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Water Quality Measurements Field Standard Operating Procedure SWE-FSOP-101;Revision 1 Ahtna Southwest Environmental Operations 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose This standard operating procedure (SOP) is to direct field staff in the proper techniques and documentation for calibrating, maintaining, and operating water quality meters and probes used for water quality measurements. 1.2 Scope The scope of this SOP applies to field staff conducting water quality measurements during well development, groundwater sampling, or other purposes.The SOP includes guidance for activities related to the performance, management, and completion of water quality measurements, including a description of staff responsibilities, relevant documentation, equipment, procedures,and quality control. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) friendly procedures are also provided in this SOP. When required by the project, use the PFAS-free equipment, materials, and procedures recommended in this SOP which are indicated by [PFAS Projects]. 1.3 Responsibilities Field Team Lead (FTL). The FTL is responsible for reviewing project work plans to understand the health and safety needs, procedural specifications,and field documentation requirements.The FTL is responsible for reviewing and confirming the adequacy of the fieldwork documentation. Project Lead (PL). The PL is responsible for providing adequate resources to the field staff and ensuring the Field Team has adequate experience and training to comply with the SOP successfully. The PL is responsible for approving and documenting techniques not described in this SOP but are considered the best methods for the current project. Safety Representative.The Safety Representative meets the experience and training requirements of the current version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements.The Safety Representative oversees site-specific health and safety activities and ensures compliance with the project requirements. The Safety Representative notifies the FTL of safety deficiencies, incidents, and actions to correct those. If the circumstance warrants, the FTL approves those actions and notifies the PL and Site Safety and Health Officer for their approval. Quality Control Lead (QC Lead).The QC Lead ensures work inspections are performed using the 3-Phases of the Quality Control method described in the project work plans.The QC Lead notifies the PL of quality deficiencies and actions to correct those. The PL approves those actions or notifies the SWE Field QC Manager for their approval if the circumstance warrants involvement. 1.4 Definitions Field Documentation—The combination of field logbooks/notepads,field forms,digital/electronic forms, and other documentation in the project file. Page 4 of 8