#559_2017_0908_BS_FINAL

INSPECTION REPORT ROUTING SHEET
To be attached to all inspection reports in-house only.
Laboratory Cert. #:
559
Laboratory Name:
K & W Laboratories
Inspection Type:
Abbreviated Commercial Maintenance
Inspector Name(s):
Beth Swanson
Inspection Date:
September 8, 2017
Date Forwarded for Initial
Review:
September 20, 2017
Initial Review by:
Anna Ostendorff
Date Initial Review
Completed:
September 20, 2017
Cover Letter to use:
❑ Insp. Initial
®Insp. No Finding
❑Corrected
❑ Insp. Reg
❑Insp. CP
❑Insp. Reg. Delay
Unit Supervisor/Chemist III:
Dana Satterwhite
Date Received:
September 21, 2017
Date Forwarded to Admin.:
September 22, 2017
Date Mailed:
September 26, 2017
Special Mailing Instructions:

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 26, 2017
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Ms. Gosia Kraska
K & W Laboratories
1121 Hwy. 24/27 W
Midland, NC 28107
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S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Subject: North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification (NC WW/GW LC)
Maintenance Inspection
Dear Ms. Kraska:
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on September 8, 2017 by Beth Swanson. No Findings
are cited in this report, a response is not required. We appreciate the fine job you and your staff are
doing. As a Certification requirement, your laboratory must continue to carry out the requirements set
forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
A copy of the laboratory's Certified Parameter List at the time of the audit is attached. This list will reflect
any changes made during the audit. Copies of the checklists completed during the inspection may be
requested from this office. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you wish to obtain an
electronic copy of this report by email or if you have questions or need additional information, please
contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dana Satterwhite, Environmental Program Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Attachment
cc: Beth Swanson, Master File #559
Water Sciences Section
NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Phone, 919-733-3908 FAX, 919-733-6241
Internet; http://deq.nc.goviabouUdiv€sionstwater-resources/water•resources-datalwater-sciences-home•Dage/laboratont-certification-branch

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LABORATORY NAME: K & W Laboratories
ADDRESS: 1121 Hwy 24/27 W
Midland, NC 28107
CERTIFICATE #: 559
DATE OF INSPECTION: September 8, 2017
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Abbreviated Commercial Maintenance
AUDITOR(S): Beth Swanson
LOCAL PERSON(S) CONTACTED: Szymon Kraska and Gosia Kraska
INTRODUCTION:
This laboratory was inspected by a representative of the North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater
Laboratory Certification (NC WW/GW LC) program to verify its compliance with the requirements
of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for the analysis of environmental samples.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
This was an abbreviated audit of E. Coli analyzed by SM 9223 B-2004 (IDEXX Colilert-18®) (MPN)
(Aqueous) conducted via internet video and a desk review of the benchsheet with Proficiency
Testing (PT) data. The laboratory requested the audit to fulfill a requirement needed to gain
Certification for the parameter with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental
Control. The parameter was added to the laboratory's NC WW/GW LC Certified Parameter
Listing (CPL) on August 4, 2017. They have yet to analyze any compliance samples.
The facility has all the equipment necessary to perform the analysis.
All required PT Samples have been analyzed and the laboratory has fulfilled its PT requirements
for the 2017 PT Calendar Year.
The method Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was originally submitted with the amendment
request and was subsequently reviewed and updated as needed before the parameter was
certified.
The laboratory is reminded that any time changes are made to laboratory procedures, the
laboratory must update the QA/SOP document(s) and inform relevant staff. Any changes made in
response to the pre -audit review or to Findings, Recommendations or Comments listed in this
report must be incorporated to insure the method is being performed as stated, references to
methods are accurate, and the QA and/or SOP document(s) is in agreement with each approved
practice, test, analysis, measurement, monitoring procedure or regulatory requirement being used
in the laboratory. In some instances, the laboratory may need to create an SOP to document how
new functions or policies will be implemented.
The laboratory is also reminded that SOPs are intended to describe procedures exactly as they
are to be performed. Use of the word "should" is not appropriate when describing requirements

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(e.g., Quality Control (QC) frequency, acceptance criteria, etc.). Evaluate all SOPs for the proper
use of the word "should".
III. FINDINGS, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Bacteria - E. Coli — Standard Methods, 9223 B-2004 (IDEXX Colilert-180) (MPN) (Aqueous)
Comment: The Quanti-Tray® sealer had not been tested with dye to check for leaks prior to the
inspection. This is required monthly by NC WW/GW LC Policy. As stated previously, no
compliance samples have been analyzed and documentation of an acceptable sealer check was
received by email on September 9, 2017.
IV. PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
No paper trail was performed since the laboratory has not generated any data beyond the PT
sample.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
No Findings were noted during the inspection. The inspector would like to thank the staff for
their assistance during the inspection and data review process. No response is required.
Report prepared by: Beth Swanson Date: September 19, 2017
Report reviewed by: Anna Ostendorff Date: September 20, 2017