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February 1, 2016
Mr. Henry A. Botkins, Jr., General Manager
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
13 85 Dukeville Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Subject: Toxicity Test Results
Duke Energy Carolinas/Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit No. NC0004774
Rowan County
Dear Mr. Botkins:
Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the samples collected at the subject
facility on December 1 and 3, 2015 by Mr. Wes Bell of this Office. Whole effluent samples were
collected for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test 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) 743-8450 and/or Mr. Wes Bell at
(704) 235-2192, or at carol.hollenkamp@ncdenr.gov and wes.bell@ncdenr.gov.
Sincerely,
e
W. Corey Basinger, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
Enclosure: .
Toxicity Test Results
cc: MSC 1617-Central Files/Basement
Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicity Unit
Rowan County Health Department
State of North Carolina I Enviromnental Quality I Water Resources I Water Quality Regional Operations
Mooresville Regional Office 1 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 3011 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
704 663 1699
Division of !Water Resources
January 25, 2016
To: Corey Basinger
Water Quality Regional Operation , MRO
Through: Cindy A. Moore
Supervisor, Aquatic o icology Branch (ATB)
From: Carol Hollenkamp V
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Branch (ATB)
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Duke Energy Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit # NC0004774/002
Rowan County
The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of effluent discharged from the Duke Energy Buck Steam
Station has been completed. Duke Energy Buck Steam Station has a permitted effluent discharge entering
the Yadkin River (7Q 10 of 1030 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on December 1 and
December 3 by Wes Bell and facility representatives David Brown and Dale Wooten for use in a chronic
Ceriodaphnia dubia pass -fail toxicity test. This test passed. Toxicity test information follows.
Test Type
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival.
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia chronic pass fail
0.7%
Pass
100%
28.2 neonates
100%
27.3 neonates
8.3 SU
592 micromhos/cm
<0.10 mg/L
7.89 SU
594 micromhos/cm
<0.10 mg/L
Test results for the above samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water quality
impacts. These samples were split with Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. The test conducted by
Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc., also passed. Please contact us if you have any questions or if
further effluent toxicity monitoring is desired. We may be reached at (919) 743-8401.
Basin: YAD06
cc: Central Files
Wes Bell (MRO)
Aquatic Toxicology Branch Water Sciences Section.
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Division of Water Quality MAY 0 2009
May 6, 2009
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MEMORANDUM
To: Rob Krebs
Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection, MRO p
Through: Cindy A. Moore �" 1
Supervisor, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
From: Carol Hollenkamp (r/
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Duke Power -Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit # NC0004774/002
Rowan County
The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of effluent discharged from Duke Power -Buck Steam Station
has been completed. 'Duke Power -Buck Steam Station has an effluent discharge permitted that is not
limited entering the Yadkin River (7Q10 of 1030 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected as a grab
sample on April 21 and April 24 by John Lesley 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
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
0.7% sample
Pass
92%
25.6 neonates
100%
24.8 neonates
8.71 SU
154.3 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/L
8.20 SU
154.9 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/L
Test results for the above 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) 743-8401.
Basin: YAD 06
cc: Central Files
John Lesley, MRO
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section
Michael F. Easley, Governoro
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary J (V//
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
June 27, 2006
Mr. Nobert Zalme
Environmental Coordinator
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
1555 Dukeville Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28146
Subject: Toxicity Test Results
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit No. NC0004774
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mi. Zalme:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on June 13, 2006 by John Lesley of this Office. Effluent Samples were collected of
outfall 002 on June 13 and 16, 2006 by Division staff for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia
pass/fail toxicity test. The test utilizing these samples resulted in a pass.
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,.
1
.�� D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
� Surface Water. Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Kevin Bowden, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Rowan County Health Department
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Mooresville Regional Office Division of Water Quality Phone 704-663-1699 Customer Service
Internet: www.ncwaterqualitv.org 610 East Center Ave, Suite 301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Fax 704-663-6040 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit No. NC0004774
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,Whole effluent samples were collected at outfall 002 on June 13 and 16, 2006 by John
Lesle.y for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. Duke Power Buck Steam
Station is permitted to discharge to the Yadkin River (7Q10 of 1030 CFS). The test using these
samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows:
Test Type
Test Concentration
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
0.7% sample
Pass
100%
27.0 neonates
100%
27.2 neonates
8.51 SU
198 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/l
8.45 SU
198 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/1
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have
water quality impacts on the receiving stream.
Division of Water Quality
June 22, 2006
MEMORANDUM
W,v utrr o . OF ENVIROki o'
AND N.A i ORAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILL E R, � IOMAL OFFICE
JUN 2 6 200��
To: Rex Gleason
Regional Supervisor, Surface Water Protection, MRO WATER QUALM SEMON
From: Sandy Mort 6(W
Quality Assurance Officer, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Subject: Whole effluent toxicity test results
Duke Power -Buck Steam
NPDES Permit # NC0004774/002
Rowan County
The aquatic toxicity test using grab samples of effluent discharged from Duke Power -Buck
Steam has been completed. Duke Power -Buck Steam has an effluent discharge (PF = "NA")
entering Yadkin River (7Q10 of 1030 CFS). Whole effluent samples were collected on June
13 and 16, 2006 by John Lesley 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
Test Concentrations
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
0.7% sample
Pass
100%
27.0 neonates
100%
27.2 neonates
8.51 SU
198 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/L
8.45 SU
198 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 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) 733-2136.
Basin: YAD04
cc: Central Files
John Lesley, MRO
Aquatic Toxicology Unit Environmental Sciences Section
Michael F_ Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
February 21, 2008
Mr. Nob Zalme
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
1555 Dukeville Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28145
Subject: Toxicity Test Results
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit No. NC0004774
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Zalme:
Coleen Sullins_ Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on January 29, 2008 by John Lesley of this Office. Samples were collected at
outfall 002 on January 29 and February 1, 2008 for use in a chonic pass/fail toxicity test. The
test utilizing these samples resulted in a pass.
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,
for Robert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Rowan County Health Department
NorthC.U.
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N. C. Division of Water Quality, Mooresville Regional Office, 610 E. Center Ave. Suite 301, Mooresville NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 Customer Service
1-877-623-6748
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit No. NC0004774
Page 2
Whole effluent samples were collected on January 29 and February 1, 2008 by John Lesley
for use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. Duke Power Buck Steam Station
has a discharge from outfall 002 (ash basin) entering the Yadkin River (7Q10 of 1030 CFS). The
test using these samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows:
Test Type
Test Concentration
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
0.7% sample
Pass
91.7%
26.3 neonates
100%
26.5 neonates
7.59 SU
172 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/1
8.13 SU
175 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/1
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have
water quality impacts on the receiving stream.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
May 15, 2009
Mr. Norbet Zalme
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
1555 Dukeville Road
Salisbury, North Carolina 28145
Subject: Toxicity Test Results
Duke Power Buck Steam Station
NPDES Permit No. NC0004774
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Zalme:
Enclosed is a copy of the toxicity test results relative to the inspection conducted at the subject
facility on April 21 and 24, 2009 by John Lesley of this Office. Whole effluent samples were collected for
use in a chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail toxicity test. The test utilizing these samples resulted in a
pass.
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,
Dobert B. Krebs
Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Enclosure
cc: Susan Meadows, Aquatic Toxicology Unit
Mailing Address Phone (704) 663-1699 Location
610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301 Fax (704) 663-6040 610 East Center Avenue, Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, North Carolina
Nn.
r Carolina
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Internet: w,NvNv.ncwatergualitv.ora Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
NPDES Permit No. NC0004774
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Whole effluent samples were collected on April 21 and 24, 2009 by John Lesley for use in a
Chronic; CPrindanhnia riijhia nag./fail tnxirity tact n, ika Pnxm-r Ri ink Rtaam Rtatinn hac an affh iant
discharge that is not flow limited entering the Yadkin River (7Q10`of 1030 CFS). The test using these
samples resulted in a pass. Toxicity test information follows:
Test Type
Test Concentration
Test Result
Control Survival
Control Mean Reproduction
Test Treatment Survival
Treatment Mean Reproduction
First Sample pH
First Sample Conductivity
First Sample Total Residual Chlorine
Second Sample pH
Second Sample Conductivity
Second Sample Total Residual Chlorine
3-Brood Ceriodaphnia dubia pass/fail
0.7% sample
PASS
92%
25.6 neonates
100%
24.8 neonates
8.71 SU
154.3 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/I
8.20 SU
154.9 micromhos/cm
<0.0052 mg/I
Test results for these samples indicate that the effluent would not be predicted to have water
quality impacts on the receiving stream.