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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0003719_Field Parameter Checklist_20200624Regional Inspectors' Checklist for Field Parameters [This checklist is to be completed during regional plant inspections for Field Laboratories, denoted by certification numbers in the 5000s.] Facility Name: ,�, �,� (' ;; L �--� ," L NPDES #: Regional. Plant Inspector:-{tl(->1,;*(. �L "• , Regional Inspector Contact #: � q3 3 33 � Field Lab Certification #:.3 ', Region: Lab Contact: (Col-(,fej-l-ew. Date: I. Check the parameter(s) performed of this site for reporting purposes. [§otal Residual Chlorine (TRC) [Temperature (TEMP) ❑ Specific Conductivity (SC) P�H 2Dissolved Oxygen (DO) ❑ Settleable Residue (SETT) II. General Laboratory (note any exceptions in section XI) Are instruments, meters, probes, photometric cells, etc. maintained in good condition? glesF-1 No Are standards, reagents and consumables used within manufacturer expiration dates? [,'Yes ❑ No [TRC gel standard is exempt.] Date of sample collection* Time of sample collection* �� ✓ ✓' �` 4 r Sample collector's initials or signature_.__ Date of sample anal sis* Time of sample analysis* - Analyst initials or signature ✓ -'✓ 4� , Sample site (i.e., facility name, location, ID, etc.) Instrument ID V/ °� �` N/A Parameter Data qualifiers, when required *Date and time of sample collection and analysis may be the same Tor rn sau or on -site rneasuicinC[ILa. Total Residual Chlorine meter make and model: jC Is a check standard analyzed each dayof use? (Circle one: or liquid standard) des ❑ No What is the assi ned/observed value of the daily check standard? Is a 5-point calibration verification performed? Note date of last verification: I0 9-R- I es ❑ No Alternatively, does the lab construct a linear regression, using 5 standards, to calculate ['Yes El No results? Note date of last calibration curve constructed: True values: pg/L ❑ mg/L 90 4 ` S Obtained values. pg/L ❑ mg/L C_ 5 a What program are samples analyzed on? g Are results reported in proper units? Check one: [g /L ❑ m /L Yes ❑ No Are results reported between the facility's permit limit and the compliance limit of 50 pg/L? es ❑ No If value is less than the low standard, report as "<x", where x=low standard conc. Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection? Yes ❑ No pH meter make and model: Is the pH meter calibrated with at least 2 buffers per mfg's instructions each day of use? 0-Yes ❑ No Note buffers used: `74-- C Is the pH meter calibration checked with an additional buffer each day of use? -'Yes ❑ No Note check buffer used: Does the check buffer read within ±0.1 S.U. of the known value? [] Yes ❑ No Are the following items documented: Meter calibration? es ❑ No Check buffer readin (s)? [2-Yes ❑ No Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection? ['Yes ❑ No Are sample results reported to 0.1 pH units? Yes ❑ No m e—reerenceV. Teatmethod. _ What instrument(s) is used to measure temperature? Check all that apply: ❑ pH meter ❑ DO meter ❑ Conductivity meter ❑ Digital thermometer ❑ Glass thermometer Is the instrument/thermometer calibration checked at least annually against a NIST ❑ Yes ❑ No traceable or NIST certified thermometer? Are temperature corrections even if zeroposted on the instrument/thermometer? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are samples measured in situ or on -site? [REQUIRED - there is no holding time for ❑ Yes ❑ No temperature] Are sample results reported in degrees C? R Yes R No DO meter make and model: Y3:T,.;.,,_ Is the air calibration of the DO meter performed each day of use? es ❑ No Are the following items documented: Meter calibration? [2'Yes ❑ No Are samples analyzed within 15 minutes of collection? s ❑ No Are results reported in mg/L? Yes F1 No Conductivity meter make and model: Is the meter calibrated daily according to the manufacturer's instructions? Note standard ❑ Yes ❑ No used (this is generally a one -point calibration): Is a daily check standard analyzed? Note value: ❑ Yes ❑ No Are the following items documented: Meter calibration? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are samples analyzed within 28 days of collection? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are results reported in pmhos/cm (some meters displav equivalent uS/cm units)? I-1 Yes I-1 No Does the laboratory have an Imhoff Cone in good condition? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is the sample settled for 1 hour? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is the sample agitated after 45 minutes? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are the following items documented. - Volume of sample analyzed? Note volume analyzed: ❑ Yes ❑ No Date and time of sample analysis (settling start time)? ❑ Yes ❑ No Time of agitation after 45 minutes of settling? ❑ Yes ❑ No Sample analysis completion (settling end time)? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are samples analyzed within 48 hours of collection? ❑ Yes ❑ No Are results reported in ml/L? 1-1 Yes R No XI. Additional comments: Please submit a copy of this completed form to the Laboratory Certification program at: DWR Lab Certification, Water Sciences Section, 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC, 27699-1623 Electronic copies may be emailed to linda.chavis(,ncdenr.gov. Revision 09/11/2015