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From: Chris Lussier <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 2:47 PMTo: Sadler, BillCc: Hambrook, Lauren; Kellee Fletcher; Bill Maiden; Dana DerringtonSubject: AFIN 47-00461 Permit 0303-S3N PPES 2015 1st Half GWMRAttachments: PPES 2015 1st Half GWMR.pdf
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Christopher E. Lussier | Environmental SpecialistNAES Corporation Plum Point Energy Station2732 South County Road 623 Osceola AR 72370Direct 870 563 5072Cell 901 651 6930Email [email protected]
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Energy People Making Energy Facilities Work – Better Plum Point Energy Station Post Office Box 567 2732 South County Road 623 Osceola, Arkansas 72370 (870) 563-4018 FAX (870) 563-5053
July 28, 2015 Mr. Bill Sadler [email protected] Re: Plum Point Energy Station Semi‐Annual Ground Water Monitroing Report Class 3N Landfill AFIN: 47‐00461
Permit Number 0303‐S3N Dear Mr. Sadler, Please accept the Semi‐Annual Groundwater Monitoring Report for Plum Point Energy Station. If you have any questions, please contact me at 870‐563‐5072. Thank You, Christopher E. Lussier Environmental Specialist Cc: Dana Darrington, FTN
Kellee Fletcher, PPSC NAES, ESS
FIRST HALF 2015 SEMIANNUAL
GROUNDWATER MONITORING REPORT
PLUM POINT ENERGY STATION CLASS 3N LANDFILL
OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS
PERMIT NO. 0303-S3N AFIN: 47-00461
JULY 28, 2015
FIRST HALF 2015 SEMIANNUAL
GROUNDWATER MONITORING REPORT
PLUM POINT ENERGY STATION CLASS 3N LANDFILL
OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS
PERMIT NO. 0303-S3N AFIN: 47-00461
Prepared for
NAES Corporation Plum Point Energy Station
2732 South County Road 623 Osceola, AR 72370
Prepared by
FTN Associates, Ltd. 3 Innwood Circle, Suite 220
Little Rock, AR 72211
FTN No. R14590-0840-001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST’S CERTIFICATION .................................................................. i
APPENDIX A: Field Sampling Forms APPENDIX B: Laboratory Data Sheets APPENDIX C: Historical Database APPENDIX D: Distributional Plots APPENDIX E: Background Data Used for Statistics APPENDIX F: Statistical Evaluation Results
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2.1 Plum Point Energy Station monitoring well construction data ............................ 2-1 Table 2.2 Plum Point Energy Station detection monitoring constituent list ........................ 2-4 Table 3.1 Water level data and potentiometric surface elevations, April 29, 2015 ............. 3-1 Table 4.1 Detected groundwater quality results, first half 2015 .......................................... 4-4 Table 5.1 Well-parameter pairs tested with prediction intervals. ........................................ 5-2 Table 5.2 Well-parameter pairs tested with Mann-Kendall Test/Sen’s Estimate of Slope .. 5-3 Table 5.3 Test alpha (α*) and power curve criteria, 2015 semiannual reporting periods .... 5-4 Table 5.4 Summary of SSIs identified with prediction limits .............................................. 5-7
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1 Monitoring well network ..................................................................................... 2-2 Figure 3.1 Potentiometric surface map, April 29, 2015 ........................................................ 3-2 Figure 5.1 Power curve for semiannual detection monitoring, 2015 .................................... 5-5
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
NAES Corporation operates a Class 3N Industrial Solid Waste Landfill (the Landfill) at
the Plum Point Energy Station in Osceola, Arkansas. The Landfill operates under
Permit No. 0303-S3N, which was issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
(ADEQ) on October 22, 2002, and is utilized for the disposal of coal combustion residuals
(CCRs) and other approved wastes. The CCRs consist of bottom ash, economizer ash, fly ash,
and coal pulverizer rejects.
Groundwater monitoring was initiated in November 2007 and the Landfill began
receiving CCRs in March of 2010. Groundwater detection monitoring is currently conducted on
a semiannual basis in fulfillment of the permit and Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology
presents the statistical approach and analyses of the first half 2015 data with a discussion of
results; Section 6.0 includes conclusions and recommendations for the program; and Section 7.0
provides selected references for the report.
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2.0 GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM
This section describes the current groundwater detection monitoring program at the
Landfill. Included is a discussion of the monitoring well network, sampling methodology, and
laboratory analyses.
2.1 Current Monitoring Network
Figure 2.1 depicts the current monitoring well network which consists of the twelve wells
shown in Table 2.1. Monitoring wells are constructed of solid 2-inch Schedule 40 PVC casing
and 10- to 15-ft well screens. Well construction details are summarized in Table 2.1. Each
monitoring well is screened in the Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer, the uppermost
aquifer in the vicinity of the landfill and the zone of interest for detection monitoring. The
direction of groundwater flow beneath the site is variable and generally dependent on seasonal
fluctuations in the river stage of the Mississippi River. As a result, there is not a true upgradient
well or set of wells at this facility.
Table 2.1. Plum Point Energy Station monitoring well construction data. .
Well Number
Well Installation
Date
Ground Surface Elevation
(ft, NAVD)(a)
Top of Casing Elevation
(ft, NAVD)(a)
Total Depth (ft below top of
casing)(b)
Screen Interval (ft below top of
casing)(b) MW-1 04/09/01 239.6 242.67 33.6 23.6 to 33.6 MW-2 04/09/01 240.4 243.86 30.2 20.2 to 30.2
MW-3R 09/26/07 240.6 243.26 32.8 22.8 to 32.8 MW-4R2 05/04/12 237.6(c) 240.65(c) 32.2 21.8 to 31.8
MW-5 04/11/01 239.4(d) 243.14(d) 32.5 22.5 to 32.5 MW-6 04/12/01 238.9 242.47 28.5 18.5 to 28.5 MW-7 04/10/01 242.2 245.61 31.6 21.6 to 31.6 MW-8 04/11/01 241.8 245.12 32.4 22.4 to 32.4
MW-10R 09/25/07 236.9 240.24 33.4 23.4 to 33.4 MW-11R 09/25/07 238.2 241.79 33.4 23.4 to 33.4 MW-13R 04/07/09 241.7 244.62 35.9 20.9 to 35.9 MW-15 09/25/07 240.6 243.56 33.0 23.0 to 33.0
(a) Based on survey completed July 13, 2011, by Harmon Surveying, Conway, Arkansas, except where noted. (b) Based on well construction diagram. (c) Based on survey report dated June 12, 2012, by Harmon Surveying, Conway, Arkansas. (d) Based on verification survey dated September 28, 2011, by Harmon Surveying, Conway, Arkansas.
Figure 3.1. Potentiometric surface map, April 29, 2015.
LEGEND
WASTE CELL BOUNDARY
EXISTING INDEX CONTOUR (5-FT)
EXISTING INTERMEDIATE CONTOUR (1-FT)
EXISTING FENCE
EXISTING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE
PAVED ROAD
UNPAVED ROADS
MONITORING WELLS
POWERLINE
APRIL 2015 POTENTIOMETRIC SURFACE
MW-11R
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3.2 Hydraulic Gradient and Rate of Groundwater Flow
The hydraulic gradient across the site from MW-1 to MW-10R during the April 2015
sampling event was calculated at 7.98 x 10-4 ft/ft. The rate of groundwater flow was calculated
using the measured gradient, a hydraulic conductivity of 1.09 x 10-2 cm/sec, and effective
porosity of 27% (GEC 2001). These values were applied to the following equation:
Vx = -K/ne x dh/dl
where: Vx = linear velocity,
K = hydraulic conductivity,
ne = effective porosity, and
dh/dl = hydraulic gradient.
The estimated average linear groundwater velocity is 33 ft/year based on the
measurements from the April 2015 sampling event. This velocity is generally consistent with
seasonal fluctuations observed in past flow rates beneath the regulated unit.
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4.0 GROUNDWATER QUALITY DATA
This section presents analytical results for detection monitoring during the first half 2015
sampling event and reviews field and laboratory quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)
measures. Data quality was evaluated by reviewing the chain-of-custody (COC) documents, field
documentation, laboratory QC results, and conformance of QC sample results.
4.1 Review of Field Documentation
Field sampling forms for the current monitoring period are included in Appendix A.
Based on a review of these records, the following observations were made:
• Criteria for low-flow minimal drawdown purging and sampling were met for all samples collected during the first half 2015 event (i.e., drawdown was less than 0.3 ft during purging and sample collection which conforms with low-flow sampling requirements [EPA 1996]).
• Field-measured turbidity was below 10 NTU for all samples, as required by Regulation No. 22.1103(a).
• The pH and dissolved oxygen (DO) values appeared suspect and inconsistent with previously recorded values for the monitoring well network. The YSI was examined after sampling and it was discovered that the sensors for these parameters needed replacement/factory calibration. As such, the data for pH and DO during this event are considered invalid.
4.2 Quality Control Data Evaluation
The laboratory report provided by ESC detailing the analytical results for the first half
2015 sampling event is included in Appendix B. Based on a review of the data quality
documentation provided by ESC, the overall quality of the data relative to the contaminants of
concern was acceptable and generally met method-specific requirements for precision and
accuracy. Provided below is a summary of the QA/QC results included in the ESC report:
• The laboratory method blank was reported non-detect for all tested parameters.
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• The laboratory method duplicate was within laboratory criteria for all tested parameters.
• The laboratory control sample (LCS) and LCS duplicate relative percent difference (RPD) and percent recoveries results were within laboratory criteria for all parameters.
• The matrix spike (MS) and MS duplicate samples were within laboratory criteria except for the percent recovery for calcium and alkalinity in the MS sample and the RPD for alkalinity in the MS duplicate sample.
Field QA/QC included the collection of one field duplicate and one equipment rinsate
blank. These samples were collected in conjunction with groundwater sampling activities and
were handled in the same manner as groundwater samples with respect to handling and COC
procedures.
The field duplicate, labeled as MW-20, was taken at monitoring well MW-4R2 during
this sampling event. To verify that results for these two samples showed reasonable precision for
analyzed parameters, the RPD was calculated for detected parameters where the detected level
was at least five times the laboratory practical quantitation limit (PQL) and where neither result
was qualified or suspected of blank contamination. Calculated RPDs were below the quality
control limit of 20%, indicating that sampling methods produced samples with an acceptable
level of reproducibility.
The equipment rinsate blank was taken to assess the effectiveness of field
decontamination procedures. Analytical results for this sample, labeled as MW-21, did not have
any detections above the laboratory PQL. When detections do occur above the PQL in a quality
control blank, groundwater data for the detected parameter(s) are flagged with a “B” in the
historical database. EPA guidance (1986) recommends that detections in quality control blanks
not be used to correct groundwater data.
4.3 Summary of Groundwater Quality Results
Laboratory results detected above the PQL in groundwater samples from the first half
2015 monitoring period are summarized in Table 4.1 along with field-measured turbidity. Water
quality standards promulgated by EPA are included for comparison purposes in Table 4.1, where
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applicable. Summarized below are well-parameter pairs that exceeded water quality standards
during the current monitoring period:
• The Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for arsenic (0.01 mg/L) was exceeded
in MW-4R2 and its duplicate MW-20,
• The Secondary Drinking Water Standard (SDWS) for TDS (500 mg/L) was exceeded at MW-3R and MW-8,
• The SDWS for manganese (0.05 mg/L) was exceeded at MW-1, MW-4R2 and in its duplicate MW-20, and in MW-10R; and
• The SDWS for iron (0.3 mg/L) was exceeded at MW-4R2 and its duplicate sample MW-20.
These exceedances appear consistent with previous sampling results. Regional
groundwater in the alluvial aquifer has typically displayed elevated levels of these constituents
and current detected levels are generally consistent with historical data at the facility.
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Table 4.1. Detected groundwater quality results, first half 2015.
Notes: Bold values indicate detections above EPA water quality standards. J flags indicate value is below the PQL MW-20 is a duplicate of MW-4R2 MW-21 is a field blank (a) EPA Primary Drinking Water Standards - Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) (b) EPA Secondary Drinking Water Standards (SDWSs) *Field-measured parameter
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5.0 STATSTICAL EVALUATION
5.1 Statistical Program Design
This section outlines the statistical program design for the groundwater detection
monitoring program at the Landfill. This statistical program design is based on EPA's Statistical
Analysis of Groundwater Monitoring Data at RCRA Facilities Unified Guidance (Unified
Guidance), released in March 2009.
5.1.1 Detection Monitoring Statistics
For detection monitoring, well-parameter pairs are tested for compliance using prediction
limits or formal trend tests. As recommended by the Unified Guidance, prediction limits are run
only on well-parameter combinations where the background population is free of statistically
significant trends (increasing or decreasing). If significant trends are present in background, the
assumption of a steady-state condition (required by the test) is not met, resulting in a less
powerful test and prediction limits that are biased high or low. Table 5.1 identifies
well-parameter pairs that have background populations free of statistically significant trends and
are tested for compliance using prediction limits.
When significant trends are indicated in background populations, a formal trend test is
recommended by the Unified Guidance in lieu of a prediction limit test. If a statistically
significant increasing trend is indicated by a formal trend test, it would indicate deteriorating
groundwater quality, as evidenced by rising concentration levels (EPA 2009; email
communication from Dr. Kirk Cameron, Statistical Scientist MacStat Consulting, Ltd., and
Kristina Rayner, Sanitas Technologies, April 5, 2011). Well-parameter pairs tested for
compliance using a formal trend test are summarized in Table 5.2.
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Table 5.1. Well-parameter pairs tested with prediction intervals.
Parameter Well ID
Alkalinity MW-2,MW-3R,MW-10R
Arsenic MW-1, MW-3R, MW-4R2, MW-6, MW-10R
Barium MW-2, MW-3R, MW-10R
Boron MW-1, MW-3R, MW-4R2, MW-6, MW-10R
Calcium MW-2, MW-3, MW-4R2,MW-10R
Chloride MW-2, MW-3R, MW-10R
Dissolved Solids MW-2, MW-3, MW-4R2,MW-10R
Fluoride MW-1, MW-2, MW-3R, MW-6, MW-10R
Iron MW-2, MW-3R, MW-4R2,MW-6, MW-10R
Lead MW-1, MW-2, MW-4R2,MW-6, MW-10R
Magnesium MW-2, MW-3, MW-4R2,MW-10R
Manganese MW-2, MW-4R2,MW-6, MW-10R
Nickel MW-1, MW-3R, MW-10R
pH MW-1, MW-2, MW-4R2,MW-6
Potassium MW-2, MW-3R, MW-4R2,MW-6, MW-10R
Selenium MW-2, MW-3R, MW-10R
Sodium MW-1, MW-3R, MW-4R2,MW-6, MW-10R
Strontium MW-2, MW-3, MW-4R2,MW-10R
Sulfate MW-2, MW-3, MW-4R2,MW-6, MW-10R
Zinc MW-2, MW-4R2,MW-10R
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Table 5.2. Well-parameter pairs tested with Mann-Kendall Test/Sen’s Estimate of Slope.
Parameter Well ID
Alkalinity MW-1, MW-4R2, MW-6, MW-8
Arsenic MW-2, MW-8
Barium MW-1, MW-4R2, MW-6, MW-8
Boron MW-2, MW-8
Calcium MW-1, MW-6, MW-8
Chloride MW-1, MW-4R2, MW-6, MW-8
Dissolved Solids MW-1, MW-6, MW-8
Fluoride MW-4R2, MW-8
Iron MW-1, MW-8
Lead MW-3R, MW-8
Magnesium MW-1, MW-6, MW-8
Manganese MW-1, MW-3R, MW-8
Nickel MW-2, MW-4R2, MW-6, MW-8
pH MW-8, MW-10R
Potassium MW-1, MW-8
Selenium MW-1, MW-4R2, MW-6, MW-8
Sodium MW-2, MW-8
Strontium MW-1, MW-6, MW-8
Sulfate MW-1, MW-8
Zinc MW-1, MW-3R, MW-6, MW-8 Note: Monitoring well MW-8 does not currently contain the EPA recommended minimum background size to perform prediction limit testing. At this time, all detected data from MW-8 is evaluated using a formal trend test.
The following metals are not included in Tables 5.1 and 5.2 because they contain a large
percentage of non-detects in their datasets: beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper,
mercury, and silver. Should these parameters be detected, they will be evaluated using either the
double-quantification rule (EPA 2009) or other appropriate test.
If a well-parameter pair has two consecutive statistically significant increases (SSIs) (or a
statistically significant decrease [SSD] in the case of pH) from a prediction limit test or formal
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trend test, then the data will be further examined by a qualified groundwater scientist. If a
confirmed SSI is declared, the facility will initiate the procedures required by §22.1204(c) of
Regulation No. 22. However, some flexibility is necessary in evaluating confirmed SSIs,
primarily when there is uncertainty that the SSIs are the result of landfilling activities.
5.1.2 Background Datasets
Background datasets were updated during the second half of 2014and are detailed in
Appendix E.
5.1.3 Site-Wide False Positive Rate and Power
The Unified Guidance (EPA 2009) recommends that detection monitoring programs have
adequate statistical power and a site-wide false positive rate (SWFPR [α]) value of α =10% over
a one-year period of testing. As a result, the semiannual SWFPR is fixed at 5%. The magnitude
of the per-test alpha (α*) will vary depending on how many statistical tests are required per
semiannual evaluation. Input criteria to determine the per-test alpha (α*) for intrawell prediction
limit analyses are included in Table 5.3.
Table 5.3. Test alpha (α*) and power curve criteria, 2015 semiannual reporting periods.
Statistical Test Intrawell Prediction Limit
Number of Downgradient Monitoring Wells 7(a) Minimum Background Sample Size (n) 10 Estimated Number of Detected Parameters 17 Re-Sample Strategy 1 of 2(b) Per-Evaluation SWFPR 0.05
(a) Each of the 8 sampled wells is considered "downgradient" at this facility; however, MW-8 does not have sufficient background to run prediction limits and is not considered when constructing the power curve.
(b) The facility's monitoring program currently does not have an approved re-sample strategy. However, SanitasTM software requires a minimum re-sample strategy of “1 of 2” when using Unified Guidance methods.
To gauge statistical power, current EPA guidance recommends the use of the EPA
Reference Power Curve (ERPC) to estimate the ability of any individual test to identify an
exceedance above background SSIs. Any single statistical test should have the ability to detect
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an exceedance 55% to 60% of the time at three standard deviations (3σ) above background, and
80% to 85% of the time at 4σ above background.
Input criteria used to construct the power curve for the 2015 statistical program are
included in Table 5.3. Figure 5.1 depicts the facility's power curve plotted against the ERPC. The
facility's power curve indicates that any single test will detect exceedances above background
approximately 40% of the time at 3σ and 87% of the time at 4σ. It is anticipated that the
detection rate at 3σ above background will improve following the next scheduled background
update.
Figure 5.1. Power curve for semiannual detection monitoring, 2015
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5.2 Statistical Results
Detected constituents during the first half 2015 sampling event were evaluated using the
SanitasTM software program. No statistical evaluations were conducted for results detected below
the practical quantitation limit (PQL), per §22.1203(h)(5) of Regulation No. 22. Results detected
below the PQL are flagged with a “J” in Appendix C, which includes the period of record data
from the monitoring program.
Distributional analyses including time-series plots, box-and-whiskers diagrams, and
outlier tests were applied to period of record data on currently detected parameters to identify
apparent trends or excursions from normal ranges. Results from these analyses are included in
Appendix D, and outliers identified in the current dataset are summarized in Section 5.2.1.
Background datasets used for statistical comparisons are summarized in Appendix E. Plots for
prediction limit tests and trend analyses are included in Appendix F.
5.2.1 Outlier Identification
For small data populations (generally containing less than 25 data values), Dixon's outlier
test is applied to period of record data to identify possible outliers. For larger populations
(at least 20 or more data values), the Rosner's test is applied. SanitasTM identified one outlier in
the first half 2015 dataset; manganese at MW-10R was statistically low compared to the period
of record dataset for this well-parameter pair.
5.2.2 Prediction Limits
Detected data for well-parameter combinations identified in Table 5.1 were tested using
intrawell prediction limits to determine if the first half 2015 data are representative of
background data. Statistical analyses are included in Appendix F and results indicated eight SSIs,
which are summarized in Table 5.4. All other analyzed well-parameter combinations were within
estimated prediction limits.
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Table 5.4. Summary of SSIs identified with prediction limits.
Parameter Well ID Upper Limit Observation
Sulfate MW-2 45.38 mg/L 98 mg/L
Alkalinity MW-3R 462.2 mg/L 470 mg/L
Calcium MW-3R 132 mg/L 170 mg/L
Dissolved Solids MW-3R 502.7 mg/L 580 mg/L
Magnesium MW-3R 32.8 mg/L 34 mg/L
Strontium MW-3R 0.4933 mg/L 0.51 mg/L
Sulfate MW-3R 79.56 mg/L 80 mg/L
Fluoride MW-10R 0.2978 mg/L 0.31 mg/L Note: Red type indicates a confirmed SSI.
Five of the SSIs shown in Table 5.4 are considered confirmed because they were
indicated as SSIs during one or more previous and consecutive sampling events. However, it is
uncertain at this time that these SSIs signify impact from landfilling activities. The current levels
of calcium, dissolved solids, strontium, and sulfate are generally comparable to those measured
historically at monitoring wells MW-7, MW-8, and MW-15 that are located more than 2,000 ft
from the active disposal area, as listed below:
• Calcium was detected at a level of 190 mg/L in MW-8 during May 2014 and at 140 mg/L in MW-15 during November 2010;
• Dissolved Solids was detected at a level of 520 mg/L in MW-7 in November 2010, 650 mg/L at MW-8 in September 2013, and 510 mg/L at MW-15 in May 2010;
• Strontium was detected at a level of 0.43 mg/L in MW-7 during November 2007, 0.74 mg/L in MW-8 during May 2014, and 0.48 mg/L in MW-15 during November 2010; and
• Sulfate was detected at a level of 76 mg/L in MW-8 during March 2013.
5.2.3 Mann-Kendall Test/Sen’s Estimate of Slope
The Mann-Kendall/Sen’s slope estimate trend analysis for temporal trends was applied to
well-parameter pairs where significant trends in background were identified (Table 5.2) and to
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all detected parameters at MW-8. Period of record data for each well-parameter combination
were analyzed and test plots are included in Appendix F. Results from the analysis did not
indicate any SSIs.
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6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS
The following recommendations and conclusions are based on a review of data for the
Landfill from the current monitoring period:
1. The direction of groundwater flow across the permitted footprint during the first
half 2015 monitoring period was generally to the south, which agrees with historical variations in the direction of flow across the site due to response to fluctuating water levels in the Mississippi River.
2. Exceedances of SDWSs for TDS, iron, and manganese; and the exceedance of the MCL for arsenic are consistent with the Landfill's historical data. These exceedances are also consistent with regional groundwater quality in the alluvial aquifer.
3. Five confirmed SSIs were indicated based on intrawell prediction intervals: calcium, strontium, sulfate and TDS at MW-3R; and for sulfate at MW-2. It is unclear at this time if these SSIs are the result of disposal activities because the elevated levels that triggered the SSIs are similar to measured levels at monitoring wells located more than 2,000 ft from the active disposal area.
4. The first half 2015 data and statistical analysis results are generally consistent with the facility's previous groundwater analytical results.
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Chris LussierPlum Point Services Co., LLC2739 SCR 623Osceola, AR 72370
Report Summary
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Accreditation is only applicable to the test methods specified on each scope of accreditation heldby ESC Lab Sciences.
This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval from ESC Lab Sciences.Where applicable, sampling conducted by ESC is performed per guidance providedin laboratory standard operating procedures: 060302, 060303, and 060304.
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
U = ND (Not Detected) RDL = Reported Detection Limit = LOQ = PQL = EQL = TRRP MQL MDL = Minimum Detection Limit = LOD = TRRP SDL Note: The reported analytical results relate only to the sample submitted. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval from ESC. . Reported: 05/11/15 15:29 Printed: 05/11/15 15:29
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Attachment AList of Analytes with QC Qualifiers
Sample Work Sample Run Number Group Type Analyte ID Qualifier ________________ ___________ _______ ________________________________________ __________ __________
V (ESC) - Additional QC Info: The sample concentration is too high toevaluate accurate spike recoveries.
Qualifier Report Information
ESC utilizes sample and result qualifiers as set forth by the EPA Contract Laboratory Program andas required by most certifying bodies including NELAC. In addition to the EPA qualifiers adoptedby ESC, we have implemented ESC qualifiers to provide more information pertaining to our analyticalresults. Each qualifier is designated in the qualifier explanation as either EPA or ESC.Data qualifiers are intended to provide the ESC client with more detailed information concerningthe potential bias of reported data. Because of the wide range of constituents and variety ofmatrices incorporated by most EPA methods,it is common for some compounds to fall outside ofestablished ranges. These exceptions are evaluated and all reported data is valid and useable"unless qualified as 'R' (Rejected)."
DefinitionsAccuracy - The relationship of the observed value of a known sample to the
true value of a known sample. Represented by percent recovery andrelevant to samples such as: control samples, matrix spike recoveries,surrogate recoveries, etc.
Precision - The agreement between a set of samples or between duplicate samples.Relates to how close together the results are and is represented byRelative Percent Differrence.
Surrogate - Organic compounds that are similar in chemical composition, extraction,and chromotography to analytes of interest. The surrogates are used todetermine the probable response of the group of analytes that are chem-ically related to the surrogate compound. Surrogates are added to thesample and carried through all stages of preparation and analyses.
TIC - Tentatively Identified Compound: Compounds detected in samples that arenot target compounds, internal standards, system monitoring compounds,or surrogates.
* Performance of this Analyte is outside of established criteria.For additional information, please see Attachment A 'List of Analytes with QC Qualifiers.'
Laboratory Control Sample DuplicateAnalyte Units Result Ref %Rec Limit RPD Limit Batch
Mercury mg/l 0.00293 0.00337 98.0 80-120 14.0 20 WG786495 * Performance of this Analyte is outside of established criteria.For additional information, please see Attachment A 'List of Analytes with QC Qualifiers.'
* Performance of this Analyte is outside of established criteria.For additional information, please see Attachment A 'List of Analytes with QC Qualifiers.'
* Performance of this Analyte is outside of established criteria.For additional information, please see Attachment A 'List of Analytes with QC Qualifiers.'
* * Calculations are performed prior to rounding of reported values.* Performance of this Analyte is outside of established criteria.For additional information, please see Attachment A 'List of Analytes with QC Qualifiers.'
Est. 1970Plum Point Services Co., LLC Chris Lussier 2739 SCR 623 Quality Assurance Report
Level IIOsceola, AR 72370 May 11, 2015
L762513
The data package includes a summary of the analytic results of the qualitycontrol samples required by the SW-846 or CWA methods. The quality controlsamples include a method blank, a laboratory control sample, and the matrixspike/matrix spike duplicate analysis. If a target parameter is outsidethe method limits, every sample that is effected is flagged with theappropriate qualifier in Appendix B of the analytic report.
Method Blank - an aliquot of reagent water carried through theentire analytic process. The method blank results indicate ifany possible contamination exposure during the sample handling,digestion or extraction process, and analysis. Concentrations oftarget analytes above the reporting limit in the method blank arequalified with the "B" qualifier.
Laboratory Control Sample - is a sample of known concentrationthat is carried through the digestion/extraction and analysisprocess. The percent recovery, expressed as a percentage of thetheoretical concentration, has statistical control limitsindicating that the analytic process is "in control". If atarget analyte is outside the control limits for the laboratorycontrol sample or any other control sample, the parameter isflagged with a "J4" qualifier for all effected samples.
Matrix Spike and Matrix Spike Duplicate - is two aliquots of anenvironmental sample that is spiked with known concentrations oftarget analytes. The percent recovery of the target analytesalso has statistical control limits. If any recoveries that areoutside the method control limits, the sample that was selectedfor matrix spike/matrix spike duplicate analysis is flagged witheither a "J5" or a "J6". The relative percent difference (%RPD)between the matrix spike and the matrix spike duplicaterecoveries is all calculated. If the RPD is above the methodlimit, the effected samples are flagged with a "J3" qualifier.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Chlo
ride
(mg/
l)
Fluo
ride
(mg/
l)
Sulfa
te (m
g/l)
Alka
linity
(mg/
l)
Diss
olve
d So
lids
(mg/
l)
Mer
cury
(mg/
l)
Arse
nic
(mg/
l)
Bariu
m (m
g/l)
Bery
llium
(mg/
l)
Boro
n (m
g/l)
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Chlo
ride
(mg/
l)
Fluo
ride
(mg/
l)
Sulfa
te (m
g/l)
Alka
linity
(mg/
l)
Diss
olve
d So
lids
(mg/
l)
Mer
cury
(mg/
l)
Arse
nic
(mg/
l)
Bariu
m (m
g/l)
Bery
llium
(mg/
l)
Boro
n (m
g/l)
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
6/7/2011 9.5(R) 0.27(R) 70(R) 390(R) 520(R) n/a 0.013(R) 0.6(R) <0.001(R) 0.065(JR)Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Chlo
ride
(mg/
l)
Fluo
ride
(mg/
l)
Sulfa
te (m
g/l)
Alka
linity
(mg/
l)
Diss
olve
d So
lids
(mg/
l)
Mer
cury
(mg/
l)
Arse
nic
(mg/
l)
Bariu
m (m
g/l)
Bery
llium
(mg/
l)
Boro
n (m
g/l)
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Chlo
ride
(mg/
l)
Fluo
ride
(mg/
l)
Sulfa
te (m
g/l)
Alka
linity
(mg/
l)
Diss
olve
d So
lids
(mg/
l)
Mer
cury
(mg/
l)
Arse
nic
(mg/
l)
Bariu
m (m
g/l)
Bery
llium
(mg/
l)
Boro
n (m
g/l)
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Chlo
ride
(mg/
l)
Fluo
ride
(mg/
l)
Sulfa
te (m
g/l)
Alka
linity
(mg/
l)
Diss
olve
d So
lids
(mg/
l)
Mer
cury
(mg/
l)
Arse
nic
(mg/
l)
Bariu
m (m
g/l)
Bery
llium
(mg/
l)
Boro
n (m
g/l)
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Chlo
ride
(mg/
l)
Fluo
ride
(mg/
l)
Sulfa
te (m
g/l)
Alka
linity
(mg/
l)
Diss
olve
d So
lids
(mg/
l)
Mer
cury
(mg/
l)
Arse
nic
(mg/
l)
Bariu
m (m
g/l)
Bery
llium
(mg/
l)
Boro
n (m
g/l)
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Chlo
ride
(mg/
l)
Fluo
ride
(mg/
l)
Sulfa
te (m
g/l)
Alka
linity
(mg/
l)
Diss
olve
d So
lids
(mg/
l)
Mer
cury
(mg/
l)
Arse
nic
(mg/
l)
Bariu
m (m
g/l)
Bery
llium
(mg/
l)
Boro
n (m
g/l)
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
<0.001(J) 12 0.025 0.0046 0.075 0.86 0.0052 <1(J) 0.041 0.12Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
1 0.0071 <0.001 6.3 0.52 <0.01 6.7 n/a 1 n/aNotes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
1.8 0.0024 <0.001 4.1 0.24 0.0037(J) 6.8 595 9 17.4Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
TOC
[Tot
al
Org
anic
Car
bon]
(m
g/l)
n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a0.841.5
0.860.98n/an/an/an/an/a
n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
MW-3R 5/19/2014(cont.) 11/4/2014
4/29/2015MW-4R d
11/19/20073/11/20085/13/20089/24/2008
11/20/20083/24/20095/20/20098/13/2009
5/5/201011/5/2010
6/7/201112/14/2011
MW-4R2 d11/19/2007
3/11/20085/13/20089/24/2008
11/20/20083/24/20095/20/20098/13/2009
5/5/201011/5/2010
6/7/2011
TOC
[Tot
al
Org
anic
Car
bon]
(m
g/l)
n/an/an/a
n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
1.1(R)1.2(R)
n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
1.1(R)Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
MW-10R 9/10/2013(cont.) 5/20/2014
11/6/20144/30/2015
MW-11R d11/19/2007
3/11/20085/14/20089/25/2008
11/21/20083/24/20095/20/20098/12/2009
5/5/201011/4/2010
MW-13 d3/12/20085/14/20089/25/2008
11/21/20083/25/2009
MW-13R d5/20/20098/12/2009
5/6/201011/4/2010
6/6/201112/13/2011
TOC
[Tot
al
Org
anic
Car
bon]
(m
g/l)
n/an/an/an/a
n/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
n/an/an/an/an/a
n/an/an/an/a1.41.4
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
Plum Point Energy Station Historical Database Permit No. 0303-S3N
Notes:R-flagged data are rejected and not used in statistical analysis.J-flagged data indicate detections below the laboratory PQL.B-flagged data indicate that parameter was detected above the PQL in one or more quality control samples.
APPENDIX D Distributional Plots
Time Series Plots
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Constituent: Alkalinity Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Arsenic Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Barium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Calcium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Chloride Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Dissolved Solids Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Fluoride Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Iron Analysis Run 7/2/2015 7:15 AM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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Constituent: Magnesium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
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2.4
3.2
4
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
MW-1
MW-2
MW-3R
MW-4R2
MW-6
MW-8
MW-10R
MW-13R
Time Series
Constituent: Manganese Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
0
0.004
0.008
0.012
0.016
0.02
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
MW-1
MW-2
MW-3R
MW-4R2
MW-6
MW-8
MW-10R
MW-13R
Time Series
Constituent: Nickel Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
0
0.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
MW-1
MW-2
MW-3R
MW-4R2
MW-6
MW-8
MW-10R
MW-13R
Time Series
Constituent: Potassium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
0
0.012
0.024
0.036
0.048
0.06
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
MW-1
MW-2
MW-3R
MW-4R2
MW-6
MW-8
MW-10R
MW-13R
Time Series
Constituent: Selenium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
0
6
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24
30
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
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MW-2
MW-3R
MW-4R2
MW-6
MW-8
MW-10R
MW-13R
Time Series
Constituent: Sodium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
0
0.16
0.32
0.48
0.64
0.8
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
MW-1
MW-2
MW-3R
MW-4R2
MW-6
MW-8
MW-10R
MW-13R
Time Series
Constituent: Strontium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
0
20
40
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11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
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MW-2
MW-3R
MW-4R2
MW-6
MW-8
MW-10R
MW-13R
Time Series
Constituent: Sulfate Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:05 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Box and Whiskers Plots
0
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Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Alkalinity Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
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MW-2
n=17
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MW-3R
n=18
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MW-4R2
n=11
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MW-6
n=18
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MW-8
n=7
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MW-10R
n=17
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MW-13R
n=13
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0
0.006
0.012
0.018
0.024
0.03
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Arsenic Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19 21%nds
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MW-2
n=17 17%nds
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MW-3R
n=18 44%nds
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MW-4R2
n=11 27%nds
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MW-6
n=18 33%nds
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MW-8
n=7 14%nds
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MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
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MW-13R
n=13 30%nds
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0
0.08
0.16
0.24
0.32
0.4
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Barium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
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MW-2
n=17
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MW-3R
n=18
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MW-4R2
n=11
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MW-6
n=18
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MW-8
n=7
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MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
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MW-13R
n=13
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Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Calcium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______+
MW-3R
n=18
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MW-4R2
n=11
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MW-6
n=18
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MW-8
n=7
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MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
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MW-13R
n=13
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0
6
12
18
24
30
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Chloride Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______+
MW-3R
n=18
______+
MW-4R2
n=11
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MW-6
n=18 5%nds
______+
MW-8
n=7
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MW-10R
n=17
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MW-13R
n=13
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+
0
140
280
420
560
700
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Dissolved Solids Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______+
MW-3R
n=18
______+
MW-4R2
n=11
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MW-6
n=18
______+
MW-8
n=7
______
+
MW-10R
n=17
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MW-13R
n=13
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0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Fluoride Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17 11%nds
______+
MW-3R
n=18 5%nds
______+
MW-4R2
n=11
______+
MW-6
n=18 11%nds
______+
MW-8
n=7
______+
MW-10R
n=17
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MW-13R
n=13 23%nds
______+
0
4
8
12
16
20
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Iron Analysis Run 7/2/2015 7:17 AM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19 15%nds
______+
MW-2
n=17 41%nds
______+MW
-3R
n=18 38%nds
______+
MW-4R2
n=11 27%nds
______+
MW-6
n=18 44%nds
______+MW
-8n=7 42%
nds
______+MW
-10R
n=17 5%nds
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MW-13R
n=13 46%nds
______+
0
8
16
24
32
40
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Magnesium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______+
MW-3R
n=18
______+
MW-4R2
n=11
______+
MW-6
n=18
______+
MW-8
n=7
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MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
______+
MW-13R
n=13
______+
0
0.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Manganese Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17 23%nds
______+MW
-3R
n=18
______
+
MW-4R2
n=11
______
+
MW-6
n=18 55%nds
______+MW
-8n=7
______+
MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
______+
MW-13R
n=13 15%nds
______+
0
0.004
0.008
0.012
0.016
0.02
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Nickel Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19 52%nds
______
+
MW-2
n=17 58%nds
______
+
MW-3R
n=18 50%nds
______
+
MW-4R2
n=11 54%nds
______+
MW-6
n=18 50%nds
______+
MW-8
n=7 14%nds
______
+
MW-10R
n=17 64%nds
______
+
MW-13R
n=13 38%nds
______+
0
0.8
1.6
2.4
3.2
4
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Potassium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______+
MW-3R
n=18 11%nds
______+
MW-4R2
n=11
______
+
MW-6
n=18 11%nds
______+
MW-8
n=7
______+
MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
______+
MW-13R
n=13
______+
0
0.012
0.024
0.036
0.048
0.06
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Selenium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19 26%nds
______
+
MW-2
n=17 23%nds
______
+
MW-3R
n=18 44%nds
______+
MW-4R2
n=11 36%nds
______+
MW-6
n=18 61%nds
______+
MW-8
n=7 14%nds
______+
MW-10R
n=17 88%nds
______
+
MW-13R
n=13 46%nds
______+
0
6
12
18
24
30
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Sodium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______+
MW-3R
n=18
______+
MW-4R2
n=11
______+
MW-6
n=18
______+
MW-8
n=7
______+
MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
______+
MW-13R
n=13
______+
0
0.16
0.32
0.48
0.64
0.8
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Strontium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______
+
MW-3R
n=18
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MW-4R2
n=11
______+
MW-6
n=18
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MW-8
n=7
______+
MW-10R
n=17 5%nds
______+
MW-13R
n=13
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0
20
40
60
80
100
Box & Whiskers Plot
Constituent: Sulfate Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:06 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
MW-1
n=19
______+
MW-2
n=17
______
+
MW-3R
n=18
______+
MW-4R2
n=11
______+
MW-6
n=18
______+
MW-8
n=7
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MW-10R
n=17
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MW-13R
n=13
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Outliers
0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
Dixon's Outlier TestMW-10R
Constituent: Manganese Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:08 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
ln = 17
Statistical outliers aredrawn as solid.Testing for 3 low outliers.Mean = 1.094.Std. Dev. = 0.453.0.47: c = 0.5699tabl = 0.49.Alpha = 0.05.
Normality test used:Shapiro Wilk@alpha = 0.1Calculated = 0.9099Critical = 0.895 The distribution, afterremoval of outliers, wasfound to be normally dis-tributed.
APPENDIX F Statistical Evaluation Results
E-1
BACKGROUND DATA
Outliers and Rejected Data in Background The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Unified Guidance (the Guidance)
recommends that background be screened for potential outliers. However, it also advises that
outliers not be removed unless a source of error or reason for the discrepancy can be identified.
As advised in the Guidance, select removal of extreme outliers without knowledge of error may
be warranted to improve environmental protection, but removal of all outliers can mask real and
legitimate changes in background. Currently, there are no outliers excluded from background.
Data that are marked in the database as rejected (R) are identified in Table E1. These data
were excluded because evidence indicates that analytical data may not be representative of
groundwater quality, per Reg.22.1103(a).
Table E1. Data marked as rejected (flagged with an R) in the historical database.
Well ID Date Parameters Reason for Exclusion MW-2 11/19/2007 All data Recorded turbidity was 46 NTUs
MW-3R 11/19/2007 All data Recorded turbidity was 37 NTUs
MW-4R 11/20/2008 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
MW-4R 3/24/2009 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
MW-4R 5/20/2009 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
MW-4R 8/13/2009 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
MW-4R 5/5/2010 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
MW-4R 11/5/2010 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
MW-4R 6/7/2011 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
E-2
Table E1. Data marked as rejected (flagged with an R) in the historical database (continued).
Well ID Date Parameters Reason for Exclusion
MW-4R 12/14/2011 All data Well was damaged by construction equipment in September 2008. Data collected after damage to the well is suspect.
MW-6 11/20/2007 All data Recorded turbidity was 27 NTUs MW-8 3/11/2008 All data Recorded turbidity was 239 NTUs MW-8 5/14/2008 All data Recorded turbidity was 476 NTUs MW-8 9/24/2008 All data Recorded turbidity was 1,000 NTUs MW-8 11/21/2008 All data Recorded turbidity was 1,000 NTUs MW-8 3/25/2009 All data Recorded turbidity was 13.89 NTUs MW-8 5/20/2009 All data Recorded turbidity was 48.11 NTUs MW-8 8/12/2009 All data Recorded turbidity was 279 NTUs MW-8 5/6/2010 All data Recorded turbidity was 44.99 NTUs MW-8 11/5/2010 All data Recorded turbidity was 34.4 NTUs MW-8 6/1/2011 All data Recorded turbidity was 30 NTUs
MW-10R 6/7/2011 All data Recorded turbidity was 70 NTUs MW-10R 12/13/2011 All data Recorded turbidity was 30 NTUs
Background Data Evaluation and Update EPA guidance recommends updating baseline parameters (background data) to include
more recent observations because some long-term fluctuation in background levels may be
possible even though a given well has not been impacted by the Landfill.
Background populations are updated when at least four compliance data values have been
collected. Prior to updating, existing background and compliance populations for each
well˗˗parameter pair were tested with the intrawell Mann-Whitney (Wilcoxon Rank Sum) test,
which evaluates whether the mean of the existing background population is statistically different
than the mean of the compliance data. When comparing four compliance data values to
background data, the background data are updated if the test finds no significant difference at the
95% confidence level (α = 0.05). For compliance populations of five or more data values, the
background data are updated if the test finds no significant difference at the 99% confidence
level (α = 0.01).
Updated background populations are tested for trends and outliers. Outliers were
screened using Dixon's or Rosner's outlier tests. Although extreme outliers exist in background
for some well-parameter pairs, none are excluded from statistical analysis at this time because of
E-3
the small number of data currently available for background comparisons. Outliers will be re-
evaluated each time background is updated. The Sen's Slope/Mann Kendall trend analyses was
run on updated background populations to determine the presence of statistically significant
increasing or decreasing trends. The presence of linear trends in background data determines
which type of test to use in detection monitoring.
Background for MW-1, MW-2, MW-3R, MW-6, MW-10R, and MW-13R was updated,
where possible, to include data through May 2014 except where noted below. Background for
monitoring well MW-4R2 includes data through November 2014. As of the first half of 2015
monitoring period, monitoring well MW-8 does not contain the EPA recommended minimum
background size to perform prediction limit testing and data from this well are evaluated using a
formal trend test.
Background for the following well-parameter pairs includes historical data through
December 2011:
• pH and sulfate at MW-2.
• Calcium, magnesium, strontium, sulfate, TDS and pH at MW-3.
APPENDIX E Background Data Used for Statistics
Prediction Limits
0
0.08
0.16
0.24
0.32
0.4
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/6/12 11/1/13 4/29/15
MW-1 background
MW-1 compliance
Limit = 0.3841
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Fluoride Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:19 PM
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Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Background Data Summary: Mean=0.2924, Std. Dev.=0.0393, n=17. Seasonality was not detected with 95% confidence. Normality test: Shapiro Wilk @alpha = 0.01, calculated = 0.9311, critical = 0.851. Kappa = 2.336 (c=16, w=8, 1 of 2, event alpha = 0.1). Report alpha = 0.0008228.
Within Limit
0
0.004
0.008
0.012
0.016
0.02
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MW-1 background
MW-1 compliance
Limit = 0.011
Prediction LimitIntrawell Non-parametric
Constituent: Nickel Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:19 PM
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Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
Non-parametric test used in lieu of parametric prediction limit because censored data exceeded 50%. Limit is highest of 17 background values. 58.82% NDs. Well-constituent pair annual alpha = 0.005984 (1 of 2). Seasonality was not detected with 95% confidence.
Within Limit
0
4
8
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20
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MW-1 background
MW-1 compliance
Limit = 18
Prediction LimitIntrawell Non-parametric
Constituent: Sodium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:19 PM
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Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Non-parametric test used in lieu of parametric prediction limit because the Shapiro Wilk normality test showed the data to be non-normal at the 0.01 alpha level. Limit is highest of 17 background values. Well-constituent pair annual alpha = 0.005984 (1 of 2). Seasonality was not detected with 95% confidence.
Within Limit
0
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500
3/11/08 8/14/09 1/17/11 6/21/12 11/24/13 4/30/15
MW-2 background
MW-2 compliance
Limit = 436.9
Limit = 219.1
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Alkalinity Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:21 PM
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mg/
l
Background Data Summary: Mean=328, Std. Dev.=45.07, n=15. Seasonality was not detected with 95% confidence. Normality test: Shapiro Wilk @alpha = 0.01, calculated = 0.8474, critical = 0.835. Kappa = 2.417 (c=16, w=8, 1 of 2, event alpha = 0.1). Report alpha = 0.0008228.
Within Limits
0
0.044
0.088
0.132
0.176
0.22
3/11/08 8/14/09 1/17/11 6/21/12 11/24/13 4/30/15
MW-2 background
MW-2 compliance
Limit = 0.2105
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Barium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:21 PM
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Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Background Data Summary: Mean=0.1753, Std. Dev.=0.01457, n=15. Seasonality was not detected with 95% confidence. Normality test: Shapiro Wilk @alpha = 0.01, calculated = 0.9023, critical = 0.835. Kappa = 2.417 (c=16, w=8, 1 of 2, event alpha = 0.1). Report alpha = 0.0008228.
Within Limit
0
28
56
84
112
140
3/11/08 8/14/09 1/17/11 6/21/12 11/24/13 4/30/15
MW-2 background
MW-2 compliance
Limit = 131.3
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Calcium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:50 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
Constituent: Nickel Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:32 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Hollow symbols indicate censored values.
Non-parametric test used in lieu of parametric prediction limit because censored data exceeded 50%. Limit is highest of 16 background values. 56.25% NDs. Well-constituent pair annual alpha = 0.006536 (1 of 2).
Within Limit
0
0.012
0.024
0.036
0.048
0.06
3/11/08 8/14/09 1/17/11 6/21/12 11/24/13 4/29/15
MW-3R background
MW-3R compliance
Limit = 0.05169
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Selenium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:32 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
Constituent: Sodium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:32 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Non-parametric test used in lieu of parametric prediction limit because the Shapiro Wilk normality test showed the data to be non-normal at the 0.01 alpha level. Limit is highest of 16 background values. Well-constituent pair annual alpha = 0.006536 (1 of 2).
Within Limit
0
0.12
0.24
0.36
0.48
0.6
3/11/08 8/14/09 1/17/11 6/21/12 11/24/13 4/29/15
MW-3R background
MW-3R compliance
Limit = 0.4933
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Strontium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:59 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
Constituent: Sodium Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:39 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Non-parametric test used in lieu of parametric prediction limit because the Shapiro Wilk normality test showed the data to be non-normal at the 0.01 alpha level. Limit is highest of 16 background values. Well-constituent pair annual alpha = 0.006536 (1 of 2).
Within Limit
0
4
8
12
16
20
3/11/08 8/14/09 1/17/11 6/21/12 11/24/13 4/30/15
MW-6 background
MW-6 compliance
Limit = 14.94
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Sulfate Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:39 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
Constituent: Alkalinity Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:40 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG
mg/
l
Non-parametric test used in lieu of parametric prediction limit because the Shapiro Wilk normality test showed the data to be non-normal at the 0.01 alpha level. Limits are highest and lowest of 15 background values. Well-constituent pair annual alpha = 0.0153 (1 of 2).
Within Limits
0
0.004
0.008
0.012
0.016
0.02
11/19/07 5/15/09 11/10/10 5/7/12 11/2/13 4/30/15
MW-10R background
MW-10R compliance
Limit = 0.01419
Prediction LimitIntrawell Parametric
Constituent: Arsenic Analysis Run 6/13/2015 9:40 PM
Plum Point Energy Station Client: NAES Corporation Data: Plum Point Energy Station
Sanitas™ v.9.5.16 For the statistical analyses of ground water by FTN Associates only. UG