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S E C O R f�•rr The rinsate and other wastewater are contained in 55-gallon DOT-approved drums, labeled (to identify the contents, generation date and project) and stored on-site pending waste profiling and disposal. STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR GROUNDWATER SAMPLING Groundwater sampling activities involve several activities including groundwater and free product depth measurements, well purging, sample collection, waste water disposal, etc. The procedures for conducting these activities are described below. Depth to GroundwaterlLPH Thickness Measurements Prior to purging each of the wells, the depth to groundwater and thickness of liquid phase hydrocarbons (LPH), if present, within each well casing is measured to the nearest 0.01 foot using either an electronic Solinst water level indicator or an electronic oil-water interface probe. Measurements are taken from a point of known elevation on the top of each well casing as determined in accordance with previous surveys. Groundwater Monitoring Well Purging C sr Groundwater wells will be purged prior to sampling with a bailer or groundwater pump. Purge water may be contained on-site in 55-gallon DOT-approved drums. To assure that the collected samples were representative of fresh formation water, the conductivity, temperature, and pH of the delivered effluent are monitored and recorded using a Cambridge Hydac meter or another meter similar in nature during purge operations. Purge operations are determined to be sufficient once successive measurements of pH, conductivity, and temperature stabilize to within +1- 10 percent. During purging a minimum of three (3) well volumes, measured as the annular space of the well casing below the groundwater surface, are removed from each well. However, in the case of very slow recharging wells, purging is deemed sufficient if the well contents are completely evacuated during purge operations. Unless recharge takes more than a couple of hours, wells are sampled once the well is recharged to within in 90 percent of pre-purge groundwater elevation. For very slow recharging wells (wells pumped dry during purging), samples may be collected after 2 hours of recharge. Groundwater Sample Acquisition and Handling Following purging operations, groundwater samples are collected from each of the wells at the air-water interface, using pre-cleaned, single-sample polypropylene, disposable bailers. The groundwater sample is discharged from the bailer to the sample container through a bottom emptying flow control valve to minimize volatilization. Collected water samples are discharged directly into laboratory provided, pre-cleaned, 40 =;-'=j milliliter (ml) glass vials and sealed with Teflon-lined septum, screw-on lids. Labels