EXH AR026497: Aquatic Research Inc Lab Analysis — Water Samples (PAR025-18)

A October 1999 laboratory analysis report from Aquatic Research Incorporated details water sample testing conducted for Parametrix/Port of Seattle. One water sample collected on October 8-11, 1999 was tested for total suspended solids, petroleum hydrocarbons (diesel and motor oil), and total metals including cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc. Results showed low levels of contaminants, with zinc detected at 0.102 mg/l and copper at 0.0070 mg/l, while diesel and motor oil levels fell below detection limits.

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EXH AR026497. Final laboratory analysis report (Case File PAR025-18) from Aquatic Research Incorporated, dated October 28, 1999, addressed to Ken Ludwa at Parametrix Incorporated, Kirkland WA. Covers water samples received October 11, 1999, collected October 8–11, 1999 from Port Of Seattle (sample ID: POS NEPL). Parameters analyzed include TSS (2.3 mg/l), NWTPH-DX diesel (<0.05 mg/l), motor oil (<0.10 mg/l), and total metals: cadmium (<0.00020 mg/l), copper (0.0070 mg/l), lead (<0.0020 mg/l), zinc (0.102 mg/l). Methods: EPA 160.2 for TSS; NWTPH-DX with sulfuric acid/silica gel cleanup. QA/QC data includes duplicate RPD of 11.76% for TSS and QC check recoveries of 102.80%–104.80%. Filed under PCHB third-runway-eis proceedings.

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