REVISED FIELD SAMPLING PLAN FOR
ASEA BROWN BOVERI FACILITY AND BENNETT'S DUMP SITE
MONROE COUNTY, INDIANA
Prepared for
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5
June 20, 2002
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Tetra Tech EM Inc. (Tetra Tech) has prepared this revised field sampling plan (FSP) for the former Asea
Brown Boveri (ARE) facility and Bennett's Dump site in Monroe County, Indiana, under the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Response Action Contract (RAC) for Region 6, Contract
No. 68-W6-0037, Work Assignment (WA) No. 944-ANLA-OSZZ. This FSP describes activities to be
conducted by Tetra Tech and Earth Tech (Tetra Tech's subcontractor) personnel during a sampling and
analysis investigation of the West Fork of Stout's Creek. The headwaters of the West Fork of Stout's
Creek is located an estimated 500 feet north of the ABB facility. The West and East Forks of Stout's
Creek meet at the west property boundary of the Bennett's Dump site. Quality assurance (QA) and
quality control (QC) protocols associated with the sampling and analysis activities are presented in the
mini-QA project plan (mini-QAPP), which is Appendix A of the sampling and analysis plan (SAP)
prepared by Tetra Tech under EPA Region 5 WA No. 040-ANLA-OSZZ and submitted to EPA on
December 13, 1999. The SAP consists of the mini-QAPP (Appendix A), an FSP (Appendix B), and a
data management plan (Appendix C) and is among the plans prepared in accordance with Subtask 1.2 of
the statement of work (SOW) for the EPA Region 5 WA. The current FSP has been prepared in
accordance with Subtask 1.2 of the SOW for the EPA Region 6 WA.
This FSP consists of nine sections. Section 1.0 is the introduction, Section 2.0 presents a brief site
description and history, Section 3.0 describes project objectives, Section 4.0 describes proposed field
sampling activities, Section 5.0 describes equipment decontamination procedures, Section 6.0 describes
sample handling and analysis procedures, Section 7.0 presents a tentative schedule for field activities and
data reporting, Section 8.0 describes health and safety procedures, and Section 9.0 describes QA
requirements. References used to prepare this FSP are provided at the end of the text.
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY
This section briefly summarizes the history of the ABB facility and Bennett's Dump site. Figure 1 shows
the site locations.
2.1 ASEA BROWN BOVERI FACILITY
In 1958, Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Westinghouse; now Viacom, Inc. [Viacom]) constructed
and began operating the ABB facility in Bloomington, Indiana, to produce equipment that transmitted
and distributed electricity, including capacitors. During the facility operating period of 19S8 to 1976,
Westinghouse used a dielectric fluid (brand name "Inerteen") in the capacitors that contained
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). Westinghouse operated the facility alone or in conjunction with ABB
until 1990, when ABB became the sole facility owner (S.E. Technologies, Inc. 2001).
A number of sampling events were conducted at the facility between 1977 and 1998, including events
conducted by both the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and EPA. Sampling
results showed elevated PCB concentrations in facility soils and surface water. In May 1989, EPA issued
a unilateral administrative order to Westinghouse requiring the cleanup of PCB- impacted soil at the
facility. From 1989 to 1992, the activities below were conducted at the facility (S.E. Technologies, Inc.
2001).
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Additional sampling was conducted.
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Westinghouse developed a work plan for soil remediation.
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Water that collected in a shallow excavation was sampled and found to contain PCBs.
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One heating oil underground storage tank (UST) was removed.
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Two heating oil USTs and one mineral oil UST were closed in place.
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Piezometers were installed to gather information on the groundwater under the facility.
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An oil recovery well was installed in the drum storage pad area of the site.
The first phase of site remediation was conducted by Westinghouse from July to December 1992. About
11,000 cubic yards of soil was excavated and temporarily stored on site, and about 660 cubic yards of
soil was excavated and disposed of at a licensed incineration facility operated by Aptus, Inc. The second
phase of remediation began in August 1993 and continued until January 1994. About 360 cubic yards of
soil containing PCBs at concentrations greater than 500 parts per million (ppm) was excavated and
temporarily stored on site, and about 5,320 cubic yards of soil containing PCBs at concentrations less
than 500 ppm was excavated and disposed of at Greyback Mountain Landfill, a licensed landfill in Utah.
In 1994, the excavated soil that had been temporarily stored on site during the remediation was disposed
of at the Grayback Mountain Landfill. In 1995 and 1996, a final phase of sampling and remediation was
conducted. About 5,130 cubic yards of soil was excavated and disposed of at the GraybackMountain
Landfill during this phase (S.E. Technologies, Inc. 2001).
2.2 BENNETT'S DUMP SITE
The Bennett's Dump site is located approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Bloomington, Indiana. The
main fill area occupies 3.5 acres, and another fill area of 0.5 acre lies east of and adjacent to the main fill
area. In addition, a small, satellite fill area measuring about 30 by 60 feet lies 7SO feet north of the main
fill area. The site, which is no longer active, lies in a former limestone quarry area called Bennett's
Stone Quarry. The site is bordered by Stout's Creek to the west and a quarry access road to the south and
east. The site topography is characterized by numerous excavation pits remaining from former quarry
operations. The main fill area lies on a westward-sloping hillside east of Stout's Creek.
When the site was active in the 1960s, part of the quarry was used for landfilling industrial wastes,
including electrical parts. Most of the electrical parts visible at the site had been crushed, burned, or
otherwise torn open, and insulator wrapping paper, ceramic bushings, and other electrical parts littered
the site. Westinghouse electrical capacitors, some of which contained PCBs, were among the electrical
parts disposed of at the site. During this period, landfilling operations were conducted without use of
modern landfill control measures such as liners, daily cover, and leachate collection.
The remedial action (RA) at the Bennett's Dump site began in August 1999 and was completed in
November 1999. The former quarry area was excavated to meet industrial PCB cleanup standards. The
purpose of the RA at the site was to remove on-site media contaminated with PCBs. The RA consisted
of excavating soil, capacitors, and capacitor-related material contaminated with PCBs and shipping it off
site for disposal at licensed facilities in accordance with Viacom's EPA-approved RA work plan.
Viacom collected confirmation soil samples to ensure that PCB concentrations in remaining soil were
below the RA cleanup objective.
According to Viacom's EPA-approved RA work plan, the PCB soil cleanup objective was a maximum of
50 ppm with an arithmetic average of 25 ppm for the Bennett's Dump site. Confirmation sampling
performed at the site showed that the arithmetic average of all residual PCB sample results was
11.3 ppm, less than the required 25-ppm arithmetic average. Viacom placed waste excavated from the
site containing PCBs at concentrations exceeding the 50-ppm maximum cleanup objective in a Toxic
Substances and Control Act (TSCA)loadout pile. The excavated TSCA waste materials were hauled off
site for proper disposal at permitted facilities. Viacom shipped a total of 36,157 tons of material
containing greater than or equal to 50 ppm PCBs to Environmental Quality Company's Wayne Disposal
Landfill in Belleville, Michigan. Viacom also shipped a total of 1,756 capacitors weighing 118.72 tons
to Onyx Environmental in Port Arthur, Texas, for incineration. The site was backfilled with
approximately 25,000 cubic yards of clean clay, graded for drainage, and seeded, resulting in a minimum
of 12 inches of clean cover material. In addition, all Groundwater encountered during site excavation was
pumped to the on-site wastewater treatment system. Viacom's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System permit established a wastewater treatment system effluent discharge limit for PCBs of 0.3 part
per billion to Stout's Creek west of the site.
3.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The overall project objective is to sample surface water in the West Fork and main branch of Stout's
Creek to evaluate potential PCB impacts attributable to the ABB facility as well as PCB concentrations
adjacent to and downgradient of the Bennett's Dump site. Sampling and analysis activities will consist
of two events, a wet-weather grab sampling event and a wet-weather continuous monitoring event (using
an autosampler over the length of the storm event). A few of the sampling locations do not flow under
nonstorm conditions; therefore, grab sampling and autosampling will be performed at each location.
Wet-weather grab sampling will be conducted when precipitation has occurred for I day totaling at least
1 inch of rain in the area. During the grab-sampling event, surface water will be sampled at five
locations where spring flow into the West Fork of Stout's Creek has been identified. These five locations
were identified during a field inspection conducted in April 2002 by Tetra Tech and Earth Tech (see
Figure 2). Two additional surface water samples will be collected near the Bennett's Dump site. One of
these samples will be collected from the West Fork of Stout's Creek just before its confluence with the
East Fork of Stout's Creek; the other sample will be collected from Stout's Creek just downgradient of
the Bennett's Dump site (see Figure 3).
Wet-weather autosampling will be conducted during or immediately after a rainfall event large enough to
result in an increase in flow in Stout's Creek. An appropriate rainfall event will be identified in
consultation with the EPA WA manager (WAM). Sampling locations for the wet-weather autosampling
event will be based on analytical results for samples collected during the grab-sampling event. A total of
eight surface water samples will be collected at 1-hour intervals upon activation of the autosampler by a
flow level gauge at each location. The autosamplers will be checked immediately after a storm event and
samples gathered for shipment to the laboratory. Autosamplers have storage for ice; therefore, Tetra
Tech will fill the autosamplers with ice in anticipation of a storm event.
All surface water samples collected from Stout's Creek will be analyzed for PCBs and total suspended
solids (TSS) by TriMatrix Laboratories, Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan, using EPA Methods 8082 and
160.2, respectively. Sample results will be used to determine if PCBs are present at concentrations above
detection limits established by the EPA SW-846 method (EPA 1996).
4.0 FIELD SAMPLING ACTIVITIES
Tetra Tech, in coordination with the EPA WAM, will collect grab and continuous monitoring surface
water samples during the wet-weather conditions from the main branch and the West Fork of Stout's
Creek. Figures 2 and 3 show general sampling locations. Exact sampling locations will be selected in
consultation with the EPA WAM based on site-specific conditions. Some of the sampling locations are
located on private property. Before any sampling activities are conducted on private property,
permission to access the locations will be obtained from the appropriate property owners.
Tetra Tech will perform all field activities in accordance with the EPA-approved, multisite mini-QAPP
and the Tetra Tech-approved field standard operating procedures (SOP) provided in the multisite FSP
(Tetra Tech 1999a) submitted under the EPA Region 5 WA. When the multisite FSP differs from the
SOPs, the multisite FSP procedures will be followed. Tables 2 and 3 in the multisite FSP present
medium-specific project-required quantitation limits (PRQL). The sampling and analysis program is
summarized in Table I below, which also specifies sample matrices, field parameters, laboratory
parameters, and the number of samples to be collected.
Detection limits for the analytical methods will be less than or equal to the PRQLs. Project-specific
objectives for accuracy and precision will be achieved in accordance with Tables 2 and 3 of the multisite
FSP and the special analytical service (SAS) request forms in the multisite mini-QAPP (Tetra Tech
1999b). The data completeness objective will be 95 percent.
During the wet-weather grab sampling event, one surface water sample will be collected from each of the
five locations in the West Fork of Stout's Creek identified during the April 2002 field inspection. Two
additional surface water samples will be collected from near the Bennett's Dump site. One of these
samples will be collected from the West Fork of Stout's Creek just before its confluence with the East
Fork; the other sample will be collected from the main branch of Stout's Creek just downgradient of the
Bennett's Dump site. A total of seven surface water investigation samples will be collected to assess
whether PCBs are present.
TABLE 1-SUMMARY OF SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS
Sampling crews will approach the sampling locations from downstream to minimize sediment
disturbance and will collect surface water samples from downstream locations first. Pertinent data
collected during field sampling activities will be recorded in site logbooks in accordance with Tetra Tech
SOP No. 024 (Tetra Tech 1999a). The data will include the coordinates of each sampling location
determined using a hand-held global positioning system (GPS) device.
Before sample collection at each location, a water quality meter will be used to measure pH, specific
conductance, and temperature in accordance with Tetra Tech SOP No. 012 (Tetra Tech 1999a). The
methods used for surface water sampling will depend on the depth of the water at the time of sampling.
For surface water sampling locations with less than I foot of water, samples will be collected by
immersing a clean sample bottle below the water surface and filling the bottle with the necessary volume
of water. For surface water sampling locations with more than I foot of water, surface water samples
will be collected from half the water's depth using a Kemmerer-type water sampling device that is
remotely triggered. At such locations, a measuring rod marked in feet and inches with a flat surface at
one end to detect the bottom will be used to determine the water depth before sampling begins. The line
to the sampler will also be marked in feet and inches so that the sample can be collected at half the
water's depth. Once the water sampler is open and set, it will be lowered to the desired depth, the trigger
will be released, and the ends of the sampler will close, thereby collecting a sample. The sampler will be
hauled to the surface, and the trapped water will be emptied into the appropriate sample bottle. This
procedure will be repeated until the required sample volume has been collected.
Sample collection bottles will be rinsed at least once with surface water before samples are collected.
Care will be taken not to disturb bottom sediment so that sediment is not included in the surface water
samples. Surface water samples will be placed on ice in insulated coolers and shipped by overnight
courier to the laboratory for chemical analysis.
During the wet-weather continuous monitoring sampling event, samples will be collected at up to four
locations based on the analytical results for samples collected during the wet-weather grab sampling.
The sampling event will generally be conducted as described for the grab sampling event; however, flow-
triggered peristaltic pumps (ASCOT autosamplers) will be used to collect the samples. The pumps will be
started using a flow-activated switch installed inside a stilling well. The sample will be pumped into an
appropriate sample container contained within a protective plastic housing. Upon activation of the pump,
eight samples will be collected at each location at l-hour intervals during the wet-weather event.
All surface water samples will be analyzed for PCBs and TSS. To establish PRQLs for surface water
analyses, Tetra Tech will use the EPA Region 9 surface water preliminary remediation goals (PRO) and
ambient water quality criteria presented in Table 3 of the FSP prepared under the EPA Region 5 WA
(Tetra Tech 1999a). The more conservative of these values will be used as PRQLs.
S.O DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
Sampling equipment will be decontaminated on plastic liners on a newly constructed decontamination
pad. The exact location of the decontamination pad will be determined in the field. All sampling
equipment, such as the Kemmerer-type device, will be decontaminated prior to sample collection at each
location. Decontamination will consist of removing all visible evidence of contamination from the
sampling equipment using Alconox. soap and water and rinsing the equipment with distilled water. The
decontaminated equipment will then be allowed to air-dry. Decontamination procedures are discussed in
further detail in Tetra Tech SOP No. 002 (Tetra Tech 1 999a). Disposable equipment such as plastic
tubing, coveralls, gloves, and boot covers will be used wherever possible to minimize the possibility of
cross-contamination. Tetra Tech will collect an equipment rinsate blank for PCB analysis to verify that
the sampling equipment was properly decontaminated (including one sample for each of the peristaltic
ISCO. autosamplers that have an autorinse feature that occurs in between collection of samples).
6.0 SAMPLE HANDLING AND ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
Tetra Tech will collect samples, complete all necessary paperwork, and prepare samples for shipment.
Sample containers, preservation, identification and documentation, chain of custody, and packaging and
shipping are discussed below.
6.1 SAMPLE CONTAINERS
Contaminant-free sample containers will be prepared in accordance with the procedures specified in
EPA's "Specifications and Guidance for Obtaining Contaminant-Free Sample Containers" (EPA 1992).
Tetra Tech will verify the specifications for the containers by checking the supplier's certified statement
and analytical results for each container lot. These activities will be documented on a continuing basis,
and the documentation will be maintained in the site project file. Sample container requirements are
summarized in Table 2 below and are described in detail in Tetra Tech SOP No. 017 (Tetra Tech 1999a).
6.2 SAMPLE PRESERVATION
All samples will be preserved on ice and shipped to the appropriate laboratory by overnight express
carrier on the day of collection. Sample preservation methods and holding times are summarized in
Table 2 below and Table 4-1 of the mini-QAPP prepared under the EPA Region 5 WA (Tetra Tech
1999b) and are described in detail in Tetra Tech SOP No. 016 (Tetra Tech 1999a).
Requirements for surface water sample bottles, preservation methods, and holding times will also apply
to equipment rinsate blanks.
6~3 SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
Each sample will be identified using an alphanumeric system that identifies the project, general sampling
location, and sample type. Each sample will also have designations that indicate the sampling location
number and sampling depth. Field duplicate samples will be designated by "DUP." Equipment rinsate
blanks will be designated by "ER." Matrix spike and matrix spike duplicate samples will be identified in
the site logbooks and will be clearly designated on chain-of-custody forms rather than by the sample
identification numbers.
Example sample designations are provided below.
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ABB-SC-SW-1-06: Surface water sample collected from ABB facility, location 1 in the
West Fork of Stout's Creek, at a depth of 0 to 6 inches
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BD-SC-SW-2-01/02: Surface water sample collected from Bennett's Dump site,
location 2 in the main branch of Stout's Creek, at a depth of 1 to 2 feet
Sampling activities will be documented in bound logbooks using a ballpoint pen in accordance with Tetra
Tech SOP No. 024 (Tetra Tech 1999a). The date and time of collection, identification number, sampling
location, sampling depth, field observations, sampler's name, and analyses will be recorded for each
sample. Each page of the logbooks will be dated, numbered, and signed by a Tetra Tech staff member.
Field data records will be maintained in accordance with National Enforcement Investigation Center
policies and procedures (EPA 1985).
6.4 SAMPLE CHAIN OF CUSTODY
All samples will be collected and handled using proper chain-of-custody procedures outlined in Tetra
Tech SOP No. 018 (Tetra Tech 1999a). While collecting samples for laboratory analysis, Tetra Tech
field personnel will complete the standard EPA Region 5 laboratory paperwork used for tracking
samples, including the following items:
ù Traffic reports
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Chain-of-custody forms
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Sample tags
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Custody seals
Tetra Tech will follow the procedures in the EPA Region 5 "SARA/Superfund Sample Handling
Manual" (EPA 1989) to complete the documentation listed above.
Tetra Tech will appoint one of its field personnel as the sample custodian. Upon completion of all
required documents, the sample custodian will sign and date the documents and list the times of sample
collection. The sample custodian will also confirm the completeness of all descriptive information on the
chain-of-custody forms, which will be included with each shipping container. One custody seal will be
placed across the latch of the shipping container, and another seal will be placed on one side of the
container lid. The lid will be securely taped shut for shipment. The sample custodian will retain the pink
copies of all chain-of-custody forms for the project file.
6.5 SAMPLE PACKAGING AND SOPPING
All samples collected will be shipped to the appropriate laboratory on the day of collection using an
overnight express carrier. Sample containers will be placed in plastic bags in case containers break
during shipment. The sample containers will then be placed in coolers filled with a cushioning packing
material such as bubble wrap. Double-bagged ice will then be placed in the coolers to maintain the
temperature of the samples at 4ø C during transport. Laboratory paperwork for the samples will be
placed in a sealed, plastic bag that will be taped to the inside of each cooler lid. The cooler lid will then
be taped closed, and custody seals will be placed on the cooler latch and lid. All samples will be
packaged and shipped as low-concentration samples. All shipping containers will be labeled as required
by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sample packaging and shipping procedures are discussed in
detail in Tetra Tech SOP No. 019 (Tetra Tech 1999a).
7.0 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR FIELD ACTIVITIES AND DATA REPORTING
The field sampling activities discussed in this FSP are expected to occur beginning the week of June 3,
2002. Based on sample analytical results, up to four autosamplers will be assembled and placed at
sampling locations during the week of July 8, 2002. The two sampling events are expected to last
approximately 2 days each including preparation time. Any last-minute changes to the schedule will not
affect the FSP. Sample analytical data will be submitted to EPA after each sampling event in trip and
data validation reports within 30 days after Tetra Tech's receipt of full data packages from the
laboratory.
8.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
All field activities will be conducted in accordance with Tetra Tech's health and safety plan, which is
included in the multisite FSP prepared for the EPA Region 5 WA (Tetra Tech 1999a). Prior to initiation
of field activities, all field personnel will read and sign the health and safety plan, indicating that they
understand the plan and agree to operate in accordance with its requirements. Complete copies of this
FSP, including the health and safety plan, will be kept at the field sampling station.
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9.0 QUAL1IY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
All field sampling activities will be conducted in accordance with the mini-QAPP (Tetra Tech 1999b),
which is Appendix A of the SAP prepared for the EPA Region 5 WA. Copies of the mini-QAPP will be
kept at the field sampling station for immediate use in resolving any QA issues that arise during field
activities.
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S.E.Technologies, Inc. 2001. "Remedial Activities Completion Report, Volumes I and II, Former
Westinghouse Facility, 300 North Curry Pike, Bloomington, IN." Prepared for Viacom, Inc.
September 20.
Tetra Tech EM Inc. (Tetra Tech). 1999a. "Field Sampling Plan for CBS Corporation Multisite
Sampling and Analysis Support." December 13.
Tetra Tech. 1999b. "Mini-Quality Assurance Project Plan for CBS Corporation Multisite Sampling and
Analysis Support." December 13.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 1985. "National Enforcement Investigation Center
(NEIC) Policies and Procedures." EPA-330/9-78/001-R. June.
EPA. 1989. "SARA/Superfund Sample Handling Manual." Region 5 Central Regional Laboratory.
March.
EPA. 1992. "Specifications and Guidance for Obtaining Contaminant-Free Sample Containers." April.
EPA. 1996. "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste (SW-846)." Third Edition. Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response. Washington, DC. December.
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