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WINZLER& KELLY,INC. <br /> STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR GROUNDWATER SAMPLING <br /> BLUE STAR PROPERTY <br /> 4040 EAST MAIN STREET <br /> STOCKTON,CALIFORNIA <br /> 1. Objective <br /> Collect representative groundwater level data and groundwater samples. <br /> 2. Background <br /> Field work proceeded from the monitoring wells with the lowest to highest concentrations of <br /> constituents (determined from previous analytical data). Water levels were measured to <br /> determine the direction and gradient of groundwater flow. Representative groundwater samples <br /> from the water-bearing zone were obtained using new disposable polyethylene bailers following <br /> purging. <br /> 3. Personnel Required and Responsibilities <br /> Winzler&Kelly Staff Geologist: A qualified Winzler& Kelly Staff Geologist performed the <br /> quarterly monitoring and sampling activities in accordance with the procedures outlined below. <br /> 4. Procedures <br /> 4a. Decontamination Procedures <br /> • The wash and rinse buckets, electronic submersible pump, and the water level meter were <br /> decontaminated using Alconox or Liquinox soap and potable water. <br /> • The pump and water level meter were decontaminated following use in each well. <br /> • Nitrile gloves were worn by the sampler at all times and changed after handling equipment <br /> and instruments. <br /> 4b. Calibration Procedures <br /> • The Ultrameter was calibrated for conductivity and pH prior to use. Temperature calibration <br /> is not necessary in the Ultrameter. <br /> • Conductivity was calibrated using KCl-7000 standard solution within its expiration date. <br /> • The calibration for pH included"zeroing"the Ultrameter meter with a pH 7.00 buffer <br /> solution followed by adjusting the gain with acid and base buffers(4.00 and 10.00). <br /> 4c. Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Concentrations <br /> • The membrane on the YSI Model 550A DO meter was checked for the presence of bubbles <br /> and wrinkles,neither of which was observed. <br /> • The meter was calibrated in the field prior to collecting measurements. <br /> • Using the calibrated YSI Model 550A DO meter, DO concentrations were measured in each <br /> monitoring well prior to purging and sampling activities. <br /> SOP GW Sampling 1 of 3 August 2011 <br />