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ROY-OOPER
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NffCI EL S_ REGAN
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LDgDA CULPEPPER
Interim Direamr
Plant Manager
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NORTH CAROLINA
E vbvnmenral Quallry
December 18, 2018
Tracking Number: NOV-2018-MV-0170
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant WWTP
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the November 2018 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Violation
001 Effluent Temperature, Water Deg. Week ending 5 X week Frequency Violation
Centigrade (00010) 11/24/2018
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
D_EQ
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Janet Cantwell of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
7E617A38285848C...
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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ROY COOPER
C;Ovor%lor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secrerary
LINDA CULPEPPER
CkIryfior
Jerry Sisk
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qual"
April 18, 2019
SUBJECT: Compliance Sampling Inspection Report
Sevier Plant
NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Sevier Plant on
3/20/2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243. The findings and comments
noted during this inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report entitled
"Compliance Inspection Report".
There were no significant issues or findings noted during the inspection and therefore, a response to this
inspection report is not required.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Timothy Heim with the Water
Quality Regional Operations Section in the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500 or via email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 IF I 3 I NC0004243 111 12 I 19/03/20 I17
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number)
10:OOAM 19/03/20
17/12/01
Sevier Plant
630 American Thread Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Marion NC 28752
11:00AM 19/03/20
21/11/30
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Phillip Charles Pittman/ORC/828-756-4111/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jerry Sisk,PO Box 368 Marion NC 28752///
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Facility Site Review 0 Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Timothy H Heim ARO WQ//828-296-4665/
D—S,gned by:
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
NC0004243 I11 121 19/03/20 117 18 I S
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office performed a Compliance Sampling Inspection on March
20th, 2019 for BOD, COD, and TSS. Phillip Pittman (ORC) was present at the time of the inspection
and assisted with splitting the samples. The facility appeared in compliance with Permit NC0004243 at
the time of the inspection.
Effluent Split Sample Results from the Asheville Regional Laboratory (COD was measured by DEQ
Central Laboratory in Raleigh) are as follows:
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD-5-Day) = 4.9 mg/I
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) = 33 mg/I
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) = 11 mg/I
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Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 03/20/2019
Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Yes No NA NE
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ROY COOPER
covemor
K4ICHAEL S. RECAN
5eerekrr y
LINDA CULPEPPER
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Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 9759 1406
Return Receipt Reauested
John J Moss, Manager Plant
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0405
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
411M
NORTH CAROLINA
Eavfronmental Quafify
June 14, 2019
A review of the January 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Phenolics, Total Recoverable 1/15/2019 3.4 6.4 Daily Maximum Exceeded
(32730)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
N"NCarokisDepartment ofEnvironmental Quality I OivisionofWater Resourres
Ashevil ie Regional Office 1 2090 U.5. 70 if� imay I Sw nanoa, North CaroLaa 23773
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32S 29C-0800

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If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
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Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
7E617A38285848C...
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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DocuSign Envelope ID: B71B6705-3F48-400A-AAA4-B2207C34F7AF
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
5ecrekrry
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 9759 1390
Return Receipt Reauested
John J Moss, Manager Plant
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
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NORTH CAROL INA
€nV("nmeAUd Q=ftry
June 14, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LV-0404
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the April 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the violation(s)
indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Limit
Reported
Location
Parameter
Date
Value
Value
Type of Violation
001 Effluent
Phenolics, Total Recoverable
4/23/2019
3.4
4
Daily Maximum Exceeded
(32730)
001 Effluent
Phenolics, Total Recoverable
4/30/2019
1.7
3.86
Monthly Average Exceeded
(32730)
001 Effluent
Phenolics, Total Recoverable
4/30/2019
3.4
14
Daily Maximum Exceeded
(32730)
North Caroiina0epartn+entofEnvironmentalQuslBy I OivisionofWater Resourres
Ashevil ie Regonal Office 12090U.5.70ffgiyway I Sw nsnos, No rth CaroLaa 23773
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32S 2964500

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A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
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Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 60F409F8-2A4B-4C41-AFA3-5A4E377F873C
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Coats American Inc
Facility Name: Sevier Plant
Permit Number: NC0004243
County: McDowell
Case Number: LV-2019-0163
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
The discharge may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantifiable.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
The subject exceedance occurred on one daily (maximum) occasion during January, 2019.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
The discharge may be detrimental to the receiving stream but may not be immediately quantifiable.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost of rectifying damage is unknown as no damage to the surface water resource was documented or is
currently known.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown and would include, but not be limited to, the costs of
planning, designing and implementing wastewater treatment infrastructure improvements and/or operations
changes prior to the point at which system failure resulted in the subject exceedance.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The violation does not appear to be willful or intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
The permittee generally maintains compliance with permit limits and operational requirements.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$131.98
DocuSigned by:
7/12/2019 1 )'I-
Date G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ

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ROY COOPER
Governer
MICHAEL S. REGAT+I
5err'e[ary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
Certified Mail # 7017 2620 0000 9759 6852
Return Receipt Requested
Michael Cothran, Manufacturing Director
Coats American Inc - Sevier
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
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NORTH CAROL INA
€avirainmenral QualRy
July 12, 2019
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.l(a)(6)
and NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243
Coats American Inc
Sevier Plant
Case No. LV-2019-0163
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $381.98 ($250.00 civil penalty
+ $131.98 enforcement costs) against Coats American Inc.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the Discharge Monitoring Report
(DMR) submitted by Coats American Inc for the month of January 2019. This review has shown the subject facility to
be in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243.
The violations, which occurred in January 2019, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Coats American Inc violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES WW Permit No. NC0004243 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty maybe
assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143-215.1(a).
North Cam iins ❑epartrnent of Environmental Qvalrty I ❑ivismn of Water Resources
,AGheviile Regonal Office 12090 U.S.70 Ktghway I Swannanos, North Carolina 20773
"� MB 29G4500

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Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, I, G.
Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil penalty
assessment against Coats American Inc:
$250.00 1 of 1 violations of G.S. 143-215. 1 (a)(6) and Permit No. NC0004243, by discharging waste water
into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Daily Maximum for Phenolics, Total
Recoverable
$250.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$131.98 Enforcement Costs
$381.98 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 14313-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not include waiver
form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s).
Please submit payment to the attention of.
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in
the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing,
such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and
agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you
believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below.
In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision in the matter of
your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for payment, and
provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty
Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the
original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and
thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30) dgys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
Wastewater Branch
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617

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Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an administrative
hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file the petition with
the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is considered filed
when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative
Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state
holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided
the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 15013-23.2) is received in the
Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission. You
should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding . the filing fee and/or the details of the
filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Mr. William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Timothy Heim with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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Case Number:
Assessed Party:
Permit No.:
JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
LV-2019-0163
Coats American Inc
NC0004243
County: McDowell
Amount Assessed: $381.98
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the 'Request For Remission,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of this civil penalty.
You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in
evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting
remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual
statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14313-282.1(c), remission of a civil
penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply. Please check each factor that you
believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the
factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 14313-282.l(b) were wrongfully applied to the
detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Coats American Inc )
Sevier Plant )
PERMIT NO. NC0004243 ) CASE NO. LV-2019-0163
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $381.98 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Division
of Water Resources dated July 12, 2019, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive
the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of this civil
penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice
of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days from the receipt of the
notice of assessment.
This the day of 120
TELEPHONE

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ATTACHMENT A
Coats American Inc
CASE NUMBER: LV-2019-0163
PERMIT: NC0004243
REGION:
Asheville
FACILITY: Sevier Plant
COUNTY:
McDowell
LIMIT VIOLATION(S)
SAMPLE LOCATION: Outfall 001 - Effluent
Violation Report
Unit of Limit Calculated % Over
Violation Penalty
Date Month/Yr Parameter
Frequency Measure Value Value Limit
Type Amount
1/15/2019 1-2019 Phenolics, Total
Weekly Ibs/day 3.40 6.4 88.2
Daily $250.00
Recoverable
Maximum
Exceeded

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STATE
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nrwor Environmental Quality
Certified Mail # 7019 0700 0000 8867 5831
Return Receipt Requested
August 12, 2019
John J Moss, Manager Plant
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-PC-0575, NOV-2019-PC-0576
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the March, May and July 2019 Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the subject facility revealed
the violation(s) indicated below:
Reporting Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Date Type of Violation
U1, D1, D2 DO, pH, TRC, Tot. Hardness, Tot. Cu 3/31/2019 Failure to Sample
U1, D1, D2 DO, pH, TRC, Tot. Hardness, Tot. Cu 5/31/2019 Failure to Sample
U1, D1, D2 DO, pH, TRC, Tot. Hardness, Tot. Cu 7/01/2019 Failure to Sample
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's NPDES WW Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or
discuss overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business days after receipt of this Notice. A
review of your response will be considered along with any information provided on the submitted Monitoring
Report(s). You will then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
N"NCarokis0epartn+entofEnvironmentalQuality I OiNsionofWater Resourres
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems,
and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 6 in Section E, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
DocuSigned by:
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ForG. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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John J Moss, Manager Plant
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
STATE
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmenmf Qu0ty
October 29, 2019
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY(S)
Tracking Number: NOD-2019-MV-0086
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the August & September 2019 Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for the subject facility revealed the
deficiency(s) indicated below:
Monitoring Deficiency(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Monitoring
Date Frequency Type of Deficiency
001 Effluent Oxygen Demand, Chem. (High 8/3/2019 3 X week Frequency Violation
Level) (COD) (00340)
001 Effluent Temperature, Deg. C (00010) 9/7/2019 3 X week Frequency Violation
Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division of
Water Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The Asheville Regional Office encourages
you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into compliance.
If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact
Timothy Heim of the Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely, DocuSigned E�
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Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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STATE
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October 29, 2019
John J Moss, Manager Plant
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Tracking Number: NOV-2019-LM-0084
Permit No. NC0004243
Sevier Plant
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
A review of the September 2019 Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the
violation(s) indicated below:
Limit Exceedance Violation(s):
Sample
Location Parameter
Limit Reported
Date Value Value Type of Violation
001 Effluent Sulfide, Total (as S) (00745) 9/3/2019 6.8 9.9 Daily Maximum Exceeded
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct any noted problems. The Division of
Water Resources may pursue enforcement actions for this and any additional violations. If the violations are of a
continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial
construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent (SOC).
If you have any questions concerning this matter or to apply for an SOC, please contact Timothy Heim of the
Asheville Regional Office at 828-296-4500.
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G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Form
Tag
ID A
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AC27880
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Location
COATES AMERICA EFFLUENT
Description-
Location-----
Code:
; NC0004243
Date Received: l �� .b
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Priority
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❑ Routine
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.Water;�Matrix:
Surface
❑Ground
❑✓ Waste
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El Solution
'Location
❑River/Stream
❑Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑Monitoring Well
❑� Effluent
❑Field Blank
[_]Filter Blank
❑Other:
❑Lake
❑Canal
❑Water Supply
❑Influent
❑Trip Blank
—
Time Received: S�
DWR Region, ARO
(based on county)
DWR Office:
ARO
(or agency name)
Received By:
River Basin: CTB
Date:. 4/7/2016
Delivery_ State Courier
Method- = ❑Hand Delivery
❑Other:
'Visit ID (optional):
Time`. �� 10:20
❑Chlorine ❑De -chlorinated in Field
Sample ❑Grab Composite
Method: - ` ❑ Other:
Temperature on
Arrival (°C):
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
El Filtered in Field
n check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth:.
Collec s Comments tor' :I HG 1631 BOTTLE ID: 662HG84
Microbiology Parameters:.
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
Tin (Sn) µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg
Aluminum (AI)
pg/L
Titanium (Ti) µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn) µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
X
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other Parameters:
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field Parameters: Water Temp (°C): pH (s.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (pmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27880
North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
County:
Region:
River Basin
Emergency
COC Yes/No
COATES AMERICA EFFLUENT
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Collect Time:
10_20
Sample Matrix:
Wastewater
Sample Depth
NA
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Sample ID:
AC27880
PO Number #
16W4024
Date Received:
04/12/2016
Time Received:
08_15
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Delivery Method
NC Courier
Final Report Date:
5/6/16
Report Print Date:
05/06/2016
rinai mepori
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Units Method Analysis
CAS # AnaIVte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date
MET
7439-97-6 Hg 1631 1.00 4.66 ng/L EPA 1631 E 5/3/16
Validated by
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Division of Water Resources Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag (� 7]
ID B AC27882
Location
TRIB DOWNSTREAM SE LAGOON
' 'Desc'ription'
Location
Code
"Date
NC0004243B
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Received:"
County: MCDOWELL
Collector: JAARON
Priority
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❑Routine
❑� Compliance
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❑COC
❑Emergency
❑QA
Water,Matrix:
❑� Surface
El
El Waste
El Blank
❑Solution
. Location Type-
River/Stream
❑ Estuary
❑Stormwater
Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
[:]Field Blank
❑Blank
❑Other:
Lake
❑Canal
❑Water Sup ply
El Influent
❑Trip Blank
Time Received:
DWR Region:
ARO
(based on county)
DWR Office:
ARO
(or agency name),
C
Received By:'
River Basin: CTB
--Date:' 4/7/2016
State Courier
Delivery' ❑Hand Delivery
Method: .
❑Other:
Visit ID (optional):
Time: 11:15
�..
[—]Chlorine ❑De -chlorinated in Field
Sample OGrab Composite
Method: ❑Other:
TemFilter P erature on
Arrival °C : I
-
El Filtered in Field Dissolved analysis: mDIS"
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth:
Collector's Comments:) HG 1631 BOTTLE ID: 6B2HG86
i
Microbiology Parameters:
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
Tin (Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
Aluminum (Al)
pg/L
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total
µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
X
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other Parameters:
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:
Molybdenum (Me)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
c.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
"Field Parameters:': I Water Temp (°C): I pH (s.u.): I Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): I Conductivity (pmhos/cm): I Salinity (ppt):
Revision

AC27882
North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
County:
Region:
River Basin
Emergency
COC Yes/No
TRIB DOWNSTREAM SE LAGOON
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243B
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Collect Time:
11_15
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
Sample Depth
NA
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Sample ID:
AC27882
PO Number #
16W4026
Date Received:
04/12/2016
Time Received:
08_15
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Delivery Method
NC Courier
Final Report Date:
5/6/16
Report Print Date:
05/06/2016
rinal mepori
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Units Method Analysis
CAS # AnaIVte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date
MET
7439-97-6 Hg 1631 1.00 1.34 ng/L EPA 1631 E 5/3/16
Validated by
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag C
ID
AC27884
S\
Location
LIMEKILN DOWNSTREAM
Description:
Location
Code:
NC0004243C
—
Date Received:
County: MCDOWELL
;'Collector: ';JAARON
„ Priority:
❑Ambient
❑ Routine
❑� Compliance
❑ COC
❑ Emergency
❑QA
Water Matrix:
❑✓ Surface
El Ground
❑Waste
ElBlank
El Solution
-„Location Typer
❑✓ River/Stream
❑ Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑ Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
❑Field Blank
❑Filter Blank
❑other:
❑ Lake
❑Canal
El Water Supply
❑Influent
[:]Trip Blank
Time Received:
DWR Region: ARO
(based on county)
DWR Office:
ARO
(or agency name)
Received By:
River Basin: CTB
Date: 4/7/2016
Delivery State Courier
❑Hand Delivery
Method::
❑Other:
Visit ID (optional):
Time- 12:10
❑Chlorine ❑De -chlorinated in Field
Sampler ❑✓ Grab LIComposite
-':M6thod:'El Other:
Temperatuieon')
Arrival (°C):
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
El Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample,
Depth:
Collector's Comments:
menu: ( HG 1631 BOTTLE ID: 6B2HG88
Microbiology Parameters:.,
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals, Parameters:, . ,. .,, �,�„
... _:.,:. „
Tin(Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg
Aluminum (AI)
µg/L
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
µg/L
Antimony (Sb)
µg/L
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
Ng/L
Zinc (Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
Ng/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
µg/L
Boron (B), Total
µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
X
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
µg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
µg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
Ng/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Lead (Pb)
µg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters: _:
pH
s.u.
Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
µg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
Ng/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:._:.
Molybdenum (Mo)
Ng/L
Chlorophyll a
µg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
µg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
c.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg
Selenium (Se)
µg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
µg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
µg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
µg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
I Field Parameters: I Water Temp ('C): I pH (s.u.): I Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): I Conductivity (Nmhos/cm): I Salinity (ppt):
Revision

AC27884
North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
County:
Region:
River Basin
Emergency
COC Yes/No
LIMEKILN DOWNSTREAM
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243C
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Collect Time:
12_10
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
Sample Depth
NA
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Sample ID:
AC27884
PO Number #
16W4028
Date Received:
04/12/2016
Time Received:
08_15
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Delivery Method
NC Courier
Final Report Date:
5/6/16
Report Print Date:
05/06/2016
rinal I Cepori
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Units Method Analysis
CAS # AnaIVte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date
MET
7439-97-6 Hg 1631 1.00 1.02 ng/L EPA 1631 E 5/3/16
Validated by
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Form
Tag
ID D
AC27886
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Description: TRIB DOWNSTREAM NW LAGOON
. r,ocation Location
Code:
NC0004243D
Date Received: 2
County:, •,, MCDOWELL
Collector •,JAARON
Priority:
El
❑ Routine
❑� Compliance
p
❑ COC
❑Emergency
❑OA
Water Matrix:
^❑✓
❑� Surface
❑Ground
❑ Waste
El Blank
El Solution
,,Location Type:
River/Stream
❑Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
❑Field Blank
❑Blank
❑Other:
❑Lake
❑Canal
❑Water Supply
❑Influent
❑Trip Blank
Time,Received:�
DWR Region- ARO
( ty)
based on county)
DWR Office. ARO
or a
( agency y name)
Received By:
River Basin: CTB
Date:' - " 4/7/2016
State Courier
Delivery ❑Hand Delivery
Method:
❑Other:
Visit ID (optional),
Time: 12:45
[—]Chlorine [:]De -chlorinated in Field
Sample ❑✓ Grab Composite
Method: ' ❑Other:
Temperature on
TemFilter P
Arrival (°C):
Dissolved analysis. Enter 'DIS"
El Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth:
Collector's'Comments: HG 1631 BOTTLE ID: 6B2HG90
Microbiology Parameters:
MBAS (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
in (Sn) µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
Aluminum (Al)
pg/L
Titanium (Ti) µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
µg/L
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD: Biochemical oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn) µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
X
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other, Parameters:,
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet.Chemistry Parameters: : _
pH
s.u.
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrient's Parameters:
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
c.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field Parameters; I Water Temp (°C): I pH (s.u.): I Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): I Conductivity (pmhos/cm): I Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27886
North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
County:
Region:
River Basin
Emergency
COC Yes/No
TRIB DOWNSTREAM NW LAGOON
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243D
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Collect Time:
12_45
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
Sample Depth
NA
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Sample ID:
AC27886
PO Number #
16W4030
Date Received:
04/12/2016
Time Received:
08_15
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Delivery Method
NC Courier
Final Report Date:
5/6/16
Report Print Date:
05/06/2016
rinal mepori
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Units Method Analysis
CAS # AnaIVte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date
MET
7439-97-6 Hg 1631 1.00 2.45 ng/L EPA 1631 E 5/3/16
Validated by
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag E
ID
AC27888
c
Location TRIB DOWNSTREAM OUTFALL 7
Description:
Location
Code:
NC0004243E
Date Received:
County: MCDOWELL
Collector: JAARON
Priority:
❑ Ambient
❑ Routine
❑✓ Compliance
❑ coc
Emergency
❑OA
Water Matrix:
__ ___
❑� Surface
El Ground
❑ Waste
El Blank
El Solution
Location Type:
ORiver/Stream
El Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑ Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
❑Field Blank
❑ Filter Blank
❑Other:
❑Lake
❑Canal
❑Water Supply
❑Influent
❑Trip Blank
Time Received:
DWR Region: ARO
(based on county)
DWR Office: ARO
(or a en cY name)
)
Received By:
River Basin: CTB
Date: 4/7/2016
State Courier
Delivery
❑Hand Delivery
Method: ❑Other'
Visit ID (optional):
'Time: 14:10
❑Chlorine ❑De chlorinated in Field
Sample OGrab Composite
Method: ❑ Other:
Temperature on
P
Arrival (°C):
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS'
❑ Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth: __
Collector's Comments: HG 1631 BOTTLE ID: 6B2HG72
Microbiology Parameters:
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
Tin (Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg
Aluminum (AI)
µg/L
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
µg/L
Antimony (Sb)
µg/L
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
µg/L
Zinc (Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
µg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
µg/L
Boron (8), Total
µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
X
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
µg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
µg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
µg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other Parameters:
Lead (Pb)
µg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
µg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
µg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:
Molybdenum (Mo)
µg/L
Chlorophyll a
µg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
µg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADM]
C.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
µg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
µg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
µg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (1304)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
µg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field Parameters: I Water Temp (oQ: I pH (s.u.): I Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): I Conductivity (µmhos/cm): I Salinity (ppt):
Revision

AC27888
North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
County:
Region:
River Basin
Emergency
COC Yes/No
TRIB DOWNSTREAM OUTFALL 7
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243E
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Collect Time:
14_10
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
Sample Depth
NA
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Sample ID:
AC27888
PO Number #
16W4032
Date Received:
04/12/2016
Time Received:
08_15
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Delivery Method
NC Courier
Final Report Date:
5/6/16
Report Print Date:
05/06/2016
rinal mepori
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Units Method Analysis
CAS # AnaIVte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date
MET
7439-97-6 Hg 1631 1.00 2.37 ng/L EPA 1631 E 5/3/16
Validated by
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
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Tag F
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AC27890
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NC0004243F
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❑QA
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❑Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑ Monitoring Well
Effluent
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Filter Blank
❑Other:
❑Lake
[:]canal(based
El Water Supply
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❑Trip Blank
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Visit ID (optional):.
Time: " 15:05
❑Chlorine ❑De chlorinated in Field
.Sample - t; ❑� Grab Composite
'Method::';-: ❑
e
Temperature onOther:
p _
-Arrival -Arrival (°C):- "
Dissolved analysis: Enter"DIS"
El Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample
ss, Depth: -
'Collecfors: Comments:- HG 1631 BOTTLE ID: 662HG74
a
Microbiology Parameters:
MBAS (surfactants)
mg
Metals Parameters:.
Tin (Sn) µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg
Aluminum (AI)
pg/L
Titanium (Ti) µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD: Biochemical oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn) µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
X
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
.Organics, Parameters: .
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other Parameters:.:
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:-=�
Molybdenum(Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/1
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field Parameters: Water Temp (°C): pH (s.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (pmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27890
North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
County:
Region:
River Basin
Emergency
COC Yes/No
UPSTREAM LIMEKILN
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243F
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Collect Time:
15_05
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
Sample Depth
NA
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Sample ID:
AC27890
PO Number #
16W4034
Date Received:
04/12/2016
Time Received:
08_15
Labworks LoginlD
TASCENZO1
Delivery Method
NC Courier
Final Report Date:
5/6/16
Report Print Date:
05/06/2016
rinal I Cepori
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Units Method Analysis
CAS # AnaIVte Name PQL Qualifier Reference Date
MET
7439-97-6 Hg 1631 1.00 1.00 U ng/L EPA 1631 E 5/3/16
Validated by
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
Page 1 of 1

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
Inspector Fac Type
1 IN I 2 IF I 3 I NC0004243 111 12 I 14/08/05 I17
18 L Q j
19 L G] 201 I
211111 I I I I I I II I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I I I I I
I II I I I I I f6
Inspection
Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA
----------------------
Reserved -------------------
671
70 Iu I 71 I —n I 72 I n, I
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73 I I 174 751 I I I I I I I80
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number)
10:OOAM 14/08/05
12/04/01
Sevier Plant
US Hwy 221 N
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Marion NC 28752
11:00AM 14/08/05
14/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jerry Sisk,PO Box 368 Marion NC 28752///
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers
Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page#

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
NC0004243 I11 121 14/08/05 117 18 JBI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The week of 8-4-14 chronic toxicity samples (Ceriodaphnia dubia) were split with Coats staff Phillip
Pitman and Sara Hudgins. The samples submitted to the DWR lab passed.
Coats samples were submitted to Water Tek (Research and Analytical Lab) which also passed.
Refer to memo dated September 15, 2014 from Aquatic Toxicology Branch.
Page#

Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 08/05/2014
Other
Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Type: Bioassay Compliance
Comment: Chronic toxicity samples were split with Coats. See summary.
Yes No NA NE
Page#

A�
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
December 4, 2013
Jerry Sisk
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Sevier Plant WWTP
Permit No: NC0004243
McDowell County
Dear Mr. Sisk:
On October 22, 2013, I conducted a compliance evaluation inspection of the wastewater facilities at Coats
American. Present during the inspection were Phillip Pittman and Sara Hudgins. The facility currently appears
to be compliant with permit NC0004243. However, during this inspection and noted at previous inspections,
the clarifiers needed work. As noted below in photo #1 the weirs had deteriorated to a point of being ineffective.
Photo# 1
Water Quality Regional Operations — Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wgtws
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

Page Two
Coats American
December 4, 2013
During the inspection new weirs were onsite, but had not been installed. Since the inspection Coats American
has installed the new weirs as noted in photo #2.
Photo#2
Your attention to the clarifiers is appreciated. Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional
observations and comments. If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Linda Wiggs
Environmental Senior Specialist
Asheville Regional Office
Enc. Inspection Report
cc: Phillip Pittman, ORC (e-copy)
Central Files
Asheville Files
G:\WQ\SWP\McDowell\Wastewater\Industrial\Coats 04243\CEL0ct2013.Ltr.doc

Coats
• North America
December 5, 2019
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Water Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC. 28778
Reference: Coats American, Inc.
Division of Water Resources- Civil Penalty Assessment
Case Number PC-2019-0049
Permit No. NCO004243
Sevier Plant WWTP
McDowell County
Received Date: December 5, 2019
Mr. G. Landon Davidson,
Coats North America
PO Box 368
630 American Thread Road
Marion, NC 28752
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
This letter is in response to the Division of Water Resources Civil Penalty Assessment letter
dated September 13, 2019 and received at the Coats American (Coats) facility on December
5, 2019. The letter references reporting violations for failure to report quarterly instream
monitoring results for the parameters as specified in permit condition A. (2) for the first two (2)
quarterly reporting periods of 2019.
In accordance with Option 2 as stated in the letter, Coats is submitting a request for remission
or mitigation of the civil penalties as assessed.
The site ceased the quarterly instream monitoring for all parameters following receipt of a letter
(enclosed) from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality dated February 5,
2019 that authorized the site to discontinue the quarterly instream monitoring for total
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, per permit condition A. (4). Prior to this, the
quarterly instream monitoring for all parameters had been conducted as required by the permit.
Upon receipt of the Notice of Violation (NOV) dated August 12, 2019, and in consultation with
Mr. Tim Heim of the Asheville Regional Office, the site immediately resumed the quarterly
instream monitoring for the parameters as required in permit condition A. (2) and has
completed the monitoring for the third and fourth quarters of 2019.
Further, Coats has invested in a compliance assurance digital platform that identifies legal
requirements regarding environmental permits and licenses and allows the creation of
compliance related tasks, such as the quarterly monitoring. The Coats compliance system
identifies the task based on the required frequency, such as quarterly for the instream
monitoring, and assigns it to the responsible person. The responsible person is required to
complete the task by the due date and enter evidence of the completion before closing the

task in the system. Once completed, the compliance system automatically generates a new
task based on the established frequency and assigns it to the responsible person. Enclosed is
a copy of the compliance task as an example.
Additionally, in support of Coats request for remission or mitigation of the civil penalties, the
noted violations were not committed intentionally or willfully and there was no documented
damage to the surface waters or is there any currently known to exist.
Coats takes every effort maintain compliance with all environmental permit limits and
operational requirements and is committed to compliance assurance as a key performance
indicator for the company.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or need any further
information.
Sincerely,
Signature
Michael Cothran
Manufacturing Director
Coats American, Inc,- Sevier
michael.cothran(@coats.com
828-756-4111 extension 3272
Date: I 1 9 6'�
cc: Tim Heim, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality
John Moss, Facilities Maintenance Manger- Coats North America
Todd Wegenast, Environmental Compliance Manager- Coats North and Central America

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Pat McCrory
Governor
T ;�r
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
August 7, 2015
Mr. John J. Moss
Coats American Inc.
Sevier Plant
P.O. Box 368
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject: Environmental Response and
Recommendations Report Review
Sevier Plant/ Coats American WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0004243
McDowell County, N.C.
Dear Mr. Moss:
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) received the
Environmental Response and Recommendations Report (Report) produced for Coats American,
Inc. (Coats) by its consultant, ERM, Inc. (ERM) on July 20, 2015. The Report describes the
emergency response, follow-up actions, source analysis and planned future actions relevant to
Coats American, Inc. and the July 2015 fish kill event on the North Fork of the Catawba River.
The Asheville staff of the NCDENR Division of Water Resources (DWR) has completed its review
of the Report and offers the following comments:
1. Page 2, Paragraph 1, Line 4: Clarification — DENR field staff observed no dead fish, but
did observe dead amphibians upstream of the confluence of the LIT with Limekiln Creek.
2. Page 2, Paragraph 1, Lines 9 & 10: Clarification indicated that the substance had no
dissolved oxygen and a high pH (11.4).
3. Page 2, Paragraph 1, Line 10:. DENR field staff did not observe elevated pH and low
dissolved oxygen in Limekiln Creek and the. North Fork River, otherwise known as the
"fish kill area. The only anomalous readings were within the water impounded
immediately above the beaver dam.
4. Page 6, Paragraph 3, Lines 3 & 4: Clarification — DENR field staff observed dead frogs
(not fish) upstream of the beaver dam.
North Carolina Division of Water Resources —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet: hftp:l/portal.ncdenr.oig/web/wq/
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmativeRction Employer

Mr. John J. Moss
August 7, 2015
Page 2 of 5
5. Page 6, paragraph 5, Line 1: Seepage was observed on the west and south sides of the
aeration basin and equalization basin. What assessment activities and corrective action
are being proposed for the seepage associated with the wastewater treatment lagoons?
6. Page 7, Paragraph 2; Line 1: Verify the status and origin of the abandoned pipes on the
footbridge and include this information in the forthcoming report from ERM.
7. Page 7, Paragraph 5, Line 8: Make reducing the potential for confusion amongst facility
personnel regarding floor. and other potentially applicable drains a focus in future
updates to the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). During the emergency
response, DENR field staff questioned plant personnel about the number of storm water
drains connected to outfall SW-007. Plant personnel erroneously indicated only two
storm drains in the east parking lot were connected to SW-007. Figure 5 of the ERM
report indicates 13 external storm drains connected to Outfall SW-007. Identify
opportunities to improve facility personnel's knowledge and understanding of the drain
system and applicable components.
8. Page 8, Paragraph 2, Line 2: include any additional findings on the use of water
-treatment chemicals (biocides, etc.) in the water storage pond area in the forthcoming
report from ERM.
9. Page 8, Paragraph 3, Line 2: The ash pond retains storm water and water. filtration
backwash water. The discharge of water filtration backwash into the coal ash basin is
not authorized under the current permit (closed -loop, recycle system). The practice of
discharging backwash water to the coal ash basin must be eliminated immediately.
10. Page 9, Paragraph 2, Line 1: How was it determined that,,' the grass "burns" were not
chemical in nature? Can photos be provided? How will ERM confirm that the area was
not impacted by a "spill"?
11. Page 9, Paragraph 3, Line 3: Chiller blow -down and cooling water should be routed to
the WWTP or permitted under wastewater discharge pursuant to the NOV/NRE. All
cooling water (cooling tower, chiller room, boiler room, etc.) shall be directed to the
wastewater treatment plant or permitted under NCG500000. All water treatment water
(plant filtration, water storage pond, backwash, etc.) shall go to WWTP or be permitted
under NCG590000.
12. Page 10, Paragraph 4, Line1: Provide further detail on what chemicals are being stored
in the external chemical storage area. Are there any containment measures currently in-

r
Mr. John J. Moss
August 7, 2015
Page 3 of 5
place for the external chemical storage area? Does natural site topography in the
external chemical storage area allow water. to drain towards a nearby storm water
discharge?
13. Page 10, Paragraph 5, Line 1: describe what chemicals (and quantity) are being stored in
the internal chemical storage area.
14. Page 10, Paragraph 5, Line 10: Include additional detail on the vertical caustic storage
tank, caustic transfer station, and associated piping in the forthcoming report from
ERM. Has the integrity of the caustic piping been verified?
15. Page 10, Paragraph 6, Line 1: Please explain the location and function of the water
settling basins. What chemicals are used for this process? How are these basins cleaned
and maintained?
16. Page 10, Paragraph 7, Line1: Is there potential for an internal plant spill to migrate
underneath the external walls and be conveyed through the roof drains (at ground level)
to the storm -drainage system?
17. Page 11, Paragraph 3, Bullet 3: What approximate quantities of the listed chemicals are
stored in the water filtration plant? Provide a narrative describing in detail the chemicals
and processes used in the filtration plant. Include the measured or estimated quantities
of water being used for processing and that being sent to the storage ponds? What is
the estimated yield of the supply well?
18. Page 11, Paragraph 5, Bullet 1: What cleaning chemicals are stored/used in this area?
Describe in detail the process used for cleaning the bird droppings. Your description is to
include, but not be limited to, names of staff involved in cleaning, chemicals used,
amounts of chemicals used, time of the event, duration of the event, amount of water
used, etc.
19. Page 12, Paragraph 2, Line 7: What is the status of the floor drain connection project?
Do any additional areas of the facility have floor drains with the potential for
connections to areas other than the WWTP? Confirm that an updated floor drain plan
will be produced as part of the SWPPP.
20. General Comment: How are caustic chemicals introduced and used in production? For
example, how are the caustic chemicals delivered to the plant (including quantities);
how and where are they off-loaded; and how are they (chemicals) introduced into the

Mr. John J. Moss
August 7, 2015
Page 4 of 5
various production processes (i.e. piping or by hand)? In addition, what is the estimated
daily use (volume) of caustic chemicals in the production process?
21. General Comment: In the forthcoming ERM report, you are to include an estimate of the
amount of caustic that would have potentially caused an event of this magnitude?
22. General Comment: Provide a schedule for the Inventory Loss Evaluation and
forthcoming report from ERM.
23. Page 13, Paragraph 4, Line 4: Report states that, potential for berm failure is low
(wastewater treatment), yet numerous large tree roots are assumed to penetrate the
berm and could compromise structural integrity if they die/rot etc. Has this been
considered as a failure mechanism? Remove all woody vegetation from the slopes of the
berm. Visually inspect the entire impoundment daily.
24. General Comment: Has the. former sludge drying bed area been assessed as a potential
contributing factor for this event? Please provide a narrative of the historical use of this
area including dates of active use, and an estimate of remaining sludge material
25. General Comment: Provide a timeline for proposed future assessments and reports. I
26.Page 15, Bullet 6: Evaluate ponds to verify if the discharge complies with both storm
water and wastewater regulations.
27. Page 15, Bullet 7: How will inspections be performed, and what is the proposed
mechanism for triggering less frequent inspections?
28. General Comment: According to Figure 5, Outfall SW-007 runs underneath the plant at
two locations. Is there any evidence of spills in these areas? Are there any operations
involving caustic chemicals present in these two locations? Is there any evidence of
potential connections between these two internal locations and Outfall, SW-007? Is a
camera evaluation of the pipe leading to Outfall SW-007 where it runs under the facility
being considered?
29. General Comment: In the forthcoming report, you are to summarize all existing
analytical data (e.g., PAHs, metals, etc.) collected since the fish kill event initiation,
provide maps as needed to represent data locations, and provide a narrative evaluating
the results. The narrative. is to include an evaluation of the source of constituents
detected, a comparison to applicable regulatory cleanup levels, an evaluation of the 1j

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Mr. John J. Moss
August 7, 2015
Page 5 of 5
-- potential for impact to groundwater and/or surface water and recommendations with
`— regard to additional sampling or corrective measure.
30. General Comment: Provide a narrative as an addendum
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-
4500.
Sincerely, -
y
Timothy Heim, P.E. Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Regional Operations, DWR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
DEMLR ARO Stormwater
MSC 1617=Central Files -Basement
WQ Enforcement/ NPDES Point Source Branch
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ND
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2
4/7/2016
4/7/2016
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3
4/7/2016
30,000
10,000
4/7/2016
21,000
24,000
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ND
ND
ND
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4/7/2016
4/7/2016
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6,900
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ND
ND
ND
ND
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4/7/2016
4/7/2016
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10/7/2015
22
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ND
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0.45
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0.066
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10/8/2015
17
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<10
<2
<1
<1
18,000
<10
<10
<10
Dissolved
<50
<10
<2
40
<50
<0.5
<5
<50
<2
90
<2
33
<10
<2
<1
<1
18,000
<2
<10
<10
1.4
ND
1.2
ND
4.53
Total
490
ND
0.75
7
ND
ND
0.54
ND
7.5
260
ND
14
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
1.1
1.7
ND
ND
ND
ND
Total
260
< 10
< 2
< 10
< 5
< 0.5
< 5
< 50
< 2
57
< 2
26
0.00237
< 10
< 2
< 1
< 1
7,600
< 2
< 10
50
Dissolved
59
<10
<2
<10
<5
<50
<0.5
<5
<50
<2
<50
<2
15
<10
<2
<1
<1
7,100
<2
<10
40
Dissolved
86
<10
<2
<10
<5
<0.5
<5
<50
<2
<50
<2
18
<10
4
<1
<1
7,600
<2
<10
39
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
Total
100
ND
ND
5.4
ND
ND
ND
1.3
ND
6.7
ND
ND
ND
ND
3.4
ND
0.089
ND
0.057
0.614
Total
540
ND
0.89
52
0.13
0.1
1.1
0.55
6.5
1,400
1.6
25
0.066
1.3
ND
ND
ND
2.2
30
ND
0.05
ND
0.036
0.212
Total
2,300
2.3
75
0.21
3.2
8.7
3,700
3.8
74
0.087
3.0
5.5
ND
19
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
Total
1,200
6.9
120
ND
ND
2.8
4.2
28,000
3.3
690
0.051
2.1
2.8
ND
28
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
Total
710
4.7
120
ND
0.093
1.9
4.1
32,000
2.8
1,000
0.053
2.6
2.8
ND
44
ND
ND
ND
ND
ND
Total
260
< 10
< 2
< 10
< 5
< 0.5
< 5
< 50
< 2
57
< 2
26
0.00237
< 10
< 2
< 1
< 1
7,600
< 2
< 10
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86
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<2
<10
<5
<0.5
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<50
<2
<50
<2
18
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7,600
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59
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<50
<0.5
<5
<50
<2
<50
<2
15
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Division of Water Resources
September 15, 2014
MEMORANDUM
To: Landon Davidson
Surface Water Protection, ARO
Through: Cindy A. Moore
Supervisor, Aquatic oxicology Branch
t�
From: Carol Hollenkamp
Quality Assurance O ricer, Aquatic Toxicology Branch
Subj ect: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Coats American -Sevier Plant
NPDES Permit # NC0004243/001
McDowell County
The aquatic toxicity test using 24-hour flow -proportional composite samples of effluent discharged from
Coats American -Sevier Plant has been completed. Coats American -Sevier Plant has an effluent discharge
permitted that is 2 million gallons per day (MGD) entering the North Fork of the Catawba River (7Q 10 of
18.00 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on August 5 by Linda Wiggs and facility
representatives Sara Hudgins and Phillip Pittman and on August 7 by Andrew Moore and facility
representatives Sara Hudgins and Phillip Pittman for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass -fail toxicity
test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass fail
Test Concentrations 15%
Test Result
Pass
Control Survival
100%
Control Mean Reproduction
24.3 neonates
Test Treatment Survival
91.7%
Treatment Mean Reproduction
23.7 neonates
First Sample pH
7.76 SU
First Sample Conductivity
240 micromhos/cm
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
<0.10 mg/L
Second Sample pH
7.68 SU
Second Sample Conductivity
253 micromhos/cm
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
<0.10 mg/L
Test results for the above samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality
impacts on receiving water. These samples were split and sent to Research and Analytical Laboratories.
The chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test run by Research and Analytical Laboratories also
resulted in a pass. Please contact us if you have any questions or if further effluent toxicity monitoring is
desired. We may be reached at [phone].
Basin: CTB30
cc: Central Files
Chuck Cranford, ARO
Linda Wiggs, ARO
Aquatic Toxicology Branch Water Sciences Section

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 14, 2018
Mr. John Moss
Facilities Engineering Manager
Coats America Sevier Plant
630 American Thread Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Moss:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
The Division has reviewed the May 31, 2018 request from Bruce D. Reilly, PE with Civil &
Environmental Consultant, Inc., on behalf of Coats America for concurrence from the Division on the
non -applicability of the floodplain requirement stated in 15A NCAC 18A .1950(i) for proposed
maintenance activities in Coats America's Sevier Plant WWTP in McDowell County. Specifically,
North Carolina Administrative Code states that wastewater treatment plants shall not be located in
areas subject to frequent flooding, and mechanical or electrical components of treatment systems shall
be above the 100-year flood level. Mr. Bruce D. Reilly, PE with Civil & Environmental Consultant,
Inc. wrote DEQ in May and stated that the Coats America Sevier Plant WWTP was constructed in the
100-year floodplain prior to the effective date of the requirement stated in 15A NCAC 18A .1950(i),
and the maintenance activities, namely the removal of sludge from the equalization and aeration
lagoons and the replacement/upgrade of selected mechanical components are critical for the Sevier
Plant WWTP to continue to operate in compliance with their NPDES permit.
Based on this information, the Division agreed to issue this letter acknowledging the non -applicability
of the floodplain requirement for the above maintenance activities in the equalization and aeration
lagoons; however, the Division would also like to recognize that good engineering practices would be
to upgrade treatment at the facility in order to protect for a 100-year flood event and for Coats America
to take steps necessary to prevent flooding and equipment damage that could result in permit violations
if unprotected. Please be aware, the maintenance activities and rehabilitation of the equalization and
aeration lagoons shall follow the design criteria requirements specified in 15A NCAC 02T. 0505 (d)
through (h). In addition, good engineering practices suggest raw water filtration solids be settled and
disposed of on a routine basis.
If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact me at [phone]
or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Bing BEngineer
NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
CC: Landon Davidson (Asheville Regional Office)
Bruce D. Reilly, PE (Senior Project Manager, CEC)
Todd Wegenast (Coats Regional Environmental Manager)
Troy Doby, PE (DWR/Non-discharge Permitting)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 14, 2018
Mr. John Moss
Facilities Engineering Manager
Coats America Sevier Plant
630 American Thread Road
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Moss:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
The Division has reviewed the May 31, 2018 request from Bruce D. Reilly, PE with Civil &
Environmental Consultant, Inc., on behalf of Coats America for concurrence from the Division on the
non -applicability of the floodplain requirement stated in 15A NCAC 18A .1950(i) for proposed
maintenance activities in Coats America's Sevier Plant WWTP in McDowell County. Specifically,
North Carolina Administrative Code states that wastewater treatment plants shall not be located in
areas subject to frequent flooding, and mechanical or electrical components of treatment systems shall
be above the 100-year flood level. Mr. Bruce D. Reilly, PE with Civil & Environmental Consultant,
Inc. wrote DEQ in May and stated that the Coats America Sevier Plant WWTP was constructed in the
100-year floodplain prior to the effective date of the requirement stated in 15A NCAC 18A .1950(i),
and the maintenance activities, namely the removal of sludge from the equalization and aeration
lagoons and the replacement/upgrade of selected mechanical components are critical for the Sevier
Plant WWTP to continue to operate in compliance with their NPDES permit.
Based on this information, the Division agreed to issue this letter acknowledging the non -applicability
of the floodplain requirement for the above maintenance activities in the equalization and aeration
lagoons; however, the Division would also like to recognize that good engineering practices would be
to upgrade treatment at the facility in order to protect for a 100-year flood event and for Coats America
to take steps necessary to prevent flooding and equipment damage that could result in permit violations
if unprotected. Please be aware, the maintenance activities and rehabilitation of the equalization and
aeration lagoons shall follow the design criteria requirements specified in 15A NCAC 02T. 0505 (d)
through (h). In addition, good engineering practices suggest raw water filtration solids be settled and
disposed of on a routine basis.
If you have any questions, or require any additional information, please contact me at [phone]
or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Bing BEngineer
NPDES Complex Permitting Unit
CC: Landon Davidson (Asheville Regional Office)
Bruce D. Reilly, PE (Senior Project Manager, CEC)
Todd Wegenast (Coats Regional Environmental Manager)
Troy Doby, PE (DWR/Non-discharge Permitting)
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 30, 2017
Mr. John Moss
Facilities Engineering Manager
Coats American
630 American Thread Road
Marion, NC 28752
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. Jay Zimmerman
Interim Director
Subject: Final NPDES Permit Renewal
Permit NC0004243
Coats American -Sevier Plant
McDowell County
Class 3 Facility
SIC Code 2269
Dear Mr. Moss:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your application for renewal of the subject permit.
Accordingly, we are forwarding the attached NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007
(or as subsequently amended).
Responses to Permittee's comments on draft permit:
• Current 3/Week monitoring is applied to BOD, COD, TSS and pH, and cannot be reduced
based on the review of past 5-year effluent data.
• Division does not specify month for quarterly monitoring, and the Permittee can conduct
all quarterly monitoring in conjunction with Toxicity monitoring.
• No Authorization to Construct is required for the use of Ozone for disinfection.
The following changes were made to the draft permit sent to you on August 9, 2017:
Limitations for total residual chlorine (TRC) were corrected from 28 µg/L to 17 µg/L [See
A. (1)].
• Footnote for total copper sampling was added in Special Condition A. (2) Instream
Monitoring Requirements [See Footnote 2].
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919 807 6300

Page 12
• Special Condition A. (4) was modified to include requirement to submit report
summarizing results from 12 sampling events in the first year. Please review carefully.
The final permit maintains the following significant changes identified in the letter sent on
August 9, 2017:
• Receiving stream (North Folk Catawba River) has been reclassified from class C to class
WS-IV on July 1st, 2017. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0200, limitation for total
PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) was added to the permit as required for WS-
IV waters [See A. (1)].
• Special condition A. (4) was added for total PAHs monitoring requirement. If the first four
samples all show total PAHs less than detection, at detection level of 0.5 µg/L, monitoring
for total PAHs can be eliminated. If total PAHs is detected in any of these four sampling
events, quarterly testing is required until expiration of this permit.
• Limitations for total chromium were changed from 1.75 lbs/day to 1.3 lbs/day for monthly
average, and from 3.5 lbs/day to 1.6 lbs/day for daily maximum based on hexavalent
chromium limits in accordance with 15A NCAC 2B 0200 to assure no water quality
standard is exceeded [See A. (1)].
• Instream monitoring at upstream and downstream Limekiln Creek has been added to the
permit due to potential exceedance of surface water standards [See A. (2]
• Effluent data for copper did not demonstrate reasonable potential to exceed applicable
water quality standards/criteria, but the maximum predicted concentration was greater
than 50% of the allowable concentration. Monitoring for total copper was changed to
quarterly in this permit [See A. (1)].
• Monitoring for chlorides has been removed from Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements [See A. (1)] based on no reasonable potential to exceed water quality
standards.
• Some of the wording has changed in Special Condition A. (3), Chronic Toxicity Permit
Limit, please review each paragraph carefully.
• One effluent sample reported for silver was less than detection, at a detection level of less
than 5 µg/L. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2B .0500 all test procedures must produce
detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and all data
generated must be reported to the approved detection level or lower reporting level of the
procedure. Currently, DWR's laboratory identifies the Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL)
for silver at < 1 µg/L. The allowable discharge concentration for your facility is 0.41 µg/L.
Therefore, future sampling for silver should analyze down to the lower reporting level of
the procedure or PQLs as listed above. No limits or additional monitoring requirements
for silver were added to the permit at this time.
• The NC 2007-2014 Water Quality Standard (WQS) Triennial Review was approved by the
NC Environmental Management Committee (EMC) on November 13, 2014. The US EPA
subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016 with some exceptions. The NC

Page 13
Division of Water Resources NPDES Permitting Unit is required to implement the new
dissolved metal standards in all permits public noticed after April 6, 2016. The new
standards for most metals include acute standards. Further, the freshwater standards for
several metals are expressed as the dissolved form of the metals, and seven metals have
hardness -dependent equations. As a result, the NPDES Permitting Unit will need site -
specific effluent hardness data and instream hardness data, upstream of the discharge, for
each facility monitoring these metals in order to calculate permit limitations. Effluent
hardness and instream hardness sampling, upstream of the discharge, has been added to
this permit at a monitoring frequency of quarterly [See A. (1) and A. (2)].
• Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports
(DMRs) and program reports. The requirement to continue reporting discharge monitoring
data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)
internet application has been added to your final NPDES permit. [See Special Condition
A. (5)]
• Regulatory citations have been added to the permit.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within
thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the
Office of Administrative Hearings (6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-
6714). Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
Please note that this permit is not transferable except after notice to the Division. The Division
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permit. This permit does not affect
the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water
Resources or any other Federal, State, or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bing Bai at [phone] or
via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Original signed by Teresa Rodriguez
Linda Culpepper
Interim Director, Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Hardcopy: NPDES Files
Central Files
DWR/Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality
Ecopy: US EPA Region 4
DWR/Aquatic Toxicology Branch/Susan Meadows

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NC0004243 111 121 06/01/18 117 18I SI 19I SI 201
I
Remarks
211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 701 I 711 I 72 I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
I_I_I
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
01:00 PM 06/01/18
05/09/01
Marion Plant
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
US Hwy 221 N
Marion NC 28752
02.15 PM 06/01/18
09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jerry G McKinney,PO Box 368 Marion NC 28752//828-756-4111/8288375767
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Flow Measurement Operations & Maintenance Records/Reports
Self -Monitoring Program Sludge Handling Disposal Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Laboratory
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Larry Frost ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4658/
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
31 NC0004243 111 121 06/01/18 117 18Is1
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The WWTP appears to be clean and well maintained.
Sampling for this inspection will be done on 1/24/06 and the results forwarded when they are availble.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0004243 Owner -Facility: Marion Plant
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Laboratory
Yes No
NA
NE
Are field parameters performed by certified personnel or laboratory?
■ n
n
n
Are all other parameters(excluding field parameters) performed by a certified lab?
■ n
n
n
# Is the facility using a contract lab?
■ n
n
n
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
■
n
n
n
Incubator (Fecal Coliform) set to 44.5 degrees Celsius+/- 0.2 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Incubator (BOD) set to 20.0 degrees Celsius +/- 1.0 degrees?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
■
n
00
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
n
n
n
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
V..
Nn
NA
HIP
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
n
n
■
n
Is the facility as described in the permit?
■
n
n
n
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
n
■
n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
■
n
n
n
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
■
n
n
n
Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
■
n
n
n
Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
■
n
n
n
Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
n
n
■
Is the chain -of -custody complete?
n
n
n
■
Dates, times and location of sampling
Name of individual performing the sampling
rl
Results of analysis and calibration
Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
rl
Page # 3

Permit: NC0004243 Owner -Facility: Marion Plant
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE
Transported COCs
n
Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
■
n
n
n
Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DWQ?
n
n
■
n
(If the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 24/7 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
n
■
n
Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
n
n
n
■
Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
■
n
n
n
Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
■
n
n
n
Facility has copy of previous year's Annual Report on file for review?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Solids Handling Equipment
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the equipment operational?
011
■
n
Is the chemical feed equipment operational?
nn■n
Is storage adequate?
n
n
■
n
Is the site free of high level of solids in filtrate from filter presses or vacuum filters?
n
n
■
n
Is the site free of sludge buildup on belts and/or rollers of filter press?
n
n
■
n
Is the site free of excessive moisture in belt filter press sludge cake?
n
n
■
n
The facility has an approved sludge management plan?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Chemical Feed
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is containment adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is storage adequate?
■
n
n
n
Are backup pumps available?
n
n
n
■
Is the site free of excessive leaking?
■
n
n
n
Comment:
Equalization Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the basin aerated?
n
n
■
n
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
■
n
n
n
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
■
n
n
n
Are all pumps present?
n
n
■
n
Page
# 4

Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006
Owner -Facility: Marion Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Equalization Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Are all pumps operable?
n
n
■
n
Are float controls operable?
n
n
■
n
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
n
n
■
n
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
n
n
■
n
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Yes
No
NA
NE
Mode of operation
Ext. Air
Type of aeration system
Surface
Is the basin free of dead spots?
■
n
n
n
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
■
n
n
n
Are the diffusers operational?
n
n
■
n
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
■
n
n
n
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
■
n
n
n
Is the DO level acceptable?
n
n
n
■
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
n
n
n
■
Comment:
Secondary Clarifier
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
■
n
n
n
Are weirs level?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of weir blockage?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Is scum removal adequate?
■
n
n
n
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
■
n
n
n
Is the drive unit operational?
■
n
n
n
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
■
n
n
n
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
■
n
n
n
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
n
n
n
■
Comment: one clarifier and one was under repair
Lagoons Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006
Owner -Facility: Marion Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Lagoons Yes No
Type of lagoons? Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit? 1
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
n
n
■
n
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
■
n
n
n
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
n
n
■
n
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
n
n
■
n
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of seepage?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of erosion?
■
n
n
n
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
■
n
n
n
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
n
n
n
■
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
n
n
■
n
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
■
n
n
n
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
■
n
n
n
Comment: The polishing pond is currently used for sludge storage and decanting.
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes
No
NA
NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
■
n
n
n
(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
■
n
n
n
Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
■
n
n
n
Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
■
n
n
n
Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
■
n
n
n
Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
n
n
n
■
Comment: facility is planning the dechlorination equipment installation
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is flow meter used for reporting?
■
n
00
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
■
n
011
Is the flow meter operational?
■
n
n
n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter?
■
n
00
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Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 01/18/2006
Flow Measurement - Effluent
Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
Is proper volume collected?
Is the tubing clean?
Owner -Facility: Marion Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Sampling
Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
Comment:
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
Yes No NA NE
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Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag
I ID B
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AC27835
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Location- TRIB DOWNSTREAM SE LAGOON
Des6riptioin:
Location NC0004243B
Code:
-County: MCDOWELL
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Date:, �4­�­i4/7/20116
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-Time:' 11:10
State Courier
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--: Method: j
ElOther:
[]De -chlorinated in Field
Sirfilple Grab Composite
�Method:'Other:
eratu,re'on
Temperature
-Arrival (o6j:,
Dissolved analysis. Enter "DIS"
❑ Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample,
I I J
Depth:
Collectors -Comments -. 5344150
77
X
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
,Meta ls; Parameters
DIS
Tin (Sn)
ig/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg1L
DIS
Aluminum (AI)
pg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti)
pg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V)
4g/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn)
pg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal IVIF
/innmi
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
rng/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
x
Boron (B), Total
I-tg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
,Organics Parameters: ,­ °^^°. ^<
�
Specific Conductance, at 25 'C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
"-Other- Parameters:,,;,', . . .... .. ... .
­ _ ,
DIS
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
�sWi?tChoniistrV,Pararneters:�:
H
S.U.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
x
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
,,,,,Nutrients Paraink&s:jl'
DIS
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.U.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.U.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton /Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mgIL
DIS
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Water Temp ('C): pH (S.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (pmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27835 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
TRIB DOWNSTREAM SE LAGOON
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243B
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
11_10
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
B by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/21/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
40
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
35
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
30
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-97-6
Hg 245.1
0.2
0.20 U
ug/L
EPA245.1
4/26/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
1.2
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
18
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
18
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissloved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
220
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
101.1
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
Page 1 of 3

VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27835
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Sample Comments
One bottle taken for Diss Metals and a second for Total B and Hg.
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are "out of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27835
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Q2 Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
P Elevated PQL" due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
S Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
U Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
X1 Sample not screened for this compound.
X2 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
X3 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
V Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Y Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Z1 Inability to analyze the sample.
Z2 Questions concerning data reliability.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
Page 3 of 3

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Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
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LIMEKILN DOWNSTREAM
Description s
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Code
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Waste —]Effluent
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[:]Influent
[:]Trip Blank
E]Other:
—]Chlorine [—]De-chlorinated in Field
E] Grab LIComposite
Method El Other:
E]oA
E] Filter Blank
1-1 Solution ❑ElOther:
Temperature on F
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
Filtered in Field
I
in check -boxes for parameters
Collector's Comments: 5344150
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
MelalkPafzi
DIS
Tin (Sn)
µg/l_
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (AI)
pg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti)
jtg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V)
pg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn)
Iig/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal IVIF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total
I-ig/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total DissolvedSolidsmg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
iiiihics'pararne'ters-
Specific Conductance, at 25 'C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
60their,,P6irarneters'-�
DIS
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophospho rus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry'ParametOes.,,,�,,,,,'
pH
S. U.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
nng/L.
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
X
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
-Nutrierits�Parameters:',—,,-".
DIS
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.U.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
I Potassium (K)
mg/L.
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.U.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver(Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as IN (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L.
Bioldji6l
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton /Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
DIS
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Water Temp (OC): pH (s. u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (pmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision

AC27837 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
LIMEKILN DOWNSTREAM
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243C
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
11_55
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
B by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/21/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
20
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
12
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
29
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-97-6
Hg 245.1
0.2
0.20 U
ug/L
EPA245.1
4/26/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
1.1
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
5.9
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
8.1
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissloved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
65
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
101.1
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27837
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Sample Comments
One bottle taken for Diss Metals and a second for Total B and Hg.
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are "out of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27837
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Q2 Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
P Elevated PQL" due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
S Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
U Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
X1 Sample not screened for this compound.
X2 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
X3 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
V Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Y Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Z1 Inability to analyze the sample.
Z2 Questions concerning data reliability.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR
Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
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Division of Water Resources
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
ID D
AC27839
Location TRIB DOWNSTREAM NW LAGOON
Description:
Location
....Code:
NC0004243D
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Date Received:
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County: MCDOWELL
Collector: JAARON
Priority:
Water Matrix:
Location Type:
DWR Region*
9 ARO
DWR Office:
ARO
❑Ambient
w
❑ River/Stream
❑ Lake
Time Received: i
(based on county)
(or agency. name )•
❑✓ Surface
[]Estuary
[:]Canal
'CTB
❑Routine
❑Stormwater
. Received.By: y
/"
River Basin:
Date: '4/7/2016
Compliance
❑Ground
❑ Monitoring Well
❑Water Supply
Delivery State Courier
❑Hand Delivery
Visit ID (optional):
Time: 12:35
El COC
❑ Waste
❑Effluent
❑ Influent
Method:
❑Other:
❑Chlorine ❑De -chlorinated
in Field
Sample ❑� Grab Composite
Emergency
g
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❑ Blank
[:]Field Blank
❑Trip Blank
Method: ❑Other:
[:]Filter Blank
Temperature on (
Dissolved analysis:
El Filtered in Field
Enter "DIS"
Sample
❑QA
❑Solution
El Other:
o
Arrival (C):. Y
in check -boxes for parameters
Depth:
Collector's Comments:! 5344150
Microbiology Parameters:
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
DIS
Tin (Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (Al)
µg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.S/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
µg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
µg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
µg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
µg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
µg/L
X
Boron (B), Total
µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
µg/L
'Organics Parameters: .'
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
µg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
I
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
µg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other, Parameters:,,
DIS
Lead (Pb)
µg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:''
pH
s.u.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
µg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
X
Mercury (Hg)
µg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:
DIS
Molybdenum (Mo)
µg/L
Chlorophyll a
µg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
µg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
I MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
µg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
µg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
µg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
1 DIS I
Thallium (TI)
µg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field Parameter's: Water Temp (°C): pH (s.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (µmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27839 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
TRIB DOWNSTREAM NW LAGOON
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243D
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
12_35
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
B by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/21/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
33
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
27
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
27
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-97-6
Hg 245.1
0.2
0.20 U
ug/L
EPA245.1
4/26/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
1.4
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
13
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
19
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissloved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
200
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
101.11
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
15
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
Page 1 of 3

VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27839
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Sample Comments
One bottle taken for Diss Metals and a second for Total B and Hg.
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are "out of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27839
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Q2 Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
P Elevated PQL" due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
S Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
U Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
X1 Sample not screened for this compound.
X2 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
X3 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
V Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Y Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Z1 Inability to analyze the sample.
Z2 Questions concerning data reliability.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag
ID E
AC27841
Location
1 11 � �: " :TRIB DOWNSTREAM OUTFALL 7
Description:
-_::Location
Code:
! NCO004243E
Date Received: I
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0 Waste F Effluent
0 Blank [:]Field Blank
E] Filter Blank
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❑Lake
[]canal
[:]Water Supply
F1 Influent
E]Trip Blank
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­1 1 .!ARO
(opseclon county)
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El Ambient
EIRoutine
Compliance
F] COC
Emergency
Received By -
CTB
River Basin14/7/2016
i:�,�,, Date
L State Courier
Delivery
.... E]Hand Delivery
[:]Other:
Visit ib (opti6hgl)t
Tjin 14:00
nChlorine [:]De -chlorinated in Field
Sample,'- El Grab LComposite
Method:': El Other:
Temperature on
Arrival (�6):
Y, . ........
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Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
❑Filtered in Field❑CIA
in check -boxes for parameters
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Microbiology Parameters:.
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:.
DIS
Tin (Sri) pg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.57-8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (Al)
Pg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti) 4g/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
Pg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V) µg/l­
BOD:- Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn) Iig/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
X
Boron (B), Total pg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100mi
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Organics r Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 oC
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other, Parameters:
DIS
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Paitirfi6t&§;'. ...
pH
5. U.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
X
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters.:
DIS
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
Pg/L—
Volatile Organics (VOA)
f Color: ADMI
C.U.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.U.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
I Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Formaldehyde
mg/L
I Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
�hywplankton Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
I Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
DIS
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
I
LAB COMMENTS:
o
Field ara eters:, , Water Temp ('C):
pH (s.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (pmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27841 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
TRIB DOWNSTREAM OUTFALL 7
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243E
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
14_00
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
59
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
B by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/21/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
2.9
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
15
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-97-6
Hg 245.1
0.2
0.20 U
ug/L
EPA245.1
4/26/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
0.71
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
1.6
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
7.1
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissloved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
13
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
101.11
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
40
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27841
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Sample Comments
One bottle taken for Diss Metals and a second for Total B and Hg.
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are "out of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27841
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Q2 Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
P Elevated PQL" due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
S Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
U Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
X1 Sample not screened for this compound.
X2 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
X3 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
V Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Y Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Z1 Inability to analyze the sample.
Z2 Questions concerning data reliability.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
ag F
D
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AC27843
°Location
.UPSTREAM LIMEKILN
Description:
Location
Code:
NC0004243F
Date Received:
County: MCDOWELL
Collector: JAARON
Priority:
❑Ambient
1-1 Routine
El Compliance
ElCOC
❑Emergency
❑ CIA
Water Matrix:
El Surface
El Ground
❑ Waste
El Blank
El Solution
' Location Type:
❑✓ River/Stream
❑Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑ Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
❑ Field Blank
❑Filter Blank
❑Other:
❑Lake
❑Canal
❑Water Supply
El
❑Trip Blank
� � �
Time Received:
DWR Region:
based on county) ARO
( ty)
DWR Office:
ARO
(or agency name)
-7y�
Received By:
River Basin: t CTB
Date: i 4/7/2016
Delivery State Courier
Method: { ❑Hand Delivery
❑Other:
Visit ID (optional):.
Time: 14:55
❑Chlorine ❑De -chlorinated in Field
sainnold Method: Grab Com osite
p
❑ Other:
i
Temperature O
p n
Arrival (°C):
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
Filtered in Field
❑ .
m check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth:
Collectdes Comments:
5344150
Microbiology Parameters:
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
DIS
Tin (Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (AI)
µg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
µg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
µg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
µg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
µg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
µg/L
Boron (B), Total
µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100m1
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100m1
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
µg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
µg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
µg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other Parameters:
DIS
Lead (Pb)
µg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
µg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
X
Mercury (Hg)
µg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:
DIS
Molybdenum (Mo)
µg/L
Chlorophyll a
µg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
µg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
µg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
µg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
I Strontium (Sr)
µg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
DIS
I Thallium (TI)
µg/L
LAB COMMENTS :
Field Parameters: I Water Temp (°C): I pH (s.u.): I Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): I Conductivity (µmhos/cm): I Salinity (ppt):
Revision

AC27843 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
UPSTREAM LIMEKILN
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243F
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
14_55
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
B by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/21/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
14
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
5.4
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
14
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
67
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-97-6
Hg 245.1
0.2
0.20 U
ug/L
EPA245.1
4/26/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
1.0
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
2.7
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
3.5
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissloved by ICPMS
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
31
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
1101.11
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
101.1
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27843
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Sample Comments
One bottle taken for Diss Metals and a second for Total B and Hg.
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are "out of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27843
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
Q2 Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
P Elevated PQL" due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
S Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
U Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
X1 Sample not screened for this compound.
X2 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
X3 Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
V Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Y Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Z1 Inability to analyze the sample.
Z2 Questions concerning data reliability.
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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NCDENR Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Division of Water Resources Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag - - —7]
ID B2 a AC27836
Location-_ ,.,.. ' !
"TRIB DOWNSTREAM SE LAGOON
Description
Location
-Code:,
t
;NC000424313
r
'i
Date Received 7
CounaMCDOWELL
"Collec, for �-JAARON
�-,Priority
❑Ambient
❑ Routine
El Compliance
❑COC
❑ Emergency
❑QA
Water;Matnx �d:,�,Location'Type:
❑Surface
El
❑Waste
❑ Blank
❑ Solution
,.
❑✓ River/Stream ❑Lake
❑Estuary ❑Canal
Stormwater
El Monitoring Well ❑Water Supply
❑Effluent ❑Influent
❑Field Blank
❑Trip Blank
❑Filter Blank
❑Other:
Time.Received
DWR Region
,ARO
(based on county)
DWR Office
- FARO
(or a enc "name
9. Y, )
'
Received By
River Basin CTB
Date--,4/7/2016
State Courier
' Delivery"
Method: [_]Hand Delivery
El Other:
Visit ID (optional)
Tune: 11:35
❑Chlorine [:]De -chlorinated in Field
;,' Sample ❑� Grab Composite
Method ❑ Other:
Temperature on
Arrivai (°C)
"
Dissolved analysis: Enter' DIS'
❑ Filtered in Field
n check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth:."- -=
Collectors,Comments:= 5344150
SS}}uyy;
- Microbiology Parameters:,
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
_-,Metals
Parameters:.,
DIS
Tin (Sri) µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (AI)
pg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti) µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn) µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L.
_.Organics:Parameters:—.,,,,,.-,�..>::,..:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
.Other Parameters:°•°°':";°';' ::", i.r,r."_.,"_"°"_;
DIS
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
- Nutrients Parameters'-"`"" �'"`7
DIS
Molybdenum(Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
'Biological:
., .
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
DIS
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field Parameters: Water Temp (°C): pH (s.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (pmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27836 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
TRIB DOWNSTREAM SE LAGOON
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243B
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
11_35
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
40
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
35
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
33
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
90
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
1.2
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
18
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
18
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissooved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
230
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
Page 1 of 1

NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Form
Tag
ID C2
---
AC27838
` — -----
Location ";LIMEKILN DOWNSTREAM
Description:
Location.
Code:
NC0004243C
Date Received: / G
yz
County: MCDOWELL
Collector:"JAARON
Priority:
❑Ambient
❑ Routine
E Compliance
❑ COC
Emergency
DOA
Water Matrix:
❑� Surface
El Ground
❑ Waste
El Blank
El Solution
",„Location Type:
E]River/Stream
❑Estuary
❑ Stormwater
❑ Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
❑Field Blank
❑ Filter Blank
❑Other:
- �•
❑Lake
[_]Canal
El Water Supply
El Influent
❑Trip Blank
Time Received:
DWR Region:
based on county) ARO
( ty)
DWR Office:
ARO
(or agency name)
Received By:
River Basin: • CTB
Date:_: !4/7/2016
State Courier
Delivery
Method: ❑Hand Delivery
❑Other.
Visit ID (optional):
Time: 12:15
❑Chlorine ❑De -chlorinated in Field
Sample ❑� Grab Composite
.,Method:' ❑ Other:
Temperature on
p
Arrival (°C): �� C
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
❑ Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth: u
'Collector's Commentsd 5344150
Microbiology Parameters:
MBAS (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
DIS
Tin (Sri) µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (AI)
µg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti) µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
µg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
µg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
µg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn) µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
µg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
µg/L
Boron (B), Total µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100m1
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
µg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
µg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
µg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other Parameters:
DIS
Lead (Pb)
µg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
µg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
µg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:
DIS
Molybdenum (Mo)
µg/L
Chlorophyll a
µg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
µg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N) -
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
c.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
µg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
µg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
µg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
DIS
Thallium (TI)
µg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field Parameters: I Water Temp (°C): I pH (s.u.): I Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): I Conductivity (µmhos/cm): I Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27838 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
LIMEKILN DOWNSTREAM
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243C
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
12_15
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
20
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
12
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
29
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
1.1
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
5.9
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
8.0
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissooved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
66
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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NCDENR
Division of Water Resources
Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag
ID D2
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Location.
'TRIB DOWNSTREAM
Description
NW LAGOON
Location
Code
NC0004243D
Date Received:,
., County: ; MCDOWELL
Collector "", JAARON
Priority "`
❑ Ambient
❑Routine
OCompliance
❑COC
❑Emer enc
g y
❑ CIA
Water Matrix:
❑Surface
❑Ground
❑Waste
❑ Blank
El Solution
; Location_Type:
❑River/stream
❑Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑ Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
_]Field Blank
❑Filter Blank
❑Other:
❑Lake
❑Canal
❑Water Supply
❑Influent
❑Trip Blank
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Time Received:: Y
PWR Region
based on county ARO
( tY)
DWR'Office.
ARO
(or agency name);
. Received�By:."
�.RiverBasin: ;CTB,.Date:
,1'4/7/2015
9
LjState Courier
Hand Delivery
❑Other:
Visit ID, (optional): -
Time: 12:55Method:
❑Chlorine ❑De -chlorinated in Field"
-`Sample "'. ❑� Grab Composite
Method:--,�,'; ❑Other.
P
Temerature onEl
-Arrival (°C);:":"
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample.:;.
-;.
� ��Depth: - • -
Collector s`Commenill 5344150
Microbiology Parameters:
„ , ,.- ,
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters „
DIS
Tin (Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (AI)
µg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
µg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
µg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
µg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
µg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
µg/L
Boron (B), Total
µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
µg/L
", :,-,,Organics
Parameters:=a;' ` °""
""
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
µg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
µg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
,Other Parameters:, = - - -
DIS
Lead (Pb)
µg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
µg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
µg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
;Nutrients Parameters:
DIS
Molybdenum (Mo)
µg/L
Chlorophyll a
µg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
µg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
µg/L
I
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
µg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Biological: ;: ;'
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
µg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (1304)
mg/L
DIS I
Thallium (TI)
µg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
Field ParammeterS:•` Water Temp (°C): pH (s.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (µmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27840 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
TRIB DOWNSTREAM NW LAGOON
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243D
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
12_55
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
33
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
26
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
20
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
1.3
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
13
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
19
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissooved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
190
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
16
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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NCDENR Water Sample Collection & Submittal Form
Division of Water Resources Central Laboratory, Water Sciences Section
Tag
ID E2 AC27842 ----
Location:.
1 - � ;TRIB DOWNSTREAM OUTFALL 7
DescrrpUon
Location ° ;'
NC0004243E
Code, r-
s
Date Rece,ive'c
County r�MCDOWELL
`Collector JAARON
Prion, �,
❑Ambient
❑ Routine
❑✓ Compliance
❑COC
❑Emer Emergency
g y
❑CIA
Water Matrix:•
Surface
❑Ground
❑Waste
❑ Blank
❑Solution
LocationT �e:
yp
❑River/Stream
❑Estuary
❑Stormwater
❑ Monitoring Well
❑Effluent
Field Blank_
❑Filter Blank
❑Other:
---,-
❑Lake
❑Canal
El Water Supply
El Influent
❑Trip Blank
TimeReceived: '
C3
DWR. Region.-,, ARO
_:(based"on_county)
DWR Office- .
-.ARO
(oragency;name)
":Received By: "r
:
River Basin _ - _ ; CTB
" "Date: ; : 4/7/2016
LJ
° Delivery._ State courier
❑Hand Delivery
� � Method:
❑Other:
Visit ID (optional):
Time:: 14:25
[—]Chlorine ❑De chlorinated in Field%Sample;
= ❑� Grab Composite
Method: " " ❑Other:
-
Temperature on
Arrival,(°C):,
El Filtered in Field Dissolved analysis: Enter"DIS"
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample.,,;`
Depth:'
Cbilector's.'Commer-ts 5344150
Microbiology Parameters: ;,; ;;
MBAS (surfactants)
mg/L
Meta lss Pa rameters:DIS
Tin (Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (AI)
pg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
DIS
Zinc(Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total
µg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L .
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
=^:° a
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other Parameters:.,,
`""
DIS
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wet.Chemistry Parameters:
pH
s.u.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride _
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients Parameters:
DIS
Molybdenum (Me)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
I
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
c.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
" Biological:
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
DIS
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
;Field, Parameters:,, " Water Temp (°C): pH (s.u.): Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): Conductivity (pmhos/cm): Salinity (ppt):
Revision:

AC27842 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
TRIB DOWNSTREAM OUTFALL 7
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243E
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
14_25
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
86
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
2.8
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
18
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
0.73
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
1.5
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
7.6
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
4.0
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissooved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
12
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
39
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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Method: ❑ Other:
Temperature on F
Arrival (°C): =�
Dissolved analysis: Enter "DIS"
El Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample
Depth:, , w
Coltector's,Comments: I 5344150
Microbiology. Parameters: -,
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
Metals Parameters:
DIS
Tin (Sn)
µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
DIS
Aluminum (Al)
pg/L
DIS
Titanium (Ti)
µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
DIS
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
DIS
Vanadium (V)
µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
DIS
Zinc (Zn)
µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
DIS
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
DIS
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total
µg/L
Conform: Total MF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
DIS
Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level
ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
DIS
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
DIS
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Organics Parameters:
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
DIS
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
DIS
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
DIS
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Other, Parameters.-,,,
DIS
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Wef.Chemistry`AParanieter's'j-
pH
s.u.
DIS
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
DIS
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
DIS
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
Nutrients:Nrareters`
DIS
Molybdenum (Me)
pg L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
DIS
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
c.u.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color: Platinum Cobalt
c.u.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
DIS
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
DIS
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
DIS
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
"
Biological-'
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
DIS
Strontium (5r)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
DIS
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
I, Field,Parameters; , I Water Temp (°C): I pH (s.u.): I Dissolved Oxygen (ppm): I Conductivity (pmhos/cm): I Salinity (ppt):
Revision: 1/09/2015

AC27844 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
UPSTREAM LIMEKILN
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
J AARON
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243F
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
15_15
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 4.2 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
7440-22-4
Ag-Dissolved Silver by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al - Dissolved Aluminum by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As- Dissolved by ICPMS Arsenic
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba- Dissolved Barium by ICP
10
13
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be -Beryllium Dissolved by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca -Dissolved Calcium by ICP
0.10
5.3
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd- Dissolved Cadmium by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt Dissolved by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr- Dissolved Chromium by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu- Dissolved Copper by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Dissolved Mn by ICP
10
14
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe- Dissolved Iron by ICP
50
71
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K-Dissolved Potassium by ICP
0.10
0.99
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li DISSOLVED ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg- Dissolved Magnesium by ICP
0.10
2.6
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na-Dissolved Sodium by ICP
0.10
3.4
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni-Dissolved Nickel by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb-Dissolved Lead by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Sb Dissolved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se -Dissolved Selenium by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn Dissooved by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
Sr Dissolved by ICPMS
10
31
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) Dissolved by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V Dissolved by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn-Dissolved Zinc by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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Temperaturebn ��
4 Arrival (
Dissolved analysis Enter "DIS"
❑ Filtered in Field
in check -boxes for parameters
Sample_
"
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-
- Microbiology Parameters:
r
MBAs (surfactants)
mg/L
',--.,Metals
Parameters.
Tin (Sn) µg/L
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4 5/8 3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
Aluminum (AI)
pg/L�
Titanium (Ti) µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4 5/8 3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
lag/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue- Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn) µg/L
cBOD Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
Ng/L
Coliform Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total µg/L
Coliform Total MF
/100m1
Residue Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Cd)
µg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform Tube Fecal
/100m1
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
Ng/L
- --Organics Parameters:".; , .�o
Specific Conductance, at 25 °C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
X
Acid Herbicides
TOC-Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
I
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
.,Other Parameters:'
Lead (Pb)
Ng/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
-'-Wet Chem>Stry Parameter's: `' _ _"
pH
s u
Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
Ng/L
X
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate
mg/L
'Nutrients Parameters: ' �' • - �� _
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
X
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color ADMI
c u
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
MTBE/BTEX
Color Platinum Cobalt
c u
Total Kleldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
Ng/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
' IBlological:,
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
Ng/L
I Phytoplankton /Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:
F Field, Parameters: Water Temp (°C) pH (s u) Dissolved Oxygen (ppm) Conductivity (Nmhos/cm) Salinity (ppt)
Revision 1/09/2C

AC29643 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
COATES AMERICA EFFLUENT
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
L WIGGS
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
06/07/2016
Priority
COMPLIANCE
Emergency
Collect Time:
03_00
Sample Matrix:
WASTEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
EFFLUENT
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.2 °C 6/9/16 MSWIFT
93-76-5
2,4,5-T
0.18
PES
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
93-72-1
2,4,5-TP (Silvex)
0.18
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
94-75-7
2,4-D
0.45
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
94-82-6
2,4-DB
1.35
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
51-36-5
3,5-Dichlorobenzoic Acid
0.18
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
100-02-7
4-Nitrophenol (Pest)
0.24
Not detected J2
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
50594-66-6
Acifluorfen (Blazer)
0.33
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
25057-89-0
Bentazon
0.42
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
1918-00-9
Dicamba
0.15
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
120-36-5
Dichlorprop
0.54
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
88-85-7
Dlnoseb
0.63
Not detected J2
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
87-86-5
Pentachlorophenol (PCP)
0.09
Not detected
ug/L
EPA 615
7/13/16
CJOHNSON
83-32-9
Acenaphthene
SEM
Semivolatile Organics (BNAs) in liquid
10 Not detected pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
208-96-8
Acenaphthylene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
62-53-3
Aniline
10
10 J2
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
120-12-7
Anthracene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
56-55-3
Benzo(a)anthracene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
50-32-8
Benzo(a)pyrene
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
205-99-2
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
191-24-2
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
207-08-9
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
30
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
65-85-0
Benzoic acid
50
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
100-51-6
Benzyl alcohol
30
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
111-91-1
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
111-44-4
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
39638-32-9
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
117-81-7
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
30
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
101-55-3
Bromophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
85-68-7
Butylbenzyl phthalate
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
chloro methyl benzeneamide
9.4 N1
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC29643
CAS #
59-50-7
AnalVte Name
Chloro-3-methyl phenol, 4-
PQL
10
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
pg/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270D
Analysis
Date
6/16/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
106-47-8
Chloroaniline, 4-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
91-58-7
Chloronaphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
95-57-8
Chlorophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
7005-72-3
Chlorophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
218-01-9
Chrysene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
53-70-3
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
132-64-9
Dibenzofuran
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,3
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
91-94-1
Dichlorobenzidine, 3,3'-
30
Not detected J2
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
120-83-2
Dichlorophenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
84-66-2
Diethyl phthalate
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
131-11-3
Dimethyl phthalate
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
105-67-9
Dimethylphenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
84-74-2
Di-n-butyl phthalate
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
534-52-1
Dinitro-2-methyl phenol, 4,6-
50
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
51-28-5
Dinitrophenol, 2,4-
50
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
121-14-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,4-
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
606-20-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
117-84-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
206-44-0
Fluoranthene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
86-73-7
Fluorene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
118-74-1
Hexachlorobenzene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene(SV)
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
77-47-4
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
67-72-1
Hexachloroethane
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
193-39-5
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
78-59-1
Isophorone
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
methyl aniline
1200 N1
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
91-57-6
Methyl naphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
95-48-7
Methylphenol, 2-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
106-44-5
Methylphenol, 4-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene(SV)
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
88-74-4
Nitroaniline, 2-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
99-09-2
Nitroaniline, 3-
50
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
100-01-6
Nitroaniline, 4-
50
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
98-95-3
Nitrobenzene
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
88-75-5
Nitrophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
100-02-7
Nitrophenol, 4-
50
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
621-64-7
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
86-30-6
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC29643
CAS #
87-86-5
AnalVte Name
Pentachlorophenol
PQL
30
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
pg/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270D
Analysis
Date
6/16/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
85-01-8
Phenanthrene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
108-95-2
Phenol
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
129-00-0
Pyrene
20
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
95-95-4
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,5-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
88-06-2
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,6-
10
Not detected
pg/L
EPA625/8270D
6/16/16
CJOHNSON
106-93-4
(EDB)1,2-Dibromoethane
VOL
Volatile Organics in liquid
1.0 Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
630-20-6
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
71-55-6
1, 1, 1 -Trichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
79-34-5
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
79-00-5
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-34-3
1,1-Dichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-35-4
1,1-Dichloroethene
1.0
Not detected
p9/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
563-58-6
1,1-Dichloropropene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
87-61-6
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
96-18-4
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-63-6
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
96-12-8
1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
107-06-2
1,2-Dichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
78-87-5
1,2-Dichloropropane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-67-8
1,3,5-Trimethyl benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
142-28-9
1,3-Dichloropropane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
594-20-7
2,2-Dichloropropane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-49-8
2-Chlorotoluene
1.0
Not detected
p9/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
106-43-4
4-Chlorotoluene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
71-43-2
Benzene
1.0
0.92 N3
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-86-1
Bromobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
74-97-5
Bromochloromethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-27-4
Bromodichloromethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-25-2
Bromoform
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
74-83-9
Bromomethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
56-23-5
Carbon Tetrachloride
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-90-7
Chlorobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-00-3
Chloroethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
67-66-3
Chloroform
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
74-87-3
Chloromethane
2.0
Not detected
p9/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
156-59-2
cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
10061-01-5
cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
124-48-1
Dibromochloromethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC29643
CAS #
74-95-3
Analyte Name
Dibromomethane
PQL
1.0
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
pg/L
Method
Reference
EPA624/8260C
Analysis
Date
6/10/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
75-71-8
Dichlorodifluoromethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
100-41-4
Ethylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
98-82-8
Isopropylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-38-3
m,p-Xylene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
m-Dichlorobenzene (1,3)
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
1634-04-4
Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-09-2
Methylene Chloride
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
104-51-8
n-Butylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
103-65-1
n-Propylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
o-Dichlorobenzene (1,2)
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-47-6
o-Xylene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
p-Dichlorobenzene (1,4)
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
99-87-6
p-Isopropyltoluene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
135-98-8
sec -Butyl benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
100-42-5
Styrene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
98-06-6
tert-Butyl benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
127-18-4
Tetrachloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-88-3
Toluene
1.0
0.64 N3
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
156-60-5
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
10061-02-6
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
79-01-6
Trichloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-69-4
Trichlorofluoromethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-01-4
Vinyl Chloride
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
Sample Comments
VOL:VOA-N3-estimated-level too low to permit accurate
quantification; concentration is less than the laboratory
PQL and greater than the laboratory MDL.
SEM:SV-J2-estimated- 1 analyte failed < LCL in the CV2.
SEM:SV-J2-estimated-analyte (aniline) failed >UCL in CV2.
SEM:SV-N1-estimated-tentatively identified by MS library search.
PES:AH-J2-estimated- 1 analyte failed curve fit criteria.
PES:AH-J2-estimated- 1 analyte failed <LCL in MS/MSD.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC29643
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are 'but of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
Elevated PQL* due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
Sample not screened for this compound.
Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Inability to analyze the sample.
Questions concerning data reliability.
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Aluminum (Al)
pg/L
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Titanium (Ti) pg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to PH 4.5/8.3
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Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (5b)
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Vanadium (V) Iig/L
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mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
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Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn) pg/L
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Barium (Ba)
pg/L
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Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total pg/L
Coliform: Total MF
/looml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Ccl)
pg/L
M-MercarFllrxH—,low-level
Am ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
/100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Y/7
Coliform: Tube Total
/100ml
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Specific Conductance, at 25 'C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
; h At OKI?aramei
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
wetChemisO�Pdrarete, 7
-�_m:_�T ,r-
PH
S.U.
X
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
e *- o nics (BN AN-2
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TP'H-l3tL5-s_el Range
Sulfate
mg/L
ENT, ��V -TapMcit - f,10 �! ol, �
>(
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L_
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI
C.U.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
k
Potassium (K)
mg/L
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.U.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
-Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
>_j
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
X1
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
I
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LAB COMMENTS:

AC27833 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
COATES AMERICA EFFLUENT
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
L WIGGS
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID: NC0004243
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
Emergency
Collect Time:
10_29
Sample Matrix: SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type: EFFLUENT
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.8 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
Bromide
0.4
WET
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Chloride
1.0
30
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Fluoride
0.4
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Sulfate
2.0
10
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
7440-22-4
Ag by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al by ICP
50
94
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Antimony by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba by ICP
10
12
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca by ICP
0.10
11
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu by ICPMS
2.0
5.7
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe by ICP
50
84
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K by ICP
0.10
2.2
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg by ICP
0.10
5.5
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Mn by ICP
10
12
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo by ICPMS
10
31
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na by ICP
0.10
36
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-24-6
Sr by ICPMS
10
56
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn by ICP
10
35
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
Mr. John J. Moss
Coats American Inc.
Sevier Plant
P.O. Box 368
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Dear Mr. Moss:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
September 18, 2015
Subject: Environmental Response and
Recommendations Report Review
Follow -Up
Sevier Plant/ Coats American WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0004243
McDowell County, N.C.
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) received the
Environmental Response and Recommendations Report (Report) produced for Coats American,
Inc. (Coats) by its consultant, ERM, Inc. (ERM) on July 20, 2015. NCDENR transmitted a Report
Review with additional questions on August 7, 2015 and ERM responded on behalf of Coats on
September 4, 2015 (Response).
The Asheville staff of the NCDENR Division of Water Resources (DWR) has completed its review
of the September 4, 2015 Response and offers the following additional comments:
Comment 9; page 2: Coats American is in the process of designing the relocation of the
backwash line from the ash pond and rerouting to wastewater treatment. Provide an estimate
of the quantity of flow from this activity that will be rerouted to the wastewater treatment
plant.
Comment 12; page 3: The external storage area is bermed and each tank is located within a
containment area. It was observed that containment around the silicon tanks and the caustic
off-load pipe is compromised by a large crack in the concrete containment wall. Are there plans
to correct this vulnerability in the secondary containment?
North Carolina Division of Water Resources —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet: http://porhal.ncdenr,org/web/wq/
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmagve Action Employer

Mr. John J. Moss
September 18, 2015
Page 2 of 5
Comment 12: Discharge of uncontaminated accumulated water is conducted by authorized
personnel only, who log the activity. How do authorized personnel determine that water inside
the secondary containment area is uncontaminated? Is the accumulated water discharged to a
nearby storm drain? When was the last logged discharge event and how much water was
released?
Comment 13: Has an inventory loss evaluation been conducted on the internal chemical
storage area (not including the vertical caustic storage tank)? If not, are there plans to conduct
an inventory loss evaluation in this area?
Comment 14: Caustic piping integrity has
not been verified. It was observed that many
of the metal lines associated with the
vertical caustic tank are showing signs of
corrosion. A buildup of salts is visible on a
number of joints associated with the piping
system. It was also observed that a
distribution line from the vertical caustic
tank was recently rerouted and/or repaired
(see photo). Have there been any releases
or spills of caustic (past or present) from the
vertical caustic tank? Is the buildup of salts
on the pipe joints a sign of leakage? Please describe the circumstances which led to the repairs
to the distribution lines. Are there plans to verify the integrity of the vertical caustic tank and
the associated piping?
Comment 15: Raw water is
obtained from Armstrong Creek
and pumped to the mix basin,
where caustic and alum are
injected. A buildup of salts is
visible on piping joints
associated with the caustic day
tanks. Salts are also visible on
the raw water pipe and
adjacent wall. Have there been
any releases or spills of caustic
(past or present) from the
caustic day tank? Is the buildup
of salts a sign of leakage? Are
the day tanks automatically
refilled or are they manually refilled on a daily basis?

Mr. John J. Moss
September 18, 2015
Page 3 of 5
Comment 21: This screening level model indicates that approximately 400 — 500 gallons of
caustic would have been necessary to cause the fish kill. According to a United Nations
Environmental Program report on sodium hydroxide (Attached), acute toxicity for aquatic
organisms is dependent upon the buffering capacity of the receiving stream. LCsp values of
acute toxicity tests with aquatic organisms range between 33 and 189 mg/l. Results of aquatic
toxicity tests with sodium hydroxide are based on exposure times ranging from 24 hours to 96
hours and are specific to a given fish species. As an example, a 24-hour toxicity test with
goldfish revealed an LC50 of 160 mg/I.
The incident in the North Fork points to a fast moving event given the moderate stream
gradients (reduced exposure times) and the number of fish and amphibian species involved. If
the fish kill is related to sodium hydroxide then the release would likely require a greater
volume and concentration than the one portrayed in the dilution model. Was exposure times
considered in the model? Based on the aquatic toxicity data submitted, is the modeled
concentration in the North Fork (37-35 mg/1) and the limited exposure time (4 hours) adequate
to produce a large die -off of multiple fish species?
Comment response 22: Coats American has discovered that the gauge on its caustic storage
tank is not accurate or reliable when volume drops below 4,000 gallons. The volume in the
[caustic storage] tank was below 4,000 gallons in the beginning of July. If the volume gauge is
unreliable, how do plant personnel determine when to order additional caustic? In other
words, what is the process for resupplying the vertical caustic tank? Is the daily volume for the
vertical caustic tank recorded? When was the last time (prior to July 1) the vertical caustic tank
was resupplied and what was the volume? What was final volume after the tank was
resupplied?
Comment response 1; Page 8: Process wastewater from the facility typically exhibits a pH of 7 —
8.5 (as measured on 813112015). In response 20, you state the amount of caustic [used] varies
depending on the type of dyeing operation. Is it possible that the actual pH range of the process
wastewater is much greater than the range quoted above and is dependent upon the type of
dyeing operation?
Proposed site assessment activities; inactive sludge drying bed: Exploratory borings or trenches
will be excavated in the general vicinity of the inactive sludge drying bed area to assess the
lateral and depth limits of residual sludge material based on visual observation. Site
reconnaissance on July 2 identified potential biosolids in the unnamed tributary. Assessment of
the inactive sludge drying bed should extend to the unnamed tributary and quantify any
biosolids remaining in the stream. It was also observed that a portion of the inactive sludge
drying bed is actively eroding into the unnamed tributary. All biosolids must be prevented from
entering waters of the state. It was also observed that coal ash extends around the perimeter of

Mr. John J. Moss
September 18, 2015
Page 4 of 5
the inactive sludge drying beds. The depth and areal extent of the coal ash needs to be
assessed.
Proposed site assessment activities; inactive sludge drying bed: A composite sample of residual
sludge will be collected from excavations for laboratory analyses of the primary potential COCs.
A sample of the biosolids should be collected and analyzed by the Toxicity Characteristic
Leaching Procedure(TCLP).
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-
4500.
Sincerely,
Timothy Heim, P.E. Environmental Engineer
Water Quality Regional Operations, DWR
Asheville Regional Office
cc: WQ Asheville Files
DEMLR ARO Stormwater
MSC 1617-Central Files -Basement
WQ Enforcement/ NPDES Point Source Branch
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
SODIUMHYDROXIDE
CAS N°: 1310-73-2
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Paris, 26-28 March 2002
1 -
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
1.
Chemical Name:
Sodium hydroxide
2.
CAS Number:
1310-73-2
3.
Sponsor Country:
Portugal
4.
Shared Partnership with:
—
5.
Roles/Responsibilities of
—
the Partners:
•
Name of industry sponsor
Solvay, Belgium
/consortium
•
Process used
—
6.
Sponsorship History
The documents were prepared through the ICCA initiative
(Solvay) and reviewed by the Portuguese authorities.
•
How was the chemical or
—
category brought into the
OECD HPV Chemicals
Programme?
7. Review Process Prior to —
the SIAM:
8. Quality check process: —
9. Date of Submission: —
10.Comments: —
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Sodium hydroxide
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NaOH
RECOMMENDATIONS
The chemical is currently of low priority for further work.
SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS OF THE SU R
Human Health
Solid NaOH is corrosive. Depending on the concentration, solutions of NaOH are nonirritating, irritating or
corrosive and they cause direct local effects on the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal pacts. Based on human data
concentrations of 0.5-4.0 % were irritating to the skin, while a concentration of 8.0 % was corrosive for the skin of
animals. Eye irritation data are available for animals. The non-irritant level was 0.2-1.0 %, while the corrosive
concentration was 1.2 % or higher. A study with human volunteers did not indicate a skin sensitisation potential of
sodium hydroxide. This is supported by the extensive human experience.
The acute toxicity of sodium hydroxide depends on the physical form (solid or solution), the concentration and
dose. Lethality has been reported for animals at oral doses of 240 and 400 mg/kg bw. Fatal ingestion and fatal
dermal exposure has been reported for humans.
No valid animal data are available on repeated dose toxicity studies by oral, dermal, inhalation or by other routes
for NaOH. However, under normal handling and use conditions (nonirritating) neither the concentration of sodium
in the blood nor the pH of the blood will be increased and therefore Na0H is not expected to be systemically
available in the body. It can be stated that the substance will neither reach the foetus nor reach male and female
reproductive organs, which shows that there is no risk for developmental toxicity and no risk for toxicity to
reproduction. Both in vitro and in vivo genetic toxicity tests indicated no evidence for a mutagenic activity.
Based on the available literature, there is a risk for accidental and intentional exposure to solid NaOH or to irritating
or corrosive solutions of NaOH. Most of the ingestion accidents seem to be related with children and seem to occur
at home. Accidental skin and eye exposure seem to be less frequently reported than ingestion in the medical
literature. Dust formation is unlikely because of hygroscopic properties. Furthermore NaOH has a negligible vapour
pressure and is rapidly neutralized in air by carbon dioxide and therefore dust and vapour exposure are not
expected -
Environment
The hazard of NaOH for the environment is caused by the hydroxyl ion (pH effect). For this reason the effect of
NaOH on the organisms depends on the buffer capacity of the aquatic or terrestrial ecosystem. Also the variation in
acute toxicity for aquatic organisms can be explained for a significant extent by the variation in buffer capacity of
the test medium. LC50 values of acute toxicity tests with aquatic organisms ranged between 33 and 189 mg/l.
Because the buffer capacity, the pH and the fluctuation of the pH are very specific for a certain ecosystem it was not
considered useful to derive a PNEC or a PNECdded- To assess the potential environmental effect of an Na0H
discharge, the pH change of the receiving water should be calculated or measured The change in pH should be
compared with the natural variation in pH of the receiving water and based on this comparison t should be assessed
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change is acceptable.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
The use of NaOH could potentially result in an emission of NaOH and it could locally increase the pH in the aquatic
environment. However, the pH of effluents is normally measured very frequently and can be adapted easily and
therefore a significant increase of the pH of the receiving water is not expected If emissions of waste water are
controlled by appropriate pH limits and/or dilutions in relation to the natural pH and buffering capacity of the
receiving water, adverse effects on the aquatic environment arenot expected due to production oruse ofNaOH.
Aquatic sodium emissions originating from uses of NaOH are probably small compared to other sources. It is clear
that an environmental hazard assessment of sodium should not only evaluate all natural and anthropogenic sources
of sodium but should also evaluate all other ecotoxicity studies with sodium salts, which is beyond the scope of this
report.
Estimated worldwide demand of sodium hydroxide was 44 million tonnes expressed as NaOH 100% in 1999. The
global demand is expected to grow with 3.1%per year.
NaOH is commercialised as a solid or as solutions with varying concentrations. NaOH solidifies at 20 °C if the
concentration is higher than 52 % (by weight), which can be considered the maximum water solubility at 20 °C.
NaOH has many industrial uses but it has also wide dispersive use. It is used for example for cleaning, disinfection,
wood treatment and to make soap at home, but many of her uses could exist.
Environment and human health: no further work is recommended if sufficient control measures are in place to avoid
significant human and environmental impact, including prevention of accidental exposure.
Due to the corrosivity of the substance, no further studies are required under the SIDS programme.
In the EU a risk assessment will be performed according to Council Regulation 793/93.
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CAS No 1310-73-2 SPECIES IPROTOCOL IRESULTS
PHYSICO-CHEMICAL
2.1
Melting point
Data of Oxychem
318 °C (solid, 100 %)
Caustic Soda
140 °C (solution of 80 %)
Handbook
42 °C (solution of 60 %)
16 °C (solution of 40 %)
-26 °C solution of 20
2.2
Boiling point
Data of Oxychem
1388 °C at 1013 hPa (solid, 100 %)
Caustic Soda
216 °C at 1013 lips (solution of 80 %)
Handbook
160 °C at 1013 hPa (solution of 60 %)
128 °C at 1013 hPa (solution of 40 %)
118 °C at 1013 hPa solution of 20
2.3
Density
Data of Oxychem
2.13 at 20 °C (solid, 100 %)
Caustic Soda
1.43 at 20 °C (solution of 40 %)
Handbook
122 at 20 °C solution of 20
2A
Vapour pressure
Data of Oxychem 55 lips at 1000 °C
Caustic Soda < 10-5 hPa at 25 °C (calculation)
Handbook
2.5
Partition coefficient
Not relevant for ionissble compounds
2.6
Water solubility
Miscible at all proportions.
2.11
Oxidising properties
Not anolicable
2.12
Additional remarks
Vigorous exothemuc reaction when sodium hydroxide is added to water.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND
PATHWAY
3.1.1
Photodegradafion
Not applicable
3.1.2
Stability in water
Strong alkaline substances that dissociates fully. The concentration of OH- (pH)
is in general regulated by the equilibria between CO2, HCO3- and C032-. In
general the buffer capacity depends on the concentration of these substances.
3.2
Monitoring data
The pH has been monitored very extensively in ecosystems. Significant
differences in concentrations between ecosystems occur. The most important
freshwater aquatic ecosystems of the world revealed average annual pH values
between 6.5 and 8.3 (UNEP, 1995).
Also sodium has been measured extensively in aquatic ecosystems. For example
UNEP (1995) reported the concentration for a total number of 75 rivers in North,
America, South -America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania. The 10th—
rcentile, mean and 90th centile were 1.5, 28 and 68 m , respectively.
3.3
Tran ort and Distribution
V mobile in soil and very soluble in water. No transport to air.
3.5
1 Biodegradation
I Not a licable
ECOTOXICOLOGY
4.1
Acme/prolonged toxicity to
Ceriodaphnia sp.: EC50 = 40 mg/f (Warne et aL, 1999).
fish
No other valid studies available. The hazard of NaOH for the environment is
caused by the hydroxyl ion (pH effect). For this reason the effect of NaOH on the
4.2
Acute toxicity to aquatic
invertebrates
organisms depends on the buffer capacity of the aquatic or terrestrial ecosystem
(see also 3.1.2). Also the variation in acute toxicity for aquatic organisms can be
4.3
Toxicity to aquatic plants
e.. alaae
explained for a significant extent by the variation in buffer capacity of the test
medium. LC50 values ranged between 33 and 189 mg/l.
4.4
Toxicity to micro-
organisms e.. bacteria
Because the buffer capacity, pH and the fluctuation of the pH are very specific
for a certain ecosystem it was not considered useful to derive a PNEC. For this
4.5.1
Chronic toxici tc fish
4.5.2
Chronic toxicity to aquatic
invertebrates
reason there is no need for additional toxicity testing with NaOH.
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TOXICOLOGY
5.1.1
Acute Oral
No valid studies available. Although valid studies with animals are not available,
5.1.2
Acute Inhalation
intentional and accidental ingestion of NaOH by humans has been reported
5.1.3
Acute Dermal
frequently in the literature and for this reason there is no need for additional oral
testing with animals. Furthermore gavage dosing of animals will not represent
oral exposures in humans. The existing animal and human data on acute toxicity
show that NaOH has a local effect and that systemic effects we not to be
expected.
5.2.1
Sldn initationdcorosion
Human Patch Test, 0.2 ml
0.5 %: irritating for 55 %of
volunteers
Human Patch test, 0.2 ml
0.5 %: irritating for 61 % of
volunteers
Human Different protocols
1.0 %: irritating for about 50 %
of volunteers
Human Filter a erdiscs
0.5 and 1.0 %: irritating
5.2.2
Eye mintation/Conosion
Rabbit Dose of 0.1 ml, EPA
0.004-0.2 %: non-irritant
(1981) criteria for
0.4 %: mild
classification
1.2 %: corrosive
Rabbit Modified Draize
0.1 and 0.3 %: no conjunctivitis
testing
nor iritis
1.0 and 3.0 %: conjunctivitis
and iritis
Rabbit OECD Guideline
1 %: Not irritating
405
2 %: Irritating
5.4
Repeated dose
No valid studies available. However, under normal handling anduse conditions
(non -irritating) NaOH is not expected to be systemically available in the body.
For this reason additional testing for repeated dose toxicity is considered
unnecessary.
5.5
Genetic Toxicity In vitro
A.
Bacteria] Test
S. typhimurium Ames reversion test
- (without metabolic activation)
- (with metabolic activation)
E. och DNA repair test
- (without metabolic activation)
- (with metabolic activation)
B.
Non -Bacterial In Vitro Test
Chinese hamster ovary Chromosome
- (without metabolic activation)
(CHO) Kl cells aberration test
+ (with metabolic activation),
probably due to formation of
clastogenic breakdown
products of S9
5.6
Genetic Toxicity In vivo
Mouse bone -marrow Micronucleus test
Negative
cells
5.8
Reproduction Toxicity
No valid studies available. NaOH is not expected to be systemically available in
the body under normal handling and use conditions (nortiritating) and for this
5.9
Development /
Teratogenicity
reason it can be stated that the substance will not reach the foetus nor reach male
and female reproductive organs. It can be concluded that a specific study to
determine the developmental toxicity or the toxicity to reproduction is not
necessary.
5.11
Humanence
Many publications are included in the IUCLID dossier.
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1 IDENTITY
1.1 Identification of the Substance
CAS Number:
IUPAC Name:
Molecular Formula:
Structural Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Synonyms:
1310-73-2
Sodium hydroxide
NaOH
NaOH
40
Caustic soda
Lye
1.2 Purity/Impurities/Additives
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Sodium hydroxide is a white and deliquescent solid Impurities are sodium chloride (5 2 %) and
sodium carbonate (<_ 1.0 %), sulfate (< 0.2 %), while the concentration of other impurities is less
than 0.1 %.
1.3 Physico -Chemical properties
It has a melting point and boiling point of 318 and 1388 °C, respectively. NaOH solidifies at 20 °C
if the concentration is higher than 52 % (by weight), which can be considered the maximum water
solubility at 20 'C. NaOH has a very low vapour pressure (< 10-5 hPa at 25 °C). The octanol water
partition coefficient is not relevant for an inorganic substance such as NaOH.
NaOH is a strong alkaline substance that dissociates completely in water to sodium and hydroxyl
ions. The dissolution/dissociation in water is strongly exothermic, so a vigorous reaction occurs
when NaOH is added to water.
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2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON EXPOSURE
2.1 Production Volumes and Use Pattern
Estimated world-wide demand of sodium hydroxide was 44 million tonnes expressed as NaOH
100% in 1999 (CMAI, 2000). The estimated production of NaOH in Western Europe was 9.3
million tonnes in 1998 (Ewe Chlor, 1999). The global demand for NaOH is expected to grow with
3.1 % per year.
NaOH is produced via electrolysis of sodium chloride, which can be done via the mercury,
membrane or diaphragm process. NaOH is commercialised as a solid (cast, flakes, pearls,
compounders) or as solutions with varying concentrations. The most important industrial
concentration is 50 %.
NaOH has mainly industrial uses. On a global level the main uses are (CMAI, 2000):
- Organic chemicals (18 %)
- Pulp and paper (18 °/u)
- Inorganic chemicals (15 %)
- Soaps, detergents and textile (12 %)
- Alumina (8 %)
- Water treatment (5 %)
- Others (25 %)
NaOH is also used by the drink and beer industry to clean non -disposable bottles. Although main
quantities are used by the industry (large enterprises) it is also widely used by small and medium
sized enterprises. It is used for example for disinfection and cleaning purposes.
NaOH (up to 100 %) is also used by consumers. It is used at home for drain and pipe cleaning,
wood treatment and it also used to make soap at home (Keskin et al., 1991; Hansen et al., 1991;
Kavin et al., 1996). NaOH is also used in batteries and in oven -cleaner pads (Vilogi et al, 1985).
The previously mentioned uses are only examples of uses but probably many other uses do occur
because NaOH is widely available. However, significant differences in uses between countries can
be expected.
2.2 Environmental Exposure and Fate
The high water solubility and low vapour pressure indicate that NaOH will be found predominantly
in the aquatic environment. NaOH is present in the environment as sodium and hydroxyl ions,
which implies that it will not adsorb on particulate matter or surfaces and will not accumulate in
living tissues. It is obvious that both sodium and hydroxyl ion have a wide natural occurrence
(UNEP, 1995).
Atmospheric emissions of NaOH are rapidly neutralized by carbon dioxide or other acids and the
salts (e.g. sodium carbonate) will be washed out by rain (Cooper et al., 1979). For this reason
potential atmospheric emissions of NaOH are considered of no concern. Significant emissions to
the terrestrial environment are not expected during nominal handling and use of NaOH. Small
terrestrial emissions will be neutralized by the buffer capacity of the soil. For this reason the
environmental assessment can be limited to the aquatic compartment. Because NaOH does occur in
the environment as Na' and OIi a separate environmental assessment of both the sodium and the
hydroxyl ion is needed.
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Measured concentrations in aquatic ecosystems
The concentration of hydroxyl ions in the environment has been determined very extensively via
pH measurements. The pH is a very important parameter of aquatic ecosystems and it is a standard
parameter of water quality monitoring programmes. The most important freshwater aquatic
ecosystems of the world revealed average annual pH values between 6.5 and 8.3 but lower and
higher values have been measured in other aquatic ecosystems (UNEP, 1995). In aquatic
ecosystems with dissolved organic acids a pH of less than 4.0 has been measured, while in waters
with a high chlorophyll content the bicarbonate assimilation can result in pH values of higher than
9.0 at midday (UNEP, 1995). The pH of an aquatic ecosystem is mainly determined by
geochemical, hydrological and/or biological processes.
Also sodium has been measured extensively in aquatic ecosystems. For example UNEP (1995)
reported the concentration for a total number of 75 rivers in North -America, South -America, Asia,
Africa, Europe and Oceania. The I& —percentile, mean and V-percentile were 1.5, 28 and 68
mg/1, respectively.
Na0H addition and buffer capacity
An addition of NaOH to an aquatic ecosystem may increase the pH depending on the buffer
capacity of the receiving water. In general the buffer capacity is regulated by the equilibria between
CO2, HCO3 and CO32 :
CO2 + H2O H HCO3 + W (pKal = 6.35)
HCO3 HCO32-+W (pKa2=10.33)
If the pH is between 7 and 9 then the bicarbonate ion is the most important species responsible for
the buffer capacity of aquatic ecosystems. UNEP (1995) reported the bicarbonate concentration for
a total number of 77 rivers in North -America, South -America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania.
The le -percentile, mean and 90P-percentile were 20, 106 and 195 mg/l, respectively. To
underline the importance of the buffer capacity, a table is included with the concentration of NDH
needed to increase the pH to value of 9.0, '10.0, 11.0 and 12.0 at different bicarbonate
concentrations (Table 1). The data of Table 1 were based on calculations but they were confirmed
by experimental titration (De Groot et al., 2002).
Use of Na0H and anthropogenic exposure
The use of NaOH could potentially result in an aquatic emission of NaOH and it could locally
increase the sodium concentration and the pH in the aquatic environment.
The pH of effluents is normally measured very fi-equently, can be adapted (neutralized) easily and
therefore a significant increase of the pH of the receiving water is not expected. However, in
region where the pH of effluents is not regulated, a NaOH discharge might cause a significant
increase in the pH of the receiving water.
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Table 1: Concentration of NaOH (mg/1) needed to increase the pH to values of 9.0,
10.0, 11.0 and 12.0 (De Groot et al., 2002).
Buffer capacityA
Final pH
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
0 mg/l HCO3 (distilled water)
0.4
4.0
40
400
20 mg/l HCO3-
1.0
8.2
51
413
(10t' percentile of 77 rivers)
106 me HCO3
3.5
26
97
468
(mean value of 77 rivers)
195 mg/1 HCO3
6.1
45
145
525
(90" percentile of 77 rivers)
A The initial pH of a bicarbonate solution with a concentration of 20-195 mgl was 8.25-8.35.
Specific analytical data or other reliable data about the use of NaOH and the related emissions of
sodium are not available. However, it should be realised that emissions originating from the use of
NaOH are probably small compared to other anthropoger is sources of sodium e.g. mining and use
of road salt. According to UNEP (1995) the sodium and chloride concentrations in water are tightly
linked for the major rivers of the world. It is thus clear that an environmental hazard assessment of
sodium should evaluate all the natural and anthropogenic sources.
23 Human Exposure
NaOH has many industrial and domestic uses and it is available to the general public. Furthermore
the substance has been used already for a long time. For this reason accidental or intentional acute
exposures (suicide) have been described extensively in the medical literature. Many medical case
reports and reviews of medical treatment methods of NaOH bums are available.
Ingestion
According to Schober et al. (1989) between January 1976 and October 1988 a total number of 6
cases of ingestion of NaOH was reported by the Children Surgery Department (University of Graz,
Austria). The University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) reported about 67 cases of
accidental ingestion of NaOH by children between 1981 and 1990 (Casasnovas et al., 1997). Most
of the accidents occurred at home and the container was located within easy reach of the children. A
nationwide survey of ingestion of corrosives has been performed for the period 1984-1988 in
Denmark (Clausen et al., 1994). It revealed 57 admissions to hospital of children (0-14 years) due to
NaOH ingestion. The authors were confident that all children with serious complications after
ingestion of corrosives were included in the study.
At the Department of Paediatric Surgery (Adana, Turkey) 71 cases of NaOH ingestion by children
were reported in a period of 12 years (Keskin et al., 1991). On the West Bank of Israel a total
number of 29 children were admitted to hospital due to accidental NaOH ingestion between 1990
and 1997 (Yasser et al., 1998). Lye is used in this area for home made soap. At the Shands Hospital
at the University of Florida 15 children were admitted between 1973 and 1984 which had ingested
NaOH (Moazam et al., 1987).
All previously mentioned publications reported accidental ingestion of NaOH by children Wijburg
et al. (1985) reviewed the records of 170 patients admitted to the Department of Otolaryngology of
the University Hospital of Amsterdam in the period January 1; 1971 to December 31, 1981 with
suspected caustic ingestion. Of these 170 patients about 15 patients had ingested NaOH. Only in
this case it was not clear if children were involved.
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Humans can be exposed to sodium due to accidental or intentional ingestion of NaOH. However,
humans are exposed daily to sodium via dietary uptake of sodium chloride. A normal uptake of
sodium via food is 3.1-6.0 g per day according to Fodor et al. (1999).
Skin and eyes
A total of 23 burns of the eye due to NaOH or KOH wcre admitted to the eye clinic of the RWTH
Aachen in Germany from 1985 to 1992 (Kuckelkom et al., 1993). In 17 cases the accident
happened during work, while 6 cases occurred at home using NaOH/KOH as drain cleaner. The
alkali bums were of special interest because of the rapid and deep penetration of alkali into the
ocular tissues.
From January 1984 to June 1991 a total number of 24 patients were treated for NaOH related eye
injury in the Department of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and
Research, Chandigarh, India (Saini et al., 1993). Over half of the patients which had ocular
chemical bums were young people working in laboratories and factories.
Inhalation
For production and major uses of NaOH aerosols do nominally not occur. However, for certain
specific uses, e.g. cleaning ovens and disinfection of sheds, the formation of aerosols can not be
excluded completely. For example the cleaning of ovens could result in an irritation of the throat
due to the presence of NaOH in the air. However, it should be realised that aerosols of NaOH are
not stable. They are rapidly transformed due to an uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
resulting in the formation of sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate. The transformation of
respirable NaOH aerosols into sodium carbonate aerosols can occur in seconds (Cooper et al.,
1979). Analytical measurements, to detemiiue the inhalation exposure of workers during production
and use, seem to be unavailable.
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3 HUMAN HEALTH HAZARDS
3.1 Effects on Human Health
NaOH has been used for a long time and has wide dispersive use and therefore there is information
on human exposure and effects. For this reason the human health hazard assessment is not only
based on animal toxicity data but also on human experience (including medical data). For this
unique situation it was thought more appropriate to discuss the animal data and human data together
for each SIDS element.
The major human health hazard (and the mode of action) of NaOH is local irritation and/or
corrosion and therefore a separate section on skin and eye untation/corrosion was included in the
SIAR, although miation/corrosion is not a SIDS element.
3.1.1 Toxicokinetics, Metabolism and Distribution
Sodium is a normal constituent of the blood and an excess is excreted in the urine. A significant
amount of sodium is taken up via the food because the nominal uptake of sodium via food is 3.1-6.0
g per day according to Fodor et al. (1999). Exposure to NaOH could potentially increase the pH of
the blood However, the pH of the blood is regulated between narrow ranges to maintain
homeostasis. Via urinary excretion of bicarbonate and via exhalation of carbon dioxide the pH is
maintained at the normal pH of 7.4-7.5.
When humans are dennally exposed to low (non -irritating) concentrations, the uptake of NaOH
should be relatively low due to the low absorption of ions. For this reason the uptake of NaOH is
expected to be limited under nominal handling and use conditions. Under these conditions the uptake
of Off, via exposure to NaOH, is not expected to change the pH in the blood. Furthermore the
uptake of sodium, via exposure to NaOH, is much less than the uptake of sodium via food under
these conditions. For this reason NaOH is not expected to be systemically available in the body
under normal handling and use conditions.
An example will be given for an inhalation exposure scenario. Assume an exposure to an NaOH
concentration of 2mg/m3, which is the TLV in the USA, and a respiratory volume of 10 rn3 per day.
In this case the daily exposure is 20 mg NaOH.
The amount of 20 mg NaOH is equivalent with 11.5 mg sodium which is a negligible amount
compared to the daily dietary exposure of 3.1-6.0 g (Fodor et al., 1999). The amount of 20 mg
NaOH is equivalent with 0.5 mmole and if this amount would be taken up in the blood stream it
would result in a concentration of 0.1 rrM 01-F (assuming 5 litre blood per human). This is a
negligible amount when it is compared with the bicarbonate concentration of 24 mM of blood. This
example confirms that NaOH is not expected to be systemically available in the body under normal
handling and use conditions.
3.1.2 Acute Toxicity
Studies in Animals
Dermal
The hair of adult mice was clipped and a circular area 2 cm in diameter was painted by applicator
with 50 % NaOH (Bromberg et al., 1965). Afterwards the area was irrigated with water at various
intervals. The mortality of mice was 20, 40, 80 and 71 % when they were irrigated 30 minutes, 1 h,
2 h or not at all after the application. The animals were observed daily for up to 7 days after the
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treatment. All animals developed rapidly progressive bums. No mortality or bums were observed
when the mice were irrigated immediately after the application.
Oral
No acute oral toxicity study with animals has been carried out using (international guidelines. An
acute oral study with 1-10% NaOH and rabbits revealed an LD50 of 325 mg/kg bw expressed as
100 % NaOH (Naunyn-Schiedeberg, 1937). Mortality was also observed when 1 % NaOH was
dosed but in this case the applied volume was relatively high (24 ml per kg body weight). Another
acute oral toxicity study has been reported in secondary literature but the original reference could
not be found. This study indicated an LDLO of 500 mg/kg bw in the rat. The gastric erosive activity
of NaOH was studied with rats using a maximum erosion score of 100 (Van Kolfschoten et al.,
1983). NaOH concentrations of 0.4; 0.5 and 0.62 % resulted in erosion scores of 10, 65 and 70 %,
respectively.
Studies in Humans
Inhalation
No animal data are available on the acute inhalation toxicity. However, the inhalation of aerosols of
5 % NaOH by a 25-year-old women resulted in irreversible obstructive lung injury after working
for one day in a poorly ventilated room (Hansen et al., 1991). Besides NaOH the product contained
also smaller amounts of calcium carbonate, soft soap and protein.
Dermal
A fatal bum due to dermal NaOH exposure of a worker at an aluminum plant has been reported
(Lee et al., 1995). He was found lying in a shallow pool of concentrated NaOH, which had been
heated to —95 °C.
Oral
The degree and type of injury after ingestion of NaOH depend on the physical form, Solid NaOH
produces injury to the mouth and pharynx and is difficult to swallow. On the other hand liquid
NaOH is easily swallowed, being tasteless and odorless, and is more likely to damage the
esophagus and stomach (Gumaste et al., 1992).
Cello et al. (1980) described 9 cases of liquid NaOH ingestion, which resulted in esophageal and
gastric injury. One person who ingested 10 g NaOH in water suffered transmural necrosis of the
esophagus and stomach and died 3 days after admission to the hospital. A 42-year-old female
swallowed approximately 30ml of 16 % NaOH in a suicide attempt (Hugh et al., 1991). This
resulted in a 9-cm stricture of the esophagus which was treated by gastric antral patch
esophagoplasty.
Conclusion
NaOH is a corrosive substance and for this reason there is no need for further acute toxicity testing.
3.1.3 Irritation
Skin Imitation
Studies in Animals
An in vivo test was conducted with Yorkshire weanling pigs using applications of 2N (8 %), 4N (16
%) and 6N (24%) NaOH on the lower abdominal region (Srikrishnaet al., 1991). Gross blisters
developed within 15 minutes of application and 8 and 16 % NaOH produced severe necrosis in all
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epidermal layers. A concentration of 24 % produced numerous and severe blisters with necrosis
extending deeper into the subcutaneous tissue. Also an in vitro test was performed with isolated
perfused skin flaps of Yorkshire weanling pigs using NaOH concentrations of 4N (16 %) and 6N
(24%). At both concentrations NaOH showed severe necrosis of all epidermal cell layers and
demris. At times this lesion extended deep into the subcutaneous layers.
Studies in Humans
The valid in vivo skin irritation studies with solutions of NaOH are summarized in Table 2. Studies
were valid if they were well documented and if they met generally accepted scientific principles.
A NaOH concentration of 0.5 % was tested within an interlaboratory evaluation of a human patch
test for the identification of skin irritation hazard (Griffiths et al., 1997). A 25 mm Plain Hill Top
Chamber containing a Webril pad was used and the treatment sites were assessed for irritation using
a four -point scale at 24, 48 and 72 h after initiation of exposure. NaOH 0.5 % was irritating for 55
% of the volunteers.
A human skin irritation test with 0.5 % NaOH was performed using exposure periods of 15, 30 and
60 minutes (York et al., 1996). The treatment sites were assessed 24, 48 and 72 h after, patch
removal. The results showed that after a maximum exposure of 60 minutes, 61 % of the volunteers
(20 of 33) showed a positive skin irritation reaction.
Four different patch systems, Finn chamber, Hill Top patch, Van der Bend chamber and Webril
patch, were used to determine the skin irritation response of 1 % NaOH (York et al., 1995). Webril
and Hill top patches generated the greatest levels of response. Eleven of 14 and 5 of 14 volunteers
showed a positive skin reaction after 30 minutes for Webril and Hill top patches, respectively. With
Finn and Van der Bend chambers 5 of 14 and 7 of 14 volunteers showed a positive reaction after 4
hours, respectively, which shows that the reactivity was reduced with these systems.
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Table 2: Human in vivo skin irritation tests with NaOH
Species, Test Type
Protocol
Concentration
Result
Reference
Human, upper outer arm
0.2 ml applied to a Plain Hill
0.5 %
Irritating for 55
Griffiths et al.
Top Chamber with Webril pad,
%ofthe
(1997)
1 h exposure
volunteers
Human, upper outer arm
Human patch testing with Hill
0.5 %
Positive irritant
York et al.
Top Chambers, exposure
for 61 %of
(1996)
between 15 and 60 min, 0.2 nil
volunteers
Human, intact skin
Four different protocols, < 4
1.0 %
Positive irritant
York et al.
hours
for about 50%of
(1995).
volunteers
Human, intact skin of
Filter disc with 70 µl solution,
0.5 and 1 %
Irritating (mainly
Dykes et al.
back and forearm
3,15 and 60 min exposure
erythema).
(1995)
Human, volar side of
Filter disc with 40 µl solution,
1, 2 and 4 %
Normal -reacting
Seidenan or
forearm
24 It exposure
and hyper
al. (1995)
reactive subjects
The cutaneous response to NaOH has been assessed in human volunteer subjects using both clinical
scoring and two non-invasive instrumental methods; erythema measurement using an erythema
meter and capillary blood flow using a laser Doppler device (Dykes et al., 1995). Solutions of 0.5
and 1 % NaOH were applied to back skin for 3, 15 and 60 min with assessments immediately after
removal and at 1, 24 and 48 hours. Increased erythema was seen with increasing duration of
exposure and an increase was also seen at lh, 24h and 48h after removal of the patch. Comparison
between back and forearm skin indicated a greater sensitivity to NaOH on the back.
Sodium hydroxide induced irritation was studied in 34 volunteers by means of 24-h patch testing at
different concentrations and by a short-term test using an exposure duration of 10 minutes
(Seidenari et al., 1995). The 24-h patch test with 4 % NaOH revealed a classification of subjects in
2 categories: subjects who reacted normally (25 of 34) and hyper -reactors (9 of 34). Hyper -reactors
showed an enhanced inflammatory response, a decreased dermal reflectivity and an increase in
transepidemmal water loss.
Sodium hydroxide has been also been used extensively for in vitro skin irritation testing (see
IUCLID).
Conclusion
Based on animal data it can be concluded that an NaOH solution of 8 % can be considered
corrosive. Based on human data concentrations of 0.5-4 % were irritating. In 2 different studies a
concentration of 0.5 % was irritating for only 55 and 61 % of the volunteers, respectively and
therefore it is assumed that a concentration, which is slightly lower than 0.5 %, is the non -irritating
concentration.
Eye Irritation
Studies in Animals
The valid eye irritation studies conducted with NaOH solutions are summarized in Table 3. Studies
were valid if they were well documented and if they met generally accepted scientific principles.
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Table 3: In vivo eye irritation tests with NaOH
Species
Protocol
Concentrations
Result
Reference
Rabbits
Dose of 0.1 ml in lower
0.004; 0.04; 0.2;
0.004-0.2: non-irritant
Morgan or al.
conjunctival sac of left eye
0.4 and 1.2 %
0.4 %: mild irritation
(1987)
1.2 % corrosive
Rabbits
Dose of 0.1 ml, washed (after.
0.1; 0.3; 1.0 and
0.1 and 0.3 %: no
Murphy or al.
30 s) and unwashed eyes
3.0 %
conjunctivitis nor iritis
(1982)
1.0 and 3.0 %: conjunctivitis
and iritis
Rabbits
OECD Guideline 405
1 and 2 %
I %: Not irritating
Jacobs (1992)
2 %: Irritating
A volume of 0.1 ml NaOH was placed in the lower conjunctival sac of the left eye of Staufrland
Albino rabbits (Morgan et al., 1987). Both the left and the right eye were evaluated for irritation and
comeal thickness for up to 21 days using a slit -lamp biomicroscope with a pachymeter attachment.
According to EPA criteria 0.001M (0.004%o), 0.01M (0.041/o) and 0.05M (0.2%) NaOH were
considered non-irritant, while the irritation at O.1M (0.4%) was mild and 0.3M (1.2%) was
considered corrosive.
The severity of the effects are influenced by the exposure amount, concentration, duration and the
treatment. Alkaline substances produce a liquefaction necrosis and therefore are able to penetrate
the tissue (Murphy et al., 1982). When an amount of 100 µl was instilled into the eyes of rabbits
concentrations of 1.0 and 3.0 % resulted in conjuctivitis which lasted through 7 days, while
concentrations of 0.1 and 0.3 % did not.
Based on eye irritation tests with New Zealand White Albino rabbits, conducted according to
OECD Guideline 405, a concentration of 1 % NaOH is not irritating to eyes while a concentration
of 2 % was irritating to the eyes (Jacobs, 1992). A volume of 100 µl was instilled into the lower
conjunctival sac and the classification was based on EC criteria. A concentration of 2 % was
irritating due to the mean score for conjunctivitis and the mean score for comeal opacity.
Conclusion
The available animal data on eye irritation revealed small differences in eye irritation levels. The
non-irritant level was 0.2-1.0 %, while the corrosive concentration was 1.2 % or higher than 2 %.
3.1.4 Sensitisation
Data on skin sensitisation were reported by Park et al. (1995). Male volunteers were exposed on the
back to sodium hydroxide concentrations of 0.063 - 1.0 % (induction). After 7 days the volunteers
were challenged to a concentration of 0.125 %. The irritant response correlated well with the
concentration of NaOH, but an increased response was not observed when the previously patch
tested sites were rechallenged. Based on this study sodium hydroxide has no skin sensitisation
potential. Furthermore NaOH has been used widely and for a long time and no human cases of skin
sensitisation have been reported and therefore NaOH is not considered to be a skin sensitizer.
3.1.5 Repeated Dose Toxicity
No animal data are available on repeated dose toxicity studies by oral, dermal, inhalation or by
other routes for NaOH.
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A 63 year old man was exposed daily for 20 years to mists of NaOH which was probably the cause
for the obstructive airway disease which was observed (Rubin et al., 1992). The exposure was
heavy but was not quantified and therefore the study has a limited value.
The hazard of repeated human exposure to sodium has been focused on the effects of sodium on the
prevention and control of hypertension. Recommendations on dietary salt intake have been
published by Fodor et al. (1999). A daily dietary intake of 2.0-3.0 g was reported to be a moderately
restricted intake, 3.1-6.0 was reported as a normal intake, while a dietary intake of > 6 g sodium per
day was considered an excessive intake.
It is not useful to do a repeated dose toxicity test with NaOH in rats because the long term hazard of
sodium for humars has been characterized sufficiently. It is also not useful to study the repeated
dose toxicity of hydroxide via an oral study because at high concentrations the substance is
corrosive or irritating, while at low concentrations the hydroxide will be neutralized in the stomach
by gastric juice, which has a very low pH. Furthermore it should be realised that oral exposure to
NaOH is negligible under normal handling and use conditions and therefore an oral repeated dose
study with rats is inappropriate. A further characterization of the potential inhalation exposure is
needed to determine if a repeated dose study via inhalation is needed Based on the previous
discussion, additional testing for repeated dose toxicity is considered unnecessary for NaOH.
3.1.6 Mutage nicity
In vivo Studies
Valid in vivo genotoxicity studies are not available.
A mouse bone marrow micronucleus test using 15 mM NaOH at a dose of 10 mg/kg bw revealed no
significant increase of nuclei (Aaron et al., 1989). The test compound was administered as a single
i.p. dose to treatment groups (5 males and 5 females) at 30, 48 and 72h. Mouse oocytes of the Swiss
strain were used to determine possible aneuploidy-inducing effects (Brook et al., 1985). Mice were
injected intraperitoneally with 0.3-0.4 ml of 0.01 M NaOH and chromosome spreads were made 12
h after injection. NaOH was used as control substance. No evidence of non -disjunction was found
in control groups up to the age of 40 weeks tested.
Both the in vitro and the in vivo genetic toxicity test indicated no evidence for a mutagemc activity.
Furthermore NaOH is not expected to be systemically available in the body under nominal handling
and use conditions and for this reason additional testing is considered unnecessary (see section 3.1).
In vitro Studies
NaOH was assayed in the Ames reversion test with S. typhimurium strains TA1535, TA1537,
TA1538, TA98, TA100 and in a DNA -repair test with E. coli strains WP2, WP67 and CM871 (De
Flora et al., 1984). Based on the results of these tests NaOH was classified as non genotoxic.
The clastogenic activity of NaOH was studied in an in vitro chromosomal aberration test using
Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) Kl cells (Morita et al., 1989). No clastogenic activity was found at
NaOH concentrations of 0, 4, 8 and 16 mM NaOH, which corresponded with initial pH values of
7.4, 9.1, 9.7 and 10.6, respectively. Incubation of CHO-Kl cells with NaOH in the presence of rat
liver S9 increased the clastogenic activity of S9, or induced new clastogens by breakdown of the
S9. Therefore, testing at non -physiological pH might give false -positive responses, which means
that the effect of sodium hydroxide is of a methodical kind and not valid to asses the genotoxicity
under realistic conditions.
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3.1.7 Toxicity for Reproduction
No valid studies were identified regarding developmental toxicity nor toxicity to reproduction in
animals after oral, demral or inhalation exposure to NaOH.
It is not useful to do a reproduction or developmental toxicity test with NaOH in rats because the
hazard of sodium for humans has been characterized sufficiently (e.g. Fodor et al., 1999). It is also
not useful to study the reproduction/developmental toxicity of hydroxide via an oral study because
at high concentrations the substance is corrosive or irritating, while at low concentrations the
hydroxide will be neutralized in the stomach by gastric juice, which has a very low pH.
Furthermore it should be realised that oral exposure to NaOH is negligible under normal handling
and use conditions and therefore an oral reproduction/developmental toxicity is inappropriate.
NaOH is not expected to be systemically available in the body under normal handling and use
conditions and for this reason it can be stated that the substance will not reach the foetus nor reach
male and female reproductive organs (see sections 3.1 and 3.6). It can be concluded that a specific
study to detemi ne the developmental toxicity or the toxicity to reproduction is not necessary.
3.2 Initial Assessment for Human Health
Solid NaOH is corrosive. Depending on the concentration, solutions of NaOH are nonirritating,
irritating or corrosive and they cause direct local effects on the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tracts.
Based on human data concentrations of O.5-4.0 % were irritating to the skin, while a concentration
of 8.0 % was corrosive for the skin of animals. Eye irritation data are available for animals. The
nonirritant level was 0.2-1.0 %, while the corrosive concentration was 1.2 % or higher. A study
with human volunteers did not indicate a skin sensitisation potential of sodium hydroxide. This is
supported by the extensive human experience.
The acute toxicity of sodium hydroxide depends on the physical form (solid or solution), the
concentration and dose. Lethality has been reported for animals at oral doses of 240 and 400 mg/kg
bw. Fatal ingestion and fatal dermal exposure has been reported for humans.
No valid animal data are available on repeated dose toxicity studies by oral, demral, inhalation or
by other routes for NaOH. However, under normal handling and use conditions (nonirritating)
neither the concentration of sodium in the blood nor the pH of the blood will be increased and
therefore NaOH is not expected to be systemically available in the body. It can be stated that the
substance will neither reach the foetus nor reach male and female reproductive organs, which shows
that there is no risk for developmental toxicity and no risk for toxicity to reproduction. Both in vitro
and in vivo genetic toxicity tests indicated no evidence for amutagenic activity.
Based on the available literature, there is a risk for accidental and intentional exposure to solid
NaOH or to irritating or corrosive solutions of NaOH. Most of the ingestion accidents seem to be
related with children and seem to occur at home. Accidental skin and eye exposure seem to be less
frequently reported than ingestion in the medical literature. Dust fomration is unlikely because of
hygroscopic properties. Furthermore NaOH has a negligible vapour pressure and is rapidly
neutralized in air by carbon dioxide and therefore dust and vapour exposure are not expected
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4 HAZARDS TO THE ENVIRONMENT
4.1 Aquatic Effects
At concentrations reported in publications and study reports, the toxicity has been assumed to be
due to hydroxide only, because at these effect concentrations the concentration of sodium is too low
to explain the effects. However, it should be realised that the results of toxicity tests with NaOH
depend on the buffer capacity of the test medium. In a highly
will be neutralized and the observed toxicity will be low, while
pH will increase rapidly and therefore the observed toxicity wi
2.1). Besides the direct effects (pH change) NaOH could also
could influence the speciation of other chemicals and therefore
e.g. NH3 is more toxic than NH4'.
suffered test medium the hydroxyl ion
n a poorly buffered test medium the
I be relatively high (see also section
gave indirect effects. The pH change
increase and/or decrease the toxicity
The available ecotoxicity tests with NaOH are presented in Table 4. In general the available toxicity
studies with NaOH were not conducted according to current standard guidelines.
Table 4: Results of aquatic toxicity tests with sodium hydroxide
Species
Endpoint
Result (mg/1)
CoRA
Reference
Goldfish
(Carassiw auratus)
LC50 (24 H)
160
3
Jensen (1978)
Leucicus ides melanows
LC50 ( 48h)
189
4
Juhnke et al. (1978)
Mosquitofish (Gambasia affinis)
LC50 (96 H).
125
3
Wallen (1957)
Guppy (Poecilia reaculata)
LC50 (24 H)
145
3
Yarzhombek et al.
(1991)
Pike perch (Lwiopema lucioperca L),
fry
Toxic concentration
>_ 35
3
Stangenberg (1975)
Water flea (Daphnia magna)
Toxicitythreshold
40 - 240
4
McKee et al. (1963)
Water flea
(Cenodaphnia cfdubia)
LC50 (48 H)
40
2
Warne or al. (1999)
Snai] Biomphalaria a: alexandrine
Lethal concentration
450
3
Gobar et al. (1961)
Snail Bulinus truncetus
Lethal concentration
150
3
Gohar et al. (1961)
Said Lymmm caillaudi
Lethal concentration
150
3
Gohar et al. (1961)
Marine polychaete
(Ophryotrocha diadema)
LC50 (48 h)
33-100
3
Parker (1984)
"Code of Reliability (CoR): 1= valid without restrictions, 2 = valid with restrictions, 3 = invalid, 4 = not assignable.
Effects on fish
A 24-hour toxicity test with Carassius auratus (goldfish) revealed an LC50 of 160 mg/1 (Jensen,
1978). At 100 mg/1, which was equivalent to a pH of 9.8, no mortality was observed A toxicity test
with a related species, Leuciscus idus melanotus, revealed an LC50 of 189 mg/I (Juhnke et al.,
1978). A 96-hour test with Gambusia affinis (mosquitofish) revealed an LC50 of 125 mg/1 (Wallen,
1957). At 84 mg/I no effects on the fish were observed. The pH was 9 at 100 mg/l. Solutions of
NaOH in pond water started to be toxic to the fiy of Lucioperca lucioperca L. (pike perch) at NaOH
concentrations of 35 mg/1 and higher (Stangenberg, 1975).
The chronic effect of NaOH on guppies Pbistes reticulatus) has been tested at 25, 50,•75 and 100
mg/I (Rustamova, 1977; Code of Reliability = 3). An adverse effect on the survival rate, growth and
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fecundity, as well as on the quality of the progeny was found Upon prolonged exposure
concentrations of 25-100 mg/1 produced significant changes in the biology of the fish
Effects on invertebrates
The LC50 after 48 hours of exposure was 40 mg/1 fir the freshwater cladoceran Ceriodaphnia cf.
dubia (blame et al., 1999). A short review of the toxicity of NaOH for invertebrates is given by
McKee et al. (1963). The toxicity threshold concentration .of NaOH for Daphnia magna was
reported to range from 40 to 240 mg/l. Concentrations of 125 to 1000 mg/l were reported to be
lethal to insect larvae.
The lethal concentration of NaOH to the vector snails Biomphalaria a. alexandrina, Bulinus
truncatus and Lymnaea caillaudi was 450, 150 and 150 mg/l, respectively (Gohar et al., 1961). The
LC50 after 48 hours of exposure was 33-100 mg/1 for the marine polychaete Ophryotrocha diadema
(Parker, 1984).
Effects on aquatic plants / algae
No data available.
Effects on micro-organisms
The inhibition of the bicluminesceme of the bacterium Photobacterium phosphoreum by NaOH has
been measured with the Microtox system (Bulich et al., 1990). The 15 minutes-EC50 was 22 mg/1.
The test medium was 2 % NaCI which means that the medium was not buffered. The effect of
NaOH on motility of the protozoan Tetrahymena thermophila was studied by microscope
(Silverman et al., 1987). When 1% NaOH was diluted 62 times the motility was higher than 90 %
of control cell motility (highest tolerated dose, HTD). This would be equal to a NaOH concentration
of 161 mg/l. The studies with the bacterium Photobacterium phosphoreum and the protozoan
Tetrahymena thermophila had a low reliability.
Conclusions
In many cases pH, buffer capacity and/or medium composition were not discussed in the
publications, although this is essential information for toxicity tests with NaOH. This is the most
important reason why most of the studies, mentioned in Table 4, were considered invalid Although
valid acute ecotoxicity tests and chronic ecotoxicity tests with Na0H are not available there is no
need for additional testing with NaOH. A significant number of acute toxicity tests is available (see
Table 4) and the results of the tests are more or less consistent. Altogether they give a sufficient
indication about acute toxicity levels of sodium hydroxide.
Furthermore acute toxicity data cannot be used to derive a PNEC or a PNECaddd for sodium
hydroxide. Aquatic ecosystems are characterized by an alkalinity/pH and the organisms of the
ecosystem are adapted to these specific natural conditions. Based on the natural alkalinity of waters,
organisms will have different optimum pH conditions, ranging from poorly buffered waters with a
pH of 6 or less to very hard waters with pH values up to 9. A lot of information is availabb about
the relationship between pH and ecosystem structure and also natural variations in pH of aquatic
ecosystems have been quantified and reported extensively in ecological publications and
handbooks.
Normally a PNEC or a PNECaddaa has to be derived from the available ecotoxicity data. A
PNECad&d is a PNEC which is based on added concentrations of a chemical (added risk approach).
Based on the available data it is not considered useful to derive a PNEC or a PNECaJJ d for NaOH
because:
• The natural pH of aquatic ecosystems can vary significantly between aquatic ecosystems,
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• Also the sensitivity of the aquatic ecosystems to a change of the pH can vary significantly
between aquatic ecosystems and
• The change in pH due to an anthropogemc NaOH addition is influenced significantly by the
buffer capacity of the receiving water.
Although a PNEC or a PNECAW was not calculated for NaOH there is a need to assess the
environmental effect of an NaOH (alkaline) discharge. Based on the pH and buffer capacity of
effluent and receiving water and the dilution factor of the effluent, the pH of the receiving water
after the discharge can be calculated. Of course the pH change can be measured also very easily via
a laboratory experiment or by conducting field measurements. The change in pH should be
compared with the natural variation in pH of the receiving water and based on this comparison it
should be assessed if the pH change is acceptable.
To illustrate the procedure and to get an idea about the order of magnitude for maximum
anthropogenic additions, the maximum NaOH addition will be calculated for 2 representative cases.
According to Directive 78/659/EEC (CEE, 1978), the pH of surface water for the protection of fish
should be between 6 and 9. In section 2.1 it has been mentioned that the I percentile and the 9e
percentile of the bicarbonate concentrations of 77 rivers of the world were 20 and 195 mg/l,
respectively. If it is assumed that only bicarbonate is responsible for the buffer capacity of the
ecosystem and f it is assumed that an increase of the pH to a value of 9.0 would be the maximum
accepted value then the maximum anthropogenic addition of sodium hydroxide would be 1.0 and
6.1 mg/1 for bicarbonate concentrations of 20 and 195 mg/l, respectively. These examples give an
indication of the maximum amount of NaOH which could be discharged to an aquatic ecosystem if
there was an emission of a pure NaOH solution.
Sodium hydroxide concentrations of 1.0 and 6.1 are equivalent with sodium concentrations of 0.6
and 3.5 mg/L respectively. These sodium concentrations are in general significantly lower than
background concentrations of sodium in rivers of the world (see section 2.1). Concentrations of 0.6
and 3.5 mg/I of sodium are also significantly lower than concentrations present in reconstituted
fresh water, which is used for toxicity testing. According to ASTM (1996) reconstituted very soft,
soft, hard and very hard water, contains sodium concentrations of 3.3; 13; 53 and 105 mg/l,
respectively. This confirms that the hazard of NaOH (not neutralized) is caused by the hydroxyl ion
(pH effect).
4.2 Terrestrial Effects
Toxicity tests, which determined the effects of NaOH on terrestrial organisms, are not available.
Significant exposure of the terrestrial environment is not expected and for this reason there is no
need to perform toxicity test with terrestrial organisms. The results of terrestrial toxicity tests will
depend strongly on the buffer capacity of the soil and can probably be predicted based on the buffer
capacity of the soil.
4.3 Other Environmental Effects
No other environmental effects are expected.
4.4 Initial Assessment for the Environment
The hazard of NaOH for the environment is caused by the hydroxyl ion (pH effect). For this reason
the effect of NaOH on the organisms depends on the buffer capacity of the aquatic or terrestrial
ecosystem Also the variation in acute toxicity for aquatic organisms can be explained for a
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significant extent by the variation in buffer capacity of the test medium. LC50 values of acute
toxicity test with aquatic organisms ranged between 33 and 189 mg/1.
Because the buffer capacity, pH and the fluctuation of the pH are very specific for a certain aquatic
ecosystem it was not considered useful to derive a PNEC or a PNECadded. To assess the potential
environmental effect of an NaOH discharge, the pH change of the receiving water should be
calculated or measured. The change in pH should be compared with the natural variation in pH of
the receiving water and based on this comparison it should be assessed if the pH change is
acceptable.
The use of NaOH could potentially result in an emission of NaOH and it could locally increase the
pH in the aquatic environment. However, the pH of effluents is normally measured very frequently
and can be adapted easily and therefore a significant increase of the pH of the receiving water is not
expected If emissions of waste water are controlled by appropriate pH limits and/or dilutions in
relation to the natural pH and buffering capacity of the receiving water, adverse effects on the
aquatic environment are not expected due to production or use of NaOH.
Aquatic sodium emissions originating from uses of NaOH are probably small compared to other
sources. It is clear that an environmental hazard assessment of sodium should not only evaluate all
natural and anthropogenic sources of sodium but should also evaluate all other ecotoxicity studies
with sodium salts, which is beyond the scope of this report.
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5 RECOMMENDATIONS
Environment and human health: no further work is recommended if sufficient control measures are
in place to avoid significant human and environmental impact, including prevention of accidental
exposure.
Due to the corrosivity of the substance, no further studies are required under the SIDS programme.
In the EU a risk assessment will be performed according to Council Regulation 793/93.
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Phillip Pittman and Sara Hudgins manage this facility very well, especially considering the demands of their
job and the age of the facility.
The log books are well documented and maintained.
Samples are flow proportional.
The facility is set up for de -chlorination, but usually does not have to use it. Their chlorine contact chamber
is large enough that given the current flows the chlorine is at a sufficient level (9-20 mg/1) at discharge.
One last line of diffusers will be added prior to winter.
There have been improvements made to the facility and given its age, maintenance needs will likely remain
high. Coats is aware of this and is already considering future options.
Previous inspections mentioned deficiencies with the clarifiers, including the deteriorated weirs. New weirs
were onsite but had not been installed at the time of the inspection. However, since the inspection the new
weirs have been installed. See cover letter for before and after photos.
Refer to question area for further information.
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Operations & Maintenance
Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ 0 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, DO, Sludge ■
Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: D.O., COD
Equalization Basins Yes No NA NE
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Comment:
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Comment: ORC stated the average DO reading in the basin is --2.0 mg/I.
The basin is aerated with both diffusers and surface aerators. ORC expects to add one
more line of diffusers this year.
Not all of the aerators work, however the ORC relies mostly on the diffusers for aeration.
Lagoons
Type of lagoons?
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
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Lagoons
Are lagoons operated in?
# Is a re -circulation line present?
Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
Are dikes free of seepage?
Are dikes free of erosion?
Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
Comment: Only one lagoon is used. The lagoon is the aeration basin. The company is
aware of the lifespan of the lagoon and is already considering options, i.e. package
plant.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Is the drive unit operational?
Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/4 of the sidewall depth)
Yes No NA NE
Parallel
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Secondary Clarifier
Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Comment: There are two clarifiers, only one of the clarifiers scum arm is working.
The sludge pump house roof and gutters will be replaced.
The weirs on both clarifiers are decomposed to a point of being ineffective.
See summary.
Effluent Pipe
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained?
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris?
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly?
Comment:
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Inspection
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES oermit Number)
10:OOAM 16/04/07
12/04/01
Sevier Plant
630 American Thread Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Marion NC 28752
12:30PM 16/04/07
14/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Phillip Charles Pittman/ORC/828-756-4111/
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Bruce Duncan,PO Box 368 Marion NC 28752//828-837-5171/8288375767
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit 0 Operations & Maintenance 0 Records/Reports Facility Site Review
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Linda S Wiggs ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4653/
Yang Song NPDES WW Permitting Unit//919-807-6z
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (Cont.)
NC0004243 I11 121 16/04/07 117 18 ICI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
This is an inspection conducted by ARO and Raleigh NPDES Permitting Unit in addition to a
compliance sampling. The permitted flow for this permit is 2 MGD and the average monthly flow is
about 0.6 MGD. The treatment system consists of: influent equalization basin, aeration basin, two
clarifiers with return sludge pumps, polishing pond (not in use), chlorine contact tank, dechlorination,
post aeration pond and flow meter.
The facility installed an ozone generator (5 units) to degrade dye color before the wastewater enters
treatment system. They failed a toxicity test in January 2016 and it was believed that ozone residual
degraded most of dye color and the chlorine added was not consumed as much as considered. It has
been a learning process for the facility to have a ballanced ratio of ozone and chlorine usage. The
permittee has passed their follow-up toxicity test in February.
At the outfall 001, there was visuable light green color from the discharge. The color disappeared after
10-15 feet from the discharge point.
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Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 04/07/2016
Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Equalization Basins
Is the basin aerated?
Is the basin free of bypass lines or structures to the natural environment?
Is the basin free of excessive grease?
Are all pumps present?
Are all pumps operable?
Are float controls operable?
Are audible and visual alarms operable?
# Is basin size/volume adequate?
Yes No NA NE
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Comment: The EQ basin utilizes diffusers for aeration. The capacity for EQ basin is 1.5 Million Gallon.
Aeration Basins
Mode of operation
Type of aeration system
Is the basin free of dead spots?
Are surface aerators and mixers operational?
Are the diffusers operational?
Is the foam the proper color for the treatment process?
Does the foam cover less than 25% of the basin's surface?
Is the DO level acceptable?
Is the DO level acceptable?(1.0 to 3.0 mg/1)
Yes No NA NE
Ext. Air
Surface
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Comment: The ORC mentioned the DO level in the aeration basin is normallv between 0.8 ma/L and
3.0 mg/L.
The facility is applying ozone (03) to degrade dye color before the wastewater enters the
treatment system. That contributes extra oxygen into the oxidation basin.
During inspection, there were six (6) mechanical aerators in the basin. The facility is also
using diffusors to supply oxygen.
Secondary Clarifier
Is the clarifier free of black and odorous wastewater?
Is the site free of excessive buildup of solids in center well of circular clarifier?
Are weirs level?
Is the site free of weir blockage?
Is the site free of evidence of short-circuiting?
Is scum removal adequate?
Is the site free of excessive floating sludge?
Yes No NA NE
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Permit: NC0004243 Owner - Facility:
Sevier Plant
Inspection Date: 04/07/2016 Inspection Type:
Compliance Evaluation
Secondary Clarifier
Yes No NA NE
Is the drive unit operational?
0
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Is the return rate acceptable (low turbulence)?
0
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Is the overflow clear of excessive solids/pin floc?
0
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Is the sludge blanket level acceptable? (Approximately'/ of the sidewall depth)
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Comment: The facility has two clarifiers and only one is in operation during inspection. New weirs have
been installed.
Pumps-RAS-WAS
Yes No NA NE
Are pumps in place?
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Are pumps operational?
0
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Are there adequate spare parts and supplies on site?
0
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Comment: One pump is in operation and two spare pumps.
Disinfection -Liquid
Yes No NA NE
Is there adequate reserve supply of disinfectant?
0
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(Sodium Hypochlorite) Is pump feed system operational?
0
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Is bulk storage tank containment area adequate? (free of leaks/open drains)
0
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Is the level of chlorine residual acceptable?
0
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Is the contact chamber free of growth, or sludge buildup?
0
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Is there chlorine residual prior to de -chlorination?
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Comment:
De -chlorination
Yes No NA NE
Type of system ?
Liquid
Is the feed ratio proportional to chlorine amount (1 to 1)?
0 ❑
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Is storage appropriate for cylinders?
0 ❑
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# Is de -chlorination substance stored away from chlorine containers?
0 ❑
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Comment:
Are the tablets the proper size and type? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are tablet de -chlorinators operational? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Number of tubes in use?
Comment:
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Permit: NC0004243 Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Date: 04/07/2016 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable ❑ ❑ ❑
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Permit
Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
0
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application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
0
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
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0
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
0
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
0
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Comment:
Lagoons
Yes No NA NE
Type of lagoons?
Aerated
# Number of lagoons in operation at time of visit?
2
Are lagoons operated in?
Series
# Is a re -circulation line present?
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Is lagoon free of excessive floating materials?
0
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# Are baffles between ponds or effluent baffles adjustable?
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Are dike slopes clear of woody vegetation?
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Are weeds controlled around the edge of the lagoon?
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Are dikes free of seepage?
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Are dikes free of erosion?
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Are dikes free of burrowing animals?
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# Has the sludge blanket in the lagoon (s) been measured periodically in multiple
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locations?
# If excessive algae is present, has barley straw been used to help control the growth?
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Is the lagoon surface free of weeds?
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Is the lagoon free of short circuiting?
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Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 04/07/2016
Lagoons
Owner - Facility: Sevier Plant
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
Comment: The Equalization Basin (Lagoon) has the capacity of 1.5 MG and the Aeration Basin
(Lagoon) has the capacity of 3 MG.
Considering the aging lagoons, the facility is consiering to replace with a package plant.
ERM, a consulting company hired by Coats American, prepared a study in late 2015. The
study indicates there were 14 seeps observed on the west and south sides of the soil berms
around the wastewater treatment basins on October 7, 2015. 4 out of 14 seeps had
estimated flow over 0.5 GPM. The combined total estimated flow for all 14 seeps was 6-10
GPM.
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Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
Aluminum (AI)
µg/L
Titanium (Ti) µg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3 mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
A
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day mg/L
Residue: Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
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Zinc (Zn) µg/L
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
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Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF /100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total µg/L
Coliform: Total MF /100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
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Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
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Coliform: Tube Fecal /100ml
TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
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Calcium (Ca)
mg/L.
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Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
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Specific Conductance, at 25 °C umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Cc)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
µg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity NTU
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Iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
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Organophosphorus Pesticides
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Lithium (Li)
µg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
>(
Bromide mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
2L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
�K
Chloride mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Sulfate mg/LMutrie`ills
P.a[aineteis
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADMI C.U.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
Color: Platinum Cobalt C.U.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
X
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
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Sodium (Na)
mg/L.
Formaldehyde mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
X
Strontium (Sr)
pg/L
Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+) mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
LAB COMMENTS:

AC27834 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
LIMEKILN DOWNSTREAM
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
L WIGGS
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID: NC0004243C
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
Emergency
Collect Time:
11_55
Sample Matrix: SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type: RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.8 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
Bromide
0.4
WET
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Chloride
1.0
7.6
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Fluoride
0.4
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Sulfate
2.0
12
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
7440-22-4
Ag by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al by ICP
50
79
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Antimony by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba by ICP
10
21
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca by ICP
0.10
12
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe by ICP
50
160
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K by ICP
0.10
1.1
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg by ICP
0.10
6.0
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Mn by ICP
10
32
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na by ICP
0.10
8.3
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-24-6
Sr by ICPMS
10
69
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
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NCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27834
CAS #
83-32-9
Analyte Name
Acenaphthene
PQL Result/
Qualifier
SEM
Semivolatile Organics (BNAs)
10 Not detected
Units
in liquid
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
208-96-8
Acenaphthylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
62-53-3
Aniline
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-12-7
Anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
56-55-3
Benzo(a)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
50-32-8
Benzo(a)pyrene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
205-99-2
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
191-24-2
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
207-08-9
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
65-85-0
Benzoic acid
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-51-6
Benzyl alcohol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-91-1
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-44-4
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
39638-32-9
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-81-7
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
101-55-3
Bromophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-68-7
Butylbenzyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
59-50-7
Chloro-3-methyl phenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-47-8
Chloroaniline, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-58-7
Chloronaphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-57-8
Chlorophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
7005-72-3
Chlorophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
218-01-9
Chrysene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
53-70-3
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
132-64-9
Dibenzofuran
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,3
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-94-1
Dichlorobenzidine, 3,3'-
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-83-2
Dichlorophenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-66-2
Diethyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
131-11-3
Dimethyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
105-67-9
Dimethylphenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-74-2
Di-n-butyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
534-52-1
Dinitro-2-methyl phenol, 4,6-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
51-28-5
Dinitrophenol, 2,4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
121-14-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
606-20-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-84-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
206-44-0
Fluoranthene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-73-7
Fluorene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27834
CAS #
118-74-1
AnalVte Name
Hexachlorobenzene
PQL
20
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
77-47-4
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
67-72-1
Hexachloroethane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
193-39-5
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
78-59-1
Isophorone
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-57-6
Methyl naphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-48-7
Methylphenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-44-5
Methylphenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-74-4
Nitroaniline, 2-
10
Not detected J2
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
99-09-2
Nitroaniline, 3-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-01-6
Nitroaniline, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
98-95-3
Nitrobenzene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-75-5
Nitrophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-02-7
Nitrophenol, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
621-64-7
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-30-6
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
87-86-5
Pentachlorophenol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-01-8
Phenanthrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
108-95-2
Phenol
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
129-00-0
Pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-95-4
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,5-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-06-2
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
Sample Comments
SEM:SV-J2-estimated- 1 analyte(s) failed < LCL in the CV2.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27834
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are 'but of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
Elevated PQL* due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
Sample not screened for this compound.
Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Inability to analyze the sample.
Questions concerning data reliability.
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Tin IAg/L'
Acidity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
NZ
Aluminum (AI)
Pg/L
Titanium (Ti) Itg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4.5/8.3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (5b)
pg/L
Vanadium (V) pg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg1L
Residue: Total (Totol Solids)
mg1L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn)
cBOD: Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
rX
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
/100ml
Residue: Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
—
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Beryllium (Be
pg/L
Boron (B), Total pg/L
Coliform: Total IVF
/100ml
Residue: Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
\—A
Cadmium (Ccl)
Pg/L
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Mercury 1631, low-level ng/L
Coliform: Tube Fecal
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TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
V4,1
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
GJ-
YI-7
Coliform: Tube Total
/100m1
Silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Oir&hics;-K Parameters:j,
Specific Conductance, at 25 'C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
X
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
Turbidity
NTU
iron (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
'OtfteiPiiirheters:-1-"
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
,y Paraineters:T _f
pH
S.U.
Lithium (Li)
pg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Bromide
mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration-
mg/L
Magnesium (M g)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
x
Semi -Volatile Organics (BNAs)
Fluoride
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
X
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mg/L
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pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
X
Nickel (Ni)
pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
Color: ADIVII
C.U.
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
X ,
Potassium (K)
mg/L
Color: Platinum Cobalt
C.U.
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
)C
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver(Ag)
Pg
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
m77L
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Formaldehyde
mg/L
Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
Pg/L
—Phytoplankton / Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
ug/11
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AC27826 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
UPSTREAM LIMEKILN
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
L WIGGS
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID:
NC0004243F
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
SURFACEWATER
Emergency
Collect Time:
02_50
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
River/Stream
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.8 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
Bromide
0.4
WET
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Chloride
1.0
2.8
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Fluoride
0.4
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Sulfate
2.0
3.6
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
7440-22-4
Ag by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al by ICP
50
86
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Antimony by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba by ICP
10
14
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca by ICP
0.10
5.5
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe by ICP
50
210
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K by ICP
0.10
1.0
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg by ICP
0.10
2.7
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Mn by ICP
10
16
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na by ICP
0.10
3.5
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-24-6
Sr by ICPMS
10
31
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
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NCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27826
CAS #
83-32-9
Analyte Name
Acenaphthene
PQL Result/
Qualifier
SEM
Semivolatile Organics (BNAs)
10 Not detected
Units
in liquid
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
208-96-8
Acenaphthylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
62-53-3
Aniline
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-12-7
Anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
56-55-3
Benzo(a)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
50-32-8
Benzo(a)pyrene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
205-99-2
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
191-24-2
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
207-08-9
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
65-85-0
Benzoic acid
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-51-6
Benzyl alcohol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-91-1
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-44-4
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
39638-32-9
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-81-7
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
101-55-3
Bromophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-68-7
Butylbenzyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
59-50-7
Chloro-3-methyl phenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-47-8
Chloroaniline, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-58-7
Chloronaphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-57-8
Chlorophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
7005-72-3
Chlorophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
218-01-9
Chrysene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
53-70-3
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
132-64-9
Dibenzofuran
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,3
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-94-1
Dichlorobenzidine, 3,3'-
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-83-2
Dichlorophenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-66-2
Diethyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
131-11-3
Dimethyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
105-67-9
Dimethylphenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-74-2
Di-n-butyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
534-52-1
Dinitro-2-methyl phenol, 4,6-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
51-28-5
Dinitrophenol, 2,4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
121-14-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
606-20-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-84-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
206-44-0
Fluoranthene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-73-7
Fluorene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL
Page 2 of 3

VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27826
CAS #
118-74-1
AnalVte Name
Hexachlorobenzene
PQL
20
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
77-47-4
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
67-72-1
Hexachloroethane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
193-39-5
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
78-59-1
Isophorone
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-57-6
Methyl naphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-48-7
Methylphenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-44-5
Methylphenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-74-4
Nitroaniline, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
99-09-2
Nitroaniline, 3-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-01-6
Nitroaniline, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
98-95-3
Nitrobenzene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-75-5
Nitrophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-02-7
Nitrophenol, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
621-64-7
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-30-6
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
87-86-5
Pentachlorophenol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-01-8
Phenanthrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
108-95-2
Phenol
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
129-00-0
Pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-95-4
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,5-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-06-2
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
Page 3 of 3

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT
Violator: Coats American Inc
Facility Name: Sevier Plant
Permit Number: NC0004243
County: McDowell
Case Number: LM-2015-0011
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private
property resulting from the violation;
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$159.26
Date G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Certified Mail # 7014 0510 0000 4466 6440
Return Receipt Requested
July 20, 2015
Jerry Sisk, Director Engineering
Coats American Inc
PO Box 368
Marion, NC 28752
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil Penalty
for Violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1(a)(6)
and NPDES Permit No. NC0004243
Coats American Inc
Sevier Plant
Case No. LM-2015-0011
McDowell County
Dear Permittee:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and assessment of civil penalty in the amount of $1,159.26 ($1,000.00 civil
penalty + $159.26 enforcement costs) against Coats American Inc.
This assessment is based upon the following facts: a review has been conducted of the discharge monitoring report
(DMR) submitted by Coats American Inc for the month of April 2015. This review has shown the subject facility to be
in violation of the discharge limitations and/or monitoring requirements found in NPDES Permit No. NC0004243. The
violations, which occurred in April 2015, are summarized in Attachment A to this letter.
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Coats American Inc violated the terms, conditions or
requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0004243 and G.S. 143-215.1(a)(6) in the manner and extent shown in
Attachment A. In accordance with the maximums established by G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), a civil penalty may be
assessed against any person who violates the terms, conditions or requirements of a permit required by G.S.
143-215.1(a).
Based upon the above findings of fact and conclusions of law, and in accordance with authority provided by the
Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water
Resources, I, G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor, Asheville Regional Office hereby make the following civil
penalty assessment against Coats American Inc:
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Phone: [phone] \ Internet: www.ncdenr.gov <http://www.ncdenr.gov>
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer - Made in part by recycled paper

1000.00 1 of the 1 violations of 143-215.1(a)(6) and NPDES Permit No.NC0004243, by discharging
waste water into the waters of the State in violation of the Permit Monthly Geometric Mean for
FEC COLI.
$0.00 for 0 of the 1 failures to properly monitor NH3-N - Conc in violation of NPDES Permit No.
NC0004243.
1 000.00 TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
159.26 Enforcement Costs
1 159.26 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into account the Findings of Fact
and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at G.S. 143B-282. I (b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property
resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental
Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
(1) Submit payment of the penalty, OR
(2) Submit a written request for remission, OR
(3) Submit a written request for an administrative hearing
Option 1: Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not
include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or
new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of.
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
E

Option 2: Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such
request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as they may
relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper
procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained
in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative
hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation
and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why
you believe the civil penalty should be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed
below. In determining whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) was wrongfully
applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in writing. The
Director of the Division of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you of his decision
in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case status, directions for
payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental Management Commission's Committee
on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that
was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you
prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil Penalties,
Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thi!U 30) dqys of receipt of this
notice. The Division of Water Resources also reauests that you complete and submit the enclosed "Justification for
Remission Request."
Both forms should be submitted to the following address:
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Resources
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
3

Option 3: File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file
the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. A petition is
considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings during normal office hours. The Office of
Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file
(with restrictions) - provided the signed original, one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS
§150B-23.2) is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed
or electronic transmission. You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the
filing fee and/or the details of the filing process.
The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Mr. Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1601
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter, as evidenced by an internal
date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office for
collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations
that occur after the review period of this assessment.
4

If you have any questions, please contact Janet Cantwell with the Division of Water Resources staff of the Asheville
Regional Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
By G. Landon Davidson, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
ATTACHMENTS
Cc: WQS Asheville Regional Office - Enforcement File (w/attachments)
NPDES Compliance/Enforcement Unit - Enforcement File (w/attachments)
Central Files, Water Quality Section (w/attachments)
5

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
Case Number: LM-2015-0011
Assessed Party: Coats American Inc
Permit No.: NC0004243
County: McDowell
Amount Assessed: $1,159.26
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the "Request For
Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form to request remission of
this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe support your request and are necessary for the
Director to consider in evaluating your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty
assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the
accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §
143B-282.1(c), remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors apply.
Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of
supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to
the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in the civil penalty assessment document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation (i.e., explain the
steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the violation was unavoidable or
something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions (i.e., explain
how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing the activities necessary to achieve
compliance).
EXPLANATION:

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
Coats American Inc )
Sevier Plant 1
PERMIT NO. NC0004243 ) CASE NO. LM-2015-0011
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $1,159.26 for violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the
Division of Water Resources dated July 20, 2015, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does
hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as
alleged in the assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources within thirty (30) days
of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request will be allowed after (30) days
from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 920
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

ATTACHMENT A
Coats American Inc
CASE NUMBER: LM-2015-0011
PERMIT: NC0004243 FACILITY: Sevier Plant
COUNTY: McDowell REGION: Asheville
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$1,000.00 4-2015 001 Effluent FEC COLI 4/30/15 Weekly #/100ml 200 297.80 48.9 Monthly Geometric Mean Exceeded
Monitoring Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL / VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$0.00 4-2015 001 Effluent NH3-N - Conc 4/4/15 Weekly mg/I Frequency Violation

ATTACHMENT A
Coats American Inc
CASE NUMBER: LV-2006-0004
PERMIT: NC0004243 FACILITY: Marion Plant COUNTY: McDowell REGION: Asheville
Limit Violations
MONITORING OUTFALL/ VIOLATION UNIT OF CALCULATED % OVER
PENALTY REPORT PPI LOCATION PARAMETER DATE FREQUENCY MEASURE LIMIT VALUE LIMIT VIOLATION TYPE
$250.00 10-2005 001 Effluent RES/TSS 10/18/05 3 X week Ibs/day 870 1,418 62.99 Daily Maximum Exceeded
$1,000.00 10-2005 001 Effluent RES/TSS 10/31/05 3 X week Ibs/day 435 591.83 36.05 Monthly Average Exceeded

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Pat McCrory
Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John J. Moss
Coats American Inc.
Sevier Plant
P.O. Box 368
7014 0510 0000 4466 6242
Marion, North Carolina 28752
Subject:
Dear Mr. Moss:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
August 5, 2015
Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
NOV-2015-DV-0168
Sevier Plant/ Coats American WWTP
NPDES Permit No. NC0004243
McDowell County, N.C.
Chapter 143, Article 21 of the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) authorizes and directs the
Environmental Management Commission of the Department of Environment & Natural
Resources to protect and preserve the water resources of the State. The Division of Water
Resources (DWR) has the delegated authority to enforce adopted water pollution control rules
and regulations.
On July 1, 2015, Asheville staff of the DWR responded to a request from local emergency
management to assist in the investigation of a fish kill. Upon investigation, DWR staff observed
dead fish present in N. Fork Catawba River (N. Fork) and Limekiln Creek, both are Class C
waters. Dead fish, amphibians, benthic macroinvertebrates, and/or crustaceans were observed
along the N. Fork below the confluence with Limekiln Creek and in Limekiln Creek below the
confluence with an unnamed tributary (UT). On July 2" d, dead amphibians were observed in the
UT, upstream of the UT's confluence with Limekiln, and extending to the stormwater outfall
SW-007 located on the Coats American facility.
As a result of the on -site investigation, the following violations were observed:
Violation I. Discharge Without a Valid Permit
G.S. 143-215.1(a) states that no person shall do any of the following things or carry out any of
the following activities unless that person has received a permit from the Commission and has
complied with all conditions set forth in the permit: G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1) - Make any outlets into
the waters of the State.
1. The Release and Recommendation Report submitted on July 12, 2015 by ERM indicates
that six floor drains on the mid level of the filtration plant are routed to storm drain SW -
North Carolina Division of Water Resources —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet: http://portal.nodenr.org/web/wq/
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. John J. Moss
August 5, 2015
Page 2 of 3
007 that discharges to the UT. Some of these floor drains are adjacent to chemical
storage tanks or other vessels used to store chemicals;
2. A rupture in the wastewater discharge line was observed during the July 1st
investigation. The breach allowed treated wastewater to be discharged into Limekiln
Creek. The subject permit only allows discharge to the N. Fork Catawba River. The
breach appeared to be related to stream bank erosion. The discharge via the breach was
ceased on July 13, 2015, when the line was repaired. The duration of this discharge is
unknown; and,
3. The subject assessment report indicates that cooling tower blowdown water and chiller
room blowdown water both are connected to the storm drain system. These
wastewater streams are required to either discharge to the wastewater treatment plant
and covered under your NPDES permit or under the approval of a separate, NPDES
general permit (i.e., NCG500000).
Violation II. Violation of Water Quality Standard
On July 2"d, DWR staff measured impounded, dark fluid in the UT, downstream of stormwater
outfall SW-007. The fluid measured a pH of 11.2 standard units and a dissolved oxygen
concentration of 0 mg/L. The discharge of a waste stream to the UT and downstream waters is
believed to be the source of the fish kill and associated health advisory placed on N. Fork and
portions of Lake James from July 2"d through July 10tn
These measurements and supporting observations of the extent of fish and amphibian
mortality indicate a violation of:
1. 15A NCAC 02B .0211(2), removal of conditions related to best usage: the waters shall be
suitable for aquatic life propagation and maintenance of biological integrity, wildlife,
secondary recreation, and agriculture. Sources of water pollution that preclude any of
these used on either a short-term or long-term basis shall be considered to be violating
a water quality standard.
A Notice of Violation/ Notice of Recommendation for Enforcement (NOV/ NRE) is being issued
for the noted violations of North Carolina General Statute (G.S.)143-215.1 and NPDES Permit
No. NC0004243. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in
accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1. If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violations in
addition to the above -referenced report, request technical assistance, or discuss overall
compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. You will
then be notified of any civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no
response is received in this Office within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be
prepared.
Remedial actions, some of which have already begun to be implemented, should be taken to
correct the above -referenced violations. DWR may pursue enforcement actions for this and

Mr. John J. Moss
August 5, 2015
Page 3 of 3
any additional violations. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation
and/or maintenance problems, and you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you
may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by Consent. You may contact this office for
additional information.
DWR acknowledges that Coats American has been cooperative and assertive in assessing
stream and wastewater plant conditions to -date. DWR also acknowledges Coats American has
expended extensive resources in addressing the event and many components thereof. If you
have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations, DWR
Asheville Regional Office
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY - CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT (FILE)
Violator: Coats American Inc. / NC0004243
( February 2010 DMR )
County: McDowell
Case Number: LV-2010-0184
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
As required by G.S. 143-214.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered the factors
set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
One Monthly Average BOD exceeded the permit limit by 56.37 %.
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
All effluent violations may be detrimental to the receiving stream.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The cost is unknown.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
The amount of money saved is unknown.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
It does not appear to be either.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
There have been no penalty enforcements in the twelve months prior to this one.
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$67.00.
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Date Roger C. Ed ards, egional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Section
Asheville Regional Office
06/17/2010

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 15I 31 NC0004243 111 121 06/01/24 117 181 RI 19I SI 201
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Remarks
211 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 116
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating 131 QA --------------------------- Reserved ----------------------
67 I 169 701 I 711 I 72 I N I 73I I 174 751 I I I I I I 180
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
09:30 AM 06/01/24
05/09/01
Marion Plant
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
US Hwy 221 N
Marion NC 28752
10.30 AM 06/01/24
09/12/31
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Jerry G McKinney,PO Box 368 Marion NC 28752//828-756-4111/8288375767
Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Self -Monitoring Program
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Larry Frost ARO WQ//828-296-4500 Ext.4658/
Bob Guerra Point Source Compliance Unit///
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Keith Haynes ARO WQ//828-296-4500/
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
Page # 1

NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
3I NC0004243 I11 12I 06/01/24 I17 181RI
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
The purpose of this inspection was to retrieve samples including composite associated with the inspection
of January 18, 2006.
Mr. Bob Guerra of the NPDES Unit accompanied the inspector.
Page # 2

Permit: NC0004243
Inspection Date: 01/24/2006
Effluent Sampling
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is the tubing clean?
Owner -Facility: Marion Plant
Inspection Type: Reconnaissance
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ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn by ICP
10
16
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
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NCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27827
CAS #
83-32-9
Analyte Name
Acenaphthene
PQL Result/
Qualifier
SEM
Semivolatile Organics (BNAs)
10 Not detected
Units
in liquid
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
208-96-8
Acenaphthylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
62-53-3
Aniline
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-12-7
Anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
56-55-3
Benzo(a)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
50-32-8
Benzo(a)pyrene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
205-99-2
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
191-24-2
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
207-08-9
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
65-85-0
Benzoic acid
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-51-6
Benzyl alcohol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-91-1
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-44-4
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
39638-32-9
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-81-7
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
101-55-3
Bromophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-68-7
Butylbenzyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
59-50-7
Chloro-3-methyl phenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-47-8
Chloroaniline, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-58-7
Chloronaphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-57-8
Chlorophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
7005-72-3
Chlorophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
218-01-9
Chrysene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
53-70-3
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
132-64-9
Dibenzofuran
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,3
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-94-1
Dichlorobenzidine, 3,3'-
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-83-2
Dichlorophenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-66-2
Diethyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
131-11-3
Dimethyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
105-67-9
Dimethylphenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-74-2
Di-n-butyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
534-52-1
Dinitro-2-methyl phenol, 4,6-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
51-28-5
Dinitrophenol, 2,4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
121-14-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
606-20-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-84-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
206-44-0
Fluoranthene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-73-7
Fluorene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27827
CAS #
118-74-1
AnalVte Name
Hexachlorobenzene
PQL
20
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
77-47-4
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
67-72-1
Hexachloroethane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
193-39-5
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
78-59-1
Isophorone
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-57-6
Methyl naphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-48-7
Methylphenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-44-5
Methylphenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-74-4
Nitroaniline, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
99-09-2
Nitroaniline, 3-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-01-6
Nitroaniline, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
98-95-3
Nitrobenzene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-75-5
Nitrophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-02-7
Nitrophenol, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
621-64-7
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-30-6
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
87-86-5
Pentachlorophenol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-01-8
Phenanthrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
108-95-2
Phenol
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
129-00-0
Pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-95-4
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,5-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-06-2
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
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Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
Vanadium (V) µg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
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Arsenic (As)
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Zinc (Zn) µg/L
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Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform: Fecal MF
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Boron (B), Total µg/L
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Cadmium (Cd)
pg/L
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TDS - Total Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
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pg/L
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mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlorine Pesticides
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pg/L
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PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
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mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
Chloride
mg/L
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Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
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pg/L
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mg/L
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pg/L
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Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K)
mg/L
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Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
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Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
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mg/L
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mg/L
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mg/L
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mg/L
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Loc. Descr.:
TRIB DOWNSTREAM OUTFALL 7
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Region:
ARO Report To
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Location ID:
NC0004243E
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
04/07/2016
Priority
SURFACEWATER
Emergency
Collect Time:
01_50
Sample Matrix:
SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type:
RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.8 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
Bromide
0.4
WET
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Chloride
1.0
5.3
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Fluoride
0.4
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Sulfate
2.0
6.9
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
7440-22-4
Ag by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al by ICP
50
260
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Antimony by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca by ICP
0.10
2.9
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe by ICP
50
57
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K by ICP
0.10
0.70
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg by ICP
0.10
1.6
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Mn by ICP
10
26
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na by ICP
0.10
7.6
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-24-6
Sr by ICPMS
10
14
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn by ICP
10
50
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
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NCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27828
CAS #
83-32-9
Analyte Name
Acenaphthene
PQL Result/
Qualifier
SEM
Semivolatile Organics (BNAs)
10 Not detected
Units
in liquid
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
208-96-8
Acenaphthylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
62-53-3
Aniline
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-12-7
Anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
56-55-3
Benzo(a)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
50-32-8
Benzo(a)pyrene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
205-99-2
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
191-24-2
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
207-08-9
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
65-85-0
Benzoic acid
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-51-6
Benzyl alcohol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-91-1
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-44-4
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
39638-32-9
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-81-7
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
101-55-3
Bromophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-68-7
Butylbenzyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
59-50-7
Chloro-3-methyl phenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-47-8
Chloroaniline, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-58-7
Chloronaphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-57-8
Chlorophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
7005-72-3
Chlorophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
218-01-9
Chrysene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
53-70-3
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
132-64-9
Dibenzofuran
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,3
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-94-1
Dichlorobenzidine, 3,3'-
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-83-2
Dichlorophenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-66-2
Diethyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
131-11-3
Dimethyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
105-67-9
Dimethylphenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-74-2
Di-n-butyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
534-52-1
Dinitro-2-methyl phenol, 4,6-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
51-28-5
Dinitrophenol, 2,4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
121-14-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
606-20-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-84-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
206-44-0
Fluoranthene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-73-7
Fluorene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27828
CAS #
118-74-1
AnalVte Name
Hexachlorobenzene
PQL
20
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
77-47-4
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
67-72-1
Hexachloroethane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
193-39-5
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
78-59-1
Isophorone
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-57-6
Methyl naphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-48-7
Methylphenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-44-5
Methylphenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-74-4
Nitroaniline, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
99-09-2
Nitroaniline, 3-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-01-6
Nitroaniline, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
98-95-3
Nitrobenzene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-75-5
Nitrophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-02-7
Nitrophenol, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
621-64-7
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-30-6
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
87-86-5
Pentachlorophenol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-01-8
Phenanthrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
108-95-2
Phenol
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
129-00-0
Pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-95-4
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,5-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-06-2
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
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"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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mg/L
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mg/L
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Aluminum (AI)
pig/L
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Titanium (Ti) Vg/L
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Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
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Vanadium (V) pg/L
BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day mg/L
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mg/L
Arsenic (As)
Pg/L
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Zinc (Zn) lig/L
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mg/L
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pg/L
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pg/L
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mg/L
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mg/L
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pg/L
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pg/L
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mg/L
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
mg/L
Magnesium (Mg)
mg/L
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mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
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mg/L
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Mercury (Hg)
pg/L
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Sulfate
mg/L
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Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
Chlorophyll a
pg/L
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mg/L
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pg/L
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mg/L
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mg/L
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pg/L
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mg/L
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mg/L
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pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
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mg/L
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Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Formaldehyde
mg/L
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mg/L
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pg/L
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mg/L
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mg/L
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04/07/2016
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Sample Matrix: SURFACEWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type: RIVER/STREAM
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 3.8 °C 4/12/16 MSWIFT
Bromide
0.4
WET
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Chloride
1.0
21
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Fluoride
0.4
0.4 U
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
Sulfate
2.0
24
mg/L
EPA300.0 rev2.1
4/12/16
CGREEN
7440-22-4
Ag by ICPMS
1.0
MET
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7429-90-5
Al by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-36-0
Antimony by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-2
As by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-38-3
Ba by ICP
10
43
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-41-7
Be by ICP
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-70-2
Ca by ICP
0.10
36
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-43-9
Cd by ICPMS
0.50
0.50 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-48-4
Cobalt by ICP
50
50 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-47-3
Cr by ICPMS
5.0
5.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-50-8
Cu by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-89-6
Fe by ICP
50
380
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-09-7
K by ICP
0.10
1.2
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-93-2
Li ICP
25
25 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-95-4
Mg by ICP
0.10
19
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-96-5
Mn by ICP
10
68
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-98-7
Mo by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-23-5
Na by ICP
0.10
18
mg/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-02-0
Ni by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7439-92-1
Pb by ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7782-49-2
Se by ICPMS
1.0
1.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-31-5
Sn by ICPMS
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-24-6
Sr by ICPMS
10
240
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-28-0
Thallium (TI) ICPMS
2.0
2.0 U
ug/L
EPA200.8
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-32-6
Ti (Titanium) by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/19/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-62-2
V by ICP
10
10 U
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/20/16
ESTAFFORD1
7440-66-6
Zn by ICP
10
12
ug/L
EPA200.7
4/22/16
ESTAFFORD1
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Page 1 of 4

NCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27832
CAS #
83-32-9
Analyte Name
Acenaphthene
PQL Result/
Qualifier
SEM
Semivolatile Organics (BNAs)
10 Not detected
Units
in liquid
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
208-96-8
Acenaphthylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
62-53-3
Aniline
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-12-7
Anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
56-55-3
Benzo(a)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
50-32-8
Benzo(a)pyrene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
205-99-2
Benzo(b)fluoranthene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
191-24-2
Benzo(g,h,i)perylene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
207-08-9
Benzo(k)fluoranthene
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
65-85-0
Benzoic acid
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-51-6
Benzyl alcohol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-91-1
Bis(2-chloroethoxy)methane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
111-44-4
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
39638-32-9
Bis(2-chloroisopropyl)ether
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-81-7
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
101-55-3
Bromophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-68-7
Butylbenzyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
59-50-7
Chloro-3-methyl phenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-47-8
Chloroaniline, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-58-7
Chloronaphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-57-8
Chlorophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
7005-72-3
Chlorophenyl phenyl ether, 4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
218-01-9
Chrysene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
53-70-3
Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
132-64-9
Dibenzofuran
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
Dichlorobenzene, 1,3
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-94-1
Dichlorobenzidine, 3,3'-
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-83-2
Dichlorophenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-66-2
Diethyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
131-11-3
Dimethyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
105-67-9
Dimethylphenol, 2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
84-74-2
Di-n-butyl phthalate
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
534-52-1
Dinitro-2-methyl phenol, 4,6-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
51-28-5
Dinitrophenol, 2,4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
121-14-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,4-
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
606-20-2
Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
117-84-0
Di-n-octyl phthalate
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
206-44-0
Fluoranthene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-73-7
Fluorene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27832
CAS #
118-74-1
AnalVte Name
Hexachlorobenzene
PQL
20
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
ug/L
Method
Reference
EPA625/8270/3510
Analysis
Date
4/15/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
77-47-4
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
67-72-1
Hexachloroethane
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
193-39-5
Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
78-59-1
Isophorone
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-57-6
Methyl naphthalene, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-48-7
Methylphenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
106-44-5
Methylphenol, 4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene(SV)
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-74-4
Nitroaniline, 2-
10
Not detected J2
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
99-09-2
Nitroaniline, 3-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-01-6
Nitroaniline, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
98-95-3
Nitrobenzene
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-75-5
Nitrophenol, 2-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
100-02-7
Nitrophenol, 4-
50
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
621-64-7
N-nitrosodi-n-propylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
86-30-6
N-nitrosodiphenylamine
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
87-86-5
Pentachlorophenol
30
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
85-01-8
Phenanthrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
108-95-2
Phenol
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
129-00-0
Pyrene
20
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
95-95-4
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,5-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
88-06-2
Trichlorophenol, 2,4,6-
10
Not detected
ug/L
EPA625/8270/3510
4/15/16
CJOHNSON
Sample Comments
SEM:SV-J2-estimated- 1 analyte(s) failed < LCL in the CV2.
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampfeComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC27832
CAS # Analyte Name PQL Result/ Method Analysis
Qualifier Units Reference Date Validated by
NCDEQ-WSS-Chemistry Lab Data Qualifiers
The reported value is an average, where at least one result is qualified with a "U". The PQL is used for the qualified result(S) to call
Coliform-Countable membranes with less than 20 colonies. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters repor
Coliform-Counts from all filters were zero. The value reported is based on the number of colonies per 100 ml that would have been
Coliform-Countable membranes with more than 60 or 80 colonies. The value reported is calculated using the count from the smalle.
Coliform-Filters have counts of both >60 or 80 and <20. Reported value is estimated or is a total of the counts on all filters reported
Coliform-Too many colonies were present; too numerous to count (TNTC). TNTC is generally defined as >150 colonies.
Col iform-Esti mated Value. Blank contamination evident.
Coliform-Many non-coliform or non-enterococcus colonies or interfering non-coliform or non-enterococcus growth present. In this cc
MPN-No wells or tubes gave a positive reaction. Value based upon the appropriate MPN Index and reported as a less than "<" valu
MPN-All wells or tubes gave positive reactions. Value based upon the MPN Index and reported as a greater than ">" value.
Total residual chlorine was present in sample upon receipt in the laboratory; value is estimated.
BOD-The dissolved oxygen (DO) depletion of the dilution water blank exceeded 0.2 mg/L.
BOD-The bacterial seed controls did not meet the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at lea;
BOD-No sample dilution met the requirement of a DO depletion of at least 2.0 mg/L and/or a DO residual of at least 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Evidence of toxicity. This is generally characterized by a significant increase in the BOD value as the sample concentration de
BOD-The glucose/ glutamic acid standard exceeded the range of 198 ± 30.5 mg/L.
BOD-The calculated seed correction exceeded the range of 0.6 to 1.0 mg/L.
BOD-Less than 1 mg/L DO remained for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated greater than value and is calculated foi
BOD-Oxygen usage is less than 2 mg/L for all dilutions set. The reported value is an estimated less than value and is calculated for
BOD-The DO depletion of the dilution water blank produced a negative value.
Surrogate recovery limits have been exceeded.
The reported value failed to meet the established quality control criteria for either precision or accuracy.
The sample matrix interfered with the ability to make any accurate determination.
The data is questionable because of improper laboratory or field protocols (e.g., composite sample was collected instead of grab, p
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during transport or not verifiable (e.g., no temperature blank provided): non -
The laboratory analysis was from an unpreserved or improperly chemically preserved sample. The data may not be accurate.
This qualifier is used to identify analyte concentration exceeding the upper calibration range of the analytical instrument/method. Th
Temperature limits exceeded (samples frozen or >6°C) during storage, the data may not be accurate.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
Unidentified peak; estimated value.
The reported value is determined by a one -point estimation rather than against a regression equation. The estimated concentration
The calibration verification did not meet the calibration acceptance criterion for field parameters.
Sample and duplicate results are 'but of control'. The sample is non -homogenous (e.g., VOA soil). The reported value is the lower,
Presumptive evidence and estimated value. The component has been tentatively identified base on mass spectral library.
There is an indication that the analyte is present, but quality control requirements for confirmation were not met (i.e., presence of
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
This code shall be used if the level is too low to permit accurate quantification, but the estimated concentration is less than the labo
The component has been tentatively identified based on a retention time standard.
Holding time exceeded prior to receipt by lab.
Holding time exceeded following receipt by lab.
Elevated PQL* due to matrix interference and/or sample dilution.
Not enough sample provided to prepare and/or analyze a method -required matrix spike (MS) and/or matrix spike duplicate (MSD).
Indicates that the analyte was analyzed for but not detected above the reported practical quantitation limit*. The number value repo
Sample not screened for this compound.
Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -field error.
Sampled, but analysis lost or not performed -lab error.
Indicates the analyte was detected in both the sample and the associated method blank. Note: The value in the blank shall not be s
Elevated PQL* due to insufficient sample size.
Inability to analyze the sample.
Questions concerning data reliability.
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MBAS (surfactants)
mg/L
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Tin (Sri) lig/L
Acidity,asCaC topH45/83
mg/L
Oil and Grease, HEM, Total Recoverable
mg/L
Aluminum (Al)
pg/L
Titanium (Ti) pg/L
Alkalinity, as CaCO3, to pH 4 5/8 3
mg/L
Phenols, Total Recoverable
pg/L
Antimony (Sb)
pg/L
Vanadium (V) lig/L
BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day
mg/L
Residue Total (Total Solids)
mg/L
Arsenic (As)
pg/L
Zinc (Zn) lig/L
cBOD Carbonaceous BOD, 5-day
mg/L
Residue Volatile/Fixed, Total
mg/L
Barium (Ba)
pg/L
Coliform Fecal MF
/100m1
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Residue Suspended (Suspended Solids)
mg/L
Beryllium (Be)
pg/L
Boron (B), Total lig/L
Coliform Total MF
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Residue Volatile/Fixed, Suspended
mg/L
Cadmium (Ccl)
pg/L
Mercury 1631, low-level ng/Lj
Coliform Tube Fecal
/100m1
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TDS - Tota I Dissolved Solids
mg/L
Calcium (Ca)
mg/L
Coliform Tube Total
/100ml
silica
mg/L
Chromium (Cr), Total
pg/L
Specific Conductance, at 25 *C
umhos/cm
Sulfide
mg/L
Cobalt (Co)
pg/L
Acid Herbicides
—
TOC - Total Organic Carbon
mg/L
Tannin & Lignin
mg/L
Copper (Cu)
pg/L
Organochlonne Pesticides
—
Turbidity
NTU
Iran (Fe)
pg/L
Organonitrogen Pesticides
Lead (Pb)
pg/L
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Bromide
, mg/L
pH
Hardness, Total as CaCO3 - by titration
ation
s u
mg/L
Lithium (Li)
Magnesium (Mg)
pg/L
mg/L
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls)
Chloride
Fluoride
mg/L
mg/L
Manganese (Mn)
pg/L
Semi -Volatile organics (BNAs)
Sulfate
mg/L
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Ammonia as N (NH3-N)
mg/L
Mercury (Hg)
Molybdenum (Mo)
pg/L
pg/L
TPH Diesel Range
Chlorophyll a pg/L
Color ADMI
Nickel (Ni) pg/L
Volatile Organics (VOA)
cu
Nitrate -Nitrite as N (NO3+NO2-N)
mg/L
Potassium (K
mg/L
Color Platinum Cobalt
cu
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N (TKN)
mg/L
Selenium (Se)
pg/L
TPH Gasoline Range
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand
mg/L
Total Phosphorus as P (TP)
mg/L
Silver (Ag)
pg/L
Cyanide, Total
mg/L
Nitrite as N (NO2-N)
mg/L
Sodium (Na)
mg/L
Formaldehyde
mg/L
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Nitrate as N (NO3-N calculated)
mg/L
Strontium (Sr)
Pg/L
Phytoplankton/ Algae
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)
mg/L
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Orthophosphate as P (PO4)
mg/L
Thallium (TI)
pg/L
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AC29644 North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section Laboratory Results
Loc. Descr.:
COATES AMERICA EFFLUENT TB
County:
MCDOWELL Collector:
L WIGGS
VisitlD
Region:
ARO Report To
ARO
Location ID: NC0004243TB
River Basin
CTB Collect Date:
06/07/2016
Priority
Emergency
Collect Time:
08_00
Sample Matrix: BLANKWATER
COC Yes/No
Sample Depth
Loc. Type: TRIP BLANK
Final Report
If this report is labeled preliminary report, the results have not been validated. Do not use for Regulatory purposes.
Result/ Method Analysis
CAS # AnalVte Name PQL Qualifier Units Reference Date
LAB
Sample temperature at receipt by lab 2.2 °C 6/9/16
Validated by
MSWIFT
106-93-4
(EDB)1,2-Dibromoethane
VOL
Volatile Organics in liquid
1.0 Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
630-20-6
1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
71-55-6
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
79-34-5
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
79-00-5
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
Ng/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-34-3
1,1-Dichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-35-4
1,1-Dichloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
563-58-6
1,1-Dichloropropene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
87-61-6
1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
96-18-4
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
120-82-1
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-63-6
1,2,4-Trimethyl benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
96-12-8
1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
107-06-2
1,2-Dichloroethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
78-87-5
1,2-Dichloropropane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-67-8
1,3,5-Trimethyl benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
142-28-9
1,3-Dichloropropane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
594-20-7
2,2-Dichloropropane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-49-8
2-Chlorotoluene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
106-43-4
4-Chlorotoluene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
71-43-2
Benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-86-1
Bromobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
74-97-5
Bromochloromethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-27-4
Bromodichloromethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-25-2
Bromoform
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
74-83-9
Bromomethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
56-23-5
Carbon Tetrachloride
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-90-7
Chlorobenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-00-3
Chloroethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
67-66-3
Chloroform
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
74-87-3
Chloromethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
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VCDWX Laboratory Section 12esufts/SampleComments/QuatifierDefinitions
Sample ID: AC29644
CAS #
156-59-2
Analyte Name
Cis-1,2-Dichloroethene
PQL
1.0
Result/
Qualifier
Not detected
Units
pg/L
Method
Reference
EPA624/8260C
Analysis
Date
6/10/16
Validated by
CJOHNSON
10061-01-5
Cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
124-48-1
Dibromochloromethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
74-95-3
Dibromomethane
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-71-8
Dichlorodifluoromethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
100-41-4
Ethylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
87-68-3
Hexachlorobutadiene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
98-82-8
Isopropylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-38-3
map-Xylene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
541-73-1
m-Dichlorobenzene (1,3)
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
1634-04-4
Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-09-2
Methylene Chloride
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
91-20-3
Naphthalene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
104-51-8
n-Butylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
103-65-1
n-Propylbenzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-50-1
o-Dichlorobenzene (1,2)
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
95-47-6
o-Xylene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
106-46-7
p-Dichlorobenzene (1,4)
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
99-87-6
p-Isopropyltoluene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
135-98-8
sec -Butyl benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
100-42-5
Styrene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
98-06-6
tert-Butyl benzene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
127-18-4
Tetrachloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
108-88-3
Toluene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
156-60-5
trans-1,2-Dichloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
10061-02-6
trans-1,3-Dichloropropene
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
79-01-6
Trichloroethene
1.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-69-4
Trichlorofluoromethane
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
75-01-4
Vinyl Chloride
2.0
Not detected
pg/L
EPA624/8260C
6/10/16
CJOHNSON
WSS Chemistry Laboratory>> 1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1623 [phone]
"Not Detected" or "U" does not indicate the sample is analyte free but that the analyte is not detected at or above the PQL.
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