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44-25 Exhibit B-Complete - VI Letter Report - DPW West Orange - April 2023.pdf
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Serial_No:04172317:05 Project Name: Project Number: BATCH CANISTER CERTIFICATION Lab Number: L2315985 CANISTER QC BAT Report Date: 04/17/23 Air Canister Certification Results Lab ID: Client ID: Sample Location: L2315985-09 CAN 2927 SHELF 40 Date Collected: Date Received: Field Prep: 03/28/23 09:00 03/28/23 Not Specified Sample Depth: ppbV Parameter Results RL ug/m3 MDL Results RL MDL Qualifier Dilution Factor Volatile Organics in Air by SIM - Mansfield Lab sec-Butylbenzene ND 0.200 -- ND 1.10 -- 1 p-Isopropyltoluene ND 0.200 -- ND 1.10 -- 1 1,2-Dichlorobenzene ND 0.020 -- ND 0.120 -- 1 n-Butylbenzene ND 0.200 -- ND 1.10 -- 1 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene ND 0.050 -- ND 0.371 -- 1 Naphthalene ND 0.050 -- ND 0.262 -- 1 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene ND 0.050 -- ND 0.371 -- 1 Hexachlorobutadiene ND 0.050 -- ND 0.533 -- 1 Page 68 of 76 Qualifier Acceptance Criteria Internal Standard % Recovery 1,4-difluorobenzene 92 60-140 bromochloromethane 98 60-140 chlorobenzene-d5 92 60-140
Serial_No:04172317:05 Project Name: Lab Number: L2317290 WEST ORANGE DPW Project Number: IN000380.09 Report Date: 04/17/23 Sample Receipt and Container Information NO Were project specific reporting limits specified? Cooler Information Cooler N/A Custody Seal Present/Intact Container Information Final Temp pH deg C Pres Seal Frozen Date/Time Container ID Container Type Initial Cooler pH L2317290-01A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-02A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-03A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-04A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-05A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-06A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-07A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-08A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-09A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) L2317290-10A Canister - 6 Liter N/A NA Y Absent NJ-TO15(30) Page 69 of 76 *Values in parentheses indicate holding time in days Analysis(*)
Serial_No:04172317:05 Project Name: Project Number: WEST ORANGE DPW Lab Number: L2317290 IN000380.09 Report Date: 04/17/23 GLOSSARY Acronyms DL EDL EMPC EPA LCS LCSD LFB LOD LOQ - Detection Limit: This value represents the level to which target analyte concentrations are reported as estimated values, when those target analyte concentrations are quantified below the limit of quantitation (LOQ). The DL includes any adjustments from dilutions, concentrations or moisture content, where applicable. (DoD report formats only.) - Estimated Detection Limit: This value represents the level to which target analyte concentrations are reported as estimated values, when those target analyte concentrations are quantified below the reporting limit (RL). The EDL includes any adjustments from dilutions, concentrations or moisture content, where applicable. The use of EDLs is specific to the analysis of PAHs using Solid-Phase Microextraction (SPME). - Estimated Maximum Possible Concentration: The concentration that results from the signal present at the retention time of an analyte when the ions meet all of the identification criteria except the ion abundance ratio criteria. An EMPC is a worst-case estimate of the concentration. - Environmental Protection Agency. - Laboratory Control Sample: A sample matrix, free from the analytes of interest, spiked with verified known amounts of analytes or a material containing known and verified amounts of analytes. - Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate: Refer to LCS. - Laboratory Fortified Blank: A sample matrix, free from the analytes of interest, spiked with verified known amounts of analytes or a material containing known and verified amounts of analytes. - Limit of Detection: This value represents the level to which a target analyte can reliably be detected for a specific analyte in a specific matrix by a specific method. The LOD includes any adjustments from dilutions, concentrations or moisture content, where applicable. (DoD report formats only.) - Limit of Quantitation: The value at which an instrument can accurately measure an analyte at a specific concentration. The LOQ includes any adjustments from dilutions, concentrations or moisture content, where applicable. (DoD report formats only.) Limit of Quantitation: The value at which an instrument can accurately measure an analyte at a specific concentration. The LOQ
rations or moisture content, where applicable. (DoD report formats only.) Limit of Quantitation: The value at which an instrument can accurately measure an analyte at a specific concentration. The LOQ includes any adjustments from dilutions, concentrations or moisture content, where applicable. (DoD report formats only.) MSD - Method Detection Limit: This value represents the level to which target analyte concentrations are reported as estimated values, when those target analyte concentrations are quantified below the reporting limit (RL). The MDL includes any adjustments from dilutions, concentrations or moisture content, where applicable. - Matrix Spike Sample: A sample prepared by adding a known mass of target analyte to a specified amount of matrix sample for which an independent estimate of target analyte concentration is available. For Method 332.0, the spike recovery is calculated using the native concentration, including estimated values. - Matrix Spike Sample Duplicate: Refer to MS. NA - Not Applicable. MDL MS - Not Calculated: Term is utilized when one or more of the results utilized in the calculation are non-detect at the parameter's reporting unit. NDPA/DPA - N-Nitrosodiphenylamine/Diphenylamine. NC NI - Not Ignitable. NP - Non-Plastic: Term is utilized for the analysis of Atterberg Limits in soil. NR STLP - No Results: Term is utilized when 'No Target Compounds Requested' is reported for the analysis of Volatile or Semivolatile Organic TIC only requests. - Reporting Limit: The value at which an instrument can accurately measure an analyte at a specific concentration. The RL includes any adjustments from dilutions, concentrations or moisture content, where applicable. - Relative Percent Difference: The results from matrix and/or matrix spike duplicates are primarily designed to assess the precision of analytical results in a given matrix and are expressed as relative percent difference (RPD). Values which are less than five times the reporting limit for any individual parameter are evaluated by utilizing the absolute difference between the values; although the RPD value will be provided in the report. - Standard Reference Material: A reference sample of a known or certified value that is of the same or similar matrix as the associated field samples. - Semi-dynamic Tank Leaching Procedure per EPA Method 1315. TEF - Toxic
erial: A reference sample of a known or certified value that is of the same or similar matrix as the associated field samples. - Semi-dynamic Tank Leaching Procedure per EPA Method 1315. TEF - Toxic Equivalency Factors: The values assigned to each dioxin and furan to evaluate their toxicity relative to 2,3,7,8-TCDD. TEQ - Toxic Equivalent: The measure of a sample's toxicity derived by multiplying each dioxin and furan by its corresponding TEF and then summing the resulting values. - Tentatively Identified Compound: A compound that has been identified to be present and is not part of the target compound list (TCL) for the method and/or program. All TICs are qualitatively identified and reported as estimated concentrations. RL RPD SRM TIC Report Format: Page 70 of 76 Data Usability Report
Serial_No:04172317:05 Project Name: Project Number: WEST ORANGE DPW Lab Number: L2317290 IN000380.09 Report Date: 04/17/23 Footnotes - The reference for this analyte should be considered modified since this analyte is absent from the target analyte list of the original method. 1 Terms Analytical Method: Both the document from which the method originates and the analytical reference method. (Example: EPA 8260B is shown as 1,8260B.) The codes for the reference method documents are provided in the References section of the Addendum. Chlordane: The target compound Chlordane (CAS No. 57-74-9) is reported for GC ECD analyses. Per EPA,this compound "refers to a mixture of chlordane isomers, other chlorinated hydrocarbons and numerous other components." (Reference: USEPA Toxicological Review of Chlordane, In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), December 1997.) Difference: With respect to Total Oxidizable Precursor (TOP) Assay analysis, the difference is defined as the Post-Treatment value minus the Pre-Treatment value. Final pH: As it pertains to Sample Receipt & Container Information section of the report, Final pH reflects pH of container determined after adjustment at the laboratory, if applicable. If no adjustment required, value reflects Initial pH. Frozen Date/Time: With respect to Volatile Organics in soil, Frozen Date/Time reflects the date/time at which associated Reagent Waterpreserved vials were initially frozen. Note: If frozen date/time is beyond 48 hours from sample collection, value will be reflected in 'bold'. Gasoline Range Organics (GRO): Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) results include all chromatographic peaks eluting from Methyl tert butyl ether through Naphthalene, with the exception of GRO analysis in support of State of Ohio programs, which includes all chromatographic peaks eluting from Hexane through Dodecane. Initial pH: As it pertains to Sample Receipt & Container Information section of the report, Initial pH reflects pH of container determined upon receipt, if applicable. PAH Total: With respect to Alkylated PAH analyses, the 'PAHs, Total' result is defined as the summation of results for all or a subset of the following compounds: Naphthalene, C1-C4 Naphthalenes, 2-Methylnaphthalene, 1-Methylnaphthalene, Biphenyl, Acenaphthylene, Acenaphthene, Fluorene, C1-C3 Fluorenes, Phenanthrene,
all or a subset of the following compounds: Naphthalene, C1-C4 Naphthalenes, 2-Methylnaphthalene, 1-Methylnaphthalene, Biphenyl, Acenaphthylene, Acenaphthene, Fluorene, C1-C3 Fluorenes, Phenanthrene, C1-C4 Phenanthrenes/Anthracenes, Anthracene, Fluoranthene, Pyrene, C1-C4 Fluoranthenes/Pyrenes, Benz(a)anthracene, Chrysene, C1-C4 Chrysenes, Benzo(b)fluoranthene, Benzo(j)+(k)fluoranthene, Benzo(e)pyrene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Perylene, Indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene, Dibenz(ah)+(ac)anthracene, Benzo(g,h,i)perylene. If a 'Total' result is requested, the results of its individual components will also be reported. PFAS Total: With respect to PFAS analyses, the 'PFAS, Total (5)' result is defined as the summation of results for: PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFNA and PFOS. In addition, the 'PFAS, Total (6)' result is defined as the summation of results for: PFHpA, PFHxS, PFOA, PFNA, PFDA and PFOS. For MassDEP DW compliance analysis only, the 'PFAS, Total (6)' result is defined as the summation of results at or above the RL. Note: If a 'Total' result is requested, the results of its individual components will also be reported. Total: With respect to Organic analyses, a 'Total' result is defined as the summation of results for individual isomers or Aroclors. If a 'Total' result is requested, the results of its individual components will also be reported. This is applicable to 'Total' results for methods 8260, 8081 and 8082. Data Qualifiers A B C D E F - Spectra identified as "Aldol Condensates" are byproducts of the extraction/concentration procedures when acetone is introduced in the process. - The analyte was detected above the reporting limit in the associated method blank. Flag only applies to associated field samples that have detectable concentrations of the analyte at less than ten times (10x) the concentration found in the blank. For MCP-related projects, flag only applies to associated field samples that have detectable concentrations of the analyte at less than ten times (10x) the concentration found in the blank. For DOD-related projects, flag only applies to associated field samples that have detectable concentrations of the analyte at less than ten times (10x) the concentration found in the blank AND the analyte was detected above one-half the reporting limit (or above the reporting limit for common lab contaminants) in the associated method blank. For NJAir-related
ntration found in the blank AND the analyte was detected above one-half the reporting limit (or above the reporting limit for common lab contaminants) in the associated method blank. For NJAir-related projects, flag only applies to associated field samples that have detectable concentrations of the analyte above the reporting limit. For NJ-related projects (excluding Air), flag only applies to associated field samples that have detectable concentrations of the analyte, which was detected above the reporting limit in the associated method blank or above five times the reporting limit for common lab contaminants (Phthalates, Acetone, Methylene Chloride, 2-Butanone). - Co-elution: The target analyte co-elutes with a known lab standard (i.e. surrogate, internal standards, etc.) for co-extracted analyses. - Concentration of analyte was quantified from diluted analysis. Flag only applies to field samples that have detectable concentrations of the analyte. - Concentration of analyte exceeds the range of the calibration curve and/or linear range of the instrument. H - The ratio of quantifier ion response to qualifier ion response falls outside of the laboratory criteria. Results are considered to be an estimated maximum concentration. - The concentration may be biased high due to matrix interferences (i.e, co-elution) with non-target compound(s). The result should be considered estimated. - The analysis of pH was performed beyond the regulatory-required holding time of 15 minutes from the time of sample collection. I - The lower value for the two columns has been reported due to obvious interference. J - Estimated value. This represents an estimated concentration for Tentatively Identified Compounds (TICs). M - Reporting Limit (RL) exceeds the MCP CAM Reporting Limit for this analyte. G Report Format: Page 71 of 76 Data Usability Report
Serial_No:04172317:05 Project Name: Project Number: WEST ORANGE DPW Lab Number: L2317290 IN000380.09 Report Date: 04/17/23 Data Qualifiers ND - Not detected at the reporting limit (RL) for the sample. NJ - Presumptive evidence of compound. This represents an estimated concentration for Tentatively Identified Compounds (TICs), where the identification is based on a mass spectral library search. - The RPD between the results for the two columns exceeds the method-specified criteria. P Q R - The quality control sample exceeds the associated acceptance criteria. For DOD-related projects, LCS and/or Continuing Calibration Standard exceedences are also qualified on all associated sample results. Note: This flag is not applicable for matrix spike recoveries when the sample concentration is greater than 4x the spike added or for batch duplicate RPD when the sample concentrations are less than 5x the RL. (Metals only.) - Analytical results are from sample re-analysis. RE - Analytical results are from sample re-extraction. S - Analytical results are from modified screening analysis. V - The surrogate associated with this target analyte has a recovery outside the QC acceptance limits. (Applicable to MassDEP DW Compliance samples only.) - The batch matrix spike and/or duplicate associated with this target analyte has a recovery/RPD outside the QC acceptance limits. (Applicable to MassDEP DW Compliance samples only.) Z Report Format: Page 72 of 76 Data Usability Report
Serial_No:04172317:05 Project Name: WEST ORANGE DPW Lab Number: Project Number: IN000380.09 Report Date: L2317290 04/17/23 REFERENCES 48 Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air. Second Edition. EPA/625/R-96/010b, January 1999. LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES Alpha Analytical performs services with reasonable care and diligence normal to the analytical testing laboratory industry. In the event of an error, the sole and exclusive responsibility of Alpha Analytical shall be to re-perform the work at it's own expense. In no event shall Alpha Analytical be held liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages, including but not limited to, damages in any way connected with the use of, interpretation of, information or analysis provided by Alpha Analytical. We strongly urge our clients to comply with EPA protocol regarding sample volume, preservation, cooling, containers, sampling procedures, holding time and splitting of samples in the field. Page 73 of 76
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