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Protocols Manual for Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring in NL

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2. CR f Figure 34 Calibration cup filled with pH 7 solution E HYDROLAB COM 1 0 x System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software ORP mv Turbidity Rev Turbidity NTU LDO Sat LDO mg SpCond mS cm SpCond uS cm pes tom Sal pp TDS g 28 04 2011 2 37 20 PM Temp 21 69 C LDO_BP lmm pH Units C 7 00 Calibrate Reset 2 37 20 PM Z Figure 35 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the pH sub tab under the calibration tab right Notice indicating successful calibration Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 32 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 21 Rinse the instrument three times with deionized or tap water and once with pH 4 or 10 standard Ensure each sensor is free from contaminants that might alter the calibration standard 22 Fill Calibration cup with pH 4 or 10 standard to fully submerge the standard electrode and the pH sensor Figure 36 Calibrate to pH 4 or 10 after values have stabilized Figure 37 left Record before and after values on the laboratory calibration form A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 37 right Figure 36 Calibration cup filled with pH 4 solution Breng A System Online Monitoring Log Files
3. Dn Sampled by Relinquished by Date Shipped Y YY Y MM DD l Phone Cell Courier Waybill Received by Date Received Y Y Y Y MM DD Copies White to Laboratory Yellow to St John s AT amp Pink for Sampler Page of Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX F NL RTWQ DATA VARIANCE FORM Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 75 HA nd Labrador reason naa 00000 senna 000 mame OSO ws 0000 Personnel Affected Parameter Tick Applicable box Ieren a n eo COUNT ST toes Turbidity Affected Time Series Date Time Comments Data Variance Report Corrective Action Required Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX G NL RTWQ DEPLOYMENT SPREADSHEET Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 77 El Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Read Only E Ed File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Adobe PDF Type a question for help gt 2 F x AAA AAA AA aer el t F7 ERE ESTE SER S E A eS n A RR RC ERE A SI AA A AI A A a Print the tab titled Field Sheet for use during the regular 30 day maintenance outings Recording each sheet in full ensures that a complete
4. Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 38 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 36 Prior to each deployment period change batteries in the internal battery Loosen the battery cap thumbscrew and pull the cap out of the housing Figure 49 Use caution if the cap is hard to remove as pressure may have built up inside the housing Discard the old batteries and replace with new ones following the polarity markings on the inside label Replace the cap and tighten the thumbscrew Figure 49 8 C cell batteries can power the DSS series model 37 After having completed full maintenance and calibration double check the laboratory calibration form to ensure all tasks are completed 38 If the environment where the instrument is to be deployed is prone to bio foul growth it may be helpful to wrap the exterior of the instrument with duct tape At the end of the deployment the tape can be removed and will help significantly in clean up of bio foul growth Tape the outside of the instrument starting at the O rings with the duct tape to help to keep sediment and debris out of the O rings and make clean up much easier Do not tape the storage cup as it will need to be removed and replaced with the sensor guard during deployment Additional Maintenance 39 All instruments should undergo performance and evaluation te
5. Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 3 Use tap or distilled water to rinse off any residue Figure 16 Dry instrument thoroughly Figure 16 left Rinse the instrument thoroughly with tap or distilled water right Dry the instrument and sensors completely 4 Check O rings for any wear spots tears or deterioration and replace as required Figure 17 Thoroughly clean and lightly grease the O rings with silicone grease Figure 17 left O rings located inside the battery casing and around the bulkhead connector right O rings located at the top and bottom of the calibration cup 5 Connect the instrument to the computer using the calibration cable power source computer and instrument Figure 8 amp 18 Figure 18 Calibration cable required to connect instrument for calibration processes see also Figure 8 Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 21 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 6 Start Hydras 3LT Refer to Hydras 3LT Quick Start Software Manual for installation instructions The software will automatically scan for instruments Log files from previous deployment periods will be displayed on the first window Select any of these files you wish to download and press Download Log File Figure 20 Once
6. Protocols Manual for Real Time Water Quality Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners April 2014 x Newfoufidla nd Labrador Government of Newfoundland amp Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation Water Resources Management Division Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners LIST OF APPENDICES cc 2 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYM Sinia EENEG 2 PIN TRO DUC PION D 3 I PURPOSE AND SC ORE EE 4 2 QUALITY ASSURANCE CONTROL AND ASSESSMENT e sss ee eee ee eene nennen hehehe anana anaa aana as 4 PN EGER S ASSURANCE rr CCc Sica 4 PA E Y ON UR OW MR c V O 5 2 92 QUALITY ASSESS MENTA AS RE LI M E EIL 5 3 RTWQ MONITORING INSTRUMENTS 5565 ea Fo ss ss sss sss een Ee ias 6 SAM AYDROLAB DSSA VAND MIS as bind 6 3 2 HEANDPEINGOAND STORAGE dia dd o uide ep dedil tute 6 3 3 HYDROLAB DS5 AND DS5X SENSOR AND PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS eee eee 8 EE fol a CR rcv p E 9 Specific CODQUctiVIty csini C EE ie S CHI ge de vp a Dey ER Mo re s rede se SERERE CER D eee 9 DISSOIVEG Re e RR A AAA SAA A AAA ARS 10 Total Dissolved Solids TDS caia is AAA ds 11 TUDO L torte tSc Lube a atas te ce toned anenacteaditelekide
7. S n H Specific Conductivity US cm DO Sat DO mg l Deployment Notes Rev 2013 01 10 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX D NL RTWQ GRAB SAMPLE FIELD SHEET Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 71 ez Newfoundland Department of Environment amp Conservation y e Water Resources Management Division Sample Serial Number 2013 Drinking Water Quality Sampling Field Record Community Community Name Water Supply WS S 0000 Water Supply Name serviced Area Serviced Area Name Population Serviced Chlorination Treatment Sample Site 00 00 S Temperature LC RE SP Time 24 Hr RS Remarks Sample Site 01 02 030 04 Temperature S TI TH HA 2 RE RE RE Time 24 Hr SP SP SP EE RGD Dal DS Free Chlorine mg L Total Chlorine mg L Other Location Remarks Sample Site 01 02 0351 04 Temperature TI TH HA d RE RE RE Time A br SP SP SP MM Hsu H
8. instrument is deployed This connection should only be disconnected when there is no instrument deployed or when removing or deploying an instrument at the end of the conduit for safety purposes this connection is broken when working with the instrument in the water to prevent electricity being supplied to the instrument When the connection is broken for an extended period of time after you have left the site secure with electrical tape to prevent moisture from entering the cables The third port on the interface cable connects to the computer or handheld device 9 pin This allows the user to connect to the instrument without having to disconnect from the datalogger This port will only be used when the user is on site and wishes to connect to the instrument and read in situ measurements When this connection is broken most of the time secure the port with electrical tape to prevent moisture from entering the cable 4 2 Handheld Display Units Field display units are usually sold in conjunction with the instrument These handheld computer devices allow the user to view the current data from the instrument quickly and easily while standing on shore or it allows the user connect to an instrument from the hut Figure 12 In order to read the data from the instrument selected the instrument will need to be connected to a handheld display unit or a field computer of some type There are different models available depending on the instrument and ma
9. the parameters use judgment to determine If it is logistical to remove recalibrate instrument Or If possible deploy a back up sonde CALIBRA MON amp MAINTENANCE Calibrate conductivity sensor to standard Record before and after values LDO DS5 Clark Cell DEA Replace turbidity wiper and brush Invert instrument in to container of distilled water so that turbidity sensoris submerged but not touching the bottom Remove turbidity wiper and brush Fill in calibration Tom throughout this process Fill calibration cup with conductivity standard to submerge the LDO sensor or to just below the o ring on the Clark cell Close calibration cup and shake conductivity standard vigorously for AU seconds to saturate water with air Calibrate DO saturation to 100 using current barometric pressure 60 mmHg at sea level Record before and after values Hinse once with conductivity standard If the instrument features a circulator remove and clean the impeller Replace the impeller and verify functioning values Calibrate DO saturation to 100 using current barometric pressure 260 mmHg at sea level Record before and after values Hinse three times with tap water and once with pH solution Calibrate the conductivity sensor Qys cm Record before and after Change KCI reference solution for pH and add 2 salt tablets Use a cotton swab to remove any resi
10. Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 54 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 Record the grab sample number on the deployment field sheet Figure 72 QAQC Grab Sample Figure 72 Excerpt from the RTWQ field sheet 6 Send copies of the following documents and files to your WRMD regional office d o onc Laboratory Calibration Form for all instruments including QAQC instrument Log Files downloaded from the instruments with data from the previous deployment RTWO Field Sheet deployment and removal Grab Sample Field Sheets Chain of Custody yellow Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 55 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 7 Data Management and Reporting A successful RTWQ network requires a well established data management system to handle the extensive amount of real time data values generated and retrieved from the stations The easiest way to view and understand the data quickly on a real time basis is to have a graphing package where the incoming data is graphed immediately This visual representation is helpful to identify daily and seasonal trends as well as can aid in identifying sensor drift or extraneous data points without having to perform complicated statistical calculation
11. Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software ORP mv Turbidity Rev Turbidity NTU LDO Sat LDO mg LDO_B nea BE 28 04 2011 2 38 05 PM Temp 21 55 C pH Units 4 00 Standard Calibrate Reset information 2 38 05 PM E Figure 37 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the pH sub tab under the calibration tab right Notice indicating successful calibration Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 33 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 23 Compare and record temperatures measured by a NIST traceable thermometer and the instrument thermistor Figure 38 Use room temperature solution in the calibration cup to compare the two readings NOTE Temperature cannot be calibrated These values are just for general comparison Record thermometer and thermistor measurements on the laboratory calibration form Fee Pa e Fre tal TAi FPG T T Figure 38 left Lab grade thermometer used to compare temperature sensor readings right Temperature sensor thermistor on the DS5 series model E HYDROLAB COM 1 Bl x System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software ORF mV Turbidity Rev Turbidity NTU LDO Sat LDO mg l LDO BP mmHg Sp
12. Pocket for Hydrolab User Manual Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 17 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 Laboratory Field and Office Procedures This section identifies and outlines the steps to prepare for instrument deployment and or removal These components of the program can be the responsibility of the industry partner The laboratory component covers the maintenance and the calibration of the instrument while the field components are the deployment and removal of the instrument Data management and analysis are the responsibility of the WRMD however a small amount of paperwork and office procedures are required by the industry partner in order for the WRMD to accurately report on the RTWQ data collected Is an instrument already deployed in the river Yes Prepare for field visit removal Calibrate instrument Perform Regular Maintenance Prepare for field ls there a switch out instrument Return to stable environment lf an instrumentis removed and a new one deployed during the same visit make sure to calibrate and perform regular maintenance on the instrumentthat is to be deployed Figure 13 Flowchart for laboratory field and office procedures Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 1
13. QAQC instrument to record readings for a third comparison When comparing the values from the second QAQC instrument to the field instrument rank if they rank within the excellent to fair categories the field instrument may remain in the water for the deployment period If the second comparison yields a marginal to poor ranking with the field instrument but excellent to fair rankings with the first QAQC instrument remove the field instrument and Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 46 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners deploy the QAQC instrument as the field instrument for this deployment period Be sure to mark the changes on the field sheet and record the serial number of the deployed instrument e Finally if none of the instrument readings match within acceptable rankings deploy the original instrument and make comments on the field sheet about the attempt to quantify rankings with two QAQC instruments Table 8 QAQC Comparison Chart Parameter Excellent L t pk wg ee 0 2 05 0508 0 8 1 0 iet 05 08 0 8 1 0 35 mu d t10 15 15 20 Specific Conductivity 35 uS cm 3 10 10 15 15 20 Dissolved Oxygen mg L 0 3 05 0 5 08 0 8 1 0 lt 40 NTU 10 Turbidity gt 40 NTU 5 10 15 15 20 9 Disconnect the laptop from t
14. Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the Specific Conductivity sub tab under the calibration tab right Notice indicating successful calibration NOTE If at any time a Calibration failed message appears repeat the calibration for that sensor Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 29 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 17 For the second point calibration rinse once with conductivity standard Select a calibration standard that is near the anticipated field sample value Fill calibration cup with conductivity standard to nearly the top of the calibration cup Calibrate conductivity sensor to standard Figure 31 left Record before and after values on the laboratory calibration form A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 31 right 0 ORF mV Turbidity Re rbidity NTU LDO Sat LDO mg l LDO BP mmHg SpCond mS c amp __SpCond yS cm Res kO cm Saile TDS g pH Units urent Value 385 luS cmD 28 04 2011 2 35 07 PM Temp 21 45 C SpCond uS cm Calibrate information E i Calibration successfull 2 35 07 PM E Figure 31 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the Specific Conductivity sub tab under the calibration tab right Notice indicating successful calibration Water Resources Mana
15. Se Removal Date Tire Zone NSTINDOTIASTISOT yyyy mm dd hh mm Emm TA Field Sonde QAQC Sonde Sin Deployment Notes oo wo em un cacao GD Or a Y ul 1 Il qa OO E ola fa 22 1 fe to Po OO IO fl MA A ala IC J 4 oo Po Ea A K v Instructions Field Sheet Zeie Rankings Data A a 18 Sal 4 A z ua Ready NUM Draw b AutoShapess w w 1 CO 3 al AAA A ON PEER EA AA AN er TE e Era HN ER e Gi Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Read Only ME SI Ed File Edt view Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Adobe PDF Type a question for help amp x Arial e ID B 7 U 315 gag TET A ap Field Sonde to QAQC Sonde Comparisons annot Ran nnat Ran annot Ran in ZR annot Ran annot Ran C3 Field Sonde to Grab Sample Comparisons ZO annot Ran annat Han annat Han Le ELE Removal Field Sonde to QAOC Sonde Comparisons C3 annot Ran nnat Ran nnat Ran SU zu ET Kl L annot Han annot Ran O E 100 1 LU 1 LO SS xj EIS 11 00 00 3011 Eo P E GOGO md G Qn Lo E aa Ea A k vu Wi RENE Field sheet o Specific Conductivity TDS DO Turbidity Stage amp Flow 4 Draw L AutoShapes Ready NUM ES Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Rea
16. can impede the calibration process by causing false and irregular readings A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 41 right 28 Once values have stabilized after the 2 revolutions of the wiper calibrate the first point 1 to ONTU Figure 43 left Record before and after values on the laboratory calibration form A Calibration successful message will EA Figure 43 right E HYDROLAB COM 1 oj x System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software SpCond mS cm SpCond pS cm emt Sal ppt TDS g l pH Units ORP m bidity Rev C Tus NTU T 0 Sat LDO mg l LDO_8P mmHg urent Value 2 3 SA Information Calibrate Reset Figure 43 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the Turbidity NTU sub tab under the calibration tab right Notice indicating successful calibration Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 36 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 29 30 31 32 Ey HYDROLAB COM 1 maxi Remove instrument from distilled water and dry thoroughly with paper towel or a dust free wipe Carefully invert instrument into a container of known turbidity standard i e 100NTU so that turbidity sensor is submerged but not touching the bottom Figure 44 NOTE the turbidity st
17. clock to PC time or Set clock manually if necessary to match correct time Inl x HYDROLAB COM 1 peeszcceceecerecsecses eege ment ID n a Set ID r Sonde information Manufacturer H ydrolab Model H ydrolab MS5 Serial number 47592 Software version 5 43 Modbus version hi 16 Date of Manufacture 24 02 2008 Clock Date Time 28 04 2011 Set clock to PC time Set clock manually 28704 2011 m 00 00 00 Circulator Start Stop Audio On O Security Level Level 0 Level 1 2 24 13 PM Figure 21 Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing systems tab setting date and time 8 On the Settings tab verify the baud rate 1 19200 SDI is enabled with a check mark and the SDI address is O Figure 22 Table 4 For DS5 and DS5X model the SDI delay should be set to 30 seconds Enable Continuous Mode should be turned off no checkmark If any changes are made to the settings it is very important that changes be saved by clicking the Save Settings button iol a x Table 4 Instrument Settings System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Cape Setings Sas Baudrals 1 MODBUS 1 19200 MODBUS Address Address l m 1 19200 DI SDI SDI Enabled on checkmark SDI Address SDI Delay Enable Continuous Mode off no checkma
18. drift The cooler water temperatures in NL generally prevent significant bio fouling growth in the summer months Additionally for those sensors that are more sensitive to calibration drift the WRMD s standard 30 day deployment period ensures that the data is being monitored before calibration drift becomes a concern A report documenting the bio fouling study is available on the departmental webpage The findings from both the pilot project and the bio fouling study lead to the conclusion that WRMD will continue to display the raw data onto the webpage There was not enough of a significant difference between the corrected data after drift was removed and the raw data to warrant following the intensive procedures to calculate drift The pilot project and the bio fouling study provided confidence in the near real time data and answered the questions WRMD had regarding variables and influences on raw data Capri eg Environment and Conservation Weialarord Pier a kibada HEOZZMOOS ar eaer d maed La gr oi M need c Pa gae Tae pom pee e x D E P X X E m ww e k F m i dd dd LA Waterford Rivet at Kibrida HEQOIZMOO00 Zp etr d L arrea E Lei e Pa pb Lees Pr ee e p a w B Re Ke e fe 5 H ii ii PA a Ss rb es gtei es dT a ga Figure 75 Screenshot of the NL RTWQ webpage displaying raw data graphs 7 3 QAQC Data Validation Although biofouling and calibration drift are not significant enough to warrant corrected dat
19. files are successfully downloaded click Operate Instrument Figure 19 left Connect the instrument to a power source with the calibration cable right Connect the instrument to the computer with the calibration cable oxi File Help Connected Sondes COM1 Hydrolab MS5 47532 19200 Re Scan for Sondes Terminal Mode Log Files n x COM1 camp pond april 27 DewnosdSelectedFies Selected Files Iv Delete files in sonde after reading AAA 1 ave files to ne Bavefiesto aaee 2010 MogFies20 2010 E dit A A Figure 20 Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing initial connection at start up Water Resources Management Division H a log file is open and actively logging it may not appear in the list when Hydras 3LT is first opened The log file must be stopped before it can be downloaded Click Operate Instrument and go to the Log Files tab Select the name of the log file you wish to stop and download from the drop down box Press Disable at the bottom of the window Then press Download File will download to specified folder Delete the file after a successful download by pressing Delete Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 22 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 7 On the System tab verify date and time on the instrument Figure 21 Set
20. fully committed to working with its industry partners to ensure the protection and quality of water resources within the province If at any time more information is required please do not hesitate to contact your regional office 1 1 Purpose and Scope This document gives detailed instructions and tips for cleaning maintaining and calibrating RTWQ instrumentation specifically the Hydrolab DS5 series instruments which are used in the majority of NL RTWQ monitoring stations This document also features detailed processes to be followed in the field during instrument deployment and removal Finally this document suggests and provides directions regarding the minimal but essential paperwork to record network function improving data quality A successful RTWQ network is the combination of field work laboratory work and data management Figure 1 This document highlights the steps for industry partners who are responsible for field and laboratory components The WRMD nis responsible for data management analysis and reporting Field Deployment and Removal b T Office Analysis and Reporting Laboratory Calibration and Maintenance Figure 1 Important components of an RTWQ Network 2 Quality Assurance Control and Assessment To ensure the effectiveness and reliability of the RTWQ monitoring program quality assurance QA quality control QC and quality assessment procedures have been impleme
21. in Sonde Parameters in Log File Parameters in Sonde Parameters in Log File SpCond pS cm TDS g l LDOZ Sat LDO mg l Turbidity NTU Turbidity Rev LD0 S at 2 26 53 PM 2 27 17 PM Figure 25 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the log files tab indicate date and time for start and finish and frequency of measurement and parameters right Do not forget to click Enable Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 26 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 12 Remove turbidity wiper and brush Figure 26 Using the small Allen key provided with the instrument loosen the set of screws holding the wiper and brush on the motor shaft Do not manually rotate the wiper arm Clean dirt and debris from the wiper and brush Replace if necessary Wipe the lens of the turbidity sensor with a dust free wipe Be careful not to scratch the lens surface Figure 26 left Self cleaning turbidity brush and wiper on the sensor right self cleaning turbidity brush and wiper removed from the sensor with the Allen key 13 The sensor that measures pH is comprised of 2 parts the standard reference electrode sensor with Teflon junction with red o ring and the pH sensor glass bulb Figure 27 left Change the reference solution inside the standard ref
22. ipi xi System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software SpCond mSJsr peemeMeS cm Res kO em Sallped TDS g pH Units ORF Turbidity Rev rbidity NTU LDO Sat LDO mg LDO_BP mmHg Current Value O Rev 28 04 2011 2 38 41 PM Temp 21 69 C urbidity Rev 2 eRotations 11 10 Calibrate Reset 2 38 41 PM Z Figure 41 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the Turbidity Revolutions sub tab under the Lenster 4 1 Calibration successful calibration tab sometimes labeled Self Cleaning Rev right Notice indicating successful Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 35 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 26 The turbidity sensor requires a 2 point calibration Turbidity first must be calibrated to ONTU Carefully invert instrument into a container of distilled water ONTU so that turbidity sensor is submerged but not touching the bottom Figure 42 Make sure the instrument is secure in the calibration stand before letting go Figure 42 Instrument inverted in a container of distilled water 0 NTU solution 27 While the sensor is submerged force 2 revolutions of the turbidity wiper to clear away any bubbles that may be on the lens Figure 41 left Bubbles
23. many different types of RTWQ monitoring instruments Please refer to section 3 of the Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL for more information on equipment selection 3 1 Hydrolab DS5 X and MS5 This multi parameter instrument has several different sensors depending on the size that measure a variety of parameters Depending on the instrument and station set up data can be recorded internally or transmitted via satellite telephone or cellular communication The Hydrolab DS5 X instrument is most commonly used throughout the NL RTWQ network and deployed at month long intervals at surface water stations Using a series of electrochemical and optical sensors connected to the same instrument multiple parameters can be assessed simultaneously Table 1 All RTWQ sites in NL report general chemistry parameters including temperature pH specific conductivity dissolved oxygen and turbidity These five measured parameters can be used to further extrapolate additional parameters such as total dissolved solids and percent saturation as they are a function of two or more of the parameters directly measured by the sensors The Hydrolab DS5 X offers multiple ports for sensors and can usually be designed specifically for the parameters of interest The Hydrolab MS5 is a slimmer version of the DS5 X instrument This more portable version of the instrument is used to collect QAQC measurements It functions the same way as the full size model and features
24. mode of transportation to the site is generally decided in the initial planning stages The RTWQ site visit checklist does not include specific items related to policies for transportation in boat ATV snowmobile helicopter etc These policies may include items in addition to the basic safety apparel included in the checklist 5 2 2 Field Sheet RTWQ staff must ensure that all information collected during the monthly site visit is accurate Field notes are the foundation to ensure the water quality data is reliable WRMD has created the field sheet that outlines the necessary information required to ensure accurate and efficient record processing Appendix C The field sheet summarizes the side by side readings from the deployed field instrument and the QAQC instrument at the beginning of the deployment and at the end of the deployment period during removal These values are used to calculate comparison rankings The field sheet also includes weather and aquatic conditions and a place for any additional information that may be useful to explain changes in water quality The field sheet is to be used at every deployment and removal it should be completed clearly and thoroughly Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation sd Water Resources Management Division Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 2 3 Step by Step Deployment Site Visit If an instrume
25. no power is running to the instrument Secure all free connectors with electrical tape Secure the station shelter 5 Retrieve the field instrument from the water body and remove it from the protective metal casing Gently clean any biofilm or residue from the instrument while it is still wet Figure 67 6 Disconnect the instrument from the field cable Figure 60 D Secure the end of the instrument and long field cable with a plug and or electrical tape 7 If no instrument is being immediately deployed secure the end of the conduit with a plastic bag and duct tape Figure 68 tucking the end of the long field cable inside the conduit Bring the conduit onto the shore next to the station shelter and secure especially if the station is to be left dormant for an extended period of time 8 At local sites this would be the end of the visit The instrumentation is returned to the lab for cleaning and calibration Section 5 1 1 At remote sites where two instruments are available for site use deployment follows removal during the same visit Section 5 2 3 Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation Figure 67 Biofouling growth on the casing and the instrument should be washed as soon as possible Figure 68 Duct tape and plastic covering the cable connection from the elements 51 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintena
26. of connection in the station shelter Take a reading from the deployed field instrument using the field laptop Record current field instrument values on the field sheet under Removal Field Instrument WI A Connection between data logger and three way interface cable This can remain connected at all times B Connection to computer to read live data from instrument or data logger Only required when onsite When connection is not in use seal with electrical tape to prevent moisture from entering cable C Connection between the data logger and computer if available to the instrument This connection must be made when instrument is deployed when you leave the site This connection is only broken when you are working with the instrument in the water during removal and deployment as it supplies power to the instrument If no instrument is deployed this connection should be broken and both ends secured with electrical tape e g over night during winter months Figure 66 Cable connections at an RTWQ station Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 50 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 4 Disconnect the laptop from the interface cable in the station shelter Figure 66 B and secure open connector with electrical tape Disconnect the long field cable from the interface cable Figure 66 C so
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28. record for the deployment interval is available Upon deployment a fully cleaned and calibrated QAQIC Sonde is placed in situ with a fully cleaned and calibrated Field Sonde Once the probes have stabilized which may take up to five minutes in some cases record the readings for all parameters in the appropriate tables an the Field Sheet 4ssuming the readings are in clase agreement consult the Ranking Table included an the Field Sheet the AGC Sonde can then be removed If the readings are nat in close agreement attempt to reconcile the problem an site bubbles or wiper stuck over the probe for instance If na fix is made consider removing the Field Sande for recalibration During the removal process a fully cleaned and calibrated QAGQC Sonde is once again deployed in situ with the Field Sande that has been left for a month Once the QAQC Sonde stabilizes recorde measurements from both sondes on the Field Sheet Groom the data for the month s deployment by removing any glaring errors 3000 NTU O mg l DO etc and filling in gaps of gt 6 hours using internally logged data Ensure that every communication dropout is accounted for in the Data tab to ensure the automatic graphing works ranking will be perfomed automatically when all the necessary data in the Field Sheet is available Basic statistics are carried out in the Statistics E Pe Eel 1 LU bb eeepc eI PRIILPSIIRIRJIRJIRIIPI RSI IRJ i P
29. rhodamine WT conductivity depth dissolved oxygen nitrate ORP pH temperature total dissolved gas turbidity and blue green algae C 88 mm A 3 45 inches 1 Calibration Cup 5 Bulkhead Connector 2 Storage Cup 6 Battery Compartment optional 3 Locking Screw 7 Bail Attachment 571 mm 22 5 inches Housing Figure 2 DS5X User Manual diagram showing Hydrolab DS series model and parts Extracted from Hydrolab DS5X DS5 and MS5 Water Quality Multiprobes User Manual Campbell Scientific February 2006 Edition 3 Unpacking the Instrument Remove the multiprobe from its shipping carton and inspect it for any visible damage Note It is normal for a small amount of solution to be in the cup Table 2 Instrument Specifics Extracted from Hydrolab DS5X DS5 and MS5 Water Quality Mulitprobes User Manual Campbell Scientific February 2006 Edition 3 DS5 and DS5X Transmitter 120000 measurements Mulitprobe and Sensor Storage e Fill the DS storage cup or MS cup with one inch of clean tap water and screw the cup on the multiprobe To prevent sensors from freezing store the multiprobe where freezing will not occur e Remove batteries for long term storage 8 size C alkaline batteries for the DS5 or DS5X or 8 size AA alkaline batteries for the MS5 Do not remove the lithium battery which powers the mulitprobe internal clock e Store equipment in a carrying case Cat No 011780 or a large plastic con
30. stabilize Figure 55 Put the instrument in its protective metal plastic casing E a T 3 e A E IS num E e 4 z K x rp a a e Meta Figure 56 left Secure the protective casing with a cotter pin right Ensure the field cable is not pinched under the support bail Figure 57 right amp left Carefully deploy the instrument in the water Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 44 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 7 In the station shelter the interface cable is connected to the datalogger Figure 60 A Make a connection between the interface cable and the field laptop or hand held device Figure 60 B Finally connect the long field cable to the interface cable Figure 60 C Record current field instrument values on the field sheet under Deployment Field Instrument Figure 61 Connecting to Deployed Field Instrument 2 us Field as Y M Ze PUES a Instrument A Connection between data logger and three way interface cable This can remain connected at all times B Connection to computer to read live data from instrument or data logger Only required when onsite When connection is not in use seal with electrical tape to prevent moisture from entering cable C Connection between the data logger and computer if available to the in
31. staff can identify the sample source date and time and water temperature 2 If the sample is going to be sent directly to the laboratory i e not to the WRMD regional office fill out grab sample field sheet Appendix D Figure 70 Make sure to complete the fields highlighted below on the field sheet You will have been given a range of sample numbers to use consecutively throughout the deployment season This is the sample number or NNNN GOVERNMENT OF HRE 0 UHDIL AHD L AND LABRADOR Department of Kor mmer E Corservation Community water Supply WS 5 0000 Serniced Areas Sample Site 00 Sample Site O10 O20 030040 TI D Location Temperature Free Chlorine Remarks sample Site in 020 O30 040 TID Location Temperature Free Chlonne Remarks Population Serviced Boil Water Advor BUG Status BA Status Unable to wenty n justmernt Status Chlonnation Unable to wenty O pH Adjustment Unable to wenty D Remarks Figure 70 Highlighted areas on the RTWQ Grab Sample Field Sheet need to be filled in by the sampler Unable to verv O False O Comection False O Hon Operational D Operational O Gas O Yes DO Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation Water Resources Management Division Liquid O Powder O 53 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 3 Fill out labels for t
32. the instrument three times with deionized or tap water and dry thoroughly Ensure each sensor is free from contaminants that might alter the calibration standard 15 Use a cotton swab to remove any residue from inside the specific conductivity sensor Figure 29 Ensure the inside of the sensor is completely dry Figure 29 Clean the inside of the conductivity sensor with a cotton swab Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 28 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 16 The specific conductivity sensor requires a 2 point calibration First when the sensor is dry and exposed to air calibrate the conductivity sensor to O uS cm Figure 30 left Record before and after values on the laboratory calibration form A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 30 right BEE System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software DO mgA BP mmHg pH Units oORP mv Giro NH4 mg FN NO3 mg N Turbidity Rev Turbidiy NTU SpCond mS c amp _SpCond uS cm DRes kO cm Sal ppt TDS g DOZ Sat Current Value O uS cm gt 28 04 2011 4 13 52 PM Temp 20 87 C pCond p5 dem 0 et SoCond standard ony Information X Calibration successful 4 13 52 PM Figure 30 left
33. the same connection port and sensors The two instruments are calibrated in a similar way The MSS is typically not deployed for long periods of time The steps outlined in the rest of the manual are for stations using the DS5 X and MS5 series instruments General procedures are outlined however it is advised that the partner also familiarize themselves with the manufacturer manual in this case the Hydrolab DS5x DS5 and MS5 Water Quality Multiprobes User Manual Table 1 Commonly measured water quality parameters Parameters Available for Hydrolab DS5 X and MS5 Dissolved Oxygen Turbidity Blue Green Algae Chloride Conductivity Depth Ammonia Oxidation Reduction Potential Chlorophyll a Total Dissolved Gas Rhodamine WT Photosynthetically Temperature Available Radiation 3 2 Handling and Storage Extracted from Hydrolab DS5X DS5 and MS5 Water Quality Multiprobes User Manual Campbell Scientific February 2006 Edition 3 DS5 DS5X Multiprobe The DS5 and DS5X are designed for in situ and flow through applications and can measure up to 15 parameters simultaneously The DS5 and DS5X have seven configurable ports that can include up to ten of the following sensors ambient light Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 6 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners ammonia chloride chlorophyll a
34. 11 4 COMMUNICATIONS AND VIEWING IN SITU DATA sees ss sss ss ss ss sss assa sannan nennen anana aaea ananas 13 Sl IEL Metre eer ere err tee Serre ae ann cer cen aCe re A Te er ane rrr eee oe rer non ere 13 41T Calbranon COCA A A AA A eho 13 47 Field Gables SAA in dut tdt du a coke cM Lea tut e EL 14 Zo AMO ACC EE 15 22 HANDHELD DISPLAY UNT o a 16 AS COMMUNICATION SOFT TEE COSAS RUM t dU De Tu mma 17 5 LABORATORY FIELD AND OFFICE PROCEDURES eei eee ss sss esa sas ees etiobae Sese Coo Un era ea anana io eoo Pao se ea euer veces 18 5 1 LABORATORY PROCEDURES CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE see 19 5 1 1 Step by Step Cleaning Maintenance Calibre ese ev ee IEEE dS 20 2 FIELD PROCEDURES eebe EE 41 DA OATES id 4 IR E EE 4 2 2 T DS en Deployment EE eenegen 42 If an instrument is deployed refer to Section 5 2 4 for the removal procedure If no instrument is deployed or the instrument has been removed then proceed with this sechton sese eee 42 3 2 4 ISTOD DANS TED Remoyal Sue VIS EE 49 SIS OBRIGE PROGEDU BBES 0 AAA 53 7 DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING usais YEN Fe ODER nana aasa a Papae eO EEN 56 TAAUTOMATIC DATA RETRIEVAL SY STEM ue 57 WESS SU BI uM Sq E N 57 TS A OE DATA VALIDATION ENEE 59 AS TO 60 HO DBPEOYMENT SPRENDSHEE iniciarte apio coin 60 VO DEPLOYMENT E aiii laredo 60 NR o A A wanes 61 S ADDITIONAL RESOURCES aia 62 eM REFERENCES its S 63 LO EEN 63 Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of E
35. 8 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 1 Laboratory Procedures Calibration and Maintenance Maintenance and calibration of the instruments is essential in order to maintain data integrity The following procedures outlining the regular maintenance and calibration steps should become very familiar to the staff responsible for performing these tasks The reliability of the data collected is dependent upon the frequency and quality of the maintenance and calibrations The more frequently the instruments are maintained and calibrated the higher the quality of data will be Documentation during maintenance and calibration is important for the tracking of instrument and or identifying specific instrument issues The laboratory calibration form was created to summarize maintenance and track calibration for each instrument Appendix A In order to consistently record this information the laboratory calibration form should be filled out during the procedure The laboratory calibration form acts as a checklist during monthly maintenance and calibration The information is documented to assist in recording the use of an instrument The laboratory calibration form summarizes the before and after values for each sensor reading during calibration Field and QAQC instruments must be calibrated against factory NIST solutions in a temperature controlled setting e g laboratory office etc Wat
36. B UHB OO Free Chlorine mg L Total Chlorine mg L Other Location Hemarks sample Collected By Date Sampled YYYY MM DD Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX E NL RTWQ GRAB SAMPLE CHAIN OF CUSTODY Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 73 Newloundland y ador Chain of Custody Record GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR 1 4 3 5 Department of Environment and Conservation Shipped To Shipped From Report To Invoice To Exova Accutest Laboratory Department of Environment and Conservation Department of Environment and Conservation 8 146 Colonnade Road Water Resources Division Water Resources Management Division Ottawa ON K2E7Y1 L St John s Happy Valley Goose Bay Confederation Building ph 613 727 5692 L Corner Brook P O Box 8700 Grand Falls Windsor St John s NF A1B 4J6 Analysis Package Required Sample Date Time 1 2 3 Other LabID Sample ID yy mm dd 24 hr THM Inorg HAA 201 lo d lo 201 201 Eo a 8 MN TN TEA cS tae L bech xe E Er I I I I m I I I I Mn IC o i I I 1 Min Jn ex 15 IL Jl eed l eed I I I I P2 1 I I I Min Ka amp I I I I I I I NO bh CD EE I I 1 r 1 1 1 1 bin eS nO a I I I I
37. Cond mS cm SpCond uS cm pes tom Sal pp TDS g pH Units Current Value 3 71 Units mee 205 PM 2 38 05 PM Z r pH Units 4 00 Standard Calibrate Reset Figure 39 Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the pH sub tab under the calibration tab Temperature readings can be found at any of the calibration sub tabs Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 34 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 24 25 Rinse the instrument three times with deionized or tap water and once with distilled water Ensure each sensor is free from contaminants that might alter the calibration standard Replace turbidity wiper and brush Place the wiper on the shaft with the set screw aligned with the lower flat on the motor shaft Figure 40 Slide a clean wiper and brush on to the extension arm The brush will be slightly angled Place the central wiper unit on the shaft with the set screw aligned with the upper flat on the wiping shaft Tighten the set screws Test the rotation of the wiper and brush by forcing 2 revolutions from the Turbidity Rev tab sometimes labeled Self Cleaning Rev Figure 41 left A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 41 right Figure 40 Self cleaning turbidity brush and wiper correctly installed on the sensor
38. a there are still a number of instances when raw data is not reliable due to noise erratic data missed data transmissions or invalid data from sensor failure These issues are addressed during preparation of the deployment report If the issue is long term i e a sensor fails mid deployment a note is placed on the online 30 day rolling graph of raw data indicating that the values being reported are inaccurate At the end of the deployment period all data values are downloaded from the ADRS windows application available internally to WRMD employees Data is reviewed for missed transmissions repeat transmissions and any data that is inaccurate or questionable The difference between noise and an actual water quality event is usually easily detectable with water quality events happening over multiple hours or days with distinct patterns e g sharp increase followed by recovery period over multiple hours days In the event a transmission error occurred during the deployment period Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 59 Water Resources Management Division Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners resulting in significant gaps in data log file data directly downloaded from the instrument can be used to supplement the data available from ADRS For data that is flagged a data variance form is completed Appendix F This form summarizes all data that i
39. abs to clean the sonde Use tap water to rinse off any residue Dry sonde thoroughly tiles from previous Double check calibration form to ensure all tasks are completed If desired wrap the exterior of the sonde with duct tape to reduce bio Toul growth Begin In the hut connect the interface cable to the handheld display unit laptop Connect QA Sonde to hand held display unit laptop Place the QA sonde into the water body along side the deployed field sonda lf the rankings for all parameters are between fair and excellent the field Venty and secure connections in the hut laboratory analysis send grab samples either directly to the laboratory or to WRMD regional office sonde is deployed send copies of deployment field sheets calibration forms grab sample records COC and log files to WRMD regional office Connect sonde to laptop and download any log deployment periods Remove the field sonde and QA sonde Secure station Check sonde settings SL enabled delay clock etc Check parameter order set up and enable log tile for new deployment calibration as per the manufacturers specifications Record the readings from the field and QA sondes in the table on the field sheet under Deployment Use the comparison table on the field sheet to compare the QA sonde and field sonde readings It the rankings are poor or marginal for any of
40. alibration cable may come in two parts the first part being the portion of the cable with a 9 pin computer connection port and a 6 pin instrument connection port orange cable in Figure 8 The second part of the cable will be the portion of the cable with the universal power source adapter green cable in Figure 8 This cable is used to connect the instrument to the computer to maintain a stable power supply to the instrument during calibration This cable is to be used in the laboratory for calibrations only Only one calibration cable is needed for all instruments in the inventory Calibration Cable 6 pin connection port to instrument 9 pin connection port to computer or handheld device Universal adapter to connect to any power outlet Calibration Stand Figure 8 Calibration process set up with computer calibration cable and instrument Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 13 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 4 1 2 Field Cable There are different lengths of the field cable available Typically the short field cable lt 10m is used to connect the QAQC instrument 6 pin connector to the computer or handheld display 9 pin connector Figure 9 This cable is necessary to quickly deploy the QAQC instrument and obtain an in situ reading The power required for this conne
41. andard used should be that which is recommended by the manufacturer While the sensor is submerged force 2 revolutions of the turbidity wiper to clear away any bubbles that may be on the lens Figure 41 left Bubbles can impede the calibration process by causing false and irregular readings A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 41 right Figure 44 Instrument inverted in a container of turbidity standard 100 NTU solution Once values have stabilized after the 2 revolutions of the wiper calibrate the second point 2 to the value of the turbidity standard i e 100NTU Figure 45 left Record before and after values on the laboratory calibration form A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 45 right System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software SpCond mS cm SpCend uS em Res k0 cm Saile pstaa pH Units bidity pel Turbidity NTU Ta pps Sat LDO ot LDO_BP mmHg Temp 21 85 L o Point Point urbidity INTU Information Figure 45 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the Turbidity NTU sub tab under the calibration tab right Notice indicating successful calibration Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 37 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide f
42. ction comes from the computer handheld display unit or the instrument s internal battery pack Only one of these short field cables is required for the network This cable travels with the QAQC instrument to each station Field Cable short Handheld Display Unit Field Cable short OAOC Instrument Figure 9 QAQC instrument set up with field cable short A long field cable is permanently located at the RTWQ station therefore one of these cables is required at each station Figure 10 The length of the long field cable will depend on how far the station shelter is located from the shoreline and how far the instrument is deployed in the water body Long field cables are generally between 20 200m in length The long field cable is generally protected by liquid tight conduit when it runs outside the station shelter This protects the cable from being cut or damaged by animals or vandals In certain cases it may be beneficial to bury the conduit housing the long field cable There are two connection ports on the long field cable green cable in Figure 10 the first is the 6 pin connection port for the instrument that is deployed in the water field instrument the second port is the 9 pin connection port which can be used to connect to a computer or handheld device In this case however the 9 pin connection port is used to connect to the interface cable red cable in Figure 10 which is connected to the data logger where info
43. d Only esr File Edit wiew Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Adobe PDF BTT 3 3 58 31 27 TETEE SL AL Baa ei Arial 10 B F 5 m EI z T zB AT ka ZS Record Count E O0 0 0 D E EF j G H J K t Record Count 2 15000 Uncorrected Data Record Number DateTime Temp och pH Specific Conductivi DO mal DO Sat Turbidity NTUNTOS q l ll i CT CL E P d 1 als bl i D uL EN J ES X ENS y SJ EN zs ER SI ES 7 EB o0 J 90 a pp ES 2 LIR 323 J o o a ig 1 y i9 1B op A pp y 22 B op 2 18 ZA pp a Aa op E 2 EN 23 a a 5 A 28 po ap 7 pp al pp EJ 3 Ir 3j d Field Sheet A 21 5 DO Turbidity g Ready Type a question For help max gt E El Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Read Only E Ed File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Adobe PDF Type a question for help F X 4 2 94A AAA AAA a HM e fe NN AA A CA A A A AA CIA A S AAA AAA mE Days Deployed 2 Please input Deployment and Removal Dates e 4 Parameter Statistics oof 00 amp NUMI Iert IN oq qq P BER ER ce on Instructions Field Sheet Mo Statistics Temp pH Specific Conduct
44. data logger typically following turbidity E Define SDI Parameter order Ioj xj Parameters in Sonde Parameter Order Temp L pH Units RH SpLond i5 dem B RRRRERRESSRRERRERSEREREEERERREERSEREREARRERRERERRERRRRSRREERRRRRRRRRG uu LOO mgl Turbidity TUI Hes KO cm Sal ppt er Add gt TOS g l Turbidity Volts Turbidity NTU Herve OR Cancel Figure 23 Setting the parameter order correctly is very important Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 24 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 10 Navigate to the Log Files tab to create a log file for a new deployment period Creating a log file for the instrument for each deployment period is very important If for some reason satellite or cellular communication fails at the station the water quality data is recorded internally by the instrument and is not lost indefinitely The data can be retrieved when the instrument is retrieved at the end of the deployment period Click on the Create button and enter a name for the log file Figure 24 left The title can be alphanumeric Figure 24 right Useful information to have in the title of the log file includes station name and deployment date By default the instrument serial number is included in the file when it is downloaded so this information d
45. ding ES Ze No ambar 2013 MESIVODISS Taly Ve ill Dase areak Muy 1006 Regulations Permits and Ma EE ey n m gor E Durk Sond Oparationz Tecs Sescurcer Ltd Cantal AAA RAR na nhcy Guidelines NHFOZYODISZ Bond Erenpk august 200 a m Industry Partners Ta Beu Sinn amd to WARD Education Training and Network Lertgrsison Figure 76 Screenshot of the NL RTWQ webpage showing station names partners installation date etc Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 61 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 3 Additional Resources Protocols Manual for Real Time Water Quality Monitoring in NL November 2013 Water Resources Management Division NL ENVC Hydras 3 LT Quick Start Software Manual December 2005 Edition 2 HACH Company Hydras 3 Pocket for Hydrolab User Manual September 2006 Edition 1 HACH Company Hydrolab Advanced Maintenance Workshop Manual September 2007 Campbell Scientific Canada Corp Hydrolab DS5X DS5 and MS5 Water Quality Multiprobes User Manual Febnruary 2006 Edition 3 HACH Company Instruction Sheet HACH LDO Sensor February 2006 Edition 4 HACH Company Instruction Sheet Self cleaning Turbidity Sensor February 2005 Edition 4 HACH Company Real Time Water Quality Monitoring Program http www env gov nl ca env waterres rti rtwg index html NL Department of Enviro
46. directly to the departmental webpage in near real time and is available for public viewing Figure 75 In an effort to increase the confidence in the raw data that is collected the WRMD trialed a pilot project in 2010 The pilot project involved identifying the amount of drift experienced by the various sensors during the scheduled deployment period The drift was used to calculate and correct the raw data The result of the study indicated that neither biofouling drift nor calibration drift changed or influenced the raw data significantly as was originally assumed The study determined that resources are best directed at ensuring the 30 day deployment schedule is maintained A report documenting this pilot project is available on the departmental webpage Biofouling is likely the largest factor causing data drift In the summer of 2009 a short term bio fouling study was conducted and it was found that biofouling on sensors was significant only after approximately 60 continuous days of deployment Even then biofouling was most evident in the hallow urban streams that have a tendency to warm up quickly and remain warm for longer periods Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 57 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners Department of Environment and Conservation Automatic Data Retrieval System ADRS v6 0
47. due from inside the specific conductivity sensor Fill calibration cup with pH solution to fully submerge the pH sensor Compare and record temperatures measured by alab grade thermometer and the instrument thermistor NOTE Temperature can not be calibrated Hinse three times with tap water and once with distilled water values have stabilized Hecord before and after values Calibrate to pH 4 10 after Fill calibration cup with pH 4 10 solution to fully submerge the pH Sensor Force two revolutions of the turbidity wiper Store sonde in 100mi of pH 4 10 solution Calibrate to ONTU Record before and after values If the instrument features a circulator and a Clark Cell DO sensor tum on the circulator Remove instrument from distilled water and dry thoroughly Change batteries if internal power Is less than Up Invert instrument in to container of turbidity standard so that turbidity sensoris submerged but not touching the bottom Using online monitoring to verity sensors are working correctly and record internal battery power It the instrument features a Clark Cell DO sensor change the DO electrolyte solution and membrane Hinse instrument three times with tap water and dry completely Calibrate to pH f after values have stabilized Record before and after values Rinse three times with tap water and once with pH 4 10 solution Force two revo
48. e long field cable Make sure the connection port is free of water If there is water inside the connection port use a Kimwipe to remove moisture Do not blow into the connection port in an attempt to clear moisture 4 Connect the instrument to the long field cable Figure 53 left Apply a small amount of silicone grease over the threaded connection Secure the connection by twisting the connector over the threaded portion of the instrument Figure 53 right Figure 53 Threaded connection on the Hydrolab right Twist the connector over the threaded connector 5 Remove the calibration cup from the instrument and place the sensor guard on the instrument Figure 54 Figure 54 left Remove the calibration cup right Place the sensor guard on the instrument Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 43 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 6 Place the instrument in the protective metal plastic housing Figure 55 and secure with the bolt and cotter pin Figure 56 left Make sure both the instrument and the aircraft cable are attached to the housing If the instrument is equipped with a support bail ensure the field cable is not being pinched under the bolt in the protective casing Figure 56 right Deploy the instrument in the water body Figure 57 and allow the readings time to
49. e three times with tap water and once with pH 4 or 10 solution Rinse three times with tap water and once wath distilled valer Invert instrument in ta container of turbidit standard sa that turbidity sensor E submerged but not touching the bottom Check O rings for any weer spots tears or deterioration and replace se required reference solution Remove turbidity wiper and brush Change KC for pH and add 2 salt tablets Close calibration cup and shake conductivity standard vigorously far 40 seconds to saturate water with air Calibrate ta pH after values have stabilized Record before and after values Replace Force tuo turbidity wiper and brush Remove instrument from distilled water and dry thoroughly Using online monitoring to verify sensors ae working correct and record internal battery power Change internal batteries Store sonde in 100ml of pH Connect sonde t computer and dovnload any log files from the previous deployment revolutions of the turbidity wiper to check function Double check laboratory calibration form to ensure all tasks are completed Check sonde settings Dl enabled delay clock etc Set up and enable lag file for new deployment Check parameter order Calibrate DO saturation to 100 using current barometric pressure B mmHg at sea level Record before and after values Rinse three ti
50. eadsheet Type a question For help DI X x3 EE d H a Turbidity NTU co e Stage m L Stage Gi Flor ES Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Read Only AE ka si e 2X 8 t To art window Help 4 DF d Type a question For help fe D x Stage amp Flow 0 8 0 6 Stage m Flow m3 s 0 4 0 2 1900 Jan 00 H 4 k H Mao Field Sheet MOE E A E A Aa Stage amp Flow Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX H NL RTWQ SUMMARY FLOWCHART Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 86 REMOVAL LABORATORY DEPLOYMENT Connect QA Sonde to hand held display unit laptop Place the QA sonde into the water body along side the deployed field sonde Fill in Laboratory Calibration Form throughout this process Connect the newly calibrated field sonde to the field cable at the water s edge and place itin the water body Take inorganic grab sample from the water body for In the hut connect the interface cable to handheld display unit laptop Record the readings from the field and QA sondes in the table on the field sheet under Removal Use organic cleaning agent to remove any bio foul build up Use toothbrush and cotton sw
51. em o o Sp Conductviy Sem po sa o iae 0 o Wed ee ee TwbdiyONTUQZNTU 00000 o wem 00 0 Tomoan Jang caes tope Grapp Checked settings sb enabled address delay etc Changed KCI on pH probe Internal Battery Power or V Checked Circulator DS4 only _ Clark Cell DS4 only Changed DO electrolyte solution membrane Comments Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX B NL R TWO FIELD VISIT CHECKLIST Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 66 RTWQ Site Visit Checklist Personal Gear amp Safety Travel and Personnel Logistics a Transportation arrangements boat helicopter truck ATV snowmobile o Appropriate transportation safety gear see specific polices for transportation by ATV snowmobile etc Accommodations Field assistant arrangements Industry partners notified Outlook Calendar marked for sampling period Document Preparation Deployment Field Sheet Grab Sample Field Sheet Grab Sample Numbers amp Labels Grab Sample Chain of Custody Shipping account information GPS coordinates location instructions RTWQ Manual Industry Contact List Waterproof pen marker D DUDU UU D O Instrument Removal Deployment Field computer with charged battery Hand held display unit QAQC instrument with guard Field instru
52. en values 8 to 12 mg L are usually an indicator of a healthy system Total Dissolved Solids TDS A measure of alkaline salts dissolved in water or in fine suspension TDS is an indication of the potential buffering capacity of water and water hardness It can also affect the buoyancy of fish eggs and other organisms TDS is calculated using a standard algorithm equation from the conductivity and temperature of the sample Turbidity Turbidity is a measure of the translucence of water and the amount of suspended material in water at any one particular time In most equipment turbidity is measured by emitting infrared light from a known source and measuring the amount of backscatter from suspended particles The greater the backscatter the higher the turbidity measured in NTU s nephelometric turbidity units Calibration is usually done using a formazin standard diluted to a representative background or expected concentration to a maximum of 1000 NTU s High levels of turbidity can change the diversity of aquatic systems and can shade out aquatic plants and other fauna Increased turbidity can also affect water temperature and distribution of heat through the Figure 7 Self cleaning turbidity water column Surface water can become warmer and Sensor circled in red on DS5X subsurface water may become cooler due to the M shading action The sensor has a range of O to 3000 NTU and an accuracy of 1 up to 100NTU 3 from 100 400NTU or 5 f
53. er Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 19 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 1 1 Step by Step Cleaning Maintenance Calibration 1 Fill in the laboratory calibration form throughout this process Appendix A Figure 14 The calibration form will act as a guide throughout the calibration and maintenance process This documentation is important in tracking instrument performance as many technical difficulties can be identified during calibration Use organic cleaning agent to remove any bio foul build up such as mild dish soap Figure 15 Harsh and powerful cleaners should not be used as they may cause damage to the instrument Use toothbrush and or cotton swabs to clean the instrument Be sure to practice safe lab procedures and treat each piece of equipment carefully If you suspect bacterial contamination you must disinfect this equipment first Use diluted bleach or other disinfection solution Figure 14 Laboratory calibration form to be filled out during every calibration Figure 15 left example of bio fouling growth on an instrument after being deployed in an urban stream right cleaning supplies required to gently and thoroughly clean the instrument after deployment Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 20
54. erence electrode Gently pull the sleeve straight out and away from the instrument Figure 27 middle Discard the old electrolyte solution Drop in 2 KCI salt tablets into the sleeve and refill with KCI solution to about inch from the top Figure 28 With the instrument pointing down push the sleeve back on to the sensor mount Turn the instrument to point upwards and work the sleeve on completely KCI solution will bubble out the top through the Teflon junction In the event the sensor sleeve is difficult to replace and KCI solution is unable to bubble out the top of the sensor it is likely that the Teflon junction is clogged and needs to be replaced Remove the Teflon junction by unscrewing the top of the sleeve just above the red o ring and replace with a new one Figure 27 right Soak the old Teflon junction in distilled water to unclog the porous junction Clean the pH sensor glass bulb with a cotton swab and KCI solution Figure 27 left pH standard reference electrode with Teflon junction middle Standard electrode ulls off the instrument right Teflon junction unscrews from reference electrode casing Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 27 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners LI Figure 28 pH standard electrode salt tabs and pH reference solution KCI solution 14 Rinse
55. eters in Instrument list should be added to the Parameters in Log File list Table 7 Table 7 Log File parameters ees Temp C pH Units Conductivity SpCond uS cm Total Dissolved Solids TDS g l Dissolved Oxygen Percent Saturation LDO Sat Dissolved Oxygen Concentration LDO mg l Turbidity idi Click Save Settings button near the top when complete IMPORTANT Click the Enable button at the bottom of the screen once the settings have been saved Figure 25 If the log file is not enabled it will not start and no data will be recorded BER BER System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software Log Fie Apri27 CampPond pg D Log File Api27 CampPond y Save Settings Type Time Triggered Type Time Triggered Status Disabled Status Disabled Created 28 04 2011 00 00 00 Created 28 04 2011 00 00 00 Size Bytes Scansl 437250 Bytes left Size Bytes Scans 0 0 497250 Bytes left tart Logging 28 04 2011 v 08 00 00 Start Logging 28 04 2011 sllmmmg Stop Logging 287057201 y emm Stop Logging 28 05 2011 v emm Logging Interval mmm A Logging Interval mmm A Sensor Warmup 00 00 30 Sensor Warmup Imma irculator Warmup mmm Audio Circulator Warmup mmm Audio Parameters
56. from data managementsystem Data Validation Data Variance Forms Cleaned Data Set Field Sheet Deployment Records Spreadsheet QAQC Rankings E Statistics 9 7 Deployment Report Graphic images available in real time Figure 73 Flowchart summarizing data management and reporting steps Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 56 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners displaying and reporting the data 7 1 Automatic Data Retrieval System The Automatic Data Retrieval System ADRS was developed by the WRMD It is a series of programs which automatically collects processes and distributes the RTWQ data hydrometric data and climate data The ADRS is used to store and collect all the raw data collected in the NL RTWQ network ADRS collects data from four different pathways Figure 74 In the NL RTWQ network data is most often collected and transmitted by way of GOES satellite However the very first stations worked through a dial up modem This remains a valid method of data collection still being used in NL IP and Satellite modems are also used throughout the NL RTWQ network and are functional with the ADRS system ADRS is an investigative tool that provides an efficient method of access to all data for the lifespan of the RTWQ monitoring station NL RTWQ stations are recording large amounts of data fr
57. gement Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 30 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 18 Calibrate dissolved oxygen percent saturation using the conductivity solution already in the calibration cup Any liquid at room temperature may also be used Seal the calibration cup and shake vigorously for at least 40 seconds to saturate the water with air Figure 32 left Invert the instrument and place it in the calibration stand Loosen the calibration cap up and invert it resting it on top of the calibration cup Figure 32 right Calibrate to 100 saturation using current barometric pressure 760 mmHg at sea level Record before and after values on the laboratory calibration form A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 32 left WRMD employee calibrating for percent saturation by shaking the instrument vigorously to introduce air in to the solution right Loosen and invert the calibration cup cap after shaking for 40 seconds to release pressure inside If necessary the cap on the LDO sensor may be removed by unscrewing the sensor cap Figure 33 Dry any water droplets inside the cap with a dust free wipe or cotton swab Replace cap and ensure o ring is securely compressed to prohibit water from entering the sensor BER System Online Monitoring Log Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Soft
58. grease over threaded connection and secure Place the instrument in the Place the instrument in the protective casing water for deployment and secure with the aircraft cable Record the live reading from the field instrument on the field sheet In the hut connect the Instrument to the connection cable and the computer to obtain a live reading Compare the GAGC and Record the GAGC instrument field instrument readings reading on the field sheet Are the comparison rankings excellent or good Disconnect the computer in the hut and secure as all connections with electrical tape Secure hut Collect OAI Instrument Troubleshoot errors or deploy back up Instrument Figure 63 Flowchart summarizing step by step procedures and protocols for deployment field visit Take QAQC grab sample Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation Water Resources Management Division 48 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 2 4 Step by Step Removal Site Visit If there is no instrument deployed then see the previous section on Deployment Site Visit in section 5 2 3 1 Upon arrival at the site quickly scan the area for any noticeable changes natural damage vandalism etc On the field sheet record the names of the staff on site current weather conditions as well as the past 24 hour conditions aquat
59. he all of the sample bottles 6 The labels are in the following format Samp yyyy NNNN 00 SI SP WS WS S 0000 Date yyyy mm ad Desc Station name Example Samp 2013 6401 00 SI SP WS WS S 0000 Date 2013 04 27 Desc Camp Pond Brook below Camp Pond 4 Fill out the chain of custody form to EARLY KEsu TS M be sent to the lab with the samples Nevin EE a emite ent a Fill out the complete sample E ANNER SE nili E 7n ini a OO SI SP where the first four digits mas 613 722 5602 Font iw dis R S are the year the next four digits are SSES EE the sample number and the last six Sample 1D Ge digits are always OO SI SP SSD s Ee aie b Fill in the sample date and time bon up 0 S1 lt P n Tai al y check inorganic sample 5 3 SP jnjOu 27 4 c Indicate the addition of a TSS analysis in the other column d Indicate Early Results in the other column e Send the white copy in a Ziploc bag with the samples in the cooler maintain the pink copy for your records and send the yellow copy to the WRMD regional office gt Sampled hy Relinguishid Ey Ce RCE GAUS Dave Shipped Y YY Y MM 1010 201 A b e e N en T Couric fe Waybill 4 P 18 GAS Reeeived hy Duce Roecivzd VV Y Y MIMI Copies While tu Laboratory Yellow tn St hias A amp Pink for Sampler Figure 71 Example of the completed chain of custody Water Resources Management Division
60. he interface cable in the station shelter and secure open connections with electrical tape Figure 60 B Leave the field cable long connected to the interface cable Figure 60 C 10 Retrieve the QAQC instrument and disconnect from handheld display unit 11 Take a QAQC grab sample upstream of the probes or in an undisturbed area Figure 62 Documentation corresponding with the grab samples must be completed Maintain sample integrity by following protocols suggested by the laboratory performing analysis i e keep below 10 C prevent from freezing deliver to laboratory within 5 days of collection etc Figure 62 L Example of grab sample bottles from an accredited laboratory R WRMD staff take a RTWQ QAQC grab sample from a hole in the ice Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 47 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners Deployment Field Visit Flowchart Prepare QAQC Instrument and Mote site weather and aquatic place near where the field sonde willbe deployed conditions on field sheet Connect the field instrument to the Remove the duct tape and plastic Prepare field instrument connection cable at the end of the conduit bag from the end of the conduit for deployment Remove the calibration cup and replace with the instrument guard Apply a small amount of silicone
61. ic observations and any additional information regarding the site Figure 64 Figure 64 Field sheets are pre printed to ensure all data is collected during the station visit Removal 2 Prepare the QAQC instrument for Date Time Zone MSTINDTASTADT yyyy mmm dd hh mm temporary deployment in the water body Figure 52 Connect the QAQC instrument to the handheld computer display unit using the short field cable Place the QAQC instrument in the water near to where the da field instrument is deployed Allow readings to stabilize before recording current stream values on the field sheet under Removal QAQC Instrument Figure 65 GAGC Sonde Gin Deployment Notes Figure 65 Excerpt from RTWQ field sheet for removal site visit Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 49 Water Resources Management Division Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 3 In the station shelter the interface cable is connected to the data logger Figure 66 A This can remain connected at all times There are 2 additional connection ports on the interface cable One of these connection ports will be open and can be connected to the field laptop upon arrival at the site Figure 66 B The third and final connection to the interface cable will be to the long field cable Figure 66 C Also refer to Figure 60 for schematic diagram
62. ical slip rings to lower and raise the instrument Also a lighter reel without slip rings for shorter cables can be used A last option is to mount the reel horizontally with the instrument and battery installed in the hub e Use the V shaped support bail to lift and lower the multiprobe e Do not apply more than 5 kilograms 10 Ib of sinking weight to the multiprobe This can increase the possibility of cable breakage due to stress on the attachment points If more weight is needed use a wire line to support the instrument by its bail 3 3 Hydrolab DS5 and DS5X Sensor and Parameter Descriptions Text extracted from Hydrolab Advanced Maintenance Workshop Manual Campbell Scientific January 2007 Photo credits G de Beer 2011 Temperature Temperature is defined as a measure of the amount of heat present in water Temperature measurement is essential to the measurement of dissolved oxygen specific conductivity salinity pH alkalinity and most other water quality Figure 3 Temperature sensor circled in red on parameters Temperature controls the metabolism Dssx model of aquatic plants and animals and is largely Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 8 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners responsible for biochemical reactions and many other processes Water temperature governs m
63. ity of Water and Stage Level 1 2 1 2 Q co 0 8 e 0 6 Stage m a En 0 4 Specific Conductivity 1S cm 0 2 0 2 1900 Jan 00 MEA Ea Specific Conductivity MEA E sle EE RH e H 4 k H Ree Field Sheet MEE ES Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Read Only ka si s A8 Type a question For help amp x m fere a E TDS in Water and Stage Level 1 2 1 2 0 8 0 8 0 6 U6 TDS 91 Stage m 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 2 1900 Jan 00 Statistics Temp a Specific Conductivity TOS DO Turbidity lt Stage amp Flow H 4 K H Wigs Field Sheet Ager temi Su s BELE ES Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet A A A au Id Ser mato Tools Chart A e IF Type a question for help 8 x 7h L R 100 DO my KN LU E tn Dm T co LO a DO Sat 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO 1900 Jan DO Temp Stage amp Flow IT H 4 K H Ree Field Sheet Aw c Statistics Specific Conductivity TOS DO Turbidity Ready NUM ES Microsoft Excel Deployment Spr
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65. ld instrument and identifies any errors with the data d The comparison chart was developed statistically to provide a range that water parameters and water data can be evaluated against to indicate the accuracy of the readings This gives reassurance to the quality of the data that will be recorded in the upcoming 30 day period The data will be categorized as excellent good fair marginal or poor based on the difference between the field and QAQC instrument readings Excellent and good readings identify that there is confidence in the integrity of the data Readings that are identified as fair marginal and poor may indicate a problem with the instrument It is at the judgment of the WRMD staff to remove and recalibrate the field instrument or continue with deployment of instrument This table is to only be used as a guide it should be noted that when comparing between a QAQC instrument and field instrument there may be data discrepancies within the QAQC instrument Stabilization time for some sensors especially pH can take a long time Knowing the average values for each of the parameters for each station is useful to determine whether or not there is an issue with a sensor or instrument accuracy On a remote site visit or if a second QAQC instrument is available if values for dissolved oxygen and pH are ranked within the marginal or poor categories use a second back up
66. lection of a water quality grab sample at the time of redeployment of the probe to be sent to an accredited laboratory for analysis Updating spreadsheet with grab sample results once laboratory analysis is complete 2 3 Quality Assessment Quality assessment activities are implemented to quantify the effectiveness of the quality control procedures Quality assessment program elements include Calculate long term and monthly period summary statistics Produce time series graphs for each parameter and evaluate for gaps data errors and guideline exceedances for pH dissolved oxygen and turbidity Publishing near real time updates of RTWQ data on the WRMD web page for public review Produce a report for each station corresponding to deployment periods including any problems with maintenance calibration and QAQC procedures any data issues time series graphs and summary statistics for each parameter brief explanations for observed results and data qualification statements Archiving of RTWQ monitoring data records Identify any issues with the parameter order sensor failure or missing data transmissions in a data variance report Regular updates to the calibration schedule on the web page Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 5 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 3 RTWQ Monitoring Instruments There are
67. lutions of the turbidity wiper Calibrate to turbidity standard Record before and after values oe ee e o o o ee e o o e eee o e o o oe e e o a o a oe ee e e e o o e r e o o o ae oe e e e e e e e o o a a a a oe ee e o o o ee e o o e eee o e o o oe e e o a o a oe ee e e e o o e r e o o o ae oe e e e e e e e o o a a a a
68. ment with guard for deployment Field cable short for QAQC instrument Silicone grease Electrical tape Grab samples bottle sets 6 with TSS bottle Cooler with ice packs O Ol L O Ol Ol Batteries all types GPS programmed with location coordinates Satellite phone with phone number Cell phone vehicle and outlet charger SPOT tracker Zip ties Duct tape Plastic bags Camera with charged battery Station key Plumbers putty Desicant packs for data logger camera Toothbrush toilet brush cloths for cleaning Ice auger seasonal Flagging tape Utilty knife box cutter Lock de icer 30m Measuring tape D UU UU UU UD DUDU UU D O ET E ER deb D TE geb E Ek D D E ELE ZE dep D D D deb D D E Et jl DU DUDU DUU UU UU D O Hip or Chest waders PFD CCG approved with whistle Hard hat Safety Glasses Reflective safety vest Complete change of clothes Long waterproof gloves Rubber boots Rainwear Sunscreen hat Bug repellant bug jacket Warm hat and gloves Bear spray and or bear bangers First aid kit Throw bag rope Rescue kit Hatchet axe Waterproof matches or fire starter Waterproof bag Emergency food and water for 24 hours Towel Sleeping bag Emergency flares Heat packs Ice picks seasonal Pocket Knife Multi Tool Adjustable wrench wrench set Pruning shears Ratchet set Screwdriver set or multi head screwdriver Fine work screwdriver set Hack saw Cable cutte
69. mes vith tap water and once with pH 7 solution Fill calibration cup with pH 7 Solution to fully submerge the pH senzor Invert instrument in to container of distilled water so that turbidity sereor E submerged but not touching the bottom Force two revolutions of the turbidity viper Calibrate ta ORTO Record before and after values If desired wrap the exterior of the sonde with duct tape to reduce bio foul goth Figure 50 Flowchart summarizing step by step calibration and maintenance procedures for DS5 series model Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 40 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 2 Field Procedures The length of a deployment period is ideally 30 days for a Hydrolab DS5 X instrument The deployment period length may vary for a variety of reasons e g adverse stream conditions inclement weather and unavailability of transportation Depending on the specific instrument deployed the manufacturer specifications may suggest a longer or shorter deployment period It is important to consider the length of deployment when selecting the instrument and specific parameters that are to be measured Generally multi parameter instruments confounding data errors from calibration drift and bio fouling drift increase a great deal after a 30 day deployment It is i
70. mportant to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the data by regularly tending to the station and the instrument Subsequent site visits may be necessary if possible to tend to data transmission errors or potential instrument errors Every employee should strive to visit the station on a monthly basis In most cases this instrument will be returned to the laboratory immediately to be cleaned and calibrated before being returned to the same site the following day for deployment In the case where there are two instruments for one site the second instrument is deployed immediately after the first instrument is removed during the same site visit This is a useful planning technique especially at remote sites where the cost of one helicopter trip nearly offsets the cost of a second instrument 5 2 1 Field Logistics Planning and preparation is extremely important before site visits When preparing for a site visit there are a number of items personal gear and equipment necessary to complete tasks at the station safely and efficiently Items required for site visits will change depending on the type and amount of work that needs to be completed on site Seasonal and weather conditions will also dictate the type of emergency and safety apparel taken A checklist for a general RTWQ site visit has been included in Appendix B Transportation availability should be organized prior to each site visit i e 4x4 vehicle ATV snowmobile helicopter etc The
71. n material relaxes it emits red light The time from when _ sensor circled in red on the blue light was sent and the red light is emitted is DS5X model measured The more oxygen that is present the shorter the time it takes for the red light to be emitted This time is measured and correlated to the oxygen concentration Between the flashes of blue light a red LED is flashed on the sensor and used as an internal reference to help validate each measurement The instrument can display the oxygen either as a concentration from 0 20mg L or as a percent saturation with either air saturated water or water saturated air serving as the 100 reference point Low dissolved oxygen level 0 to 8 mg L is an indicator of high oxygen demand on the water caused by either high biological or chemical oxygen demand BOD or COD High BOD is caused by the decomposition of organic material in industrial and municipal effluents pulp and paper plants and sewage treatment facilities and can result in fish kills Any inorganic chemical that consumes oxygen as it degrades causes high COD High dissolved oxygen levels 12 to 20 mg L can be caused by excessive algal and macrophyte growth and are usually due to the Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners photosyntheic cycling Mid range dissolved oxyg
72. nce Guide for Industry Partners Removal Field Visit Flowchart Mote site weather and aquatic Prepare QAQC instrument and Inthe hut connect the field sonde to the conditions on field sheet place beside deployed field sonde computer to obtain a live reading Disconnect the connection cable from Record QAQC instrument Record field instrument the power source in the but values on the field sheet values on the field sheet Remove Instrument from the water body Remove the instrument guard and the protective metal casing and replace with the calibration cup Disconnect the instrument from the connection cable Replace the plug to protect the 6 pin connection port M Secure hut and all free Collect GA GC Secure the end of the conduit SAREE Er DEE instrument with plastic bag and duct tape tape Proceed with Return to stable environment deployment for cleaning and calibration Figure 69 Flowchart summarizing step by step procedures and protocols for removal field visit s another instrument being deployed right away Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 52 Water Resources Management Division Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 5 3 Office Procedures 1 If prearranged send samples directly to the WRMD regional office Label the sample bags containing all 5 bottles so that the regional
73. nformation is transmitted through communication systems and made available to the end user in near real time This allows the end user to identify understand follow and potentially mitigate harmful water quality events should they occur in a water body RTWQ monitoring can be a useful tool in many aspects of water resource management Even a short deployment period of RTWQ instrumentation can collect valuable information and help determine key stressors on a water body Newfoundland and Labrador has found this component of RTWQ extremely useful in urban impacted streams as well as water bodies under pressure from nearby industrial developments As development expands in NL with respect to construction and natural resource exploration it is important to find a balance between economic development and environmental protection It is paramount that data being viewed is of the highest quality When working in the natural environment it is important to standardize protocols and procedures to reduce the likelihood of errors and inconsistencies hence providing accurate precise and reliable data Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 3 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners The NL Water Resources Management Division WRMD recognizes the commitment and dedication of its industry partners to the RTWQ program The WRMD is
74. nment and Conservation 2013 Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 62 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 9 References CSC 2007 Hydrolab Advanced Maintenance Workshop Manual Campbell Scientific Canada Corporation http www campbellsci ca Catalogue Hydrolab Advanced Workshop pdf Accessed July 18 2012 CSC 2012 Campbell Scientific Canada Corporation Products http www campbellsci ca Products html Accessed March 27 2012 10 Appendices A LABORATORY CALIBRATION FORM B FIELD VISIT CHECKLIST C FIELD SHEET D GRAB SAMPLE FIELD SHEET E GRAB SAMPLE CHAIN OF CUSTODY F DATA VARIANCE FORM G DEPLOYMENT SPREADSHEET H SUMMARY FLOWCHART Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 63 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX A NL RTWQ LABORATORY CALIBRATION FORM Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 64 T Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation Water Resources Management Division Laboratory Calibration Form Type of Sonde Hydrolab YSI etc BERN ei arapers eme 0 000 RS Calibrated By After Sp Conductivity o uSt
75. nt Spreadsheet The deployment spreadsheet is a Microsoft Excel formulated document that allows the recorded data to be reviewed and graphed Appendix G There are several components to describing and reporting on data This spreadsheet streamlines procedures and minimizes repetitive data entry to efficiently produce useful products to be used in the deployment reports Data collected on the field sheet during removal and deployment is entered into the spreadsheet QAQC ed data originally downloaded from ADRS is copied into the spreadsheet The spreadsheet has been populated with formulae to automatically rank the deployment and removal against the QAQC data graph the monthly data and produce simple statistics about the data set 7 6 Deployment Report At the end of each deployment period WRMD staff are responsible for completing a deployment report on the station conditions and the data collected during deployment For industry owned stations an annual deployment report is written to summarize yearly data trends and events One deployment report can include more than one RTWQ station which is often the case for local networked stations i e multiple stations in one area or river A monthly report is a brief document describing water quality events and circumstances at each site including any variation in the water parameters Reports generally cover field visit summaries QAQC rankings and brief discussions for each parameter including summary s
76. nt is deployed refer to Section 5 2 4 for the removal procedure If no instrument is deployed or the instrument has been removed then proceed with this section 1 Upon arrival at the site quickly scan the area for any N Lusia erren noticeable changes natural damage vandalism etc On the mad field sheet record the names of the staff on site current kel EM ES weather conditions as well as the past 24 hour conditions aquatic observations and any additional information regarding the site Appendix C Figure 51 Deplogment QAQC Grab Sample Grab Sample Results 2 Prepare the QAQC instrument for temporary deployment in the water body Figure 52 Connect the QAQC instrument to the handheld computer display unit using the field cable short Place the QAQC instrument in the water near to where the field instrument will be deployed Allow readings to stabilize during the next steps Figure 51 The RTWQ field sheet is designed to streamline information collection in the field Figure 52 Preparing the QAQC instrument for temporary deployment Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 42 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 3 While the QAQC instrument is stabilizing prepare the field instrument for deployment Remove any duct tape and plastic bag from the end of the conduit that houses th
77. nted Proper procedures outlined in this manual and its attachments should be adhered to consistently Anything outside the procedure should be documented to explain reasoning It is essential that all RTWQ personnel ensure that their responsibilities and tasks are completed in reference to this manual All RTWQ personnel have the responsibility and authority to manage perform and verify that their work follows QA QC and quality assessment protocols Specific components of QA QC and quality assessment in RTWQ monitoring are summarized below Specific procedures relating to QA QC and quality assessment are explained within their respective sections throughout the manual 2 1 Quality Assurance QA includes all high level activities structures and mechanisms used to ensure and document the accuracy precision completeness effectiveness and representativeness of the RTWQ monitoring program QA ensures the overall integrity of the program design and consists of two separate but interrelated activities QC and quality assessment QA program elements include e Annual proficiency testing and evaluations of instrument function Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 4 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners Personnel qualifications and training Technical procedures for sampling and conducting field and analytical work T
78. nufacturer chosen Handheld display units are useful in the field setting and connect to the instrument via a short 5 10m field cable Current water quality data can be displayed on the screen and is especially important for comparing live field readings with QAQC measurements Figure 12 left Archer handheld computer device right Surveyor 4a handheld computer device Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 16 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 4 3 Communication Software Hydras is the name of the software program used to communicate with the Hydrolab instruments Hydras can be used in several ways which will be described throughout the calibration procedure Section 5 1 Hydras allows the user to communicate with the instrument and perform tasks such as viewing live readings changing settings calibrating the instrument setting internal logging files and updating firmware There are several versions of Hydras software available Hydras 3 LT is the simplest of the software series and is all that is required for the tasks outlined in this manual The handheld device may feature a different but similar version of the software called Hydras 3 Pocket For more information about Hydras beyond the tasks described in section 5 1 please refer to the Hydras 3 LT Quick Start Software Manual or the Hydras 3
79. nvironment and Conservation 1 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners A EABORATORY CALIBRATION FORM EE 63 B LIBIADVISDEXCEIBC EEN EE 63 C ENEE E E KEE 63 D GRAB SAM PIE PELO SHE Lio ide 63 E GRAB SAMPLE CHANGE CUS TOD n tt edit EE 63 F DATA SARTANCEPORME odio 63 G DEPLOYMEN FSPREADSHE E Torei a 63 H SUMMARY FLOWCHART e eo led sea a ME 63 APPENDDOR ca ti ita 64 NL RTIWOLABORATOR Y CALIBRATION FORM TTT 64 O 66 e IA NET ENER VISTE CHE 6 DK Ds A A AA A ERU AT AAA E A aed 66 APRENDI Cascais loa 68 IIS TWO BIEED SEBE ee 68 APPENDDOD iode A ais 71 NERTWOGRAB SAMPLE ET REN SHBET daa dd 71 APPEND Ena ricota ON 73 NERTPWO GRAB SAMPLE CHAINOER CUSTODIA 73 SREE 75 NERTWO DATA VARIANCE FORM ni AAA 75 BPPENDIX G E E E EET E 77 NE RTWO DEPLOY MEINE ESPREADSHEE EE T1 APPEND sand rao Deuda D NEED EC DISCI IE IDEM 86 NIASTWOSUNINIABY ELOWCEDART uote tos AS da 86 List of Appendices ASLABORATORY CALIBRATION SEO RM scsi da uu ub em Ua cu att tous 64 Be FIED WISIMEHEGREISE sota ici id st tidad 66 CRIE OSRE E T eMe Os a A O e e E uta nae 68 D GRABSAMPLE FIELD SHE EE 71 E GRAB SAMPLE CHAIN OF GUST OD E 23 FDATA VARIANCE FOR Mesas A 75 G DEPLOY IVIENT SPREADSHEET EE 77 EI i FEOWCHAR EE 86 Abbreviations and Acronyms ADRS Automatic Data Retrieval System ATV All Terrain Vehicle BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand C Degree Celsius COD Chemical Oxygen Demand Water Reso
80. oes not need to be included in the title Click OK ini x Log File Type Status Created Size Bytes Scans Start Logging Stop Logging in nsz2nna x Logging Interval g X Sensor Warmup Enter new filename Circulator Warmup Log File Parameters in Sonde Cancel T Log Files X Enter new filename pril2 _CampPond Cancel Figure 24 Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the log files tab click on create to name a new log file 11 Set the Start logging and Stop logging dates and time If the instrument is to be deployed for 30 days it is suggested to set the log file to stop logging after 60 days in case something prevents instrument retrieval The log file can be stopped early at retrieval but it cannot be extended once the instrument is deployed Logging interval should be set at 1 hour for standard deployment periods For DS5 of DS5X models sensor warm up should be set to 30 seconds and circulator warm up is O seconds Turn audio off no check mark Table 6 Log File settings Start Logging Expected deployment date time Stop Logging 30 days after expected retrieval date Off no checkmark Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 25 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners The following parameters from the Param
81. om fifteen minute intervals to hourly intervals occurring throughout the day The ADRS allows raw data to be exported and downloaded to be utilized at the user s discretion The ADRS allows for individual parameter data to be graphed independently of others identify a trend over specific time periods and provides a method for tracking any disturbances or changes in water characteristics The system populates RTWQ graphs for every parameter at every RTWQ station on line 30 day rolling graphs this allows for a visual representation of the parameters These graphs are available for the public to view online and are updated approximately every two hours For most of the stations in the NL RTWQ network parameter data is logged by the data logger at the RTWQ monitoring site then transmitted via high data rate transmission every hour to the GOES It is immediately transmitted to the National Environmental Satellite Data Information System NESDIS that is operated by NOAA in Maryland USA At regular intervals the data is received from Maryland via the ADRS which processes and populates an internal Oracle database This information is then distributed to the government s web site and internal windows and web applications where the data is then reviewed by WRMD employees 7 2 Raw Data Display In an effort to enhance transparency and accountability to the public stakeholders and partners WRMD has placed the RTWQ data online The raw data is transmitted
82. or Industry Partners 33 Remove instrument from turbidity solution and rinse lightly with deionized or tap water 34 Store the instrument in 100 ml of pH 4 or 10 solution Figure 47 This prevents the sensors from drying out as well as preventing the reference solution in the standard reference electrode from being drawn out in a neutral environment Figure 47 Store calibrated instrument with a small amount of pH 4 or 10 solution inside the calibration cup 35 Using the Online Monitoring tab verify that sensors are working correctly and record internal battery power Figure 48 Bioro com Syste Online Monitoring Dg Files Parameter Setup Calibration Settings Software Monitoring Mode Time Series C as D Stop 00 00 01 Monitoring Interval Use Stability Check Configuration Samples per Measurement 41 El Parameters Online monitoring in progress Temp pH ORP V First Sample 2 24 31 PM SpCond Last Sample 2 24 39 PM SpCond Res Samples 3 Sal a Internal Battery 0 0 0 TDS Turbidity 257 Extemal Battery 11 1 V 46 gt Turbidity V A Circulato Turbidity LDO LDO_BP Internal Battery External Battery Circulator III T d LDO R 7 Start Stop New Graph New Depth Graph New Table Export EXCEL Export Textile Transfer To Database Figure 48 Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the Online Monitoring tab
83. ost processes and dynamics of Limnology in both standing and flowing water High temperatures can be caused by high ambient air temperatures and by industrial discharge of cooling water from high temperature processes thermal power smelting and refineries and can cause fish kills and excessive macrophyte growth leading to eutrophication Typically this sensor will have a range of 5 to 50 C an accuracy of 0 10 C and a resolution of 0 01 C Exposing the multiprobe to temperatures outside this range may result in mechanical damage or faulty electronic performance To prevent sensors from freezing store the multiprobe where freezing will not occur To prevent the sensors from dehydrating fill the DS storage cup or MS cup with one inch of clean tap water pH pH is the measure of hydrogen ion activity of a system pH is a major factor affecting the availability of nutrients to plants and animals It partially controls the concentration of many biochemically active substances dissolved in water and affects the efficiency of hemoglobin in the blood of vertebrates as well as the toxicity of pollutants It is measured by the amount of hydrogen ions passed through the permeable glass electrode and referenced to a known source The greater the hydrogen ion concentration the lower the pH on a scale of 0 to 14 units The purer the water the more neutral the pH 7 Rainwater is usually slightly acidic pH 6 5 while seawater is usually sligh
84. ot ee Be 0d oo a Qn l Ep TOO IKA E Ea A K KN Instructions Field Sheet Maa E RI Draw b AutoShapess w w 1 CO 54 al Ready NUM MM A EK A AS AA A A EM A rm eee ES Microsoft Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Read Only IDT ES i Eat File Edit wiew Insert Format Tools Data indow Help Adobe PDF Type a question For help B amp B x mmm BEE MEN PEA su 110 jB 7 IS Times New Roman 5 d EE EC e EE Nenfo dland Real Time Water Quality Network Lab d Deployment Field Sheet abrador Deployment Date Time Zone NSTINDTIASTIADT ees mm dd hh mm Em E d Field Sonde QAQC Sonde Sim Gin Parameter Temperature oC I Specific Conductiwity y elem TOS gil DO Sat DO marl Turbidity MTU QAQC Grab Sample Grab Sample Results Specific Conductivity y Stem Turbidity MTU K v Instructions Field Sheet OS0C Rankings Data Statistics Temp oH Specific Conductivity 705 ET e Turbidity 4 lt GO Ion a MA Bo b isst Ojo es fl mM A E Ta pa Ea A Ready NUM Excel Deployment Spreadsheet xls Read Only aja Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Adobe PDF Type a question for help F x e AT Z lt H Gs FAA A ES LL 70 B Times New Roman e 10 B 7 U Al o IA E fe NA A Eg SSeS A ES ES s eS A SS SE SS eS Se
85. rk Address jo Delay 30 Seconds Enable Continuous Mode Define SDI Parameter order Save Settings T Auto Log Statistics TT Mode Battery Information Enter Capacity AH start voltage 1007 V Po Date format End Voltage 072 v MMDDYY Type w Use Date Time delimiter Options Figure 22 Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing settings tab verifying various different settings Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 23 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 9 Click on the Define SDI Parameter order button Ensuring the parameter order is correct is very important Table 5 The data logger at the station must be programmed with the same order Verify that the parameter order is the same as the list in Table 5 Table 5 Parameter Order LDO Sat Turbidity 000 0 0 Turbidity Turbidity NTU If necessary use the Add and Remove and arrow buttons to modify the parameter order to match the above list Figure 23 Click OK to save changes and or return to the Settings tab If additional sensors have been added to the instrument and the programming in the data logger has been updated to include the new parameters add these parameters in the order they are programmed in the
86. rmation from the instrument is stored and transmitted throughout the deployment period Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 14 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners Field Cable long and Interface Cable Figure 10 Interface cable and field cable set up at station connecting the instrument to the data logger in the hut 4 1 3 Interface Cable The interface cable is the cable which connects the field instrument to the data logger Figure 10 The interface cable has three ports Figure 11 The first is a bare wire connection to the data logger 3 wires These wires remain connected to the data logger at all times therefore one interface cable per station is required There are three wires colored red orange and brown and represent the connections depicted in the figure below Interface Cable Ground red 12VCD IN brown SDI Data orange Connect to Field Cable long Connect to computer or handheld device when on site Figure 11 Interface cable components and connection ports Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 15 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners The second port connects to the field cable long 9 pin This connection is made when the
87. rom 400 3000NTU The resolution is 0 1 NTU from O 400NTU and 1NTU for 400NTU Table 3 Summary of Sensor ranges accuracies and resolutions Extracted from Hydrolab Advanced Maintenance Workshop Manual Campbell Scientific January 2007 5 to 50 C 0 10 C 0 01 C 0 5 of reading PA Conductivity Oto 100 mS cm 0 001m5 cm 4 digits 0 to 14 units MEME M Dissolved Oxygen 0 to 20mg L 02mg L 8mg L 0 01mg L 1 up to 100NTU 3 from 100 400NTU O 1NTU ei lt 400NTU Turbidity 0 3000NTU 5 from 400 3000NTU 1NTU 400NTU Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 11 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 12 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 4 Communications and Viewing n Situ Data 4 1 Cables There are a number of different cables available and required to perform various communications functions 4 1 1 Calibration Cable The calibration cable has three connection ports Figure 8 The first 9 pin connector fits into a computer or handheld device archer surveyor The second port is a 6 pin round connector port that fits on the instrument The third port is for a power source wall outlet The c
88. roubleshooting of instruments recording equipment installations transmission of data and corrective action plans Record keeping including field sheet and chain of custody for grab samples deployment field sheet logbooks and instrument calibration records Implementation of QAQC procedures including data verification validation and variance forms Preparation of analytical reports data packages and RTWQ web page Auditing adherence to program requirements and following internal procedures Peer review of RTWQ program design QAQC procedures and data analysis Investigation of emerging RTWQ technology QAQC procedures and analysis techniques First hand knowledge of each RTWQ station watershed through observation and field visits 2 2 Quality Control QC refers to the use of technical activities which ensure that the data collected are adequate for quality assessment purposes This includes feedback systems to ensure activities are occurring as planned and intended and to verify that procedures are being carried out satisfactorily QC program elements include Monthly maintenance and calibration of the probe and its sensors Inspection and maintenance of RTWQ station installation Field readings taken at the time of removal and redeployment of the probe using a field QAQC instrument In situ validation of field and QAQC instrument readings according to comparison table and troubleshoot to determine cause if significant discrepancies occur Col
89. rs Hammer Vice grips small and large Cordless drill with drill bits and spare battery Hole saw sized to fit conduit diameter Spare parts screws muffler clamps hose clamp U bolts quick links etc O Fish tape Allan key set metric and imperial Wire cutters Digital multi meter Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners APPENDIX C NL RTWQ FIELD SHEET Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 68 Real Time Water Quality Network Newfoundland T De ol gem get Field Sheet Deployment Date Time Zone NST NDT AST ADT yyyy mm dd hh mm Location Staff on site Weather Observations Aquatic Conditions Additional Observations Field Sonde QAQC Sonde Ya a Parameter Temperature oC Specific Conductivity uS cm ke C T C T Y 5 DO Sat DO mg l Turbidity NTU QAQC Grab Sample Grab Sample ID Grab Sample Results Parameter Specific Conductivity uS cm ke c T S E c Z S fair Marga x11 z 5 0 3 TOR 2540 ETC 215 208 220 Temperature C Bett be i5 lho MER Dissolved Oxys D H e 0 3 H eo Removal Date Time Zone NST NDT AST ADT yyyy mm dd hh mm Staff on site Aquatic Conditions Additional Observations Field Sonde QAQC Sonde Parameter S n
90. ry low gt 0 01 mS cm while seawater is usually lt 10 mS cm Rainwater s low conductivity can have the affect of lowering conductivity values during or after rainfall events Low Specific Conductivity O to 200 uS cm is an indicator of pristine or background conditions but in the presence of low pH can indicate the removal of most salts Mid range conductivity 200 to 1000 uS cm is the normal background for most major rivers in western Canada High conductivity 1000 to 10000 uS cm is an indicator of saline conditions caused by high evaporation saline irrigation returns or runoff and caustic or alkaline industrial processes The sensor has a range of 0 to 100 mS cm accuracy of 0 5 of the range and up to a 4 digit resolution Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved Oxygen is a measure of the amount of oxygen O dissolved in water The concentration of dissolved oxygen is controlled by consumption by aerobic organisms consumption by plants during darkness production by plants during daylight exposure or lack of by natural reaeration waterfalls and riffles and water temperature flow and depth The luminescent dissolved oxygen sensor is an in situ optical probe that determines the dissolved oxygen concentration in a given water sample The sensor cap is coated with a luminescent material Blue light from a LED is transmitted to the sensor surface The blue light excites the luminescent material As the luminescent Figure 6 Dissolved oxyge
91. s Providing water quality data online in near real time to the public increases the transparency of the network and project If the user is satisfied with the quality of raw data being that sufficient field visits are made to ensure data integrity the raw data should be an accurate representation of the water quality Water quality data is viewed frequently by the WRMD and users Data is reported on at least a quarterly basis It is beneficial to also report the data annually to detect changes over the longer time period These reports will present the water quality data in graphical form with summary statistics QAQC values and comparison rankings summaries of any field maintenance or calibration visits and descriptions of any water quality trends and events recorded at each of the stations It is essential to incorporate any available hydrological or climate data to better explain changes in water quality parameters Data management and reporting is an essential component of the process that will convert the significant amounts of water quality data into information and then knowledge on which management decisions can be based There are several steps to the QAQC and data reporting processes which are summarized in Figure 73 The following sections briefly describe the steps involved beginning with the data received by the automatic data retrieval system ADRS through to Raw data received and stored by data managementsystem Download raw data
92. s inaccurate and should be removed or used with caution It is the employee s choice whether or not to include this data in the deployment report for illustrative purposes but the final data set should have any necessary values removed The data variance forms assist future users of the QAQC ed data with understanding why values are missing or explain any questionable data Data variance forms should be provided with the final data set 7 4 Field Sheet In the previous sections the field sheet has been shown to systematically record information concerning RTWQ deployment calibration and removal Appendix C The RTWQ staff must ensure that all information collected during the monthly site visit is accurate Field notes are the foundation to ensure the water quality data is reliable WRMD has created the field sheet that outlines the necessary information required to ensure accurate and efficient record processing The field sheet summarizes the side by side readings from the deployed field instrument and the QAQC instrument at the beginning of the deployment and at the end of the deployment period during removal These values are used to calculate comparison rankings The field sheet also includes weather and aquatic conditions and a place for any additional information that may be useful to explain changes in water quality The field sheet is to be used at every deployment and removal it should be completed clearly and thoroughly 7 5 Deployme
93. sting on an annual basis This testing will be organized by the WRMD Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 39 Fill in laboratory calibration form throughout this remove any bio foul build up Use toothbrush and cotton process swabe to clean the sande Calibrate the conductivity sensor OuS cm Record before and after Valles Use a cotton swab to remove any residue from inside the specific conductyity sensor Rinse once Calibrate conductivity with sensor to standard conduct ity Record before and standard after values Calibrate ta pH 4 or 10 after values have stabilized Record before and after values Fill calibration cup weith pH 4 or 10 solution to fully submerge the pH Sensor Compare and record temperatures measured by a lab grade thermometer and the instrument thermistor MOTE Temperature can not be calibrated Force two revolutions of the turbidity wiper Calibrate to turbidity standard Record before and after valies Use organic cleaning agent to Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners Maintenance and Calibration Flowchart Use tap wate to rinse off any residue Dry sonde thoroughly Rinse instrument three times with tap water and dry completely Fill calibration cup with conductivity standard to submerge the LDO sensor Rins
94. strument This connection must be made when instrument is deployed when you leave the site This connection is only broken when you are working with the instrument in the water during removal and deployment as it supplies power to the instrument If no instrument is deployed this connection should be broken and both ends secured with electrical tape e g over night during winter months D Connection between the instrument and the data logger and computer if available via the long field cable When no instrument is deployed the end of the cable should be secured with a plug and electrical tape Figure 60 Connection diagram for an RTWQ station Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 45 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners Deployment Date Time one 1900 02 24 00 00 QAOC Sonde On DUO vo at DO mg l SE E Turbidity NTU Figure 61 Excerpt from the RTWQ Field Sheet used to systematically record consistent information at each field visit 8 Allow readings on the QAQC instrument to stabilize before recording current stream values on the field sheet under Deployment QAQC Instrument Compare readings from the field instrument and the QAQC instrument using the QAQC Comparison Chart Table 8 The chart provides a quick method of pinpointing any problems or issues with the fie
95. tainer with a circular piece of foam rubber for shock protection Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 7 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners e Lay the cable in coils of at least 15 cm 6 in diameter at the bottom of the plastic container Electrical Cable Care e Protect all non waterproof cables i e all cables except the waterproof underwater cable from any water source during operation in the field Keep connectors dry at all times e Properly lubricate the sealing surface of all underwater connectors using silicone grease e Use protective plugs when the connectors for underwater and calibration cables are not connected to any instrument e Keep all cables clean dry and stored neatly coiled in a large plastic container e Do not coil cables any tighter than 6 inches in diameter or cable will be damaged e Do not knot the cables or use clips to mark a certain depth e Do not place the instrument where the cable might be severed or damaged by boat propellers or other moving parts e Protect all cables from abrasion unnecessary tension repetitive flexure or bending over sharp radii e g the side of a boat or of a bridge Do not bend or run the cable over the sheave or pulleys with less than a 6 inch diameter e f cables are long use a battery powered or hand cranked reel with electr
96. tatistics general trends and any water quality events observed Many times changes in water quality can be related to weather events Precipitation and temperature data recorded by EC available through the Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 60 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners National Climate Data and Information Archive are also included in the deployment reports and used to describe changes in water quality when applicable Deployment reports are posted on the departmental webpage and are readily available to the public Industry partners are directly provided with the completed deployment reports 7 7 RTWQ Webpage The webpage is continuously updated with all available raw data from deployed stations deployment reports station information special projects and research findings The RTWQ data is categorized in a table by network partner station name and installation date Figure 76 All graphs are linked to the station name therefore clicking on this link will open the graphs for that station This tool will display the most recent data for that RTWQ monitoring station that WRMD can provide The individual parameter graphs display 30 day continuous rolling data for the RTWQ Station which is updated every 2 or 3 hours The graphs also include water quantity data collected by EC which consists
97. tly basic pH 8 5 Low pH 0 to 5 units can be caused by acidic industrial effluents and fallout from the burning of high sulfur fuels High pH 9 to 14 units can be caused by caustic industrial effluents and return irrigation flows from saline Figure 4 pH sensors circled in agricultural areas pH will cycle in the presence of large red on DS5X model quantities of algae and macrophytes due to the photosynthetic cycling of CO The sensor has a range of O to 14 pH units an accuracy of 0 2 units and a resolution of 0 01 units Specific Conductivity Conductivity is a measure of the ability of water to pass an electrical current Compensation of this measurement to 25 C constitutes specific conductivity Specific Conductivity indicates the amount of dissolved substances salts The ionic strength of water may regulate the toxicity of many substances Specific conductivity is the inverse of electrical resistivity corrected to 25 C Specific Conductivity sensors Water Resources Management Division u un Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation Figure 5 Specific conductivisy sensor circled in red on DS5X model Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners measure the resistance of a small electrical current passed between the five pins of the sensor Typically the purer the water the lower the specific conductivity Rainwater is usually ve
98. urces Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 2 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners CSC Campbell Scientific Canada DS Data Sonde EC Environment Canada GOES Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite KCI Potassium Chloride kg Kilograms LDO Luminescent Dissolved Oxygen LED Light Emitting Diode mg L Milligrams per Liter mmHg millimeters of mercury MS Mini Sonde mS cm MilliSeimens per Centimeter NESDIS National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology NL Newfoundland and Labrador NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit ORP Oxygen Reduction Potential QA Quality Assurance QAQC Quality Assurance and Quality Control QC Quality Control RS Radio Sector RTWQ Real Time Water Quality SDI Serial Digital Interface TDS Total Dissolved Solids TSS Total Suspended Solids uS cm MicroSiemens per Centimeter WRMD Water Resources Management Division 1 Introduction The natural environment is constantly changing and water quality can fluctuate quickly and dramatically with potentially adverse effects to aquatic life their habitats and the surrounding environment With the introduction of real time water quality RTWQ instrumentation in situ sensors can measure water quality data continuously This i
99. ware SpCond mS cm SpCond luS cm Res kO cm t TDS g l pH Units ORP mv Turbidity Rev Turbidity NEU LDO Sat LDDimgA LDO BP mmHg 28 04 2011 2 36 21 PM Temp 21 56 C LDO_BP mmHa 760 Enter BP mmAg Calibrate Reset Information x i Calibration successful T O O Oam Z Figure 33 left Screen shot of Hydras 3LT showing the LDO Sat sub tab under the calibration tab right above LDO sensor with cap removed this may be necessary to clean any small drops of water right above inset LDO sensor cap unscrewed from sensor right below Notice indicating successful calibration Water Resources Management Division Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment and Conservation 31 Protocols Manual for RTWQ Monitoring in NL Calibration and Maintenance Guide for Industry Partners 19 Rinse the instrument three times with deionized or tap water and once with pH 7 standard Ensure each sensor is free from contaminants that might alter the calibration standard 20 Fill Calibration cup with pH 7 standard to fully submerge the standard electrode and the pH sensor Figure 34 Calibrate to pH 7 after values have stabilized Figure 35 left Record before and after values on the laboratory calibration form A Calibration successful message will appear Figure 35 right VI wi AT n a6 E e gt x o d e SS

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