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Discharge Monitoring Report Quality Assurance Study 40 Final Report 2020
ML20350B720
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Site: Sequoyah  Tennessee Valley Authority icon.png
Issue date: 12/15/2020
From: Markum T
Tennessee Valley Authority
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Tennessee Valley Authority, Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, P.O Box 2000. Soddy Daisy TN 37384 December 15, 2020 ATTN: Document Control Desk U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC. 20555-0001

Subject:

Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Discharge Monitoring Report Quality Assurance Study 40 Final Report 2020 Attached is the Discharge Monitoring Report Quality Assurance Study 40 Final Report 2020 for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant.

Respectfully, Travis R. Markum Environmental Scientist

OMBControl No.2080-0021 Approvalexpires5/31/2023 United States Environmental Protection Agency SEPA United States Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Mail Code 2227A Washington, DC 20460 DMR-QA Study 40 (This dataiscollected underthe authority of Section 308of the Clean WaterAct.)

NPDES Permittee Data Report Form Attention: Follow the instructions on the previous page to completethisform and submitdata forevaluation.

Dlie November 20, 2020 State NPDES Permit Number Permit Extension TN 0026450 Permittee Name TVA - Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Current Permittee Mailing Address P.O. Box 2000, Mailstop - OPS 4A-SQN City State Zip Code Soddy-Daisy TN 37384 Phone Number Fax Number E-mail H (423) 843-7001 swhunnewell@tva.gov Optional: IfWP Study was used,listPT Provider name(s): Optional:WP StudyNumber(s)

For DMR-QA Study 40, conducted in 2020, the Permittee ensured that their laboratory(ies) performing the required analyses:

Submitted Complete and Accurate Data Received a Graded Report by Received PTSamples by September 18,2020 October 16,2020 Yes l No [] Yes gl No

  • Yes [X] No
  • Certification by Permit Holderor Authorized Representative (as per 40 CFR Section 122.22)

Icertify under penalty oflaw that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with asystem designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry ofthe person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, tothe best ofmy knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. Each reported value was produced from asingle analytical run using the analytical system that routinely performs these analyses to produce compliance monitoring data required under our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Neither Inor any of my subordinates compared our results with results from independent analyses conducted by us or any other laboratory before we reported our results to the U.S.EPA. Iam aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.

Name ofCertifying Official Title fUt #7*. *lfi<ig<t Date 12-/1-2,6 AdtHess, phone numberande-mail ofcertifying official are required ifdifferent from above.

Address Phone Number City State Zip Code E-mail EPA 6400-01 Rev. 3-20. Previous editions are obsolete. Page 10

OMBControl No. 2080-0021 Approval expires 5/31/2023 United States Environmental Protection Agency SBVK United States Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Mail Code 2227A Washington, DC 20460 DMR-QA Study 40 (This data is collected under the authority of Section 308 of the Clean Water Act.)

Permittee Name State NPDES Permit No. Permit Extension TVA - Sequoyah Nuclear Plant TN 0026450 Identification of all CHEM, MICRO and WET laboratories who performed analyses for this permit Lab Analysis State-U.S. EPA Lab Check box(es) that apply Lab Name of Laboratory Address of Laboratory certified Code Type*

Lab**

Chem Micro WET P.O. Box 2000 TVA-Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Mailstop: OPS-5N Soddy-Daisy, TN 37384 TN00999 X *

  • F 2225 Riverside Drive Pace Analytical - Ashville Asheville,NC 28804 NC00030 X *
  • C 9800 Kincey Avenue Pace Analytical -

Huntersville Suite 100 NC00014 X *

  • C Huntersville, NC 28078 Environmental Testing 351 Depot Street Solutions Asheville,NC 28801 NC01230
  • X C
  • Lab Types: C = Commercial F = Federal G = Local Government 1= Industrial O = Other S = State
    • See Footnote on page 2 (Frequently Asked Questions) for the current list of states with lab accreditation programs Ifyou need additional space, please make a copy ofthis page foradditional laboratories.

EPA 6400-01 Rev. 3-20. Previous editions are obsolete. Page 11

Permittee NameTVA Sequoyah NuclearPlant State TN NPDES Permit No.0026450 EPA Lab Code TN00999 Chemistry/Microbiology Analyte Checklist DMR-QA Study 40 Method Number Laboratory's Graded Result Analyte Test Test Required Analyte determined by Used (optional) Not Acceptable state-certified lab*

Acceptable (Corrective Action Required)

Microbiology E.coii, MF or MPN Fecal Coliform, MF or MPN Total Coliform. MF or MPN Trace Metals Aluminum Antimony * * *

Molybdenum Nickel Selenium Silver Thallium Vanadium Zinc Demands 5-day BOD * * *

  • 5-day Carbonaceous BOD * * *
  • COD TOC Minerals Alkalinity, total (CaCOa) * * *
  • Chloride Fluoride Hardness, total (CaC03) * * *
  • Specific conductance (25°C) * * *
  • Sulfate Total Dissolved Solids (180°Q
  • Nutrients Ammonia as N Nitrate as N Nitrite as N Orthophosphate as P * * *
  • Total Kjeldahl-Nitrogen as N * * *
  • a *
  • Oil and Grease
  • n *
  • pH s SM 4500-H+ B-2011 m *
  • Total Cyanide
  • a *
  • Total Phenolics (4-AAP)
  • a *
  • D *
  • Settleable Solids
  • o *
  • Turbidity
  • /?
  • f -D-
  • Name Scott W.Hunnewell Signature^ Date fl-fl-Zd 1See Footnote on page 2. Page 12 Complete a separate checklist for EACH lab.

Ver. 1 Page 5 of 11

©ERA DMR-QA 40 Final Report A Waters Company NPDES Permit #: TN0026450 ERA Customer Number: T203302 Permit Holder: Millicent Garland Report Issued: 10/16/20 SQN Environmental Scientist Study Dates: 03/20/20 - 09/18/20 TVA - Sequoyah Nuclear Plant P.O. Box 2000 Mailstop: OPS-4A-SQN Soddy-Daisy, TN 37384-2000 423-843-6714 TNI Study Performance Reported Assigned Acceptance USEPA Lab Analyte Analyte Units Method Description Study Mean Standard Study Evaluation Value Value Limits Code Code Deviation DMRQA pH (cam 577, lotit Q040-977)

SM4500-H+B-2011 1900 PH S.U. Acceptable 6.33 6.30 6.10-6.50 2011 6.31 0.0607 TN00999 DMRQA40 DMRQA Total Residual Chlorine (cam 587, /of# Q040-501)

SM4500-CI B-2011 1940 Total Residual Chlorine mg/L Acceptable 1.98 2.27 1.67-2.65 2011 2.12 0.173 TN00999 DMRQA40 This reportis scored by the criteria in the 2016 TNI Standard, Volume 3, instead of by the criteria in the 2009 TNI Standard to which Study #: DMR-QA 40 the Proficiency Testing Provider is accredited. This is a plannedchange and is endorsed by the TNI Proficiency Testing Program lACCREPrTBP]

Executive Committee for transition to the 2016 TNI Standard.

16341 Table Mountain Pkwv

  • Golden, CO 80403
  • 800.372.0122
  • 303.431.8454
  • fax 303.421.0159
  • www.eraqc.com

PermitteeNameTVA Sequoyah Nuclear Plant State TN NPDES PermitNo.0026450 EPA Lab Code NC00030 Chemistry/Microbiology Analyte Checklist DMR-QA Studv 40 Method Number Laboratory's Graded Result Analyte Test Test Required Analyte determined by Used (optional) Not Acceptable Acceptable state-certified lab*

(Corrective Action Required)

Microbiology

£ co//, MF or MPN Fecal Coliform, MF or MPN Total Coliform, MF or MPN Trace Metals Aluminum Antimony Arsenic Barium Beryllium Cadmium D * *

  • D
  • D
  • 5-day Carbonaceous BOD * * *
  • Minerals Alkalinity, total (CaCCfe) * * *
  • Chloride Fluoride Hardness, total (CaCOa) * * *
  • Specific conductance (25°C) * * *
  • Sulfate
  • D
  • Total Dissolved Solids (180°C)
  • Nutrients Ammonia as N Nitrate as N Nitrite as N Orthophosphate as P * * *
  • Total Kjeldahl-Nitrogen as N * * *
  • Total Phosphorus as P MbcAnatytes Non-Filterable Residue (TSS) m SM 2540 D-2011 s *
  • Oil and Grease pH * * *
  • Total Cyanide * * *
  • Total Phenolics (4-AAP) * * *
  • Settleable Solids Turbidity * / n f D
  • Name Scott W. Hunnewell
  • See Footnote on page 2. Page 12 Complete a separate checklist for EACH lab.

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6390 Joyce Drive Phone 303-940-0033

  1. 100 Fax 866-283-0269 Golden, CO 80403 www.phenova.com DMRQA40 Graded Results Report Study: WP0720 for DMRQA40 Opening Date: July 6, 2020 - Closing Date: August 20, 2020 EPA Lab ID: NC00030 NPDES Permit ID: TN0026450 Laboratory: Pace Analytical - Asheville Permittee Name: TVA-SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR 2225 Riverside Drive Asheville, NC 28804 UNITED STATES Mr. Barry Johnson, QAM 828-254-7176 Minerals 2 - Hardness (PT-MIN2-WP) Lot#: 8213-102 NELAC Analyte Method Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Code Value Limits 1755 Total Hardness (as CaC03) 20046417 SM 2340 B-2011 mg/L 211  ;'()<< 180-243 Acceptable Specific Conductance (PT-COND-WP) Lot #: 8213-72 NELAC Analyte Method Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Code Value Limits 1610 Specific Conductance (25°C) 10006403 EPA 120.1 (1982) umhos/cm :m< 324 294 - 359 Acceptable Solids (PT-SOL-WP) Lot #: 8213-09 NELAC Analyte Method Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Code Value Limits 1955 Total Dissolved Solids at 180° (TFR) 20050424 SM2540C-2011 mg/L 185 184 140 - 230 Acceptable 1960 Non-Filterable Residue (TSS) 20051018 SM2540D-2011 mg/L 57.6 57.4 45.5-65.3 Acceptable Nutrients 1 - Simple (PT-NUT1-WP) Lot #: 8213-10 NELAC Analyte Method Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Code Value Limits 1515 Ammonia as N 10063602 EPA 350.1 REV 2 (1993) mg/L 5.94 5.92 4.64-7.27 Acceptable 1810 Nitrate as N 10053200 EPA 300.0 Rev. 2.1 (1993) mg/L 11.3 10.5 9.37-13.2 Acceptable 1810 Nitrate as N 10199607 EPA 9056A 2000 mg/L 11.3 10.5 9.37-13.2 Acceptable 1810 Nitrate as N EPA 353 2 (AS LACHAT 60005427 mg/L 11.3 11 9.37- 13.2 Acceptable 10-107-04-1 A + C) 1870 Orthophosphate as P 20124010 SM4500-PE-2011 mg/L 0.731 0.697 0.621 -0.841 Acceptable Nutrients 2 - Complex (PT-NUT2-WP) Lot#: 8213-11 NELAC Analyte Method Method Description Assigned Units Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Code Value Limits 1795 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) 60006124 EPA 351.2 (AS LACHAT mg/L 23.5 238 17.7-28.4 Acceptable 10-107-06-2-D) 1910 Total Phosphorous 60001107 EPA 365.1 (AS LACHAT mg/L S 9.21 7.68- 10.6 Acceptable 10-115-01-1-E)

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PermitteeNameTVA Sequoyah Nuclear Plant State TN NPDES Permit No.0026450 EPALabCodeNC00014 Chemistry/Microbiology Analyte Checklist DMR-QA Study 40 Method Number Laboratory's Graded Result Analyte Test Test Required Analyte determined by Used (optional) Not Acceptable state-certified lab*

Acceptable (Corrective Action Required)

Microbiology

£ co//, MF or MPN Fecal Coliform, MF or MPN Total Coliform, MF or MPN Trace Metals Aluminum

  • a *
  • a *
  • a *
  • a *
  • a *
  • a *
  • a *
  • a *
  • a *
  • Demands 5-day BOD * * *
  • 5-day Carbonaceous BOD * * *
  • COD TOC Minerals Alkalinity, total (CaCOs) D * *
  • Chloride Fluoride Hardness, total (CaC03) * * *
  • Specific conductance (25°C) * * *
  • Sulfate Total Dissolved Solids (180°Q
  • a
  • Nutrients Ammonia as N Nitrate as N Nitrite as N Orthophosphate as P D * *
  • Total Kjeldahl-Nltrogen as N * * *
  • Total Phosphorus as P MlscAnatytes Non-Filterable Residue (TSS) * * *
  • Oil and Grease HI EPA 1664 B (HEM) 2010 m *
  • pH
  • a *
  • Total Cyanide
  • D *
  • TotalPhenolics(4-AAP)

Total Residual Chlorine

  • a *
  • a *
  • Settleable Solids
  • a *
  • Turbidity
  • <? n *
  • Name Scott W.Hunnewell Signature ^ Date IZ-/l-2d
  • See Footnote on page 2. Page 12 Complete a separate checklist for EACH lab.

dm phenova 6390 Joyce Drive Phone 303-940-0033

  1. 100 Fax 866-283-0269 Golden, CO 80403 www.phenova com DMRQA40 Graded Results Report Study: WP0420 for DMRQA40 Opening Date: April 6, 2020 - Closing Date: May 21, 2020 EPA Lab ID' NC00014 NPDES Permit ID: TN0026450 Laboratory: Pace Analytical - Huntersville Permittee Name: TVA-SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR 9800 Kincey Avenue Suite 100 Huntersville. NC 28078 UNITED STATES Ms. Melissa Sybert, QA Analyst 704-875-9092 Oil & Grease - 1L (PT-OGR1L-WP) Lot#: 8210-103 NELAC Analyte Method Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Code Value Limits 1803 n-Hexane Extractable Material (O&G) (Gravimetric) 10261617 EPA 1664 B (HEM) 2010 mg/L 33.3 31.9 19.2-42.5 Acceptable
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Permittee NameTVA Sequoyah Nuclear Plant State TN NPDES Permit No.0026450 EPA Lab Code NCO1230 WET Analyte Checklist DMR-QA Study 40 Laboratory's Graded Result Analyte Analyte Organism / Conditions Endpoint Test Not Acceptable determined by Number Required Acceptable (Corrective Action state-certified Required) lab*

Test Code 13 (refer to EPA Method 2000.0) 754 Fathead minnow (Pimephaies promelas) - MHSF 25°C LC50 Test Code 14 (refer to EPA Method 2000.0) 755 Fathead minnow {Pimephaies promelas) - 20% DMW LC50 Test Code 15 (refer to EPA Method 1000.0) 756 Fathead minnow {Pimephaies promelas)- MHSF s NOEC SURVIVAL

[HI *

  • 808 Fathead minnow (Pimephaies promelas) - MHSF IC25** (ON) GROWTH m m *
  • 810 Fathead minnow (Pimephaiespromelas) - MHSF NOEC (ON) GROWTH 151 s *
  • Test Code 16 (refer to EPA Method 1000.0) 759 Fathead minnow (Pimephaies promelas) - 20% DMW NOEC SURVIVAL * * *
  • 812 Fathead minnow (Pimephaies promelas) - 20% DMW IC25*<< (ON) GROWTH * * *
  • 814 Fathead minnow (Pimephaies promelas) - 20% DMW NOEC (ON) GROWTH D * *
  • Test Code 19 (refer to EPA Method 2002.0) 764 Ceriodaphnia dubia - MHSF 25°C LC50 n * *
  • Test Code 20 (refer to EPA Method 2002.0) 765 Ceriodaphnia dubia - 20% DMW 25°C LC50 n * *
  • Test Code 21 (refer to EPA Method 1002.0) 766 Ceriodaphnia dubia - MHSF NOEC SURVIVAL HI m *
  • 767 Ceriodaphnia dubia - MHSF IC25** REPRODUCTION m m *
  • 768 Ceriodaphnia dubia - MHSF NOEC REPRODUCTION pi m *
  • Test Code 22 (refer to EPA Method 1002.0) 769 Ceriodaphnia dubia - 20% DMW NOEC SURVIVAL 770 Ceriodaphnia dubia - 20% DMW IC25*<< REPRODUCTION * * *
  • 771 Ceriodaphnia dubia - 20% DMW NOEC REPRODUCTION * * *
  • Test Code 32 (refer to EPA Method 2021.0) 788 Daphnia magna - MHSF25°C LC50
  • D
  • Test Code 38 (refer to EPA Method 2021.0) 794 Daphnia pulex - MHSF25°C LC50
  • *
  • D Test Code 42 (refer to EPA Method 2007.0) 798 Mysid (Americamysis bahia, Mysidopsisbahia) 25°C
  • LC50 Test Code 43 (refer to EPA Method 1007.0) 799 Mysid (Americamysisbahia, Mysidopsis bahia) NOEC SURVIVAL 816 Mysid (Americamysis bahia, Mysidopsisbahia) IC25<<* (ON) GROWTH D * *
  • 818 Mysid (Americamysis bahia, Mysidopsisbahia) NOEC (ON) GROWTH * *
  • D Test Code 44 (refer to EPA Method 2006.0) 803 Inland silverside (Menidia berylina) 25°C LC50 n * *
  • Test Code 45 (refer to EPA Method 1006.0) 824 Inland siiverside (Menidia berylina) NOEC SURVIVAL * * *
  • 825 Inland silverside (Menidia berylina) IC25>>* (ON) GROWTH *
  • a
  • 826 Inland silverside (Menidia berylina) NOEC (ON) GROWTH *
  • a
  • Test Code 46 (refer to EPA Method 2004.0) 804 Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) 25°C LC50 Test Code 47 (refer to EPA Method 1004.0) 805 Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) NOEC SURVIVAL
  • D
  • 820 Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) IC25" (ON) GROWTH *
  • a
  • 822 Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) NOEC (ON) GROWTH * * *
  • Name Scott W.Hunnewell Signatur^v Date /Z-//-Z0
  • See Footnote on page 2.

"Preferred endpointfor DMR-QA performance test reporting. Page 13 Complete a separate checklist for EACH lab.

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^ j^^^ Certified Reference M 6390 Joyce Drive Phone 303-940-0033

  1. 100 Fax 866-283-0269 Golden, CO 80403 www.phenova.com DMRQA40 Graded Results Report Study: DMRQA40-WET Opening Date: March 20, 2020 - Closing Date: September 18, 2020 EPALabID: NC01230 NPDES Permit ID: TN0026450 Laboratory: Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Permittee Name: TVA/ Sequoyah Nuclear Plant 351 Depot Street Asheville, NC2B801 USA Ms. Kelley Keenan 828-350-9364 Fathead Minnow Method 13 (PT-13-WET) Lot #: 8548-13 NELAC Analyte Method Code Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Value Limits 3410 Fathead Minnow Acute MHSF 25° - LC50 10213602 EPA 2000.0- S.U. 38.0 36.7 25.7-50.4 Acceptable Pimephales promelas, 48-hr Acute, nonrenewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 Fathead Minnow Method 15 (PT-15-WET) Lot#: 8548-15 NELAC Analyte Method Code Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Value Limits 3410 Fathead Minnow Chronic MHSF - Survival NOEC 10214207 EPA 1000.0- S.U. 50 50 25-100 Acceptable Pimephaies promelas, 7-day Chronic, daily renewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 3410 Fathead MinnowChronic MHSF - Growth IC25 (ON) 10214207 EPA 1000.0- S.U. 46.1 51.7 25.5-66.8 Acceptable Pimephaies promelas, 7-day Chronic, daily renewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 3410 Fathead MinnowChronic MHSF - Growth NOEC (ON) 10214207 EPA 1000.0- S.U. 25 25 12.5-50 Acceptable Pimephales promelas, 7-day Chronic, daily renewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 Ronnrt l<=<=ir>> Date - m j l f i n ^ n

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^ l^7 i- rlifit'd Reference Materials 6390 Joyce Drive Phone 303-940-0033

  1. 100 Fax 866-283-0269 Golden, CO 80403 www.phenova.com DMRQA40 Graded Results Report Study: DMRQA40-WET Opening Date: March 20, 2020 - Closing Date: September 18, 2020 EPA Lab ID: NC01230 NPDES Permit ID: TN0026450 Laboratory: Environmental Testing Solutions, Inc. Permittee Name: TVA/ Sequoyah Nuclear Plant 351 Depot Street Asheville, NC 28801 USA Ms. Kelley Keenan 828-350-9364 Ceriodaphnia Method 19 (PT-19-WET) Lot#: 8548-19 NELAC Analyte Method Code Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Value Limits 3315 Ceriodaphnia Acute MHSF 25° - LC50 10214809 EPA 2002.0- S.U 39.9 35.4 17 3-62.4 Acceptable Ceriodaphnia dubia, 48-hr Acute, nonrenewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 Ceriodaphnia Method 21 (PT-21-WET) Lot#: 8548-21 NELAC Analyte Method Code Method Description Units Assigned Result Acceptance Evaluation Code Value Limits 3315 Ceriodaphnia Chronic MHSF - Survival NOEC 10215006 EPA 1002.0- S.U. 25 25 12.5-50 Acceptable Ceriodaphnia dubia, 7-day Chronic, daily renewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 3315 Ceriodaphnia ChronicMHSF- Reproduction IC25 10215006 EPA 1002.0- S.U. 26.5 31.3 15.1 -37.9 Acceptable Ceriodaphnia dubia, 7-day Chronic, daily renewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 3315 Ceriodaphnia Chronic MHSF - Reproduction NOEC 10215006 EPA 1002.0- S.U. 25 25 12.5-50 Acceptable Ceriodaphnia dubia, 7-day Chronic, daily renewal, MHSF 25°C 2002 ReDort Issue Date - I07lfi/?n?fl
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