collected automatically over time (e.g., by interchange of a metal between dissolved and suspended forms), collect and filter grab samples to be composited (footnote 2) in place of a composite sample collected automatically. 8Guidance applies to samples to be analyzed by GC, LC, or GC/MS for specific compounds. Off the sample is not adjusted to pH 2, then the sample must be analyzed within seven days of sampling. 'OThe pH adjustment is not required if acrolein will not be measured. Samples for acrolein receiving no pH adjustment must be analyzed within 3 days of sampling. "When the extractable analytes of concern fail within a single chemical category, the specified preservative and maximum holding times should be observed for optimum safeguard of sample integrity (i.e., use all necessary preservatives and hold for the shortest time listed). When the analytes of concern tall within two or more chemical categories, the sample may be preserved by cooling to 56 °C, reducing residual chlorine with 0.0080% sodium thiosulfate, storing in the dark, and adjusting the pH to 6-9; samples preserved in this manner may be held for seven days before extraction and for forty days after extraction. Exceptions to this optional preservation and holding time procedure are noted in footnote 5 (regarding the requirement for thiosuffate reduction), and footnotes 12, 13 (regarding the analysis of benzidine). "If 1,2-diphenylhydrazine is likely to be present, adjust the pH of the sample to 4.0 i0.2 to prevent rearrangement to benzidine. "Extracts may be stored up to 30 days at <0 °C. 14 For the analysis of diphenylnitrosamine, add 0.008% Na2S20s and adjust pH to 7-10 with NaOH within 24 hours of sampling. 15The pH adjustment may be performed upon receipt at the laboratory and may be omitted it the samples are extracted within 72 hours of collection. For the analysis of aldrin, add 0.0080% Na2S203. '6Place sufficient ice with the samples in the shipping container to ensure that ice is still present when the samples arrive at the laboratory. However, even if ice is present when the samples arrive, immediately measure the temperature of the samples and confirm that the preservation temperature maximum has not been exceeded. In the isolated cases where it can be documented that this holding temperature cannot be met, the permittee can be given the option of on-site testing or can request a variance. The request for a variance should include supportive data which show that the toxicity of the effluent samples is not reduced because of the increased holding temperature. Aqueous samples must not be frozen. Hand -delivered samples used on the day of collection do not need to be cooled to 0 to 6 OC prior to test initiation. "Samples collected for the determination of trace level mercury (<100 ng/L) using EPA Method 1631 must be collected in tightly - capped fluoropolymer or glass bottles and preserved with BrCI or HCI solution within 48 hours of sample collection. The time to preservation may be extended to 28 days if a sample is oxidized in the sample bottle. A sample collected for dissolved trace level mercury should be filtered in the laboratory within 24 hours of the time of collection. However, if circumstances preclude overnight shipment, the sample should be filtered in a designated clean area in the field in accordance with procedures given in Method 1669. If sample integrity will not be maintained by shipment to and filtration in the laboratory, the sample must be filtered in a designated clean area in the field within the time period necessary to maintain sample integrity. A sample that has been collected for determination of total or dissolved trace level mercury must be analyzed within 90 days of sample collection. 'oAqueous samples must be preserved at 56 °C, and should not be frozen unless data demonstrating that sample freezing does not adversely impact sample integrity is maintained on file and accepted as valid by the regulatory authority. Also, for purposes of NPDES monitoring, the specification of "<_°C" is used in place of the "4 °C' and "<4 °C' sample temperature requirements listed in some methods. It is not necessary to measure the sample temperature to three significant figures (1/100th of 1 degree); rather, three significant figures are specified so that rounding down to 6 °C may not be used to meet the 296 °C requirement. The preservation temperature does not apply to samples that are analyzed immediately (less than 15 minutes). "An aqueous sample may be collected and shipped without acid preservation. However, acid must be added at least 24 hours before analysis to dissolve any metals that adsorb to the container walls. If the sample must be analyzed within 24 hours of collection, add the acid immediately (see footnote 2). Soil and sediment samples do not need to be preserved with acid. The allowances in this footnote supersede the preservation and holding time requirements in the approved metals methods. 2OTo achieve the 28 -day holding time, use the ammonium sulfate buffer solution specified in EPA Method 218.6. The allowance in this footnote supersedes preservation and holding time requirements in the approved hexavalent chromium methods, unless this supersession would compromise the measurement, in which case requirements in the method must be followed. 21Holding time is calculated from time of sample collection to elution for samples shipped to the laboratory in bulk and calculated from the time of sample filtration to elution for samples filtered in the field. nSample analysis should begin as soon as possible after receipt; sample incubation must be started no later than 8 hours from time of collection. 23For fecal coliform samples for sewage sludge (biosolids) only, the holding time is extended to 24 hours for the following sample types using either EPA Method 1680 (LTB -EC) or 1681 (A-1): Class A composted, Class B aerobically digested, and Class 8 anaerobically digested. 2°The immediate filtration requirement in orthophosphate measurement is to assess the dissolved or bio -available forth of orthophosphorus (i.e., that which passes through a 0.45 -micron filter), hence the requirement to filter the sample immediately upon collection (i.e., within 15 minutes of collection). [38 FR 28758, Oct. 16, 1973 Appendix C Analytical Data Summary Parameter UnitsSample SW001 SW002 SW004 Locations SW006 SW009 SW013 SW016 COD mg/L 150 < 20 < 20 < 20 < 20 < 20 < 20 CI- Chloride mg/L 2.3 9.3 1.6 1.4 1.9 3.6 4.1 Fluoride mg/L 1.5 0.12 0.1 0.12 0.24 0.11 0.22 SOq- Sulfate mg/L 9.8 110 100 110 62 74 60 Oil & Grease mg/L < 5 < 5 < 5 < 5 < 5 < 5 < 5 Hg - Mercury pg/L < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 AI- Aluminum mg/L 4.71 0.02 0.788 0.064 1 0.092 0.034 2.38 Ba - Barium mg/L 0.031 1 0.016 0.03 0.018 0.027 0.046 0.072 B - Boron mg/L 0.072 0.083 0.227 < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.269 Ca-Calcium mg/L 14.4 90.9 52.4 53.3 42.1 57.2 32.9 Hardness mg/L(CaCO3) 47.5 277 143 150 119 164 101 Fe -Iron mg/L 6.99 0.09 1.12 0.074 0.136 0.053 2.48 Mg-Magnesium mg/L 2.81 12.1 2.87 4.12 3.45 5.22 4.51 Mn- Manganese mg/L 0.205 0.067 0.028 0.006 < 0.005 0.005 0.039 Zn -Zinc mg/L 2.8 0.032 0.012 0.013 1 0.188 0.073 0.048 Sb - Antimony pg/L < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 1.25 As- Arsenic pg/L 1.25 1 < 1 1.18 < 1 1.37 2.01 15.1 Cd- Cadmium pg/L < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 Cr - Chromium IWL 3.84 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 6.79 Cu - Copper pg/L 11.9 < 1 2.63 < 1 1.92 2.83 6.01 Pb -Lead pg/L 5.44 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 1.68 Mo - Molybdenum pg/L < 1 3.58 2.08 2.55 11.3 186 19.8 Ni - Nickel µg/L 2.52 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 < 1 Se - Selenium Vg/l. < 1 1.09 5.39 1.83 19.9 5.26 7.01 TI- Thallium pg/L 0.202 1 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2 PH SI Units 7.4 7.36 7.09 7.83 7.57 6.87 Specific conductance tis/cm 508 239 254 216 301 192 TDS- Total Diss. Solids mg/L 540 370 1 220 210 170 230 190 Temperature 'C 17.7 13.5 14.1 15.7 15.4 13 TSS-Total Suspended Solids mg/L 130 < 5 14 < 5 < 5 < 5 1 41 1 Samples were placed in a refrigerator for storage prior to shipment to the Duke Energy Analytical Laboratory. By the time that samples were retrieved from the refrigerator for shipment, they were frozen. North Carolina Division of Water Resources laboratory certification personnel were contacted. The guidance given was to analyze the samples and flag the data. Additionally, SW -001 was measured for pH, but the value is not reported in the table above. The value (20 s.u.) was determined to be an erroneous reading from a malfunctioning instrument. z Sample for SW009 was collected from a concrete ditch approximately 30 feet up -gradient from the outfall