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3502 Hayes Road • Monroe, North Carolina 28110
113 West Firetower Road, Suite G • Winterville, North Carolina 28590
Phone (704) 845-4010 • (888) 870-4133 • Fax (704) 845-4012
December 09, 2022
Mr. Jerren Rogers
NCDEQ-UST Section
Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
Re: Site Check Report
Southern Pines Mobil Mart
1300 Central Drive
Southern Pines, Moore County
North Carolina
Facility ID Number: 00-0-0000022328
Incident Number: N/A
GRI Project Number: 6307
Dear Mr. Rogers,
Please find enclosed the referenced report for the above mentioned site.
If you have any questions, please contact Eric Eubanks at 704-845-4010.
Sincerely,
Geological Resources, Inc.
Leslie Maxtone-Graham
Administrative Assistant
Enclosure
Cc: Mr. Alex Shahbain; S&H Rental, Inc., file
3502 Hayes Road • Monroe, North Carolina 28110
113 West Firetower Road, Suite G • Winterville, North Carolina 28590
Phone (704) 845-4010 • (888) 870-4133 • Fax (704) 845-4012
Engineering Certification: C-2727 • Geology Certification: C-127
Site Check Report
Southern Pines Mobil Mart
1300 Central Drive
Southern Pines, Moore County
North Carolina
Facility ID Number: 00-0-0000022328
Incident Number: NA
GRI Project Number: 6307
Prepared for:
Mr. Alex Shahbain
S & H Rental, Inc.
645 Laurinburg Road
Raeford, North Carolina 28376
December 8, 2022
Rae Troiano Brown, P.G.
Project Manager
Kyle Perry
Report Writer
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Prepared by: Geological Resources, Inc. Site Check Report
Prepared on: December 8, 2022 Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Project Manager: Rae Troiano Brown, P.G. GRI Project No. 6307
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Southern Pines Mobil Mart site is located at 1300 Central Drive in Southern Pines, Moore County,
North Carolina. The property operates as a petroleum retail facility and convenience store. The site is
covered by concrete, asphalt, and grass. One 12,000-gallon gasoline UST, one 4,000-gallon diesel UST,
one 8,000-gallon gasoline UST, and one 4,000-gallon kerosene UST are in use at the site.
On June 30, 2022, during spill bucket integrity testing, a large gash was reported in the spill bucket
associated with the 12,000-gallon gasoline UST. Therefore, the spill bucket was replaced and a site check
was required by the NCDEQ.
On November 29, 2022, GRI conducted a site check in the area of the repaired spill bucket. One soil
sample (SS-1-3’) was collected approximately 3 feet BGS adjacent to the repaired spill bucket. No
contaminant concentrations were detected in the soil sample.
Based on this information, no further action should be required.
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Prepared on: December 8, 2022 Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Project Manager: Rae Troiano Brown, P.G. GRI Project No. 6307
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SITE INFORMATION
1. Site Identification
Southern Pines Mobil Mart (Facility ID 00-0-0000022328)
Incident Number NA
Location of Source Area: 1300 Central Drive
Southern Pines, NC 28781
Moore County
35.21199°N, 79.392381°W (Topographical Map)
2. Information about Contacts Associated with the Leaking UST System
UST Owner
S & H Rental, Inc.
P.O. Box 2048
Raeford, NC 28376-4048
Email Unknown
Phone Unknown
UST Operator
S & H Rental, Inc.
P.O. Box 2048
Raeford, NC 28376-4048
Email Unknown
Phone Unknown
Property Owner
S & H Rental, Inc.
632 Overland Court
Vass, NC 28394
Email Unknown
Phone Unknown
Property Occupant
Southern Pines Mobil Mart
1300 Central Drive
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Email Unknown
Phone Unknown
Consultant/Contractor
Geological Resources, Inc.
3502 Hayes Road
Monroe, NC 28110
rtb@geologicalresourcesinc.com
704-845-4010
Analytical Laboratory
Geological Resources, Inc.
3502 Hayes Road
Monroe, NC 28110
rtb@geologicalresourcesinc.com
704-845-4010
3. Information about Release
No previous releases have been reported.
One 12,000-gallon gasoline UST, one 4,000-gallon diesel UST, one 8,000-gallon gasoline UST, and one
4,000-gallon kerosene UST are in use at the site.
Certification:
I, Rae Troiano Brown, a Licensed Geologist for Geological Resources, Inc., do certify that the information
contained in this report is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Geological Resources, Inc. is licensed to practice geology and engineering in North Carolina. The
certification numbers of the corporation are C-127 and C-2727, respectively.
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Prepared on: December 8, 2022 Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Project Manager: Rae Troiano Brown, P.G. GRI Project No. 6307
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ACRONYMS
ACM: Asbestos Containing Materials
AFVR: Aggressive Fluid-Vapor Recovery
ARR: Acknowledgement of Report Receipt
AS: Air Sparging
AST: Aboveground Storage Tank
ASTM: American Society for Testing and
Materials
BGS: Below Ground Surface
CAP: Corrective Action Plan
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
CSA: Comprehensive Site Assessment
DPE: Dual Phase Extraction
DRO: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons Diesel
Range Organics
DWM: Division of Waste Management
DWR: Department of Water Resources
EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
EPH: Extractible Petroleum Hydrocarbons
ESA: Environmental Site Assessment
GCL: Gross Contamination Level
GRI: Geological Resources, Inc.
GRO: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Gasoline Range Organics
LSA: Limited Site Assessment
MAC: Maximum Allowable Concentration as
specified in T15A NCAC 2L.0202
MADEP: Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection
MCC: Maximum Contaminant Concentrations
MMPE: Mobile Multi-Phase Extraction
NAPL: Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid, “Free
Product”
NCDEQ: North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality
NCDOT: North Carolina Department of
Transportation
NFA: Notice of No Further Action
NORR: Notice of Regulatory Requirements
NOV: Notice of Violation
NPDES: National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System
NRP: Notice of Residual Petroleum
O&M: Operation and Maintenance
PAHs: Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons
PCA: Pre-Construction Assessment
RAL: Regulatory Action Level
SCLs: Soil Cleanup Level
SPCC: Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures
SVE: Soil Vapor Extraction
SVOCs: Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds
SWPPP: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
TCLP: Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure (EPA Method SW-846 1311)
TOC: Top of Casing
TPH: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
USGS: United States Geological Survey
UST: Underground Storage Tank
UVF: Ultraviolet Fluorescence
VOCs: Volatile Organic Compounds
VPH: Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons
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Prepared on: December 8, 2022 Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Project Manager: Rae Troiano Brown, P.G. GRI Project No. 6307
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... i
SITE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ ii
ACRONYMS ....................................................................................................................................... iii
A. SITE HISTORY AND CHARACTERIZATION ..............................................................................1
B. SITE CHECK PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................1
C. SITE INVESTIGATION ...........................................................................................................2
D. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ...........................................................................................3
E. LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................................................3
FIGURES
Figure 1: Site Location Map
Figure 2: Site Map
Figure 3: Soil Quality Map
TABLES
Table 1: UST Owner/Operator Information
Table 2: UST System Information
Table 3: Summary of Soil Analytical Results
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Triennial UST Spill Bucket Integrity Testing (UST-6D/23A)
Appendix B: Subsurface Log
Appendix C: UVF Report
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Prepared on: December 8, 2022 Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Project Manager: Rae Troiano Brown, P.G. GRI Project No. 6307
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A. SITE HISTORY AND CHARACTERIZATION
1. UST Owner and Operator Information:
In accordance with the Site Check Report guidelines, the UST owner and operator information has been
summarized in the attached Table 1.
2. UST System Information:
In accordance with the Site Check Report guidelines, the UST system information has been summarized
in the attached Table 2. One 12,000-gallon gasoline UST, one 4,000-gallon diesel UST, one 8,000-gallon
gasoline UST, and one 4,000-gallon kerosene UST are in use at the site. A copy of the NCDEQ UST-10B
table is shown below:
3. Non-UST Information:
There are currently no ASTs and no known ASTs formerly at the site.
4. Comprehensive Description of the Release:
No previous release has been reported at the site. In 2022, during spill bucket integrity testing, a large
gash was reported in the spill bucket associated with the 12,000-gallon gasoline UST. A copy of the
Triennial UST Spill Bucket Integrity Testing (UST-6D/23A) form is included as Appendix A.
A site check was required by the NCDEQ to assess any potential contamination. On November 29, 2022,
one soil boring was advanced approximately 3 feet BGS adjacent to the repaired spill bucket. No
contaminant concentrations were reported in the soil sample.
5. Description of the Site Characteristics:
The Southern Pines Mobil Mart site is located at 1300 Central Drive in Southern Pines, Moore County,
North Carolina. (Figure 1). The property operates as a petroleum retail facility and convenience store.
The site is covered by concrete, asphalt, and grass. One 12,000-gallon gasoline UST, one 4,000-gallon
diesel UST, one 8,000-gallon gasoline UST, and one 4,000-gallon kerosene UST are in use at the site. The
surrounding properties are residential. A Site Map has been included as Figure 2.
B. SITE CHECK PROCEDURES
1. Results of Tank and Line Tightness Testing:
On June 30, 2022, during spill bucket integrity testing, a large gash was reported in the spill bucket
associated with the 12,000-gallon gasoline UST. A copy of the Triennial UST Spill Bucket Integrity Testing
(UST-6D/23A) form is included as Appendix A.
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Prepared on: December 8, 2022 Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Project Manager: Rae Troiano Brown, P.G. GRI Project No. 6307
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2. Summary of Site Check Procedure:
On November 29, 2022, one soil sample was collected adjacent to the replaced spill bucket for the 12,000-
gallon gasoline UST. Soil boring SS-1-3’ was collected from approximately 3 feet BGS. No free product
was noted at the site. The soil boring log is provided as Appendix B. Photographs of the location are
shown below:
3. Soil Excavation Activities:
No soil excavation activities were conducted.
C. SITE INVESTIGATION
1. Field Screening:
The soil sample (SS-1-3’) collected on November 29, 2022 was not screened with a PID for VOCs.
2. Soil Sampling Information:
On November 30, 2022, soil sample SS-1-3’ was analyzed for GRO by the UVF method. No contaminant
concentrations were reported in the soil sample. A soil quality map is presented as Figure 3. A summary
of soil sample analytical results is presented in Table 3. The UVF analytical report is provided as Appendix
C. A summary of the soil sampling data from the November 2022 Site Check activities is show below:
Sample ID Sample Depth (ft-BGS) Gasoline-Range TPH Diesel-Range TPH RAL (mg/kg) 50 100
SS-1-3’ 3 <10 ---
3. Ground Water and Surface Water Sampling Information:
No ground water or surface water sampling activities were conducted.
4. Quality-Control Measures:
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Clean, disposable nitrile gloves were used for the collection of the soil sample. The sample was collected
in supplied containers and analyzed following proper chain-of-custody procedures.
D. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
The Southern Pines Mobil Mart site is a petroleum retail facility and convenience store. One
12,000-gallon gasoline UST, one 4,000-gallon diesel UST, one 8,000-gallon gasoline UST, and one
4,000-gallon kerosene UST are in use at the site. Surrounding properties are residential.
On June 30, 2022, during spill bucket integrity testing, a large gash was reported in the spill bucket
associated with the 12,000-gallon gasoline UST. Therefore, the spill bucket was replaced.
On November 29, 2022, one sample was collected (SS-1-3’) adjacent to the replaced spill bucket.
No contaminant concentrations were reported in the soil sample.
Based on this information, no further action should be required.
E. LIMITATIONS
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of S & H Rental, Inc. for the specific application to the
referenced site in Moore County, North Carolina. The assessment was conducted based on the scope of
work and level of effort specified by the NCDEQ and with resources adequate only for that scope of work.
Our findings have been developed in accordance with generally accepted standards of geology and
hydrogeology practices in the State of North Carolina, available information, and our professional
judgment. No other warranty is expressed or implied.
The data that are presented in this report are indicative of conditions that existed at the precise locations
sampled and at the time the samples were collected. In addition, the data obtained from samples would
be interpreted as being meaningful with respect to parameters indicated in the laboratory report. No
additional information can logically be inferred from these data.
FIGURES
SITE LOCATIONFigure 1 Site LocationSouthern Pines Mobil Mart1300 Central DriveSouthern Pines, North CarolinaMoore CountyIncident No. N/AGRI Project No. 6307500 M2000 FTDate: 12/04/2022 Location: 35.211299° N -79.392381° W Dad
TABLES
UST ID Number 247056 Facility ID Number
Owner or Operator?
Owner/Operator
UST ID Number 61356 Facility ID Number
Owner or Operator?
Owner/Operator
1000 Lexington Avenue, Thomasville NC 27360-3541 Unavailable
PO Box 2048, Raeford NC 28376-4048 Unavailable
00-0-0000022328
Rex Oil Company 01/01/1976 - 09/07/2017
Address Telephone Number
Name of Owner or Operator Dates of Ownership / Operation
TABLE 1
UST OWNER/OPERATOR INFORMATION
SOUTHERN PINES MOBIL MART (INCIDENT NO. NA)
Address Telephone Number
Name of Owner or Operator Dates of Ownership / Operation
00-0-0000022328
S & H Rental Inc. 09/07/2017 - Current
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Date: 11/30/2022 Facility ID #: 00-0-0000022328
Was Release
Associated
with UST
System?
(Yes / No)
1 Gasoline NA 8,000 1/1/1974 Single Wall Steel 8' x 21' 4" Single Wall Steel
Removed
6/10/1994 No
2 Gasoline NA 4,000 1/1/1978 Single Wall Steel 64" x 24' Single Wall Steel
Removed
6/10/1994 No
3 Gasoline NA 8,000 1/1/1974 Single Wall Steel 8' x 21' 4" Single Wall Steel
Removed
6/10/1994 No
4 Kerosene NA 4,000 1/1/1983 Single Wall Steel 64" x 24' Single Wall Steel Current No
5 Diesel NA 4,000 1/1/1983 Single Wall Steel 64" x 24' Other Current No
A1 Gasoline NA 12,000 6/13/1994 Single Wall FRP 8' x 32' Single Wall Flex Current No
A1A Gasoline NA 8,000 6/13/1994 Single Wall FRP 8' x 21' 4" Single Wall Flex Current No
UST
ID
No.
TABLE 2
UST SYSTEM INFORMATION
SOUTHERN PINES MOBIL MART (Incident No. NA)
Tank
Dimensions
Description of
Associated
Product Piping
and
Pumps
Status
of
UST
Current
or Most
Recent
Contents
Previous
Contents
Capacity
(gallons)
Date
Installed
Construction
Details
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Date: 11/07/22
5030/ 8015D 3550/ 8015C
Sample IDDate Collected (mm/dd/yy)Sample Depth(ft-BGS)Gasoline-Range TPHDiesel-Range TPH50 100
NE NE
NE NE
SS-1-3' 11/29/22 3 <10 NR
Notes:
• Results reported in mg/kg (milligrams per kilograms).
• ft-BGS: feet below ground surface.
• RAL: Regulatory Action Level.
• MCCs: Maximum Contaminant Concentrations (soils).
• SCLs: Soil Cleanup Levels.
• NE: Not Established.
• NR: Not requested.
RAL (mg/kg)
Soil to Water MCC (mg/kg)
Residential SCLs (mg/kg)
TABLE 3
SUMMARY OF SOIL SAMPLE ANALYTICAL RESULTS
SOUTHERN PINES MOBIL MART (Incident No. NA)
Analytical Method
FACID: 00-0-0000022328
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
Triennial UST Spill Bucket Integrity Testing (UST-6D/23A)
UST-6D/23A Triennial UST Spill Bucket Integrity Testing
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, UST SECTION
1646 MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NC 27699-1646 PHONE (919) 707-8171 FAX (919) 715-1117 http://www.wastenotnc.org/5/2020
Page 1 (Hydrostatic/Vacuum Test)
• If any periodic test fails, a suspected release report must be submitted on a UST-17A form, UST Suspected Release 24 Hour Notice. The suspected
release must be investigated, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2N .0603, and defective equipment repaired or replaced in accordance with 15A NCAC
2N .0404/.0900. Results of the investigation must be submitted on a UST-17B form, UST Suspected Release 7 Day Notice.
• The primary containment and interstitial space of the spill bucket shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's written guidelines, PEI/RP100
“Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems” and/or PEI/RP1200 “Recommended Practices for the Testing and
Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities.”
• The primary and secondary walls are both considered to be tested at the same time if vacuum is used to test the interstice.
UST FACILITY
Owner / Operator Name Facility IDFacility Name
Facility Street Address Facility City County
TESTING CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Company Name Phone Email address
I certify, under penalty of law, that the testing data provided on this form documents the UST system equipment was checked in accordance with the
manufacturer's guidelines and the applicable national industry standards listed in 15A NCAC 2N .407/.0501 and/or 15A NCAC 2N .0900.
Print Name of person conducting inspection Signature of person conducting inspection Test Date
Identify Spill Bucket (By Tank Number,
Stored Product, etc.)Tank #Tank #Tank #Tank #Tank #
Tank Size
Product
Indicate units for all measurements
Bucket Manufacturer/Model
Bucket Depth
Construction SW DW SW DW SW DW SW DW SW DW
Bucket Installation Type
Direct Bury
Direct Bury w/Liner
Containment
sump
Direct Bury
Direct Bury w/Liner
Containment
sump
Direct Bury
Direct Bury w/Liner
Containment
sump
Direct Bury
Direct Bury w/Liner
Containment
sump
Direct Bury
Direct Bury w/Liner
Containment
sump
Test Type Hydrostatic
Vacuum
Hydrostatic
Vacuum
Hydrostatic
Vacuum
Hydrostatic
Vacuum
Hydrostatic
Vacuum
Liquid and debris removed from spill
bucket?Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Visual inspection (No cracks, loose parts or
separation of the bucket from the fill pipe.)Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail
Tank riser cap included in test?Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Drain valve included in test?Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Yes No
N/A
Wait time between applying vacuum/water
and start of test
Primary Section Test Hydrostatic: Water level must be within 1.5 inches of top of bucket Vacuum: Apply vacuum of 30 inches WC
Begin End Test Time
Begin End Reading
Secondary Interstice Test Vacuum: Apply vacuum of 15 inches WC
Begin End Test Time
Begin End Reading
Pass/fail criteria: Must pass visual inspection. Hydrostatic: Water level drop of less than 1/8 inch in 1 hour; Vacuum single-walled only: Maintain
at least 26 inches water column for 1 minute; Vacuum double-walled: Maintain at least 12 inches water column for 1 minute
Test Results Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail Pass Fail
Comments - (include information on repairs made prior to testing, and recommended follow-up for failed tests)
Date next Spill Bucket integrity test due (required every 3 years)
S & H Rental Inc.00-0-0000022328Southern Pines Mobil Mart
1300 Central Drive Southern Pines Moore
PetroTest, Inc. (919)902-3794 PetroTest@PetroTest.net
Anthony Miller II 06/30/2020
1234
12,000 8,000 4,000 4,000
Unleaded Premium Diesel Kerosene
OPW/1C-2100 OPW/1C-2100 OPW/1C-2100 OPW/1C-2100
10.75"10.0" 12.0"12.0"
15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes
10.0"6.5"9.25" 9.25" 11.75" 11.75" 11.25"11.25"
8:51am 9:51am 8:51am 9:51am 8:51am 9:51am 8:58am 9:58am
the Unleaded spill bucket failed due to a large gash in the side of the bucket
06/30/2023
APPENDIX B
Subsurface Log
Geological Resources, Inc.Phone:(704) 845-4010
3502 Hayes Road Fax:(704) 845-4012
Monroe, NC 28110
SUBSURFACE LOG
Project Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Address 1300 Central Drive, Southern Pines, North Carolina
Boring Number SS-1 Date Drilled
Sample Method Grab Drilling Method Hand Auger
Completion Details Boring terminated at 3' and abandoned w/ native soils
Driller Sam Bowers Log By Kyle Perry
Lab Sample OVADepthSampleInterval(ft)ppm LITHOLOGY
0
2
SS-1-3'3'---
4
6
8
11/29/22
0.0' - 2.0' pea gravel
2.0' - 3.0' grey coarse SAND
Boring terminated @ 3.0' and abandoned
APPENDIX C
UVF Report
3502 Hayes Road • Monroe, North Carolina 28110
113 West Firetower Road, Suite G • Winterville, North Carolina 28590
Phone (704) 845-4010 • (888) 870-4133 • Fax (704) 845-4012
Engineering Certification: C-2727 • Geology Certification: C-127
UVF Trilogy Analytical Report
Samples Collected: November 29, 2022
Samples Analyzed: November 30, 2022
Site Name: Southern Pines Mobil Mart
Site Address: 1300 Central Drive, Southern Pines, NC
GRI Project Number: 6307
November 30, 2022
Kyle Perry: Staff Scientist
Operator
Technical Procedures
Sample Collection and Handling
Soil samples may be collected using any acceptable procedure. Sampler must use a clean pair of nitrile
gloves for each sample collected. The sample will be placed in a clean, sealable bag (ziplock). Once
collected, the sample must be analyzed immediately or placed on ice. The sample may be kept on ice for
up to 48 hours prior to UVF analyses. If the sample cannot be analyzed within 48 hours, the sample may
be extracted and kept at 4 degrees C for up to 14 days. Proper chain-of-custody procedures must be
followed.
Calibration
The UVF Trilogy has standard calibrations stored for the following analysis:
GRO
DRO
Total PAH
Target PAH
Heavy PAH
Prior to use, calibration standards are used to perform a 5-point verification on the factory stored
calibrations for GRO and DRO. The calibration standards used are as follows:
GRO
0.5 ppm
1 ppm
3 ppm
5 ppm
10 ppm
DRO
0.1 ppm
0.5 ppm
1 ppm
3 ppm
5 ppm
Operation
Sample Extraction
5mg of soil are weighed into a clean extraction jar
Methanol is added to the extraction jar to create a 2x or 4x dilution
o 2x Dilution: 10 mL of methanol
o 4x Dilution: 20 mL of methanol
The extraction jar is shaken for several minutes to thoroughly mix the soil with solvent
(methanol)
The mixture is allowed to settle for several minutes
A clean syringe is used to draw liquid from the extraction jar
A clean filter is attached to the end of the syringe and the liquid dispensed through the filter
into a clean test tube
This liquid is referred to as the extraction
Please note that any samples extracted and/or analyzed offsite require a Chain of Custody
documenting the collection, extraction and custody of the sample(s)
Technical Procedures
Dilution Preparation
An adjustable micropipette is used to precisely measure out the amount of extract needed for
the dilution
The measured out amount of the extract is added to a clean test tube and methanol is added to
dilute the extract. Examples of dilutions are shown below:
Extract Amount
500 μL
200 μL
100 μL
50 μL
25 μL
Add Solvent to the
5 mL line
5 mL line
5 mL line
5 mL line
5 mL line
2x Extract
Dilution Factor
20x
50x
100x
200x
400x
4x Extract
Dilution Factor
40x
100x
200x
400x
800x
Sample Analyzation
The dilution is shaken to thoroughly mix, then poured into a clean glass cuvette
The desired module is inserted into the UVF Trilogy and the corresponding factory calibration is
selected
“Measure Fluorescence” is pressed on the touchscreen and the reading is recorded
The reading should be between the concentrations of the calibration standards (GRO: 0.5-10
ppm; DRO 0.1-5 ppm)
o Reading below the calibration standard range are recorded as below the detection limit
Detection Limit = (lower range of calibration standards range) x dilution factor
(i.e. a GRO sample with a 100x dilution factor has a detection limit of 50 ppm)
o Readings above the calibration standard range should be further diluted and reanalyzed
o Negative readings are an indication of quenching (see below)
The reading is multiplied by the dilution factor to calculate the final concentration
Check suspected contaminated samples for quenching by running additional dilutions
o According to the siteLAB Quick Reference Guide:
“Quenching” can occur when the detector is swamped by too many hydrocarbons or
organic interferences, producing low or negative concentrations. Test the sample at
multiple dilutions to confirm results are linear and accurate.”
QA/QC
Calibration
The UVF Trilogy will be calibrated daily prior to use
The calibration results will be saved and entered into the calibration log
Method Blank
A method blank of methanol will be analyzed following calibration and following the last sample
analyzed for each day
Duplicates
One duplicate will be analyzed for every 20 samples
The duplicate will be prepared from the extract of the sample and diluted to the same factor as
the sample analyzed
Project Name:Date Collected:
Project Number:Date Analysed:
Project Manager:Operator:
Sample ID Matrix Dilution
Factor x
GRO
Output
(ppm)
=GRO Value
(mg/Kg)
Dilution
Factor x
DRO
Output
(ppm)
=DRO Value
(mg/Kg)
SS-1-3'Soil 20 <0.5 <10 ---------
UVF Analytical Report
siteLAB UVF Trilogy
11/30/2022
11/29/2022
Kyle Perry
Southern Pines Mobil Mart
6307
Rae Brown
Report Date:
11/30/2022
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