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Data Verification Report
for Package 32498

RL33 Data Validation Summary Report
for samples collected from 

Camp Stanley Storage Activity

Boerne, Texas

Data Validators: Michelle Wolfe and Tammy Chang

INTRODUCTION

The following data validation summary report covers environmental soil samples and associated field quality control (QC) samples collected from the Camp Stanley Site (under RL33) on April 21, 2000. Samples in the following laboratory Sample Delivery Group (SDG) were analyzed for semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs); volatile organic compounds (VOCs); and metals:

32498

Field quality control samples collected were a trip blank; an equipment blank; matrix spike/matrix spike duplicates (MS/MSD); and field duplicates.  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 Engineering Science (Parsons ES).  All analyses were performed by APPL, Inc. following procedures outlined in the AFCEE QAPP, version 3.0.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The data submitted by the laboratory has been reviewed and validated 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. 

SVOC SDG 32498

General

This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including ten (10) confirmation environmental soil samples, two field duplicate soil samples, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples, and one equipment blank sample.  The samples were collected on April 21, 2000 and analyzed for semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs).

SVOC analyses were performed using United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) SW846 Method 8270C. 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

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples; LCS samples; and surrogate spikes.  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.

All MS/MSD %Rs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

MS %R

MSD %R

QC

2,4-dinitrophenol

benzoic acid

20.6

11.2

23.5

13.5

25-161

25-172

The results for the non-compliant analytes in the associated samples from the same site and 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

Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values.  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.  Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�).  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�).

All MS/MSD RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

RPD

QC

3,3�-dichlorobenzidine

4-chloroanline

69.2

40.3

30

30

The results for the non-compliant analytes in the associated samples from the same site and with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample were flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.

All field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria.

Completeness

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 100.0% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

All samples in this SDG were analyzed following chain-of-custody forms (COCs) and analytical procedures described in the AFCEE.  All samples were prepared and analyzed within the holding times required for the analysis.

There were two method blanks and one equipment blank associated with the SVOC analyses in this SDG.  The blanks were free of SVOCs above the RL.

VOC SDG 32498

General

This SDG consisted of sixteen (16) samples, including ten (10) confirmation environmental soil samples, two field duplicate soil samples, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples, one equipment blank sample and one trip blank sample.  The samples were collected on April 21, 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

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples; LCS samples; and surrogate spikes. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.

All MS/MSD %Rs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

MS %R

MSD %R

QC

1,2,3-trichlorobenzene

1,2,4-trichlorobenzene

1,2,4-trimethylbenzene

1,2-DCB

1,3,5-trimethylbenzene

1,3-DCB

1,4-DCB

1-chlorohexane

2-chlorotoluene

4-chlorotoluene

bromobenzene

chlorobenzene

40.3

40.3

61.3

53.2

(62.9)

56.5

56.5

(66.1)

(66.1)

59.7

(66.1)

(69.4)

24.2

25.8

48.4

37.1

50.0

40.3

40.3

51.6

50.0

45.2

50.0

56.5

65-147

65-145

65-135

65-135

62-135

65-135

65-135

65-135

63-135

64-135

65-135

65-135

           

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)  Continued

Analyte

MS %R 

MSD %R

QC

cis-1,3-dichloropropane

ethylbenzene

hexachlorobutadiene

isopropylbenzene

m&p-xylene

n-butylbenzene

n-propylbenzene

naphthalene

o-xylene

p-isopropyltoluene

sec-butylbenzene

styrene

tert-butylbenzene

tetrachloroethene

(77.4)

(71.0)

32.3

(67.7)

(73.2)

50.0

(66.1)

50.0

(74.2)

56.5

56.5

(69.4)

59.7

(71.0)

61.3

58.1

29.0

53.2

56.1

40.3

50.0

29.0

56.5

43.5

43.5

51.6

48.4

56.5

64-135

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

( ) The %R was compliant.

The results for the non-compliant analytes in the associated samples from the same site and 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

Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.  Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�).  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�).

All MS/MSD RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

RPD

QC

1,2,3-trichlorobenzene

1,2,4-trichlorobenzene

1,2,4-trimethylbenzene

1,2-DCB

1,3-DCB

1,4-DCB

naphthalene

50.0

43.9

48.4

35.7

33.3

33.3

53.1

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

The results for the non-compliant analytes in the associated samples from the same site and with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample were flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.

All field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria.

Completeness

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 100.0% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

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.

There were three method blanks, one equipment blank and one trip blank associated with the VOC analyses in this SDG.  The blanks were free of VOCs above the RL.

METALS SDG 32498

General

This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including ten (10) confirmation environmental soil samples, two field duplicate soil samples, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples, one equipment blank sample.  The samples were collected on April 21, 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

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.

All MS/MSD %Rs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

MS %R

MSD %R

QC

barium

copper

zinc

(77.7)

(76.5)

(99.9)

157.6

174.3

143.8

75-125

75-125

75-125

                                      ( ) The %R was compliant.

The results for the non-compliant analytes in the associated samples from the same site as the MS/MSD sample were flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.

The LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.  Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�).  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�).

All MS/MSD RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

RPD

QC

copper

32.6

20

The copper result in the associated samples from the same site as the MS/MSD sample were flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.

The field RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Field Duplicate Pair

Analyte

RPD

QC

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) and

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD

copper

49.7

20

The positive copper result in the associated samples collected on the same day as the non-compliant field duplicate pair were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

Completeness

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

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

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.

Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

%D

QC

barium

copper

nickel

zinc

24.0

12.3

29.5

21.3

10

10

10

10

The barium, copper, nickel and zinc results in the associated samples were considered estimated and flagged �J�.  The diluted result for chromium was less than the reporting limit.  Therefore, the dilution test was not required for the chromium.

 There were two method blanks, one equipment blank and several calibration blanks associated with the metal analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any metals above the RL.

MERCURY SDG 32498

General

This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including ten (10) confirmation environmental soil samples, two field duplicate soil samples, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples, one equipment blank sample.  The samples were collected on April 21, 2000 and analyzed for mercury.

The mercury analyses were performed using USEPA SW846 Method 7471A.  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

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.

The MS/MSD and LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.  Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�).  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�).

All MS/MSD and field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria.

Completeness

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

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

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.

There were two method blanks and one equipment blank and several calibration blanks associated with the mercury analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any mercury above the RL.

ARSENIC SDG 32498

General

This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including ten (10) confirmation environmental soil samples, two field duplicate soil samples, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples, one equipment blank sample.  The samples were collected on April 21, 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

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.

The MS/MSD %Rs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

MS %R

MSD %R

QC

arsenic

(78.1)

65.6

74-120

                             ( ) The %R was compliant. 

The arsenic result in samples from the same site and with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.

The LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.  Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�).  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�).

The MS/MSD RPD was within acceptance criteria.

The field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Field Duplicate Pair

Analyte

%RPD

QC

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) and

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD

 

arsenic

 

88.9

 

15

The positive arsenic result in the associated samples that were collected on the same day as the field duplicate pair were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

Completeness

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 100.0% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

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.

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte 

%D

QC

arsenic

47.1

10

The arsenic result in the associated samples were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

        The recovery test criteria were not met:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

%R 

QC

arsenic

208

85-115

The arsenic result in the associated samples were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

There were two method blanks, one equipment blank and several calibration blanks associated with the arsenic analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any arsenic above the RL.

CADMIUM SDG 32498

General

This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including ten (10) confirmation environmental soil samples, two field duplicate soil samples, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples, one equipment blank sample.  The samples were collected on April 21, 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

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.

The MS/MSD and LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.  Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�).  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�).

The MS/MSD RPD was within acceptance criteria.

All field duplicate RPDs were within acceptance criteria except for as follows:

Field Duplicate Pair

Analyte

%RPD

QC

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) and

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD

cadmium

86.7

15

The positive cadmium results in the associated samples collected on the same day as the non-compliant field duplicate RPDs were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

Completeness

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 100.0% compared to the minimum acceptance limit of 90%.

Representativeness

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

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.

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

%D

QC

cadmium

169

10

The cadmium result in the associated samples were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

        All recovery test criteria were not met:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte 

%RPD

QC

cadmium

144

85-115

The cadmium result in the associated samples were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

There were two method blanks, one equipment blank and several calibration blanks associated with the cadmium analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any cadmium above the RL.

LEAD SDG 32498

General

This SDG consisted of fifteen (15) samples, including ten (10) confirmation environmental soil samples, two field duplicate soil samples, one set of matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate samples, one equipment blank sample.  The samples were collected on April 21, 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

Accuracy was evaluated using the %R results for the MS/MSD samples and LCS samples. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.

The MS/MSD %Rs were not within acceptance criteria:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) � 50x

Analyte

MS%R

MSD %R

QC

lead

2564

17425

74-124

The lead result in the associated samples from the same site as the MS/MSD sample was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.

The LCS %Rs were within acceptance criteria.

Precision

Precision was evaluated using the Relative Percent Difference (RPD) results obtained from MS/MSD results; and the field duplicate analyte values. Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) was used as the MS/MSD sample in this SDG.  Sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�).  Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD was the field duplicate of sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�).

The MS/MSD RPD was not within acceptance criteria:

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

%RPD

QC

lead

87.5

25

The lead result in the associated samples from the same site and with similar matrix as the MS/MSD sample was flagged �M� to indicate a matrix effect was present.

The field duplicate RPDs were not within acceptance criteria:

Field Duplicate Pair

Analyte

%RPD

QC

B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) and

B24-SIFT 27 (0.0-0.5�) FD

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) and

B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) FD

lead

 

lead

125

 

59.8

25

 

25

The lead result in the associated samples collected on the same day as the non-compliant field duplicate RPDs were considered estimated and flagged �J�.

Completeness

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

Representativeness expresses the degree to which sample data accurately and precisely represents actual site conditions.  Representativeness has been evaluated by:

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.

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�) - 50x

Analyte

%D

QC

lead

46.1

10

The lead result in the associated samples was considered estimated and flagged �J�.

Sample B24-SIFT 28 (0.0-0.5�)

Analyte

%RPD

QC

lead

29.7

75-125

The lead result in the associated samples was considered estimated and flagged �J�.

There were three method blanks, one equipment blank and several calibration blanks associated with the lead analyses in this SDG.  All blanks were free of any lead above the RL.