I \ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGIONS 77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60604-3590 EPA Region 5 Records Ctr. 257086 REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF SR-6J May 14, 1998 Ms. Dorothy Alke Bloomington Project CBS Corporation 11 Stanwix Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 RE: Comparison of Soil Split Sample Analytical Results at Neal's Landfill Dear Ms. Alke: Enclosed for your review is the Tetra Tech report on the analytical results from the split samples taken during the boring program at Neal's Landfill. The split sample results are consistent with the analysis by your consultant, PSARA. Based upon the comparison of the sample results, reconciliation of the laboratory analysis is not required. If you have any questions on this report, feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, ' - «^ i x^C Thomas Alcamo Chemical Engineer Enclosure cc: Distribution List Recycled/Recyclable • Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 50% Recycled Paper (20% Posteonsumer)
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I \ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYREGIONS
77 WEST JACKSON BOULEVARDCHICAGO, IL 60604-3590
EPA Region 5 Records Ctr.
257086
REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF
SR-6J
May 14, 1998
Ms. Dorothy AlkeBloomington ProjectCBS Corporation11 Stanwix StreetPittsburgh, PA 15222
RE: Comparison of Soil Split Sample Analytical Results at Neal's Landfill
Dear Ms. Alke:
Enclosed for your review is the Tetra Tech report on the analytical results from the split samplestaken during the boring program at Neal's Landfill. The split sample results are consistent withthe analysis by your consultant, PSARA. Based upon the comparison of the sample results,reconciliation of the laboratory analysis is not required. If you have any questions on this report,feel free to contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely, ' -
«^ i x^C
Thomas AlcamoChemical Engineer
Enclosure
cc: Distribution List
Recycled/Recyclable • Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 50% Recycled Paper (20% Posteonsumer)
Tetra Tech EM Inc.200 E. Randolph Drive, Suite 4700 + Chicago, IL 60601 * (312) 856-8700 * FAX (312) 938-01 18
May 13, 1998
Mr. Torn AlcamoWork Assignment Manager (SR-6J)Remedial Response Unit No. 1U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 577 West Jackson BoulevardChicago, IL 60604
Subject: Comparison of Soil Split Sample Analytical ResultsNeal's Landfill Site, Bloomington, IndianaContract No. 68-W7-0003, Work Assignment No. 020-RSBD-0539
Dear Mr. Alcamo:
In accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved work plan for the above-referenced work assignment, Tetra Tech EM Inc. (Tetra Tech) conducted field oversight of remedialinvestigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) activities and obtained 10 soil split samples and one duplicate soilsplit sample from PSARA Technologies, Inc. (PSARA), during drilling and sampling of soil boringsCBS-SB1 through CBS-SB13. PSARA completed these borings at the Neal's Landfill site for ColumbiaBroadcasting System (CBS), the responsible party for the site. The sampling activities took place onMarch 30 and 31,1998.
Tetra Tech obtained soil split samples from borings CBS-SB 1 at 5 to 8 feet below ground surface (bgs),CBS-SB2 at 10 to 13 feet bgs, CBS-SB3 at 3 to 6 feet bgs, CBS-PZ5 at 10 to 12.5 feet bgs, CBS-SB6 at5 to 8.5 feet bgs, CBS-SB8 at 2.2 to 3.5 feet bgs, CBS-SB9 at 8 to 11 feet bgs, CBS-SB 10 at 7 to9 feet bgs, CBS-PZ12 at 15 to 16 feet bgs, and CBS-SB 13 at 15 to 16 feet bgs. The duplicate soil splitsample was obtained from boring CBS-SB 13. The soil samples consisted primarily of waste and clay fillsimilar to that encountered during Tetra Tech's RI/FS field activities under Work AssignmentNo. 022-RICO-0539.
Tetra Tech's soil split samples were analyzed by DataChem Laboratories for polychlorinated biphenyls(PCB) using EPA SW-846 Method 8082. PSARA's soil samples were analyzed by HeritageLaboratories. Analytical data indicate that PCBs were detected in six of the split samples, including theduplicate split sample, obtained by Tetra Tech. These data and the corresponding analytical dataobtained by PSARA are presented in Table 1. Analytical laboratory data sheets for Tetra Tech's soilsplit samples are enclosed.
As shown in Table 1, the analytical data sets for PSARA's soil samples and Tetra Tech's soil splitsamples are within one order of magnitude. This degree of data variability is to be expected given theheterogeneous nature of the intermixed zones of waste and clay fill sampled during drilling. Althoughsamples were thoroughly composited in the field before split sample collection, the possibility exists thatareas of high and low contamination were present within the sample volume collected for analysis.
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TABLE 1
COMPARISON OF SOIL SPLIT SAMPLE ANALYTICAL RESULTSNEAL'S LANDFILL SITE
Boring No.
CBS-SB 1
CBS-SB2
CBS-SB3
CBS-PZ5b
CBS-SB6
CBS-SB8
CBS-SB9
CBS-SB 10
CBS-PZ12b
CBS-SB 13
Date SampleCollected
03/30/98
03/30/98
03/30/98
03/31/98
03/30/98
03/31/98
03/31/98
03/31/98
03/30/98
03/31/98
Sampling Depth(feet bgs)
5 - 8
10-13
3-6
10-12.5
5-8.5
5-8 .5D
2.2 - 3.5
8-11
7 - 9
15- 16
15-16D
15-16
PCB Concentration(ppm)
PSARAa
88
43
1,000
2,600
0.3
8.8
3.8
3.7
5.9
380
360
370
Tetra Tech
156
ND
111
577
ND
NC
ND
ND
ND
226
NC
514(516)
Notes:
DNCNDppmSB(516)
= Duplicate sample collected by PSARA at depth indicated= Not collected= Not detected at practical quantitation limit of 6.7 ppm= Part per million= Soil boring= Analytical result for duplicate soil split sample from 15 to 16 feet bgs obtained
by Tetra Tech from PSARA
Preliminary analytical results provided to Tetra Tech by CBS.Boring location where piezometer was installed
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A similar degree of data variability was observed for soil samples, duplicate samples, and reanalyzedsamples collected by Tetra Tech during drilling of 77 borings at the site from March 23 through 28,1998. These activities were performed as part of the RI/FS drilling and sampling conducted by TetraTech for EPA. Based on RI/FS sample analytical data, PSARA's and Tetra Tech's soil split sampleanalytical data are in reasonable agreement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please call me at (312) 856-8757.
General Set Information: There are eleven field samples in this lot. The samples were analyzedfor Aroclors 1016, 1221, 1232, 1242, 1248, 1254 and 1260.
Method Summary: A representative 3 g (±0.1 g) portion of soil is extracted into 10 mL of 1:1hexane/acetone using an ultrasonic extraction apparatus. A portion of the extract is diluted100 X for analysis. Analysis is by electron capture gas chromatography, with the followingconditions:
Injection ports: Split/splitless in split less mode, temperature250 °C
Primary column: DB-608, 30 m x 0.53 mm, with 0.84 urn film,head pressure 4 psi
Confirmation column: DB-1701, 30 m x 0.53 mm, with 1.0 jim film,head pressure 4 psi
Detectors: Electron capture, temperature 300 °C
Sample Preparation: AH samples were prepared in accordance with published procedures.
Holding Times: Holding time requirements were met for both sample preparation and analysis.
Dilutions: All field samples were pre-diluted 100 X prior to analysis. No sample required furtherdilution. • 003
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Meithod and Sample QC data:
Method Blank: No method analyte was detected in the method blank at levels above lowerreporting limits.
Surrogates: Surrogate recoveries were within established limits for all field samples, blanksand control samples.
Laboratory Control Sample: All recoveries were within established limits.
Matrix Spike and Matrix Spike Duplicate: Matrix Spike and Matrix Spike Duplicate sampleswere prepared from field sample CBS-SB3-36. Aroclor 1242 was present in theunspiked sample at a level far above the spike. In this case, the MS/MSD pair servemore nearly as matrix duplicate samples. It should be noted that there is considerabledisparity between the parent sample and the two spiked samples. This is attributed tonon-homogeneity of the sample matrix.
Instrument QC:
Initial Calibration Verification: All analyte recoveries were within established limits.
Continuing Calibration Verification: All analyte recoveries were within established limits.
Flagging Codes: None were used.
NC/CAR: No NC/CAR's were Issued.
Sample Calculation: Analyte concentrations of Aroclor 1016 and 1260 in sample extracts aredetermined from the average calibration factor of standards run before the samples. For otherAroclors, single-point comparison is used. Final concentration in mg/kg is determined from theequation
c = V V DF 1 mgw 1000 jig
where
Cs = Analyte concentration in sample (mg/kg)
CE = Analyte concentration in extract (ug/mL)
VE = Final volume of extract (mL)
DF = Dilution Factor
Ws = Initial weight of sample taken for preparation (kg) 004
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Miscellaneous Comments: Samples CBSSB12-1516 and CBSSB5-10123 are reported as havingsubstantial concentrations of ArocJor 1232. The patterns exhibited by these samples aresomewhat atypical of Aroclor 1232 in that the higher congeners are greatly suppressed. Inthe analyst's opinion, these samples represent either substantially weathered Aroclor 1232 ora somewhat more restricted PCB distillation cut than is usual for Aroclor 1232.
April 6, 1998
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CHEM Datapackage Table of Contents. t « • • • * T • • I (•
pertaining to this datapackage la divided Into the four categories listed below (see colored dividersheets for an Inventory list of each category). If an Item on the inventory Is not applicable, an "NA* is placed in thecorresponding «*•»* box. A Case Narrative immediately precedes this Table of Contents and contains pertinentInfbimatlon about this datapackage.
Analytical Forms YellowSample Tracking Documentation PinkAnalytical Documentation BlueRaw Data Green
Analytical FormsInventory Checklist
Case Narrative
Data Review and Approval Form
F] IRDMIS Reports
GC/MSTICs
[ [ Analytical or Environmental Report Form
j | Set Comments
{""I Applicable QC Sheets
Cover Form | KA. Matrix Spike/Matrix Spike Duplicate Sample (Form F)
The DCL QC Database maintains all numerical figures which are input from the pertinent datasource. These data have not been rounded to significant figures nor have they been moisture corrected.Reports generated from the system, however, list data which have been rounded to the number ofsignificant figures requested by the client or deemed appropriate for the method. This may createminor discrepancies between data which appear on the QC Summary Forms (Forms B-G) and those that wouldbe calculated from rounded analytical results. Additionally, if a moisture correction ic performed,differences will be observed between the QC data and the surrogate data reported on Form A (or otherreport forms) and corresponding data reported on QC Summary Forms. In these cases, the Form A willindicate the "Report Basis* as well as the moisture value used for making the correction.Report generation options :X
Eesult Symbol Definition*
ND - Not Detected above the MDL or IDL (LLD or MDC for radiochemistry ) .** - No result could be reported, see sample comments for details.
Qualifier Symbol Definitions
U - Not Detected above the HDL or IDL (LLD or MDC for radiochemistry).For radiochemistry the nuclide was not identified by the Canberra Ruclear HID program,activity values reported are calculated using the Canberra Nuclear NINACT program.
B - For organic analysis the qualifier indicates that this analyte was found in the method blank.For inorganic analysis the qualifier signifies the value is between the IDL and PQL.
J - The qualifier indicates that the value is between the MDL and the PQL. It is alsoused for indicating an estimated value for tentatively identified compounds in massspectrometry where a 1:1 response is assumed.
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FORM A (TYPE I)SINGLE METHOD ANALYSES
SAMPLE ANALYSIS DATA SHEET
Form RLIMS63A-V1.304079808283464
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Client Name. : TetraTechClient Ref Number . . . . : Hot ProvidedSampling Situ : Mot ApplicableRelease Nuabor : OAA-02203011