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3.2.1 Water Quality Monitoring Study

1. 4 6 0 Methodology for Continuous Temperature Data Collection eeeeeeeeee 5 7 0 Data Management and Reporting ssesseeseeseeeeeeeeeeee eene nennen nne nennen erinnere nennen 6 7 1 Data Management ien voro De i PR e ich a SK ea o EE a Eae nee 6 TAX Data REVIEW AN IEN ete AN te be e a cats 6 7 3 REDOFUNS 76 2 RM EE 6 8 0 Schedule and Consultation it ct de RE pee NA dee 6 90 gt Literature Cited teint Ree tue tet iet er e o NR etr eC EHE ERU Ra teats 8 List of Tables Table 3 1 Water Quality Monitoring Sampling Locations eese enne 9 Table 4 1 Water Quality Monitoring Instrument Specifications eese 10 List of Figures Figure 3 1 Overview of DO and Water Temperature Sampling Locations eee 11 Figure 3 2 Water Quality Sampling Locations Near Turners Falls Dam eee 12 Figure 3 3 Water Quality Sampling Locations Near the Northfield Mountain Tailrace 13 Figure 3 4 Turners Falls Impoundment Vertical Profile Locations eene 14 Figure 3 5 Continuous Water Temperature Monitoring Locations from Cabot Station to the Holyoke bue 15 Appendices Appendix A MA DEP Water Quality Sampling Standard Operating Procedures el 16 Appendix B Example Temperature and DO Profile Field Data Sheet see 18 Appendix C Responsiveness Summar
2. The calibration laboratory supervisor shall inspect each multiprobe sensor prior to its pre calibration and routinely during storage Calibrators shall inspect the sensors prior to post calibration A multiprobe shall not be pre calibrated and used for in situ monitoring if the dissolved oxygen membrane is damaged or wrinkled or if air bubbles are detected beneath the membrane And if a dissolved oxygen membrane is replaced by the laboratory supervisor the multiprobe must be stored overnight 12 24 hours prior to its calibration and use Post survey checks shall include inspection of the dissolved oxygen sensors When membranes are abraded torn or wrinkled or if air bubbles are detected calibrators shall record their observations on the Calibration Record prior to initiating post calibration procedures The pH reference probe shall be inspected prior to pre calibration and routinely during storage A multiprobe shall not be calibrated or used for in situ monitoring if a sizeable 22mm air bubble is detected at the base of the reference probe when the transmitter is inverted However this problem can be resolved quickly by the laboratory supervisor and the multiprobe can be calibrated immediately thereafter Post calibrators shall inspect the pH reference probe They shall record the observation of an air bubble as described previously for the dissolved oxygen sensor If pH begins to
3. 21 0686 4 CU S i Manual watch Time 24 hr Ezy Non deployed multi probe notes Depth calibrated at 24 hr HYS 3 2006 Project Lead initia C epe Example of completed Probe Deployment Field Sheet side two SOP CN 151 0 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 Page 25 of 31 SOP Lake Sampling APPENDIX D LAKE CHAIN OF CUSTODY COC FORM EXAMPLE Date January 2010 SOP CN 151 0 Page 26 of 31 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management SOP Lake Sampling 20d 200 WHOdWL0J 200991J0V M Loog Arenuer o p s SISeM PIIOS MS jueunpeg JejewejseA IEMISNpU M PCI SIET ES m oo 7 VATI ae ws T Awu MAC ot Ll C ULL pep 797 22 0ig7 Fh As uv 097 D 092487 9 ey dr sgeuoug ur bo ejduies SIM a 8490 VN pes pLi jg HIEUPIOOJ 9 L dissoN 1 einjesadwiay 19 002 o 927 LIL KG Iud La UoISIAK joguon 4 ase mu piozay fipojsn fo umuo BUINIDAJ ajduivs ssaippy dag MNEANE 9UUIEN OHZM OJD 24597 gt z 3 SUBEN eis OH3S OUJN SIM ue JEUJO Aioyesoqe e 0j JUAS sejduies 4Oj Fate UOISIAI xo3e1oqeT JeonAqpeuy neaimg uorfoy 93957 IS owen UOTJEIS JUSUITISAXAJ IEM x WEM 10jeuog u
4. Relicensing Study 3 2 1 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY Initial Study Report Summary Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 Prepared for F irstLi ght GDF Seca uu Prepared by GOMEZ AND SULLIVAN ENGINEERS SEPTEMBER 2014 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 INITIAL STUDY REPORT SUMMARY RELICENSING STUDY 3 2 1 1 1 Study Summary The purpose of this study is to characterize baseline water quality water temperature dissolved oxygen DO conditions in the Turners Falls Impoundment Impoundment bypass reach power canal and in the Connecticut River below Cabot Station The field work for this study will occur in 2015 Task 1 of the study is to develop a Field Sampling Plan This plan was developed in consultation with stakeholders and includes the additional monitoring for water temperature below the Turners Falls Project 1 2 Study Progress Summary Task 1 Develop Sampling Plan In the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission s FERC February 21 2014 Study Plan Determination Letter SPDL it states We recommend FirstLight develop a temperature monitoring study plan for the reach between Cabot Station and the Holyoke dam to describe temperature and temperature rate of change associated with peaking operations The plan should be developed in consultation w
5. Calibration of the turbidity sensor entails the thorough rinse protocol as well But a further requirement is that all multiprobe sensors be blown dry with compressed gas prior to each calibration or check on linearity with NTU Nephelometric Turbidity standards The purpose of this step is to eliminate excess water and therefore excess use of NTU standard solutions which are comparatively expensive Based on DWM lab experience calibration of the turbidity sensor is not done during every pre survey calibration but must be performed at least once for every 5 field trips Note Hydrolab turbidity probes are currently as of 3 2003 not being used due to as yet unresolved QC problems and replacement by lab turbidity measurement TDS Calculation Internal calculation of Total Dissolved Solids TDS by the Hydrolab is as follows TDS mg l measured conductivity uS cm x C where C 0 6 For YSI the multiplication factor is 0 65 Temperature Calibration See Appendix K for an example of multi probe thermistor calibration and check Depth Calibration in the field at each site Set all multi probes to 0 0 in air at each site prior to deployment USE OF PROBES IN THE FIELD specific procedures for scheduling using and returning multiprobe units back to the DWM lab are as follows Requests for Calibrated Probes A seasonal river basin sampling schedule shall be issued each spring by DWM s Monitoring Coordinato
6. SMI Proposed Permit Limit 88 degrees F 31 1 degrees C Class B Warm Water Fishery Standard T 28 3 degrees C mu 09 07 02 09 08 02 09 09 02 09 10 02 09 11 02 09 12 02 09 13 02 09 14 02 09 15 02 09 16 02 09 17 02 09 18 02 09 19 02 09 20 02 09 21 02 09 22 02 09 23 02 09 24 02 09 25 02 09 26 02 09 27 02 09 28 02 09 29 02 10 01 02 10 02 02 10 03 02 10 04 02 10 05 02 10 06 02 Date Hoosic upstream of canal SMI Canal Outlet of SMI Canal Hoosic downstream of SMI Canal Instantaneous delta T s between upstream and downstream assuming a time of travel of 1 hour Figure 16 20 90 01 20 50 01 20 70 01 c0 0 01 20 c0 01 20 0 60 20 62 60 20 82 60 20 22 60 20 92 60 SWQS Class B WWF threshold for temperature rise due to a discharge based on minimum monthly flows 2 8 deg C 20 82 60 cO0 vc 60 c0 2 60 c0 c2 60 20 12 60 20 02 60 20 61 60 20 81 60 20 21 60 20 91 60 20 81 60 cO v L 60 c0 E 1 60 20 21 60 20 1 L 60 20 01 60 20 60 60 20 80 60 20 20 60 224424 99 eee ee ee ee erq o o 0 oH Om GH o 1 eo ND N N T T e eo e T o w o q 9 Bap eunje1eduio ui HuLey date Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Lake Sampling CN 151 0 January 2010 Prepared by Date 1 21 10 Richard Chase QA Analys
7. cOther Water Clarity fe Clear n Slightly turbid o Moderately turbid n Highly turbid n Brownish n Blackish xc Yellow Tan o Rusty Reddish o Other Water Color o Clear o Greyish 21 0667 MJ Manual watch Time 24 hr XY 5 el Non deployed multi probe notes ibratei VS 55 DECHA EPY Aporo AGAO Wik aA Example of completed Probe Deployment Field Sheet side one epp Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 SOP Lake Sampling Page 24 of 31 RETRIEVAL Determine jet oF right bank by looking downstream J End Date 8 22 2007 Time 24 hr TFt a a AM Kg PM Evidence of sonde movement during LU n yes y Sonde submersed in water yes nno Crew Lead Dan Davis ae Reel Lickel Observations sample specific comments description of retrieval Photos and subject nen Sample specific comments Est water velocity o 0 fps a lt 1 fps 2 4 3 fps 03 5 fps o gt 5 fps Water Odor zx None o Sulfide u Chlorine o Petroleum o Musty o Sewage Septic nOther lear a Slightly turbid o Moderately turbid mi Highly turbid n Blackish o Other o Rusty Reddish o Brownish o Greyish n Yellow Tan
8. 11 0 LAKE MULTI PROBE DEPLOYMENT SURVEYS Multi probe deployments in lakes ponds and impoundments to collect continuous probe data DO pH temperature conductivity shall follow setup and installation procedures contained in SOP CN 4 4 12 0 QUALITY ASSURANCE amp CONTROL Attention to detail and adherence to standard procedures for all lake monitoring tasks help ensure that the resulting data will be accurate and precise representative comparable and complete PARCC QA concepts In addition to this document Standard Operating Procedures SOPs related to lake sampling and included here by reference and internal link are as follows o CN1 21 Sampling general CN 001 21 SOP Field Sampling doc o CN 1 25 GPS W DWM SOP CN 001 25 SOP GPS Data Collection and Use DRAFT doc o CN 2 3 Water color analysis DWM SOP CN 002 3 SOP Analysis for True Color doc o CN3 4 Chlorophyll a analysis DWM SOP CN 003 4 SOP Analysis for Chlorophyll a doc o CN 4 21 Multi probe use W ADWM SOP CN 004 21 SOP Water Quality Multiprobes doc o CN 4 41 Multi probe deployment W DWM SOP CN 004 41 SOP Multiprobe Deployment doc o CN55 0 Secchi depth WADWMNSOPYCON 055 0 SOP Secchi disk transparency doc o CN59 5 Decontamination CN 059 5 SOP Field Equipment Decontamination invasives 3 12 08 doc o CN 67 2 Macrophyte surveys W DWM SOP CN 067 2 SOP Macrophyte Survey Mapping pdf o CN 67 5 Underwater camera CN 067 5
9. Time of Year Data Logging Procedure 6 1 9 1 Record 3 readings at 1 minute intervals at 0 5 meters and then every meter down until 0 5 meters from the bottom May September Record 4 readings at 1 minute intervals at 0 5 meters and then every meter down until 0 5 meters from the bottom At temps gt 5 deg C Record 5 readings at 1 minute intervals at 0 5 meters mid depth and 0 5 meters from the bottom At temps lt 5 deg C Record 7 readings at 1 minute intervals at 0 5 meters mid depth and 0 5 meters from the bottom ATTACHMENT F Multiprobe Data Setup Download Archive and Erase Procedures OBJECTIVES e Download logged data from the sonde loggers and display units on a periodic basis and as needed e Archive downloaded data files e Erase memory from all units after confirming proper download MATERIALS LIST Hydrolab or YSI sonde loggers and display loggers containing files to be downloaded Cables Network PC or Grid 1680 Laptop 486 DOS 4 MB ram or Equivalent Qmodem 4 52 terminal emulation software or Equivalent Calibration and Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook REQUIRED STAFF e One member of the multiprobe workgroup for downloading and archiving First in line to perform downloads archiving are Laura Chan and Tom Dallaire Backup shall be provided by Jeff Smith Richard Chase and Bob Nuzzo See Table below for multiprobe work group staff and respons
10. ATTACHMENT C Multiprobe Request Forms examples Primary User s Name Assistant s Purpose of Using Hydrolab 3and or describe DWM Schedule River Basin Smart Survey River Basin Special Purpose describe Surface Water type 3 if applicable Wadable River s or Stream s Non Wadable River s Use Hydrolab from Bridge Shallow Pond s or lake s lt 8M or 26feet Deep pond s or lake s gt 8M or 26 feet Tidal Zone or Estuary Other Single Work Day Reservation Date of Use 99 Rain Date 99 Day Circle One M Tu W ThF Day Circle one M Tu W Th F Number of Hydrolab s needed for Monitoring 1 2 3 Circle One Hydrolab s needed by a m or p m Circle One Hydrolab s returned by approximately a m or p m Notes Multiple Work Day Reservations Day One Date 99 Day M Tu W Th F Pickup Time am orp m Return a m or p m Day Two Date 99 Day M Tu W Th F Pickup Time am orp m Return a m or p m Day Three Date 99 Day M Tu W Th F Pickup Time a m or p m Return a m or p m NOTE Circle a m or p m as appropriate Preferred Multiprobe Sensors 3first choice Standard includes depth temp DO Sat pH and spec cond with total dissolved solids Standard plus turbidity Standard plus oxidation reduction potential currently not available for use Date Needed Time Needed
11. Path W gis studies 3_2_1 maps Figure 3 2 mxd Legend DO and Temperature Sampling Locations o Continuous Station 3 er mJ Northfield Mountain Northfield Mountain Upper Reservoir Tunnel Station 4 Northfield Tailrace Station 5 Millers River Confluence Service Layer Credits Source Esri DigitalGlobe GeoEye i cubed Earthstar Geographics CNES Airbus DS USDA USGS AEX Getmapping Aerogrid a N FIRSTLIGHT POWER RESOURCES Wir Out RELICENSING STUDY 3 2 1 db ESTAS Fi rstLight WATER QUALITY MONITORING Locations Nearthe uea FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Mountain Tailrace GDF seca ae ight Power Resources All rights reserved Path W gis studies 3_2_1 maps Figure 3 3 mxd Station 2 Exteht 1 TEM Bridge Station Station Bennett Ic Ext nt 2 Extent 1 P iu Meadow Bridge E e Tirners EallsiDam af P Location of Station6 Station 7 _ Vertical Temperature i and DO Profile Barton Cove Station 6 Legend DO and Temperature Sampling Locations A Profile AN Profile and Continuous Extent 2 i en e s E NC 0 1 000 2 000 Feet FIRSTLIGHT POWER RESOURCES peure 34 w N RELICENSING STUDY 3 2 1 Turners Falls Impoundment i rst 1 A WATER QUALITY MONITORING Vertical Profile Locations FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Copyright 2013 FirstLight Power Resources All rights reserved Path W gis studies 3_2_1 maps Figure 3 4 mxd Legend Temperature Sampling Locations I
12. SOP Aqua Vu Camera Use doc o CN 71 0 Sediment sampling AACN 071 0 SOP Sediment Sampling amp Analysis doc o CN 82 1 Bathymetry WA DWM SOP CN 082 1 SOP Bathymetric Mapping doc o CN 150 0 Algal ID amp enumeration inc cyanobacteria CN 150 0 SOP Cyanobacteria Counts doc o CN 230 Algal toxins CN 230 0 SOP Algal Toxins pending doc In general field quality control samples field duplicates and field equipment blanks are collected on each crew trip at a rate of approximately 10 of trip samples and for each bottle group See Section 7 for QC sample collection procedure Laboratory quality assurance is provided via lab QA Plans and SOPs which include provisions for lab QC sampling All lake sampling personnel receive training in survey preparation sampling techniques documentation and safety prior to and during as needed surveys Corrective actions e g re training are taken as needed to ensure staff health amp safety and data quality Documentation paper and or electronic related to individual lake surveys includes the following Completed records are placed in one of the following project paper files e COC forms Fieldsheets one per lake Photos Lake maps Aquatic plant survey maps if done Field notebook pages optional Resulting lake survey data are validated and managed per DWM s data validation and management SOPs Th a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP
13. c Select log file to be reviewed i e 5 d Select B Beginning of file at the Starting location for review prompt 6 ForSeries 4 units there is no menu available to view beginning and end of file therefore you should execute the steps to transfer the data as Printer Ready in HyperTerminal allow text to scroll on screen but do not capture text Scroll up to view the beginning of the file 7 Compare the first several lines of data on screen to the hard copy print out confirm that these lines are the same if not identical Navigation instructions are on screen 8 Ifboth the Hydrolab Coordinator and the Database Manager agree that the beginning of the file is the same proceed to the next step 9 For Series 3 units press Ctrl H to reselect location and then select E End of file 10 For Series 4 units scroll down in the HyperTerminal window to view the end of the file 11 Compare the last couple of lines of data on screen to the hard copy print out confirm that these lines are the same 12 If both the Hydrolab Coordinator and the Database Manager agree that the end of the file is the same proceed to the next step If there is any doubt about the sameness of data expressed by either the Hydrolab Coordinator or the Database Manager the Erase Procedure is aborted and steps taken to identify the source of difference 13 Press the Esc key Escape 14 Press the space bar to get Hydrolab menu 15 For
14. depth Connecticut River Bypass Reach Temperature and DO 8 Continuous Upstream of Station No 1 Mid channel mid depth 9 Contn u s Upstream of Rock Dam west channel at Rawson Mid channel mid depth Island Turners Falls Power Canal Temperature and DO 10 Continuous At the 11 Street Bridge Mid channel mid depth Connecticut River Below Cabot Station Temperature and DO Below the Cabot Station tailrace upstream of 11 Continuous Deerfield River confluence Thalweg mid depth Connecticut River Cabot Station to Holyoke Dam Temperature 12 Continuous Downstream of the Deerfield River confluence Beat Down Heat 13 Continuous Third Island machen ua shore of island 14 Continuous Second Island near shore of island Anchored near bottom near shore of island 15 Continuous Submerged shallow sandbar MD M aj sandbar 16 Continuous Submerged shallow sandbar Ancore Dees DOUG AL sandbar 17 Continuous River right channel at Elwell Island PN Dear DOMME near Upstream of Mt Tom Station near Mitch s Anchored near bottom near 18 Continuous Island shore Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Table 4 1 Water Quality Monitoring Instrument Specifications Parameter Specification Description H
15. 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control X on X off Press the space bar to get the DS4 menu Select Files from the menu and then Status to check number of files For each file repeat Steps f through dd Select File from the menu Select Transfer from the menu Select Sensors Off Select Printer Ready Select Statistics None Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 At the Activate Printer and or open capture file then press any key to continue prompt activate terminal emulation screen capture file feature Type a unique file name as per naming convention i e yymmddun txt where u is the letter corresponding to the Hydrolab unit and n is the file number and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Press any key Data should scroll down the screen At the Deactivate printer and or close capture file prompt close the screen capture file Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the txt file has been downloaded Press any key to continue Select File from the menu Select Transfer from the menu Select Sensors Off Select Spreadsheet Importable XMODEM Select Statistics None Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 At the Starting XMODEM Transfer prompt activate terminal emulation s
16. Document the pre test results accordingly 4 Upload the QC files to PC for analysis Notify staff NOT TO USE any loggers that do not meet acceptance criteria 5 When ready launch approved units for deployment Sensor Placement and Retrieval 1 Place all water temperature sensors in locations shaded from direct sunlight during most all daylight hours This will prevent direct solar heat gain by the sensors 2 Make sure encased sensors are properly secured and anchored in the water column not in air or sediment Ensure that sensors are adequately protected from the elements debris erosion and potential vandalism Camouflage sensor assembly sufficiently and as needed Make sure deployment does not create a hazard e g tripping 3 Place in locations that are well mixed horizontally and vertically and outside any mixing zones from thermal discharges 4 For placements downstream of a discharge keep the sensor as close to the discharge as possible without mixing zone effects site specific This will minimize the issue of natural solar heat gain over river length 5 For air temperature sensor placement associated with a specific water sensor location place in air in a shaded area cable to a fixed object at approximate chest head height and make sure deployment does not create a hazard e g tripping Field Quality Control Sampling 1 Perform adequate quality control audits accuracy checks using high quality NIST c
17. drift from its normal response to calibration standards the calibration laboratory supervisor shall rebuild the reference probe including replacement of the Teflon cap and both O rings for rebuildable pH probes Occasionally a slight drift in the normal display of specific conductance e g 1 0uS cm to 1 340 S cm is observed when that sensor is tested in 1 Nanopure water Most often this occurs following calibration of pH at 4 01 units When this happens the calibrator shall flush the sensors in pH 10 4 buffer followed by several flushes with Nanopure water If the normal value displayed for specific conductance is not restored in 1 Nanopure water the cell block for that sensor shall be loosened to expose the bases of the six pin shaped nickel electrodes and their O rings Flush the electrodes and O rings with 1 Nanopure water tighten the cell block and retest the sensor in 1 Nanopure water These simple procedures are usually sufficient If not the process of calibration shall be continued to its conclusion For Hydrolab units the calibration laboratory supervisor can polish the six nickel electrodes per Part 3 4 of Hydrolab Corporation s H20 Multiprobe Operating Manual or Section 10 2 of the Customer Service Technical Manual refer to References on page 13 The calibration laboratory supervisor shall inspect cables and dummy plugs following their use The supervisor shall clean
18. for Follow variable and calibration changes At the Starting XMODEM Transfer prompt activate terminal emulation software file download protocol Receive File Select XMODEM as Download Protocol Typea unique name as per naming convention 1 e yymmddun xmd and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab amp Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Start file download and wait for completion of download Make entry into the Hydrolab amp Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the xmd file has been downloaded At completion of download exit terminal emulation software and confirm that a the appropriate number of files were downloaded and b downloaded files contain data from SRV3 unit being handled Repeat the above steps for each individual SRV3 unit then proceed below to Archive Data Steps Surveyor 4a SRV4a onen p Connect SRV4a to computer using SRV4a IC Cable Run communications software in terminal mode On the SRV4a select Files from the menu and then select Review to determine how many files are on the unit Select files one at a time and repeat Steps e through x for each file Select Files from the menu m 5g m c grenomopprer zz y Z Select Transmit from the menu Select Printer Ready Select N for No Statistics At the Activate Printer and or
19. for a specific survey Deactivated Comma radix n Barometer calibration if necessary use calibrated Swift barometer Esc to 650 Logging Setup to check edit proper logging parameters for a specific survey Logging interval 15 seconds Use of Multiple Site List ON unless single site method to be used Store Barometer readings ON Store Site ON Store Lat Long if GPS Select Edit Site List to create the appropriate survey File Name and Site s Site Names are optional by annotation for a specific crew s survey based on information provided on the Multi Probe Request Form Provide one extra Site Num for every survey using the standard format for extra IDs as follows e g 810000 for Nashua in case one or more unplanned stations are visited Also DELETE ALL PREVIOUSLY USED SITE S FROM THE SITE LIST Examples File Names up to 8 char use sonde unit ID Site Names leave blank or station specific unique ID or station locator Site s sequential in order of use for each file 810105 810108 810113 etc Nashua file 250001 250002 etc Lakes LC file 260001 260002 etc SMART file 999999 for CAL file Select Sonde Menu to connect to the Sonde Main Menu and scroll to Advanced Sensor to verify setup parameters Moving probe ON Altitude 0 feet Esc to Advanced Setup and Filter to
20. time of collection It is unclear to us if this presents a problem in trying to document a worst case scenario in regards low dissolved oxygen We believe using the data from the continuous data loggers will show the significance of a diurnal cycle and whether the need for early morning sampling of the profile sites is needed Data from April May and June from the continuous data loggers should be provided to the MassDEP along with the time and dissolved oxygen values from the profile data collection If we believe justified an early morning within 2 hours of dawn time of sampling may be required for the profile collection efforts for the rest of the year If you have any questions please let me know Bob Robert Kubit P E MassDEP Division of Watershed Management 627 Main Street Worcester MA 01608 Telephone 508 767 2854 Email robert kubit state ma us Fax 508 791 4131 From Howard John To ason George Cc Lana Khitrik Subject FW FirstLight Field Sampling Plan for Study 3 2 1 Water Quality Monitoring Study Date Thursday July 31 2014 8 48 08 AM From Leddick Jesse FWE mailto jesse leddick state ma us Sent Thursday July 31 2014 8 44 AM To John WarnerQgfws gov Ken Spranklegfws gov Melissa GraderQgfws gov Slater Caleb MISC William McDavitt noaa gov jessica pruden noaa gov aharo usgs gov Hazelton Peter FWE Marold Misty Anne FWE Andrea Donlon Don Pugh Cc kenneth hogan ferc gov Howard J
21. 5 1 0m off bottom or to top edge of low DO 1ppm hypolimnion 12 Field QC samples As pre designated on the fieldsheets approx 1096 field blanks and duplicates of crew trip samples Ambient field blanks surface samples Pour DI water into labeled sample bottle Equipment blanks Do first Pour DI water into lab cleaned sampler close sampler and mix as needed then pour into labeled sample bottle Same for filter blanks Push DI water through filter into labeled sample bottle Field duplicates Co located simultaneous or sequential When using samplers repeat entire collection procedure to take sequential duplicate samples 13 Dissolved analytes Use syringe filter kit one high volume filter per station Take filter blank first Take one liter sample into a pre cleaned bottle then use syringe to pull water from this bottle through filter and into the labeled sample bottle e g soluble P Note chl a samples do not need to be field filtered filter back at lab within 24 hours 14 Plant specimens As needed for later ID confirmation collect examples of aquatic macrophytes present at the lake Place stem leaf section and flowering parts if present in clear labelled plastic zip lock baggies 15 Decontamination CN 59 5 Do not launch the boat without assurance that proper decontamination for invasives species has taken place Use coins at manual pressure wash facility to clean boat trailer etc and get reimbursed for money
22. 92 12 mile gap between sites as proposed Move to RM 101 vicinity Sunderland Hadley town line 15 Mitch s Marina Hadley 88 5 Move to RM 94 90 vicinity away from heavy recreation use 16 Brunelle s Marina South Hadley 85 Move away from heavy recreation use perhaps at upstream end of Mt Tom generating station property Holyoke Dam 81 Additionally if the MassDEP standard operating procedures referenced in the plan are not available online it would be helpful to attach them in an appendix Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the draft water quality sampling plan Sincerely slides FD br Andrea F Donlon River Steward Ce Bob Kubit MassDEP Brian Harrington MassDEP Caleb Slater MA Dept of Fish and Game Owen David NHDES Melissa Grader USFWS Ken Hogan FERC
23. Calibration Record is included Attachment A For YSI calibration procedures see Attachment G In general calibrations of pH sp Conductance and D O follow the instrument manual directions with slight modifications e g more washes post cal checks using zero DO and low ionic solutions Not evident on the Calibration Record is the fact that DWM s standard operating procedures include at least two 2 pre survey calibration rinses with previously used standard one 1 rinse with the primary standard and three 3 or more post survey calibration rinses as needed with flushing and then 1 Nanopure water until specific conductance is reduced to the instrument s minimum recorded normal value typically within the range of 1 0 0 3 uS cm The thorough rinse protocol is a key element to the consistent and reliable sensor calibration that is routinely performed at DWM primarily because it assures that every calibration begins with essentially residue free sensors Also the thorough rinse protocol often reveals the first indication of change to a particular sensor s normal response pattern which may signal that additional maintenance is necessary or that it may be a prelude to eventual replacement of that sensor The front page of the Calibration Record includes initial record keeping steps checks on instrument configuration annotations and systematic calibration of the multiprobe sensors Post survey quality control
24. Dam a 9 j Stations g A S vir vi kaj a s Station g T z StationY 0 a 2 euren R Cabot ede um Station 119 ie NS Deericid River DI 4 Route 1 0 Bridge Northfield Mountain f Station 3 Misi Upper Reservoir gt Station 4 Station 5 seam Station 6 Millers River Service Layer Credits Source Esri DigitalGlobe GeoEye i cubed Earthstar Geographics CNES Airbus DS USDA USGS AEX Getmapping Aerogrid Figure 3 1 Overview of DO and Water Temperature Sampling Locations X FIRSTLIGHT POWER RESOURCES RELICENSING STUDY 32 1 WATER QUALITY MONITORING FIELD SAMPLING PLAN 0 75 L5 3 FirstLight ight Power Resources All rights reserved Path W gis studies 3_2_1 maps Figure 3 1 mxd Legend DO and Temperature Sampling Locations o Continuous i AN Profile and Continuous FAURE COMES n L a Turners Falls Dam P Station 8 Bypass Reach xd S M sition 7 SEN ONIN ON a Station 10 Station 9 Power Canal Ng Cabot Station O Station 11 Deerfield River Confluence ks a Service Layer Credits Source Esri DigitalGlobe GeoEye i cubed Earthstar Geographics CNES Airbus DS USDA USGS AEX Getmapping Aerogrid n FIRSTLIGHT POWER RESOURCES Figure 3 2 l RELICENSING STUDY 3 2 1 Water Quality Sampling WATER QUALITY MONITORING Locations Near Turners Falls Dam FIELD SAMPLING PLAN 0 25 0 5 ight Power Resources All rights reserved
25. Fill out lakes fieldsheet Dates should be recorded as month day year e g 7 30 01 Time should be recorded in 24 hour military local time e g 14 25 Convert lake depth from feet to meters if necessary 0 305 m ft Water color refers to the apparent color against the white Secchi disk as it is lowered into the water ex clear light brown green etc Record ID s of samplers to be used Use aquatic plant ID guide s as needed to note dominant plant types for stations and whole lake See Appendix C for example fieldsheet Measure Secchi depth One person measures Secchi depth per SOP CN 55 0 Use viewscope w o sunglasses on sunny side outside boat s shadow If no viewscope take Secchi readings on shady side of boat Repeat procedure with a 2 person to confirm final reading Timing of the Secchi disk reading is flexible but should conform to the 10 00AM to 16 00PM time window Record on fieldsheet Collect samples and process In general collect samples on the windward side upwind from the boat Do not touch the inside of the caps or bottles at any time Pre rinse all bottles except bacteria with sample water prior to actual sample collection Ideally samples should be processed and preserved immediately after collection to minimize biological activity and chemical changes compared to the in situ condition Where this is not feasible or desired processing should take place as soon as possible or within processing times allowed in the
26. ID samples 7094 ethanol 14 days ALK 24 hrs filter chl a Te 28 days 28days Chloride Holding Time 48 hr diss P 48 hrs Ree if chl a 6 hrs Spec Cond 48hrs Turbid OE Dy Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 ie A Division of Watershed Management ui Date January 2010 E SOP Lake Sampling Page 8 of 31 agr aj 2 S 6 0 LAKE SURVEY PREPARATION AT THE OFFICE Lakes planned for sampling are listed and described in project specific Sampling amp Analysis Plans SAPs The SAPs are produced in addition to DWM s 5 year programmatic QAPP and provide specific sampling objectives locations frequencies parameters and logistics for the lake monitoring In general lake survey preparation involves the following tasks 1 Review SAP and weather forecasts especially regarding boat launch location s directions to the lake and expected conditions Print out locus and bathymetric maps for each lake example weather web site http www erh noaa gov box dailystns shtml 2 Work with DWM s Monitoring Coordinator to schedule specific lake sampling days 3 Reserve vehicle s Make sure a current copy of the boat and trailer registration is in the vehicle book 4 Submit electronic multiprobe request to Multi probe Coordinator 1 week in advance of day s needed include required cable length desired make e g YSI Hydrolab dates times needed planned OWMID s to be
27. If encased sensor is not in the water column retrieve and replace correctly Document on fieldsheet that sensor was re positioned even if for a moment 2 Take necessary measures during data validation to edit the data record based on the need to qualify shift see Section 8 data validation for discussion of shifts and or censor data Document all data decisions in a report 13 0 WASTE AND POLLUTION PREVENTION Consider the following in order to minimize waste during continuous temperature sensing projects 1 Reuse sensor PVC ABS cases as much as possible by cleaning and storing after use 2 When planning QC field checks audits of the sensors combine the effort with water quality and or other field surveys to save staff resources gas etc KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 103 1 5 umm Division of Watershed Management c Date May 2009 a S SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 10 of 19 Nena 3 When analyzing data focus on meeting objectives as outlined in the QAPP Perform appropriate statistical and graphical analyses in order to avoid inefficient use of staff time 14 0 REFERENCES USGS 2000 Guidelines and Standard Procedures for Continuous Water Quality Monitors Site Selection Field Operation Calibration Record Computation and Reporting WRIR 00 4252 Idaho Division of Environmental Quality 1999 Protocol for Placement and Retrieval of Temperature Da
28. Project Crew Crew Lead Fresh Salt pH range Bridge Drops of Probes Needed Multi probe OWMID s YSI Site s OWMID s for Redeployed Probes as needed Redployment Date Pickup Date ATTACHMENT D QUICK GUIDE HYDROLAB MULTIPROBE INSTRUMENTS NOTE AS OF APRIL 2008 THIS QUICKGUIDE AND THE SERIES 3 HYDROLABS ARE NO LONGER IN USE 10 11 12 13 Lay out cable with eyebolt and transmitter connectors on top Attach bottom end of cable to Multiprobe Charger connector on display logger blue box Match grooves and ridges insert and twist knurled knob clockwise to lock in place Carefully attach 6 pin cable connector at top of cable to H20 transmitter Align raised rubber knob above large pinhole with large pin and carefully force the two together If you do not hear a popping sound squeeze rubber end of connector to expel trapped air It may be necessary to bend the connector slightly to the left and right during the squeeze Refer to no 10 Note 1 below re Error message Place all protective rubber boots and cable dummy plugs in carrying case and join matching dummy plugs to prevent dust and dirt from clinging to silicone lubricant Connect triangular stainless steel bale mounted on the H20 transmitter bulkhead to the cable eyebolt with snap lock device attach
29. QAPP SAP or this SOP Record time collected relative depth etc for each sample Surface samples manual Pre rinse bottle and cap before collecting sample dumping rinse water on opposite side of boat from collection Remove container lid and hold it on its side Invert bottle above the water surface lower bottle 6 12 inches below the surface while slowly turning bottle upright under the water Raise full container vertically out of the water immediately pour off the top 72 1 inch for headspace and replace cap securely Preserve 1 ml 9N H2SO4 per 250 mls sample for nutrient or NUTS samples and chill immediately pm LO Th EN Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 e Division of Watershed Management z Date January 2010 1 E SOP Lake Sampling Page 11 of 31 Sie xi A P 317 Surface samples pole sampler If when sampling needs to be performed from dock or pier and assuming samples are representative of lake water quality a sampling pole can be used to extend sampling reach up to 12 feet beyond the edge of the structure Secure bottle in sampler and follow steps for manual sampling above Fixed depth samples e g Van Dorn sampler Pre rinse Van Dorn by collecting a sample at the collection depth prior to actual sample collection dump rinse water on other side of boat If a visible residue remains attached to sampler after rinsing wipe the inside clean with towels
30. QC checks of the multiprobe sensors in the zero DO standard starting in 2006 low ionic standard and in 1 Nanopure deionized filtered 0 2m porosity water are on the backside of the one page Calibration Record Since the zero DO and low ionic standards decay over time fresh batches of these solutions are prepared daily and every two weeks respectively The date of preparation is recorded manually and annotated electronically prior to each pre and post survey quality control check of the sensors in this standard Specific conductance pH and percent saturation of dissolved oxygen are the key variables that are monitored when the multiprobe sensors are checked in the low ionic standard The key variable in the second of two quality control checks is specific conductance 1 0 0 3 uS cm of the deionized filtered water This is a measure of the lowest possible recording of that sensor when it has been thoroughly flushed and tested in this medium If it is not within the range of 1 0 0 3uS cm it will have affected adversely linearity checks of specific conductance performed previously in the 147uS cm check standard and the low ionic QC standard This is an unlikely outcome however since the multiprobe sensors are checked in the same deionized filtered water prior to the onset of the calibration The process Otherwise it is an indication that the conductivity sensor needs to be cleaned and that its pins need to be polished
31. SUMMARY Standard procedures for collecting and analyzing continuous temperature monitoring data using inexpensive stand alone sensors are provided 3 0 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Standard safety considerations for DWM field surveys as contained in Sampling Techniques for DWM Surface Water Quality Monitoring CN 1 21 apply There are no SOP specific additional safety rules other than to review standard protocols and to consider any project and or location specific safety issues that may exist 40 SAMPLE COLLECTION PRESERVATION AND HANDLING No water samples are collected during this type of monitoring If water quality or other type samples are taken in the vicinity of the placed sensors monitors must be aware of potential effects on the continuously logged temperature data This also applies to nearby construction and other activities in the water See Section 8 0 for discussion regarding the use of the field thermometer s for QC accuracy checks 5 0 APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS The following materials and procedures can be used to collect continuous temperature data see Appendix A for additional information regarding Optic Stowaway sensor specifications Sensing and Data Retrieval Equipment Optic Stowaway and ProV2 temperature sensors optic shuttles optic base stations and BoxCar Pro and Hoboware Pro software Onset Computer Corp The 6 long sealed polycarbonate optic sensors are initially launched data logging
32. Take care and protect crew safety at all times Do not take unnecessary risks such as skin contact with potentially toxic algae blooms Work at a reasonable pace to avoid rushing and making mistakes One PFD per person and additional throwable PFD Adhere to all applicable Mass Boating laws 2 Prior to departure from the office double check survey gear to make sure nothing is forgotten and gear is functional and calibrated e g metered lines Use pre departure checklist e g 2 anchors not just one extra bottles safety gear etc Take copies of relevant SOPs extra maps if needed Review lake access and any boat motor restrictions Make sure multi probe cable is of sufficient length 3 Boat motor operation 2 cycle engines use mixed gas typically at 50 1 ratio 4 strokes have an oil reservoir which you should check to see if it has adequate oil Connect gas line if needed squeeze primer bulb until firm adjust gear lever to neutral adjust throttle to mid range and if engine is cold has not been started that day pull out choke Pull starter rope hard and long pull until it fires or even sputters once then push in choke halfway lf it runs adjust throttle and in next minute push choke in all the way If it does not run try pulling with 1 2 choke squirt starter fluid in carb if needed and pull starter repeated until it fires and runs Immediately check for cooling water to squirt out back if you do not see it immediately stop engine and
33. The tube end is held near the mouth of the sample container but held so that the tubing does not contact the inside of the container De crimping allows the water to drain out the sampling procedure is repeated until the desired volume is collected Preserve as needed and chill immediately ii Fixed depth pipe sampler 3 feet 6 feet Pre rinse sampler by collecting a depth integrated sample prior to actual sample collection dump rinse on other side Open both ends of pipe sampler lower vertically to submerge entire unit close top ball valve below the surface vertically raise unit until bottom end is just below the surface then close bottom ball valve below the surface To fill sample bottles hold vertically and partially open top end hold bottom end over open sample container and then open bottom ball valve slowly Fill container s leaving 2 1 inch for headspace and replacing cap s securely Preserve as needed and chill immediately Dissolved P Samples for total dissolved P TDP and or dissolved reactive P DRP should be field filtered using a high volume syringe filter kit 0 45uM or 0 2UM pore size depending on method Collect a sample using the above techniques into a pre cleaned field rinsed WM HDPE 1000 ml container primary then use the syringe filter kit to repetitively draw and filter the required volume into a second container Do not acidify dissolved P samples Chlorophyll a Use depth integrated sampler Im
34. a resolution under magnification of 0 01 The last date of certification was 12 13 01 The Hydrolab thermistors have a range of 5 to 50 C and an accuracy of 0 15 C The standard thermistor provides 0 20 C accuracy worst case and 0 13 C using the 95 Certainty method for calculating accuracies As the test chamber we used wasn t capable of fine temperature control or of working to the ends of the thermometer range we attempted to test at the lower end of our observed sample temperatures at the high end and two points in between Again these numbers aren t at specific temperatures but we used the Certified Thermometer to compare the Hydrolab readings The following is a table of the readings obtained by both the Certified Thermometer and each Hydrolab unit Certified Sonde 15486 Sonde 15559 Sonde Sonde Thermometer a 24569 24570 6 71 C 6 74 C 6 72 C 6 54 C 6 56 C 10 18 C 10 09 C 10 19 C 10 08 C 10 08 C 15 17 C 15 08 C 15 18 C 15 08 C 15 08 C 23 40 C 23 369C 23 409C 23 319C 23 319C All Sonde units are 0 15C Uncertainty for the Certified Thermometer is as follows Test Temperature C Standard Uncertainty 0 00 0 01 10 00 0 04 20 00 0 04 30 00 0 04 37 00 0 04 40 00 0 04 50 00 0 04 Appendix L QuickGuide for EUREKA MANTA AND AMPHIBIAN SETUP Take cup off sonde unit and put on weighted strainer Press Bottom Right key on ipag Eu
35. as follows 650 Sonde Log One Sample Log One Sample Start Logging Start Logging Date D O Time D O Charge Temp pH Sp Cond pH mV D O SAT Battery V 1 AFTER 5 MINUTES of stable recorded readings 10 rows of data select Stop Logging and then ESC NOTE Do not stop logging until 3 minutes of stable readings have been taken Note The unit shuts off automatically after 15 minutes of no keypad use Turn unit back ON and continue where you left off e g review file to see if you logged 4 5 minutes of good quality data j On the Main Menu select File and then View File Scroll to select the correct File Name and Site Num e g 810105 Note no dash in OWMID for that station k Scroll down using the down arrow key to view the last row of data and record this data on the fieldsheet manually scroll sideways to view all data including the site 1 IMPORTANT ESC to Main Menu and turn 650 OFF prior to proceeding to the next site Use the extra ID 0000 provided in the Site List e g 810000 for Nashua for any unplanned station visits or in situations where the correct ID s are not in the site list due to miscommunication Upon return to DWM coordinate with the QC Analyst and Database Manager to ensure that new proper multi probe ID s are provided to replace the 0000 s After data collection at each station replace the field storage cup containing wet spon
36. be as stable as possible prior to storing data Water column profiles of lakes and ponds Lakes with maximum depths lt 8 meters multiprobe measurements shall be recorded at 0 5 meters and at each subsequent one 1 meter interval e g 1 5m 2 5m until the multiprobe transmitter and its attached stirrer are positioned 0 5 meters above the sediment water interface The last set of measurements shall be recorded at this depth but only if the primary user is certain that the transmitter stirrer assembly has not made contact with lake sediments Three 3 recordings at one minute intervals shall be stored at each depth during the months of June July and August but only after all enabled variables are at equilibrium values Recordings at the fourth 4 minute interval shall be added during the months of May and September since certain variables are slower to reach equilibrium at cooler water temperatures At other ice free times of the year when water temperature is greater than 5 C five 5 recordings at one minute intervals shall be made at 0 5 meters below the lake s surface at mid depth and at 0 5 meters above the sediment water interface Seven 7 or more recordings at one minute intervals shall be required when any surface water is less than 5 C Water column profiles of lakes and ponds Lakes with maximum depths gt 8 meters Perform a preliminary scan of most of the water column by slowly lowering the transmitter stirrer a
37. concur with comments provided by CRWC 4 Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Profiling in the Impoundment We concur with comments provided by CRWC 5 Site Selection of Dataloggers in the Bypass Reach In the Study Plan Determination for Aquatic Studies FERC recommended two data logger locations within the bypass reach to capture changes in water quality We agree with FirstLight s stratification of dataloggers above and below the influence of Station 1 however we recommend moving the location of Sample Station 9 to the side channel west of Rawson s Island During low flows this side channel is relatively dewatered and reductions in flow may result in higher instream temperatures Peaking operations will result in greater rates of temperature change at this site than in the proposed location upstream Though the pool location is adequate to capture the effects of peaking on temperature in the majority of the bypass above Rawson s Island the goal of the study is to determine the effects of peaking on water quality parameters throughout the bypass and representation in this side channel is important to assess changes in water quality as a it relates to occupancy and movement of rare aquatic species 6 Site Selection of Dataloggers Below Cabot Station We agree with CRWC that much of the water quality monitoring locations have been selected in areas far downstream from Cabot Station and that data collected at these locations may bias effects of peakin
38. depth from the water surface to the probe array enter 0 15 meter not 0 0 with the sonde in air Press enter again to calibrate LOG 1 sample to the 650 CAL file by ESCing to the 650 Main Menu disconnecting from sonde and selecting Sonde Run log one sample and selecting the CAL file from the Site List Add 718 uS cm conductivity std to just below the DO membrane and just above the temp sensor for an inverted sonde using DWM rinse protocols Remove probe guard screw cal cup containing 718 cond solution onto sonde hand tighten invert and place securely in bench top double clamp ringstand Loosen the bottom part of the cal cup to vent only 1 2 threads Ensure that sonde unit is securely situated in ringstand clamps at all times and not over the edge of the counter just in case Examine liquid level in cal cup of inverted sonde to ensure that the level is just below the DO probe o ring with temp sensor and pH probe completely submerged Make sure that DO membrane is free of droplets Wait 15 minutes before calibrating conductivity and D O While waiting review Multi Probe Request Form from monitoring coordinator and perform 1 1 19 Check and record the following parameters on the 650 Main Menu for a specific survey 650 Battery status Barometer amp units Date amp Time Lat Long if GPS Scroll to 650 System Setup to verify edit proper system parameters
39. door to the calibration laboratory Room 226 Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS for Fisher Scientific dry buffer salts are kept in Room 226 and 228 There are no medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure to these solutions of 1 copolymer beads MSDS sheets for Advanced Polymer Systems Inc primary turbidity standards are also kept in Room 226 and 228 NOTE use of this solution has been discontinued from 2002 on Preparation of Calibration Standards Accurate quantitative preparation of calibration standards is accomplished with skill patience and clean bench top chemistry Completion of this task on a routine basis shall be the responsibility of the calibration laboratory supervisor or by a skilled assistant trained by that supervisor Specific conductance standards Quantitative preparations from a 1 0 M KCI stock solution to yield 2 liter or 1 liter volumes of the standards typically used to calibrate the conductivity sensor are presented in the tabulation below Note that the milliliters of KCI stock are based on a liter standard volume whereas 2 liter volumes are typically prepared Specific Conductance KCI Molar Concentration Milliliters KCl Stock L 25 C uS cm 1413 0 01 10 0 718 0 005 5 0 147 0 001 1 0 Consistency is achieved by adhering to the steps that follow for the preparation of 2 liter volumes of specific conductance calibration standards Prepare specific conductance stan
40. dummy plug inserts and reapply silicone grease as needed The rubber post and electrode pins on the bulkheads of multiprobe transmitters and the Recorder shall be inspected periodically as well For Hydrolab stirrers calibrators shall remove the magnetic impeller from the stirrer post after each use and then dislodge water droplets from the post and impeller with short blasts directed from a PC Duster 2 nozzle The calibration laboratory supervisor shall apply a thin coating of silicone grease to the post but only periodically or as needed And immediately thereafter the supervisor shall test that the impeller spins freely when cabled to a Surveyor 3 display logger REFERENCES Hydrolab Corporation 1999 Datasonde 4 and Mini Sonde User s Manual Revision G Hydrolab Corporation 1997 Surveyor 4 User s Manual Revision B Hydrolab Corporation 1995 Surveyor 3 Display Logger Operating Manual Revision G Hydrolab Corporation Austin Texas 63 pages plus Addendum and Appendix 1 Hydrolab Corporation 1995 H20 Water Quality Multiprobe Operating Manual Revision B Hydrolab Corporation Austin Texas 65 pages plus Addendum and Appendices Hydrolab Corporation 1995 Recorder Water Quality Multiprobe Logger Revision B Hydrolab Corporation Austin Texas 75 pages plus Addendum and Appendices Hydrolab Corporation 1993 Customer Service Technical Manual Revision A Hydrolab Corporation Austin Texas 93 pages Hydrolab Corporatio
41. fix problem After 1 minute of running push choke in all the way adjust speed to slow and proceed to engage shift lever to forward Restarting engine later in same day should not require the choke or else the motor may flood If the motor does not run and smells of gas it is probably flooded Remove sparkplug and pull starter 20x and leave it to air out 10 minutes reassemble do not use choke increase throttle to 34 and try starting 4 Record whole lake information on fieldsheet Take a few moments to navigate around the lake and record whole lake information such as aquatic plant cover shoreline erosion presence of scums objectionable deposits potential pollution sources recreational uses observed and wildlife sightings on the fieldsheet 5 Fill out station information on the fieldsheet Discuss fieldsheet elements with other crew member as needed Make sure all applicable sections of the fieldsheet are completed Record GPS latitude longitude data using NAD83 datum in DECIMAL DEGREE units and record stated accuracy Take photo documentation 6 Secchi disk depth CN 55 0 Measure twice once each per crew member use viewscope w o sunglasses on sunny side outside boat s shadow If no viewscope take Secchi readings on shady side of boat Timing 10 00AM to 16 00PM 7 Pre rinsing sample bottles and samplers Pre rinse all bottles prior to sample collection except for sterile bacteria bottles Pre rinse all samplers with sampl
42. in the study s design Given the purpose of this part of the study being to look at temperature effects due to peaking we are perplexed about the choice of logger locations There are relatively few loggers proposed in the reach unaffected by the Holyoke impoundment according to Holyoke Gas amp Electric the upstream extent of the Holyoke impoundment is just downstream of the Route 116 Bridge in Sunderland and then there is a cluster of three closely placed loggers in the Hadley area In addition based on our own experience with temperature loggers we do not recommend locating the loggers at marinas or locations of high recreational use They will be stolen or the lines will be cut and you will not have any data See also our comment above on depth and location off banks proposed If the loggers are tethered off shore and weighed down with cement blocks the outside curve of the stream is often a good place to sample since the main current tends to hug this bank Connecticut River Watershed Council Page 3 Additional comments are in the table below Station Proposed Logger Location Approx Comment Recommendation No River Mile Deerfield confluence 114 12 Downstream of Deerfield River 112 Location seems okay confluence 13 Route 116 Bridge Sunderland 104 8 mile gap between sites as proposed Move to downstream of Third Island RM 107 or further upstream to capture peaking effects 14 Route 9 Bridge Hadley
43. locations for transport include the trunk or rear seat area of small sedans the rear seat of pickup trucks or the floor of a van Each unit is calibrated and provided to the survey coordinator with all cables attached Cables should remain attached for the duration of the survey This saves time and minimizes wear of the cable connections For the Hydrolab Series 3 only a threaded storage cup must be threaded securely into each Series 3 Hydrolab transmitter bulkhead to protect the multiprobe sensors at all times except during in situ monitoring and calibration Each storage cup shall be filled to approximately two thirds of its volume with 1 primary Nanopure water to bathe the sensors especially after each use in the field A cap for the storage cup is provided in the carrying case to prevent spillage when the instrument is being used If spillage does occur the Hydrolab operator shall replace the lost volume with low ionic standard check solution that is stored in each carrying case For all other units Series 4 and YSI a temporary storage bottle containing a moist sponge is used to cover the end of the sonde All cables shall be protected from abrasion unnecessary tension bending over sharp radii such as boat gunnels or bridges repetitive twisting and excessive weight Cable connectors shall be kept clean and free of dust sand grit and water Protective dummy plugs shall be installed at the ends of each cable except when
44. middle loop on the probe cable and the third loop being the center loop on the jug Tighten chain linknut finger tight Use a tiewrap to loosely secure sonde near probe end to both the jug rope near the jug and the tag end of the cinderblock rope If you put the tiewrap inside probe guard be sure it is on the slot away from mixer Jug should be half filled with air with cap on so it is buoyant enough to easily float probe but not so buoyant as to lift the cinderblock Check to make sure all three loops are in the chainlink probe cinderblock line and float line Lower the cinderblock and with it the probe jug using the excess tag end of the cinderblock rope Check to see that the probe is floating about 4 feet below the water with the top of the jug at least 3 feet below the water to avoid direct hits by boat propellers Attach a thin 6 foot string with a bobber as an additional aid to finding the float If necessary to adjust up or down a foot simply pull everything up and unscrew the chain linknut and reattach the cinderblock loop to the higher or lower loops on the probe and or on the jug and retighten The jug should always be next to and slightly above the probes You should be able to see jug clearly when boat is overhead otherwise raise jug and or also attach a string and surface bobber to the float if algal bloom prevents seeing jug When jug is suspended 3 5 feet below surface the bobber on the Ee FION Massachusetts Department of Environmenta
45. open capture file then press any key to continue prompt activate terminal emulation screen capture file feature Type a unique file name as per naming convention i e yymmddun txt where u is the letter corresponding to the Hydrolab unit and n is the file number and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Press any key on SRV4a Data should scroll down the screen At the Deactivate printer and or close capture file prompt close the screen capture file Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the txt file has been downloaded Select Files from the menu Select Transmit from the menu Select upload Spreadsheet SS Importable Select N for No Statistics At the Starting XMODEM Transfer prompt activate terminal emulation software file download protocol Receive File Select XMODEM as Download Protocol Type a unique name as per naming convention i e yymmddun xmd and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Start file download and wait for completion of download Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the xmd file has been downloaded A
46. or other h PRINT OPTION on screen QC checks are preferred over printing In Word open each cdf file delimited comma general for printing Print out columnar data for each file using the following tools Select all convert to table autofit to contents 6 font page setup 0 5 margins print layout repeat column headings for first two rows insert header amp footer text filename path page x of y date time Save Word doc files to W dwm SOP DatLog YSI Raw i SECURITY Copy the files from W dwm SOP DatLog YSI Raw to W dwm owmdata DatLog 2004 YSI for more secure permanent storage Database Manager In WinExplorer change the properties of all W dwm owmdata DatLog 200AYSIN files to READ ONLY j Proceed to archive and erase procedures below YSI 600XLM a See above i e transfer all files to 650 then download 650 files ARCHIVE PROCEDURES Files downloaded in the previous step will be archived in 5 locations On the hard disk of the computer assigned to downloading files e g Grid 1680 On a network drive in directory w dwm owmdata hyd raw On a floppy disk for transport off site to be kept at the home of the Database Manager 1 Hard copy submitted to the Hydrolab Coordinator 1 Hard copy maintained in Hydrolab Data Management paper file Confirm that All SRV3 units have had data downloaded for each log file before proceeding to the steps listed below Dee le bars ot Copy downloaded files to a 1 44 m
47. review the last line of information logged Press Screen to view 14 15 16 screen 2 and vice versa Use up arrow to scroll from the 5 line of data 5 minute to the 4 3 2 1 and Annotation respectively Press Escape to return to real time data Screen 1 or 2 Press On Off keypad to turn the Surveyor 3 off Disassemble instrument and cable and wipe off excess moisture except near multiprobes with cloth provided in inside zipper pocket Repackage instrument and cable in carrying case Note do not transport a Hydrolab instrument unless it is properly packaged in a fully zipped carrying case Each river basin has been assigned a unique set of numbers that identify sampling events for database management Use one string of numbers e g 84 0001 to tag the Hydrolab measurements and samples of water but only if both tasks were completed more or less simultaneously at each station Otherwise use a separate sequential string of numbers e g 84 0002 to tag the second of these two tasks Note QC samples must be tagged with separate OWMID numbers even if collected or filled at the same time as other samples Confer with Tom Dallaire for specifics and for the next available OWMID number in each basin The full range of DWM database numbers for river basins that may be sampled during 1999 and decades thereafter are listed below Boston Harbor Mystic River 71 0000 through 71 9999 Neponset River 73 0000 throug
48. same as above 5 To protect data on logger in case needed and preserve internal battery do not re launch until necessary for next deployment 6 Verify that all files have been downloaded are in correct format and are read only protected rn Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 103 1 is a Division of Watershed Management 5 xj Date May 2009 i a gt SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 17 of 19 Appendix E Example Statistical Analysis Standard and Paired T Tests Using Daily Mean Temperatures at Hoosic 1 and Hoosic 4 MADEP 2003 t Test Paired Two Sample for Means EXCEL Hoosic River upstream Hoosic River downstream Date 1 4 diff Variable 1 Variable 2 9 6 2002 16 8 17 7 0 9 Mean 16 72581 17 92258 9 7 2002 17 2 18 3 1 4 Variance 2 841978 3 423806 9 8 2002 17 9 19 4 1 5 Observations 31 31 9 9 2002 18 9 20 4 1 5 Pearson Correlation 0 985053 9 10 2002 19 8 21 3 1 5 Hypothesized Mean Difference 0 9 11 2002 17 9 19 5 1 6 df 30 9 12 2002 15 4 16 6 1 2 t Stat 19 20965 9 13 2002 15 9 17 2 1 3 P T t one tail 1 04E 18 9 14 2002 17 4 18 9 1 5 t Critical one tail 1 69726 9 15 2002 18 2 20 5 2 3 P T t two tail 2 08E 18 9 16 2002 18 1 19 0 9 t Critical two tail 2 04227 9 17 2002 17 7 18 7 1 9 18 2002 17 3 18 1 0 8 9 19 2002 1
49. scope Van Dorn bottle s line and messenger Depth sounder Cooler and ice H2S04 9 4N preservative and disposable pipettes Lugol s preservative if needed Sample bottles and extra bag of bottles amp labels SOP Quickguides DWM Field kit includes insect repellent sunscreen hand sanitizer poison ivy wash etc Aquatic plant identification guide Field filtration apparatus syringes filters if needed Sunglasses Field notebook optional Business cards Swiss army knife Miscellaneous items bathing suit fishing pole Money Quarters for pressure washing boat trailer beach towel etc after use For items that are available both through MassDEP DWM and as personal gear equipment choice is left to individual discretion as long as the personal equipment item is equal or better functionally ta Division of Watershed Management GF Ti E FIO Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 151 0 Do WA aj Date January 2010 E E SOP Lake Sampling Page 7 of 31 Nee vo gt At depth sample collection for DWM lake sampling is typically done using Van Dorn or other thief type samplers as shown below When needed for dissolved constituents field filtering is done using high volume syringe and filter kits Other direct sampling and measurement equipment includes Secchi disk and viewscope electronic depthfinder multi probe sonde instrument GPS and plankton tow Van D
50. stock solution is prepared by the Laboratory Manager for Inorganic Chemistry Wall Experiment Station It is stored in an amber colored 1 liter bottle and its tightened cap is sealed with Parafilm Fisher Scientific Gram Pacs of certified buffer salts dry Catalog Nos B77 10 4 0 1 25 C B78 6 86 0 02 25 C and B79 4 01 0 02 25 C Nalgene 250 ml LDPE dispensing bottle Fisher 98 99 catalog no 03 409 13B with molded in side arm spigot Fisher brand silicone bulb type safety pipet filler Fisher 98 99 catalog no 13 681 102B PC Duster 2 or comparable product a non flammable ozone safe compressed gas canister with reusable nozzle Misc lab supplies such as clean single edge razor blades Kim Wipes pH and DO probe electrolyte solutions etc Material Safety and Waste Management Stock and primary calibration standards liquid listed above are non toxic stable and safe to dispose of down the drain The Fisher Scientific dry buffer salts may cause irritation of the eyes skin respiratory tract and digestive tract if handled improperly or in the case of an accident Each box of 12 Gram Pacs includes a warning about the aforementioned irritations as well as precautions and first aid measures A primary first aid measure is to flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and there is an emergency shower and eyewash directly forward of the
51. the Hydrolab SRV3 menu For each file to be downloaded repeat Steps e through dd Select L from the menu Logging Select D from the menu Dump Select N in response to Power down probes during dump prompt Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 Select P for Printer ready Select F for Follow variable and calibration changes Select N for No Statistics At the Activate Printer and or open capture file then press any key to continue prompt activate terminal emulation screen capture file feature Type a unique file name as per naming convention i e yymmddun txt where u is the letter corresponding to the Hydrolab unit and n is the file number and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Press any key Data should scroll down the screen At the Deactivate printer and or close capture file prompt close the screen capture file Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the txt file has been downloaded Press any key to continue Select L from the menu Logging Select D from the menu Dump Select N in response to Power down probes during dump prompt Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 Select S for Spreadsheet importable Select F
52. the cable is being used And when in use opposing cable plugs shall be coupled and stored in the carrying case Cables shall be coiled neatly after each use and stored within the carrying case Upon return to the calibration laboratory all cables shall be inspected by the calibrator or laboratory supervisor and then stored on shelves beneath the bench top PRE SURVEY CALIBRATION amp POST SURVEY CHECKS Accurate and reliable calibration of probes in both concentrated and dilute standards is essential for recording valid in situ water quality data These activities shall be performed by competent DWM staff trained and supervised by the calibration laboratory supervisor or if necessary by the supervisor Pre survey calibration and post survey checks shall be performed on all probes used for routine monitoring as well as special projects All calibration and QC check data shall be stored in lab notebooks and electronically in calibration files NOTE In the rare instance of an emergency fish kill the specific conductance and dissolved oxygen sensors shall be pre calibrated at a minimum prior to releasing the unit for immediate field use However data recorded simultaneously for all non calibrated variables excluding depth and temperature shall be censored Equipment and Supplies The equipment and supplies listed below are essential for routine calibration of DWM s multiprobes Nanopure water deionization system with 0 2um poro
53. the loop and slowly lower the anchor sonde assembly down into the water When the anchor is stable and the sonde is at the desired depth tie the anchor rope to the bridge Additional Considerations for Use of the YSI 6920 Clean optics The 6920V2 has an additional option to clean the optic sensor s Using this feature cleans optics on one or both optic probes e g ODO Chlorophyll phycocyanin Field Use fixed deployment See CN 4 41 Field Use Lake specific procedures See CN 4 21 Project Key for YSI 650 File amp Site List Actual OWMIDs must be supplied by survey coordinators prior to survey Project 2 Number Prefix Lakes Baseline LB 24 Lakes Nutrient Criteria LC 22 CERO SMART SM 26 TBD 27 TBD 28 Training 29 Hoosic 11 Kinderhook 12 Bash Bish 13 Housatonic 21 Farmington 31 Westfield 32 Deerfield 33 Connecticut 34 Millers 35 Chicopee 36 Quinebaug 41 French 42 Blackstone 51 Ten Mile 52 Narragansett Bay 53 Mt Hope Bay 61 Taunton 62 Boston Harbor 70 Mystic 71 Charles 72 Neponset 73 Weymouth amp Weir 74 Nashua 81 Concord 82 Shawsheen 83 Merrimack 84 Parker 91 Ipswich 92 No Coastal 93 S Coastal 94 Buzzards Bay 95 Cape Cod 96 Islands 97 REMEMBER Provide the approp extra ID in the Site List during calibration using the 0000 format e g 810000 Pre Surve
54. the standard operating procedures stated in the Guide for annotating information and recording equilibrated variables Note prior to storing lines of data at one minute intervals annotate the OWMID number for the particular sampling site and press the Enter keypad Series 3 or Done keypad Series 4a Press On Off keypad of Surveyor 3 or 4 Display Logger when in situ monitoring is completed Carefully retrieve the Hydrolab and its component parts Wipe off excess water with clean cloth stored in zipped pocket and disassemble for storage in the carrying case Retrieve anchor Multiprobe use in shallow water At times very shallow water may pose a problem for in situ monitoring of rivers and streams The options may be few in such instances If an alternative sampling location is not practicable then the primary user shall attempt to excavate a depression that is longer wider and deeper than the transmitter and stirrer The user must wait until resuspended sediments etc are flushed downstream before placing the transmitter in the excavated depression Also make sure that the probes are submerged not floating or above the water line Unattended Multi probe Deployments for Interval Data Collection Standard operating procedures for deployment of multiprobe sondes to log continuous data at set recording intervals are contained in CN 4 4 Water column profiles of lakes and ponds general Th
55. to warn you it can not see the bottom or the float Rotate the sonar probe 360 degrees slowly At some point in the scan you should pick up a solid signal from the jug that looks like a hard bottom and the sonar will give a depth in feet which is steady not flashing To recover probes the following day Take copy of yesterdays field sheet lowrance GPS unit or hummingbird sonar and a long handle rake or boat hook to lake You may need an extra sonar and the Secchi view tube and skin diving mask as well Turn on lowrance wait for position Hit PAGE lt or gt to navigate enter Hit WPT select mywaypoints enter select nearest enter Navigate to nearest waypoint which should be the one you set yesterday if it is a previous waypoint then select yours from the list Use PAGES lt gt navigate enter to show the navigation screen showing magnetic bearing and distance to waypoint Go there Look for bobber and look down Find subsurface float If you don t see it turn on sonar screen split with map and then take sonar pole and hold it level at arms length under water and sweep it in a circle while observing sonar screen to see if the sonar screen shows a solid signal like the bottom that is the float go and get it If you can t find it check deployment notes and either go swimming or come back and tell Mattson that he needs a swim When you find it hook the float loop rope with the rake and pull it up checking SN and note condition of probes Rec
56. verify setup parameters 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Esc to Sonde Main Menu to check Sensor s enabled VT100 emulation ON All other parameters OFF Data Filter enabled Time Temperature Cond D O Pressure ISE pH Battery Esc to Sonde Main Menu to check Report parameters enabled Date Time o Temperature Spec Cond uS cm TDS co Salinity ppt if SW DO Yosat DO mg l DO charge Depth feet pH Battery volts Esc to Sonde Main Menu and edit System as needed Sonde date time o Sonde ID Comm Auto ON 9600 ON Esc to Sonde Main Menu and verify Status Battery volts max 6 Logging inactive Now go to Sonde Run and log one 718 COND sample before calibration COND value Then ESC to Sonde Main Menu to Calibrate sensors and select Conductivity and SpCond Enter concentration in mS cm 0 718 When readings are stable press enter again to calibrate inverted sonde LOG 3 after calibration samples to 650 CAL file by ESCing to the 650 Main Menu disconnecting from sonde and selecting Sonde Run log one sample and selecting the CAL file from the Site List at 30 second intervals ESC disconnect to view file and record readings on l
57. 01 are factory calibrated therefore no calibration is necessary However the loggers will be tested in a common bath prior to deployment to ensure they are functioning properly and that their measurements are similar withint 0 5 C MADEP 2009 In addition a hand held thermometer traceable to a NIST certified thermometer will be used to check sensor accuracy checks will be made prior to deployment monthly and at retrieval Field Sampling Specifications Water temperature C of the Connecticut River will be continuously monitored in situ every 15 minutes at five locations from Cabot Station to the Holyoke Dam from April 1 through November 15 Deployment of the continuous temperature loggers will generally follow procedures employed by the MADEP Division of Watershed Management Standard Operating Procedure of Continuous Temperature Monitoring using Temperature only Loggers MADEP 2009 Each logger will be deployed at a representative location and at a sufficient distance downstream of the mixing zone of any significant tributaries of the Connecticut River such as the Deerfield and Fort Rivers Because Station No 6 is extremely deep the vertical profile measurement intervals will be collected every 1 0 meter starting at the surface until a homothermous condition is encountered in the hypolimnion Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING ST
58. 1 i A Division of Watershed Management zi ki Date June 2007 ir SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 10 of 17 E FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPit CN4 41 SENKO is a Division of Watershed Management E z Date June 2007 SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 11 0f 17 Nene ei Appendix B Standard Apparatuses for Lakes circa 2004 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 4 41 Division of Watershed Management Date June 2007 SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 12 of 17 Lakes Deployment Pick up GPS unit hydrolab probes floats rope and cinderblocks and large chain linknut bobber and string field sheet owmid Prepare lakes field sheet and write down probe serial numbers for each lake on field sheet Carry probe etc to center of lake or near deep hole but at least 20feet off to the side of any existing floats Anchor and immediately record GPS lat long Refer to the labeled photograph below Lower cinderblock on 3 8 inch rope to bottom and clip or otherwise mark surface on rope Tie tag end of rope to boat tempoprarily Pull up cinderblock and rope Measure surface clip minus about 5 feet below the surface and tie a figure 8 loop knot see attachment using about 9 inches of loop to tie the knot and ending with a 2 inch loop Using the large chain linknut secure 3 loops inside the linknut one loop being the cinderblockline figure 8 loop the second loop being the
59. 2 point method Enter 6 86 for standard 1 When readings are stable press enter again to calibrate Manually record 3 pH readings Alternatively LOG 3 after calibration pH 6 86 samples to 650 CAL file by backing out and logging to CAL file Then re do 2 point pH calibration starting with 6 86 followed by 4 01 or 10 04 9 18 Put 2 pH solution into cup before pressing Enter to calibrate Discard rinse and add 4 01 pH 9 18 or 10 as appropriate to the cal cup and replace in clamp holder Enter standard pH value 2 4 01 When readings are stable press enter again to calibrate straight up position LOG 3 samples to the 650 CAL file as previously described Discard pH solution rinse and perform Low Ionic Std check LI solution up to black fill line LOG 3 samples to 650 CAL file at approx 30 sec intervals inverted sonde Perform DI water check DIW up to black fill line LOG 3 samples to 650 CAL file at approx 1 minute intervals inverted sonde Complete Multi Probe User Report checklist for calibrated sonde unit including multiple site list information created Files and Site s NOTE the data output file will contain the date time and Site only not File or Site Name Pack YSI kit for field use placing 4 inch DI water in the cal cup Additional Considerations for Calibration of the YSI 6920 pending Post Survey Checks Review Multi probe User Report and u
60. 20 locations on an 81 2x11 inch print of a USGS image map of the lake from ArcMap Record points along the long transect and several cross transects by motoring slowly along the transect and recording depths and positions where the depth finder indicates a five foot interval depth contour e g 5 10 15 Use using a GPS unit or use triangulation of landmarks and the range finder as needed to document locations If using GPS confirm location of at least one fixed location before and after use of the GPS unit and check against same location on GIS upon return to shore Find the deepest site and triangulate the location on the map from several points around the shore and note depth directly on map For large lakes either use GPS or write a description of the location Date and write observers names on map Confirm lake is nominally full by observation of shoreline vegetation or waterlines and or water level at dam or other fixed reference point and make notes on how to correct depths if lake is above or below normal level Correct map for filled in bays or new islands etc Upon returning to the office draw a bathymetric map of depth contours by interpolation between points Include a scale on the map with lake name and the Pond and Lake Information System PALIS code number NS Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management a Date January 2010 En E SOP Lake Sampling Page 14 of 31 agr n
61. 40 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134441 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134442 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134443 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134444 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134445 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134446 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134447 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134448 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134449 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134450 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134451 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134452 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134453 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134454 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134455 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134456 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134457 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134458 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134459 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134460 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292378 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292379 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292380 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292381 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292382 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292383 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292384 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292385 Conti
62. 5 to 45 0 15 Depth m 0 001 0 61 0 4 pH 0 01 0 14 0 2 Dissolved Oxygen mg l 0 01 0 50 0 2 Specific Conductance uS cm 0 1 0 100000 0 05 of reading Oxygen Saturation NA 0 100 NA STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF PROBES When not in use all probes are stored per manufacturer recommendations or as otherwise specified herein in order to maximize probe life and maintain probe accuracy When not in use the cased instruments shall be stored on separate shelves of locked metal cabinets in the calibration laboratory When used each probe unit must be transported in a dedicated carrying case along with various accessories Standard accessories can include a weighted stirrer sonde weight back pack and over the shoulder straps for the carrying case low ionic standard check solution temporary storage bottle for sonde tip temporary storage cup for sonde tip Series 3 clamps extra field data sheets and COC forms laminated field quickguides and cleaning towels When packed the instruments and accessories shall be positioned properly in the cushioned sections of the carrying case In particular all transmitters and the Recorder shall be positioned so that the pH reference probe is in the 2 00 o clock position when viewed from above Carrying cases shall be zipped closed to the closed position at all times during transport Transporting encased units in the beds of pickup trucks or in boats under tow is not allowed Suitable
63. 7 5 18 5 1 9 20 2002 18 2 19 4 1 2 9 21 2002 19 1 20 5 1 4 9 22 2002 19 2 20 8 1 6 9 23 2002 18 1 19 2 1 1 9 24 2002 16 2 17 4 1 2 9 25 2002 15 3 16 3 1 9 26 2002 14 7 16 4 1 7 9 27 2002 14 1 15 4 1 3 9 28 2002 15 15 6 0 6 9 29 2002 13 8 14 7 0 9 9 30 2002 14 2 15 0 8 10 1 2002 15 8 16 7 0 9 10 2 2002 17 1 18 0 9 10 3 2002 16 8 18 1 2 10 4 2002 14 4 15 7 1 3 10 5 2002 16 1 17 0 9 10 6 2002 14 4 15 4 1 MANUAL mean 16 72580645 17 92258 1 196774 sd 1 685816863 1 850353 0 346875 n 31 F 1 204726376 Fcrit est 1 5 F Fcrit so variances not signif different run t test Standard t test pooled var 3 132892473 Sm 1 053412274 t 1 136092889 df 60 tcrit 1side 1 68 est tcrit 2side 2 est t lt tcrit so no signif diff between monitoring stations alpha 0 05 t using diff paired 19 20965184 df 30 alpha 0 05 tcrit 1side 1 68 est tcrit 2side 2 est t gt gt tcrit so there is a signif diff between monitoring stations Temperature C 09 06 02 E FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 103 1 a Division of Watershed Management d xj Date May 2009 fj SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 18 of 19 Nea Appendix C Example Graphical Analysis MADEP 2003 Figure 11 Continuous Temperature Monitoring at Four Locations Associated with the Specialty Minerals Inc Discharge Canal Hoosic River Watershed MA SMI Current Limit 92 degrees F 33 3 degrees C
64. 8 7 0 LAKE SAMPLING PROCEDURES rs srsssssssnsssnrssnsrsnnrsnnnrennannannnnTIIIIIIITIIIKIIIKIAIKIIIKKIIIKIIIKIIKIIIIIIIIIIN 8 8 0 POST SURVEY PROCEDURES resistente nennen snnm n inris trinis inna eee euneun runnen sa sns assa stes sena sanas mana 12 9 0 Liecddlclhiudcm naaa 12 10 0 bdldnileniidc 12 11 0 MULTI PROBE DEPLOYMENT LAKES 4 eese seen eseee eee seeesseeesenessnedseeeseeesenessneeseeeseeesoneennenes 13 12 0 QUALITY ASSURANCE amp CONTROL c cssecsteessee ese eens eeceeecee sean seas nnn intr seeeeseeesaeeeseeaeaeagaeedaneeseeesoeeeneeennenes 13 13 0 REFERENCES esonora erso t nci enver M 14 14 0 APPENDICES LEAD Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 he I Division of Watershed Management l a Date January 2010 e E SOP Lake Sampling Page 4 of 31 NOTE References to trade names commercial products and manufacturers in this SOP does not constitute endorsement 1 0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure SOP document is to describe Massachusetts Department Environmental Protection MassDEP Division of Watershed Management s DWM standard monitoring procedures for lakes including ponds and impoundments Adherence to these
65. AFETY FIRST 4 0 LAKE SURVEY TRAINING All staff engaged in the planning and implementation of DWM lake surveys shall have a working knowledge of DWM s lake sampling procedures and or be trained in these procedures by experienced DWM staff New staff and temporary staff shall receive office training and hand on field training Existing staff participating in lake surveys shall receive annual review training DWM lake sampling training videos are located here internal link w dwm sop Manuals amp Training V IELDWraining videos Field Sampling SOPs lake sampling2 5 0 LAKE SAMPLING EQUIPMENT The following MassDEP equipment and potential personal items is available for use on DWM lake surveys as of 1 2010 Boat trailer w trailer lights size of ball hitch must match trailer hitch adequate safety chains must be used Deionized water DI rinse jug one gallon for rinsing Van Dorn LR Ry Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 I Division of Watershed Management d Date January 2010 5 SOP Lake Sampling Page 6 of31 MassDEP DWM sampling gear and materials Secchi disk with line calibrated to 0 1 m intervals 2 Weighted hoses Tygon tube 1 cm ID for integrated Chlorophyll a chl a samples and or rigid white PVC integrated depth sampler 3 6 Funnel for tube chl a blank Multi probe kit precalibrated with appropriate length cable extra battery DO membranes calibration solutions etc View
66. CN 151 0 J m A Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 ui SOP Lake Sampling Page 15 of 31 4 y SU rJ vn air P ANID PATIR Le 7n vts we 13 0 REFERENCES Baker J R Peck D V and Sutton D W 1997 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program Surface Waters Field Operations Manual for Lakes EPA 620 R 97 001 USEPA Washington D C Ohio EPA 2006 Lake Sampling Procedures 1 31 06 Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program Secchi Simulator http www mainevolunteerlakemonitors org waterquality AboutVirtualSecchiRecertification ph Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 2009 Standard Operating Procedures Lake Water Quality Sampling Rev 2 0 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 21 Edition 2005 APHA AWWA WEF University of New Hampshire 2007 Center for Freshwater Biology Field Team Sampling SOPs for lakes USEPA Office of Water Volunteer Lake Monitoring EPA 440 4 91 002 http www epa gov volunteer lake lakevolman pdf Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 P p SOP Lake Sampling Page 16 of 31 APPENDIX A PRE DEPARTURE CHECKLIST LAKES MassDEP DWM sampling gear and materials State vehicle truck w hitch Vehicle book w directions to lake s emergency hospitals car washes and registrations Boat trailer w trailer lights Boat oars oarlo
67. CN 4 21 e Choose deployment locations that are low risk for vandalism gunplay troll fishing etc e Make installation as unobtrusive as possible i e invisible KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP 4 CN 4 41 5 gm Division of Watershed Management z j Date June 2007 V l SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 4 of 17 Nene a e Wherever possible and necessary use protective sleeves for sondes and always in river installations to protect sondes from damage e Anchor unit to an immovable object or otherwise so it does not move 40 SAMPLE COLLECTION PRESERVATION AND HANDLING Typically water quality samples are not taken because sonde data quality is verified through pre calibration and post survey checks If water samples are taken and analyzed to generate data to compare to the sonde data follow CN 1 21 for sample collection and project QAPP and lab QAP for analytical quality control 5 0 APPARATUS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS The following equipment is needed for the proper setup and field installation of deployment sondes Extra materials as may be needed in the field should also be taken when deploying Q Calibrated multiprobe sonde with internal logging capability and setup for interval recording Q Anchoring assembly cable and lock Q Protective sleeve or tube for sonde preferably black color Q GPS device buoys digital camera and or other locating tools as necessary to reference depl
68. CS 1 E S F Is Duckweed present on the lake jno oyes 2 ES S F If wind driven average width of Duckweed band at shore meters 3 E S FY Exotics p Trapa o Cabomba oP crispus o Egeria e Nymphoides pelt yellow o Lythrum 4 E S F o Najas minor a Phragmites n Milfoil p spicatum o heterophyllum o aquaticum o Other 5 E S7F eating Scum s ci unobservable ano ayes ifyes noilysheens o pollen dust blankets Aalgalmat ofoam n other describe Seum s esp if sheen and or foams are naturaj petroleum based or man made lue preme Suum ei ang RES i Shom if wind driven average width of algal mat band at shore i meters Dn game Pleas HY m ood tad ghas O meters ises Observed n unobservable ono ayes ifyes n swimming boating D water intake o fishing o other lescription of Observed Use s or Indicators of Use s include numbers as applicable 5 amn bods Ss Share bjectionable Deposits c unobservable ono ayes Jfyes n trash pyflocculent mass G other escription of Objectionable Deposits type extent and area affected Bix ju faam Ly 20 perin Ff asst S b oe horeline Erosion o unobservable eno D yes note locations for undercut banks existing and potential slope failures landslides etc escription of Erosion rildlife Sightings c unobservable ono yes fyes nfish o mammals o birds o reptiles waterfowl o amphibians a other escription of Wildlife Sightings and or Indications e g
69. Continuous Temperature Monitoring SOP CN103 1 Date May 2009 Page 9 of 19 Typical data quality objectives DQOs for use of continuous temperature sensors are as follows Table 1 Typical DQOs for Continuous Temperature Sensors deployment Analyte Units REA Accuracy Resolution Overall Precision RPD 0 5 vs NIST 0 15 0 5 difference when Temperature C 0 35 compared to side by side traceable thermometer i field measurements 5 minutes over an Time sensor minutes A th 1 internal clock seconds APP E DE MM iin m Based on manufacturer specifications the Eutechnics QC lab thermometer is accurate within 0 50 C to 0 015 C plus probe tolerance The resolution is listed as 0 01 C with a one year probe drift of 0 010 C See also Section 8 10 0 INTERFERENCES See Section 8 0 for discussion of potential complications and problems related to sensor setup location and poor quality control 11 0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Upon retrieval and transport back to the office thoroughly wash and clean sensor units cases cables and anchors with soap and warm water Store in labeled box bin accordingly for the next user 12 0 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Take the following corrective actions as needed during and following data collection 1 Inspect sensor placement immediately following deployment and during data collection for problems related to sensor placement
70. Dark tan o Foggy 61 70 o Petroleum fs Moderate turbid a Brownish n Rusty orangish a Drizzly a 71 80 o Musty basement n Highly turbid o Blackish w amp Greenish n Rain n 81 90 n Rotten vegetation suspended solids o Reddish o Blue o Sleet o Snow o 91 100 n Other murky o Other Wind Direction WaveHeight Algae Station 0 m weep check ONE only A Plants Station check ONE for each and list xotics blowing from the o Calm 0 in a None n Dense 50 75 Sparse 57 2520 Moderate 25 5059 Dense 50 7596 Very Dense 75 70 oCalm 0 2 in o Sparse 25 Very Dense 75 10026 Floating F Emergent Ey Submerged S Overall density oNorh oEast n2 5in 25 50 n Floating scum None None None qr None a Northeast o 5 10 in Ape Sac O Sparse o Sparse o Sparse o Sparse a Northwest o 10 15 in spherica fi famen ete genus sp if known n Moderate o Moderate o Moderate o Moderate South o West o 15 20 in pp si Flos DA water n Dense o Dense a Dense n Dense a Southeast n gt 20 in o Very Dense n Dense n Very Dense D Very Dense a Southwest Duckweed Q Exotics 1 j ji Check multiple boxesif applicable and note locations of AZ df unobservable note why Aquatic Plant Cover WHOLE LAKE D 5 Unobservable pANone o Sparse 25 a Moderate 25 50 o Dense 50 7596 n Very Dense 75 1006 Describe dominant planis in order of dominance circle type E S F also list any EXOTI
71. E amp AT THE WES LAB Upon return to the office use COC form to sign samples into the main sample storage fridge 6 degrees C Then insert COC forms into the large COC envelope on the fridge Acidified samples may be stored at 6C for up to 3 days at DWM then must be transferred to WES by 1400PM Monday Friday with all COC forms Alternatively samples may be delivered directly to WES following the lake survey When delivering samples to the lab review COC form for consistency with the fieldsheets and that all required analyses are checked off add special instructions as needed and ensure that all samples are signed for by applicable WES staff during the COC sample transfer process Complete Multi probe User Report to document returned items and report any problems Clean multi probe case and contents to the same level as they were received Place user report with the cleaned case outside the DWM Instrumentation Lab Rinse all gear with tap water to clean except for Van Dorn bottles rinse these at least three times with deionized water place in clean plastic bags and mark as rinsed and date on label on bag Coolers are rinsed with tap water and allowed to dry open Store all gear in designated locations for the next user Clean hang to dry and store all boating equipment for the next user DO NOT LEAVE CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES FOR OTHERS If there were any problems on the survey with equipment or procedures make sure to i
72. E an Abbreviated Standard Operating Procedures for Vertical Profiles of Lakes and Ponds is located within the inside zipper pocket of each carrying case and is included as Attachment E to these SOPs Sonar devices shall be used to locate the site of maximum depth for each lake If inoperative a graduated depth line shall be substituted However if the weighted depth line is used the site of the water column profile shall be offset horizontally by a minimum distance of five 5 meters to avoid monitoring multiprobe variables within a possible plume of resuspended sediments Two Anchor Method Anchors shall not be lowered to the lake bottom at or near the location where water column profiling will be done Instead a bow anchor shall be lowered upwind if applicable of the maximum depth site and the anchor line shall be payed out until the boat is positioned downwind of this site Then a stern anchor shall be lowered The lengths of each anchor line are adjusted and secured to position the boat in a fixed location above the lake s maximum depth This procedure shall be followed even under no wind conditions Further any attempt to profile multiprobe variables through the water column shall be aborted if the suspended transmitter stirrer assembly cannot be maintained in a vertical position that is perpendicular to the lake s surface While readings may fluctuate at any given depth more than for river surveys it is paramount that readings
73. E survey QC check of Nanopure deionized filtered water 6 QC check of Nanopure deionized and filtered 0 2u water Sp Cond uS cm pH TDS g L D O mg L C Table value mg L O Satt 96 Record displayed Turbidity if applicable NTUs POST SURVEY QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS Calibrator Date 99 1 SRV3 NiCad Battery Check volts charge remaining ANNOTATE general purpose of using instrument name of calibrator I ANNOTATE POST survey QC check of low ionic standard Batch 99 2 QC check of low ionic standard solution Sp Cond uS cm pH TDS g L D O mg L C Table value mg L O Sat 96 ANNOTATE POST survey QC check of deionized filtered water 3 QC check of Nanopure deionized and filtered 0 2u water Sp Cond uS cm pH TDS g L D O mg L C Table value mg L O Sat 96 Record displayed Turbidity if applicable NTUs I 1 Local barometric pressure will likely vary between pre calibration and post survey QC checks However dissolved oxygen readings in mg L will be accurate during use of the instrument even though sampling site barometric pressure may vary from that used to calibrate the instrument Performance of the oxygen sensor should be verified if deviations in percent saturation exceed 100 30 5 during the post survey check in the low ionic standard Simply re calibrate percent saturation to the existing barometric presure and record th
74. ER use ESC to backout of toggle options and Enter to change b Arrow key ENTER Right Left Up Down arrow keys 4 scroll menus and rows of data c Number and Letters are input by successive key presses as follows 1 1 2 ABC2abc2 3 Turn ON the YSI 650 recorder if the unit does not respond try battery removal and re insertion replacement and go to Sonde Menu Calibrate Pressure WITH THE SONDE IN AIR ENTER 0 00 METER TO CALIBRATE THE UNIT FOR WATER DEPTH THEN PRESS ENTER AGAIN PERFORM DEPTH CALIBRATION AT EACH STATION IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO USE PRESS ESC 3 TIMES TO RETURN TO MENU Multi Site List Method PREFERRED METHOD for typical wade in station where sonde and logger are held while standing in the water a Select a suitable location and wade into the stream with the YSI 650 in one hand secured by the hand strap and with thumb keyboard control and the wound cable and sonde in the other hand for the taking of a representative sample e g center stream completely mixed flowing non turbulent etc b NOTE The multi probe calibration staff person has already created a project specific multi site list in coordination with the project coordinator PRIOR TO THE SURVEY using the OWMID list provided per 1 above The operator will use this list in the field to record data to the correct file and site DO NOT EDIT PRE SET SITE LIST ENTRIES Additional Site Names and Site s however can be added in the field i
75. Employ comparison sampling where possible in order to evaluate instrument accuracy throughout the deployment using periodic and or end of survey water samples for lab analysis co located duplicate sonde single probe measurements and or field check samples e g 0 0 mg l D O standard This will allow decisions re whether any data shifts should be performed during data validation If used prepare zero D O standard by adding sodium sulfite to one full liter of water until no more dissolves then add a trace of cobalt chloride optional catalyst top off and cap no head space Always maintain this standard with no headspace Adherence to quality control procedures for probe calibration and checks maintenance and use contained in CN 4 21 Note any deployment data not supported by pre survey calibration and post survey check data shall be censored DATA DOCUMENTATION REVIEW AND VALIDATION KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP 4 CN 4 41 5 gm Division of Watershed Management di i Date June 2007 V l SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 8 of 17 She ase Field documentation shall follow standard DWM protocols including the use of fieldsheets standard or other and photo documentation Likewise data validation shall generally follow DWM s data validation SOP as well as USGS guidance on data acceptability USGS 2000 In the review and validation of the data the performance criteria for DO
76. HR ODOS Zs lt M z omo BAS Connect the Sonde to the computer Run communications software in terminal mode Use the following settings in HyperTerminal Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control X on X off Press the space bar to get the Series 3 Sonde menu For each file to be downloaded repeat Steps e through ee Select L from the menu Logging Select D from the menu Dump Select N in response to Power down probes during dump prompt Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 Select P for Printer ready Select F for Follow variable and calibration changes Select N for No Statistics At the Activate Printer and or open capture file then press any key to continue prompt activate terminal emulation screen capture file feature Type a unique file name as per naming convention i e yymmddun txt where u is the letter corresponding to the Hydrolab unit and n is the file number and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Press any key Data should scroll down the screen At the Deactivate printer and or close capture file prompt close the screen capture file Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the txt file has been downloaded Press any k
77. It will store one set of readings automatically to the logger Continue to store readings manually 30 second intervals for a minimum of 5 minutes TO REVIEW DATA To review files press Files then Svr4a next screen arrow down to review press Select Arrow to correct file if necessary Press Select It will ask Beginning or Date Time Move to Beginning press Select Press the up arrow from the next screen to get the last readings Record on fieldsheet Go back to the main menu using Go Back Press on off key ATTACHMENT I YSI S C T METER MODEL 33 QUICK GUIDE Operation 1 Adjust meter to zero if necessary by turning the Bakelite screw on the meter face so that the meter needle coincides with the zero on the conductivity scale When reading the meter make sure the needle and the reflection in the mirror on the scale line up This will give you an accurate reading 2 Calibrate the meter by turning the MODE control to REDLINE and adjusting the REDLINE control so the meter needle lines up with the red line on the meter face If this cannot be accomplished replace the batteries 3 Plug the probe into the probe jack on the side of the instrument 4 Putthe probe in the solution to be measured see back Temperature Set the MODE control to TEMPERATURE Allow time for the probe temperature to come to equilibrium with that of the water before reading Read the temperature on the bottom sc
78. It is recommended to rinse the equipment with DI water each day before taking the blank sample Take equipment blank first by adding DI water to lab cleaned sampler for convenience this can be done at the shore prior to the survey mixing and then dispensing into sample bottle For duplicates deploy the sampler a 2 time to collect another sequential sample o Secchi disk depth Two persons measure Secchi disk depths sequentially same side of boat o Filtered samples e g dissolved P Do field filter blank first Use syringe filter kit to filter DI water from a wide mouth container primary into the sample bottle For field duplicate repeat entire sampling procedure including the re filling of the primary sample bottle o Plankton tows Repeat entire procedure for 2 sample o Multi probe samples For a duplicate depth profile optional as needed repeat entire procedure starting at the top of the water column 10 Visit other sampling stations OR return to boat launch Prior to pulling the anchor s review all sampling activities that have just been performed to ensure that all intended sampling has been completed successfully Make sure that the fieldsheet is complete desired photos have been taken samples and equipment are stowed properly etc Go to other sampling stations on the lake as necessary At boat ramps back the trailer down and guide the boat onto the trailer manually using tow ropes preferred instead of moto
79. Keep probe moist wet in DI solution ATTACHMENT J pH METER QUICK GUIDE Calibration and Set Up e Use 2 point calibration in the lab pH 7 and 4 Use CAL dial to adjust to pH 7 Mark CAL dial pointer with pencil mark on unit face Use inset screw to adjust to pH 4 e Ensure battery condition Operation e Make sure CAL knob is set at pencil mark e Take ambient temperature and set TEMP knob e Plug the probe into the unit e Put the probe in the solution to be measured Only immerse probe 1 2 way in to solution to avoid the potential for contaminating the electrolyte solution e Press ON and hold until stable readings to 05 Record Pack up e Put probe back in case with end of probe facing down when the closed case is held by the handle e Disconnect probe and turn off unit Appendix K HYDROLAB THERMISTOR CHECK example A check of the thermistors on the Hydrolab DS3 units was performed on July 2 2001 A cooler chest was filled with water was set up in the Instrumentation Lab a circulation pump was used to make sure the water was well mixed assuring consistent temperatures throughout the cooler The Hydrolab sonde units were the placed in the cooler and a certified thermometer was placed on a rack under water toward the front of the cooler where it would be easy to read The thermometer used is an ERTCO NIST Model 1003 FC Certified Thermometer Ser 1537 Total Immersion The range is 1 to 51 C with scale divisions of 0 1 C and
80. OBO Dissolved Oxygen Logger U26 001 Sensor type Optical dynamic luminescence quenching Operating Range 0 to 30 mg L Dissolved Oxygen Calibrated Range 0 to 20 mg L 0 to 35 C mg L Accuracy 0 2 mg L up to 8 mg L 0 5 mg L from 8 to 20 mg L Resolution 0 02 mg L Sensor Life 6 months Operating Range 5 to 40 C Temperature C Accuracy 0 2 C Resolution 0 02 C Depth Rating 100m Battery Life 3 years at S minute logging intervals YSI ProODO Sensor type Optical dynamic luminescence quenching Dissolved Oxygen Range s aze et REN ERR Ce 70 aU oT rai Resolution 0 01 or 0 1 mg L autoscaling Sensor type Optical dynamic luminescence quenching Dissolved Oxygen Range 0 to 500 air saturation saturation Accuracy 1 1 of reading 0 to ane air saturation or 10 200 to 500 air saturation Resolution 0 1 air saturation Range 5 to 70 C Temperature C Accuracy 0 2 C Resolution 0 1 C Range 375 to 825 mmHg Barometer mmHg Accuracy 1 5 mmHg 0 to 50 C Resolution 0 1 mmHg Cable Length 50m HOBO Water Temp Pro v2 U22 001 Range 40 to 70 C in air 50 C maximum in water Temperature C Accuracy 0 21 C 0 to 50 C Resolution 0 02 C at 25 C Battery Life 6 years at 1 minute logging intervals Depth Rating 120m 10 Legend LI Project Boundary State Boundary DO and Temperature Sampling Locations Continuous A Profile AN Profile and Continuous Fall River Turners Falls
81. RIOR to the survey date s by filling out a Multi probe Request Form providing the following information see example below Project Name of crews and survey lead names dates times needed pH ranges expected for each crew e g 5 7 6 8 etc fresh and or salt water use for each crew List of MULTI PROBE OWMIDs to be used by each crew sequentially from first to last station visited ae op Upon receipt of the YSI Kit inspect contents and review Multi probe User Report form accompanying the kit The top part of this form has been filled out by the Multi probe calibrator and lists kit contents The bottom part of the Multi probe User Report needs to be filled out by the survey crew leader upon completion of the survey and return of the unit back to DWM Worcester IMPORTANT Do not remove the attached YSI field cable from the sonde Keeping the cable connected for the duration of the survey will prevent potential contamination of the o ring inside the sonde connector plug At first station unscrew the storage cup surrounding the probe assembly and install the probe guard Discard the water in the storage cup and store the cup in the case REMEMBER Use the field storage cup containing wet sponge after each use and during transport Connect the 650 to the open end of the sonde cable Also connect the strain relief connector to the bail if these are not already connected 650 Keypad a ESC key back to previous screen REMEMB
82. Series 3 units select L from the menu Logging then select E from the menu Erase 16 For Series 4 units go to File then Delete 17 Select log file that is to be erased 18 Atthe Are you sure you want to erase prompt both the Hydrolab Coordinator and the Database Manager must confer and agree or disagree If both agree enter Yes if not enter No C xo XD YSI Units After all data files have been uploaded to PC and archived go to 650 Main Menu and select File and then enter Delete All Files then Delete NOTE All data stored in 650 memory will be irretrievably lost This will not however affect the site designations in the Site List ATTACHMENT G QuickGuide for YSI 600XLM and 6920V2 Multi Probes Application The YSI 600XLM and 6920V2 multi probe sonde units are used with the YSI 650 MDS data logger to measure and store temperature pH dissolved oxygen and specific conductance and other parameters for the 6920 data collected in the field at rivers lakes estuaries etc This QuickGuide covers pre survey calibration field use and post survey QC checks These QuickGuide steps are consistent with the MADEP DWM SOP for Multi probe use CN 4 21 and should be followed for all field surveys For info on data retrieval see CN 4 21 Field Use station to station 1 Schedule to pick up a pre calibrated YSI kit s VIA E MAIL to Jeff Smith Richard Chase and Art Johnson ONE WEEK P
83. UDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN The loggers will be encased in perforated protective housing and secured off the bottom of the river with rocks or concrete blocks The logger assembly will be tethered to an immovable object on shore with polypropylene rope or cable Periodic site visits will occur to inspect the meters download data and obtain replicate temperature measurements for QA QC purposes Replicate measurements will be collected adjacent to each continuous data logger during each site visit using a separate meter Data will be downloaded from the loggers to assure the logger is functioning correctly over the long deployment duration GPS coordinates and photo documentation will be obtained of each location and the condition of the logger will be recorded in a field notebook during each site visit 7 0 Data Management and Reporting 7 1 Data Management All temperature and DO measurements collected at the three vertical profiles will be recorded in a field notebook or on field data sheets on the day of sampling Data will include DO and water temperature measurements general weather and flow conditions and QA QC data records Continuous temperature and DO data collected using the HOBO data loggers will be stored on the logger s memory and downloaded during each bi weekly sampling event and again at the end of the study period Hourly operations data regarding the Impoundment elevation periods of pumping generating or idle discharge ove
84. WM employees Town Foi zh Crew Lead s M Mm 1715 i PALIS amp 6S 1 amp amp Ote th ma Svilivan wif TRE Site Name A Station Information fil oui af station Date oigo 7 Time 24 Ar J T am pm sNoWater a Stagnant alce covered c No Access Station Description and Access describe precisely where samples are taken using shore markers GPS etc Also note any posted restrictions on access Van Dorn ID v Jo Shy Samples or Measurements Taken jjyes nno Ifnot why Deep Hole sampled yes ono Aquatic Plant Survey conducted a 38 no Lake Level Measurement if available note source typey Low estimate minus 1 feet oO Normal o High estimate plus Current Weather Air Temp T Wind Condition Water Odor surface Wa Clarity Water Color check one only a lt 20 F o Calm 0 1 mph g None check one only if depth as appears on white Secchi parts a Clear 021 30 Slight breeze 1 5 mph a Sulfide rotten egg unobservable note why a Mostly sunny ti 31 40 o Moderate winds 5 15 mph o Fishy o Raw sewage n Unobservable o Unobservable a Mostly cloudy a4l 50 o Gusty 15 25 mph a Effluent treated o Clear n Clear n Light yellow KOvercast o 51 60 u Strong winds gt 25 mph o Chlorine o Slightly turbid n Greyish n
85. ab data sheet Esc to Sonde Main Menu to Calibrate Dissolved Oxygen to 100 saturated air using 718 Cond solution with AutoSleep OFF Enter barometric pressure When readings are stable press enter again to calibrate LOG 3 after calibration samples to 650 CAL file by ESCing to the 650 Main Menu disconnecting from sonde and selecting Sonde Run log one sample and selecting the CAL file from the Site List again at 30 second intervals NOTE the calibrated osat value will usually not be exactly 100 unlike for the Hydrolab due to correction for the barometric pressure entered e g 94 7 sat value for 720BP 720 760 100 Compare table values for saturated DO to 650 readings to confirm calibration Screw cal cup cap back on tight before removing sonde from ringstand holder Perform linearity check using the 147 uS cm conductivity std by discarding the 718 std and replacing with 147 Record readings NOTE Do not calibrate to 147 just take the reading inverted sonde LOG 3 check samples to 650 CAL file Screw cal cup cap back on fully and remove sonde from ringstand discard conductivity solution in the cup perform rinses and add pH 6 86 standard to the cup to the black fill line and replace in clamp holder in a straight up position LOG one before calibration pH sample to CAL file before entering the calibrate mode Esc to Sonde Main Menu to Calibrate pH using the
86. acements are selected to be representative of typical stream river conditions At each station the enclosure containing the temp logger is secured off the bottom with rocks and or concrete block The cable must be hidden as much as possible The pipe number station name and number exact time and other relevant field data are documented on dedicated deployment fieldsheets NIST traceable accuracy checks A hand held digital thermometer e g Eutechnics 4400 Series or similar traceable to a NIST certified thermometer must be used in the lab prior to deployment and in the field to check sensor accuracy At a minimum in the field checks should be made at deployment monthly and at retrieval Data Upload After retrieval units are transported back to the office for upload to PC Units are cleaned and dried The optic base stations are used to connect the loggers to the PC Room 226 Using READOUT each logger s datafile is uploaded into BoxCar Pro 4 and Hoboware Pro where they are then exported to read only EXCEL files on C and W While data can be viewed graphed and analyzed using the BoxCar Pro 4 and Hoboware Pro software programs data processing is done using EXCEL or other at the discretion of DWM database managers Data Validation Management and Analysis Data are exported to MS EXCEL or other database tool s for trimming validation analysis and graphics Data may be ultimately managed as large blobs in DWM s databas
87. agement F a vy SOP Lake Sampling Date January 2010 Page 30 of 31 PIarropkgle Species Map Cabomba exceedingly abundant j i L Found 95 most dominaa i ever quuhere 17 The pond Cabo 13 n3 Cabon ba MI Nymphaea NS Nuphar ni re2s5en72 ARA Pa sol oet i muli Virien lorio volgari Pacis palum ja patches yi Vierevlaria vulgaris LI Spirodela pot theta LH lemno wa fake dori a Corda fa QA Blagonta plo Clethra alnifolia VI kabrom sobeario A Algae Ha Eli dea ht eeag t jlem mike d with ca bem b2 Very kiatj serba jm of gren algae bee Cd ynotlagellak s 2 and dise greets all aleng dam w burn G si head Vunphseaw Magpie Com mea fn Acar Shere shallow fi fotamegeton amp rf o fux ps lotamegeten Gpihgdrus MIS 3l foffandra virgiatta 8I Scirpus yali des A5 Sagr aria 2 Sercpes Caperiavs E Eleochacis V De oden vec Tiei atus hi Mayrisghy lum hetero phy ilum CI Ceratophyllum demersum Kl Collferehe HI Vallisneria americana T Tapio lak hla jadetl Old Oaken Bucket Pond 94113 S 80 0 80 160 Meters xx xx xu 200 400 Feet A Scituate 2 date 7 3 2 f URN observers Letesgee Jh oj Binon Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 SOP Lake Sampling Page 31 of 31 Northfield Mountain Pump
88. ale of the meter in degrees Celsius Record to nearest 1 10 degree Conductivity 1 Switch to X100 If the reading is below 50 on the 0 500 range 5 5 on the 0 50 mS m range switch to X10 If the reading is still below 50 5 0 mS m switch to the X1 scale Read the meter scale and multiply the reading appropriately x1 x10 x100 The answer is expressed in micromhos cm mS m e g if the meter reading 247 and the scale X10 then conductivity 2470umhos cm 247 0 mS m Record data and scale used Measurements are not temperature compensated 2 When measuring on the X100 and X10 scales does not function on the X1 scale depress the CELL TEST button The meter reading should fall less than 2 if greater the probe is fouled and the measurement is in error The probe needs to be cleaned This should only be done in the lab Salinity 1 Determine the sample temperature and adjust the temperature dial to that value 2 Switch to X100 If the reading is above 500 umho cm 50 ms m the salinity value is beyond the measurement range 3 Ifthe reading is in range switch to SALINITY and read salinity on the red 0 40 ppt meter scale Record the data it 1s temperature compensated 4 Depress the CELL TEST button The fall in meter reading should be less than 2 if it is greater the probe is fouled and the measurement is in error The probe needs to be cleaned This should only be done in the lab Pack up e Put unit back in storage case e
89. anagement in general TBD 1 Perform standard data management procedures for continuous temperature data 2 Given the large amount of data organization and storage of data files are very important considerations to avoid misuse of data and or use of erroneous censored data 3 Consider the use of automated spreadsheet database macros to facilitate standardized data storage manipulation and analysis similar to that developed by the State of Idaho Idaho DEQ 1999 Data Analysis and Reporting in general project specific 1 When analyzing the data use appropriate tools and data sets based on project objectives and the results of QC sampling Statistical estimates such as means medians and maximums may vary greatly depending on what data is used Perform adequate data validation prior to analysis to ensure data is usable 2 Include monitoring period rainfall air temperature and streamflow data if available in the evaluation of ambient water temperatures For nearby gages perform reasonable extrapolation if appropriate 3 Datacan be analyzed both for the total deployment period minus any censored and clipped data as well as for a selected low flow period For each time period standard statistics are calculated for each sensor data set using the same time interval apples apples Where appropriate data are related to temperature thresholds such as those contained in State Water Quality Standards SWQS
90. and rinse again three times Open both ends of sampler holding messenger lower unit to desired depth using metered line wait about 10 seconds at desired depth prior to sending messenger down Pull unit up slowly Make sure that there is a good seal at both ends before pulling the unit into boat Visually inspect sample especially for near bottom samples that may contain sediment or flocculent material indicating the sample was collected too close to or has hit the bottom collect hypolimnetic near bottom samples where the bottom of the sampler vertical or horizontal is 0 5 1 0 meter off the sediment Open valve to dispense sample into bottle Leaving 2 1 inch for headspace and replace cap securely Preserve 1 ml 9N H2SO4 per 250 mls Sample for NUTS samples and chill immediately Depth integrated samples mainly for chlorophyll a samples i Variable depth tube sampler Multiply Secchi disk reading by 3 to determine depth of integrated sample If the lake depth is less than 3x the Secchi disk depth adjust the depth of the integrated sample to 0 5 m from the sediment surface Pre rinse sampler by collecting a depth integrated sample prior to actual sample collection dump rinse water on other side Lower the thin walled polyethylene tube sampler 3 8 inch internal diameter with a weighted end down to the desired depth 3 times the Secchi depth reading then crimp the tube above the water surface and pull the tube up and out of the water
91. and temperature data shall be as shown in Appendix C based on both post survey checks and in situ comparisons to duplicate multi probe measurements 11 0 CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Corrective actions shall be taken as needed and may include the following TBD 12 0 WASTE AND POLLUTION PREVENTION N A 13 0 REFERENCES USGS 2000 Guidelines and Standard Procedures for Continuous Water Quality Monitors Site Selection Field Operation Calibration Record Computation and Reporting WRIR 00 4252 EPA 2003 SOP for Calibration and Field Measurement Procedures for the YSI Model 6 Series Sondes USEPA New England OEME Battelle 2002 Generic Verification Protocol for Long Term Deployment of Multi Parameter Water Quality Probes Sondes 14 0 APPENDICES Appendix A Standard Apparatus for Rivers Appendix B Standard Apparatus for Lakes Appendix C Decision Criteria for Deployment Data Appendix D Multiprobe Deployments Survey Reminders Appendix E OTT Hydras3 LT Manual by reference Appendix F Hydrolab Series 4 5 User s Manual by reference Appendix G YSI Environmental Operations Manual by reference KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPit CNA4A41 CUT a Division of Watershed Management le U 3 Date June 2007 la E SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 9 of 17 Verr sg Appendix A Standard Apparatuses for Rivers circa 2004 06 LEER Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 4 4
92. annot be placed on the river stream bed ie must be held in the water column or if the unit does not stay sitting where placed due to movement or potential for movement by high flow velocity then the anchoring setup as described below must be employed Suspend an anchor over the bridge wall or railing above a non turbulent location and release the line slowly until the anchor is at the surface of the river or stream Mark the anchor line then lower it slowly to the riverbed Estimate the depth of this sampling site from the distance traveled by the mark Secure the anchor line to the bridge railing Wait several minutes to assure that the position of the anchor remains unchanged and that any plume of resuspended sediments has been carried downstream If it is moved by water currents use a heavier anchor or move it laterally to a more quiescent location Monitoring Hydrolab variables shall be postponed unless a secure and suitable anchoring site can be located See note below and proceed to the next step Note Measuring Hydrolab variables from a bucket of water drawn from the river or stream below a bridge is a less desirable alternative it does not constitute in situ monitoring and is generally not allowed The exchange rates of atmospheric and water soluble gases such as carbon dioxide and oxygen will likely be enhanced in such a large open sample container Displayed values for dissolved oxygen and pH m
93. assachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 103 1 23 1 is TA Division of Watershed Management Date May 2009 SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 15 of 19 Appendix C QC Check Forms Continuous Temperature Logger Accuracy Check Form Date QC Check Staff Logger Serial NIST Traceable Thermometer Used Reference SOP SOP for Continuous Temperature Monitoring CN 103 1 Time Bath Temp C using Bath Temp C Difference Comments NIST thermometer using logger C E ALS Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 103 1 E g Division of Watershed Management E v j Date May 2009 SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 16 of 19 Appendix D DWM QuickGuide for Logger Launch and Readout Procedures general for both Stowaway and Pro V2 units assumes pre QC checks prior to launch To LAUNCH logger 1 Connect logger to PC room 226 or cube 232 DWM Worcester using base station and serial Stowaway USB ProV2 ports For ProV2 align arrows for proper fit 2 Open Boxcar Stowaway or Hoboware ProV2 program 3 Launch using predetermined setup parameters as follows a file serial default or OWMID logger location must be tracked via fieldsheet info b delayed start deployment day am to verify operation of unit before deployme
94. at any inlet samples are considered streams and the stream field sheet should be used not the lake field sheet For all pre filled in information on the fieldsheets make sure to correct any entries that have changed and date initial the changes 8 Inspect and prepare all sampling gear Inspect sampling equipment for proper operation Make sure all calibrated lines Secchi depth integrated samplers plankton tow etc are accurately marked If necessary DI rinse Van Dorns plankton tows depth integrated samplers and label as clean for specific survey date Use only unused acid preservation kits 9 Load cart with survey trip gear including sign out items such as cell phone GPS and DWM digital camera 10 Inspect and prepare boat motor battery trailer truck hitch anchors and emergency supplies Choose a boat appropriate for the size of the lake condition of boat access ramp or carry in motor restrictions and number of people and weight of equipment Do not overload or overpower boats beyond rated capacity A lightweight canoe boat with electric motor is also available for carry in sites and restricted motor size lakes Make sure boat plug s stowed securely so they are not lost in transport Prior to departure discuss status and maintenance issues for boats motors etc with DWM s Maintenance Coordinator for boat and motor use 11 Perform pre survey maintenance or repairs as needed If not used recently hook up the motor and p
95. ation SOP revisions testing and purchasing training instrument calibrations checks Bob Nuzzo Instrument calibrations and checks Data retrieval backup Tom Dallaire Data retrieval and management database applications Product testing calibrations and Misc staff Data retrievel processing cleaning deployed sondes after use checks backup COMPONENTS As of 9 2005 DWM s fleet of single probes multi probe sonde transmitters no internal data storage capability display data loggers and multi probe sonde loggers with internal data storage capability includes the following Make Model Serial Alpha Software Variables Measured Code Version Hydrolab SRV3 24571 A 2 02 NA 7070 scans Hydrolab SRV3 24572 B 2 02 NA 7070 scans Hydrolab SRV3 24573 C 2 02 NA 7070 scans Hydrolab SRV3 31160 D 2 02 NA 3559 scans Hydrolab Series 3 sonde 24569 E 1 35 Standard Sensors logger Hydrolab SRVA 1454 F 2 00 NA 1572864 MB memory Hydrolab SRV4 1455 G 2 00 NA 1572864 MB memory Hydrolab MS4a SE sonde 41215 H 3 31 Standard Sensors logger Hydrolab MS4a SE sonde 41217 I 3 31 Standard Sensors logger Hydrolab MS4a 41705 J 3 31 DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS4a 41706 K 3 31 DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS4a 41707 L 3 31 DO amp Temp Hydrolab DS4 sonde 36275 M 2 01 Standard Sensors Turbidity transmitter Hydrolab DS4 sonde 36276 N 2 01 Standar
96. ations in the impoundment The sampling plan does not specify time of day that the profile sampling will be performed Dissolved oxygen levels vary in rivers during the day and are lowest just before dawn CRWC recommends that the profile sampling be performed biweekly at a consistent time preferably as early in the morning as feasible CRWC concurs with MassDEP s suggestion that you look at the DO diurnal patterns from the installed loggers to make your decision but we add that you try to sample at the same time for each site during each monitoring event The sampling plan does not provide the rationale for the profile sampling The plan does not provide the river depth information for Station No 2 or 7 Please provide a rationale for the location of Station No 2 Temperature Data Collection between Cabot Station and the Holyoke Dam New to the study plan are five loggers proposed for placement in the Connecticut River between Cabot Station and the Holyoke Dam roughly a 33 mile stretch Page B 6 of FERC s Study Plan Determination dated 2 21 2014 stated We recommend FirstLight develop a temperature monitoring study plan for the reach between Cabot Station and the Holyoke dam to describe temperature and temperature rate of change associated with peaking operations We note that effects of peaking operations may attenuate downstream due to tributary inflow and the backwatering effect of the Holyoke dam These effects should be accounted for
97. ay differ from in situ values which is especially likely in the low ionic poorly buffered waters of central and eastern Massachusetts As a last resort to Hydrolab use in ambient water the primary user of the Hydrolab multiprobe shall clearly note on the field data sheet that Hydrolab variables were measured and recorded from a bucket of river water A brief annotation preceded by the OWMID number shall be entered into the Surveyor 3 or 4 manual file 5 as well Assemble the Hydrolab stirrer to the transmitter connect all cables and secure the main cable eyebolt to the transmitter bail with one of the small clamps fastened to the carrying case zippers Retrieve caribiner clamp from carrying case and press to the open position Pass open end through one of the stainless steel eyebolts that secures the triangular bail to the transmitter bulkhead Rotate caribiner so that its narrow end wraps around the eyebolt Next clamp broad end of caribiner around anchor line and release to lock Check that all cable and clamp connections are secure and free of entanglements Also assure that there are no right angle or other sharp bends in Hydrolab cables and that there will be no abrasion on coarse surfaces of the bridge Press Surveyor 3 or 4 display logger On Off keypad and assure that the stirrer is rotating Slowly lower Hydrolab multiprobe transmitter to the desired water depth Follow
98. b floppy disk Label floppy disk with date and file names Copy downloaded files on floppy disk to the following network drive w dwm owmdata hyd raw Import individual hlp files into MSWord DO NOT OVERWRITE FILE WITH SAME FILENAME Change properties to Read Only Add the download filename date and time to an inserted header as variables select Line printer or other appropriate font and print hard copy of each file Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all hlp files have been printed Make 1 copy of each print out and submit to Hydrolab Coordinator ERASE MEMORY PROCEDURE First compare each downloaded and archived hardcopy file to unit s files to ensure that all data has been downloaded completely and accurately When it has been established independently by 2 members of the multiprobe group that all data has been successfully downloaded and archived each unit s memory will be erased using the following procedures Hydrolab Units 1 Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook At a minimum the Name s of staff erasing the unit the date and time of the erasure of memory and the serial number s of the unit s to be erased Connect Hydrolab unit to computer Run communications software in terminal mode Press the space bar to get Hydrolab menu For Series 3 units follow steps a d below a Select L from the menu Logging or go to Files b Select R from the menu Review
99. ch for locating the loggers at a consistent depth and location off shore that will give representative results for the study objectives FirstLight proposed deployment configurations consistent with MA DEP Standard Operating Procedures as follows At the continuous temperature monitoring locations Per CN 103 1 SOP_Continuous Temperature Monitoring All locations and placements are selected to be representative of typical stream river conditions At each station the enclosure containing the temp logger is secured off the bottom with rocks and or concrete block At the continuous temperature and DO monitoring locations for stream river deployments Per CN 4 41 Multi Probe Sonde Deployments for Continuous Unattended Water Quality Data Collection Place sonde in representative location with the bottom of the unit and probes off the bottom and one that is well hidden For deployments in deeper impounded areas we proposed to deploy the logger a minimum of 4 ft from the surface but not deeper than 25 depth To confirm representativeness periodic measurements of surface logger depth and near bottom will occur Calibration of temperature loggers The temperature loggers proposed for this study come factory calibrated and include a calibration certificate from the manufacturer The sampling plan has been revised to include calibration of temperature loggers according to MADEP protocols A hand held thermometer traceabl
100. channel anchored nearshore east of the Island because of Rock Dam Shorelines of midchannel islands may provide important habitat for freshwater mussels based on historic records Recommend temperature loggers here to assess nearshore island and thalweg water quality As above Should be used as comparison of changes in thalweg vs shoreline locations of temperature loggers The river becomes quite shallow and changes in water level may drive alterations in temperature Recommend either nearshore along western shore or on submerged shallow sandbar The river becomes quite shallow and changes in water level may drive alterations in temperature Recommend either nearshore along western shore or on submerged shallow sandbar Similar to above a comparison between shallow water and thalweg temperatures is needed to compare validity of using both Similar to the concerns with Station 9 temperatures in side channels are likely to experience the greatest rates of change from peaking operations We recommend moving this logger to the side channel of Elwell Island to assess changes in water quality in this refuge habitat for rare aquatic species Thank you for the opportunity to comment Please contact me or Dr Peter Hazelton the Division s Aquatic Biologist if you have any questions or if we can provide additional information Jesse Leddick Endangered Species Review Biologist Natural Herita
101. cks plugs Motor Nissan 5HP Tohatsu 5HP electric Charged battery and spare if available Gas tank gas can oil Engine tool kit with spare parts shear pins knife pliers etc 2 anchors rope sufficient length PFDs one for each crew member and throwable DI rinse jug one gallon for rinsing Van Dorn Secchi disk with line calibrated to 0 1 m intervals 2 Weighted hoses Tygon tube 1 cm ID for integrated Chl a samples and or rigid white PVC integrated depth sampler 3 6 Funnel for tube chl a blank Multi probe kit precalibrated with appropriate length cable extra battery DO membranes calibration solutions etc View scope Van Dorn bottle s line and messenger Depth sounder Cooler and ice H SO 9 4N preservative and disposable pipettes Lugol s preservative if needed Sample bottles and extra bag of bottles amp labels 1 liter DI bottle for TP color and chl a field blanks DWM GPS unit 7 5 minute USGS map of area GIS ArcMap printed bathymetric maps of lake Field data sheets COC forms fieldsheet labels extra list of OWMID s Waterproof field pens and Sharpies SOP Quickguides Probe clamp for boat Extra clamp for depth sounder DWM Field kit includes insect repellent sunscreen hand sanitizer poison ivy wash etc DWM first aid kit DWM cell phone w contacts Gl
102. contents into the basket using an up down swirling motion without submersing the net mouth Use DI squirt bottle for final rinsing into the basket then carefully remove basket For zooplankton narcotize with CO for 30 60 seconds e g club soda by placing basket in CO solution up to the rim then add basket contents to sample container using DI rinses as needed to thoroughly rinse basket the preserve in 70 95 ethanol For phytoplankton preserve with Lugol s solution 1 ml 100 ml Record tow depth on fieldsheet Lake sediment See SOP CN 71 0 for sediment sampling procedures and analytical considerations Other sample types As needed see project specific SAP Field QC samples In general take field duplicates and field blanks at approximately 10 of crew trip samples and for each bottle group Preserve and store QC samples as if they were regular samples Depending on sample type proceed as follows o Surface grabs Collect co located simultaneous or sequential one right after the other field duplicates and simple pour ambient field blanks o Fixed depth thief type samplers Take equipment blank first by adding DI water to lab cleaned sampler mixing and then dispensing into sample bottle For duplicates deploy the sampler a 2 time to collect another sequential sample NOTE usually either a surface or an at depth duplicate is collected not both o Depth integrated samplers same as for fixed depth samplers
103. d Sensors transmitter PAR amp Chl a removed Hydrolab Series 3 sonde 15559 1 03 Standard Sensors transmitter Make Model Serial Alpha Software Variables Measured Code Version Hydrolab Series 3 sonde 15486 1 03 Standard Sensors ORP transmitter Hydrolab Series 3 sonde 24570 2 20 Standard Sensors Turbidity transmitter YSI 6920 sonde Standard Sensors and BGA Chl a YSI 6920 sonde Standard Sensors and BGA Chl a YSI 650 MDS NA YSI 650 MDS NA YSI 600XLM sonde 767A A P 2 20 Standard Sensors logger YSI 600XLM sonde 767AB Q 2 20 Standard Sensors logger YSI 650 MDS 1139 AI R 1 09 NA YSI 650 MDS 1139AJ S 1 09 NA Hydrolab MS4a 42235 T DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS4a 42236 U DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS4a 42237 V DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS4a 42238 W DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS4a 42239 x DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS4a 42240 Y DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS5 42967 ZA DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS5 42968 ZB DO amp Temp Hydrolab MS5 42969 ZC DO amp Temp Other probes YSI 33 S C T Conductivity salinity and temp YSI 57 D O YSI 54 D O Orion pH Markson pH Eutechnics Temperature Digi Sense Thermologger Temperature RTD Onset Stowaway 515486 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 552434 Continuous temperature Onset Stowa
104. dards from the most dilute to the most concentrated for example 147uS cm 718uS cm and 1413uS cm Add 1 Nanopure water to a clean 2 liter volumetric flask Fill to approximately 9 volume of flask Note 1 Nanopure water is contained in a separate carboy that is filled directly from the Nanopure deionization and filtration system remote dispenser It is used only for the preparation of calibration standards calibration of Hydrolab sensors and for final rinses of volumetric flasks pipets and multiprobe sensors A second carboy of flushing Nanopure water is used to flush volumetric flasks and flush Hydrolab multiprobe sensors during calibration The flushing carboy is partially filled directly from the Nanopure system remote dispenser but Nanopure flush water is added as well The so called flush water is the volume typically 500 ml withdrawn from either the remote dispenser or the auxiliary valve prior to filling the primary carboy or field blanks Carefully add required dose of stock solution to the 2 liter volumetric flask with appropriate volumetric pipet refer to tabulation above and swirl to mix Note the dose of stock solution needs to be doubled for preparation of 2 liter volumes Add another 9 volume of 1 Nanopure water to the volumetric flask with periodic interruptions to swirl its contents Fill with 1 Nanopure water to a point just below etched line on neck of
105. depths in stratified lakes with maximum depths exceeding eight 8 meters Additional recordings shall be required to profile subsurface peaks in dissolved oxygen if any These procedures shall apply during the interval from mid May to mid September or unless the preliminary water profile scan of temperature reveals that the lake is not in a state of thermal stratification In that instance the procedures described in the following paragraph shall apply When in situ monitoring of deep lakes coincides with a transition state or probable holomixis so called lake turnover then data shall be recorded at four 4 depths as follows 0 5 meters at depths representing one third and two thirds of the maximum depth e g 7 5m and 14 5m and at 0 5m above the sediment water interface At a minimum five 5 recordings at one minute intervals shall be stored at all four depths Again no data shall be stored until all enabled variables are at equilibrium values QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY CONTROL AND TRAINING Quality assurance operating principles and quality control measures to produce credible multiprobe data are integral components of these standard operating procedures DWM s multiprobes have consistently been proven to be accurate and reliable instruments for measuring basic physico chemical water quality variables because they are maintained stored calibrated and used properly by trained and experienced personnel DWM s primary use
106. dissolved and rinsed into the volumetric flask Do not dispose of rinsed Gram Pac at this time Repeat the aforementioned procedure for the second of two 2 Gram Pac packets that must be added to prepare 2 liters of pH standard either 10 4 6 86 or 4 01 Verify that both Gram Pac buffers are the same pH standard then dispose of the empty packets Rinse neck of volumetric flask with 250 ml dispensing bottle containing 1 Nanopure water then fill and swirl the contents of the volumetric flask as described previously for specific conductance and low ionic standards Dispense the contents of the volumetric flask into the appropriate pH standard carboy either 10 4 6 86 or 4 01 as described previously Note double check this step before proceeding Update information on the manila tag attached to the pH standard carboy handle Turbidity standards Primary standards for calibrating the turbidity sensor are purchased directly from Advanced Polymer Systems Inc of Redwood City California or equivalent provider Typically 40 20 and 10 NTU polymer standards are stocked in the calibration lab and the one year expiration date on each liter bottle shall be highlighted 0 mg l D O Standard For use in pre and post survey checks on dissolved oxygen for surveys in which low D O s are critical e g lake hypolimnions highly polluted enriched waterbodies a zero 0 0 mg l D O standard is
107. ds near the sensor membrane In some cases D O data may only be valid for only 1 2 days due to membrane fouling Make sure stirrers are engaged during deployments Only deploy stand alone units with internal logging capability i e no cable connections to separate logger boxes In general do not download data in the field retrieve instruments for data download at an office PC The default sampling interval is every 30 minutes Place sonde in representative location with the bottom of the unit and probes off the bottom and one that is well hidden For deployment AND retrieval record location time condition etc on ONE standard DWM fieldsheet or an Unattended Logging Fieldsheet for this event if available That is use the same fieldsheet for deployment and retrieval Protect sonde units in rivers using protective tubes cages or other see Appendix A Securely anchor the assembly to an immovable object at the site using metal cable and crimps Photo document installation and retrieval recommended but optional Use standard start stop times for all deployed data files Lake Impoundment Deployments 1 2 Follow steps above as approp and Assemble lake deployment sonde apparatus IN THE LAB Referto Appendix B for lake impoundment deployment apparatuses or similar This method places the sonde unit a minimum depth of approx 4 feet down from the water surface protecting it from boat mot
108. e 6 0 REAGENTS NA 7 0 CALIBRATION Continuous temperature sensors are factory calibrated No DWM lab or field calibration is necessary Quality control checks or audits however are required prior to during and after use to verify accuracy A NIST certified or traceable thermometer is required to perform the QC checks The precision thermometer used to check audit the field sensors is factory calibrated but should be re calibrated about once a year To re calibrate the Eutechnics unit forward it postage paid to Eutechnics Alpha Sensor Inc 1560 Orangethorpe Way Anaheim Ca 92801 ph 714 578 9205 fax 714 773 9327 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 103 1 A Division of Watershed Management j Date May 2009 SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 5 of 19 8 0 PROCEDURE Perform the following procedures approximately sequential to plan design and implement a continuous temperature monitoring project Quality Assurance Project Plan and or Sampling amp Analysis Plan Development 1 Provide sufficient time for project documentation e g to prepare the project QAPP SAP fill out continuous temperature monitoring fieldsheets report data in a detailed organized manner etc and for proper implementation of SOP s Note Use of continuous temperature sensors should follow adopted SOPs but may not require a dedicated QAPP although it should be discussed in a watershed based mon
109. e need for early morning sampling of the profile sites is needed Data from April May and June from the continuous data loggers should be provided to the MassDEP along with the time and dissolved oxygen values from the profile data collection If we believe justified an early morning within 2 hours of dawn time of sampling may be required for the profile collection efforts for the rest of the year Continuous DO data will be collected during the summer low flow high temperature period starting on June 1 continuous temperature data collection will commence on April 1 Data through June 30 will be provided to MassDEP along with the corresponding vertical profile data FirstLight will then consult with MassDEP to determine if early morning vertical profile collection is justified If so FirstLight will adjust the time of data collection as directed by MADEP and as impoundment travel time constraints and safety considerations allow for There are three vertical profiles stations two in Massachusetts separated by approximately 18 river miles In July and August sunrise is approximately 5 00 5 30 am Andrea Donlon Connecticut River Watershed Council July 28 2014 Temperature logger depths Concerned that the varying depths and locations off shore proposed for the loggers are inconsistent and will likely yield a set of results that can t be compared with the other river sections Therefore we recommend FirstLight determine the best approa
110. e g 20 C and 28 3 C and permit limits e g 33 3 C Inter station data comparison can be performed both without respect to water time of travel no time shift and accounting for travel time from upstream to downstream using estimated average water velocities time shift 4 Perform standard analysis procedures for continuous temperature data in order to streamline and focus the reporting of results Although some projects may require specific data analyses calculate the following baseline statistics for each location When comparing upstream downstream locations use time shifts as appropriate to account for time of travel between locations measured or estimated a Monthly and overall mean temperature Daily mean temperature Maximum and minimum overall temperature Average daily duration 20 C Average daily duration gt 28 3 C and other thresholds as applicable T test for statistically significant differences in means as applicable e g mean daily temperatures upstream downstream of a discharge g Instantaneous delta T s temperature changes from one location to another as applicable Ho ao Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 103 1 Division of Watershed Management Date May 2009 v sy SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 8 of 19 9 0 QUALITY CONTROL MS FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection E Division of Watershed Management E z Uj SOP
111. e results as the last task Also the same information should be stored in the manual file following an annotated comment NOTES a store the initial displayed reading for each calibration solution sp cond 718 and 147 D O pH 6 86 and pH 4 0 or 10 4 b store the displayed reading for each QC check solution low ionic standard solution and Nanopure deionized filtered water and c copy the stored data onto this printed calibration record ATTACHMENT B Low Ionic Phosphate Standard Stock Solution Metcalf and Peck 1993 The stock concentrate solution is the U S National Institute of Standards and Technology 0 025 mol kg of solvent KH PO and Na HPO primary pH standard solution having a pH of 6 865 at 25 C Bates and Acree 1945 Bates 1973 The essential reason for this stock composition is that we felt that if our inferences about unpredictable pH changes caused by varying CO gas concentrations in previous dilute neutral pH standards were correct that a successful new standard would have more H complexed by non carbonate species than the previous carbonate based standards Peck and Metcalf 1991 Even when diluted 200 times the stock solution s chemical characteristics are controlled by phosphate equilibria rather than carbonate equilibria Peck and Metcalf 1991 Additionally the necessary high purity reagents are readily available and inexpensive The equilibrium constants for the controlling equilibria have been mea
112. e same standard operating procedures described heretofore shall apply to in situ monitoring of ponds and lakes referred to subsequently as lakes However additional procedures are necessary for developing water column profiles of lakes from measured multiprobe variables It is acknowledged that these procedures may not be applicable at all times and to every single lake in Massachusetts since there is considerable variability in type 1 e kettlehole natural drainage reservoir and run of the river flushing rate mean depth surface area morphometry orientation of basin to prevailing winds altitude micro climate concentration of dissolved organic compounds et cetera Among these depth is the primary criterion for developing vertical profiles of multiprobe variables In Massachusetts maximum depths of lakes range from about one meter 3 feet to thirty five meters 115 feet Given this disparity the protocols that follow have been established to set standard operating procedures for lakes that typically exhibit distinct stratification into epilimnia metalimnia and hypolimnia from those lakes with less distinct or ephemeral stratification patterns or that are more or less isothermal during the interval from mid May to mid September Since mean depth is unknown for the vast majority of Massachusetts nearly 3 000 lakes the distinction between the two sets of procedures shall be set at a maximum depth of eight meters 26 feet NOT
113. e to a NIST certified thermometer will be used to check sensor accuracy checks should be made prior to deployment monthly and at retrieval Vertical profiling at a consistent time Rationale and depths at Station 2 and 7 The sampling plan has been revised to specify that profile sampling will occur at consistent time and as early in the morning as possible Rationale for Station 2 is that the stakeholders requested profile information from this area Station 2 is the deepest area upstream of the Northfield Mountain project intake discharge The rationale for Station 7 is that data from this site will determine if the Impoundment stratifies in this location and how the operations of the Turners Falls Project surface spill generation etc may affect downstream water temperature and dissolved oxygen conditions Approximate depth at Station 2 70 feet and approximate depth at Station 7 45 feet Temperature Data Collection between Cabot Station and the Holyoke Dam Suggest alternate locations for temperature data collection Additional water temperature sampling locations have been added to the revised sampling plan If MassDEP standard operating procedures referenced in the plan are not available online it would be helpful to attach them in an appendix The MADEP SOPs have been added as appendices to the revised field sampling plan Jesse Leddick MA NHESP July 31 2014 Temperature amp Dissolved Oxygen Dep
114. e water prior to collection Post rinse with DI water 8 Nutrient sample preservation 1 ml 9N HSO per 250 mls Sample acidify and chill right after collection preferred 9 Multi probe depth profile CN 4 21 Ensure that readings are stable before starting to record As a general rule if temperature changes by 1C m or more then the lake is stratified When finished with storing data at each depth log review data and record on fieldsheet Record readings using the following guidelines MAXIMUM DEPTH 8 METERS 26 FEET Stratified Record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 0 5 meters and then every meter down until 0 5 meters from the bottom Not Stratified Record every 30 seconds for 5 minutes at each of 3 depths at a minimum 0 5 meters mid depth and 0 5 temps gt 5 deg C meters from the bottom Not Stratified Record every 30 seconds for 7 minutes at each of 3 depths at a minimum 0 5 meters mid depth and 0 5 temps 5 deg C meters from the bottom GEER Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 is i Division of Watershed Management ui Date January 2010 3 JF SOP Lake Sampling Page 19 of 31 She xi MAXIMUM DEPTH gt 8 METERS 26 FEET Perform preliminary scan of water column to see if stratified and to what extent Record approx depths to Check for stratification metalimnion and hypolimnion If stratified proceed as follows for each layer f not
115. ed Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Appendix B Example Temperature and DO Profile Field Data Sheet 18 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN NORTHFIELD MOUNTAIN AND TURNERS FALLS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT TEMPERATURE DISSOVLED OXYGEN PROFILE FIELD DATA SHEET 19 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Appendix C Responsiveness Summary and Stakeholder Comment Letters 20 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Table 1 Responsiveness Summary to Stakeholder Comments on Draft Field Sampling Plan Stakeholder Comment Summary FirstLight Response Robert Kubit P E MADEP Division of Watershed Management July 28 2014 The profile sampling for temperature and dissolved oxygen conducted manually do not specify a time of collection It is unclear to us if this presents a problem in trying to document a worst case scenario in regards low dissolved oxygen We believe using the data from the continuous data loggers will show the significance of a diurnal cycle and whether th
116. ed to one or both zippers on the carrying case Will the 3000 transmitter still be attached when you go to retrieve it Grasp H20 transmitter firmly and unscrew storage cup that protects the probes Cap storage cup to prevent spillage Carefully insert multiprobes into the stirrer housing then thread stirrer into H20 bulkhead Carefully plug the 2 pin cable connector to the stirrer cable by aligning raised rubber knobs Connection is complete when expelled air pops Press Surveyor 3 ON Off pad to be sure stirrer is rotating Press On Off again Immerse H20 transmitter in stream etc soon after connecting the stirrer Immerse probe end first at a 450 angle with the white conductivity block facing upwards Note the stirrer weight keeps the multiprobe sensors submerged and when used in streams and wadable rivers the opposite end of the transmitter will tend to rise above the streambed Press Surveyor 3 On Off pad and scan variables on both screens Screen 1 core variables Screen 2 auxiliary variables digital clock and battery voltage Note 1 an ERROR message indicates that one or both of the cable connections performed in nos 2 and 3 above is are not secure Note 2 if the specific conductance reading is fluctuating up and down there is too much turbulence within the white conductivity block The same is true for the turbidity sensor Reposition the H20 transmitter to a deeper and or a less turbulent stream location If monito
117. either pervasive nor complex but measures to ameliorate them and other similar issues shall be an ongoing component of these standard operating procedures This shall include in situ training In lab training and field guides have proven to be successful for the vast majority of primary users of multiprobes and that practice shall be continued DATA RETRIEVAL DOWNLOADS DWM s database manager shall be responsible for periodic downloading and archiving of all logged data and relevant information stored in sonde and logger files The following procedures shall be performed by members of the multiprobe group only When it has been established that all logged data have been downloaded and archived successfully then all logged data shall be erased from memory Standard operating procedures for these tasks are described in detail in Attachment F NOTE Any disconnect of a lithium battery will erase all stored data If a lithium battery needs to be disconnected or replaced then the database manager shall download archive and erase all stored data before the display logger case is opened DATA VALIDATION and MANAGEMENT Multiprobe data will be reviewed validated and assessed for usability by the multiprobe coordinator QA analyst and Database Manager consistent with this SOP and DWM s SOP for data validation CN 056 2 Once downloaded and archived multiprobe data will be managed by DWM s Database Manager who will be responsible to ensure that the
118. ents under typical conditions and for short term 2 10 days Project specific circumstances may require that these guidelines be modified during planning or in the field based on consensus amongst DWM project staff For information not contained in this SOP related to laboratory instrument setup calibrations QC checks etc see CN 4 21 SOP for Multiprobe Use For information on continuous temperature monitoring using small temperature loggers e g Stowaways see CN 103 1 This SOP does not address permanent or semi permanent gt 10 days installations 2 0 SUMMARY As of 5 2007 DWM has approx 20 multiprobe Hydrolab 9 sondes that are available for deployment This SOP has been developed to ensure protective effective and efficient use of the instruments to meet project objectives Example project objectives include e Diurnal dissolved oxygen D O fluctuations e Spikes in conductivity pH or temperature indicating possible episodic events such as illegal discharges or stormwater runoff e Evaluate stream temperature dynamics for cold water vs warm water fisheries e Provide greater quantity of data at selected locations over time 3 0 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS including equipment protection The following personal safety and equipment protection points should be considered when deploying multiprobes for continuous monitoring e Follow field safety guidelines in CN 1 21 e Follow lab safety guidelines in CN 0 3 and
119. er pocket of each carrying case should be followed The most recent version for the Hydrolab units is included as Attachment D The QuickGuides include instructions for assembling multiprobe components deploying the multiprobe in surface waters annotating essential information and recording measured variables Therefore the most recently issued Guide is an integral component of these standard operating procedures Out of date Guides are kept on file in the calibration laboratory In general readings are recorded every 30 seconds for five 5 minutes and only after all enabled variables are stable Recordings during colder months may require additional recording time since certain multiprobe variables are slower to reach equilibrium at cooler water temperatures 5 10 C When any surface water is less than 5 C readings should be recorded for at least seven 7 minutes at 30 second intervals There are no standard operating procedures for monitoring water quality variables under ice cover since DWM generally does not engage in surveys under these conditions A duplicate set of multiprobe readings can be taken at a rate of once per trip by removing the multiprobe from the water after all readings have been taken and the last recorded immediately redeploying in the same location and storing an additional reading The duplicate readings can provide information on overall precision or repeatability of the in situ measurements Most of any variatio
120. erally follow Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN procedures employed by the MADEP Division of Watershed Management Standard Operating Procedure of Multiprobe Deployment MADEP 2007 Five of the nine locations will be in the Impoundment Figure 3 1 Each of these data loggers will be deployed in a representative location at a minimum of 4 ft from the surface but not deeper than 25 depth To confirm representativeness periodic measurements of surface logger depth and near bottom will occur The remaining continuous temperature and DO data loggers will be deployed in the bypass reach power canal and below Cabot Station Figure 3 2 Loggers at these locations will be placed in a representative location in mid channel or thalweg at mid depth or just off the bottom depending on site specific characteristics Installation locations will be selected that are low risk for vandalism and will be as unobtrusive as possible to minimize conflicts with recreational use of the river Areas of low water velocities lt 1 fps and significant turbulence will be avoided to the extent possible MADEP 2007 All loggers will be encased in perforated pipe and attached to an immovable object or anchor using polypropylene rope or cable MADEP 2009 Bi weekly site visits i e once every two weeks will occur to periodically inspect
121. erform start run test in the office parking lot do not run motor out of water for longer than 1 minute 12 Calibrate and perform pre survey checks on multi probe sondes within 24 hours of field use performed by lab calibration staff only per SOP CN 4 21 no field calibrations are done without prior approval 13 Use the Pre departure Checklist Appendix A LEAD Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 i A Division of Watershed Management l ui Date January 2010 E SOP Lake Sampling Page 9 of 31 7 0 SAMPLING PROCEDURES AT THE LAKE Typical survey sampling can be conducted at anytime during daylight hours when conditions are appropriate provided Secchi disk readings are taken between 10 00AM and 16 00PM Flexibility in both the day and time is allowable especially in consideration of weather conditions Common sense and good judgment will dictate when it is appropriate to sample Under no circumstances should you be on the water during electrical storms high winds or other unsafe conditions If such conditions exist the trip should be postponed until the unsafe conditions subside The general procedures upon arrival and while at the lake are as follows 1 Prepare boat for launch via boat ramp or manually along shoreline for smaller boats Load boat and inspect all gear for the presence of invasive species Ensure that samples are chilled immediately after collection by taking a sample cooler on board u
122. ertified traceable thermometer s to increase confidence in the data 2 Consider duplicate side by side sensors 10 of sites to better estimate instantaneous mean temperatures for each location and to estimate sampling precision 3 Beware that one or more sensors may fail before or during the monitoring period Have additional back up sensors on hand to replace failed sensors Weekly bi weekly or monthly data downloads using a shuttle device or laptop can be employed to verify sensors are in working order 4 When available duplicate loggers can be deployed side by side in the water precision or in air at the site to measure air temperature 5 See also Section 9 0 Data Upload and Post Deploy QC 1 After all units have been retrieved and cleaned use Hobo software with base station to upload data from loggers to PC READOUT Set units to degrees Celsius for uploaded files 2 Retain original raw uploaded files in Hobo software unaltered and also export files to EXCEL csv as read only 3 Al temperature data files are stored electronically at DWM offices in Worcester MA to C working PC W sop temp network temporary W dwm sop datlog permanent read only and in secure database areas Immediately after upload contact DB Manager and QA Officer for import to protected network locations Use uploaded files for processing validation and analysis 4 5 Additional steps related to DWM database management of lar
123. et Pro v2 OK 47 1292378 Onset Pro v2 OK 48 1292379 Onset Pro v2 OK 49 1292380 Onset Pro v2 OK 50 1292381 Onset Pro v2 OK 51 1292382 Onset Pro v2 OK 52 1292383 Onset Pro v2 OK 53 1292384 Onset Pro v2 OK 54 1292385 Onset Pro v2 OK 55 1292386 Onset Pro v2 OK 56 1292387 Onset Pro v2 OK 57 2381495 Onset Pro v2 OK 58 2381496 Onset Pro v2 OK Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management SOP CN 103 1 i5 v a Date May 2009 SN A P SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 13 of 19 SN Manufacturer Description Status 5 2010 59 2381497 Onset Pro v2 OK 60 2381498 Onset Pro v2 OK 61 2381499 Onset Pro v2 OK 62 2381500 Onset Pro v2 OK 63 2381501 Onset Pro v2 OK 64 2381502 Onset Pro v2 OK 65 2381503 Onset Pro v2 OK 66 2381504 Onset Pro v2 OK 67 9734121 Onset Pro v2 OK 68 9734122 Onset Pro v2 OK 69 9734123 Onset Pro v2 OK 70 9734124 Onset Pro v2 OK 71 9734125 Onset Pro v2 OK 72 9734126 Onset Pro v2 OK 73 9734127 Onset Pro v2 OK 74 9734128 Onset Pro v2 OK 75 9734129 Onset Pro v2 OK 76 9734130 Onset Pro v2 OK Optic Hobo Pro v2 and Stowaway Specifications Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is TA Division of Watershed Management E xj uw SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring SOP CN 103 1 Date May 2009 Page 14 0f 19 Appendix B Logger Specs as
124. etera is prohibited Use of multiprobes at municipal or other waste treatment plants or discharges therefrom or any other discharge site or outfall other than stormwater shall be prohibited Such discharges including chlorinated effluents may foul and or interfere with multiprobe sensors Immediate and subsequent survey data would likely be invalid as revealed in the post calibration process and or data quality control checks Use of multiprobes from bridges or other such overpasses is allowed provided that it is safe to do so and provided that it is not otherwise prohibited or restricted in these standard operating procedures Use of multiprobes in turbulent conditions or in areas containing sub surface eddies is prohibited Use of multiprobes in buckets containing waters of interest is not preferred and introduces a likely unacceptable amount of measurement error Use of multiprobes shall be performed such that the unit is rotated to a position where the turbidity sensor well is facing downward In situ Measurements of Multiprobe Parameters The way multiprobes are used in the field will depend in part on project specific objectives as may be found in the monitoring QAPP A detailed QAPP coupled with proper training and adherence to this guidance should produce quality multiprobe data The guidance contained in the laminated QuickGuides located in the inside zipp
125. ey to continue Select L from the menu Logging Select D from the menu Dump Select N in response to Power down probes during dump prompt Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 Select S for Spreadsheet importable Select F for Follow variable and calibration changes Select N for No Statistics At the Starting XMODEM Transfer prompt activate terminal emulation software file download protocol Receive File Select XMODEM as Download Protocol Type a unique name as per naming convention i e yymmddun xmd and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Start file download and wait for completion of download Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the xmd file has been downloaded ff 8g At completion of download exit terminal emulation software and confirm that a the appropriate number of files were downloaded and b downloaded files contain data from Series 3 unit being handled Proceed below to Archive Procedure DS4 a b cro pa ho A B BN lt K lt xX Ese oY ROD OB bb ce dd ee ff Connect the DS4 to the computer Run communications software in terminal mode Use the following settings in HyperTerminal Bits per second 19200 Data bits
126. f Environmental Protection Division c atershed Management Probe Deployment 2007 Station Sheet of Project Housatonic 2007 Weather for last 3 days see attached http www erh noaa gov box dnilystns shimI River Onota Brook Current weather ck duelo S Town Pittsfield Crew Lead JamieCar Site Name OB01 others Kau Lek A OWMID Sonde IDs Tube 21 0648 3316 DE YME j fight bank hylookng downstreani 0 a 0 CS Start Date 8 1 e immersion Time 24 hr 1Y S3 AM X9 PM Probe Type DO T o TEMP o DO T pH Cond o Other Apparatus check all that apply iss tube n anchor block fable amp locks security V torage cup removed Deployment station maximum depth in meters 0 2 Deployment probe depth in meters Oot 5 Deployment site general description of site 8 access AND detailed description 8 sketch of installation Photos and subject Most downstream crossing of Peck s Road Ve glo be IDEM ob ex awi Dao sirra wh a EXE RU ca vta ANC S Cad W Mer MIT es eH Mace Y ds aval akra ape V wa ieu ec m IN Sample specif c comments Flow condition Flowing n No Water o Stagnant n lee covered a No Access Est water velocity o O fps o lt 1 fps Af 5 fps a3 5fps o gt 5 fps Water Odor nNone o Sulfide n Chlorine o Petroleum Musty a Sewage Septic
127. f needed using the Edit Site List menu 10 c At each station go to Logging Setup to make sure Use Site List mode is ON If not scroll down and toggle to check Use Site List box d Facing upstream hold the sonde in the water in front and away from your body with the probes approx 6 12 inches typical below the surface If the sonde is placed on the stream bottom for shallow sites make sure there are no undesirable effects due to sediment disturbance or sonde movement DO NOT Start Logging UNTIL PROBES ARE IN THE WATER AND READINGS ARE STABLE e Go to and select Sonde Run Main Menu f Scroll to and select Enter Start Logging to 650 not sonde after verifying stability of readings The automatic logging interval has been pre set to take readings every 30 seconds g The multi site list will appear Scroll to select the correct FileName then scroll to and select the pre assigned Site Num the multi probe OWMID for the station This is the same File Name and Site Number that are on the pre loaded Fieldsheet for the station h The unit 1s now recording data at the pre set interval 30 seconds Record the time logging was initiated in order to stop logging at the approp time Note the stability of real time readings throughout the logging period Examples of unstable readings include unidirectional pH changes every few seconds moderately fluctuating DO and large jumps in conductivity The 650 display is ordered
128. ff Smith with Richard Chase Matt Reardon and Bob Nuzzo available as backup 2 Deployment Team Richard Chase Brian Friedmann Jamie Carr Matt Reardon James Meek Peter Mitchell Chris Duerring Bob Maietta and 2 3 dedicated seasonal staff 3 Data Group Tom Dallaire Steve Daukas Jane Ryder Jeff Smith and R Chase Probes are calibrated and programmed on Fridays by one or more DWM calibration staff using either saturated air or saturated water techniques Calibrated probes are then placed in protective deployment cases such as perforated black PVC pipes with cable attachment These are cabled securely to fixed objects at each site and deployed in the water column at locations where they can collect representative data and be hidden from view vandalism On ensuing Mondays or Wednesdays after 3 5 nights of data collection at 30 minute intervals deployment staff visit each site to retrieve the probes and redeploy them if necessary on Mondays The units are transported back to DWM for post survey checks for precision and accuracy General inspection cleaning and QC checks are performed in the field upon deployment and retrieval Instrument maintenance data uploads to PC and project coordination are performed on Thursdays Project OWMIDs are used for probe and QC data The above process is repeated each week for each successive watershed project Logged multiprobe data are uploaded to a PC once a week by the multiprobe data group Data are s
129. file will contain parameters that are enabled at the time of creation and enabling parameters after a log file is created will not be successful Therefore select ALL parameters to be enabled prior to file creation 7 Verify setup parameters esp logging armed If pre set start time not used start logging 8 Disconnect cable and return sonde to deployment setup 9 Pack sonde deployment apparatus with probe storage cup on and necessary accessories for transport to site Stream River Deployments 1 Review sampling plan for any last minute changes re locations intervals analytes etc 2 Complete multi probe request form and coordinate with multiprobe coordinator to schedule reserve required instruments and to discuss type of installation s needed Select sonde type D O amp T or D O T pH Cond needed based project specific objectives 3 Attend pre deployment meeting with all involved staff to review setup and deployment procedures I v wo c Nen we 4 10 11 12 p FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP f CN 4 41 AU m WA A Division of Watershed Management h Date June 2007 A 5 SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 6 of 17 In general the accuracy of D O readings may diminish over time dependent on ambient water quality type of DO probe used and flow conditions If possible avoid low velocities lt 1 fps turbulent conditions and elevated suspended soli
130. flask Carefully add 1 Nanopure water drop by drop from the side arm spigot of a 250 ml dispensing bottle or squeeze bottle until the bottom of the liquid meniscus is at the same plane as the etched line Snap plastic cap securely to top of volumetric flask and invert ten 10 times slowly Be sure to shake contents of flask when it is in the inverted position Let flask stand at least 0 5 minutes to allow all of its fluid content to drain down its neck Dispense contents of volumetric flask into the appropriate calibration standard carboy Double check this step carefully else the consequences will be problematical Update information on the manila tag attached to the carboy handle Rinse volumetric flask five 5 times with flushing Nanopure water followed by one 1 rinse with 1 Nanopure water Invert flask to drain and place on calibration rack Collect drain water in glass or plastic vessel and discard in sink Air dry flask in storage cabinet Low ionic calibration check standard The procedures described below are followed for preparation of the low ionic standard Shelf life or batch preparation cycle for the low ionic standard is two weeks See also Attachment B for preparation of stock solution Add 1 Nanopure water to a clean 2 liter volumetric flask Fill to approximately 9 of its volume Carefully add 20 0 ml of the low ionic phosphate stock so
131. g nearshore comparisons New Site upstream of Hatfield boat launch A new site was added as recommended New Site downstream of Mill River and add logger for nearshore thalweg comparison A new site was added as recommended However we disagree that an additional logger is needed for nearshore thalweg comparisons The sampling site is in a riverine flowing environment and it is reasonable to assume the variations in temperature across the channel will be insignificant These comparisons are not part of the MA DEPs SOP FirstLight is not proposing to add an additional logger to this site for thalweg nearshore comparisons Move Site 14 to side channel at Elwell Island This site was moved as recommended 22 From Howard John To ason George Cc Mark Wamser Gomez and Sullivan Engineers P C mwamser gomezandsullivan com Subject Comments from MADEP to Field Sampling Plan 3 2 1 Date Monday July 28 2014 3 38 46 PM From Kubit Robert DEP mailto robert kubit state ma us Sent Monday July 28 2014 3 27 PM To Howard John Cc McCollum Robert J DEP Harrington Brian D DEP Andrea Donlon Melissa Grader Subject Comments to Field Sampling Plan 3 2 1 Good afternoon John The draft Water Quality Monitoring Study Field Sampling Plan has been reviewed by the MassDEP and we offer the following comment The profile sampling for temperature and dissolved oxygen conducted manually do not specify a
132. g operations as temperatures are likely to attenuate downstream as the river receives additional inputs from tributaries and is effected by the Holyoke Dam Impoundment m Additional Recommendations Recommended Station Reach Type Location Thalweg nearshore Purpose Action Number Move Site 9 Bypass Continuous Move station Mid channel mid Side channel is likely to Reach 9 to depth see greater changes in Approximate temperature from location peaking 42 35 48 79 N operations Water quality 72 34 51 30 W in this reach is critical as Western passage is not possible channel from for many species to the Move Site amp Add logger See Above New Site New Site See Above Move Site 13 13 14 CT River to HD CT River to HD CT River to HD CT River to HD CT River to HD CT River to HD Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Rawson s island Approximate location 42 29 12 10 N 72 34 10 07 W Second Island Approximate location 42 29 12 10 N 72 34 10 07 W Second Island Approximate location 42 24 34 68 N 72 34 30 77 W Approximate location 42 2242 73 N 72935 25 39 W Approximate location 42 22 42 73 N 72935 25 39 W Approximate location 42 20 10 27 N 72 37 28 15 W Anchored nearshore at Second Island Thalweg Anchored nearshore sandbar Anchored nearshore sandbar Thalweg Southwestern
133. ge amp Endangered Species Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries amp Wildlife 100 Hartwell Street Suite 230 West Boylston MA 01583 Phone 508 389 6386 Fax 508 389 7890 l ii CONNECTICUT RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL The River Connects Us 15 Bank Row Greenfield MA 01301 crwc ctriver org www ctriver org July 28 2014 John S Howard Director FERC Hydro Compliance FirstLight Power Resources GDF Suez Northfield Mountain Station 99 Millers Falls Road Northfield MA 01360 Re Field Sampling Plan for Study No 3 2 1 Water Quality Monitoring Study Dear John I have reviewed the Relicensing Study 3 2 1 Water Quality Monitoring Study Field Sampling Plan dated June 2014 and below are comments submitted on behalf of the Connecticut River Watershed Council CRWC Temperature logger depths According to page 4 of the draft sampling plan the five loggers in the Turners Falls impoundment will be deployed in a representative location at a minimum of 4 ft from the surface but not deeper than 2596 depth The loggers in the bypass reach power canal and below Cabot Station will be placed in a representative location in mid channel or thalweg at mid depth or just off the bottom depending on site specific characteristics Then on page 5 it says that the five temperature loggers to be placed between Cabot Station and the Holyoke Dam will be secured off the bottom of the river with rocks or concrete blocks tet
134. ge and clean the sonde cable and 650 with the clean rags in the case Pack securely in case using rags for extra cushion and placing end of sonde in bubble wrap sleeve Zip up case After the last station securely pack the cleaned kit as above for transport back to DWM leaving the cable connected as always and with the storage cup back on Complete the Multi Probe User Report noting any problems encountered during field use of the YSI 600XLM Deliver this report and the YSI 600XLM kit to the DWM water lab Field Use bridge drop locations Same as above except for the following 1 Due to the very light weight of the YSI 600XLM sonde and the potential for the sonde to drift into non vertical position attach screw in anchor weights to bottom of sonde prior to deployment If weights one each per kit are not available for some reason attach the carbiner on the cable to an anchor rope to stabilize the sonde in a vertical position and not drifting downstream with the current and or bobbing on the surface If this method is used the preferred option as with the Hydrolab units is to deploy and tie off the anchor rope attached the YSI sonde carbiner to the anchor rope and lower the YSI into position Alternatively if the preferred method is not possible tie a loop in the anchor rope at the desired depth for sonde deployment making sure that the sonde will not bang into the metal anchor when deployed Then attach the sonde carbiner to
135. ge temp files TBD 6 Perform post deploy QC as done for pre deploy QC see above Data Validation 1 Although data can be shifted to account for sensor drift over time USGS 2000 this is not recommended for short duration projects For projects lasting more than a month shifts to the data record can be employed provided drift is within acceptable limits Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 103 1 A Division of Watershed Management j Date May 2009 SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 7 of 19 2 Data generated through the use of continuous temperature sensors must be validated prior to use This can be performed by DWM s QA Analyst preferred and or by project staff with concurrence from DWM s QA Analyst and Database Manager Validation steps include a Raw data are reviewed for obvious errors b The beginning and ends of the data records for each deployment are trimmed i e censored as appropriate to discard inappropriate and problematic data i e those data not logged as intended c Excel data files spreadsheets and charts are reviewed for errors d Quality control data as recorded un rounded are used to provide qualification or censoring of data where necessary using data qualifiers as contained in DWM s SOP for data validation CN 56 2 e All data are rounded for reporting purposes to the tenths digit reflecting the lack of confidence in the hundredths place Data M
136. geese droppings nests elc include numbers as applicable Y Siwin Za msflerds otential Pollution Sources C none outfall pipes storm wwtp elc O garbage dumping o land clearing lawns peseptic oroad runoff a other ren bry be 4 dise ke escription of Potential Poliution Sources Example of completed Lakes Field Sheet side one L EIN Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 A Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 L4 SOP Lake Sampling Page 22 of 31 SAMPLE DAT Bottle Sample s collected Yd Yes aNo VAN DORN Serial oo if gt one used clarify in notes Secchi Time Q4 hr 1 3o pnt X pn l Secchi depth m f Dup OZS 5 General Notes Task Stmple Sr fres 3 Secchi viewfinder used Yes nNo d a Secchi on bottom D Yes No nYes mNo Sample Specific Notes Luv 5 B I se Si mpl Secchi in weeds Secchi taken in sunlight o Yes amp No tal bua nase 2hecee Werth besin t wi Station Maximum Depth m 13441 7 fm oj Maximum Depth Method c Secchi disk line a Lead line g Sonar c Survey rod o Other m 2 a ZI zZ B 9 sn kuj 4 pu akas D o se Oo Zi zs S olz s 3 E R28 as UN et m tio B 3 128 ih 2 e o o ex micialiqmite Si Qj a aj amp j es 2 wml pit Ol 3 o e 2 g u
137. h 73 9999 Weymouth amp Weir Rivers 74 0000 through 74 9999 Cape Cod 96 0000 through 96 9999 French River 42 0000 through 42 9999 Merrimack River 84 0000 through 84 9999 Mount Hope Bay 61 0000 through 61 9999 Narragansett Bay 53 0000 through 53 9999 Parker River 91 0000 through 91 9999 Quinebaug River 41 0000 through 41 9999 Finally you can check the calibration of pH and specific conductance with a dilute standard pH 6 9 and Sp Cond 73 iS cm included in the carrying case but usually this is not necessary The step by step procedures are printed directly on the standard container and they are repeated in the statements that follow as well Thus empty water from the multiprobe storage cup add a small volume of standard attach cup to the H20 transmitter and rinse probes with a gentle shaking Repeat two 2 more times Add remaining volume of standard slowly attach storage cup to H20 transmitter again and then slowly invert it so the probes are facing upward Assure that the standard covers both pH probes small glass and large reference and that there are no bubbles trapped in the white conductivity block Allow probes to stabilize in dilute standard for about 2 minutes then check pH and specific conductance on Screen 1 Notes a both conductivity and pH will decline in the standard if it is not replaced frequently every other week b do not pour standard back into its original container leave it in the storage cup to bat
138. han Bob Haynes Approved by Date 9 1 05 Tom Dallaire Database Manager Approved by Date 9 2 05 Arthur Johnson Monitoring Coordinator Approved by Date 9 3 05 Dennis Dunn Program Supervisor This SOP also contains information pertaining to single probe instruments used by DWM SCOPE AND APPLICATION Use of water quality probes is an integral component of the MADEP Division of Watershed Management s ambient monitoring program Use of probes is primarily designated for short term hands on monitoring and spot checking of streams rivers ponds and lakes Typically setup consists of a display logger cabled to a submersible transmitter multiple probe sonde or single probe Single probe units are used hands on in the field while stand alone multi probe loggers can be used using either attended or unattended see also CN 4 4 methods DWNM s multiprobe workgroup responsible for purchases setup calibrations maintenance lab management data retrievals data validation and data management are as follows Staff Primary Responsibilities Secondary Roles Jeff Smith Overall management of calibration lab calibrations and maintenance Data retrieval backup preparation of standards data validation and training product testing and purchasing Richard Quality assurance for all activities involving probes including Data retrieval backup product Chase field lab safety data accuracy and valid
139. he probes during transport and c do not attach calibration standard cup directly to H2O transmitter ATTACHMENT E ABBREVIATED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR VERTICAL PROFILES OF LAKES amp PONDS MAXIMUM DEPTHS GREATER THAN 8 METERS 26 FEET Time of Year Data Logging Procedure 5 15 9 15 Perform preliminary scan of water column to see if stratified and to what extent Record approx depths to metalimnion and hypolimnion If stratified go to A 2 If not stratified proceed to 3 or 4 In epilimnion record 3 readings at 1 minute intervals at 3 depths 0 5 meter mid epilimnion and lower epilimnion for a minimum of 9 readings In metalimnion record 3 readings at 1 minute intervals at 4 depths equally spaced depths for a minimum of 12 readings Note any points of metalimnetic D O maxima In hypolimnion record 3 readings at 1 minute intervals at 3 depths equally spaced depths staying at least 0 5 meters off the bottom for a minimum of 9 readings At temps 5 deg C and lake is not stratified Record 5 readings at 1 minute intervals at each of 4 depths 0 5 meter 1 3 max depth 2 3 max depth and 0 5 meters off bottom total of 20 readings At temps lt 5 deg C Record 7 readings at 1 minute intervals at each of 4 depths 0 5 meter 1 3 max depth 2 3 max depth and 0 5 meters off bottom total of 28 readings MAXIMUM DEPTHS LESS THAN 8 METERS 26 FEET
140. hered to an immovable object on shore with polypropylene rope or cable We don t know how much variation there is in the Connecticut River at different widths and depths and this sampling plan proposes a single logger at each proposed location While CRWC thinks this approach may be appropriate within a given budget we are also concerned that the varying depths and locations off shore proposed for the loggers are inconsistent and will likely yield a set of results that can t be compared with the other river sections Therefore we recommend FirstLight determine the best approach for locating the loggers at a consistent depth and location off shore that will give representative results for the study objectives That is if the loggers are to be placed at mid depth in the thalweg they be put there at ALL locations not just some of the locations Calibration of temperature loggers CRWC recommends that the loggers be placed in a room temperature bath and an ice water bath along with a NIST certified thermometer prior to deployment CRWC has a NIST certified thermometer and a log sheet for doing this quality check procedure FirstLight s consultants are welcome to perform this calibration in our laboratory if that would be helpful MASSACHUSETTS LOWER VALLEY UPPER VALLEY NORTH COUNTRY 413 712 2020 860 704 0057 802 869 2792 802 457 6114 Connecticut River Watershed Council Page 2 Dissolved oxygen and temperature profile sampling at three loc
141. ibilities e Two members of the multiprobe work group for erasing Multiprobe Work Group Staff Primary Responsibilities Secondary Roles Tom Dallaire Data retrieval and management database applications Product testing calibrations and checks backup Jeff Smith Overall management of calibration lab calibrations and maintenance Data retrieval backup preparation of standards data validation and training product testing and purchasing Richard Quality assurance for all activities involving probes including field lab Data retrieval backup product Chase safety data accuracy and validation SOP revisions training testing and purchasing instrument calibrations checks Bob Nuzzo Instrument calibrations and checks Data retrieval backup Misc staff Data downloads ET SETUP PROCEDURES DOWNLOAD PROCEDURES 1 2 Document download activity in the appropriate Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook At a minimum provide the name s of staff conducting download the date and time of download and the serial number s of the unit s to be downloaded Download all of the raw data files on the unit s according to the specific instructions provided for the unit to be downloaded Surveyor 3 SRV3 PRO So me ee SP B BNKM eK et YM ODO bb ce dd ee ff Connect SRV3 to computer using SRV3 IC Cable Run communications software in terminal mode Press the space bar to get
142. ienced users are inattentive to the appearance of a question mark immediately to the right of the turbidity data display This symbol signifies that ambient radiation is interfering with the turbidity photodiode sensors All logged data displaying the question mark shall be censored NOTE Primary users shall adopt one or more of the following options to resolve this problem a rotate the transmitter to position the turbidity sensor well in a downward facing position b cast a body shadow over the multiprobe sensor and or c move the transmitter to a shaded non turbulent location 3 A third monitoring problem occurs infrequently when primary users fail to recognize that some of the multiprobe sensors take longer to reach equilibrium in the cold waters of late fall through spring For this reason the number of required one minute recordings increases to five 5 during ice free months when water temperatures are greater than 5 C Seven or more recordings at one minute intervals shall be required when any surface water temperature is less than 5 C and primary users shall not commence logging of data until all variables appear to be at equilibrium values NOTE The number of required readings at one minute intervals is temperature dependent as follows WATER TEMPERATURE of REQUIRED ONE MINUTE INTERVAL READINGS 510 deg C 3 Between 5 and 10 deg C 5 lt 5 deg C 7 The aforementioned problems are n
143. initiated using the appropriate software BoxCar program for older Stowaway units and Hoboware for the newer ProV2 units These programs are loaded on specific DWM PCs The units are tested for logging capability and accuracy over several days All sensors must be deemed fit to use and re launched prior to placement in rigid plastic tubes for field use At the same time the optic shuttle used for field downloading without a laptop and the optic base station for data transmittal from a sensor or the shuttle to the PC are also tested to make sure they are working satisfactorily After placement in the plastic tubes the sensors are anchored at representative stream river locations at each location KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 103 1 5 umm Division of Watershed Management z j Date May 2009 V E SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 4 of 19 Nena Sensor Housing and Anchoring Assembly To protect each sensor each unit is placed in a 9 12 long 2 O D ABS plastic pipe with caps on both ends Several 34 holes are drilled into each pipe section to reduce buoyancy Also the enclosures are numbered to keep track of which sensors are at which locations Flexible plastic coated cables with looped ends and locks are used to secure the units at each location Field Deployment and Retrieval Units are typically deployed from June through September for a 3 4 month period All locations and pl
144. ion Division of Watershed Management September 2005 CN 4 21 46 pp United States Geological Survey USGS 2006 Guidelines and Standard Procedures for Continuous Water quality Monitors Station Operation Record Computation and Data Reporting Techniques and Methods Report 1 D3 96 pp Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Table 3 1 Water Quality Monitoring Sampling Locations ion dreo Type Location Comments Connecticut River Turners Falls Impoundment Temperature and DO 1 Continuous Below the Vernon Dam and Ashuelot River Near thalweg at 25 depth Confluence 2 Profile Deep area upstream of Northfield Mountain cole PRONO dbOBEdDetet depth increments Above the Northfield Mountain Discharge 3 Continuous Downstream of Kidds Island Near thalweg at 25 depth Within the Northfield 4 Continuous Northfield Mountain Tailrace Mountain Tailrace at 25 depth Below the Northfield Mountain Tailrace 3 umon Upstream of Millers River Confluence a pu Collect profile at one meter 6 Profile Deepest area of Turners Falls Impoundment n IGI non homothermous hypolimnion is encountered Collect profile at one meter 7 Profile and Upstream of the Turners Falls Dam at Boat depth increments and install Continuous Barrier continuous meter at 25
145. ion re of probes requested parameters file setup etc Survey Coordinator should fill out a multiprobe request form 2 Replace D O probe membranes prior to deployment and a minimum of 12 hours prior to pre calibration Perform calibration of DO prior to each use and conductivity prior to each use or periodically if only to ensure DO accuracy probes using the display units Record calibration data to file For D O T only sondes use DIW cal solution Also check battery life and memory to ensure that the sonde has sufficient charge to record all desired data 3 Unattended Setup Hydrolab For Hydrolab units use PC or laptop computer QMODEM or Hyperterminal program with 9 pin cable and auxillary battery to setup sonde to log data in unattended mode Settings 19200 baud rate 8 0 1 create file enter start date time and end date time For file name use OWMID or record to the manual file for file name As the final step go to Setup System Circulator ON 4 Unattended Setup YSD Use the 650 display unit Go to Sonde menu Run Unattended sample Set desired parameters Enter file name site name interval start date start time stop date stop time sensor warmup 2 min circulator warmup 2 min and enable audio and all applicable water quality parameters For file name use OWMID or record to the manual file for file name 5 Enable AUTOLOG feature as a backup in case setup is flawed optional 6 A log
146. ir respective databases 8 0 Schedule and Consultation Per FERC s SPDL for the aquatic studies this plan is to be developed in consultation with interested stakeholders and specific approval is required from MADEP USFWS and NHDES A draft of this plan was submitted to interested stakeholders on June 27 2014 Comments were received from MADEP CRWC and the MA NHESP Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN This sampling plan has been revised to address the comments received Table 1 in Appendix C provides a summary of how the comments were addressed Copies of the comment letters received are included in Appendix C Once the plan is approved by FERC the field study will be implemented between April and November 2015 Continuous DO data will be collected during the summer low flow high temperature period starting on June 1 continuous temperature data collection will commence on April 1 As requested by MADEP data through June 30 will be provided to MADEP along with the corresponding vertical profile data FirstLight will then consult with MADEP to determine if early morning vertical profile collection is justified If so FirstLight will adjust the time of data collection as directed by MADEP and as impoundment travel time constraints and safety considerations allow for Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project N
147. is probably flooded Remove sparkplug and pull starter 20x and leave it to air out 10 minutes reassemble do not use choke increase throttle to 34 and try starting 3 Record whole lake information Take a few moments to navigate around the lake and record whole lake information such as aquatic plant cover shoreline erosion presence of scums objectionable deposits potential pollution sources recreational uses observed and wildlife sightings on the fieldsheet A lake specific rough base map can be used to geographically locate observances as you navigate then recorded to the fieldsheet later 4 Motor to first station drop anchor Confirm maximum depths with depth finder and by lowering Secchi disk part way down to check depth finder accuracy Use GPS waypoint navigation and shoreline features to find station usually deep hole At station drop two anchors bow and stern unless very calm and shallow Once at station re confirm maximum depth using depth sounder or metered line 5 Begin sampling In general do not collect samples just after anchoring especially in shallow lakes as needed wait for any disturbance from anchoring to dissipate One person will perform the DO temperature profile using the multi probe while the other takes water quality samples and fills out the fieldsheet Take digital photos as needed 6 Take multi probe depth profile Attach probe guard turn unit on annotate OWMID if necessary place u
148. ith interested stakeholders and file for Commission approval with the Initial Study Report in September 2014 FirstLight emailed the Water Quality Monitoring Study Field Sampling Plan on June 30 2014 to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service USFWS National Marine Fisheries Service NMFS Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MADEP New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services NHDES Vermont Agency of Natural Resources VANR Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife MDFW Connecticut River Watershed Council CRWC Trout Unlimited TU The Nature Conservancy TNC Landowners and Concerned Citizens for License Compliance LCCLC Franklin Regional Council of Governments FRCOG and Karl Meyer and requested written comments be provided by July 28 2014 Through September 5 2014 comments were received from the following entities MADEP Division of Watershed Management e CRWC MDFW Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program NHESP The Field Sampling Plan has been revised to address the comments and is attached as Appendix A the comment letters and a responsiveness summary is also appended to the revised Field Sampling Plan Task 2 Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Monitoring Field work to occur in 2015 Task 3 DO and Temperature Profiles Field work to occur in 2015 Task 4 Data Analysis amp Report A final report will be completed in March 2016 per FERC s SPDL 1 3 Variance
149. itoring QAPP if applicable 2 Target sampling period consistent with project objectives For example if interested in maximum mean monthly temperature s deploy sensors long enough to estimate the statistic and during worst case months June through August September when daytime air temperatures are highest and flows lowest 3 When evaluating thermal impacts from a discharge deploy a sufficient number of properly placed sensors to be able to draw conclusions Ensure that upstream and downstream sensors are spaced as close as possible outside mixing zones to minimize effects of natural heat gain which complicate the analysis SOP Review 1 Review this SOP when planning a monitoring project and prior to deploying sensors 2 Discuss any deviations from this SOP with DWM s QA Analyst as appropriate Equipment Inventory 1 Take inventory of available equipment to perform work well in advance When not deployed continuous temperature monitoring equipment is stored on the second floor at DWM s offices at 627 Main St Worcester Ma 2 Asof 2009 DWM has approx 60 Onset temperature loggers each with protective cases cables and locks and Boxcar Pro Hoboware Pro software Documentation Use probe deployment fieldsheets for all fieldwork including deployment QC audits and sensor retrieval Important metadata to document at each site include on exact sensor location flow water velocity average water depth cha
150. l Protection SOP 4 CN 4 41 5 gm Division of Watershed Management z mi Date June 2007 E a 3 SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 13 of 17 y J a Nen we surface and all looks well you can untie and drop cinderblock rope into water Before you move you must record position again using GPS lat long etc Record visual position Record general position on field notes e g probe SN 040600074123 deployed at 10 12am approx 25 feet sw of deep hole float in center of lake with float 4 feet below surface In line with dock and south corner of white house on west shore and inline with lone white pine and pumphouse on north shore Record GPS position as follows Open lowrance velcro round white antenna to lid power on Hit PAGES lt or gt to navigate screen enter and when position is acquired Lat and Long should be stable not flashing Record lat and long on field sheet Next set a waypoint position on the GPS as follows To get to map screen hit PAGE lt or gt to MAP enter Hit WPT button and toggle gt to save new Toggle down v to new and choose create waypoint at current position You can give it a new name or use default numbername Record name of waypoint and check lat long agrees with previous position Pull up anchor and carry on with sampling If you wish to test the sonar you can move 50 feet away and scan the sonar horizontally under the surface The sonar typically has a blank screen with a flashing constant depth
151. long term integrity of data is maintained MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Frequent inspection and regular maintenance of DWM s multiprobe instruments and accessories shall be performed by the calibration laboratory supervisor or his agents to assure continuous and reliable operation Maintenance activities shall be based on training knowledge of instruments experience and reference to technical manuals Consultation with technical personnel at Hach Hydrolab and YSI may be required when there is uncertainty about a particular maintenance or repair problem Otherwise instruments and or their component parts shall be shipped to the company for special maintenance problems or for repairs that cannot be performed in DWM s calibration laboratory The key to continuous and reliable performance of multiprobes display loggers and accessories is adherence to the principle of responsible care frequent inspection and proper use by all users The following standard operating procedures shall be followed to prevent and or resolve the more common maintenance problems Multiprobe sensors shall be protected with a calibration cup or storage cup except during in situ monitoring or maintenance and repair Storage cups shall be filled to about two thirds of their volume Hydrolab Series 3 and 4 large cups or about 34 Series 4 mini sonde and YSI with 1 Nanopure water or low ionic standard solution to protect the sensors from drying out and or damage
152. lorophyll a Secchi disk transparency vertical dissolved oxygen DO temperature profiles water color aquatic plant cover algal composition and cell counts for cyanobacteria blooms 3 0 HEALTH amp SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS DWM lake survey staff shall practice the safety first principle at all times during sampling trips Specific safety guidelines include the following For additional field safety guidance see DWM SOP CN 0 2 e Always sample in teams of two or more unless otherwise approved by the monitoring coordinator or the sampler s direct supervisor e Use good judgment in clothing and personal protection items Dress based on anticipated conditions but be prepared for worst case Items to consider include protective clothing sunshade sunscreen hats insect repellent and adequate footwear e g no flip flops e Equipment used to sample must be checked for defects prior to use to prevent accidents Do not assume sampling gear is free from defects or normal wear and tear e A standard DWM field kit and first aid kit must be taken on all sampling trips It is the responsibility of the sampling crew to inspect and re stock the kits as needed before leaving DWM offices e Boating emergency gear such as Res Q whistles glow lanterns Type IV throwable device flotation even if lt 16 foot long vessel etc should be on board e Personal flotation devices PFDs are required for each occupant in the boat must be US Coas
153. lution to the 2 liter volumetric flask with a volumetric pipet and swirl to mix Add another 9 volume of 1 Nanopure water to the volumetric flask with periodic interruptions to swirl its contents Fill with 1 Nanopure water to a point just below etched line on neck of flask O Carefully add 1 Nanopure water drop by drop from the side arm spigot of a 250 ml dispensing bottle or squeeze bottle until the bottom of the liquid meniscus is at the same plane as the etched line Snap plastic cap securely to top of volumetric flask and invert ten 10 times slowly Be sure to shake contents of flask when it is in the inverted position Let flask stand at least 0 5 minutes to allow all of its fluid content to drain down its neck Dispense contents of volumetric flask into the appropriate calibration standard carboy Double check this step carefully else the consequences will be problematical Update information on the manila tag attached to the carboy handle Prepare new batch every two weeks Rinse volumetric flask five 5 times with flushing Nanopure water followed by one 1 rinse with 1 Nanopure water Invert flask to drain and place on calibration rack Collect drain water in glass or plastic vessel and discard in sink Air dry flask in storage cabinet pH standards Buffer salt pH standards are prepared similar to that described for specific conductance and low ionic s
154. lyoke Dam 3 0 Study Locations The RSP contained 11 sampling stations from below Vernon Dam to downstream of Cabot Station Seven additional temperature monitoring locations from below Cabot Station downstream to the Holyoke Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Dam have been added to this plan for a total of 18 sampling locations Table 3 1 Continuous temperature and DO will be measured and recorded at nine locations within the project area listed below and shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 and Figure 3 3 Below the Vernon Dam and Ashuelot River confluence Above the Northfield Mountain tailrace Northfield Mountain tailrace Below the Northfield Mountain tailrace Upstream of the Turners Falls Dam at boat barrier Bypass reach upstream of Station No 1 Bypass reach upstream of Rock Dam Turners Falls Power Canal Below Cabot Station tailrace DO and temperature profiles will be collected at three relatively deep locations within the Impoundment Figure 3 4 listed below Upstream of the Turners Falls Dam at boat barrier same location at continuous monitoring site Approximately 3 0 mi upstream of the Turners Falls Dam at the deepest known area within the impoundment Approximately 4 miles upstream of the MA Route 10 Bridge In addition continuous temperature data will be collected at seven locations do
155. mediately put in cooler out of sunlight Do not field filler Iced samples in the dark can be filtered back at the lab within 24 hours of collection without significant loss of pigment Algae bloom grab If a surface bloom of algae is observed or if a metalimnetic bloom is suspected from the oxygen saturation data a grab sample can be collected Algae sampling can be used to determine if blooms are toxic i e Harmful Algal Blooms HAB Aquatic plant specimens As needed for later ID confirmation collect examples of aquatic macrophytes present at the lake This is especially important for dominant types and suspected invasives Place stem leaf section and flowering and or fruiting parts if present in clear labelled plastic Zip lock baggies Pe LO Th EN Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 151 0 e Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 h 3 SOP Lake Sampling Page 12 of 31 Y vr xT A P 317 Plankton Use plankton net sampler e g Wisconsin net fine mesh 80uM Make sure the collection basket is secured to the net and do a final check on the apparatus for holes loose fittings etc Slowly lower net vertically to desired depth down to 0 5 1 0m off the bottom or to the top edge of a low DO 1ppm hypolimnion Slowly pull the net up vertically at a steady rate of approximately one foot per second until the mouth of the net is above the surface Rinse net
156. mnion If stratified proceed as follows for each layer If not stratified proceed as below Stratified In epilimnion record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 3 depths 0 5 meter mid epilimnion and lower epilimnion s In metalimnion record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 3 depths equally spaced depths Note any Stratified points of metalimnetic D O maxima Stratified In hypolimnion record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 3 depths equally spaced depths but staying at least 0 5 meters off the bottom Not Stratified spring to Record every 30 seconds for 5 minutes at each of 4 depths 0 5 meter 1 3 max depth 2 3 max depth fall temps 5 deg C and 0 5 meters off bottom Not Stratified fall spring Record every 30 seconds for 7 minutes at each of 4 depths 0 5 meter 1 3 max depth 2 3 max depth temps lt 5 deg C and 0 5 meters off bottom MAXIMUM DEPTH 8 METERS 26 FEET REVISED Conditions Data Logging Procedure Stratified Record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 0 5 meters and then every meter down until 0 5 meters from the bottom Not Stratified Record every 30 seconds for 5 minutes at each of 3 depths at a minimum 0 5 meters mid depth temps gt 5 deg C and 0 5 meters from the bottom Not Stratified Record every 30 seconds for 7 minutes at each of 3 depths at a minimum 0 5 meters mid depth temps lt 5 deg C and 0 5 meters from the bottom
157. mpt expedient data upload to PC at the office Accurate and precise data processing and management Pre evaluation of possible enclosure effects 1 e tube vs no tube side by side Potential pitfalls to guard against include Lab Field o Late start for time consuming pre calibrations affecting deployment schedule Q One or more units found to be not working or to have unacceptable calibration data resulting in the need for backup units Q Poor locating of units resulting in vandalism Q Poor placement of units resulting in poor quality data movement and or loss o Lost misplaced equipment locks keys tube caps L brackets etc Q Forgot QC muli probe esp needed for retrieval or other equipment anchors cable probe guards Q Poor scheduling timing resulting in time loss DWM SOP REFERENCES DWM network access WADWMSOPCN 004 41 SOP_Multiprobe Deployment doc WADWMSOPOCN 103 1 SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring doc Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Continuous Temperature Monitoring using Temperature only Loggers CN 103 1 May 2009 Prepared by Date 5 12 09 Richard Chase Quality Assurance Analyst Approved by Date 5 13 09 Arthur Johnson Monitoring Coordinator Approved by Date 5 15 09 Dennis Dunn Program Supervisor Le FION Massachusetts Departme
158. n 1991 H20 Multiparameter Water Quality Data Transmitter Hydrolab Corporation Austin Texas 53 pages plus Appendices Metcalf R C and D V Peck 1993 A dilute standard for pH conductivity and acid neutralizing capacity measurement Journal of Freshwater Ecology 8 67 72 YSI Environmental Operation Manual 2003 6 Series 600XLM Sonde Yellow Springs Inc w a m Pn moa Attachments Pre Survey Calibration and Post Survey Check Record Low Ionic Stock Solution Multi probe Request Forms Hydrolab Series 3 Quick Guide Guide for Vertical Profiles in Lakes Guide for Downloading and Storing Probe Data YSI 600XLM Quick Guide Hydrolab DS4 4a QuickGuide YSI Model 33 S C T Meter QuickGuide Single pH probe meter QuickGuide Thermistor Check example Eureka QuickGuide ATTACHMENT A HYDROLAB MULTIPROBE PRE SURVEY CALIBRATION RECORD example Cable s _ 10M 15M 25M 50M Guide clamp for anchor line Y N Date 99 Calibrated by Watershed Team Other use H20 Recorder Serial No 15559 SRV3 Scout II Serial No 24573 Conductivity cell block Freshwater Saltwater Circle one Dissolved oxygen membrane Standard Low flow Circle one SRV3 NiCad Battery Check volts charge remaining Local Barometric Pressure mmHg Circle either AirGuide or Swift Barom Check instrument configuration Press Variable Macro keypad and Report Check date and time especially and calibrate if necessary Annotate
159. n At the Deactivate printer and or close capture file prompt close the screen capture file Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the txt file has been downloaded Press any key to continue Select File from the menu Select Transfer from the menu Select Sensors Off PNK lt lt bb ce dd ee ff Select Spreadsheet Importable XMODEM Select Statistics None Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 At the Starting XMODEM Transfer prompt activate terminal emulation software file download protocol Receive File Select XMODEM as Download Protocol Typea unique name as per naming convention 1 e yymmddun xmd and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Start file download and wait for completion of download Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the xmd file has been downloaded At completion of download exit terminal emulation software and confirm that a the appropriate number of files were downloaded and b downloaded files contain data from MS4a unit being handled Repeat the above steps for each individual MS4a unit then proceed below to Archive Procedure Series 3 Sonde Big Bertha a b cro pa he AS B zan KX Eder
160. n observed will be assumed to typically be due to natural variation but this assumption may not hold in all cases which may lead to inferences regarding quality control For Hydrolab data users shall ONLY annotate enter a single OWMID prior to recording storing data consistent with the Guide Additional standard operating procedures not included in the Guides shall be required for different surface water sampling sites as described below Depth Calibration in the field at each site Due to elevation differences between sampling locations it is necessary to calibrate the depth readings when using Hydrolab and other multi probes This is performed by the user at each station by entering a 0 00 meter offset in the depth calibration mode with the sonde IN AIR Specifically for the DS3 calibrate depth and enter 0 00 For the DS4 go to Set Up Cal Calibrate Sonde Depth 0 00 Select and Done For depth calibration of YSI multi probes see CN 4 31 Rivers and stream monitoring from bridges and or other suspended platforms The following example procedures using a Hydrolab unit are relevant for any in situ monitoring from bridges and or other suspended platforms where it has been determined by the primary user that velocity and flow conditions are sufficient enough to necessitate the use of a multiprobe anchoring setup In general if the unit c
161. nd observing the displayed variation in temperature and dissolved oxygen The lowermost depths of the hypolimnion need not be scanned in fact the primary user shall assure that the transmitter stirrer does not contact lake sediments Approximate boundaries of the three lake strata epi meta and hypolimnia shall be recorded on a DWM field data sheet Next the primary user shall document the water column profile by following the procedures stated below Data recordings shall be completed at the 0 5 meter depth mid epilimnion and lower depth of this stratum It is preferable that whole meter or half meter increments be used to monitor this stratum e g 0 5m 2 5m 4 5m Similarly data recordings shall be completed at the upper mid and lower depths of the metalimnetic and hypolimnetic strata If practicable record variables at half meter or whole meter increments e g 6 5m 9 0m 11 5m and 14 5m 18 0m and 21 5m respectively Any subsurface peak s in dissolved oxygen shall be recorded along with other enabled variables even if additional depths need to be added to the water column profile to document this phenomenon The minimum number of one minute interval recordings shall be three 3 for both the epilimnion and hypolimnion and four 4 for the metalimnion during the interval mid May through mid September In summary a minimum of thirty 30 recordings shall be stored at nine 9 discrete
162. nform other staff for their information and to initiate corrective action Review survey paperwork fieldsheets plant maps etc for completeness and file in QA Analyst s in box Upload and store photo documentation per current DWM procedures date location photographer at a minimum 9 0 AQUATIC MACROPHYTE SURVEYS Aquatic macrophyte surveys are conducted according to procedures contained in SOP CN 67 2 These surveys result in semi quantitative maps of overall percent cover percent biovolume and species distribution for aquatic plants throughout the lake See Appendix E for example plant maps These surveys can also be used to determine the presence of existing and new invasive species Macrophyte surveys require significantly more time to conduct than water quality surveys Most plant surveys require one full day per lake to complete accurate plant maps 10 0 BATHYMETRIC SURVEYS Bathymetric surveys are conducted according to procedures contained in SOP CN 82 1 If no bathymetric map of the lake is available then use the depth finder sonar survey rod etc to determine depths Test the accuracy of the depth finder in deep water with the use of the Secchi disk lowered to the bottom In weedy areas use a Survey rod or calibrated oar or Secchi disk to check bottom depths Adjust sensor position as required If you use the GPS Lowrance 240 you can simply log the sonar data to a file see SOP otherwise record water depths and units at 10
163. nit into the water 0 5m depth at the surface and begin to perform DO temperature specific conductance and pH measurements with depth as described in DWM SOP CN 4 21 and using depth criteria below Ensure that readings are stable before starting to record As a general rule if temperature changes by 1C m or more then the lake is stratified To determine trout space it is most important to identify the depth where temperature drops below 20C as well as the depth where DO drops below 6 mg l so you may need to take some close interval sampling in the metalimnion If you accidentally hit the bottom with the multi probe or Secchi disk simply retrieve the multi probe and move the boat about 15 feet by adjusting the anchor lines Then recheck the depth reading and continue with the measurements When finished with storing data at a depth log review data hit manual end of file and then copy or read off to partner last set of data from the screen onto the field sheet Repeat for each depth If needed repeat procedure using a separate OWMID Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 SOP Lake Sampling Page 10 of 31 MAXIMUM DEPTH gt 8 METERS 26 FEET REVISED Conditions Data Logging Procedure Perform preliminary scan of water column to see if stratified and to what extent Record approx depths to Check for stratification metalimnion and hypoli
164. nitially Proposed Q Revised Locations Cabot Station vd Downstream of Deerfield River Route 116 Bridge Sunderland MA Rt 9 Bridge Hadley MA The Oxbow Mitch s Marinay late APA Northampton MA gt Manhan River Confluence FirstLight Brunelle s Marina South Hadley MA AS Cia r e l ae I kortRiver Confluence J A n Service Layer Credits Source E lDigitalGlobe GeoEye i cubed Earthstar k Gegoraphic CNES Airbus DS USDA USGS AEX Getmapping Aeipgrid LL Lu FIRSTLIGHT POWER RESOURCES RELICENSING STUDY 32 1 WATER QUALITY MONITORING FIELD SAMPLING PLAN 0 125 2 5 5 Figure 3 5 Continuous Water Temperature Monitoring Locations Cabot Station to Holyoke Dam revised based on stakeholder input ight Power Resources All rights reserved Path W gis studies 3_2_1 maps Figure 3 5 mxd Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Appendix A MA DEP Water Quality Sampling Standard Operating Procedures 16 MassDEP Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Water Quality Multiprobe Data Collection CN 4 21 September 2005 Prepared by Date 9 1 05 Jeff Smith Environmental Analyst Richard Chase Quality Assurance Analyst Laura C
165. nnel width habitat type riparian cover weather cloud cover air temperature precipitation etc 2 Report data in a detailed organized manner preferably in a technical memorandum using validated data and undergoing internal review Launching and Pre Testing of Sensors Software 1 Follow manufacturer s steps to initiate data logging for each sensor using office PC and Hobo software Set measurement interval 30 minutes typical units degrees Celsius and delayed start date time on the 2 hour 2 Make sure that the PC clock is accurate as this time is used by the sensors Launch at the same time preferred so that data files have same time stamp for each logged datum at least at the start 3 Once launched perform pre deploy QC testing by placing all sensors in a completely mixed room temperature bath Allow the sensors to record temperature data for sufficient time to be able to evaluate unit accuracy and precision Also record water temperatures using a calibrated NIST traceable thermometer and compare results to acceptance limits data quality objectives typically 0 5 C After equilibration sensor temperature data taken in the ice bath should KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 103 1 5 umm Division of Watershed Management z j Date May 2009 V E SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 6 of 19 Nena be about 0 0 0 2 C blow up the data graph to show results more clearly
166. nset Stowaway OK 10 738001 Onset Stowaway OK 11 552435 Onset Stowaway OK 12 552426 Onset Stowaway OK 13 552431 Onset Stowaway OK Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management SOP CN 103 1 i5 v a Date May 2009 SN A P SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 12 of 19 SN Manufacturer Description Status 5 2010 14 515471 Onset Stowaway OK 15 729118 Onset Stowaway OK 16 131992 Onset Stowaway OK 17 1134422 Onset Pro v2 OK 18 1134432 Onset Pro v2 OK 19 1134433 Onset Pro v2 OK 20 1134434 Onset Pro v2 OK 21 1134435 Onset Pro v2 OK 22 1134436 Onset Pro v2 OK 23 1134437 Onset Pro v2 OK 24 1134438 Onset Pro v2 OK 25 1134439 Onset Pro v2 OK 26 1134440 Onset Pro v2 OK 27 1134441 Onset Pro v2 OK 28 1134442 Onset Pro v2 OK 29 1134443 Onset Pro v2 Lost in 2007 30 1134444 Onset Pro v2 OK 31 1134445 Onset Pro v2 OK 32 1134446 Onset Pro v2 OK 33 1134447 Onset Pro v2 OK 34 1134448 Onset Pro v2 Lost in 2009 35 1134449 Onset Pro v2 OK 36 1134450 Onset Pro v2 OK 37 1134451 Onset Pro v2 OK 38 1134452 Onset Pro v2 OK 39 1134453 Onset Pro v2 OK 40 1134454 Onset Pro v2 OK 41 1134455 Onset Pro v2 OK 42 1134456 Onset Pro v2 OK 43 1134457 Onset Pro v2 OK 44 1134458 Onset Pro v2 OK 45 1134459 Onset Pro v2 OK 46 1134460 Ons
167. nt AND to synchronize same times for each temp data file Do not launch using now option c interval 30 minutes standard or other e g 15 minutes d units deg C e for ProV2 units check for good battery indication NA for Stowaway units 4 Prior to field placement the day of deployment verify operation by green blinking light Stowaway and red blinking light ProV2 If problems re launch replace as necessary 5 Proceed to field deployment using black tubes cable lock block bungee cords field QC thermometer deployment fieldsheets etc To READOUT data file 1 After retrieving units from the field and returning to the lab clean tube assemblies cables etc thoroughly Remove logger and rinse well with warm tap water Use mild soap if necessary Avoid shock and scratches to units 2 When loggers are dry connect to PC using base station and open program as appropriate 3 Readout to stop logging and upload file to read only protected folders as follows a Raw native file format dtf Stowaway and hobo ProV2 b Units deg C c Locations C working PC W sop temp network temporary W dwm sop datlog permanent read only And immediately after upload contact DB Manager and QA Officer for import to protected network drive w dwm 4 Export points as single file not details to upload file to EXCEL as follows a csv Excel file format b Units deg C c Locations
168. nt of Environmental Protection SOP it CN 103 1 FS I Division of Watershed Management 5 xj Date May 2009 u SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 2of19 ire o List of Revisions Revision Date Revision Pages fis May 2007 Ene June 2008 Added additional units to inventory 11 May 2009 Added additional units to inventory 11 May 2010 Added additional units to inventory 11 KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 103 1 5 gm Division of Watershed Management i f Date May 2009 V E SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 3 of 19 Nena 1 0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION Automated cost efficient high frequency interval continuous water temperature data can be useful to environmental managers trying to understand surface water temperature dynamics in single waterbodies or at many locations within watersheds Specifically validated data can be used to determine statistics such as maximum minimum and mean daily temperatures to examine the timing of diurnal temperature fluctuations to assess the potential for exceedances of State Surface Water Quality Standards SWQS to determine appropriate thermal NPDES permit limits and discharger impacts and assist in waterbody classifications based on temperature e g cold vs warm water fishery This SOP is mainly intended for continuous temperature sensor deployment in streams and rivers for durations up to several months 2 0
169. nuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292386 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1292387 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381495 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381496 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381497 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381498 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381499 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381500 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381501 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381502 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381503 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 2381504 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 Continuous temperature ESD Turbidity Oakton pH temperature conductivity Standard Sensors include water depth temperature dissolved oxygen conductivity or total dissolved solids or salinity TDS and pH Oxidation reduction potential Photosynthetically active radiation ambient light Via in situ fluorometry In addition DWM owns accessory equipment to operate and maintain these units such as auxiliary batteries cables solutions misc spare parts and hardware etc Series 3 and 4 Hydrolab system components include three 12 volt rechargeable battery packs and cables of various lengths The battery packs are used during pre and post calibration as well as back up voltage should one of the Surveyor 3 and 4 display logger internal batteries discharge com
170. o 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN 9 0 Literature Cited Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MADEP 2013 314 CMR 4 0 Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protect Division of Water Pollution Control December 2013 lt http www mass gov eea docs dep service regulations 314cmr04 pdf Accessed March 12 2014 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MADEP 2010 Standard Operation Procedure Lake Sampling Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management January 2010 CN 151 0 21 pp Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MADEP 2009 Standard Operation Procedure Continuous Temperature Monitoring using Temperature only Loggers Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management May 2009 CN 103 1 19 pp Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MADEP 2007 Standard Operation Procedure Multi Probe Sonde Deployments for Continuous Unattended Water Quality Data Collection Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management June 2007 CN 4 41 17 pp Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MADEP 2005 Standard Operation Procedure Water Quality Multiprobe Data Collection Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protect
171. oftware file download protocol Receive File Select XMODEM as Download Protocol Typea unique name as per naming convention 1 e yymmddun xmd and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Start file download and wait for completion of download Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Indicate that the xmd file has been downloaded At completion of download exit terminal emulation software and confirm that a the appropriate number of files were downloaded and b downloaded files contain data from DS4 unit being handled Repeat the above steps for each individual MS4a unit then proceed below to Archive Procedure YSI 650 a SETUP Take out all 650 units and set up next to Room 226 computer Connect 650 to PC via dedicated 9 prong cable COMM b SONDE FILES OPTIONAL Upload all sonde files to the 650 logger by connecting to sonde via 650 and selecting File then Upload Now all files of potential interest including internal calibration glp file s are on the logger Upload the glp file as a glp binary file as well as a txt comma delimited file Upload dat files as file type PC6000 c UPLOAD Login to PC and launch EcoWatch software Go to COMM menu and set COMM2 or other under Settings Sonde and Terminal x modem or kermi
172. ohn mwamser gomezandsullivan com Chris tomichek kleinschmidtusa com Stira Robert Ikhitrik gomezandsullivan com Subject RE FirstLight Field Sampling Plan for Study 3 2 1 Water Quality Monitoring Study John In response to the letter submitted by FirstLight dated June 27 2014 re Field Sampling Plan for Study No 3 2 1 Water Quality Monitoring Study the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program of the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife would like to offer the following comments 1 Temperature amp Dissolved Oxygen Depths We agree with the comments provided by the Connecticut River Watershed Council CRWC in their letter dated July 28 2014 Although site specific characteristics may require the selection of either nearshore thalweg or midchannel location of dataloggers it is crucial to understand the effect that these locations have on data interpretability If FirstLight is unable to determine the best approach because of time constraints we recommend deployment of more than one datalogger per site that will stratify the location specific changes in temperature and dissolved oxygen For example at a subset of sites along each reach a datalogger should be placed at depth in the thalweg and a second datalogger placed nearshore at a shallower depth Differences in near surface and thalweg temperature and DO may then be used to infer temperature at different strata across other sites Calibration of Temperature Loggers We
173. ometric pressure BP data BP data will be continuously collected over the course of the study using a HOBO Water Level Logger Model U20 001 04 as recommended by the manufacturer Onset documentation specifies that the loggers operate between a pressure range of 0 to 145 kPa 0 to 21 psia with a raw pressure accuracy of 0 3 The BP sensor will be installed in the air in a secure location in the vicinity of the sampling sites for the study duration Calibration The HOBO DO Loggers will be calibrated prior to deployment using the Lab Calibration tool found in the manufacturer s software The loggers will need to be calibrated before deployment or after replacing an expired sensor cap Sensor caps expire approximately 7 months after initialization The Lab Calibration tool sets the gain and offset adjustment for the logger by 1 restoring logger calibration values to factory defaults 2 using your own gain and offset adjustment values or 3 calculating the values with a three step calibration procedure If the three step calibration procedure is chosen the logger is first calibrated to 100 saturation by placing it in water saturated air Following this the logger is then calibrated to 0 saturation by placing it in sodium sulfite or another 0 oxygen environment The manufacturer recommends 0 saturation calibration only if the logger will be deployed in waters with possible DO levels lt 4 mg L These loggers will be tested in a common bath bef
174. on the upper right corner of the ipaq Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management Prepared by Approved by Approved by STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Multi Probe Sonde Deployments for Continuous Unattended Water Quality Data Collection CN 4 41 June 2007 Date 6 1 07 Richard Chase Quality Assurance Analyst Jeff Smith Environmental Analyst Mark Mattson Environmental Analyst Date 6 2 07 Arthur Johnson Monitoring Coordinator Date 6 3 07 Dennis Dunn Program Supervisor MFR Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 4 41 fm TA Division of Watershed Management xj Date June 2007 i SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 2 of 17 List of Revisions Revision Date Revision Pages s 2004 Original 2007 General updates throughout KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP 4 CN 4 41 CE S Division of Watershed Management z j Date June 2007 V l SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 3 of 17 Nena 1 0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION This SOP describes the procedures necessary for the proper field deployment of multiprobe sondes in order to collect unattended continuous monitoring data for D O and temperature and pH and specific conductance if available It is intended to provide specific guidance on how to deploy multi probes in rivers streams lakes and impoundm
175. onoojoJg EJUAWUOJIAUJ jo qjueuniedeq uopndgosoq Joola S1I8jjy jeyueuruoJdAus JO 9210 DANNISXJ spesnyoesseyy JO uijeeAuoululo2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 SOP Lake Sampling Page 27 of 31 APPENDIX E AQUATIC PLANT SURVEY MAPS EXAMPLES OF RAW DATA LF X Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 o Division of Watershed Management ci z Date January 2010 En SOP Lake Sampling Page 28 of 31 MACROPHYTE DEMSITY MAP RA very deuse 75 190 2 UA dense 1 742 moderate 26 50 CJ Spasse 0 25 Very KZAVT Growth Tmpass able Gore Pond Baker Pond 400 0 100 200 300 400 500 Meters N Dudley Chariton A cate 7 20 19 300 0 300600900 Feet nm a 5 ms observers Ze Cesare Che rota A Dy Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 fs i Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 lu A gt SOP Lake Sampling Page 29 of 31 agr aj ero phate oval me l vu du Ca henan IIP RIY Very dense 75 00 II Dense 50 75 277 Moderate AS Fe 7 CO parse 25 Old Oaken Bucket Pond 94113 Scituate 80 0 80 160 Meters l i s ess 7131 4 200 0 200 400 Feet observers 2e lesare Oliana Pom ans SOP CN 151 0 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Man
176. or these data Perform post survey checks per CN 4 21 and as follows Low ionic if needed and DI checks both before and after membrane cleaning After every deployment use logger display unit to transfer and store sonde data file s to appropriate display unit files create files in all loggers for downloaded unattended data Verify transfer After transfer delete sonde data files After each deployment contact the Database Manager to transfer logger data files to PC per CN 4 21 for long term storage Raw data files will be stored as read only files on the network server The Database Manager and QC Officer or another appointed staff member will verify that the downloaded raw data files and the files on the units contain the same information by comparing the header and first and last lines of data Once verification is complete the Database Manager and QC Officer will erase the memory of the units and record all actions affecting data download erase in the Data Maintenance Logbook For more specific details on post deployment data management see current deployment data team staff at DWM See also procedures as described in CN 4 21 QUALITY CONTROL The following actions to control data quality are required 10 0 Planning to collect continuous multi probe data should be performed by developing sampling plans locations frequencies schedules etc and QAPP information to ensure the quality of the data
177. ord recovery time on field sheet Bring everything back to DWM and give probe to Jeff for downloading E 2 Dy Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP f CN 4 41 R 2 Division of Watershed Management Is 3j Date June 2007 SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 14 of 17 Nin vi Appendix C Decision Criteria for Unattended Multi Probe D O Temp Data for Lakes and Rivers unless otherwise specified Assumptions decisions are based on trimmed datasets i e data when unit out of water away from site otherwise affected etc deleted parameter specific decisions apply to all data within blob unless further review dictates otherwise lab pre cals and post checks performed on all units DO membranes changed and acclimated prior to each deployment all deployments representative of site conditions at least at dropoff typical deployment duration 2 7 days for lakes deployment depth QC probe depth if not specified should be available on fieldsheets 1 If side by side QC data attended is available at deployment and pickup and post check acceptable then TABLE 1 Avg QC diff lt 0 5 Avg QC diff Avg QC diff gt 1 0 mg l 0 5 x 1 0 mg l mg l D O accept Qualify with 1 Censor with i D O post check not acceptable Qualify with i Censor with i Censor with I Avg QC diff lt 0 3 C s Avg QC diff gt 0 6 C Temperature accept Qualify with I Cen
178. ore deployment to ensure they are collecting data and similar measurements MADEP 2009 All pre deployment calibrations will be performed in the laboratory MADEP 2007 In addition a hand held thermometer traceable to a NIST certified thermometer will be used to check sensor accuracy checks will be made prior to deployment monthly and at retrieval It may be necessary and recommended by the manufacturer Onset Computer Corporation to take DO field calibration readings if biofouling is present or likely to occur Field calibration readings will be conducted following the manufacturers recommendations which include using another calibrated DO meter to obtain replicate DO measurements downloading data from the logger cleaning the sensor and taking another field calibration reading The DO readings will then be corrected using the field calibration readings and the manufacturer s software HOBO DO Assistant which compensates for any measurement drift due to biofouling i e correction of the DO measurements occurs post hoc Field Sampling Specifications Temperature C and DO mg L will be recorded in situ every 15 minutes at the nine locations identified above Water temperature at the nine locations will be recorded from April 1 through November 15 while DO will be recorded during the summer low flow high temperature period from June 1 through September 30 Deployment of the continuous temperature and DO data loggers will gen
179. orn Bottle Secchi Disk Depth Integrated Chlorophyll a Samplers Field Filtration Kits Sample requirements bottle types test methods hold times preservatives for lake sampling surveys are as follows more common analytes in bold Group Designation N p A 2 c Z Borie Nutri Col Al Bacteri Chemi Zooplank Group utrient olor true gae acteria emistry ooplankton Chlorophyll a E Coli CEN o EPA 445 modified M TEC Alkalinity SM4500 NH H ified EPA 1603 SM SM2320B EPA350 1 modified 603 EPA310 1 SM10200H 9223B See Phytoplankton Enterococci EPA Chloride EPA353 1 vos Identification 1600 Enterolert SM4500CL E Phytoplankton Zooplankton ANALYTE Total Nitrogen Color SM2120B Hardness p USGS I 4650 03 EPA110 2 non e SM2340B C SM 10200 Total T Phosphorus GEOR USGS I 4650 03 EPA180 1 SM4500P E I ep USGS I 4650 03 SM2510B SM4500P E i EPA120 1 500 1000 ml 250mls NM WM 250 1000 ml WM 120 ml secure 500 1000 ml 125 250 ml WM Bottle Type NM WM HDPE HDPE Teflon HDPE foam lined capped HDPE NM WM HDPE HDPE foam yp foam lined caps lined caps pre caps sterile 1000ml if foam lined caps lined caps pre cleaned cleaned pre cleaned for HM sampling pre cleaned pre cleaned H2S04 to pH 2 8 4 C except diss 4 0 8 dark Preservative P no acid Field 4 Na thiosulfate 4 C CO2 narcotizer mn Lugol s M3 for 4 C filter is preferred for diss E phyto
180. ors and allows it to be relocated for pickup Perform demonstration of exactly what will be done once on the lake to deploy the unit Prepare survey equipment including GPS device Heavy duty float jug should be filled with 1 3 foam insulation 2 3 air or V2 water 1 2 air Motor to desired location typ deep hole Drop boat anchor Record location time etc on standard DWM fieldsheet for Lakes or on an Unattended Logging Fieldsheet for this event Drop sonde anchor attached to polypropylene rope Marking rope at the surface pull anchor in and tie loop 7 5 8 feet below the mark Clip sonde deployment assembly to loop and lower anchor in place The large loop should be floating about 4 feet below the surface allowing it to be hooked with a boat hook Attach thin 6 foot long string with bobber as an additional aid in finding unit gt a TUT 4 4 7 mi d Nine o KE FIZN Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 4 41 5 mu C A Division of Watershed Management zj Date June 2007 a SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 7 of 17 For additional specifics on lake deployments see Appendix B Post Event QC Checks and Data Retrieval 1 9 0 Retrieve units from the field and deliver back to DWM lab for data download and processing Before pulling units run QC checks using separate probes or water samples right beside the unit to check field accuracy Use a separate fieldsheet f
181. oves heavy duty and disposable types Clipboard Duct tape Basic tool kit DWM Rain gear Emergency whistle or horn if required RESTAJ Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 151 0 e A Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 3 SOP Lake Sampling Page 17 of 31 MassDEP DWM sampling gear and materials DWM digital camera Compass Fire extinguisher if required Aquatic plant identification guide s Field filtration apparatus syringes filters if needed Plant rake if needed Plankton tow if needed note mesh size used on fieldsheet Decontamination equipment e g sprayer and cleaning solutions as needed Sediment dredge e g Ekman Ponar as needed Personal Gear Proper footwear and protective clothing Insect repellant sun screen Rain gear if needed Food and water Extra clothing dry Cell phone personal Sunglasses Field notebook optional Business cards Swiss army knife Miscellaneous items bathing suit fishing pole Money Quarters for pressure washing boat trailer beach towel etc after use 4 I Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 151 0 i Division of Watershed Management l ui Date January 2010 la E SOP Lake Sampling Page 18 of 31 Sie xi APPENDIX B LAKE SURVEY QUICKGUIDE 1 Safety 1
182. oyment location o Carbiners hooks cable crimps polypro rope buoyancy devices lakes ABS plastic pipe etc installation hardware as necessary o deploment fieldsheets pre loaded top section ONLY 6 0 REAGENTS NA 7 0 CALIBRATIONS and CHECKS Perform all instrument calibrations in the lab per CN 4 21 prior to deployment using logger display units Do not perform calibrations in the field Following sonde calibration in the lab enable circulator stirrer for Hydrolab units Calibration includes use of a zero DO standard in pre and post survey checks on dissolved oxygen for surveys in which low D O s are critical e g lake hypolimnions highly polluted enriched waterbodies Confirm 0 5 mg l result for D O per CN 4 21 SOP Upon retrieval perform post survey checks Perform side by side QC using an additional pre calibrated sonde at deployment when moving a sonde from one location directly to another location and at pickup retrieval KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP 4 CN 4 41 CE S Division of Watershed Management z j Date June 2007 V l SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 5 of 17 Nena 80 PROCEDURES The general procedures for unattended multiprobe monitoring instrument setup deployment apparatuses and field placement and retrieval in streams rivers and lakes impoundments are as follows Multi Probe Setup 1 Coordinate with survey crew leader to get required informat
183. pletely during in situ monitoring All of DWN s Hydrolab cables are enclosed in urethane Jackets and equipped with high pressure marine connectors Available cable lengths include 15 meters 4 each 25 meters 1 each and 50 meters 1 each YSI units take either a rechargeable battery pack or 8 C cell batteries SPECIFICATIONS Sensor resolution accuracy and precision as provided by the manufacturers are provided below for each water quality parameter measured These specifications represent a baseline of expected performance and for comparison to results DWM s well maintained accurately calibrated units typically display results well within these specifications Hydrolab Series 3 Resolution Range Accuracy Temperature deg C 0 01 5 to 50 0 15 Depth m 0 1 0 100 0 45 pH 0 01 0 14 0 2 Dissolved Oxygen mg l 0 01 0 20 0 2 Specific Conductance uS cm 4 digits 0 100000 1 of range Oxygen Saturation NA 0 100 NA Turbidity NTU 0 1 1 100 1000 ranges 0 100 5 of range Hydrolab Series 4 5 Temperature 0 01 5 to 50 0 1 Depth 0 1 0 100 0 3 pH 0 01 0 14 0 2 Dissolved Oxygen 0 01 0 50 0 2 Specific Conductance 4 digits 0 100000 1 of range Oxygen Saturation NA 0 100 NA Barometer internal mm Hg 0 1 500 850 1 2 at 25C Turbidity 0 1 1 0 1000 5 of range Chlorophyll a in situ ug l 0 01 0 03 75 3 5 YSI 600XLM Temperature deg C 0 01
184. prior to deployment monthly and at retrieval Field Sampling Specifications Temperature C and DO mg L saturation profiles will be collected on a bi weekly basis at the locations described above to characterize the temperature and DO profile and timing of stratification within the Impoundment The bi weekly sampling will be conducted concurrently with the other water quality monitoring beginning April 1 through November 15 2015 Profile sampling will generally follow procedures employed by the MADEP Division of Watershed Management Standard Operating Procedure for Lake Sampling MADEP 2010 and Water Quality Multiprobe Data Collection MADEP 2005 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Vertical profile sampling will occur at a consistent time across sampling events and as early in the morning as possible GPS coordinates and photo documentation will be obtained of each location Prior to taking the temperature and DO profile the boat will be anchored with the bow facing upwind or upstream When the boat becomes stabilized a portable depth sounder will be used to obtain a depth measurement Starting at the surface measurements of temperature and DO will be collected at 1 0 m depth increments the last measurement will be 0 5 m above bottom but only if the primary user is certain the probe did not make contact wi
185. procedures is required for DWM lake monitoring unless otherwise specified in an approved project specific Sampling amp Analysis Plan SAP This SOP covers lake survey preparation health and safety issues sample collection field documentation in situ measurements quality control equipment decontamination and sample delivery to laboratories Where necessary reference has been made to other existing DWM SOPs that provide a greater level of detail e g operation of multi probe instruments For general sampling information refer to DWM s main sample collection SOP CN 1 21 For overall monitoring objectives and quality assurance and control for the DWM monitoring program refer to DWM s current Quality Assurance Program Plan QAPP CN 365 0 This SOP does not address lake sampling design considerations nor is it intended to cover sampling of reservoirs for compliance with drinking water quality requirements Project specific special purpose and tributary monitoring are not covered in this SOP these topics can be found in project specific SAPs 2 0 SUMMARY Proper field collection of representative lake samples helps to generate useable data of known and documented quality for use in decision making MassDEP DWM typically samples selected lakes ponds and reservoirs throughout the State to assess waterbody health and to develop and implement Total Maximum Daily Loads TMDLs Common parameters include nutrients phosphorus nitrogen ch
186. provided by Onset Computer Co PARAMETER HOBO PRO v2 U 22 STOWAWAY Range 20 to 70 C in air max 50 C in water Accuracy 0 2 C from 0 50 C 0 2 C from 10 30 C Resolution 0 02 C at 25 C 0 02 C Response time 9096 5 minutes in water 12 minutes in air 0 2m sec Stability drift 0 1 C per year Real time clock minute per month 0 50 C up to 1 hour per year Battery factory replaceable 3 6 V lithium only Battery life typical 6 years Sleep mode yes low power mode after 30 minutes of no communication LED indications LED blinks every 1 4 seconds AND when logging a sample LED blinks every 8 seconds when awaiting start delayed start mode Logging modes samples and events Memory 64K bytes non volatile approx 42 000 measurements Case polypropylene EPDM o rings SS retaining ring Cleaning warm water mild detergent if necessary Buoyancy slightly Water resistance waterproof to 120m 100 feet Exposure risks chlorinated water other non aqueous liquids harsh chemicals abrasives solvents Logging interval 1 second to 18 hours user defined Launch modes immediate start and delayed start Battery indication low battery indication in datafile if repeatedly 3 3 V return for battery replacement NIST certificate available at extra cost EU compliance yes ME BD M
187. purpose of using instrument and name of calibrator Annotate calibration ranges Example cal ranges 718 SpCond 40 NTU 0 Calibrate Turbidity sensor to 0 0 NTUs with filtered deionized water Initial reading NTUs Calibrate to 0 0 NTUs _ Calibrate Turbidity slope to 20 or 40 NTUs with Advanced Polymer Standard Initial reading NTUs Calibrate to 20 or 40 NTUs _ CHECK linearity of sensor at 10 or 20 NTUs with Advanced Polymer Standard Record displayed reading NTUs DO NOT CALIBRATE K kkk Typical Starting Point of Calibration 1 Cal SpCond to 718 1413 or 2760 uS cm Initial reading Set to uS cm TDS g L pH units Calibrate D O percent saturation Set B P to mmHg O O mgL Q C Table value mg L 2 CHECK SpCond linear 147 718 or 1413 uS cm Displayed reading uS cm TDS g L pH units 3 Calibrate pH at 6 8 J C Initial reading Set topH 6 8_ Sp Cond uS cm TDS gL 4 Calibrate pH at 4 0_ C Initial reading Set to pH 4 0 Sp Cond uS cm TDS g L Or Calibrate pH at 10 40 0 02 25 C Initial reading Set to pH 10 40 Sp Cond uS cm TDS gL PRE SURVEY QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS ANNOTATE PRE survey QC check of low ionic standard Batch 99 I 5 QC check of low ionic standard solution Sp Cond uS cm pH TDS g L D O mg L C Table value mg L O Satt 96 ANNOTATE PR
188. quilibrium oxygen concentrations then censor all SAT data KE FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP 4 CN 4 41 5 gm Division of Watershed Management z j Date June 2007 V l SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 16 of 17 Nena Appendix D Multiprobe Deployment Survey Tips To expand the quantity and quality of dissolved oxygen and temperature data collected by DWM in situ continuously monitoring multiprobe DO and temperature and temperature data loggers will collect data at selected stations Multiprobes are deployed on multiple 3 4 times during the summer low flow period 48 96 hour long occasions throughout the assessment monitoring period Temperature loggers are deployed once at selected locations for 2 3 months This approach captures worst case dissolved oxygen and temperature data without the risks and logistical problems associated with pre dawn surveys Although deployed units are secured and locked leaving probes unattended does carry some risk of loss and or damage to one or more of the multi probe units due to improper installation theft or vandalism MULTIPROBES DO TEMP In 2009 a multiprobe pool of approx 10 12 stand alone DO T loggers are available These units can be deployed at pre selected stations in the year 2 watersheds on a weekly basis as illustrated below Three distinct groups of DWM staff facilitate data collection and management 1 Calibration Team Je
189. r Subsequently the survey coordinator or lead person for surveys in each basin shall complete a MultiprobeRequest Form Attachment C The completed forms electronic copy at a minimum shall be sent to the calibration laboratory supervisor and QA Analyst at least one 1 week prior to each scheduled survey A one time seasonal form may be submitted for repetitious monitoring In this instance the number of multiprobes pick up times dates of monitoring etc are more or less set for the sampling season Coordinators for special purpose monitoring surveys shall follow these same procedures Multiprobe Use Rules Use of multiprobes shall be restricted to DEP employees primarily DWM staff that have been trained by the calibration laboratory supervisor QA Analyst and who are sufficiently experienced to set up these instruments properly so that valid in situ data are generated consistently These individuals shall be designated as primary users Other trained DEP employees may assist in the monitoring effort but the primary users shall assume complete responsibility for multiprobes assigned to them and for adhering to the standard operating procedures stated herein The prohibitions listed below shall apply to all users of DWM multiprobe instruments Use of multiprobes in canoes or other small unstable boats is prohibited Use of multiprobes from dangerous or precarious locations cliffs steep embankments waterfalls et c
190. r Turners Falls Dam and natural routed flow will be provided by FirstLight 7 2 Data Review All field collected data will undergo a thorough QA QC review process to ensure accuracy and completeness of the dataset Adherence to standard methods and QA QC procedures for all water quality monitoring helps ensure that the resulting data will be accurate precise comparable and representative Data will be reviewed at the end of each day vertical profiles or periodically throughout continuous data the course of the study All continuous water quality data will be analyzed for outliers or other aberrant data points DO data collected from the continuous loggers will be corrected as necessary using the field calibration replicate DO readings The HOBOware DO Assistant corrects the DO values as a result from measurement drift due to biofouling This correction process will only be performed if biofouling on the logger is believed to compromise the measurements or the readings from the loggers are not within the measurement error of the replicate data 7 3 Reporting At the conclusion of the study and following QA QC of the data results and findings will be summarized in a final report The final report will be submitted to FERC as part of the Integrated Licensing Process ILP schedule All water quality data collected as part of this study will be submitted to the regulatory agencies in an electronic format that can be automatically uploaded to the
191. reka program should come up If not go to START and click on the Eureka icon Check to see if the stirrer is on If for some reason the stirrer isn t on tap on the Circulator Icon on the bottom right of the screen to start it TO CALIBRATE DEPTH Make sure the sonde is in air near the surface of the water Tap on Probe bottom middle of screen then tap Calibration then under Probe Info top of screen tap down arrow then Depth it should be set for 0 0 m if not highlight present setting bring up the keyboard at the bottom of the screen and type 0 00 then tap Calibrate and then Okay Go back to the main screen using OK in the top right part of the screen and tapping Yes to save the calibration TO ANNOTATE and SAMPLE Place sonde in the water When readings are stable tap green LOG icon then Append Program will ask for new annotation Type it in The unit will automatically start logging When finished logging tap the Red Stop Icon on the bottom of the screen TO REVIEW DATA Toreview files tap File then Highlight file used there should only be one tap Select and scroll to the bottom of the data to get the last reading Record on fieldsheet Go back to the main screen by tapping ok in the upper right corner of the screen Press power key on the upper right corner of the ipaq AT THE FINAL STATION To Shut Off Tap File Then Exit Then Press power key
192. ring from a bridge or on a lake simply jerk the cable quickly to release trapped bubbles Otherwise proceed to No 11 while the variables stabilize at equilibrium values Follow the standard operating procedures stated in the Guide for annotating information and recording equilibrated variables Note prior to storing lines of data at 30 second intervals for five 5 minutes annotate the OWMID number for the particular sampling site and press the Enter keypad Series 3 or Done keypad Series 4a Also note that a single OWMID number is all that is needed to perform vertical profiles of lakes and ponds Refer to no 15 below regarding the assignment of OWMID numbers Check data screens 1 and 2 again If data are stable press the Store keypad note the hundredth digit of certain variables may fluctuate slightly Record at 30 second intervals for five 5 minutes use clock on screen 2 Record the last data stored on field data sheets see no 13 below WARNING multiprobe sensors require more time to stabilize when placed in cold water record at least seven 7 minute interval lines of data when water temperature is lt 50C To review the data and text that you have just logged press the gray colored Logging macro keypad and then Review The cursor should be on 5 Manual File if not scroll to 5 with right arrow Press Enter Scroll right one space on the next screen from B eginning of file to E nd and press Enter to
193. ring the boat Attach lock and crank the winch to pull the boat completely in Make sure the winch control level locks the handle and the winch rope is tight Fasten boat straps Pull trailer out of water and park 11 Unload boat Drain water from the boat and motor Secure all equipment again for transport Check trailer lights for operation prior to departure 12 Decontamination Following each survey all equipment shall be visually inspected for the presence of biological materials such as aquatic plant fragments epiphyton veligers etc since some of these organisms may be invasive Remove macroscopic materials by hand and rinse off smaller materials per SOP CN 59 5 For best results plan to stop at a self service coin operated pressure wash facility to thoroughly clean trailer and boat In addition DI rinse fixed depth and depth integrated samplers LEAD Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 ns I Division of Watershed Management a Date January 2010 3 E SOP Lake Sampling Page 13 of 31 Example of regional wash facility availability in MA http maps google com maps hl en amp source hp amp um 1 amp ie UTF 8 amp q car washes in Berkshire County Massachusetts amp fb 1 amp gl us amp hq car washes amp hnear Berkshire County Massachusetts amp ei O10pS zDJ9ve8Aa12 iwDQ amp sa X amp oi local group amp ct image amp resnum 1 amp ved 0CB8QtqMwAA 8 0 POST SURVEY PROCEDURES BACK AT THE OFFIC
194. rs However some primary users occasionally generate data for one or more variables that are subsequently censored or qualified by DWM s data quality control group Common problems resulting in censored or qualified multiprobe data are Q Variables in question had not come to equilibrium prior to initiating the standard logging procedure Q Improper placement of the multiprobe transmitter Q Inattention of the primary user to on screen fluctuations of variables A duplicate set of readings can be taken at a rate of once per trip by removing the multiprobe from the water after all readings have been taken and the last recorded immediately redeploying in the same location and storing an additional reading The duplicate readings can provide information on overall precision or repeatability of the in situ measurements Most of any variation observed will be assumed to typically be due to natural variation but this assumption may not hold in all cases which may lead to inferences regarding quality control Other points to consider are as follows 1 The conductivity and turbidity sensors will not display equilibrium values when the multiprobe is placed in turbulent water or even in a location of more subtle subsurface eddies NOTE Placement at stream locations exhibiting laminar type flows should lead to equilibrium values 2 Another recurrent problem is also traceable to in situ placement of a multiprobe In this instance some exper
195. s from Study Plan and Schedule To date there are no variances from the study plan Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 INITIAL STUDY REPORT SUMMARY RELICENSING STUDY 3 2 1 1 4 Remaining Activities Tasks 2 4 are slated to occur in 2015 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 INITIAL STUDY REPORT SUMMARY RELICENSING STUDY 3 2 1 Appendix A Water Quality Field Sampling Plan Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 RELICENSING STUDY 3 2 1 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN N FirstLight GOF Avoc Filed with Initial Study Report September 2014 Copyright 2014 FirstLight Power Resources All Rights Reserved Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Table of Contents LO Introductionis ope e ER 1 2 0 Study Goals and ODJECUVES eroinin irao ne cd eet so Ub EHE PE EIFE EGRE EHE MA HERR EL eae ERES 1 3 0 Study Locations eren e ee ee ive e i e Rule he de ened eee 1 4 0 Methodology for Continuous Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Data Collection 3 5 0 Methodology for Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Profile Data Collection
196. se it to make additional notes as necessary in addition to the Calibration Sheet 2 Inspect YSI 600XLM kit for cleanliness function and quality including each probe Clean and maintain as necessary 3 Turn 650 logger ON and review file directory to verify field data has been logged to 650 as required and not to sonde and general setup parameters to verify that nothing was inadvertently intentionally changed in the field that should nt have been 4 Perform Low Ionic Std check see 26 above LOG3 samples to 650 CAL file inverted sonde Record data 5 Perform DI water check see 27 above LOG3 samples to 650 CAL file inverted sonde Record data 6 Replace storage cup onto sonde with 1 8 inch DI water 7 Go to Sonde Menu and transfer any files resident on the sonde memory to the 650 memory as ASCII files e g glp file 8 Disconnect sonde add inch DI water to the cal cup and pack entire kit for short term storage until the next survey and file completed Multi probe User Report 9 Dry out sponges in sonde storage bottles ATTACHMENT H QuickGuide for Field Use of HYDROLAB MS4 5 and SVR4a 5 Take cup off sonde unit and put on weighted strainer Connect Cable to sonde Push On Off key and check to see if the stirrer is on If for some reason the stirrer isn t on push the Setup Cal key then the setup key then the sonde key After a short wait you ll get a screen with options Scroll down 1 to Circula
197. se small ice cooler with ice if no room for large cooler 2 Launch boat At ramps release tie downs insert drain plug tilt motor up pack secure equipment on board carefully back boat down into water unlock winch push boat off and pull to shore with rope Tips on operating outboard Determine how to shut off engine and gas supply and general operating controls Determine if it is 2 or 4 stroke 2 cycle engines do not have an oil reservoir in the engine and use mixed gas typically at 50 1 ratio 4 strokes have an oil reservoir which you should check to see if it has adequate oil Connect gas line if needed squeeze primer bulb until firm adjust gear lever to neutral adjust throttle to mid range and if engine is cold has not been started that day pull out choke Pull starter rope hard and long pull until it fires or even sputters once then push in choke halfway If it runs adjust throttle and in next minute push choke in all the way If it does not run try pulling with 1 2 choke squirt starter fluid in carburetor if needed and pull starter repeated until it fires and runs Immediately check for cooling water to squirt out back if you do not see it immediately stop engine and fix problem After 1 minute of running push choke in all the way adjust speed to slow and proceed to engage shift lever to forward Restarting engine later in same day should not require the choke or else the motor may flood If the motor does not run and smells of gas it
198. sity final filters Use pretreated feed cartridge kit Catalog No D5026 Note the Barnstead Thermolyne Corporations s Nanopure amp Analytical Deionization System Operation Manual and Parts List Series 851 is thorough and descriptive in all aspects of operation maintenance and diagnoses of problems This Manual shall serve as the Standard Operating Procedure for the Nanopure Deionization system 2000 ml 0 5 ml volumetric flask with plastic cap Volumetric TD to deliver pipets 10 ml 0 04 ml 20 C 2ml 0 012 ml 20 C Advanced Polymer Systems Inc primary calibration standards for turbidity Item nos CRS 40 40 NTUs CRS 20 20 NTUs CRS 10 10 NTUs NOTE use of this solution has been discontinued from 2002 on 1 0 M KCI stock solution prepared by the Laboratory Manager for Inorganic Chemistry Wall Experiment Station Store in an amber colored 1 liter bottle and seal tightened cap with Parafilm Low ionic phosphate standard stock solution developed by Metcalf and Peck 1993 as a quality control standard for pH conductivity and acid neutralizing capacity of dilute surface waters such as those typical of central and southeastern Massachusetts This standard has a theoretical pH of 6 98 a calculated conductivity of 75 3 uS cm and an acid neutralizing capacity of 12 5 mg L Metcalf and Peck 1993 A copy of the recipe for this standard is included as Attachment B The
199. sor with i 2 If avg difference calculated by taking the mean of dropoff DO diff and pickup DO diff between QC probe and nearest in time deploy QC no QC side by side field data available but only lab pre and post check of deployed unit available then TABLE 2 aa acceptabie IS o Post check not acceptable gt 0 2 mg l D O Qualify with I Censor with i Temp same as above Table 1 3 If only side by side QC for one end of the deployment dropoff or pickup is available use Table 1 above using the one value as avg QC DO diff 4 Review data recorded following deployed unit power loss normally as above no special criteria subject to data availability and integrity if downloadable readable etc 5 Use BPJ as needed for deployment specific situations affecting data quality e g censored or qualified QC data availability of duplicate tube data etc 6 For tidally influenced deployments SAT data using DO T only sondes ie no conductivity salinity data will not be accurate when conditions other than freshwater are encountered If SAT readouts Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 4 41 is E 2 Division of Watershed Management Mi 3 v 8 SOP Multiprobe Deployment Date June 2007 Page 15 of 17 are not internally compensated for salinity and no related data is available e g chloride to estimate e
200. stratified proceed as below Stratified In epilimnion record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 3 depths 0 5 meter mid epilimnion and lower epilimnion In metalimnion record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 3 depths equally spaced depths Note any points of Stratified metalimnetic D O maxima In hypolimnion record every 30 seconds for 3 minutes at 3 depths equally spaced depths but staying at least Stratified 0 5 meters off the bottom Not Stratified spring to Record every 30 seconds for 5 minutes at each of 4 depths 0 5 meter 1 3 max depth 2 3 max depth and 0 5 fall temps gt 5 deg C meters off bottom Not Stratified fall spring Record every 30 seconds for 7 minutes at each of 4 depths 0 5 meter 1 3 max depth 2 3 max depth and 0 5 temps lt 5 deg C meters off bottom 10 Depth integrated sample depth 3X Secchi depth variable depth sampler If a fixed integrated depth 3 or 6 long sampler used make sure the sample depth equals or approximates 3X Secchi depth or is otherwise acceptable To meet the 3X Secchi criteria the 3 sampler can be used in situations where the Secchi depth is very low about 0 3m or when the pond is very shallow maximum depth of 1 5 2 0m at the sampling station Similarly the 6 sampler can be used when the Secchi disk depth is about 0 6m or when the pond maximum depth is about 2 5 3 0m at the sampling station 11 Plankton tow depth to 0
201. sured very accurately Bates and Acree 1945 which allows accurate computer modeling of the pH of diluted stock solution Peck and Metcalf 1991 In undiluted form the stock concentrate solution has been found to change less than 0 007 pH units during 28 months of storage Bates 1973 A Small Stock concentrate solution is prepared to yield about 1 L of solution The following analytical reagent grade chemicals dried at 120 C for three hours and stored desiccated are dissolved in 1000 0 g 1 0018 L at 20C 1 0029 L at 25 C of deionized or distilled water with a conductivity less than 2 0 uS CM at 25 C 3 4022 g of KH PO and 3 5490 g of NaHPO Alternately a Large Stock concentrate solution is prepared by dissolving 68 0447 g of dry KH PO and 70 9795 g of dry Na HPO in 20 000 0 g 20 0355 L at 20 C 20 0588 L at 25 C of deionized or distilled water with a conductivity less than 2 0 uS cm at 25 C This is readily done in a large polyethylene carbuoy container which can be rotated around its vertical axis on the floor to ensure mixing The 100 1 dilute phosphate standard is prepared by adding 200 0 grams of stock concentrate solution either Small Stock or Large Stock to 20000 0 g of deionized water Rotating the carbuoy on its edge for one minute is sufficient to adequately mix the solution If a balance weighing to within 0 1 mg is not available the Large Stock can still be accurately made by weighing to the nearest 0 01 g
202. t 8 bits parity none and 9600 BAUD Hit Enter to get prompt on the PC d On 650 logger select File Upload to PC to upload all 650 DAT files to PC Individually select all files and upload from the 650 to PC memory including CAL GLP TXT files The files will automatically be saved in c winnt ecowin data folder If EcoWatch does not ask you to overwrite an existing file click Esc on the 650 logger and cancel the upload Then try to upload the file again When prompted to overwrite click No and type in a filename based on this naming convention yymmddun dat where u is the letter corresponding to the YSI unit and n is the file number 1 9 The dat extension is important e After uploading all files off the 650 logger open each dat file in Ecowatch and export as comma delimited file cdf by selecting export and keeping the same filename based on the naming convention yymmddun dat where u is the letter corresponding to the YSI unit and n is the file number 1 9 but with cdf extension EXAMPLE 040815j1 cdf for data downloaded from the J logger on August 15 2004 f SPREADSHHEET OPTION Open cdf file using EXCEL Convert text to columns move units row to be the top row then select column 1 all and convert as comma delimited Save columner spreadsheet as xls file g DATA MANAGEMENT Copy all dat cdf and xls files from c winnt ecowin data to protected W dwm folder W dwm SOP DatLog YSI Raw and
203. t Guard approved and must be readily available not stowed It is highly recommended that these be worn at all times e Massachusetts boating laws shall be adhered to at all times Participation in a boating safety course is recommended http www boat ed com ma ma_specific_images pdfs MA handbook entire pdf e Pay close attention to weather forecasts leading up to and during the lake survey Discontinue sampling and seek cover if heavy rain wind or lightning is forecast or appears to be approaching if any of these conditions become imminent you have waited too long Use best professional judgment in deciding if when to resume sampling A Dy Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 he I Division of Watershed Management l xj Date January 2010 T E SOP Lake Sampling Page 5 of 31 e Sulfuric acid preservative 9N H2SO is a strong acid If splashed on skin or eyes rinse with lots of water and seek immediate medical attention Never wear contact lenses when working with acids bases or solvents Make sure the preservatives are tightly capped and replaced in the acid kit container after use Mouth pipetting is an unacceptable procedure and should never be performed in the field or at the laboratory Review Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS as needed at DWM offices e Avoid contact with potentially harmful algae blooms HABs potentially hazardous sediments and suspected bacteria laden waters Elbow length r
204. t and Mark Mattson Environmental Analyst Approved by Date 1 29 10 Arthur Johnson Monitoring Coordinator Approved by Date 2 1 10 Dennis Dunn Program Supervisor Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 SOP Lake Sampling Page 2 of 31 List of Revisions Revision Date Revision Pages s January 2010 GEER Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 is Division of Watershed Management ui Date January 2010 US SOP Lake Sampling Page 3 of 31 Se xi agr ajo Table of Contents 1 0 SCOPE AND APPLICATION 2 netten nicae atm di nma n a ad cc ima su no Duda enda suarvia as eatsenia nvas kisvaziasussuva ixas 4 20 SUMMARY sere 4 3 0 HEALTH amp SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS iere eene ente nnen antra sn tn antra nnns atn ss snas snas snas snas nass sena sena sn 4 4 0 LAKE SURVEY TRAINING eren nnne nennen nnne nn tnit nnne nain eee nnn eee sa sE sa enneunen sm assu assess sese sss n nasa 5 5 0 LAKE SURVEY EQUIPMENT eere nnn nn intr eee intr sn euneun dass a sna sena asma asta asta a essa nns rannen na 5 6 0 SURVEY PREPARATION 22 2 an tania nne anon data a anda buas eu YE a segi do Iona Y ua uusa us i vonsivauuvazuiuva u d avendakauvu os kios
205. t completion of download exit terminal emulation software and confirm that a the appropriate number of files were downloaded and b downloaded files contain data from SRV4a unit being handled Repeat the above steps for each individual SRV4a unit then proceed below to Archive Data Steps MiniSonde MS4a or MS4a SE a b moro pg rho AS B Brenagyonp Connect the MiniSonde to the computer Run communications software in terminal mode Use the following settings in HyperTerminal Bits per second 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control X on X off Press the space bar to get the MS4a menu Select Files from the menu and then Status to check number of files For each file repeat Steps f through dd Select File from the menu Select Transfer from the menu Select Sensors Off Select Printer Ready Select Statistics None Select log file to be downloaded i e 5 At the Activate Printer and or open capture file then press any key to continue prompt activate terminal emulation screen capture file feature Type a unique file name as per naming convention i e yymmddun txt where u is the letter corresponding to the Hydrolab unit and n is the file number and save the file into a designated directory on the computer s local hard drive Make entry into the Hydrolab Testing Inspection and Maintenance Logbook Enter filename into logbook Press any key Data should scroll down the scree
206. ta Loggers in Idaho Streams Report 10 Oregon Dept of Environmental Quality 2002 Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology for Oregon s Draft 2002 303 d List and 305 b Report Draft MADEP 2003 Continuous Temperature Data at Four Locations in the Hoosic River Watershed September October 2002 CN 132 0 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management Worcester MA USGS 1998 National Field Manual for the Collection of Water Quality Data TWRI Book 9 15 0 DEFINITIONS ACRONYMS NA 16 0 APPENDICES 16 1 Appendix A Temperature Logging Equipment and Accuracy Check Form 16 2 Appendix B Example Statistical Analysis 16 3 Appendix C Example Graphical Analysis Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOPA CN 103 1 Division of Watershed Management Date May 2009 SOP Continuous Temperature Monitoring Page 11 of 19 Appendix A Typical Temperature Logging Equipment circa 2003 Stowaway sensor plastic tube and cable anchor screw optional unit assemblies typically cabled to fixed object e g large tree Available Temp Loggers SN Manufacturer Description Status 5 2010 1 515486 Onset Stowaway OK 2 552434 Onset Stowaway OK 5 515472 Onset Stowaway OK 4 706751 Onset Stowaway OK 5 735455 Onset Stowaway OK 6 730537 Onset Stowaway OK 7 9140 Onset Stowaway missing 8 729121 Onset Stowaway OK 9 515474 O
207. tandards except that there is no stock solution Instead pre weighed dry buffer salts are sealed in Fisher Gram Pac packets Empty the contents of two 2 packets of the same pH standard into the 2 liter volumetric flask following the basic steps listed below Add 3 volume 1 Nanopure water to the 2 liter volumetric flask as described previously for specific conductance and low ionic calibration standards Tap pH buffer packet on laboratory bench top to concentrate dry salt at bottom Place packet horizontally on a cardboard backing and slice off top just below seal with a single edge razor blade Squeeze sides of packet avoid touching top to create a puckered mouth like opening Carefully place lower part of packet opening into neck opening of 2 liter volumetric flask and tap packet gently with index finger to slowly dislodge buffer salt which should slide into flask without any spillage Note if spillage does occur the preparer must begin anew by disposing of the remaining buffer salt emptying the contents of the volumetric flask rinsing the flask as described previously et cetera Rinse remaining buffer salt and fines from Gram Pac with a 250 ml dispensing squeeze bottle containing 1 Nanopure water and pour the contents into the volumetric flask Repeat several times to assure that no buffer salt remains within the Gram Pac Open Gram Pac carefully to verify that all buffer salt has been
208. th the bottom MADEP 2005 Measurements will only be recorded after waiting at least 30 seconds at each depth interval to allow the instrument to stabilize Only after the instrument is stabilized will a reading be recorded and the probe lowered to the next interval At least one replicate measurement at a random depth interval will also be measured All data along with the approximate locations of the strata epi meta and hypolimnia and depth of the thermocline will be recorded on the field data sheets MADEP 2005 An example field data sheet is provided in Appendix B Replicate measurements will also be collected at least once per vertical profile or after every twentieth measurement at a random depth interval If the profile appears to be stratified replicate measurements within the metalimnion thermocline will be avoided because temperature and DO gradients can express subtle changes in relation to depth in this layer of the impoundment All replicate measurements will be recorded manually 6 0 Methodology for Continuous Temperature Data Collection Equipment Continuous temperature data collected from Cabot Station to the Holyoke Dam will be collected using HOBO Water Temperature Pro v2 Data Loggers Model U22 001 This logger has an operating range of 40 to 70 C Specifications for the HOBO Water Temperature Pro v 2 Data Loggers are provided in Table 4 1 Calibration The HOBO Water Temperature Pro v2 Data Loggers Model U22 0
209. the loggers for biofouling download data and obtain replicate temperature and DO measurements for quality assurance quality control QA QC purposes Data will be downloaded from the loggers on a bi weekly basis to assure the logger is functioning correctly over the long deployment duration GPS coordinates and photo documentation will be obtained of each location and weather river flow and condition of the logger and battery life will be recorded in a field notebook during deployment bi weekly sampling and retrieval 5 0 Methodology for Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Profile Data Collection Equipment The temperature and DO profiles will be collected using a portable handheld YSI ProODO meter equipped with a 50 m cable The meter provides temperature C DO mg L saturation and BP mmHg readings The YSI ProODO meter has an operating range of 5 to 70 C and 0 to 50 mg L Additional specifications for the YSI ProODO meter are provided in Table 4 1 Calibration A one point calibration water saturated air will be conducted at the beginning prior to sampling and end following all sampling of each sample day Calibration will follow the instructions described in the YSI ProODO manual Calibration results will be saved on the logger and recorded on the applicable field data sheet Appendix B In addition a hand held thermometer traceable to a NIST certified thermometer will be used to check sensor accuracy checks will be made
210. ths See response above Calibration of Temperature Loggers We concur with comments provided by CRWC See response above 21 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN Stakeholder Comment Summary FirstLight Response Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Profiling in the Impoundment We concur with comments provided by CRWC See response above Site Selection of Dataloggers in the Bypass Reach recommend moving the location of Sample Station 9 This site was moved as recommended however the site should be located upstream the effects of Cabot backwater Site Selection of Dataloggers Below Cabot Station We agree with CRWC Additional water temperature sampling locations have been added or moved in the revised sampling plan Move Site 9 to west channel around Rawson Island See response above Move Site 13 and add logger for nearshore thalweg comparison Site 13 was moved as recommended However we disagree that an additional logger is needed for nearshore thalweg comparisons The sampling site is in a riverine flowing environment and it is reasonable to assume the variations in temperature across the channel will be insignificant Furthermore these comparisons are not part of the MA DEPs SOP FirstLight is not proposing to add an additional logger to this site for thalwe
211. tor with arrow keys then press Select You ll get another screen with Circltr off on 0 off 1 on Old New 0123456789 Using the arrow keys move cursor to 1 then press select Press done to enter your selection Press Go Back until you reach the main menu TO CALIBRATE DEPTH Make sure the sonde is in air near the surface of the water Press Setup cal then press calibrate then sonde After a short wait you ll get a screen with options scroll to Dep 100 Meters using arrow keys Press select you ll get another screen Dep 100 meters Old New 0123456789 Use arrow keys and select for each character Enter 0 00 Press done Go back to the main menu using Go Back TO ANNOTATE Annotate OWMID ONLY for the station e g SM 0389 To annotate press Files then Svr4a then choose file usually 2 Surveyor 4a and press Select The cursor should now be on Annotate 1f not move it there with arrow key s press select Using the arrow keys and Select for each character type the OWM ID remember 2 characters a dash and 4 numbers Use the Backspace Key to correct errors When typed correctly press Done to store the annotation to the file Go back to the main menu using the Go Back key TO SAMPLE Place sonde in the water Wait for probes to equilibrate and stabilize When readings are stable press Store Select again to use the manual file
212. tored and managed in the WQD database Multiprobe use for other projects e g CERO SMART lake surveys other is provided via DWM s existing non internal logging units Data to date indicate that DO and temp data are not affected by placement of the multiprobe sensors inside the deployment tube insignificant or no container effects Recent data also indicate that redeployment in the field moving probes from their original location to another without re calibration does not compromise the accuracy and or reproducibility of DO data If further testing indicates otherwise then the field crew shall perform field calibration for DO Efforts to promote and maintain quality assurance data quality safety and efficiencies for all probes in use include the following I v vw c Nen we p FION Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP f CN 4 41 AU Em WA A Division of Watershed Management h Date June 2007 3j D SOP Multiprobe Deployment Page 17 of 17 Side by side simultaneous probe readings at deployment and pickup using just calibrated sonde unit Unique fieldsheet for deployments Project planning coordination meetings as needed during the project Adequate field training for seasonal staff re transport pickup and deployment Daily oversight by project manager Detailed and complete photodocumentation Safe and representative station locations Secure placement and anchoring of sonde assembly Pro
213. u 218 lal I IS B 2 8 8 8 e e 2 8 2 8 Ela alzi 3 8 gja 0l l 3a 8 8 3 1818I2 8 812 d 2 8 43 E o g 5 a ESEE s z M o o s p Oo R a a A Oj42 Al aAlO L IN Ol Opel spel als E dei Je Ti xx ECE Eun ireservatives used for water matrix nutrients check all that apply M9NH O nid HCl o To Be Frozen lescribe specifically in notes or duplicate samples use different IDA for each sample and check Duplicate column for each ID S surface M mid depih NB near bottom Sonde A 0 uplicate readings taken o Yes o No Multiprobe sample specific Notes tplicate OWMED pth calibrated at 24 Az i anual watch Sample Time 24 hr agle Probe used oYes aNo Single Probe Model and Serial o o Repo DO DS STET Time 15 76070 mapo c meten M ler Temperature post sampling at Lab deg C l Project Lead initia AZW W Example of completed Lakes Field Sheet side two SOP Lake Sampling Massachusetts Departme Project Lead initial I sl ey iw ado Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management SOP CN 151 0 Date January 2010 Page 23 of 31 o
214. ubber gloves and disposable gloves are available as needed e Do not combine eating drinking with sampling activities Always wash hands thoroughly before and after handling samples Do not use sample coolers to store food or drinks e It is recommended that at least one person on any given lakes sampling crew be trained by the American Red Cross or similar in Adult CPR first aid e Work ata reasonable pace to ensure personal safety and data quality Rapid frantic or rushed sampling will usually lead to poor results and increase the potential for accidents e Inspect boat trailers boat motors batteries gas tanks cans tow truck lighting etc for working condition and defects prior to leaving DWM offices Beware of engine problems due to old gas and lack of maintenance Also take precautions against lead acid battery leaks and explosions this can happen if hydrogen oxygens gases accumulate and are ignited by a spark by storing and charging in well ventilated areas avoiding spark and arc potential overcharging and over filling and following maintenance instructions for the battery See also Section 7 12 regarding boating equipment inspection for invasive organisms e During transport ensure that cargo is fastened and secured e Use outdoor safety building to store gasoline cans and tanks DO NOT ENTER THE OFFICE BUILDING OR BASEMENT PARKING LOT WITH ANY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS e Use common sense and always err on the side of safety S
215. used 16 COC Procedures Examine completed COC form for consistency with lakes fieldsheets prior to submittal to WES and other labs Make sure special instructions are included on the form for special circumstances E copies of completed COC forms are sent to DWM by WES paper copies from the lab no longer needed 17 Survey data package Review survey paperwork plant maps fieldsheets etc for completeness and accuracy and then submit them to the QA Analyst 18 Bathymetric mapping See CN 82 1 19 Aquatic macrophyte surveys See ON 67 2 SOP CN 151 0 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 Page 20 of 31 SOP Lake Sampling APPENDIX C LAKE amp PROBE DEPLOYMENT FIELDSHEETS EXAMPLES Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection SOP CN 151 0 Division of Watershed Management Date January 2010 SOP Lake Sampling Page 21 of 31 Massachusetts Departr of Environmental Protection Division of rshed Management ake and Pond Survey Field Sheet Project Lead initia AM 2007 Station Sheet of General information fil out pridr to departure z E ee ee eee PROJECT Esselte Lek 22577 Weather conditions last 3 days see attached httpz www erh noaa gov box dailystas shtml Lake est INS ds le nd Po n J Sampling Survey Crew use full names last name is OK for year round D
216. used starting in 2006 Following Standard Methods and USGS TWRI Book 9 the zero standard is prepared daily as follows Add sodium sulfite to excess in a 500 1000 ml container This is achieved by dissolving approx gt 1 gram sodium sulfite per liter DIW Q Add a trace a few crystals of cobalt chloride and mix optional catalyst Q Prepare weekly prior to use and or as needed Following calibrations perform final check using the zero DO standard by immersing DO probe into solution to confirm 0 5 mg lresult If test fails perform maintenance or use another probe When done rinse probe and store in storage cup Procedures for Calibration and Checks for Multiprobe Sensors Laboratory calibration of sensors includes the following provisions Detailed record keeping Annotation of text into logger memory Hydrolab only Instrument setup and configuration including editing of Site List for YSI units Sequential calibration of multiprobe sensors immediately preceding the survey QC checks within 24 hours following survey Ooooo With a partial exception for turbidity described below calibration of multiprobe sensors is an intense and tedious process in which the same steps are performed for each standard And with the exception of multiple flushings of the multiprobe sensors these steps are clearly and systematically presented on the two page back to back Hydrolab Multiprobe Calibration Record A sample copy of the
217. used for the multiprobe readings etc 5 Pre login samples to be delivered to the Wall Experiment Station WES State laboratory per SOP CN 1 9 using designated PC with Sample Master Pro software including COC and sample bottle label printouts Determine sample allotment including QC samples prior to pre logging samples For non WES samples coordinate with other labs as needed 6 Label sample bottles with Laboratory Information System LIMS generated labels on side and cap of bottles If no cap label available copy OWMID codes onto lid of bottle with a Sharpie pen Make sure to take extra new sample bottles of different sizes for use if needed if not used keep clean and return bottles to supply room 7 Fill out fieldsheets with survey information and affix OWMID fieldsheet labels get project fieldsheet labels from DWM Database Manager For lake surveys one ID label is physically affixed on the fieldsheet one fieldsheet per lake station in the top corner of pg 2 and controls up to 10 samples IDs where the last digit is filled in by the survey lead e g LC 435 for each separate sample with 0 always being the multi probe ID Any sample taken at a different depth should have a separate row and separate OWMID Duplicates and blanks should each have separate OWMIDs For duplicate samples use the line immediately under the original sample and check the duplicate box on both rows and skip a row for the next sample Note th
218. ut River between Cabot Station and the Holyoke Dam to describe temperature and temperature rate of change associated with peaking operations Task 1 of the RSP requires that FirstLight develop a sampling plan in consultation with interested stakeholders prior to sampling The methods described in this plan were developed based on the FERC approved RSP as modified and standard operating procedures provided by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MADEP which are included in Appendix A to this plan 2 0 Study Goals and Objectives The purpose of this field sampling plan is to provide a detailed description of the water quality and temperature monitoring protocols procedures data quality control and reporting that will be conducted The results of this study will provide information sufficient to enable agencies and stakeholders to understand water quality conditions and dynamics within the Project area and downstream to the Holyoke Dam The specific objectives of the study are to e Characterize water temperature and dissolved oxygen DO conditions within the Turners Falls Impoundment bypass channel power canal and below Cabot Station e Determine potential impacts of the Turners Falls Project and Northfield Mountain Project on water temperature and DO e Compare collected data with applicable State water quality standards e Describe water temperature and temperature rate of change between Cabot Station and the Ho
219. way 515472 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 706751 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 735455 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 730537 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 9140 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 729121 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 515474 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 738001 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 552435 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 552426 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 552431 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 515471 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 729118 Continuous temperature Onset Stowaway 737992 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134422 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134432 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134433 Continuous temperature Make Model Serial Alpha Software Variables Measured Code Version Onset Pro v2 1134434 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134435 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134436 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134437 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134438 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 1134439 Continuous temperature Onset Pro v2 11344
220. wnstream of Cabot Station to the Holyoke Dam Figure 3 5 The locations were selected with input from the Connecticut River Watershed Council CRWC and MA Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program NHESP The proposed locations of the temperature monitoring stations are listed below Downstream of the Deerfield River confluence Second Island Sunderland MA Third Island Sunderland MA Sandbar above Mill River Hadley MA Sandbar below Mill River Hadley MA Side channel at Elwell Island Hadley MA Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN e Near Mitch s Island Hadley MA 4 0 Methodology for Continuous Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Data Collection Equipment Continuous temperature and DO monitoring will be conducted using HOBO DO Loggers Model U26 001 which also records temperature The HOBO DO Loggers are ideal for long term deployment gt 10 days because it is equipped with an optical sensor to measure DO which is more resistant to biofouling than membrane sensors and can last up to six months after initialization The logger has an operating temperature and DO range of 5 to 40 C and 0 to 30 mg L respectively Specifications for the sampling equipment proposed for this study are provided in Table 4 1 In order to collect DO as percent saturation in addition to mg L the HOBO loggers require bar
221. y Calibration and Post Survey Checks of the YSI 600XLM and 6920 for station to station use Pre Survey Calibration Use Multi probe Calibration Record form for pre calibration and post check data IMPORTANT Use pre set 650 CALcircuitboardserial File e g CAL7A7B for logging and storage of ALL calibration and check data to the 650 memory using the Site 999999 l 2 12 Deactivated Power Sonde Baud rate 9600 Shut off time 15 minutes Date Time 13 14 15 Power supply for pre calibrations and post checks is C cell alkaline or Ni Cd rechargeable Connect sonde to 650 logger using 25 50 field cable OPTION If two units needed consider pre post calibrating two at the same time Fill out individual calibration sheet with preliminary information for pre and post calibration of each sonde recording the final readings for each calibration to the calibration sheets Use DWM standard rinse procedures 2 pre rinses and 2 rinses prior to standard Fill cal cup each time 2 3 full and shake Be careful removing cup each time Remove storage calibration cup from sonde and inspect DO membrane and other sensors for any potential problems DO membrane should be changed as needed and once a month during heavy use Install probe guard to verify secure fit and to perform depth calibration Turn ON 650 logger go to Sonde Menu to Calibrate Pressure depth To approximate the
222. y and Stakeholder Comment Letters eese 20 Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project No 2485 and Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project No 1889 WATER QUALITY MONITORING STUDY FIELD SAMPLING PLAN 1 0 Introduction FirstLight Hydro Generating Company FirstLight initiated the relicensing of its 1 119 2 MW Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project FERC No 2485 and 67 09 MW Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project FERC No 1889 with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FERC or Commission The Projects are located on the Connecticut River in the towns of Northfield MA River Mile RM 127 2 and Turners Falls MA RM 122 respectively In accordance with the relicensing process multiple stakeholders requested FirstLight to conduct a water quality monitoring study to determine the effect of Project operations on water quality of the Connecticut River within the Turners Falls Impoundment Impoundment bypass reach power canal and the Cabot Station tailrace reach FirstLight filed a Revised Study Plan RSP on August 14 2013 with FERC Study 3 2 1 contained the plan for conducting the Water Quality Monitoring Study FERC issued its Study Plan Determination Letter SPDL for the aquatic studies on February 21 2014 approving the Water Quality Monitoring Study Plan with certain modifications The primary modification required that FirstLight develop a study plan component for temperature monitoring of the Connectic

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