Dames & Moore, 1999 - USDA Forest Service

Dames & Moore, 1999 - USDA Forest Service Dames & Moore, 1999 - USDA Forest Service

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1 Dccember 8, 1998 Background Soil Data, Fall 1998, Holdcn Mine Page 3 recovery (52.6%) in the SRM associated with samples DMBG-11, DMBG-12, DMBG-13, DMBG-14, DMBG-15, DMBG-16, DMBG-17, DMBG-18, and DMBG-19 was below the typical LCS control limits of 80 to 120%. However, the recovery was within the advisory range published by the supplier. Uranium was inadvertently omitted from SRM or LCS analysis. Data qualifiers were not assigned to aluminum or calcium results as the recoveries from the SRM were within published advisory ranges. Uranium results were not qualified as the associated matrix 1 spike results were acceptable. I 9. Laboratory Duplicate Sample A laboratory duplicate was performed on sample DMBG-10. The relative percent difference for chromium was 26.6 %, above the method criteria of 20%. Chromium results reported above the detection limit in associated samples are qualified as estimated and flagged "J" accordingly. Results reported as not detected do not require qualification. Associated samples include DMBG-1, DMBG-2, DMBG-3, DMBG-4, DMBG-5, DMBG-6, DMBG-7, DMBG-8, DMBG-9, DMBG-10, and DMBG-1 OX. 1 A laboratory duplicate was performed'on sample DMBG-16. The relative percent difference for I manganese was 20.8%, slightly above the method criteria of 20%. Manganese results reported above the detection limit in associated samples are qualified as estimated and flagged 'J" accordingly. Results 1 reported as not detected do not require qualification. Associated samples include DMBG-11, DMBG-12, DMBG-13, DMBG-14, DMBG-15, DMBG-16, DMBG-17, DMBG-18, and DMBG-19. i 1 @ 10- Field Duplicate - Acceptable .F. 1 .#*.. 1 ' , 11. Matrix Spike I A field duplicate .for DMBG-10 was submitted and labeled DMBG-1OX. Duplicate results were comparable to the original sample results. A matrix spike was performed on sample DMBG-10. The recovery for iron (47.4%) was outside of the control limits (75-125%). The concentration of iron (10,400 mglkg) in the sample exceeded the spiking concentration by greater than 4X. Data qualification was not required. A matrix spike was performed on sample DMBG-16. The recovery for aluminum (199%), iron (181%), and manganese (137%) were outside of the method control limits (75-125%). The concentration of aluminum (11,200 mglkg), iron (10,500 mglkg), and manganese (1,160 mglkg) in the sample exceeded the spiking concentration by greater than 4X. Data qualification was not required. I 12. Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption QC - Acceptable 13. ICP Serial Dilution (ICP analysis only) - Acceptable 1 14. Detection Limits - Acceptable 15. Type of Review - Summary . 16. Overall Assessment of Data The usefulness of the data is based on EPA guidance documents listed above. Upon consideration of the information presented above, the data are acceptable except where flagged with data qualifiers that modify the usefulness of the individual values. I g:/holden/l998/datavallvalY962.doc DAMES & MOORE

December 8, 1998 Background Soil Data, Fall 1998, Holden Mine Pagc 4 Data Qualifiers U The analyte was analyzed for, but was not detected above the reported sample quantitation limit. J The analyte was positively identified; the associated numerical value is the approximate concentration of the analyte in the sample. UJ The analyte was not detected above the reported sample quantitation limit. However, the reported quantitation limit is approximate and may or may not represent the actual limit of quantitation necessary to accurately and precisely measure the analyte in the sample. R The sample results are rejected due to serious deficiencies in the ability to analyze the sample and meet.quality control criteria.. The presence or absence of the analyte cannot be verified. DAMES & MOORE

December 8, 1998<br />

Background Soil Data, Fall 1998, Holden Mine<br />

Pagc 4<br />

Data Qualifiers<br />

U The analyte was analyzed for, but was not detected above the reported sample quantitation limit.<br />

J The analyte was positively identified; the associated numerical value is the approximate<br />

concentration of the analyte in the sample.<br />

UJ The analyte was not detected above the reported sample quantitation limit. However, the<br />

reported quantitation limit is approximate and may or may not represent the actual limit of<br />

quantitation necessary to accurately and precisely measure the analyte in the sample.<br />

R The sample results are rejected due to serious deficiencies in the ability to analyze the sample<br />

and meet.quality control criteria.. The presence or absence of the analyte cannot be verified.<br />

DAMES & MOORE

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