#5591 - 02 - 2012 - FINAL

INSPECTION REPORT ROUTING SHEET
To be attached to all inspection reports in-house only.
Laboratory Cert. #:
5591
Laboratory Name:
SynTerra Corporation
Inspection Type:
Field Commercial Initial
Inspector Name(s):
Jason Smith
Inspection Date:
February 2, 2012
Date Report Completed:
February 28, 2012
Date Forwarded to Reviewer: March 8 2012
Reviewed by:
Todd Crawford
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Unit Supervisor:
Gary Francies
Date Received:
3/9/2012
Date Forwarded to Linda:
3/20/2012
Date Mailed: 1

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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Ms. Diane Rosseter
SynTerra Corporation
148 River Street, Suite 220
Greenville, SC 29601
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P. E.
Director
March 21, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: North Carolina Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification (NC WW/GW LC)
Initial Inspection
Dear Ms. Rosseter
Enclosed is a report for the inspection performed on February 2, 2012 by Jason Smith. Since
the finding(s) cited during the inspection were all corrected prior to the completion of the
enclosed report, a response is not required. The staff is commended for taking the initiative in
correcting the findings in such a timely manner. For certification maintenance, your laboratory
must continue to carry out the requirements set forth in 15A NCAC 2H .0800.
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 electronic mail, or if you have questions or need additional information please
contact me at 828-296-4677.
Sincerely,
Gary Francies
Certification Unit Supervisor
Laboratory Section
Enclosure
CC: Master File
Gary Francies
DENR DWO Laboratory Section NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road. Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-6445
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.dwglab.org
NorthCarolina
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An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

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ADDRESS:
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DATE OF INSPECTION:
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INTRODUCTION:
On -Site Inspection Report
SynTerra Corporation
148 River Street, Suite 220
Greenville, SC 29601
5591
February 2, 2012
Field Commercial Initial
Jason Smith
Diane Rosseter, John Chastain, Lorene Leuner, Brandon Russo,
and Mark Mcdade
This laboratory was inspected to verify its compliance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0800 for
the analysis of environmental samples.
11. GENERAL COMMENTS:
The laboratory has all the equipment necessary to perform the analyses and it appeared to be well
maintained. The system for traceability of standard and reagent preparation is effective, thorough and
easy to follow. Technical assistance documents were provided to the laboratory prior to the inspection.
Ill. FINDINGS, REQUIREMENTS, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Documentation
Comment: Proficiency Testing (PT) sample analyses were not documented in the same manner as
environmental samples. The Quality Assurance for Field Laboratories document states: The analysis of
PT samples is designed to evaluate the entire process used to routinely report environmental analytical
results. Therefore, PT samples must be analyzed and the process documented in the same manner as
environmental samples. Notification of acceptable corrective action (i.e., future PT sample results will
be documented the same as environmental samples) was received by email on February 6, 2012. No
further response is necessary for this finding.
pH — SW846 Method 9040 C
Comment: A check buffer was not analyzed at mid day or at the end of sampling run. The Technical
Assistance for Field Analysis of pH document states: If compliance samples are analyzed throughout the
day, a post calibration check (e.g., 7 buffer) must be analyzed mid -day and at the end of the run (i.e.,
roughly every 4 hours based on an eight hour day). Notification of acceptable corrective action (i.e., a
mid -day and end -of -run pH calibration check will be analyzed during future sampling events) was
received by email on February 6, 2012. No further response is necessary for this finding.

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PAPER TRAIL INVESTIGATION:
The paper trail consisted of comparing field testing records and contract lab reports to client reports.
Data were reviewed for Progress Energy Asheville Plant - Ash Pond Well CB-1 for April 12 and July 19,
2011 and Ash Pond Well GW-1 for November 9, 2011. No transcription errors were detected. The
facility appears to be doing a good job of accurately transcribing data.
V. CONCLUSIONS:
All findings noted during the inspection were adequately addressed prior to the completion of this
report. The inspector would like to thank the staff for its assistance during the inspection and data review
process. No response is required.
Report prepared by: Jason Smith
Report reviewed by Todd Crawford
Date: February 28, 2012
Date: March 9, 2012