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IDA Industrial Estate
Cork Road
Waterford
PPI Groundwater Monitoring 2016
PPI Adhesive Products Limited Project Reference: 60518344
Issue 2 Final
17 January 2017
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Quality information
Prepared by Checked by Approved by
Edel O'Hannelly Principal Hydrogeologist
Kevin Forde Technical Director
Kevin Forde Technical Director
Revision History
Revision Revision date Details Authorized Name Position
0 07 January 2017 Original issue, draft Kevin Forde Technical Director
1 17 January 2017 Final issue Kevin Forde Technical Director
Distribution List
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Table 5 – Redox and Biodegradation Indicator Results (mg/L) 2016
Table 6 – TPH Results (µg/L) 2016
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1. Introduction
1.1 General Introduction
AECOM Ireland Limited (AECOM) is pleased to present this report to PPI Adhesive Products Limited
(PPI) detailing groundwater monitoring undertaken in September and November 2016 at the IDA
Industrial Estate, Cork Road Waterford. This report has been prepared in accordance with AECOM
proposal reference OPP-544131, dated 02 September 2016; and authorised by PPI under purchase
order number NM 016014.
The AECOM team for 2016 comprised the following:
• Project Director: Kevin Forde
• Project Manager: Edel O’Hannelly
• Field Scientist: Colin Fitzgerald
Laboratory analysis of samples was subcontracted to Exova Jones Environmental Ltd., Deeside, UK.
The laboratory certificates are attached in Appendix A.
1.2 Background
The PPI facility operates under the terms of an Integrated Pollution and Control (IPC) licence issued
by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (IPC licence P0093-01 issued in May 1997).
The site is required by the EPA to complete groundwater monitoring on an annual basis from selected
groundwater monitoring wells located on site and across the industrial estate. Annual monitoring is
focussed on the presence of chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater and parameters indicative of
natural attenuation processes. Up to 1991, trichloroethene (TCE) a chlorinated hydrocarbon and
volatile organic compound (VOC) was used in the production process on site. Since the mid-1990s
TCE and compounds related to its biodegradation, in addition to other VOCs, have been detected in
groundwater from beneath the site.
Annual monitoring completed in 2014 detected separate-phase fuel hydrocarbons in one monitoring
well. In June 2015, the EPA requested (EPA request for information RI003936) that groundwater from
wells on-site and off-site down-gradient wells, be sampled and analysed for fuel hydrocarbons. This
was completed in 2015 and sampling of groundwater from selected wells for fuel hydrocarbons has
also been included in the 2016 groundwater monitoring ground.
This report presents results for the annual groundwater monitoring undertaken in 2016.
1.3 Objectives
The primary objective was to comply with the site’s annual groundwater monitoring requirements
under P0093-01 and EPA request for information RI003936. Included in this was an assessment of
hydrogeological conditions beneath the site for 2016 and long term concentration trends for
chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater.
1.4 Scope of Work
The following tasks were completed to address the site’s groundwater monitoring requirements for
2016:
• Task 1 – fieldwork
• Task 2 – laboratory analysis
• Task 3 – data assessment and reporting
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2. Site Setting and History
2.1 Site Description
The site is located in the IDA Industrial Estate, Cork Road, Waterford, see Figure 1, and landuse in
the immediate vicinity of the site is industrial. The facility produces an extensive variety of technical
self-adhesive tapes for a wide range of applications in many sectors, including the electrical,
electronic, aerospace, photographic and audio/video areas.
The site is situated among other small industrial units, and consists of a number of small offices to the
front (south) of the building with the bulk of the building used for manufacturing. There is also a yard,
divided into the east and west yards, to the rear (north) of the site. The yards occupy approximately
25% of the site as a whole.
A map illustrating the locations of some of the neighbouring businesses within the IDA Industrial
Estate is presented in Figure 2.
2.2 Site Geology
Results of previous drilling works on-site confirm indications from published sources.
Overburden subsoils consist of made ground overlying natural orange/brown, firm to stiff, slightly
gravelly clay. Bedrock geology beneath the site has been mapped as rhyolithic volcanics and grey
and brown shale/slate of the Campile Formation, (Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI), (1995) Bedrock
Geology Map 1:100,000 Sheet 23). Intrusive site investigations have found weathered shale/slate
bedrock to be present from 6.0 m - 6.5 m below ground level (bgl) in the rear yard area, with depth to
weathered bedrock increasing slightly to the south (6.8 m bgl) and more substantially off-site to the
east (13.6 m bgl).
2.3 Hydrology
The nearest surface water features to the site are the Lisduggan Stream and St. John’s River.
The Lisduggan Stream lies about 500 m north-east of PPI and flows from north-west to south-east.
The stream flows into the St. John’s River approximately 2 km east of the site. Groundwater is not
expected to discharge into the Lisduggan Stream, as it is considered to be more of a shallow drainage
channel and bedrock groundwater is considered to be too deep (at >10 m below ground surface) to
be hydraulically connected to it.
The River Suir lies approximately 3 km north of the site and flows eastwards for approximately 12 km
before discharging into Waterford Harbour. St. John’s River flows into the River Suir in the centre of
Waterford, approximately 3.5 km north-east of the PPI site.
Neither the Lisduggan Stream, St. John’s River nor the River Suir are used for potable supply down-
gradient of the PPI site.
2.4 Hydrogeology
According to GSI online maps, the bedrock aquifer in the area is classified as a Regionally Important
Aquifer – fissured bedrock (Rf). Groundwater vulnerability in the industrial estate is assessed as
Moderate to High by the GSI.
Groundwater flow within the bedrock aquifer is complex due to local and regional topography, local
groundwater use, and the likely presence of fault zones and/or volcanic dykes. It is expected that
groundwater flow will be via fractures and fissures and the location of any main, laterally extensive
fractures would be expected to have a major control on flow direction.
According to the GSI website and AECOM’s knowledge of the area, there are groundwater abstraction
wells at four manufacturing facilities close to PPI and a former public water supply well, generally with Good to Excellent well yields recorded:
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• Honeywell International Technologies (550 m to the north-west, two wells currently abstracting
from depths greater than 30 m bgl and yields of 185 m3/d and 75 m
3/d)
• Hasbro (450 m to the west, drilled 1997, depth unknown, Excellent yield 602 m3/d)
• TEVA (former Kromberg & Schubert building) (240 m to the northwest, drilled 1968, 67.9 m deep, Good yield 141.7 m
3/d)
• Former Waterford Crystal site (770 m to the east-north-east, drilled 1968, 67.9 m deep, Excellent
yield 546 m3/d)
• Former Waterford Crystal site (825 m to the east north-east, drilled 1968, 94.2 m deep, Moderate
yield 65.5 m3/d)
• Former Waterford Corporation Public Water Supply (PWS) Well No. 3 (300 m to the east, drilled 1968, 61 m deep, Excellent yield 545 m
3/d)
The Waterford Corporation PWS is no longer in use and the wells at Waterford Crystal and TEVA are
also believed to be no longer in operation.
It should be noted that in Ireland there is no permitting system to govern well drilling or any
requirement to register wells. Therefore, publically available well records in Ireland are not complete;
wells used for domestic and other purposes are often not recorded by the owners or authorities.
2.5 Groundwater Monitoring Well Network
The site has installed a network of groundwater monitoring wells at locations within and outside of the
site boundary. The first well installed on site was the PPI well, which was drilled in 1997 and installed
as a deep bedrock aquifer monitoring well.
In 20101, 15 shallow monitoring wells (MW1 to MW15) were drilled and installed on site; these wells
are screened within overburden subsoils (see Figure 3). Four deeper on site monitoring wells,
screened within fractured bedrock (MW16, MW17, MW19 and MW20), were installed in 20122. PPI
also installed a sixth deep monitoring well (MW18) outside the site boundary to the east-north-east in
2012.
In addition to these wells, the site routinely monitors groundwater from selected bedrock aquifer
monitoring wells installed around (301, 404 and 501), and down-gradient (504 and 505) of, the former
Honeywell Process Solutions site. The former Honeywell site is located to the north of PPI, see Figure
2. The network of monitoring wells screened within the bedrock aquifer across the industrial estate is
illustrated in Figure 4.
2.6 Groundwater Monitoring and DQRA
Analysis of groundwater from beneath and down-gradient of the site has detected several chlorinated
hydrocarbons; some of the compounds detected are related to historic solvent use on-site (TCE and
related compounds). A detailed quantitative risk assessment (DQRA) of chlorinated hydrocarbons
detected in groundwater was completed in 2013 and submitted to the EPA3.
The DQRA concluded that there was a potential risk to down-gradient abstraction wells from
chlorinated hydrocarbons detected in groundwater from beneath the PPI site (TCE and related
compounds). It was also concluded that TCE is being biodegraded in situ, leading to declining
concentration trends, i.e. TCE is being naturally attenuated in groundwater. However, it was also
concluded that there are other VOCs detected in groundwater, which are not related to historic
practices on site, and which are also compromising the resource value of groundwater in bedrock
beneath the industrial estate. Annual groundwater monitoring was recommended to include monitored
natural attenuation (MNA) parameters indicative of redox state and biodegradation.
During annual groundwater monitoring conducted in 2014, a thin (0.155 m) floating layer of separate-
phase hydrocarbon was detected on groundwater in monitoring well MW20, a deep well in the
1 Source Audit and Soil Vapour Survey 2010, Issue 3 Final, 12 May 2011, reference: 49342246/CKRP0001
2 Further Site Investigation 2012, Issue 2 Final, 24 May 2012, reference: 46403011/CKRP0001
3 PPI Additional Site Investigation and QRA, Issue 2 Final, 24 June 2013, reference: 47092534/CKRP0001
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western yard screened within bedrock. Dissolved phase fuel hydrocarbon (as total petroleum
hydrocarbon, TPH) concentrations were detected in groundwater from adjacent wells.
In June 2015, the EPA requested (EPA request for information RI003936) that PPI undertake a desk
study into the source of TPH. They further requested that groundwater, from all PPI wells and down-
gradient wells, be sampled and analysed for TPH and potential risks posed by TPH contamination assessed in accordance with the EPA’s Guidance on the Management of Contaminated Land and
Groundwater at EPA Licensed Sites (2013). This was completed in 2015 and monitoring of
groundwater from selected wells for TPH was again included in the 2016 monitoring round.
3. FIELD METHOD AND OBSERVATIONS
Field work was completed on the 19 September 2016 and 22 November 2016.
3.1 Dip Round
A dip round of depth to groundwater and total well depth measurements was completed before any
wells were purged or sampled. To assist in assessing groundwater flow direction, all known monitoring
wells in this area of the industrial estate, in addition to on- and off-site wells scheduled for monitoring,
were included in the dip round if accessible, see Tables 1 and 2.
Depth measurements were taken using an interface probe which is capable of distinguishing between
water and non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs). Depending on the density of NAPL relative to water, it
can be detected as either a floating layer (if less dense, e.g. fuel hydrocarbons) or as a sinking layer
(if more dense, e.g. chlorinated solvents).
While 0.155 m of floating fuel hydrocarbon NAPL had been detected in well MW20 in August 2014, in
2016 no NAPL was detected, though a hydrocarbon sheen was noted on groundwater from MW20
when sampling.
Depth to groundwater measurements were converted to corresponding groundwater elevations
relative to Ordnance Datum (OD). Well and groundwater elevations are presented in Table 2.
Groundwater elevations in the shallow monitoring well network are illustrated in Figure 5, with
elevations in the deeper bedrock illustrated in Figure 6.
Several of the shallow monitoring wells were dry, and depths to groundwater in the remainder ranged
between 0.97 m and 3.65 m below ground level (bgl). The shallow wells monitor perched groundwater
and water level elevations can vary by over 1 m within a short distance. Therefore, it is difficult to draw
groundwater contours for shallow perched groundwater illustrating the direction of groundwater flow;
hence, no groundwater contours are illustrated in Figure 5.
Depth to groundwater measurements in the bedrock aquifer on-site in September 2016 ranged
between 10.28 m and 12.95 m bgl, these correspond to elevations between 15.29 m and
18.03 m OD. Depth to groundwater measurements were within previously reported ranges.
The PPI well consistently records the lowest groundwater elevation on site, see Figure 7. Changes in
groundwater elevation in the PPI well follow a similar pattern to corresponding changes in wells
MW16 and MW17; both of which are located close by (5 m to 17 m from the PPI well). Groundwater
elevations indicate that the groundwater level in the PPI well is consistently between 2 m and 3 m
lower than in well MW16 (located 5.2 m to the south-west) and MW17 (located 16.4 m to the
northeast), see Figure 8.
Across all the bedrock wells monitored, there appears to be a step-change in groundwater elevation
between the PPI on-site wells and off-site well TBH2 (with groundwater elevations generally between
17.1 m and 19.5 m OD), and the remainder of wells located to the north and east where groundwater
elevations are much lower than at the PPI site (with groundwater elevations generally between 10.0 m
and 12.5 m OD), see Figures 6 and 9.
Given the varying bedrock groundwater elevations in the wells to the south of this step-change (i.e.
due to the PPI well groundwater elevation issue), defining groundwater contours for the bedrock
aquifer beneath the PPI site itself is problematic.
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To the north and east of PPI, consistent groundwater contours can be drawn (Figure 6) and indicate
that groundwater flow is to the north, then veering to the north-east. The horizontal hydraulic gradient
is estimated at ~0.02 between wells MW18 and 505.
The detection of TCE and related compounds in groundwater to the north and north-east of the PPI
site can also be used as a tracer for the direction of groundwater flow and supports the hydraulic
evidence.
3.2 Groundwater Sampling
Monitoring wells were sampled using the dedicated sampling equipment (inertial-lift tubing) which had
been previously installed in the deep wells.
Where possible, three times the volume of the standing water in each well was purged prior to
sampling. Well MW20 purged dry after 13 L (>1 well volume) had been purged; the groundwater level
was allowed to recover and MW20 was sampled on recovery. Well MW20 has purged dry during
previous monitoring rounds.
Field staff wore single-use, disposable nitrile/latex gloves during sampling which were changed
between wells to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Samples were collected into laboratory
supplied sample containers, field filtered and preserved, where required. Samples were labelled in
the field and details recorded on a chain of custody form which accompanied the samples during
transit to the laboratory by overnight courier. On site and during transit, samples were stored in cool-
boxes chilled with frozen ice-packs.
As well 504 could not be located in September 2016, a return visit to site was required in November
2016 to sample this well. A sample from MW16 was also retaken in November 2016, as there were
some discrepancies in reported results for this well in September.
Well 301 could not be sampled on either occasion, as the well standpipe is blocked.
3.3 Water Quality Measurements
Toward the end of purging, field measurements of unstable water quality parameters were taken using
a calibrated water quality meter and, where possible, a flow-through cell to minimise contact with air.
Due to the small volume of water present in well MW20, it was not possible to take field water quality
measurements. Field measurements and observations are presented in Table 3. No water quality
measurements were recorded for well MW16 in November 2016.
pH
Groundwater pH was slightly below neutral, ranging from 6.06 (504) to 6.66 (505). pH values were
close to their long term averages. Typically, the pH range for groundwater in Ireland is 6.0 to 8.0.
Given that the bedrock is shale/slate and, therefore, low in carbonates, pH readings below 7.0 are to
be expected and are consistent with previous monitoring results at the site.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical conductivity readings in groundwater ranged from 369 µS/cm (501) to 548 µS/cm (504).
Most electrical conductivity readings were within previously reported ranges.
The reading for well MW17 (458 µS/cm) was slightly higher than the usual range for this well
(302 µS/cm to 394 µS/cm) but still within the overall range for wells in the monitoring round.
Temperature
Temperature readings were slightly above the normal range for Irish groundwater of 10ºC to 12ºC,
ranging between 11.9oC and 15.3
oC. However, groundwater temperature is typically above 12.5
oC for
these wells, so readings for 2016 were within normal ranges for the site.
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Dissolved Oxygen
Dissolved oxygen readings ranged between 1.18 mg/L (PPI well) and 6.16 mg/L (MW19) in 2016. All
readings were below the concentration of 10-11 mg/L expected for fully aerated groundwater.
Dissolved oxygen in groundwater from the PPI well is usually below 2.0 mg/L and below 4.0 mg/L in
groundwater from other wells. In groundwater from wells MW18, MW19 and 501, the long term
average dissolved oxygen concentration is above 5.0 mg/L.
Redox Potential
Redox potential readings were recorded as oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in the field and
adjusted to give Eh. Adjusted Eh readings ranged from 308 mV (MW17) to 366 (504) mV. Eh readings
indicate that groundwater varies between slightly reducing and slightly oxidising.
Both dissolved oxygen and redox potential are indicators of the reducing/oxidising state of
groundwater. Under reducing groundwater conditions TCE can be broken-down in the bedrock aquifer
through a process of reductive dechlorination. As TCE is broken-down cis-1,2-dichloroethene (cDCE)
is generated. cDCE, in turn, can be broken-down through a second reductive dechlorination step to
create vinyl chloride (VC, also called chloroethene).
3.4 Observations
A hydrocarbon sheen and odour were noted for groundwater from MW16 and MW20, both bedrock
wells are located close to the fill point for the diesel tank, see Figure 10.
Groundwater from all monitoring wells on site appeared cloudy and ranged in colour from yellow to
brown to grey. In the off-site monitoring wells, groundwater was generally cloudy and grey/brown in
colour.
4. LABORATORY ANALYSIS
4.1 Analytical Schedule
A sample inventory is presented in Table 1 detailing the monitoring wells sampled in 2016 and the
analyses scheduled. Groundwater from all of the bedrock aquifer monitoring wells sampled on-site
and off-site were scheduled for analysis of VOCs (including chlorinated hydrocarbons) and indicators
of MNA (redox and biodegradation indicators).
In addition, groundwater from selected wells on-site was analysed for TPH.
4.2 Assessment Criteria
Assessment of groundwater analytical data was completed by comparing results with published
guidelines and with criteria derived as part of the DQRA completed in 2013:
m OD - metres relative to Ordnance Datum, elevations for PPI wells are taken from AECOM/URS 2012 survey, elevations for other wells are taken from FCG surveys in 2009 and
2011 for the Environmental Protection Agency and Waterford City Council respectively.
Monitoring
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PPI Adhesive Products - Waterford
Monitoring
Point
DO
mg/LpH
Eh
mV
EC
µµµµS/cm
TempoC
3 x Well
Volume L
Purged
Volume LComments
MW16 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 40 40Cloudy, brown water, slight sheen and
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Notification of Deviating Samples
J E
Job
No.
Batch Depth J E Sample
No.Analysis Reason
Please note that only samples that are deviating are mentioned in this report. If no samples are listed it is because none were deviating.
Only analyses which are accredited are recorded as deviating if set criteria are not met.
Contact:
Sample ID
Client Name: AECOM
Reference:
Location:
No deviating sample report results for job 16/14797
Jones Environmental Laboratory
60518344
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SOILS
DEVIATING SAMPLES
SURROGATES
DILUTIONS
NOTE
It is assumed that you have taken representative samples on site and require analysis on a representative subsample. Stones will generally be
included unless we are requested to remove them.
ISO17025 (UKAS) accreditation applies to surface water and groundwater and one other matrix which is analysis specific, any other liquids are
outside our scope of accreditation.
As surface waters require different sample preparation to groundwaters the laboratory must be informed of the water type when submitting samples.
Where appropriate please make sure that our detection limits are suitable for your needs, if they are not, please notify us immediately.
Surrogate compounds are added during the preparation process to monitor recovery of analytes. However low recovery in soils is often due to peat,
clay or other organic rich matrices. For waters this can be due to oxidants, surfactants, organic rich sediments or remediation fluids. Acceptable
limits for most organic methods are 70 - 130% and for VOCs are 50 - 150%. When surrogate recoveries are outside the performance criteria but
the associated AQC passes this is assumed to be due to matrix effect. Results are not surrogate corrected.
A dilution suffix indicates a dilution has been performed and the reported result takes this into account. No further calculation is required.
If you have not already done so, please send us a purchase order if this is required by your company.
NOTES TO ACCOMPANY ALL SCHEDULES AND REPORTS
Please note we are only MCERTS accredited (UK soils only) for sand, loam and clay and any other matrix is outside our scope of accreditation.
Where Mineral Oil or Fats, Oils and Grease is quoted, this refers to Total Aliphatics C10-C40.
16/14797
WATERS
Data is only reported if the laboratory is confident that the data is a true reflection of the samples analysed. Data is only reported as accredited when
all the requirements of our Quality System have been met. In certain circumstances where all the requirements of the Quality System have not been
met, for instance if the associated AQC has failed, the reason is fully investigated and documented. The sample data is then evaluated alongside
the other quality control checks performed during analysis to determine its suitability. Following this evaluation, provided the sample results have not
been effected, the data is reported but accreditation is removed. It is a UKAS requirement for data not reported as accredited to be considered
indicative only, but this does not mean the data is not valid.
Where possible, and if requested, samples will be re-extracted and a revised report issued with accredited results. Please do not hesitate to contact
the laboratory if further details are required of the circumstances which have led to the removal of accreditation.
Where an MCERTS report has been requested, you will be notified within 48 hours of any samples that have been identified as being outside our
MCERTS scope. As validation has been performed on clay, sand and loam, only samples that are predominantly these matrices, or combinations
of them will be within our MCERTS scope. If samples are not one of a combination of the above matrices they will not be marked as MCERTS
accredited.
Negative Neutralization Potential (NP) values are obtained when the volume of NaOH (0.1N) titrated (pH 8.3) is greater than the volume of HCl (1N)
to reduce the pH of the sample to 2.0 - 2.5. Any negative NP values are corrected to 0.
Where a CEN 10:1 ZERO Headspace VOC test has been carried out, a 10:1 ratio of water to wet (as received) soil has been used.
All samples will be discarded one month after the date of reporting, unless we are instructed to the contrary.
% Asbestos in Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) is determined by reference to HSG 264 The Survey Guide - Appendix 2 : ACMs in buildings
listed in order of ease of fibre release.
All analysis is reported on a dry weight basis unless stated otherwise. Results are not surrogate corrected. Samples are dried at 35°C ±5°C unless
otherwise stated. Moisture content for CEN Leachate tests are dried at 105°C ±5°C.
Where Mineral Oil or Fats, Oils and Grease is quoted, this refers to Total Aliphatics C10-C40.
Please note we are not a UK Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Approved Laboratory .
Samples must be received in a condition appropriate to the requested analyses. All samples should be submitted to the laboratory in suitable
containers with sufficient ice packs to sustain an appropriate temperature for the requested analysis. If this is not the case you will be informed and
any test results that may be compromised highlighted on your deviating samples report.
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SS
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W
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CO
LOD/LOR
ME
NFD
BS
LB
N
TB
OC
AA
AB
x5 Dilution
x10 Dilution
Samples are dried at 35°C ±5°C
Dilution required.
ABBREVIATIONS and ACRONYMS USED
Outside Calibration Range
No Fibres Detected
Result outside calibration range, results should be considered as indicative only and are not accredited.
Results expressed on as received basis.
Surrogate recovery outside performance criteria. This may be due to a matrix effect.
MCERTS accredited.
ISO17025 (UKAS) accredited - UK.
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AQC failure, accreditation has been removed from this result, if appropriate, see 'Note' on previous page.
Calibrated against a single substance
Not applicable
No Asbestos Detected.
No Determination Possible
Indicates analyte found in associated method blank.
None Detected (usually refers to VOC and/SVOC TICs).
Analysis subcontracted to a Jones Environmental approved laboratory.
Matrix Effect
Blank Sample
Client Sample
Trip Blank Sample
AQC Sample
Suspected carry over
Limit of Detection (Limit of Reporting) in line with ISO 17025 and MCERTS
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Test Method No. Description
Prep Method
No. (if
appropriate)
Description
ISO
17025
(UKAS)
MCERTS
(UK soils
only)
Analysis done
on As Received
(AR) or Dried
(AD)
Reported on
dry weight
basis
TM5Modified USEPA 8015B method for the determination of solvent Extractable Petroleum
Hydrocarbons (EPH) with carbon banding within the range C8-C40 GC-FID. PM30 Water samples are extracted with solvent using a magnetic stirrer to create a vortex. Yes
TM5/TM36
TM005: Modified USEPA 8015B. Determination of solvent Extractable Petroleum
Hydrocarbons (EPH) including column fractionation in the carbon range of C10-35 into
aliphatic and aromatic fractions by GC-FID.
TM036: Modified USEPA 8015B. Determination of Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) in
the carbon chain range of C5-10 by headspace GC-FID. Including determination of
BTEX and calculation of Aliphatic fractions.
PM30 Water samples are extracted with solvent using a magnetic stirrer to create a vortex. Yes
TM15Modified USEPA 8260. Quantitative Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) by Headspace GC-MS.PM10
Modified US EPA method 5021. Preparation of solid and liquid samples for GC
headspace analysis.
TM15Modified USEPA 8260. Quantitative Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) by Headspace GC-MS.PM10
Modified US EPA method 5021. Preparation of solid and liquid samples for GC
headspace analysis. Yes
TM30Determination of Trace Metal elements by ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma -
Optical Emission Spectrometry). Modified US EPA Method 200.7 and 6010BPM14
Analysis of waters and leachates for metals by ICP OES. Samples are filtered for
dissolved metals and acidified if required.Yes
TM36Modified US EPA method 8015B. Determination of Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) in
the carbon chain range of C4-12 by headspace GC-FID. PM12
Modified US EPA method 5021. Preparation of solid and liquid samples for GC
headspace analysis.Yes
TM38Soluble Ion analysis using the Thermo Aquakem Photometric Automatic Analyser.
Modified US EPA methods 325.2, 375.4, 365.2, 353.1, 354.1PM0 No preparation is required. Yes
TM72 Redox Potential is measured by HI98120 redox meter. PM0 No preparation is required.
TM75Modified US EPA method 310.1. Determination of Alkalinity by Metrohm automated
titration analyser.PM0 No preparation is required. Yes
NONE No Method Code NONE No Method Code
Jones Environmental Laboratory Method Code Appendix
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Notification of Deviating Samples
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Job
No.
Batch Depth J E Sample
No.Analysis Reason
Please note that only samples that are deviating are mentioned in this report. If no samples are listed it is because none were deviating.
Only analyses which are accredited are recorded as deviating if set criteria are not met.
Exova Jones Environmental
60518341
PPI
Edel O'HannellyContact:
Sample ID
Client Name: AECOM
Reference:
Location:
No deviating sample report results for job 16/17586
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SOILS
DEVIATING SAMPLES
SURROGATES
DILUTIONS
BLANKS
NOTE
Where Mineral Oil or Fats, Oils and Grease is quoted, this refers to Total Aliphatics C10-C40.
Please note we are not a UK Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Approved Laboratory .
If you have not already done so, please send us a purchase order if this is required by your company.
Samples must be received in a condition appropriate to the requested analyses. All samples should be submitted to the laboratory in suitable
containers with sufficient ice packs to sustain an appropriate temperature for the requested analysis. If this is not the case you will be informed and
any test results that may be compromised highlighted on your deviating samples report.
ISO17025 accreditation applies to surface water and groundwater and usually one other matrix which is analysis specific, any other liquids are
outside our scope of accreditation.
As surface waters require different sample preparation to groundwaters the laboratory must be informed of the water type when submitting samples.
Where appropriate please make sure that our detection limits are suitable for your needs, if they are not, please notify us immediately.
Data is only reported if the laboratory is confident that the data is a true reflection of the samples analysed. Data is only reported as accredited when
all the requirements of our Quality System have been met. In certain circumstances where all the requirements of the Quality System have not been
met, for instance if the associated AQC has failed, the reason is fully investigated and documented. The sample data is then evaluated alongside
the other quality control checks performed during analysis to determine its suitability. Following this evaluation, provided the sample results have not
been effected, the data is reported but accreditation is removed. It is a UKAS requirement for data not reported as accredited to be considered
indicative only, but this does not mean the data is not valid.
Where possible, and if requested, samples will be re-extracted and a revised report issued with accredited results. Please do not hesitate to contact
the laboratory if further details are required of the circumstances which have led to the removal of accreditation.
Where an MCERTS report has been requested, you will be notified within 48 hours of any samples that have been identified as being outside our
MCERTS scope. As validation has been performed on clay, sand and loam, only samples that are predominantly these matrices, or combinations
of them will be within our MCERTS scope. If samples are not one of a combination of the above matrices they will not be marked as MCERTS
accredited.
Negative Neutralization Potential (NP) values are obtained when the volume of NaOH (0.1N) titrated (pH 8.3) is greater than the volume of HCl (1N)
to reduce the pH of the sample to 2.0 - 2.5. Any negative NP values are corrected to 0.
Where a CEN 10:1 ZERO Headspace VOC test has been carried out, a 10:1 ratio of water to wet (as received) soil has been used.
All samples will be discarded one month after the date of reporting, unless we are instructed to the contrary.
% Asbestos in Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) is determined by reference to HSG 264 The Survey Guide - Appendix 2 : ACMs in buildings
listed in order of ease of fibre release.
All analysis is reported on a dry weight basis unless stated otherwise. Results are not surrogate corrected. Samples are dried at 35°C ±5°C unless
otherwise stated. Moisture content for CEN Leachate tests are dried at 105°C ±5°C.
Surrogate compounds are added during the preparation process to monitor recovery of analytes. However low recovery in soils is often due to peat,
clay or other organic rich matrices. For waters this can be due to oxidants, surfactants, organic rich sediments or remediation fluids. Acceptable
limits for most organic methods are 70 - 130% and for VOCs are 50 - 150%. When surrogate recoveries are outside the performance criteria but
the associated AQC passes this is assumed to be due to matrix effect. Results are not surrogate corrected.
A dilution suffix indicates a dilution has been performed and the reported result takes this into account. No further calculation is required.
NOTES TO ACCOMPANY ALL SCHEDULES AND REPORTS
Please note we are only MCERTS accredited (UK soils only) for sand, loam and clay and any other matrix is outside our scope of accreditation.
Where Mineral Oil or Fats, Oils and Grease is quoted, this refers to Total Aliphatics C10-C40.
16/17586
WATERS
Where analytes have been found in the blank, the sample will be treated in accordance with our laboratory procedure for dealing with contaminated
blanks.
It is assumed that you have taken representative samples on site and require analysis on a representative subsample. Stones will generally be
included unless we are requested to remove them.
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BS
LB
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AA
AB
AC
x5 Dilution
x10 Dilution
x20 Dilution
Dilution required.
Analysis subcontracted to a Jones Environmental approved laboratory.
Matrix Effect
Blank Sample
Client Sample
Trip Blank Sample
AQC Sample
Suspected carry over
Limit of Detection (Limit of Reporting) in line with ISO 17025 and MCERTS
Samples are dried at 35°C ±5°C
16/17586
AQC failure, accreditation has been removed from this result, if appropriate, see 'Note' on previous page.
Calibrated against a single substance
Not applicable
No Asbestos Detected.
No Determination Possible
Indicates analyte found in associated method blank.
None Detected (usually refers to VOC and/SVOC TICs).
ISO17025 (SANAS) accredited - South Africa.
MCERTS accredited.
Outside Calibration Range
No Fibres Detected
Result outside calibration range, results should be considered as indicative only and are not accredited.
Results expressed on as received basis.
Surrogate recovery outside performance criteria. This may be due to a matrix effect.
ISO17025 (UKAS) accredited - UK.
ABBREVIATIONS and ACRONYMS USED
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Test Method No. Description
Prep Method
No. (if
appropriate)
Description
ISO
17025
(UKAS/S
ANAS)
MCERTS
(UK soils
only)
Analysis done
on As Received
(AR) or Dried
(AD)
Reported on
dry weight
basis
TM5Modified USEPA 8015B method for the determination of solvent Extractable Petroleum
Hydrocarbons (EPH) with carbon banding within the range C8-C40 GC-FID. PM30 Water samples are extracted with solvent using a magnetic stirrer to create a vortex. Yes
TM5/TM36
TM005: Modified USEPA 8015B. Determination of solvent Extractable Petroleum
Hydrocarbons (EPH) including column fractionation in the carbon range of C10-35 into
aliphatic and aromatic fractions by GC-FID.
TM036: Modified USEPA 8015B. Determination of Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) in
the carbon chain range of C5-10 by headspace GC-FID. Including determination of
BTEX and calculation of Aliphatic fractions.
PM30/PM12 CWG GC-FID Yes
TM15Modified USEPA 8260. Quantitative Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) by Headspace GC-MS.PM10
Modified US EPA method 5021. Preparation of solid and liquid samples for GC
headspace analysis.
TM15Modified USEPA 8260. Quantitative Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) by Headspace GC-MS.PM10
Modified US EPA method 5021. Preparation of solid and liquid samples for GC
headspace analysis. Yes
TM30Determination of Trace Metal elements by ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma -
Optical Emission Spectrometry). Modified US EPA Method 200.7 and 6010BPM14
Analysis of waters and leachates for metals by ICP OES. Samples are filtered for
dissolved metals and acidified if required.Yes
TM36Modified US EPA method 8015B. Determination of Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) in
the carbon chain range of C4-12 by headspace GC-FID. PM12
Modified US EPA method 5021. Preparation of solid and liquid samples for GC
headspace analysis.Yes
TM38Soluble Ion analysis using the Thermo Aquakem Photometric Automatic Analyser.
Modified US EPA methods 325.2, 375.4, 365.2, 353.1, 354.1PM0 No preparation is required. Yes
TM75Modified US EPA method 310.1. Determination of Alkalinity by Metrohm automated
titration analyser.PM0 No preparation is required. Yes
Exova Jones Environmental Method Code Appendix
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PPI Groundwater Monitoring 2016
Project Reference: 60518344
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