Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutNC0004774_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018Water -Resources ' ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PAT MCCRORY L E DONALD R. VAN DER VAART ,SeclvlUl'V S. JAY ZIMMERMAN }(redo( 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. C aara�� R F 1 $ 4}1}�ialurn�� Division of Water Quality MAY 0 2009 May 6, 2009 DWQ-Surfalci_�a '-::.: 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 FINVA WDEWR Nose Carolina Ntdlra ll'ff 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 Page 2 ,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. Xatura!!y 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. ARA. CR 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 Natu11711/ 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 Page 2 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.