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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0039586_Schedule of Compliance (Outfall 006)_20170911('DUKE ENERGY Serial: HNP -17-071 Paul V. Fisk Plant Manager Harris Nuclear Plant 5413 Shearon Harris Rd New Hill, NC 27562-9300 Mr. Jay Zimmerman, DirectorRE CE 'E01NMENWR NC DEQ Division of Water Resources SEPi 512 N. Salisbury Street Y Z01�' Raleigh, NC 27604 v-;kar Quality Permitting Section Subject: Duke Energy Progress, LLC — Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant (HNP) NPDES Permit No. NC0039586 Part I (A)(9) — Schedule of Compliance (Outfall 006) Wake County Dear Mr. Zimmerman: On August 29, 2016, NC DEQ DWR issued NPDES Permit NC0039586 with an effective date of September 1, 2016. Contained within this permit were new effluent limit requirements for copper and zinc for Outfall 006 (Combined Outfall for Internal Outfalls 001-005) serving HNP. Part I (A)(9) of the permit requires Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Duke Energy), submit to the Division of Water Resources a Corrective Action Plan which summarizes the actions to be taken to achieve the total copper and total zinc limits at Outfall 006 and a schedule of actions to be taken to implement the plan. The purpose of this letter is to provide the Corrective Action Plan in accordance with requirements of NPDES Permit No. NC0039586. Duke Energy respectfully requests a meeting with appropriate staff of the Division of Water Resources to review and discuss our findings thus far and the enclosed Corrective Action Plan. If you have any questions regarding this matter or wish to discuss in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Bob Wilson, HNP Site Environmental Professional, at (919) 362-2444. l certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the Information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations. Sincerely, Paul V. Fisk NC DEQ Division of Water Resources Serial HNP -17-071 Page 2 of 2 Enclosure — NPDES Permit No NC0039586 Submittal of Corrective Action Plan cc Mr Danny Smith, NC DEQ DWR Raleigh Regional Office Ms Teresa Rodriguez, NC DEQ DWR Complex Permitting Branch Mr Bob Wilson, HNP Site Environmental Professional Mr Don Safnt, P E, Carolinas Permitting & Compliance NC DEQ Division of Water Resources Serial HNP -17-071 Enclosure Harris Nuclear Plant NPDES Permit No NCO039586 Submittal of Corrective Action Plan (30 pages including cover) Final Technical Memorandum -WV-01`108814....9 d ' •:'�6TING�: V 17 Prepared for Duke Energy Progress, LLC Shearin Harris Nuclear Plant NPDES Permit No. NCO039586 August 2017 chzmlo CH21VI HILL North Carolina, Inc. 3120 Highwoods Blvd. Suite 214 Raleigh, NC 27604 TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM Corrective Action Plan for Copper and Zinc for Harris Nuclear Plant NPDES Permit PREPARED FOR Duke Energy COPYTO Bob Wilson/ Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant (HNP) Don Safrit/Duke Energy PREPARED BY CH21VI HILL North Carolina, Inc (CH2M) DATE August 18, 2017 PROJECT NUMBER 680115 REVISION NO Version 3 Executive Summary The 2016 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant (HNP) included effluent limits for copper and zinc for Outfall 006 and a compliance schedule requiring development of a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) by September 1, 2017 (Year 1 of the permit) Characterization of the Outfall 006 discharge indicates that using a hardness value higher than the default of 25 mg/L used to derive current permit limits is appropriate for evaluating the applicable water quality criteria for metals, with recent sampling data showing an average hardness of 43 6 milligrams per liter (mg/L) Characterization of zinc levels in the effluent indicates that the change in anticorrosion agents was successful in reducing zinc levels, and no further action is needed to demonstrate compliance with the zinc effluent limit Characterization of copper levels indicates that copper compliance will continue to be problematic and that further efforts to either manage water chemistry or justify alternative effluent limits are necessary. HNP will continue to evaluate water chemistry management efforts that can be used to potentially reduce copper Alternatives for further adjustment of effluent limits were evaluated, and HNP is recommending that water effect ratio (WER) testing be conducted to determine levels of copper that are actually toxic in Outfall 006 effluent This WER testing, along with continued water chemistry management, are the primary activities proposed in the CAP for Year 2 Purpose The purpose of this Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is to present to the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (DWR) the actions that will be taken by Duke Energy's Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant (HNP) to achieve compliance with effluent limitations for copper and zinc for discharge through Outfall 006, as included in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit NC0039586, effective September 1, 2016 The requirement for this CAP is included in Part A. (9) of the NPDES Permit Background HNP has an NPDES permit issued by the DWR within the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) based on requirements in North Carolina General Statutes 143-215 1 and a memorandum of agreement with the U S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assure permit requirements are consistent with federal requirements under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The NPDES Permit authorizes PRO802171202CLT CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT discharges from seven outfalls with designations from 001 through 007. Outfalls 001 to 005 are internal outfalls, which then combine as Outfall 006, which then discharges into to the receiving water, Harris Reservoir Outfall 007 is a discharge to Harris Reservoir from a wastewater facility serving the Harris Energy & Environmental Center The DEQ Environmental Management Commission (EMC) adopted changes to water quality standards for metals that became effective in January 2015, and were approved by EPA Region 4 in April 2016 Changes included hardness -based equations to calculate applicable criteria for dissolved metals, and equations for acute and chronic toxic effects to aquatic life The EMC -adopted rules also retained the Action Level concept for copper and zinc, which allowed higher levels of these metals as long as a discharge was meeting effluent toxicity requirements EPA disapproved this part of the water quality standards although it is still in the NC administrative code. In reviewing the permit application for the HNP discharges, including data for 3 years prior to the application, DWR determined that there was a reasonable potential to exceed the adopted criteria for copper and zinc based on the monitored levels of metals in the combined discharge from Outfall 006 The equations used to calculate the applicable dissolved copper and zinc criteria are as follows • Copper, Acute = WER*(0 960 eA[0 9422[ln Hardness] -1 700]] • Copper, Chronic = WER*(0 960 eAf0 8545(ln Hardness] -1.702}] • Zinc, Acute = WER*(0 978 e^{0.8473[ln Hardness1+0.884}] • Zinc, Chronic = WER*(0 985 eAfO.8473[ln Hardness]+0.88411 Note WER is the Water Effect Ratio, which is equal to 1 unless a different value is determined by testing DWR used a hardness value of 25 milligrams per liter (mg/L) expressed as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) to calculate applicable effluent limits because, at the time, there was a lack of historical data on hardness available for Outfall 006 discharges They also calculated the limits for total recoverable copper and total recoverable zinc using an assumption of 100 percent effluent (that is, no allowance for consideration of dilution in Harris Reservoir) and default EPA chemical translators for determining total recoverable metals concentrations based on dissolved criteria. Table 1 shows the effluent limitations page from the NPDES Permit for Outfall 006 The 2016 permit included a schedule of compliance for the effluent limits for copper and zinc, as specified in Part A. (9). The schedule includes the following milestones: 1 Within 1 year from the effective day of the permit, the permittee will submit to DWR a CAP summarizing the actions to be taken to achieve compliance with the total copper and total zinc limits at Outfall 006 and a schedule of activities to implement the plan The CAP may include mixing zone studies and site-specific studies Methods for conducting site-specific studies must be approved by DWR 2 Within 2 years from the effective date of the permit, submit a report to DWR summarizing actions taken in accordance with the CAP. 3 Within 3 years from the effective date of the permit, submit a report to DWR summarizing actions taken in accordance with the CAP 4. Within 4 years from the effective date of the permit, submit a report to DWR summarizing actions taken in accordance with the CAP 5. Achieve compliance with total copper and total zinc limits by September 30, 2021. CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC PR0802171202CLT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT Table 1 Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements (Outfall 006) Beginning on the effective date of this permit and lasting until expiration, the Permittee is authorized to discharge treated wastewater from outfall 006, combined outfalls 001 through 005 Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below Effluent Limitations Effluent Characteristics Monthly Weekly Average I Average Monitoring Requirements Daily Measurement Sample TypeI Sample equency Maximum FrLocation' Flow (MGD) Weekly Estimate Effluent Hydrazine 60 0 µg/I Weekly Grab Effluent Temperature (April 1— October 31) 4 (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent Temperature (November 1— March 31) (°C) Weekly Grab Effluent Acute Toxicity Quarterly Composite Effluent pH 6 to 9 S U Weekly Grab Effluent Total Copper? 7 9 µg/I 10 5 Vg/I Monthly Composite Effluent Total Zinc? 126 jig/[ 126 µg/I Monthly Composite Effluent NH3 as N (mg/I) Monthly Composite Effluent Total Suspended Solids (mg/1) Monthly Composite6 Effluent Total Nitrogen (mg/1) Monthly Composite Effluent Total Phosphorus (mg/1) Monthly Composlte6 Effluent Notes 1 Effluent after combination of all waste streams from outfalls 001 through 005 and prior to discharge into Harris Reservoir 2 The volume of wastewater discharged from the facility shall be monitored If continuous flow monitoring is not feasible, flow may be estimated 3 The hydrazine limit of 60 µg/L shall apply at all times except during the periods following wet lay-up of equipment during an extended outage when a hydrazine limit of 2 0 mg/L shall apply for a total period of no more than 48 hours Alternately, the permittee may elect to meet these limits at outfall 004, in which case sampling for hydrazine at Outfall 006 is not required 4 The discharge shall not result in the violation of the temperature or chlorine water quality standards outside of a mixing zone of 200 acres around the point of discharge The facility is located in the Lower Piedmont area of the state, the applicable state water quality temperature standard is 32 °C (89 6 °F) and the total residual chlorine standard is 17 pg/I The temperature within the mixing zone shall not (1) prevent free passage of fish around or cause fish mortality within the mixing zone, (2) result in offensive conditions, (3) produce undesirable aquatic life or result in a dominance of nuisance species outside of the zone, or (4) endanger the public health or welfare Temperature and total residual chlorine data collected according to the Monitoring Plan for Harris Reservoir should be summarized in the Annual Environmental Monitoring Report for Harris Reservoir 5 Acute toxicity (Pimephales) P/F at 90% February, May, August, and November, See Special Condition A (8) 6 A composite sample consisting of 24 or more grab samples of equal volumes taken at equal intervals over a 24 hour period 7 The limits shall become effective September 30, 2021 See Special Condition A (9) Schedule of Compliance for Hardness Dependent Metals 8 By December 21, 2016, begin submitting Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically using INC DWR's eDMR application system See Special Condition A (19) There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts PRO802171202CLT CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC 3 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT The first-year requirements of this schedule allowed for the development of this CAP The first step of this process was to further characterize the effluent to better define potential compliance Issues. The following section summarizes effluent characterization studies conducted since the permit was Issued and effective September 1, 2016 It Is Important to clarify that beginning about January 1, 2016, the HNP began using a different anticorrosion agent for Its cooling water systems, and this agent does not Include zinc The effluent characterization reflects this operational change Effluent Characterization Duke Energy created a plan to perform additional studies to Justify alternative limits on copper and zinc as Is consistent with the language in the NPDES Permit A staged approach, summarized In Table 2, Is being used to evaluate the options suitable to Justify permit modifications The hardness characterization and intensive sampling tasks have been completed, the results are summarized in this section Table 2 Summary of Staged Year 1 Approach for Permit Modification Studies Task Duration Note (months) Hardness characterization 4 Hardness alone may Justify higher limits Intensive sampling 3 Permit requires monthly sampling, weekly samples (hardness, zinc, copper) collected April to June 2017 Data evaluation 2 Determine if sampling alone Justifies higher limits CAP development for additional studies 2 If necessary, to include in Year 1 report to DWR The objective of the first two tasks Is to better characterize the effluent from Outfall 006 with respect to copper, zinc, and hardness By collecting high-quality data for these parameters, less stringent permit limits may be justified Hardness characterization Is especially Important because no monitoring data of the effluent hardness were available for development of the 2016 NPDES Permit limits, therefore, the minimum, default hardness (25 mg/L as CaCO3) was used for the Reasonable Potential Analysis (RPA) conducted by DWR to support the NPDES Permit renewal process. If effluent hardness Is found to be greater than 25 mg/L, less stringent limits are justified. Initial Hardness Characterization The Initial hardness characterization was conducted by HNP staff Hardness was sampled dally at raw water and weekly at cooling tower makeup and circulation water locations Circulation water, represented as Outfall 001 In the Permit, which discharges to Outfall 006, was found to have an average calcium hardness of 412 mg/L as CaCO3 Given the calcium hardness of Outfall 001, total hardness for this stream Is expected to be In the range of 50 to 200 mg/L as CaCO3 (which assumes calcium hardness contributes 20 to 80 percent of total hardness) The contribution of Outfall 001 to the total flow from Outfall 006 ranges from 20 to 60 percent, thus, it Is likely that effluent hardness from Outfall 006 exceeds the 25 mg/L as CaCO3 default used during the RPA for this NPDES Permit renewal Therefore, it was determined that a more intensive sampling campaign that focused on hardness and the permitted hardness -dependent metals was warranted Sampling Plan A sampling plan was developed and is detailed in this section to sufficiently characterize the conditions at HNP Outfall 006 The results of this characterization were used to guide the decisions and recommendations summarized in a later section of this CAP CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC PR0802171202CLT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT Protocol Samples were collected by HNP staff with the composite sampler (Isco 3710FR) at Outfall 006 also used for NPDES monitoring Although EPA Method 1669• Sampling Ambient Water for Trace Metals (EPA, 1996) suggests using a grab -sampling technique, there is no location at Outfall 006 that is conducive to collecting a true grab sample. Outfall 006 effluent samples were collected per Duke Energy's Procedure CRC -591. Operation of Isco Samplers (Attachment 1) To minimize contamination of the composite sampling equipment, disposable 2 -gallon sample bags (Isco ProPak) were used to line composite sample bottles These bags are clean and made of EPA -approved low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic that won't contaminate or enrich samples. Samples were collected in bottles containing preservative (nitric acid [HNO3]) which were obtained from the lab performing the analyses For quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) purposes, a schedule of blank (both field and equipment) and duplicate samples and was developed to provide reliability In results; these procedures were developed by modifying the recommendations from EPA Method 1669 (EPA, 1996) to fit the conditions of this study Per the method, equipment blanks for the composite sampler were collected prior to sample collection, and at least one field blank per every 10 samples was collected Equipment blanks were collected in the same manner as true samples by pumping distilled water through the composite sampler tubing into a clean sample collection bag, and then transferring to a sample bottle for analysis Field blanks were collected immediately prior to sample collection using identical collection procedures and distilled water To maintain precision of the field sampling and analytical procedures, at least one field duplicate sample was collected for every 10 samples that were collected at a given site. Duplicates were collected by splitting a sample of adequate volume into two sample bottles for separate analysis. Analyses Analyses of copper, zinc, and hardness were performed by certified labs (ENCO Laboratories in Cary, North Carolina [NC], and Duke Energy Central Laboratory in Huntersville, NC) using EPA Method 200 7: Determination of Metals and Trace Elements in Water and Wastes by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (EPA, 1994a) (Method 200 7). Hardness was determined by calculation using calcium and magnesium concentrations determined by Method 200.7 Schedule Sampling was conducted weekly from April to June, 2017 by HNP staff Duplicate and blank samples were collected according to the schedule shown in Table 3 Samples were collected at Outfall 006 for each day listed in the schedule. The total number of samples collected was 13 true samples, 2 field blanks, 2 equipment blanks, and 5 duplicates The count of QA/QC samples exceeded the requirement of 1 per 10 samples per location established by EPA Method 1669 (EPA, 1996) Upon completion of the weekly sampling plan at the end of June, a modified schedule was developed for ongoing sampling. Sampling frequency was reduced to every other week starting in July; three duplicate samples and two of each type of blank will be collected through the end of September Table 3 Schedule of Duplicate and Blank Samples for QA/QC Outfall 006 Date Duplicate Field Blank Equipment Blank 4 -Apr -17 11 -Apr -17 18 -Apr -17 V 25 -Apr -17 V V PRO802171202CLT CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT Table 3. Schedule of Duplicate and Blank Samples forQA/QC Outfall 006 Date Duplicate Field Blank Equipment Blank 2 -May -17 9 -May -17 V 16 -May -17 23 -May -17 V 30 -May -17 6 -Jun -17 13 -Jun -17 V V 20 -Jun -17 V 27 -Jun -17 Sample Count 5 2 2 Sampling Results The average effluent hardness at Outfall 006 was 43 6 mg/L during the 3 months of weekly sampling, as shown on Figure 1 Results were consistently within the range of 35-50 mg/L, except for one value (58 mg/L) for one duplicate sample on June 13, 2017. The average hardness value was used to calculate potential adjusted limits for copper and zinc, as described previously and as shown on Figure 2 and Figure 3 O 006 Effluent 006 Ave (43 6 mg/L) 70 60 50 8 O 40 O ® O 30 L = 20 10 0 - - — - 4/I/2pZ, 4/I6v1:10 S/1/HOZ, Sj16V?O Sj31/?o7, 6jjsV'O10 6/30/'107, ;/Is Figure 1 Results of Weekly Hardness Samples (April through June) Total zinc concentrations In the effluent from Outfall 006 are consistently less than the current limit of 126 micrograms per liter (jig/Q, with average and maximum concentrations of 20 5 and 48 7 µg/L, respectively Zinc was not detected exceeding the reporting limit for one sample on April 4, 2017, this value was represented as the reporting limit (10 µg/L) on Figure 2 and was used for calculating the average value Using the average effluent hardness at Outfall 006, chronic and acute toxicity limits were calculated to be 201 and 203 µg/L, respectively Given the low level of zinc in the effluent, no further action is needed to demonstrate compliance with the 2016 NPDES Permit for zinc, as written. 6 CH21M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC PR0802171202CLT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT O 006 Effluent — — — Monthly Ave Daily Max ......••• Lim, Chr (43 6 mg/L) ----- Lim, Ac (43 6 mg/L) 250 200 . - - - ......................................................................................................d........--- J 150 ; U 100 N 50 Q 0 4/1/hoz j 4/zs/?01,;, ?o1 j s/I/2 01;'s/16�?Oj> s/�1/�07 j s�Is/?a1 j si30 j-,01.> `/Is/ -,o„> Figure 2 Zinc Concentrations during 3 Months of Weekly Sampling Monthly average and daily maximum limit (126 pg/L) from current permit are shown, chronic and acute toxicity limits (201 and 203 pg/L, respectively) calculated using the average effluent hardness values are also shown Total copper was detected exceeding the reporting limit of 5 pg/L in all effluent samples collected during the intensive sampling period The results range from 7 4 ltg/L on April 18 to 38 1 µg/L on June 13, 2017, the duplicate sample collected June 13 had a concentration of 30 7 µg/L, resulting in a daily average concentration of 34 4 pg/L Considering the current NPDES Permit limits, the effluent copper concentration exceeded the monthly average limit in 14 of 17 and the daily maximum limit in 11 of 17 samples and duplicates collected during the 3 months of weekly sampling. Chronic and acute toxicity limits of 12 7 and 17 7 µg/L, respectively, were calculated for copper using the average effluent hardness of 43 6 mg/L. Given these calculated limits, the effluent copper concentration exceeded the acute limit in 5 of 17 and the chronic limit in 9 of 17 samples duplicates collected during weekly sampling Therefore, more studies are required for HNP to demonstrate compliance with the NPDES Permit for total copper O 006 Effluent - - - Monthly Ave Daily Max ......••• Lim, Chr (43 6 mg/L) ----- Lim, Ac (43 6 mg/L) 45 , 40 35 30 25 O O O• 20 ---------------------------- Q----------------------�---------- 0- .. • 15 �i Q• Q' v ............................................ • ...... •................................................... 10 .-• ---------------------------- --O.--Q------- 5 0 - - - 41-71” 4116'. 4/16 ?01> S/1/?ox> s/I6�?01> S/31/?oZ> 611S 61 6/�0/`�01> >/IS/?o7> Figure 3 Copper Concentrations during 3 Months of Weekly Sampling Monthly average and daily maximum limits (7 9 and 10 5 pg/L) from current permit are shown, chronic and acute toxicity limits (12 7 and 17 7µg/L) calculated using the average effluent hardness values are also shown PR0802171202CLT CI -12M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC 7 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT Quality Assurance and Control Results Duplicates, field blanks, and equipment blanks for the composite sampler at Outfall 006 were collected to confirm the reliability of the results collected during the intensive sampling period Five duplicate samples for copper, zinc, and hardness were collected during this time period Duplicate samples were compared based on the relative percent difference (RPD), calculated as follows and shown in Table 4• Relative percent difference (RPD) = nl—n2 X100% (n1+nz)/2 Two field blanks were collected, no copper or zinc was detected in either sample Hardness was detected at a low level (0 046 mg/L) in the field blank collected on June 20, 2017 Three equipment blanks were collected at the composite sampler, zinc was not detected in any of the samples Copper was detected in one equipment blank collected on Table 4 Relative Percent Difference Results for Duplicate Samples Parameter Average RPD N RPD Range N Copper 12 2-22 Zinc 23 08-40 Hardness 6 2-22 May 9, 2017, however, the concentration detected (1 68 µg/L) was less than the reporting limit used for effluent sample analyses Hardness was detected in all of the equipment blanks at levels of 0 390, 0 169, and 0 198 mg/L, this is likely the result of scale that has accumulated in the composite sampler tubing Although detections in blanks and RPD between duplicates up to 40 percent are not ideal, none of the QA/QC sample results indicate that the results are unreliable Given the low average RPD of the hardness data, and despite the high RPD, zinc concentrations are still well less than permit limits and at relatively low detections in blank samples, the conclusions drawn from these data are not in question. A tabular summary of all sampling data can be found in Attachment 2. Effluent Characterization Conclusions Results from the intensive sampling campaign show that effluent hardness from Outfall 006 is higher than the default 25 mg/L used in the reasonable potential analysis to determine the copper and zinc limits in the current permit Therefore, modification to the limits is justified given this effluent hardness data Regardless of whether compliance is based on the current 2016 permit or modified based on the higher hardness value, HNP is in compliance with total zinc limits under current operation However, the Plant is not able to achieve compliance with copper limits in the current permit or if the limits are modified based on effluent hardness Further investigation, therefore, is required to demonstrate compliance Plan for Further Evaluation The results of the effluent characterization indicate that the HNP can achieve the effluent limits for zinc for Outfall 006 as included in the current NPDES Permit (Table 1) In addition, hardness data collected for Outfall 006 should increase these limits However, the results indicate that further studies are required for the facility to consistently demonstrate compliance with the effluent limits for copper The following sections describe potential and selected actions that will be taken as part of the CAP to meet the milestones identified in the NPDES Permit. Continued In -facility Water Chemistry Management Investigation One of the reasons that compliance with the zinc effluent limits is no longer an issue is because of the use of an alternative anticorrosion agent that does not include zinc. Use of this alternative agent began in January 2017, and zinc levels have been dramatically reduced since that time. CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC PR0802171202CLT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT Copper was not an Initial focus of the water chemistry management efforts The recent effluent characterization efforts have established effluent hardness conditions and showed that copper levels periodically exceed the current limits, so potential limits were established based on the new hardness Information The copper levels still periodically exceed the potential limits HNP does not believe copper Is being added from any water treatment additives. Concentration of the Intake water by cooling tower cycling has been Identified as a contributor to elevated levels Corrosion of plant components that contain copper is a potential Issue HNP will work with chemical suppliers to evaluate the potential sources of copper and determine whether copper levels can be reduced through further management of water chemistry Options for Further Permit Limits Modifications Several regulatory options are available to potentially modify the water quality -based effluent limit In the NPDES Permit These Include using a mixing zone analysis to justify more dilution for permit calculations, using the biotic ligand model (BLM) (EPA, 2007) to justify alternative receiving water criteria for dissolved copper, and conducting necessary bioassay tests to support development of a water effect ratio (WER) for copper Each of these Is discussed In this section Mixing Zone Analysis The current permit limitations were developed assuming no dilution for the discharge from Outfall 006 While Harris Reservoir has a significant volume to provide dilution, no specific mixing zone studies or modeling has been conducted It is Duke Energy's experience that no dilution credit has been given for cooling water or combined discharges in other lake discharge situations in North and South Carolina Justification for dilution in effluent limits development would likely require a dilution model and, potentially, a broader water quality modeling evaluation to consider the build-up of copper in the lake Since this type of evaluation has not been undertaken previously in North Carolina, this approach is not recommended as an initial alternative to provide some regulatory relief However, use of a mixing zone analysis, as outlined in Chapter 5 of EPA's Water Quahty Standards Handbook (EPA, 1994b) may be pursued during Year 3 or 4 of the compliance schedule, if necessary Biotic Ligand Model The BLM for copper was published In draft form by EPA in 2003 and finalized in 2007 (EPA, 2007) While the ambient criteria that is the basis for the North Carolina hardness -based equation for copper (15A North Carolina Administrative Code [NCAC] 2b 0211 (11)(d)) was first published in 1984, the 2007 criteria document Is also referenced in the rule. The BLM could support development of site-specific criteria applicable to Harris Reservoir. However, the HNP Outfall 006 effluent limits are calculated without consideration of dilution In Harris Reservoir Therefore, it seems like the an effluent specific approach like the WER (discussed below) Is more appropriate Water Effect Ratio A WER Is a procedure to account for the difference in toxicity of a metal In laboratory water versus the toxicity In water "at the site" (EPA, 1994c) The guidance specifically uses the term "site" because the water used to compare toxicity (to laboratory water) varies, depending on the discharge situation There is an effect due to the same Influences of pH, dissolved organic matter (DOM), and minerals that EPA has considered in the BLM, but they are measured through a series of toxicity tests. In the case of the HNP Outfall 006, the site water would be the effluent, since permit limits have been calculated based on the hardness -based equations without any consideration of dilution The NC water quality standards rules reference development of a WER based on the Water Quahty Standards Handbook Second Edition (EPA, 1994b) and subsequent amendments The Handbook PR0802171202CLT CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT references an Interim guidance document for determining WER values for metals (EPA, 1994c) EPA also developed a streamlined WER approach specifically for copper, which would seem to be suitable for relatively simple permitting situations (criteria applied with no consideration of dilution), as Is the case for the HNP (EPA, 2001) Selection of Water Effect Ratio and Schedule for Implementation The HNP Is proposing to conduct WER testing for copper at Outfall 006 as part of the Year 2 activities associated with this CAP Duke Energy has familiarity with using WER to calculate limits for copper for discharges from facilities In South Carolina, where water quality -based limits are also calculated assuming little or no dilution of the combined discharge. HNP Is recommending that WER testing Is the next step in evaluating alternative permit limits for copper, and Is proposing the activities described In the following paragraphs be undertaken Protocol Development Following acceptance of this CAP by DWR, SNHP will submit a protocol for WER testing within 60 days It Is anticipated that the protocol will be based on the Interim Guidance (EPA, 1994c) Sampling and Testing Schedules The 3 -month characterization Information for copper shows that copper levels appeared to Increase from April through June, as water and air temperature (and cooling requirements) Increased For this reason, It is anticipated that a sampling event will be targeted for this transition period, with one or two more for the summer However, copper Is continuing to be monitored at an increased frequency (twice per month), and all data will be considered when recommending a sampling schedule as part of the WER protocol Final Water Effect Ratio Report A final report will be prepared summarizing the entire process of developing a WER for Outfall 006, including all field and laboratory back-up materials It is anticipated that this report will be submitted approximately 90 days after the final sampling event Year 2 Activities Report As required by Part A. (9) of the NPDES Permit, all actions taken based on this CAP will be reported on by September 1, 2018 This report will summarize activities, conclusions, and any adjustments to the CAP based on the Year 2 activities. 10 CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC PRO802171202CLT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR COPPER AND ZINC FOR HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT NPDES PERMIT References HydroQual, Inc. 2007 Biotic Ligand Model— Windows Interface. Version 2.2.3 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1985 Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Copper -1984 Washington, DC- Office of Water Regulations and Standards, Criteria and Standards Division US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1994a. 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PR0802171202CLT CH2M HILL NORTH CAROLINA, INC 11 Attachment 1 Procedure CRC 591 Operation of Isco Samplers HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT PLANT OPERATING MANUAL VOLUME 5 PART 3 PROCEDURE TYPE- Chemistry and Radiochemistry NUMBER. CRC -591 TITLE: Operation of the ISCO Samplers I INFORMATION USE CRC -591 I Rev 14 1 Page 1 of 13 Table of Contents Section Page 10 PURPOSE . ...... ....... ..3 20 REFERENCES . ...... 3 30 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 3 4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES... 3 5.0 GENERAL ...... .......... 3 6.0 PREREQUISITES ..... 3 70 PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 4 80 REAGENTS AND APPARATUS .............. . ..................... .. 4 90 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 4 100 PROCEDURE STEPS 5 101 Composite Sample Collection from Cooling Tower Blowdown ..5 102 Composite Sampler Setup for Combined Outfall 6 103 Composite Sample Collection from Combined Outfall 6 104 Grab Sample Collection from Combined Outfall 8 105 Sample Collection from Sewage Treatment Plant ....................... 8 106 Preventive Maintenance. 8 10.7 Sampler Operability Check 9 110 DIAGRAMS /ATTACHMENTS /CALCULATIONS 9 11 1 Diagrams. ................ ............... ............ ... 9 112 Attachments ..9 113 Calculations 9 Attachment 1- ISCO SAMPLER LOCATIONS ........... 10 Attachment 2- ISCO OPERABILITY CHECK 11 Attachment 3- ISCO MAINTENANCE LOG..... . ...........12 Revision Summary..... ... . .. ... 13 CRC -591 I Rev 14 1 Page 2 of 13 1.0 PURPOSE This procedure provides guidance on the use and maintenance of ISCO composite liquid samplers located outside the Protected Area. Specificsample requirements, such as for the ODCM and NPDES, are not covered by this procedure, but rather in their respective procedures. 2.0 REFERENCES 1. ISCO Model 3710 Portable Samplers Installation and Operation Guide, Teledyne ISCO, Inc. 2 ISCO Model 3710FR/3730 Fiberglass Refrigerated Sampler Instruction Manual, Teledyne ISCO, Inc 3. ISCO Model 4700 Refrigerated Sampler Installation and Operation Guide, Teledyne ISCO, Inc. 4. ISCO Model 5800 Refrigerated Sampler Installation and Operation Guide, Teledyne ISCO, Inc. 5 Off -Site Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM) 6 CRC -290, Radiological Sample Compositing System 7. EMP -001, NPDES Permit Monitoring 8. EMP -009, Operation of the AX -Max Sewage Treatment System 9 EMP -010, Sanitary Sewage Treatment Plant Operating Procedure 10 VM-UHH, ISCO Mfg. Co. Inc. Equipment 3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 31 Definitions N/A 32 Abbreviations a. NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System b ODCM — Off Site Dose Calculation Manual C PPE— Personnel Protective Equipment 4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES W10 5.0 GENERAL The ISCO samplers are automatic samplers used to obtain composite liquid samples from continuous liquid waste release streams. Attachment 1 lists the ISCO samplers in use. The ISCO samplers use a peristaltic pump to force incremental sample volumes (aliquots) into a sample container at pre-programmed frequencies and rates. Some models are refrigerated. 6.0 PREREQUISITES N/A CRC -591 Rev. 14 Page 3 of 13 7.0 PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 1. The suction line from the sampler to the sample point is sloped downhill to minimize clogging and sample line freeze-up 2 Sampler settings will provide adequate sample volume so that all required analyses can be performed without exceeding the sample container capacity and allow for margin of error in the volume of individual sample capture. 3 Cooling Tower composite samples are acidified and handled with the appropriate PPE 4. The Combined Outfall toxicity sample must be maintained 0°C - 6°C during shipment Any toxicity sample failing to meet temperature requirements upon receipt at the off-site laboratory is discarded and the effluent must be resampled 5. The Combined Outfall toxicity sample must be used within 72 hours after collection. 6 Refrigerated temperature for NPDES and Toxicity samples are maintained between 1°C and 4°C during sampling. 8.0 REAGENTS AND APPARATUS 1 1:1 Nitric Acid (HNO3) - Mix equal volumes of demineralized water and reagent grade nitric acid (65%), Cat ID 72856859 9.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 1 The ISCO Operability Check Acceptance Criteria is +/- 25%. CRC -591 I Rev 14 1 Pa e 4 of 13 10.0 PROCEDURE STEPS NOTE: Attachment 1 lists the samplers in use and provides some general information. This procedure assumes that the sampler is set up and operational. If initial set up information is needed, refer to the vendor manual. Information on sampler settings may be available near the sampler or included in the appropriate binder. 10.1 Composite Sample Collection from Cooling Tower Blowdown NOTE: Steps 1 and 2 may be performed in any order, but should be completed expeditiously at the Cooling Tower 1. RECORD the Cooling Tower Blowdown integrator readings 2. STOP the composite sampler to prevent automatic operation during the sample collection 3. REMOVE the sample container, AND MIX thoroughly. NOTE: Typically, a one liter sample volume is collected for Cooling Tower Blowdown. 4 COLLECT enough volume of sample to perform desired analysis. 5. DISCARD the remainder of sample from the sample container 6 VERIFY pH of sample is <2 with pH paper. NOTE: Steps 7 and 8 may be performed in any order 7 REPLACE the sampler container. NOTE: The amount of acid added in the next step will vary based on composite sampler settings and will be determined by experience Typically, 50 mis of 1:1 nitric acid is added. 8 ADD 1.1 nitric acid such that sample pH will be <2 while collecting sample. 9. START the composite sampler. CRC -591 I Rev. 14 1 Pa e 5 of 13 10.2 Composite Sampler Setup for Combined Outfall NOTE: Typically, an approximately 400 ml aliquot is collected once per hour for a 24 -hr period NOTE: For NPDES sampling, a plastic liner is used in the collection container. The plastic liner cannot be used for toxicity sampling otherwise the collection temperature will not be met. A separate container will be utilized for toxicity sampling 1. TURN ON the composite sampler. 2. IF necessary to collect an aliquot each hour for a 24 -hr period, THEN PROGRAM the composite sampler. 3 FLUSH the composite sampler pump and tubing by manually collecting a sample aliquot. 4 DISCARD the collected aliquot from the sample container 5. IF necessary to ensure sample is maintained 0°C - 4°C during sampling, THEN ADJUST composite sampler thermostat. 6 START the composite sampler 10.3 Composite Sample Collection from Combined Outfall 1. VERIFY all 24 samples have been collected. 2. STOP the composite sampler. 3. RECORD ISCO refrigerator temperature on appropriate log. 4 REMOVE the sample container AND MIX thoroughly. 5. COLLECT enough volume of sample to perform analyses per EMP -001 AND CRC -001. 6 IF collecting a toxicity sample, THEN perform the following. a. RINSE sample container with sample three (3) times b. FILL sample container completely with no airspace. c. MEASURE composite sample temperature d LABEL the toxicity sample. e SEAL the toxicity sample f PLACE the toxicity sample in an insulated container. g. COVER the toxicity sample with ice to maintain sample temperature 0°C - 6°C during shipment 7 DISCARD the remainder of sample from sample container 8. RINSE AND REPLACE the sampler container. 9. TURNOFF the composite sampler. CRC -591 I Rev. 14 1 Pa e6 of 13 10.3 Composite Sample Collection from Combined Outfall (continued) NOTE: The Combined Outfall toxicity sample must be used within 72 hours after collection. The Combined Outfall toxicity sample should be shipped to the off- site lab on the same day as collected by overnight delivery. The off-site lab should be notified of the Combined Outfall toxicity sample gamma scan and tritium results 10 IF shipping sample to off-site lab, THEN, a COMPLETE all applicable forms. b. SHIP the sample. CRC -591 I Rev 14 1 Page 7 of 13 10.4 Grab Sample Collection from Combined Outfall 1. OPERATE the composite sampler in manual mode. 2. COLLECT enough volume of sample to perform analyses per EMP -001 AND CRC -001 10.5 Sample Collection from Sewage Treatment Plant 1. IF sampling STP 2 (Extended Aeration), THEN GO TO EMP -010, Section 10.3. 2. IF sampling STP 3 (AX -Max), THEN GO TO EMP -009, Section 10 3. 10.6 Preventive Maintenance II NOTE: Refer to the vendor manual for additional maintenance details. II 1 DOCUMENT maintenance performed on Attachment 3. Preventive Maintenance Task Recommended Frequency Battery check (CTBD only) Weekly Check and/or replace desiccant cartridge Monthly Check and/or replace pump tube Monthly Delivered Volume Check Monthly Operability Check Quarterly Check suction tubing and strainer assembly Quarterly Clean condenser cod area and clean/replace As needed refrigerator filter Defrost refrigerator As needed CRC -591 I Rev. 14 1 Page 8 of 13 10.7 Sampler Operability Check A cursory and visual check of the sampler should be performed each time the sampler is used to ensure that the sampler is functioning normally If any malfunction or discrepancy is suspected, verification of proper sampler operation should be done An acceptable method of operability check is to correlate the total volume of sample collected with: the effluent flow, the expected total sample volume, the volume of each sample capture, and number of samples collected If the actual total volume is within 25% of the expected volume, it is acceptable. If not, further investigation should be conducted to identify and correct the problem. The sampler operability check should be performed as necessary and at least quarterly for the samplers in use, and documented on Attachments 2 and 3. 11.0 DIAGRAMS/ATTACHMENTS/CALCULATIONS 11.1 Diagrams N/A 11.2 Attachments Attachment 1 - ISCO SAMPLER LOCATIONS Attachment 2 - ISCO OPERABILITY CHECK Attachment 3 - ISCO MAINTENANCE LOG 11.3 Calculations N/A CRC -591 I Rev. 14 1 Pa e 9 of 13 ATTACHMENT 1 Page 1 of 1 ISCO SAMPLER LOCATIONS Sample Point Combined Outfall (Required by NPDES) STP 2 (Extended Aeration) Sewage Treatment Plant (Required by NPDES) STP 3 (AX -Max) Sewage Treatment Plant (Required by NPDES) CT Blowdown Weir (Required by ODCM) Model 3710FR 4700 5800 3710 Two samplers are in service, one as a backup. Located in a shed about A sample is pulled from 350 ft SSW of ESW one and the other is Screening Structure, the discarded. Located near sampler suction line is the CTBD, the sampler routed to the combined Located at the STP The suction line is positioned at discharge line. Powered sampler receives a signal Located in the AX -Max the blowdown weir. In the Description from PP -1-4A10121-20 from the ISCO Model 4210 Control Building. Sample is railcar chlorination shed which is located in the Flow Recorder. Sample is cooled between 1 ° and 4° C. (east of NSW), LP -618-10 Aux. Intake Structure. Set cooled between 1 ° and 4° C. provides power to the to Time mode and pulls outlets for the samplers samples hourly for 24 The samplers receive a hours. Sample is cooled signal from the respective between 1' and 4°C ISCO Model 4210 Flow Recorder. NOTE: The model numbers are provided for information only. If the refrigerated unit is not available or functioning, ice may be used for sample cooling Sample volumes may be adjusted as necessary. NOTE: The Cooling Tower ISCO Model 4210 Flow Recorder emits a pulse for every 100,000 gallons of flow. CRC -591 I Rev. 14 1 Page 10 of 13 ISCO OPERABILITY CHECK LOCATION - ATTACHMENT 2 Page 1 of 1 ACTUALm, X100%= EXPECTED„, RESULTS- PASS/FAIL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA +/- 25% INITIALS NO OF NO. OF VOLUME OF VOLUME OF DATE ALIQUOTS ALIQUOTS SAMPLE SAMPLE COLLECTED EXPECTED COLLECTED EXPECTED ACTUALm, X100%= EXPECTED„, RESULTS- PASS/FAIL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA +/- 25% INITIALS ACTUAL,,,, X 100% _ EXPECTED,,,, ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA +/- 25% RESULTS PASS/FAIL INITIALS NO OF NO. OF VOLUME OF VOLUME OF DATE ALIQUOTS ALIQUOTS SAMPLE SAMPLE COLLECTED EXPECTED COLLECTED EXPECTED ACTUAL,,,, X 100% _ EXPECTED,,,, ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA +/- 25% RESULTS PASS/FAIL INITIALS ACTUALm„s X100%= EXPECTED,,,s RESULTS PASS/FAIL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA +/- 25% W "1 011613 CRC -591 I Rev 14 1 Page 11 of 13 NO OF NO OF VOLUME OF VOLUME OF DATE ALIQUOTS ALIQUOTS SAMPLE SAMPLE COLLECTED EXPECTED COLLECTED EXPECTED ACTUALm„s X100%= EXPECTED,,,s RESULTS PASS/FAIL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA +/- 25% W "1 011613 CRC -591 I Rev 14 1 Page 11 of 13 ISCO MAINTENANCE LOG LOCATION - ATTACHMENT 3 Page 1 of 1 BATTERY CHECK (CTBD ONLY) WEEKLY CHECK DESICCANT MONTHLY CHECK PUMP TUBING MONTHLY DELIVERED VOLUME CHECK MONTHLY OPERABILITY CHECK QUARTERLY CHECK SUCTION TUBING & STRAINER QUARTERLY CLEAN CONDENSER COIL AND CLEAN/REPLACE REFRIGERATOR FILTER DEFROST REFRIGERATOR TECNICIAN TO INITIAL AND DATE WHEN COMPLETED COMMENTS CRC -591 I Rev. 14 1 Page 12 of 13 Revision Summary PRP 7ngRAR Section Change All Updated footer to Rev 14. Added/updated the following references: 2. ISCO Model 3710FR/3730 Fiberglass Refrigerated Sampler Instruction 20 Manual, Teledyne ISCO, Inc. 4. ISCO Model 5800 Refrigerated Sampler Installation and Operation Guide, Teledyne ISCO, Inc. 8 EMP -009, Operation of the AX -Max Sewage Treatment System Revised first line in 7.0.4 to- The Combined Outfall toxicity sample must be maintained 0°C - 6°C during shipment 7.0 Added 7 0 6. Refrigerated temperature for NPDES and Toxicity samples are maintained between 1 °C and 4°C during sampling. 102 Step 10.2.5: Revised temperature range to 0°C - 4°C. Added new Step 10.3.3: RECORD ISCO refrigerator temperature on 103 appropriate log. Revised/added the following steps: 1. IF sampling STP 2 (Extended Aeration), THEN GO TO EMP -010, 10.5 Section 10 3 2. IF sampling STP 3 (AX -Max), THEN GO TO EMP -009, Section 10.3. Attachment 1 1 Updated table to reflect current ISCO sampler models in service. CRC -591 I Rev. 14 1 Page 13 of 13 Attachment 2 Results of Intensive Sompling Compoign Location Date Time Constituent Value Unit Duplicate? Rel. % Diff. 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/4/2017 8.20 Copper - Total 8.91 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/11/2017 9 50 Copper - Total 841 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/11/2017 9:50 Copper - Total 761 ug/L Yes 10% 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/18/2017 9 05 Copper - Total 74 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/18/2017 9.05 Copper - Total 7.54 ug/L Yes 2% 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/25/2017 8 30 Copper - Total 101 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/25/2017 8.30 Copper - Total 107 ug/L Yes 6% 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/9/2017 9 25 Copper - Total 144 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/16/2017 8 15 Copper - Total 146 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/23/2017 8 48 Copper - Total 164 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/23/2017 8 48 Copper - Total 136 ug/L Yes 19% 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/30/2017 1111 Copper - Total 123 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/6/2017 14 06 Copper - Total 229 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/13/2017 14 42 Copper - Total 307 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/13/2017 14 42 Copper - Total 381 ug/L Yes 22% 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/20/2017 1130 Copper - Total 22 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/27/2017 10 39 Copper - Total 182 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 7/5/2017 8 10 Copper - Total 144 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 7/11/2017 0.00 Copper - Total 24 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 4/25/2017 8 30 Copper - Total < 1 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 5/9/2017 9 25 Copper - Total < 1 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 6/20/2017 1130 Copper - Total < 5 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 5/9/2017 9 25 Copper - Total 168 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 6/13/2017 14 30 Copper - Total < 5 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 7/11/2017 0 00 Copper - Total < 1 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/4/2017 8 20 Hardness 38 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/11/2017 9.50 Hardness 41 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/11/2017 9 50 Hardness 40 mg/L Yes 2% 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/18/2017 9.05 Hardness 46 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/18/2017 9 05 Hardness 47 mg/L Yes 2% 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/25/2017 8 30 Hardness 41 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/25/2017 8 30 Hardness 42 mg/L Yes 2% 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/9/2017 9.25 Hardness 41 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/16/2017 8.15 Hardness 41 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/23/2017 8 48 Hardness 40 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/23/2017 8 48 Hardness 39 mg/L Yes 3% 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/30/2017 11:11 Hardness 45 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/6/2017 14 06 Hardness 487 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/13/2017 14.42 Hardness 462 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/13/2017 14 42 Hardness 578 mg/L Yes 22% 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/20/201711.30 Hardness 447 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/27/2017 10 39 Hardness 439 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 7/5/2017 8 10 Hardness 409 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 7/11/2017 0.00 Hardness 476 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 4/25/2017 8.30 Hardness < 0 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 5/9/2017 9 25 Hardness <0 14 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 6/20/2017 11.30 Hardness 0 046 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 5/9/2017 9 25 Hardness 039 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 6/13/201714.30 Hardness 0.169 mg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 7/11/2017 0 00 Hardness 0 198 mg/L Location Date Time Constituent Value Unit Duplicate? Rel. % Diff. 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/4/2017 8:20 Zinc - Total < 10 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/11/2017 9 50 Zinc - Total 243 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/11/2017 9.50 Zinc - Total 21 ug/L Yes 15% 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/18/2017 9 05 Zinc - Total 129 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/18/2017 9:05 Zinc - Total 12.8 ug/L Yes 08% 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/25/2017 8 30 Zinc - Total 168 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 4/25/2017 8 30 Zinc - Total 211 ug/L Yes 23% 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/3/2017 9 44 Zinc - Total 192 µg/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/9/2017 9.25 Zinc - Total 252 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/16/2017 8 15 Zinc - Total 222 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/23/2017 8 48 Zinc - Total 26.2 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/23/2017 8 48 Zinc - Total 175 ug/L Yes 40% 006 - NPDES Effluent 5/30/2017 11:11 Zinc - Total 119 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/6/201714 06 Zinc - Total 16 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/13/2017 14 42 Zinc - Total 326 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/13/2017 14.42 Zinc - Total 487 ug/L Yes 40% 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/20/201711:30 Zinc - Total 22 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 6/27/2017 10 39 Zinc - Total 139 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 7/5/2017 8.10 Zinc - Total 954 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent 7/11/2017 0 00 Zinc - Total 269 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 4/25/2017 8.30 Zinc - Total < 10 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 5/9/2017 9 25 Zinc - Total < 10 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Blank 6/20/2017 11 30 Zinc - Total < 5 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 5/9/2017 9 25 Zinc - Total < 10 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 6/13/201714.30 Zinc -Total < 5 ug/L 006 - NPDES Effluent Eq Blank 7/11/2017 0 00 Zinc - Total < 5 ug/L