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Quality Assurance Project PlanForNunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Department Performed byNunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental DepartmentP.O. Box 37032Toksook Bay, AK 99637February, 2014 Under Environmental Protection Agency Indian General Assistance ProgramGroup A: Project Management A1-Title and Approval SheetTitle: Water Monitoring for Nunakauyak Organization: Nunakauyak Traditional CouncilApproving Officials:Position Person Signature Approval date Nunakauyak Traditional CouncilPresidentJoseph Lincoln Jr.EPA Project Officer Adrienne FleekEPA Quality Assurance ManagerTribal Administrator Pius AgimukEnvironmental Coordinator Roderick Atti A2 - Table of ContentsContents TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Group A: Project Management PAGEREF _Toc253038822 \h 2A1-Title and Approval Sheet PAGEREF _Toc253038823 \h 2A2 - Table of Contents PAGEREF _Toc253038824 \h 3A-3 Distribution List PAGEREF _Toc253038825 \h 4A4- Project/Task Organization PAGEREF _Toc253038826 \h 5A5 Problem Definition/Background PAGEREF _Toc253038827 \h 6A6 - Project/Task Description PAGEREF _Toc253038828 \h 7A7 - Quality Objectives and Criteria for Measurement Data PAGEREF _Toc253038829 \h 7A8 - Special Training Requirements/Certification PAGEREF _Toc253038830 \h 8A9 - Documentation and Records PAGEREF _Toc253038831 \h 8GROUP B: MEASUREMENT/DATA ACQUISITION PAGEREF _Toc253038832 \h 9B1 - Sampling Process Design (Experimental Design) PAGEREF _Toc253038833 \h 9B2- Sampling Methods and Requirements PAGEREF _Toc253038834 \h 9B3 - Sample Handling and Custody Requirements PAGEREF _Toc253038835 \h 10B4 - Analytical Methods Requirements PAGEREF _Toc253038836 \h 10B5 - Quality Control Requirements PAGEREF _Toc253038837 \h 10B6 - Instrument/Equipment Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance Requirements PAGEREF _Toc253038838 \h 10B7 - Instrument Calibration and Frequency PAGEREF _Toc253038839 \h 11B8 - Inspections/Acceptance Requirements for Supplies and Consumables PAGEREF _Toc253038840 \h 11B9 - Data Acquisition Requirements (Non-direct Measurements) PAGEREF _Toc253038841 \h 11B10 - Data Management PAGEREF _Toc253038842 \h 11GROUP C: ASSESSMENT/OVERSIGHT PAGEREF _Toc253038843 \h 11C1 - Assessments and Response Actions PAGEREF _Toc253038844 \h 11C2 - Reports to Management PAGEREF _Toc253038845 \h 12GROUP D: DATA VALIDATAION AND USABILITY PAGEREF _Toc253038846 \h 12D1 - Data Review, Validation, and Verification Requirements PAGEREF _Toc253038847 \h 12D2 - Validation and Verification Methods PAGEREF _Toc253038848 \h 12D3 - Reconciliation with User Requirements PAGEREF _Toc253038849 \h 12APPENDICESAppendix A: Map of Sampling LocationsAppendix B: Equipment Operating InstructionsAppendix C: DatasheetAppendix D: Instrument Calibration and Maintenance LogA-3 Distribution ListThe following individuals and organizations will receive copies of the approved QAPP and any subsequent revisions.IndividualOrganizationContact InfoAdrienne Fleek EPA Project OfficerUS EPA, Tribal Coordinator, Project Officer222 W. 7th Ave, Rm. 537Anchorage, AK? 99513-7588Phone:? 907-271-6558Fax: 907-271-6340Fleek.Adrienne@Joseph Lincoln Jr.Nunakauyak Traditional Council PresidentP.O. Box 37048Toksook Bay, AK 99637nunakauyaktc@Billy AgimukNunakauyak Traditional Council Vice PresidentP.O. Box 37048Toksook Bay, AK 99637nunakauyaktc@Moses LincolnNunakauyak Traditional Council SecretaryP.O. Box 37048 Toksook Bay,AK 99637nunakauyaktc@Anna R. JohnTribal Member / IGAP Environmental AssistantP.O. Box 37048Toksook Bay, AK,99637alaktuajohn@ A4- Project/Task OrganizationThe project team organization is shown in the following organization chart. The specific roles and responsibilities of each person/entity are described below. Joseph Lincoln Jr., Nunakauyak Traditional Council President Joseph will be responsible for guidance for the project by planning and prioritize water quality monitoring important to the tribe. Pius Agimuk, Nunakauyak Traditional Council Tribal Administrator He will serve as the Toksook Bay Community Association Quality Assurance Officer. He will be responsible for assuring the objectives of this Quality Assurance Project Plan are met and adhered to over the course of the monitoring.Roderick Atti, Nunakauyak Traditional Council-Tribal Environmental CoordinatorRoderick Atti will be responsible for the overall project management. He will be primary contact person in charge of the project. He will oversee the water quality monitoring efforts and other project activities.Anna R. John, Nunakauyak Traditional Council-Environmental AssistantAnna will be responsible for going out to the field and get the water samples. She will also make marks where we will be doing the testing. She will also get hands on the equipment and learn from what E. Coordinator learned about water sampling. Nunakauyak Traditional Council IGAPThe Nunakauyak Traditional Council will be responsible for guidance for the project by planning and prioritize water quality monitoring important to the tribeA5 Problem Definition/Background Nunakauyarmiut Tribe (aka Nunakauyak Traditional Council), a federally recognized tribe with recent estimate count (not census) was 579 tribally enrolled members and 32 non-tribal members who reside in the village. Some of our members have moved and found work or attending school elsewhere, but they still get benefits through our tribe.Nunakauyarmiut Tribe is located in Toksook Bay, which is one of three villages on Nelson Island. Toksook Bay lies 115 miles southwest of Bethel approximately 60.530280 degrees North Latitude and –165.1025 degrees West Latitude. (Sec.17, T005N, R090W, Seward Meridian.) Tununak, another village located on Nelson Island is 7 miles to the Northwest of the village of Toksook Bay. Toksook Bay was established in 1964, along the Tuqsuk River by residents of Nightmute. Cyril Chanar, Tom Sunny, and Nusgauq Tangkaq were the earliest inhabitants. Toksook Bay was settled to be more accessible to the annual freighter ship, the North Star and incorporated in 1972. Within the Nunakauyak Tribe 98.9% of the population is Alaskan Native or part Native. Toksook Bay is a traditional Yup’ik Eskimo community with a heavy reliance on subsistence activities. The area has been inhabited and utilized by Yup’ik Eskimos for thousands of years. Commercial Herring fishing, Commercial Halibut fishing, Regional Health Clinic, Lower Kuskokwim School District, local grocery stores, Tribal and City government are the primary income producers within the community. In 1992 Community Development Quota (CDQ) program has increased the Pollock ground fish quota for small communities like Toksook Bay. Toksook Bay has been receiving Indian General Assistance Program for 12 years and has had a great impact on our local environment. Toksook Bay has a nearby hill called Nialruq that has a lot of edible plants and berries this community harvests during spring, summer and fall seasons. Some Toksook Bay residents usually hike up or ride up the hill with an ATV during subsistence seasons. There are also wild land mammals such as musk oxen, foxes, hares(rabbits), moose and also various birds and crawling insects that colonize seasonally or all year long. This hill has natural springs that flow out in several directions and into our bay all year long. Some is melting snow that creates spring water. One of the springs is located north of our village and is used as our water source through piped water systems. Not only does this community make use of the water, some migrating animals as well as aquatic plants and insects live off of that water spring. This water spring also has a little shed located several feet away from the hill for people to pack water and this same spring flows into the small creek that turns into a river. Over this creek a road was constructed that would lead to our existing airport. The bank of the river is called Qemqeng. There is another creek that is located at the southside of the current Toksook Bay dumpsite that might need testing due to the close location from the dumpsite. This creek flows down to the bay.This QAPP will be used for documenting present water quality conditions in Toksook Bay at the designated sites. A6 - Project/Task DescriptionThis QAPP is developed for the purpose of supporting sampling activities and baseline data collection for water quality on the designated areas of creeks in Toksook Bay, Alaska. The primary task will be to conduct regular in-situ sampling events to establish a baseline for basic water parameters including: nitrates, pH, alkalinity, carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, temperature and turbidity. This QAPP may be revised as a full water quality monitoring program has been established by Nunakauyak Traditional Council IGAP. Currently, this QAPP addresses baseline information. We will be sampling the sites that we selected from May of 2014 to Sep of 2014. The QAPP is being prepared in the summer of 2013 to Winter 2014 and anticipated by Spring 2014. Since we are going to be sampling in the summer we will review the data during fall at the end of the year after sampling is complete that year. At the end of the sampling we will review the data in October and have our data report in by February.A7 - Quality Objectives and Criteria for Measurement DataThe project data quality objectives are to collect data within accepted accuracy needed to establish a baseline of information on water in Toksook Bay, Alaska. All data will provide a baseline which can be used in an environmental assessment document and for reporting required by funding agencies.PrecisionPrecision is the degree of agreement among repeated measurements of the same characteristic, or parameter, and gives information about the consistency of methods. All field tests performed byNTC/EPA IGAP staff will comply with equipment specifications. All results will be recorded in lab logbooks; however, results which fall outside the specified range will not be entered into the project data system. Replicate samples will be taken at each sample sites for precision. Precision will be followed by the equation RPD=(R1-R2)/((R1+R2)/2)x100. Where R1 is the larger of the two replicate values and R2 is the smaller of the two replicate values.AccuracyField accuracy will be routinely checked according to the instrument and analytical method accuracy requirements of each parameter. These requirements are referenced in accordance with the instrumentation User Manuals and appendix B. RepresentativenessRepresentativeness is the extent to which measurements actually represent the true environmental condition. Representativeness of data collected is assured by the location of sampling parabilityComparability is the degree to which data can be compared directly to similar studies. Using standardized sampling equipment and units of reporting with comparable sensitivity ensures comparability. All results produced under this QAPP will be reported in metrics common to water quality regulations specific to each parameter. When the testing equipment being used reports data in parts per million (ppm), the data will be converted to milligrams per liter (mg/L) for pletenessCompleteness is the comparison between the amounts of usable data collected versus the amount of data called for in the sampling plan. Completeness is measured as the percentage of total samples collected and analyzed as a whole and compared to the goals set out by the project design. To measure completeness the primary number of samples collected will be divided by the useable number of samples submitted to the funding agency with a goal of 85% completeness.See Table T2 for specific data quality objectives.A8 - Special Training Requirements/CertificationTrained personnel will conduct all field sampling and data collecting for the FY 2014 IGAP component Water Quality Management and Protection Plan. The US EPA’s guidelines and restrictions will be used on measurements for the project. Roderick Atti, the Tribal Environmental Coordinator of Toksook Bay, will be doing the testing for water quality. He received a certificate of completion for successfully completing the Water Quality Training in Bethel, Alaska at the Kuskokwim University Campus. Anna John will be there with him doing the water sampling.A9 - Documentation and RecordsThe current QAPP will be maintained at the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Department. Any changes necessitate by unforeseen conditions will be transmitted, by fax or email to the funding agency’s Project Officer of the EPA. Data will be entered into an Excel spreadsheet and stored on the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Department’s computer network. Data will also be stored on a compact disc and/or back-up hard drive and, housed at the Nunakauyak Traditional Council. All electronic and hardcopies of data for the project will be filed and stored at Nunakauyak Traditional Council for a minimum of 10 years.GROUP B: MEASUREMENT/DATA ACQUISITIONB1 - Sampling Process Design (Experimental Design)Field water quality sampling data collected under this QAPP will be taken at 2 locations, with a total of 4 sampling sites. First location of water testing will be from Gallery, the spring water that joins Qemqeng River. This site is located at north of Toksook Bay. The other location will be at the creek located south of the Toksook Bay dumpsite, that flows out to the Kangirlvar Bay. Sampling events will occur in the springtime after ice break-up, in the summer and in the fall time before ice formation. Locations were chosen in the creeks because we wanted to find out what is in our waters that flow into the bay, and the spring water that a few community members pack water from for drinking water and is also used as our water source through piped water systems. Samples will be taken both above and below the dumpsite creek, and in the Bay at the creek outlet in order to determine the effects of the creek on Bay water quality, and potential dumpsite impact on the creek. Samples also will be taken from Gallery because this is the main water system for the residents. See Appendix A for sample sites.At each site the field team will use the YSI 556 meter to measure the following parameters by All Terrain Vehicles on the sites: pH, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, oxidative reduction potential (ORP) and temperature. Daily weather observations, GPS and site photos will also be taken at each sampling location, for each sampling event. Water samples will be collected and sent to a lab to analyze for nitrate, alkalinity monthly and BTEX and DRO annually. Additional tests may be added to this monitoring program in the future, as funding becomes available, and the QAPP will be updated in include any new parameters that are added. All data will be used to determine if water quality is affecting subsistence based resources in adjacent waterways.B2- Sampling Methods and RequirementsThe sampling events are schedule for spring, summer and fall to coincide with river conditions. Each sampling location will be marked by GPS. Flagging will be hung at the sampling location in order to find the exact location for each sampling event. While sampling sites have been pre-determined using maps, some refinement in the site selection will occur during the first sampling event to assure sample sites are representative. Water samples will be collected directly from the rivers, with the sampler standing in the boat in the opposite direction of water flow. The samples down river of the village will be taken first. The samples to be analyzed by the laboratory will be collected into sample bottles supplied by the lab for the specific test. At each site, the collection bottles will be rinsed 3 times in water from that site. Between sites, the collection bottles will be washed with Oakton, and then rinsed in deionized water. Each sample will be conducted and recorded twice to meet the accuracy and precision measurements set by this QAPP. Sampling methods will be in accordance with the step by step process for each parameter as specified by the operating manual for each piece of equipment (Appendix B). The data will be recorded onto data sheets as soon as the results are read for each parameter tested. The Nunakauyak Traditional Council Tribal Environmental Coordinator will assure that all reagents are not expired prior to use, and will assure that all reagents are disposed of property after the samples have been analyzed.The Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Coordinator is responsible for any correction action plan. Corrective actions may include re-location of sampling site, omission of data due to improper collection and/or potential cross-contamination, un-reconcilable flagged data. An example of the data sheet is included in this QAPP in appendix C.B3 - Sample Handling and Custody RequirementsAll field sampling will be conducted on site at each sampling location. The samples will be tested, and results will be logged onto data collection sheets. In the field, samples will be the responsibility of and will stay with the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental staff person until the test results are complete. Chain-of-custody requirements will be met for samples sent to labs for analysis. Water samples used for coliform tests will be transported with the laboratory samples back to the Environmental Department where they will then used according to manufacturer’s specifications.B4 - Analytical Methods RequirementsAt each site the field team will use the YSI 556 meter to measure the following parameters by ATVs on the creeks: pH, dissolved oxygen, specific conductance, and temperature. Daily weather observations, GPS and site photos will also be taken at each sampling location, for each sampling event. Water samples will be collected and sent to a lab to analyze for BTEX, RCRA- and DRO. Water samples for E. Coli and Total Coliform will be assessed using Micrology Lab Coliscan Easygel. Water drawn from the identified sampling locations will be tested in-situ with YSI, in accordance to sampling instructions that accompany the equipment.Responsibility for corrective action during the laboratory falls on Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Coordinator. If data do not meet quality objectives of this QAPP the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Coordinator will work with Nunakauyak Traditional Council staff and the funding agency representative to resolve the issues.B5 - Quality Control Requirements The YSI Model 556 will be calibrated prior to each sampling event in accordance to calibration procedures provided in Appendix B. Each sampling event will include 3 locations. At each sampling location field measurements will be gathered in duplicate. Any deviation from the data quality objectives will be documented and sites will be re-sampled. If variation of duplicate values for any parameter exceeds 10%, then a 3rd sample for the test location will be taken. Field data that do not meet this project accuracy and precision objective will be omitted from reporting.B6 - Instrument/Equipment Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance RequirementsThe YSI 556 used to collect the rivers water quality parameters will be calibrated as described in Appendix B. A general visual inspection of the meter will take place prior to each use. Maintenance of the meters will occur on an as needed basis. If instrument failure occurs during a sampling event, all field data will be omitted and replicated once proper function is ensured in accordance with the data quality objectives of this QAPP. All field equipment maintenance is the responsibility of the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Staff.B7 - Instrument Calibration and FrequencyThere are calibration requirements for the YSI 556. The meter will be calibrated once a month for pH and daily during sampling periods for Dissolved Oxygen. Calibration of the YSI will be conducted as recommended in the user manual prior to each field day use and recorded on the data sheet. Calibration methods will be in accordance to procedures outlined by the YSI operating manual (Appendix B). Refer to Appendix B for detailed calibration procedures for the YSI Model 556.B8 - Inspections/Acceptance Requirements for Supplies and ConsumablesSupplies and consumables used by Nunakauyak Traditional Council include water sampling bottles, calibration fluids and personal field gear. All supplies and consumables received by the Nunakauyak Traditional Council personnel will be inspected by the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Staff for tampering and/or equipment deficiencies.Any tampering or defective products will be sent back to the supplier of the equipment and will be replaced. Fluid solutions for the YSI will specifically be examined for expiration date. Expired solutions will be disposed of according to MSDS specification and replacement solutions will be ordered prior to sampling events. The Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Staff will maintain records for all supplies and ensure the use of solutions that have not expired. Colisan Easygel will be used within the expiration date and unused solution will be stored according to manufacturer’s specifications or discarded.B9 - Data Acquisition Requirements (Non-direct Measurements)The study area is defined by aerial photos for the area, which were used in determining sampling locations. Digital site photographs and GPS points for sampling locations will be taken, once the monitoring program begins. Each site will be described as to current daily weather observations occurring on sampling days. Other field notes may be taken on datasheets if the sampler makes observations while in the field.B10 - Data ManagementAll datasheets will be photocopied and data will also be entered into Excel spreadsheets.Original datasheets and electronic copies of data will be housed at the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Office in the Nunakauyak Traditional Council building. Copies of datasheets and electronic data burned to a external hard drive will also be stored on site at the Nunakauyak Traditional Council office.GROUP C: ASSESSMENT/OVERSIGHTC1 - Assessments and Response ActionsNo formal statistical analysis of data will be done for this study. All data collected will be reviewed and compiled by the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Environmental Staff and will be available for the Tribal Council and project funding agency for review. If the results of this monitoring show problems with contamination, the NTC will report the findings to the members indicated on the distribution list for this QAPP. Corrective actions under this QAPP will be taken by the Nunakauyak Traditional Council Tribal Environmental Coordinator in coordination with the EPA Project officer.C2 - Reports to ManagementThe Nunakauyak Traditional Council Tribal Environmental Coordinator will create a written record of who collected data, the location the samples were collected, and the date the assessments were complete. The Nunakauyak Traditional Council Tribal Environmental Coordiantor is responsible for report production and distribution. Reports will include progress to date, results of data, and interpretation of data. Additional reports may be required by funding agencies, and will be in accordance to their grant award specification. Reports will be forwarded to funding agencies and to the distribution list for this QAPP.GROUP D: DATA VALIDATAION AND USABILITYD1 - Data Review, Validation, and Verification RequirementsAll data will be reviewed, validated and verified by the Nunakauyak Traditional Council’s Tribal Administrator, Pius Agimuk. Questionable data will be flagged and discussed with the Environmental Coordinator, EPA Project Manager or EPA Quality Assurance Manager or her designee, as to whether it should be whether. If the data is not discounted, a flag with the noted concern will be incorporated into any reporting on the data.D2 - Validation and Verification MethodsThere are no validation or verification methods for field collected data.D3 - Reconciliation with User RequirementsThe project objectives include establishing a Water Quality Monitoring and Protection Plan in Toksook Bay, Alaska. The data collected under thisQAPP can be used at the discretion of the Nunakauyak Traditional Council. Any corrective actions or mistakes will be reconciled with Nunakauyak Traditional Council staff and project officer.816610-638175Area Map (Sample locations are shown in greater detail in Appendix A).Table T2: DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES(Sample matrix is water for all samples except air temperature)FIELD SAMPLESParameterMethod/RangeUnitsAccuracyPrecisionCalibration MethodMethod ReferenceTemperature, airThermometer –10 to 110 C Degrees Celsius (C) 0.5 C 0.5 C NIST Certified Thermometer (-8 to 32C)EPA 170.1,SM 2550 BTemperature, waterYSI 556-5.0 + 45.0 CDegrees Celsius (C) 0.15 C 0.3 C NIST Certified Thermometer (-8 to 32C) at YSI-certified calibration vendorEPA 170.1,SM 2550 BHanna Combo Meter (HI 98129) 0.0 to 60.0 C Degrees Celsius (C)0.5 C 0.5 C NIST Certified Thermometer (-8 to 32C)170.1pHYSI 556PH 0 to 14Standard pH units (at 20C) 0.2 units 0.3 unitsStandard Solutions (pH 7 and 4)EPA 150.1, SM 4500-H+Hanna Combo Meter (HI 98129) 0.0 to 14.0Standard pH units (at 20C)0.3 units0.3 unitsStandard Solutions Method150.1 Specific ConductanceYSI 5560 to 100 mS/cmS/cm± 0.5% of reading or ± 0.001 mS/cm, whichever is greater (4 m cable) 0.1 mS/cm Standard Solutions (1413 S/cm)EPA 0120.1,SM 2510 BHanna Combo Meter (HI 98129) 0 to 3999 S/cmS/cm(converted to 25 C)2% of full scale (80 S/cm)2% of full scale (80 S/cm)Standard Solutions Method0120.1 Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP)YSI 556-999 to +999 mVmV 20 mV 50 mVStandard SolutionsPlatinum buttonDissolved Oxygen YSI 5560 to 50 mg/L and 0 to 500% saturationmg/L & percent saturation0 to 20 mg/L, ± 2% of the reading or 0.2 mg/L, whichever is greater;0 to 200% ± 2% of reading 0.3 mg/L, 0.1% air saturationSaturated Air CalibrationEPA 0360.1, SM 4500-O GTable T2: DATA QUALITY OBJECTIVES, ContinuedBarometric PressureYSI 556500 to 800 mm Hgmm Hg0.1 mm Hg 3 mm Hg within 15 ?C of calibration temperatureYSI-certified calibration vendorInternal barometer in YSI 556. STORET code 00025E. Coli and Total ColiformColiscan Easygel# of E.coli other coliform colonies 1 CFU/100mL1 CFU/100mLN/AMicrology Laboratories, LLC 1996.LABORATORY SAMPLESParameterMethod/RangeUnitsDetection LimitsPrecisionCalibration MethodMethod ReferenceContainer TypePreservationHolding TimeNumber of bottles sampledTotal metals (see below)ICP-MS scanμg/LSee belowRPD Limit = 15Laboratory calibration blanks & standards; initial calibration verification / quality control sampleEPA 200.8, SW 60201 x 125mL HDPE plastic containerUnpreserved or HN0314 days if unpreserved or 180 days if preservedTotal mercuryMercury by cold vaporμg/LMD = 0.062, PQ = 0.2RPD Limit = 15EPA 245.1, SW 7470A1 x 125mL HDPE plastic containerUnpreserved or HN0314 days if unpreserved or 28 days if preservedBTEXGC/ECDμg/LMD = 0.62 (except benzene 0.2)PQ = 2 (except benzene 0.5)RPD Limit = 20SW 8021B3 x 40mL vialsHCI14 daysDROGC/FIDmg/LMD = 0.06, PQ = 0.3RPD Limit = 20AK 102None14 daysHardnessCalculationmg/L CaCO3CalculationCalculationN/ACalculation1 x 125mL HDPE plastic containerUnpreserved or HN0314 days if unpreserved or 180 days if preservedTotal Metals DetailICP-MS Scan (EPA 200.8) Detection and Reporting Limits?Analyte Method Detection Limit (MD) (μg/L)Practical Quantitation Limit (PQ) (μg/L)Reporting Limit RangeIron 0.01240.0485-115ICP-MS Scan (EPA 200.8) Detection and Reporting Limits?Analyte Method Detection Limit (MD) (μg/L)Practical Quantitation Limit (PQ) (μg/L)Reporting Limit RangeAluminum6.22085 - 115Antimony0.31185-115Arsenic2.5585-115Barium0.94385-115Beryllium0.130.485-115Calcium15050085-115Cadmium0.050.585-115Cobalt1.2485-115Chromium0.31185-115Copper0.31185-115Lead0.0620.285-115Potassium15050085-115Magnesium155085-115Manganese0.31185-115Molybdenum3.11085-115Sodium15050085-115Nickel0.62285-115Phosphorus6220085-115Selenium1.5585-115Thallium0.31185-115Tin0.31185-115Titanium1.5585-115Vanadium6.22085-115Silicon6220085-115Silver0.31185-115Zinc1.5585-115Laboratory information:SGS North America Inc.200 West Potter DriveAnchorage, Alaska, 99518DOD ISO/IEC certified through 12/31/15ADEC DW certified through 06/30/14Appendix A Sample Site Location Map(X’s denote sampling locations)GPS coordinates from top "X" to bottom "X":1st:N 60o 32.390'W 165o 07.421'2nd:N 60o 31.605W 165o 07.448'3rd:N 60o 31.425'W 165o 07.313'4th:N 60o 31.326'W 165o 07.255'Appendix B Equipment Instructions-- Calibration and Sampling. Full Equipment Manuals are available online and on file in the Nunakauyak Office.CALIBRATIONYSI 556 Multi-meter Calibration(Temperature, pH, specific conductance, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential)The YSI 556 Multi-probe will be calibrated and in good working order upon receipt from the vendor. The meter will be calibrated in Toksook at the beginning of each sampling day. As well, the dissolved oxygen sensor will be calibrated at each sample site. Calibration of the YSI 556 will be performed according to manufacturer instructions as summarized below.The transport/calibration cup that comes with the meter will be used for calibration. Sensors will be completely submersed when calibration values are entered, and recommended volumes will be used when performing calibrations. The probe will be rinsed between calibration solutions and shaken to rid excess rinse water and dried with paper towels or a cotton cloth. A small amount of previously-used calibrationsolution will be used to pre-rinse the probe prior to the next calibration parameter. Port plugs for ports that do not have sensors installed will remain in place to keep electrical connectors dry.Temperature and Barometer calibration1. The temperature and barometer will be calibrated once per year or if we suspect erroneous readings by a YSI-certified repair shop. Therefore, we will not calibrate these parameters ourselves.Conductivity calibration1. At the main menu, select “calibrate,” then “conductivity,” and then “specific conductance.”2. Place Fifty-five (55) mL of conductivity calibration standard into the clean, pre-rinsed transport/calibration cup.3. Carefully immerse the sensor end of probe module into calibration solution.4. Gently rotate and/or move the probe module up and down to remove any bubbles from the conductivity cell (make sure vent hole is completely immersed).5. Screw the transport/calibration cup on the threaded end of the probe module and securely tighten.6. Use keypad to enter the calibration value of the standard (1413 μS/cm, enter as 1.413 mS/cm).7. Allow one minute for temperature equilibration.8. When specific conductance reading shows no significant change for approximately 30 seconds, press “enter.” (This accepts the calibration.)9. Press “enter” again to continue to Conductivity Calibrate Selection Screen.10. Press “escape” to return to the calibrate menu.11. Rinse probe module, sensors, and calibration/transport cup in distilled water and dry.Dissolved oxygen calibration--water saturated air method1. Ensure that instrument has been on for at least 20 minutes to polarize DO sensor.2. The multi-meter will be calibrated for DO % saturation, which automatically calibrates DO mg/L. Measurements will be made in mg/L.3. Go to calibrate screen.4. Highlight “Dissolved Oxygen,” press “enter,” select “select DO saturation,” and press “enter” again.5. Place 3 mm (1/8 inch) of water in the bottom of the transport/calibration cup.6. Place the probe module into the transport/calibration cup, ensuring that the DO and temperature sensors are not immersed in the water.7. Engage only 1 or 2 threads of the cup to ensure the DO sensor is vented to the atmosphere.8. The unit has the optional barometer, so no entry is required.9. Press “enter”10. Allow approximately 10 minutes for the air in the transport/calibration cup to become saturated water and for temperature equilibration.11. After 10 minutes, observe the reading under DO mg/L. When reading shows no significant change for approximately 30 seconds, press enter. This accepts the calibration and prompts you to press “enter” again to continue. Then “escape” to return to calibration menu.12. Rinse probe module and sensors in distilled water and dry.PH Calibration1. Go to calibrate screen2. Use arrow keys to highlight the pH selection, press “enter.”3. Select “2 point,” press enter.4. Pre-rinse transport/calibration cup with pH buffer 75. Place 30 mL of pH 7 calibration solution in the transport/calibration cup.6. Carefully immerse the sensor end of the probe module into the solution.7. Gently rotate and/or move the probe module up and down to remove any bubbles from the pH sensor. Ensure that sensor is completely immersed.8. Screw the transport/calibration cup on the threaded end of the probe module and securely tighten.9. Enter the calibration value of the buffer at the current temperature (printed on the buffer label).10. Allow at least one minute for temperature equilibration before proceeding.11. Observe the reading under pH. When the reading shows no significant change for approximately 30 seconds, press “enter.”12. Press “enter” again to return to the Specified pH Calibration Screen.13. Rinse the probe module, transport/calibration cup, and sensors in distilled water and then with next buffer.14. Repeat above steps for second (pH 4) buffer.15. Press “enter” and then “escape” to return to Calibrate Screen.16. Rinse the probe module, transport/calibration cup, and sensors in distilled water and dry.ORP Calibration1. At Calibrate screen, highlight “ORP” and press “enter.”2. Place 30 mL of ORP calibration solution into pre-rinsed transport/calibration cup.3. Carefully immerse the sensor end of the probe module into the solution.4. Gently rotate and/or move the probe module up and down to remove any bubbles from the pH sensor. Ensure that sensor is completely immersed.5. Screw the transport/calibration cup on the threaded end of the probe module and securely tighten.6. Enter the correct value of the calibration solution at the current temperature. Zobell solutions are as follows:Temperature deg. C Zobell Solution Value, mV-5 270.00 263.55 257.010 250.515 244.020 237.57. Press “enter.” The ORP calibration screen is displayed.8. Allow at least one minute for temperature equilibrium before proceeding.9. Verify that the temperature reading matches the value you entered.10. Observe the reading under ORP. When reading shows no significant change for approximately 30 seconds, press “enter” to accept calibration.11. Press “enter” again to continue to the Calibrate Screen.12. Rinse the probe module and sensors with distilled water and dry.Hanna Combo Meter (HI98129)The Hanna Combo meter will be used in the event that the YSI 556 malfunctions or if we suspect erroneous readings.pH1. Meter should be stored in pH 7.01 solution.2. Rinse clean, labeled beakers with small amounts of 4.01, 7.01 and 1413 μS/cm calibration solutions and fill to 20 mL line.3. Rinse meter with distilled water and place in beaker of 7.01 solution.4. Turn meter on by pressing the MODE button. If meter is not in pH mode, press SET/HOLD button until it is.5. Allow meter to stabilize for two minutes in the 7.01 solution.6. Record the pre-calibration pH and temperature reading in the calibration log7. Press MODE button through the “off” reading until “cal” is shown on display, then release button.8. Display will read “7.01 use,” and “cal” will flash in the lower left-hand corner9. Swirl meter and solution while instrument is calibrating10. When display reads “4.01 use,” rinse probe with distilled water (over waste container)11. Place probe in 4.01 calibration solution and swirl until “cal” stops flashing and probe goes to measurement mode12. Immediately record the post-calibration pH and temperature reading in the calibration log.Conductivity1. Rinse probe again with distilled water and place in conductivity solution2. Press SET/HOLD button once to reach conductivity mode3. When reading is stable, record pre-calibration conductivity and temperature in calibration log4. Press MODE button through the “off” reading until “cal” is shown on display, then release button.5. Display will read “1413 use” and “cal” will flash in the lower left-hand corner6. Swirl meter and solution while instrument is calibrating7. When “cal” stops flashing, probe goes into measurement mode8. Record the post-calibration conductivity and temperature readings in calibration log9. Rinse probe with distilled water10. Fill the small cylinder in the probe cap with the used pH 7.01 solution for storage.11. Wash beakers with tap water and rinse with distilled water for storage.Turbidity MeterThe turbidity meter will be calibrated by the manufacturer and vendor upon purchase. Several calibration standards will be included with the meter, which will be checked periodically during the sampling and after the last sampling to determine any instrument drift. The utmost care will be taken to ensure cleanliness and prevent scratching of the turbidity tubes. We will send the turbidity meter to a certified maintenance/repair location once per year to ensure it remains calibrated to manufacturer specifications.SAMPLE ANALYSISYSI 556 Multi-meterThe multi-meter will be calibrated for dissolved oxygen at every site. It will be calibrated for specific conductance, pH, and ORP prior to departure from Toksook on each sampling day. Sample analysis isas follows:1. Press “on/off” key2. Make sure the probe sensor guard is installed.3. Place the probe module in the sample. Be sure to completely immerse all the sensors.4. Rapidly move the probe module through the sample to provide fresh sample to the DO sensor.5. Watch the readings on the display until they are stable6. Record results on data sheet.Hanna Combo MeterA Hanna Combo meter will be used if the YSI 556 malfunctions.1. Turn meter on by pressing the “mode” button2. Press “set/hold” button until probe is in pH mode3. Allow probe to stabilize for approximately 15 seconds4. Record temperature reading (replicate 1)5. Wait 15 seconds, then record temperature again (replicate 2)6. Press “set/hold” button to change to conductivity mode, and again take replicate measurements 15 seconds apart.7. Rinse probe with distilled water, fill cap reservoir with pH 7.01 solution, and cap.TurbidityIf turbidity data is collected, turbidity tubes will be filled elbow-depth below the surface and analyzed as follows:1. Ensure that turbidity tubes are clean2. Turn on turbidimeter3. Rinse turbidity tubes with sample water three times4. Holding necks of vials, place turbidity tube in sample water for approximately 1 minute. This will allow the tubes’ temperatures to equilibrate to the water and will prevent condensation.5. Fill and cap turbidity tubes under water to prevent air bubbles6. Wipe turbidity tube with a Kimwipe7. Align indexing tube and meter arrows, insert tube into meter, and close lid8. Insert tube 1 and press “read” button. Turbidity value is displayed within 5 seconds. Record replicate 1 value.9. Insert tube 2 and press “read” button. Record replicate 2 value10. Turn meter off by pressing the “read” button for two seconds11. Rinse turbidity tubes with distilled water prior to storage.Filling Laboratory Sample JarsLaboratory sample jars will be filled according to laboratory suggested procedures at elbow-depth below the surface.Plating and Enumerating Coliscan Easygel SamplesColiscan samples will be kept on ice until arrival in Umkumiut where they will be plated as soon as possible. Clean nitrile gloves will be worn at all times during sample processing. For this, sterile petri dishes will be labeled with their respective sample identification numbers. Coliscan vials containing both medium and 3 mL of sample water (added at sample site) will be swirled and then poured into the correctly-labeled Petri dishes. Lids will be placed onto the Petri dishes, and the dishes will be gently swirled until the entire dish is covered with liquid. The dishes will be covered and allowed to solidify forapproximately 40 minutes. Next, the dishes will be placed upside-down in a G.Q.F. Manufacturing (30 to 120 °C range) incubator and incubated at 35?C for 24 hours.After 24 hours, the dishes will be enumerated and the results recorded on the Coliscan sample log sheet (Appendix *). Colonies will be recorded as E. coli colonies (blue/purple), coliform colonies (pink/red), and non-coliform colonies (teal). These data will be entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, and results will be converted to colonies per 100 mL. To do this, the project QA officer or project coordinator will divide 100 mL by the sample volume (3 mL) and then multiply by the number of colonies. For example:100 mL / 3 mL = 33 x 6 coliform colonies = 198 coliform colonies / 100 mL.When all Petri dishes have been enumerated, 5 mL of bleach will be placed onto the surface of plate’s medium and allowed to sit for 10 minutes. Next, dishes will be placed in waterproof bags and discarded in the trash. Stream flowThe method used to measure stream flow will depend on a number of variables including width and depth of stream and stream velocity. A benchmark (nail in tree, etc.) will be established at all sample sites to establish a vertical datum. Each time a site is sampled, the stream stage will be measured with reference to the established benchmark. In addition to stage measurements, stream discharge may be estimated and/or measured using the below methods:If cross sectional area and stream velocity can only be estimated:1. Estimate channel width2. Estimate depth of channel in increments across the width of the channel, if possible3. Estimate stream velocity using float method or flow meter at water surface and any other depths possible.Appendix C: Data SheetsAppendix D: Data Collection Field SheetSite Description:Date:Time arrived at site:Est. maximum depth at site (ft.):Latitude (GPS):Stream Stage (normal, above/below normal):Longitude (GPS):Waypoint name (GPS):Data collectors:Air temperature (?C, shade):Weather condition (circle one):Cloudless.Thunderstorms. Squalls. Rain, sleet, snow, or hail.Rain showers.Drifting snow, or dust/sand storm. Visibility less than 1000 MFog or dust. Visibility less than 1000 M.Drizzle or light rain.Snow, sleet, or hail.Rain.Overcast.Cloudy or partly cloudy.Other ___________________________________Water Physical Appearance (circle one): Clear - crystal clear, transparent water Green OR Muddy plus extensive floating scum/foul odor Green - algal coloration evident Foamy - natural or from pollution Tea-colored - clear, natural coloration from wetland Muddy - cloudy brown due to high sediment levels Milky - not quite crystal clear; cloudy white or grayOther ___________________________________Wildlife Observed (birds, beaver, moose, etc.):Oil sheen observed at site?Comments:Number of digital photographs taken & description:WATER QUALITY FIELD DATA(All samples collected at elbow-depth below water surface):Dissolved oxygen, temperature, ORP, pH, Specific conductance (YSI 556) DQOs: Temp, pH, DO=0.3 °C, mg/L; Spec. cond=100 μS/cm, turbidity=2NTU, ORP=50mVStart time:Replicate 1Replicate 2Replicate 3 (if R1-R2 > DQO) DI Blank (10%)Water temp. (°C)Specific conductance (μS/cm)Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)Dissolved Oxygen (% Saturation)pHOxidation-reduction potential (mV)Barometric pressure (mm Hg)Turbidity DQO: +/- < 2 NTU or 10%, whichever is greater (when sample < 100 NTU) Start time:Measurement 1Measure. 2Measure. 3 Measure. 4Turbidity (NTU)Turbidity (NTU) rep. (10%)DI Blank (10%) Coliscan Easygel (collect duplicates at all sites) Sample TypeTime CollectedColiscan sample 1Coliscan sample 2DI blank (10%)Laboratory SamplesAnalyteTime CollectedTotal metalsTotal mercuryBTEXDROTotal AlkalinityStream Discharge Cross Sectional Area & Velocity Measurements Observation numberPosition on tag line (or distance from edge) (ft)Total depth at observation point (ft)Depth at which measurement is made (ft)Average velocity (ft/sec)CommentsAppendix D: Instrument Calibration and Maintenance LogYSI 556DateTimeLocationTemperature(deg C), NIST/YSIBarometer (mm Hg)Barometer/YSIConductivity(vs. 1.413 mS/cm)Dissolved oxygen(vs. 100 % saturation)PH standards 4, 7, and/or 10ORP, Zobell Solution ValueComments//////////////////////////////////////Turbidity Meter DateTimeLocationStandard selectedInitial standard readingReading after calibrationCommentsAppendix F: Coliscan Easygel Sample Log SheetSample IDDate/time Collected(from field data sheet)Date/timePlatedDate/timeEnumeratedNumber of E. Coli colonies (blue/purple)Number of coliform colonies (pink/red)Number of non-coliform colonies (teal) ................
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