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Data Verifiers: Michelle Wolfe and Tammy Chang
The following data verification summary report covers environmental soil samples and associated field quality control (QC) samples collected from the Camp Stanley Site (under RL83) on March 7, 2000. Samples in the following laboratory Sample Delivery Group (SDG) were analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and metals including barium, chromium, copper, nickel, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury:
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Field quality control samples collected were trip blank; matrix spike/matrix spike duplicates (MS/MSD); and field duplicates. No ambient blanks were collected for this project. During the initiation of this project, it was determined that ambient blanks were not necessary due to the absence of a source at the site. The trip blank was analyzed for volatile organics only. All other field quality control samples were analyzed for the same parameters as their associated samples.
All samples were collected by Parsons. All analyses were performed by APPL, Inc. following procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP, version 3.0.
The data submitted by the laboratory has been reviewed and verified following the guidelines outlined in the AFCEE QAPP, version 3.0. Information reviewed in the data packages include sample results; the summary of laboratory quality control results; case narrative; raw data; and chain-of-custody forms. The analyses and findings presented in this report are based on the reviewed information, and whether guidelines in the AFCEE QAPP were met.
This SDG consisted of sixteen (16) samples, including twelve (12) confirmation environmental soil samples, one field duplicate soil sample, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples and one trip blank sample. The samples were collected on March 7, 2000 and analyzed for volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOC analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 8260B. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.
Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples; LCS samples; and surrogate spikes. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.
All MS/MSD %Rs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | MS %R | MSD %R | QC |
| 1,1,1,2-tetrachloroethane 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 1,1,2-TCA 1,1-dichloropropene 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene 1,2,3-trichloropropane 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 1,2,4-trimethybenzenne 1,2-DCB 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane 1,2-EDB 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene 1,3-DCB | 59.6 55.8 61.5 61.5 19.2 57.7 21.2 46.2 34.6 - 55.8 48.1 36.5 | 55.8 55.8 59.6 61.5 15.4 57.7 17.3 42.3 30.8 46.2 51.9 44.2 32.7 | 62-108 64-135 65-135 65-135 65-147 65-135 65-145 65-135 65-135 49-135 65-135 62-135 65-135 |
Continued
Analyte | MS %R | MSD %R | QC |
| 1,3-dichloropropane 1,4-DCB 1-chlorohexane 2-chlorotoluene 4-chlorotoluene benzene bromobenzene bromochloromethane bromodichloromethane bromoform chlorobenzene chloroethane cis-1,2-DCE cis-1,3-dichloropropene dibromochloromethane ethylbenzene hexachlorobutadiene isopropyltoluene m&p-xylene methylene chloride n-butylbenzene n-propylbenzene naphthalene o-xylene p-isopropyltoluene sec-butylbenzene styrene TCE | 63.5 38.5 51.9 48.1 46.2 63.5 44.2 61.5 63.5 53.8 51.9 146 63.5 53.8 59.6 57.7 34.6 53.8 53.8 46.7 44.2 50.0 23.1 53.8 44.2 48.1 48.1 59.6 | 59.6 30.8 48.1 44.2 38.5 61.5 40.4 61.5 61.5 48.1 46.2 154 61.5 48.1 55.8 51.9 28.8 50.0 48.1 48.7 40.4 46.2 15.4 48.1 40.4 44.2 40.4 57.7 | 65-135 65-135 65-135 63-135 64-135 65-135 65-135 63-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 55-135 65-135 64-135 63-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 65-135 61-135 |
Continued
Analyte | MS %R | MSD %R | QC |
| Tert-butylbenzene Tetrachloroethane Toluene Trans-1,2-DCE Trans-1,3-dichloropropane | 50.0 53.8 56.7 61.5 53.8 | 46.2 51.9 54.8 59.6 48.1 | 65-135 61-135 64-135 65-135 56-135 |
The results for the non-compliant analytes in samples from site B15/16 with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample were flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.
All LCS and surrogate %Rs were within acceptance criteria.
Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�).
All MS/MSD RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | RPD | QC |
| naphthalene | 40 | 30 |
The naphthalene result in samples from site B15/16 with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.
All field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for methylene chloride (55.6% RPD). All positive results for methylene chloride were flagged with �J� and four non-detect results were flagged with �R�.
Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data.
Four methylene chloride results were considered unusable and flagged �R� due to non-compliant field duplicate RPDs. The completeness for this SDG is 99.6% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.
Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions. Representativeness has been evaluated by:
� Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Evaluating holding times; and
� Examining field and laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during sample collection or analysis.
All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required for the analysis.
� All instrument performance check criteria was met.
� All initial calibration criteria were met.
� All continuing calibration criteria were met.
� All second source verification criteria were met.
� All internal standard criteria were met.
There were two method blanks and one trip blank associated with the VOC analyses in this SDG. The method blanks were free of VOCs above the RL. The trip blank, RL83-TB05, contained 0.34 mg/l of chloroform. All positive chloroform result for all samples in this SDG was flagged with �B�.
This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including twelve (12) confirmation environmental soil samples, one field duplicate soil sample and one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples. The samples were collected on March 7, 2000 and analyzed for metals; barium, chromium, copper, nickel, and zinc.
The barium, chromium, copper, nickel, and zinc analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 6010B. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.
Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG.
All MS/MSD %Rs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | MS %R | MSD %R | QC |
| barium | 17.3 | 19.3 | 75-125 |
The barium result in samples from site B15/16 with similar matrix as the MS/MSD samples was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.
The LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.
Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�).
All MS/MSD RPDs were within acceptance criteria.
All field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria except barium (27.7% RPD), copper (74.0% RPD) and zinc (67.1% RPD). The barium, copper and zinc positive results in the associated samples collected on the same day as the field duplicate pair were considered estimated and flagged �J�.
Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data.
All results were considered usable. The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.
Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions. Representativeness has been evaluated by:
� Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Evaluating holding times; and
� Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.
All samples in this SDG were analyzed following the chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required for the analysis.
� All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.
� All second source calibration criteria were met.
� All interference check criteria were met.
� All dilution test criteria were met except for as follows:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | %D | QC |
| barium | 10.7 | 10 |
| nickel | 78.8 | 10 |
The barium and nickel results in the associated samples were considered estimated and flagged �J�. The chromium result was less than the reporting limit. The five-fold diluted concentration of copper and zinc result was less than the respective RL. Therefore, the dilution test was not required for the chromium, copper and zinc.
� All post digestion spike criteria were met except for as follows:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | %R | QC |
| barium | 72.0 | 75-125 |
| nickel | 72.6 | 75-125 |
The barium and nickel results in the associated samples was considered estimated and flagged �J�.
There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the metal analyses in this SDG. All blanks were free of any metals above the RL.
This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including twelve (12) confirmation environmental soil samples, one field duplicate soil sample and one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples. The samples were collected on March 7, 2000 and analyzed for mercury.
The mercury analyses were performed using USEPA SW846 Method 7470A. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.
Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG.
The MS/MSD and LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.
Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�).
Both MS/MSD and field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria.
Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data.
All results were considered usable. The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.
Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions. Representativeness has been evaluated by:
� Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Evaluating holding times; and
� Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.
All samples in this SDG were analyzed following the chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required for the analysis.
� All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.
� All second source calibration criteria were met.
There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the mercury analyses in this SDG. All blanks were free of any mercury above the RL.
This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including twelve (12) confirmation environmental soil samples, one field duplicate soil sample and set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples. The samples were collected on March 7, 2000 and analyzed for arsenic.
The arsenic analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 7060A. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.
Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG.
The MS/MSD %Rs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | MS %R | MSD %R | QC |
| arsenic | - | 67.1 | 74-120 |
- %R was compliant.
The arsenic result in samples from site B15/16 with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.
The LCS %R was within acceptance criteria.
Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) FD was the field duplicate of sampleB15/16-SB05 (0.5�-1. 0�).
The MS/MSD RPDs did not meet the acceptance criteria:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | RPD | QC |
| arsenic | 18.2 | 15 |
The arsenic result in samples from site B15/16 with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.
The field duplicate RPD could not be calculated due to the below RL reading for the parent sample.
Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data.
All results were considered usable. The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.
Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions. Representativeness has been evaluated by:
� Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Evaluating holding times; and
� Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.
All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required for the analysis.
� All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.
� All second source calibration criteria were met.
� The diluted result for the sample used for the dilution test was less than the reporting limit. Therefore, the dilution test was not required.
� The recovery test criteria was met.
There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the arsenic analyses in this SDG. All blanks were free of any arsenic above the RL.
This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including twelve (12) confirmation environmental soil samples, one field duplicate soil sample and set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples. The samples were collected on March 7, 2000 and analyzed for cadmium.
The cadmium analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 7131A. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.
Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG.
The MS/MSD and LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.
Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�).
Both MS/MSD and field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria.
Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data.
All results were considered usable. The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.
Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions. Representativeness has been evaluated by:
� Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Evaluating holding times;
� Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.
All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required for the analysis.
� All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.
� All second source calibration criteria were met.
� The diluted result for the sample chosen for the dilution test was less than the reporting limit. The dilution test was not required.
� All recovery test criteria were met.
There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the cadmium analyses in this SDG. All blanks were free of any cadmium above the RL.
This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including twelve (12) confirmation environmental soil samples, one field duplicate soil sample and one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples. The samples were collected on March 7, 2000 and analyzed for lead.
The lead analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 7421. All samples for this SDG were analyzed following the procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples collected were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required by the method.
Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG.
The MS/MSD %Rs did not meet the acceptance criteria:
Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�)
Analyte | MS %R | MSD %R | QC |
| lead | 158 | 220 | 74-124 |
The lead result in samples from site B15/16 with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.
The LCS %R was within acceptance criteria.
Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) was used as the MS/MSD sample for this SDG. Sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B15/16-SB05 (0.5-1.0�).
The MS/MSD RPD was within acceptance criteria.
The field duplicate RPD was outside acceptance criteria for lead (28.2% RPD). All positive result of lead in samples was flagged with �J�.
Completeness has been evaluated by comparing the total number of samples collected with the total number of samples with valid analytical data.
All results were considered usable. The completeness for this SDG is 100% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.
Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions. Representativeness has been evaluated by:
� Comparing the chain-of-custody procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Comparing actual analytical procedures to those described in the AFCEE QAPP;
� Evaluating holding times; and
� Examining laboratory blanks for cross contamination of samples during the analysis.
All samples in this SDG were analyzed following the chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE QAPP. All samples were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required for the analysis.
� All initial and continuing calibration criteria were met.
� All second source calibration criteria were met.
� All dilution test criteria were met.
� All recovery test criteria were met.
There was one method blank and several calibration blanks associated with the lead analyses in this SDG. All blanks were free of any lead above the RL.