NCD980557656_19930301_NC State University (Lot 86 Farm Unit 1)_FRCBERCLA FS_RIFS Sampling and Analysis Plan-OCR

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I RI/FS SAMPLING
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I NORTH CAROLINA STATE
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LOT 86 SITE I Raleigh, North Carolina
March 1993
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I SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLAN
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I NORTH CAROLINA ST ATE UNIVERSITY
LOT 86 SITE
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES ................................................. . IV
LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V
CHAPTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................... .
I. I Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... .
1.2 Sampling and Analysis Goals ..................................... .
1.3 Purpose and Scope of the Sampling and Analysis Plan .................... .
CHAPTER 2.0 SITE BACKGROUND AND SAMPLING OBJECTIVES .......... .
2.1 General .................................................... .
2.2 Data Quality Objectives (DQO) .................................... .
2.3 Approach to Achieving Data Quality Objectives ........................ .
2.4 SAP-Specific Data Quality Objectives ............................... .
2.4.1 Source Areas and Volume Characterization ...................... .
2.4.2 Source Contaminant Characterization ........................... .
2.4.3 Groundwater Quality Investigation ............................ .
2.4.4 Contaminant Migration Potential .............................. .
2.5 Quality Assurance/Quality Control Objectives .......................... .
CHAPTER 3.0 FIELD DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM .................... .
3.1 Data Collection Objectives ....................................... .
3.2 Technical Approach ............................................ .
3.3 Mobilization and Site Setup ...................................... .
3 .4 Radiation Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... .
3.5 Sampling Locations ............................................ .
3.5.1 Chemical Waste Disposal Area and Low Level Waste
Disposal Area ........................................... .
3.5.1.1 Surface Soils ...................................... .
3.5.1.2 Subsurface Soils ................................... .
3.5.2 Groundwater ............................................ .
3.6 Sample Designations ........................................... .
3.7 Sampling and Analysis Summary .................................. .
CHAPTER 4.0 ANALYTICAL PROGRAM .............................. .
4.1 Analytical Parameters and Methodologies ............................. .
4.1.1 Sample Screening ..................... · ................... .
4.1.2 Laboratory Analysis of Samples .............................. .
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CHAPTER 5.0 SAMPLING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES ............... .
5.1 General .................................................... .
5.2 Sampling Protocol ............................................. .
5.3 Sample Collection Procedures ..................................... .
5.3.1 Soil Sample Collection Procedures ............................ .
5.3.2 Monitoring Well Installation and Development .................... .
5.3.2.1 Monitoring Well Construction Procedures .................. .
5.3.2.2 End Plugs and Well Caps ............................. .
5.3.2.3 Adjustable Centralizers ............................... .
5.3.2.4 Well Construction Materials ........................... .
5.3.2.5 Type III Well Subcasing .............................. .
5.3.2.6 Security Casing .................................... .
5.3.2.7 Well Development .................................. .
5.3.2.8 Lithologic Logs and Well Completion Diagrams ............. .
5.3.3 Groundwater Sampling ..................................... .
5.3.3.1 Purging ......................................... .
5.3.3.2 Groundwater Sample Collection Procedures ................ .
5.3.3.3 Determination of Groundwater Flow Direction and Velocity ..... .
5.4 Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QNQC) ........................... .
5.5 Equipment and Sampling Supplies .................................. .
5.6 Decontamination Procedures ...................................... .
5.6.1 General Procedures ....................................... .
5.6.2 Drilling Rigs, Augers, Soil Borers, and Other Associated
Large Equipment ......................................... .
5.6.3 Cleaning Procedures for Analyte-Free Water Containers ............. .
5.6.4 Heavily Contaminated Equipment ............................. .
5.6.5 Well Development and Aquifer Property Measuring Equipment ........ .
5.6.6 Water Level Measurement Equipment .......................... .
5.6.7 Sampling Jars and Containers ................................ .
5.6.8 Personnel Decontamination .................................. .
5.7 Air Quality .................................................. .
5.8 Radiation Monitoring ........................................... .
5.9 Surveying ................................................... .
CHAPTER 6.0 SAMPLE HANDLING .................................. .
6.1 Sampling Records ............................................. .
6.1.1 Chain of Custody (COC) Documentation ........................ .
6.1.2 Sample Labels .......................................... .
6.2 Shipping Requirements ................. : ........................ .
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CHAPTER 7.0 INVESTIGATION DERIVED WASTE HANDLING
AND DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
CHAPTER 8.0 LABORATORY QUALITY ASSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
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Data Quality Objectives--Chemical Waste Disposal Area
and Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Area ................... .
Data Quality Objectives--Groundwater ........................... .
North Carolina Groundwater Standards and USEPA MCLs/MCLGs ....... .
Lot 86 Site Groundwater Quality Monitoring System Summary .......... .
Sampling and Analysis Summary ............................... .
North Carolina State University Lot 86 Site Remedial Investigation
Sampling and Analysis Summary ............................... .
Data Quality Objectives Method Detection Limits for Volatile Organics .... .
Data Quality Objectives Method Detection Limits for Semivolatile
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Data Quality Objectives Method Detection Limits for Pesticides and PCBs .. .
Data Quality Objectives Method Detection Limits for Inorganics ......... .
Estimated QA/QC Samples ................................... .
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1-1 North Carolina State University Lot 86 Site Vicinity Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2 North Carolina State University Lot 86 Site Study Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
3-1 Field Data Collection Process Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-2 Typical Information, Requirements and Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-3 Surface Soil Sample Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3-4 Monitoring System Layout and Test Boring Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
5-1 Type II and III Water Quality Monitoring Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5-2 Example Lithologic Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5-3 Example Well Completion Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
6-1 Example Chain-of-Custody Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6-2 Example Sample Tag and Custody Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
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CHAPTER 1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
This Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) describes the data collection
and sample analysis procedures to be utilized during the Remedial Investi-
gation of the Nonh Carolina State University Lot 86 site. The Lot 86 site
consists of two distinct zones: a chemical waste disposal area and a low-level
radioactive waste disposal area. The site is located 4.5 miles northwest of the
City of Raleigh on the Nonh Carolina State University (NCSU) campus
(Figure 1-1 ). Site features are presented on Figure 1-2. Sample collection and analysis are
being performed as part of a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS), in accordance
with the Administrative Order By Consent (EPA Docket No.: 91-24-C).
The approach to conducting the RI/FS is set forth in four planning documents. In
addition to this SAP, these documents include the RI/FS Work Plan (WP, BCC, 1992), the
Health and Safety Plan (HSP, BCC, 1992), and the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP,
BCC, 1992).
1.2 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS GOALS
The objective of the sampling associated with the three concurrent Remedial Investi-
gations is to (I) characterize the nature and extent of contamination, (2) provide data of
sufficient quality to support a Risk Assessment and determine site-specific cleanup require-
ments, and (3) provide data of sufficient quality to support an evaluation of Remedial Alter-
natives.
1.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLAN
The purpose of the SAP is to document the procedures for field activities and sample
analysis. This plan discusses the objectives of the sampling program and ultimate use of the
data. It specifies the sampling protocol and procedures, as well as types, locations and frequency of samples to be collected, and general quality assurance requirements. Chapters I and 2 summarize the proposed Remedial Investigation and data quality objectives which are
described in the Work Plan. Chapters 3 through 8 report sampling methodologies and locations,
and specific data collection activities needed to meet the goals set in pa@gr~J:i 1.2.
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Figure 1-2 North Carolina State University Lot 86 Site Study Area
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CHAPTER 2.0
SITE BACKGROUND AND SAMPLING OBJECTIVES
2.1 GENERAL
This section provides descriptive and historical information relative to the NCSU site and
summarizes the environmental factors which may influence contaminant fate and migration. The
majority of the text presented in this chapter is extracted and compiled from previously published
information. This information was obtained from previous site investigation and cleanup reports,
and from data published by the United States, North Carolina Geological Surveys, and other
official sources. A reference list is presented following Chapter 8.0.
2.2 DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES (DQO)
The data collection process is designed to characterize the site in a ''
logical and focused manner. The data collection plan is designed to provide
data of sufficient detail and quality to support a Risk Assessment and Remedial
Alternatives Evaluation by determining the nature and extent of contamination,
and by determining site-specific characteristics that may influence the fate and
transport of these contaminants. General DQOs are presented in Tables 2-1 and
2-2. A comparison ofUSEPA MCLs and North Carolina Gfoiindwate:rscimdards, the preliminary ,,, ;, ,,H •.,,.O<h•..;_,,,,Os,a<,.,,;,_,,,=Mw.,V-.,'<.,~•"
Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) for this investigation are
presented in Table 2-3.
2.3 APPROACH TO ACHIEVING DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES
DQOs will be achieved by following a specific, detailed sampling plan. The specific
sample locations, analytical procedures, and sampling methods are described in Chapters 3, 4,
and 5 of this document. Specific quality assurance measures to be taken during the sampling and
analysis process are described in the Quality Assurance Project Plan. Additional information
regarding site health and safety protocol is provided in the Site Health and Safety Plan.
2.4 SAP-SPECIFIC DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES
All sampling tasks are directly related to achieving DQOs. Information from these efforts
will be used to characterize the nature and extent of contamination, to develop site-specific
cleanup goals through the Risk Assessment process, and to identify Remedial Alternatives that
will achieve these goals in a cost-effective manner.
BROWN l&ND CALDWELL 2-1 Salnplbt1 and A.naJ1•U Plall • Marc• 1993
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Table 2-1 Data Quality Objectives--Chemical Waste Disposal Area and
Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Area
Activity
Objective
Data Use
Appropriate analytical levels
Contaminants of concern
Level of concern
Other parameters
Critical samples
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Soil
Soil samples will be collected and analyzed to
determine the nature and extent of contaminants,
and provide data necessary to develop a risk
assessment and assess remedial alternatives
Risk assessment, remedial alternatives evaluation
Field screening: 100% Level II
Sample analysis: 75% Level III, 25% Level IV
Radiation samples: Level V
Target Analyte List (TAL), Target Compound
List (TCL), tritium and carbon-14 content
To be determined during risk assessment
Physical parameters that may effect contaminant
fate and transport will be evaluated, as required
All samples
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Table 2-2 Data Quality Objectives--Groundwater
Activity
Objective
Data use
Appropriate analytical levels
Contaminants of concern
Level of concern
Other parameters
Critical Samples
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Groundwater
Groundwater samples will be collected and analyzed
to determine horizontal and vertical extent of
contamination, and provide data necessary to
develop a risk assessment and assess remedial
alternatives,
Risk assessment, remedial alternatives evaluation
Field screening: Level II
Sample Analysis: 75% Level III, 25% Level IV
Radiation samples: Level V
Target Analyte List (TAL), Target CornpC>uricl List
(TCL), tritium and carbon-14 content
To be determined during risk assessment
Physical parameters that may effect contaminant fate
and transport will be evaluated,
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Aluminum
Antimony
Arsenic, total
Barium, total
Beryllium
Cadmium, total
Chloride
Chromium, total
Color (color units)
Copper, total
Corrosivity
Cyanide
Fluoride
Foaming agents
Iron, total
Lead, total
Manganese, total
Mercury, inorganic
Nickel
Nitrate-N
Nitrite-N
Table 2-3 North Carolina Grouiidw~t~r Standards
and USEPA MCLs/MCLGs
NC Standards: Federal Standards:
Proposed
Primary Secondary MCL MCL
----50 -200+ --
----6 10/5
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1,000 --2,000 --
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250.000 --250,000+ --
50 --100 --
15 --15+ --
1,000 --1,300+ -
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corrosive corrosive
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2,000 --4,000 -
500 --500+ --
300 --300+ --
50 --15 --
50 -50+ --
l.l --2 -
150 --100 100
10,000 --10,000 --
1,000 --1,000 --
Odor (threshold odor number) ----3+ --
pH (standard units) 6.5 to 8.5 --6.5 to 8.5 --
Selenium, total 10 --G 50 -, -
Silver, total 50 --100 -'I -
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1,1-Dichloroethene
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1,2-Dichloroethane
1,2-Dicbloropropane
2,3,7,8-TCDD
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2.4-D
Acrylamide
Adipates
Alachlor
Atrazine
Benzene
Bromoforrn
Carbofuran
Carbon tetrachloride
Chlordane
Cblorobenzene
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and USEPA MCLs/MCLGs (continued)
NC Standards: Federal Standards:
Proposed
Primary Secondary MCL MCL
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250,000 --250.000+ 400,000/
deferred 500,000
500,000 --500,000+ --
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----10,000 --
5.000 --6,000 --
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NC Standards: Federal Standards:
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Contaminant Primary Secondary MCL MCL
Chloroform 0,19 ------
2-Chlorophenol 0.1 ------
cis-1.2-Dichloroethylene 70 --70 --
Dalapon ----200 200
DBCP ---0.2 --
1.2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane 0.025 ------
Dichlorodifluoromethane 0.19 ------
Dinoseb ----7 7
Dioxin 0.00000022 ------
Diquat ------20
EDB .0005 -0.06 --
Endothall ----100 100
Endrin 0.2 -2 2
Epichlorohydrin 3.54 ------
Ethyl benzene 29 --70 --
Ethylene glycol 7,000 ------
Fluoride 2,000 ------
Foaming agents 500 --- -
Glyphosate ----700 700
Heptachlor 0.076 --0.4 --
Heptachlor Epoxide 0.038 -0.2 --
Hexachlorobenzene 0.02 --I I
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene ----50 50
Lindane 0.0265 -0.2 --
Metadichlorobenzene 620 -----
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200 200
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Methoxychlor
Methylene chloride
Methyl ethyl ketone
Monochlorobenzene
n-Hexane
o -Dichlorobenzene
Oxamyl ( Vydate)
p -Dichlorobenezene
PAHs (benzo(a)pyrene)
Paradichlorobenzene
PCBs
Pentachlorophenol
Phthalates
Pichloram
Simazine
Styrene
Tetrachlorethene
Tetrachloroethylene
Toluene
Toxaphene
Table 2-3 North Carolina Grourid:waier Standards
and USEPA MCLs/MCLGs(continued)
NC Standards: Federal Standards:
Proposed
Primary Secondary MCL MCL
100 --40 --
5 ------
170 ------
----100 --
14,300 ------
620 --500 --
175 --2,300 200
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0.014 --100 --
0.7 --5* --
0.7 -5 --
1.000 --1,000 --
.031 --3 --
Trans-1.2-Dichloroethylene 70 --100 --
I, I, I-Trichloroethane 200 ------
Trichloroethene 2.8 --5 --
Trihalomethanes ----IOO(i) --
Vinyl chloride 0.QJ5 --2* --
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100 --
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500 --
200 200
0 --
0 0
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500 500
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NC Standards:
Contaminant Primary Secondary
Xylenes (total) 400 --
Microbiologicals. average ----
Microbiologicals, maximum one per --
JOO mL
Ra-226 and Ra-228 (pCi/L) 5 --
Gross alpha (pCi/L) 15 --
Note: All units in micrograms per liter unless otherwise noted.
Sources:
Federal Standards:
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MCL MCL
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100 mL
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four per --
100 mL
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5 --
15 --
Proposed
MCLG MCLG
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Title 15, North Carolina Administration Code Subchapter 2L, Section .0202, Water Quality Standards, Class GA
groundwater, December 14, 1989.
40 CFR 141 and 143, Maximum Contaminant Levels.
40 CFR 141.5, Maximum Contaminant Level Goals.
50 FR 46936, Proposed Maximum Contaminant Level Goals.
55 FR 30371, Proposed MCLs and MCLGs, July, 1990.
58 FR 3528. MCLs and MCLGs. January, 1991.
* MCL as established in FR 52 25690.
+ Secondary MCL.
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CHAPTER 2. SITE BACKGROUND AND SAMPLJNG OBJECTIVES
2.4.1 Source Areas and Volume Characterization
Source areas will be generally characterized by three.'methods:
I. Evaluation of existing data,
2. Use of in-field screening utilizing an HNU Systems Inc. Model 311 portable gas
chromatograph (GC) and radiation survey instruments,
3. Collection and analysis of surface and subsurface samples obtained from locations
selected to meet project objectives.
The on-site sample screening task will be utilized to optimize the assessment program and
maximize data value.
2.4.2 Source Contaminant Characterization
Soil samples collected during the source investigations will be used to determine the
characteristics of the source contaminants. Surface soil samples will be utilized to support the
characterization of source contaminants. During the soil test boring phase, geologic logs will be
recorded to document physical characteristics, semi-quantitative identification of organic vapors
by photoionization detector (PID), odors, etc., of collected samples, while laboratory analytical
results will be used for chemical characterization.
2.4.3 Groundwater Quality Investigation
Eighf'new monitoring wells will be installed at selected locations to complete well nests
as two-well clusters (estiriiatedfro.oe55 and 75 feei'.dee.ii .•. ). The proposed well locations will be . ~---, ', ,,' , .. ,., ... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,.,.,~, ... :,,• ''"'
chosen based on the results of soil test boring sampling and field screening activities. The new
wells will be used in concert with selected existing wells to form an effective groundwater
quality monitoring network.
This monitoring well network will be used to assess groundwater quality conditions,
confirm the presence of target compounds, and establish likely extent, if necessary. All samples
will be analyzed for the full analytical suite to be discussed in Chapter 4.0 of this document.
Water table elevations will be determined during the course of the investigation to evaluate the
water table gradient.
2.4.4 Contaminant Migration Potential
The primary objective of the field investigation for the RI/FS is to characterize the nature
and extent of contamination and the potential pathways for migration to sensitive receptors, both
on-and off-site. This information is essential for informed decisions relative to the level of risk
associated with the site and appropriate remedial response activities.
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The potential for, and rate of, possible contaminant migration may be profoundly effected
by conditions that are specific to a particular location and hydrogeologic system. To provide the
data needed for the evaluation, subsamples of representative soil samples will be collected and
shipped to a qualified soil mechanics laboratory in order to characterize the materials encountered
and assess contaminant migration potential.
Geotechnical testing will also be utilized to confirm material identification and physical
characterization (grain size, undisturbed sample permeability, porosity, Atterberg Limits).
2.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL OBJECTIVES
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QNQC) procedures are essential to verification of the
achievement of DQOs. QNQC procedures to be employed at the Lot 86 site include record
keeping, sample identification tracking and chain-of-custody, and the use of specific QNQC
samples to assess precision and accuracy. These procedures are detailed in the QAPP (BCC,
1992).
Specific samples will be collected to verify the precision and accuracy of data generated
during sampling. The following types of QNQC samples will be collected:
Replicate samples measure the precision of the sample collection process. Replicates are
collected at the same time, using the same procedures, equipment, preservatives, and type
of containers as the required samples. A minimum of 10 percent of all samples will be
collected in replicate. If less than ten samples of a similar matrix are collected, one
sample will be collected in replicate.
Matrix spike samples provide an estimation of analytical accuracy, and the degree of
interference inherent in the sample matrix. Spikes (a known quantity of an analyte of
interest) are added to samples collected from locations that are relatively free of
contamination. Accuracy can then be estimated as percent recovery of the analyte.
Spikes will be added and analyzed as part of the normal laboratory quality assurance
process.
Equipment blanks address cross contamination in the field between sample sources
resulting from deficient decontamination procedures, preservation procedures, site
interference, and the integrity of blank water. Equipment blanks for all sample
parameters will be collected at a frequency of one per 20 samples. If less than 20
samples are collected, at least one equipment blank will be collected. If field cleaning
is not required. a blank will be collected from pre-cleaned equipment prior to sample
collection.
Equipment blanks will be prepared in the field by collecting, in the appropriate containers,
an analyte-free water rinse from the sampling equipment after the final step of the proper
field decontamination protocol. Analyte-free water will be from the same source used for
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the final rinse in the decontamination process. Preservation, identification, chain-of-
custody, handling, and shipping will be identical to all other samples.
Field blanks address sample contamination arising from container filling procedures, pres-
ervation procedures, and ambient conditions. Field blanks are prepared on-site by filling
appropriate sample containers with analyte-free water. Analyte-free water will be from
the same source used for the final rinse in the decontamination process. Preservation,
identification. chain-of-custody, handling, and shipping will be identical to all other
samples. Field blanks will be prepared at a rate concurrent with equipment blanks.
Trip blanks address possible sample contamination arising from cross contamination
during shipping and handling. Trip blanks originate at the laboratory providing sample
containers and analytical services, and accompany all containers and samples throughout
the sample collection process and shipping. A trip blank for volatile organics will be
included in each shipping cooler containing samples to be analyzed for these constituents.
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3.1 DATA COLLECTION OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the sampling associated with the North Carolina State University Lot 86 ·
site are to characterize the local environmental setting, the nature and extent of contamination, and
to develop an understanding of the site-specific conditions potentially effecting the fate and transport
of contaminants of concern.
3,2 TECHNICAL APPROACH
The technical approach to the execution of this project is governed by three: guidelines:
• Previously Completed Work. A substantial amount of site study has been
performed. Thj~ <,ili!ii iiJ!l>e used t§Lh,~lps'9inpfat~ fu~ waste characteriza-
tion subtask.
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Focus. All new project efforts will remain focused on the immediate project
goals, that is, the collection of a sufficient quantity (and quality) of data
needed to substantiate previous work and to support the risk assessment and
the evaluation of remedial alternatives.
Phased Work. If needed, the data collection effort may be phased to
maximize the potential economy of effort.
The structure of the data collection effort is illustrated on Figure 3-1, the
Field Data Collection Process Flow Chart. Upon receipt of Work Plans approval
by USEP A, The Background Records Review subtask will commence. This sub-
task is an effort to validate the previously collected site information reported by
the USEPA contractors for later inclusion in the Remedial Investigation Report and
to obtain relevant information from a number of outside sources. The outside
source information consists of such diverse sources as local climatic data, Nafiiral\Heri~eiProg!t!!J!
(aj~ten~,:_ifu:c1£!irL~"~~rjg~~~c@~Y,' North Carolina Geological Survey,'iTs~ d~;logic~Stirvey,
U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, and many others. Figure 3-2 depicts the
information requirements and sources typically associated with the investigation of disposal areas
similar to the Lot 86 site.
3.3 MOBILIZATION AND SITE SETUP
Following the records review, mobilization and site setup will commence. The mobilization
includes the shipment of equipment to be used during the field data collection effort and the
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DATA VALIDATION
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ANO UTlLIZA TION
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Source: Brown ond Caldwell
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transportation of heavy equipment such as the drill rig. The site setup will include the PPiiib~
temporary removal of iCportionfof the chain link fence surrounding the waste disposal areas, the ~, -,.~v.,;,
establishment of site work zones correlative to the Site Health and Safety Plan, and the construction
of a decontamination station and staging point for the collection. classification, and disposition of
all Remedial Investigation derived waste materials. The RI-derived wastes may include borehole
drill cuttings, decontamination fluids, well development water, used protective clothing, etc. The
RI-derived wastes will be retained on-site in labelled DOT-17 steel drums in a designated staging
area adjacent to the contamination station.
3.4 RADIATION SURVEY
All field data collection activities will be preceded by a comprehensive radiation survey of
the Lot 86 site and its immediate environs. The Radiation Survey will be conducted on a 20-by
20-foot coordinate grid system, established in the field using measuring tapes and wood stakes or
polypropylene rope to mark grid lines or intersections. Site technical information furnished to
Brown and Caldwell indicates that most, if not all, radiation concerns have been reduced to
background levels or below by the fact that many of the disposed radionuclides have gone through
multiple half-lives. The expected remaining low level wastes are expected to be either beta (~ ) or
gamma (y) emitters. However, equipment will be maintained on-site during the investigation to
perform alpha particle detection, if needed.
The equipment to be used in this eff9rt will be the following or a recognized equivalent
alternative:
Purpose
Site survey
Sample screening
Worker safety
Instrument
Eberline ESP-2a
Victoreen 190
Detector
AC-3-8 alpha scintillator
LEG-I beta/gamma scintillator
or HP-260 GM Probe
SP A-6 gamma scintillator
ll0D pancake GM probe
a Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to substitute equivalent Victoreen,
Ludlum or Bicron instruments for the Eberline devices cited above.
All radiation survey instruments and detectors will be calibrated by the manufacturers prior
to use on-site and calibration documentation will be provided. Each instrument will be checked
before daily use, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Areas where site work is in progress will be surveyed prior to, during, and after work with
a Geiger-Mueller instrument. In addition, all samples collected in the field will be screened prior
to placement in the sample jars and shipment.
LLRW disposal site areas exposed or possibly exposed due to landfill cap erosion will be
surveyed in detail for alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. All other areas will be surveyed for beta
and gamma radiation.
3.5 SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Media sampling at selected locations will commence following completion of the Radiation
Survey and Geophysical Study. As shown on Figure 3-1, the surface soil sampling effort and the
soil test boring work is intended to progress simultaneously, in order to maximize the efficiency of
the field data collection effort during this task execution.
To characterize the nature and extent of contamination, sampling locations have been
carefully chosen to optimize the new data collection effort. Sampling locations are discussed in
detail by source or media. Media samples will be collected by the following methods:
Media
Surface soils
Subsurface soils
Bedrock
Groundwater
Method
Hand auger
Split spoon
Undisturbed tube
Coring
Stainless steel
closed top bailer
Performance Standard
ECB SOPQAM
ASTM D 1586-67
ASTM D 1587
ASTM D 2113
ECB SOPQAM
Table 3-1 summarizes the site's groundwater quality monitoring system,
which includes both the existing and proposed new wells described in following
sections. Table 3-2 summarizes the projects sampling and analytical program.
3.5.1 Chemical Waste Disposal Area and Low Level Waste Disposal Area
A review of both university and USEPA site investigation information indicates that the
waste sources have been well characterized. No surface contamination has been identified.
Groundwater contamination has been detected and its extent estimated (refer to the project summary
presented in the Work Plan, BCC, I 992). The work remaining to be executed consists of the
confirmation and refinement of assessment results obtained by the previous studies. Therefore, all
work described herein is intended to complete and complement the earlier efforts.
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Well number Relative location Construction Depth, feet Screened interval,
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New (34) Up gradient Stainless steel 55 40 to 50
New (35) Up gradient Stainless steel 75 65 to 75
New (36) Downgradient Stainless steel 55 40 to 50
New (37) Downgradient Stainless steel 75 65 to 75
New (38) Downgradient Stainless steel 55 40 to 50
New (39) Down gradient Stainless steel 75 65 to 75
New (40) Down gradient Stainless steel 55 40 to 50
New (41) Down gradient Stainless steel 75 65 to 75
1B Down gradient PVC 56 50.5 to 55
SA Downgradient PVC 55 46 to 55
9 Downgradient PVC 45.6 39 to 45
15 Downgradient PVC 55 34 to 44
16 Downgradient PVC 35 28 to 35
17 Downgradient PVC 32 26 to 32
20 Downgradient PVC 30 25 to 30
30 Upgradient Stainless steel 52 39 to 49
31 Upgradient Stainless steel 59 42 to 52
32 Upgradient Stainless steel 38.5 24.8 to 34.8
33 Up gradient Stainless steel 77 60 to 70
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I Sample designation Sample matrix Analysis<I)
NC-SS-01-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A,B,D,E
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NC-SS-01-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-02-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
I NC-SS-02-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-02-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-03-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
I NC-SS-03-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-03-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-04-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A I NC-SS-04-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-04-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-05-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A.B,D,E I NC-SS-05-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-05-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A NC-SS-06-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A I NC-SS-06-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-06-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
I NC-SS-07-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-07-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-07-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-SS-08-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-08-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A NC-SS-08-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
I NC-SS-09-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-09-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-09-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
I NC-SS-10-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A NC-SS-10-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-10-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A I NC-SS-11-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-11-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-11-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E I NC-SS-12-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-12-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-12-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A I NC-SS-13-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-13-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
I NC-SS-13-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-14-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-14-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,D,E
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NC-SS-15-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
I NC-SS-15-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-16-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-16-02 Surface soil sample l-3 feet A
I NC-SS-16-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-17-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-17-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
I NC-SS-17-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-18-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-18-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-SS-18-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-19-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-19-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A I NC-SS-19-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-20-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-20-02 Surface soil sample · 1-3 feet A I NC-SS-20-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-21-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-SS-21-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-21-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-22-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
I NC-SS-22-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-22-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-23-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
I NC-SS-23-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-23-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-24-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
I NC-SS-24-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-24-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-25-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A,B,D,E I NC-SS-25-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-25-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
NC-SS-26-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A I NC-SS-26-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,p,E
NC-SS-26-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
I NC-SS-27-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-27-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-27-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-SS-28-0 I Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-28-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-28-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
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NC-SS-29-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
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NC-SS-30-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A,B,D,E
NC-SS-30-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A
I NC-SS-31-01 Surface soil sample 0-1 feet A
NC-SS-31-02 Surface soil sample 1-3 feet A
NC-SS-31-03 Surface soil sample 3-5 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-TB-35-01 Subsurface soil sample 0-2 feet A
NC-TB-35-02 Subsurface soil sample 2-4 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-TB-35-03 Subsurface soil sample 4-6 feet A
NC-TB-35-04 Subsurface soil sample 6-8 feet A,F
NC-TB-35-05 Subsurface soil sample 8-10 feet A
I NC-TB-35-06 Subsurface soil sample 10-12 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-35-07 Subsurface soil sample 12-14 feet A
NC-TB-35-08 Subsurface soil sample 14-16 feet A,F
I NC-TB-35-09 Subsurface soil sample 16-18 feet A
NC-TB-35-10 Subsurface soil sample 18-20 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-35-11 Subsurface soil sample 20-22 feet A
I NC-TB-35-12 Subsurface soil sample 22-24 feet A,F
NC-TB-35-13 Subsurface soil sample 24-26 feet A
NC-TB-35-14 Subsurface soil sample 26-28 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-TB-35-15 Subsurface soil sample 28-30 feet A
NC-TB-35-16 Subsurface soil sample 35-37 feet A,F
NC-TB-35-17 Subsurface soil sample 40-42 feet A I NC-TB-35-18 Subsurface soil sample 45-47 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-35-19 Subsurface soil sample 50-52 feet A
NC-TB-35-20 Subsurface soil sample 55-57 feet A,F I NC-TB-37-01 Subsurface soil sample 0-2 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-37-02 Subsurface soil sample 2-4 feet A I NC-TB-37-03 Subsurface soil sample 4-6 feet A
NC-TB-37-04 Subsurface soil sample 6-8 feet A
NC-TB-37-05 Subsurface soil sample 8-10 feet A,B,D,E I NC-TB-37-06 Subsurface soil sample 10-12 feet A
NC-TB-37-07 Subsurface soil sample 12-14 feet A,F
NC-TB-37-08 Subsurface soil sample 14-16 feet A I NC-TB-37-09 Subsurface soil sample 16-18 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-37-10 Subsurface soil sample 18-20 feet A
I NC-TB-37-11 Subsurface soil sample 20-22 feet A,F
NC-TB-37-12 Subsurface soil sample 22-24 feet A
NC-TB-37-13 Subsurface soil sample 24-26 feet A,B,D,E
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NC-TB-37-16 Subsurface soil sample 35-37 feet A
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NC-TB-37-18 Subsurface soil sample 45-47 feet A
NC-TB-37-19 Subsurface soil sample 50-52 feet A,F
I NC-TB-37-20 Subsurface soil sample 55-57 feet A
NC-TB-39-01 Subsurface soil sample 0-2 feet A
NC-TB-39-02 Subsurface soil sample 2-4 feet A,B,D,E I NC-TB-39-03 Subsurface soil sample 4-6 feet A
NC-TB-39-04 Subsurface soil sample 6-8 feet A
I NC-TB-39-05 Subsurface soil sample 8-10 feet A
NC-TB-39-06 Subsurface soil sample 10-12 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-39-07 Subsurface soil sample 12-14 feet A
I NC-TB-39-08 Subsurface soil sample 14-16 feet A
NC-TB-39-09 Subsurface soil sample 16-18 feet A
NC-TB-39-10 Subsurface soil sample 18-20 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-TB-39-11 Subsurface soil sample 20-22 feet A
NC-TB-39-12 Subsurface soil sample 22-24 feet A,F
NC-TB-39-13 Subsurface soil sample 24-26 feet A
I NC-TB-39-14 Subsurface soil sample 26-28 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-39-15 Subsurface soil sample 28-30 feet A
NC-TB-39-16 Subsurface soil sample 35-37 feet A,F I NC-TB-39-17 Subsurface soil sample 40-42 feet A
NC-TB-39-18 Subsurface soil sample 45-47 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-39-19 Subsurface soil sample 50-52 feet A I NC-TB-39-20 Subsurface soil sample 52-57 feet A
NC-TB-41-01 Subsurface soil sample 0-2 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-TB-41-02 Subsurface soil sample 2-4 feet A
NC-TB-41-03 Subsurface soil sample 4-6 feet A,F
NC-TB-41-04 Subsurface soil sample 6-8 feet A I NC-TB-41-05 Subsurface soil sample 8-10 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-41-06 Subsurface soil sample 10-12 feet A
NC-TB-41-07 Subsurface soil sample 12-14 feet A ,I NC-TB-41-08 Subsurface soil sample 14-16 feet A
NC-TB-41-09 Subsurface soil sample 16-18 feet A,B,D,E
I NC-TB-41-10 Subsurface soil sample 18-20 feet A
NC-TB-41-11 Subsurface soil sample 20-22 feet A,F
NC-TB-41-12 Subsurface soil sample 22-24 feet A
I NC-TB-41-13 Subsurface soil sample 24-26 feet A,B,D,E
NC-TB-41-14 Subsurface soil sample 26-28 feet A
NC-TB-41-15 Subsurface soil sample 28-30 feet A
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Sample matrix
Subsurface soil sample
Subsurface soil sample
Subsurface soil sample
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, rock aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, rock aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, rock aquifer
Groundwater, soil aquifer
Groundwater, rock aquifer
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NC-GW-34-01
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MR-GW-01-01 Groundwater, Medlin residence, rock aauifer
(1) Analysis Explanation
A Field GC and radiation screening
B Target analyte list/target compound list
C Volatile organic compounds
D Radiation: Tritium and Carbon-14 content
E Level IV quality assurance reporting
F Geotechnical testing:
Grain size (all samples submitted)
Atterberg Limits (all samples submitted)
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3.5.1.1 Surface Soils
Surface soils will be collected at a total of\31 sampling locations,as
depicted on Figure 3-3. Surface soils samples will be collected with a hand auger
or similarly equivalent device. A total of three soil samples will be collected at
each surface soil sampling location, from the following depth intervals: 0 to
I feet, l to 3 feet, and 3 to 5 feet below existing ground surface.
A total of 93 surface soil samples will be collected and all will be screened in the field,
using the radiation detector and the field GC. A total of 24 samples will be shipped to the
laboratory facility for analyses. Table 3-2 summarizes the project's analytical program.
3.5.1.2 Subsurface Soils
The environmental quality of subsurface soils will be evaluated by collect-
ing soil samples from soil test borings advanced by a drilling rig at the locations
illustrated on Figure 3-4. One soil test boring will be located in a topographically
upslope area to permit the collection of background environmental quality samples.
Tore~ soil test borings will be located in topographically downslope points f(§_fi_i_ the;siieNs:.oneC:wm·.be••·•tocaied"neariiliehi··hesfwasieTconcenfraticins;,''reviohs1···· • ······•·-···· • ••.•• .. .. ••.. •.... .• ······< •..... _g.. . ..... , .................. , ...... P .,,.. . .. Ye
de~ii:diin_gi'giindwatei,~hil!'?illi~ §.th~!-1:\\'2;:~JIJ,~ at or near the reR~frl:e.#. edge of groundwater
contamination. The downslope borings will be advanced to an approximate depth of 75 feet, or at
least 15 feet into continuous bedrock. Soil samples will be obtained by the split spoon/Standard
Penetration Test Method, ASTM D I 586. The deep soil test borings will be sampled on a
continuous basis from ground surface to the water table encountered at the time of boring. Soil
samples will be collected at 5-foot intervals below the water table. Each test boring will be
advanced at the location of the four residual soil aquifer wells. Soil sampling will be performed on
5-foot centers to confirm local lithology. Each sample will be field screened with the field GC and
radiation detector. Selected samples will be subjected to geotechnical testing.
At least two cohesive zone soil samples will be obtained from each downslope boring using
a thin-wall undisturbed tube by ASTM D 1587. One cohesive zone soil sample will be obtained
from the upslope boring with the thin-wall undisturbed tube. Bedrock samples will be obtained
using a double-tubed, diamond-bitted core barrel in general conformance with ASTM D 2113.
The work will be supervised, samples visually classified (by ASTM D 2488) and drilling logs
recorded for all work performed by a qualified Brown and Caldwell engineer or geologist. The
drilling services will be performed by a prequalified, licensed subcontractor, experienced and
equipped to provide the services required.
It is estimated that each deep test boring will provide approximately 20 subsurface soil
samples. Each sample will be screened in the field using the radiation survey instrument and the
field GC. Tft:~t5'.E!'iY~]P,~[i:e'.filJ:<if the soil samples will be shipped to the selected laboratory for
analyses.
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For estimations purpose, three soil samples collected from each boring (two spoon samples
and one undisturbed tube sample) will be shipped to a qualified soil mechanics laboratory for
geotechnical characterization including grain size, Atterberg Limits, porosity, and permeability.
The continuity, integrity, and hydraulic conductivity of site bedrock will be studied in the
field through the performance of one isolated zone packer test to be conducted in each deep boring
penetrating into continuous rock. The two packer tests will be performed at or near the bottom of
each deep boring's coring run in a manner similar to that described by Sowers in ASTM Special
Technical Publication 746 (1981). The packer test data will be utilized to evaluate the bedrock
water bearing unit as a potential contaminant migration pathway.
3.5.2 Groundwater
A total of 33 groundwater quality monitoring wells have been installed at the subject site in
support of several studies. These studies have indicated the presence and approximate extent of
groundwater contamination. Therefore, the focus of this RI/FS task is to confirm the findings of
earlier studies and to refine existing information.
Eig!ft new stainless steel groundwater quality monitoring wells (f§,tir,ZiiqtiJJer ajid5f~]!
bedr_D£~) will be installed at the approximate locations depicted on Figure 3-4, illiri:~:Jiqajf@ wells
will be installed to ani!;ii'stim~tecl maximum depth of 55 feet below grade at hydraulically
downgradient locations in the lower section of the residual soil water-bearing zone. One'iipgriiilient
<!lliiifefwe1rwiu\be1insllilleo•••·iofa•••rnaxifnuiii'.'esiiinatedide tli"o65.S'feet··oe1ow. ''de.!··•···fli~ ~c;.;;~;~d •• ,.,._. ____ , .. , ...... ,,.,,,_,,,_ •• ., .. ., .. , • • ,. ...... ,_ , ••••• ,. __ ._ __ •• ·,-,..,,_ ....... ,,.,~~,-,.,...,,,-❖,...-,,,.,.,--~,,, •• P.,.,,.," __ .:,.-.,......-c.,.,.,_,,.~o.......,,.,~,.---..,.-~:,s..'~""·-·
interval for these wells is anticipated to be 40 to 50 feet, unless the site-specific conditions
encountered require modification.
Four bedrock water-bearing zone groundwater quality monitoring wells will be installed ~
welL'pairs: ~jt,h:th!!,aquifei'. wel}j at locations shown on Figure 3-4. The wells will be constructed
of stainless steel, double-cased to preclude the potential migration of contaminants vertically along
the borehole wall. Depending upon the conditions encountered at the time of drilling, the bedrock
wells may be finished either with stainless steel screens conventionally or as open hole wells. At
this time, it is anticipated that the open interval to be sampled will be 65 to 7 5 feet below land
surface.
A total of 11 existing PVC monitoring wells will be incorporated into the new monitoring
system and resampled at the same time the new wells are sampled. The l I existing wells were
selected based upon their locations, well construction details, and the aquifer depth intervals
screened. Table 3-1 summarizes details of the eignt new wells and the 11 existing wells to be , ___ ' mm,
incorporated in the site's groundwater quality monitoring system.
3.6 SAMPLE DESIGNATIONS
All samples will be assigned and labeled with a logical code to facilitate consistent
identification throughout collection, handling, and analysis.
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AA = two character unit designator (North Carolina, Medlin Residence)
BB = two character sample matrix code (Ground Water, Field Blank, etc.)
XX = location designation (01, 02, etc.)
YY = depth interval code (01, 02, 03)
Sample designations and the associated analytical parameters are presented in Table 3-2.
3.7 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS SUMMARY
Table 3-3 summarizes the planned sampling effort for this project and the
required physical and chemical analysis program.
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Sample Type/Media Number
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Surface soil 93 93 24
Subsurface soil 80 80 20
Groundwater 20 --9
Subtotals 173 53
QNQC samples 12
Totals l 73 65
aExplanation:
A Field GC and radiation screening
B Target analyte list/target compound list
C Volatile organic compounds
D Radiation: tritium and carbon-14 content
E Level IV quality assurance reporting
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ANALYTICAL PROGRAM
4.1 ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS AND METHODOLOGIES
4.1.1 Sample Screening
All soil samples collected will be screened in the field for indication of organic
compounds (benzene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, and tetrachloroethene) using an HNU Model 311 portable gas chromatograph fitted with a Nardion 30-meter capillary glass column.
The indicator compounds (used by EPA contractors to plot groundwater contaminant extent) are contained in the Model 311 's internal library for rapid determination. The instrument
detects many compounds to the low ppb range. Approx.irnately:25i'p_1:_rcencof alLsoil samples collected. during this RI will be transmitted to the analytical facility for T AUTCL and radiation analysis. All soil samples will also be subjected to a field radiation screening using a Victoreen
Model 190 survey meter equipped with a Model 11 OD detector probe.
4.1.2 Laboratory Analysis of Samples
All soil and QA/QC samples will be analyzed for the Target Analyte
~ist(i~)and \he Target Cr~e?un? List (TC~).;15 definedinthe g/,lz~fi@f 111~~-~/9{:~§r~\(ILMQtQ J2rifil9rg'iµiiC:~1fl!!!c1 ... 9~9.!i1'.:~. Jg1:·.org1ini.cJj! Gfoundwatei:sarri 1es·••for>tlieer··ht.•·new wells'.iilia'ttlie7Memili,.we1r.:wilr.be ..• , • ., ........ -....... .. p. -... ·········••···g· ....................... ,.·-··•· .. , ·•······ ., ................ . analyzed tfor TAIJTCL.· as i:lefirieafo,the••ctPSO\V?!'The:remiiiriiri' · r···•··• iiria?.,· . . ..• , •....... , .... ., .. ·····-······• ........... ···-~·•'·· ••.•···-'· •· _g_grg .. . waier, saiii •.· Jes c from •exisilii-rwells)\will , 1>e ana1-zed fof.>'volatile'.of'ruiicsf ff' ___ •.... P .· .....• g~_, •.•. -···· ..•. ., .. Y .•......•. ,, •.• , ••••.•.•... g __ , ...... Y Ef~:,MC:.tJl<:!cljI240. Non-standard, QA level V analyses will be performed by a qualified mixed-waste laboratory for tritium and carbon-I 4 content. Analytical methods will be as defined in above referenced CLPSOW. A list of these analytes and expected detection limits is presented as Tables 4-1 through 4-4.
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Detection limits
Constituent CAS number Reference
method Water' Soilb
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Chloromethane 74-87-3 CLP-VOA 10 10
Bromomethane 74-83-9 CLP-VOA 10 10
Vinyl chloride 75-01-4 CLP-VOA 10 10
Chloroelhane 75-00-3 CLP-VOA 10 10
Methylene chloride 75-09-2 CLP-VOA 5 5
Acetone 67-64-1 CLP-VOA 10 10
Camon disulfide 75-15-0 CLP-VOA 5 5
l, 1-Dichloroethene 75-35-4 CLP-VOA 5 5
I, 1-Dichloroelhane 75-35-3 CLP-VOA 5 5
Trans-1,2-Dichloroethene 156-60-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
Chloroform 67-66-3 CLP-VOA 5 5
1,2-Dichloroelhane 107-06-2 CLP-VOA 5 5
2-Butanone 78-93-3 CLP-VOA 10 10
I, I, I-trichloroethane 71-55-6 CLP-VOA 5 5
Camon tetrachloride 56-23-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 CLP-VOA 10 10
Bromodichloromethane 75-27-4 CLP-VOA 5 5
l, 1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 79-34-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
1,2-Dichloropropane 78-87-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-01-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
Trichloroethene 79-01-6 CLP-VOA 5 5
Dibromocloromelhane 124-48-1 CLP-VOA 5 5
1,1,2-Trichloroelhane 79-00-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
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Detection limits
Constituent CAS number Reference
Soilb method Water"
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Benzene 71-43-2 CLP-VOA 5 5
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene 10061-01-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
2-Chloroethyl vinyl ether 110-75-8 CLP-VOA 10 10
Bromoform 75-25-2 CLP-VOA 5 5
2-Hexanone 591-78-6 CLP-VOA 10 10
4-Methyl-2-pentanone 108-10-1 CLP-VOA 10 10
Tetrachloroethene 127-18-4 CLP-VOA 5 5
Toluene 108-88-3 CLP-VOA 5 5
Chlorobenzene 108-90-7 CLP-VOA 5 5
Ethyl benrene 100-41-4 CLP-VOA 5 5
Styrene 100-42-5 CLP-VOA 5 5
Total xylene's none CLP-VOA 5 5
'Values listed are for low water concentrations. Medium water contract required detection limits (CRDL) for
volatile HSL compounds are 100 times the individual low water CRDL.
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Detection limits
Constituent CAS number Reference
method Water" Soilb
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Phenol 108-95-2 CLP-SY 10 330
bis (2-Chloroethyl) ether 114-44-4 CLP-SY 10 330
2-Chlorophenol 95-57-8 CLP-SY 10 330
1,3-Dichlorobenrene 541-75-1 CLP-SY 10 330
1,4-Dichlorobenzene 106-46-7 CLP-SY 10 330
Benzyl alcohol 100-51-6 CLP-SY 10 330
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 95-50-1 CLP-SY 10 330
2-Methylphenol 95-48-7 CLP-SY 10 330
bis (2-Chloroisopropyl) ether 39638-32-9 CLP-SY 10 330
4-Methyl phenol 106-44-5 CLP-SY 10 330
N-Nilroso-Dipropylamine 621-64-7 CLP-SY 10 330
Hexachloroethane 67-72-1 CLP-SY 10 330
Ni1robenzene 98-95-3 CLP-SY 10 330
lsophrone 78-59-1 CLP-SY 10 330
2-Nilrophenol 88-75-5 CLP-SY 10 330
2,4-Dimethylphenol 105-67-9 CLP-SY 10 330
Benzoic acid 65-85-0 CLP-SY 50 1(,()()
bis (2-chloroethoxy) methane 111-91-1 CLP-SY 10 330
2,4-Dichlorophenol 120-83-2 CLP-SY 10 330
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 120-82-1 CLP-SY 10 330
Naphthalene 91-20-3 CLP-SY 10 330
4-Chloroaniline 106-47-8 CLP-SY 10 330
Hexachlorobutadiene 87-68-3 CLP-SY 10 330
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4-Cbloro-3-methylphenol 59-50-7 CLP-SY 10 330
2-Methylnaplhalene 91-57-6 CLP-SY 10 330
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 77-47-4 CLP-SY 10 330
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 88-06-2 CLP-SY IO 330
2,4,5-T richlorophenol 95-95-4 CLP-SV 50 1600
2-Chloronaphlhalene 91-58-7 CLP-SV IO 330
2-Nitroaniline 88-74-4 CLP-SV 50 1600
Dimethyl phlhalate 131-11-3 CLP-SV 10 330
Acenaphthylene 208-96-8 CLP-SV 10 330
3-Nitroaniline 99-09-2 CLP-SV 50 1600
Acenapthene 83-32-9 CLP-SV 10 330
2,4-Dinitrophenol 51-28-5 CLP-SV 50 1600
4-Nitrophenol 100-02-7 CLP-SV 50 1600
Dibenzofuran 132-64-9 CLP-SV 10 330
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 CLP-SV 10 330
2,6-Dinitrotoluene (i()6-20-2 CLP-SV 10 330
Diethylphlhalate 84-66-2 CLP-SV 10 330
4-Chlorophenyl phenyl ether 7005-72-3 CLP-SV 10 330
Auorene 86-73-7 CLP-SV 10 330
4-Nitroanilioe 100-01-6 CLP-SV 50 1600
4,6-Dinitro-2-methylphenol 534-52-1 CLP-SV 50 1600
N-Nitrosodipheoylamine 86-30-6 CLP-SV 10 330
4-Bromopbenyl-phenyl ether 101-55-3· CLP-SV 10 330
Hexachlorobenz.ene 118-74-1 CLP-SV 10 330
Peotachlorophenol 87-86-5 CLP-SV 50 1600
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Detection limits
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Soit method Water"
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Phenanthrene 85-01-8 CLP-SV 10 330
Anthracene 120-12-7 CLP-SV 10 330
Di-n-butylphtbalate 84-74-2 CLP-SV 10 330
Auoranthene 206-44-0 CLP-SV 10 330
Pyrene 129-00-0 CLP-SV 10 330
IJutyl Benzyl phtbalate 85-68-7 CLP-SV 10 330
3,3-Dichlorobenzidine 91-94-1 CLP-SV 20 330
Benzo(a)anlhracene 56-55-3 CLP-SV 10 330
bis (2-ethylhexyl)phtbalate 117-81-7 CLP-SV 10 330
Chrysene 218-01-9 CLP-SV 10 330
Di-n-octyl phtbalate 117-84-0 CLP-SV 10 330
Benzo(b)fluoranthene 205-99-2 CLP-SV 10 330
Benzo(k)fluoranthene 207-08-9 CLP-SV 10 330
Benzo(a)pyrene 50-32-8 CLP-SV 10 330
Indeno( 1,2,3-cd)pyrene 193-39-5 CLP-SV 10 330
Dibenz(a,h)anlhracene 53-70-3 CLP-SV 10 330
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 191-24-2 CLP-SV 10 330
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semivolatile HSL compounds are 100 times the individual low water CRDL.
bValues listed are for low soiVsediment concen1rations. Medium soiVsediment con1rac1 required detection limits
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Alpha-BHC 319-84-6 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Beta,BHC 319-85-7 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Delta-BHC 319-86-8 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Gamma-BHC(lindane) 58-89-9 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Heptachlor 76-44-8 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Aldrin 309-00-2 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Heptachlor epoxide 1024-57-3 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Endosulfan 1 959-98-8 CLP-PEST 0.05 8.0
Dieldrin 60-57-1 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
4,4-DDE 72-55-9 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
Endrin 72-20-8 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
Endosulfan 11 33213-65-9 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
4,4-DDD 72-54-8 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
Endosulfan sulfate 1031-07-8 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
4,4-DDT 50-29-3 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
Endrin ketone 53494-70-5 CLP-PEST 0.10 16.0
Methoxychlor 72-43-5 CLP-PEST 0.5 80.0
Chlordane 57-74-9 CLP-PEST 0.5 80,0
Toxaphene 8001-32-2 CLP-PEST 0.5 160.0
Aroclor-1016 (PCB) 12674-11-2 CLP-PEST 0.5 80.0
Aroclor-1221 (PCB) 11104-28-2 CLP-PEST 0.5 80.0
Aroclor-1232 (PCB) 11141-16-5 CLP-PEST 0.5 80.0
Aroclor-1242 (PCB) 53469-21-9 CLP-PEST 0.5 80.0
Aroclor-1248 (PCB) 12672-29-6 CLP-PEST 0.5 80.0
Aroclor-1254 (PCB) I 1097-69-1 1.0 160.0
Aroclor-1260 (PCB) 11096-82-5 CLP-PEST 1.0 160.0
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Instrumenta Furnace/AA ICP-AA Estimated
CLP Contract required detection levels optimum ranges linear ranges -method detection
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method (µg/1.) or (mg/kg) (mg/kg)
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Antimony 200.7 CLP-M 60 27.0 27.0 IOOK 5.4
Arsenic 206.2 CLP-M IO 3.0 5 100 0.06
Barium 200.7 CLP-M 200 2.0 2.0 IOOK 0.4
Beryllium 200.7 CLP-M 5 1.0 1.0 IOOK 0.2
Cadmium 13.2 CLP-M 5 0.1 0.5 10.0 0.02
Calcium 200.7 CLP-M 5,000 l0.0 10.0 200K 2.0
Chromium 200.7 CLP-M IO 3.0 3.0 IOOK 0.6
Coball 200.7 CLP-M 50 6.0 6.0 IOOK 1.2
Copper 200.7 CLP-M 25 3.0 3.0 IOOK 0.6
Iron 200.7 CLP-M 100 4.0 4.0 IOOK 0.8
Lead 239.2 CLP-M 5 1.0 5 l00 0.2
Magnesium 200.7 CLP-M 5,000 1.0 1.0 40K 0.2
Manganese 200c7·CcP0M 15 2.0 2.0 IOOK 0.4
Mercury (water) 245.1 CLP-M 0.2 0.2 0.2 IO
Mercury (sediments) 245.5 CLP-M 0.1 0.1 0.1 5.0 0.1
Nickel 200.7 CLP-M 40 11.0 11.0 IOOK 2.2
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Table 4-4 Data Quality Objectives Method Detection Limits for Inorganics (continued)
Instrumenta Furnace/AA ICP-AA Estimated
method detection CLP Contract required detection levels optimum ranges linear ranges limits for solidsb Constituent reference detection levels (µg/L or (mg/kg) (pg/L) or (mg/kg) (µg/L)
method (µg/L) or (mg/kg) (mg/kg)
ICP FAA Low High Low High ICP FAA
Potassium 200.7 CLP-M 5,000 500.0 500.0 200K 100
Selenium 270.2 CLP-M 5 3.0 5 IOO 0.6
Silver 200.7 CLP-M IO 4.0 4.0 IOOK 0.8
Sodium 200.7 CLP-M 5,000 34.0 34.0 200K 6.8
Thallium 279.2 CLP-M IO 4.0 5 100 0.8
Vanadium 200.7 CLP-M 50 3.0 3.0 IOOK 0.6
Zinc 200.7 CLP-M 20 2.0 2.0 70K 0.4
Non-Metals
Cyanide' 335.2 CLP-M IO 5.0 0.5
pH USEPA 150.1 2.0 -12.0
Specific-conductance USEPA 120.1 IO umho/cm
' Vary slightly; updated quarterly.
b Detection limits for an extract of I gram of solid in 200 ml of extractant based upon current instrument detection levels (IDLs).
' Cyanide in water and solids by reflux-distillation and spectrophotometric measurement. Conductivity and pH by standard instrumentation. ICP and FAA
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Consistent collection of representative samples from a given environmental matrix depends
on implementation and adherence to standard operating procedures of sample cpllection, handling,
preservation, and documentation. Sampling procedures used for field investigations will follow the
guidelines set forth in Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Mariual (SOP), USEPA
Region IV, 1991. To avoid cross contamination. all sampling will be conducted from least to most
suspected contaminated areas.
5.2 SAMPLING PROTOCOL
Sampling essentially occurs in three distinct stages. First, sampling equipment is selected
and prepared. Second, the actual sample location is selected and prepared for s\impiing. Location
preparation can range from simply covering the ground and surrounding vegetation with clean
polyethylene film to prevent the sampling equipment from coming in contact with and becoming
contaminated by the ground and surrounding vegetation, to land clearing and pirrtial excavation to facilitate access to the required sample location. These preparation procedurbs will be selected
based upon site conditions.
The third stage is the actual collection of the sample, filling of the sample containers, and documentation. In all cases the following sampling procedures will be observed:
I. Volume of each subsample of a composite (if applicable) will be rLorded in the field
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2. Split samples will be mixed in a large, precleaned glj,slf;':JetJoic§,a,t~at§fi~
s§J. container, then distributed among sample bottles;
3. Duplicates for soil will be collected from the same sample source.
SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCEDURES
Sample collection procedures for soil samples will be consistent with those procedures
described in the USEPA Region IV SOPQAM (1991) and are addressed I in Section 5.3.1. Monitoring well installation, development, and groundwater sampling will be discussed in separate
sections.
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5.3.1 Soil Sample Collection Procedures
Soil samples will be collected primarily with the use of a drill rig fitted with split-spoon
' samplers according to ASTM Method D 1586. After selecting the sample locat,ion, the surface will
be cleared of debris with a clean shovel. Any concrete or asphalt pavement will be removed prior to borehole construction. A borehole will then be constructed to a depth ju~t above the desired
sampling interval, and a lined stainless steel split-spoon will be driven to the1 desired depth, and withdrawn.
Soil samples collected from areas inaccessible to a drill rig will be collected by the hand
auger method. A clean hand auger will be used to collect a sample of the ne.tvly exposed soil at
the desired depth intervals. For samples to be collected at depth intervals oth6r than surface to 2 feet, a borehole will be advanced to a depth just above the desired sample iriterval, and a clean auger bucket will be installed for collection of the sample.
In all cases. the uppermost one quarter of the volume of soil inside the split spoon or hand auger will be discarded to avoid cross contamination of the sample with "fall bkck" from previous
strata. Samples will be mixed by the quarter/mix method: The sample is diJided into quarters,
each quarter is mixed well, the four quarters are mixed together, and the silmple is placed in appropriate sample containers. Siifn'les"'for-vollitile:oranicsZwilJrnofibefrnixed '"rioi';JfoT'lacernent in,l<>;s¥riiiJrc:i>.!Ii§_e~:: •. _, P -·•------. . . g_ ..... ,----·-·----··-· p ___ _._P_, __
A clean pair of disposable latex gloves will be worn at each sample location. During sample
collection, sample container caps will not be placed on the ground or in the s~pler's pockets. If
a sample container cap is dropped, it will be discarded and a new container will be used.
5.3.2 Monitoring Well Installation and Development
Monitoring well drilling locations will be marked by the project field team. Physical site access and field conditions will determine their exact locations. Utilities, bot~ underground and above ground will be located prior to drilling.
Drilling will be conducted with a truck-mounted hollow-stem auger or mud rotary drill rig in general conformance with ASTM 1586 or other methods deemed to be consi1stent with project ' data collection needs and site-specific subsurface conditions. All information will be documented
in the project field logbook, to include the following information:
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Description of soils and subsurface conditions
Type of drilling equipment, driller, and drilling company
Type and size of well screen
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Soil and subsurface material descnptions will be logged in general accordance with the
Unified Soil Classificat10n System (visual identification) as defined in ASTM 2488. The visual
descriptions will be subject to confirmation as selected samples will be tiansmitted to a soil
mechanics laboratory for geotechnical testing (grain size, Atterberg Liinits, porosity, and
permeability).
5.3.2.1 Monitoring Well Construction Procedures
Type II groundwater quality monitoring wells will be installed into t~e
residual soil aquifer and Type III wells will be installed into the bedrock aquifer.
Figure 5-1 illustrates the significant construction features of each well design.
The Type II wells will consist of Schedule 5, type 304 stainless steel well
screens and solid wall casing. The well design and construction will be adeqmite
to prevent soil panicles and other foreign ~matter from entering the well d4ring development,
purging, hydraulic conductivity testing and sampling. The Brown and Caldwell field geologist or
engineer will select the geologic interval or stratum to be monitored, based upon the subsurface
materials encountered at the individual test drilling location. The well screen
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factory slotted, approximately IO feet in length. The well screen and casing, assembly will be
appropriately decontaminated prior to insertion into the auger cased borehole. If 1deemed necessary,
stainless steel centralizers will be used to ensure the well assembly's conceiitricity within the
I borehole. A silica sand filter pack will be manual! y placed or tremied around \he well screen, to
a height of not less than 2 feet above the screen. The sand pack will be sealed into place with a
2-foot-thick layer of pure bentonite pellets. The remainder of the annular space \will be filled with
a cement-bentonite slurry, pumped under positive pressure in a single, monolithic effort. All work
will proceed in lifts of approximately I foot; as the sand pack is installed, the au1ger casing will be
gradually withdrawn in increments not to exceed I foot so that sand pack bridging or borehole
collapse into the annular space are avoided. The bentonite pellet seal and the finlil grouting will be
conducted in a similar manner so that work proceeds gradually in steps. The driller will perform
physical measurements of the work in progress at I-foot intervals to assure the ~ell installation's
success.
The Type III well will be installed as follows: The soil test boring will be advanced,
permitting planned soil sampling to the top of bedrock. Upon encountering both\spoon and auger
refusal, the borehole will be augered clean and the augers withdrawn. An 8-inch-diameter black iron
solid wall subcasing will be immediately inserted to the bottom of the borehole.I The black iron
casing will be promptly grouted into place using a cement-bentonite slurry pump~d under positive
' pressure in a single, monolithic effort to ground surface. The well installation will then be covered
and not disturbed for not less than 24 hours. After 24 hours have passed and the ~rout has set up,
a 4-inch-diameter borehole will be reamed through the grouted subcasing to bedrock. Rock coring
techniques will be utilized in general conformance with ASTM Method D 2113 to penetrate and
sample the bedrock. If the bedrock is found to be competent, the Type ill well c~nstruction may
utilize an open hole in rock, rather than a well screen. As is frequently the case, hoi-ever, Piedmont
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TYPE II
(RESIDUAL SOIL WELL)
LOCKABLE
COVER ----~
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BOREHOLE ---~
THREADED JOINT---+;..
ALLOWS FOR IMPROl;[D
GRAVEL PACKING
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SLOTTED PIPE---1stl{t~-COARSE SAND OR
(SCREEN) FINE GRAVEL
L2'§E::J---BOTTOM PLUG
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LOCKABLE
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SOLID PIPE ----.j . , ..
GROUND
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PERMANENT CASING
SEALS OFF CONTAMINATED
ZONE
RESIDUAL .
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ROCK
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1,-;l-;1"""':W: 777.z· 777.7-'
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GRAVEL PACKING
BENTONITE
SEAL
SLOTTED PIPE-----+s+--1 k---COARSE SANO OR
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shallow rock wells require screens to control the entry of soils or other1 deleterious materials into
the well. If the field geologist or engineer determines the need, the hole advanced into rock will
be over reamed to permit the installation of a Type II well assembly (described above) into the rock.
The stainless steel casing and screen will then be installed in the same rrianner as described above.
The Type III well design is illustrated on Figure 5-1.
5.3.2.2 End Plugs and Well Caps
The end plug and well cap will be flush threaded, Schedule 5, 304 stainless steel. Markings,
writing, or paint strips are not permitted on any of the materials. Well caps will be fined with a
hasp to enable securing with a padlock.
5.3.2.3 Adjustable Centralizers
The centralizer, if determined necessary by the on-site geologist, will be capable of
maintaining the casing and screen straight and plumb in the borehole during the well installation.
The material type will be stainless steel. No solvents or glues will be uJed.
5 .3 .2.4 Well Construction Materials
The filter pack will be preinstalled into the well screen by the manufacturer using No. I
standard, 98 percent pure silica, cleaned with potable water, and will havb a uniformity coefficient
of I to 3 and a specific gravity of 2.6 to 2.7. The size of the filter patk will be 6 to 20. The
' expansive bentonite seal will be composed of bentonite pellets that are 90 percent montmorillonite
' clay, 1/4 inch, with a bulk dry density of 80 lb/cu ft, a specific gravity of 1.2, and a pH of 8.5 to
' 10.5. Portland cement Type I will be used for the grout and will contain 3 percent bentonite. The
grout will be pumped into place under positive pressure in a single moncilithic effort. No incom-w-· ,., -~·:,.,,w,-:,•,,,-• •' . ,, ·, ... ,,_,,, .. -.. +,,, _____ .,.,_,,. ~,.,"!'' ~ plete well installations will be left open overnight. One.representativeisamj:,ie,each of filter pack ··•·•····•·· -"· .•.... ,"'r··· .. ,., ••• material, bentonite;• arididrilling,;waier will be collected and analyzed for all parameters. <,,' •,,. ', .. ,.,,,,, .c'.<«..c,:,,:.,.,.,.,.,
5.3.2.5 Type III Well Subcasing
The subcasing utilized for Type III (bedrock) well construction will be 8-inch-diameter black
iron. The subcasing will be completely encased in solid grout to preclude
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contaminants along the borehole. The conventional well assembly will be telescoped through the
subcasing into bedrock.
5.3.2.6 Security Casing
A flush-mounted, watertight 16-gauge steel protective well cover will be installed. The
padlocks will be brass, corrosion resistant, and keyed alike. The concrete surface pad will be 3 feet
by 3 feet by 6 inches according to ASTM C 150.
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5.3.2.7 Well Development
Well development will begin no sooner than 24 hours, but no later than 48 hours after
placement o~,t_he _grout by -~he. d~(li~t su?c~ntra;tor. q~iloJJ~~.t~\Y~i~foyil_l ~e(o~J!lfueo,~[ati¢Jl~c!l and, stage_d'\w1thimthe;fen~it'~1te;.l\l"~i'f<>rrfufure;d1spo~al:a The developme9t method will not introduce any type of contamination into the aquifer. Introduction of potable water during drilling
and development will be minimized. Samples of water introduced will be collbcted and analyzed
for all parameters to be sampled at that location. A written report will be rbquired describing ' reasons why any introduced water could not be recovered. Any water introduced will be recovered
to the maximum extent possible within a reasonable amount of time. The development process will remove,mosi0sediment:from.withinieach:well. Stabilization of pH, conductivit~, temperature, and
reasonably sediment-free (cltllr) water indicate proper development.
5.3.2.8 Lithologic Logs and Well Completion Diagrams
Figures 5-2 and 5-3 show the lithologic and well completion logs. These
' will be completed by the field hydrogeologist or engineer. Lithologic samples will
be collected every 5 feet and archived for future reference continuously until th6
water table is encountered in the deep borings and at 5-foot intervals thereafter!
Lithologic samples will be collected at 5-foot intervals in all shallow borings.
5.3.3 Groundwater Sampling
Prior to purging a well for sampling, water level and total well depth readings will be taken
from the top of casing (TOC). This measuring point will be located consistently o1p each well from permanently established reference marks. The reference point will be documented in field records. The measurement from the TOC to ground level will also be recorded. All watbr levels will be measured and recorded to the nearest 0.01 foot.
Water level measurements will be made using either a stainless steel tape or electrical water level indicator. The electrical water level indicator consists of a spool of dual c6nductor wire, a
I probe attached to the end, and an indicator. When the probe comes in contact with the water, the ' circuit is closed and a meter light and/or audio indicator attached to the spool will signal the
contact. Either piece of equipment used will be properly decontaminated between1 wells.
I In the event that wells are sampled where an oily layer is present, a clear bailer will be used to determine the thickness of the free phase layer. These wells should be sampl6d last to avoid possible cross-contamination of subsequent wells to be sampled.
All equipment entering the well will be decontaminated prior to and following well entry.
Clean. disposable latex gloves will be worn during all steps of groundwater samplilig.
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PROJECT: _____________ DATE:
CODE: -------------TIME:
METHOD: _____________ LOGGER: ___ -,-___ _
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5.3.3.1 Purging
Wells will be purged before taking samples in order to clear the well of stagnant water in the well casing that may not be representative of aquifer conditions. Wells will be purged until three to five times the volume of standing water store<! in the well have been rymoved and until the pH, temperature, and specific conductance measurements of the groundwater being developed stabilize. If a well is pumped dry, this constitutes an adequate purge and the (.yell can be sampled following the recovery. \
The wells will either be purged with a bailer or a pump. Standard, decontaminated, stainless steel hailers with new nylon rope will be lowered into the top of the water col1umn, allowed to fill . ... -'<"""· =--¥••· I and then removed. The water will be drummed,Jabelled;:and.stagecl on-site. A pump will be used to purge the higher producing wells. Only the intake li~e will be pliced into the\ water column. The inside and outside of the pump/pump head and associated piping will be washed with laboratory-grade detergent and tap water, followed by a tap water rinse to remove visibl~ soapy film, and a deionized water rinse between wells. \
In order to purge wells, the volume of water in the well will be calculated. To determine the volume, the following method will be used: measure the distance from the bottom of the well to the static water level, then measure the inside diameter of the well or casing. Obtain the volume of the well by the following formula:
Where
V = 3.1416 rh
h = depth of water in feet
r = radius of well in feet
V = volume of water in cubic feet
This volume multiplied by 7.48 will be the well volume in gallons.
The pumping rate of the pump used during well purging will be determined by collecting the flow of water from the pump in a bucket of known volume and measuring t~e time it takes to fill the bucket. The result will be flow rate in gallons per minute.
5.3.3.2 Groundwater Sample Collection Procedures
Following purging, samples will be collected using a closed-top Teflon® or stainless steel bailer. Samples for analysis of volatile.organic analytes will be collected first, e1xtractables next, then all other organics, and metals and other inorganics. All samples will be placC::d in coolers out of the sun and iced as soon as possible after collection. All equipment will be decoritarninated prior to the sampling of each well. When bailing, new foil or plastic sheeting will b~ placed on the I ground around each well to prevent contamination of sampling equipment during bailing in the event
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nylon cord and Teflon® coated wire will be discarded between wells. \
Unfiltered metals samples will be preserved with HNO3 to a pH of less than 2. Volatile
samples will be preserved with HCI tCJ:J5P!:Iz&frl€~~Miii!t~-\
Samples collected for radiation analysis (tritium and carbon 14 content) will be stored in a
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5.3.3.3 Determination of Groundwater Flow Direction and Velocity
I The site-specific groundwater flow conditions will be studied using two lines of investigation.
NCGS and USGS WRD publications and file data
Site well water levels
Slug tests will be performed to obtain hydraulic conductivity values for the residual soil unit. Slug tests will be performed in the field using the Hvorslev Method, as describ~d by Fetter (1988). The hydraulic conductivity values for the bedrock unit will be obtained by perfoiming isolated zone packer tests in sealed, open hole. The average flow velocity v is calculated by1 the relationship:
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_ ki v-"'8'
i = hydraulic gradient (assumed to be= I)
0 = effective porosity, obtained from geotechnical tests
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)
Table 5-1 lists the estimated QA/QC sample requirements.
5.5 EQUIPMENT AND SAMPLING SUPPLIES
Table 5-2 lists sample container requirements. Table 5-3 lists required
sampling equipment and expendable supplies. All sampling equipment will be constructed of stainless steel, glass, or Teflon®.
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Duplicates Field Equipment Trip Operable unit blanks blanks blanks•
Chemical waste disposal 9 5 5 16
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Groundwater 2 I I 6
a Volatile constituents only.
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(Water/Wastewater Samples)
Parameter number/name Container Preservation Max hold time
Table IA-Bacterial Tests:
1-4. Coliform, fecal and total P,G Cool 4°C, 0.008% Na2S2O3
5 6 hours
5. Fecal streptococci P,G Cool 4°C, 0.008% Na2S2O3
5 6 hours
Table lB-Inorganic Tests:
l. Acidity P,G Cool 4°C 14 days
2. Alkalinity P,G Cool 4°C 14 days
4. Ammonia P,G Cool 4°C, H2SO4 to pH<2 28 days
9. Biochemical oxygen demand P,G Cool 4°C 48 hours
ll. Bromide P,G None required 28 days
14. Biochemical oxygen demand P,G Cool 4°C 48 hours
carbonaceous
15. Chemical oxygen demand P,G Cool 4°C, H2SO4 to pH<2 28 days
16. Chloride P,G None required 28 days
17. Chlorine, total residual P,G None required Analyze immediately
21. Color P,G Cool 4°C 48 hours
23-24. Cyanide, total and amenable to P,G Cool 4°C, H2SQ4_to_pH<2,-0.6g--14-days-6
chlorination ascorbic acid 5
25. Fluoride P,G None required 28 days
27. Hardness P,G HNO3 to pH<2, H2SO4 to 6 months
pH<2
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(Water/Wastewater Samples) (continued)
Parameter number/name Container Preservation Max hold time
28. Hydrogen ion (pH) P,G None required Analyze immediately
31,43. Kjcldahl and organic nitrogen P,G Cool 4°C, I-12SO4 to pl-1<2 28 days
Metals:7
18. Chromium VJ PG Cool 4°C 24 hours
35. Mercury PG I-INO3 to pH<2 28 days
3. 5-8, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, PG I-INO3 to pl-1<2 6 months
26, 29, 30, 32-34, 36, 37, 45, 47, 51,
52, 58-60, 62, 63, 70-72, 74, 75.
Metals, except chromium VI and
mercury
38. Nitrate P,G Cool 4°C 48 hours
39. Nitrate-nitrite P,G Cool 4°C, I-12SO4 to pl-1<2 28 days
40. Nitrate P,G Cool 4°C 48 hours
41. Oil and grease P,G Cool 4°C, I-12SO4 to pH<2 28 days
42. Organic carbon P,G Cool 4°C, HCI or I-12SO4 to 28 days
pH<2
44. Orthophosphate P,G Filter immediately, Cool 4°C 48.hours
46._Oxygen,.dissolved-probe P,G None required Analyze immediately
47. Oxygen, Winkler P,G Fix on-site and store in dark 8 hours
48. Phenols P,G Cool 4°C, H2SO4 to pH<2 28 days
49. Phosphorus (elemental) P,G Cool 4°C 48 days
Table 5-2 40 CFR Part 136 Table II: Required Containers, Preservation Techniques, and Holding Times
(Water/Wastewater Samples) (continued)
Parameter number/name Container Preservation Max hold time
50. Phosphorus, total P,G Cool 4°C, H2SO4 to pH<2 28 hours
53. Residue, total P,G Cool 4°C 7 days
54. Residue, filterable P,G Cool 4°C 7 days
55. Residue, nonfilterable (TSS) P,G Cool 4°C 7 days
56. Residue, settleable Cool 4°C 48 hours
57. Residue, volatile Cool 4°C 7 days
61. Silica Cool 4°C 28 days
64. Specific conductance Cool 4°C 28 days
65. Sulfate Cool 4°C 28 days
66. Sulfide Cool 4°C add zinc acetate plus 7 days
sodium hydroxide 10 pH>9
67. Sulfite None required Analyze immediately
68. Surfactants Cool 4°C 48 hours
69. Temperature None required Analyze
73. Turbidity Cool 4°C 48 hours
Table I C--Organic Tests: 8 G, Teflon-Cool 4°C, 0.0Q8%_Na2-S2O3-5--14-days
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13, 18-20, 22, 24-28, 34-37, 39-43, G, Teflon-Cool 4°C, 0.008% Na2 S2O3
5 14 days
45-47, 56, 66, 88, 89, 92-95, 97. lined HCI to pH2 9
Purgeable halocarbons septum
6, 57, 90 Purgeable aromatic hydrocarbons "
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(Water/Wastewater Samples) (continued)
Parameter number/name
3,4, Acrolein and acrylonitrile
23, 30, 44, 49, 53, 67, 70, 71, 83, 85, 96,
Phenols 11
7, 38. Benzidines 11
14, 17, 48, 50-52. Phthalate esters 11
72-74. Nitrosamines 11· 14
76-82. PCBs 11 acrylonitrile
54, 55, 65, 69. Nitroaromatics and
isophorone 11
1, 2, 5, 8-12, 32, 33, 58, 59, 64, 68, 84, 86.
Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons 11
15, 16, 21, 31, 75. Haloethers 11
29, 35-37, 60-63, 91. Chlorinatedl----1-
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Container Preservation
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G, Teflon-Cool 4°C, 0.008% Na2 S20 3
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G, Teflon-Cool 4°C
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G, Teflon-Cool 4 °C, store in dark,
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G, Teflon-Cool 4°C, 0.008% Na2 S20 3
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7 days until extraction, 40
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7 days until extraction 13
7 days until extraction, 40
days after extraction
7 days until extraction, 40
days after extraction
7 days until extraction, 40
days after extraction
7 days until extraction, 40
days after extraction
7 days until extraction, 40
days after extraction
7 days until extraction, 40
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Parameter number/name Container Preservation Max hold time
Table lD--Pesticides Tests:
1-70. Pesticides 11 G, Teflon-Cool 4°C, 0.008% Na 2 S/)3
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Table I E--Radiological Tests:
1-5. Alpha, beta and radium P, G HNO3 to pH<2 6 months
Table II Notes
1Polyethylene (P) or Glass (G).
2Sample preservation should be performed immediately upon sample collection. For composite chemical samples each aliquot
should be preserved at the time of collection. When use of an automated sampler makes it impossible to preserve each aliquot,
then chemical samples may be preserved by maintaining at 4°C until composting and sample splitting is completed.
3When any sample is to be stripped by common carrier or sent through the United States Mails, 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 requirements 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 an.: the maximum times that samples may be
held before 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 the specific types of samples under study are stable for the longer time, and has received
a variance from the Regional Administer under Part 136.6(e). 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 knowledge exists
to show that this is necessary to maintain sample stability. See Part l36.3(e) for details.
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(Water/Wastewater Samples) (continued)
Parameter number/name Container Preservation Max hold time
Table II Notes (continued)
5Should only be used in the presence of residual chlorine.
6Maximum holding time is 24 hours when sulfide is present. Optionally all samples may be tested with lead acetate paper before
pH adjustments in order to determine if sulfide is present. If sulfide is present, it can be removed by the addition of cadmium
nitrate powder until a negative spot test is obtained. The sample is filtered and then NaOH is added to pH 12.
7Samples should be filtered immediately on-site before adding preservative for dissolved metals.
8Guidance applies to samples to be analyzed by GC, LC, OR GC/MS for specific compounds.
9Sample receiving no pH adjustment must be analyzed within 7 days of sampling.
1°rhe 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.
11 When the extractable analytes of concern fall within a single chemical category, the specified preservative and maximum
holding times should be observed for optimum safeguard of sample integrity. When the analytes of concern fall within two or
more chemical categories, the sample may be preserved by cooling to 4°C, reducing residual chlorine with 0.008% sodium
thiosulfate, storing in the dark, and adjusting the pH to 6-9; samples preserved in this manner may be held for 7 days before
extraction and for 40 days after extraction. Exceptions to this optional preservation and holding time procedure are noted in
footnote 5 (re: the requirement for thiosulfate reduction of residual chlorine), and footnotes 12, 13 (re: the analysis of benzidine).
12If I, 2-diphenylhydrazine is likely to be present, adjust the pH of the sample to 4.0± 0.2 to prevent rearrangement to benzidine.
13Extracts may be stored up to 7 days before analysis if storage is conducted under an inert (oxidant-free) atmosphere.
14For the analysis of diphenylnitrosamine, add 0.008% Na2S20 3 and adjust pH to 7-10 with NaOH within 24 hours of san1pling.
15The pH adjustment may be performed upon receipt at the laboratory and may be omitted if the samples are extracted within
72 hours of collection. For the analysis of aldrin, add 0.008% Na2S20 3•
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Instruments Personal Protective Sampling Supplies Decontamination
Equipment Suppies
HNU PID Tyvek suits Nylon rope Buckets
HNU Model 311 GC
Ballers Latex gloves Teflon coated wire Liquinox/ Alconox
Hand augers Respirator,; Vermiculite Isopropyl alcohol
Mixing bowls/spoons Cartridges Reference standards Analyte-free water
Purge pump Hard hats Preservatives Deionized water
Well sounders Steel toe boots Log books Spray bottles
Engineer's tape Protective eye wear AluminlDll foil Plastic sheeting
Conductivity meter Hearing protector,; Sharpies Brushes
pH meter Pens Plywood
Thermometer,; Polyethylene bags
Camera/film Trash bags
Sample containers Sample paperwork
Shipping coolers Duct tape
Calculator Strapping tape
Tools Ice
Drums Paper towels
Victoreen Model 190
radiation survey meter
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5.6 DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
All expendable and miscellaneous items that contact the sample will be made of inert
material (Teflon®, glass, stainless steel. etc.). Used expendable materials will be collected in plastic
garbage bags, and disposed of according to applicable regulations.
Whenever possible, sufficient equipment will be cleaned prior to mobilization and transported
to the field so that the entire investigation can be conducted without the need for field cleaning.
When equipment requires cleaning in the field, cleaning procedures will be conducted
in a predesignated area chosen to minimize potential cross contamination by airborne dust. All field
cleaning procedures will be documented in the field logbook. Following sample collection, sampling
equipment will be immediately rinsed with tap water.
Field decontamination residues will be collected and retained for later disposal. Disposal will
be based upon th~ analytical results obtained from the specific sampling locations.
5.6.1 General Procedures
The following steps will be used for decontamination of all field sampling and measuring
equipment. Prior to mobilization to the field:
1. Wash the equipment in a contaminant free location with hot tap water containing
laboratory-grade (Liquinox) detergent.
2. Rinse several times with potable water.
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Rinse glass or plastic equipment with IO percent reagent grade nitric acid solution.
This rinse should not be used on stainless steel equipment.
Rinse with analyte-free water and allow to air dry.
Rinse with pesticide-grade isopropyl alcohol and allow to air dry.
Wrap in clean aluminum foil to transport to the field.
Field cleaning procedures are as follows:
1. Wash the equipment in a relatively contaminant free location with potable water
containing laboratory-grade (Liquinox) detergent. Scrub with a brush to remove any
soil.
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This rinse should not be used with stainless steel equipment.
Rinse with analyte-free.
Rinse with pesticide grade isopropyl alcohol and allow to air dry. If air drying is
impractical, follow with two analyte-free water rinses.
Check for the presence of beta and gamma radiation with the field survey instrument,
above background levels.
Wrap in clean aluminum foil.
5.6.2 Drilling Rigs, Augers, Soil Borers, and Other Associated Large Equipment
All drilling rigs and associated large equipment will be cleaned and decontaminated prior to
mobilization to the designated site. All equipment will be inspected to insure that there are no fluids
leaking from gaskets or seals. Prior to initiation of drilling activities, and between sample locations,
the equipment will be cleaned in a designated decontamination area equipped with a plastic-lined
pit or other containment structure that will catch and contain all decontamination fluids. Decontami-
nation fluids will be stored in the adjacent staging area in labelled DOT-17 steel drums.
All portions of the equipment that will be over the borehole will be steam cleaned and wire
brushed to remove all rust, soil, and other material. The equipment will then be inspected to deter-
mine that no oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, etc., is present. All downhole and associated equipment
will be cleaned by the following procedure:
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Clean with tap water and Liquinox using a brush to remove particulate matter and
surface films. Stearn cleaning and/or high pressure hot water washing may be neces-
sary. Hollow equipment will be cleaned inside and out.
Rinse thoroughly with potable water.
Rinse thoroughly with analyte-free.
Rinse thoroughly with pesticide grade isopropyl alcohol and allow to air dry.
Check for the presence of beta and gamma radiation with the field survey instrument,
above background levels.
6. Wrap with aluminum foil or clean plastic wrap to store or transport.
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For all well casing, tremie tubing, etc., that arrive on-site with printing and/or writing on them, the printing and/or writing should be removed before step I above. Emery cloth or sandpaper can be used to remove the printing and/or writing. Most well material suppliers can supply materials without printing and/or writing if it is specified when the materials are ordered.
5.6.3 Cleaning Procedures for Analyte-Free Water Containers
Borosilicate glass containers will be maintained for the purpose of transporting analyte-free water only. These containers will be cleaned by the following procedure:
Wash containers thoroughly with hot tap water and Liquinox, using a bottle brush to
remove particulate matter and surface film.
Rinse containers thoroughly with hot tap water.
Rinse containers with 10 percent nitric acid.
Rinse containers thoroughly with tap water.
Rinse containers thoroughly with deionized water.
Rinse twice with pesticide-grade isopropyl alcohol and allow to air dry for 24 hours.
Cap with aluminum film, or caps with Teflon® liners.
Water will not be stored in the containers for longer than 3 days prior to mobilization to use in the field.
5.6.4 Heavily Contaminated Equipment
Sampling equipment that becomes contaminated to a degree that standard cleaning procedures outlined above are not effective shall be cleaned in a controlled location with acetone/hexane,
followed by standard cleaning methods. If equipment cannot be cleaned by this method, it will be discarded.
5.6.5 Well Development and Aquifer Property Measuring Equipment
All equipment used for well development will be decontaminated before and after use at each well. This will include, but is not limited to, decontamination of all pumps, purging bailers, and downhole piping. New rope will be used at each well location.
The decontamination procedures will be similar to those described for drilling equipment (steam clean, detergent wash, solvent rinse, organic-free water triple-rinse).
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5.6.6 Water Level Measurement Equipment
The electrical ( sounding) tape or steel tape used to measure water levels will be
decontaminated to avoid chemical cross contamination between wells before and after use at each
well in the following manner:
1. Wash with laboratory-grade detergent and tap water.
Rinse with tap water.
Triple-rinse with organic-free water.
2.
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4. Utilize the field survey instrument to check for the presence of beta or gamma
radiation, above background levels.
5. Place equipment in polyethylene bag for storage or transportation.
5.6.7 Sampling Jars and Containers
The outside of sampling jars and containers used for sending samples to the contract
laboratory will be decontaminated after the sample is taken and the lid is tight. Decontamination
procedures will consist of:
1. Scrub with detergent (Liquinox) solution and brush.
2. Rinse with potable water.
3. Check for the presence of radiation levels above accepted background levels.
Reclean the containers as necessary.
4. Place container in a polyethylene bag and seal.
A separate decontamination tub will be set up for these samples.
5.6.8 Personnel Decontamination
The personnel decontamination procedures to be used at the site will be performed at each
drilling location or other sampling sites before leaving the investigation areas. Each subcontractor,
will provide all protective clothing for its own personnel and the equipment necessary to comply
with decontamination procedures specified in the Site Health and Safety Plan. Personnel decontami-
nation will include a beta-gamma radiation survey, as described above.
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5.7 AIR QUALITY
Air monitoring is used to help establish criteria for work safety, to document potential exposures, and to determine protective measures for the public. An effective air surveillance
program, tailored to meet the conditions found at each work site, must be established to accomplish
these tasks. Air monitoring measures related to health and safety issues are described in the Site Health and Safety Plan. Basically, the type of monitoring required during investigation phases of hazardous waste operations is periodic monitoring (spot checking), typically with direct-reading instruments such as the HNU Model IOI or Photovac International MicroTip. The use of direct-reading instruments allows immediate feedback as to the appropriateness of the level of protective equipment being used, in particular the use of respirators.
5.8 RADIATION MONITORING
Two types of radiation detection and monitoring equipment will be employed: scintillation devices will be used for low level measurement on a site grid for waste characterization. A Geiger-Mueller device will be employed for initial sample screening and for worker health and safety protection. All the instrumentation utilized will be pre-calibrated by the manufacturer and will be direct-reading, providing immediate response in real time.
5.9 SURVEYING
All sampling locations will be surveyed for horizontal and vertical control by a state licensed surveyor using the procedures specified in SOPQAM Sections 7.2 and 7.3 (USEPA, 1991).
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SAMPLE HANDLING
6.1 SAMPLING RECORDS
Proper sample documentation is essential to data quality, and provides a means of identification cross reference to insure accurate interpretation of results.
6.1.1 Chain of Custody (COC) Documentation
After the sample is collected in the field and the outside of the sample container is
properly decontaminated. documentation for sample shipment is completed. A COC record
must be prepared per sample cooler to maintain the legal transfer of the sample from the field
team to the laboratory. The COC lists each sample in that cooler. The COC record is used to
record the custody of samples and will accompany samples at all times. The COC record will
contain the following information:
Project name;
Sampler(s) signature(s);
Site name and address
Sample ID number or location;
Date;
Time in local 24-hour designation;
Sample matrix;
Type of sample (grab or composite);
Brief description of station location;
Total number of sample containers and the total number of individual containers
for each type of analysis;
Sample tag number and comments;
Signature, date, and time of person relinquishing the samples, and of the person
receiving them;
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Air bill or freight number, if samples are shipped by a common courier.
The analyses listed on the COC serves as an official communication
to the laboratory of the particular analyses required for each sample and
provide further evidence that the COC is complete. COC records initiated in
the field will be placed in a plastic cover and taped to the inside of the
shipping container used for sample transport from the field to the laboratory.
Copies of these COC records will be kept with the sampling team should
questions arise. The laboratory will return the original signed COC records
with the data packages. Figure 6-1 shows an example of a COC record.
6.1.2 Sample Labels
Samples collected for transport off-site will be identified using a
standard sample tag and custody seal (Figure 6-2). The sample tags will be
sequentially numbered and will be accountable documents after they are
completed and attached to a sample or other physical evidence. The following
information shall be included on each sample tag:
Project or site name;
Field identification or sample station number and a brief description of the
sampling location;
Date and time of sample collection;
Designation of sample as a grab or composite
Type of sample (water, sediment, etc.);
Signature of the sampler(s);
Whether the sample is preserved or unpreserved, and the nature or the
preservative;
Type of analyses to be performed;
Relevant comments (color, odor, pH, etc.).
Split samples will be identified with tags containing identical information. Control
samples, such as blanks or spikes, will be recorded as such on the sample tags. "Blind" spikes
or duplicate samples will be given fictitious sample station numbers. The exact description of
all samples will be recorded in the field logbook.
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Sample labels may be completed prior to 1mt1at10n of field work except for the
signatures, sample date, and time. A signed and dated custody seal will be placed across the
container cap and the container will be sealed into a polyethylene bag to prevent cross
contamination during shipping.
6.2 SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Shipping containers will be secured with nylon of fiberglass reinforced strapping tape
and signed custody seals to ensure that the samples are not disturbed during transport. The
custody seals will be placed on the cooler so that the cooler cannot be opened without breaking
the seal.
Samples will be shipped in insulated containers with either freezer forms or ice. If ice
is used. it will be place in a container so that the water will not leak into the cooler as the ice
melts. The sample will be shipped within 24 hours of collection. An overnight express
company will be used, if necessary. Department of Transportation regulations will be followed
for packaging and sample shipping methods.
Upon sample receipt, the laboratory will sign and keep copies of the express air bill and
COC. The condition of the samples will be documented. If any breakage or discrepancy arises
between COC, sample labels, and requested analysis, the sample custodian will notify the field
team. Any discrepancy or improper preservation will be noted by the laboratory and will be
documented with the corrective action taken.
Samples being shipped to the selected mixed-waste analytical laboratory for radiation
parameters analyses will be pre-screened in the field, prior to packaging and placement in the
shipping container. No direct sampling of LLRW will be performed during the Remedial
Investigation activities described herein. Therefore, if any media samples are found to be
radioactively contaminated, only very low levels of residual radiation would be encountered.
The packaging, labelling, and shipment of media samples exhibiting radiation levels greater than
that of established normal site background values will be handled and shipped in conformance
with the applicable U.S. Department of Transportation regulations in 40 CFR Parts 100-189.
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INVESTIGATION DERIVED WASTE BANDUNG
AND DISPOSAL
. Waste will be generated as a by-product of the field investigation. The handling of waste generated on-site shall conform to all health and safety requirements, and all state, local,
and federal regulations. Types of wastes to be generated include:
Borehole drilling cuttings;
Wastewater from decontamination;
Purge water from well sampling; and
Disposable health and safety clothing and sampling supplies.
Waste material will be stored on-site in sealed drums until the initiation of remedial
activities. The waste materials may then be disposed of as normal solid waste if contaminant
concentrations do not exceed any state or federal regulatory limits for the type of waste in
question.
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The contracted laboratory utilized for T AL/fCL analyses will be required to meet the
guidelines for Quality Assurance/Quality Control described iri the USEP A Contract Laboratory
Program Statements of Work for;orgaiiics'andiinorgarucs .. • ~~-"""•"'• .,,·••,•••'' ""'"-•"c,,>,i' ,•,,,.,,._,, •.,,,:,:,,,,_ ·" e
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USEPA, 1991. Administrative Order by consent, EPA Docket No. 91-24-C.
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Assurance Manual, Athens, Georgia.
USEPA, 1991. National Functional Guidelines for Organic Data Review.
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