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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0024392_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018PAT M(/y ol;w_ Governor DONALD R+ VAN DER VAART .tic avlary Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Dircdor December 9, 2016 Mr. John Williamson Dead Ef1S Professional, McGuire Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC 12700 Lagers Ferry Road Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 Subject: Toxicity Test Results McGuire Nuclear Station NPDES Permit No. NCO024392 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Williamson. Enclosed are copies of the toxicity test results relative to the samples collected at the subject facility on November 3; 2016 (Outfalls 001 and 002) and November 15 and 17, 2016 (Outfall 005), b . Wes Bell of this Office. Whole effluent samples were collected for use in a 24-hr. acute Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test (Outfall 001), a 8-hr. acute Ceriodaphnia dubia full range toxicity test (Outfall 002), and'a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test (Outfall 005). All tests passed utilizing these samples, The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Carol Hollenkamp at (919) 73-8401and/or Mr. Wes Bell at (704) 235-219 , or at carol.hollenkampancdenngov, and es.bellaamcde .aov ' Sincerely, A } �14) k Y . W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Division of hater Resources, NCI EQ Enclosure: Toxicity Test Results cc: Rusty Rozzelle, MCWQP MSC 16`17-Central Files/Basement Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicity Unit o. Corey Basinger Water Quality Regional S ors O Through.' ; Cindy A. Moore Supervisor, .Aquatic Toxicology Branch From: Carol Hollenkamp Quality Assurance CJ cer, Aquatic Toxicology Branch Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results; Duke Energy McGuire NPDES Permit ## NC O0243 2/001 Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test'using a composite sample ple ofeffluent discharged from the Duke Energy McGuire has been completed. Duke Energy McGuire 001 has a permitted discharge to fake Norman (Q10 TA). A whole effluent sample was collected on November 3rd by Wes Bell and facility representative John Quinn for use in an acute 4-hr Cer odaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test.. The test resulted in a pass. Tonicity test information follows. Test Type Acute 24 hour Ceriodaphnia dubio pas fail Test Concentrations 90% Test Result Pass Control Survival 100% Vest Treatment Survival 100% Sample,pH 7.36 SU Sample Conductivity 54,7 micro o,*m Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.10 Results for the move sainpleindicatethat the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on receiving water. These samples were split with ET , Inc. The teal conducted by ETS Inc. also passed Please contact us if you have any questions or if ftirther effluent toxicity mis des' We maybe reached at 919.7434 01. Basin. t TB3 cc: Central Files Wes Bell, MRO Division of Water Resources December 9, 2016 To. Dore _ _ . w Ba " er � �.. ,.. Water Quality Regional Supervisor, MRO Through: Cindy A. Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Branch From. Carol Holleukarnp Quality Assurance- G cer, `Aquatic Toxicology Branch ; Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Duke Energy McGuire TIES Permit # NCO024392/002` Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test using a grab sample of effluent discharged from. the Duke Energy McGuire 002 has been completed. Duke Energy McGuire 002 has a permitted discharge to the Catawba River (7Q10 of 80 CFS). A whole effluent sample was collected on November 3td by Wes Bell for use in an acute 8-hr Ceriodaphnia dubi r :full -range toxicity test. The tent resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type Acute 48 hour Ceriodaphnia dubi a full -range Test Concentrations 1 s,. 2, 64, 82, 100% "Test Result Pass (L C50 >l.t)t'!°, ; LC 0 must be >80% for a pass) Control Survival 100% Test Treatment Survival 100% Sample pH 7.69 SU Sample Conductivity 106.1 micro os/cm Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.10 m /L Division of Water Resources December 9, 2016 To: Corey Basinger "Water Quality Regional Operations, MR0 Through: Crotty A. Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB) From: ICarol Hollenkamp Quality Assurance Olcer, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB) Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Duke Energy McGuire NPDES Permit ## l C€ 024392/00 Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of effluent discharged from the Duke Energy McGuire facility has been completed. This facility has a permitted effluent discharge entering the Catawba River (7Q10 of 80 CFS), Whole effluent samples were collected on November 15 and November 17 by Wes Bell and facility representative Michael Mac ay for use in a chrome Cer i daphnia dubia pass -fail toxicity test. This test passed. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Cefiodaphnia dubia chronic pass fail Test Concentrations 2.9% Test Result Pass Control Survival 100% Control Mean Reproduction 27.0 neonates Test Treatment Survival 9 % Treatment Mean Reproduction 25.4 neonates ]First Sample pH 7.22 SU First Sample Conductivity 76.5 micromho/cm First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.10 m /L Second Sample pH 7.335 SU Second Sample Conductivity 77.8 micros hos/cm Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 U mg/L Test results for the above samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts. Please contact us if you have any questions or if ftuther effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. e may be reached at (919) 743-8401. Basin: CTB33 c: Central Files Wes Bell (MRO) M WMENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles We it , R E. Governor Director April27 2012 F7 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNCEIPTREQUESTED: 7007 1490 00045533 6691 Michael A. Rulie Environmental Manager fr 00 k V <L Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC P.O. Box 1006 Charlotte, NC 25201-1006 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION: NOV-2012-TX-0031 Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing NP DES Permit No. NCO024392/002 Duke Power- McGuire 002 Mecklenburg County Dear Mr. Rulte:• This is to inform you that a review of your toxicity self -monitoring report form for the month of February 2012 indit the toxicity limitation specified in your DES Permit. You should take whatever remedial actions are necessary to eliminate the conditions causing the effluent toxicity vie forts may include conducting a Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (), a site -specific study designed to identify t t f effluent toxicity, isolate the sources of toxicity, evaluate the effectiveness of toxicity control options, and confirm effluent toxicity. Please be aware that North Carolina General Statutes provide for assessment of civil penalties for DES permit limitations and requirements. The reverse side of this Notice contains important information concerning your Whole Effluent Toxicity Monitoi Requirements. Please note appropriate mailing addresses for submitting your Discharge Monitoring Reports (Pr Toxicity (A7) Vest Farms. We encourage you to review this information; if it would be helpful to discuss this si solutions to resolve effluent toxicity noncompliance, please contact Mr. John Giorgino with this office at (19) 743- (4erly, r Cindy Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit cc: nbs-Mooresville Regional Office John Lesley -Mooresville Regional Office Central Files Environmental Sciences Section 1621 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1621 e Location:4401 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 NofthC Phone: 919-74 -84001 FAX: 919-743-8517 t Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet: http://`h2o,enrstate.nc.us/esbf An Equal Opportunity i Affirmative Action Employer UR--�UILJ 41 Fnvirnr Internet: An Equal Opp WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY, &WMUHLL=• )NITORING AND REPORTING INFORMATION Quality trod to the following address: Quatity Lion ,-1621 later than 30 days after the end of the reporting t)eriod of multiple concentration toxicity testing upon failure of any is lower than the permit limit, then at least two multiple wo months. As many analyses as can be completed will be • if Sciences Section vice Center, Rjler h, North Carolina 27699-1621 One I Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 NorthCarolina 43-8400 k FAX: 919-743-8517 k Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 '/h2o.enr.state,ncus/esb1 NaturiallY ity t Affirmative Action Employer 1 4- ,- 1r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September;10, 2009 Mr John Williamson Duke Energy McGuire Nuclear Station 12700 Hagrs Ferry Road Huntersville, North Carolina 28078 Subject: Toxicity Test Results Duke Energy McGuire Nuclear Station NPDES Permit No. NCO024392 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Williamson: Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the subject facility on August 18„ 19, and 25 2009 by John Lesley of this Q" collected for use in acute and chronic toxicity tests. 'Test result, The report should be self-explanatory; however, should report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at (7C Sincerely, fv Hobert B. Krebs Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protect Enclosure cc: Central Files Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Mecklenburg County Water Quality Protection Mailing Address Phone (704) 663-1699 Loeatio 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Fax (704) 663-6040 610 East Mooresville, NC 28115 Moores Internet: ww ncwateronalit ion n NOne ,�.,�thCarolina Center avenue, Suite 301 'i�iZlfClf v Division of Water Quality August 27 2009 MEMO ` NDUM To: Rob Krebs' Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection, M O Through: From: ----J - -- T Test Sa .. Moore C l dlenkamp assurance Officer, Aquati ffluuent toxicity test resit twer-McGuire 00 1 Permit ## NC004392/0 iburg County lest Type 24-ho ;nitrations 90% s 3t Result Pass p][ 7.16 SU vity 674 micronif true <0:1 mg/L is desired. We may be reached at (919) 743-8445, Basin.: CTB 3 cc: Central Files John Lesley, Ml x ,s/fail Division of Water Quality August 25, 2009 _MEMQRAN D-UM To: Rob Krebs Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection, MRO Through: Cindy A. Moore (A Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit From: Carol Hollenkamp (Y Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Duke Power McGuire-002 NPDES Permit 9 NCO024392/002 Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test using a grab sample of effluent discharged from Duke Power McGuire-0021 has been completed, Duke Power McGuire-002 has an effluent discharge permitted 0.3315 MGD enterinLy the Catawba River (70 10 of 80 CFS). A whole effluent sample was collected August 18, LC50 for the sample was greater than 100%. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 48-hour Ceriodaphnia dubia definitive Test Concentrations 16, 32, 64, 82 and 100% sample Test Result 1,C50 >100% Control Survival 100% Test Treatment Survival 100% in the 100% treatment Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0. 1 mg/L The LC50 for this sample indicates that the effluent -would not be predicted to have acute water quality impacts on receiving water. This sample was split and sent to Environmental Testing Solutions, the contract laboratory used by Duke Power McGuire. The acute Ceriodaphnia dubia definitive toxicity test ran by Environmental Testing Solutions also resulted in an LC50>100%. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 743- 8401. Basin: CTB 33 cc: Central Files John Lesley, MR( / Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section 'Iq Division of Water Quality August 27 2009 MEI I( RANDUNI To: Rob Krebs Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection., MRO Through: Cindy A. Moore Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit From: Carol Hollenkamp Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Duke Power -McGuire 005 NPDES Permit # NC00243921005 Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of effluent discharged from Duke Power -McGuire 005 has been completed. Duke Power-MeGuire 005 has a permitted effluent discharge permitted that is 0.754 million gallons per day (MGD) entering the Catawba River (7Q10 of 80.0 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collectedon August 18' and August 21 by John Lesley and facility staff for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. "Toxicity information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail Test Concentrations 1.4% sample Test Result Pass Control Survival 100°✓ Control Mean Reproduction 23.0 Test Treatment Survival 100% Treatment Mean', Reproduction 24.7 First Sample pH 7.54 SU First Sample Conductivity 77.9 micromhos/cm First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 mg/L Second Sample pH 7.1 SU Second Sample:. Conductivity ' 74.5 micromhsfcm Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.1 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 Environmental Testing Solutions, the contract laboratory used by Duke Power -McGuire. The chronic Ceriodaphr is dubia pass/fail toxicity test run by Environmental Testing Solutions also resulted in a pass. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 743-8401. Basin: CTB 33 cc: Central Files John Lesley, MR& Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section Division of Water Quality September 27, 2007 RECEIVED MCA NDUM 0 U -- 4 2 007 To: Rob Krebs Regional Supervisor, Sur `ce Water Protection, MRC} if l Through: Cindy A. Moore otedon Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit From: Sandy Mart Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Duke Power -McGuire 001 NPDES Permit # NCO024392/001 Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test using a 24-hour composite sample of effluent discharged from Duke Power -McGuire 01 has been completed. Duke Bawer -McGuire 001 has an effluent discharge entering Lake Norman (7Ql0 of 80 CFS). A whole effluent sample was collected September 25, 2007 by MRO staff for use in an acute Cer°iodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The sample passed the acute Ceriodaphnia dubia toxicity test. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 24-hour CerRodaphnia dubia pass/fail Test Concentrations 90% sample Test Result Pass Control Survival 100% Test Treatment Survival 100% Sample pH 7.21 SU Sample Conductivity 55.9 micro os/cm Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L Test results for this sample indicate that the effluent would be predicted to not have acute water quality impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (91 ) 733-2136. Basin: CT 32 cc: Central Files John Lesley, MRU Aquatic Toxicology unit Environmental Sciences Section f an acute Cer°ivdaphnia dubia definitive toxicity test. The LC50 for the sample was greater than 100%. ' Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 4-hour Ceriadaphia dubia definitive Test Concentrations 10, 20, 40, 64 and 100% sample Test Result LC50 >100% Control Survival 100% Test Treatment Survival 100% in the 100% treatment Sample pH 7.74 SU Sample Conductivity 9.9 micromhoslcm Sample Total Residual Chlorine 0.0212 mg/L The LC50 for this sample indicates that the effluent would not be predicted to have acute water quality impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (91 ) 733-2136. Basin: CTB33 cc: Central Files Mllft Aguati wironmental Sciences Section \NA ,,, A0� Michael F. Easley, Grove wl William G. Ross Jr., Secretar North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resouroc > w4 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Directc Division of Water Qualit August 24, 2006 Mr. John Williamson Duke Energy Corportation 12700 Hagers Ferry Road Mail Code: MG01EM Huntersville, NC 28078 Subject: Toxicity Test Results Duke Energy Corporation -McGuire NPDES Permit No. NCO024392 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Williamson: est. The tesi a scheduling conflict. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or one at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, Ilex Gleason, P.E. Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor Enclosure cc: Central Files Kevin Bowden, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Mecklenburg County Health Department MAOne L Carolina NMEW Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service Internet: mmLNncwati rou lit .org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748 An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer -- 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Duke Energy Corporation - McGuire NPIDES Permit No. NCO024392 - 005 Page 2 Whole effluent samples were collected on Aug Lesley for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fi McGuire has an effluent discharge permitted at 0.7541 CFS). The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Test Type 3-13 Test Concentration 141 Test Result Pas,, Control Survival 100, Control Mean Reproduction 27.4 Test Treatment Survival 91.-j Treatment Mean Reproduction 26.2 First Sample pH 6.81 First Sample Conductivity 57.9 First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <OX Second Sample pH 7.21 Second Sample Conductivity 57.8 Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0 >nates ,nates �romhos/cm mg/l romhos/cm )hn .titan - Test results for these samples indicate that the discharge would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on the receiving stream. Division of Water Quality August 18, 2006 MEM NUM' To: Rex Gleason Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection, MRO From: Sandy 'Mort Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Subject. Whole effluent toxicity test results Dube Power -McGuire NPDES Permit 4 NCO024392/005 Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of effluent discharged from Duke Power - McGuire has been completed. Duke Power -McGuire has an effluent discharge permitted at 0.754 million gallons per day (MGD) entering Catawba River (7 10 of 80.0 CF ). Whole effluent samples were collected on August 8 and 11, 2006 by John Lesley for use in a chronic C'er�iodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail Test Concentrations 1.4% sample Test Result Pass Control Survival100% Control Mean Reproduction 27.4 neonates Test Treatment Survival 91.7% Treatment Mean Reproduction 26.2 neonates First Sample pH 6.81 SU First Sample Conductivity 57.9 micromhos/c First Sample Total' Residual Chlorine <0.0052 g/L Second Sample pH 7.21 SU Second Sample Conductivity 57.8 micromhos/cm Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0104 mg/L Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on receiving; water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached: at (919) 73-2136. Basin: CTB33 cc: Central ]Files John Lesley, MRO Aquatic Toxicology Unit environmental Sciences Section \NA - Michael F. E y, Governor 7z' William G. Ross Jr_ Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 0 Alan W. Klimek, P. E. Director Division of Water Quality 2 October 5, 2004 Mr. Mark D. Hunt, Manager, McGuire Environmental, Health, and Safety Duke Power Company McGuire Nuclear Station 12700 Halters Ferry Road Huntersville, North Carolina 28978 Subject: Toxicity Test Results Duke Power McGuire Nuclear Station NPDES Permit No. NCO024392 Mecklenburg County, NC Dear Mr. Hunt: Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the subject facility on September t4, 2004 by John Lesley of this Office, Effluent Samples of outfall 005 were collected on September 14 and 17, 2004 by Division staff for use in a chronic toxicity testa Grab samples of outfalls 00t and 002 were collected on September 14, 2004 for use in acute toxicity tests. All tests passed; however, due to control performance, the test result for outfall 002 could not be used for compliance purposes. The report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Lesley or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P.E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor Enclosure CC' Central Files Kevin Bowden, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Mecklen County Health Department Noo'AhCarolina Xqtut'allb( --4-43-6, MKI N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Central Ave, Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704)663-1699 Customer Service 1-877-623-6748 Duke Power McGuire Nuclear Station NPDES Permit No. NCO024392 Page 2 Whole effluent samples of outfall 005 were collected on September 14 and 17, 2004 b John Lesley for use in'a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. Duke Power McGuire Nuclear Station outfall 005 has an effluent discharge permitted at 0.754 MGD entering the Catawba River (7Q10 of 80.0 CIiS). The test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity'test information follows: Test Type 3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail Test Concentration 1 A % sample Test Result Pass Control Survival 100% Control Mean Reproduction 25.6 neonates Test Treatment Survival 83.3 % Treatment Mean Reproduction 21.5 neonates :First Sample pH 7.41 SU First Sample Conductivity 61.5 micromhos/cm First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0. 052 mg/t Second Sample pH 7.34 SU Second Sample Conductivity 62.0 micromhos/cm Second.. Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/t Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on the receiving stream. A grab sample of outfall 002 was collected on September 14 004 for use in a 48-hour Ceriodaphnia dubia definitive test.The test resulted in a LCY) of>90 %; however the test is invalid doze to control performance. A grab sample of outfall 001 was collected on September 14, 2004` for use in a Ceriodaphnia dubia 24-hour acute pass/fail toxicity test. The test resulted in a pass at 90% (no mortality). Division of Water Quality t iv, September 17, 2004 To Rex; Gleason Water Quality Supervisor, MR() � z Through: Matt Matthews `' Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit From..: Sandy Mort Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results Duke Power -McGuire 001 NPDES Permit ## NCO02439 /001 Mecklenburg County The aquatic toxicity test using a 2-hour composite sample of effluent discharged. from Duke Power -McGuire 001 has been completed.Duke Power -McGuire 001 has an effluent discharge entering Lake Norman (Q10 of 80 CFS). John Lesley collected a whole effluent sample September 14, 2004 for use in an acute Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The sample passed the acute Ceriodaphnia dubia toxicity test. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 24-hour Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail Test Concentrations 90% sample Test Result Pass Control Survival 100% Test Treatment Survival 100% Sample pH 7.24 SU Sample Conductivity 67.0 micro os/cm Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 g/L Test results for this sample indicate that the effluent would be predicted to :not have acute water quality impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 733-21. Basin: C'TB32 cc Central Files Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental S'cienci Division of Water Quality m'I'OURCEIII September 20, 2004 MEMORANDUM OCT 0 4 2004 To: Rex Gleason Water Quality Supervisor, MRO n Through: Matt Matthews r4' Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit From: Sandy Mort 4�t� Subject incer, Aquatic toxicology unit ty test results e 002 0024392/002 performance and may not be used for compliance monitoring. The LC50 for the sample was greater than 90%. Toxicity test information follows. Test Type 48-hour Ceriodaphnia dubia definitive Test Concentrations 16,32, , 64, 80 and 90% sample Test Result LC50 >90% (In -,salad) Control Survival 35.0% Test Treatment Survival 100% in all treatments Sample pH 7.33 SU Sample Conductivity 121 micron-Lhos/cin Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.0052 mg/L Test results for this sample indicate that the effluent would be predicted to not have acute water quality impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 733-2136, Basin: CTB33 _,. J r ._ Test Concentrations _ _ ,_.. ,E _. f 1.4% sample Test Result Pass Control Survival 100% Control Mean Reproduction 25.6 neonates Test Treatment Survival 83.% Treatment Mean Reproduction' 21.5 neonates First Sample pH 7.41 SU First Sample Conductivity 61. 5 micrumhoslcm First Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0.052 m1L Second Sample pH 7.34 SU Second Sample :Conductivity 62.0 micromhoslcm Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine <0,0052 tn1L Test results for these samples; indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality impacts on receiving water. Please contact us if further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (1) 73-2136. Basin: CTB33 cc: Central Files Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section