Second Soils Report Carolina Beach Lake
Second Soils Report Carolina Beach Lake
Second Soils Report Carolina Beach Lake
October 9, 2017
October 9, 2017
ECS Southeast (ECS) has completed the subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, and geotechnical
engineering analyses for the above-referenced project. Our services were performed in general
accordance with our Proposal No. 22.21909R1-GP, dated September 26, 2017. This report presents
our understanding of the geotechnical aspects of the project along, the results of the field
exploration and laboratory testing conducted, and our design and construction.
It has been our pleasure to be of service to SEPI Engineering & Constructions (SEPI) during the design
phase of this project. We would appreciate the opportunity to remain involved during the
continuation of the design phase, and we would like to provide our services during construction
phase operations as well to verify the assumptions of subsurface conditions made for this report.
Should you have any questions concerning the information contained in this report, or if we can be of
further assistance to you, please contact us.
Respectfully submitted,
10/09/17
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPENDICES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The following summarizes the main findings of the field exploration and laboratory results for the
Carolina Beach Lake project in Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Three (3) grab samples were taken at the soil stockpile at the Carolina Beach Water
department. Additionally (3) vibracore samples were taken at approximately 12 feet
beneath the mudline in the existing lake.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
The purpose of this study was to provide geotechnical and laboratory information for the
expected dredge soil at the existing Carolina Beach Lake in Carolina Beach, New Hanover County,
North Carolina.
The recommendations developed for this report are based on project information supplied SEPI.
This report contains the results of our subsurface explorations and laboratory analysis to aid in
planning for the project.
To obtain the requested laboratory results, three (3) grab samples and three (3) vibracore
samples were obtained.
This report discusses our exploratory and testing procedures, presents our findings and
evaluations and includes the following:
A brief review and description of our field test procedures and the results of testing
conducted;
A review of surface topographical features and site conditions;
A review of area and site geologic conditions;
A review of subsurface soil stratigraphy with pertinent available physical properties;
Discussion of groundwater impact;
Laboratory test results;
Site vicinity map; and
Exploration location plan.
1.3 AUTHORIZATION
Our services were provided in accordance with our Proposal No. 22.21909R1-GP, dated
September 26, 2017, and includes the Terms and Conditions of Service outlined with our
Proposal.
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The proposed project site is located at the existing Carolina Beach lake Park in Carolina Beach,
New Hanover County, North Carolina. Figure 2.1.1 below shows an aerial image of the sites.
The sites consist of an existing lake located at the existing Carolina Beach lake Park in Carolina
Beach, North Carolina.
The project consists of dredging the existing lake and using the soil from the lake as structural fill,
if possible.
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The field exploration was planned with the objective of obtaining samples to perform the
requested laboratory tests.
Three (3) vibracore samples (Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 4) were obtained at the existing lake at
approximately 12 feet below the waterline. The approximate test locations are shown on the
attached exploration diagram.
Three (3) grab samples (Sp-1 through Sp-3) were taken at the stockpiled soil that was dredged
from the existing lake and stored at the Carolina Beach water department
The site is located in the Coastal Plain Physiographic Province of North Carolina. The Coastal Plain
is composed of seven terraces, each representing a former level of the Atlantic Ocean. Soils in
this area generally consist of sedimentary materials transported from other areas by the ocean or
rivers. These deposits vary in thickness from a thin veneer along the western edge of the region
to more than 10,000 feet near the coast. The sedimentary deposits of the Coastal Plain rest upon
consolidated rocks similar to those underlying the Piedmont and Mountain Physiographic
Provinces. In general, shallow unconfined groundwater movement within the overlying soils is
largely controlled by topographic gradients. Recharge occurs primarily by infiltration along higher
elevations and typically discharges into streams or other surface water bodies. The elevation of
the shallow water table is transient and can vary greatly with seasonal fluctuations in
precipitation.
Based on the U.S. Geological Survey1,2 the site of the proposed construction lies within the
Surficial Deposits (Qp) geologic formation. The formation generally consists of alluvial sands, silts
and clayss. An overview of the general site geology is illustrated in Figure 3.2.1 below.
1
The North Carolina Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Land Resources, NC Geological
Survey, in cooperation with the NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, 1998, Geology - North Carolina
(1:250,000), coverage data file geol250. The data represents the digital equivalent of the official State Geology map
(1:500,000 scale), but was digitized from (1:250,000 scale) base maps.
2
Rhodes, Thomas S., and Conrad, Stephen G., 1985, Geologic Map of North Carolina: Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development, Division of Land Resources, and the NC Geological Survey, 1:500,000-scale, compiled by
Brown, Philip M., et al, and Parker, John M. III, and in association with the State Geologic Map Advisory Committee.
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Figure 3.2.1
Geologic map for Figure 3.2.1 obtained from The North Carolina Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Land
Resources, NC Geological Survey, in cooperation with the NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, 1998, Geology - North
Carolina (1:250,000), coverage data file geol250 and Google Earth.
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Bulk soil samples were obtained at depths ranging from approximately 1 to 3 feet below the
existing ground surface and were subjected to moisture (ASTM D2974-87), pH (EPA 9045) sulfide
soil (SM 4500-S2d), sulfate ion (ASTM D 516-16) and chloride ion (ASTM D 512-12) testing. The
corrosion series testing results are shown in Table 4.1 below.
Perform six (6)TPH GRO tests (SW-846 5030+8015)
Perform six (6)TPH DRO tests (SW-846 3550/8015)
Perform six (6) SVOCs tests (EPA 625 / SW-846 8270D)
Perform six (6) BETEX screens (8260)
Perform six (6) RCRA Metals test (SW-846 6010 7470 / 7471)
Perform six (6) Hexavalent Chromium tests (SM 3500 CRD / SW-846 7196)
Perform six (6) TCL Volatile Organics tests (SW-846 8260)
Perform six (6) TCL pesticides/PCB tests (SW-846 8081/8082)
Perform six (6) Grain Size Analysis tests with hydrometer (ASTM D422)
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Unsatisfactory Materials: Unsatisfactory fill materials include materials which to not satisfy the
requirements for suitable materials, as well as topsoil and organic materials (OH, OL), elastic Silt
(MH), and high plasticity Clay (CH) as encountered in Zone 1 and Zone 2 of the lake. The CEC can
consider allowing soils these soils to be used as Structural Fill at depths greater than 4 feet below
pavement subgrades outside the expanded building limits and within non-structural areas.
On-Site Borrow Suitability: Most materials contained within the on-site stockpiles as well as Zone
4 of the lake are expected to be suitable for use as fill. Limited moisture conditioning of the fill
lifts will be required to achieve compaction for the soils from the stockpile. Moisture conditioning
of the material of Zone 4 will be required prior to any fill placement.
Chemical Analysis: Based on the laboratory analysis, the samples tested positive for DROs,
arsenic, barium, chromium, lead, mercury. Based on the Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (IHSB)
Preliminary Residential Health Based Soil Remediation Goal, the laboratory analysis detected
levels of arsenic above the IHSB PSRG values. Arsenic can typically occur naturally at elevated
levels above the IHSB levels.
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6.0 CLOSING
ECS has prepared this report of findings, evaluations, and recommendations to guide
geotechnical-related design and construction aspects of the project.
The description of the proposed project is based on information provided to ECS by SEPI. If any of
this information is inaccurate, either due to our interpretation of the documents provided or site
or design changes that may occur later, ECS should be contacted immediately so that we can
review the report in light of the changes and provide additional or alternate recommendations as
may be required to reflect the proposed construction.
We recommend that ECS be allowed to review the projects plans and specifications pertaining to
our work so that we may ascertain consistency of those plans/specifications with the intent of the
geotechnical report.
Field observations, monitoring, and quality assurance testing during earthwork and foundation
installation are an extension of and integral to the geotechnical design recommendation. We
recommend that the owner retain these quality assurance services and that ECS be allowed to
continue our involvement throughout these critical phases of construction to provide general
consultation as issues arise. ECS is not responsible for the conclusions, opinions, or
recommendations of others based on the data in this report.
APPENDIX A Drawings & Reports
Test
Location
Test
Location
APPENDIX B Laboratory Testing Results
Freddie Wescott
ECS Wilmington
6714 Netherlands Dr
Wilmington, NC 28405
If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Taylor Ezell
taylor.ezell@pacelabs.com
(704)875-9092
Project Manager
Enclosures
CERTIFICATIONS
Analytes
Lab ID Sample ID Method Analysts Reported Laboratory
Analytes
Lab ID Sample ID Method Analysts Reported Laboratory
SUMMARY OF DETECTION
92357321001 ZONE 1
EPA 8015 Modified Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 22.6 mg/kg 10.6 10/04/17 09:55
EPA 6010 Arsenic 2.1 mg/kg 1.5 10/03/17 18:25
EPA 6010 Barium 7.1 mg/kg 0.74 10/03/17 14:54
EPA 6010 Chromium 9.0 mg/kg 0.74 10/03/17 14:54
EPA 6010 Lead 16.8 mg/kg 0.74 10/03/17 14:54
EPA 7471 Mercury 0.013 mg/kg 0.0082 10/06/17 01:08
ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 53.6 % 0.10 10/04/17 09:25
92357321002 ZONE 2
EPA 8015 Modified Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 30.3 mg/kg 19.0 10/04/17 09:55
EPA 6010 Arsenic 3.4 mg/kg 3.2 10/03/17 18:37
EPA 6010 Barium 11.8 mg/kg 1.6 10/03/17 15:05
EPA 6010 Chromium 19.6 mg/kg 1.6 10/03/17 15:05
EPA 6010 Lead 15.2 mg/kg 1.6 10/03/17 15:05
ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 73.6 % 0.10 10/04/17 09:26
92357321003 ZONE 4
EPA 6010 Barium 7.8 mg/kg 0.89 10/03/17 15:09
EPA 6010 Chromium 12.7 mg/kg 0.89 10/03/17 15:09
EPA 6010 Lead 9.1 mg/kg 0.89 10/03/17 15:09
EPA 7471 Mercury 0.014 mg/kg 0.0062 10/06/17 01:13
ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 65.7 % 0.10 10/04/17 09:26
92357321004 SP-1
EPA 8015 Modified Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 23.0 mg/kg 5.9 10/05/17 14:08
EPA 6010 Barium 5.9 mg/kg 0.53 10/03/17 15:12
EPA 6010 Chromium 8.0 mg/kg 0.53 10/03/17 15:12
EPA 6010 Lead 2.9 mg/kg 0.53 10/03/17 15:12
EPA 7471 Mercury 0.0057 mg/kg 0.0025 10/06/17 01:15
ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 15.3 % 0.10 10/04/17 09:27
92357321005 SP-2
EPA 8015 Modified Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 22.2 mg/kg 5.7 10/04/17 10:42
EPA 6010 Barium 3.8 mg/kg 0.45 10/03/17 15:16
EPA 6010 Chromium 6.5 mg/kg 0.45 10/03/17 15:16
EPA 6010 Lead 2.8 mg/kg 0.45 10/03/17 15:16
EPA 7471 Mercury 0.0028 mg/kg 0.0027 10/06/17 01:17
ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 12.7 % 0.10 10/04/17 09:27
92357321006 SP-3
EPA 8015 Modified Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 11.3 mg/kg 5.3 10/05/17 14:08
EPA 6010 Arsenic 0.79 mg/kg 0.72 10/03/17 19:09
EPA 6010 Barium 7.8 mg/kg 0.36 10/03/17 15:19
EPA 6010 Chromium 7.1 mg/kg 0.36 10/03/17 15:19
EPA 6010 Lead 2.6 mg/kg 0.36 10/03/17 15:19
ASTM D2974-87 Percent Moisture 5.2 % 0.10 10/04/17 09:27
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546
Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 22.6 mg/kg 10.6 1 10/03/17 12:53 10/04/17 09:55
Surrogates
n-Pentacosane (S) 74 % 41-119 1 10/03/17 12:53 10/04/17 09:55 629-99-2
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
8082 GCS PCB Analytical Method: EPA 8082 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
PCB-1016 (Aroclor 1016) ND ug/kg 70.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 12674-11-2
PCB-1221 (Aroclor 1221) ND ug/kg 70.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 11104-28-2
PCB-1232 (Aroclor 1232) ND ug/kg 70.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 11141-16-5
PCB-1242 (Aroclor 1242) ND ug/kg 70.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 53469-21-9
PCB-1248 (Aroclor 1248) ND ug/kg 70.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 12672-29-6
PCB-1254 (Aroclor 1254) ND ug/kg 70.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 11097-69-1
PCB-1260 (Aroclor 1260) ND ug/kg 70.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 11096-82-5
Surrogates
Decachlorobiphenyl (S) 48 % 21-132 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 13:34 2051-24-3
Gasoline Range Organics Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 5035A/5030B
Gas Range Organics (C6-C10) ND mg/kg 12.6 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/05/17 04:27
Surrogates
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S) 86 % 70-167 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/05/17 04:27 460-00-4
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
6010 MET ICP Analytical Method: EPA 6010 Preparation Method: EPA 3050
7471 Mercury Analytical Method: EPA 7471 Preparation Method: EPA 7471
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
7196 Chromium, Hexavalent Analytical Method: EPA 7196 Preparation Method: EPA 7196 Modified
Sample: ZONE 2 Lab ID: 92357321002 Collected: 09/29/17 09:00 Received: 09/30/17 10:35 Matrix: Solid
Results reported on a "dry weight" basis and are adjusted for percent moisture, sample size and any dilutions.
Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual
8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546
Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 30.3 mg/kg 19.0 1 10/03/17 12:53 10/04/17 09:55
Surrogates
n-Pentacosane (S) 72 % 41-119 1 10/03/17 12:53 10/04/17 09:55 629-99-2
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
8082 GCS PCB Analytical Method: EPA 8082 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
PCB-1016 (Aroclor 1016) ND ug/kg 124 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 12674-11-2
PCB-1221 (Aroclor 1221) ND ug/kg 124 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 11104-28-2
PCB-1232 (Aroclor 1232) ND ug/kg 124 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 11141-16-5
PCB-1242 (Aroclor 1242) ND ug/kg 124 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 53469-21-9
PCB-1248 (Aroclor 1248) ND ug/kg 124 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 12672-29-6
PCB-1254 (Aroclor 1254) ND ug/kg 124 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 11097-69-1
PCB-1260 (Aroclor 1260) ND ug/kg 124 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 11096-82-5
Surrogates
Decachlorobiphenyl (S) 48 % 21-132 1 10/05/17 14:59 10/06/17 09:39 2051-24-3
Gasoline Range Organics Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 5035A/5030B
Gas Range Organics (C6-C10) ND mg/kg 28.2 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/05/17 15:24
Surrogates
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S) 93 % 70-167 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/05/17 15:24 460-00-4
6010 MET ICP Analytical Method: EPA 6010 Preparation Method: EPA 3050
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
7471 Mercury Analytical Method: EPA 7471 Preparation Method: EPA 7471
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
7196 Chromium, Hexavalent Analytical Method: EPA 7196 Preparation Method: EPA 7196 Modified
Sample: ZONE 4 Lab ID: 92357321003 Collected: 09/29/17 10:00 Received: 09/30/17 10:35 Matrix: Solid
Results reported on a "dry weight" basis and are adjusted for percent moisture, sample size and any dilutions.
Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual
8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
8082 GCS PCB Analytical Method: EPA 8082 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
PCB-1016 (Aroclor 1016) ND ug/kg 95.9 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 12674-11-2
PCB-1221 (Aroclor 1221) ND ug/kg 95.9 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 11104-28-2
PCB-1232 (Aroclor 1232) ND ug/kg 95.9 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 11141-16-5
PCB-1242 (Aroclor 1242) ND ug/kg 95.9 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 53469-21-9
PCB-1248 (Aroclor 1248) ND ug/kg 95.9 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 12672-29-6
PCB-1254 (Aroclor 1254) ND ug/kg 95.9 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 11097-69-1
PCB-1260 (Aroclor 1260) ND ug/kg 95.9 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 11096-82-5
Surrogates
Decachlorobiphenyl (S) 22 % 21-132 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:16 2051-24-3
Gasoline Range Organics Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 5035A/5030B
Gas Range Organics (C6-C10) ND mg/kg 20.7 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 21:00
Surrogates
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S) 95 % 70-167 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 21:00 460-00-4
6010 MET ICP Analytical Method: EPA 6010 Preparation Method: EPA 3050
7471 Mercury Analytical Method: EPA 7471 Preparation Method: EPA 7471
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
7196 Chromium, Hexavalent Analytical Method: EPA 7196 Preparation Method: EPA 7196 Modified
Sample: SP-1 Lab ID: 92357321004 Collected: 09/29/17 11:00 Received: 09/30/17 10:35 Matrix: Solid
Results reported on a "dry weight" basis and are adjusted for percent moisture, sample size and any dilutions.
Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual
8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546
Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 23.0 mg/kg 5.9 1 10/04/17 22:05 10/05/17 14:08
Surrogates
n-Pentacosane (S) 35 % 41-119 1 10/04/17 22:05 10/05/17 14:08 629-99-2 S2
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
8082 GCS PCB Analytical Method: EPA 8082 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
PCB-1016 (Aroclor 1016) ND ug/kg 38.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 12674-11-2 M1
PCB-1221 (Aroclor 1221) ND ug/kg 38.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 11104-28-2
PCB-1232 (Aroclor 1232) ND ug/kg 38.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 11141-16-5
PCB-1242 (Aroclor 1242) ND ug/kg 38.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 53469-21-9
PCB-1248 (Aroclor 1248) ND ug/kg 38.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 12672-29-6
PCB-1254 (Aroclor 1254) ND ug/kg 38.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 11097-69-1
PCB-1260 (Aroclor 1260) ND ug/kg 38.6 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 11096-82-5
Surrogates
Decachlorobiphenyl (S) 79 % 21-132 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 14:37 2051-24-3
Gasoline Range Organics Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 5035A/5030B
Gas Range Organics (C6-C10) ND mg/kg 7.8 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 21:29
Surrogates
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S) 93 % 70-167 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 21:29 460-00-4
6010 MET ICP Analytical Method: EPA 6010 Preparation Method: EPA 3050
7471 Mercury Analytical Method: EPA 7471 Preparation Method: EPA 7471
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
7196 Chromium, Hexavalent Analytical Method: EPA 7196 Preparation Method: EPA 7196 Modified
Sample: SP-2 Lab ID: 92357321005 Collected: 09/29/17 12:00 Received: 09/30/17 10:35 Matrix: Solid
Results reported on a "dry weight" basis and are adjusted for percent moisture, sample size and any dilutions.
Parameters Results Units Report Limit DF Prepared Analyzed CAS No. Qual
8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546
Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 22.2 mg/kg 5.7 1 10/03/17 12:53 10/04/17 10:42
Surrogates
n-Pentacosane (S) 65 % 41-119 1 10/03/17 12:53 10/04/17 10:42 629-99-2
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
8082 GCS PCB Analytical Method: EPA 8082 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
PCB-1016 (Aroclor 1016) ND ug/kg 38.2 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 12674-11-2
PCB-1221 (Aroclor 1221) ND ug/kg 38.2 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 11104-28-2
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8082 GCS PCB Analytical Method: EPA 8082 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
PCB-1232 (Aroclor 1232) ND ug/kg 38.2 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 11141-16-5
PCB-1242 (Aroclor 1242) ND ug/kg 38.2 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 53469-21-9
PCB-1248 (Aroclor 1248) ND ug/kg 38.2 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 12672-29-6
PCB-1254 (Aroclor 1254) ND ug/kg 38.2 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 11097-69-1
PCB-1260 (Aroclor 1260) ND ug/kg 38.2 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 11096-82-5
Surrogates
Decachlorobiphenyl (S) 58 % 21-132 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 15:18 2051-24-3
Gasoline Range Organics Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 5035A/5030B
Gas Range Organics (C6-C10) ND mg/kg 8.8 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 21:58
Surrogates
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S) 93 % 70-167 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 21:58 460-00-4
6010 MET ICP Analytical Method: EPA 6010 Preparation Method: EPA 3050
7471 Mercury Analytical Method: EPA 7471 Preparation Method: EPA 7471
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
7196 Chromium, Hexavalent Analytical Method: EPA 7196 Preparation Method: EPA 7196 Modified
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8015 GCS THC-Diesel Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 3546
Diesel Range Organics(C10-C28) 11.3 mg/kg 5.3 1 10/04/17 22:05 10/05/17 14:08
Surrogates
n-Pentacosane (S) 32 % 41-119 1 10/04/17 22:05 10/05/17 14:08 629-99-2 S2
8081 GCS Pesticides Analytical Method: EPA 8081 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
8082 GCS PCB Analytical Method: EPA 8082 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
PCB-1016 (Aroclor 1016) ND ug/kg 35.4 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 12674-11-2
PCB-1221 (Aroclor 1221) ND ug/kg 35.4 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 11104-28-2
PCB-1232 (Aroclor 1232) ND ug/kg 35.4 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 11141-16-5
PCB-1242 (Aroclor 1242) ND ug/kg 35.4 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 53469-21-9
PCB-1248 (Aroclor 1248) ND ug/kg 35.4 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 12672-29-6
PCB-1254 (Aroclor 1254) ND ug/kg 35.4 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 11097-69-1
PCB-1260 (Aroclor 1260) ND ug/kg 35.4 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 11096-82-5
Surrogates
Decachlorobiphenyl (S) 53 % 21-132 1 10/03/17 21:58 10/04/17 16:00 2051-24-3
Gasoline Range Organics Analytical Method: EPA 8015 Modified Preparation Method: EPA 5035A/5030B
Gas Range Organics (C6-C10) ND mg/kg 6.0 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 22:26
Surrogates
4-Bromofluorobenzene (S) 95 % 70-167 1 10/03/17 14:30 10/03/17 22:26 460-00-4
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
6010 MET ICP Analytical Method: EPA 6010 Preparation Method: EPA 3050
7471 Mercury Analytical Method: EPA 7471 Preparation Method: EPA 7471
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
8270 MSSV Microwave Analytical Method: EPA 8270 Preparation Method: EPA 3546
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
ANALYTICAL RESULTS
7196 Chromium, Hexavalent Analytical Method: EPA 7196 Preparation Method: EPA 7196 Modified
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Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
Results presented on this page are in the units indicated by the "Units" column except where an alternate unit is presented to the right of the result.
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QUALIFIERS
DEFINITIONS
DF - Dilution Factor, if reported, represents the factor applied to the reported data due to dilution of the sample aliquot.
ND - Not Detected at or above adjusted reporting limit.
TNTC - Too Numerous To Count
J - Estimated concentration above the adjusted method detection limit and below the adjusted reporting limit.
MDL - Adjusted Method Detection Limit.
PQL - Practical Quantitation Limit.
RL - Reporting Limit.
S - Surrogate
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine decomposes to and cannot be separated from Azobenzene using Method 8270. The result for each analyte is
a combined concentration.
Consistent with EPA guidelines, unrounded data are displayed and have been used to calculate % recovery and RPD values.
LCS(D) - Laboratory Control Sample (Duplicate)
MS(D) - Matrix Spike (Duplicate)
DUP - Sample Duplicate
RPD - Relative Percent Difference
NC - Not Calculable.
SG - Silica Gel - Clean-Up
U - Indicates the compound was analyzed for, but not detected.
Acid preservation may not be appropriate for 2 Chloroethylvinyl ether.
A separate vial preserved to a pH of 4-5 is recommended in SW846 Chapter 4 for the analysis of Acrolein and Acrylonitrile by EPA
Method 8260.
N-Nitrosodiphenylamine decomposes and cannot be separated from Diphenylamine using Method 8270. The result reported for
each analyte is a combined concentration.
Pace Analytical is TNI accredited. Contact your Pace PM for the current list of accredited analytes.
TNI - The NELAC Institute.
LABORATORIES
ANALYTE QUALIFIERS
1g The internal standard response is below criteria. No hits associated with this internal standard. Results unaffected by
high bias.
D3 Sample was diluted due to the presence of high levels of non-target analytes or other matrix interference.
D6 The precision between the sample and sample duplicate exceeded laboratory control limits.
H3 Sample was received or analysis requested beyond the recognized method holding time.
L2 Analyte recovery in the laboratory control sample (LCS) was below QC limits. Results for this analyte in associated
samples may be biased low.
M0 Matrix spike recovery and/or matrix spike duplicate recovery was outside laboratory control limits.
M1 Matrix spike recovery exceeded QC limits. Batch accepted based on laboratory control sample (LCS) recovery.
S2 Surrogate recovery outside laboratory control limits due to matrix interferences (confirmed by similar results from sample
re-analysis).
S3 Surrogate recovery exceeded laboratory control limits. Analyte presence below reporting limits in associated sample.
S4 Surrogate recovery not evaluated against control limits due to sample dilution.
Analytical
Lab ID Sample ID QC Batch Method QC Batch Analytical Method Batch
Analytical
Lab ID Sample ID QC Batch Method QC Batch Analytical Method Batch
1 in.
3/8 in.
#100
#140
#200
in.
in.
6 in.
3 in.
2 in.
1 in.
#10
#20
#30
#40
#60
#4
100 0
90 10
80 20
70 30
PERCENT COARSER
PERCENT FINER
60 40
50 50
40 60
30 70
20 80
10 90
0 100
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Location: Zone 1
Sample Number: S-1 Date: 10/6/17
Client: SEPI Engineering Construction
Project: Carolina Beach Lake
1 in.
3/8 in.
#100
#140
#200
in.
in.
6 in.
3 in.
2 in.
1 in.
#10
#20
#30
#40
#60
#4
100 0
90 10
80 20
70 30
PERCENT COARSER
PERCENT FINER
60 40
50 50
40 60
30 70
20 80
10 90
0 100
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Location: Zone 2
Sample Number: S-2 Date: 10/6/17
Client: SEPI Engineering Construction
Project: Carolina Beach Lake
1 in.
3/8 in.
#100
#140
#200
in.
in.
6 in.
3 in.
2 in.
1 in.
#10
#20
#30
#40
#60
#4
100 0
90 10
80 20
70 30
PERCENT COARSER
PERCENT FINER
60 40
50 50
40 60
30 70
20 80
10 90
0 100
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Location: Zone 4
Sample Number: S-3 Date: 10/6/17
Client: SEPI Engineering Construction
Project: Carolina Beach Lake
1 in.
3/8 in.
#100
#140
#200
in.
in.
6 in.
3 in.
2 in.
1 in.
#10
#20
#30
#40
#60
#4
100 0
90 10
80 20
70 30
PERCENT COARSER
PERCENT FINER
60 40
50 50
40 60
30 70
20 80
10 90
0 100
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Location: SP-1
Sample Number: S-4 Date: 10/6/17
Client: SEPI Engineering Construction
Project: Carolina Beach Lake
1 in.
3/8 in.
#100
#140
#200
in.
in.
6 in.
3 in.
2 in.
1 in.
#10
#20
#30
#40
#60
#4
100 0
90 10
80 20
70 30
PERCENT COARSER
PERCENT FINER
60 40
50 50
40 60
30 70
20 80
10 90
0 100
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Location: SP-2
Sample Number: S-5 Date: 10/6/17
Client: SEPI Engineering Construction
Project: Carolina Beach Lake
1 in.
3/8 in.
#100
#140
#200
in.
in.
6 in.
3 in.
2 in.
1 in.
#10
#20
#30
#40
#60
#4
100 0
90 10
80 20
70 30
PERCENT COARSER
PERCENT FINER
60 40
50 50
40 60
30 70
20 80
10 90
0 100
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Location: SP-3
Sample Number: S-6 Date: 10/6/17
Client: SEPI Engineering Construction
Project: Carolina Beach Lake
ASFE Document
Important Information About Your
Geotechnical Engineering Report
Subsurface problems are a principal cause of construction delays, cost overruns, claims, and disputes
Geotechnical Services Are Performed for elevation, configuration, location, orientation, or weight of the
Specific Purposes, Persons, and Projects proposed structure,
Geotechnical engineers structure their services to meet the specific needs of composition of the design team, or
their clients. A geotechnical engineering study conducted for a civil engineer project ownership.
may not fulfill the needs of a construction contractor or even another civil
engineer. Because each geotechnical engineering study is unique, each geo- As a general rule, always inform your geotechnical engineer of project
technical engineering report is unique, prepared solely for the client. No one changes - even minor ones - and request an assessment of their impact.
except you should rely on your geotechnical engineering report without first Geotechnical engineers cannot accept responsibility or liability for problems
conferring with the geotechnical engineer who prepared it. And no one - not that occur because their reports do not consider developments of which they
even you - should apply the report for any purpose or project except the one were not informed.
originally contemplated.
Subsurface Conditions Can Change
Read the Full Report A geotechnical engineering report is based on conditions that existed at the
Serious problems have occurred because those relying on a geotechnical time the study was performed. Do not rely on a geotechnical engineering
engineering report did not read it all. Do not rely on an executive summary. report whose adequacy may have been affected by: the passage of time; by
Do not read selected elements only. man-made events, such as construction on or adjacent to the site; or by natu-
ral events, such as floods, earthquakes, or groundwater fluctuations. Always
A Geotechnical Engineering Report Is Based on contact the geotechnical engineer before applying the report to determine if it
A Unique Set of Project-Specific Factors is still reliable. A minor amount of additional testing or analysis could prevent
Geotechnical engineers consider a number of unique, project-specific factors major problems.
when establishing the scope of a study. Typical factors include: the clients
goals, objectives, and risk management preferences; the general nature of the Most Geotechnical Findings Are Professional
structure involved, its size, and configuration; the location of the structure Opinions
on the site; and other planned or existing site improvements, such as access Site exploration identifies subsurface conditions only at those points where
roads, parking lots, and underground utilities. Unless the geotechnical engi- subsurface tests are conducted or samples are taken. Geotechnical engineers
neer who conducted the study specifically indicates otherwise, do not rely on review field and laboratory data and then apply their professional judgment
a geotechnical engineering report that was: to render an opinion about subsurface conditions throughout the site. Actual
not prepared for you, subsurface conditions may differ-sometimes significantly from those indi-
not prepared for your project, cated in your report. Retaining the geotechnical engineer who developed your
not prepared for the specific site explored, or report to provide construction observation is the most effective method of
completed before important project changes were made. managing the risks associated with unanticipated conditions.
Typical changes that can erode the reliability of an existing geotechnical A Reports Recommendations Are Not Final
engineering report include those that affect: Do not overrely on the construction recommendations included in your re-
the function of the proposed structure, as when its changed from a port. Those recommendations are not final, because geotechnical engineers
parking garage to an office building, or from alight industrial plant develop them principally from judgment and opinion. Geotechnical engineers
to a refrigerated warehouse, can finalize their recommendations only by observing actual
subsurface conditions revealed during construction. The geotechnical engi- to disappointments, claims, and disputes. To help reduce the risk of such
neer who developed your report cannot assume responsibility or liability for outcomes, geotechnical engineers commonly include a variety of explanatory
the reports recommendations if that engineer does not perform construction provisions in their reports. Sometimes labeled limitations many of these
observation. provisions indicate where geotechnical engineers responsibilities begin
and end, to help others recognize their own responsibilities and risks. Read
A Geotechnical Engineering Report Is Subject to these provisions closely. Ask questions. Your geotechnical engineer should
Misinterpretation respond fully and frankly.
Other design team members misinterpretation of geotechnical engineer-
ing reports has resulted in costly problems. Lower that risk by having your Geoenvironmental Concerns Are Not Covered
geotechnical engineer confer with appropriate members of the design team The equipment, techniques, and personnel used to perform a geoenviron-
after submitting the report. Also retain your geotechnical engineer to review mental study differ significantly from those used to perform a geotechnical
pertinent elements of the design teams plans and specifications. Contractors study. For that reason, a geotechnical engineering report does not usually re-
can also misinterpret a geotechnical engineering report. Reduce that risk by late any geoenvironmental findings, conclusions, or recommendations; e.g.,
having your geotechnical engineer participate in prebid and preconstruction about the likelihood of encountering underground storage tanks or regulated
conferences, and by providing construction observation. contaminants. Unanticipated environmental problems have led to numerous
project failures. If you have not yet obtained your own geoenvironmental in-
Do Not Redraw the Engineers Logs formation, ask your geotechnical consultant for risk management guidance.
Geotechnical engineers prepare final boring and testing logs based upon Do not rely on an environmental report prepared for someone else.
their interpretation of field logs and laboratory data. To prevent errors or
omissions, the logs included in a geotechnical engineering report should Obtain Professional Assistance To Deal with Mold
never be redrawn for inclusion in architectural or other design drawings. Diverse strategies can be applied during building design, construction, op-
Only photographic or electronic reproduction is acceptable, but recognize eration, and maintenance to prevent significant amounts of mold from grow-
that separating logs from the report can elevate risk. ing on indoor surfaces. To be effective, all such strategies should be devised
for the express purpose of mold prevention, integrated into a comprehensive
Give Contractors a Complete Report and plan, and executed with diligent oversight by a professional mold prevention
Guidance consultant. Because just a small amount of water or moisture can lead to
Some owners and design professionals mistakenly believe they can make the development of severe mold infestations, a number of mold prevention
contractors liable for unanticipated subsurface conditions by limiting what strategies focus on keeping building surfaces dry. While groundwater, wa-
they provide for bid preparation. To help prevent costly problems, give con- ter infiltration, and similar issues may have been addressed as part of the
tractors the complete geotechnical engineering report, but preface it with a geotechnical engineering study whose findings are conveyed in-this report,
clearly written letter of transmittal. In that letter, advise contractors that the the geotechnical engineer in charge of this project is not a mold prevention
report was not prepared for purposes of bid development and that the reports consultant; none of the services performed in connection with
accuracy is limited; encourage them to confer with the geotechnical engineer the geotechnical engineers study were designed or conducted
who prepared the report (a modest fee may be required) and/or to conduct ad- for the purpose of mold prevention. Proper implementation of
ditional study to obtain the specific types of information they need or prefer. the recommendations conveyed in this report will not of itself
A prebid conference can also be valuable. Be sure contractors have sufficient be sufficient to prevent mold from growing in or on the struc-
time to perform additional study. Only then might you be in a position to give ture involved.
contractors the best information available to you, while requiring them to at
least share some of the financial responsibilities stemming from unantici- Rely on Your ASFE-Member Geotechnical
pated conditions. Engineer For Additional Assistance
Membership in ASFE/The Best People on Earth exposes geotechnical engi-
Read Responsibility Provisions Closely neers to a wide array of risk management techniques that can be of genuine
Some clients, design professionals, and contractors do not recognize that benefit for everyone involved with a construction project. Confer with your
geotechnical engineering is far less exact than other engineering disciplines. ASFE-member geotechnical engineer for more information.
This lack of understanding has created unrealistic expectations that have led
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